JP6646849B2 - Information notification method and information notification device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an information notification method for notifying customer information and the like.

  Conventionally, the liberalization of the power market has been promoted, and accordingly, systems and methods based on the liberalization of the power market have been proposed.

  For example, in the method described in Patent Literature 1, a power retailer recruits a plurality of power producers and a plurality of consumers, and distributes the electric power supplied from the power producers through a transmission network of a power company. To supply. When recruiting customers, the power retailer seeks the optimal combination of consumers by taking into account the load characteristics, and when recruiting power producers, it takes into account the power generation characteristics to determine the optimal power generation business. For the combination of people. By entering into contracts with those consumers and power generation companies, it is possible to minimize the power generation cost and make the power supply more efficient.

JP-A-2002-64934

  However, it may be difficult for a power retailer to find a suitable customer for himself.

  For example, it may be difficult to obtain appropriate power usage information of each customer because the power usage is not measured in minute time units. In such a case, it is difficult for the electricity retailer to determine whether each customer is an appropriate customer for the electricity retailer. That is, in such a case, it is difficult for the electric power retailer to find an appropriate customer for himself.

  If a power retailer cannot find an appropriate customer, power services may not be provided efficiently and generated power may not be used effectively.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an information notification method or the like that can notify a power retailer of appropriate customer information.

In order to achieve the above object, an information notification method according to an aspect of the present invention is an information notification method performed by an information notification device , wherein the information notification device performs an action related to an action of the first demander from a communication device of the first demander. Receiving information, the behavior information, and using standard power usage information indicating a predetermined power usage as a standard power usage is an average power usage of the location area of the first consumer , estimating a first power usage information indicating the power consumption of the first consumer every time, from the communication device power retailers, receives the desired consumer conditions the power retailers wishes in terms of power consumption and the first power usage information to determine whether they meet the desired consumer condition, if the first power usage information is determined to meet the desired consumer conditions, first for the first consumer the power small one consumer information To notify the operator.

Further, the information notification device according to one aspect of the present invention receives, from the communication device of the first consumer , behavior information on the behavior of the first consumer , and receives the power retail business from the communication device of the electric power retailer. person a receiver for receiving a desired consumer conditions desired in terms of power usage, the action information and predetermined as the standard power usage is an average power usage of locality of the first consumer An estimating unit for estimating first power usage information indicating hourly power usage of the first consumer by using standard power usage information indicating the used power usage, and wherein the first power usage information indicates the desired demand. a determination section for determining whether or not to satisfy the user condition, when said first power usage information is determined to meet the desired consumer conditions, the power retailing the first consumer information relating to the first consumer Notification section for notifying That.

  The information notification method and the like according to one embodiment of the present invention can notify a power retailer of appropriate customer information.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an information notification device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the information notification device according to the embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an information notification system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing a plurality of customers according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing a plurality of communication devices of one customer according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a data table diagram showing standard power usage information stored in a storage unit of the communication device according to the embodiment of the present invention FIG. 3 is a data table diagram showing action information stored in the storage unit of the communication device according to the embodiment of the present invention. The data table figure which shows the desired customer conditions memorize | stored in the memory | storage part of the communication apparatus in embodiment of this invention. The conceptual diagram which shows the going-out state of the consumer in embodiment of this invention. FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a home state of a customer according to the embodiment of the present invention. Matrix diagram showing the state of the customer in the embodiment of the present invention FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram illustrating the use of a charging facility according to an embodiment of the present invention. Sequence diagram showing a first operation example of the information notification system according to the embodiment of the present invention. Sequence diagram showing a second operation example of the information notification system according to the embodiment of the present invention. Sequence diagram illustrating a third operation example of the information notification system according to the embodiment of the present invention. Sequence diagram showing a fourth operation example of the information notification system according to the embodiment of the present invention. Sequence diagram showing a fifth operation example of the information notification system according to the embodiment of the present invention. Sequence diagram showing a sixth operation example of the information notification system according to the embodiment of the present invention. Sequence diagram illustrating a seventh operation example of the information notification system according to the embodiment of the present invention. Schematic diagram showing transmission and reception of information in the embodiment of the present invention FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a first application example of an information notification system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Schematic diagram showing a second application example of the information notification system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that each of the embodiments described below shows a comprehensive or specific example. Numerical values, shapes, materials, constituent elements, arrangement positions and connection forms of constituent elements, the order of operations, and the like shown in the following embodiments are merely examples, and do not limit the present invention. Further, among the components in the following embodiments, components not described in the independent claims indicating the highest concept are described as arbitrary components.

  In addition, the ordinal numbers such as the first, second, and third in the following description may be appropriately changed. In the following description, a consumer refers to a consumer or a customer who uses electric power by receiving electric power, and is also referred to as a consumer.

  Further, the time in the following description may mean an instantaneous time (time point). The time is not limited to a time in the range of one day, but may be a time in a longer period. The time may have a width such as a time interval. For example, the time may indicate a day of the week, a month, a season, or the like on a time axis.

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The present embodiment shows a basic configuration of an information notification device that notifies customer information, and a specific application example of the information notification device. First, the basic configuration of the information notification device will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the information notification device according to the present embodiment. The information notification device 10 illustrated in FIG. 1 includes a reception unit 11, an estimation unit 12, a determination unit 13, and a notification unit 14. For example, the information notification device 10 is an electronic computer (computer) including these components. The information notification device 10 may be a dedicated device for notifying customer information, or may be a general-purpose device. The information notification device 10 may be composed of a plurality of devices.

  The receiving unit 11 corresponds to an input unit of the information notification device 10, and information (signal) is input to the reception unit 11 from outside the information notification device 10. Specifically, the receiving unit 11 receives behavior information on the behavior of the customer. At that time, the receiving unit 11 basically receives the behavior information from the communication device of the consumer via the communication network. However, the receiving unit 11 may receive the behavior information from the input device.

  Further, the receiving unit 11 receives a desired customer condition desired by the electric power retailer. At this time, the receiving unit 11 may receive the desired customer condition from the communication device of the electric power retailer via the communication network, or may receive the desired customer condition from the input device. Here, the desired customer condition may mean information indicating the desired customer condition.

  The estimation unit 12 and the determination unit 13 each correspond to a processing unit of the information notification device 10 and perform information processing. Specifically, the estimating unit 12 estimates the power usage information indicating the power usage amount of the customer every hour using the behavior information and the standard power usage information. The standard power usage information is information indicating the power usage determined in advance as the standard power usage.

  In addition, the determination unit 13 determines whether the power usage information matches the desired customer condition. That is, the determination unit 13 determines whether the power usage information estimated by the estimation unit 12 satisfies the desired customer condition received by the reception unit 11.

  The notification unit 14 corresponds to an output unit of the information notification device 10, and information (signal) is output from the notification unit 14 to the outside of the information notification device 10.

  Specifically, when it is determined that the power usage information matches the desired customer condition, the notification unit 14 notifies the power retailer of the customer information on the customer. Here, the notification unit 14 notifies the power retailer of the customer information by outputting the customer information. For example, the notifying unit 14 may notify the power retailer of the customer information by displaying the customer information on a display device, or may display the customer information on a communication device of the power retailer via a communication network. By transmitting the information, the customer information may be notified to the electric power retailer.

  FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the information notification device 10 shown in FIG. First, the receiving unit 11 receives behavior information (S11). Next, the estimation unit 12 estimates power usage information (S12). Next, the receiving unit 11 receives the desired customer condition (S13). The reception of the desired customer condition may be performed before the estimation of the power usage information, may be performed before the reception of the behavior information, or may be performed in parallel with the estimation of the power usage information or the reception of the behavior information. May be performed.

  Next, the determination unit 13 determines whether the power usage information matches the desired customer condition (S14). Here, when the power usage information matches the desired customer condition (Yes in S14), the notification unit 14 notifies the power retailer of the customer information (S15). When the power usage information does not meet the desired customer condition (No in S14), the notification unit 14 does not notify the power retailer of the customer information.

  Thereby, the information notification device 10 can notify the electric power retailer of appropriate customer information. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the electric power retailer can contract with an appropriate customer. As a result, the power service is efficiently provided, and the power generated by the power generation company is effectively used.

  For example, the desired customer condition desired by the electric power retailer indicates the amount of electric power that the electric power retailer desires for the customer every hour. The power usage information estimated by the estimating unit 12 indicates the power usage estimated as the power usage of the customer every hour. Then, for each time (each time), when the power usage estimated as the power usage of the customer matches the power usage desired by the power retailer, the determination unit 13 determines the power usage information. May generally be determined to meet the desired customer condition.

  This makes it possible to determine whether or not the power usage information matches the desired customer condition based on the compatibility between the time change of the power usage desired by the power retailer and the time change of the power usage of the customer. Determined appropriately.

  In addition, the above-mentioned customer may be expressed as a first customer. Further, the power usage information of the first consumer, that is, the estimated power usage information, may be expressed as first power usage information. And the consumer information regarding the first consumer may be expressed as first consumer information.

  For example, the first customer is a customer who does not receive power supply from a power retailer who desires desired customer conditions. The first customer may be a customer receiving power supply from another power retailer. Such a customer may be described as an uncontracted customer or a new customer. The information notification device 10 can notify a power retailer of a customer who is appropriate for a new contract by notifying the power retailer of the customer information regarding the uncontracted customer.

  Further, for example, the customer information on the customer is information for specifying and identifying the customer. The customer information may include the name, address, telephone number, and the like of the customer. The information notification device 10 may hold the customer information in advance, or may receive the customer information together with the power usage information. Further, the customer information may include power usage information estimated as power usage information of the customer.

  Further, for example, the behavior information may include position information indicating the position of the customer. Then, the estimation unit 12 may estimate whether the customer is at home or out of the office using the position information. Then, the estimating unit 12 may estimate the power usage information such that the power usage amount of the customer is larger when the customer is at home than when the customer is out. Thus, the information notification device 10 can appropriately estimate whether the customer is at home or out of the office using the position information, and can appropriately estimate the power usage information.

  In addition, for example, the estimation unit 12 may determine whether or not the customer has stayed at a charging location where the charging facility for the electric vehicle exists at least a predetermined number of times, using the position information. Then, the estimating unit 12 may estimate whether the customer has or does not have the electric vehicle according to whether or not the customer has stayed at the charging place a predetermined number of times or more. Then, the estimating unit 12 outputs the power usage information such that when the customer has the electric vehicle, the power consumption of the customer is larger than when the customer does not own the electric vehicle. It may be estimated.

  Thus, the information notification device 10 can appropriately estimate whether the customer has or does not own the electric vehicle using the position information, and can appropriately estimate the power usage information.

  In addition, for example, the estimating unit 12 may increase the power consumption of the customer at night when the customer owns the electric vehicle, compared to when the customer does not own the electric vehicle, Power usage information may be estimated. It is assumed that the electric vehicle is often charged at night. Therefore, the information notification device 10 appropriately estimates the power usage information such that the power usage amount of the customer increases at night when the customer owns the electric vehicle, thereby appropriately transmitting the power usage information. Can be estimated.

  Further, for example, the behavior information may include schedule information indicating a schedule of the customer. Then, the estimation unit 12 may estimate whether the customer is at home or out of the office using the schedule information. Then, the estimating unit 12 may estimate the power usage information such that the power usage amount of the customer is larger when the customer is at home than when the customer is out.

  Thus, the information notification device 10 can appropriately estimate whether the customer is at home or out of the office using the schedule information. Then, the information notification device 10 can appropriately estimate the power usage information of the customer based on appropriate estimation of whether the customer is at home or out of the office.

  Further, for example, the behavior information may include operation information indicating an operation of the customer on the device. Then, the estimation unit 12 may estimate whether the customer is active or inactive using the operation information. Then, the estimating unit 12 may estimate the power usage information such that when the customer is active, the power usage of the customer is larger than when the customer is inactive. Accordingly, the information notification device 10 can appropriately estimate whether the customer is in the active state or the inactive state using the operation information, and can appropriately estimate the power usage information.

  Further, for example, the estimating unit 12 outputs the power usage information such that when the customer is at home and active, the power usage of the customer is larger than when the customer is at home and inactive. May be estimated. The estimating unit 12 also estimates the power usage information such that when the customer is at home and in an inactive state, the power usage of the customer is larger than when the customer is out of the office. Good. Accordingly, the information notification device 10 can appropriately estimate the power usage information based on each state of the customer.

  Further, for example, the receiving unit 11 may receive number information indicating the number of households of the consumer. Then, in estimating the power usage information, the estimation unit 12 may estimate the power usage information using the behavior information, the number of people information, and the standard power usage information. That is, in estimating the power usage information, the number of people information may be further used. Accordingly, the information notification device 10 can more appropriately estimate the power usage information. Note that the household of the consumer means the household to which the consumer belongs.

  Further, for example, when the number of households of the customer is two or more, the behavior information may indicate behaviors of a plurality of persons included in the household of the consumer as behaviors of the consumer. Accordingly, the information notification device 10 can more appropriately estimate the power usage information based on the behavior information indicating the behavior of a plurality of persons included in the household of the customer.

  Further, for example, when there is a difference between the number of people indicated by the number of people information received by the reception unit 11 and the number of people whose behavior is indicated by the behavior information, the notification unit 14 notifies the customer of the difference. Is also good. Thereby, the information notification device 10 can prompt the customer to transmit appropriate information.

  In addition, the notification unit 14 may notify the desired customer condition to the customer. For example, the notification unit 14 notifies a customer who has not received power supply from a power retailer of desired customer conditions. The customer can use the electric power based on the desired customer condition and can receive power supply from the electric power retailer by contracting with the electric power retailer. As a result, the power service is efficiently provided, and the power generated by the power generation company is effectively used.

  Further, the receiving unit 11 may further receive power usage information indicating, for each hour, the power usage of at least one customer who has already been supplied with power from a power retailer. Such a customer may be described as a second customer, a contracted customer, or an existing customer. In addition, the power usage information of the second consumer may be expressed as second power usage information.

  That is, the receiving unit 11 may receive the behavior information of the first customer and the second power usage information of the second customer. Then, the estimation unit 12 may estimate the first power usage information of the first customer using the behavior information of the first customer.

  Then, for example, when the negative correlation between the first power usage information and the second power usage information is higher than a predetermined correlation, the determination unit 13 determines that the first power usage information matches the desired customer condition. May be. Thereby, the information notification device 10 can notify the electric power retailer of the customer information for leveling the load curve (information indicating the amount of power consumption for each time). In this example, the desired customer condition corresponds to a condition that the negative correlation between the first power usage information and the second power usage information is higher than a predetermined correlation.

  Further, for example, when the positive correlation between the first power usage information and the second power usage information is higher than a predetermined correlation, the determination unit 13 determines that the first power usage information matches the desired customer condition. May be. Thereby, the information notification device 10 can notify the electric power retailer who is attracting similar customers of appropriate consumer information. In this example, the desired customer condition corresponds to a condition that a positive correlation between the first power usage information and the second power usage information is higher than a predetermined correlation.

  In addition, for example, the receiving unit 11 may further receive power usage information indicating a power usage amount targeted by the power retailer every hour. This power usage information may be expressed as third power usage information. That is, the receiving unit 11 may receive the behavior information of the first customer, the second power usage information, and the third power usage information. Then, the estimation unit 12 may estimate the first power usage information of the first customer using the behavior information of the first customer.

  Then, for example, when the positive correlation between the first power usage information and the difference information obtained by subtracting the second power usage information from the third power usage information is higher than a predetermined correlation, the determination unit 13 sets the first power usage information to the first power usage information. It may be determined that the power usage information matches the desired customer condition.

  Thereby, the information notification device 10 can notify the electric power retailer of the customer information for bringing the load curve closer to the target load curve. In this example, the desired customer condition is that the positive correlation between the first power usage information and the difference information obtained by subtracting the second power usage information from the third power usage information is higher than a predetermined correlation. Corresponds to the condition. Further, the difference information specifically indicates a difference obtained by subtracting the power usage indicated by the second power usage information from the power usage indicated by the third power usage information for each time.

  Further, for example, the second power usage information may be power usage information indicating the power usage of a plurality of second consumers for each time. In this case, whether to notify the first customer information is switched based on the relationship between the power usage information of the first customer and the power usage information of the plurality of second customers.

  Further, for example, the second power usage information may be power usage information indicating the average power usage of a plurality of second consumers for each time. Thereby, whether to notify the first customer information is switched based on the relationship between the power usage information of the first customer and the average power usage information of the plurality of second customers.

  Further, for example, the receiving unit 11 may further receive power generation amount information. The power generation amount information indicates the power generation amount for each time. Specifically, the power generation amount is the amount of power generated by a power generation company that generates electric power for a power retailer to supply to a customer. If the positive correlation between the power generation amount information and the power usage information of the customer is higher than a predetermined correlation, the determination unit 13 determines that the power usage information of the customer matches the desired customer condition. You may.

  Thereby, the information notification device 10 can notify the electric power retailer of the customer information of the customer having the power usage mode according to the time change of the power generation amount. In this example, the desired customer condition corresponds to a condition that a positive correlation between the power generation amount information and the power usage information of the customer is higher than a predetermined correlation.

  Further, for example, when the notification unit 14 notifies the electric power retailer of the customer information regarding the consumer, the notifying unit 14 may notify the electric power retailer that the consumer information has been notified to the electric power retailer. Thereby, the information notification device 10 can notify the customer of the electric power retailer appropriate for the customer. And thereby, a consumer can receive provision of an appropriate electric power service from an electric power retailer. Therefore, the power service is efficiently provided, and the power generated by the power generation company is effectively used.

  Further, for example, the height of the correlation (correlation) is determined based on a correlation coefficient or the like which is an index indicating the height of the correlation. Further, the predetermined correlation used for the comparison may be a fixed correlation or a relative correlation. For example, the predetermined correlation may be a correlation based on power consumption information of another customer. More specifically, the predetermined correlation may be a third correlation from the highest among a plurality of correlations obtained for a plurality of consumers. Further, the predetermined correlation may correspond to, for example, no correlation such that the correlation coefficient is zero.

  Further, a case where the correlation is high may be expressed as a case where the correlation is strong. In some cases, a low correlation is expressed as a weak correlation.

  Further, the estimation unit 12 may further estimate the desired customer condition using the second power usage information of the second customer and the like. In this case, the receiving unit 11 need not receive the desired customer condition.

  Next, a more specific example of the information notification device 10 shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. Hereinafter, first, the configuration of the information notification system according to the present embodiment and the configuration of the communication device included in the information notification system will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the information notification system according to the present embodiment. The information notification system 20 shown in FIG. 3 includes a communication device 21 of an electric power retailer, a communication device 22 of a service operator, a communication device 23 of an SNS operator, and a communication device 24 of a consumer.

  An electric power retailer is an enterprise that supplies electric power generated by a power generator to consumers. The communication device 21 of the power retailer communicates with the communication device 22 of the service operator. Specifically, the communication device 21 of the electric power retailer transmits the desired customer condition to the communication device 22 of the service operator, and receives the customer information from the communication device 22 of the service operator.

  For example, the communication device 21 of the electric power retailer is an electronic computer (computer) having a communication function. The communication device 21 may be a dedicated device for the information notification system 20 or a general-purpose device. The communication device 21 may be a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone or a smartphone. The communication device 21 may be composed of a plurality of devices.

  The service management company is a company that mediates between the electric power retailing company and the consumer. The communication device 22 of the service operator communicates with the communication device 21 of the electric power retailer, the communication device 23 of the SNS operator, and the communication device 24 of the consumer. The communication device 22 of the service operator may be able to communicate with only one of the communication device 23 of the SNS operator and the communication device 24 of the consumer. The communication device 22 of the service operator corresponds to the information notification device 10 shown in FIG.

  Specifically, the communication device 22 of the service operator receives the desired customer condition from the communication device 21 of the power retailer, and receives the behavior information of the customer from the communication device 24 of the customer. The communication device 22 of the service operator may receive the behavior information of the customer from the communication device 23 of the SNS operator.

  Then, the communication device 22 of the service operator estimates the power usage information of the customer using the behavior information of the customer. Then, the communication device 22 of the service operating company transmits the customer information to the communication device 21 of the electric power retailer when the power usage information matches the desired customer condition.

  For example, the communication device 22 of the service operator is an electronic computer (computer) having a communication function. The communication device 22 may be a dedicated device for the information notification system 20 or a general-purpose device. The communication device 22 of the service operator is basically a server that can be always accessed from the communication device 21 of the electric power retailer, the communication device 23 of the SNS operator, and the communication device 24 of the consumer. Alternatively, a mobile terminal such as a smartphone may be used. The communication device 22 may be composed of a plurality of devices.

  The SNS operator is an operator that operates SNS (Social Networking Service). The SNS is a service that supports communication on a network, for example, a service that provides a place for transmitting information via a network. The communication device 23 of the SNS operator communicates with the communication device 22 of the service operator and the communication device 24 of the customer.

  Specifically, the communication device 23 of the SNS company receives the behavior information from the communication device 24 of the customer. The communication device 23 of the SNS operator transmits the behavior information to the communication device 22 of the service operator.

  For example, the communication device 23 of the SNS provider is an electronic computer (computer) having a communication function. The communication device 23 may be a dedicated device for the information notification system 20 or a general-purpose device. The communication device 23 of the SNS company is basically a server that is always accessible from the communication device 22 of the service operator and the communication device 24 of the consumer, but may be a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone or a smartphone. Good. The communication device 23 may be composed of a plurality of devices.

  A customer can receive power supply from a power retailer by contracting with the power retailer. The communication device 24 of the customer communicates with the communication device 22 of the service operator and the communication device 23 of the SNS operator. The communication device 24 of the customer may be able to communicate with only one of the communication device 22 of the service operator and the communication device 23 of the SNS operator. Specifically, the communication device 24 of the consumer transmits the behavior information to the communication device 22 of the service operator or the communication device 23 of the SNS operator.

  For example, the communication device 24 of the consumer is an electronic computer (computer) having a communication function. The communication device 24 may be a dedicated device for the information notification system 20 or a general-purpose device. The communication device 24 is basically a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone or a smartphone, but may be another device.

  Note that the communication device 21 of the power retailer and the communication device 22 of the service operator may communicate with each other via a communication network. Similarly, the communication device 22 of the service operator, the communication device 23 of the SNS operator, and the communication device 24 of the consumer may communicate with each other via a communication network. The communication network may be a dedicated network for the information notification system 20 or a general-purpose network such as the Internet. In addition, wireless communication or wired communication may be used for communication.

  Further, the electric power retailer and the service operator may be integrated. In this case, the communication device 22 may output the information via an output device such as a display device or a printing device instead of transmitting the information to the communication device 21, or may receive the information from the communication device 21 instead of receiving the information from the communication device 21. May be received from an input device or the like.

  FIG. 3 shows one customer, and shows that the communication device 22 of the service operator and the communication device 23 of the SNS company communicate with the communication device 24 of one customer. I have. However, the communication device 22 of the service operator and the communication device 23 of the SNS operator may communicate with a plurality of communication devices of a plurality of customers, or may communicate with a plurality of communication devices of a single customer. Is also good.

  FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing a plurality of customers in the present embodiment. FIG. 4 shows a customer A, a customer B, and a customer C. The communication device 22 of the service operator and the communication device 23 of the SNS operator communicate with the communication device 24A of the customer A, the communication device 24B of the customer B, and the communication device 24C of the customer C. Then, the communication device 22 of the service operator receives the behavior information of each of the customers A to C, and determines whether or not the power usage information estimated using the behavior information matches the desired customer condition. I do.

  The communication device 22 of the service operator may hold in advance customer information on each of the customers A to C for receiving the power usage information. For example, the customers A to C may be registered in the communication device 22 of the service operator as consumers who do not receive power supply from a predetermined power retailer in FIG.

  FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing a plurality of communication devices of one customer in the present embodiment. FIG. 5 shows the communication devices 24A1, 24A2, and 24A3 of the customer A. The communication device 22 of the service operator and the communication device 23 of the SNS operator communicate with the communication devices 24A1, 24A2, and 24A3 of the customer A. Specifically, the three communication devices 24A1, 24A2, and 24A3 are three communication devices included in the household of the customer A.

  For example, the communication device 24A1 is the communication device of the father in the household of the consumer A, and transmits the behavior information of the father to the communication device 22 of the service operator or the communication device 23 of the SNS operator. The communication device 24A2 is the communication device of the mother in the household of the customer A, and transmits the behavior information of the mother to the communication device 22 of the service operator or the communication device 23 of the SNS operator. The communication device 24A3 is a child communication device in the household of the customer A, and transmits the behavior information of the child to the communication device 22 of the service operator or the communication device 23 of the SNS operator.

  Then, the communication device 22 of the service operator receives the behavior information of the three people included in the household of the customer A, and estimates the power usage information of the customer A using the behavior information of the three people. Then, the communication device 22 of the service operator determines whether or not the estimated power usage information matches the desired customer condition.

  The communication device 22 of the service operator may previously hold information on the communication devices 24A1, 24A2, and 24A3 of the customer A for receiving the behavior information. For example, information on the communication devices 24A1, 24A2, and 24A3 may be registered in the communication device 22 of the service provider. Alternatively, information about a person included in the household of the customer A may be registered in the communication device 22 of the service operator.

  Then, the communication device 22 of the service operating company may receive the behavior information of the customer A using the registered information, or may use the registered information to transmit the power usage information of the customer A. It may be estimated.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the communication device 22 shown in FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 6, the communication device 22 includes a storage unit 31, an estimation unit 32, a determination unit 33, and a communication unit 34.

  The storage unit 31 is a memory for storing information. The storage unit 31 stores standard power usage information, desired customer conditions desired by the power retailer, and customer behavior information.

  The estimation unit 32 is a processing unit that estimates the power usage information of the customer using the standard power usage information and the behavior information of the customer. The estimating unit 32 corresponds to the estimating unit 12 of the information notification device 10 illustrated in FIG.

  The determination unit 33 is a processing unit that determines whether the power usage information matches the desired customer condition. The determination unit 33 corresponds to the determination unit 13 of the information notification device 10 illustrated in FIG.

  The communication unit 34 receives the desired customer condition from the communication device 21 of the electric power retailer. In addition, the communication unit 34 receives the behavior information of the customer from the communication device 23 of the SNS company or the communication device 24 of the customer. In addition, the communication unit 34 notifies the power retailer of the customer information by transmitting the customer information to the communication device 21 of the power retailer. The communication unit 34 corresponds to the reception unit 11 and the notification unit 14 of the information notification device 10 illustrated in FIG.

  FIG. 7 is a data table diagram showing the standard power usage information stored in the storage unit 31 shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 7, standard power usage information indicating the standard power usage for each person and each month is stored in the storage unit 31 in advance. For example, when the number of households of the consumer is 1, the standard power consumption in July is 260 kWh. The standard power consumption is an average power consumption. More specifically, the average power consumption in the area where the customer is located (for example, Japan) may be used.

  The estimating unit 32 selects the standard power consumption based on the number of households of the consumer and the month in which the power usage information is estimated. Then, the estimating unit 32 estimates the power usage information of the customer using the selected standard power usage. It should be noted that the standard power usage information does not have to indicate the standard power usage by number of people and by month. The standard power usage information may indicate the same standard power usage regardless of the number of people and the month.

  FIG. 8 is a data table diagram showing action information stored in the storage unit 31 shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 8, the state of the behavior for each hour for each of the customers A to C is stored in the storage unit 31 as behavior information. For example, in the behavior information of the customer A, the customer A is at home and inactive at 0:00 on July 1, and the customer A is out at 7:00 on July 1. The action information in FIG. 8 is also expressed as state information.

  Such state information may be included in the behavior information received by the communication unit 34, or may be estimated from the behavior information received by the communication unit 34. For example, the communication unit 34 stores the state information included in the received action information in the storage unit 31. Alternatively, the estimating unit 32 may estimate the state information from the action information received by the communication unit 34, and store the estimated state information in the storage unit 31. And the estimation part 32 may estimate the electric power usage information of each consumer using state information as action information.

  Note that the state information in FIG. 8 is an example of behavior information indicating behavior of a customer. The action information may be information different from the state information, and may be expressed in a format different from that in FIG.

  FIG. 9 is a data table diagram showing desired customer conditions stored in the storage unit 31 shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 9, the power consumption amount desired by the electric power retailer per hour is stored in the storage unit 31 as the desired customer condition. For example, under the desired customer condition, the power consumption at 0:00 on July 1 is 600 W, and the power consumption at 1:00 on July 1 is 700 W.

  In the desired customer condition, date information may be omitted. That is, the power consumption under the desired customer condition may be averaged over a plurality of dates. Further, the power consumption may not be an instantaneous value (power) but may be a value (energy) at a time interval such as 30 minutes or 1 hour.

  Information indicating the amount of power consumption for each time is also expressed as a power pattern or a load curve. For example, the power usage information estimated using the behavior information indicates a power pattern or a load curve. The desired customer condition also indicates a power pattern or a load curve. The determination unit 33 determines whether the power pattern or the load curve indicated by the power usage information estimated using the behavior information matches the power pattern or the load curve indicated by the desired customer condition.

  Note that the desired customer condition is not limited to the information indicating the amount of power consumption for each hour, and may be expressed in another format. For example, the desired customer condition may be information indicating a predetermined range to be satisfied by the power consumption. Further, for example, when the electric power retailer desires to level the power load, the desired customer condition may be information indicating the leveling of the power load.

  Further, the storage unit 31 may store customer information regarding each of the customers A to C. The customer information may be stored in advance, or may be stored together with the behavior information when the behavior information of the customer is stored.

  Next, the power consumption estimated using the behavior information of the customer will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram showing a state in which a customer goes out according to the present embodiment. For example, the communication device 24 of the customer is a smartphone that moves with the customer. Then, the communication device 24 of the customer acquires the position of the communication device 24, that is, position information indicating the position of the customer, by using a GPS (Global Positioning System). Then, the communication device 24 of the consumer transmits the position information to the communication device 22 of the service provider. The communication device 22 of the service operator receives the position information from the communication device 24 of the customer.

  That is, the behavior information may include position information. Then, the communication device 22 of the service operator determines whether the customer is in the home state based on whether or not the position of the address stored in advance as the customer's address and the position indicated by the position information are the same. Or going out. For example, when these positions are the same, the communication device 22 of the service operator estimates that the customer is at home. On the other hand, if these positions are not the same, the communication device 22 of the service operator estimates that the customer is out of the office.

  When the customer is out of the office, it is assumed that the amount of power used in the house of the customer is about standby power. Therefore, the communication device 22 of the service operator estimates that the power consumption when the customer is out of the office is smaller than when the customer is home. Then, the communication device 22 of the service operator estimates the power usage information of the customer such that the power usage is smaller when the customer is out of the home than when the customer is at home.

  The address of the customer may be input in advance to the communication device 24 of the customer, transmitted to the communication device 22 of the service operator, and registered in the communication device 22 of the service operator. Alternatively, the communication device 22 of the service operating company may estimate the position where the customer regularly stays as the address.

  FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram showing a home state of a customer in the present embodiment. As described above, the communication device 22 of the service operator determines that the customer is at home when the location of the address stored in advance as the customer address is the same as the location indicated by the location information. presume.

  When the customer is at home, it is assumed that the power consumption in the customer's residence is large. Therefore, the communication device 22 of the service provider estimates that the power consumption when the customer is at home is larger than when the customer is out. Then, the communication device 22 of the service operator estimates the power usage information of the customer so that the power usage is larger when the customer is at home than when the customer is out.

  For example, the communication device 22 of the service operator calculates the standard power consumption for each time (each time) by averaging the standard power consumption for a predetermined period in a predetermined period. Then, the communication device 22 is configured such that the power usage during the time when the customer is out of the office is smaller than the averaged standard power usage, and the power usage during the time when the customer is at home is averaged. The power consumption of the customer is estimated hourly so as to be larger than the standard power consumption. Accordingly, the communication device 22 estimates power usage information indicating the power usage of the customer for each time.

  The communication device 22 of the service operating company is estimated for each time (each time) so that the total power usage estimated for the predetermined period matches the standard power usage in the predetermined period. The ratio of increasing or decreasing the power consumption may be adjusted.

  In addition, the customer's schedule information may be used for estimating whether the customer is at home or going out, instead of the location information of the customer. That is, the behavior information may include schedule information instead of the position information. For example, the customer's schedule information is input to the communication device 24 (more specifically, a schedule management system or the like mounted on the communication device 24), which is a smartphone, by a user's operation. The communication device 24 of the customer transmits the input schedule information to the communication device 22 of the service operator.

  The communication device 22 of the service operator receives the schedule information from the communication device 24 of the customer. Then, the communication device 22 estimates whether the customer is at home or out of the office based on the received schedule information. For example, when the scheduled information includes the time of going out, the communication device 22 estimates that the customer is out of the office at the time of going out.

  The communication device 22 of the service operator may receive such schedule information from the communication device 23 of the SNS operator. For example, the customer's schedule information may be registered in the communication device 23 (more specifically, a schedule management system mounted on the communication device 23) of the SNS company. In such a case, the communication device 22 of the service operator may receive the customer's schedule information from the communication device 23 of the SNS operator.

  By receiving the schedule information, the communication device 22 of the service operator can estimate whether the customer is at home or out of the office, regardless of GPS. In this case, the communication device 24 of the consumer need not be a mobile terminal such as a smartphone. The communication device 22 of the service operating company may receive the customer's schedule information by a pre-action questionnaire.

  Further, whether or not the customer is active or inactive may be used for estimating the power usage information of the customer. For example, the active state is a state in which the customer is awake, and the inactive state is a state in which the customer is sleeping. The communication device 22 of the service operating company estimates that the electric power consumption is large when the customer is active, and estimates that the electric power consumption is small when the customer is inactive. Estimate usage information.

  The operation information may be used for estimating whether the customer is active or inactive. Specifically, when the consumer operates the communication device 24 that is a smartphone, the communication device 24 acquires operation information indicating an operation on the communication device 24. Then, in this case, the communication device 24 of the customer transmits the operation information to the communication device 22 of the service operator. The communication device 22 of the service operator receives the operation information from the communication device 24 of the customer.

  That is, the behavior information may include the operation information. Then, the communication device 22 of the service operating company estimates whether the customer is active or inactive based on the operation information.

  For example, at the time when the operation information is received, that is, at the time when the operation on the communication device 24 is occurring, the communication device 22 of the service provider estimates that the customer is active. On the other hand, at a time when the operation information is not received, that is, at a time when no operation is performed on the communication device 24, the communication device 22 of the service operating company estimates that the customer is inactive.

  The operation on the communication device 24 as a smartphone includes various operations or operation histories such as operations on various application systems, information browsing, unlocking, message transmission and reception, and use of SNS. The communication device 24, which is a smartphone, may be used as a remote controller for another device. In this case, the operation on the communication device 24 includes an operation on another device, for example, an operation such as a television, an air conditioner, lighting, and locking of a door.

  Further, the consumer may switch the mode to the silent mode or switch off the power to the communication device 24 which is a smartphone at bedtime. In addition, the customer may switch the mode to the normal mode or switch on the power when waking up. Therefore, the operation on the communication device 24 may include a mode or power supply switching operation.

  Then, when the mode is the silent mode or when the power is off, it may be estimated that the customer is inactive. Conversely, when the mode is the normal mode or when the power is on, it may be estimated that the customer is active.

  Further, the communication device 24 of the customer acquires operation information indicating an operation on another device of the customer via the sensor, and transmits the acquired operation information to the communication device 22 of the service operator. Good. For example, the sensor detects opening / closing of a door or ON / OFF of lighting as operation information. Then, the communication device 24 of the consumer transmits the detected operation information to the communication device 22 of the service operator. Accordingly, the communication device 22 of the service operator can receive operation information indicating operations on various devices.

  In addition, the communication device 24 of the consumer may be a device such as a TV, an air conditioner, or a light that is operated instead of the smartphone. Then, the communication device 24 of the customer may transmit operation information indicating an operation to the own device to the communication device 22 of the service operator. Further, the communication device 24 of the customer may be a sensor. That is, the communication device 24 of the consumer may detect opening / closing of the door as operation information and transmit the detected operation information to the communication device 22 of the service operator.

  In addition, the communication device 22 of the service operating company transmits the power usage information based on both whether the customer is at home or going out, and whether the customer is active or inactive. It may be estimated.

  FIG. 12 is a matrix diagram showing the state of the customer in the present embodiment. FIG. 12 shows a first state which is a home state and an active state, a second state which is a home state and an inactive state, and a third state which is an out-of-home state.

  As described above, when the customer is out of the office, it is assumed that the amount of power used in the house of the customer is about the standby power. Therefore, the power consumption is smaller when the customer is out of the office than when the customer is at home. Further, it is assumed that the power consumption is smaller when the customer is inactive than when the customer is active.

  Therefore, when the customer is in the third state, the power consumption is the smallest, subsequently, when the customer is in the second state, the power consumption is small, and when the customer is in the first state, the power consumption is smallest. It is assumed that usage is large. The communication device 22 of the service operator estimates the power consumption for each time based on such a relationship.

  For example, the communication device 22 of the service operator averages the standard power consumption in a predetermined period in a predetermined period. Then, the communication device 22 calculates, based on whether the customer is in the first state, the second state, or the third state, for each time, the estimated electric power consumption from the averaged standard electric power consumption. To be larger or smaller. Accordingly, the communication device 22 estimates power usage information indicating the power usage of the customer for each time.

  The communication device 22 may adjust the estimated power usage every time so that the total power usage estimated in the predetermined period matches the standard power usage in the predetermined period.

  In addition, the communication device 22 of the service operator may further estimate whether or not the customer has an electric vehicle (EV: Electric Vehicle). Then, even if the communication device 22 of the service operator estimates that the electric power consumption is larger when the customer owns the electric vehicle than when the customer does not own the electric vehicle. Good. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given.

  FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram showing the use of the charging facility in the present embodiment. In the example of FIG. 13, a charging facility having a charging stand for charging the electric vehicle is shown. In the example of FIG. 13 as well, as in the example of FIG. 10 and the like, the communication device 24 of the customer is a smartphone that moves with the customer.

  The communication device 24 of the customer acquires the position of the communication device 24, that is, position information indicating the position of the customer, by GPS. Then, the communication device 24 of the consumer transmits the position information to the communication device 22 of the service provider. The communication device 22 of the service operator receives the position information from the communication device 24 of the customer.

  Then, when the position of the charging place where the charging facility of the electric vehicle is present is the same as the position indicated by the position information, the communication device 22 of the service operator is staying at the charging place. Is determined. Then, the communication device 22 of the service operating company determines whether or not the customer has stayed at the charging place a predetermined number of times or more. Then, when the customer has stayed at the charging place a predetermined number of times or more, the communication device 22 of the service operating company estimates that the customer owns the electric vehicle.

  For example, if the customer stays at the charging place at least once a week, the communication device 22 of the service operating company estimates that the customer owns the electric vehicle. If the customer owns the electric vehicle, it is highly likely that the customer is charging the electric vehicle even in the house. Therefore, when the customer owns the electric vehicle, it is assumed that the power consumption of the customer is larger than when the customer does not own the electric vehicle.

  Therefore, the communication device 22 of the service operating company, when the customer owns the electric vehicle, the power consumption is larger than when the customer does not own the electric vehicle, Estimate power usage information of customers.

  For example, when the customer owns the electric vehicle, the communication device 22 of the service operator operates the customer's power usage so that the power usage is greater than the power usage based on the standard power usage information. Estimate information. In addition, when the customer does not own the electric vehicle, the communication device 22 of the service provider operates the customer's power usage so that the power usage is smaller than the power usage based on the standard power usage information. Estimate information.

  Further, when the customer owns the electric vehicle, it is highly likely that the customer uses the electric vehicle in the daytime and charges the electric vehicle at night. Therefore, the communication device 22 of the service operating company may use a larger amount of power at night when the customer owns the electric vehicle than when the customer does not own the electric vehicle. Then, the power usage information of the consumer may be estimated.

  In addition, the communication device 22 of the service operator may estimate the travel distance of the electric vehicle using the position information. Then, it is assumed that the longer the traveling distance is, the larger the power consumption for charging is. Therefore, the communication device 22 may estimate the power usage information of the customer such that the longer the traveling distance, the larger the power usage.

  Further, the communication device 24 of the customer may be an electric vehicle. The position information may be acquired by a car navigation system included in the electric vehicle. A meter included in the electric vehicle may acquire traveling information indicating a traveling distance or the like. Then, the communication device 24, which is an electric vehicle, may transmit the acquired position information and traveling information to the communication device 22 of the service operator as customer behavior information.

  Also, in the example of FIG. 13, an electric vehicle is shown as the electric vehicle, but the electric vehicle may be a hybrid vehicle, an electric motorcycle, or an electric bicycle.

  Next, various operation examples of the information notification system 20 illustrated in FIG. 3 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that a plurality of operation examples described below may be combined. These operation examples may be switched as a plurality of operation modes based on desired customer conditions or settings.

  FIG. 14 is a sequence diagram showing a first operation example of the information notification system 20 shown in FIG. First, the communication device 24 of the customer transmits the behavior information of the customer to the communication device 23 of the SNS company, and the communication device 23 of the SNS company receives the behavior information of the customer from the communication device 24 of the customer. (S21). Then, the communication device 23 of the SNS operator transmits the behavior information of the customer to the communication device 22 of the service operator, and the communication device 22 of the service operator transmits the behavior information of the customer to the communication device of the SNS operator. It is received from the device 23 (S22).

  For example, the behavior information may include state information as shown in FIG. 8, may include position information based on GPS, or may include schedule information based on a schedule management system.

  The communication device 24 of the customer may transmit the behavior information indicating the behavior of the customer at each time by transmitting the behavior information indicating the behavior of the customer at that time at each time. Similarly, the communication device 22 of the service operator receives the behavior information indicating the behavior of the customer at that time by receiving the behavior information indicating the behavior of the customer at that time at each time. Good.

  Note that the communication device 24 of the customer may directly transmit the behavior information of the customer to the communication device 22 of the service operator without passing through the communication device 23 of the SNS operator. Then, the communication device 22 of the service operating company may directly receive the behavior information of the customer from the communication device 24 of the customer without passing through the communication device 23 of the SNS company.

  Next, the communication device 22 of the service operator estimates the power usage information of the customer using the behavior information and the standard power usage information (S23). For example, the standard power usage information is the standard power usage information as shown in FIG. 7, and is stored in the storage unit 31 of the communication device 22 in advance as information indicating the standard power usage. Then, the communication device 22 of the service operator changes the power usage from the averaged standard power usage based on the standard power usage information based on the behavior information, thereby reducing the power usage of the customer every hour. Is estimated.

  Next, the communication device 21 of the electric power retailer transmits the desired customer condition to the communication device 22 of the service operator, and the communication device 22 of the service operator transmits the desired customer condition to the electric power retailer. It is received from the communication device 21 (S24). For example, the communication device 21 of the power retailer transmits a desired customer condition indicating the amount of power consumption desired by the power retailer every hour, such as a desired customer condition in FIG. Then, the communication device 22 of the service operating company receives the desired customer condition transmitted from the communication device 21 of the electric power retailing company.

  Next, the communication device 22 of the service operator determines whether the power usage information matches the desired customer condition (S25). For example, when the desired customer condition of FIG. 7 is used, at each time (each time), if the difference between the power consumption of the power usage information and the power consumption of the desired customer condition is small, the communication device 22 Determines that the power usage information matches the desired customer condition.

  More specifically, when the sum of absolute differences between the power usage information and the desired customer condition is smaller than a predetermined value, the communication device 22 determines that the power usage information matches the desired customer condition. The predetermined value may be relatively determined according to the power usage information of another consumer.

  Instead of the sum of absolute differences, a correlation coefficient indicating a correlation between the power usage information and the desired customer condition may be used. When the positive correlation between the power usage information and the desired customer condition is higher than a predetermined correlation, the communication device 22 of the service provider determines that the power usage information matches the desired customer condition. Is also good.

  For example, in the desired customer condition of FIG. 9, from 0:00 to 4:00, the electric power usage amount desired by the electric power retailer is large. When the behavior information in FIG. 8 is used, the customer B is absent from 0:00 to 6:00. Therefore, it is estimated that the power consumption of the customer B is small from 0:00 to 6:00. Therefore, it is determined that the power usage information estimated for the customer B does not meet the desired customer condition of FIG.

  Here, when the power usage information does not conform to the desired customer condition (No in S25), the communication device 22 of the service operator ends the process. On the other hand, when the power usage information matches the desired customer condition (Yes in S25), the communication device 22 of the service operator transmits the customer information to the communication device 21 of the power retailer. In this case, the communication device 21 of the electric power retailer receives the customer information (S26).

  Thereby, the communication device 22 of the service operator can notify the electric power retailer of appropriate customer information.

  For example, even when the communication device 22 cannot acquire the customer's power usage information from the customer, the communication device 22 can estimate the customer's power usage information using the behavior information. In particular, even when the power consumption of the customer is not measured at every minute time, the communication device 22 of the service operator uses the behavior information to indicate the power consumption of the customer at every minute time. Information can be estimated. Then, the communication device 22 can notify the power retailer of appropriate consumer information according to the estimated power usage information.

  Note that the communication device 22 of the service operator may estimate the power usage information after receiving the desired customer condition. Then, when the desired customer condition is a condition in a predetermined time zone, the communication device 22 estimates power usage information indicating the power usage amount in the predetermined time zone for each hour, and determines the power usage information other than the predetermined time zone. The amount need not be estimated.

  FIG. 15 is a sequence diagram showing a second operation example of the information notification system 20 shown in FIG. In the second operation example, similarly to the first operation example, the communication device 24 of the customer transmits the behavior information of the customer, and the communication device 23 of the SNS company receives the behavior information of the customer (S31). Then, the communication device 23 of the SNS company transmits the behavior information of the customer, and the communication device 22 of the service management company receives the behavior information of the customer (S32). The behavior information may be transmitted and received without passing through the communication device 23 of the SNS provider.

  Further, similarly to the first operation example, the communication device 22 of the service operator estimates the power usage information of the customer using the behavior information of the customer and the standard power usage information (S33). Further, similarly to the first operation example, the communication device 21 of the electric power retailer transmits the desired customer condition, and the communication device 22 of the service operator receives the desired customer condition (S34).

  In the second operation example, the communication device 22 of the service operator further transmits the desired customer condition received from the communication device 21 of the power retailer to the communication device 24 of the customer. Then, the communication device 24 of the customer receives the desired customer condition from the communication device 22 of the service operator (S35).

  Then, similarly to the first operation example, the communication device 22 of the service operator determines whether the power usage information matches the desired customer condition (S36). If the power usage information does not conform to the desired customer condition (No in S36), the communication device 22 of the service operator ends the process. When the power usage information matches the desired customer condition (Yes in S36), the communication device 22 of the service operator transmits the customer information, and the communication device 21 of the power retailer receives the customer information ( S37).

  In the second operation example, the desired customer condition is notified to the customer. Then, the customer can use the electric power with reference to the notified desired customer condition and contract with the electric power retailer to receive the electric power service from the electric power retailer. As a result, the power service is provided efficiently, and the power generated by the power generation company is effectively used.

  In the example of FIG. 15, the desired customer condition is notified to the customer before determining whether the power usage information matches the desired customer condition. However, the desired customer condition may be notified to the customer after determining whether or not the power usage information meets the desired customer condition. For example, when the power usage information does not conform to the desired customer condition, the communication device 22 of the service operator transmits the desired customer condition to the communication device 24 of the customer, and thereby sets the desired customer condition to the customer. May be notified.

  Further, the communication device 22 of the service operating company transmits the desired customer condition to the communication device 23 of the SNS business, and the communication device 24 of the customer receives the desired customer condition from the communication device 23 of the SNS business. May be. The communication device 22 of the service operator may notify the customer of the estimated power usage information by transmitting the estimated power usage information to the communication device 24 of the customer.

  FIG. 16 is a sequence diagram showing a third operation example of the information notification system 20 shown in FIG. In the third operation example, similarly to the first operation example, the communication device 24 of the customer transmits the behavior information of the customer, and the communication device 23 of the SNS company receives the behavior information of the customer (S41). Then, the communication device 23 of the SNS company transmits the behavior information of the customer, and the communication device 22 of the service management company receives the behavior information of the customer (S42). The behavior information may be transmitted and received without passing through the communication device 23 of the SNS provider.

  Similarly to the first operation example, the communication device 22 of the service provider estimates the power usage information of the customer using the behavior information of the customer and the standard power usage information (S43). Further, similarly to the first operation example, the communication device 21 of the electric power retailer transmits the desired customer condition, and the communication device 22 of the service operator receives the desired customer condition.

  In the third operation example, the desired customer condition is a negative correlation between the power usage information of the first customer and the power usage information of the second customer who is already receiving power supply from the power retailer. This corresponds to a condition that the correlation is higher than a predetermined correlation. The communication device 21 of the electric power retailer transmits information corresponding to such conditions to the communication device 22 of the service operator as desired customer conditions.

  For example, the communication device 21 of the power retailer uses the information indicating that the power retailer wants to level the power load as the desired customer condition instead of the desired customer condition indicating the power consumption. This is transmitted to the communication device 22 of the service operator. Then, the communication device 22 of the service operating company receives such a desired customer condition from the communication device 21 of the electric power retailing company.

  Further, the communication device 21 of the power retailer transmits the power usage information of the second customer to the communication device 22 of the service operator. Then, the communication device 22 of the service operator receives the power usage information of the second consumer from the communication device 21 of the power retailer (S44). Thereby, for example, the communication device 22 of the service operator estimates the power usage information of the first customer based on the behavior information of the first customer, and transmits the information from the communication device 21 of the power retailer to the second customer. Receive power usage information.

  Then, the communication device 22 of the service operator determines whether the power usage information of the first customer matches the desired customer condition. At this time, the communication device 22 of the service operator determines a negative correlation between the power usage information of the first customer and the power usage information of the second customer based on the desired customer condition. It is determined whether the correlation is higher than the correlation (S45).

  Here, when the negative correlation is not higher than the predetermined correlation (No in S45), the communication device 22 of the service provider ends the process. On the other hand, when the negative correlation is higher than the predetermined correlation (Yes in S45), the communication device 22 of the service operator transmits the customer information of the first customer, and the communication device 21 of the power retailer transmits the first customer. The customer information of one customer is received (S46).

  Thereby, the communication device 22 of the service operator can notify the power retailer of the customer information for leveling the power load (load curve).

  In addition, as the power usage information of the second customer, power usage information of a plurality of second customers may be used. In this case, whether to notify the customer information of the first customer is switched based on the relationship between the power usage information of the first customer and the power usage information of the plurality of second customers. Further, as the power usage information of the second customer, averaged power usage information of a plurality of second customers may be used. Thereby, whether or not to notify the customer information is switched based on the relationship between the power usage information of the first customer and the average power usage information of the plurality of second customers.

  Further, the power usage information of the second customer and the desired customer condition may be transmitted and received together or may be transmitted and received separately. The power use information of the second customer may be included in the desired customer condition as information indicating the desired customer condition. Further, the communication device 22 of the service operator may receive the power usage information of the second customer from the communication device (smart meter, HEMS controller, smartphone, or the like) of the second customer.

  FIG. 17 is a sequence diagram showing a fourth operation example of the information notification system 20 shown in FIG. In the fourth operation example, when the positive correlation between the power usage information of the first customer and the power usage information of the second customer is higher than a predetermined correlation, the power usage information of the first customer is It is determined that it meets the desired customer condition. Specifically, the following operation is performed.

  In the fourth operation example, similarly to the third operation example, the communication device 24 of the first customer transmits the behavior information of the first customer, and the communication device 23 of the SNS company transmits the behavior information of the first customer. It receives (S51). Then, the communication device 23 of the SNS operator transmits the behavior information of the first customer, and the communication device 22 of the service operator receives the behavior information of the first customer (S52). The behavior information may be transmitted and received without passing through the communication device 23 of the SNS provider.

  Further, similarly to the third operation example, the communication device 22 of the service operator estimates the power usage information of the first customer using the behavior information of the first customer and the standard power usage information (S53). . Further, similarly to the third operation example, the communication device 21 of the power retailer transmits the desired customer condition, and the communication device 22 of the service operator receives the desired customer condition.

  In the fourth operation example, the desired customer condition is a positive correlation between the power usage information of the first customer and the power usage information of the second customer who is already receiving power supply from the power retailer. This corresponds to a condition that the correlation is higher than a predetermined correlation. The communication device 21 of the electric power retailer transmits information corresponding to such conditions to the communication device 22 of the service operator as desired customer conditions.

  For example, instead of the desired customer condition indicating the amount of power consumption, the communication device 21 of the electric power retailer determines that the electric power retailer has a customer having a power pattern similar to that of the second customer (contracted customer). Information indicating the request is transmitted as a desired customer condition. Then, the communication device 22 of the service operating company receives such a desired customer condition from the communication device 21 of the electric power retailing company.

  Further, the communication device 21 of the power retailer transmits the power usage information of the second customer to the communication device 22 of the service operator. Then, the communication device 22 of the service operator receives the power usage information of the second customer from the communication device 21 of the power retailer (S54). Thereby, for example, the communication device 22 of the service operator estimates the power usage information of the first customer based on the behavior information of the first customer, and transmits the information from the communication device 21 of the power retailer to the second customer. Receive power usage information.

  Then, the communication device 22 of the service operator determines whether the power usage information of the first customer matches the desired customer condition. At that time, the communication device 22 of the service operator determines a positive correlation between the power usage information of the first customer and the power usage information of the second customer based on the desired customer condition. It is determined whether the correlation is higher than the correlation (S55).

  Here, when the positive correlation is not higher than the predetermined correlation (No in S55), the communication device 22 of the service provider ends the processing. On the other hand, if the positive correlation is higher than the predetermined correlation (Yes in S55), the communication device 22 of the service operator transmits the customer information of the first customer, and the communication device 21 of the power retailer transmits the first customer. The customer information of one customer is received (S56).

  Accordingly, the communication device 22 of the service operator can notify the power retailer of the customer information of the first customer having a power pattern similar to that of the second customer. That is, the communication device 22 of the service operating company can notify the electric power retailing companies that are attracting similar customers of appropriate customer information.

  The desired customer condition is that the positive correlation between the power usage information of the customer and the difference information obtained by subtracting the power usage information of the second customer from the target power usage information is higher than a predetermined correlation. It may correspond to a condition. In this case, when the communication device 21 of the power retailer transmits the power usage information of the second customer to the communication device 22 of the service operator (S54), the communication device 21 further transmits the target power usage information. Then, the communication device 22 of the service operator receives the target power usage information.

  Then, in this case, the communication device 22 of the service operator provides a positive value between the power usage information of the first customer and the difference information obtained by subtracting the power usage information of the second customer from the target power usage information. It is determined whether the correlation is higher than a predetermined correlation (S55). When the positive correlation is higher than the predetermined correlation (Yes in S55), the communication device 22 of the service operator transmits the customer information of the first customer, and the communication device 21 of the power retailer transmits the first customer. The customer information of one customer is received (S56).

  Accordingly, the communication device 22 of the service operator can notify the power retailer of the customer information for bringing the power load (load curve) closer to the target power load (load curve).

  Further, similarly to the third operation example, the power usage information of a plurality of second consumers may be used as the power usage information of the second customer, or the averaged power of the plurality of second customers may be used. Usage information may be used.

  Further, similarly to the third operation example, the power usage information of the second customer and the desired customer condition may be transmitted and received together or separately. The power use information of the second customer may be included in the desired customer condition as information indicating the desired customer condition.

  Similarly, the target power usage information may be transmitted and received together with the desired customer condition, or may be transmitted and received separately from the desired customer condition. Further, the target power usage information may be included in the desired customer condition as information indicating the desired customer condition. The desired customer condition and the target power usage information may be the same or may be integrated.

  Further, similarly to the third operation example, the communication device 22 of the service operator may receive the power consumption information of the second customer from the communication device of the second customer.

  FIG. 18 is a sequence diagram showing a fifth operation example of the information notification system 20 shown in FIG. In the fourth operation example, it is determined whether or not the power consumption information of the first customer matches the desired customer condition using the power consumption information of the second customer. Using the power generation amount information indicating the amount for each time, it is determined whether or not the power usage information matches the desired customer condition. Specifically, the following operation is performed.

  In the fifth operation example, similarly to the fourth operation example, the communication device 24 of the customer transmits the behavior information of the customer, and the communication device 23 of the SNS company receives the behavior information of the customer (S61). Then, the communication device 23 of the SNS company transmits the behavior information of the customer, and the communication device 22 of the service management company receives the behavior information of the customer (S62). The behavior information may be transmitted and received without passing through the communication device 23 of the SNS provider.

  Similarly to the fourth operation example, the communication device 22 of the service operator estimates the power usage information of the customer using the behavior information of the customer and the standard power usage information (S63). Further, similarly to the fourth operation example, the communication device 21 of the electric power retailer transmits the desired customer condition, and the communication device 22 of the service operator receives the desired customer condition.

  In the fifth operation example, the desired customer condition corresponds to a condition that a positive correlation between the power usage information of the customer and the power generation amount information is higher than a predetermined correlation. The communication device 21 of the electric power retailer transmits information corresponding to such conditions to the communication device 22 of the service operator as desired customer conditions.

  For example, the communication device 21 of the electric power retailer transmits information indicating that the electric power retailer desires a customer having a power pattern according to the time change of the power generation amount as the desired customer condition. Then, the communication device 22 of the service operating company receives such a desired customer condition from the communication device 21 of the electric power retailing company.

  Further, the communication device 21 of the power retailer transmits the power generation amount information to the communication device 22 of the service operator. Then, the communication device 22 of the service operating company receives the power generation amount information from the communication device 21 of the electric power retailing company (S64).

  Then, the communication device 22 of the service operator determines whether the power usage information matches the desired customer condition. At that time, the communication device 22 of the service operator determines whether the positive correlation between the power usage information and the power generation amount information is higher than a predetermined correlation based on the desired customer condition. (S65).

  Here, when the positive correlation is not higher than the predetermined correlation (No in S65), the communication device 22 of the service provider ends the process. On the other hand, when the positive correlation is higher than the predetermined correlation (Yes in S65), the communication device 22 of the service operator transmits the customer information, and the communication device 21 of the power retailer receives the customer information. (S66).

  Thereby, the communication device 22 of the service operator can notify the power retailer of the customer information of the customer having the power pattern according to the time change of the power generation amount.

  FIG. 19 is a sequence diagram showing a sixth operation example of the information notification system 20 shown in FIG. In the sixth operation example, the customer is further notified that the customer information has been notified to the power retailer. Specifically, the following operation is performed.

  In the sixth operation example, similarly to the first operation example, the communication device 24 of the customer transmits the behavior information of the customer, and the communication device 23 of the SNS company receives the behavior information of the customer (S71). Then, the communication device 23 of the SNS company transmits the behavior information of the customer, and the communication device 22 of the service management company receives the behavior information of the customer (S72). The behavior information may be transmitted and received without passing through the communication device 23 of the SNS provider.

  Further, similarly to the first operation example, the communication device 22 of the service operator estimates the power usage information of the customer using the behavior information of the customer and the standard power usage information (S73). Further, similarly to the first operation example, the communication device 21 of the power retailer transmits the desired customer condition, and the communication device 22 of the service operator receives the desired customer condition (S74).

  Further, similarly to the first operation example, the communication device 22 of the service operator determines whether the power usage information matches the desired customer condition (S75). If the power usage information does not match the desired customer condition (No in S75), the communication device 22 of the service operator ends the process. When the power usage information matches the desired customer condition (Yes in S75), the communication device 22 of the service operator transmits the customer information, and the communication device 21 of the power retailer receives the customer information ( S76). Up to this point, the sixth operation example is the same as the first operation example.

  In the sixth operation example, the consumer is notified that the consumer information has been notified (provided) to the electric power retailer. That is, after transmitting the customer information, the communication device 22 of the service operating company transmits information indicating that the customer information has been notified to the power retailer to the communication device 24 of the customer, and the communication of the customer is performed. The device 24 receives the information (S77).

  Thus, the communication device 22 of the service operator can notify the customer of the electric power retailer appropriate for the customer.

  In the description of the sixth operation example, the first operation example is shown on the basis. However, in other operation examples, similarly, the consumer is notified that the consumer information has been notified to the electric power retailer. You may.

  FIG. 20 is a sequence diagram showing a seventh operation example of the information notification system 20 shown in FIG. In the seventh operation example, the power usage information of the consumer is estimated using the number information indicating the number of households of the consumer and the behavior information indicating the behavior of one or more people included in the household of the consumer. . Specifically, the following operation is performed.

  In the seventh operation example, when the customer inputs the number of people information to the communication device 24 of the customer, the communication device 24 of the customer acquires the number of people information. Then, the communication device 24 of the customer transmits the acquired number of people information to the communication device 22 of the service operator. The communication device 22 of the service operator receives the number of people information from the communication device 24 of the customer.

  The number information may be transmitted and received via the communication device 23 of the SNS company. For example, the customer registers profile information including the number of households of the customer in the communication device 23 of the SNS operator via the communication device 24 of the customer. At this time, the number of people information is transmitted from the communication device 24 of the consumer to the communication device 23 of the SNS company. Then, the communication device 22 of the service operating company requests the number of people information held by the communication device 23 of the SNS company to the communication device 23 of the SNS company, and receives the number of people information from the communication device 23 of the SNS company.

  When the communication device 22 of the service operator receives the number-of-person information from the communication device 23 of the SNS operator, there is a possibility that a new input of the customer may be reduced.

  The communication device 22 of the service operator may receive, from the communication device 23 of the SNS operator, family information or cohabitant information registered in the SNS application system as number information indicating the number of households of the consumer. . Further, the communication device 22 of the service operating company may receive, from the communication device 23 of the SNS company, link information indicating the connection of the family as the number information indicating the number of households of the consumer.

  In addition, the communication device 24 of the customer transmits to the communication device 22 of the service operator the behavior information indicating the behavior of one or more people included in the household of the customer. The communication device 22 of the service operator receives the behavior information from the communication device 24 of the customer.

  For example, three communication devices 24A1, 24A2, and 24A3 of the customer A as shown in FIG. 22. In this case, the communication device 22 of the service operator receives the behavior information of the three users as the behavior information of the customer A from the three communication devices 24A1, 24A2, and 24A3.

  More specifically, for example, the communication device 24A1, which is a smartphone owned by the father, transmits the behavior information of the father to the communication device 22 of the service operator. Then, the communication device 24A2, which is a smartphone owned by the mother, transmits the behavior information of the mother to the communication device 22 of the service provider. Then, the communication device 24A2, which is a smartphone owned by the child, transmits the behavior information of the child to the communication device 22 of the service provider. Then, the communication device 22 of the service operator receives the behavior information of the father, the mother, and the child.

  In the communication device 22 of the service operator, three communication devices 24A1, 24A2, and 24A3 may be registered in advance in association with the customer A as communication devices for receiving behavior information.

  The behavior information may be transmitted and received via the communication device 23 of the SNS provider, as in the first operation example. For example, the customer uses a schedule management system mounted on the communication device 23 of the SNS operator via the customer communication device 24 to output schedule information of three fathers, mothers, and children included in the household of the customer. May be registered. Thereby, the schedule information of the three persons is transmitted as the behavior information from the communication device 24 of the consumer to the communication device 23 of the SNS company.

  Then, the communication device 22 of the service operator requests the schedule information held by the communication device 23 of the SNS operator to the communication device 23 of the SNS operator, and receives the schedule information from the communication device 23 of the SNS operator. Thereby, the communication device 22 of the service operator receives the schedule information of the three persons as the behavior information from the communication device 23 of the SNS operator.

  With such an operation, the number of people information and the behavior information are transmitted directly or via the communication device 23 of the SNS business from the communication device 24 of the consumer to the communication device 22 of the service management business (S81, S82).

  When there is a difference between the number of people indicated by the number of people information and the number of persons whose behavior is indicated by the behavior information, the communication device 22 of the service operator transmits the notification information indicating the difference to the communication device 24 of the customer. May be notified that there is a difference between the consumers (S83).

  For example, the number of communication devices registered in the communication device 22 of the service operator as communication devices for obtaining behavior information is smaller than the number of people indicated by the number information received by the communication device 22 of the service operator. There are cases. In such a case, the communication device 22 of the service operator transmits a notification to the communication device 24 of the customer in order to urge additional registration of the communication device.

  The notification information of the difference may be transmitted directly from the communication device 24 of the customer to the communication device 22 of the service operator, or may be transmitted via the communication device 23 of the SNS operator.

  Next, the communication device 22 of the service operator estimates the power usage information using the standard power usage information, the behavior information, and the headcount information (S84). For example, the communication device 22 selects, from the standard power usage information in FIG. 7, a standard power usage corresponding to the number of people indicated by the number of people information. Then, the communication device 22 estimates the power usage information of the customer using the selected standard power usage. Thereby, the communication device 22 can more appropriately estimate the power usage information of the customer.

  When the number of households of the customer is two or more, the communication device 22 of the service operator uses the behavior information indicating the behavior of a plurality of persons included in the household of the consumer to use the power consumption of the consumer. Estimate information. For example, it is presumed that the greater the number of people who are at home among a plurality of people, the greater the power usage. Further, it is estimated that the larger the number of active persons among the plurality of persons, the larger the electric power consumption. Therefore, the communication device 22 can more appropriately estimate the power usage information of the customer by using the behavior information indicating the behavior of a plurality of persons.

  Next, similarly to the first operation example, the communication device 21 of the electric power retailer transmits the desired customer condition, and the communication device 22 of the service operator receives the desired customer condition (S85).

  Next, similarly to the first operation example, the communication device 22 of the service operator determines whether the power usage information matches the desired customer condition (S86). If the power usage information does not match the desired customer condition (No in S86), the communication device 22 of the service operator ends the process. If the power usage information matches the desired customer condition (Yes in S86), the communication device 22 of the service operator transmits the customer information, and the communication device 21 of the power retailer receives the customer information ( S87).

  In the seventh operation example, as described above, the power usage information of the customer is obtained by using the number information indicating the number of households of the customer and the behavior information indicating the behavior of one or more persons included in the household of the customer. Is estimated. Thereby, the power usage information of the customer is more appropriately estimated.

  In the description of the seventh operation example, the first operation example is shown on the basis of the first operation example. However, in other operation examples, similarly, the number of people information indicating the number of households of the customer and the number of people The power usage information of the consumer may be estimated using the behavior information indicating the behavior of one or more persons.

  Next, application scenes and the like of the information notification system 20 illustrated in FIG. 3 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram illustrating transmission and reception of information according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 21, the communication device 22 of the service operator receives the behavior information for each customer from the communication device 23 of the SNS company or the communication device 24 of the customer. Then, the communication device 22 of the service operator estimates the power usage information (power pattern) using the behavior information and the standard power usage information for each customer. Then, the communication device 22 of the service operating company holds a plurality of power patterns by holding a power pattern for each customer.

  In addition, the communication device 22 of the service operator receives the desired customer condition from the communication device 21 of the electric power retailer. The desired customer condition is, for example, a power pattern desired by a power retailer. Then, the communication device 22 of the service operator extracts a power pattern matching the desired customer condition from the plurality of power patterns, and communicates the customer information associated with the extracted power pattern with the communication of the power retailer. Transmit to the device 21. Thereby, the communication device 22 of the service operator notifies the power retailer of appropriate customer information.

  FIG. 22 is a schematic diagram showing a first application example of the information notification system 20 shown in FIG. In this example, the electric power retailer has an electric power pattern (load curve) of the contracted customer that has a large power load during the day and a small power load at night. In this situation, electric power retailers want to bring the current load curve closer to a flat load curve with a small difference between the daytime load and the nighttime load. That is, the electric power retailer wants to level the electric power load.

  The communication device 22 of the service operator can notify such a power retailer of the customer information of a new customer presumed to have a power pattern matching the desired customer condition. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 22, the service operator can introduce a night-type customer having a large nighttime power load to a power retailer as a new customer.

  The electric power retailer can make a current road curve close to a desired road curve by making a contract with a new customer based on the notified customer information. Specifically, the power load is leveled as shown in FIG. 22 as the power pattern after the new consumer subscribes.

  FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram showing a second application example of the information notification system 20 shown in FIG. In this example, the power retailer has a current load curve as shown in FIG. 23 as the power pattern (load curve) of the contracted customer. In this situation, the electric power retailer wants to bring the current load curve closer to a desired load curve (target load curve) having a bias as shown in FIG.

  The communication device 22 of the service operator can notify such a power retailer of the customer information of a new customer presumed to have a power pattern matching the desired customer condition. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 23, the service operator can introduce a customer of 30 households having a load curve (power pattern) close to a desired load curve to a power retailer as a new customer. .

  The electric power retailer can make a contract with a new customer based on the notified customer information, thereby bringing the current road curve closer to a desired load curve having a bias.

  As described above, the information notification device 10 and the communication device 22 in the present embodiment estimate the power usage information of the customer using the behavior information of the customer. Then, when the power use information of the customer matches the desired customer condition desired by the power retailer, the information notification device 10 and the communication device 22 notify the power retailer of the customer information.

  Thereby, the information notification device 10 and the communication device 22 can notify the electric power retailer of appropriate customer information. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the electric power retailer can contract with an appropriate customer. As a result, the power service is efficiently provided, and the power generated by the power generation company is effectively used.

  For example, when the electric power retailer performs leveling of the electric power load, the communication device 22 (the information notification device 10) of the service operator notifies the electric power retailer of the customer information on the appropriate consumer. be able to. Then, the electric power retailer can appropriately select a customer that meets the desired customer condition based on the customer information. Then, the electricity retailer can make a contract with an appropriate customer.

  As a result, the electric power retailer can provide the electric power service efficiently, and can effectively use the electric power generated by the electric power generator. Then, the electricity procurement cost of the electricity retailer is reduced, so that the electricity rate of the customer is reduced.

  Although the information notification device according to the present invention has been described based on the embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments. The present invention includes a form obtained by applying a modification that can be conceived by those skilled in the art to the embodiment, and another form realized by arbitrarily combining a plurality of components in the embodiment.

  For example, a process performed by a specific component may be performed by another component. The order in which the processes are performed may be changed, or a plurality of processes may be performed in parallel.

  Further, the present invention can be realized not only as an information notification device, but also as a method including steps (processes) performed by each component configuring the information notification device. For example, those steps are performed by a computer. Then, the present invention can be realized as a program for causing a computer to execute the steps included in those methods. Further, the present invention can be realized as a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM in which the program is recorded.

  For example, when the present invention is implemented by a program (software), each step is executed by executing the program using hardware resources such as a CPU, a memory, and an input / output circuit of a computer. . That is, each step is executed when the CPU acquires data from a memory or an input / output circuit or the like and performs an operation, or outputs an operation result to the memory or an input / output circuit or the like.

  Further, each of the plurality of components included in the information notification device may be realized as a dedicated or general-purpose circuit. These components may be realized as one circuit, or may be realized as a plurality of circuits.

  A plurality of components included in the information notification device may be realized as an LSI (Large Scale Integration) that is an integrated circuit (IC). These components may be individually formed into one chip, or may be formed into one chip so as to include some or all of them. The LSI may be called a system LSI, a super LSI, or an ultra LSI depending on the degree of integration.

  Further, the integrated circuit is not limited to the LSI, and may be realized by a dedicated circuit or a general-purpose processor. A programmable FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) or a reconfigurable processor in which connection and setting of circuit cells inside the LSI can be reconfigured may be used.

  Furthermore, if an integrated circuit technology that replaces the LSI appears due to the advancement of the semiconductor technology or another technology derived therefrom, a plurality of components included in the information notification device are naturally integrated using the technology. You may.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Information notification apparatus 11 Receiving part 12, 32 Estimation part 13, 33 Judgment part 14 Notification part 22 Communication apparatus (information notification apparatus)
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Claims (12)

An information notification method performed by an information notification device,
From the communication device of the first consumer , receiving the behavior information on the behavior of the first consumer,
Using the behavior information and standard power usage information indicating power usage that is predetermined as a standard power usage that is an average power usage in the location area of the first consumer , the first customer Estimating first power usage information indicating the power usage amount of each time,
A communication device for a power retailers, receives the desired consumer conditions the power retailers wishes in terms of power consumption,
Wherein the first power usage information to determine whether they meet the desired consumer conditions,
If the first power usage information is determined to meet the desired consumer condition information notifying method for notifying the first consumer information relating to the first consumer to the power retailers. The behavior information includes position information indicating a position of the first consumer,
In estimating the first power usage information,
Using the location information, the first consumer is estimated whether an out state or a home state,
Wherein as the first consumer is greater power consumption of the first consumer than when the first consumer when a home state is out state, wherein for estimating the first power usage information Item 2. The information notification method according to Item 1. In estimating the first power usage information,
Using said position information, said first consumer to charging place the charging facility electric vehicle is present, it is determined whether to stay more than a predetermined number of times,
According to whether the first consumer is staying a predetermined number of times or more in the charging place, to estimate whether the first consumer does not own either owns the electric vehicle,
Wherein as the first consumer is greater power consumption of the first consumer than if the first consumer when it holds the electric vehicle does not possess the electric vehicle, The information notification method according to claim 2, wherein the first power usage information is estimated. In the estimation of the first power usage information, the first at night than when the first consumer is the first consumer when it holds the electric vehicle does not possess the electric vehicle The information notification method according to claim 3, wherein the first power usage information is estimated such that the power usage of the consumer increases. The behavior information includes schedule information indicating a schedule of the first consumer,
In estimating the first power usage information,
Using the schedule information, the first consumer is estimated whether it is going out state whether it is home state,
Wherein as the first consumer is greater power consumption of the first consumer than when the first consumer when a home state is out state, wherein for estimating the first power usage information Item 2. The information notification method according to Item 1. The action information may include operation information indicating the operation to the first consumer devices,
When estimating the first power usage information,
Using the operation information, the first consumer is estimated whether an inactive state or an active state,
The first consumer is so power consumption of the first consumer than when an inactive increases, estimates the first power usage information if the first consumer is active The information notification method according to claim 1. The action information may include operation information indicating the operation to the first consumer devices,
In estimating the first power usage information,
Using the operation information, the first consumer is estimated whether an inactive state or an active state,
Large power consumption of the first consumer than when the first consumer is the first consumer when a home state and active state is a home state and inactive, the first consumer is as power consumption of the first consumer is greater than the first consumer when a home state and inactive state is out state, according to claim 2 for estimating the first power usage information Information notification method described in. Further, from the communication device of the first consumer , receiving the number information indicating the number of households of the first consumer,
The information notification method according to claim 1, wherein in estimating the first power usage information, the first power usage information is estimated using the behavior information, the headcount information, and the standard power usage information. Furthermore, from said power retailers of the communication device, receiving a second power usage information indicating for each power usage time of at least one of the second consumer is supplied with power from the power retailers,
In determining the first power usage information of whether they meet the desired consumer conditions, if the negative correlation between the first power usage information and the second power usage information is higher than a predetermined correlation, information notifying method according to any one of determining claims 1-8 and the first power usage information meets the desired consumer conditions. Furthermore, from said power retailers of the communication device, receiving a second power usage information indicating for each power usage time of at least one of the second consumer is supplied with power from the power retailers,
In determining the first power usage information of whether they meet the desired consumer conditions, if a positive correlation between the first power usage information and the second power usage information is higher than a predetermined correlation, information notifying method according to any one of determining claims 1-8 and the first power usage information meets the desired consumer conditions. Furthermore, from said power retailers of the communication device, the power second power usage information indicating for each power usage time of at least one of the second consumer retail and received from the operator of power supply, and wherein Receiving third power usage information indicating hourly power usage targeted by the power retailer;
In determining the first power usage information of whether they meet the desired consumer conditions, between the and the first power usage information, difference information by subtracting the second power usage information from the third power usage information If a positive correlation is higher than a predetermined correlation in the information notification method according to any one of determining claims 1-8 and the first power usage information meets the desired consumer conditions. The first consumer communication device, receives the action information about the action of the first consumer, from the communication device power retailers, receives the desired consumer conditions the power retailers wishes in terms of power consumption A receiving unit for
Using the behavior information and the standard power usage information indicating a predetermined power usage as a standard power usage that is an average power usage in the location area of the first consumer , the first customer An estimating unit for estimating first power usage information indicating the power usage amount of each time,
A determination section for determining whether or not the first power usage information meets the desired consumer conditions,
If the first power usage information is determined to meet the desired consumer condition, the information notifying apparatus and a notifying unit for notifying the first consumer information relating to the first consumer to the power retailers.

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