KR20110132197A - System and method for servicing a power rate reduction - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A power rate reduction service system and a method thereof are provided to offer an economical charge system which is designed by the energy consumption of a user. CONSTITUTION: An energy management server(110) creates power expense information corresponding to the power consumption of a first user. A user information server stores the information about the first user and the second user. An expense adjustment server(121) creates communication fee adjustment information about the second user. A charging server(122) calculates the communication fee of the second user by reflecting the adjustment information.

Description

Power rate reduction service system and its method {SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SERVICING A POWER RATE REDUCTION}

The present invention relates to a power rate reduction service system and a method thereof, and more particularly, to a power rate reduction service system through various charging methods according to control of an electric device used and achievement of a power rate reduction target based on monitoring power usage of a customer; It's about how.

The role of consumers in the electricity market has been limited. But in the future there will be smart buyers who control the consumption, distribution and production of electricity. So far, people have been using electricity passively. Electricity companies have purchased electricity without any concern.

Typically, purchasing electricity is a very simple decision-making process when compared to scrutinizing price, performance, utility value, personal preferences, etc. when purchasing a product. This is because people are perceived as a necessity for the state to provide electricity cheaply. Once a month, people realize they are buying electricity only when they find their bills in their mailboxes.

But in the future, consumers will be actively shopping for electricity. Sophisticated consumers will look at their credit card statements and plan spending next month to check their electricity usage by individual devices and plan for their products. In addition, some consumers may want only electricity generated from renewable energy, even if they pay slightly higher prices, such as buying only organic producers.

The most fundamental reason for changing the way electricity is consumed is that while demand for electricity continues to increase, it is not easy to increase the production of electricity. Demand for electricity is expected to increase steadily due to global mega trends such as the increase in information and communication devices, the expansion of mobile devices, and the industrialization of developing countries.

In contrast, it is not easy to increase electricity production. This is because the expansion of power generation and transmission facilities requires considerable cost and long time. In addition, as the price fluctuation of major energy sources such as gas and coal required for power generation increases, the cost burden may increase. In addition, the introduction of carbon credit trading and renewable energy mandates will make it harder to increase electricity generation. This is because, if a carbon credit transaction is in place, the utility will have to purchase a corresponding credit if the carbon emissions exceed the threshold during electricity generation. Eventually, the cost of electricity production rises.

Considering the demand for electricity and the specificity of production, electric power companies will gradually try to efficiently manage the rising electricity cost through methods such as time-phased electric charge differentials. In order to change the power consumption pattern, it is necessary to make various efforts.

The present invention is designed to meet the needs as described above, an object of the present invention is a power bill reduction service system through a variety of charging methods according to the control of the electric equipment used and the goal of reducing the electricity bill based on the power consumption monitoring of the consumer To provide.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a method for performing the above-described power rate reduction service method.

In order to realize the above object of the present invention, a power rate reduction service system according to an embodiment includes an energy management server generating power rate information corresponding to a power consumption amount of a first user; A user information server storing information about the first user and information about a second user corresponding thereto; A rate adjustment server for generating communication rate adjustment information for the second user according to a predetermined criterion using the generated power rate information; And a charging server that calculates a communication fee of the second user by reflecting the communication fee adjustment information.

Here, the information about the first user includes information about whether the first user has agreed to provide a power rate reduction service, and the information about the second user relates to the communication service used by the second user. May contain information.

The energy management server may further include: a target power rate calculation unit configured to calculate a power rate corresponding to a power consumption amount targeted by the first user; A power rate reduction program manager configured to determine a power rate reduction program for the first user to provide the first user to achieve the power consumption targeted by the first user; And a power consumption monitoring unit configured to monitor power consumption of the first user for a predetermined period of time according to the power rate reduction program.

In addition, the predetermined criterion may be whether or not the power consumption during the predetermined period of the first user exceeds the power consumption targeted by the first user.

Further, the communication fee adjustment information may be given to the second user or the information about the discount of the fee related to the use of the communication service of the second user according to the power rate saving amount or the saving rate achieved by the first user. It may include information about communication mileage.

The communication fee may include at least one of an IHD fee, a smartphone fee, and an Internet fee of the second user.

The power rate reduction program manager may determine the power rate reduction program for the first user according to a past power usage pattern of the first user and provide the power rate reduction program to the first user.

Here, the power rate reduction program, the electric device used by the first user can be divided into a mandatory electric device and a variable electric device, and can set the control priority of the mandatory electric device and the variable electric device, the mandatory The power consumed by the electric device and the variable electric device may be individually monitored and cut off according to the control priority.

Power rate reduction service method for achieving the above object of the present invention, the step of receiving power rate information corresponding to the power consumption of the first user; Generating communication fee adjustment information for a second user according to a predetermined criterion using the received power fee information; And calculating a communication fee of the second user by reflecting the communication fee adjustment information.

According to the power rate reduction service method and the system as described above, it is possible to provide a power bill reduction method to customers such as SOHO, home, corporation, etc. through a rate plan designed according to the power usage pattern of the customer.

In addition, by providing a tariff that meets consumer demand for power supplied from an existing utility system or a renewable energy generator, it is possible to obtain a fee for the integrated notification and recovery agency.

In addition, the integrated charge can be made by reflecting the result of the reduction of the electricity rate according to the execution of the electricity rate reduction program in the user's communication rate, thereby inducing a user's motivation to promote the use of the communication service.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a power rate reduction service system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram illustrating an example of an electric device power measurement system built in the user system shown in FIG. 1.
3 is a flowchart illustrating a power rate reduction service method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of user-used power consumption information monitored in the power rate reduction service system illustrated in FIG. 1.
5 and 6 are examples of the control method of the electric device for reducing the power bill, when the power supply cutoff method of each electric device is applied to explain the operation of the power rate reduction program mounted on the user system described in FIG. It is a flow chart.
FIG. 7 is a view for explaining an embodiment of adjusting and charging a fee related to a user's use of a communication service in connection with providing a power rate reduction service according to the present invention.
8 and 9 are flowcharts illustrating specific processes of the user registration process and the billing processor in the embodiment shown in FIG. 7.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art may easily implement the present invention. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. In the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted in order to clearly describe the present invention, and like reference numerals designate like parts throughout the specification.

Throughout the specification, when a part is said to "include" a certain component, it means that it can further include other components, without excluding other components unless specifically stated otherwise. In addition, the terms “… system”, “… server”, “… part” described in the specification may mean a unit for processing at least one function or operation, which may be hardware or software or a combination of hardware and software. Can be implemented.

Hereinafter, a power rate reduction service method and a system thereof according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a power rate reduction service system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a power rate reduction service system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an energy management server 110, a rate adjustment server 121, a billing server 122, and a user information server 123. And between the user system 200 and the power provider system 300.

The energy management server 110 calculates, based on the user's information, a target power rate calculation unit 111 that calculates a power rate corresponding to a power consumption that a user aims to reduce during a charging reference period, for example, one month. ), And checks the power usage pattern of the user for a certain period of time, and determines the optimal power rate reduction program for reducing the power rate according to the identified power usage pattern of the user, and provides the power rate reduction program provided to the user system 200. The management unit 112 and the power consumption monitoring unit 113 for monitoring the power consumption of the user system 200.

The rate adjustment server 121 determines whether the user system 200 achieves the power reduction target based on the execution result of the power rate reduction program with respect to the user system 200, and when the power reduction target is achieved, the user system 200. Generates rate adjustment information for adjusting the power rate for.

The billing server 122 calculates a power fee for the user system 200 by reflecting the fee adjustment information of the fee adjustment server 121 and then bills the user system 200.

In the present embodiment, the rate adjustment server 121 is a target, the power rate corresponding to the power consumption monitored by the power consumption monitoring unit 113, previously calculated as a power saving target for the user system 200. If the charge is greater than the charge, the user charges the amount of power consumed, and if the power charge corresponding to the power consumption monitored by the power consumption monitoring unit 113 is not greater than the charge previously calculated as the power saving target, the user Rate adjustment information for adjusting the rate to be billed for the user system 200 according to the power savings and / or rate of reduction of the system 200 is transmitted to the billing server 122.

In addition, the charging server 122 may discount the power fee charged in accordance with the power consumption of the user system, or give a prize, for example, in consideration of the power consumption amount or the ratio saved in the user system 200. Power consumption to be charged to the user system 200 may be reflected in the power saving result in various ways, such as a method of granting mileage.

The user information server 123 may provide information on whether the user system 200 has agreed to the power rate reduction service or information on whether a contract for providing the power rate reduction service is provided, and the user system 200 when the power rate reduction target is achieved. Information on a method of discounting a power rate to be charged and / or a discount rate, a mileage grant method, and the like are stored in advance.

Electric power company system 300 is not only a power generation company that sells electricity to consumers in the past, such as KEPCO, but also because of the development of technology, it is possible to produce electricity through renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, etc. Renewable energy generators may also be included in the power provider system 300. In addition, if the general user can also distribute power through the spread of the electric storage device, the general user who can distribute the power may be included in the power provider system 300.

As described above, the power rate reduction program implemented in the present invention is equipped with an algorithm for controlling the power usage set by the user or the supplier. The relevant electricity rate reduction program monitors the frequency of use of electric equipment and the time of use of the consumer, and controls the use of electric equipment according to control priorities when supplying power to essential and variable electric equipment. Can reduce power consumption.

Accordingly, the user can consume power at a lower cost. In addition, when applying a time-based differential rate plan, the user can change the consumption pattern to consume power in a time when the power is low, thereby realizing energy saving.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram illustrating an example of an electric device power measurement system built in the user system 200 shown in FIG. 1.

1 and 2, an electrical device power measurement system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a user server unit 222 and an electrical device switching unit 224.

The user server unit 222 has a power bill saving program execution function and a power data collection function. For example, the user server unit 222 receives and stores a customized power rate reduction program from the power rate reduction service system 100 and monitors the amount of power consumed by the user by executing the stored power rate program. Control the user's electrical equipment and transmits the result to the energy management server (110).

The power rate reduction program provided to the user server unit 222 may be modified according to a user's operation, and the modified matter is provided to the energy management server 110. The modification of the power rate reduction program may include, for example, distinguishing an essential electric device that requires power at all times and a variable electric device that requires variable power, and setting a control priority of the essential electric device and the variable electric device. And the like.

In this case, in general, the essential electric equipment may be a refrigerator, a kimchi refrigerator, a door system or security-related devices, an electric kettle, etc., which require power at all times, and the variable electric equipment may be various lighting devices, video equipment such as a TV or a VCR. , A microwave oven, a washing machine, and the like, but is not limited thereto. For example, when a user has a job in which a computer or the like is to be used every day, the computer may be an essential electric device. Can be chosen.

In addition, the user server unit 222 may provide a blocking signal to the electrical device switching unit 224 such that the power supplied to the specific electrical device is cut off based on the monitored result. In addition, the user server unit 222 stores the power data measured by the electrical device switching unit 224, and transmits the stored power data to the power rate reduction service system 100 via, for example, the Internet.

When the user server unit 222 wants to cut off power supplied to a specific electric device, the user server unit 222 does not block the power supply to the electric device, for example, but provides a predetermined alarm to the user and grants the power-off from the user. It may be further equipped with a receiving function. To this end, the user server unit 222 provides a corresponding alarm to a video phone or a smart meter display (hereinafter referred to as "IHD") showing a current status of energy usage in the home, which is provided to construct a home network in the home. In response to the approval of the power cutoff from the user, the cutoff signal may be provided to the electrical device switching unit 224 such that the power supplied to the specific electrical device is cut off.

The electric device switching unit 224 is provided for each electric device, and has a function of measuring the power consumption of the electric device and a function of interrupting power supplied to the electric device. For example, the electrical device switching unit 224 measures the power usage of the measurement target electrical equipment, for example, the necessary electrical equipment that requires power at all times and the variable electrical equipment that requires variable power, and measures the measured power usage. The server unit 222 is provided. Accordingly, the power rate reduction service system 100 builds and analyzes a database on the transmitted power usage. In addition, when the electrical device switching unit 224 receives a control signal from the user server unit 222 to cut off the power supplied to the specific electrical device, the electrical device switching unit 224 cuts off the power supplied to the connected electrical device.

In this embodiment, a smart box (router) and a smart tag or smart meter may be employed as the user server unit 222 and the electrical device switching unit 224. The smart meter is a digital electricity meter with a communication function, and enables two-way communication between a home and a power company. The smart meter was originally introduced to replace the meter reading with a remote meter to check the electricity consumption. In this way, the introduction of smart meters connected to each electric device enables meter reading of power consumption for each electric device. In addition, in the case of using the smart meter as described above, the power bill reduction service system 100 may digitize the electricity usage information of the consumer and publish it on the Internet site in real time. Users can easily check their power usage anytime, anywhere through various wired / wireless communication media such as web, mobile phone, and TV, and a display device that informs electricity usage in real time may emerge as a new home appliance.

When the communication network from the power rate reduction service system 100 or the utility provider system 300 to the smart meter is interlocked with a home network in the home or an energy control system of a building or a factory, meter reading and direct devices for each device Control can reduce power usage.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a power rate reduction service method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the power rate reduction program manager 111 checks whether the user agrees to implement the power rate reduction service program (step S110). As such, the reason for checking the user's consent is that, while the power rate reduction effect is provided according to the power rate reduction service according to the present invention, the power supplied to some of the electric devices is cut off in some cases according to the control method of the electric device. This is because the inconvenience may occur.

If the user's consent is checked in step S110, the target power rate calculation unit 111 calculates the power targeted by the user based on the user's information (for example, statistics on past power usage data of the user). A target fee corresponding to the consumption amount is calculated (step S120). Estimation of the target fee may be provided as a predetermined flat rate table in consideration of the average power usage fee and the power usage pattern of the general user, and may be pre-calculated to be selected by the user. The flat fee table may be prepared in consideration of the number of floors of the customer, the number of electric appliances used, the number of households, the number of members of the customer, and the like, when the customer is a general building. The flat rate table may be provided to reduce power rates by approximately 3% to 10% compared to the past average power usage fee.

In the present embodiment, a case in which a flat fee is calculated by allowing a user to select an appropriate flat fee from a predetermined flat fee table as described above with respect to a user who agrees to implement a power rate reduction service program, It is also possible to calculate the target power rate so that a certain amount is reduced compared to the past power usage fee of the user who agrees to implement the power rate reduction service program without using the system.

In addition, agreements on the implementation of the electricity rate reduction service program and the calculation of target electricity rates can be replaced by contracts for each customer's power consumption and reduction targets. When the power rate reduction service system and the power provider system are integrated or affiliated with each other, the contract for billing collectively may be concluded by reflecting the result of power rate reduction according to the present invention in the charge on the amount of power consumed. Alternatively, when an operator of a power rate reduction service system cooperates with a communication service provider that provides various communication services or interworks with a home network, a charge for a service provided by the service provider, for example, an in-home display (IHD) It is also possible to enter into a contract that can be charged by reflecting the result of the power rate reduction according to the present invention, such as rates, Internet phone bills, smart phone bills.

Subsequently, the power rate reduction program manager 112 inputs the frequency of use or main time zone of the electric device of the user who has agreed to implement the power rate reduction service program, or the power rate reduction program according to a reduction amount or a reduction rate desired by the user. In order to confirm the simulation of the power rate reduction program for a certain period of time to check the power usage pattern of the user's electrical equipment (step S130).

Typically, the power used by the electrical consumer can have various usage patterns. This is because, when power is consumed, usage patterns of power consumed by the electric device vary according to seasons, time zones, and electric devices.

For example, in the seasonal power usage pattern, the summer load shows a pattern in which the overall power usage increases in comparison with other seasons, and the autumn load shows a pattern in which the lighting load increases in the evening compared to the summer load, and the spring load May have an intermediate form between the autumn load and the summer load.

On the other hand, the lighting load is the most sensitive load in the season, but can react closely to the amount of sunshine, but heavy rain, typhoon, etc. are often generated in summer, summer lighting power consumption may lead to spring lighting power consumption.

In addition, the TV load has a lower correlation with climatic conditions than other electric devices, however, public holidays may have a higher TV viewing rate than daytime rather than daytime. In addition, the refrigerator load is an electric device having a close relationship with the outside air temperature, and shows a constant load rate without a large change in power consumption according to the day. However, the number of times of opening and closing of the refrigerator due to the indoor and outdoor temperature difference in the summer may be more power consumption than other seasons.

On the other hand, the washing machine load may have a variety of usage patterns according to the life cycle of the consumer. The washing machine is used more on Sundays than on weekdays, and the amount of power used may be high depending on the increase in the quantity and volume of laundry in the autumn and spring, rather than the summer, so the user's life pattern can be considered. In addition, the microwave load is mainly used during mealtimes, and is used less in the summer when there is less demand for hot food. The frequency of use and time of use may vary due to differences in user preferences and lifestyles, and may be used more on Sundays than on weekdays.

On the other hand, Kimchi refrigerator load shows similar characteristics and shape as the refrigerator, but the power consumption is considerably lower than the refrigerator. On Sundays, the number of openings and closings of kimchi refrigerators is higher than on weekdays, increasing the amount of electricity used, and more kimchi refrigerators can be used in the summer than in spring or autumn.

On the other hand, the computer load may increase the amount of electricity used in the afternoon hours when students return home compared to the morning hours. Seasonally, you can use more computers during the spring and on the weekends than on weekdays, and even after 24 hours because of the Internet and games.

3, using the power usage pattern for each electric device of the user identified in step S130, the power rate reduction program manager 112 determines that the power rate corresponding to the total power consumption is a flat fee. Correspondingly, the user's power rate reduction program is determined and the determined power rate reduction program is provided to the user (step S140). Selectable items for the confirmation of the power rate reduction program include control method of each electric device (for example, cut off of power supply to the electric device), control time zone, return time, control rate, and supply power at a lower price. It may be to select a power provider.

The established power rate reduction program is generally set differently according to the user. This is because, depending on the user's occupation and life pattern, the essential electric device to which power should always be supplied and the variable electric device to which power is supplied by the user's selection may be different. In addition, since the main time zone may vary depending on the user, the time zone during which the power rate reduction program is operated may be set differently (eg, during the daytime, during the nighttime, and during the day). To this end, for example, by analyzing the power usage pattern of the user for a certain period of time, such as one month to provide to the user and to allow the user to select the control method, control time zone, control rate, etc. of each electrical device to reduce the power bill A power rate reduction program may be established.

In addition, the Power Bill Reduction Program for each user may re-adjust the target power bill each month to reflect the general seasonal usage patterns as discussed above, or allow users to adjust the next month's and / or The savings rate can be reselected.

Subsequently, the power rate reduction program manager 113 checks whether the execution result of the power rate reduction program is received from the user system 200 (step S150).

If it is checked in step S150 that the execution result is received from the user system, the rate adjustment server 121 is based on the execution result of the power rate reduction program through the charging server 122 to the amount of power consumed by the user system for a certain period of time. Instructing the user to charge (step S160).

In the present embodiment, the rate adjustment server 121 determines whether or not a power rate reduction target targeted by the user has been achieved, for example, during the charging reference period, and provides the rate adjustment information regarding the result of the rate server 122. To pass on. That is, if the power rate corresponding to the power consumption of all the electric devices monitored by the power rate reduction program during the charging reference period is larger than the target rate targeted by the user, the user may perform normal charging according to the consumed power. If the power rate corresponding to the power consumption of all the electric devices monitored by the power rate reduction program is not greater than the target rate targeted by the user, the billing server 122 may adjust the charge according to the consumed power amount. You can also indicate.

In this case, the rate adjustment may be performed in various ways, such as discounting an electricity fee charged according to the consumed power amount, providing a prize, granting mileage, etc. according to the reduced power consumption and / or reduction rate. Manner.

As described above, according to the present invention, a user who consumes power can directly manage electricity consumption and change an electricity consumption habit by changing a pattern of electricity consumption. Because if you realize how much electricity you're wasting, you'll start taking the initiative to manage consumption.

Consumers can also benchmark other consumers' electricity usage patterns, just as companies benchmark best practices. These consumers can reflect their neighbors or similar life patterns objectively on the basis of consumers or best practices, and begin to change themselves, eventually reducing the cost of power consumption.

In addition, according to the present invention, a consumer who changes his or her consumption pattern in order to maximize the benefit of the incentive resulting from the reduction of the power consumption fee will appear instead of reducing the overall electricity consumption. For them, time-based pricing or incentives for savings will be an important momentum for changing their electricity consumption habits.

In addition, electricity prices can vary by time of day, or if the savings are paid, consumers will begin to change the time of day they use electricity. Consumers who want to use electricity at an affordable price can tailor their lives to the electricity tariff schedule. For example, if a far more expensive plan is applied between 2pm and 6pm on a hot summer day, people will use the washing machine in the morning, which is a relatively cheap time. These habit changes will bring together a new lifestyle.

On the other hand, operators operating the electricity tariff reduction service system will receive social rewards such as praise and encouragement, as well as economic incentives, for consumers selected as best practices for electricity savings, as the automobile fuel economy will evolve into a fuel economy contest hosted by automobile companies. In addition to providing additional charges, the fee for the integrated notification and recovery agency can be obtained by providing a plan that meets consumer demand for power supplied from an existing utility system or a renewable energy generator.

FIG. 4 is an image for explaining an example of power consumption information for each user monitored by the power rate reduction service system 100 shown in FIG. 1.

Referring to FIG. 4, power usage information is displayed for each user, that is, for each customer. That is, the current time power consumption information, 15 minutes ago to the current power usage information, 30 minutes ago to 15 minutes ago, power usage information from 45 minutes to 30 minutes ago, etc. are displayed along with specific time information. Can be.

When the power usage information displayed is provided to the user through the Internet, the power usage information for each time can be checked for each user. The power usage information for each time is different for each user according to season, day of the week, and time of day. This information can also help you determine your power usage patterns.

In addition, although not separately illustrated, power used by a customer may be displayed by being divided into power consumed by an essential electric device and power consumed by a variable electric device. Based on the power consumption for each electric device, the customer's power usage pattern can also be checked. It can also provide information on power usage patterns and savings methods for users selected as best practices for electrical savings.

5 and 6 illustrate an operation of a power rate reduction program mounted in the user system described with reference to FIG. 3 when an electric power supply cutoff method of each electric apparatus is applied as an example of a control method of an electric apparatus for a power rate reduction program. It is a flowchart for doing so.

Referring to FIG. 5, it is checked whether a power rate reduction program mounted in the user system 200 is executed (step S210).

If it is checked in step S210 that the power rate reduction program is executed, the power rate reduction program monitors power consumption according to the use of the electric device (step S220).

Subsequently, the power rate reduction program compares the monitored value with the target value, and controls the power supplied to each electric device according to the comparison result (step S230).

In the present embodiment, the monitored values may be power data regarding the cumulative amount of power measured for a certain period of time (1 day, 1 week, 1 month, etc.) for individual electric devices. In addition, in the present embodiment, the target value may be a power saving target value for all or individual electric devices for a predetermined period of time set for each user by a power rate reduction program. On the other hand, the monitored value and the target value is a predetermined flat rate or a predetermined fee as a data rate reduction target between the user and the power rate reduction service system and data on the cumulative usage of all the user's electrical devices in relation to the charging reference period. It may also be power data relating to the reduction target power consumption automatically calculated in relation to the control rate.

Subsequently, the power rate reduction program checks whether a request for power consumption information is requested from the power rate reduction service system 100 (step S240).

In step S240, if it is checked that there is no request of the used power information, the feedback to step S220, and in step S240, if it is checked that there is a request of the used power information, the power bill reduction program reduces the power bill information monitored power bill It transmits to the service system 100 (step S250).

For example, the request process of the used power information may be performed by the power rate reduction service system 100. That is, each user system may request transmission of accumulated power consumption information of all electrical devices a certain time, for example, a predetermined time of the day, a week before the end of the week or a billing reference day.

On the other hand, the user system 200 may automatically transmit the cumulative power usage information to the power rate reduction service system 100 at a predetermined time period, for example, a predetermined time of the day, a week before the weekday or the end of the billing reference day. In this case, the request process of the used power information may be omitted.

Referring to Fig. 6, it is checked whether the monitoring value is larger than the target value (step S231). If it is checked in step S231 that the monitored value is not greater than the target value, the control is performed to supply power normally (step S232), and then step S240 is performed. This corresponds to the case where the cumulative power consumption of all the electric devices consumed by the user's operation or the like is consumed less than the target value for the predetermined period.

If it is checked in step S231 that the monitored value is larger than the target value, it is checked whether or not it is a preset control time zone for each electric device (step S233).

If it is not checked in step S233 that the control time zone is set in advance for all electrical devices, step S232 is performed, and if there is an electric device checked for the set control time zone, a power cutoff message is output for the electric device (step S234). The power cut off message may be output together with information on the corresponding electric device by a video phone or an IHD provided in the home. The power off message allows the user to directly turn off the electric device. On the other hand, even if the user does not directly cut off the power supplied to the electric device, if the user corresponds to a preset electric device through the operation of the video phone or IHD may approve the power supply of the electric device.

Then, it is checked whether or not there is a power cutoff approval from the user (step S235).

If it is checked in step S235 that there is no power cut off approval, step S232 is performed. When there are a plurality of electric devices that are approved for blocking, an electric device for which power supply is cut off may be determined according to the type and control priority of the corresponding electric device. For example, the control device may be blocked in order of a variable electric device having a high control priority, a variable electric device having a low control priority, an essential electric device having a high control priority, and an essential electric device having a low control priority.

In the electric device whose power supply is cut off, the power supply can be resumed at the return time when the return time at which the power supply is started is set in advance.

FIG. 7 is a view for explaining an embodiment of adjusting and charging a fee related to a user's use of a communication service in connection with providing a power rate reduction service according to the present invention. In this embodiment, a user who agrees to provide a power rate reduction service according to the present invention is described as a first user, and a user who uses a communication service and charges a communication fee for the service is classified as a second user. The first user and the second user may be the same, but the first user is a customer who is a billing unit for power usage and the second user uses a communication service provided by a telecommunications operator as a member of the customer and the communication fee Payments may be different.

Since the energy management server 710 of the power rate reduction service system 700 according to the present embodiment is the same as the configuration of the energy management server 110 of FIG. 1, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The power rate reduction service system 700 further includes a communication rate adjustment server 721, a charging server 722, and a user information server 723.

Whether the communication rate adjustment server 721 has achieved a power rate reduction target based on data on the amount of power consumption of the first user monitored by the power consumption monitoring unit 113 of the energy management server 710 and And / or communication rate adjustment information, such as a rate of achieving power rate reduction and how to adjust a communication rate of a second user when the power rate reduction target is achieved, is transmitted to the charging server 722.

The billing server 722 charges bills for various communication services provided by telecommunication operators such as in-home display (IID) usage, Internet usage fee, and smartphone use.

When the billing server 722 charges a fee for the use of a communication service provided by a communication provider to the second user as described above, the communication fee adjustment information delivered from the communication fee adjustment server 721. Reflecting this, the communication fee according to the type of communication service used by the second user is calculated and billed to the second user.

Whether the power rate reduction target is achieved may include: a target of the first user whose power rate for the amount of power monitored for the first user is previously calculated by the target power rate calculation unit 111 for the first user; It may be determined according to whether or not the power rate has been exceeded, and as a method of adjusting the communication rate that is granted when the power rate reduction target is achieved, the use of the communication service of the second user according to the amount and / or rate of reduction in power rate Discounts on, or earning mileage. In this case, the communication mileage is to be used for payment of a user's call charge or additional service fee within a predetermined period or to be used for content purchase, donation, A / S of a terminal, membership point conversion, and the like.

In the user information server 723, the first and second user information, that is, whether or not the first user is subscribed to the power rate reduction service according to the present invention, whether the second user uses the communication service, and whether Information regarding the type of communication service (eg, in-home display (IHD) use, internet usage fee, smartphone use), the method of adjusting the communication fee, and the like are stored.

8 and 9 are flowcharts illustrating specific processes of the user registration process and the billing processor in the embodiment shown in FIG. 7.

Referring to FIG. 8, when a first user subscribes to an energy management server 710 and a power rate reduction service, a target power reduction rate and / or a reduction rate as a power rate reduction target, and attaining a power rate reduction target of the first user A power rate reduction service contract is specified in which contents of a communication rate adjustment method and the like provided to the second user are defined (step S350).

In operation S351, the energy management server 710 may include a combination code according to the type of communication service used by the second user who has concluded the power rate reduction service contract and the method of adjusting the communication rate reflected when the power rate reduction target is reflected. When applying to 723, the user information server 723 issues a combination code for this to notify the energy management server 710 and the first and second users that the power rate reduction service contract is normally concluded (step S352).

Subsequently, the user information server 723 registers the first and second users by matching the information regarding the method of adjusting the communication rates of the second user, etc., which is reflected when the first user's power rate reduction target is achieved, with the combination code. (Step 353).

Subsequently, referring to FIG. 9, when the energy management server 710 attempts to make a payment for the first user who has signed a power rate reduction service contract, authentication is performed by using a customer number (step S360 and step S361). The information is transmitted to the communication fee adjustment server 721 (step S362).

The communication fee adjustment server 721 allows the first and second users to subscribe to the power rate reduction service according to the present invention by using the first and second user information registered in the user information server 723. Confirm whether the second user uses the communication service, receives information on the use of the communication service and payment information of the second user, and receives a result of reducing the power rate of the first user from the energy management server 710 (step) S362 and step S363).

Thereafter, the communication rate adjustment server 721 determines whether the first user has achieved the power rate reduction target based on the power reduction result received from the energy management server 710 (step S364), and the first value. If the user does not meet the power rate reduction target, the billing server 722 is instructed to charge a normal communication fee with respect to the use of the communication service for the second user (step S365). On the other hand, when the first user has achieved the goal of reducing the power bill, communication fee adjustment information for adjusting the fee for using the communication service of the second user is generated and transmitted to the billing server 722, and the billing The server 722 calculates the communication fee of the second user and bills it to the second user by reflecting the fee related to the use of the communication service of the second user based on the communication fee adjustment information (step S366).

The adjustment of the communication fee is based on the amount and / or the achievement rate of the electricity rate reduction target when the first and second users are registered as the electricity rate reduction service customers and the first user has achieved the electricity rate reduction target. A method of providing a communication mileage or a discount for a communication service provided to a second user by a telecommunication service provider, for example, an in-home display (IHD) fee, an internet fee, a smartphone fee, etc. It may include.

The embodiments of the present invention described above are not only implemented by the apparatus and method but may be implemented through a program for realizing the function corresponding to the configuration of the embodiment of the present invention or a recording medium on which the program is recorded, The embodiments can be easily implemented by those skilled in the art from the description of the embodiments described above.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, and various modifications and improvements of those skilled in the art using the basic concepts of the present invention defined in the following claims are also provided. It belongs to the scope of rights.

As described above, according to the present invention, with the consent of the power user, a user-specific plan is designed, a user-specific power bill reduction program is provided, and the set power bill reduction program is provided to the user system.

In addition, the user may receive power consumption information from the user system at regular intervals, compare the power consumption information with the designed user-specific plan, and provide various incentives such as power rate discount and communication cost discount according to the comparison result. In addition, the user may be provided with convenience according to the communication fee and / or power bill integration notification.

In addition, by providing a user-customized tariff that meets the needs of consumers with respect to power supplied from a utility system including a renewable energy generator, such a fee can be obtained from the utility system. .

In addition, in accordance with the integrated billing of communication charges reflecting the result of reducing power bills, the user may be motivated to promote the use of the communication service.

100, 700: Power rate reduction service system
110, 710: energy management server
121, 721: Rate Adjustment Server
122, 722: billing server
123, 723: User Information Server
200: user system
300: utility service system
222: user server unit
224: electrical device switching unit

Claims (13)

An energy management server generating power fee information corresponding to the power consumption amount of the first user;
A user information server storing information about the first user and information about a second user corresponding thereto;
A rate adjustment server for generating communication rate adjustment information for the second user according to a predetermined criterion using the generated power rate information; And
A billing server that calculates a communication fee of the second user by reflecting the communication fee adjustment information
Power rate reduction service system comprising a. The method of claim 1,
The information about the first user includes information about whether the first user has agreed to provide a power rate reduction service, and the information about the second user includes information about a communication service used by the second user. Power rate reduction service system comprising a. The method of claim 1,
The energy management server,
A target power rate calculation unit for calculating a power rate corresponding to a power consumption amount targeted by the first user;
A power rate reduction program manager configured to determine a power rate reduction program for the first user to provide the first user to achieve the power consumption targeted by the first user; And
And a power consumption monitoring unit configured to monitor power consumption of the first user for a predetermined period of time according to the power rate reduction program. The method of claim 1,
The above constant criteria,
And whether or not the power consumption for a predetermined period of time of the first user exceeds a power consumption targeted by the first user. The method of claim 1,
The communication fee adjustment information may include information about a discount of a fee relating to the use of a communication service of the second user or a communication mileage to be given to the second user according to a power rate reduction or a reduction rate achieved by the first user. A power rate reduction service system comprising information about. The method of claim 1,
The communication fee, the power rate reduction service system, characterized in that at least any one of the IHD usage fee, smart phone usage fee and Internet usage fee of the second user. The method of claim 3, wherein
The power rate reduction program management unit determines the power rate reduction program for the first user according to a past power usage pattern of the first user and provides the power rate reduction service system to the first user. . The method of claim 7, wherein
The power rate reduction program may include distinguishing an electric device used by the first user into an essential electric device and a variable electric device, and setting control priorities of the essential electric device and the variable electric device. Savings service system. The method of claim 8,
The power rate reduction program is a power rate reduction service system, characterized in that for monitoring the power consumed by the essential electric device and the variable electric device separately and cut off according to the control priority. Receiving power rate information corresponding to power consumption of the first user; And
Generating communication fee adjustment information for a second user according to a predetermined criterion using the received power fee information; And
Calculating a communication fee of the second user by reflecting the communication fee adjustment information. The method of claim 10,
The above constant criteria,
And whether or not the power consumption for a predetermined period of time of the first user exceeds a power consumption targeted by the first user. The method of claim 10,
The communication fee adjustment information may include information about a discount of a fee relating to the use of a communication service of the second user or a communication mileage to be given to the second user according to a power rate reduction or a reduction rate achieved by the first user. Power rate reduction service method comprising the information on. The method of claim 10,
The communication fee, the power rate reduction service method characterized in that it comprises at least one of the IHD usage fee, the smartphone usage fee and the Internet usage fee of the second user.

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