JP2019062616A - Information processing device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an information processing device in which the amount of information to be processed by a server can be reduced.SOLUTION: The information processing device includes a selection unit. The selection unit selects information which is to be collected by a server and which is at least either information about the operation state of a controlled device that can be controlled by the server or information about the amount of power consumed by the controlled device.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  Embodiments of the present invention relate to an information processing apparatus.

  Conventionally, a technology called a smart grid, which is a power network to which a communication control function such as a smart meter or a home energy management system (HEMS) is added, is known. In the smart grid, a mechanism called demand response is defined in which a power supplier such as a power company promotes control of power consumption to a power consumer.

  In demand response, the power supply and demand is properly adjusted by grasping the amount of power consumption and the amount of power that can be reduced. Therefore, in the demand response, information on the state of the device provided to each customer is acquired.

  However, in the case of acquiring information on the state of the device provided in each customer, there is a problem that the amount of information processed by the server that processes the information on the state of the device increases. For example, the load on a server that processes information related to the state of equipment provided to each customer increases. For example, when communication of information is performed between a device provided in each customer and a server that processes information on the state of the device, the communication amount of information on the device between the device and the server increases. .

JP, 2012-191707, A

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an information processing apparatus capable of reducing the amount of information processed by a server.

  An information processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes a selection unit. The selection unit is at least one of information on the operation state of the controlled device that can be controlled by the server and information on the amount of power consumed by the controlled device, and the information collected by the server Choose

  According to embodiments, the amount of information processed by the server can be reduced.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary configuration of an information processing system according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a log collection device as an information processing device according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a first example of the procedure of the information processing method according to the embodiment. FIG. 4A is a flowchart illustrating a second example of the procedure of the information processing method according to the embodiment. FIG. 4B is a flowchart illustrating a third example of the procedure of the information processing method according to the embodiment. FIG. 5A is a flowchart illustrating a fourth example of the procedure of the information processing method according to the embodiment. FIG. 5B is a flowchart illustrating a fifth example of the procedure of the information processing method according to the embodiment. FIG. 6A is a flowchart illustrating a sixth example of the procedure of the information processing method according to the embodiment. FIG. 6B is a flowchart illustrating a seventh example of the procedure of the information processing method according to the embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an eighth example of the procedure of the information processing method according to the embodiment. FIG. 8 is a hardware configuration diagram showing an example of a computer that implements the functions of the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment.

  An information processing apparatus 100 according to an embodiment described below includes a selection unit 122. The selection unit 122 collects at least one of the information related to the operation state of the controlled device 20 that can be controlled by the server 10 and the information related to the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20, and is collected by the server 10. Select the information to be

  In addition, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment described below further includes an acquisition unit 121 that acquires at least one of information regarding the operation state of the controlled device 20 and information regarding the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20. The selection unit 122 selects information to be collected by the server 10 from the information acquired by the acquisition unit 121.

  In addition, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment described below is at least one of the information on the operation state of the controlled device 20 and the information on the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20, and the selecting unit 122 And an acquisition unit 121 for acquiring information selected by the user.

  Further, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment described below further includes a transmission unit 123 that transmits the information selected by the selection unit 122 to the server 10.

  In addition, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment described below, the transmitting unit 123 transmits the information selected by the selecting unit 122 to the server 10 based on the state of power supply to the controlled device 20. Adjust the

  In addition, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment described below, the selection unit 122 allows the server 10 to be used based on whether or not the controlled device 20 is used by a consumer participating in the demand response. Choose the information to be collected.

  In addition, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment described below, the selecting unit 122 operates the controlled device 20 when the controlled device 20 is used by a consumer who participates in demand response control. The controlled device is selected when both the information on the state and the information on the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20 are selected and the controlled device 20 is used by a consumer who is not participating in demand response control. Choose information about the amount of power consumed by 20.

  In addition, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment described below, the selection unit 122 selects information to be collected by the server 10 based on the state of power supply to the controlled device 20.

  In addition, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment described below, the acquiring unit 121 at least uses information related to the operating state of the first storage battery as information related to the operating state of the controlled device 20 and the remaining battery level of the first storage battery. The information related to the operation state of the second storage battery having a smaller remaining battery amount is acquired, and the selection unit 122 determines whether the electricity usage rate indicating the state of power supply to the controlled device 20 exceeds the first threshold. 1. Information on the operating condition of the storage battery is selected.

  In addition, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment described below, the acquiring unit 121 at least uses information related to the operating state of the first storage battery as information related to the operating state of the controlled device 20 and the remaining battery level of the first storage battery. The information related to the operation state of the second storage battery having a smaller remaining battery amount is acquired, and the selection unit 122 determines that the electricity usage rate indicating the status of the power supply to the controlled device 20 is less than the second threshold, Information on the operating state of the second storage battery is selected.

  In addition, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment described below, the acquisition unit 121 adjusts the time interval at which the acquisition unit 121 acquires information based on the state of power supply to the controlled device 20.

  In addition, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment described below, when the power supply to the controlled device 20 is performed in the first time zone, the acquisition unit 121 acquires the time interval at which the acquisition unit 121 acquires information. Reduce

  In addition, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment described below, when the power supply to the controlled device 20 is performed in the second time zone, the acquisition unit 121 acquires the time interval at which the acquisition unit 121 acquires information. Increase

  In addition, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment described below, the acquisition unit 121 acquires at least the maximum power consumption of the controlled device 20, and the selection unit 122 is based on the maximum power consumption of the controlled device 20. , Information to be collected by the server 10.

  In addition, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment described below, the selection unit 122 selects the information to be collected by the server 10 when the maximum power consumption of the controlled device 20 exceeds the third threshold.

  In addition, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment described below, the selection unit 122 selects information to be collected by the server 10 according to the server 10.

  In addition, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment described below, the selection unit 122 selects information to be collected by the server 10 according to the type of the controlled device 20 controlled by the server 10.

  Hereinafter, an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In the embodiment, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and duplicate descriptions are omitted.

[Information processing system configuration]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary configuration of an information processing system 1 according to the embodiment. The information processing system 1 is, for example, a system for realizing a smart grid which is a power network to which a communication control function is added. As shown in FIG. 1, the information processing system 1 includes a server 10, a controlled device 20, a measuring device 30, and a log collection device 100 as an information processing device according to the embodiment.

  The server 10, the controlled device 20, the measuring device 30, and the log collection device 100 are connected to each other via a wired or wireless communication network (not shown), such as the Internet. Any communication relay device or protocol conversion device may be provided between the server 10, the controlled device 20, the measuring device 30, and the log collection device 100. The communication protocol between the server 10, the controlled device 20, the measuring device 30, and the log collection device 100 is not particularly limited, and, for example, ECHONET, ECHONET Lite, UPnP, HTTP, or the like can be used.

  The server 10 is a computer that communicates information with the controlled device 20 and the measuring device 30 provided in a power supplier such as a power company (not shown) and a power consumer (demander) via a communication network. For example, the server 10 receives information on the amount of power consumption and the like from the power supplier and transmits the received information to the log collection device 100. The server 10 receives, for example, the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20 from the measuring device 30. Thus, the server 10 manages the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20. The server 10 is, for example, an apparatus capable of controlling the controlled device 20 so as to adjust the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20.

  The controlled device 20 is a device that can be controlled by the server 10. The controlled device 20 is a device used by a consumer. The controlled device 20 may be, for example, a home appliance such as an air conditioner or a lighting device, a home storage battery, or a water heater. The controlled device 20 has information on the operating state of the controlled device 20, such as the power on / off state of the controlled device 20 or the operating mode (operating mode) of the controlled device 20.

  The measuring device 30 is a device that measures the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20. Examples of the measuring device 30 include a smart meter or a power sensor. The measuring device 30 has information on the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20.

  The log collection device 100 is a device that selects information to be collected in the server 10 from among information acquired from at least one of the controlled device 20 and the measuring device 30. The log collection device 100 acquires at least one of information on the operating state of the controlled device 20 and information on the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20. The log collection device 100 selects information to be collected by the server 10 from the acquired information. The log collection device 100 transmits the selected information to the server 10. The log collection device 100 may be, for example, a home gateway connected in a home network. An exemplary configuration of the log collection device 100 will be described later.

  The server 10 is provided outside the customer, but the controlled device 20, the measuring device 30, and the log collection device 100 are provided to the customer. The controlled device 20, the measuring device 30, and the log collection device 100 are installed, for example, in the home of a customer.

  In the information processing system 1, first, the log collection device 100 acquires information related to the operation state of the controlled device 20 from the controlled device 20, and information related to the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20 from the measuring device 30. Acquire (step S1).

  Next, the log collecting apparatus 100 selects information to be collected by the server 10 from the acquired information (step S2). For example, the log collection device 100 selects information to be collected by the server 10 from the acquired information based on the information on the operation state of the controlled device 20.

  For example, the log collection device 100 selects the information to be collected by the server 10 from the acquired information based on the information on the power on / off state of the controlled device 20.

  For example, when the controlled device 20 is powered on, the log collection device 100 selects the acquired information as the information to be collected by the server 10. Here, the acquired information is configured by the information of the power-on state of the controlled device 20 and the information of the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20. The acquired information constitutes history (log) information of the operation of the controlled device 20, and is collected by the log collection device 100 as information collected by the server 10.

  For example, when the controlled device 20 is powered off, the log collection device 100 does not select the acquired information as the information collected by the server 10. Here, the acquired information is configured by the information of the power-off state of the controlled device 20 and the information of the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20. The acquired information constitutes history (log) information of the operation of the controlled device 20, but the information collected by the server 10 is not collected by the log collecting apparatus 100.

  For example, the log collection device 100 selects information to be collected by the server 10 from the acquired information based on the information on the operation mode of the controlled device 20.

  For example, when the operation mode of the controlled device 20 is the normal operation mode, the log collection device 100 selects the acquired information as the information to be collected by the server 10. Here, the acquired information is configured by the information of the normal operation mode of the controlled device 20 and the information of the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20. The acquired information constitutes history (log) information of the operation of the controlled device 20, and is collected by the log collection device 100 as information collected by the server 10.

  For example, when the controlled device 20 is in the energy saving mode, the log collection device 100 does not select the acquired information as the information to be collected by the server 10. Here, the acquired information is configured by the information of the energy saving mode of the controlled device 20 and the information of the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20. The acquired information constitutes history (log) information of the operation of the controlled device 20, but the information collected by the server 10 is not collected by the log collecting apparatus 100.

  Next, the log collection device 100 transmits the selected information to the server 10 (step S3). Next, when the server 10 receives a request for reduction of power consumption from a power supplier (not shown), the server 10 consumes the power consumed by the controlled device 20 based on the information transmitted from the log collection device 100. The controlled device 20 is controlled to reduce the amount (step S4).

  Thus, the log collection device 100 can reduce the amount of information collected by the server 10 because the log collection device 100 selects the information collected by the server 10 from the acquired information. Thus, the log collection device 100 can reduce the amount of information processed by the server 10. Accordingly, the log collection device 100 can reduce the load on the server 10 that processes information on the controlled device 20 that can be controlled by the server 10.

  Further, since the log collection device 100 transmits the selected information to the server 10, the log collection device 100 can reduce the amount of information to be transmitted to the server 10. Therefore, when communication of information is performed between the controlled device 20 that can be controlled by the server 10 and the server 10, the log collection device 100 is configured to communicate between the controlled device 20 and the server 10. The amount of communication of information can be reduced.

  Also, the log collection device 100 acquires at least information on the operation state of the controlled device 20, and selects information to be collected in the server 10 from the acquired information based on the information on the operation state of the controlled device 20. . Therefore, the log collection device 100 can use the information related to the operation state of the controlled device 20 that has already been acquired, in order to select the information collected by the server 10 from the acquired information. The log collection device 100 can efficiently select the information collected by the server 10 from the acquired information.

[Configuration of information processing apparatus]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the log collection device 100 as an information processing device according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the log collection device 100 includes a communication unit 110, a control unit 120, and a storage unit 130.

  The communication unit 110 is connected to a wired or wireless communication network (not shown). The communication unit 110 transmits and receives information between the server 10 and the log collection device 100. In addition, the communication unit 110 transmits and receives information between the log collection device 100 and at least one of the controlled device 20 and the measuring device 30. The communication unit 110 is realized by, for example, a network interface card (NIC).

  The control unit 120 is a controller that controls the entire operation of the log collection device 100. The control unit 120 may use, for example, a RAM for various programs stored in a storage device inside the log collection device 100 by a central processing unit (CPU) or a micro processing unit (MPU) or the like. It is realized by being implemented as a work area. Further, the control unit 120 is realized by, for example, an integrated circuit such as an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a field programmable gate array (FPGA).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 120 includes an acquisition unit 121, a selection unit 122, and a transmission unit 123. Thereby, the control unit 120 executes the procedure of the information processing method described later.

  The acquisition unit 121 acquires various types of information via the communication unit 110. The acquisition unit 121 acquires at least one of information transmitted from the controlled device 20 that can be controlled by the server 10 and information transmitted from the measuring device 30. The acquisition unit 121 acquires at least one of information regarding the operation state of the controlled device 20 and information regarding the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20. The acquisition unit 121 also acquires information transmitted from the server 10 or the like. For example, the acquisition unit 121 acquires information on the server 10, such as the type of the controlled device 20 controlled by the server 10.

  In addition, the acquisition unit 121 acquires information transmitted from various devices via the communication unit 110. For example, the acquisition unit 121 acquires information on whether or not the controlled device 20 is used by a customer who participates in the demand response. For example, the acquisition unit 121 acquires information indicating the state of power supply to the controlled device 20. For example, when the information indicating the status of the power supply to the controlled device 20 is the electricity usage rate, the acquisition unit 121 acquires information on a threshold related to the electricity usage rate. For example, the acquisition unit 121 acquires information on the type of the controlled device 20. For example, when the type of the controlled device 20 is a storage battery, the acquisition unit 121 acquires information on the remaining battery capacity of the storage battery, such as the value of the remaining battery capacity of the storage battery (and the predetermined remaining battery capacity). . For example, when the information indicating the state of the power supply to the controlled device 20 is the time when the power supply to the controlled device 20 is performed, the acquiring unit 121 relates to the time zone in which the power supply to the controlled device 20 is performed. Get information. For example, the acquisition unit 121 acquires information on the maximum power consumption of the controlled device 20. For example, the acquisition unit 121 acquires threshold information on the value of the maximum power consumption of the controlled device 20 and the value of the maximum power consumption of the controlled device 20.

  The acquisition unit 121 stores the information acquired by the acquisition unit 121 in the storage unit 130.

  The selection unit 122 reads the information stored in the storage unit 130 and acquired by the acquisition unit 121. Next, the selection unit 122 selects information to be collected by the server 10 from the information acquired by the acquisition unit 121. For example, the selection unit 122 selects information to be transmitted to the server 10 from the information acquired by the acquisition unit 121. For example, when the acquisition unit 121 acquires at least the information related to the operation state of the controlled device 20, the selection unit 122 acquires the information acquired by the acquisition unit 121 based on the information related to the operation state of the controlled device 20. The information to be collected in the server 10 is selected. The selection unit 122 stores the information selected by the selection unit 122 in the storage unit 130.

  The transmission unit 123 transmits various types of information to the server 10 via the communication unit 110. The transmission unit 123 reads out the information stored in the storage unit 130 and selected by the selection unit 122. Next, the transmission unit 123 transmits the information selected by the selection unit 122 to the server 10.

  The storage unit 130 stores various types of information. The storage unit 130 stores the information acquired by the acquisition unit 121 and the information selected by the selection unit 122. The storage unit 130 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory device such as a random access memory (RAM) or a flash memory (Flash memory), or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk.

(Example of procedure of information processing method)
Next, an example of the procedure of the information processing method executed by the control unit 120 included in the log collection device 100 as the information processing device according to the embodiment will be described.

(First example of procedure of information processing method)
FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a first example of the procedure of the information processing method according to the embodiment. In the first example illustrated in FIG. 3, the control unit 120 determines whether information to be collected by the server 10 is based on whether the controlled device 20 is used by a consumer participating in the demand response. select.

  As shown in FIG. 3, first, the acquisition unit 121 is consumed by the information related to the operation state of the controlled device 20 that can be controlled by the server 10 (the information of the controlled device 20) and the controlled device 20. Information on the amount of power (information on the measuring device 30) is acquired (step S101). In addition, the acquisition unit 121 acquires information on whether a consumer who uses the controlled device 20 participates in the demand response.

  Next, the selection unit 122 determines whether the consumer participates in the demand response (step S102). That is, the selection unit 122 determines whether or not the controlled device 20 is used by a customer who participates in the demand response.

  In step S102, when the consumer participates in the demand response (step S102, Yes), the control unit 120 proceeds to step S103. On the other hand, in step S102, when the consumer does not participate in the demand response (step S102, No), the control unit 120 proceeds to step S104.

  In step S103, the selecting unit 122 determines the information on the controlled device 20 and the measuring device 30 as information collected by the server 10 from the information acquired by the acquiring unit 121 (the information on the controlled device 20 and the information on the measuring device 30). Information is selected (step S103). Thereafter, the control unit 120 proceeds to step S105.

  In step S104, the selecting unit 122 selects the information of the measuring device 30 as the information collected by the server 10 from the information acquired by the acquiring unit 121 (the information of the controlled device 20 and the information of the measuring device 30) (step S104).

  Next, the transmitting unit 123 transmits the information selected by the selecting unit 122 to the server 10 (step S105). That is, when the consumer participates in the demand response (Step S102, Yes), the transmitting unit 123 transmits the information of the controlled device 20 and the information of the measuring device 30 to the server 10. On the other hand, when the consumer does not participate in the demand response (Step S102, No), the transmitting unit 123 transmits the information of the measuring device 30 to the server 10.

  Thus, the selection unit 122 is collected in the server 10 from the information acquired by the acquisition unit 121 based on whether or not the controlled device 20 is used by a consumer participating in the demand response. Select information

  Thus, the selection unit 122 collects, from the information acquired by the acquisition unit 121, the server 10 with useful information when the controlled device 20 is used by a consumer participating in the demand response. It can be selected as information. On the other hand, the selection unit 122 collects, from the information acquired by the acquisition unit 121, information that is not useful when the controlled device 20 is used by a consumer who does not participate in the demand response, to the server 10. It can be removed from the information. Accordingly, the log collection device 100 can reduce the amount of information collected by the server 10. Thus, the log collection device 100 can reduce the amount of information processed by the server 10.

  Specifically, when the controlled device 20 is used by a consumer participating in demand response control, the selecting unit 122 relates to the operation state of the controlled device 20 based on the information acquired by the acquiring unit 121. Both information and information on the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20 are selected. On the other hand, when the controlled device 20 is used by a consumer who does not participate in demand response control, the selecting unit 122 determines the power consumed by the controlled device 20 from the information acquired by the acquiring unit 121. Choose information about the quantity.

  In the case where the controlled device 20 is used by a consumer participating in demand response control, the server 10 (used by an intermediary company such as an aggregator between a power supplier and a power consumer) Is permitted to control the controlled device 20. In this case, in order to control the controlled device 20, not only the information related to the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20 but also the information related to the operation state of the controlled device 20 is useful information.

  On the other hand, when the controlled device 20 is used by a consumer who does not participate in demand response control, the server 10 is not permitted to control the controlled device 20. In this case, the information related to the operating state of the controlled device 20 is not useful information. The information related to the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20 is to manage the controlled device 20 even when the controlled device 20 is used by a consumer who is not participating in demand response control. Useful information.

  That is, when the controlled device 20 is used by a customer who participates in the demand response, the selecting unit 122 sets information useful for controlling the controlled device 20 as information to be collected by the server 10. It can be selected. Here, information useful for controlling the controlled device 20 is information related to the operating state of the controlled device 20 and information related to the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20.

  On the other hand, when the controlled device 20 is used by a consumer who does not participate in demand response control, the selecting unit 122 can remove information that is not useful from the information collected by the server 10 . Here, the information that is not useful is information regarding the operating state of the controlled device 20. Accordingly, the log collection device 100 can reduce the amount of information collected by the server 10. Thus, the log collection device 100 can reduce the amount of information processed by the server 10.

(Second example of procedure of information processing method)
FIG. 4A is a flowchart illustrating a second example of the procedure of the information processing method according to the embodiment. In the second example illustrated in FIG. 4A, the control unit 120 selects information to be collected by the server 10 based on the state of power supply to the controlled device 20. Examples of the information indicating the status of the power supply to the controlled device 20 include an electricity usage rate. Here, the electricity usage rate is a value calculated by electricity usage amount (total demand) / electricity usable amount (total supply capacity) × 100 (%). The amount of electricity used is calculated for the area where the consumer exists. In the second example shown in FIG. 4A, control unit 120 selects information related to the operating state of the storage battery having a high remaining battery amount, when the amount of used electricity is higher than the first threshold.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, first, the acquiring unit 121 can obtain information on the electricity usage rate, the operation state of the controlled device 20 that can be controlled by the server 10 (information on the controlled device 20), and the controlled device 20. The information related to the amount of power consumed by the (information of the measuring device 30) is acquired (step S201). Further, the acquisition unit 121 acquires information on the type of the controlled device 20. When the type of the controlled device 20 is a storage battery, the acquisition unit 121 acquires information on the remaining battery capacity of the storage battery.

  Next, the selection unit 122 determines whether the electricity usage rate acquired by the acquisition unit 121 exceeds the first threshold (step S202). The first threshold is a predefined threshold for the electricity usage rate, but is not particularly limited. The first threshold may be, for example, 90%, 80%, or 70%.

  In step S202, when the electricity usage rate exceeds the first threshold (step S202, Yes), the control unit 120 proceeds to step S203. On the other hand, when the electricity usage rate is less than or equal to the first threshold (step S202, No), the control unit 120 ends the information processing.

  In step S203, the selection unit 122 further determines whether the controlled device 20 includes a storage battery (step S203).

  In step S203, when controlled device 20 includes a storage battery (step S203, Yes), control unit 120 proceeds to step S204. On the other hand, when the controlled device 20 does not include the storage battery (step S203, No), the control unit 120 ends the information processing.

  In step S204, the selection unit 122 selects information of the controlled device 20 for a storage battery with a high battery level from the information acquired by the acquisition unit 121 (the information of the controlled device 20 and the information of the measuring device 30) ( Step S204). The storage battery having a high battery level may be a storage battery having a relatively high battery level relative to a storage battery having a relatively low battery level. Alternatively, a storage battery having a high battery level may be a storage battery having a battery level higher than a predetermined battery level (a battery having a relatively high battery level relative to a battery having a relatively low predetermined battery level). Good. Here, the predetermined remaining amount of battery is not particularly limited, and for example, full charge (100%), 90% of full charge, 80%, 70%, 60% or 50% Good.

  Next, the transmitting unit 123 transmits the information selected by the selecting unit 122 to the server 10 (step S205). That is, when the power usage rate exceeds the first threshold (step S202, Yes) and the controlled device 20 includes a storage battery (step S203, Yes), the transmission unit 123 has a high battery remaining amount. The information on the controlled device 20 about the storage battery is selected, and the selected information is transmitted to the server 10. In addition, when the to-be-controlled apparatus 20 is a storage battery, the information (the information of the measuring apparatus 30) regarding the electric energy consumed by the to-be-controlled apparatus 20 is not required. On the other hand, if the electricity usage rate is less than or equal to the first threshold (step S202, No) or the controlled device 20 does not include the storage battery (step S203, No), the control unit 120 Neither the selection of the information nor the transmission of the information to the server 10 is performed.

  Thus, the selection unit 122 selects information to be collected by the server 10 from the information acquired by the acquisition unit 121 based on the state of power supply to the controlled device 20.

  Thus, the selection unit 122 can select information useful for the state of power supply to the controlled device 20 from the information acquired by the acquisition unit 121 as information to be collected by the server 10. On the other hand, the selection unit 122 can remove, from the information collected by the server 10, the information that is not useful to the state of the power supply to the control device 20 from the information acquired by the acquisition unit 121. Accordingly, the log collection device 100 can reduce the amount of information collected by the server 10. Thus, the log collection device 100 can reduce the amount of information processed by the server 10.

  Specifically, the acquisition unit 121 determines at least the information on the operation state of the first storage battery as the information on the operation state of the controlled device 20 and the second storage battery having a battery remaining amount smaller than the battery remaining amount of the first storage battery. The information regarding the operation state of the device is acquired, and the selection unit 122 generates the first information from the information acquired by the acquisition unit 121 when the electricity usage rate indicating the state of the power supply to the controlled device 20 exceeds the first threshold. Select information about the operating condition of the storage battery.

  Accordingly, when the electricity usage rate exceeds the first threshold value, selection unit 122 does not receive information on the operating state of the second storage battery having a relatively low battery level, but uses a relatively high battery level. Information on the operating state of the first storage battery can be selected as the information to be collected by the server 10. In this case, the selection unit 122 can remove the information related to the operation state of the second storage battery having a relatively low battery level from the information collected by the server 10. Accordingly, the server 10 can efficiently control the first storage battery with a relatively high remaining battery capacity, based on the information on the operation state of the first storage battery with a relatively high remaining battery capacity. . Therefore, when the electricity usage rate exceeds the first threshold, that is, when there is a possibility that the power supply to the controlled device 20 is insufficient, the server 10 performs the first storage battery with a relatively high remaining battery capacity. Can compensate for the power supply to the controlled device 20.

(Third example of procedure of information processing method)
FIG. 4B is a flowchart illustrating a third example of the procedure of the information processing method according to the embodiment. In the third example shown in FIG. 4B as well, similar to the second example shown in FIG. 4A, the control unit 120 controls the server 10 based on the state of power supply to the controlled device 20, for example, the electricity usage rate. Choose the information to be collected. In the third example shown in FIG. 4B, control unit 120 selects information related to the operating state of the storage battery with a low battery level, when the amount of used electricity is less than the second threshold.

  Since step S301 shown to FIG. 4B is the same as step S201 shown to FIG. 4A, description of step 301 is abbreviate | omitted. Next, the selection unit 122 determines whether the electricity usage rate acquired by the acquisition unit 121 is less than the second threshold (step S302). The second threshold is a predefined threshold for the electricity usage rate, but is not particularly limited. The second threshold may be, for example, 50%, 40%, or 30%.

  In step S302, when the electricity usage rate is less than the second threshold (step S302, Yes), the control unit 120 proceeds to step S303. On the other hand, when the electricity usage rate is equal to or higher than the second threshold (step S302, No), the control unit 120 ends the information processing.

  In step S303, when controlled device 20 includes a storage battery (step S303, Yes), control unit 120 proceeds to step S304. On the other hand, when the controlled device 20 does not include the storage battery (step S303, No), the control unit 120 ends the information processing.

  In step S304, the selection unit 122 selects information of the controlled device 20 for a storage battery with a low battery level from the information acquired by the acquisition unit 121 (the information of the controlled device 20 and the information of the measuring device 30) ( Step S304). The storage battery having a low battery level may be a storage battery having a relatively low battery level relative to a storage battery having a relatively high battery level. Alternatively, a storage battery having a low battery level is a storage battery having a battery level lower than a predetermined battery level (a storage battery having a relatively low battery level relative to a battery having a relatively high predetermined battery level). Good. Here, the predetermined remaining amount of battery is not particularly limited, for example, 50% of full charge, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10% or even full discharge (0%) Good.

  Next, the transmitting unit 123 transmits the information selected by the selecting unit 122 to the server 10 (step S305). That is, when the controlled device 20 includes the storage battery (step S303, Yes) while the electricity usage rate is less than the second threshold (step S302, Yes), the transmission unit 123 uses a storage battery with a low battery level. The selected information of the controlled device 20 is transmitted to the server 10. On the other hand, when the electricity usage rate is equal to or higher than the second threshold (step S302, No) or the controlled device 20 does not include the storage battery (step S303, No), the control unit 120 controls the operation of the controlled device 20. Neither the selection of the information nor the transmission of the information to the server 10 is performed.

  Thus, the selection unit 122 selects information to be collected by the server 10 from the information acquired by the acquisition unit 121 based on the state of power supply to the controlled device 20.

  Specifically, the acquisition unit 121 determines at least the information on the operation state of the first storage battery as the information on the operation state of the controlled device 20 and the second storage battery having a battery remaining amount smaller than the battery remaining amount of the first storage battery. When the electricity usage rate indicating the status of the power supply to the controlled device 20 is less than the second threshold, the selection unit 122 acquires the second information from the information acquired by the acquisition unit 121. Choose information about the operating condition of the battery.

  Accordingly, when the electricity usage rate is less than the second threshold, selection unit 122 does not receive information on the operating state of the first storage battery having a relatively high battery remaining amount, and a relatively low battery remaining amount. The information related to the operation state of the second storage battery can be selected as the information to be collected by the server 10. In this case, the selection unit 122 can remove the information related to the operation state of the first storage battery having a relatively high battery remaining amount from the information collected by the server 10. Accordingly, the server 10 can efficiently control the second storage battery with a relatively low remaining battery capacity based on the information on the operation state of the second storage battery with a relatively low remaining battery capacity. . Therefore, when the electricity usage rate is less than the second threshold, that is, when there is a possibility that there is room for the power supply to the controlled device 20, the server 10 performs the second process of the relatively low battery level. By charging the storage battery of the above, the surplus of the power supply to the controlled device 20 can be reduced.

(Fourth example of procedure of information processing method)
FIG. 5A is a flowchart illustrating a fourth example of the procedure of the information processing method according to the embodiment. In the fourth example shown in FIG. 5A, the control unit 120 controls the information related to the operation state of the controlled device 20 (information of the controlled device 20) and the controlled device based on the state of power supply to the controlled device 20. The time interval for acquiring at least one of the information on the amount of power consumed by the information 20 (information of the measuring device 30) is adjusted. As the information indicating the status of the power supply to the controlled device 20, for example, the time when the power supply to the controlled device 20 is performed can be used. In the fourth example shown in FIG. 5A, when the time during which power is supplied to controlled device 20 is included in the first time zone, control unit 120 controls the information of controlled device 20 and measuring device 30. Reduce the time interval for acquiring information.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, first, the acquisition unit 121 acquires a time during which power is supplied to the controlled device 20 (step 401).

  Next, the acquisition unit 121 determines whether or not the time during which power is supplied to the controlled device 20 acquired by the acquisition unit 121 is included in the first time zone (step S402). The first time zone is a predetermined time zone in which the power consumption of the controlled device 20 or the power supply to the controlled device 20 may fluctuate greatly or frequently. For example, in the first time zone, a change in weather or the like may cause large or frequent fluctuations in the power consumption of the controlled device 20. The first time zone may be, for example, a time zone from 13:00 to 16:00, which is a peak time zone of power consumption.

  In step S402, when the time during which power is supplied to the controlled device 20 is included in the first time slot (step S402, Yes), the control unit 120 proceeds to step S403. On the other hand, when the time during which power is supplied to controlled device 20 is not included in the first time zone (step S402, No), control unit 120 proceeds to step S404.

  In step S403, the acquisition unit 121 acquires information on the operation state of the controlled device 20 (information on the controlled device 20) and information on the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20 (information on the measuring device 30) The interval is reduced (step S403). Thereafter, the control unit 120 proceeds to step 404.

  Next, the acquisition unit 121 acquires information of the controlled device 20 and information of the measuring device 30 (step S404).

  That is, when the time during which power is supplied to the controlled device 20 is included in the first time zone (step S402, Yes), the acquiring unit 121 obtains the information of the controlled device 20 and the information of the measuring device 30. The information on the controlled device 20 and the information on the measuring device 30 are acquired at a reduced time interval while the acquired time interval is reduced. On the other hand, when the time during which power is supplied to the controlled device 20 is not included in the first time zone (step S402, No), the acquiring unit 121 determines the information on the controlled device 20 and the information on the measuring device 30. The information on the controlled device 20 and the information on the measuring device 30 are acquired without reducing the time interval for acquiring the

  Next, the selecting unit 122 selects information to be collected by the server 10 from the information acquired by the acquiring unit 121 (step S405). Next, the transmitting unit 123 transmits the information selected by the selecting unit 122 to the server 10 (step S406).

  As described above, the acquiring unit 121 acquires at least one of the information related to the operation state of the controlled device 20 and the information related to the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20 based on the state of power supply to the controlled device 20. Adjust the time interval.

  Thus, the acquisition unit 121 can adjust the amount of information acquired by the acquisition unit 121 per unit time according to the state of power supply to the controlled device 20. In response to that, the selection unit 122 can adjust the amount of information selected by the selection unit 122 per unit time. Also, the transmission unit 123 can adjust the amount of information to be transmitted to the server 10 per unit time. As a result, the log collection apparatus 100 adjusts the amount of information collected by the server 10 per unit time, that is, the frequency of the information collected by the server 10, according to the state of power supply to the controlled device 20. be able to. Accordingly, the log collection device 100 can adjust the amount of information processed by the server 10 per unit time. Further, the server 10 can appropriately control the controlled device 20 based on the information collected by the server 10 at a frequency appropriately adjusted according to the state of power supply to the controlled device 20.

  Specifically, when the power supply to the controlled device 20 is performed in the first time zone, the acquiring unit 121 relates to information related to the operation state of the controlled device 20 and the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20. Reduce the time interval for acquiring at least one of the information.

  Thereby, when the power supply to the controlled device 20 is performed in the first time zone, that is, the obtaining unit 121 may change the power supply to the controlled device 20 in a large or frequent manner. The amount of information acquired by the acquisition unit 121 per time can be increased. In response to this, the selection unit 122 can increase the amount of information selected by the selection unit 122 per unit time. Also, the transmission unit 123 can increase the amount of information to be transmitted to the server 10 per unit time. As a result, when there is a possibility that the power supply to the controlled device 20 greatly or frequently fluctuates, the log collection device 100 collects the amount of information collected by the server 10 per unit time, ie, the server 10 The frequency of information being collected can be increased. In addition, the server 10 increases the frequency of the controlled devices 20 based on the information collected by the server 10 at the increased frequency when there is a possibility that the power supply to the controlled devices 20 is large or frequently fluctuates. Can be controlled by

(Fifth example of procedure of information processing method)
FIG. 5B is a flowchart illustrating a fifth example of the procedure of the information processing method according to the embodiment. Also in the fifth example shown in FIG. 5B, as in the fourth example shown in FIG. 5A, the control unit 120 uses the information related to the operation state of the controlled device 20 based on the state of power supply to the controlled device 20. The time interval for acquiring at least one of (information of the controlled device 20) and information related to the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20 (information of the measuring device 30) is adjusted. As the information indicating the status of the power supply to the controlled device 20, for example, the time when the power supply to the controlled device 20 is performed can be used. In the fifth example shown in FIG. 5B, when the time during which power is supplied to controlled device 20 is included in the second time zone, control unit 120 controls information of controlled device 20 and measuring device 30. Increase the time interval for acquiring information.

  Since step S501 shown to FIG. 5B is the same as step S401 shown to FIG. 5A, description of step 501 is abbreviate | omitted.

  Next, the acquisition unit 121 determines whether or not the time during which power is supplied to the controlled device 20 acquired by the acquisition unit 121 is included in the second time zone (step S502). The second time zone is a predetermined time zone in which the power consumption of the controlled device 20 or the power supply to the controlled device 20 is approximately constant, that is, not expected to fluctuate significantly or frequently. The second time zone may be, for example, a time zone from 22:00 to 6:00 which is a nighttime time zone.

  In step S502, when the time during which power is supplied to the controlled device 20 is included in the second time slot (step S502, Yes), the control unit 120 proceeds to step S503. On the other hand, when the time during which power is supplied to controlled device 20 is not included in the second time zone (step S502, No), control unit 120 proceeds to step S504.

  In step S503, the acquisition unit 121 acquires information on the operation state of the controlled device 20 (information on the controlled device 20) and information on the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20 (information on the measuring device 30) The interval is increased (step S503). Thereafter, the control unit 120 proceeds to step 504.

  Next, the acquisition unit 121 acquires information of the controlled device 20 and information of the measuring device 30 (step S504).

  That is, when the time during which power is supplied to the controlled device 20 is included in the second time zone (step S502, Yes), the acquiring unit 121 obtains the information of the controlled device 20 and the information of the measuring device 30. The information of the controlled device 20 and the information of the measuring device 30 are acquired at an increased time interval while the acquired time interval is increased. On the other hand, when the time during which power is supplied to the controlled device 20 is not included in the second time zone (step S502, No), the acquiring unit 121 determines the information on the controlled device 20 and the information on the measuring device 30. The information on the controlled device 20 and the information on the measuring device 30 are acquired without increasing the time interval for acquiring the

  Next, the selection unit 122 selects information to be collected by the server 10 from the information acquired by the acquisition unit 121 (step S505). Next, the transmitting unit 123 transmits the information selected by the selecting unit 122 to the server 10 (step S506).

  As described above, the acquiring unit 121 acquires at least one of the information related to the operation state of the controlled device 20 and the information related to the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20 based on the state of power supply to the controlled device 20. Adjust the time interval.

  Specifically, the acquisition unit 121 relates to information regarding the operation state of the controlled device 20 and the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20 when power supply to the controlled device 20 is performed in the second time zone. Increase the time interval for acquiring at least one of the information.

  Thereby, when the power supply to the controlled device 20 is performed in the second time slot, that is, when the power supply to the controlled device 20 is expected to be substantially constant, the acquiring unit 121 per unit time. The amount of information acquired by the acquisition unit 121 can be reduced. In response to this, the selection unit 122 can reduce the amount of information selected by the selection unit 122 per unit time. Also, the transmitting unit 123 can reduce the amount of information to be transmitted to the server 10 per unit time. As a result, when the power supply to the controlled device 20 is expected to be substantially constant, the log collection device 100 collects the amount of information collected by the server 10 per unit time, ie, the server 10. The frequency of information can be reduced. In addition, the server 10 can reduce the amount of information processed by the server 10 per unit time when the power supply to the controlled device 20 is expected to be substantially constant. Accordingly, the log collection device 100 can reduce the load on the server 10 that processes information related to the controlled device 20.

(Sixth example of procedure of information processing method)
FIG. 6A is a flowchart illustrating a sixth example of the procedure of the information processing method according to the embodiment. In the sixth example shown in FIG. 6A, control unit 120 adjusts the time interval for transmitting the selected information to server 10 based on the state of power supply to controlled device 20. As the information indicating the status of the power supply to the controlled device 20, for example, the time when the power supply to the controlled device 20 is performed can be used. In the sixth example shown in FIG. 6A, when the time during which power is supplied to controlled device 20 is included in the first time zone, control unit 120 causes server 10 to select the information selected by selection unit 122. Reduce the time interval to send to.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, first, the acquiring unit 121 consumes time by the time when power is supplied to the controlled device 20, information on the operation state of the controlled device 20 (information of the controlled device 20) and the controlled device 20. Information (information of the measuring device 30) related to the amount of power consumption is acquired (step 601). Next, the selection unit 122 selects information to be collected by the server 10 from the information acquired by the acquisition unit 121 (step S602).

  Next, the transmitting unit 123 determines whether or not the time during which power is supplied to the controlled device 20 acquired by the acquiring unit 121 is included in the first time zone (step S603). Similarly to the first time period in the fourth example shown in FIG. 5A, the first time period may cause the power consumption of the controlled device 20 or the power supply to the controlled device 20 to fluctuate largely or frequently. It is a predetermined time zone.

  In step S603, when the time during which power is supplied to the controlled device 20 is included in the first time slot (step S603, Yes), the control unit 120 proceeds to step S604. On the other hand, if the time during which power is supplied to controlled device 20 is not included in the first time zone (step S603, No), control unit 120 proceeds to step S605.

  In step S604, the transmission unit 123 reduces the time interval for transmitting the information selected by the selection unit 122 to the server 10 (step S604). Thereafter, the control unit 120 proceeds to step 605.

  Next, the transmitting unit 123 transmits the information selected by the selecting unit 122 to the server 10 (step S605).

  That is, when the time during which power is supplied to controlled device 20 is included in the first time zone (step S603, Yes), transmission unit 123 transmits the information selected by selection unit 122 to server 10. The information selected by the selection unit 122 is transmitted to the server 10 at a reduced time interval and a reduced time interval. On the other hand, when the time for which power is supplied to controlled device 20 is not included in the first time zone (step S603, No), transmitting unit 123 sends server 10 the information selected by selecting unit 122. The information selected by the selection unit 122 is transmitted to the server 10 without reducing the transmission time interval.

  As described above, the transmission unit 123 adjusts the time interval for transmitting the information selected by the selection unit 122 to the server 10 based on the state of power supply to the controlled device 20.

  Thus, the transmission unit 123 can adjust the amount of information to be transmitted to the server 10 per unit time according to the state of power supply to the controlled device 20. As a result, the log collection apparatus 100 adjusts the amount of information collected by the server 10 per unit time, that is, the frequency of the information collected by the server 10, according to the state of power supply to the controlled device 20. be able to. Accordingly, the log collection device 100 can adjust the amount of information processed by the server 10 per unit time. Further, the server 10 can appropriately control the controlled device 20 based on the information collected by the server 10 at a frequency appropriately adjusted according to the state of power supply to the controlled device 20.

  Specifically, the acquisition unit 121 reduces the time interval for transmitting the information selected by the selection unit 122 to the server 10 when the power supply to the controlled device 20 is performed in the first time zone.

  Thereby, the transmission unit 123 performs the unit when the power supply to the controlled device 20 is performed in the first time zone, that is, the power supply to the controlled device 20 may fluctuate largely or frequently. The amount of information sent to the server 10 per hour can be increased. As a result, when there is a possibility that the power supply to the controlled device 20 greatly or frequently fluctuates, the log collection device 100 collects the amount of information collected by the server 10 per unit time, ie, the server 10 The frequency of information being collected can be increased. In addition, the server 10 increases the frequency of the controlled devices 20 based on the information collected by the server 10 at the increased frequency when there is a possibility that the power supply to the controlled devices 20 is large or frequently fluctuates. Can be controlled by

(Seventh example of procedure of information processing method)
FIG. 6B is a flowchart illustrating a seventh example of the procedure of the information processing method according to the embodiment. Also in the seventh example shown in FIG. 6B, as in the sixth example shown in FIG. 6A, control unit 120 transmits the selected information to server 10 based on the state of power supply to controlled device 20. Adjust the time interval between As the information indicating the status of the power supply to the controlled device 20, for example, the time when the power supply to the controlled device 20 is performed can be used. In the seventh example shown in FIG. 6B, when the time for which power is supplied to controlled device 20 is included in the second time zone, control unit 120 causes server 10 to select the information selected by selection unit 122. Increase the time interval to send to.

  Since step S701 and step S702 shown to FIG. 6B are respectively the same as step S601 and step S602 shown to FIG. 6A, description of step S701 and step S702 is abbreviate | omitted.

  Next, the transmitting unit 123 determines whether or not the time during which power is supplied to the controlled device 20 acquired by the acquiring unit 121 is included in the second time zone (step S703). Similarly to the second time zone in the fifth example shown in FIG. 5B, in the second time zone, the power consumption of the controlled device 20 or the power supply to the controlled device 20 is substantially constant, ie, largely Or, it is a predetermined time zone that is expected not to fluctuate frequently.

  In step S703, when the time during which power is supplied to the controlled device 20 is included in the second time slot (step S703, Yes), the control unit 120 proceeds to step S704. On the other hand, if the time during which power is supplied to controlled device 20 is not included in the second time zone (step S703, No), control unit 120 proceeds to step S705.

  In step S704, the transmission unit 123 increases the time interval for transmitting the information selected by the selection unit 122 to the server 10 (step S704). Thereafter, the control unit 120 proceeds to step 705.

  Next, the transmitting unit 123 transmits the information selected by the selecting unit 122 to the server 10 (step S705).

  That is, when the time during which power is supplied to controlled device 20 is included in the second time zone (Yes in step S703), transmission unit 123 transmits the information selected by selection unit 122 to server 10. The information selected by the selection unit 122 is transmitted to the server 10 at an increased time interval while increasing the time interval. On the other hand, when the time for which power is supplied to controlled device 20 is not included in the second time zone (step S703, No), transmitting unit 123 transmits the information selected by selecting unit 122 to server 10. The information selected by the selection unit 122 is transmitted to the server 10 without increasing the transmission time interval.

  As described above, the transmission unit 123 adjusts the time interval for transmitting the information selected by the selection unit 122 to the server 10 based on the state of power supply to the controlled device 20.

  Specifically, the transmission unit 123 increases the time interval for transmitting the information selected by the selection unit 122 to the server 10, when the power supply to the controlled device 20 is performed in the second time zone.

  Thereby, when power supply to controlled device 20 is performed in the second time slot, that is, when it is expected that power supply to controlled device 20 is substantially constant, transmission unit 123 per unit time. The amount of information to be sent to the server 10 can be reduced. As a result, when the power supply to the controlled device 20 is expected to be substantially constant, the log collection device 100 collects the amount of information collected by the server 10 per unit time, ie, the server 10. The frequency of information can be reduced. In addition, the server 10 can reduce the amount of information processed by the server 10 per unit time when the power supply to the controlled device 20 is expected to be substantially constant. Accordingly, the log collection device 100 can reduce the load on the server 10 that processes information related to the controlled device 20.

(The eighth example of the procedure of the information processing method)
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an eighth example of the procedure of the information processing method according to the embodiment. In the eighth example illustrated in FIG. 7, the control unit 120 selects information to be collected by the server 10 from the acquired information based on the maximum power consumption of the controlled device 20. The maximum power consumption of the controlled device 20 is the maximum value of the power consumption of the controlled device 20 determined for each of the controlled devices 20. In the eighth example illustrated in FIG. 7, when the maximum power consumption of the controlled device 20 exceeds the third threshold, the control unit 120 selects information to be collected by the server 10 from the acquired information.

  As shown in FIG. 7, first, the acquiring unit 121 determines the maximum power consumption of the controlled device 20, information on the operating state of the controlled device 20 (information on the controlled device 20), and the power consumed by the controlled device 20. Information on the amount (information on the measuring device 30) is acquired (step 801).

  Next, the acquisition unit 121 determines whether or not the maximum power consumption of the controlled device 20 acquired by the acquisition unit 121 exceeds the third threshold (step S802). The third threshold is a predefined threshold for maximum power consumption of the controlled device 20, but is not particularly limited. The third threshold may be, for example, 100 W, 500 W, or 1 kW.

  In step S802, if the maximum power consumption of the controlled device 20 exceeds the third threshold (Yes in step S802), the control unit 120 proceeds to step S803. On the other hand, when the maximum power consumption of the controlled device 20 is equal to or less than the third threshold (step S802, No), the control unit 120 ends the information processing.

  In step S803, the selection unit 122 selects information to be collected by the server 10 from the information acquired by the acquisition unit 121 (step S803). Next, the transmitting unit 123 transmits the information selected by the selecting unit 122 to the server 10 (step S804).

  That is, when the maximum power consumption of the controlled device 20 exceeds the third threshold (step S802, Yes), the selection unit 122 is collected in the server 10 from the information acquired by the acquisition unit 121. The transmission unit 123 transmits the information selected by the selection unit 122 to the server 10 while selecting the information. On the other hand, when the maximum power consumption of the controlled device 20 is less than or equal to the third threshold (step S802, No), the control unit 120 selects the information collected by the server 10 and transmits the information to the server 10. Does not execute either.

  Thus, based on the maximum power consumption of the controlled device 20, the selection unit 122 selects information to be collected by the server 10 from the information acquired by the acquisition unit 121.

  Thereby, the selection unit 122 selects the information acquired by the acquisition unit 121 as the information to be collected by the server 10 according to the maximum power consumption of the controlled device 20, that is, according to the type of the controlled device 20. It can be determined whether or not to. In response to this, the selection unit 122 can adjust the amount of information selected by the selection unit 122. In addition, the transmitting unit 123 can adjust the amount of information to be transmitted to the server 10. As a result, according to the maximum power consumption of the controlled device 20, the log collection device 100 can adjust the amount of information collected by the server 10. In response, the log collection device 100 can adjust the amount of information processed by the server 10. In addition, the server 10 can appropriately control the controlled device 20 based on the information of the amount appropriately adjusted according to the maximum power consumption of the controlled device 20.

  Specifically, when the maximum power consumption of the controlled device 20 exceeds the third threshold, the selection unit 122 selects information to be collected by the server 10 from the information acquired by the acquisition unit 121.

  Thereby, the selecting unit 122 is acquired by the acquiring unit 121 when the maximum power consumption of the controlled device 20 exceeds the third threshold, that is, the controlled device 20 whose maximum power consumption exceeds the third threshold. The selected information is selected as information to be collected by the server 10. In response to that, the transmitting unit 123 transmits the information selected by the selecting unit 122 to the server 10 for the controlled device 20 whose maximum power consumption exceeds the third threshold. As a result, the server 10 processes the information transmitted from the selection unit 122 to the server 10 for the controlled device 20 whose maximum power consumption exceeds the third threshold. That is, the server 10 controls the controlled device 20 whose maximum power consumption exceeds the third threshold. Thus, the server 10 can efficiently control the controlled device 20 whose maximum power consumption exceeds the third threshold.

  On the other hand, when the maximum power consumption of the controlled device 20 is less than or equal to the third threshold, that is, the selecting unit 122 obtains the controlled device 20 whose maximum power consumption is less than or equal to the third threshold. The selected information is not selected as the information to be collected by the server 10. In response, the server 10 does not control the controlled device 20 whose maximum power consumption is equal to or less than the third threshold. As a result, the server 10 can remove control of the controlled device 20 whose maximum power consumption is less than or equal to the third threshold. In this way, the log collection device 100 can reduce the amount of information processed by the server 10. Accordingly, the log collection device 100 can reduce the load on the server 10 that processes information related to the controlled device 20.

(Ninth example of procedure of information processing method)
The selection unit 122 may select the information collected by the server 10 from the information acquired by the acquisition unit 121 according to the server 10. Specifically, the selection unit 122 may select the information collected by the server 10 from the information acquired by the acquisition unit 121 according to the type of the controlled device 20 controlled by the server 10 . For example, when the first server controls the first controlled device and the second server different from the first server controls the second controlled device different from the first controlled device, the selection unit The information 122 selects the information collected by the first server and the information collected by the second server from the information acquired by the acquisition unit 121. The transmitting unit 123 transmits the information collected by the first server and the information collected by the second server to the first server and the second server, respectively. As a result, the first server processes the information sent to the first server, and the second server processes the information sent to the second server. That is, the first server controls the first controlled device, and the second server controls the second controlled device. Thus, the first server can efficiently control the first controlled device and the second server can efficiently control the second controlled device.

(Hardware configuration)
The log collection device 100 as an information processing device according to the embodiment described above is realized by, for example, a computer 1000 configured as shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a hardware configuration diagram showing an example of a computer that implements the function of the log collection device 100 as an information processing device according to the embodiment. The computer 1000 includes a CPU 1100, a RAM 1200, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 1300, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 1400, a communication interface (I / F) 1500, an input / output interface (I / F) 1600, and a media interface (I / F). ) 1700.

  The CPU 1100 operates based on a program stored in the ROM 1300 or the HDD 1400 to control each part. The ROM 1300 stores a boot program executed by the CPU 1100 when the computer 1000 starts up, a program depending on the hardware of the computer 1000, and the like.

  The HDD 1400 stores a program executed by the CPU 1100, data used by the program, and the like. The communication interface 1500 receives data from another device via the network N, sends the data to the CPU 1100, and transmits data generated by the CPU 1100 to the other device via the network N.

  The CPU 1100 controls an output device such as a display or a printer and an input device such as a keyboard or a mouse via the input / output interface 1600. The CPU 1100 acquires data from an input device via the input / output interface 1600. The CPU 1100 also outputs the generated data to the output device via the input / output interface 1600.

  The media interface 1700 reads a program or data stored in the recording medium 1800 and provides the CPU 1100 with the program via the RAM 1200. The CPU 1100 loads such a program from the recording medium 1800 onto the RAM 1200 via the media interface 1700 and executes the loaded program. The recording medium 1800 is, for example, an optical recording medium such as a digital versatile disc (DVD) or a phase change rewritable disc (PD), a magneto-optical recording medium such as a magneto-optical disk (MO), a tape medium, a magnetic recording medium, or a semiconductor memory. Etc.

  For example, when the computer 1000 functions as the log collection apparatus 100, the CPU 1100 of the computer 1000 implements the function of the control unit 120 by executing a program loaded on the RAM 1200. The CPU 1100 of the computer 1000 reads these programs from the recording medium 1800 and executes them, but as another example, these programs may be acquired from another device via the network N.

(Modification)
In the above embodiment, the log collection device 100 is provided in the home of the customer together with the controlled device 20 and the measuring device 30, but the log collection device 100 may be provided outside the customer.

  In the above embodiment, the controlled device 20 and the measuring device 30 are separately formed devices, but the controlled device 20 and the measuring device 30 are integrally formed as one device. May be

  In the above embodiment, although the server 10 and the log collection device 100 are separately formed devices, the server 10 and the log collection device 100 may be integrally formed as one device. Good. In this case, the log collecting apparatus 100 can be provided as a module of the server 10, and can omit the transmitting unit 123 that transmits the information selected by the selecting unit 122 to the server 10.

  In the above embodiment, both the controlled device 20 and the measuring device 30 are provided in the consumer, but one of the controlled device 20 and the measuring device 30 may be provided in the consumer.

  In the above embodiment, one server 10 is provided for one log collection device 100, but a plurality of servers 10 may be provided for one log collection device 100. In the above embodiment, one controlled device 20 is provided for one log collecting device 100, but a plurality of controlled devices 20 may be provided for one log collecting device 100. In the above embodiment, one measuring device 30 is provided for one log collecting device 100, but a plurality of measuring devices 30 may be provided for one log collecting device 100.

  In the above embodiment, the log collection device 100 selects the information to be collected by the server 10 from the acquired information based on the information related to the operation state of the controlled device 20. The information to be collected in the server 10 may be selected from the acquired information based on the information on the area of the customer using the controlled device 20.

  In the above embodiment, the first threshold, the second threshold, or the third threshold is a predefined value (a predetermined value or a constant value), but the first threshold, the second threshold, or the second threshold. The threshold or the third threshold may vary depending on the state of power supply to the controlled device 20.

  In the above embodiment, in the log collection device 100, the acquisition unit 121 acquires at least one of the information related to the operation state of the controlled device 20 and the information related to the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20. 122 is configured to select information to be collected by the server 10 from the information acquired by the acquisition unit 121. However, in the log collection device 100, the selection unit 122 is at least one of the information on the operation state of the controlled device 20 and the information on the amount of power consumed by the controlled device 20, and is collected by the server 10. While selecting information, the acquisition unit 121 may be configured to acquire the information selected by the selection unit 122.

  While certain embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments have been presented by way of example only, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in other various forms, and various omissions, replacements, and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalents thereof as well as included in the scope and the gist of the invention.

1 information processing system 10 server 20 controlled device 30 measuring device 100 log collection device (information processing device)
110 communication unit 120 control unit 121 acquisition unit 122 selection unit 123 transmission unit 130 storage unit

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Selection of information to be collected by the server that is at least one of the information on the operating state of the controlled device that can be controlled by the server and the information on the amount of power consumed by the controlled device Department;
An information processing apparatus comprising: An acquisition unit configured to acquire at least one of information regarding an operation state of the controlled device and information regarding an amount of power consumed by the controlled device;
Further equipped,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the selection unit selects the information collected by the server from the information acquired by the acquisition unit. An acquisition unit configured to acquire at least one of the information related to the operation state of the controlled device and the information related to the amount of power consumed by the controlled device, the information selected by the selecting unit;
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: A transmitting unit for transmitting the information selected by the selecting unit to the server;
The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising: The information processing according to claim 4, wherein the transmission unit adjusts a time interval for transmitting the information selected by the selection unit to the server based on a state of power supply to the controlled device. apparatus. 3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the selection unit selects the information to be collected by the server based on whether or not the controlled device is used by a consumer participating in a demand response. The information processing apparatus according to any one of 5. The selection unit is
When the controlled device is used by a consumer participating in demand response control, both information related to the operating state of the controlled device and information related to the amount of power consumed by the controlled device are selected. ,
The information related to the amount of power consumed by the controlled device is selected when the controlled device is used by a consumer who does not participate in demand response control. Information processing equipment. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein the selection unit selects the information collected by the server based on a state of power supply to the controlled device. The acquisition unit relates to at least information on an operation state of a first storage battery as information on an operation state of the controlled device and an operation state of a second storage battery having a battery remaining amount smaller than the battery remaining amount of the first storage battery Get information
The selection unit is
9. The information processing according to claim 8, further comprising selecting information related to an operation state of the first storage battery when an electricity usage rate indicating a state of power supply to the controlled device exceeds a first threshold. apparatus. The acquisition unit relates to at least information on an operation state of a first storage battery as information on an operation state of the controlled device and an operation state of a second storage battery having a battery remaining amount smaller than the battery remaining amount of the first storage battery Get information
The selection unit is
The information related to the operation state of the second storage battery is selected when the electricity usage rate indicating the state of power supply to the controlled device is less than a second threshold. Information processing equipment. The information according to any one of claims 2 to 10, wherein the acquisition unit adjusts a time interval at which the acquisition unit acquires information based on a state of power supply to the controlled device. Processing unit. The information processing according to claim 11, wherein the acquisition unit decreases a time interval at which the acquisition unit acquires information when power supply to the controlled device is performed in a first time zone. apparatus. The acquisition unit is configured to increase a time interval at which the acquisition unit acquires information when power supply to the controlled device is performed in a second time zone. Information processing device. The acquisition unit acquires at least the maximum power consumption of the controlled device,
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 13, wherein the selection unit selects the information collected by the server based on the maximum power consumption of the controlled device. The information processing apparatus according to claim 14, wherein the selection unit selects the information to be collected by the server, when the maximum power consumption of the controlled device exceeds a third threshold. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 15, wherein the selection unit selects information to be collected by the server according to the server. The information processing apparatus according to claim 16, wherein the selection unit selects the information to be collected by the server according to a type of the controlled device controlled by the server.

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