JP2023132876A - Information processing method, computer program, and information processing device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an information processing method and the like that can manage identification information of a fully charged replaceable battery in association with identification information of a battery exchange station of a delivery destination.SOLUTION: An information processing method comprises steps of: acquiring battery identification information for a replaceable battery for an electric vehicle collected from a battery exchange station; storing, when charging of the collected replaceable battery is completed, charging completion information indicating completion of charging in association with the battery identification information; and storing, when delivering the charged replaceable battery to the battery exchange station, exchange station identification information for identifying the battery exchange station at a delivery destination in association with the battery identification information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing method, a computer program, and an information processing device.

A secondary battery delivery method has been proposed that allows a secondary battery used in a vehicle to be reused (Patent Document 1). In the secondary battery delivery method of Patent Document 1, a management device acquires data indicating the battery characteristics of each of a plurality of secondary batteries that have been installed in a vehicle, and based on the acquired data, The mobile body selects a combination of secondary batteries whose total amount of power is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount of power specified by the consumer from among the secondary batteries in the customer's location. Transport to.

JP2021-26440A

However, the management device in the secondary battery delivery method of Patent Document 1 does not take into consideration the point of managing the identification information of a fully charged replaceable battery in association with the identification information of the battery exchange station to which it is delivered. do not have.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides information that can be managed by linking the identification information of a fully charged replaceable battery with the identification information of the battery exchange station to which it will be delivered. Provide processing methods, etc.

In one aspect, the information processing method acquires battery identification information of a replaceable battery for an electric vehicle collected from a battery exchange station, and when charging of the collected replaceable battery is completed, the information processing method includes: When storing charging completion information indicating charging completion in association with each other and delivering the charged replaceable battery to the battery exchange station, the battery identification information includes information for specifying the battery exchange station to which the battery is to be delivered. Exchange station identification information is associated and stored.

In one aspect, the computer program causes the computer to acquire battery identification information of a replaceable battery for an electric vehicle collected from a battery exchange station, and when charging of the collected replaceable battery is completed, the computer program acquires battery identification information of a replaceable battery for an electric vehicle collected from a battery exchange station. Charging completion information indicating charging completion is stored in association with information, and when the charged replaceable battery is delivered to the battery replacement station, the battery replacement station to which the battery is delivered is specified in the battery identification information. A process for storing exchange station identification information in association with each other is executed.

In one aspect, the information processing device includes an acquisition unit that acquires battery identification information of a replaceable battery for an electric vehicle collected from a battery exchange station; Storing charging completion information indicating charging completion in association with identification information, and specifying the delivery destination battery replacement station in the battery identification information when delivering the charged replaceable battery to the battery replacement station. and a storage unit that stores exchange station identification information in association with each other.

It is possible to provide an information processing method and the like in which identification information of a fully charged replaceable battery is associated with identification information of a battery exchange station to which the battery is delivered.

1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a collective charging system including an information processing device and the like according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an information processing device. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a data layout of a batch charging station table. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a data layout of a battery exchange station table. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a data layout of a battery management table. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a data layout of a user (first group station) management table. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram illustrating functional units included in a control unit of the information processing device. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure by a control unit of the information processing device. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen that displays the status of a replaceable battery and the like. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure by a control unit of an information processing device according to a second embodiment (billing). 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure by a control unit of an information processing device according to a third embodiment (delivery proposal).

(Embodiment 1)
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a collective charging system S including an information processing device 1 and the like according to the first embodiment. The bulk charging system S includes a bulk charging station 100 that collectively charges replaceable batteries B for electric vehicle EVs, and a plurality of stations that collectively charge replaceable batteries B delivered from the bulk charging station 100. Used at the battery exchange station 200. The bulk charging system S is a system that manages exchangeable batteries B that are distributed between these bulk charging stations 100 and the plurality of battery exchange stations 200, that is, delivered and collected by transportation trucks or the like. Although the replaceable battery B is used for an electric vehicle EV, the replaceable battery B is not limited thereto, and the replaceable battery B may be used for any electric vehicle such as an electric bicycle or an electric two-wheeled vehicle.

The bulk charging system S is configured with an information processing device 1 used at the bulk charging station 100 as a main device, and the information processing device 1 is a terminal device such as a smartphone or a PC used at each of the plurality of battery exchange stations 200. 2 and is communicably connected via a communication network N such as the Internet, for example. The replaceable battery B charged at the bulk charging station 100 is delivered to the battery replacement station 200. At the battery exchange station 200, the delivered replaceable battery B is installed in the electric vehicle EV and replaced with a used replaceable battery B. At this time, the used replaceable battery B is temporarily stored at the battery exchange station 200 and then sent to the bulk charging station 100.

The battery exchange stations 200 are classified into, for example, a first group of stations 201 including oil distributors and a second group of stations 202 including car lease companies, and include a plurality of types of exchange stations. At a first group station 201 that includes oil distributors, a replaceable battery B for an electric vehicle EV used by a user of the first group station 201 is exchanged. At the second group station 202 including car leasing companies, the replaceable battery B for the electric vehicle EV (lease target car) owned by the second group station 202 is exchanged. The charged replaceable battery B delivered from the bulk charging station 100 to the battery exchange station 200 in this way is used in an electric vehicle EV, depending on the business type (service content) of the replaceable battery B, and then The battery is collected as a used replaceable battery B by the bulk charging station 100.

The information processing device 1 associates (relates) information regarding the status of each replaceable battery B held by the bulk charging station 100 with the identification information (battery identification information) of the replaceable battery B, and stores the information in its own memory. It is stored in section 12. Although details will be described later, information regarding the status of replaceable battery B includes information regarding charging status (charged, charging), provided to battery exchange station 200, and status at battery exchange station 200 (charged, used). including. In the charging state, the information regarding charging may include the state of charge (SOC).

The bulk charging station 100 may include renewable energy power generation equipment such as a solar power generation equipment 101 or a wind power generation equipment 102. Renewable energy generation equipment such as the solar power generation equipment 101 or the wind power generation equipment 102 is not limited to being located on the same site as the bulk charging station 100, but may be located on another site, such as power transmission lines, etc. It may be connected by

The replaceable batteries B stored at the bulk charging station 100 are connected to a charging device 104 that charges the replaceable batteries B. The charging device 104 is connected to renewable energy generation equipment such as the solar power generation equipment 101 or the wind power generation equipment 102 via the smart meter 103, and receives renewable energy power (green power) generated at the bulk charging station 100. ) to charge replaceable battery B. Furthermore, the charging device 104 that charges the replaceable battery B is connected to the power grid DK via the smart meter 103, and charges the replaceable battery B using the power supplied from the power grid DK. The power system DK may include, for example, an interregional interconnection power transmission line, and may supply renewable energy power (green power) generated by renewable energy power generation equipment at other bases.

In this way, the replaceable battery B charged at the bulk charging station 100 may be locally produced (renewable energy generation equipment at the bulk charging station 100) or produced elsewhere (renewable energy generation equipment at another site from the power system DK). It is charged by renewable energy electricity (green electricity). The information processing device 1 also acquires information (coloring) indicating that the replaceable battery B has been charged with renewable energy power (green power) from the smart meter 103, for example, and stores it in association with the battery identification information. It may be something that does. In this embodiment, the coloring indicates the origin of power indicating whether or not renewable energy power (green power) is used to charge the replaceable battery B.

In addition to managing information regarding the replaceable battery B, the information processing device 1 may also perform control processing regarding charging of the replaceable battery B. In order to charge the replaceable battery B in order to meet the demand from the battery exchange station 200, the information processing device 1 calculates the amount of power generated by the renewable energy power generation equipment of the bulk charging station 100 and the renewable energy power grid DK. Control may be performed to optimize the amount of power supplied from the controller. In this case, the information processing device 1 performs VPP (virtual power plant) based on a command from an AC (aggregation coordinator/not shown) or RA (resource aggregator/not shown) located above the bulk charging station 100. ), the renewable energy power generation equipment and the replaceable battery B stored at the bulk charging station 100 are optimized so that the deviation between the planned value included in the directive and the actual value is 0. It may also be something that is controlled. AC (aggregation coordinator) refers to a business that bundles the amount of power controlled by a resource aggregator and trades power directly with a general power transmission and distribution business or a retail electricity business. RA (Resource Aggregator) refers to a business operator that directly concludes a VPP service contract with a consumer and controls resources. Furthermore, the information processing device 1 performs processing for the bulk charging station 100 to function as a VPP (virtual power plant), DER (distributed energy resource), or BCP (business continuity plan) countermeasure base, for example, in case of a disaster. At times, the bulk charging station 100 may be used to supply power to evacuation facilities, etc., or to contribute to maintaining the grid frequency.

In this embodiment, a combination (station group) of a single bulk charging station 100 and a plurality of battery exchange stations 200 that are delivery destinations from the bulk charging station 100 is shown, and a single station group resulting from the combination is shown. Although this is an example, it is not limited to this. A plurality of station groups may be established by combining the bulk charging station 100 and the plurality of battery exchange stations 200. In this case, the information processing device 1 may be installed in each batch charging station 100 in each station group, or a single information processing device 1 that integrates the management of multiple batch charging stations 100 may be installed. , a batch charging system S may be configured.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the information processing device 1. As shown in FIG. The information processing device 1 is a computer capable of various information processing and transmission/reception of information, and is, for example, a server device, a personal computer, or the like. The server device includes not only a single server device but also a cloud server device or a virtual server device configured by a plurality of computers. The information processing device 1 includes a control section 11, a communication section 13, a storage section 12, and an input/output IF 14, and is communicably connected to a display device 15 such as a display via the input/output IF 14 (interface).

The control unit 11 has an arithmetic processing device such as one or more CPUs (Central Processing Units), MPUs (Micro-Processing Units), GPUs (Graphics Processing Units), etc., and has a timekeeping function, and has information stored in the storage unit 12. By reading out and executing the program P (program product), various information processing, control processing, etc. related to the information processing device 1 are performed.

The storage unit 12 includes a volatile storage area such as an SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), and a flash memory, and a nonvolatile storage area such as an EEPROM or a hard disk. The storage unit 12 stores in advance a program P (program product) and data to be referred to during processing. The program P (program product) stored in the storage unit 12 may be a program P (program product) read from a recording medium M readable by the information processing device 1 . Alternatively, the program P (program product) may be downloaded from an external computer (not shown) connected to a communication network (not shown) and stored in the storage unit 12. The storage unit 12 stores a charging database 120 that stores and manages information regarding the replaceable battery B.

The communication unit 13 is a communication module or communication interface for communicating with the terminal device 2 used by the administrator of the battery exchange station 200, etc., via a communication network N such as the Internet, by wire or wirelessly. (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), or a wide area wireless communication module such as 4G or 5G.

Via the communication unit 13, the control unit 11 is communicably connected to a terminal device 2 used by an administrator of the battery exchange station 200, etc., and receives information regarding the status of the replaceable battery B at the battery exchange station 200 from these terminal devices 2. information, or information regarding collection, etc. (collection request, required charging amount, etc.). The control unit 11 is further operated and managed by a server (AC server) operated and managed by an AC (aggregation coordinator) located above the bulk charging station 100 or an RA (resource aggregator) via the communication unit 13. Various commands may be obtained from a server (RA server).

The input/output IF 14 is a communication interface compliant with communication standards such as RS232C, USB, or Ethernet. The input/output IF 14 is communicably connected to various devices or equipment provided in the bulk charging station 100, such as the smart meter 103 or the charging device 104. The control unit 11 is communicably connected to various devices provided in the bulk charging station 100, such as the smart meter 103 or the charging device 104, through the input/output IF 14, and receives information regarding the status of the replaceable battery B from these devices. (battery status information), information regarding power generation by renewable energy power generation equipment (power generation information), and information regarding power transmission and reception to the power grid DK (system power transmission and reception information).

The input/output IF 14 may also be communicably connected to various sensors installed in the bulk charging station 100 or a detection device such as a camera. A plurality of cameras and the like are installed in the bulk charging station 100, and the plurality of cameras and the like are connected to the input/output IF 14. The control unit 11 may acquire an image of the replaceable battery B captured by the camera via the input/output IF 14 when the replaceable battery B is delivered or collected. The identification information of the replaceable battery B is extracted by performing various image processing such as edge detection processing or object detection processing using R-CNN etc. on the image of the replaceable battery B captured by the camera. can do. The control unit 11 performs various image processing based on the acquired image, extracts the identification information of the replaceable battery B included in the image, associates it with information indicating delivery or collection of the replaceable battery B, and stores it. It may be something. Alternatively, a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is installed in the replaceable battery B, and the control unit 11 acquires identification information from wireless communication via the input/output IF 14 or the communication unit 13, and controls the delivery or collection of the replaceable battery B. It may be stored in association with the information shown.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the data layout of the batch charging station table 121. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the data layout of the battery exchange station table 122. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the data layout of the battery management table 123. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the data layout of the user (first group station 201) management table. The storage unit 12 of the information processing device 1 stores a charging database 120 that stores and manages information regarding the replaceable battery B. Management System) and other database management software. The charging database 120 includes, for example, a bulk charging station table 121, a battery exchange station table 122, a battery management table 123, and a user management table 124.

Items (fields) managed in the bulk charging station table 121 include, for example, charging station ID, location, and delivery destination battery exchange station. Identification information (charging station ID) that uniquely identifies the collective charging station 100 is stored in the charging station ID item. When the bulk charging stations 100 are deployed in a plurality of regions and function as distributed power sources forming a microgrid, a charging station ID can be assigned to each of these bulk charging stations 100 for integrated management.

The location item stores the location (address) of the bulk charging station 100. The item of delivery destination battery exchange station stores identification information (exchange station ID) of the battery exchange station 200 that is the delivery destination from the bulk charging station 100 of the same record. That is, the correspondence relationship between the bulk charging station 100 and the battery exchange station 200 under the jurisdiction of the bulk charging station 100 is set.

Items managed in the battery exchange station table 122 include, for example, exchange station ID, location, delivery source bulk charging station, classification, charged quantity, used quantity, collection requested quantity, required charging quantity, and number of vehicles. . The exchange station ID item stores identification information (exchange station ID) that uniquely identifies the exchange station. The location field stores the location (address) of the exchange station. The control unit 11 can calculate the geographical distance between the bulk charging station 100 and the replacement station from the locations of the bulk charging station 100 and the replacement station, and perform billing processing using a fee that takes into account the logistics cost of the replaceable battery B. can.

Identification information (charging station ID) of the bulk charging station 100 that delivers the replaceable battery B to the exchange station of the same record is stored in the delivery source bulk charging station item. The classification item stores a classification number (classification code) according to the exchange station. Exchange stations are classified into a plurality of types depending on the type of business such as service content. The exchange stations include, for example, a first group station 201 (classification: 1) that includes oil distributors, and a second group station 202 (classification: 2) that includes car lease companies. By using the classification items in this way, information regarding the delivery and collection of the replaceable battery B can be efficiently stored and managed according to each classification.

The number of charged replaceable batteries B among the replaceable batteries B currently stored at the exchange station is stored in the item ``Charged Quantity''. The used quantity item stores the quantity of used replaceable batteries B among the replaceable batteries B currently stored at the exchange station. The item ``Collection request quantity'' indicates the quantity of exchangeable batteries B that is requested to be collected from the bulk charging station 100, which is the collection destination (delivery source), among the exchangeable batteries B currently stored at the exchange station. Stored. The quantity of replaceable batteries B requested to be delivered to the bulk charging station 100, which is the delivery source, is stored in the item Quantity Required for Charging. In the item of number of vehicles, if the exchange station is a second group station 202 (classification: 2) that includes car leasing companies, the number of electric vehicles EVs (replaceable battery B The quantity of vehicles used) is stored.

From the exchange station at the delivery destination, identification information (battery ID) of the replaceable battery B as well as information indicating whether the replaceable battery B is charged, used, or subject to a collection request are sent to the information processing device 1. sent to. Further, the exchange station at the delivery destination transmits to the information processing device 1 the number of charged replaceable batteries B that need to be delivered (required charge quantity). Further, the second group station 202 transmits the number of electric vehicles EVs held at the second group station 202 to the information processing device 1 . The information processing device 1 stores the information in each corresponding item according to the information received from the exchange station.

Items managed in the battery management table 123 include, for example, battery ID, charging station ID, status, exchange station ID, and collection request. Identification information (battery ID) that uniquely identifies replaceable battery B is stored in the battery ID item. The charging station ID item stores identification information (charging station ID) of the charging station that charges the replaceable battery B of the same record. That is, all the replaceable batteries B held by each bulk charging station 100 can be specified by the charging station ID assigned to each replaceable battery B.

The status item stores information regarding the current status of replaceable battery B. The information regarding the status includes, for example, status information such as being stored and charged at the bulk charging station 100 (charging completion information), being charged, and being provided to the battery exchange station 200 (delivered and not collected). For the replaceable battery B that is stored at the bulk charging station 100 and has been fully charged, status information (charging completion information) indicating that it has been charged is associated with identification information (battery ID). The charging completion information may include or be accompanied by identification information (charging station ID) of the bulk charging station 100 where charging was performed.

The exchange station ID field stores identification information (exchange station ID) of the exchange station at the delivery destination (supply destination) when the status (status information) of the replaceable battery B is being provided. In the item of collection request, if the status (status information) of the replaceable battery B is being provided, the presence or absence of a collection request from the exchange station at the delivery destination is stored. From the exchange station at the delivery destination, identification information (battery ID) of the replaceable battery B and information indicating a collection request for the replaceable battery B are transmitted to the information processing device 1 . The information processing device 1 stores information to the effect that there is a collection request in the collection request item in accordance with the information received from the exchange station.

Items managed in the user management table 124 include, for example, user ID, name, charging station ID, replacement frequency, and the like. The user ID field stores identification information (user ID) that uniquely identifies a user who has subscribed to use the replaceable battery B at the first group station 201. The name field stores the user's name. The exchange station ID item stores identification information (exchange station ID) of the first group station 201 to which the user has subscribed. The replacement frequency item stores the number of times the user (user ID) of the same record replaces the replaceable battery B in a predetermined unit period, such as one month.

At each first group station 201, information regarding users who have subscribed to use replaceable battery B is also stored and managed in the charging database 120, so that it can be stored and managed according to the usage frequency (replacement frequency) by the user. It is possible to set prices according to the requirements. Thereby, information management for the first group station 201 can be further enhanced.

FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram illustrating functional units included in the control unit 11 of the information processing device 1. As shown in FIG. The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 functions as an acquisition unit 111 , a registration unit 112 , a search unit 113 , and an output unit 115 by executing a program P (program product) stored in the storage unit 12 . Furthermore, the control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 may also function as the demand forecasting unit 114.

The acquisition unit 111 receives data from various equipment such as the terminal device 2 used by the exchange station administrator, the smart meter 103 or the charging device 104 installed in the bulk charging station 100, etc., via the communication unit 13 or the input/output IF 14. Acquire various information regarding replaceable battery B. The various information regarding the replaceable battery B includes identification information (battery ID) of the replaceable battery B, information regarding the state of charge, distribution information regarding delivery or forwarding, etc., and information transmitted from the exchange station serving as the delivery destination.

When the replaceable battery B is delivered or collected, the acquisition unit 111 acquires reading information of the barcode or RFID tag affixed to the replaceable battery B, and identifies the replaceable battery B based on the read information. It may also be something that specifies information (battery ID). The acquisition unit 111 associates (relates) the identification information of the replaceable battery B with information regarding the state of the replaceable battery B and outputs the associated information to the registration unit 112 .

The registration unit 112 stores various information from the acquisition unit 111 in a corresponding table in the charging database 120. The registration unit 112 associates (relates) the identification information of the replaceable battery B with information regarding the status of the replaceable battery B and stores the associated information in the battery management table 123. Thereby, when the replaceable battery B is delivered or collected, and when it is charged after being collected, the state of the replaceable battery B and the identification information can be stored in the storage unit 12 in association with each other.

The registration unit 112 stores various information transmitted from the battery exchange station 200 in the battery exchange station table 122. The various information from the battery exchange station 200 includes, for example, information regarding whether the replaceable battery B stored at the battery exchange station 200 is charged, used, and subject to a collection request. The registration unit 112 may further aggregate or subtotal various information registered in the battery management table 123 and the battery exchange station table 122, and store the value of the aggregate result in the batch charging station table 121. When the registration unit 112 stores various information from the acquisition unit 111 in the charging database 120, this information is stored in the storage unit 12 as reusable information.

The search unit 113 searches the charging database 120 using predetermined search items or search items accepted by the terminal device 2, and displays the results on a display screen (batch charging system management screen) to be described later. Extract various information. The various types of information include, for example, the number of rechargeable batteries B that have been charged at the bulk charging station 100, the number of replaceable batteries B that are being charged, the number of replaceable batteries B that are being provided to the battery exchange station 200, and information regarding battery exchange. Contains information regarding the quantity of replaceable batteries B for which a collection request has been made from the station 200. The search unit 113 outputs the extracted various information to the output unit 115.

The demand prediction unit 114 uses the search results of the charging database 120 to predict the demand for the replaceable battery B at each battery exchange station 200 based on the status of delivery, collection, charging, etc. of the replaceable battery B up to the present time. . Furthermore, the demand forecasting unit 114 calculates the number of requests for replaceable batteries B at the exchange station, the number of charged replaceable batteries B held at the present time, and the expected amount of power generated by the renewable energy power generation equipment possessed at the own station. Based on this, the surplus/deficiency of the predicted power generation amount with respect to the required power amount for the replaceable battery B that requires charging is calculated. The demand forecasting unit 114 calculates the amount of power to be received from the power system DK or the amount of power to be transmitted to the power system DK according to the surplus or deficiency of the expected power generation amount, and generates a power transmission and reception plan for the power system DK. It may be. The demand forecasting unit 114 outputs the calculated or generated various information to the output unit 115. By including the demand forecasting unit 114, the information processing device 1 may have a linked point power flow management type EMS function that performs simultaneous and equal amount control, power generation forecasting, demand forecasting, power selling, charging plan calculation, etc.

The output unit 115 generates screen data for configuring a display screen (bulk charging system management screen) using various information extracted by the search unit 113 by searching the charging database 120. The output unit 115 outputs the generated screen data to the display device 15 connected to the information processing device 1 or the terminal device 2. The display device 15 and the terminal device 2 display a display screen on their own display units based on the acquired screen data. The output unit 115 may also output various information generated by the demand forecasting unit 114 to the display device 15 or the like.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure by the control unit 11 of the information processing device 1. The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 starts the process of the flowchart, for example, triggered by various equipment provided at the bulk charging station 100 or data or signals transmitted from the terminal device 2.

The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 acquires battery identification information (S101). When the replaceable battery B is delivered or collected, the control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 determines handling procedures during distribution such as delivery or collection, and battery identification information (battery ID) of the replaceable battery B. Acquire with correspondence (relationship). In order to obtain battery identification information, etc., the control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 obtains images of the replaceable battery B at the time of delivery or collection, which are captured by a plurality of cameras installed at the bulk charging station 100. It may be something that does. Alternatively, the control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 acquires the read data of the barcode or RFID tag attached to the replaceable battery B at the time of delivery or collection of the replaceable battery B, and identifies the battery identification information. It may be something that does.

The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 acquires charging completion information (S102). The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 receives, for example, battery identification information of the replaceable battery B and the charging status of the replaceable battery B (charged, charging ) to obtain information (status information). When charging is completed, the control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 may store status information indicating that the replaceable battery B has been charged as charging completion information. The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 includes, in the charging completion information, the time required for charging (charging time), the identification information of the bulk charging station 100 that performed charging (charging station ID), and the scheduled delivery destination. Identification information of the battery exchange station (exchange station ID) or the like may be added or included.

The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 acquires information regarding renewable energy power (S103). The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 acquires information regarding the renewable energy power used when charging the replaceable battery B, for example, from the smart meter 103 or the like. Thereby, the replaceable battery B charged at the bulk charging station 100 can store the fact that it has been charged with renewable energy power (information regarding coloring (power origin)). The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 may also add or include information regarding coloring (derived from electric power) to the above-mentioned charging completion information.

The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 acquires information regarding the replaceable battery B at the battery exchange station 200 (collection request, required quantity to be charged) (S104). For example, the control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 transmits, from a terminal device 2 used by an administrator of the battery exchange station 200, a replaceable battery B at the battery exchange station 200, that is, a replaceable battery currently being provided to the battery exchange station 200. Obtain information regarding B (collection request, required quantity of charge).

In the present embodiment, the processing from S101 to S104 (processing for acquiring various information) is described as being executed sequentially, but the present invention is not limited to this. The order of the processes from S101 to S104 is not particularly determined, and each process may be executed at any timing without determining the order over time. Alternatively, each of the processes from S101 to S104 may be performed in parallel by, for example, a plurality of subprocesses.

The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 stores the acquired various information in association with each other (S105). As described above, the control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 acquires various information transmitted from the various devices installed in the bulk charging station 100 or the terminal device 2 used by the administrator of the battery exchange station 200, etc. The acquired information is stored in each table in the charging database 120. Thereby, various related information can be linked and stored and managed based on the battery identification information, and the overall management of charging and delivery of the replaceable battery B can be efficiently performed.

The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 generates a display screen based on the various stored information (S106). The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 outputs the generated display screen to the display device 15 (S107). The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 uses various information extracted by referring to (searching) the charging database 120 according to predetermined search items or search items accepted by the terminal device 2. Generate a display screen. The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 may generate screen data for configuring the display screen.

The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 displays the generated display screen (screen data) on a display connected to the own device (the information processing device 1) or is communicably connected to the own device (the information processing device 1). It is output to a display device 15 such as a display section of the terminal device 2. For example, an administrator of a switching station using a terminal device 2 accesses the information processing device 1 from the terminal device 2 using the switching station ID of the switching station, and sends or receives various information regarding the replaceable battery B. It may be something that does. The information (display screen) received from the information processing device 1 is displayed on a display unit (display device 15 ) such as a display provided in the terminal device 2 .

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen that displays the status of the replaceable battery B, etc. The display screen (bulk charging system management screen) displayed on the display device 15 includes, for example, a display area for the bulk charging station 100, a detailed display area for the replaceable battery B, and a display area for the battery exchange station 200 at the delivery destination. include.

In the display area of the bulk charging station 100, among the replaceable batteries B held at the bulk charging station 100, the number of rechargeable batteries B that have been charged, the number of replaceable batteries B that are being charged, and the battery exchange station 200 are displayed. The quantity of replaceable batteries B currently being provided (not yet collected) is displayed in a list format. Furthermore, in the display area of the bulk charging station 100, the quantity of replaceable batteries B for which a collection request has been made (requested quantity) output (requested) from the battery exchange station 200 at the delivery destination, and the number of charged batteries that need to be delivered are displayed. The quantity of replaceable batteries B (the quantity required to be charged) is displayed in a list format.

In the detailed display area of replaceable batteries B, the status of each replaceable battery B held by the bulk charging station 100 (charged, charging, being provided) and the exchange station ID of the delivery destination or scheduled delivery destination are listed. displayed in the format. Furthermore, for the replaceable battery B that is being provided to the exchange station (not yet collected), information regarding whether or not a collection request has been made is included and displayed in the list.

The display area of the battery exchange station 200 at the delivery destination shows the classification of the battery exchange stations 200 under the jurisdiction of the bulk charging station 100 and the status of the replaceable battery B stored at each battery exchange station 200 (charged, used). The subtotaled quantities are displayed in a list format. Furthermore, in the display area of the battery exchange station 200 at the delivery destination, the quantity of replaceable batteries B requested to be collected from the bulk charging station 100 (collection request quantity) and the quantity of replaceable batteries B requested to be delivered (recharged) are displayed. (required quantity) is displayed in list format. When the battery exchange station 200 is a second group station 202 that includes car leasing companies, the quantity of electric vehicles EVs (number of vehicles) owned by the second group station 202 is included in the list and displayed. It's okay. Furthermore, a delivery plan for the replaceable battery B generated based on the requested collection quantity, the required charging quantity, or both quantities requested from the battery exchange station 200 may be included in the list and displayed. .

According to the present embodiment, the information processing device 1 acquires the battery identification information of the replaceable battery B collected from the battery exchange station 200 by, for example, reading the barcode or RFID tag attached to the replaceable battery B. do. Alternatively, the information processing device 1 may acquire battery identification information stored in a memory built into the replaceable battery B when the replaceable battery B is charged. When charging of replaceable battery B is completed, each replaceable battery collected from the battery replacement station 200 is stored in the storage unit 12 to store charging completion information indicating charging completion (full charge) in association with battery identification information. The state regarding the full charge of B can be efficiently managed.

When delivering a charged replaceable battery B to any of the battery replacement stations 200, the information processing device 1 transmits replacement station identification information indicating the battery replacement station 200 of the delivery destination to the delivered replaceable battery B. It is stored in the storage unit 12 in association with the battery identification information. As a result, the identification information of the fully charged replaceable battery B and the identification information of the battery exchange station 200 to which it will be delivered can be linked and managed, making the overall management of charging and delivery of the replaceable battery B efficient. It can be carried out.

According to the present embodiment, when collecting the replaceable battery B from the battery exchange station 200, the information processing device 1 indicates the battery exchange station 200 from which the battery was collected from in the battery identification information of the collected replaceable battery B. The exchange station identification information is stored in the storage unit 12 in association with the exchange station identification information. This makes it possible to link and manage the identification information of used replaceable battery B and the identification information of the battery exchange station 200 from which it is collected, making the overall management of the collection of used replaceable battery B efficient. It can be carried out.

According to the present embodiment, the information processing device 1 displays information regarding the status of all replaceable batteries B to be managed, for example, on a display connected to the own device (information processing device 1) or on the own device (information processing device 1). The data is output to a display device 15 such as a display unit of a terminal device 2 that is communicably connected to the processing device 1). Since the information regarding the state of the replaceable battery B includes the number of rechargeable batteries B that have been charged, the number of replaceable batteries B that are being charged, and the number of replaceable batteries B that are being provided to the battery exchange station 200, Useful information can be provided to the administrator of the information processing device 1 (bulk charging station 100) and the like. Furthermore, the information processing device 1 obtains a collection request for replaceable batteries B from the terminal device 2 used at the battery exchange station 200, and also displays on the display device 15 the quantity of the replaceable batteries B for which the collection request has been made. Output. As a result, it is possible to provide the administrator of the information processing device 1 (bulk charging station 100) with the number of replaceable batteries B that need to be collected among the replaceable batteries B that are being provided to the battery exchange station 200. .

According to the present embodiment, the battery exchange stations 200 are classified into multiple types according to individual business types, and for example, a first group station 201 includes oil distributors, and a second group station 202 includes car leasing companies. The information processing device 1 stores information regarding delivery and collection of the replaceable battery B according to the classification. Even in the case where the battery exchange station 200 is classified into multiple types according to the type of business, it is possible to efficiently store information regarding the delivery and collection of the replaceable battery B according to each classification. can.

According to the present embodiment, the information processing device 1 acquires the quantity of charged and used replaceable batteries B stored at the first group station 201 including oil distributors, and calculates the quantity as follows: It is stored in association with exchange station identification information indicating the first group station 201. Thereby, the replaceable batteries B stored at the first group station 201 can be efficiently managed.

According to this embodiment, the information processing device 1 acquires user information regarding users of the first group station 201 including oil distributors, and uses the user information to identify the exchange station identification of the first group station 201. Store in association with information. The user of the first group station 201 uses the replaceable battery B lent from the first group station 201 for the electric vehicle EV that he or she uses, and the information regarding the user is also stored in the information processing device 1. By storing the information in the storage unit 12, information management for the first group station 201 can be further enhanced.

According to the present embodiment, the information processing device 1 stores the number of charged and used replaceable batteries B stored at the second group station 202 including car leasing companies, and the number of replaceable batteries B installed. and the number of vehicles in question, and these quantities are stored in association with the exchange station identification information indicating the second group station 202. Thereby, information management for the second group station 202 can be further enhanced.

According to this embodiment, charging of the replaceable batteries B is performed at the batch charging station 100, and the charged replaceable batteries B are delivered to each of the plurality of battery exchange stations 200 handled by the batch charging station 100. be done. At each of these battery exchange stations 200, replacement of the replaceable battery B for the electric vehicle EV is performed. The bulk charging station 100 uses, for example, renewable energy power (green power) generated at the bulk charging station 100 or renewable energy power (green power) procured from a renewable energy system such as solar power generation. to charge the replaceable battery B. Therefore, all replaceable batteries B exchanged at the battery exchange station 200 can be charged with renewable energy power (green power), and the coloring for the replaceable batteries B (green power Coloring shown) can be done. Note that the bulk charging station 100 may also include a function as a battery exchange station 200. By performing charging using such renewable energy power at the bulk charging station 100, each of the battery exchange stations 200 can install power generation equipment such as solar power generation, or connection equipment with a renewable energy system, etc. can be made unnecessary. Furthermore, since the bulk charging station 100 aggregates the replaceable batteries B provided to the plurality of charging stations under the jurisdiction of the bulk charging station 100, a relatively large number of replaceable batteries B are stored. . The information processing device 1 manages the status of the replaceable batteries B stored in the bulk charging station 100, and uses the electric power stored in these replaceable batteries B to enable the bulk charging station 100 to perform DER (distributed energy It may also perform processing for functioning as a resource) or a VPP (virtual power plant).

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure by the control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 according to the second embodiment (billing). The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 starts processing of the flowchart in response to, for example, data or a signal transmitted from the terminal device 2 as a trigger.

The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 acquires the required charging quantity (S201). The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 acquires, for example, the quantity of replaceable batteries B (necessary charging quantity) for which delivery is requested from each of the terminal devices 2 used by the managers of the plurality of battery exchange stations 200, etc.

The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 determines the delivery quantity to be allocated (S202). The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 calculates the number of replaceable batteries B (required charge quantity) requested (transmitted) from each of the plurality of battery exchange stations 200 and the number of charged batteries currently stored in the bulk charging system S. Based on the quantity of replaceable batteries B (number in stock), the quantity to be delivered to be allocated to each requested battery exchange station 200 is determined.

The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 charges the customer at the calculated fee according to the delivery quantity (S203). The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 calculates a charge according to the delivery quantity allocated to each battery exchange station 200, and performs billing processing on each battery exchange station 200 according to the calculated fee. When calculating the charge, the control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 may determine the charge for the replaceable battery B according to the distance between the bulk charging station 100 and the battery exchange station 200. The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 calculates the geographical distance between the bulk charging station 100 and the replacement station from the locations of the bulk charging station 100 and the replacement station registered in the charging database 120, and calculates the geographical distance between the bulk charging station 100 and the replacement station. It is possible to process billing based on fees that take into account logistics costs. The storage unit 12 of the information processing device 1 stores a fee table in which fees are set according to the delivery quantity and delivery distance, and the control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 refers to the fee table and It may also be one that performs fee calculation and billing processing.

According to this embodiment, the information processing device 1 receives from the terminal device 2 used at the battery exchange station 200 the number of replaceable batteries B that need to be charged at the battery exchange station 200 (the number required to be charged). In order to receive the number of replaceable batteries B that need to be charged, the information processing device 1 receives battery identification information for each replaceable battery B that needs to be charged, and calculates the number of the received battery identification information as the number of replacement batteries that need to be charged. It may be accepted as the quantity of type battery B. In this way, the information processing device 1 receives the quantity of replaceable batteries B that need to be charged from each battery exchange station 200, and based on the quantity, predicts the amount of power required for charging (demand forecast). It can be carried out.

According to the present embodiment, the information processing device 1 charges each of the battery exchange stations 200 at the delivery destination at a rate corresponding to the delivery quantity allocated based on the quantity of replaceable batteries B that need to be charged. Billing processing can be performed efficiently. The information processing device 1 determines the charge for the replaceable battery B according to the distance between the bulk charging station 100 and the battery exchange station 200, and the longer the distance, the higher the charge. That is, when the bulk charging station 100 also functions as the battery exchange station 200, by exchanging the replaceable battery B at the bulk charging station 100, the charge for the replaceable battery B can be reduced. In this way, by performing billing processing according to the distance between the bulk charging station 100 and the battery exchange station 200, the delivery cost can be appropriately added to the charge for the replaceable battery B.

(Embodiment 3)
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure by the control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 according to the third embodiment (delivery proposal). The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 starts processing of the flowchart in response to, for example, data or a signal transmitted from the terminal device 2 as a trigger.

The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 acquires the number of charged or used replaceable batteries B stored at the battery exchange station 200 (S301). For example, the control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 receives information from each of the terminal devices 2 used by an administrator of the plurality of battery exchange stations 200 to retrieve charged or used replaceable batteries stored at each battery exchange station 200. Obtain the quantity of battery B.

The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 acquires the number of charged replaceable batteries B stored at the bulk charging station 100 (S302). The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 refers to the charging database 120 and obtains the quantity (number in stock) of charged replaceable batteries B currently stored at the bulk charging station 100.

The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 generates a delivery plan for the charged replaceable battery B to the battery exchange station 200 (S303). The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 determines the required amount of replaceable batteries B at each battery exchange station 200 based on the quantity of charged or used replaceable batteries B stored at each battery exchange station 200. and derive the delivery time. The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 generates a delivery plan for each battery exchange station 200 based on the derived required amount and delivery time, and the quantity of currently stored charged replaceable batteries B. . The delivery plan includes the required amount (number of deliveries) and delivery timing for each battery exchange station 200 (exchange station ID that specifies the delivery destination) as the delivery destination. The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 may generate a charging plan for the uncharged replaceable battery B according to the delivery plan. The charging plan may include a plan for receiving power from the power system to cope with a shortage in the amount of power generated by renewable energy power generation equipment such as the solar power generation equipment 101 or the wind power generation equipment 102.

The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 outputs the generated delivery plan (S304). The control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 outputs the generated delivery plan to the terminal device 2 used by, for example, the administrator of the battery exchange station 200. The terminal device 2 displays the acquired delivery plan on its own display unit.

According to the present embodiment, the information processing device 1 determines the number of replaceable batteries B at the battery exchange station 200, depending on the number of charged or used replaceable batteries B stored at the battery exchange station 200. The required amount and delivery time are derived, and a delivery plan is generated according to the derived required amount and delivery time. Thereby, it is possible to improve the efficiency of delivery of the replaceable battery B to the battery exchange station 200.

The embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative in all respects and should be considered not to be restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims rather than the above-mentioned meaning, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all changes within the scope.

S Bulk charging system N Communication network B Replaceable battery EV Electric vehicle 100 Bulk charging station 101 Solar power generation equipment 102 Wind power generation equipment 103 Smart meter 104 Charging device DK Power system 200 Battery exchange station 201 1st group station 202 2nd group station 1 Information processing device 11 Control unit 111 Acquisition unit 112 Registration unit 113 Search unit 114 Demand prediction unit 115 Output unit 12 Storage unit 120 Charging database 121 Bulk charging station table 122 Battery exchange station table 123 Battery management table 124 User management table P program (program product)
M Recording medium 13 Communication section 14 Input/output IF
15 Display device 2 Terminal device

Claims (15)

Obtain battery identification information of replaceable batteries for electric vehicles collected from battery exchange stations,
When charging of the collected replaceable battery is completed, storing charging completion information indicating charging completion in association with the battery identification information;
When delivering the charged replaceable battery to the battery exchange station, storing exchange station identification information for identifying the battery exchange station to which the battery is to be delivered is associated with the battery identification information. Information processing method to be executed. Information processing according to claim 1, wherein when collecting the replaceable battery from the battery exchange station, exchange station identification information for identifying the battery exchange station from which the battery is collected is stored in association with the battery identification information. Method. The information processing method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the number of replaceable batteries that need to be charged is received from the battery exchange station. Allocating a delivery quantity to each of the battery exchange stations as delivery destinations according to the quantity of replaceable batteries that require charging received from each of the battery exchange stations;
4. The information processing method according to claim 3, wherein each of the battery exchange stations at the delivery destination is charged a fee corresponding to each of the delivery quantities. obtaining the number of the replaceable batteries that have been charged, the number of the replaceable batteries that are being charged, and the number of the replaceable batteries that are being provided to the battery exchange station;
Claims 1 to 4, wherein the obtained quantity of the rechargeable batteries that have been charged, the quantity of the replaceable batteries that are being charged, and the quantity of the replaceable batteries that are being provided to the battery exchange station are output to a display device. The information processing method according to any one of the above. Obtaining a collection request for the replaceable battery from the battery exchange station;
The information processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the quantity of the replaceable batteries for which a collection request has been made is output to a display device. A delivery plan for the replaceable batteries to the battery exchange station is generated according to the quantity of the rechargeable or used replaceable batteries stored at the battery exchange station. The information processing method according to item 1. The battery exchange stations are classified into a first group station including oil distributors and a second group station including car leasing companies,
The information processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein information regarding delivery and collection of the replaceable battery is stored according to the classification. obtaining the quantity of the charged and used replaceable batteries stored at the first group station;
The information processing method according to claim 8, wherein the quantities of the charged and used replaceable batteries are stored in association with replacement station identification information that identifies the first group station. Obtaining user information regarding users of the first group station;
The information processing method according to claim 9, wherein the user information is stored in association with exchange station identification information that identifies the first group station. Obtaining the quantity of the charged and used replaceable batteries stored at the second group station and the number of vehicles in which the replaceable batteries are installed,
Any one of claims 8 to 9, wherein the quantity of the charged and used replaceable batteries and the quantity of the vehicle are stored in association with exchange station identification information that identifies the second group station. Information processing method described in section. Charging of the replaceable battery is performed at a bulk charging station,
The information processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the charging completion information includes charging station identification information for identifying the bulk charging station. Delivery and collection of the replaceable battery is performed between the bulk charging station and the battery exchange station,
The information processing method according to claim 12, wherein the charge for the replaceable battery is determined according to the distance between the bulk charging station and the battery exchange station. to the computer,
Obtain battery identification information of replaceable batteries for electric vehicles collected from battery exchange stations,
When charging of the collected replaceable battery is completed, storing charging completion information indicating charging completion in association with the battery identification information;
When the charged replaceable battery is delivered to the battery exchange station, the battery identification information is associated with and stored exchange station identification information for identifying the battery exchange station to which the battery is to be delivered. computer program. an acquisition unit that acquires battery identification information of replaceable batteries for electric vehicles collected from battery exchange stations;
When charging of the collected replaceable battery is completed, charging completion information indicating charging completion is stored in association with the battery identification information, and the charged replaceable battery is delivered to the battery exchange station. , a storage unit that stores exchange station identification information for identifying the battery exchange station at a delivery destination in association with the battery identification information.

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