JP2012124881A - Information station and network system including information station - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information station that is installed in a public place, works as an access point for a user terminal to access a network, is powered by natural energy, and is operable in an emergency such as a disaster.SOLUTION: An information station comprises: a solar battery, a camera for recording and outputting a moving image or a still image of circumstances, a radio communication means, and a display means for displaying disaster notification, emergency contact, announcement data, etc. The information station comprises PATLITE(R) for transmitting emergency information. The information station comprises a bench where a user sits or puts baggage. The solar battery is installed on a sunshade. The information station comprises an emergency crime-prevention button, and a signal is transmitted and informs the police, a central monitoring office, an emergency and rescue team, and the like, when the emergency crime-prevention button is pressed. The information station is connected to a water turbine electric generator, receives electric power generated by it, and also monitors and controls operation of the water turbine electric generator. Surplus electric power of the solar battery and the water turbine electric generator is sold to an electric power system.

Description

  The present invention relates to an information station for a user to connect his / her electronic computer or portable terminal to perform data communication, and a network system thereof. The present invention also relates to an information station that can collect surrounding information, notify an alarm, and become a wireless communication base in an emergency such as a natural disaster, and a network system thereof.

  It is very convenient for owners of electronic computers and portable communication terminals, including public and private, if their devices can be connected to a wireless network and communicated from any place. For example, contact with family members and colleagues at work is frequent. As such a communication base, a place where a connection service to the Internet using a wireless LAN such as Hotspot (registered trademark) can be used is widespread.

  In addition, it is important for each region to set up an information station to provide warnings about natural disasters and other information to the residents. At this time, since the power line may be disconnected, it is preferable that the information station itself be operated with natural energy if possible. Furthermore, a communicable information station using a wireless communication network having relatively strong characteristics against natural disasters is preferable. Many systems of information stations having such functions have been proposed and realized in the past, and a representative one is exemplified here.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a remote monitoring device for measuring outdoor environmental conditions and remotely monitoring with a camera. Thereby, when growing a plant, if the state can be quantified and notified to a grower, it will become an effective cultivation support measure. The electric power generated by the solar battery is stored in a secondary battery and used as a power source for this device.

Patent Document 2 discloses an information display device that is attached to a utility pole, a telephone line support, or the like. This information display device has a function for receiving and transmitting familiar information using characters, images and sounds, and a function for displaying and notifying the information. In addition, it is equipped with solar cells and batteries, and it is possible to notify emergency information using a wireless LAN that can cope with many power outages during disasters.
As shown in “Wireless LAN system, wireless LAN device, authentication method and program for wireless LAN communication” disclosed in Patent Document 3, wireless LAN systems using the Wi-Fi method are widely used.

  Such information display devices and information stations operate stably on days and nights when solar radiation is weak if there is another renewable energy source such as a hydroelectric generator in addition to solar cells. However, it is necessary to monitor and control the state of the hydroelectric generator. Generally, a hydropower station is a system that monitors the operation status in the hydropower station and transmits it to a monitoring center for the hydropower station. For example, Patent Document 4 discloses an automatic control panel for a hydroelectric power plant that includes an automatic control unit for automatically controlling a hydroelectric power plant and a remote monitoring control device connected to the automatic control unit.

  The remote monitoring and control device is controlled from the control station, the remote hydroelectric power station is controlled, and the state is monitored. In addition, it is preferable that the hydroelectric power plant is small and requires a simple installation work for information display devices, information stations, and the like. For example, Patent Document 5 discloses a small-head hydroelectric generator that is small in size and has low power generation. This small-head hydroelectric generator is a turbine type power generation facility, and can be installed in a relatively small-head water channel such as a stream or a water channel.

JP-A-2005-27769 JP 2010-44341 A JP 2007-208816 A JP H09-274509 A Japanese Patent No. 4134277

  However, there is still no comprehensive information station that can be used as a wireless access point for users while operating using natural energy and providing local information. In other words, there is still no information station that operates even during an abnormality such as a disaster, collects surrounding information while presenting emergency information, and becomes a wireless access point to the user.

The present invention has been made based on the technical background as described above, and achieves the following objects.
An object of the present invention is to provide an information station that is installed in a public place and serves as an access point for a user terminal to access a network, and a network system thereof.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an information station that operates on natural energy and can operate even in an abnormal situation such as a disaster, and a network system thereof.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide an information station for effectively using surplus power generated while operating with natural energy and monitoring and controlling the natural energy source, and a network system therefor.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention employs the following means.
An information station according to the present invention is an information station that is installed in a public place and serves as an access point for a user terminal to access a network. The information station converts sunlight energy into electric energy and converts the electric energy into the information station. A solar cell for supplying to each component device, a surrounding situation recorded as a moving image or a still image, a camera for outputting this as electronic data, and the other station via a communication network Communication means for transmitting electronic data and / or wired or wireless connection to an electronic computer to transmit and receive data communication between the electronic computer and the communication network, and environmental factors, notification of disasters, emergency communication Display means for displaying one or more data selected from news and advertising data Characterized in that it comprises.

  Further, the information station of the present invention stores the electrical energy supplied from the solar cell, and the other configuration when the solar cell does not operate or when the electrical energy supplied by the solar cell is insufficient. It may be composed of a storage battery for supplying the electrical energy stored in the device.

Furthermore, the information station of the present invention is supplied from the solar cell when supply means for supplying electric power to the electronic computer or portable terminal and / or electric energy supplied by the solar cell is insufficient, or from the solar cell. In addition, when the electric energy is insufficient, it is preferable to provide a charging means for receiving power supply from the power line.
Furthermore, the information station of the present invention is preferably provided with a patrol light for transmitting emergency information.

Furthermore, the information station of the present invention may comprise a bench for the user to place a seat or luggage.
Furthermore, the information station of the present invention may be provided with an awning.
The solar cell may be installed on the shade.
Furthermore, the information station of the present invention may have an emergency crime prevention button, and a signal is transmitted to one or more of the police, the central monitoring office, and the rescue team when the emergency crime prevention button is pressed.

Furthermore, the information station of the present invention may have visible light output means (LED) for outputting visible light and illuminating the surroundings.
The display means may be an electronic bulletin board.
The display means is a touch panel display,

The display is for operating the information station, and may function as display means and input means of a built-in computer.
The charging means may be connected to a water turbine generator and receive power from the water turbine generator when the solar cell does not operate or when the electric energy supplied by the solar cell is insufficient.

  Furthermore, the information station of the present invention includes a reception function for receiving the turbine generator data, which is data relating to the number of rotations of the turbine of the turbine generator or the power generation status, from the turbine generator, and a change in the turbine generator data. A diagnostic function for diagnosing a fault of the turbine generator, a network transmission function for transmitting the turbine generator data and / or the result of the diagnosis to a remote control center via the network, and instruction data from the remote control center And a control means having a control transmission function having a function of transmitting to the turbine generator.

  The display means is a touch panel display, and the display is for operating the information station, and functions as a display means and an input means for a built-in computer. It has a display display function for displaying the generator data and / or the result of the diagnosis on the display, and the control means transmits an instruction input using the touch function of the display to the turbine generator. It is preferable to have the control transmission function having the function of

Furthermore, the information station of this invention is good to have a power transmission means for transmitting the surplus electric power of the said water turbine generator and / or the said solar cell to the said electric power grid | system.
Another invention of the present invention is a network system including the above-described information station.

According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.
According to the information station of the present invention, the information station is installed in a public place and the user terminal can be easily used as a wireless network access point.
According to the information station and the network system of the present invention, since it operates with natural energy, it operates even in a disaster or emergency, and can function as a communication network between users.
According to the information station and its network system of the present invention, since it has a wireless communication function, it can be operated at the time of disaster and emergency, and the surrounding situation can be monitored from a remote monitoring center or the like.

According to the information station of the present invention, by providing a security switch that allows the user to make an emergency contact, it is possible to notify the remote monitoring center, etc. in the event of a disaster, a crime, etc., and to alert the surroundings with a siren using a patrol light or speaker. Became.
According to the information station and its network system of the present invention, it is provided with a display, and can display and provide necessary information to residents and users at the time of emergency such as disasters, crimes, etc. and at times of peace. It became so.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an information station 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal structure of the information station 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 3 illustrates an example displayed on the display 5 of the information station 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example in which the information station 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention configures the network 100. FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of the bench 8 of the information station 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the information station 201 according to the second embodiment of this invention. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating a device stored in the storage case 219 of the information station 201 according to the second embodiment of this invention. FIG. 8 is a schematic block diagram in which the information station 201 according to the second embodiment of this invention is connected to a power source. FIG. 9 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a place where the water turbine generator 250 is installed. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of the information station 201 according to the second embodiment of this invention. FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of data transmitted from the information station 201 according to the second embodiment of this invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example of the information station 201 according to the second embodiment of this invention.

[First Embodiment]
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an information station 1 according to the first embodiment of this invention. The information station 1 wirelessly connects a portable terminal 17 such as a notebook personal computer possessed by the user to the information station 1 and thus connects to a network such as the Internet via the mobile terminal 17. Thus, the information station 1 functions as an access point for wireless communication. Further, the information station 1 has a function of acquiring the surrounding situation as a video or an image and transmitting it to a monitoring center such as a disaster center.

  As a result, the situation such as natural disasters and bad weather can be grasped at the monitoring center. Furthermore, by displaying necessary guidance on the display of the information station 1, it is possible to guide and guide residents in situations such as natural disasters and bad weather. At the time of peace, weather information, weather forecast, local news, news, etc. are displayed on the display of the information station 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of the information station 1. The information station 1 has a main unit 2 for controlling the entire information station 1.

  The information station 1 includes a camera 3 for acquiring surrounding conditions as an image or video, an antenna 4 for wireless communication, a display 5 for displaying various information, and a solar cell 6 for supplying power. . In addition, the information station 1 includes a column 7 on which the camera 3, the antenna 4, the display 5, the solar cell 6 and the like are placed. Furthermore, the information station 1 includes a user's seat, a bench 8 that can be used as a luggage storage area, and a secondary storage battery 9 for storing electric power from the solar battery 6.

  The information station 1 further includes a crime prevention switch 10, a speaker 11, and a patrol light 12. As shown in FIG. 2, the main unit 2 is a central processing unit 20 (hereinafter referred to as a CPU) for controlling the operation of the entire main unit 2 according to instructions of the control program, and a memory for storing the control program. A ROM (Read Only Memory) 21 and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 22 for reading and storing data during operation of the control program and the control program are provided.

  Although not shown, the control program can be stored in an auxiliary storage device built in or connected to the main unit 2. In this example, the control program is described as being stored in the ROM 21. The CPU 20 transmits / receives data to / from the RAM 22, the ROM 21, and other various devices via the bus 23, and transmits commands to these various devices. The main unit 2 has a power control unit 24 for supplying power to these devices. Although not shown, power supply from the power control unit 24 to each device of the information station 1 is realized with a known technique. The power control unit 24 is connected to the secondary live battery 9 and the solar battery 6.

  The power control unit 24 receives power supplied from the solar cell 6 and supplies it to each device in the main unit 2. The surplus power at this time is accumulated in the secondary storage battery 9. The solar cell 6 is a device for directly converting sunlight energy into electric power, and is a kind of renewable energy. The solar cell 6 basically operates in a situation where the sun is rising and enough sunlight is received. In situations such as night and rain, there is no sunlight necessary for the operation of the solar cell 6, and sufficient power cannot be supplied from the solar cell 6 to the main unit 2.

  At this time, the power control unit 24 operates by supplying power stored in the secondary battery 9 to the main unit 2. When the solar battery 6 and the secondary storage battery 9 have insufficient power, the power is supplied from a power line (not shown) through the charging outlet 13 to supply power to each device of the information station 1. The power line can be any power line. For example, the power line is preferably a commercial power line or a general household power line. As the solar cell 6, any known solar cell can be used.

  For example, the solar cell 6 can be a solar cell made of polycrystalline silicon, which has high power generation efficiency and is relatively stably produced. As the secondary storage battery 9, any known secondary battery can be used. For example, a lead battery, a NiCd battery, a lithium ion battery, or the like can be used. Among these, when a lithium ion battery is used, the number of times charging and discharging is repeated is several thousand times, and the service life is long. Therefore, the lithium ion battery is optimal for the secondary storage battery 9.

  In addition to the RAM 22, the main unit 2 can include an auxiliary storage device such as a non-volatile memory or a hard disk, which is not shown, as a memory. The main unit 2 has a built-in power supply 25. The built-in battery 25 supplies power necessary for holding data in the memory to a built-in clock (not shown) of the main unit 2, a clock generation unit 26 for generating a clock necessary for the operation of the CPU 20, or the like. Is.

  The supply outlet 14 is for supplying power to an external device such as a user's portable device or electronic computer. The plug of the external device is inserted into the supply outlet 14 and operates by receiving power supply. This is very convenient when the battery of the external device is exhausted or during a disaster. The main unit 2 includes a camera 3, a security switch 10, a speaker 11, a patrol light 12, a display 5, and an antenna 4 having dedicated control units 31 to 37, which are connected via dedicated interfaces 41 to 46, respectively. Is done.

  The interface 42 for the camera 3 provides data communication between the camera 3 and the main unit 2. The video signal processing unit 32 performs signal processing on the image or video data acquired from the camera 3 via the interface 42 and converts it into a format that is easy to communicate. Upon receiving an external instruction from the monitoring center or the like, the camera 3 can switch between image and video shooting modes. Similarly, the camera 3 can grasp the surrounding weather conditions, and can switch the photographing mode such as an infrared mode capable of photographing at night and a flash photographing mode when the surrounding natural light is insufficient.

  The instruction to the camera 3 is realized by the operation of the control program, but is finally issued from the camera control unit 37 via the interface 42. The camera control unit 37 receives an instruction from the outside via the communication control unit 31. Any camera can be used as the camera 3. For example, a web camera can be used as the camera 3. Of course, an imaging apparatus capable of 3D imaging can also be used as the camera 3. Data taken by the camera 3 can be disclosed on the Internet.

  In this way, an unspecified number of users can browse the surroundings of the information station 1, and the administrative organization can also use this to take measures from road congestion to disaster measures. Data taken by the camera 3 can be stored in a recording device such as a hard disk (not shown) of the information station 1. If saved in this way, it can be analyzed later and the situation around the information station 1 can be grasped. This is also useful for analyzing anti-social activities such as riots during disasters.

  When an unfavorable situation such as bad weather, crime, disaster or the like occurs around the information station 1, the crime prevention switch 10 can be pressed by the user to notify the monitoring center or the like. When the crime prevention switch 10 is pressed, the signal receiving unit 33 receives information about the pressing through the interface 43 and transmits it to the monitoring center through the communication control unit 31. The security switch 10 is preferably installed around the support column 7 and the awning 16 at a height that can be reached by the user.

  When the crime prevention switch 10 is pressed, the patrol light 12 is turned on. The control unit 35 receives a signal from the signal receiving unit 33, controls the patrol light 12 through the interface 45, and lights it. The patrol light 12 may continue to be lit until a control signal is received from the monitoring center. The patrol light 12 can be turned on for a predetermined time such as 1 minute or 5 minutes. The color when the patrol light 12 is turned on is not particularly limited. The patrol light 12 is easily noticeable if it is lit while emitting a red light when the alarm is lit.

  The patrol light 12 can be blinked instead of these lighting. The speaker 11 is preferably displayed around the display 5. The speaker 11 is for generating voice guidance to the user of the information station 1 around the information station 1. For example, when the user connects a portable device or the like to the supply outlet 14, or when the user connects the portable device or the like to the wireless access point of the information station 1, voice guidance about the use can be emitted from the speaker 11. .

  Furthermore, while the patrol light 12 is lit or blinking, the speaker 12 can generate an alarm sound such as a siren. Furthermore, guidance from the monitoring center or the like can be issued in accordance with an instruction from the monitoring center or the like. These signals are received by the audio signal processing unit 34 and converted into signals for the speaker 11, and the audio signal processing unit 34 operates the speaker 11 via the interface 44.

  The audio signal processing unit 34 can receive a signal from the signal receiving unit 33 or the like. Furthermore, an external signal can be received from the communication control unit 31. The antenna 4 is indispensable for the information station 1 to function as a wireless access point. The antenna 4 operates under the control of the communication control unit 31 via the antenna interface 41. The antenna 4 is for communicating with other adjacent information stations 1, a nearby monitoring center, a nearby broadband access base, and the like.

  The communication control unit 31 receives a communication signal from another adjacent information station 1, a nearby monitoring center, a nearby broadband access base, etc. via the antenna 4, analyzes the communication signal, and what kind of signal it is To identify. If the communication signal is a wireless communication signal to the user, the communication control unit 31 transmits it to the user's portable terminal 17 or the like connected to the information station 1. If the communication signal is a signal requesting an image from the camera 3, the communication control unit 31 transmits it to the camera control unit 37.

  If the communication signal is a signal requesting an image from the camera 3, the communication control unit 31 transmits it to the camera control unit 37. When the communication signal is an audio signal to the speaker 11, the communication control unit 31 transmits it to the audio signal processing unit 34. If the communication signal is a signal for display on the display 5, the communication control unit 31 transmits it to the display signal processing unit 36. If the communication signal is an update data signal of the control program, the control program in the ROM 21 is updated. If necessary, the information station 1 can be restarted after the updater.

  The display device 5 is for displaying guidance of characters, images, and videos around it. FIG. 3 illustrates an example displayed on the display 5. In the example of FIG. 3, the display 5 displays weather information such as the date of the day, the outside temperature, and humidity. In addition, information related to the region such as “emergency news of disaster”, “delayed situation of railway”, “number of traffic accidents in the region”, “number of traffic accidents in this town” can be expressed. The display device 5 can display disaster guidance, a coping method at the time of disaster, a forecast thereof, and the like according to instructions from a monitoring center or the like.

  At the time of peace, the display 5 displays local information, advertisements, public service guidance, and the like. The display 5 can use any known technique. It is preferable to use an LED panel or a liquid crystal display that is generally widely used in terms of durability, low power consumption, and the like as the display 5. The display device 5 may be a display that can display a single color or a color. For example, when sunlight is sufficient and the supplied power is sufficient, the display 5 displays in color and with high luminance.

  When the sunlight such as cloudy weather or nighttime is insufficient, the display 5 enters a power saving mode such as displaying in a single color. In an extreme case, when the capacity of the secondary storage battery 9 is equal to or less than a predetermined capacity, the display 5 may not operate. FIG. 4 shows a conceptual diagram of a network 100 composed of a plurality of information stations 1. In the example of FIG. 4, a network 100 including the first station 101 to the Nth station 101 and the main station 102 is illustrated. In other words, the network 100 forms a LAN.

  The first station 101 to the Nth station 101 are the information stations 1 described above. The main station 102 is the information station 1 described above or a broadband connection function added to the information station 1. The first station 101 to the Nth station 101 and the main station 102 can communicate with each other by being connected wirelessly. As a communication method of the network 100, any communication method of wireless communication can be used.

  The communication method is particularly preferably a Wi-Fi method. The Wi-Fi method is the name for the certification of interoperability by the Wi-Fi Alliance, an industry association for IEEE 802.11 devices. A user 105 accesses a nearby information station. For example, in the example of FIG. 2, the user 105 is connected to the first station 101. In this way, the user 105 can communicate with the home electronic computer 106 or a friend's electronic computer 107 connected to another information station. This allows you to contact your family and friends at home.

  The main station 102 is connected to any other network such as a LAN or a WAN. In this example, the main station 102 is connected to the broadband base station 110. For this connection, any wireless or wired connection means can be used. As a result, the network 100 can be accessed with the disaster countermeasure center 111, the fire department 112, the police 113, the public facilities 114, and the like of the local government, region, or country. The network 100 can receive information and data from the disaster countermeasure center 111, the fire department 112, the police 113, the public facility 114, and the like.

  The monitoring center described above may be any one of the disaster countermeasure center 111, the fire department 112, the police 113, the public facility 114, or the like, or an independent organization that exchanges information with these organizations. Of course, the network of the company 115 can also be accessed from the network 100 via the broadband base station 110. The user 105 can connect to an electronic computer 116 connected to the network of the company 115 and can contact a colleague, a business partner, a client, or the like who is the user.

  FIG. 5 shows an example of the bench 8. In this example, the bench 8 has an elongated box shape, but any shape, material, etc. can be used. Under the seat of the bench 8, a housing 15 that can store the main unit 2, the secondary battery 9, and the like is installed. A charging outlet 13 and a supply outlet 14 are also installed. The bench 8 is basically used by a user sitting or placing a luggage. The main unit 2 can be installed on the cylindrical column 7 or around the solar cell 6.

  The charging outlet 13 and the supply outlet 14 can also be installed on the support column 7 or in the vicinity of the solar cell 6 as long as the user can reach them. The information station 1 has an awning 16 as illustrated in FIG. As the solar cell 6, a known solar cell can be used. The solar cell 6 is installed so as to be an awning for a user sitting on the bench 8 and can also serve as an awning. The solar cell 6 is most preferably installed on the awning 16.

  It is desirable that the solar cell 6 be basically capable of supplying power to the user's portable terminal or notebook computer. For example, a solar cell having a power generation capacity of 200 W or more can simultaneously supply power to a general-purpose notebook computer, WEB camera, small LED panel, communication function, and the like. Although not shown, the information station 1 measures ambient environmental factors such as a thermometer for measuring temperature, a hygrometer for measuring humidity, a wind speed measuring instrument for measuring wind speed, and an ultraviolet measuring instrument for measuring the intensity of ultraviolet rays. Means to do so can be built in.

  Of course, the information station 1 can obtain these environmental factors from a wired means, a wireless means, or a URL on the Internet from the nearest place providing these data. For example, the information station 1 can receive data provided by the Japan Meteorological Agency regarding these environmental factors. These environmental factors can be displayed on the display 5 and / or transmitted to the monitoring center as required.

[Others]
The main unit 2 described above can be configured by a general-purpose computer. Moreover, although not shown, the information station 1 has a wind power generator and can be used instead of the solar cell 6 or in a hybrid form with the solar cell 6. If there is a wind power generator, there is an advantage that the information station 1 can be operated if there is a wind of a predetermined wind speed or more, but it is inconvenient if a windless situation continues for a long time. When hybridized, the cost of the information station 1 is increased, and when there is sunlight and / or wind, it operates with natural energy and has a secondary battery. There is.

[Second Embodiment]
The second embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. explain. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the information station 201 according to the second embodiment of this invention. The information station 201 is different from the first embodiment described above in that it is connected to the turbine generator 250, receives power from the turbine generator 250, and monitors the operation of the turbine generator 250. First, the configuration of the information station 201 will be briefly described.

  Since the information station 201 has basically the same structure and the same function as the information station 1 of the first embodiment described above, only the different parts will be described without describing the same constituent devices and functions. Although the devices constituting the information station 201 have different reference numbers, the devices having the same names as the devices of the information station 1 are understood as described in the first embodiment. The information station 201 includes a camera 203, an antenna 204, a solar battery 206, a secondary battery 209, a security switch 210, a speaker 211, a patrol light 212, a sunshade 216, a bench 208, and the like.

  The information station 201 includes a touch display 220, an electric bulletin board 215, and an LED light 218 including a light emitting diode (hereinafter referred to as an LED). The touch display 220 is a display for displaying video and images, and has an input function for inputting data and instructions in response to a touch operation by a user or an administrator. The touch display 220 functions as a display device and an input device of the notebook computer 222 illustrated in FIG. As the touch display 220, any known touch-type display is used.

However, when the information station 201 is used outdoors, it is preferable that the screen of the touch display 220 is subjected to surface enhancement, waterproof treatment, and dustproof treatment. In order to strengthen the surface, it is particularly preferable that the screen is made of a tempered glass that does not break even when a normal human being hits it. When a normal television or display having a luminance of, for example, 250 cd / m ² is used outdoors, it may be difficult to see especially on a day with strong sunlight. Therefore, the touch display 220 preferably has a high luminance, and for example, a display having a luminance of 1000 cd / m ² or more is preferable.

  Of course, since a battery or solar cell is used as a power source, a display with low power consumption is preferable. Therefore, an LED is used as a backlight, and a high-brightness screen of 1000 cd / m2 or more is realized even with 100 W of power consumption. An LED display is particularly preferred. As the size of the touch display 220, a display of an arbitrary size can be used, but in order to distribute a lot of information to an unspecified number of people outdoors, a large display is preferable, and considering a commercial product, A 30 inch or larger display is preferred.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the touch display 220 is stored in the housing 219 and the screen is exposed to the outside. The storage housing 219 is fixed to a support plate 221 fixed between the two columns 207. The installation height of the storage housing 219 can be arbitrarily set, but is preferably a height at which the touch display 220 can be easily seen by a person passing the information station 201. In addition to the touch display 220, a speaker 211 is installed in the storage housing 219. As the speaker 211, any known outdoor speaker can be used.

  The speaker 211 may be a speaker that is installed in the housing 219 and uses the wall of the housing 219 as a diaphragm. The speaker 211 is connected to a part or all of the notebook computer 222, the touch display 220, the patrol light 212, and the like. The patrol light 212 is used when an alarm is turned on and emitted. The lighting of the patrol light 212 is effective as an alarm notification function when combined with the alarm sound of the speaker 211. Therefore, when the patrol light 212 is activated, an alarm sound may be emitted from the speaker 211. When the touch display 220 is touched and operated, the operation can be notified from the speaker 211 by voice.

  This is basically realized by connecting the speaker 211 to the audio output of the personal computer 222. In the storage case 219, as shown in FIG. 7, a notebook computer 222 and a main unit 202 are stored. The notebook computer 222 is a general-purpose electronic computer having a central processing unit (CPU), a memory, an input device, and an output device. Basically, the notebook computer 222 preferably has low power consumption. Since the notebook computer 222 uses the touch display 220 as display means, the notebook computer 222 may not have a display.

  In the notebook computer 222, the functions described in this embodiment can be realized by the main unit 202. Further, the function of the main unit 202 can be realized by the notebook computer 222. Although the notebook personal computer 222 is described as a notebook personal computer, any electronic computer can be used as long as it has the functions of the notebook personal computer 222 described here and can perform calculation processing. For example, instead of the notebook computer 222, a desktop electronic computer, a netbook, or a portable electronic computer can be used.

  The electronic bulletin board 215 includes a large number of light emitting diodes (hereinafter referred to as LEDs) and functions as a screen for displaying information. The electric bulletin board 215 is not as large as the touch display 220, but is preferably large enough to display simple news, notifications, alarms, etc., while still or flowing with a large number of characters and symbols. The length is about several tens of centimeters to one meter, and the width is about several centimeters to several tens of centimeters.

  Since the electronic bulletin board 215 uses LEDs, it consumes less power. The electronic bulletin board 215 can be used at the same time as the touch display 220, but is preferably used when the touch display 220 does not operate or is at rest. The electronic bulletin board 215 has a control unit for controlling the display, and provides data to be displayed to the control unit from the notebook computer 222 or via a network.

  When the crime prevention switch 210 is pressed, the information station 201 turns on the patrol light 212, the speaker 211 generates an alarm sound, the camera 203 automatically records the surroundings as a still image or a moving image, and records the recorded data. It has a function of transmitting to the network and transmitting to a designated report destination. The camera 203 itself can be provided with a network function for transmitting data to the network and receiving data such as control commands from the network. In this case, the camera 203 can transmit and receive data in a situation where only the network is available when the notebook computer 222 or the like does not operate without going through the notebook computer 222.

  The LED light 218 is illumination composed of light emitting diodes. In particular, the LED light 218 emits light when the surroundings are dark. Even if the surroundings are dark when the LED light 218 is issued. The surroundings are clearly reflected in the images and videos taken by the camera 203, making it easier to see. Further, the LED light 218 has a flash function that repeats lighting, and the flash function is used to display a dangerous state notified by the patrol light 212, such as notification of new information, that is, an alarm notification. Notifications can be made at a low level.

  The information station 201 is connected to the turbine generator 250 and operates by receiving the electric power generated by the turbine generator 250. Therefore, since the information station 201 uses both the solar battery 206 and the water turbine generator 250, it operates stably for 24 hours. The information station 201 uses the power of the water turbine generator 250 and / or the built-in battery 209 when the amount of power generated by the solar cell 206 is insufficient, such as on a day or night when the amount of solar radiation is low. The information station 201 is operated by the solar battery 206 and / or the built-in battery 209 when the water flow at the installation location of the water turbine generator 250 is insufficient.

  If this is still not enough, it will operate by receiving power from a commercial power system such as a power sales company. The battery 209 preferably has a capacity that allows the information station 201 to operate for several days, and any known secondary battery such as a lithium ion battery or a Ni—Cd battery can be used. In addition, a lead battery having a stable output may be used. The information station 201 can sell the surplus power of the solar battery 206 and / or the water turbine generator 250 in parallel with the power system.

  However, the information station 201 can store the surplus power of the solar battery 206 and / or the water turbine generator 250 in the battery 209 without immediately selling power. As shown in FIG. 8, the water turbine generator 250 includes a water turbine 251, a power generator 253, an automatic control panel 255, and the like. The water turbine 251 is rotated by the force of the water flow at the installation location, and the rotation rotates the rotor of the generator 253 via the shaft 254. Thereby, the generator 253 generates electric power. Since the turbine generator 250 is not the gist of the present invention, only the outline will be described and the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  The water wheel 251 is contained in the water wheel housing 252, and the water wheel housing 252 avoids fish and garbage from entering the water wheel 251 in addition to guiding the water flow to the water wheel 251. There is a possibility that garbage, fish and the like flowing from the upstream such as a creek will be mixed into the water turbine 251 and cause a failure. In order to prevent the passage of the falling material upstream of the water turbine 251, a falling material removal measure is taken. For example, a fence-like device provided with many prevention nets and gaps is installed on the upstream side of the water turbine as the falling matter removal measure.

  The water turbine casing 252 is for storing the water wheel 251 and supporting the water wheel 251, but it is preferable to also use such a falling matter removal measure. The generator 253 is installed in or just above the turbine casing 252. The output of the water turbine generator 250 is connected to the input of the information station 201 with a cable (not shown). The information station 201 is installed in the vicinity of the water turbine generator 250. The information station 201 can be installed immediately above or adjacent to the turbine generator 250.

  Since information is provided to surrounding residents and passersby, it is preferable that the information station 201 is arranged in a place where these people can easily access. For example, the information station 201 is installed on a roadside, a sidewalk, a plaza, a public facility, a bridge, or the like, which is a distance from the water turbine generator 250 to several tens of meters, and at most several hundred meters. The turbine generator 250 has an automatic control panel 255 for monitoring and controlling the whole, and the automatic control panel 255 monitors the rotational speed, water level, outside air noise, etc. of the turbine 251 and generates power from the generator 253. The amount is controlled and the generated power is transmitted to the load.

  The automatic control board 255 converts the electric power generated by the generator 253 into a predetermined voltage of alternating current or direct current and transmits it to the load. Thus, since the water turbine generator 250 can generate electricity as long as there is a water flow, it can be installed in any water channel. The water turbine generator 250 is adjacent to a irrigation channel, which is a channel constructed for the purpose of drawing water for irrigation, power generation, fire prevention, water supply, industrial use, etc. from a dam, pond, tank, or a fishway such as a dam. It will be installed in the middle of the priming canal.

  For example, as illustrated in FIG. 9, a dam 260 constructed in a stream or the like is usually provided with a fishway 263 for retroactive fish, and a priming water channel 253 is often provided next to the dam 260. The upstream side of the dam 260 is a water intake 261, and the downstream side flows again as a stream 262. In FIG. 9, the turbine casing 253 of the turbine generator 250 is installed in the priming water channel 264. As indicated by arrows 264a and 263a, the water in the intake 261 flows through the priming water channel 253 and the fishway 263, and the water wheel 251 installed in the priming water channel 253 is rotated.

  In addition, the water turbine generator 250 can be installed in a water channel 265 that draws water for daily life and industry from the water intake 261. As indicated by an arrow 265a, the water flow in the water channel 265, It is rotated. As the turbine generator 250, any known turbine generator or hydroelectric generator can be used. However, a small amount of generator is preferable because the amount of power generation is small. For example, a small flowing water turbine generator using a vertical two-shaft turbine can be used. As an example of the power generation amount of about 1 kW to 10 kW, a flowing water type small hydroelectric generator small hydro stream manufactured by Sebel International Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) can be exemplified.

  Thus, since the information station 201 of the present invention is combined with the water turbine generator 250, there is an advantage that the information station 201 can be installed in any place as long as there is a predetermined flow of water. The turbine generator 250 is small in size and easy to install. Construction for installing the information station 201 is basically unnecessary. The information station 201 operates with the power from the water turbine generator 250 and the solar battery 206, but sells the surplus power. The power sale is performed using a known power sale facility using a power system of an electric power company.

  6 and 8 show a power receiving / transforming facility 271 connected to the power system of an electric power company, to which an information station 201 is connected to receive power from the power system or sell surplus power. To do. The information station 201 has two antennas 204 in the example of FIG. One of the antennas 204 is connected to the notebook computer 222 and used for wireless communication of the notebook computer 222. The remaining one of the antennas 204 is connected to the main unit 202 and used for the communication.

  The antenna 204 can also function as a repeater for a wireless communication network. The information station 201 corresponds to the station indicated by reference numeral 101 shown in FIG. 4 and constitutes the wireless communication network 100. Since the wireless network 100 has been described in detail in the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted here. The wireless network 100 can be any known wireless communication network, but it has a high communication speed and can cover a wide area, a WiFi system, or a third generation mobile phone system (defined by the International Telecommunications Union). “IMT-2000” standard).

  Since the information station 201 includes the notebook computer 222 and controls the information station 201 by the notebook computer 222, the monitoring software 230 (see FIG. 7) installed in the notebook computer 222 is updated or changed. By simply doing this, it is possible to change the control of the information station 201 and add new functions. As the notebook computer 222, a general-purpose electronic computer such as a desktop or a laptop, an advanced computer, an arbitrary electronic computer such as a portable electronic computer can be used.

  Further, since the notebook personal computer 222 can be remotely operated using a wireless communication network, the information station 201 can be remotely managed, and its maintenance is easy. From the monitoring center, the notebook computer 222 can be remotely operated using a wireless communication network, and accordingly, the number of revolutions of the turbine 251 of the turbine generator 250 and the amount of power generated by the generator 253 can be controlled. This control ultimately leads to control of surplus power and power sales. In the event of a disaster, the camera 203 can monitor its surroundings, so it is possible to check the water level of the stream, check the drifting objects in it, check the damage status, provide guidance using the touch display 220 and the electric bulletin board 215, and distribute evacuation information it can.

  The battery 209, the solar battery 206, the water turbine generator 250, and the commercial power are used as a power source, and the wireless communication network function is provided. As a radio base, for users, it functions as a guide, information source, and information provider. If the information station 201 is installed not only at the time of a disaster, but also in a park, a bus stop, an unmanned sales area for agricultural products, a factory, a remote farmland, etc., it can perform from advertisement guidance to site confirmation.

  When the camera 203 has a motion picture function, when there is a large object up to the camera 203, the camera 203 can automatically shoot, and the shooting data can be transmitted over a network. Backup software (not shown) is installed in the node personal computer 222, and photographing data, other data, data unique to the node personal computer 222, and user data are stored in another electronic computer or server on the network. Can be backed up. Similarly, other security software (not shown) can be used, and a data security environment can be constructed.

  This has the advantage that it can be recovered simply by porting backup data to a new information station 201 when the information station 201 is stolen or when the information station 201 itself is difficult to recover. It is also used when the data of the information station 201 is analyzed at another location. When there is a failure such as the turbine generator 250 not generating electricity, the information station 201 is operated using the power of the solar battery 206 and / or the battery 209, and the turbine generator 250 is diagnosed. In such a case, the turbine generator 250 can be controlled and recovered.

  FIG. 8 illustrates a power source to which the information station 201 is connected. Various devices including the notebook computer 222 and the camera 203 built in the information station 201 require power. The information station 201 itself includes a solar battery 206 and a battery 209 as power sources, and is connected to the turbine generator 250 and the power system 270 as external power sources. The information station 201 includes a distribution board 223 that distributes the power of these power sources, a power conditioner 224 that performs direct AC conversion, and a battery controller 225 that controls charging / discharging of the battery 209.

  The battery controller 225 controls whether the DC power generated by the solar battery 201 is charged to the battery 209 or supplied to the power conditioner 224. The battery controller 225 also performs control for discharging the battery 209 and supplying the stored power to the power conditioner 224. When the electric power generated by the water turbine generator 250 is stored in the battery 209, it is converted into direct current from the automatic control panel 255 and stored in the battery 209 via the battery controller 225.

  When the generator 253 is a DC power generation type, the generated electric power is supplied as it is to the battery controller 225, and is therefore stored in the battery 209 or supplied to the power conditioner 224. When the generator 253 is an AC power generation type, the generated electric power is converted into a direct current by an AC / DC converter and supplied to the battery controller 225. Therefore, the power is stored in the battery 209 or stored in the power conditioner 224. Supplied. Although not shown, the power conditioner 224 basically includes a DC / AC inverter for receiving DC power generated by the solar cell 201 from the solar cell 201 and converting it into AC power, and a protection circuit. .

  The solar battery 201 includes at least a solar battery module 1 including a plurality of solar battery cells. It is assumed that the junction box for collecting the power generated from all the solar cell modules is included in the solar cell 201. When the generator 253 is an AC generator, when the generated power is supplied to a load, the AC power generated from the generator 250 is first converted into DC by an AC / DC converter, and then the DC An AC inverter converts the rated AC power source and supplies it to the load.

  Although this supply can be directly supplied to the load from the automatic control panel 255, it is preferable to pass through the distribution board 223 of the information station 201. When the generator 253 is of an AC power generation type, the power is stored in the battery 209 as an AC power source, stored in the battery, supplied to the load or parallel to the power system, and is used as an AC power source. Via H.223. The notebook computer 222 is basically connected to the distribution board 223 and the automatic control board 255, collects data, and controls power supply.

  The notebook computer 222 is also connected to the battery controller 225, the watt-hour meter 272 installed in the power system 270, the power conditioner 224, etc., and can collect data. The power receiving / transforming equipment 271 converts the high voltage power of the power system 270 into a low voltage for load, and also has a function of paralleling a power source for power sale to the power system 270. Therefore, the power system 270 is a reverse power flow power system. Therefore, the power receiving / transforming equipment 271 and the power system 270, equipment related to them, and the like are not the gist of the present invention, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an outline of an operation for monitoring and controlling the water turbine generator 250 by the information station 201 of the present invention. First, after the information station 201 is operated, the operation of monitoring and controlling the water turbine generator 250 is started (S1 and S2). When the information station 201 is operated, the turbine generator 250 can be monitored and controlled by a program that operates on the main unit 202 or the notebook computer 222. In the present embodiment, the notebook computer 222 is described as an example. To do.

  The monitoring software 230 stored in the memory such as the hard disk is called on the notebook personal computer 222, is expanded and activated on the main memory, and starts its operation (S3). When the monitoring software 230 is activated, monitoring of the water turbine generator 250 is started. First, the monitoring software 230 instructs the communication function of the notebook computer 222 so that the notebook computer 222 and the turbine generator 250 are connected via a communication line. . Since the turbine generator 250 is basically connected to the external device via the automatic control panel 255, the automatic control panel 255 is connected to the notebook computer 222 (S5).

  The notebook computer 222 can be directly connected to the turbine 251 and the generator 253 for monitoring, but is usually connected to the automatic control panel 255 to transmit and receive data via a predetermined communication protocol. The generator 250 is monitored and controlled. When the automatic control board 255 is connected, the monitoring software 230 selects the operation mode of the automatic control board 255 and requests the automatic control board 255 to operate in that mode (S6). In the automatic control panel 255, a control program operates, and the entire turbine generator 250 is monitored and controlled.

  Usually, an external administrator operates the screen of the automatic control panel 255 or connects an electronic computer to the output of the automatic control panel 255 to input an operation instruction or execute a specific command. is doing. The automatic control panel 255 has an operation mode in which commands related to monitoring and control of specific operations of the water turbine generator 250 and communication with the outside are collectively executed. Therefore, the information station 201 of the present invention is connected to the interface of the automatic control panel 255 and monitors and controls the water turbine generator 250 through these modes.

  The automatic control board 255 executes in the mode instructed by the monitoring software 230 and transmits the result to the monitoring software 230. In the example of FIG. 10, in the case of the first mode, the control program starts the first mode (S11) and performs various processes such as data collection and reporting defined in the first mode (S12, S13), the first mode is terminated (S14). In the defined processing, the control program transmits the processing result to the monitoring software 230, transmits it to the output interface of the control panel 255, and rotates the turbine 251 and the operation of the generator 253 when necessary. And also controls the output.

  When the first mode ends, the monitoring software 230 analyzes data received from the control program, that is, collected data (S20). Based on the result of this analysis, the operating state of the turbine generator 250 is determined (S21). Then, the monitoring software 230 creates report data for reporting for reporting the operation state of the water turbine generator 250 to the management center, the manager, and the like (S22). This report data is transmitted to the management center via the network (S23). Thereafter, the system waits for receiving the next instruction from the management center, the administrator, or the like (S24).

  When the instruction is received, it is analyzed, and if it is necessary to transmit it to the turbine generator 250, it is transmitted to the automatic control panel 255 (S25). Instead of being sent to the network, the report data can be displayed on the touch display 220 of the information station 201 (S50). This is when the administrator operates the touch display to monitor and control the operation status of the water turbine generator 250. Thereafter, it waits to receive the next instruction from the administrator or the like (S24).

  When the administrator operates the touch display 220 to input an instruction, the monitoring software 230 analyzes it and, if necessary, transmits it to the water turbine generator 250, transmits it to the automatic control panel 255 (S25). However, the monitoring software 230 proceeds to the next process, and this next operation can be an operation not related to the water turbine generator 250 or monitoring and control of the water turbine generator 250 (S26). In the case of monitoring and controlling the water turbine generator 250, the monitoring software 230 starts operation from the above-described step S4.

  The control program has a plurality of operation modes up to the Nth mode in addition to the first mode shown in S10 to S14 described above (S10 'to S14'). Or. There is also a mode for exception handling (S30 to S32). These first mode to Nth mode can be executed at the same time, but practically one mode operates. The exception handling shown in S30 to S32 is basically for handling errors at the time of operations not defined in the first mode to the Nth mode. The first mode to the Nth mode are directly selected by an instruction from the monitoring software 230 as shown in S6.

  Although not shown in the flowchart, all or a part of the first mode to the Nth mode can be executed in order. One mode from the first mode to the Nth mode is to receive the rotational speed of the water turbine 251, change the rotational speed of the water turbine 251, monitor the failure of the water turbine 251, receive the power generated by the generator 253, and the generator 253. Generator current, generator 253 generated voltage, generator 253 generated power received, generator 253 failure monitored, control panel 255 output voltage received, control panel 255 output voltage changed, control panel It is preferable that the function be in charge of one specific monitoring operation or control operation, such as receiving the output power of 255 and monitoring the water level around the water turbine 253 with a water surface measuring device (not shown).

  In this case, necessary monitoring and control can be performed by combining these modes or executing them in order. FIG. 11A shows a report 300 showing an example of report data reported by the information station 201. The report 300 is transmitted from the information station 201 to the management center or the like. This transmission may be performed by e-mail software (not shown) installed in the notebook computer 222 to e-mail addressed to the management center or the person in charge thereof. As shown in FIG. 11A, the report 300 includes a plurality of columns indicating report contents.

  For example, as shown in the first row 301, the “transmission destination” indicating the report destination, the “transmission source” indicating the information station 201 confidence, the “year / month / day” indicating the report creation date and time, and the report creation time “ The column includes “time”, “code” indicating a report code, “content” indicating the content, and the like. “Destination” is a report destination, such as a remote monitoring center, and includes the IP address as shown in the second line and the name of the center as shown in the third line. As the “transmission source”, any code that identifies the information station 201 is used.

  For example, as shown in the second row 302, the IP address, a unique name assigned to the information station 302 and an identification number, etc. as shown in the third row 303. “Code” is the type of data collected by the information station 201. The types of data are, for example, an abnormality in the output voltage of the generator 253 as shown in the second row 302, the rotational speed of the water turbine 251 as shown in the third row 303, and the generator 253 as shown in the fourth row 304. Output power of the generator 253 as shown in the fifth row 305, and the water level of the installation location of the turbine generator 250 as shown in the sixth row 306. “Content” in the last column of the report 300 is actual actual data of “code”.

  FIG. 11B shows a report 350 showing another example of report data reported by the information station 201. The report 350 includes a plurality of columns indicating report contents. For example, as shown in the first row 351, the “transmission destination” indicating the report destination, the “transmission source” indicating the information station 201 confidence, the “year / month / day” indicating the report creation date and time, and the report creation time “ It consists of columns such as “time”, “code” indicating the type of report, and “content” indicating the content. The “transmission destination” and “transmission source” are the same as described above.

  The “code” is a type of data collected by the information station 201 using the device of the information station 201. The type of data is, for example, a camera as shown in the second row 352, a security switch as shown in the third row 353, and an active capacity of the solar cell as shown in the fourth row 354. “Content” in the last column of the report 350 is actual actual data of “code”, an attached aisle thereof, and the like. For example, in the case of the camera 205, the photographing data, in the case of the security switch 210, the operation time thereof, in the case of the solar battery 206, the power generation capacity, and the like.

    In this way, a report is created for each measured data. Another example of the operation of the information station 201 has a flowchart shown in FIG. The flowchart of FIG. 12 also shows an example in which surplus power generated by the water turbine generator 250 and the solar battery 206 is sold. The monitoring software 230 of the information station 201 first selects the type of control.

  For example, normal monitoring control of the information station 201 (S52 to S55), control of surplus power (S60 to S66), monitoring of the surroundings of the information station 201 (S70 to S72), control for abnormal water levels around the hydroelectric generator 250 (S80-S83) etc. can be illustrated. The normal monitoring control (S52 to S55) of the information station 201 monitors the operation of the water turbine generator 250 as shown in FIG. At this time, operation data of the turbine generator 250 is collected, analyzed, and reported to the management center or the like.

  In the case of surplus power control (S60 to S66), the accumulated power of the battery 209, the power generation state of the solar battery 206, and the power generation state of the water turbine generator 250 are analyzed to determine whether charging is possible or power selling is possible. The electric power generated by the solar battery 206 and the water turbine generator 250 is first stored in the battery 209 with priority. When the battery 209 is charged, this is an emergency of the information station 201 such as when the information station 201 is abnormal, the solar battery 206, the turbine generator 250 is broken, or another information device such as a computer is charged to the information station 201. It can cope with power consumption, voltage fluctuation at the time of power sale, etc.

  The determination that the battery 209 can be charged is when the battery 209 is not yet fully charged and the power generation capacity of the solar cell 206 and / or the water turbine generator 250 is larger than the power consumption of the information station 201. The case where the battery 209 is not fully charged is basically a case where the capacity is less than a predetermined ratio, for example, 80% or less. In other words, the battery 209 is said to be fully charged if more than a predetermined capacity, for example, 80% or more of the capacity, is charged.

  When determining that charging is possible, the battery 209 is charged with the power generated by the solar battery 206 and / or the water turbine generator 250, and the status is reported to the management center or displayed on the touch display 220 (S62, S63). Then, the monitoring software 230 determines whether power can be sold. If it is determined that power cannot be sold, the monitoring software 230 proceeds to the next control (S64, S70). If the monitoring software 230 determines that power can be sold, the information station 201 is connected to the power receiving / transforming equipment 271 of the power system 270 and performs settings for power sales.

  In the power sale, surplus power of the solar battery 206 and / or the water turbine generator 250 is transmitted to the electric power company via the power receiving / transforming equipment 271. Since the power sale is preferably a constant-capacity electric power having a constant voltage, the fluctuation of the output electric power of the solar cell 206 and / or the water turbine generator 250 is adjusted by the electric power accumulated in the battery 209. For example, when the output power of the solar battery 206 and / or the water turbine generator 250 does not reach a predetermined power, the insufficient part is supplemented from the stored power of the battery 209.

  When the output power of the solar cell 206 and / or the water turbine generator 250 is larger than the predetermined power, the surplus is stored in the battery 209. In the case of monitoring the surroundings of the information station 201 (S70 to S72), a shooting command is transmitted from the monitoring software 230 to the camera 203, and a moving image or a still image shot by the camera 203 is received. The received photographing data is transmitted to the manager and the monitoring center (S72). The shooting command for the camera 203 can have a predetermined orientation, a shooting angle such as a predetermined vertical angle data, and a zoom magnification.

  In addition, the shooting command for the camera 203 can include shooting data of a specific object such as shooting a moving object. In the case of control (S80 to S83) for an abnormal water level around the hydroelectric generator 250, the water level is detected by a water level surface detector, and it operates when it exceeds a predetermined value, such as flood, heavy rain, etc. Occurs. This occurs basically when there is an abnormality such as a natural disaster, and reports the surrounding situation to the monitoring center.

  At this time, the monitoring software 230 transmits a shooting command for shooting the turbine generator 250 and / or its surroundings to the camera 203, and receives a moving image or a still image shot by the camera 203 (S81). The received photographing data is transmitted to the administrator and the monitoring center (S83). The imaging command for the camera 203 can include designation of the direction, angle, and zoom magnification from the information station 201 to the position where the water turbine generator 250 is installed. If there is a command from the management center, the control command is received and analyzed (S90, S91).

  If there is a command for the turbine generator 250 in this control command, it is transmitted to the automatic control panel 255 of the turbine generator 250 (S92). FIG. 12 illustrates only a part of the functions of the monitoring software 230. This control can be directly selected and executed individually as shown in step S51, but all or part of the control can also be executed sequentially from the beginning. Further, when this control is selected and executed in step S51, the control is returned in step 51, and the control can be selected again.

  The present invention may be used in fields such as information transmission in public facilities, information collection, and a local information sharing network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Information station 2 ... Main unit 3 ... Camera 4 ... Antenna 5 ... Indicator 6 ... Solar cell 7 ... Support column 8 ... Bench 9 ... Secondary storage battery 10 ... Security switch 11 ... Speaker 12 ... Patrite 13 ... Charging outlet 14 ... Supply outlet 17 ... mobile terminal 16 ... awning 20 ... CPU
21 ... ROM
22 ... RAM
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 23 ... Bus 24 ... Power supply control part 25 ... Built-in battery 26 ... Clock generation part 100 ... Network 101 ... 1st-Nth station 102 ... Main station 105 ... User's computer 110 ... Broadband base station 111 ... Disaster countermeasure center 201 ... Information station 202 ... Main unit 203 ... Camera 204 ... Antenna 215 ... Electric bulletin board 206 ... Solar battery 207 ... Stand 208 ... Bench 209 ... Battery 210 ... Security switch 211 ... Speaker 212 ... Pat light 216 ... Awning 218 ... LED light 219 ... Storage Case 220 ... Touch display 221 ... Indicator board 222 ... Notebook computer 223 ... Distribution board 224 ... Power conditioner 225 ... Battery controller 230 ... Monitoring software 250 ... Turbine generator 251 Waterwheel 252 ... water wheel housing 253 ... generator 254 ... Axis (water turbine generator)
255 ... Automatic control panel 260 ... Dam 261 ... Water intake 263 ... Fishway 264 ... Call water channel 265 ... Irrigation channel 270 ... Power system 271 ... Substation equipment 272 ... Electricity meter 300, 350 ... Report

Claims (16)

In an information station installed in a public place and used as an access point for user terminals to access the network,
A solar cell for converting solar energy into electrical energy and supplying the electrical energy to each component device constituting the information station;
A camera for recording the surrounding situation as a video or still image and outputting it as electronic data,
A communication means for transmitting the electronic data to the other station via a communication network and / or connecting to the electronic computer in a wired or wireless manner to transmit and receive data communication between the electronic computer and the communication network; as well as,
An information station comprising display means for displaying one or more data selected from environmental coefficient, disaster notification, emergency contact, notification and advertisement data. The information station according to claim 1,
The electrical energy supplied from the solar cell is stored, and when the solar cell does not operate or when the electrical energy supplied by the solar cell is insufficient, the electrical energy stored in the other component device is stored. An information station comprising a storage battery for supply. The information station according to claim 2,
Supply means for supplying power to the electronic computer or portable terminal, and / or
When the electric energy supplied by the solar cell is insufficient, or when the electric energy supplied from the solar cell is insufficient, a charging means for receiving electric power from a power line is provided. Information station. The information station according to claim 1,
An information station equipped with a patrol light for transmitting emergency information. The information station according to claim 1,
An information station characterized by a bench for the user to sit on or place luggage. The information station according to claim 1,
An information station characterized by a sunshade. The information station according to claim 6,
The information station, wherein the solar cell is installed on the shade. The information station according to claim 1,
Have emergency security buttons,
An information station characterized in that an emergency crime prevention button is pressed and a signal is sent to and communicated with one or more of the police, the central monitoring office, and the ambulance team. The information station according to claim 1,
An information station comprising visible light output means (LED) for outputting visible light and illuminating the surroundings. The information station according to claim 1,
The information station is characterized in that the display means is an electric bulletin board. The information station according to claim 1,
The display means is a touch panel display,
The display is for operating the information station, and functions as a display unit and an input unit of a built-in computer. The information station according to claim 3,
The charging means is connected to a turbine generator, and receives power from the turbine generator when the solar cell does not operate or when the electrical energy supplied by the solar cell is insufficient. Information station. The information station according to claim 12,
A receiving function for receiving the turbine generator data, which is data related to the number of revolutions of the turbine or the power generation status of the turbine generator, from the turbine generator, and diagnosing the turbine generator failure from the change in the turbine generator data A diagnosis function, a network transmission function for transmitting the turbine generator data and / or a result of the diagnosis to a remote operation center via the network, and receiving instruction data from the remote operation center to the turbine generator An information station comprising control means having a control transmission function having a function of transmitting. 14. An information station according to claim 13,
The display means is a touch panel display,
The display is for operating the information station, and functions as display means and input means for a built-in computer.
The control means has a display display function for displaying the turbine generator data and / or the result of the diagnosis on the display,
The information station, wherein the control means has the control transmission function having a function of transmitting an instruction input using the touch function of the display to the turbine generator. 14. Information station according to claim 12 or 13,
The information station has power transmission means for transmitting surplus power of the water turbine generator and / or the solar cell to the power system.   A network system comprising the information station according to claim 1, which is selected from claims 1 to 15.

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