JP2016158369A - Power consumption management apparatus, user apparatus, power consumption management system, power consumption management method, and power consumption management program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a power consumption management apparatus, user apparatus, power consumption management system, power consumption management method, and power consumption management program that are capable of supporting a user's execution of effective power saving.SOLUTION: A power consumption management apparatus comprises: an acquisition unit that acquires request information showing a request for power consumption information on power consumption; a selection unit that when the request information is acquired by the acquisition unit, selects power consumption information on a user differing from a target user who has made the request from a plurality of pieces of power consumption information on individual power consumption of a plurality of users; and a reporting unit for reporting the power consumption information selected by the selection unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

  The present invention relates to a power consumption management device, a consumer device, a power consumption management system, a power consumption management method, and a power consumption management program, and in particular, a power consumption management device, a consumer device, and a power consumption that use information related to a user's power consumption. The present invention relates to a management system, a power consumption management method, and a power consumption management program.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a power consumption management system that manages power consumption in a power demand facility has been developed so that power consumption in a power demand facility such as a general home or office is suppressed when power supply and demand is tight.

  For example, Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2012-205358) discloses the following technique. That is, the power management system includes a holding unit that holds a participant list related to a community including a plurality of registered participants, a determination unit that determines whether or not to execute power reduction control, and execution of power reduction control. When the determination unit determines that it is necessary, a selection unit that selects one or more target persons to be subjected to power reduction control from a plurality of participants included in the participant list, and a selection unit With respect to the selected target person, the control part which performs power reduction control, and the provision part which provides the privilege based on reduced power with respect to the target person by which power reduction control was performed are provided.

JP 2012-205358 A

  By the way, by visualizing the power consumption in the power demand facility, the user may be able to actively save power.

  For example, the user recognizes the power consumption in his / her power demand facility, and changes the operation setting of the electric device installed in the power demand facility so that the wasteful power consumption can be reduced.

  However, the user may not know how to achieve effective power saving.

  This invention was made in order to solve the above-mentioned subject, The objective is a power consumption management device, a consumer device, a power consumption management system which can support execution of effective power saving by a user, A power consumption management method and a power consumption management program are provided.

  (1) In order to solve the above-described problem, a power consumption management device according to an aspect of the present invention obtains request information indicating a request for power consumption information related to power consumption, and the request information is obtained by the obtaining unit. A selection unit that selects the power consumption information of a user different from the target user who has made the request, from among a plurality of pieces of power consumption information related to the power consumption of each of the plurality of users. A notification unit for notifying the power consumption information selected by the unit.

  (11) In order to solve the above-described problem, a consumer device according to an aspect of the present invention is a consumer device used in a power demand facility, and includes request information indicating a request for power consumption information related to power consumption. The power consumption information of a user different from the target user corresponding to the power demand facility, selected from a plurality of power consumption information related to the power consumption of each of the plurality of users and a notification unit that notifies the consumption management device And an acquisition unit that acquires from the power consumption management device.

  (12) In order to solve the above problems, a power consumption management system according to an aspect of the present invention includes a consumer device used in a power demand facility and a power consumption management device, and the consumer device includes power Request information indicating a request for power consumption information related to consumption is transmitted to the power consumption management device, and the power consumption management device receives the request information from the consumer device and corresponds to the power demand facility. The power consumption information regarding the power consumption of the user different from is transmitted to the consumer device.

  (13) In order to solve the above-described problem, a power consumption management method according to an aspect of the present invention is a power consumption management method in a power consumption management device, and includes request information indicating a request for power consumption information related to power consumption. A step of acquiring and a step of selecting the power consumption information of a user different from the target user who made the request indicated by the acquired request information, from a plurality of pieces of power consumption information regarding the power consumption of each of the plurality of users. And notifying the selected power consumption information.

  (14) A power consumption management method according to another aspect of the present invention is a power consumption management method in a consumer device used in a power demand facility, wherein request information indicating a request for power consumption information related to power consumption is displayed. The step of notifying the consumption management device, and the power consumption information of a user different from the target user corresponding to the power demand facility, selected from a plurality of power consumption information regarding each power consumption of the plurality of users, Obtaining from the power consumption management device.

  (15) A power consumption management method according to another aspect of the present invention is a power consumption management method in a power consumption management system including a consumer device used in a power demand facility and a power consumption management device, A step of transmitting request information indicating a request for power consumption information relating to power consumption to the power consumption management device; the power consumption management device receiving the request information from the consumer device; Transmitting power consumption information related to power consumption of a user different from the target user corresponding to the power demand facility to the consumer device.

  (16) In order to solve the above problem, a power consumption management program according to an aspect of the present invention is a power consumption management program used in a power consumption management apparatus, and requests a computer for power consumption information related to power consumption. And the power consumption of a user different from the target user who made the request indicated by the acquired request information from among a plurality of power consumption information related to the power consumption of each of the plurality of users. A program for executing a step of selecting information and a step of notifying the selected power consumption information.

  (17) A power consumption management program according to another aspect of the present invention is a power consumption management program used in a consumer device used in a power demand facility, and requests a computer for power consumption information related to power consumption. The request information indicating the power consumption management device, and a user different from the target user corresponding to the power demand facility, selected from the plurality of power consumption information regarding the power consumption of each of the plurality of users. A program for executing the step of acquiring the power consumption information from the power consumption management device.

  The present invention can be realized not only as a power consumption management device including such a characteristic processing unit, but also as a semiconductor integrated circuit realizing part or all of the power consumption management device.

  In addition, the present invention can be realized not only as a consumer device including such a characteristic processing unit, but also as a semiconductor integrated circuit that realizes part or all of the consumer device.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, execution of the effective power saving by a user can be supported.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a power consumption management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the terminal device in the power information management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing another example of the display screen of the terminal device in the power information management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing another example of the display screen of the terminal device in the power information management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing another example of the display screen of the terminal device in the power information management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating another example of the display screen of the terminal device in the power information management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing another example of the display screen of the terminal device in the power information management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing another example of the display screen of the terminal device in the power information management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing another example of the display screen of the terminal device in the power information management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a sequence of power information processing in the power consumption management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing another example of the power information processing sequence in the power consumption management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a configuration of the power consumption management apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a method in which the selection unit in the power consumption management apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention calculates a living environment value. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the configuration of the customer device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the terminal device in the power information management system according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a power information processing sequence in the power consumption management system according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a power consumption management apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a consumer device in the power consumption management system according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the contents of the embodiment of the present invention will be listed and described.

  (1) A power consumption management device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: an acquisition unit that acquires request information indicating a request for power consumption information related to power consumption; and the request information is acquired by the acquisition unit. A selection unit that selects the power consumption information of a user different from the target user who has made the request from among a plurality of pieces of power consumption information regarding the power consumption of each of the plurality of users, and the power selected by the selection unit A notification unit for notifying consumption information.

  With such a configuration, information related to the power consumption of other users can be presented to the target user. Therefore, the target user can determine the content of power saving in his / her power demand facility with reference to the other users. . Therefore, effective execution of power saving by the user can be supported.

  (2) Preferably, the power consumption information includes at least one of information related to power consumption of an electric device used by a corresponding user and information related to operation settings of the electric device.

  With such a configuration, for example, how the other user is using the electric device can be presented to the target user, and thus more effective power saving can be performed in the target user.

  (3) Preferably, the selection unit selects the power consumption information of another user whose living environment is similar or coincident with the target user.

  With such a configuration, information related to the power consumption of other users whose living environment is close to the target user can be presented to the target user, so that more useful information can be presented to the target user.

  (4) More preferably, the selection unit calculates the evaluation value of the living environment of each user including the target user using the determinant of the living environment and the weight of the determinant, and the calculated The power consumption information is selected based on a comparison result between the evaluation value of the target user and the evaluation value of another user.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to more accurately select information regarding the power consumption of other users whose living environment is close to that of the target user.

  (5) Preferably, the notification unit further notifies ranking information ranking a plurality of users.

  With such a configuration, information on the power consumption of other users who are particularly effectively saving power can be presented to the target user.

  (6) Preferably, the notification unit further consumes power when another electric device of the same type is used instead of the electric device used by the target user, or when a new type of electric device is used. Notify the trial calculation information.

  With such a configuration, for example, the target user can be presented with the power saving effect when the target user replaces his / her own electrical device with another same type of electrical device used by another user. In addition, for example, the target user can present to the target user the power saving effect when the target user newly purchases an electric device that is not owned by the target user and is used by another user. . Thereby, it is possible to prompt the target user to purchase a new electric device that can effectively save power.

  (7) More preferably, the trial calculation information includes information on the power consumption when a new product electric device is used instead of the electric device used by the target user.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to present to the target user the effect of power saving when the target user replaces the electric device he / she uses with a new product with low power consumption. In addition, for example, by making a new product to be estimated a product of a partner manufacturer, it is possible to effectively appeal the new product of the partner manufacturer.

  (8) Preferably, the said power consumption management apparatus is further provided with the consumption evaluation part which calculates the parameter | index which shows the evaluation content with respect to the power consumption of the said object user, The said notification part is further calculated by the said consumption evaluation part Notification information indicating the index to be provided when a criterion condition different from the above is satisfied is notified.

  With such a configuration, for example, points can be given to the user in accordance with the amount of reduction in power consumption, so that an incentive to save power can be given to the user. Moreover, the user's interest in power saving can be maintained by determining conditions for giving points specially and presenting the conditions to the user.

  (9) Preferably, the power consumption management device further calculates an index for each of the classified locations in the power demand facility of the target user, which is an index indicating evaluation contents for the power consumption of the target user. A category evaluation unit is provided.

  With such a configuration, for example, points can be given to each room in the user's power demand facility, so that the evaluation content regarding power saving for each user of the room can be presented.

  (10) Preferably, when the request information is acquired by the acquisition unit, the selection unit further selects the power consumption information of the target user, and the power consumption information is used by the target user. At least one of information related to recommended settings of the electric device to be used and information related to past settings of the electric device used by the target user.

  With such a configuration, for example, it is possible to prompt the target user to change the operation setting in the electric device to the recommended setting. In addition, for example, when the target user feels dissatisfied with the operation of the newly set electrical device, it is possible to assist returning the operation setting of the electrical device to the state before the change.

  (11) A consumer device according to an embodiment of the present invention is a consumer device used in a power demand facility, and notifies the power consumption management device of request information indicating a request for power consumption information related to power consumption. And the power consumption information of the user different from the target user corresponding to the power demand facility selected from the plurality of power consumption information regarding the power consumption of each of the plurality of users from the power consumption management device An acquisition unit.

  With such a configuration, information related to the power consumption of other users can be presented to the target user. Therefore, the target user can determine the content of power saving in his / her power demand facility with reference to the other users. . Therefore, effective execution of power saving by the user can be supported.

  (12) A power consumption management system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a consumer device used in a power demand facility and a power consumption management device, and the consumer device requests power consumption information related to power consumption. Is transmitted to the power consumption management device, and the power consumption management device receives the request information from the consumer device, and the power consumption of a user different from the target user corresponding to the power demand facility The power consumption information regarding is transmitted to the consumer device.

  With such a configuration, information related to the power consumption of other users can be presented to the target user. Therefore, the target user can determine the content of power saving in his / her power demand facility with reference to the other users. . Therefore, effective execution of power saving by the user can be supported.

  (13) A power consumption management method according to an embodiment of the present invention is a power consumption management method in a power consumption management apparatus, the step of acquiring request information indicating a request for power consumption information related to power consumption, Selecting the power consumption information of a user different from the target user who made the request indicated by the acquired request information from a plurality of pieces of power consumption information regarding each power consumption of the user, and the selected power consumption Notifying information.

  With such a configuration, information related to the power consumption of other users can be presented to the target user. Therefore, the target user can determine the content of power saving in his / her power demand facility with reference to the other users. . Therefore, effective execution of power saving by the user can be supported.

  (14) A power consumption management method according to an embodiment of the present invention is a power consumption management method in a consumer device used in a power demand facility, and includes request information indicating a request for power consumption information related to power consumption. The step of notifying the management device, and the power consumption information of a user different from the target user corresponding to the power demand facility selected from a plurality of power consumption information related to the power consumption of each of the plurality of users. Acquiring from the consumption management device.

  With such a configuration, information related to the power consumption of other users can be presented to the target user. Therefore, the target user can determine the content of power saving in his / her power demand facility with reference to the other users. . Therefore, effective execution of power saving by the user can be supported.

  (15) A power consumption management method according to an embodiment of the present invention is a power consumption management method in a power consumption management system including a consumer device used in a power demand facility and a power consumption management device, wherein the demand A home device transmitting request information indicating a request for power consumption information relating to power consumption to the power consumption management device; the power consumption management device receiving the request information from the consumer device; Transmitting power consumption information related to power consumption of a user different from the target user corresponding to the demand facility to the consumer device.

  With such a configuration, information related to the power consumption of other users can be presented to the target user. Therefore, the target user can determine the content of power saving in his / her power demand facility with reference to the other users. . Therefore, effective execution of power saving by the user can be supported.

  (16) A power consumption management program according to an embodiment of the present invention is a power consumption management program used in a power consumption management apparatus, and acquires request information indicating a request for power consumption information related to power consumption from a computer. Selecting the power consumption information of a user different from the target user who made the request indicated by the acquired request information, from a plurality of power consumption information related to the power consumption of each of the plurality of users; And a step of notifying the selected power consumption information.

  With such a configuration, information related to the power consumption of other users can be presented to the target user. Therefore, the target user can determine the content of power saving in his / her power demand facility with reference to the other users. . Therefore, effective execution of power saving by the user can be supported.

  (17) A power consumption management program according to an embodiment of the present invention is a power consumption management program used in a consumer device used in a power demand facility, and requests a computer for power consumption information related to power consumption. The step of notifying the power consumption management device of the request information to be indicated, and the user who is different from the target user corresponding to the power demand facility, selected from the plurality of power consumption information related to the power consumption of each of the plurality of users And a step for acquiring power consumption information from the power consumption management device.

  With such a configuration, information related to the power consumption of other users can be presented to the target user. Therefore, the target user can determine the content of power saving in his / her power demand facility with reference to the other users. . Therefore, effective execution of power saving by the user can be supported.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will not be repeated. Moreover, you may combine arbitrarily at least one part of embodiment described below.

<First Embodiment>
[System configuration]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a power consumption management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 1, a power consumption management system 101 includes a power consumption management device 12, a plurality of customer devices 13, a plurality of smart meters 14, a plurality of electrical devices 15, and a plurality of terminal devices 16. Prepare.

  In each power demand facility 3 of a plurality of users 4, a customer device 13, a smart meter 14, a plurality of electrical devices 15 and a terminal device 16 are installed. The power demand facility 3 is, for example, a general household. The power demand facility 3 may be a building or a factory.

  The consumer device 13 is used in a system such as a home energy management system (HEMS) or a building energy management system (BEMS) for reducing power consumption by controlling the operation of electrical equipment or the like in the power demand facility 3. A device, for example introduced by the aggregator 2.

  The aggregator 2 is a business operator that supports energy saving in a plurality of power demanding facilities 3, such as a HEMS aggregator or a BEMS aggregator.

  The customer device 13 is communicatively connected to the smart meter 14, each electrical device 15, and the terminal device 16 in its own power demand facility 3.

  The electric device 15 is an air conditioner, a refrigerator, a lighting device, or the like, and is, for example, a smart home appliance that measures its own power consumption and transmits device power information indicating the measurement result to the consumer device 13 regularly or irregularly. .

  The smart meter 14 measures the power consumption in the power demand facility 3 and transmits facility power information indicating the measurement result to the customer device 13 regularly or irregularly. The facility power information indicates, for example, the total value of the power consumption of each electrical device 15 in the power demand facility 3 and the power consumption of a plurality of electrical devices other than the electrical device 15.

  The terminal device 16 is a terminal device such as a personal computer, a smartphone, or a tablet, and is used by the user 4, for example.

  The consumer device 13 aggregates facility power information received from the smart meter 14 in a predetermined period, and creates facility aggregate information indicating, for example, a change in power consumption of the power demand facility 3 during the period. Further, the consumer device 13 aggregates the device power information received from each electric device 15 in a predetermined period, and creates device total information indicating the transition of the power consumption of each electric device 15 in the period.

  Moreover, the consumer apparatus 13 can change the operation | movement setting of each electric equipment 15 based on operation with respect to the terminal device 16 of the user 4, for example.

  Specifically, for example, in response to an operation by the user 4, the terminal device 16 transmits a setting change request for changing the operation setting of the electric device 15 to the customer device 13.

  The consumer device 13 receives the setting change request from the terminal device 16 and changes the operation setting of the electrical device 15 based on the received setting change request.

  For example, when the electrical device 15 is an air conditioner, the operation settings include basic settings such as temperature settings and operation mode settings such as normal mode and eco mode.

  The power consumption management device 12 is, for example, a server operated by the aggregator 2 and is connected to the customer device 13 in each power demand facility 3 via a network.

  The power consumption management device 12 stores, for example, information that associates the user 4, the power demand facility 3 of the user 4, and the customer device 13 used in the power demand facility 3.

  The power consumption management device 12 stores power consumption information related to power consumption for each user 4, that is, for each power demand facility 3.

  Specifically, the power consumption management device 12 uses, as power consumption information, used device information, device power transition information, facility power transition information, device installation room information, device setting information, setting history information, living environment value information, power saving Point information, point acquisition history information, and room-specific point information are stored.

  The used device information includes content related to the recommended setting of each electric device 15 used by the corresponding user 4. Specifically, for example, the used device information indicates the type, manufacturer, and model of each electric device 15 used by the corresponding user 4, and operation settings and recommended settings that can be selected in the electric device 15. The recommended setting is, for example, an operation setting recommended for suppressing power consumption. In addition, the used device information indicates a correspondence relationship between the operation setting and the power consumption.

  The device power transition information is information regarding the power consumption of each electrical device 15 used by the corresponding user 4, and indicates, for example, the transition of the power consumption of each electrical device 15 used by the corresponding user 4. The device power transition information is information created by the power consumption management device 12 based on the device summary information received from the customer device 13, for example.

  The facility power transition information is information related to the power consumption in the power demand facility 3 of the corresponding user 4 and indicates, for example, the transition of power consumption in the power demand facility 3. The equipment power transition information is information created by the power consumption management device 12 based on the facility total information received from the customer device 13, for example.

  The equipment installation room information indicates, for example, the correspondence between the electrical equipment 15 used by the corresponding user 4 and the room where the electrical equipment 15 is installed in the power demand facility 3. That is, the device installation room information indicates in which room each electric device 15 used by the corresponding user 4 is installed in the power demand facility 3.

  The device setting information indicates the current operation setting of each electric device 15 used by the corresponding user 4. Specifically, for example, the contents of the basic setting and the operation mode setting of each electric device 15 are shown.

  Here, the power consumption management device 12 operated by the aggregator 2 displays instruction information indicating an instruction for suppressing power consumption from the normal time when the power supply and demand is tight, for example. It may be transmitted to the customer device 13. When the consumer device 13 receives the instruction information from the power consumption management device 12, the consumer device 13 changes the operation setting of the electrical device 15. The device setting information also indicates the contents of the operation setting of each electric device 15 when the consumer device 13 receives the instruction information from the power consumption management device 12.

  The setting history information is information relating to past operation settings of each electrical device 15 used by the corresponding user 4. Specifically, for example, the setting history information indicates a change history of operation settings of each electrical device 15 used by the corresponding user 4.

  The living environment value information is information indicating an evaluation value of the living environment of the corresponding user 4 (hereinafter also referred to as a living environment value). For example, the users 4 having the same or similar living environment values are regarded as having similar living environments.

  The power saving point information indicates the number of power saving points currently held by the corresponding user 4. The power saving point is an index indicating the evaluation content for the power consumption of the corresponding user 4.

  The room-specific point information indicates the number of points by room given to each room in the corresponding power demand facility 3. For example, the total value of the room-specific points held by each room in the power demand facility 3 is equal to the number of power saving points held by the user 4 of the power demand facility 3.

  The power consumption management device 12 stores point evaluation information and provision information.

  The point evaluation information is information used for calculation of power saving points to be given to the user 4, and indicates, for example, a reference power consumption determined according to a living environment value. The power saving points given to the user 4 are determined according to, for example, the difference between the power consumption amount of the user 4 and the reference power consumption amount corresponding to the living environment value of the user 4.

  Here, when the user 4 satisfies a predetermined condition regarding power consumption by the aggregator 2, a special power saving point is given to the user 4. Hereinafter, the power saving points given to the user 4 when the user 4 satisfies the predetermined condition are also referred to as bonus points.

  The grant information indicates a condition for granting bonus points and the number of bonus points given to the user 4 when the user 4 satisfies the condition.

  For example, the user 4 can confirm the content of the power consumption information by requesting the power consumption management device 12 for the power consumption information using the terminal device 16.

  Specifically, for example, the terminal device 16 requests the consumer device 13 for information to be displayed on its own display in response to an operation by the user 4. Upon receiving a request from the terminal device 16, the consumer device 13 acquires power consumption information and the like from the power consumption management device 12, and uses the acquired power consumption information and the like to display the content to be displayed on the display of the terminal device 16. Create the display information shown. Then, the consumer device 13 transmits the created display information to the terminal device 16. The terminal device 16 displays the content of the display information received from the customer device 13 on its own display.

  Hereinafter, the user 4 who has requested the power consumption management device 12 for power consumption information is also referred to as a target user. The target user's power demand facility 3 is also referred to as a target facility. The user 4 having a living environment value equal to or close to that of the target user is also referred to as a similar user. That is, the similar user is a user 4 whose living environment value difference with the target user is within a predetermined value.

[Screens displayed on terminal devices]
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the terminal device in the power information management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 2 shows a top screen that is displayed first, for example, after the user 4 activates application software on the terminal device 16.

  Referring to FIG. 2, display portions M1 to M6 and display portion LA are displayed on the screen. Display units M1 to M5 display the content of the power consumption information of the target user and the content created based on the power consumption information of the target user.

  Specifically, the display unit M1 displays the power consumption of the target facility in the month displayed on the screen, which is the content created based on the facility power transition information. The display unit M2 is the content created by the customer device 13 based on the point acquisition history information, and displays the number of power saving points acquired by the target user in the month.

  The display unit M3 displays the content of facility power transition information, that is, the transition of power consumption in the target facility.

  The display unit M4 displays the contents of the used device information and the device setting information, specifically, the type, manufacturer, and operation mode of each electric device 15 used by the target user.

  The display unit M5 displays the content of the device power transition information, specifically, the transition of the power consumption of each electrical device 15 displayed on the display unit M4.

  The content of the ranking information and the content of power saving point information of similar users are displayed on the display unit LA. Here, the ranking information is, for example, information indicating the ranking of similar users who have a large number of power saving points. The ranking information is created by the power consumption management device 12.

  On the display unit LA, the similar users ranked higher are displayed in order. Further, the display unit LA displays the content of the power saving point information of each similar user, that is, the number of power saving points held by each similar user.

  Specifically, it is displayed on the display unit PA that “similar user A” having the highest ranking holds “100,000 P” of power saving points. Further, it is displayed on the display unit PB that “similar user B” in the second ranking possesses a power saving point of “90000P”. Further, it is displayed on the display unit PC that “similar user C” in the third ranking possesses “80000P” power saving points. In addition, it is displayed on the display unit PD that “similar user D” in the fourth ranking possesses a power saving point of “70000P”.

  Here, in the display unit M4, the types of the electric devices 15, that is, “air conditioner”, “electric vehicle”, and “refrigerator” each function as a button.

  For example, when the target user clicks one of the buttons of “air conditioner”, “electric car”, and “refrigerator”, the operation setting of the electric device 15 corresponding to the button clicked by the target user is changed. A screen is displayed.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing another example of the display screen of the terminal device in the power information management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 3, display unit M8 shows a pop-up screen displayed when the target user clicks the “air conditioner” button displayed on display unit M4 in FIG.

  The display unit M8 displays the contents related to the air conditioner included in the used device information of the target user and the contents related to the air conditioner included in the device setting information.

  Specifically, on the display unit M8, the current operation mode of “ABC-12345” manufactured by “Company A”, which is the “air conditioner” used by the target user, is “eco mode”, and the current set temperature is “27 ° C.” is displayed.

  Further, the display unit M8 displays that the “temperature during suppression”, which is the set temperature of the air conditioner when the consumer device 13 receives the instruction information from the power consumption management device 12, is “29 ° C.”. Yes.

  In addition, the display unit M8 displays a button B6 described as “confirmation of recommended settings” and a button B7 described as “past setting record”.

  The button B6 is a button for changing the operation setting of the air conditioner to a recommended setting. The button B7 is a button for returning the operation setting of the air conditioner to the past operation setting.

  The display unit M7 shows a pop-up screen displayed when the target user clicks the button B7 on the display unit M8.

  On the display unit M7, a button B8 described as “14/04/15 setting”, a button B9 described as “14/08/21 setting”, and “14/10/01 setting” are displayed. The described button B10 and the button B11 described as “current setting” are displayed.

  For example, when the target user clicks the button B8, the operation setting of the air conditioner used by the target user is changed to the content selected on April 15, 2014.

  For example, when the target user clicks B11, the current operation setting of the air conditioner used by the target user is maintained.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing another example of the display screen of the terminal device in the power information management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 4 shows a screen newly displayed on the display of the terminal device 16 when the target user clicks the “air conditioner” button in the display unit M4 shown in FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 4, display portions M1, M2, and M6, a display portion M10, and a display portion LA are displayed on the screen. The display units M1, M2, M6 and the display unit LA are the same as the display units M1, M2, M6 and the display unit LA in FIG.

  The display unit M10 displays the content related to “air conditioner” included in the device usage information of the target user.

  Specifically, the display unit M10 displays that the air conditioner used by the target user is “ABC-12345” manufactured by “Company A”.

  In addition, the display unit M10 displays buttons B21 to B25 on which “recommended setting 1” to “recommended setting 5” are described, respectively.

  For example, when the target user clicks one of the buttons B21 to B25, the recommended setting content corresponding to the button clicked by the target user is displayed.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing another example of the display screen of the terminal device in the power information management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 5, display unit M11 shows a pop-up screen that is displayed when the target user clicks the button “recommended setting 1” displayed on display unit M10 in FIG. 4, that is, button B21. .

  The display unit M11 displays the contents of the used device information of the target user. Specifically, the display unit M11 displays the recommended setting content of “ABC-12345” manufactured by “Company A”, which is the “air conditioner” used by the target user. More specifically, it is displayed that the recommended operation mode of the air conditioner is “eco mode” and the recommended set temperature is “27 ° C.”. In addition, the display unit M11 displays that the “suppressed temperature”, which is the recommended set temperature of the air conditioner when the consumer device 13 receives the instruction information from the power consumption management device 12, is “29 ° C.”. Has been.

  The display unit M11 also displays the contents of the device setting information of the target user. Specifically, it is displayed that the normal set temperature of the air conditioner used by the target user is “26 ° C.”, and the temperature during suppression of the air conditioner used by the target user is “28 ° C.”.

  In addition, the display unit M11 displays a button B31 in which “the same setting” is described. For example, when the target user clicks the button B31, the operation setting of the air conditioner used by the target user is changed to the same content as the operation setting displayed on the display unit M11.

  Referring to FIG. 2 again, each of display unit PA to display unit PD included in display unit LA functions as a button. For example, when the target user clicks one of the buttons of the display units PA to PD, the display on the terminal device 16 displays the content related to the similar user corresponding to the button clicked by the target user.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating another example of the display screen of the terminal device in the power information management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 6 shows a screen newly displayed on the display of the terminal device 16 when the target user clicks the display unit PA shown in FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 6, display portions M1, M2, and M6, display portions A1 and A2, buttons B41 to B43, and a display portion LA are displayed on the screen. The display units M1, M2, M6 and the display unit LA are the same as the display units M1, M2, M6 and the display unit LA in FIG.

  The display unit A2 displays the contents of the used device information and device setting information of the similar user A, specifically, the type, manufacturer, and operation mode of each electric device 15 used by the similar user A.

  The display unit A1 displays the content of the device power transition information, that is, the transition of power consumption in each electrical device 15 displayed on the display unit A2.

  The button B41 described as “estimated replacement” is used when the air conditioner currently used by the target user is changed to the “air conditioner” manufactured by “Company G” used by the similar user A and the power consumption and This button is used to calculate how much electricity costs can be reduced. Hereinafter, the trial calculation regarding the power consumption when the same type of electrical equipment 15 is used instead of the electrical equipment 15 used by the target user is also referred to as equipment change trial calculation.

  The button B42 described as “estimated replacement” is used when the refrigerator currently used by the target user is changed to a “refrigerator” manufactured by “Company I” used by the similar user A and the power consumption and This button is used to calculate how much electricity costs can be reduced.

  The button B43 described as “Purchase calculation” reduces the power consumption and the electricity charge when the target user newly uses the “storage battery” manufactured by “Company J” used by the similar user A. It is a button for calculating whether you can do. Hereinafter, the trial calculation related to the power consumption when the new type of electrical equipment 15 is used is also referred to as the equipment usage trial calculation.

  Here, the type of each electric device 15 in the display unit A2, that is, “air conditioner”, “electric vehicle”, “refrigerator”, and “storage battery” function as buttons.

  For example, when the target user clicks one of the buttons of “air conditioner”, “electric vehicle”, “refrigerator”, and “storage battery” on the display unit A2, the content related to the electric device 15 corresponding to the button clicked by the target user. Is displayed.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing another example of the display screen of the terminal device in the power information management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 7, display unit A <b> 10 shows a pop-up screen displayed when the target user clicks “air conditioner” displayed on display unit A <b> 2 in FIG. 6.

  The display unit A10 displays the content related to “air conditioner” included in the used device information of the similar user A and the content related to “air conditioner” included in the device setting information of the similar user A.

  Specifically, in the display unit A10, for example, in the “air conditioner” “DEF-12345” manufactured by “G company” used by the similar user A, the operation mode is “eco mode” and the normal set temperature is set. “27 ° C.” is displayed. The display unit A10 displays that the “temperature during suppression”, which is the set temperature of the air conditioner when the consumer device 13 receives the instruction information from the power consumption management device 12, is 29 ° C.

  In addition, the content of the device setting information of the target user is also displayed on the display unit A10. Specifically, the display unit A10 displays that the normal set temperature of the air conditioner used by the target user is “26 ° C.” and the suppression temperature of the air conditioner used by the target user is “28 ° C.”. Has been.

  In addition, the display unit A10 displays a button B10 in which “the same setting” is described. For example, when the target user clicks the button B10, the operation setting of the air conditioner used by the target user is changed to the same or similar content as the operation setting of the air conditioner used by the similar user A.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing another example of the display screen of the terminal device in the power information management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 8 shows a screen newly displayed on the display of the terminal device 16 when, for example, the target user clicks a “bonus point” button displayed on the display unit M6 in FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 8, display portions M1, M2, and M6, display portions A21 and A22, and a display portion LA are displayed on the screen. The display units M1, M2, M6 and the display unit LA are the same as the display units M1, M2, M6 and the display unit LA in FIG.

  The display unit A21 displays a plurality of sets of bonus points given when the conditions for each day and the conditions are cleared. Specifically, the display unit A21 displays that “100P” bonus points are given when “air conditioner” is set to “28 degrees setting” all day. Further, it is displayed that a bonus point of “100P” is awarded when the “day / night power consumption difference”, that is, the difference between the daytime and nighttime power consumption is within “20%”.

  In some cases, the conditions for granting bonus points are not disclosed as “secret”. The cleared condition is marked with “CLEAR”.

  The display unit A22 displays a plurality of sets of bonus points given when the conditions for each week and the conditions are cleared. Specifically, the display unit A22 displays that “100P” bonus points are awarded when the “air conditioner” is set to “28 degrees setting” throughout the week.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing another example of the display screen of the terminal device in the power information management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 9 shows a screen newly displayed on the display of the terminal device 16 when, for example, the target user clicks the “point acquisition history” button in the display unit M6 shown in FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 9, display portions M1, M2, and M6, display portions A31 and A32, and a display portion LA are displayed on the screen. The display units M1, M2, M6 and the display unit LA are the same as the display units M1, M2, M6 and the display unit LA in FIG.

  The display unit A31 displays an acquisition history of power saving points of the target user. Specifically, for example, the display unit A31 indicates that the target user has acquired “1304” power saving points in “April 2014” and the “point balance” of the target user in the same month is “320” points. It is displayed that there was.

  In the display part A32, a button B51 described as “Application for discounting electricity charges” and a button B52 described as “Application for product purchase assistance” are displayed.

  For example, the target user can receive a discount on the electricity charge at the target facility by using the power saving point owned by the target user. When the target user clicks the button B51, a screen for performing a procedure related to the discount is displayed.

  In addition, the target user can receive purchase assistance for a product of a home appliance manufacturer with which the aggregator 2 is affiliated, for example, by using the power saving point owned by the target user. When the target user clicks the button B52, a screen for performing a procedure related to the purchase assistance is displayed.

[Operation]
Next, power information processing in the power consumption management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  Each device in the power consumption management system 101 includes a computer, and an arithmetic processing unit such as a CPU in the computer reads and executes a program including a part or all of each step of the following sequence from a memory (not shown). Each of the programs of the plurality of apparatuses can be installed from the outside. The programs of the plurality of apparatuses are distributed while being stored in a recording medium.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a sequence of power information processing in the power consumption management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 10, first, the terminal device 16 receives an operation by the target user (step S <b> 11), and sends an information acquisition request A for requesting content to be displayed on its own display to the customer device 13, for example. Transmit (step S12). The information acquisition request A is information for requesting the display content of the screen shown in FIG.

  Next, the consumer device 13 receives the information acquisition request A from the terminal device 16, receives a power information request (request information) indicating a request for power consumption information regarding power consumption, and ranking information ranking a plurality of users. Is sent to the power consumption management device 12 (step S13).

  Next, the power consumption management device 12 receives the power information request and the ranking request from the consumer device 13, and selects the power consumption information of the user different from the target user from the plurality of power consumption information stored by itself. (Step S14).

  Specifically, when the power consumption management device 12 receives the power information request and the ranking request from the consumer device 13, the power consumption management device 12 compares the living environment values of the target user and the other users 4, and the living environment value is equal to the target user. A plurality of close users 4 are selected as similar users.

  Then, the power consumption management apparatus 12 confirms the number of power saving points held by each selected similar user, and creates ranking information.

  The power consumption management device 12 refers to the created ranking information, selects power consumption information of similar users ranked higher, and selects the power consumption information of the selected similar users, power consumption information of the target user, and ranking information Is transmitted to the consumer device 13 (step S15).

  The power consumption management device 12 uses, as power consumption information, used device information, device power transition information, facility power transition information, device installation room information, device setting information, setting history information, living environment value information, power saving point information, The configuration may be such that all of the point acquisition history information and room-specific point information are transmitted, or a portion thereof is transmitted.

  Next, the consumer device 13 receives the power consumption information of the similar user, the power consumption information of the target user, and the ranking information from the power consumption management device 12, and uses these received information, for example, in FIG. An information acquisition response A indicating the display content of the screen shown is created. Then, the consumer device 13 transmits the created information acquisition response A to the terminal device 16 (step S16).

  Next, the terminal device 16 receives the information acquisition response A from the customer device 13 and displays the content indicated by the received information acquisition response A on its own display.

  Next, the terminal device 16 receives an operation by the target user (step S17), and transmits an information acquisition request B to the customer device 13 (step S18). Here, the information acquisition request B is information for requesting the display content of the screen shown in FIG. 3, for example.

  Next, the consumer device 13 receives the information acquisition request B from the terminal device 16 and uses the power consumption information (step S15) acquired from the power consumption management device 12, for example, the display content of the screen shown in FIG. An information acquisition response B indicating that is created. Then, the consumer device 13 transmits the created information acquisition response B to the terminal device 16 (step S19).

  Alternatively, when the information acquisition request B received from the terminal device 16 is information for requesting the display content of the screen illustrated in FIG. 4, the consumer device 13 acquires the power consumption information (steps) acquired from the power consumption management device 12. By using S15), for example, an information acquisition response B indicating the display content of the screen shown in FIG. 4 is created, and the created information acquisition response B is transmitted to the terminal device 16 (step S19).

  Alternatively, when the information acquisition request B received from the terminal device 16 is information for requesting the display content of the screen shown in FIG. 5, the consumer device 13 acquires the power consumption information (steps) acquired from the power consumption management device 12. By using S15), for example, an information acquisition response B indicating the display content of the screen shown in FIG. 5 is created, and the created information acquisition response B is transmitted to the terminal device 16 (step S19).

  Alternatively, when the information acquisition request B received from the terminal device 16 is information for requesting the display content of the screen shown in FIG. 6, the consumer device 13 acquires the power consumption information (steps) acquired from the power consumption management device 12. By using S15), for example, an information acquisition response B indicating the display content of the screen shown in FIG. 6 is created, and the created information acquisition response B is transmitted to the terminal device 16 (step S19).

  Alternatively, when the information acquisition request B received from the terminal device 16 is information for requesting the display content of the screen shown in FIG. 7, the consumer device 13 acquires the power consumption information (steps) acquired from the power consumption management device 12. By using S15), for example, an information acquisition response B indicating the display content of the screen shown in FIG. 7 is created, and the created information acquisition response B is transmitted to the terminal device 16 (step S19).

  Next, the terminal device 16 receives the information acquisition response B from the customer device 13, and displays the content indicated by the received information acquisition response B on its own display.

  Next, the terminal device 16 receives an operation by the target user (step S20), and transmits an information acquisition request C to the customer device 13 (step S21). The information acquisition request C is information created in the terminal device 16 when the target user clicks one of the buttons B41 to B43 displayed on the screen shown in FIG. This is information for requesting display contents indicating the result of the device change trial calculation or the device use trial calculation.

  Next, the terminal device 16 receives the information acquisition request C from the customer device 13, and issues a trial calculation request for requesting the power consumption management device 12 to execute the device change trial calculation or the device usage trial calculation and to transmit the execution result. It transmits to the power consumption management apparatus 12 (step S22). Here, the terminal device 16 includes information such as the type of the electrical device 15 corresponding to any one of the buttons B41 to B43 clicked by the target user, and transmits the information to the power consumption management device 12 in the trial calculation request. .

  Next, the power consumption management device 12 receives a trial calculation request from the consumer device 13, and based on the power consumption information of the target user stored therein and the power consumption information of the similar user A, the device change trial calculation or the device usage trial calculation is performed. Is performed (step S23).

  Specifically, for example, the power consumption management apparatus 12 uses the target user's used device information, device power transition information, and setting history information, and similar user A's used device information, device power transition information, device setting information, and setting history. Based on the information, a device change trial calculation is performed when the same type of electric device 15 used by the similar user A is used instead of the electric device 15 used by the target user.

  Alternatively, the power consumption management device 12 is an electric device 15 of a type that is not used by the target user based on, for example, device usage information, device power transition information, device setting information, and setting history information of the similar user A. Then, the device usage trial calculation is performed when the target user newly uses the same electrical device 15 as the electrical device 15 used by the similar user A.

  Next, the power consumption management device 12 transmits to the consumer device 13 trial calculation information indicating the result of the device change trial calculation or the device usage trial calculation (step S24).

  Next, the consumer device 13 receives the trial calculation information from the power consumption management device 12, creates an information acquisition response C indicating the content of the received trial calculation information, and transmits the created information acquisition response C to the terminal device 16. (Step S25).

  Next, the terminal device 16 receives the information acquisition response C from the consumer device 13 and displays the content indicated by the received information acquisition response C on its own display. On the display, for example, a difference in electric power consumption and a difference in electric charges that are generated when the electric device 15 used by the target user is changed to the same type of electric device 15 used by the similar user A are displayed.

  Next, the terminal device 16 receives an operation by the target user (step S26), and transmits an information acquisition request D to the customer device 13 (step S27). The information acquisition request D is information for requesting the display content of the screen shown in FIG. 8, for example.

  Next, the consumer device 13 receives the information acquisition request D from the terminal device 16 and transmits a grant condition request for requesting grant information to the power consumption management device 12 (step S28). The grant information indicates a bonus point grant condition and the number of bonus points awarded when the condition is satisfied.

  Next, the power consumption management device 12 receives the grant condition request from the consumer device 13 and transmits the grant information stored therein to the consumer device 13 (step S29).

  Next, the consumer device 13 receives the grant information from the power consumption management device 12, and creates an information acquisition response D indicating the display content of the screen shown in FIG. 8, for example, using the received grant information. Then, the consumer device 13 transmits the created information acquisition response D to the terminal device 16 (step S30).

  Next, the terminal device 16 receives the information acquisition response D from the customer device 13, and displays the content indicated by the received information acquisition response D on its own display.

  Next, the terminal device 16 receives an operation by the target user (step S31), and transmits a setting change request for changing the operation setting of the electric device 15 to the customer device 13 (step S32). Specifically, when the target user clicks the button B31 illustrated in FIG. 5 or the button B10 illustrated in FIG. 7, the terminal device 16 creates and creates a setting change request including information on the button clicked by the target user. The setting change request is transmitted to the customer device 13.

  Next, the consumer device 13 receives the setting change request from the terminal device 16 and creates a setting change command indicating the change contents of the operation setting in the target electrical device 15 based on the received setting change request.

  Specifically, when the setting change request includes information on the button B31 illustrated in FIG. 5, the customer device 13 creates a setting change command based on the used device information of the target user. Moreover, the consumer apparatus 13 produces a setting change instruction | command based on the apparatus setting information of the similar user A, when a setting change request contains the information of button B10 shown in FIG. And the consumer apparatus 13 transmits the created setting change command to the said electric equipment 15 (step S33).

  Next, the electric equipment 15 receives the setting change command from the customer device 13, and changes its own operation setting according to the received setting change command (step S34). And the electric equipment 15 transmits the change implementation notification which shows that the own operation setting was changed according to the setting change command to the consumer apparatus 13 (step S35).

  Next, the customer device 13 receives the change execution notification from the electrical device 15 and creates and creates a change notification indicating that the operation setting has been changed in the electrical device 15 and the content of the changed operation setting. A change notification is transmitted to the terminal device 16 and the power consumption management device 12 (step S36 and step S37).

  Next, the terminal device 16 displays the content indicated by the change notification received from the customer device 13 on its own display.

  Further, the power consumption management device 12 receives the change notification from the consumer device 13, and based on the received change notification, the power consumption information of the target user stored therein, specifically, the device setting of the target user Information and setting history information are updated (step S38).

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing another example of the power information processing sequence in the power consumption management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 11, first, the consumer device 13 transmits a device power request for requesting device power information to each electrical device 15 in its own power demanding facility 3 (step S61).

  Next, the electrical device 15 receives the device power request from the consumer device 13 and transmits the device power information indicating the power consumption in the electrical device 15 to the consumer device 13 (step S62).

  The consumer device 13 acquires device power information for each few minutes in each electrical device 15 by transmitting a device power request to each electrical device 15 every few minutes, for example.

  Next, the consumer device 13 transmits a facility power request for requesting facility power information to the smart meter 14 in its own power demand facility 3 (step S63).

  Next, the smart meter 14 receives the facility power request from the customer device 13 and transmits facility power information indicating the power consumption in the power demand facility 3 to the customer device 13 (step S64).

  The customer device 13 acquires facility power information every several minutes by transmitting a facility power request to the smart meter 14 every few minutes, for example.

  Next, the consumer device 13 creates device total information indicating the daily transition of power consumption in each electrical device 15 based on the device power information received from each electrical device 15 in the past 24 hours, for example. Moreover, the consumer apparatus 13 creates the facility total information indicating the daily transition of the power consumption in the power demand facility 3 based on the facility power information received from the smart meter 14 in the past 24 hours, for example.

  Then, the consumer device 13 transmits the created facility total information and device total information to the power consumption management device 12 (step S65).

  Next, the power consumption management device 12 receives the facility total information and the device total information from the customer device 13, and updates the power consumption information stored therein based on the received facility total information and the device total information. (Step S66).

  Specifically, for example, the power consumption management device 12 updates the corresponding facility power transition information based on the facility total information, and updates the corresponding device power transition information based on the device total information.

  Further, the power consumption management device 12 calculates the power saving points to be given to the user 4 based on the point evaluation information and the device power transition information stored by the power consumption management device 12, and based on the calculation result, the corresponding power saving point information is calculated. Update.

  Moreover, the power consumption management apparatus 12 determines the bonus point given to the user 4 based on the grant information and apparatus power transition information which self memorize | stores, for example. Then, the power consumption management device 12 updates the corresponding power saving point information based on the determined content.

  The power consumption management device 12 calculates the room-specific points to be assigned to each room in the power demand facility 3 based on the power-saving point information, the device power transition information, and the device installation room information, and the corresponding room-specific point information is obtained. Update.

  For example, the consumer device 13 periodically acquires power saving point information and room-specific point information from the power consumption management device 12, and displays the contents of the acquired information on its own display as necessary.

  Specifically, the consumer device 13 transmits a point request indicating that the power saving point information and the room-specific point information are requested to the power consumption management device 12 (step S67).

  Next, the power consumption management device 12 receives the point request from the customer device 13, and transmits the power saving point information and the room-specific point information corresponding to the customer device 13 to the customer device 13 (step S68). ).

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a configuration of the power consumption management apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 12, the power consumption management device 12 includes an acquisition unit 21, a processing unit 22, a selection unit 23, a notification unit 24, a storage unit 25, a consumption evaluation unit 26, and a category evaluation unit 27. The condition determination unit 28 is provided.

  The storage unit 25 stores power consumption information for each power demand facility 3, that is, for each user 4. Specifically, for each user 4, the storage unit 25 uses device information, device power transition information, facility power transition information, device installation room information, device setting information, setting history information, living environment value information, and power saving point information. , Point acquisition history information and room-specific point information are stored.

  The storage unit 25 stores point evaluation information and provision information.

  The acquisition unit 21 acquires a power information request and a ranking request from the consumer device 13 and outputs the acquired power information request and ranking request to the selection unit 23.

  The selection unit 23 receives the power information request and the ranking request from the acquisition unit 21, and selects the target user from the plurality of power consumption information regarding each power consumption of the plurality of users 4 stored in the storage unit 25. Selects different power consumption information of the user 4 and acquires the selected power consumption information from the storage unit 25.

  Specifically, for example, the selection unit 23 selects, from among a plurality of power consumption information, the power consumption information of another user 4 whose living environment is similar or coincident with the target user.

  More specifically, the selection unit 23 calculates a living environment value for each user 4 in advance, and stores each calculation result in the storage unit 25 as living environment value information of the user 4. Upon receiving the power information request and the ranking request from the acquisition unit 21, the selection unit 23 uses the living environment value information of each user 4 stored in the storage unit 25, and uses the living environment value of the target user and the lives of other users 4. Compare with the environmental value and select the power consumption information based on the comparison result.

  Specifically, when the selection unit 23 receives the power information request and the ranking request from the acquisition unit 21, the selection unit 23 compares the living environment value of the target user with the living environment value of the other user 4, and compares the target user with the living environment value. A plurality of users 4 that are the same or close to each other are selected as similar users.

  The selection unit 23 uses the power saving point information stored in the storage unit 25 of the selected similar user to check the number of power saving points held by each similar user, and determines ranking information based on the number of points. create. Then, the selection unit 23 refers to the created ranking information, selects power consumption information of similar users with higher rankings, and acquires the selected power consumption information from the storage unit 25.

  The selection unit 23 further selects the power consumption information of the target user from the plurality of power consumption information stored in the storage unit 25, and acquires the selected power consumption information from the storage unit 25. Then, the selection unit 23 outputs the acquired power consumption information of the similar user, the power consumption information of the target user, and the created ranking information to the notification unit 24.

  The notification unit 24 notifies the consumer device 13 of the power consumption information of the similar user, the power consumption information of the target user, and the ranking information received from the selection unit 23.

  The acquisition unit 21 acquires facility total information and device total information from the customer device 13 and outputs the acquired facility total information and device total information to the processing unit 22.

  The processing unit 22 updates the corresponding facility power transition information stored in the storage unit 25 based on the facility total information received from the acquisition unit 21. Further, the processing unit 22 updates the corresponding device power transition information stored in the storage unit 25 based on the device total information received from the acquisition unit 21.

  The consumption evaluation unit 26 calculates an index indicating the evaluation contents for the power consumption of the target user, that is, a power saving point to be given to the target user, and updates the corresponding power saving point information using the calculation result.

  Specifically, the consumption evaluation unit 26 calculates a power saving point to be given to the user 4 based on the point evaluation information and the device power transition information.

  More specifically, for example, the point evaluation information indicates the reference power consumption corresponding to the living environment value as described above. The consumption evaluation unit 26 calculates the amount of power consumption in the target facility based on the facility power transition information. And the consumption evaluation part 26 determines the power-saving point provided to a target user according to the difference of the power consumption of the target facility which is a calculation result, and the reference | standard power consumption corresponding to a living environment value of a target user. .

  The condition determination unit 28 determines bonus points to be granted to the target user based on the grant information and device power transition information stored in the storage unit 25, and updates the corresponding power saving point information based on the determined content. .

  The assigned information indicates a power saving point given when a criterion condition different from the calculation by the consumption evaluation unit 26 is satisfied. Specifically, as described above, the grant information indicates a condition for granting bonus points and the number of bonus points awarded to the user 4 when the user 4 satisfies the condition.

  The classification evaluation unit 27 is an index indicating the evaluation contents for the power consumption of the target user, and calculates an index for each classified place in the target facility. Then, the category evaluation unit 27 updates the corresponding room-specific point information based on the calculation result.

  Specifically, the category evaluation unit 27 calculates the room-specific points to be assigned to each room in the target facility based on the power saving point information, device power transition information, and device installation room information stored in the storage unit 25, Update point information by room.

  More specifically, the device installation room information indicates the room of the target facility in which each electrical device 15 is installed as described above. The category evaluation unit 27 calculates the amount of power consumption in each device based on the device power transition information. Then, the category evaluation unit 27 calculates the power consumption for each room in the target facility based on the power consumption for each electrical device 15 and the device installation room information as the calculation result.

  The category evaluation unit 27 assigns room-specific points to each room in the target facility according to the power consumption for each room, which is the calculation result. At this time, the classification evaluation unit 27 sets the room-specific points to be given to each room so that the total value of the room-specific points of each room in the target facility is equal to the number of power-saving points held by the target user, for example. Determine the number of points.

  The acquisition unit 21 acquires a trial calculation request from the customer device 13 and outputs the acquired trial calculation request to the processing unit 22.

  The processing unit 22 performs a device change trial calculation or a device use trial calculation according to the content of the trial calculation request received from the acquisition unit 21, and outputs trial calculation information indicating the trial calculation result to the notification unit 24.

  The device change trial calculation is a trial calculation related to power consumption when the same type of electrical equipment 15 is used instead of the electrical equipment 15 used by the target user. The device usage trial calculation is a trial calculation related to power consumption when the target user uses a new type of electric appliance 15. The notification unit 24 notifies the customer apparatus 13 of the trial calculation information received from the processing unit 22.

  In addition, the acquisition unit 21 acquires the grant condition request transmitted from the customer device 13 and outputs the acquired grant condition request to the processing unit 22.

  The processing unit 22 receives the grant condition request from the acquisition unit 21, acquires the grant information from the storage unit 25, and outputs the acquired grant information to the notification unit 24.

  The notification unit 24 notifies the customer device 13 of the grant information received from the processing unit 22.

  In addition, the acquisition unit 21 acquires a change notification from the consumer device 13 and updates the corresponding device setting information and setting history information stored in the storage unit 25 based on the acquired change notification.

  Next, a method by which the selection unit 23 calculates the living environment value will be described.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a method in which the selection unit in the power consumption management apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention calculates a living environment value.

  Referring to FIG. 13, table T shows names of “determinants of living environment” from number 1 to number 7, values of the determinants, and weights of the determinants. Here, the table T is stored in the storage unit 25.

  For example, when the determinant of the living environment is “the number of households”, the value V1 is the number of people living in the power demanding facility 3 of the user 4 such as “4” or “5”.

  The selection unit 23 calculates the living environment value of each user 4 including the target user using the determinant of the living environment and the weight of the determining factor.

  Specifically, the selection unit 23 calculates a living environment value according to the following equation (1). However, i is a “number” in the table T, Vi is a “value” corresponding to the number, and Ci is a “weight” corresponding to the number.

  In addition, the selection part 23 may be the structure which calculates a living environment value not only using the determinant of the living environment from the number 1 to the number 7 shown in the table T but using the determinant of other living environment.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the configuration of the customer device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 14, customer device 13 includes customer acquisition unit (acquisition unit) 41, customer processing unit 42, customer notification unit (notification unit) 43, customer presentation unit 44, demand And a home storage unit 45.

  The customer acquisition unit 41 acquires the information acquisition request A from the terminal device 16 and outputs the acquired information acquisition request A to the customer processing unit 42.

  The consumer processing unit 42 receives the information acquisition request A from the customer acquisition unit 41, creates a power information request and a ranking request, and outputs the created power information request and ranking request to the customer notification unit 43.

  The customer notification unit 43 notifies the power consumption management device 12 of the power information request and the ranking request received from the customer processing unit 42.

  Further, the consumer acquisition unit 41 acquires the power consumption information of similar users, the power consumption information of the target user, and the ranking information from the power consumption management device 12, and outputs the acquired information to the customer processing unit 42. .

  The customer processing unit 42 stores the power consumption information of the similar user, the power consumption information of the target user, and the ranking information received from the customer acquisition unit 41 in the customer storage unit 45.

  Further, the consumer processing unit 42 creates an information acquisition response A based on the power consumption information of the similar user received from the customer acquisition unit 41, the power consumption information of the target user, and the ranking information, and the created information acquisition response A is output to the customer notification unit 43.

  The customer notification unit 43 notifies the terminal device 16 of the information acquisition response A received from the customer processing unit 42.

  Further, the customer acquisition unit 41 acquires the information acquisition request B from the terminal device 16 and outputs the acquired information acquisition request B to the customer processing unit 42.

  The consumer processing unit 42 receives the information acquisition request B from the customer acquisition unit 41, acquires the power consumption information of the similar user, the power consumption information of the target user, and the ranking information from the consumer storage unit 45, and acquires these An information acquisition response B is created based on the information. Then, the customer processing unit 42 outputs the created information acquisition response B to the customer notification unit 43.

  The customer notification unit 43 notifies the terminal device 16 of the information acquisition response B received from the customer processing unit 42.

  Further, the customer acquisition unit 41 acquires the information acquisition request C from the terminal device 16 and outputs the acquired information acquisition request C to the customer processing unit 42.

  The customer processing unit 42 receives the information acquisition request C from the customer acquisition unit 41, creates a trial calculation request, and outputs the created trial calculation request to the customer notification unit 43.

  The customer notification unit 43 notifies the power consumption management device 12 of the trial calculation request received from the customer processing unit 42.

  Further, the consumer acquisition unit 41 acquires trial calculation information from the power consumption management device 12 and outputs the acquired trial calculation information to the consumer processing unit 42.

  The customer processing unit 42 creates an information acquisition response C based on the trial calculation information received from the customer acquisition unit 41, and outputs the created information acquisition response C to the customer notification unit 43.

  The customer notification unit 43 notifies the terminal device 16 of the information acquisition response C received from the customer processing unit 42.

  Further, the consumer acquisition unit 41 acquires the information acquisition request D from the terminal device 16 and outputs the acquired information acquisition request D to the customer processing unit 42.

  The customer processing unit 42 receives the information acquisition request D from the customer acquisition unit 41, creates a grant condition request, and outputs the created grant condition request to the customer notification unit 43.

  The customer notification unit 43 notifies the power consumption management device 12 of the grant condition request received from the customer processing unit 42.

  Further, the consumer acquisition unit 41 acquires the grant information from the power consumption management device 12 and outputs the acquired grant information to the customer processing unit 42.

  The customer processing unit 42 creates an information acquisition response D based on the grant information received from the customer acquisition unit 41, and outputs the created information acquisition response D to the customer notification unit 43.

  The customer notification unit 43 notifies the terminal device 16 of the information acquisition response D received from the customer processing unit 42.

  Further, the customer acquisition unit 41 acquires a setting change request from the terminal device 16 and outputs the acquired setting change request to the customer processing unit 42.

  The customer processing unit 42 creates a setting change command based on the setting change request received from the customer acquisition unit 41, and outputs the created setting change command to the customer notification unit 43.

  The customer notification unit 43 notifies the target electrical device 15 of the setting change command received from the customer processing unit 42.

  In addition, the customer acquisition unit 41 acquires a change execution notification from the electrical device 15 for which the setting change command has been notified by the customer notification unit 43, and outputs the acquired change execution notification to the customer processing unit 42.

  The customer processing unit 42 creates a change notification based on the change execution notification received from the customer acquisition unit 41, and outputs the created change notification to the customer notification unit 43.

  The customer notification unit 43 notifies the terminal device 16 and the power consumption management device 12 of the change notification received from the customer processing unit 42.

  Further, the customer processing unit 42 creates a device power request regularly or irregularly and outputs the created device power request to the customer notification unit 43.

  The customer notifying unit 43 notifies each electric device 15 of the device power request received from the customer processing unit 42.

  In addition, the customer acquisition unit 41 acquires device power information from each electrical device 15 for which the device power request has been notified by the customer notification unit 43, and outputs the acquired device power information to the customer processing unit 42.

  The customer processing unit 42 stores the device power information received from the customer acquisition unit 41 in the customer storage unit 45.

  Further, the customer processing unit 42 creates a facility power request regularly or irregularly, and outputs the created facility power request to the customer notification unit 43.

  The customer notification unit 43 notifies the smart meter 14 of the facility power request received from the customer processing unit 42.

  Further, the customer acquisition unit 41 acquires facility power information from the smart meter 14 and outputs the acquired facility power information to the customer processing unit 42.

  The customer processing unit 42 stores the acquired facility power information received from the customer acquisition unit 41 in the customer storage unit 45.

  The consumer processing unit 42 acquires the device power information of each electrical device 15 acquired by the customer acquisition unit 41 during a predetermined period from the customer storage unit 45, and based on the acquired device power information, collects the device total information. create. The consumer processing unit 42 acquires facility power information acquired by the customer acquisition unit 41 during a predetermined period from the customer storage unit 45, and creates facility total information based on the acquired facility power information. Then, the customer processing unit 42 outputs the created device total information and facility total information to the customer notification unit 43.

  The customer notification unit 43 notifies the power consumption management device 12 of the device total information and facility total information received from the customer processing unit 42.

  Moreover, the customer process part 42 produces a point request | requirement regularly or irregularly, for example, and outputs the produced point request | requirement to the notification part 24. FIG.

  The customer notification unit 43 notifies the power consumption management device 12 of the point request received from the customer processing unit 42.

  Further, the customer acquisition unit 41 acquires power saving point information and room-specific point information from the power consumption management device 12 and outputs the acquired information to the customer processing unit 42.

  The consumer processing unit 42 displays the contents of the power saving point information and the room-specific point information received from the customer acquisition unit 41 on, for example, a customer presentation unit 44 that is a display.

  In the power consumption management system 101 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the notification unit 24 in the power consumption management device 12 notifies the consumer device 13 of the power consumption information at a timing different from the ranking information. Good. For example, when the acquisition unit 21 acquires the power information request and the ranking request at different timings, the notification unit 24 notifies the consumer device 13 of the power consumption information and the ranking information at different timings.

  In the power consumption management system 101 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the notification unit 24 in the power consumption management device 12 is configured to notify the consumer device 13 of the power consumption information and the ranking information. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the power consumption information and the ranking information may be notified to the terminal device 16.

  For example, the terminal device 16 transmits the information acquisition request A not to the consumer device 13 but to the power consumption management device 12. The power consumption management device 12 receives the information acquisition request A from the terminal device 16, creates ranking information in the same manner as when the ranking request is received from the consumer device 13, and receives the power information request from the consumer device 13. The power consumption information is acquired in the same manner as in the above case. Then, the power consumption management device 12 creates an information acquisition response A using the created ranking information and the acquired power consumption information, and transmits the created information acquisition response A to the terminal device 16. That is, the notification unit 24 in the power consumption management device 12 notifies the terminal device 16 of the information acquisition response A including the contents of the power consumption information and the ranking information.

  In the power consumption management system 101 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the notification unit 24 in the power consumption management device 12 is configured to notify the customer device 13 of the trial calculation information. The configuration is not limited, and the configuration may be such that the trial calculation information is notified to the terminal device 16.

  For example, the terminal device 16 transmits the information acquisition request C to the power consumption management device 12 instead of the consumer device 13. The power consumption management device 12 receives the information acquisition request C from the terminal device 16 and creates trial calculation information in the same manner as when the trial calculation request is received from the consumer device 13. Then, the power consumption management device 12 creates an information acquisition response C using the created trial calculation information, and transmits the created information acquisition response C to the terminal device 16. That is, the notification unit 24 in the power consumption management device 12 notifies the terminal device 16 of the information acquisition response C including the content of the trial calculation information.

  In the power consumption management system 101 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the notification unit 24 in the power consumption management device 12 is configured to notify the consumer device 13 of the grant information. The configuration is not limited, and the terminal device 16 may be notified of the grant information.

  For example, the terminal device 16 transmits the information acquisition request D to the power consumption management device 12 instead of the consumer device 13. The power consumption management device 12 receives the information acquisition request D from the terminal device 16 and acquires the grant information in the same manner as when the grant condition request is received from the consumer device 13. Then, the power consumption management device 12 creates an information acquisition response D using the acquired grant information, and transmits the created information acquisition response D to the terminal device 16. That is, the notification unit 24 in the power consumption management device 12 notifies the terminal device 16 of the information acquisition response D including the content of the grant information.

  By the way, by visualizing the power consumption in the power demand facility, the user may be able to actively save power. For example, the user recognizes the power consumption in his / her power demand facility, and changes the operation setting of the electric device installed in the power demand facility so that the wasteful power consumption can be reduced.

  However, the user may not know how to achieve effective power saving.

  On the other hand, in the power consumption management apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the acquisition unit 21 acquires a power information request (request information) indicating a request for power consumption information related to power consumption. When the acquisition unit 21 acquires the power information request, the selection unit 23 selects a user 4 that is different from the target user who made the request from among the plurality of power consumption information regarding each power consumption of the plurality of users 4. Select power consumption information. The notification unit 24 notifies the power consumption information selected by the selection unit 23.

  Moreover, in the consumer apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention, the consumer notification part 43 notifies the power consumption management apparatus 12 of the power information request | requirement which shows the request | requirement of the power consumption information regarding power consumption. The consumer acquisition unit 41 uses the power consumption information of the user 4 different from the target user corresponding to the power demand facility 3 selected from the plurality of power consumption information regarding the power consumption of each of the plurality of users 4 as the power. Obtained from the consumption management device 12.

  In the power consumption management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the consumer device 13 used in the power demand facility 3 sends a power information request indicating a request for power consumption information related to power consumption to the power consumption management device. 12 to send. The power consumption management device 12 receives a power information request from the consumer device 13 and transmits to the consumer device 13 power consumption information related to the power consumption of the user 4 different from the target user corresponding to the power demand facility 3. .

  With such a configuration, information related to the power consumption of the other user 4 can be presented to the target user. Therefore, the target user determines the content of power saving in his / her power demanding facility 3 with reference to the other user 4. be able to.

  Therefore, in the power consumption management device, the customer device, and the power consumption management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to support the execution of effective power saving by the user.

  Moreover, in the power consumption management apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the power consumption information includes information on the power consumption of the electric device 15 used by the corresponding user 4 and information on the operation setting of the electric device 15. At least one of them is included.

  With such a configuration, for example, how the other user 4 is using the electrical device 15 can be presented to the target user, so that more effective power saving can be performed in the target user. .

  In the power consumption management device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the selection unit 23 selects the power consumption information of another user 4 whose living environment is similar or coincident with the target user.

  With such a configuration, information related to the power consumption of other users 4 whose living environment is close to the target user can be presented to the target user, so that more useful information can be presented to the target user.

  In the power consumption management device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the selection unit 23 uses the determinants of the living environment and the weights of the determinants to determine the living environment of each user 4 including the target user. The evaluation value is calculated, and the power consumption information is selected based on the comparison result between the calculated evaluation value of the target user and the evaluation value of the other user 4.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to more accurately select information related to the power consumption of another user 4 whose living environment is close to the target user.

  Moreover, in the power consumption management apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the notification unit 24 further notifies ranking information that ranks the plurality of users 4.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to present to the target user information related to the power consumption of other users 4 who are particularly effectively saving power.

  Moreover, in the power consumption management apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the notification unit 24 uses the same type of electric device 15 instead of the electric device 15 used by the target user, or is newly added. The trial calculation information about the power consumption when using various types of electrical equipment 15 is notified.

  With such a configuration, for example, when the target user replaces his / her own electric device 15 with another electric device 15 of the same type used by the other user 4, the power saving effect is presented to the target user. Can do. In addition, for example, the target user presents the power saving effect to the target user when the target user purchases a new electric device 15 that is not owned by the user and is used by another user 4. be able to. Thereby, it is possible to prompt the target user to purchase a new electric device 15 capable of performing effective power saving.

  Moreover, in the power consumption management apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the consumption evaluation unit 26 calculates an index indicating the evaluation content for the power consumption of the target user, that is, a power saving point. The notification unit 24 notifies an index that is given when a criterion condition different from the calculation by the consumption evaluation unit 26 is satisfied, that is, grant information indicating a bonus point.

  With such a configuration, for example, points can be given to the user 4 according to the amount of reduction in power consumption, so that the user 4 can be given an incentive to save power. In addition, by determining the conditions for giving points specially and presenting the conditions to the user 4, the user 4's interest in power saving can be maintained.

  Moreover, in the power consumption management apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the classification evaluation unit 27 is an index indicating the evaluation contents for the power consumption of the target user, and is classified in the power demand facility 3 of the target user. An index for each location, that is, a point for each room is calculated.

  With such a configuration, for example, points can be given to each room in the power demand facility 3 of the user 4, so that the evaluation content regarding power saving for each user of the room can be presented.

  In the power consumption management device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, when the acquisition unit 21 acquires a power information request, the selection unit 23 further selects the power consumption information of the target user. The power consumption information includes at least one of information related to recommended settings of the electric device 15 used by the target user and information related to past settings of the electric device 15 used by the target user.

  With such a configuration, for example, it is possible to prompt the target user to change the operation setting in the electrical device 15 to the recommended setting. Further, for example, when the target user feels dissatisfied with the newly set operation of the electric device 15, it is possible to assist returning the operation setting of the electric device 15 to the state before the change.

  Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will not be repeated.

<Second Embodiment>
The present embodiment relates to a power consumption management system that performs a trial calculation for changing a new product to an electric device, as compared with the power consumption management system according to the first embodiment. The contents other than those described below are the same as those of the power consumption management system according to the first embodiment.

[Screens displayed on terminal devices]
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the terminal device in the power information management system according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 15 shows a top screen that is first displayed after the user 4 activates application software on the terminal device 16, for example.

  Referring to FIG. 15, display portions M1 to M6, display portion LA, and display portion M20 are displayed on the screen. That is, the display unit M20 is further displayed on the screen shown in FIG. 15 compared to the screen shown in FIG.

  In the display unit M20, “result” of “estimation” regarding power consumption when the “new product” of “manufactured by P company” is used instead of the electrical device 15 currently used by the target user is displayed. .

  Specifically, the display unit 20 can reduce the power consumption of “10 kWh” per month when the air conditioner currently used by the target user is changed to the “air conditioner” manufactured by “P company”. Is displayed. In addition, the display unit 20 displays that when the refrigerator currently used by the target user is changed to a “refrigerator” manufactured by “P”, the power consumption of “5 kWh” per month can be reduced. ing.

  Here, company P is a manufacturer with which the aggregator 2 is affiliated (hereinafter also referred to as a partner manufacturer).

[Operation]
Next, power information processing in the power consumption management system 102 which is a power consumption management system according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  Each device in the power consumption management system 102 includes a computer, and an arithmetic processing unit such as a CPU in the computer reads a program including a part or all of each step of the following sequence from a memory (not shown) and executes the program. Each of the programs of the plurality of apparatuses can be installed from the outside. The programs of the plurality of apparatuses are distributed while being stored in a recording medium.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a power information processing sequence in the power consumption management system according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  With reference to FIG. 16, first, the terminal device 16 receives an operation by the target user (step S111), and sends an information acquisition request A for requesting contents to be displayed on its own display to the customer device 13, for example. Transmit (step S112). The information acquisition request A is information for requesting the display content of the screen shown in FIG. 15, for example.

  Next, the consumer device 13 receives the information acquisition request A from the terminal device 16, receives a power information request (request information) indicating a request for power consumption information regarding power consumption, and ranking information ranking a plurality of users. And a new product trial calculation request for requesting the power consumption management device 12 to execute a device change trial calculation for the new product and to send the execution result to the power consumption management device 12 (step S113). .

  Here, the power consumption management device 12 stores new product information in addition to the power consumption information, the point evaluation information, and the grant information.

  The new product information is information on a new product electric device 15 manufactured by P company, which is a partner maker, that is, electric device 15 that has relatively few days since the start of sales among electric devices 15 manufactured by P company. Specifically, for example, the new product information indicates the type, model, selectable operation setting, and correspondence relationship between the operation setting and power consumption for each electrical device 15.

  Next, the power consumption management device 12 receives a power information request, a ranking request, and a new product trial calculation request from the consumer device 13, and selects a user different from the target user from among a plurality of power consumption information stored by the power consumption management device 12. Power consumption information is selected (step S114).

  Specifically, when the power consumption management device 12 receives the power information request, the ranking request, and the new product trial calculation request from the customer device 13, the power consumption management device 12 compares the living environment values of the target user and the other users 4 with the target user. A plurality of users 4 whose living environment values are equal or close to each other are selected as similar users.

  Then, the power consumption management apparatus 12 confirms the number of power saving points held by each selected similar user, and creates ranking information.

  The power consumption management device 12 refers to the created ranking information and selects power consumption information of similar users ranked higher.

  Further, the power consumption management device 12 uses a new product manufactured by P instead of the electric device 15 used by the target user based on the used device information of the target user, the device power transition information, the setting history information, and the new product information. A device change trial calculation is performed when the product electrical device 15 is used. Then, the power consumption management device 12 creates new product trial calculation information (trial calculation information) indicating the result of the device change trial calculation.

  Next, the power consumption management device 12 transmits the created new product trial calculation information and ranking information, the power consumption information of the selected similar user, and the power consumption information of the target user to the consumer device 13 (step S115). .

  Next, the customer device 13 receives new product trial calculation information, ranking information, power consumption information of similar users, and power consumption information of the target user from the power consumption management device, and uses these received information. For example, an information acquisition response A indicating the display content of the screen shown in FIG. 15 is created. Then, the consumer device 13 transmits the created information acquisition response A to the terminal device 16 (step S116).

  Next, the terminal device 16 receives the information acquisition response A from the customer device 13 and displays the content indicated by the received information acquisition response A on its own display.

  The operations shown in steps S117 to S138 are the same as the operations shown in steps S17 to S38 in FIG.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a power consumption management apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 17, the power consumption management device 12 includes an acquisition unit 121, a processing unit 122, a selection unit 123, a notification unit 124, a storage unit 125, a consumption evaluation unit 26, and a category evaluation unit 27. The condition determination unit 28 is provided.

  That is, the power consumption management device 12 is different from the power consumption management device 12 according to the first embodiment of the present invention in place of the acquisition unit 21, the processing unit 22, the selection unit 23, the notification unit 24, and the storage unit 25. In addition, for example, an acquisition unit 121, a processing unit 122, a selection unit 123, a notification unit 124, and a storage unit 125 that can further perform the following operations are provided.

  The storage unit 125 stores power consumption information for each power demand facility 3, that is, for each user 4. Specifically, for each user 4, the storage unit 125 uses device information, device power transition information, facility power transition information, device installation room information, device setting information, setting history information, living environment value information, and power saving point information. , Point acquisition history information and room-specific point information are stored.

  The storage unit 125 stores point evaluation information, provision information, and new product information.

  The acquisition unit 121 acquires a power information request, a ranking request, and a new product trial calculation request from the consumer device 13, and outputs a power information request and a ranking request among the acquired information to the selection unit 123. The new product trial calculation request is output to the processing unit 122.

  The selection unit 123 receives the power information request and the ranking request from the acquisition unit 121, and selects the target user from the plurality of power consumption information regarding each power consumption of the plurality of users 4 stored in the storage unit 125. Selects different power consumption information of the user 4 and acquires the selected power consumption information from the storage unit 125.

  Specifically, for example, the selection unit 123 selects the power consumption information of another user 4 whose living environment is similar or coincides with the target user from among the plurality of power consumption information.

  More specifically, the selection unit 123 calculates a living environment value for each user 4 in advance, and stores each calculation result in the storage unit 125 as living environment value information for the user 4. Upon receiving the power information request and the ranking request from the acquisition unit 121, the selection unit 123 uses the living environment value information of each user 4 stored in the storage unit 125, and uses the living environment value of the target user and the lives of other users 4. Compare with the environmental value and select the power consumption information based on the comparison result.

  Specifically, when receiving the power information request and the ranking request from the acquisition unit 121, the selection unit 123 compares the living environment value of the target user with the living environment value of the other user 4, and compares the target user with the living environment value. A plurality of users 4 that are the same or close to each other are selected as similar users.

  The selection unit 123 uses the power saving point information stored in the storage unit 125 of the selected similar user to check the number of power saving points held by each similar user, and obtains ranking information based on the number of points. create. Then, the selection unit 123 refers to the created ranking information, selects power consumption information of similar users with higher rankings, and acquires the selected power consumption information from the storage unit 125.

  The selection unit 123 further acquires the power consumption information of the target user from the storage unit 125. Then, the selection unit 123 outputs the acquired power consumption information of the similar user, the power consumption information of the target user, and the created ranking information to the notification unit 124.

  The processing unit 122 receives the new product trial calculation request from the acquisition unit 121, acquires the device usage information, device power transition information, setting history information, and new product information of the target user from the storage unit 125, and acquires these pieces of information. Based on the above, a device change trial calculation is performed when a new electrical device 15 manufactured by Company P is used instead of the electrical device 15 used by the target user.

  The power consumption management apparatus 12 then calculates new product trial information including information related to power consumption when the new electrical equipment 15 is used instead of the electrical equipment 15 used by the target user, specifically, equipment change trial calculation. The new product trial calculation information indicating the result is generated and output to the notification unit 124.

  The notification unit 124 notifies the consumer device 13 of the power consumption information of the similar user received from the selection unit 123, the power consumption information and ranking information of the target user, and the new product trial calculation information received from the storage unit 125.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a consumer device in the power consumption management system according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  With reference to FIG. 18, the consumer device 13 includes a consumer acquisition unit 141, a consumer processing unit 142, a customer notification unit 143, a customer presentation unit 44, and a customer storage unit 45.

  That is, as compared with the customer device 13 according to the first embodiment, the customer device 13 replaces the customer acquisition unit 41, the customer processing unit 42, and the customer notification unit 43, for example, as follows. A customer acquisition unit 141, a customer processing unit 142, and a customer notification unit 143 that can further perform the operation are provided.

  The customer acquisition unit 141 acquires the information acquisition request A from the terminal device 16 and outputs the acquired information acquisition request A to the customer processing unit 142.

  Upon receiving the information acquisition request A from the customer acquisition unit 141, the customer processing unit 142 creates a power information request, a ranking request, and a new product trial calculation request, and outputs the created information to the customer notification unit 143. .

  The consumer notification unit 143 notifies the power consumption management device 12 of the power information request, the ranking request, and the new product trial calculation request received from the consumer processing unit 142.

  Moreover, the consumer acquisition part 141 acquires the power consumption information of a similar user, the power consumption information of an object user, ranking information, and new product trial calculation information from the power consumption management apparatus 12, and acquired these information Is output to the customer processing unit 142.

  The customer processing unit 142 stores the power consumption information of the similar user received from the customer acquisition unit 141, the power consumption information of the target user, the ranking information, and the new product trial calculation information in the customer storage unit 45.

  Further, the customer processing unit 142 receives the information acquisition response A based on the power consumption information of the similar user received from the customer acquisition unit 141, the power consumption information of the target user, the ranking information, and the new product calculation information. And the created information acquisition response A is output to the customer notification unit 143.

  The customer notification unit 143 notifies the terminal device 16 of the information acquisition response A received from the customer processing unit 142.

  In the power consumption management system 102 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the notification unit 124 in the power consumption management device 12 is configured to notify the customer device 13 of new product trial calculation information. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured to notify the terminal device 16 of new product trial calculation information.

  For example, the terminal device 16 transmits the information acquisition request A not to the consumer device 13 but to the power consumption management device 12. The power consumption management device 12 receives the information acquisition request A from the terminal device 16, creates ranking information in the same manner as when the ranking request is received from the consumer device 13, and receives the power information request from the consumer device 13. The power consumption information is acquired in the same manner as in the case where the new product trial calculation information is generated in the same manner as when the customer new product trial calculation request is received.

  Then, the power consumption management device 12 creates an information acquisition response A using the created ranking information and new product trial calculation information, and the acquired power consumption information, and transmits the created information acquisition response A to the terminal device 16. . That is, the notification unit 124 in the power consumption management device 12 notifies the terminal device 16 of an information acquisition response A including the contents of ranking information, new product trial calculation information, and power consumption information.

  As described above, in the power consumption management apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention, new product trial calculation information, which is trial calculation information notified by the notification unit 124, is new instead of the electric device 15 used by the target user. It includes information on power consumption when using the product electrical equipment 15.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to present to the target user the power-saving effect when the target user replaces the electric device 15 used by the target user with a new product with low power consumption. In addition, for example, by making a new product to be estimated a product of a partner manufacturer, it is possible to effectively appeal the new product of the partner manufacturer.

  Since other configurations and operations are the same as those of the power consumption management system according to the first embodiment, detailed description thereof will not be repeated here.

  The above embodiment should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  The above description includes the following features.

[Appendix 1]
An acquisition unit for acquiring request information indicating a request for power consumption information related to power consumption;
When the request information is acquired by the acquisition unit, the power consumption information of a user different from the target user who made the request is selected from the plurality of power consumption information regarding the power consumption of each of the plurality of users. A selection section to
A notification unit for notifying the power consumption information selected by the selection unit,
The selection unit selects the power consumption information based on a ranking result of a plurality of users using an index indicating an evaluation content for user power consumption,
A power consumption management device used in HEMS or BEMS.

[Appendix 2]
A consumer device used in a power demand facility,
A notification unit for notifying the power consumption management device of request information indicating a request for power consumption information related to power consumption;
An acquisition unit that acquires, from the power consumption management device, the power consumption information of a user different from a target user corresponding to the power demand facility, selected from a plurality of pieces of power consumption information related to the power consumption of each of a plurality of users. And
The power consumption information acquired from the power consumption management device by the acquisition unit is information selected based on a ranking result of a plurality of users using an index indicating evaluation contents for user power consumption.
Consumer device used in HEMS or BEMS.

[Appendix 3]
Consumer equipment used in power demand facilities;
Power consumption management device,
The consumer device transmits request information indicating a request for power consumption information regarding power consumption to the power consumption management device,
The power consumption management device receives the request information from the consumer device, and transmits power consumption information related to power consumption of a user different from a target user corresponding to the power demand facility to the consumer device,
The power consumption management device transmits the power consumption information to the consumer device based on a ranking result of a plurality of users using an index indicating evaluation contents for user power consumption.
A power consumption management system used in HEMS or BEMS.

2 Aggregator 3 Power demand facility 4 User 12 Power consumption management device 13 Consumer device 14 Smart meter 15 Electric device 16 Terminal device 20 Display unit 21, 121 Acquisition unit 22, 122 Processing unit 23, 123 Selection unit 24, 124 Notification unit 25 , 125 Storage unit 26 Consumption evaluation unit 27 Classification evaluation unit 28 Condition determination unit 41, 141 Customer acquisition unit 42, 142 Customer processing unit 43, 143 Customer notification unit 44 Customer presentation unit 45 Customer storage unit 101, 102 Power consumption management system A1, A2, A10, A21, A22, A31, A32, M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7, M8, M10, M11, M20, LA, PA, PB, PC, PD display Part B1, B2, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10, B11, B21, B22, B23, B24, 25, B31, B41, B42, B43, B51, B52 button T table

Claims (17)

An acquisition unit for acquiring request information indicating a request for power consumption information related to power consumption;
When the request information is acquired by the acquisition unit, the power consumption information of a user different from the target user who made the request is selected from the plurality of power consumption information regarding the power consumption of each of the plurality of users. A selection section to
A power consumption management apparatus comprising: a notification unit that notifies the power consumption information selected by the selection unit.   The power consumption management device according to claim 1, wherein the power consumption information includes at least one of information related to power consumption of an electric device used by a corresponding user and information related to operation settings of the electric device.   The power consumption management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the selection unit selects the power consumption information of another user whose living environment is similar or coincident with the target user.   The selection unit uses the determinants of the living environment and the weights of the determinants to calculate the evaluation value of the living environment of each user including the target user, and the evaluation value of the calculated target user and The power consumption management apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the power consumption information is selected based on a comparison result of the evaluation values of other users.   The power consumption management device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the notification unit further notifies ranking information obtained by ranking a plurality of users.   The notification unit further notifies trial calculation information regarding power consumption when another same type of electric device is used instead of the electric device used by the target user or when a new type of electric device is used. The power consumption management device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.   The power consumption management device according to claim 6, wherein the trial calculation information includes information related to the power consumption when a new electric device is used instead of the electric device used by the target user. The power consumption management device further includes:
A consumption evaluation unit that calculates an index indicating the evaluation content for the power consumption of the target user;
The said notification part further notifies the provision information which shows the said parameter | index provided when the conditions of the reference | standard different from the calculation by the said consumption evaluation part are satisfy | filled. The power consumption management device described in 1. The power consumption management device further includes:
The index which shows the evaluation content with respect to the electric power consumption of the said target user, Comprising: Any of the Claims 1-8 provided with the division | segmentation evaluation part which calculates the parameter | index for every classified place in the electric power demand facility of the said target user. The power consumption management device according to claim 1. The selection unit further selects the power consumption information of the target user when the request information is acquired by the acquisition unit,
10. The power consumption information according to claim 1, wherein the power consumption information includes at least one of information related to a recommended setting of an electric device used by the target user and information related to a past setting of the electric device used by the target user. The power consumption management apparatus according to any one of the above. A consumer device used in a power demand facility,
A notification unit for notifying the power consumption management device of request information indicating a request for power consumption information related to power consumption;
An acquisition unit that acquires, from the power consumption management device, the power consumption information of a user different from a target user corresponding to the power demand facility, selected from a plurality of pieces of power consumption information related to the power consumption of each of a plurality of users. And a consumer device. Consumer equipment used in power demand facilities;
Power consumption management device,
The consumer device transmits request information indicating a request for power consumption information regarding power consumption to the power consumption management device,
The power consumption management device receives the request information from the consumer device and transmits to the consumer device power consumption information related to power consumption of a user different from a target user corresponding to the power demand facility. Consumption management system. A power consumption management method in a power consumption management device,
Obtaining request information indicating a request for power consumption information relating to power consumption;
Selecting the power consumption information of a user different from the target user who made the request indicated by the acquired request information from a plurality of power consumption information regarding each power consumption of a plurality of users;
And notifying the selected power consumption information. A power consumption management method in a consumer device used in a power demand facility,
Notifying the power consumption management device of request information indicating a request for power consumption information related to power consumption;
Acquiring from the power consumption management device the power consumption information of a user different from a target user corresponding to the power demand facility, selected from a plurality of power consumption information regarding each power consumption of a plurality of users; Power consumption management method. A power consumption management method in a power consumption management system comprising a consumer device used in a power demand facility and a power consumption management device,
The consumer device transmitting request information indicating a request for power consumption information relating to power consumption to the power consumption management device;
The power consumption management device receives the request information from the consumer device, and transmits power consumption information related to power consumption of a user different from a target user corresponding to the power demand facility to the consumer device. Power consumption management method. A power consumption management program for use in a power consumption management device, comprising:
Obtaining request information indicating a request for power consumption information relating to power consumption;
Selecting the power consumption information of a user different from the target user who made the request indicated by the acquired request information from a plurality of power consumption information regarding each power consumption of a plurality of users;
A power consumption management program for executing the step of notifying the selected power consumption information. A power consumption management program used in a consumer device used in a power demand facility, and
Notifying the power consumption management device of request information indicating a request for power consumption information related to power consumption;
Acquiring from the power consumption management device the power consumption information of a user different from a target user corresponding to the power demand facility, selected from a plurality of power consumption information regarding each power consumption of a plurality of users; Power consumption management program for executing

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