JP2020114153A - Disaster response station device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a disaster response station device that can operate in a self-sustainable manner regardless of an installation place in the event of a power failure and provide disaster information by a display unit.SOLUTION: This disaster response station device 100 includes: a communication unit 3 that can obtain disaster information and non-disaster information at the time of disaster and ordinary times, respectively; a television display unit 11 and an electronic paper 13 that can display information obtained via the communication unit 3; a commercial power supply unit 41 that supplies power from a system power source K to a plurality of component apparatuses A including the television display unit 11, electronic paper 13, and communication unit 3; and a storage battery 42 that enables self-sustaining operation by supplying power to the plurality of component apparatuses A instead of the commercial power supply unit 41 at the event of a power failure during disaster.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

The present invention relates to a disaster response station device, and particularly to a disaster response station device including a communication unit and a display unit.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a disaster power supply system including a communication unit and a display unit is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

The above Patent Document 1 discloses a disaster power supply system including a charging unit for charging a mobile phone or the like, a communication unit, and a display unit. The power supply system at the time of disaster is configured to display the emergency information (disaster information) and the like acquired via the communication unit on the display unit at the time of disaster. The power supply system at the time of disaster is installed in a public space in the area.

The power supply system at the time of disaster is further equipped with a power generation device that uses natural energy to generate power. When a disaster occurs and the system power is stopped (power failure), the power generation device generates power and operates independently from the generated power. Is configured to.

JP, 2016-119758, A

However, in the power supply system at the time of disaster described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, if the installation place is a place where power generation by the power generation device is possible using natural energy, it is not possible to operate independently during a power failure. For this reason, there is a problem in that, when installed in a place where power generation by natural energy is not possible, emergency information (disaster information) cannot be provided by the display unit.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to enable independent operation regardless of the installation location at the time of a power failure, and to provide a display unit. An object of the present invention is to provide a station device at the time of disaster capable of providing disaster information.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a disaster response station device according to an aspect of the present invention is a disaster response station device that provides various types of disaster information in the event of a disaster. And a communication unit capable of acquiring non-disaster information, a display unit capable of displaying information acquired through the communication unit, and a commercial power supply for supplying electric power from a system power supply to a plurality of constituent devices including the display unit and the communication unit Section and a storage battery that enables independent operation by supplying electric power to a plurality of constituent devices instead of the commercial power source section in the event of a power failure in the event of a disaster.

In the disaster response station device according to one aspect of the present invention, by configuring as described above, even when the power from the grid power supply to the commercial power supply unit is cut off (when there is a power failure) during a power failure, the commercial power supply Electric power can be supplied to a plurality of constituent devices including the display unit and the communication unit by the storage battery instead of the unit. This makes it possible to acquire the disaster information to be displayed on the display unit via the communication unit even during a power failure. As a result, in the event of a power failure, independent operation can be performed regardless of the installation location, and disaster information can be provided by the display unit.

The disaster response station device according to the above aspect preferably further includes a first control unit that individually controls the operation of a plurality of constituent devices, and the first control unit reduces the remaining capacity of the storage battery during a power failure. Based on the above, control is performed to stop the operation of some of the plurality of constituent devices. According to this structure, the power consumption of the disaster response station device can be suppressed by stopping the operation of a part of the plurality of constituent devices by the first control unit. It is possible to slow down the remaining capacity of the battery. For this reason, independent operation can be performed for a long time regardless of the installation location, and disaster information can be provided on the display unit for a longer time. In addition, in the event of a disaster, it is possible to stop functions (devices) that are less important to the victim and others earlier, while allowing functions (devices) that are highly important to operate for a longer period of time.

In this case, preferably, the first control unit controls the operation of the plurality of constituent devices to be stopped stepwise based on the decrease in the remaining capacity of the storage battery. With this configuration, the rate at which the remaining capacity of the storage battery drops can be effectively slowed down, so that even when the power outage is prolonged, the disaster response station device can be used more appropriately and longer. Can be maintained at.

In the configuration further including the first control unit, preferably, the first control unit operates at least a part of a device that provides disaster information among a plurality of component devices until the remaining capacity of the storage battery becomes zero. Is configured to maintain. With this configuration, it is possible to continue to provide disaster information that is particularly important for victims and others as long as possible.

In this case, preferably, the display unit includes the electronic paper, and the first control unit is configured to maintain the operation of the electronic paper until the remaining capacity of the storage battery becomes zero without stopping the operation of the electronic paper. .. According to this structure, it is possible to continue providing disaster information for a longer time with the electronic paper that consumes extremely little power.

In the configuration further including the first control unit, it is preferable that the display unit includes a television display unit that displays a disaster-related image as disaster information, and a radio broadcasting unit that provides a disaster-related sound as disaster information. The first control unit stops the operation of the television display unit and operates the radio broadcasting unit based on the fact that the remaining capacity of the storage battery has decreased to a predetermined remaining capacity before reaching zero during a power failure. Is configured to let. With this configuration, by switching from the television display unit that provides disaster information by video to the radio broadcasting unit that provides disaster information only by voice, the power consumption of the disaster response station device can be effectively suppressed. Therefore, the disaster response station device can be used for a longer time.

In the configuration further including the first control unit, preferably, a charging unit that charges the information terminal is further included, and the first control unit has a predetermined remaining capacity before the remaining capacity of the storage battery becomes zero during a power failure. It is configured to stop the operation of the charging unit based on the decrease in the charge. According to this structure, the charging unit can charge the information terminal. Moreover, by stopping the operation of the charging unit, it is possible to effectively suppress the power consumption of the disaster response station device.

In the disaster response station device according to the above aspect, preferably, a plurality of communication units are provided in mutually different communication systems, and the plurality of communication units are preset in priority order for being communicably connected to the outside. , One communication unit that is communicably connected to the outside is determined from among the plurality of communication units based on the priority order. With this configuration, by setting the priority order for connecting to the outside (external device) so that it can communicate with the outside, the connection with the outside can be made considering the power consumption, the communication speed, and the ease of establishing communication. One communication unit to perform can be determined.

In this case, preferably, the plurality of communication units include a Wi-Fi communication unit, a communication unit of a communication standard of 3G, 4G or 5G, and a satellite communication unit, and the Wi-Fi communication unit having the first priority. , The communication unit of the communication standard of 3G, 4G, or 5G having the second priority, and the satellite communication unit having the third priority are configured to determine whether communication with the outside is possible. With this configuration, it is possible to prioritize the Wi-Fi communication unit and the communication unit according to the communication standard of 3G, 4G, or 5G that are relatively frequently used in the information terminal, and determine whether communication is possible. Further, when the communication by the Wi-Fi communication unit and the communication unit of the communication standard of 3G, 4G, or 5G cannot be established, the communication communication is relatively easy to be established, and the possibility of communication of the satellite communication unit, which consumes a large amount of power, is finally determined. can do.

In the configuration further including the first control unit, it is preferable that the disaster support application software for providing the support service to the victims and the volunteer staff at the time of disaster is stored, and the disaster support application software can be started at the time of disaster. And a second control unit. According to this structure, the disaster support application software activated by the second control unit can provide various support services to the disaster victims and the volunteer staff during a disaster. Further, by separately providing the first control unit and the second control unit, it is possible to individually operate and stop the first control unit and the second control unit.

In this case, preferably, the first control unit stops the operation of the second control unit based on the fact that the remaining capacity of the storage battery has decreased to a predetermined remaining capacity before reaching zero at the time of a power failure, and at the same time, a disaster occurs. It is configured so that the supporting application software can be continuously operated. According to this structure, the power consumption of the disaster response station device can be effectively suppressed by stopping the operation of the second control unit, and the operation of the second control unit can be performed by the first control unit. Even if is stopped, the disaster support application software can continue to operate.

In the disaster response station device according to the above aspect, it is preferable that the display screen of the display unit can be changed based on a signal from an external device that communicates with the communication unit. According to this structure, it is possible to display necessary disaster information on the display unit by remote operation from outside such as a fire station without directly operating the disaster response station device. For this reason, even in a situation where information cannot be transmitted from the disaster response station device to the outside, at least the disaster information can be continuously transmitted from the outside to the victim (disaster response station device). ..

In the disaster response station device according to the above aspect, preferably, further provided with an access point connected to a plurality of information terminals around the disaster response station device main body to establish communication, via the access point, It is configured to be able to send and receive disaster information to and from the information terminal. With such a configuration, it is possible to provide a communication environment even when an information terminal such as a victim is unable to perform data communication during a disaster. Further, common disaster information can be easily transmitted from the disaster response station device to a plurality of information terminals via the access point.

In the disaster response station device according to the above aspect, it is preferable that the disaster occurrence information included in the disaster information is acquired via the communication unit, that a power failure has occurred, and that a predetermined switching button has been pressed. Based on at least one of the above, the normal mode used in normal times is switched to the disaster mode used in a disaster. According to this structure, when the disaster occurrence information included in the disaster information is acquired via the communication unit, it is possible to automatically and surely switch to the disaster time mode when a disaster occurs. Further, when a power failure has occurred, it is possible to automatically switch to the disaster mode when a disaster occurs. Further, when the predetermined switching button is pressed, it is possible to switch to the disaster mode by the intention of the victim.

According to the present invention, as described above, in the event of a power outage, it is possible to operate independently regardless of the installation location, and to provide a disaster response station device that can provide disaster information on the display unit. can do.

It is a perspective view showing the whole disaster-response station device composition by one embodiment. It is a block diagram showing the whole disaster-response station device composition by one embodiment. It is a flow chart of control processing which controls power consumption by the 1st control part of a disaster response station device by one embodiment. It is a perspective view showing the whole disaster-response station device composition by a modification.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Structure of disaster response station device)
A disaster response station device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

As shown in FIG. 1, the disaster response station device 100 is configured to be able to provide information (disaster information) regarding various disasters at the time of a disaster. For example, the disaster response station device 100 includes a television display unit 11 and a radio broadcasting unit 12, and is configured to be able to provide news regarding the disaster to victims and the like. In addition, the disaster response station device 100 includes a charging unit 15 and is configured to be able to charge an information terminal T (see FIG. 2) such as a mobile phone. In addition, the disaster response station device 100 includes a communication unit 3 (see FIG. 2) that communicates with the outside, and interacts with a computer (external device O) such as a fire station and an organization that performs disaster response including the Self-Defense Force. It is configured to be able to communicate (to keep in touch) with. The disaster response station device 100 is installed in a place where a relatively large number of people gather, such as a city hall, a gymnasium, and a roadside station. Hereinafter, the details of the disaster response station device 100 will be described. The television display unit 11 is an example of the “display unit” in the claims.

The disaster response station device 100 includes a single disaster response station device main body 100a.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the disaster response station device 100 includes a television display unit 11, a radio broadcasting unit 12, an electronic paper 13, a touch panel operation unit 14, a charging unit 15, and an access point 2. (Wi-Fi station), the communication part 3, the commercial power supply part 41, the storage battery 42, the 1st control part 51 (control computer), and the 2nd control part 52 (server computer) are further provided. The electronic paper 13 is an example of the “display unit” in the claims.

The commercial power supply unit 41 and the storage battery 42 include a television display unit 11, an electronic paper 13, a radio broadcasting unit 12, a touch panel type operation unit 14, a charging unit 15, an access point 2, a first control unit 51, and a second control unit 52. It is configured to supply power to a plurality of constituent devices A of the disaster response station device 100 including the disaster.

The disaster response station device 100 is configured to normally acquire non-disaster information via the communication unit 3. The non-disaster information is, for example, various information such as advertisement information and service information in the city hall, and is different from disaster information. In short, the disaster response station device 100 is configured to be usable both at the time of a disaster and at the time of a non-disaster, and can be used in a "disaster mode" for providing disaster information at the time of a disaster and in a normal time (non-disaster). It is configured to be able to switch between "normal mode" for providing non-disaster information.

Specifically, when the disaster response station device 100 acquires the disaster occurrence information included in the disaster information from the external device O (see FIG. 2) such as a computer of the Meteorological Agency via the communication unit 3, the disaster response station device 100 performs normal operation. It is configured to switch from the normal mode to be used to the disaster mode to be used in the event of a disaster.

(Structure of the disaster response station device body)
As shown in FIG. 1, the disaster response station device main body 100a is formed in an L shape in a side view. Specifically, the disaster response station device main body 100a includes a rectangular parallelepiped-shaped rear portion 100b and a rectangular parallelepiped-shaped front portion 100c arranged in front of the rear portion 100b and having a height smaller than that of the rear portion 100b.

The television display unit 11, the electronic paper 13, and the speaker 10 are arranged on the front surface of the rear portion 100b. A charging unit 15 and a touch panel type operation unit 14 are arranged on the upper surface of the front portion 100c.

Although not shown, a roller portion for moving and a fixing portion for fixing at a predetermined position may be provided on the lower surface of the disaster response station device main body 100a.

(Structure of television display section)
The television display unit 11 includes a set of components such as a display and a tuner for receiving television broadcast waves and displaying them as an image, and is configured to display a disaster-related image as disaster information. For example, the television display unit 11 is configured to display a news image related to a disaster of public broadcasting. The sound of the television display unit 11 is output from the speaker 10.

(Structure of radio broadcasting department)
The radio broadcasting unit 12 includes a set of components such as a tuner and a detection circuit for receiving radio broadcasting waves for radio and outputting them as sound through the speaker 10, and is configured to provide sound related to disaster as disaster information. Has been done. For example, the radio broadcast unit 12 is configured to provide a public broadcast news voice about a disaster. The radio broadcasting unit 12 outputs only audio as compared with the television display unit 11, and thus power consumption can be suppressed. The sound of the radio broadcasting unit 12 is output from the speaker 10.

(Structure of electronic paper)
As shown in FIG. 2, the electronic paper 13 is configured to be capable of displaying disaster information and non-disaster information acquired via the communication unit 3. The disaster response station device 100 is configured to be able to change the display screen of the electronic paper 13 based on a signal from an external device O that communicates with the communication unit 3.

As a specific example, the disaster response station device 100 is configured to be able to change the display screen of the electronic paper 13 based on a signal from a personal computer (external device O) of a disaster response agency such as a fire station and the Self-Defense Forces. There is. That is, the disaster response station device 100 is configured to be able to remotely operate the electronic paper 13 from the external device O. It should be noted that the electronic paper 13 consumes only a small amount of power when the display screen is changed, and thus consumes extremely little power. Therefore, the disaster response station device 100 can provide information with extremely small power consumption by the electronic paper 13.

The electronic paper 13 can also display an image read by a scanner (not shown) connected to a scanner connection unit (not shown) provided in the disaster response station device body 100a (see FIG. 1). Is configured. In addition, the electronic paper 13 is configured to be able to display various information such as information input by the touch panel operation unit 14.

(Structure of touch panel type operation unit)
The touch panel type operation unit 14 is composed of a tablet terminal having a liquid crystal display unit. A plurality of (two) touch panel type operation units 14 are provided in the disaster response station device body 100a (see FIG. 1). The touch panel type operation unit 14 is configured to be able to operate the constituent device A such as the television display unit 11, the radio broadcasting unit 12, and the electronic paper 13. The touch panel type operation unit 14 can also be used by a disaster victim or the like as a mere search terminal.

(Structure of charging section)
The charging unit 15 is configured to be able to charge the information terminal T such as a mobile phone. The charging unit 15 has a plurality of connectors (connection units to the information terminals T) so that the plurality of information terminals T can be charged at the same time. It should be noted that the plurality of connectors may be configured by a single type, or may be configured by a plurality of types so as to be compatible with various charging specifications.

(Access point configuration)
The access point 2 is configured to be connected to information terminals T such as a plurality of victims around the disaster response station device main body 100a (see FIG. 1) to establish Wi-Fi communication. That is, the access point 2 can provide the communication environment even when the information terminal T of the victim or the like becomes incapable of data communication during a disaster. Further, the access point 2 connects the information terminals T such as a plurality of victims around the disaster response station device main body 100a to the disaster response station device 100 (first control unit 51, second control unit 52). Is configured to.

Further, the disaster response station device 100 is configured to be able to transmit and receive disaster information to and from the information terminal T via the access point 2. Specifically, the disaster response station device 100 uses, as disaster information, bulletin information about disasters, management information on evacuation facilities, management information on relief supplies, inquiry information (questions, answers) from evacuees, evacuees, etc. Registration information and the like can be transmitted and received to and from the information terminal T via the access point 2.

The communication unit 3 is configured to be able to obtain disaster information and non-disaster information at the time of a disaster and at normal times, respectively. The communication unit 3 is configured to establish communication with the outside (external device O) via the Internet. A plurality of communication units 3 are provided in different communication systems. The plurality of communication units 3 are preset with priorities in which they are communicably connected to the outside (external device O), and communication with the external device O is performed from among the plurality of communication units 3 based on the priority order. It is configured to determine one communicative unit 3 that is operably connected.

Specifically, the plurality of communication units 3 are a Wi-Fi communication unit 31, a communication unit 32 of a communication standard of 3G (3rd Generation), 4G (4th Generation) or 5G (5th Generation), a satellite communication unit 33, and Is included.

The disaster response station device 100 includes a Wi-Fi communication unit 31 having a first priority, a communication unit 32 having a communication standard of 3G, 4G, or 5G having a second priority, and a satellite communication unit 33 having a third priority. It is configured to determine whether communication with the outside (external device O) is possible in the order of. As a result, the disaster response station device 100 is configured to establish communication with the outside (external device O) and one communication unit 3 that determines that communication with the outside (external device O) is possible. .. The switching of the communication unit 3 is performed under the control of the first control unit 51.

(Composition of commercial power supply)
The commercial power supply unit 41 is configured to supply the power from the system power supply K to the plurality of component devices A of the disaster response station device 100. The commercial power supply unit 41 is configured to continue supplying the power from the system power supply K to the plurality of component devices A unless a power failure occurs.

(Structure of storage battery)
The storage battery 42 is configured to allow the disaster response station device 100 to operate independently by supplying electric power to the plurality of constituent devices A instead of the commercial power supply unit 41 in the event of a power failure in the event of a disaster. The storage battery 42 has a relatively large power storage capacity, and can continuously operate the disaster response station device 100 for several days (for example, about 5 days) after the occurrence of a power failure.

The storage battery 42 is configured to be charged during the time when the commercial power supply unit 41 (system power supply K) can supply power to the disaster response station device 100 (at the time of non-power failure) regardless of the time of disaster and non-time of disaster. Therefore, it is always (substantially) held in a fully charged state when there is no power outage. However, this does not apply immediately after the power failure is resolved.

(Configuration of first control unit)
As shown in FIG. 2, the first control unit 51 is configured to individually control the operation of the plurality of constituent devices A of the disaster response station device 100. That is, the first control unit 51 is configured to individually control ON/OFF of each unit of the disaster response station device 100.

The first control unit 51 is configured to be able to acquire the remaining capacity information of the storage battery 42. The first control unit 51 is configured to perform control to stop the operation of a part of the plurality of constituent devices A based on the decrease in the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42 during a power failure. That is, the first control unit 51 is configured to suppress the overall power consumption of the disaster response station device 100 based on the decrease in the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42.

At this time, the first control unit 51 is configured to perform stepwise control of stopping the operation of the plurality of constituent devices A based on the decrease in the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42. Note that, as an example, when the operation of the plurality of constituent devices A is stopped in stages, the first control unit 51 is low in importance from the standpoint of a disaster victim or the like in consideration of functions and power consumption. It is configured to stop the operation in order from the equipment to be said.

Further, the first control unit 51 is configured to maintain the operation of at least a part of the devices that provide the disaster information among the plurality of component devices A until the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42 becomes zero. That is, the first control unit 51 individually controls the operation of the plurality of constituent devices A of the disaster response station device 100 so that the disaster information can be continuously provided to the victims as long as possible. Is configured.

Specifically, the first control unit 51 is configured to maintain the operation of the electronic paper 13 without stopping the operation of the electronic paper 13 until the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42 becomes zero. Note that the electronic paper 13 consumes extremely little power, as described above.

At the time of a power failure, the first control unit 51 stops the operation of the television display unit 11 and the radio broadcasting unit 12 based on the fact that the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42 has decreased to a predetermined remaining capacity before reaching zero. Is configured to run. For example, the first control unit 51 stops the operation of the television display unit 11 and operates the radio broadcasting unit 12 based on the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42 decreasing to 50% during a power failure. It is configured. That is, the first control unit 51 is configured to switch from a state in which disaster information is provided by both video and voice to a state in which disaster information is provided only by voice.

Further, the first control unit 51 is configured to stop the operation of the charging unit 15 on the basis of that the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42 has decreased to a predetermined remaining capacity before reaching zero when a power failure occurs. .. For example, the first control unit 51 is configured to stop the operation of the charging unit 15 when the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42 is reduced to 50% during a power failure.

Further, the first control unit 51 is configured to stop the operation of the second control unit 52 based on that the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42 has decreased to a predetermined remaining capacity before reaching zero when a power failure occurs. ing. For example, the first control unit 51 is configured to stop the operation of the second control unit 52 based on the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42 decreasing to 30% during a power failure. At this time, the first control unit 51 can continue to operate (at least a part of the function thereof), which will be described later, of disaster support application software that has been operated by the second control unit 52, instead of the second control unit 52. It is configured to be possible.

(Configuration of second control unit)
As shown in FIG. 2, the second control unit 52 is configured for each function of a highly functional server computer and a single-board small computer that performs various controls, and responds to a decrease in the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42. Then, the functions are sequentially stopped to suppress the power consumption.

The second control unit 52 is configured to be able to start the disaster support application software in the event of a disaster. Disaster support application software is application software for providing support services to victims, volunteer staff, and the like in the event of a disaster. The disaster response station device 100 is provided with a memory 53 in which disaster support application software is stored.

The function of the disaster support application software activated by the second controller 52 will be described.

The disaster support application software has a function of displaying information. For example, the disaster support application software has a function of displaying, on the electronic paper 13, data obtained by scanning the paper, data input by the victim through the information terminal T, the touch panel type operation unit 14 and the like. Further, the disaster support application software has a function of displaying various information such as information registered by the victim through the information terminal T, the touch panel type operation unit 14 or the like at regular intervals. Further, the disaster support application software has a function of translating (switching) a character into a character of a different language when the information includes character information.

The disaster support application software has a function of managing facility reservations. For example, the disaster support application software provides a function of issuing a reservation ticket when using shared facilities such as a nursing place, a dressing place, and a bathroom in an evacuation center. The reservation ticket includes use start time information, use time information, use order information, etc. of the shared facility. Note that, as an example, the reservation ticket is displayed on the information terminal T of the victim or the like connected to the access point 2.

The disaster support application software has a function of managing relief supplies. For example, the disaster support application software has a function of managing the relief supplies that have arrived at the shelter, the expected arrival date and time of the relief supplies requested, and the status of the relief supplies requested for each individual (for example, the arrival status).

The disaster support application software has a function of responding to inquiries from disaster victims. For example, the disaster support application software has a function for the staff and volunteers of the shelter to answer a question from the information terminal T such as a victim connected to the access point 2. Further, the disaster support application software has a function of allowing the user to search the frequently asked questions from the victim by operating the touch panel type operation unit 14.

The disaster support application software has a function of registering a victim (evacuee). For example, the disaster support application software has a function of registering that there is a disaster victim in the evacuation site where the disaster response station device 100 is installed. As a result, the disaster response station device 100 can promptly support an individual in the evacuation shelter. Further, the disaster support application software is configured to be able to transmit/receive registration information to/from another disaster response station device 100 installed in another evacuation center. That is, the disaster response station device 100 is configured to be able to confirm the victims at other evacuation centers. The victim (evacuee) is registered by inputting various personal information (my number, name, address, age, etc.) using the touch panel type operation unit 14 and scanning operation such as a license. ..

Note that, among the various functions of the disaster support application software described above, an important function is provided by the first control unit 51 instead of the second control unit 52 when the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42 decreases. For example, the function of displaying the information of the disaster support application software is provided by the first control unit 51 instead of the second control unit 52 when the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42 decreases.

(Control processing for suppressing power consumption by the first control unit)
Next, with reference to FIG. 3, a control process for suppressing the power consumption of the disaster response station device 100 by the first control unit 51 will be described. The control process for suppressing the power consumption by the first control unit 51 is performed as the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42 decreases.

In step S1, the first control unit 51 determines whether or not the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42 has dropped to 50%. Then, in step S1, when the first control unit 51 does not determine that the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42 has decreased to 50% (when the remaining capacity is larger than 50%), step S1 is repeated. When the first control unit 51 determines in step S1 that the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42 has decreased to 50%, the process proceeds to step S2.

In step S2, the first control unit 51 stops the operation of the charging unit 15 and the television display unit 11 and operates the radio broadcasting unit 12. Then, the process proceeds to step S3.

In step S3, the first control unit 51 determines whether or not the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42 has dropped to 30%. Then, in step S3, when the first control unit 51 does not determine that the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42 has dropped to 30% (when the remaining capacity is larger than 30%), step S3 is repeated. When the first control unit 51 determines in step S3 that the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42 has dropped to 30%, the process proceeds to step S4.

In step S4, the first controller 51 stops the operation of the second controller 52. At this time, the important function of the various functions of the disaster support application software is provided by the first control unit 51 instead of the second control unit 52. With the above, the control process for suppressing the power consumption of the disaster response station device 100 by the first control unit 51 is completed.

(Effects of the embodiment)
In this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

In the present embodiment, with the above configuration, even when the power from the system power supply K to the commercial power supply unit 41 is cut off during a power failure (power failure), the storage battery 42 is used instead of the commercial power supply unit 41. As a result, electric power can be supplied to the plurality of constituent devices A including the display unit (television display unit 11, electronic paper 13) and the communication unit 3. This makes it possible to acquire the disaster information to be displayed on the display unit via the communication unit 3 even during a power failure. As a result, in the event of a power failure, independent operation can be performed regardless of the installation location, and disaster information can be provided by the display unit.

As described above, the present embodiment further includes the first control unit 51 that individually controls the operation of the plurality of constituent devices A, and the first control unit 51 reduces the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42 during a power failure. Based on this, control is performed to stop the operation of some of the plurality of constituent devices A. As a result, the power consumption of the disaster response station device 100 can be suppressed by stopping the operation of a part of the plurality of constituent devices A by the first control unit 51, and thus the limited storage battery 42 at the time of power failure. It is possible to slow down the remaining capacity of the battery. Therefore, the autonomous operation can be performed for a longer time regardless of the installation location, and the disaster information can be provided by the display unit (the television display unit 11, the electronic paper 13) for a longer time. In addition, in the event of a disaster, it is possible to stop functions (devices) that are less important to the victim and others earlier, while allowing functions (devices) that are highly important to operate for a longer period of time.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the first control unit 51 performs the control to stop the operation of the plurality of constituent devices A step by step based on the decrease in the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42. As a result, the speed at which the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42 decreases can be effectively slowed down, so that the disaster response station device 100 can be maintained in a usable state more appropriately and longer even when the power outage is prolonged. can do.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the first control unit 51 maintains the operation of at least a part of the plurality of constituent devices A that provides disaster information until the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42 becomes zero. Is configured to. As a result, it is possible to continue to provide disaster information that is particularly important for victims and others as long as possible.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the electronic paper 13 is provided as the display unit, and the first control unit 51 operates without stopping the operation of the electronic paper 13 until the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42 becomes zero. Is configured to maintain. As a result, the electronic paper 13 with extremely low power consumption can continue to provide disaster information for a longer period of time.

In the present embodiment, as described above, as the display unit, the television display unit 11 that displays the image regarding the disaster as the disaster information is provided, and the radio broadcasting unit 12 that provides the sound regarding the disaster as the disaster information is further provided. At the time of a power failure, the first control unit 51 stops the operation of the television display unit 11 and the radio broadcasting unit 12 based on the fact that the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42 has decreased to a predetermined remaining capacity before reaching zero. Is configured to run. As a result, the power consumption of the disaster response station device 100 is effectively suppressed by switching from the television display unit 11 that provides disaster information by video to the radio broadcasting unit 12 that provides disaster information only by audio. Therefore, the disaster response station device 100 can be used for a longer time.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the charging unit 15 that charges the information terminal T is further included, and the first control unit 51 has a predetermined remaining capacity before the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42 becomes zero during a power failure. It is configured to stop the operation of the charging unit 15 based on the decrease in the charge. Thereby, the charging unit 15 can charge the information terminal T. Moreover, by stopping the operation of the charging unit 15, the power consumption of the disaster response station device 100 can be effectively suppressed.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the plurality of communication units 3 are provided in mutually different communication systems, and the plurality of communication units 3 have preset priorities for connecting to the outside so that they can communicate with the outside. On the basis of the above, one communication unit 3 communicably connected to the outside is determined from the plurality of communication units 3. Thus, by setting the priority order for communicatively connecting to the outside (external device O), it is possible to set a priority for connecting to the outside in consideration of power consumption, communication speed, ease of establishing communication, and the like. The communication unit 3 can be determined.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the plurality of communication units 3 includes the Wi-Fi communication unit 31, the communication unit 32 of the communication standard according to 3G, 4G or 5G, and the satellite communication unit 33, and the priority order is The Wi-Fi communication unit 31 having the first priority, the communication unit 32 having the communication standard of 3G, 4G or 5G having the second priority, and the satellite communication unit 33 having the third priority have an order of determining whether communication with the outside is possible or not. Is configured to. As a result, the Wi-Fi communication unit 31 and the communication unit 32 conforming to the communication standard of 3G, 4G, or 5G, which are relatively frequently used in the information terminal T, can be prioritized to determine whether communication is possible. Further, when the communication by the Wi-Fi communication unit 31 and the communication unit 32 of the communication standard of 3G, 4G, or 5G cannot be established, whether the communication by the satellite communication unit 33, which is relatively easy to establish and consumes a large amount of power, can be established. Finally you can judge.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the memory 53 that stores the disaster support application software that provides support services to the victims and volunteer staff in the event of a disaster, and the second that can start the disaster support application software in the event of a disaster And a control unit 52. As a result, the disaster support application software activated by the second control unit 52 can provide various support services to the disaster victims and the volunteer staff during a disaster. Further, by separately providing the first control unit 51 and the second control unit 52, it is possible to individually operate and stop the first control unit 51 and the second control unit 52.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the first control unit 51 of the second control unit 52 is based on the fact that the remaining capacity of the storage battery 42 has decreased to the predetermined remaining capacity before reaching zero during a power failure. It is configured to be able to stop operation and continue to operate the disaster support application software. Accordingly, by stopping the operation of the second control unit 52, the power consumption of the disaster response station device 100 can be effectively suppressed, and the operation of the second control unit 52 can be performed by the first control unit 51. Even if is stopped, the disaster support application software can continue to operate.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the display screen of the display unit (electronic paper 13) can be changed based on the signal from the external device O that communicates with the communication unit 3. Accordingly, it is possible to display necessary disaster information on the display unit by remote operation from the outside such as a fire station without directly operating the disaster response station device 100. Therefore, even in a situation where information cannot be transmitted from the disaster response station device 100 to the outside, at least the disaster information is continuously transmitted from the outside to the victim (disaster response station device 100). You can

In the present embodiment, as described above, the access point 2 that is connected to a plurality of information terminals T around the disaster response station device main body 100a and establishes communication is further provided, and information is transmitted via the access point 2. The disaster information can be transmitted and received to and from the terminal T. This makes it possible to provide a communication environment even when the information terminal T of a victim or the like becomes incapable of data communication during a disaster. Further, common disaster information can be easily transmitted from the disaster response station device 100 to the plurality of information terminals T via the access point 2.

In the present embodiment, as described above, based on the fact that the disaster occurrence information included in the disaster information is acquired via the communication unit 3, the normal mode used in normal time is switched to the disaster mode used in disaster. Is configured. Accordingly, when the disaster occurrence information included in the disaster information is acquired through the communication unit 3, it is possible to automatically and surely switch to the disaster time mode when the disaster occurs.

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It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplifications in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the embodiments but by the scope of the claims, and further includes meanings equivalent to the scope of the claims and all modifications (modifications) within the scope.

For example, in the above embodiment, an example in which the touch panel type operation unit is used as the input device of the disaster response station device is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, an operation unit other than the touch panel type operation unit such as a keyboard may be used.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the disaster response station device includes three communication units having different standards (a communication unit having a communication standard of Wi-Fi communication unit, 3G, 4G, or 5G, and a satellite communication unit) has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the disaster response station device may include a single communication unit. Further, the disaster response station device may be provided with two or four or more communication units of different standards.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which the normal mode is switched to the disaster mode based on the fact that the disaster information is acquired from the computer of the Meteorological Agency via the communication unit has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, a predetermined switching button B is provided like the disaster response station device 200 shown in FIG. 4, and the normal mode is switched to the disaster mode based on the pressing of the predetermined switching button B. Good. Further, the normal mode may be switched to the disaster mode based on the occurrence of the power failure.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first control unit is configured to control the operation of the plurality of constituent devices to be stopped stepwise in two stages (50% and 30%) based on the decrease in the remaining capacity of the storage battery. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the first control unit may be configured to perform the control for stopping the operation of the plurality of constituent devices in one step or in three or more steps based on the decrease in the remaining capacity of the storage battery. ..

Moreover, in the said embodiment, the example provided with several control part (1st control part, 2nd control part) was shown, but this invention is not restricted to this. The present invention may include a single controller.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the disaster response station device body is formed in an L shape has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, the disaster response station device main body (whole body) may be formed in a shape other than the L-shape, such as a rectangular parallelepiped shape.

Further, if the disaster response station device includes a communication unit, a display unit, a commercial power supply unit, and a storage battery, the disaster response station device may have a different configuration from the disaster response station device, or a charging unit. The disaster response station device of the above embodiment may not be provided with the configuration.

Further, the disaster support application software may have a function different from that of the above embodiment, or may not have the function described in the above embodiment.

2 access point 3 communication unit 11 television display unit (display unit)
12 Radio broadcasting section 13 Electronic paper (display section)
15 Charging part 31 Wi-Fi communication part 32 Communication part of communication standard by 3G, 4G or 5G 33 Satellite communication part 41 Commercial power supply part 42 Storage battery 51 First control part 52 Second control part 53 Memory 100 Disaster response station device 100a Disaster response station Device body A Components B Switching button K System power supply O External device T Information terminal

Claims (14)

A station device for disasters that provides various disaster information in the event of a disaster,
A communication unit capable of acquiring the disaster information and the non-disaster information, respectively, at the time of disaster and in normal times,
A display unit capable of displaying information acquired via the communication unit,
A commercial power supply unit that supplies power from a system power supply to a plurality of constituent devices including the display unit and the communication unit,
A disaster response station device, comprising: a storage battery that enables self-sustaining operation by supplying electric power to the plurality of constituent devices instead of the commercial power supply unit in the event of a power outage during a disaster. Further comprising a first control unit for individually controlling the operation of the plurality of constituent devices,
The disaster response station device according to claim 1, wherein the first control unit performs control to stop operation of a part of the plurality of component devices based on a decrease in the remaining capacity of the storage battery during a power failure. .. The disaster response station device according to claim 2, wherein the first control unit performs control to stop the operation of the plurality of component devices in stages based on a decrease in the remaining capacity of the storage battery. The first control unit is configured to maintain operation of at least a part of a device that provides the disaster information among the plurality of component devices until the remaining capacity of the storage battery becomes zero. The disaster response station device according to item 2 or 3. The display unit includes electronic paper,
The disaster response station device according to claim 4, wherein the first control unit is configured to maintain the operation of the electronic paper until the remaining capacity of the storage battery becomes zero without stopping the operation of the electronic paper. .. The display unit includes a television display unit that displays an image regarding a disaster as the disaster information,
Further comprising a radio broadcasting section for providing a voice regarding the disaster as the disaster information,
The first control unit stops the operation of the television display unit based on a decrease in the remaining capacity of the storage battery to a predetermined remaining capacity at the time of power failure, and the radio broadcasting unit. The disaster response station device according to any one of claims 2 to 5, which is configured to operate. Further comprising a charging unit for charging the information terminal,
The first control unit is configured to stop the operation of the charging unit when the remaining capacity of the storage battery is reduced to a predetermined remaining capacity before reaching zero before a power failure. The disaster response station device according to any one of items 2 to 6. A plurality of the communication units are provided by communication methods different from each other,
The plurality of communication units have preset priorities for connecting to the outside so that they can communicate with each other,
The configuration according to claim 1, wherein one of the plurality of communication units is configured to determine one of the communication units that is communicably connected to the outside based on the priority order. Station equipment for disaster. The plurality of communication units include a Wi-Fi communication unit, a communication unit having a communication standard of 3G, 4G or 5G, and a satellite communication unit,
The Wi-Fi communication unit having the first priority, the communication unit having the communication standard of 3G, 4G, or 5G having the second priority, and the satellite communication unit having the third priority are used for communication with the outside. The disaster response station device according to claim 8, which is configured to determine whether or not to accept. A memory that stores disaster support application software that provides support services to victims and volunteer staff in the event of a disaster,
The disaster response station device according to any one of claims 2 to 7, further comprising a second control unit capable of activating the disaster support application software in the event of a disaster. The first control unit stops the operation of the second control unit based on the fact that the remaining capacity of the storage battery has decreased to a predetermined remaining capacity before reaching zero during a power failure, and the disaster support application The disaster response station device according to claim 10, wherein the software is configured to be continuously operable. The disaster response station device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein a display screen of the display unit is configured to be changeable based on a signal from an external device that communicates with the communication unit. The disaster response station is further equipped with an access point that is connected to a plurality of information terminals around the device body and establishes communication,
The disaster response station device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, which is configured to be able to transmit and receive the disaster information to and from the information terminal via the access point. Normal use for normal operation based on at least one of acquisition of disaster occurrence information included in the disaster information via the communication unit, occurrence of a power failure, and pressing of a predetermined switching button. The disaster response station device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, which is configured to switch from the emergency mode to a disaster mode used in the event of a disaster.

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