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JP2019106599A
JP2019106599A JP2017237099A JP2017237099A JP2019106599A JP 2019106599 A JP2019106599 A JP 2019106599A JP 2017237099 A JP2017237099 A JP 2017237099A JP 2017237099 A JP2017237099 A JP 2017237099A JP 2019106599 A JP2019106599 A JP 2019106599A
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To provide a smart meter communication device that makes it possible to register an ID and a password with a smart meter with simple operation.SOLUTION: A smart meter communication device comprises: a smart meter communication unit 11 comprising a communication module 11a for communicating with a smart meter 2; a coordination apparatus communication unit 14 for outputting use power data acquired by communicating with the smart meter 2; a Wi-Fi communication unit 12 for inputting an ID and a password of the smart meter 2 from a portable terminal 4; a control unit 16 for controlling communication; and a communication operation unit 13 for making the Wi-Fi communication unit 12 shift from an OFF state to an ON state. When information on the ID and the password of the smart meter 2 transmitted from the portable terminal 4 via the Wi-Fi communication unit 12 having shifted to the ON state is received, the control unit 16 registers the information to start Wi-SUN(R) communication with the smart meter 2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

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本発明は、スマートメータと通信して使用電力情報を入手し、各種電力管理機器に送信するスマートメータ通信装置に関する。   The present invention relates to a smart meter communication device that communicates with a smart meter to obtain power usage information and transmits it to various power management devices.

アナログ式の電力量計に代えて電力情報を送信する通信機能を備えたスマートメータの普及が進んでいる。一方、家庭で使用される家電機器においても通信機能を備えたものが普及しており、これら家電機器をＨＥＭＳコントローラによって制御して節電を計る構成が注目されている。
例えば、特許文献１では、ＨＥＭＳコントローラにスマートメータと通信する機能を設けて、必要な電力情報をスマートメータから入手した。 2. Description of the Related Art Smart meters having a communication function of transmitting power information in place of analog power meters are in widespread use. On the other hand, home appliances having a communication function are also widely used in home appliances, and a configuration in which these home appliances are controlled by an HEMS controller to save power has attracted attention.
For example, in Patent Document 1, the HEMS controller is provided with a function to communicate with a smart meter, and necessary power information is obtained from the smart meter.

特開２０１４−７５９７８０号公報JP, 2014-759780, A

上記スマートメータと通信する従来のＨＥＭＳコントローラ等のスマートメータ通信装置は、最初にスマートメータとの通信を可能とするためにスマートメータのＩＤとパスワードをスマートメータ通信装置に登録して通信を確立する必要があった。
この登録操作は、スマートメータ通信装置にＩＤ入力やパスワードの入力が可能な操作部があれば問題ないが、そのような機能は通常スマートメータ通信装置には無く、別途専用機器を接続して登録していた。
一方で、スマートメータ通信装置には、スマートメータと通信するためのＷｉ−ＳＵＮ（登録商標）モジュールが組み込まれているが、スマートメータとの通信を開始する際にＷｉ−ＳＵＮ（登録商標）モジュールがフリーズ状態にあるなどして、正常に動作しない場合があった。そのような場合は、別途設けられているリセットボタンを操作して、登録をし直さなければならなかった。 A smart meter communication device such as a conventional HEMS controller that communicates with the smart meter first registers the smart meter ID and password with the smart meter communication device to establish communication in order to enable communication with the smart meter. I needed it.
This registration operation is not a problem if the smart meter communication device has an operation unit that can input an ID and a password, but such a function is not usually found in the smart meter communication device, and a dedicated device is separately connected and registered. Was.
On the other hand, the smart meter communication device incorporates a Wi-SUN (registered trademark) module for communicating with the smart meter, but when starting communication with the smart meter, the Wi-SUN (registered trademark) module There was a case that did not work properly, such as being in a frozen state. In such a case, the user has to re-register by operating the reset button provided separately.

そこで、本発明はこのような問題点に鑑み、簡易な操作でスマートメータにＩＤ及びパスワードの登録ができるスマートメータ通信装置を提供することを目的としている。   Then, an object of this invention is to provide the smart meter communication apparatus which can register ID and a password to a smart meter by simple operation in view of such a problem.

上記課題を解決する為に、請求項１の発明に係るスマートメータ通信装置は、電力計測機能及びＷｉ−ＳＵＮ（登録商標）通信機能を備えたスマートメータと通信を実施する通信モジュールを備えたスマートメータ通信部と、スマートメータと通信して入手した使用電力データを出力するデータ送信部と、外部機器からスマートメータのＩＤ及びパスワードを入力するためのＷｉ−Ｆｉ通信部と、通信を制御する通信制御部と、Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信部をオフ状態からオン状態へ移行させる通信操作部とを備え、通信制御部は、通信操作部の操作でオン状態に移行したＷｉ−Ｆｉ通信部を介して外部機器から送信されたスマートメータのＩＤ及びパスワードの情報を受信したら、当該情報を登録してスマートメータとの間でＷｉ−ＳＵＮ（登録商標）通信を開始することを特徴とする。
この構成によれば、スマートメータのＩＤ及びパスワードの入力は、Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信により行うことができるためスマートフォン等の外部機器から入力でき、スマートメータ通信装置にＩＤ及びパスワードを入力するための専用の機器を接続する必要がなく簡易な操作で入力できる。
そして、Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信部はスマートメータ通信装置にスマートメータのＩＤ情報等を入力する際に使用する程度で、Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信部を使用しない通常使用状態ではオフ状態にしておくことが可能であり、Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信部を設けても消費電力の増加を抑制できる。 In order to solve the above-mentioned subject, a smart meter communication device concerning the invention of Claim 1 is provided with a communication module which carries out communication with a smart meter provided with a power measurement function and a Wi-SUN (registered trademark) communication function. Communication control control communication with a meter communication unit, a data transmission unit that outputs power usage data obtained by communicating with the smart meter, a Wi-Fi communication unit for inputting the smart meter ID and password from an external device The communication control unit includes a control unit and a communication operation unit that causes the Wi-Fi communication unit to shift from the off state to the on state, and the communication control unit is externally connected via the Wi-Fi communication unit that has been switched to the on state by the operation of the communication operation unit. When the smart meter ID and password information sent from the device is received, the information is registered and the Wi-SUN (registered trademark) with the smart meter is registered. Characterized in that to start the communication.
According to this configuration, since the smart meter ID and password can be input by Wi-Fi communication, it can be input from an external device such as a smart phone, and it is dedicated to input the ID and password to the smart meter communication device. There is no need to connect devices and input can be done with simple operations.
And, the Wi-Fi communication unit can be in the off state in the normal use state where the Wi-Fi communication unit is not used, to the extent that the Wi-Fi communication unit is used when inputting ID information etc. of the smart meter into the smart meter communication device. Even if a Wi-Fi communication unit is provided, the increase in power consumption can be suppressed.

請求項２の発明は、請求項１に記載の構成において、通信制御部は、通信操作部の操作によりＷｉ−Ｆｉ通信部がオン状態に移行したら、通信モジュールをリセットさせることを特徴とする。
この構成によれば、通信操作部のオン操作で通信モジュールがリセットされるため、Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信部の起動時に通信モジュールにフリーズ等の不具合が発生していても、それがリセットされるため、登録されたＩＤ及びパスワードを使用してスマートメータと確実に通信を開始できる。 The invention of claim 2 is characterized in that, in the configuration according to claim 1, the communication control unit resets the communication module when the Wi-Fi communication unit is shifted to the on state by the operation of the communication operation unit.
According to this configuration, since the communication module is reset by the on operation of the communication operation unit, even if a failure such as freeze occurs in the communication module when the Wi-Fi communication unit is activated, it is reset. Communication can be reliably initiated with the smart meter using the registered ID and password.

請求項３の発明は、請求項２に記載の構成において、通信モジュールがリセットしたことを通知する第１通知部を有することを特徴とする。
この構成によれば、第１通知部により、通信モジュールがリセットされたことを認識でき、作業者は安心して次の作業に進むことができる。 The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that, in the configuration according to claim 2, a first notification unit for notifying that the communication module has been reset is provided.
According to this configuration, the first notification unit can recognize that the communication module has been reset, and the worker can safely proceed to the next operation.

請求項４の発明は、請求項１乃至３の何れかに記載の構成において、外部機器から送信されたＩＤ及びパスワードが前記スマートメータにおいて認証されて、Ｗｉ−ＳＵＮ（登録商標）通信が開始されたら、それを通知する第２通知部を有することを特徴とする。
この構成によれば、第２通知部によりスマートメータとの間で通信が開始されたことを認識でき作業者は安心できる。 According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in the configuration according to any one of the first to third aspects, the ID and password transmitted from the external device are authenticated by the smart meter, and Wi-SUN (registered trademark) communication is started. Is characterized by having a second notification unit for notifying it.
According to this configuration, the second notification unit can recognize that the communication with the smart meter has been started, and the worker can feel relieved.

請求項５の発明は、請求項１乃至４の何れかに記載の構成において、通信制御部は、Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信部がオン状態になっても、一定時間が経過したらオフ状態に移行させることを特徴とする。
この構成によれば、Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信部をオン操作しても、一定時間が経過したらオフ状態となるため、オフし忘れても消費電力確実に抑制できる。 According to the invention of claim 5, in the configuration according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the communication control unit causes the communication control unit to shift to the off state after a predetermined time elapses, even when the Wi-Fi communication unit is on. It is characterized by
According to this configuration, even if the Wi-Fi communication unit is turned on, since it is turned off after a predetermined time has elapsed, power consumption can be reliably suppressed even if you forget to turn it off.

本発明によれば、スマートメータのＩＤ及びパスワードの入力は、Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信により行うことができるためスマートフォン等の外部機器から入力でき、スマートメータ通信装置にＩＤ及びパスワードを入力するための専用の機器を接続する必要がなく簡易な操作で入力できる。
そして、Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信部はスマートメータ通信装置にスマートメータのＩＤ情報等を入力する際に使用する程度で、Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信部を使用しない通常使用状態ではオフ状態にしておくことができ、Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信部を設けても消費電力の増加を抑制できる。 According to the present invention, since the smart meter ID and password can be input by Wi-Fi communication, it can be input from an external device such as a smart phone, and it is dedicated to input the ID and password to the smart meter communication device. There is no need to connect devices and input can be done with simple operations.
Then, the Wi-Fi communication unit can be turned off in the normal use state where the Wi-Fi communication unit is not used, to the extent that the Wi-Fi communication unit is used when inputting ID information and the like of the smart meter into the smart meter communication device. Even if a Wi-Fi communication unit is provided, an increase in power consumption can be suppressed.

本発明に係るスマートメータ通信装置の一例を示す機能ブロック図である。It is a functional block diagram showing an example of a smart meter communication device concerning the present invention. 登録操作の流れを示すフローチャートである。It is a flowchart which shows the flow of registration operation.

以下、本発明を具体化した実施の形態を、図面を参照して詳細に説明する。図１は本発明に係るスマートメータ通信装置の一例を示す機能ブロック図である。スマートメータ通信装置１は、図1に示すようにスマートメータ２と通信するスマートメータ通信部１１、携帯端末４と通信するためのＷｉ−Ｆｉ通信部１２、通信操作部１３、連携機器通信部（データ送信部）１４、第１ＬＥＤ（第１通知部）１５ａと第２ＬＥＤ（第２通知部）１５ｂとから成る通知部１５、制御部（通信制御部）１６等を備えている。   Hereinafter, embodiments embodying the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a smart meter communication device according to the present invention. The smart meter communication device 1 includes a smart meter communication unit 11 for communicating with the smart meter 2 as shown in FIG. 1, a Wi-Fi communication unit 12 for communicating with the portable terminal 4, a communication operation unit 13, and a linked device communication unit It comprises a notification unit 15 comprising a data transmission unit) 14, a first LED (first notification unit) 15a and a second LED (second notification unit) 15b, a control unit (communication control unit) 16 and the like.

スマートメータ通信部１１は、スマートメータ２と通信するためのＷｉ−ＳＵＮ（登録商標）通信を実施する通信モジュール１１ａを備え、スマートメータ２とＷｉ−ＳＵＮ（登録商標）通信を実施する。   The smart meter communication unit 11 includes a communication module 11 a that implements Wi-SUN (registered trademark) communication for communicating with the smart meter 2, and implements the smart meter 2 and Wi-SUN (registered trademark) communication.

Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信部１２は、Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信するための通信モジュール１２ａを有し、スマートフォン等の携帯端末（外部機器）４とＷｉ−Ｆｉ通信を実施する。   The Wi-Fi communication unit 12 includes a communication module 12 a for performing Wi-Fi communication, and implements Wi-Fi communication with a portable terminal (external device) 4 such as a smartphone.

連携機器通信部１４には、使用電力の数値や履歴等を表示する機器や、使用電力情報を受けて家電機器を制御するＨＥＭＳコントローラ（図示せず）が接続されるが、ここでは使用電力の数値や履歴等を表示する表示装置５が接続された構成を示している。   The cooperative device communication unit 14 is connected to a device that displays the numerical value and history of the used power, and a HEMS controller (not shown) that receives the used power information and controls the home appliance. It shows a configuration in which a display device 5 for displaying numerical values, history and the like is connected.

通知部１５は、Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信状態を通知するための第１ＬＥＤ１５ａと、Ｗｉ−ＳＵＮ（登録商標）通信状態を通知するための第２ＬＥＤ１５ｂを備えている。第１ＬＥＤ１５ａは、Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信が可能な間は点滅し、通信不可の状態では消灯する。第２ＬＥＤ１５ｂは、スマートメータ２と通信が確立しない間は点灯し、通信状態にあれば消灯する。
尚、第１ＬＥＤ１５ａの点滅による通知動作は点灯としても良いし、第２ＬＥＤ１５ｂの点灯による通知動作は逆に点滅させても良い。 The notification unit 15 includes a first LED 15 a for notifying of the Wi-Fi communication state, and a second LED 15 b for notifying of the Wi-SUN (registered trademark) communication state. The first LED 15a blinks while Wi-Fi communication is possible, and turns off when communication is not possible. The second LED 15 b lights up while communication with the smart meter 2 is not established, and turns off when in communication state.
The notification operation by the blinking of the first LED 15a may be lighted, and the notification operation by the lighting of the second LED 15b may be blinked in reverse.

制御部１６は、Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信部１２が受信した情報やスマートメータ２から受信した使用電力データを記憶するメモリ１６ａ、一定時間をカウントするタイマ１６ｂを有し、スマートメータ２との通信の制御に加えてスマートメータ通信装置１全体を制御する。   The control unit 16 has a memory 16 a for storing information received by the Wi-Fi communication unit 12 and power usage data received from the smart meter 2, and a timer 16 b for counting a fixed time, and controls communication with the smart meter 2. In addition to the above, the entire smart meter communication device 1 is controlled.

上記のように構成されたスマートメータ通信装置１へのスマートメータ２のＩＤ及びパスワードの登録は以下のように実施される。図２は登録操作の流れを示すフローチャートであり、この図２を参照して説明する。
まず、スマートメータ通信装置１の電源を投入する。電源が投入された段階ではＷｉ−ＳＵＮ（登録商標）通信は確立していないため、制御部１６は第２ＬＥＤを点灯させる（Ｓ１）。その後、通信操作部１３を操作してＷｉ−Ｆｉ通信部１２をオン状態に移行させる。この操作でＷｉ−Ｆｉ通信部１２に電源が供給されてオン（Ｓ２）し、能動状態となる。また、通信操作部１３のオン操作を受けて、制御部１６の制御によりタイマ１６ｂがスタート（Ｓ３）し、例えば３０分等の一定時間のカウントを開始する。更に、通信操作部１３のオン操作を受けて、スマートメータ通信部１１の通信モジュール１１ａがリセットされ、第１ＬＥＤ１５ａが点滅する。 The registration of the ID and password of the smart meter 2 with the smart meter communication device 1 configured as described above is performed as follows. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the flow of the registration operation, which will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the smart meter communication device 1 is powered on. Since the Wi-SUN (registered trademark) communication has not been established at the stage when the power is turned on, the control unit 16 turns on the second LED (S1). Thereafter, the communication operation unit 13 is operated to shift the Wi-Fi communication unit 12 to the on state. With this operation, the Wi-Fi communication unit 12 is supplied with power, turned on (S2), and becomes active. Further, in response to the on operation of the communication operation unit 13, the timer 16b starts (S3) under the control of the control unit 16, and starts counting of a predetermined time such as 30 minutes. Furthermore, in response to the on operation of the communication operation unit 13, the communication module 11a of the smart meter communication unit 11 is reset, and the first LED 15a blinks.

第１ＬＥＤ１５ａの点滅を受けて、通信モジュール１１ａがリセットされたことを認識した作業者が、携帯端末４を操作してＷｉ−Ｆｉ通信部１２と接続する所定の接続操作を行う。この接続操作で通信が確立したら、携帯端末４からスマートメータ２のＩＤとパスワードを入力して登録操作を行う。   In response to the blinking of the first LED 15a, a worker who recognizes that the communication module 11a has been reset performs a predetermined connection operation of connecting the Wi-Fi communication unit 12 by operating the mobile terminal 4. When communication is established by this connection operation, the ID and password of the smart meter 2 are input from the portable terminal 4 to perform registration operation.

尚、携帯端末４はＷｉ−Ｆｉ通信機能を備えた機器であれば良く、例えばスマートフォンを使用でき、スマートメータ通信装置１と通信するためのアプリケーションソフトウェアをインストールすれば良好に使用できる。また、スマートメータ２のＩＤとパスワード情報は、スマートメータ２を管理している電力供給事業者から事前に入手している。   The portable terminal 4 may be any device having a Wi-Fi communication function. For example, a smart phone can be used. If application software for communicating with the smart meter communication device 1 is installed, it can be used favorably. Further, the ID and password information of the smart meter 2 are obtained in advance from the power supplier who manages the smart meter 2.

この登録操作を受けて、スマートメータ２のＩＤとパスワードの情報を受信（Ｓ５でＹｅｓ）したスマートメータ通信装置１は、制御部１６の制御によりメモリ１６ａに登録すると共にスマートメータ２と通信を開始する。そして、スマートメータ通信装置１からＩＤ情報等を受信して認証したスマートメータ２との通信が確立したら、制御部１６は第２ＬＥＤ１５ｂを消灯（Ｓ６）させる。
その後、タイマ１６ｂがカウントアップ（Ｓ７でＹｅｓ）したら、Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信部１２への電源が停止してオフし、第１ＬＥＤ１５ａは消灯（Ｓ８）する。
尚、ＩＤ等の受信が完了する前にタイマ１６ｂがカウントアップ（Ｓ４でＹｅｓ）したら、再度通信操作部１３をオン操作して、Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信部１２を再度オン状態に移行させて上記操作を継続させれば良い。 Upon receiving this registration operation, the smart meter communication device 1 that has received the information of the ID and password of the smart meter 2 (Yes in S5) registers with the memory 16a under the control of the control unit 16 and starts communication with the smart meter 2. Do. And if communication with the smart meter 2 which received ID information etc. and was authenticated from the smart meter communication apparatus 1 is established, the control part 16 will light-extinguish 2nd LED15b (S6).
Thereafter, when the timer 16b counts up (Yes in S7), the power supply to the Wi-Fi communication unit 12 is stopped and turned off, and the first LED 15a is turned off (S8).
When the timer 16b counts up (Yes in S4) before the reception of the ID, etc. is completed, the communication operation unit 13 is turned on again to shift the Wi-Fi communication unit 12 back to the on state, and the above operation is performed. You can continue the

このように、スマートメータ２のＩＤ及びパスワードの入力は、Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信により行うことができるためスマートフォン等の携帯端末４から入力でき、スマートメータ通信装置１にＩＤ及びパスワードを入力するための専用の機器を接続する必要がなく簡易な操作で入力できる。
そして、Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信部１２はスマートメータ通信装置１にスマートメータ２のＩＤ情報等を入力する際に使用する程度で、Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信部１２を使用しない通常使用状態ではオフ状態にしておくことが可能であり、消費電力の増加を抑制できる。
特にここでは、Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信部１２をオン操作しても、一定時間が経過したらオフ状態となるため、オフし忘れても消費電力確実に抑制できる。
また、通信操作部１３のオン操作で通信モジュール１１ａがリセットされるため、Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信部１２の起動時に通信モジュール１１ａにフリーズ等の不具合が発生していても、それがリセットされるため、登録されたＩＤ及びパスワードを使用してスマートメータ２と確実に通信を開始できる。
更に、作業者は通信モジュール１１ａがリセットされたことを第１ＬＥＤ１５ａの通知動作で認識できるし、第２ＬＥＤ１５ｂの消灯でスマートメータ２との間で通信が開始されたことを認識でき、安心して作業を進めることができ、利便性が良い。 As described above, since the input of the ID and password of the smart meter 2 can be performed by Wi-Fi communication, it can be input from the portable terminal 4 such as a smartphone, and a dedicated input for inputting the ID and password to the smart meter communication device 1 There is no need to connect the device and you can input by simple operation.
Then, the Wi-Fi communication unit 12 is used to input the ID information and the like of the smart meter 2 to the smart meter communication device 1, and is kept off in the normal use state where the Wi-Fi communication unit 12 is not used. It is possible to suppress the increase in power consumption.
Particularly in this case, even if the Wi-Fi communication unit 12 is turned on, since it is turned off after a certain time has elapsed, power consumption can be reliably suppressed even if it is forgotten to turn off.
In addition, since the communication module 11a is reset by the on operation of the communication operation unit 13, even if a failure such as freeze occurs in the communication module 11a when the Wi-Fi communication unit 12 is activated, it is reset. Communication can be reliably started with the smart meter 2 using the registered ID and password.
Furthermore, the worker can recognize that the communication module 11a has been reset by the notification operation of the first LED 15a, and can recognize that communication with the smart meter 2 has been started by turning off the second LED 15b, so that the work can be done safely. It can be advanced and the convenience is good.

尚、上記実施形態では、Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信部１２のオン状態への移行を通信操作部１３で行い、タイマ１６ｂのタイムアップでオフさせているが、通信操作部１３を操作してオフ状態へ移行させても良い。   In the above embodiment, the transition of the Wi-Fi communication unit 12 to the on state is performed by the communication operation unit 13 and the timer 16b is turned off, but the communication operation unit 13 is operated to the off state. You may move it.

１・・スマートメータ通信装置、２・・スマートメータ、４・・携帯端末（外部機器）、１１・・スマートメータ通信部、１１ａ・・通信モジュール、１２・・Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信部、１３・・通信操作部、１４・・連携機器通信部（データ送信部）、１５・・通知部、１５ａ・・第１ＬＥＤ（第１通知部）、１５ｂ・・第２ＬＥＤ（第２通知部）、１６・・制御部（通信制御部）、１６ａ・・メモリ、１６ｂ・・タイマ。   1 · · Smart meter communication device, 2 · · Smart meter, 4 · · Mobile terminal (external device), 11 · · Smart meter communication unit, 11a · · Communication module, 12 · · Wi-Fi communication unit, 13 · · · Communication operation unit, 14 · · · cooperation device communication unit (data transmission unit), 15 · · · notification unit, 15a · · · first LED (first notification unit), 15b · · second LED (second notification unit), 16 · · · Control unit (communication control unit), 16a ··· memory, 16b ··· timer.

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電力計測機能及びＷｉ−ＳＵＮ（登録商標）通信機能を備えたスマートメータと通信を実施する通信モジュールを備えたスマートメータ通信部と、
前記スマートメータと通信して入手した使用電力データを出力するデータ送信部と、
外部機器から前記スマートメータのＩＤ及びパスワードを入力するためのＷｉ−Ｆｉ通信部と、
通信を制御する通信制御部と、
前記Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信部をオフ状態からオン状態へ移行させる通信操作部とを備え、
前記通信制御部は、前記通信操作部の操作でオン状態に移行した前記Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信部を介して外部機器から送信された前記スマートメータのＩＤ及びパスワードの情報を受信したら、当該情報を登録して前記スマートメータとの間でＷｉ−ＳＵＮ（登録商標）通信を開始することを特徴とするスマートメータ通信装置。 A smart meter communication unit including a communication module for performing communication with a smart meter having a power measurement function and a Wi-SUN (registered trademark) communication function;
A data transmission unit that outputs power usage data acquired by communicating with the smart meter;
A Wi-Fi communication unit for inputting the smart meter ID and password from an external device;
A communication control unit that controls communication;
A communication operation unit for shifting the Wi-Fi communication unit from the off state to the on state;
The communication control unit registers the information of the ID and password of the smart meter transmitted from the external device via the Wi-Fi communication unit which has been switched to the ON state by the operation of the communication operation unit. And a Wi-SUN (registered trademark) communication with the smart meter. 前記通信制御部は、前記通信操作部の操作により前記Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信部がオン状態に移行したら、前記通信モジュールをリセットさせることを特徴とする請求項１記載のスマートメータ通信装置。   The smart meter communication device according to claim 1, wherein the communication control unit resets the communication module when the Wi-Fi communication unit shifts to an on state by an operation of the communication operation unit. 前記通信モジュールがリセットしたことを通知する第１通知部を有することを特徴とする請求項２記載のスマートメータ通信装置。   The smart meter communication device according to claim 2, further comprising a first notification unit that notifies that the communication module has been reset. 前記外部機器から送信されたＩＤ及びパスワードが前記スマートメータにおいて認証されて、Ｗｉ−ＳＵＮ（登録商標）通信が開始されたら、それを通知する第２通知部を有することを特徴とする請求項１乃至３の何れかに記載のスマートメータ通信装置。   A second notification unit is provided to notify when an ID and a password transmitted from the external device are authenticated in the smart meter and Wi-SUN (registered trademark) communication is started. 3. The smart meter communication device according to any one of 3. to 3. 前記通信制御部は、前記Ｗｉ−Ｆｉ通信部がオン状態になっても、一定時間が経過したらオフ状態に移行させることを特徴とする請求項１乃至４の何れかに記載のスマートメータ通信装置。   The smart meter communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the communication control unit shifts to an off state after a predetermined time elapses even when the Wi-Fi communication unit is turned on. .
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