JP5758536B1 - Alarm information output device, alarm information output method, and alarm information output program - Google Patents

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] A conventional alarm information output device has a low energy saving effect obtained by achieving a target when a user sets a target value that is excessively low in energy saving awareness, and it is difficult to say that it is a technology that truly contributes to energy saving. It was. A first upper limit target, which is an upper limit target value of power consumption within a time zone, is set for each unit time zone divided by time, and consumption within the time zone for each unit time. Set the second upper limit target, which is the other upper limit target value for the electric energy, obtain the target relationship that is the relationship between the first upper limit target and the second upper limit target, output the target relationship, and consume within that time zone The result of constantly determining whether or not the power amount acquired by the power consumption acquisition unit exceeds the first upper limit target and / or the second upper limit target is obtained. Proposed is an alarm information output device that outputs alarm information when it is determined that an upper limit target or / and a second upper limit target are exceeded. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to an alarm information output device, an alarm information output method, and an alarm information output program capable of recognizing whether or not a target power consumption behavior is taken.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, techniques for suppressing power consumption associated with the use of electrical equipment have been widely known from the viewpoint of suppressing electricity charges or saving energy. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technology related to a system that sets a target value of power consumption and warns a power user when a predicted value of power consumption exceeds the target value. In addition, in the patent document 2, the present inventor sets an upper limit target value of power consumption within the time zone for each unit time zone, and predicts that the power consumption amount within the time zone exceeds the upper limit target value. Developed technology related to an alarm information output device that outputs alarm information in the event of a failure. Further, in Patent Documents 3 to 5, a plurality of target values for power consumption are set and compared with predicted values for power consumption, and an alarm is output according to the relationship between the predicted values and the plurality of target values, and power usage devices A technique for performing the operation control of is disclosed.

JP-A-2005-308729 Japanese Patent No. 4968213 JP 11-332097 A Japanese Patent Application No. 2013-188078 JP 2002-247757 A

  However, in the inventions described in Patent Documents 1 to 5, since the user can arbitrarily determine the target value of the power consumption, it is difficult to say that this is truly a technology that contributes to energy saving. That is, when the user sets a target value that is excessively low in energy saving awareness, there is a problem that the energy saving effect that can be obtained even if the target is achieved is small.

  In order to solve the problems as described above, the present invention provides a first upper limit for setting a first upper limit target that is an upper limit target value of power consumption in each unit time zone divided by time. A target setting unit, a second upper limit target setting unit for setting a second upper limit target, which is another upper limit target value of power consumption within the time period, for each unit time, and the first upper limit target and the second A target relationship acquisition unit that acquires a target relationship that is a relationship with the upper limit target, a target relationship output unit that outputs the target relationship acquired by the target relationship acquisition unit, and is consumed within the time zone for each unit time A power consumption amount acquisition unit that acquires the predicted power amount, and a determination unit that constantly determines whether the power amount acquired by the power consumption amount acquisition unit exceeds the first upper limit target or / and the second upper limit target And the determination result in the determination unit is the first upper limit target or / and the first Suggest alarm information output device having a first alarm information output section for outputting alarm information when a determination result of exceeding the upper limit target.

Further, the present invention provides a first upper limit target setting step for setting a first upper limit target, which is an upper limit target value of power consumption within the time zone for each unit time zone divided by time, and for each unit time A second upper limit target setting step for setting a second upper limit target, which is another upper limit target value of power consumption in the time zone, and is predicted to be consumed within the time zone for each unit time A power consumption acquisition step for acquiring power, a determination step for always determining whether the power acquired in the power consumption acquisition step exceeds the first upper limit target and / or the second upper limit target, and the determination Providing an alarm information output method comprising: a first alarm information output step of outputting alarm information when a determination result at the section is a determination result that exceeds the first upper limit target or / and the second upper limit target . Further, a first upper limit target setting step for setting a first upper limit target, which is an upper limit target value of power consumption within the time zone for each unit time zone divided by time,
A second upper limit target setting step for setting a second upper limit target, which is another upper limit target value of power consumption within the time period, for each unit time;
A power consumption amount obtaining step for obtaining a power amount predicted to be consumed within the time zone for each unit time; and
A determination step of constantly determining whether the amount of power acquired in the power consumption acquisition step exceeds the first upper limit target or / and the second upper limit target;
A first alarm information output step of outputting alarm information when the determination result in the determination unit is a determination result that the first upper limit target or / and the second upper limit target are exceeded; Alarm information output program.

  With the present invention mainly configured as described above, it becomes possible to take energy-saving actions based on objective external circumstances in addition to energy-saving actions for achieving the user's intended goals, and more efficiently. In addition, users can promote energy-saving behavior.

The figure which shows an example of the functional block of the alarm information output device of Embodiment 1. The figure which shows an example of the GUI for accepting setting operation of a 1st upper limit target The figure which shows an example of the prediction of the electric energy estimated that it will be consumed within a predetermined time slot | zone. The chart which showed an example of the output form of the 1st alarm information in the alarm information output device of Embodiment 1 Schematic which shows an example of a structure at the time of implement | achieving each functional structure of each apparatus which comprises the alarm information output device of Embodiment 1 as hardware. The figure which shows an example of the flow of a process of the alarm information output device of Embodiment 1. The figure which shows an example of the functional block of the alarm information output device of Embodiment 2. The figure which shows another example of GUI for accepting setting operation of a 1st upper limit target The figure which shows an example of the flow of a process of the alarm information output device of Embodiment 2. The figure which shows an example of the functional block of the alarm information output device of Embodiment 3. The figure which shows an example of the flow of a process of the alarm information output device of Embodiment 3. The figure which shows an example of the functional block of the alarm information output device of Embodiment 4. The chart which showed an example of the output form of the 1st alarm information in the alarm information output device of Embodiment 4, and the 2nd alarm information The figure which shows an example of the flow of a process of the alarm information output device of Embodiment 4. The figure which shows an example of the functional block of the alarm information output device of Embodiment 5. The figure which shows an example of the flow of a process of the alarm information output device of Embodiment 5.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The mutual relationship between the embodiment and the claims is as follows. First, the first embodiment mainly corresponds to claims 1, 6, 10 and the like. The second embodiment mainly corresponds to claim 2 and the like. The third embodiment mainly corresponds to claims 3, 7, 11 and the like. The fourth embodiment mainly corresponds to claims 4, 8, 12 and the like. The fifth embodiment mainly corresponds to claims 5, 9, 13 and the like. In addition, this invention is not limited to these embodiments at all, and can be implemented in various modes without departing from the scope of the invention.
<< Embodiment 1 >>
<Overview>

The alarm information output device of this embodiment is intended for one or a plurality of electrical devices within a certain range such as each office or room, and is consumed within a unit time zone divided by time. The first upper limit target and the second upper limit target, which are the upper limit target values of the electric energy, are set, the target relationship that is the relationship between the first upper limit target and the second upper limit target is acquired, the target relationship is output, and the time Judgment that always obtains the amount of power that is predicted to be consumed in the band and always determines whether the amount of power obtained by the power consumption obtaining unit exceeds the first upper limit target or / and the second upper limit target Alarm information is output when the judgment result of the first and the second upper limit target is higher than the first upper limit target and / or the second upper limit target.
<Functional configuration>

  FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of functional blocks of the alarm information output device according to the present embodiment. As shown in this figure, the “alarm information output device” 0100 of the present embodiment includes a “first upper limit target setting unit” 0101, a “second upper limit target setting unit” 0102, and a “target relationship acquisition unit” 0106. , “Target relation output unit” 0107, “power consumption acquisition unit” 0103, “determination unit” 0104, and “first alarm information output unit” 0105.

  Note that any of the functional blocks of the alarm information output apparatus described below can be realized as hardware, software, or both hardware and software. Further, a recording medium on which software is recorded is naturally included in the technical scope of the present invention. The present invention can also be realized as a system by combining a single device or a plurality of devices. (The same applies to the entire specification, not limited to the present embodiment.)

  The “first upper limit target setting unit” 0101 is configured to set a first upper limit target, which is an upper limit target value of power consumption within the time zone, for each unit time zone divided by time. The setting of the first upper limit target is preferably performed through a GUI provided for accepting a setting operation from the user. The “unit time zone divided by time” is a time zone composed of a predetermined start time and end time. For example, when 10:00 is set as the start time of the division, 5 minutes until 10: 5 An arbitrary time zone such as 30 minutes up to 10:30 or 1 hour up to 11:00 can be considered. The time length of each time zone does not need to be the same. For example, during a day when power consumption behavior is active, a fine time division (for example, 10 minutes, 15 minutes) is set, and relatively calm power consumption is taken. In the middle of the night, it is possible to set the first upper limit target in rough time segments (for example, 1 hour, 2 hours). In addition, the upper limit target value may be different for each unit time zone, such as “the upper limit target value of power consumption within the time zone for each unit time zone”. By adopting this configuration, it becomes possible to set a flexible upper limit target in accordance with the user's power consumption behavior.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a GUI for accepting a first upper limit target setting operation. In the example shown in the figure, one day (24 hours) is equally divided every 30 minutes, 48 unit time zones are provided, and the first upper limit target of each unit time zone can be set and changed by GUI. It has become. By the way, in the power supply company, the maximum demand power (demand value) calculated from the average used power in the unit of 30 minutes from the hour 00 to 30 minutes and from the hour 30 minutes to 00 minutes is usually used as a guideline for the calculation of the basic electricity bill. Used. Therefore, by setting the unit time zone for setting the first upper limit target to 30 minutes per hour from 30 minutes to 30 minutes (that is, 48 unit time zones per day), only the power consumption amount is set. The target value of the demand value is also determined. For this reason, by setting the first upper limit target 48 per day, it becomes possible to promote energy saving actions for suppressing the basic charge as well as the electricity charge that is a pay-as-you-go system for the electricity charge.

  The first upper limit target of each section is illustrated by a bar graph in the “graph display area” 0201, and the setting of each first upper limit target can be changed by a drag operation or the like. The changed first upper limit target is recorded through the operation in the “storage area” 0204. In addition, the first upper limit target of all or a part of each division (for example, daytime time zone or nighttime zone) can be raised or lowered uniformly by clicking a predetermined button in the “batch setting button arrangement area” 0202. Is also possible. By adopting this configuration, it is possible to change the setting of the first upper limit target without forcing the user to perform complicated operations.

In addition, as shown in the “related information display area” 0203, the GUI may be configured to display information for setting the first upper limit target. Specifically, in addition to power consumption, electricity charges, CO ₂ emissions (the amount of carbon dioxide emitted to generate power at the power plant), weather, maximum temperature, minimum temperature, humidity, etc. It is possible to display information. Information such as weather, temperature, and humidity may be acquired from an external server via a network at a predetermined timing. By adopting this configuration, it is possible to set the first upper limit target based not only on the user's own consciousness but also on external factors.

  The first upper limit target can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, in addition to a configuration in which an arbitrary change input is received from the user using the GUI, a configuration in which the calculation process is performed at a predetermined timing without receiving an input from the user and the change process is performed is also conceivable. Specifically, a configuration for acquiring a power consumption amount and a first upper limit target in a predetermined unit time period in the past, calculating a suitable first upper limit target according to each value, and setting a new first upper limit target You may take “According to each value” may be compared with a target achievement level in the same unit time zone one year ago or one week ago, for example, by operating a “saved data selection area” 0205. As a result of the calculation, for example, when the degree of achievement of the target is higher than in the past, a change process for lowering the first upper limit target is performed in order to promote more severe energy saving action. In addition, when a first upper limit target that is significantly separated from the first upper limit target of the same unit time period one year ago or one week ago is set, a process of changing the same value to the previous first upper limit target is performed. May be done. By adopting these configurations, it becomes possible to set the first upper limit target that allows users to work enthusiastically to save energy according to the degree of achievement of past targets, and avoid confusion caused by incorrect settings. It becomes possible.

  The “second upper limit target setting unit” 0102 is configured to set a second upper limit target, which is another upper limit target value of power consumption within the time period, for each unit time. As indicated by “every unit time”, the second upper limit target is determined based on the same unit time as the first upper limit target. That is, when the first upper limit target is set to 30 minutes as a unit time, the second upper limit target is also set to 30 minutes as a unit time, and the first upper limit target is a time that is different during the day (daytime) and at night. When the unit is set in units (for example, 30 minutes during the day and 2 hours at night), the second upper limit target is also set to coincide with the respective time units. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to output alarm information to the user in association with the first upper limit target and the second upper limit target.

  The “second upper limit target that is another upper limit target value” may be a target value set from a different viewpoint from the first upper limit target, and does not matter whether it is higher or lower than the first upper limit target. For example, by setting the first upper limit target as an easy-to-achieve target and the second upper limit target as a target that is difficult to achieve unless strict energy-saving actions are taken (for example, 0.7 times the first upper limit target). (The positioning of the first upper limit goal and the second upper limit goal can be interchanged, the same applies hereinafter), the goal that should be achieved at minimum (mandatory goal) and the goal that should be achieved (effort goal) It becomes possible to make the user aware. In this case, the second upper limit target may be a predetermined ratio of the first upper limit target, and is determined regardless of the user's intention by setting the first upper limit target.

  It is also possible to set two upper limit targets from completely different viewpoints. Specifically, the first upper limit target may be set as a user's own setting target, and the second upper limit target may be set as a setting target determined in relation to a person other than the user. As an example of the second upper limit target here, it is conceivable to set the target of the power consumption of the entire building in a building such as an apartment house or an office building. Specifically, a target value that takes into consideration the amount of power consumption that cannot be managed by the common part, other residents, other tenants, etc. is set as the second upper limit target. By adopting this configuration, it will be easier to set targets for power consumption for entire buildings such as apartment buildings and office buildings, and it will also be possible to compare the degree of achievement of each resident and tenant's goal. By rewarding high residents and tenants, it becomes possible to improve the energy conservation awareness of other residents and tenants.

  In addition, it is conceivable to reflect the situation of the power supplier rather than the power consumer as the second upper limit target. For example, if the power supply situation is expected to be tight due to circumstances such as the operating status of the power plant or the rapid rise in power demand, or if the situation is actually tight, the power consumers will be restrained from power consumption according to the degree of such tightness. That is, there is a need to request energy saving actions. By changing the setting of the second upper limit target according to the circumstances of the power supplier, alarm information is output and used to take energy-saving actions based on the intention of not only the power consumer but also the power supplier. It becomes possible to raise a person's energy-saving consciousness (The above structure is demonstrated in detail in Embodiment 3).

  As described in the description of the first upper limit target, the second upper limit target may be set through a GUI provided for accepting a setting operation from the user. If the configuration is such that the power consumption of the entire building and the power supply status on the power supplier side can be grasped, the second upper limit target can be set and changed smoothly. Therefore, for example, the power consumption of the entire building can be obtained from the manager terminal of the building, and the power supply status on the power supplier side can be obtained from the terminal of the power supplier via communication, so that the user can grasp it. Output is desirable. A specific acquisition mode may be a predetermined timing.

  The “target relationship acquisition unit” 0106 is configured to acquire a target relationship that is a relationship between the first upper limit target and the second upper limit target. “Acquiring a target relationship that is the relationship between the first upper limit goal and the second upper limit goal” specifically compares the magnitude relationship between the first upper limit goal and the second upper limit goal. For example, when the first upper limit target is set by the user and the second upper limit target is set reflecting the circumstances of the power supplier, the power supply situation is tight and the second upper limit target is lower than the first upper limit target. Sometimes. At that time, even if the actual power consumption is below the two upper limit targets, socially, energy saving action is required more than usual, and it is necessary to notify the user of the situation. (Details will be described in the fourth embodiment.)

  Further, when the first upper limit target and the second upper limit target are greatly different, it is considered that one upper limit target is not functioning. In the above-described example, when the user sets the first upper limit target with low energy conservation awareness, the user may greatly exceed the second upper limit target set reflecting the circumstances on the power supplier side. In that case, it is preferable to reset the first upper limit target.

  Furthermore, when the first upper limit target and the second upper limit target are determined from different viewpoints, the relationship acquisition unit obtains the magnitude relationship between the first upper limit target and the second upper limit target, so that the user's energy conservation awareness can be objectively achieved. It is also possible to analyze. If the first upper limit target set by the user is lower than the second upper limit target determined by external circumstances, it indicates that the user's awareness of energy saving is higher than the external energy saving awareness and further increases motivation for energy saving. It becomes possible.

  The “target relationship output unit” 0107 is configured to output the target relationship acquired by the target relationship acquisition unit. As “output the target relationship acquired by the target relationship acquisition unit”, for example, the magnitude relationship between the first upper limit target and the second upper limit target acquired by the target relationship acquisition unit is displayed on the display or output to the speaker. It is preferable that the user is notified through the above. By adopting this configuration, the user can be made aware of the magnitude relationship between the first upper limit target and the second upper limit target.

  The “power consumption acquisition unit” 0103 is configured to acquire an amount of power that is predicted to be consumed within the time period for each unit time. That is, “within that time zone” is within a time zone divided for each unit time zone, which is a set unit of the first upper limit target and the second upper limit goal. “Acquiring the amount of power that is predicted to be consumed within that time period” specifically refers to the same amount of power consumption data of an electric device measured by a measuring device such as a watt hour meter. It is conceivable to perform arithmetic processing for calculating the amount of electric power received from the device and predicted to be consumed within the time zone. However, it may be configured to receive an amount of power that is predicted to be consumed within a unit time period calculated by another device.

  In the power amount prediction process, it is conceivable to calculate the power consumption amount up to the end time of the time zone based on the power consumption amount from the start time of the time zone to the current time. For example, it is conceivable to fit the transition of power consumption from the start time to the current time with a linear function, and calculate the power consumption at the end time of the time zone indicated by the linear function as the predicted power amount.

  Here, FIG. 3 shows an example of prediction of the amount of power that is predicted to be consumed within a predetermined time period. The solid line portion in the figure represents the transition of the power consumption amount up to the current time, and the power amount consumed from the value to the end time of the predetermined time zone is predicted to be a value surrounded by reference numeral 0399. . The prediction data is updated as appropriate by performing the calculation process of the predicted electric energy at a predetermined time interval (for example, every 15 seconds or one minute). As the end time of the time zone approaches, or as the prediction data approaches the first upper limit target and / or the second upper limit target, the interval between the prediction data update processing and the reception processing may be set to a short time. With this configuration, it is possible to issue an alarm so as to prompt the user to achieve the target.

  The “determination unit” 0104 is configured to always determine whether the amount of power acquired by the power consumption acquisition unit exceeds the first upper limit target and / or the second upper limit target. “Constantly determine” means to determine at a short interval compared to the length of the unit time zone. That is, when the unit time zone is 30 minutes, determination is made at intervals of 30 seconds or 1 minute, and when the unit time zone is 1 hour, determination is made at intervals of 1 minute or 5 minutes. . Specifically, data of the first upper limit target and the second upper limit target in each unit time zone is read, and a process of performing a comparison operation with the amount of power acquired by the power consumption amount acquisition unit is performed. As a result of the comparison calculation process, not only whether or not the electric energy exceeds the first upper limit target and / or the second upper limit target, but also how much the electric energy exceeds or has a margin may be acquired as a calculation result.

  The “first alarm information output unit” 0105 is configured to output alarm information when the determination result in the determination unit is a determination result that exceeds the first upper limit target and / or the second upper limit target. . As an alarm, it is conceivable to adopt a form for prompting a change in the setting of the first upper limit target and / or the second upper limit target or prompting an energy saving action for suppressing the electric energy. For example, it is possible to output a display for prompting a setting change or energy saving action on the display, output a sound to a speaker, or send a warning to a predetermined terminal (such as a portable terminal or a personal computer). Even if the alarm information is output as long as the determination result in the determination unit exceeds the first upper limit target and / or the second upper limit target, the user confirms the information after outputting the alarm information and stops outputting. It is good also as a structure which can be performed.

  Here, when the determination result is a determination result that only one of the first upper limit target and the second upper limit target is exceeded, and the determination result that both the first upper limit target and the second upper limit target are exceeded It is desirable that the output alarm is in a different mode. Specifically, in the case of a judgment result that exceeds both, the level of voice output is increased compared to the judgment result that only one is exceeded, or a message that prompts more strict energy saving actions is output. It is conceivable to have such a configuration.

FIG. 4 shows an example of the output form of the first alarm information. The figure shows an example of the output form of the first alarm information when the determination result in the determination unit exceeds only one of the first upper limit target and the second upper limit target and when both exceed. It is the shown chart. As shown in the figure, when outputting sound as the first alarm information, it is conceivable to change the sound volume or melody depending on whether one or both of the upper limit targets are exceeded. In the case of display output or message output, it is conceivable to change the display color or to output a message by two different means. By taking the configuration of outputting the first alarm information as exemplified above, it is possible for the user who has contacted the first alarm information to grasp the specific necessity of target value setting change or energy saving action Become.
<Specific configuration>

  FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a configuration when each functional configuration of each device configuring the alarm information output device of the present embodiment is realized as hardware. The operation of each hardware component will be described with reference to this figure.

  Each device constituting the alarm information output device includes, for example, “CPU” 0501, “storage device (storage medium)” 0502, “main memory” 0503, and “output interface” 0504 for executing various arithmetic processes. And an “input interface” 0505 and an “information interface” 0511. For example, information is transmitted / received to / from external peripheral devices such as “speaker” 0506, “display” 0507, “watt hour meter” 0508, and “touch panel” 0509 via the input / output interface. Also, information such as “weather” 0512 and “power supply capacity” 0513 is acquired from the external peripheral device via the information interface. The storage device stores various programs as described below, and the CPU reads these various programs into the work area of the main memory, and develops and executes them. Note that these components are connected to each other via a data communication path such as “system bus” 0510 to perform transmission / reception and processing of information.

(Specific processing of the first upper limit target setting unit)
The CPU reads and executes the “first upper limit target setting program” 0520 from the storage device to the main memory, receives the setting of the first upper limit target as the upper limit target value of the power consumption amount within a predetermined time zone, and Information is stored at a predetermined address in the main memory.

(Specific processing of the second upper limit target setting unit)
The CPU reads the “second upper limit target setting program” 0530 from the storage device into the main memory and executes the second upper limit target setting program 0530 as the upper limit target value of the power consumption amount different from the first upper limit within the predetermined time zone. The target setting is accepted and the information is stored in a predetermined address of the main memory.

(Specific processing of the target relationship acquisition unit)
The CPU reads the “target relationship acquisition program” 0570 from the storage device into the main memory and executes it, acquires the target relationship that is the relationship between the first upper limit target and the second upper limit target, and stores the acquired result in the main memory. Stored at a predetermined address.

(Specific processing of the target relationship output unit)
The CPU reads the “target relationship output program” 0580 from the storage device into the main memory and executes it, and outputs the target relationship acquired by the target relationship acquisition unit.

(Specific processing of the power consumption acquisition unit)
The CPU reads out and executes the “power consumption acquisition program” 0540 from the storage device to the main memory, receives the data of the power consumption transmitted from the measuring device via the communication device, and executes the predetermined data based on the data. The amount of power predicted to be consumed within the time period is calculated, and the calculation result is stored in a predetermined address of the main memory.

(Specific processing of the judgment unit)
The CPU reads and executes the “determination program” 0550 from the storage device to the main memory, reads the first upper limit target and the second upper limit target, reads the power amount obtained by the execution of the power consumption amount acquisition program, and Processing for determining whether the amount of electric power exceeds the first upper limit target and / or the second upper limit target is performed.

(Specific processing of the first alarm information output unit)
If the result of determination processing by execution of the determination program is a determination result that the first upper limit target or / and the second upper limit target are exceeded, the CPU stores the “first alarm information output program” 0560 from the storage device. The data is read out to the memory and executed, and predetermined first alarm information is output.
<Process flow>

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a flow of processing in the alarm information output device of the present embodiment. The flow of processing in the figure consists of the following steps. First, in step S0601, a first upper limit target is set (first upper limit target setting step). In step S0602, a second upper limit target is set (second upper limit target setting step). The order of the first upper limit target setting step and the second upper limit target setting step may be reversed. Next, in step S0603, a target relationship that is a relationship between the first upper limit target and the second upper limit target is acquired (target relationship acquisition step). In step S0604, the target relationship is output (target relationship output step). Thereafter, in step S0605, the amount of power that is predicted to be consumed within the unit time zone that is the setting target of the first upper limit target and the second upper limit target is acquired (power consumption acquisition step). If the power amount acquired in the power consumption acquisition step exceeds the first upper limit target and / or the second upper limit target, first alarm information is output as step S0606 (first alarm information output step). The above steps are repeated until the device is stopped.
<Effect>

By using the alarm information output device having the above-described configuration, it is possible to take an energy saving action based on an objective external situation in addition to an energy saving action for achieving a goal intended by the user.
<< Embodiment 2 >>
<Overview>

The alarm information output device according to the present embodiment is basically the same as the alarm information output device according to the first embodiment, but the first upper limit target setting unit and / or the second upper limit target setting unit sets each upper limit target. A further feature is that a unit time zone and a unit time zone that is not set are allowed. By adopting this configuration, it becomes possible to stop the output of alarm information in a time zone that does not require alarm information.
<Functional configuration>

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of functional blocks of the alarm information output device of the present embodiment. As shown in this figure, the “alarm information output device” 0700 of this embodiment includes a “first upper limit target setting unit” 0701, a “second upper limit target setting unit” 0702, and a “target relationship acquisition unit” 0708. , “Target relationship output unit” 0709, “power consumption acquisition unit” 0703, “determination unit” 0704, and “first alarm information output unit” 0705, Each of the two upper limit target setting units further includes “unit time zone setting permission means” 0706 and 0707. In addition to the example shown in the figure, the unit time zone setting permission means may be provided only in the first upper limit target setting unit, or may be provided only in the second upper limit target setting unit. Since the basic configuration is the same as that of the alarm information output apparatus described with reference to FIG. 1 of the first embodiment, the “unit time zone setting permission unit” which is a difference will be described below.

  “Unit time zone setting permission means” 0706 and 0707 are configured to allow a unit time zone in which each upper limit target is set and a unit time zone in which the upper limit target is not set. “Unit time zone in which each upper limit target is not set” refers to a unit time zone in which the first upper limit target and / or the second upper limit target is not set. For example, both the first upper limit target and the second upper limit target are set. No alarm information is output in any unit time zone when no power is consumed. When business establishments where the alarm information output device of this embodiment is installed invite a large number of customers to conduct demonstrations of electrical equipment, or to hold presentations to get trial products The amount of power consumption can vary greatly depending on the number of visitors to the customer and the frequency of trial use and demonstration of the product. When such a situation is assumed, by setting the holding time zone of the demonstration or presentation as "unit time zone not setting each upper limit target value", alarm information is output depending on the behavior of the customer, It is possible to avoid hindering the smooth operation of demonstrations and presentations. This situation can be avoided if the alarm information output device of this embodiment is not activated during the demonstration or presentation, but in this case, it is necessary to output the alarm information again. In such a case, a process for resetting the apparatus is required, and a situation where the resetting is forgotten may occur.

Here, FIG. 8 shows an example of a GUI when a unit time zone in which no upper limit target is set is provided. This figure is basically the same as FIG. 2 shown earlier, except that an “upper limit target non-set time zone selection area” 0801 is provided. In the same area, select whether or not to set a time zone for which no upper limit target is set, and further input and select a time zone for which the upper limit target is not set, so that the upper limit target is not set for that time zone. A unit time zone can be set. In this case, in the time zone in which the upper limit target is not set in the graph display area, as shown in the area surrounded by reference numeral 0802, it is visually confirmed that the upper limit target is not set by not displaying the bar graph. It is preferable to be able to do this. The figure shows an example of a GUI for setting the first upper limit target. However, even when the second upper limit target is set, the time period in which the upper limit target is not set as described above. Can be provided.
<Specific configuration>

  The hardware configuration of each device constituting the alarm information output device of the present embodiment is basically the same as the hardware configuration of the alarm information output device of the first embodiment described with reference to FIG. The difference is that the storage device further stores “unit time zone setting allowable subprogram”. Therefore, in the following, a specific process of “unit time zone setting permission unit” that has not been described so far will be described.

(Specific processing of unit time zone setting permission means)
The CPU reads the “unit time zone setting allowable subprogram” from the storage device to the main memory, and executes the first upper limit target setting program or / and the second upper limit target setting program, The setting of the first upper limit target and / or the second upper limit target is accepted in a configuration that allows a time zone for setting the upper limit target and a time zone for which the upper limit target is not set, and the processing result is stored in a predetermined address of the main memory.
<Process flow>

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a processing flow of the alarm information output device of the present embodiment. The flow of processing in the figure consists of the following steps. First, in step S0901, the first upper limit target is set in the unit time zone in which it is decided to set the first upper limit target (first upper limit target setting step for each unit time zone). In step S0902, the second upper limit target is set in the unit time zone in which it is decided to set the second upper limit target (second upper limit target setting step for each unit time zone). The order of the first upper limit target setting step for each unit time zone and the second upper limit target setting step for each unit time zone may be reversed. Next, in step S0903, a target relationship that is a relationship between the first upper limit target and the second upper limit target is acquired (target relationship acquisition step). In step S0904, the target relationship is output (target relationship output step). Thereafter, in step S0905, the amount of power that is predicted to be consumed within the unit time zone that is the setting target of the first upper limit target and the second upper limit target is acquired (power consumption acquisition step). If the power amount acquired in the power consumption amount acquisition step exceeds the first upper limit target or / and the second upper limit target, first alarm information is output as step S0906 (first alarm information output step). The above steps are repeated until the device is stopped.
<Effect>

By using the alarm information output device having the above configuration, it becomes possible to stop the output of alarm information in a time zone in which alarm information is not required.
<< Embodiment 3 >>
<Overview>

The alarm information output device according to the present embodiment is basically the same as the alarm information output device according to the first or second embodiment, but the power supply surplus per unit time by a power supply company having jurisdiction over a predetermined area. In the second upper limit target setting unit, based on the acquired first supply surplus index, an upper limit target value of power consumption within the time slot for each unit time is obtained. The point which sets a certain 2nd upper limit target is provided as the further characteristic. By adopting this configuration, users can realize whether their own energy-saving behavior contributes to the maintenance of a stable power supply system in the specified area, and can raise awareness of energy-saving behavior. It becomes possible.
<Functional configuration>

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of functional blocks of the alarm information output device according to the present embodiment. As shown in this figure, the “alarm information output device” 1000 of the present embodiment includes a “first upper limit target setting unit” 1001, a “second upper limit target setting unit” 1002, a “target relationship acquisition unit” 1008, , “Target relationship output unit” 1009, “power consumption acquisition unit” 1003, “determination unit” 1004, “first alarm information output unit” 1005, “first supply surplus index acquisition unit” 1006, The second upper limit target setting unit further includes a “first supply surplus power dependent upper limit target setting unit” 1007. Since the basic configuration is the same as that of the alarm information output apparatus described with reference to FIG. 1 of the first embodiment, the “first supply surplus power index acquisition unit” and “first supply surplus power dependence upper limit target setting” which are differences are described below. Means ”will be described.

  The “first supply surplus index acquisition unit” 1006 is configured to acquire a first supply surplus index indicating a power supply surplus per unit time by a power supply company having jurisdiction over a predetermined range of regions. The power supply business operators include not only business operators that supply power to general consumers, but also business operators (PPS) that supply power only in limited areas that meet specific requirements.

  The “first supply surplus index” is an index indicating the power supply surplus capacity per unit time of the power supplier, for example, the estimated maximum power consumption in the area under the jurisdiction of the power supplier is the maximum power supply The ratio divided by (the maximum amount of power that can be supplied per unit time by the power supply company to the entire area of the pipe) can be expressed as a ratio obtained by subtracting from 1. In addition, the expression form that can be recalled from the ratio subtracted from 1, such as “margin”, “caution”, “danger”, etc., is classified into a plurality of stages, and the corresponding category is used as the first power supply surplus index. Is possible. The first surplus power index may be obtained from a power supply company, or the alarm information output device according to the present embodiment based on the predicted maximum power consumption or maximum power supply provided by the power supply company. It is good also as a structure which calculates.

  Here, for example, the fact that the first supply surplus index is zero means that it is difficult for the power supply company to supply more power. In such a situation, the voltage and frequency of the power supplied by the power supplier start to decrease, and both power generation and transportation will not operate normally, and as a result, there is an increased risk of power failure throughout the pipe. In other words, the higher the first surplus capacity indicator, the more power the power supplier can supply, and the less urgent it is that consumers are forced to take energy-saving actions. The amount of power available is small and as a result there is a high risk of power failure throughout the pipe. For example, in the case of a company that supplies power to a wide-area consumer, it is said that if the first surplus supply index falls to about 8%, the risk of power outage will become apparent in the jurisdiction. There is an extremely high need for power suppliers to secure stable power supply capacity by reducing the total power consumption in the jurisdiction through energy-saving behavior by consumers.

  Note that “acquiring the first surplus capacity indicator” specifically means the power consumption of the total in-consumer customers per unit time (for example, 1 hour or 5 minutes) announced by each power supplier. It is conceivable to acquire the actual value of the quantity and the value of the suppliable electric energy and the first supply surplus index calculated based on the value via the network. As the timing of acquisition, it can be considered to be performed every time when the actual value is announced by the power supplier (for example, every hour at 00 minutes) or every 5 minutes when the preliminary value is announced. In order to enable energy conservation activities that are more in line with local power supply circumstances, it is desirable to make the intervals between acquisitions fine. However, in consideration of the actual situation of power use by consumers, the timing is not subdivided to some extent. It is good also as a structure which acquires a 1st supply surplus parameter | index in time. That is, it is preferable that the acquisition timing can be appropriately changed.

  The “first supply surplus power dependent upper limit target setting unit” 1007 is configured so that, at the second upper limit target setting unit, on the basis of the first supply surplus power index acquired by the first supply surplus power index acquisition unit, The second upper limit target, which is the upper limit target value of the power consumption within the time zone, is set. “The second upper limit target, which is the upper limit target value of power consumption within the time period, is set for each unit time based on the first supply surplus index” means that the content of the first supply surplus index is power In the case of showing that the supply capacity of the supplier is small, this means that the second upper limit target is set lower, that is, the user is required to impose stricter energy saving behavior. When acquiring the first surplus supply index repeatedly at a predetermined timing, if the first surplus supply index deteriorates compared to the previous acquisition, the risk of power outage in the jurisdiction increases accordingly. The power consumption is suppressed by setting the second upper limit target lower. The value to be set for the second upper limit target may be arbitrarily determined, but by setting the value lower than the first upper limit target, the imminent power supply situation in the jurisdiction can be reflected in energy saving actions. (This will be described in detail in Embodiment 4).

If the content of the first supply surplus indicator shows that there is a lot of surplus supply or shows the same content as the first surplus surplus index acquired last time, change the second upper limit target. Or may not be changed. When changing, the second upper limit target may be set higher.
<Specific configuration>

  The hardware configuration of each device constituting the alarm information output device of this embodiment is basically the same as the hardware configuration of the alarm information output device of Embodiment 1 described with reference to FIG. There is a difference in that the storage device further stores a “first supply surplus capacity index acquisition program” and a “first supply surplus power dependence upper limit target setting subprogram”. Moreover, the structure by which a 1st supply surplus index is acquired from an electric power supply provider via an information interface can be considered. Hereinafter, specific processes of the “first supply surplus power index acquisition unit” and the “first supply surplus power dependence upper limit target setting unit” that have not been described so far will be described.

(Specific processing of the first surplus supply index acquisition unit)
The CPU reads and executes the “first supply surplus index acquisition program” from the storage device to the main memory, and executes the power per unit time by the power supply company having jurisdiction over a predetermined area within the predetermined range via the network from the external device. A first surplus supply index indicating the surplus supply capacity is acquired and stored at a predetermined address in the main memory.

(Specific processing of the first supply surplus power dependence upper limit target setting means)
The CPU reads the “first supply surplus power dependent upper limit target setting subprogram” from the storage device into the main memory, and executes the second upper limit target setting program to execute the subprogram and obtain the first supply surplus capacity index. A process for setting a second upper limit target is performed based on the first supply surplus index obtained by executing the program.
<Process flow>

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a processing flow of the alarm information output device of the present embodiment. The flow of processing in the figure consists of the following steps. First, in step S1101, a first upper limit target is set (first upper limit target setting step). In step S1102, a first supply surplus index for the power supplier is acquired (first supply surplus index acquisition step). In step S1103, a second upper limit target is set based on the first supply surplus index (supply surplus power dependent second upper limit target setting step). Note that the order of the first upper limit target setting step, the first supply surplus power index acquisition step, and the supply surplus power dependent second upper limit target setting step may be reversed. In step S1104, a target relationship that is a relationship between the first upper limit target and the second upper limit target is acquired (target relationship acquisition step). In step S1105, the target relationship is output (target relationship output step). Thereafter, in step S1106, the amount of power that is predicted to be consumed within the unit time zone that is the setting target of the first upper limit target and the second upper limit target is acquired (power consumption acquisition step). If the power amount acquired in the power consumption acquisition step exceeds the first upper limit target and / or the second upper limit target, first alarm information is output as step S1107 (first alarm information output step). The above steps are repeated until the device is stopped.
<Effect>

By using the alarm information output device having the above configuration, in addition to the effects described in the first embodiment, the user's own energy saving action contributes to the maintenance of a stable power supply system in the region of the predetermined range. It becomes possible to raise awareness of further energy saving actions.
<< Embodiment 4 >>
<Overview>

The alarm information output device according to the present embodiment is basically the same as the alarm information output device according to any one of Embodiments 1 to 3, except that the setting of the second upper limit target falls below the first upper limit target. An additional feature is that alarm information is output. By adopting this configuration, it is possible to encourage users to take strict energy-saving actions especially when the local power supply system is in a critical situation, and to create an environment that is easy to avoid from the critical situation.
<Functional configuration>

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of functional blocks of the alarm information output device according to the present embodiment. As shown in this figure, the “alarm information output device” 1200 according to the present embodiment includes a “first upper limit target setting unit” 1201, a “second upper limit target setting unit” 1202, a “target relationship acquisition unit” 1209, , “Target relationship output unit” 1210, “power consumption acquisition unit” 1203, “determination unit” 1204, “first alarm information output unit” 1205, “first supply surplus index acquisition unit” 1206, The second upper limit target setting unit further includes a “first supply surplus power dependent upper limit target setting unit” 1207. Since the basic configuration is the same as that of the alarm information output apparatus described with reference to FIG. 10 of Embodiment 3, the function of the “second alarm information output unit”, which is a difference, will be described below.

  The “second alarm information output unit” 1208 indicates that the target relationship acquired by the target relationship acquisition unit is a relationship that the setting of the second upper limit target in the second upper limit target setting unit is lower than the first upper limit target. Is configured to output alarm information. As described above, in the supply surplus power dependent second upper limit target setting means, how to set the second upper limit target is arbitrary, but here, “the second upper limit target in the second upper limit target setting unit” “If the setting is less than the first upper limit target” usually means that the supply capacity of the power supplier is tight. In other words, this situation means that the risk of power outage within the jurisdiction of the power supplier is relatively high, and if the user simply takes energy-saving action to reduce power consumption at his / her own will, Risks may not be avoided. Therefore, in such a case, it is highly necessary to output alarm information regardless of the amount of power consumption by the user and to let the user know that the risk of power outage in the pipe is increasing.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of the output form of the first alarm information and the second alarm information. The figure shows that the judgment result in the judgment unit exceeds the upper limit target when the amount of power exceeds either the first upper limit target or the second upper limit target, or both. It is the graph shown about the example of the output of various alarm information according to the case where it is not, and the magnitude relationship of a 1st upper limit target and a 2nd upper limit target. As shown in the figure, if the second upper limit target is lower than the first upper limit target, even if the power consumption does not exceed each upper limit target regardless of the determination result in the determination unit, Output second alarm information.

Since the second alarm information is different from the first alarm information in triggering the alarm output, it is preferable that both alarm information output modes are different from each other. Specifically, it is conceivable that the second alarm information outputs a louder sound or outputs the light emitting display with a conspicuous color. By taking this configuration, it is possible to make the user recognize the necessity of taking more severe energy-saving behavior.
<Specific configuration>

  The hardware configuration of each device constituting the alarm information output device of the present embodiment is basically the same as the hardware configuration of the alarm information output device of the third embodiment described with reference to FIG. The difference is that the storage device further stores a “second alarm information output program”. Hereinafter, a specific process of the “second alarm information output unit” that has not been described so far will be described.

(Specific processing of the second alarm information output unit)
When the target relationship acquired by the target relationship acquisition unit is a relationship that the setting of the second upper limit target in the second upper limit target setting unit is lower than the first upper limit target, The “alarm information output program” is read out to the main memory and executed to output predetermined alarm information.
<Process flow>

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a processing flow of the alarm information output device of the present embodiment. The flow of processing in the figure consists of the following steps. First, in step S1401, a first upper limit target is set (first upper limit target setting step). In step S1402, a first supply surplus index for the power supply company is acquired (first supply surplus index acquisition step). In step S1403, a second upper limit target is set based on the first supply surplus index (supply surplus power dependent second upper limit target setting step). In step S1404, a target relationship that is a relationship between the first upper limit target and the second upper limit target is acquired (target relationship acquisition step). In step S1405, the target relationship is output (target relationship output step). When the second upper limit target is lower than the first upper limit target, alarm information is output as step S1406 (second alarm information output step). When the second upper limit target exceeds the first upper limit target, the process proceeds to step S1407. Incidentally, when the second upper limit target and the first upper limit target have the same value, the process may proceed to either step S1406 or step S1407. In step S1407, the amount of power predicted to be consumed within the unit time zone that is the setting target of the first upper limit target and the second upper limit target is acquired (power consumption acquisition step). If the power amount acquired in the power consumption acquisition step exceeds the first upper limit target and / or the second upper limit target, first alarm information is output as step S1408 (first alarm information output step). The above steps are repeated until the device is stopped.
<Effect>

By using the alarm information output device having the above-described configuration, in addition to the effects described in the third embodiment, the user is encouraged to take strict energy-saving actions especially when the local power supply system is in a critical situation. It is possible to create an environment that can easily avoid the situation.
<< Embodiment 5 >>
<Overview>

The alarm information output device according to the present embodiment is basically the same as the alarm information output device according to the third embodiment or the fourth embodiment subordinate to the third embodiment, but the power supply surplus per unit time by private power generation is shown. When acquiring the second supply surplus index and setting the second upper limit target, within the time zone for each unit time based on the two surplus supply capacity indices, the first surplus surplus index and the second surplus surplus index. The second upper limit target, which is the upper limit target value of the power consumption, is set as a further feature. By adopting this configuration, it is possible to take more suitable energy-saving behavior not only for consumers who receive power supply from power suppliers but also for homes equipped with private power generation facilities. .
<Functional configuration>

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of functional blocks of the alarm information output apparatus according to the present embodiment. As shown in this figure, the “alarm information output device” 1500 of this embodiment includes a “first upper limit target setting unit” 1501, a “second upper limit target setting unit” 1502, a “target relationship acquisition unit” 1509, , “Target relationship output unit” 1510, “power consumption acquisition unit” 1503, “determination unit” 1504, “first alarm information output unit” 1505, “first supply surplus index acquisition unit” 1506, The second upper limit target setting unit further includes a “both supply surplus power dependent upper limit target setting unit” 1508. Since the basic configuration is the same as that of the alarm information output apparatus described with reference to FIG. 10 of the third embodiment, the “second supply surplus index acquisition unit” and “both supply surplus power dependent upper limit target setting unit” which are differences are described below. Will be described.

  The “second supply surplus index acquisition unit” 1507 is configured to acquire a second supply surplus index indicating a power supply surplus per unit time by private power generation. “In-house power generation” refers to all power generation means performed under the user's own management, and examples thereof include solar power generation, wind power generation, and a combined heat and power system (cogeneration system). In other words, the power supply surplus here includes not only power supply to all consumers within the jurisdiction of the power supply company but also power supply by private power generation.

  The “power supply surplus per unit time by private power generation” can vary due to various external factors depending on the power generation form of the private power generation. Specifically, in solar power generation, the power generation efficiency changes depending on the weather, time of day, temperature, or sunlight of the installation location, wind power generation depends on wind direction and wind power, etc. As the power generation efficiency changes, the supply capacity will also change. In other words, in solar power generation, the second supply surplus index decreases when it becomes cloudy, and in wind power generation, the second supply surplus index increases as wind power increases to a certain level. By acquiring and acquiring the power supply surplus per unit time by in-house power generation, it becomes possible to promote energy-saving actions to contribute to a comprehensive power stable supply in a multifaceted power supply system.

  “Acquiring the second supply surplus index” specifically refers to acquiring the value of the suppliable power amount per unit time (for example, 30 minutes or 1 hour) from the power generation device via the network. It is done. In addition, it is conceivable that information such as weather, temperature, precipitation, wind direction transition and prediction, sunrise, sunset time, and the like as external factors are acquired from an external device other than the power generation device via a network. Then, a predetermined calculation is performed based on the information and the value of the suppliable electric energy acquired from the power generation device, and a second surplus supply index is output. The timing for acquiring each piece of information is desirably acquired at intervals as fine as possible (for example, 1 minute, 5 minutes, etc.) as well as less than the unit time. By adopting this configuration, it is possible to acquire a second supply surplus index that accurately reflects external factors that change every moment.

The “both supply surplus power dependent second upper limit target setting means” 1508 uses the two upper surplus target setting units to obtain the two surplus supply capacity indexes acquired by the first supply surplus index acquisition unit and the second supply surplus index acquisition unit. Based on this, a second upper limit target that is an upper limit target value of power consumption within the time period is set for each unit time. “Based on two surplus capacity indicators” means that the power supply capacity per unit time by a power supply company having jurisdiction over a predetermined area and the power supply capacity in private power generation per unit time. This means that the second upper limit target, which is the target value of power consumption, is set based on this. For example, if the first supply surplus index is “10%” and the second supply surplus index is “safe”, the second upper limit target may be set as a relatively moderate value. If the first supply surplus indicator is “Caution” and the second supply surplus indicator is “Caution”, the second upper limit target will be greatly reduced, and the users will have more stringent energy-saving behavior than before. It may be urged to take.
<Specific configuration>

  The hardware configuration of each device constituting the alarm information output device of the present embodiment is basically the same as the hardware configuration of the alarm information output device of the third embodiment described with reference to FIG. The difference is that the storage device 0502 further stores a “second supply surplus power index acquisition program” and a “both supply surplus power dependence upper limit target setting subprogram”. Further, a configuration is conceivable in which the value of the suppliable power amount per unit time is acquired from the “power generation device” via the information interface. Hereinafter, specific processes of the “second supply surplus power index acquisition unit” and “both supply surplus power dependent upper limit target setting unit” that have not been described so far will be described.

(Specific processing of the second supply surplus index acquisition unit)
The CPU reads and executes the “second supply surplus index acquisition program” from the storage device to the main memory, acquires a second supply surplus index indicating the power supply surplus per unit time from the power generation device, and the main memory Stored at a predetermined address.

(Specific processing of both supply surplus power dependence upper limit target setting means)
The CPU reads “both supply surplus power dependent upper limit target setting subprogram” from the storage device to the main memory, executes the second upper limit target setting program, executes the subprogram, and the first supply surplus power index acquisition program The second upper limit target is set based on the first supply surplus index obtained by the execution and the second supply surplus index obtained by the execution of the second supply surplus index acquisition program.
<Process flow>

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a processing flow of the alarm information output device of the present embodiment. The flow of processing in the figure consists of the following steps. First, in step S1601, a first upper limit target is set (first upper limit target setting step). In step S1602, a first supply surplus index for the power supply company is acquired (first supply surplus index acquisition step). In step S1603, a second supply surplus index indicating a power supply surplus per unit time is acquired based on information acquired from the power generation device and / or other external device (second supply surplus index acquisition step). In step S1604, a second upper limit target is set based on the first supply surplus index and the second supply surplus index (both supply surplus power dependent second upper limit target setting step). In step S1605, a target relationship that is a relationship between the first upper limit target and the second upper limit target is acquired (target relationship acquisition step). In step S1606, the target relationship is output (target relationship output step). Thereafter, in step S1607, the amount of power that is predicted to be consumed within the unit time zone that is the setting target of the first upper limit target and the second upper limit target is acquired (power consumption acquisition step). If the power amount acquired in the power consumption amount acquisition step exceeds the first upper limit target and / or the second upper limit target, first alarm information is output as step S1608 (first alarm information output step). The above steps are repeated until the device is stopped.
<Effect>

  By using the alarm information output device having the above-described configuration, it is possible to further improve energy-saving behavior in houses equipped with private power generation facilities as well as consumers who receive power supply only from power supply providers. It becomes possible to take.

  Alarm information output device ... 0100, first upper limit target setting unit ... 0101, second upper limit target setting unit ... 0102, target relationship acquisition unit ... 0106, target relationship output unit ... 0107, power consumption acquisition unit ... 0103, determination unit ... 0104, first alarm information output unit ... 0105

Claims (13)

A first upper limit target setting unit for setting a first upper limit target, which is an upper limit target value of power consumption in each unit time zone divided by time;
A second upper limit target setting unit for setting a second upper limit target, which is another upper limit target value of power consumption within the time period, for each unit time;
A target relationship acquisition unit that acquires a target relationship that is a relationship between the first upper limit target and the second upper limit target;
A target relationship output unit that outputs the target relationship acquired by the target relationship acquisition unit;
A power consumption acquisition unit that acquires the amount of power that is predicted to be consumed within the time period for each unit time; and
A determination unit that constantly determines whether the amount of power acquired by the power consumption acquisition unit exceeds the first upper limit target or / and the second upper limit target;
A first alarm information output unit that outputs alarm information when the determination result in the determination unit is a determination result that exceeds the first upper limit target or / and the second upper limit target;
An alarm information output device.   The first upper limit target setting unit and / or the second upper limit target setting unit includes a unit time zone setting permitting unit that permits a unit time zone in which each upper limit target is set and a unit time zone in which each upper limit target is not set. Item 6. The alarm information output device according to Item 1. Having a first supply surplus index acquisition unit that acquires a first supply surplus index indicating a power supply surplus per unit time by a power supply company having jurisdiction within a predetermined area;
The second upper limit target setting unit is an upper limit target value of power consumption within the time period for each unit time based on the first supply surplus index acquired by the first supply surplus index acquisition unit. The alarm information output device according to claim 1, further comprising first supply surplus power dependent upper limit target setting means for setting a second upper limit target.   Second alarm information output for outputting alarm information when the target relationship acquired by the target relationship acquisition unit is a relationship that the setting of the second upper limit target in the second upper limit target setting unit is lower than the first upper limit target The alarm information output device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a unit. Having a second supply surplus index acquisition unit that acquires a second supply surplus index indicating a power supply surplus per unit time by private power generation;
The second upper limit target setting unit consumes power within the time zone for each unit time based on the two supply surplus indexes acquired by the first surplus supply index acquisition unit and the second surplus supply index acquisition unit. 5. The alarm information output device according to claim 3, further comprising a supply surplus power dependent second upper limit target setting unit that sets a second upper limit target that is an upper limit target value of the quantity. A first upper limit target setting step for setting a first upper limit target that is an upper limit target value of power consumption within the time period for each unit time period divided by time;
A second upper limit target setting step for setting a second upper limit target, which is another upper limit target value of power consumption within the time period, for each unit time;
A power consumption amount obtaining step for obtaining a power amount predicted to be consumed within the time zone for each unit time; and
A determination step of constantly determining whether the amount of power acquired in the power consumption acquisition step exceeds the first upper limit target or / and the second upper limit target;
A first alarm information output step of outputting alarm information when the determination result in the determination unit is a determination result that exceeds the first upper limit target or / and the second upper limit target;
An alarm information output method. A first supply surplus index obtaining step for obtaining a first supply surplus index indicating a power supply surplus per unit time by a power supply company having jurisdiction within a predetermined area;
Instead of the second upper limit target setting step, based on the first supply surplus index acquired in the first supply surplus index acquisition step, the upper limit target value of the power consumption within the time zone for each unit time The alarm information output method according to claim 6, further comprising a supply surplus power dependent second upper limit target setting step for setting a second upper limit target.   A second alarm information output step of outputting alarm information when the setting of the second upper limit target in the second upper limit target setting step or the supply surplus power dependent second upper limit target setting step falls below the first upper limit target. Item 8. The alarm information output method according to Item 6 or 7. A second supply surplus index acquisition step for acquiring a second supply surplus index indicating a power supply surplus per unit time by private power generation;
Instead of the supply surplus power dependent second upper limit target setting step, based on the two supply surplus indexes acquired in the first supply surplus index acquisition step and the second supply surplus index acquisition step, the time zone for each unit time The alarm information output according to claim 7 or claim 8 subordinate to claim 7, further comprising a supply surplus power dependent second upper limit target setting step for setting a second upper limit target which is an upper limit target value of power consumption within Method. A first upper limit target setting step for setting a first upper limit target that is an upper limit target value of power consumption within the time period for each unit time period divided by time;
A second upper limit target setting step for setting a second upper limit target, which is another upper limit target value of power consumption within the time period, for each unit time;
A power consumption amount obtaining step for obtaining a power amount predicted to be consumed within the time zone for each unit time; and
A determination step of constantly determining whether the amount of power acquired in the power consumption acquisition step exceeds the first upper limit target or / and the second upper limit target;
A first alarm information output step of outputting alarm information when the determination result in the determination unit is a determination result that exceeds the first upper limit target or / and the second upper limit target;
Alarm information output program that causes a computer to read and execute A first supply surplus index obtaining step for obtaining a first supply surplus index indicating a power supply surplus per unit time by a power supply company having jurisdiction within a predetermined area;
Instead of the second upper limit target setting step, based on the first supply surplus index acquired in the first supply surplus index acquisition step, the upper limit target value of the power consumption within the time zone for each unit time 11. The alarm information output program for causing a computer to read and execute according to claim 10, further comprising a supply surplus power dependent second upper limit target setting step for setting a second upper limit target.   A second alarm information output step of outputting alarm information when the setting of the second upper limit target in the second upper limit target setting step or the supply surplus power dependent second upper limit target setting step falls below the first upper limit target. Item 12. An alarm information output program for causing a computer according to Item 10 or 11 to read and execute the computer. A second supply surplus index acquisition step for acquiring a second supply surplus index indicating a power supply surplus per unit time by private power generation;
Instead of the supply surplus power dependent second upper limit target setting step, based on the two supply surplus indexes acquired in the first supply surplus index acquisition step and the second supply surplus index acquisition step, the time zone for each unit time 13. A computer reading according to claim 11 or claim 12 subordinate to claim 11, further comprising a supply surplus power dependent second upper limit target setting step for setting a second upper limit target which is an upper limit target value of power consumption within the power supply. Alarm information output program to be executed.

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