KR102532477B1 - Mobile terminal and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal that executes a solar energy management function and a control method thereof, and simulates a memory unit for storing map information, a user input unit formed to receive power consumption and location information, and a solar energy module installed or not. and a control unit executing one of a mode and an energy management mode, wherein the simulation mode is a mode for providing virtual scenario information related to a solar energy module, and the energy management mode includes the amount of power produced by the solar energy module and It is characterized in that it is a mode that provides a function related to the amount of power consumed by electronic devices included in the home network.

Description

Mobile terminal and its control method {MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME}

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal that executes a solar energy management function and a control method thereof.

Terminals can be divided into mobile/portable terminals and stationary terminals according to whether or not they can be moved. Again, the mobile terminal may be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mounted terminal depending on whether the user can directly carry the mobile terminal.

Functions of mobile terminals are diversifying. For example, there are functions of data and voice communication, photographing and video recording through a camera, voice recording, music file reproduction through a speaker system, and outputting an image or video to a display unit. Some terminals have an electronic game play function added or a multimedia player function. In particular, recent mobile terminals can receive multicast signals providing visual content such as broadcasting and video or television programs.

As the functions of such terminals diversify, for example, it is a multimedia player equipped with complex functions such as taking pictures or videos, playing music or video files, playing games, and receiving broadcasts. is being implemented

In order to support and increase the functions of such a terminal, it may be considered to improve the structural part and/or the software part of the terminal.

With the development of home network technology, an IoT environment in which various objects are connected through an Internet network to exchange information between objects has been prepared.

Meanwhile, as one of Internet of Things technologies, there is a home energy management system (HEMS) technology. A home energy management system is a system that controls lighting or home appliances, which are energy consumption sources such as power, gas, and hot water, through a network.

Recently, demand for solar energy, which is an environmentally friendly energy source, is increasing. Solar energy can generate electricity directly from individual houses rather than from separate power plants. Accordingly, the need for a technology for more conveniently managing a home energy management system using solar energy is increasing.

One object of the present invention is to induce the installation of solar energy modules.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a home energy management system.

In the mobile terminal according to the present invention, according to whether a memory unit for storing map information, a user input unit configured to receive power consumption and location information, and a solar energy module are installed, any one of a simulation mode and an energy management mode is selected. The simulation mode is a mode for providing virtual scenario information related to the solar energy module, and the energy management mode is the amount of power produced by the solar energy module and consumed by electronic devices included in the home network. It is characterized in that it is a mode that provides a function related to the amount of power consumed.

In one embodiment, when the simulation mode is executed, the control unit extracts the area of a structure installed at a location corresponding to the location information from the map information, and based on the extracted area of the structure and the required generation capacity , It is characterized in that a specific solar energy module that can be installed is determined among a plurality of solar energy modules.

In one embodiment, the control unit determines whether a structure installed at a location corresponding to the location information exists, and as a result of the determination, if the structure exists, extracts an area of the structure, and the structure exists If not, the area of the structure is set based on the user input.

In an embodiment, the display unit may further include a display unit that visually outputs map information, and the control unit determines an area of a structure installed in an area where the touch input is applied when a touch input is detected with respect to the map information displayed on the display unit. characterized by extraction.

In one embodiment, a display unit for outputting visual information is further included, and the control unit outputs information related to the specific solar energy module on the display unit when the specific energy module is determined.

In one embodiment, the information related to the specific solar energy module may include module installation cost for each product type, expected saving cost for each product type, and subsidy information.

According to an embodiment, a location information unit for receiving location information is further included, and the control unit receives the location information through the location information unit.

In one embodiment, the control unit, when installing the specific solar energy module, it is characterized in that for calculating the expected saving cost for each period.

In one embodiment, the display unit for outputting time information and a communication unit for receiving state information of the plurality of solar energy modules from the plurality of solar energy modules are further included, and the control unit is configured to perform the plurality of solar energy modules when an energy management module is executed. Based on the state information of the solar energy modules of the solar energy module, a faulty module is detected from among the plurality of solar energy modules, and a cause of failure of the faulty module is determined based on the state information of the faulty module, and each other according to the cause of the fault. It is characterized in that other guide information is output to the display unit.

In one embodiment, the control unit determines that the failure is due to a foreign substance when the voltage information of the failed module is included in the first voltage range, and if the voltage information of the failed module is included in the second voltage range, the module It is characterized in that it is judged to be its own failure.

In one embodiment, a driving unit configured to tilt the plurality of solar energy modules is further included, and the control unit detects a faulty module among the plurality of solar energy modules based on the energy efficiency information, , and controlling the driving unit to tilt the failure module.

In an embodiment, the control unit may output a graphic object indicating a power generation amount versus power sales amount and a graphic object indicating a power purchase amount against power consumption amount to the display unit when an energy management mode is executed.

In an embodiment, the graphic object representing the amount of electricity generated and the amount of electricity sold is displayed to visually distinguish the amount of electricity generated and the amount of electricity sold, and the graphic object representing the amount of electricity consumed and the amount of electricity purchased is the amount of electricity consumed And, characterized in that the power purchase amount is displayed to be visually distinguished.

In one embodiment, the control unit performs different functions according to power supply conditions when a touch input is applied to a graphic object representing the amount of power sold versus the amount of power generated or the amount of power purchased versus the amount of power used. characterized by running.

In one embodiment, the power supply state is characterized in that it is determined by a difference value between power production and power usage.

In one embodiment, the controller may execute a specific energy mode among a plurality of energy modes related to the power usage control based on a preset condition.

In one embodiment, the predetermined condition is characterized in that it is a condition related to at least one of the user's schedule information and the user's location information.

As described above, according to the mobile terminal according to the present invention, the area of a structure installed in the location information is detected from the location information input by the user, and based on the area and power consumption information of the structure, a solar energy module capable of being installed is installed. can recommend Through this, the present invention can check the solar module that can be installed in the house before installing the solar energy module.

In addition, according to the mobile terminal according to the present invention, it is possible to provide information related to expected economic and environmental effects when installing solar energy modules together with recommendations for solar energy modules that can be installed in houses. Therefore, the present invention can help the user determine whether to install the solar energy module before installing the solar energy module.

In addition, according to the mobile terminal according to the present invention, after the solar energy module is installed, various information related to power can be provided through the mobile terminal. Therefore, the present invention can provide a user with a method of integratedly managing energy, production, and consumption of a house through a mobile terminal.

1 is a block diagram for explaining a mobile terminal related to the present invention.
2 is a conceptual diagram showing a solar energy management system according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a communication method between solar energy management systems of FIG. 2 .
4 is a block diagram showing components of a solar energy management server.
5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a method of providing a home energy management function in a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
6 is a conceptual diagram illustrating the control method of FIG. 5 .
7A and 7B are conceptual diagrams illustrating a method of setting an area of a structure in a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
8 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a method of setting an installation location of a solar energy module in a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method when a faulty module among solar energy modules is detected in a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
10 to 11c are conceptual diagrams illustrating an operating method related to detection of a faulty module.
12 is a flowchart illustrating a method of performing home energy monitoring in a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
13 is a conceptual diagram showing an integrated home energy management screen of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
14A to 15B are conceptual diagrams illustrating embodiments of executing various functions related to home energy monitoring.
16 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a method of providing information related to power generation and power usage over time.
17 and 18 are conceptual diagrams related to power monitoring report information.
19 to 21 are conceptual diagrams explaining how the energy mode is executed according to preset conditions in the energy management mode.

Hereinafter, the embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the same reference numerals will be assigned to the same or similar components regardless of reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions thereof will be omitted. The suffixes "module" and "unit" for components used in the following description are given or used together in consideration of ease of writing the specification, and do not have meanings or roles that are distinct from each other by themselves. In addition, in describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known technology may obscure the gist of the embodiment disclosed in this specification, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the accompanying drawings are only for easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the technical idea disclosed in this specification is not limited by the accompanying drawings, and all changes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention , it should be understood to include equivalents or substitutes.

Terms including ordinal numbers, such as first and second, may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms. These terms are only used for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

It is understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, but other elements may exist in the middle. It should be. On the other hand, when an element is referred to as “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another element, it should be understood that no other element exists in the middle.

Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In this application, terms such as "comprise" or "have" are intended to designate that there is a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but one or more other features It should be understood that the presence or addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof is not precluded.

Mobile terminals described in this specification include mobile phones, smart phones, laptop computers, digital broadcasting terminals, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable multimedia players (PMPs), navigation devices, and slate PCs. , tablet PC, ultrabook, wearable device (eg, watch type terminal (smartwatch), glass type terminal (smart glass), HMD (head mounted display)), etc. may be included there is.

Mobile terminals described in this specification include mobile phones, smart phones, laptop computers, digital broadcasting terminals, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable multimedia players (PMPs), navigation devices, and slate PCs. , tablet PC, ultrabook, wearable device (eg, watch type terminal (smartwatch), glass type terminal (smart glass), HMD (head mounted display)), etc. may be included there is.

However, those skilled in the art can easily recognize that the configuration according to the embodiments described in this specification may be applied to fixed terminals such as digital TVs, desktop computers, digital signage, etc., except when applicable only to mobile terminals. will be.

Referring to Figure 1, Figure 1 is a block diagram for explaining a mobile terminal related to the present invention.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, an interface unit 160, a memory 170, a control unit 180, and a power supply unit 190. ) and the like. The components shown in FIG. 1 are not essential to implement a mobile terminal, so the mobile terminal described herein may have more or fewer components than those listed above.

More specifically, among the components, the wireless communication unit 110 is between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system, between the mobile terminal 100 and other mobile terminals 100, or between the mobile terminal 100 and an external server. It may include one or more modules enabling wireless communication between Also, the wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules that connect the mobile terminal 100 to one or more networks.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include at least one of a broadcast reception module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short-distance communication module 114, and a location information module 115. .

The input unit 120 includes a camera 121 or video input unit for inputting a video signal, a microphone 122 for inputting an audio signal, or a user input unit 123 for receiving information from a user, for example , a touch key, a push key (mechanical key, etc.). Voice data or image data collected by the input unit 120 may be analyzed and processed as a user's control command.

The sensing unit 140 may include one or more sensors for sensing at least one of information within the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information. For example, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, an illumination sensor 142, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, and gravity. Sensor (G-sensor), gyroscope sensor (gyroscope sensor), motion sensor (motion sensor), RGB sensor, infrared sensor (IR sensor), finger scan sensor, ultrasonic sensor , an optical sensor (eg, a camera (see 121)), a microphone (see 122), a battery gauge, an environmental sensor (eg, a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, a radiation detection sensor, It may include at least one of a heat detection sensor, a gas detection sensor, etc.), a chemical sensor (eg, an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.). Meanwhile, the mobile terminal disclosed in this specification may combine and utilize information sensed by at least two or more of these sensors.

The output unit 150 is for generating an output related to sight, hearing, or touch, and includes at least one of a display unit 151, a sound output unit 152, a haptic module 153, and an optical output unit 154. can do. The display unit 151 may implement a touch screen by forming a mutual layer structure or integrally with the touch sensor. Such a touch screen may function as a user input unit 123 providing an input interface between the mobile terminal 100 and the user, and provide an output interface between the mobile terminal 100 and the user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a passage for various types of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100 . The interface unit 160 connects a device equipped with a wired/wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired/wireless data port, a memory card port, and an identification module. It may include at least one of a port, an audio input/output (I/O) port, a video input/output (I/O) port, and an earphone port. In response to an external device being connected to the interface unit 160, the mobile terminal 100 may perform appropriate control related to the connected external device.

In addition, the memory 170 stores data supporting various functions of the mobile terminal 100 . The memory 170 may store a plurality of application programs (application programs or applications) running in the mobile terminal 100 , data for operation of the mobile terminal 100 , and commands. At least some of these application programs may be downloaded from an external server through wireless communication. In addition, at least some of these application programs may exist on the mobile terminal 100 from the time of shipment for the basic functions of the mobile terminal 100 (eg, incoming and outgoing calls, outgoing functions, message receiving, and outgoing functions). Meanwhile, the application program may be stored in the memory 170, installed on the mobile terminal 100, and driven by the controller 180 to perform an operation (or function) of the mobile terminal.

The controller 180 controls general operations of the mobile terminal 100 in addition to operations related to the application program. The control unit 180 may provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user by processing signals, data, information, etc. input or output through the components described above or by running an application program stored in the memory 170.

In addition, the controller 180 may control at least some of the components discussed in conjunction with FIG. 1 in order to drive an application program stored in the memory 170 . Furthermore, the controller 180 may combine and operate at least two or more of the components included in the mobile terminal 100 to drive the application program.

Under the control of the controller 180, the power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power and supplies power to each component included in the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, and the battery may be a built-in battery or a replaceable battery.

At least some of the above components may operate in cooperation with each other to implement an operation, control, or control method of a mobile terminal according to various embodiments described below. In addition, the operation, control, or control method of the mobile terminal may be implemented on the mobile terminal by driving at least one application program stored in the memory 170 .

Hereinafter, prior to examining various embodiments implemented through the mobile terminal 100 described above, the above-listed components will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 1 .

First, looking at the wireless communication unit 110, the broadcast reception module 111 of the wireless communication unit 110 receives a broadcast signal and/or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. Two or more broadcast receiving modules may be provided in the mobile terminal 100 to receive simultaneous broadcasting of at least two broadcast channels or to switch broadcast channels.

The mobile communication module 112 complies with technical standards or communication methods for mobile communication (eg, Global System for Mobile communication (GSM), Code Division Multi Access (CDMA), Code Division Multi Access 2000 (CDMA2000), EV) -DO(Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only), WCDMA(Wideband CDMA), HSDPA(High Speed Downlink Packet Access), HSUPA(High Speed Uplink Packet Access), LTE(Long Term Evolution), LTE-A (Long Term Evolution-Advanced), etc.) to transmit and receive radio signals with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network.

The wireless signal may include a voice call signal, a video call signal, or various types of data according to text/multimedia message transmission/reception.

The wireless Internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless Internet access, and may be built into or external to the mobile terminal 100 . The wireless Internet module 113 is configured to transmit and receive radio signals in a communication network according to wireless Internet technologies.

Wireless Internet technologies include, for example, WLAN (Wireless LAN), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) Direct, DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), WiBro (Wireless Broadband), WiMAX (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access), LTE (Long Term Evolution), LTE-A (Long Term Evolution-Advanced), etc., and the wireless Internet module ( 113) transmits and receives data according to at least one wireless Internet technology within a range including Internet technologies not listed above.

From the viewpoint that wireless Internet access by WiBro, HSDPA, HSUPA, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE, LTE-A, etc. is made through a mobile communication network, the wireless Internet module (113) performing wireless Internet access through the mobile communication network ) may be understood as a kind of the mobile communication module 112.

The short-range communication module 114 is for short-range communication, and includes Bluetooth™, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and NFC. Near Field Communication (Near Field Communication), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technology may be used to support short-distance communication. The short-range communication module 114 may be used between the mobile terminal 100 and a wireless communication system, between the mobile terminal 100 and other mobile terminals 100, or between the mobile terminal 100 through wireless area networks. ) and a network where another mobile terminal 100 (or an external server) is located. The local area wireless communication network may be a local area wireless personal area network (Wireless Personal Area Networks).

Here, the other mobile terminal 100 is a wearable device capable of exchanging (or interlocking) data with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention (for example, a smart watch), smart glasses (smart glass) or HMD (head mounted display). The short-distance communication module 114 may detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 100 around the mobile terminal 100 . Furthermore, if the detected wearable device is a device authorized to communicate with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention, the controller 180 transmits at least a portion of data processed by the mobile terminal 100 to the short-range communication module ( 114) can be transmitted to the wearable device. Accordingly, the user of the wearable device may use data processed by the mobile terminal 100 through the wearable device. For example, according to this, when a phone call is received in the mobile terminal 100, the user makes a phone call through the wearable device, or when a message is received in the mobile terminal 100, the user receives the received message through the wearable device. It is possible to check the message.

The location information module 115 is a module for acquiring the location (or current location) of the mobile terminal, and representative examples thereof include a Global Positioning System (GPS) module or a Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) module. For example, when a mobile terminal utilizes a GPS module, the location of the mobile terminal can be obtained using signals transmitted from GPS satellites. As another example, when the mobile terminal utilizes the Wi-Fi module, the location of the mobile terminal may be obtained based on information of the Wi-Fi module and a wireless access point (AP) that transmits or receives a wireless signal. If necessary, the location information module 115 may perform any function among other modules of the wireless communication unit 110 to obtain data on the location of the mobile terminal in substitution or addition. The location information module 115 is a module used to obtain the location (or current location) of the mobile terminal, and is not limited to a module that directly calculates or acquires the location of the mobile terminal.

Next, the input unit 120 is for inputting video information (or signals), audio information (or signals), data, or information input from a user. For inputting video information, the mobile terminal 100 has one Alternatively, a plurality of cameras 121 may be provided. The camera 121 processes an image frame such as a still image or a moving image obtained by an image sensor in a video call mode or a photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151 or stored in the memory 170 . Meanwhile, the plurality of cameras 121 provided in the mobile terminal 100 may be arranged to form a matrix structure, and through the cameras 121 forming the matrix structure, various angles or focal points may be provided to the mobile terminal 100. A plurality of image information having may be input. In addition, the plurality of cameras 121 may be arranged in a stereo structure to obtain left and right images for realizing a stereoscopic image.

The microphone 122 processes external sound signals into electrical voice data. The processed voice data may be utilized in various ways according to the function (or application program being executed) being performed in the mobile terminal 100 . Meanwhile, various noise cancellation algorithms for removing noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal may be implemented in the microphone 122 .

The user input unit 123 is for receiving information from a user. When information is input through the user input unit 123, the control unit 180 can control the operation of the mobile terminal 100 to correspond to the input information. . The user input unit 123 is a mechanical input means (or a mechanical key, for example, a button located on the front, rear or side of the mobile terminal 100, a dome switch, a jog wheel, jog switch, etc.) and a touch input means. As an example, the touch input means consists of a virtual key, soft key, or visual key displayed on a touch screen through software processing, or a part other than the touch screen. It can be made of a touch key (touch key) disposed on. On the other hand, the virtual key or visual key can be displayed on the touch screen while having various forms, for example, graphic (graphic), text (text), icon (icon), video (video) or these can be made of a combination of

Meanwhile, the sensing unit 140 senses at least one of information within the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information, and generates a sensing signal corresponding thereto. Based on these sensing signals, the controller 180 may control driving or operation of the mobile terminal 100 or perform data processing, functions, or operations related to applications installed in the mobile terminal 100 . Representative sensors among various sensors that may be included in the sensing unit 140 will be described in more detail.

First, the proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object existing nearby without mechanical contact by using the force of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays. The proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an inner area of the mobile terminal covered by the touch screen described above or in the vicinity of the touch screen.

Examples of the proximity sensor 141 include a transmissive photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection photoelectric sensor, a high-frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitance type proximity sensor, a magnetic proximity sensor, an infrared proximity sensor, and the like. If the touch screen is a capacitive type, the proximity sensor 141 may be configured to detect the proximity of a conductive object as a change in electric field according to the proximity of the object. In this case, the touch screen (or touch sensor) itself may be classified as a proximity sensor.

On the other hand, for convenience of description, an action of approaching a touch screen without contacting an object to recognize that the object is located on the touch screen is referred to as a "proximity touch", and the touch An act of actually touching an object on a screen is called a "contact touch". The location at which an object is proximity-touched on the touch screen means a location at which the object corresponds vertically to the touch screen when the object is proximity-touched. The proximity sensor 141 may detect a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (eg, proximity touch distance, proximity touch direction, proximity touch speed, proximity touch time, proximity touch position, proximity touch movement state, etc.) there is. Meanwhile, as described above, the controller 180 processes data (or information) corresponding to the proximity touch operation and proximity touch pattern detected through the proximity sensor 141, and furthermore, visual information corresponding to the processed data. It can be output on the touch screen. Furthermore, the controller 180 may control the mobile terminal 100 to process different operations or data (or information) depending on whether a touch to the same point on the touch screen is a proximity touch or a contact touch. .

The touch sensor detects a touch (or touch input) applied to the touch screen (or the display unit 151) using at least one of various touch methods such as a resistive film method, a capacitive method, an infrared method, an ultrasonic method, and a magnetic field method. do.

As an example, the touch sensor may be configured to convert a change in pressure applied to a specific part of the touch screen or capacitance generated in a specific part into an electrical input signal. The touch sensor may be configured to detect a location, area, pressure upon touch, capacitance upon touch, and the like, at which a touch object that applies a touch to the touch screen is touched on the touch sensor. Here, the touch object is an object that applies a touch to the touch sensor, and may be, for example, a finger, a touch pen, a stylus pen, or a pointer.

As such, when there is a touch input to the touch sensor, the corresponding signal(s) is sent to the touch controller. The touch controller processes the signal(s) and then transmits corresponding data to the controller 180. Thus, the controller 180 can know which area of the display unit 151 has been touched. Here, the touch controller may be a component separate from the controller 180 or may be the controller 180 itself.

Meanwhile, the controller 180 may perform different controls or the same control according to the type of the touch object that touches the touch screen (or a touch key provided other than the touch screen). Whether to perform different controls or the same control according to the type of the touch object may be determined according to an operating state of the mobile terminal 100 or an application program currently being executed.

On the other hand, the touch sensor and proximity sensor described above are independently or combined, short (or tap) touch, long touch, multi-touch, drag touch on the touch screen ), flick touch, pinch-in touch, pinch-out touch, swipe touch, hovering touch, etc. Touch can be sensed.

The ultrasonic sensor may recognize location information of a sensing object by using ultrasonic waves. Meanwhile, the controller 180 may calculate the location of the wave generating source through information detected by the optical sensor and the plurality of ultrasonic sensors. The position of the wave generating source can be calculated using the property that light is much faster than ultrasonic waves, that is, the time for light to reach the optical sensor is much faster than the time for ultrasonic waves to reach the ultrasonic sensor. More specifically, the location of the wave generating source may be calculated by using light as a reference signal and a time difference between the arrival time of ultrasonic waves.

Meanwhile, looking at the configuration of the input unit 120, the camera 121 includes at least one of a camera sensor (eg, CCD, CMOS, etc.), a photo sensor (or image sensor), and a laser sensor.

The camera 121 and the laser sensor may be combined with each other to detect a touch of a sensing target for a 3D stereoscopic image. A photo sensor may be stacked on a display device, and the photo sensor is configured to scan a motion of a sensing target close to the touch screen. More specifically, the photo sensor scans the content placed on the photo sensor by mounting photo diodes and transistors (TRs) in rows/columns and using electrical signals that change according to the amount of light applied to the photo diodes. That is, the photo sensor calculates the coordinates of the sensing object according to the change in light, and through this, the location information of the sensing object can be obtained.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100 . For example, the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven in the mobile terminal 100 or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to such execution screen information. .

Also, the display unit 151 may be configured as a 3D display unit that displays a 3D image.

A 3D display method such as a stereoscopic method (glasses method), an auto stereoscopic method (non-glasses method), or a projection method (holographic method) may be applied to the 3D display unit.

The audio output unit 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 170 in a call signal reception, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like. The sound output unit 152 also outputs sound signals related to functions performed by the mobile terminal 100 (eg, call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.). The sound output unit 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The haptic module 153 generates various tactile effects that a user can feel. A representative example of the tactile effect generated by the haptic module 153 may be vibration. The strength and pattern of the vibration generated by the haptic module 153 may be controlled by a user's selection or a setting of a controller. For example, the haptic module 153 may synthesize and output different vibrations or sequentially output them.

In addition to vibration, the haptic module 153 responds to stimuli such as an array of pins that move vertically with respect to the contact skin surface, air blowing force or suction force through a nozzle or suction port, rubbing against the skin surface, electrode contact, and electrostatic force. It is possible to generate various tactile effects, such as the effect of heat absorption and the effect of reproducing the feeling of coolness and warmth using an element capable of absorbing heat or generating heat.

The haptic module 153 not only transmits a tactile effect through direct contact, but also can be implemented so that a user can feel a tactile effect through a muscle sense such as a finger or an arm. Two or more haptic modules 153 may be provided according to the configuration of the mobile terminal 100 .

The light output unit 154 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event using light from a light source of the mobile terminal 100 . Examples of events occurring in the mobile terminal 100 may include message reception, call signal reception, missed calls, alarms, schedule notifications, e-mail reception, and information reception through applications.

A signal output from the light output unit 154 is implemented when the mobile terminal emits light of a single color or multiple colors to the front or back side. The signal output may be terminated when the mobile terminal detects the user's confirmation of the event.

The interface unit 160 serves as a passage for all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100 . The interface unit 160 receives data from an external device or receives power and transmits it to each component inside the mobile terminal 100, or transmits data inside the mobile terminal 100 to an external device. For example, a wired/wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired/wireless data port, a memory card port, and a port for connecting a device having an identification module. The interface unit 160 may include an audio I/O (Input/Output) port, a video I/O (Input/Output) port, an earphone port, and the like.

On the other hand, the identification module is a chip that stores various types of information for authenticating the use authority of the mobile terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM), and universal user authentication. module (universal subscriber identity module; USIM) and the like. A device equipped with an identification module (hereinafter referred to as 'identification device') may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Accordingly, the identification device may be connected to the terminal 100 through the interface unit 160 .

In addition, the interface unit 160 becomes a passage through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, or a user inputs power from the cradle. It can be a passage through which various command signals are transmitted to the mobile terminal 100 . Various command signals or the power input from the cradle may operate as a signal for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.

The memory 170 may store programs for operation of the controller 180 and may temporarily store input/output data (eg, phonebook, message, still image, video, etc.). The memory 170 may store data related to vibration and sound of various patterns output when a touch is input on the touch screen.

The memory 170 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a solid state disk type, a silicon disk drive type, or a multimedia card micro type. ), card-type memory (eg SD or XD memory, etc.), RAM (random access memory; RAM), SRAM (static random access memory), ROM (read-only memory; ROM), EEPROM (electrically erasable programmable read -only memory), a programmable read-only memory (PROM), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and an optical disk. The mobile terminal 100 may be operated in relation to a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 170 on the Internet.

Meanwhile, as described above, the control unit 180 controls operations related to applications and general operations of the mobile terminal 100 in general. For example, if the state of the mobile terminal satisfies a set condition, the controller 180 may execute or release a locked state that restricts a user's control command input to applications.

In addition, the controller 180 may perform control and processing related to voice calls, data communications, video calls, etc., or perform pattern recognition processing capable of recognizing handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively. can Furthermore, the control unit 180 may control any one or a combination of a plurality of components described above in order to implement various embodiments described below on the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power necessary for the operation of each component. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, and the battery may be a built-in battery capable of being charged, or may be detachably coupled to the terminal body for charging.

In addition, the power supply unit 190 may have a connection port, and the connection port may be configured as an example of an interface 160 electrically connected to an external charger that supplies power to charge the battery.

As another example, the power supply unit 190 may charge the battery in a wireless manner without using the connection port. In this case, the power supply unit 190 uses at least one of an inductive coupling method based on magnetic induction from an external wireless power transmitter or a magnetic resonance coupling method based on electromagnetic resonance. power can be delivered.

Meanwhile, various embodiments hereinafter may be embodied in a recording medium readable by a computer or a similar device using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.

A mobile terminal including at least one of the components described in FIG. 1 may provide various functions related to energy management. Hereinafter, a method for a mobile terminal to provide various functions related to energy management will be described along with drawings.

2 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a solar energy management system according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a communication method between the solar energy management systems of FIG. 2 . 4 is a block diagram showing components of a solar energy management server.

First, as shown in FIG. 2 , the solar energy system 200 may include a solar energy module 210 .

The solar energy module 210 is a component that is installed on the roof of a house or in a vacant lot such as a yard and uses solar energy to generate power, and is a term including a solar module and a solar module. Here, the solar module is a component that collects solar heat, and the solar module is a component that generates power using sunlight and a semiconductor. In the following description, the term solar energy module 210 will be described as a term that includes both a solar module and a solar thermal module.

In addition, the solar energy module 210 may be formed in plurality. Each module may be controllable individually or as a whole. For example, each module may be individually controlled to tilt. A plurality of solar energy modules 210 connected in series or parallel may be referred to as a solar energy array.

The number of solar energy modules 210 may be determined according to a designer's needs. In addition, the solar energy module 210 may have unique identification information for each module.

Also, although not shown, each of the solar energy modules 210 may further include a wiper. The wiper may serve to remove foreign substances from the surface of the solar energy module 210 .

Meanwhile, although not shown in FIG. 2 , the solar energy system 200 may further include an energy storage module that stores power generated by the solar energy module 210 . The energy storage module may store power generated by solar energy, or may serve to supply stored energy to an electronic device during a time period when solar energy is not generated.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3 , the solar energy module 210 may transmit/receive information with the mobile terminal 100 through the communication network 300 . For example, the solar energy module 210 may transmit state information representing the state of modules to the mobile terminal 100 through the communication network 300 .

Referring to FIG. 4 , the solar energy system 200 may include a communication unit 210, a sensing unit 240, a driving unit 230, a memory 270, and a module control unit 280.

The communication unit 210 may perform a role of communicating with a mobile terminal. The communication unit 210 may communicate with the mobile terminal wirelessly or wired through a home network. The detailed configuration of the communication unit 210 is replaced with the description of the wireless communication unit 110 of FIG. 1 .

The sensing unit 240 may be formed to sense the state of the solar energy module. More specifically, the sensing unit 240 may include a voltage sensor 241 . The voltage sensor 241 may sense a voltage and/or current state of each of a plurality of solar energy modules.

The driving unit 230 may move a plurality of solar energy modules. The driving unit 230 may be formed of a motor to move a plurality of solar energy modules. The driving unit 230 may individually or collectively move a plurality of solar energy modules.

The memory 270 may store various information related to the operation of the solar energy system 200 . For example, the memory 270 may store state information of solar energy modules.

The module controller 280 may control the communication unit 210 , the sensing unit 240 , the driving unit 230 , and the memory 270 to control the operation of the solar energy system 200 . For example, the module control unit 280 may tilt a faulty module among a plurality of solar energy modules through the driving unit 230 .

In the above, the solar energy system 200 according to the present invention has been described. Hereinafter, a control method of a mobile terminal related to the above-described solar energy system 200 will be described.

5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a method of providing a home energy management function in a mobile terminal according to the present invention. 6 is a conceptual diagram illustrating the control method of FIG. 5 .

A mobile terminal according to the present invention can provide a home energy management function. More specifically, a home application providing a home energy management function may be installed in the mobile terminal.

The home application may be downloaded and installed from a server that collects and provides applications, or may be installed in a mobile terminal through an execution file when an execution file is stored in a memory when the mobile terminal is shipped from the factory.

The home application may provide a simulation mode or an energy management mode depending on whether the solar energy system 200 is installed in the house.

The simulation mode is a mode that provides virtual scenario information related to a solar energy module, and is a mode that provides estimated power amount and estimated cost reduction information produced according to the solar energy module when the solar energy module is virtually installed.

The energy management mode is a mode that provides a function related to the amount of power produced by the solar energy module and the amount of power consumed by electronic devices included in the home network.

Here, the electronic devices included in the home network refer to electronic devices capable of communication between a mobile terminal and electronic devices and between electronic devices through the home network.

The controller 180 determines whether to install the solar energy system 200 based on whether installation information is received from the solar energy system 200 or installs the solar energy system 200 based on a user's input. can determine whether

The controller 180 may execute a simulation mode when it is determined that the solar energy system 200 is not installed, and execute an energy management mode when it is determined that the solar energy system 200 is installed.

Alternatively, the controller 180 may execute any one of the simulation mode and the energy management mode based on user selection.

Meanwhile, in the above description, the case where the home energy management function is provided through an application has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the home energy management function can be executed even in a mobile terminal itself.

5 and 6 describe a control method in simulation mode.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal according to the present invention may receive power consumption and location information (S510).

First, the controller 180 may execute a home application based on a user request. For example, the controller 180 may execute a home application based on receiving an execution request for an icon of the home application.

Thereafter, the controller 180 may receive power consumption and location information through the user input unit 123 (see FIG. 1 ) or an external server. Here, the power consumption amount is annual power consumption amount, and the location information may be information indicating a location where the solar energy module is to be installed. The external server may be a server that stores power information.

The location information may be zip code information input through the user input unit 123, location information of the mobile terminal received from GPS satellites, or location information corresponding to a location selected by the user on map information. . For example, the controller 180 may output map information on the display unit 151 and set location information corresponding to an area applied by a user's touch input among the map information as the location information.

In addition, the controller 180 may further receive the number of residents through the user input unit 123 .

For example, referring to (a) of FIG. 6 , the controller 180 inputs location information 610, information on the number of residents 620, and power consumption 630 on the display unit 151. Each window can be displayed.

At this time, the user may input location information, the number of residents, and power consumption information into the respective input windows 610, 620, and 630.

After that, the control unit 180 may calculate the required generation capacity in response to the user's request (S820).

The control unit 180 may calculate the required generation capacity based on the input power consumption and information on the number of residents. Required generation capacity is the expected amount of power that needs to be produced using solar energy.

The controller 180 may extract the area of a structure installed at a location corresponding to the location information from map information (S530).

The control unit 180 may extract the area of the structure from map information along with the calculation of the required generation capacity.

Map information is information previously stored in the memory 170 . The map information may include structure information installed at a specific location, terrain information at a specific location, and the like.

The structure information may include information on structures installed on topography, such as buildings, roadside trees, and parking lots, and the topographical information may include information on inclination and unevenness of a specific location.

Based on the input location information, the controller 180 may determine whether a structure is installed at a location corresponding to the location information from map information.

At this time, the controller 180 may determine whether or not to install a structure by using structure information included in map information or by analyzing an image of map information.

As a result of the determination, when a structure is installed, the control unit 180 may extract the area of the structure from the map information. The area of the structure may be an area when the structure is viewed from above. That is, the area of the structure may be an area extracted based on a plan view of the structure.

Alternatively, the area of the structure may mean a roof area of the structure. In this case, the controller 180 may extract the roof portion of the structure based on the image analysis information of the map information and calculate the area of the roof portion.

The control unit 180 may determine an installable solar energy module among different types of solar energy modules based on the required generation capacity and the area of the structure (S540).

Attribute information for each of a plurality of solar energy modules may be stored in the memory 170 . Attribute information of the solar energy module may include installation cost, manufacturer, production capacity, efficiency, power generation method, and the like.

For example, attribute information that the first solar energy module has a high installation cost, a production capacity of 200 W, and a high efficiency module may be stored. In addition, attribute information that the second solar energy module has a low installation cost, a production capacity of 100 W, and a low efficiency module may be stored.

The control unit 180 may compare the required generation capacity and area of the structure with attribute information of the plurality of solar energy modules, and determine an installable solar energy module based on the comparison result.

For example, when the required generation capacity is 200 kW and the area of the structure is 100 m2, the controller 180 may extract a solar energy module having a production capacity of 200 W from among a plurality of solar energy modules. In addition, the controller 180 may also extract a 300W solar energy module in consideration of the installation cost under the same conditions.

That is, the controller 180 may extract at least one solar energy module that satisfies the required generation capacity.

The control unit 180 may output the extracted at least one solar energy module on the display unit 151 . For example, referring to (b) of FIG. 6 , the controller 180 may output information 660 related to the extracted at least one solar energy module on the display unit 151 .

The information related to the solar energy module may include economic effect information such as an installation cost of the solar energy module, an expected saving cost saved by the solar energy module, and a subsidy cost. Also, the estimated savings cost may further include an estimated savings cost for each period.

Therefore, the present invention can induce the installation of solar energy modules by providing information related to solar energy modules to the user, and furthermore, can help in selecting which solar energy modules to install.

Meanwhile, referring to (b) of FIG. 6 , map information 640 may be displayed on the display unit 151 along with information related to the solar energy module. Also, a graphic object 650 representing input location information may be overlapped and displayed on the map information 640 .

In the above, in the mobile terminal according to the present invention, the operation method when executing the simulation mode has been described.

Hereinafter, a method of setting the area of a structure when a mobile terminal according to the present invention operates in a simulation mode will be described. 7A and 7B are conceptual diagrams illustrating a method of setting an area of a structure in a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

When the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal according to the present invention determines that a structure is not installed at a location corresponding to the location information input from map information, it sets the area of the structure based on a control command for setting the area of the structure. can

To this end, as shown in (b) of FIG. 7A , when it is determined that the structure is not installed, the controller 180 may output a pop-up window 700 asking whether or not to execute a function for setting the area of the structure.

When executing a function for setting the area of a structure using the pop-up window, the controller 180 may output map information on the display unit 151 as shown in (c) of FIG. 7A. In addition, the control unit 180 may overlap and output a guide object 710 for setting the area of a structure on the map information.

The guide object is an object for setting the area of a structure, the area of the guide object may be set to the area of the structure, and the location of map information corresponding to the output location of the guide object may be set to the location where the structure is to be installed. . Accordingly, the user may set the area of the structure by changing the size of the guide object 710 or changing the output location.

As another example, as shown in FIG. 7B , the controller 180 may set the area of the structure based on a user's touch input applied to the map information 720 . Here, the user's touch input means a continuous touch input starting at one point and moving toward another point.

More specifically, as shown in (a) and (b) of FIG. 7B , the user may apply a touch input for setting an area on the map information 720 . In this case, the controller 180 may set the internal area of the closed figure 730 formed by the user's touch input as the area of the structure, as shown in (c) of FIG. 7B.

When the area of the structure is set, the control unit 180 may determine an installable solar energy module based on the set area of the structure through the control method described in FIG. 5 .

In the above, the method of setting the area of the structure when the structure is not detected has been described. Through this, the present invention can perform installation simulation of the solar energy module even when the area of the structure cannot be detected on the map information.

Hereinafter, a method of setting an installation position of a solar energy module in a structure will be described. 8 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a method of setting an installation location of a solar energy module in a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

As shown in (a) of FIG. 8 , when location information 810 is input, the controller 180 can extract a structure installed in the location information from map information.

Also, when the structure is extracted, the control unit 180 may also extract the structure information from map information. The structure information may include the shape of the structure, area information of the structure, and the like.

At this time, the controller 180 may extract at least one recommended area determined to be capable of installing a solar energy module from among the entire areas of the structure.

Here, the area where it is determined that the solar energy module can be installed may be an area having a predetermined area or more where no obstacle is installed. For example, as shown in (b) of FIG. 8, both areas of the roof may correspond.

In addition, the controller 180 may extract a recommended area in which a solar energy module may be installed as well as a structure at a location corresponding to the location information. For example, the controller 180 may extract an empty lot around a structure as a recommendation area.

After that, as shown in (b) of FIG. 8 , the controller 180 may output graphic objects 810 and 820 indicating at least one recommendation area on the display unit 151 .

The controller 180 may output information related to a solar energy module installable in one recommended area based on a user's selection from among the at least one recommended area.

For example, as shown in (c) of FIG. 8, when the first recommendation area is selected, the controller 180 outputs information related to solar energy modules that can be installed in the first recommendation area, and the second recommendation area is selected. If so, as shown in (d) of FIG. 8, information related to solar energy modules that can be installed in the second recommendation area can be output.

Therefore, the user can select the installation location of the solar energy module in consideration of information for each installation location of the solar energy module.

In the above, a method for selecting an installation location of a solar energy module has been described.

Hereinafter, in the mobile terminal according to the present invention, when a solar energy module is installed, an operating method in an energy management mode will be described. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an operating method when a faulty module among solar energy modules is detected in a mobile terminal according to the present invention. 10 to 11c are conceptual diagrams illustrating an operation method related to detection of a faulty module.

Referring to FIG. 9 , the controller 180 may receive state information of a plurality of solar energy modules from a plurality of solar energy modules (S910).

As shown in FIG. 10 , the control unit 180 may receive state information of a plurality of solar energy modules from the solar energy system 200 that controls the plurality of solar energy modules through the communication network 300 . The state information of the plurality of solar energy modules may be voltage information of the solar energy modules.

The control unit 180 may detect a faulty module among a plurality of solar energy modules based on the state information of the plurality of solar energy modules (S920).

The control unit 180 may detect at least one module having a voltage equal to or less than a reference voltage among state information of a plurality of solar energy modules as a failed module. At this time, the control unit 180 may also detect identification information of the faulty module.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10 , the controller 180 may detect a failed module 210a d having a reduced voltage by a leaf among a plurality of solar energy modules. In this case, identification information of the failure module 210a may also be detected.

After that, the controller 180 may determine the cause of the failure based on the state information of the failure module (S930).

In the memory 170, cause information causing various failures may be previously stored in the memory. The cause of the failure includes a cause due to generation of foreign substances and a cause of failure of the module itself. For example, the cause of the generation of foreign matter includes a shade or a cause of a part of the module being covered by the leaf 900 as shown in FIG.

The control unit 180 may determine the cause of failure of the failure module from among various failure cause information stored in the memory 170 based on the voltage information of the failure module.

For example, the controller 180 may determine that the failure is caused by a foreign substance when the voltage of the failure module belongs to the first voltage range. In addition, when the voltage of the faulty module belongs to the second voltage range, the controller 180 may determine that the fault is due to disconnection.

Alternatively, the control unit 180 may determine the cause of failure for each module based on a voltage pattern according to a time period. That is, the controller 180 may determine that the module has failed when the currently sensed voltage is different from the voltage pattern.

More specifically, the controller 180 may detect a voltage pattern of the module according to time for 24 hours, compare the voltage pattern with the current voltage, and determine whether there is a failure.

For example, the controller 180 may not detect a module that is always shaded at a certain time and detected as a module with a voltage below the reference level as a faulty module even if the voltage is below the reference level.

Also, the controller 180 may determine the cause of the failure based on the voltage pattern. For example, when the voltage pattern of the failure module matches a preset failure pattern, the controller 180 may detect a failure cause corresponding to the preset failure pattern.

Meanwhile, when the cause of the failure is determined, the controller 180 may output different guide information according to the cause of the failure (S940).

The controller 180 may output different guide information according to the cause of the failure. The guide information is information capable of resolving the cause of failure, and may be different for each cause of failure.

For example, as shown in (a) of FIG. 11A, when the cause of the failure is a foreign substance, the controller 180 may output a graphic object 1010 visually distinguishing a failed module from a normal module. In addition, the controller 180 may also output guide information 1020 for resolving the cause of the failure to the display unit 151 . Through this, the user can grasp the cause of the current failure and the solution method at a glance.

As shown in (a) of FIG. 11A , when a touch input is applied to a graphic object representing the faulty module, the controller 180 can perform an operation to remove foreign matter from the faulty module.

More specifically, as shown in (a) and (b) of FIG. 11B, when a touch input is applied to a graphic object representing the failure module, the control unit 180 tilts ( tilting).

By tilting the failure module 210a, the leaves 900 existing on the failure module 210a can be removed.

When the leaf 900 is removed and the failed module has a normal voltage, the controller 180 may output notification information indicating that all of the plurality of solar energy modules have a normal voltage on the display unit 151 . Accordingly, the user can not only visually determine the cause of the failure of the failed module, but also perform an operation to turn the failed module into a normal module at once.

As another example, as shown in FIG. 11C, when the cause of the failure is due to disconnection, a website or phone number information 103 related to a solar energy module failure resolution service may be output.

In the above, a method for detecting a failed module and solving the cause of a failure based on state information of a plurality of solar energy modules has been described.

Hereinafter, a method of monitoring the energy state of a home in which a plurality of solar energy modules are installed will be described.

12 is a flowchart illustrating a method of performing home energy monitoring in a mobile terminal according to the present invention. 13 is a conceptual diagram showing an integrated home energy management screen of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

As described above, the control unit 180 of the mobile terminal according to the present invention can execute an energy management mode when a solar energy module is installed in the home.

In the energy management mode, information related to power generation and consumption may be sensed or information related to power generation and consumption may be provided to the user.

Hereinafter, the control method in the energy management mode will be described in more detail.

First, referring to FIG. 12 , the controller 180 may receive the amount of power generated and the amount of power consumed (S1110).

The controller 180 may receive the amount of power output from the solar energy module system 200 in real time or periodically. In addition, the controller 180 can access a home network and detect power consumption consumed by electronic devices existing inside the home.

The control unit 180 of the mobile terminal according to the present invention may receive power consumption from each of various electronic devices connected to the home network, or may receive power consumption from a server that measures power consumption on the home network.

Meanwhile, the controller 180 may output a first graphic object representing the amount of electricity sold versus the amount of electricity generated, and a second graphic object representing the amount of power purchased versus the amount of power consumed (S1120).

When the energy management mode is running, the controller 180 may display information related to power generation and power consumption on the display unit 151 .

The information related to the amount of electricity generated may include information about how much electricity is generated and information about how much electricity is sold. Here, the power sales information refers to the sales volume of the power generated by the solar energy module sold to the outside (eg, a power company).

The information related to the amount of power consumption may include power usage information and power purchase amount information. Here, the power purchase amount refers to the amount of power purchased from an outside source (eg, a power company) for power use.

The control unit 180 may provide the information related to the amount of electricity generated and the information related to the amount of power used in an intuitive form using graphs or figures.

For example, as shown in (a) of FIG. 13 , the controller 180 may display a circle 1210a representing power generation and a circle 1220a representing power consumption on the display unit 151 . In addition, together with the circle, numerical information indicating power generation and power consumption may be displayed together.

The diameters of the circles representing the power generation and power consumption may be determined according to the size of the power generation and power consumption. That is, the larger the power generation, the larger the circle diameter, and the smaller the power consumption, the smaller the circle diameter.

Also, as shown in (a) of FIG. 13 , the control unit 180 may output a graphic object 1210b representing the amount of electricity sold so as to overlap with the graphic object 1210a representing the amount of electricity generated. In this case, the size of the graphic object 1210b representing the amount of electricity sold may be determined through the ratio of the amount of electricity sold to the amount of electricity produced. Through this, the user can intuitively recognize information on electricity sales versus electricity generation.

Similarly, as shown in (b) of FIG. 13 , the controller 180 may display the graphic object 1220b indicating the amount of power purchased so as to overlap the graphic object 1220a indicating the amount of power used. The size of the graphic object 1220b representing the amount of power purchased may also be determined through a ratio of the amount of power used to the amount of purchased power.

In addition, the control unit 180 may provide information related to the amount of electricity generated and information related to the amount of power consumption in units of time. Circles representing information related to the amount of electricity generated and information related to the amount of power consumption earlier indicate information at the current point in time.

More specifically, referring to (a) or (b) of FIG. 13 , the controller 180 outputs a graph 1230 showing power generation and power consumption over time on the display unit 151. can Accordingly, the user can intuitively recognize the amount of power generated and the amount of power used over time.

Furthermore, as shown in (b) of FIG. 13 , the controller 180 may superimpose a graphic object 1240 representing information on the purchase amount of electricity purchased from the outside on the graph 1230 and output the graphic object 1240 .

In the above, a method for providing information related to home energy monitoring has been described.

Hereinafter, a method of executing various functions using graphic objects representing information related to the home energy monitoring will be described. 14A to 15B are conceptual diagrams illustrating embodiments of executing various functions related to home energy monitoring.

The controller 180 may execute a current power supply status, power sale, power purchase, monitoring of appliances that consume excessive power, and the like, using graphic objects representing information related to home energy monitoring.

The controller 180 may execute a function related to power generation in response to a preset type of touch being applied to a graphic object representing power generation. At this time, the controller 180 may execute different functions according to the current power supply state.

For example, as shown in (a) of FIG. 14A , the controller 180 may detect that a touch input is applied to the graphic objects 1210a and 1210b representing the amount of electricity generated.

At this time, the control unit 180 can determine the current power supply state. The current power supply state is defined as an oversupply state when the difference between power production and power consumption is greater than or equal to a certain amount, and defined as a normal state when it has a value between a certain amount and a minimum amount, and is defined as a normal state when the power consumption is less than or equal to the minimum amount In more cases, it can be defined as a power shortage condition.

When it is determined that the current power supply state is a normal state, the controller 180 sends notification information 1310 indicating the normal state on the display unit 151 in response to the touch input, as shown in (b) of FIG. 14A. can be output to

In contrast, when it is determined that the current power supply state is an oversupply state, the control unit 180 displays a pop-up window for executing a power sales function in response to a touch input, as shown in (a) and (b) of FIG. 14B. (1320) can be output. Accordingly, the user can sell the generated power to the outside by using the pop-up window 1320 .

As another example, the controller 180 may execute a function of increasing the efficiency of the solar energy module in order to increase power output when the current power supply state is a power shortage state.

In addition, the controller 180 may execute a function related to power use in response to a preset type of touch being applied to a graphic object representing power usage. At this time, similar to the function related to power generation, the controller 180 may execute different functions according to the current power supply state.

For example, if the current power supply state is in a normal state, the controller 180 may output a pop-up window notifying that power usage is maintained at an appropriate level.

As another example, as shown in (a) and (b) of FIG. 15A, when the current power supply state is a power shortage state, the controller 180 outputs a list 1410 of electronic devices with high current power consumption. can run

At this time, the user can stop the operation of the electronic device corresponding to the selected item by selecting an item from the list 1410 to be stopped.

For example, as shown in (b) of FIG. 15A, the list 1410 may include items indicating an air conditioner, a steam iron, and a refrigerator. At this time, as shown in (c) of FIG. 15A, the controller 180 may output a pop-up window 1420 for stopping the operation of the air conditioner in response to selection of an item representing the air conditioner. Accordingly, the user can efficiently control the operation of electronic devices when power is insufficient.

As another example, if the current power supply state is an oversupply state, the controller 180 may output a pop-up window indicating that the power usage is appropriate.

Meanwhile, the controller 180 may select items to be excluded from power monitoring in the list 1410 . Items excluded from the power monitoring refer to items set not to be detected as electronic devices consuming excessive power even when power is used. In other words, the user can set an electronic device that always consumes power so that it is not detected as an electronic device that consumes excessive power. Accordingly, the present invention can reduce the amount of calculation when detecting an electronic device that consumes a lot of power.

For example, as shown in (b) and (c) of FIG. 15B , the controller 180 displays a pop-up window 1430 asking whether to exclude from power monitoring based on a long touch being applied to an item representing a refrigerator. can output At this time, the user can select whether or not to reduce power consumption using the pop-up window 1430 .

In the above, a method of executing functions related to power generation and power consumption has been described.

Hereinafter, a method of providing information related to power generation and power consumption will be described. 16 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a method of providing information related to power generation and power usage over time, and FIGS. 17 and 18 are conceptual diagrams related to power monitoring report information.

The controller 180 may provide graphs representing power generation and power consumption for each of various time periods set by the user. At this time, the user may change the time period by applying a flicking input to the graph.

For example, as shown in (a) of FIG. 16 , the controller 180 may provide a bar graph 1510 representing power generation and power consumption on a daily basis. As another example, as shown in (b) of FIG. 16 , the controller 180 may provide a line graph 1520 representing power generation and power consumption in units of time. Here, the unit of time is based on 24 hours a day.

In addition, the controller 180 may calculate future predicted amount of production and predicted amount of use based on past and present power amount and power usage information. Also, as shown in (c) of FIG. 16 , the control unit 180 may display a graph 1530 representing predicted production volume and predicted usage information on the display unit. Accordingly, the user may change or refer to the power management method according to the predicted production volume and predicted usage.

Meanwhile, the controller 180 may provide a report providing annual power monitoring information based on a user request for annual power monitoring information.

The report may include energy information, economic effect information, and environmental effect information. The report includes information on cost conversion of electricity consumption and production in units of days/weeks/months/years, predicted cost information according to energy use and production patterns, energy saving ranking, self-sufficiency rate information, self-consumption rate information, etc. can The self-sufficiency rate information represents a ratio of energy purchase amount to solar energy production. The self-consumption rate information represents a ratio of energy consumption to solar energy production.

The economic effect information may include annual savings amount information after solar energy installation, power sales amount information, and the like.

The environmental effect information may include average carbon consumption information per person, carbon consumption information of the user, and the like.

For example, as shown in (a) and (b) of FIG. 17, the display unit 151 converts monthly power consumption and consumption into cost as energy information in response to a user request for outputting economic effect information. A graph, power usage pattern information compared to last year, self-sufficiency rate, self-sufficiency consumption rate information, etc. may be output. In addition, as shown in (a) of FIG. 18 , savings such as total savings due to solar energy use, annual savings, electricity sales, and electricity purchases may be provided as economic effect information.

In addition, in response to a user request for outputting environmental effect information, the display unit 151 displays, as environmental effect information, current user's power consumption, ranking information in comparison with general people's power consumption, and solar energy consumption. Thermal power information, non-usage information, etc. corresponding to may be displayed.

Meanwhile, although not shown, the present invention may also provide a function of sharing the user's power consumption ranking information to SNS. Through this, the user can check integrated information due to the use of solar energy at a glance.

In the above, it has been described that providing economic and environmental information related to power generation and power usage.

Hereinafter, a method of providing an energy mode according to location and schedule in the energy management mode according to the present invention will be described. 19 to 21 are conceptual diagrams explaining how the energy mode is executed according to preset conditions in the energy management mode.

In the energy management mode, the controller 180 may provide various energy modes for controlling energy usage of electronic devices included in the home network.

As shown in (b) of FIG. 19, the energy mode includes a home mode for controlling energy consumption when the user is engaged in indoor activities, a sleep mode for controlling energy consumption when the user is sleeping, and a sleep mode for controlling energy consumption when the user is out of the house. It can be distinguished as an away mode that controls energy usage.

In addition, the energy mode may be set for each user so as to be customized for each user. In addition, the energy modes may control energy consumption to have different temperatures for each of a plurality of indoor spaces. For example, in the home mode, the living room temperature and the bedroom temperature may be set to different temperatures.

The controller 180 may execute a specific energy mode based on a user's request or may execute an energy mode according to a preset standard.

For example, as shown in (a) of FIG. 19 , the controller 180 may receive a user request for changing the energy mode while the home mode execution screen 1810 is being displayed. In this case, as shown in (b) of FIG. 19 , the controller 180 may output a mode list 1820 including items corresponding to energy modes. At this time, the controller 180 may directly change the energy mode using the list 1820.

In addition, the controller 180 may also display a graphic object 1830 for directly setting a mode based on a user request. A user may directly set mode execution conditions, mode execution, energy management information, etc. by selecting the graphic object 1830 for directly setting a mode.

Meanwhile, the user may directly set a preset criterion for executing the energy mode.

The preset criterion may be a criterion related to a user's schedule information or a criterion related to a user's location.

The schedule information may be input through the input window 1840 of the home application. Alternatively, the schedule information may be received from a schedule application installed in a mobile terminal.

The user's location can be replaced with location information sensed through the location receiving unit of the mobile terminal.

The control unit 180 may execute the energy mode based on the preset criteria.

For example, as shown in (a) and (b) of FIG. 20 , when the user's location is indoors, the controller 180 executes the home mode, and when the user's location is Gangnam Station (ie, outside), the controller 180 executes the away mode. You can run the mod.

As another example, as shown in (a) of FIG. 21 , the controller 180 executes the home mode when there is the user's wake-up notification schedule information at the current time, and executes the away mode when there is the outing schedule information at the current time. can run

In the above, the energy mode has been described.

As described above, according to the mobile terminal according to the present invention, the area of a structure installed in the location information is detected from the location information input by the user, and based on the area and power consumption information of the structure, a solar energy module capable of being installed is installed. can recommend Through this, the present invention can check the solar module that can be installed in the house before installing the solar energy module.

In addition, according to the mobile terminal according to the present invention, it is possible to provide information related to expected economic and environmental effects when installing solar energy modules together with recommendations for solar energy modules that can be installed in houses. Therefore, the present invention can help the user determine whether to install the solar energy module before installing the solar energy module.

In addition, according to the mobile terminal according to the present invention, after the solar energy module is installed, various information related to power can be provided through the mobile terminal. Therefore, the present invention can provide a user with a method of integratedly managing energy, production, and consumption of a house through a mobile terminal.

The above-described present invention can be implemented as computer readable code on a medium on which a program is recorded. The computer-readable medium includes all types of recording devices in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. Examples of computer-readable media include Hard Disk Drive (HDD), Solid State Disk (SSD), Silicon Disk Drive (SDD), ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage device, etc. , and also includes those implemented in the form of a carrier wave (eg, transmission over the Internet). Also, the computer may include the control unit 180 of the terminal. Accordingly, the above detailed description should not be construed as limiting in all respects and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the equivalent scope of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

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a memory unit for storing map information;
a user input unit configured to receive power consumption and location information; and
A control unit for executing one of a simulation mode and an energy management mode depending on whether a solar energy module is installed,
The simulation mode is a mode that provides virtual scenario information related to a solar energy module,
The energy management mode is a mobile terminal, characterized in that a mode that provides a function related to the amount of power produced by the solar energy module and the amount of power consumed by electronic devices included in the home network. According to claim 1,
The control unit
When the simulation mode is executed, the area of a structure installed at a location corresponding to the location information is extracted from the map information, and based on the area of the extracted structure and the required generation capacity, a specific installable solar energy module among a plurality of solar energy modules is extracted. determine the solar energy module,
The mobile terminal, characterized in that the required generation capacity is an estimated amount of power that needs to be produced using solar energy. According to claim 2,
The control unit,
Determining whether or not there is a structure installed at a location corresponding to the location information;
As a result of the determination, if the structure exists, the area of the structure is extracted, and if the structure does not exist, the area of the structure is set based on a user input. According to claim 2,
Further comprising a display unit for visually outputting map information,
The control unit
When a touch input is detected with respect to map information displayed on the display unit, an area of a structure installed in an area where the touch input is applied is extracted. According to claim 2,
Further comprising a display unit for outputting visual information,
The control unit
When the specific solar energy module is determined, the mobile terminal characterized in that for outputting information related to the specific solar energy module on the display unit. According to claim 5,
Information related to the specific solar energy module
A mobile terminal characterized in that module installation cost by product type, estimated savings cost by product type, and subsidy information. According to claim 2,
Further comprising a location information unit for receiving location information;
The control unit
A mobile terminal characterized in that for receiving location information through the location information unit. According to claim 2,
The control unit,
When installing the specific solar energy module, the mobile terminal, characterized in that for calculating the expected saving cost for each period. According to claim 1,
a display unit outputting visual information; and
Further comprising a communication unit for receiving state information of the plurality of solar energy modules from the plurality of solar energy modules,
The control unit
When the energy management mode is executed, a faulty module among the plurality of solar energy modules is detected based on the state information of the plurality of solar energy modules, and a failure cause of the faulty module is detected based on the state information of the faulty module. and outputting different guide information to the display unit according to the cause of the failure. According to claim 9,
The control unit
When the voltage information of the faulty module is included in the first voltage range, it is determined that the fault is caused by a foreign substance;
When the voltage information of the faulty module is included in the second voltage range, it is determined that the module itself is faulty. According to claim 9,
Further comprising a driving unit configured to tilt the plurality of solar energy modules,
The control unit,
Based on the energy efficiency information, a faulty module is detected among the plurality of solar energy modules;
and controlling the driving unit to tilt the faulty module. According to claim 9,
The control unit,
When the energy management mode is executed, the mobile terminal characterized in that for outputting a graphic object representing the amount of electricity sold versus the amount of electricity produced and the amount of power purchased against the amount of electricity used to the display unit. According to claim 12,
The graphic object representing the amount of electricity sold versus the amount of electricity produced,
The power generation and the power sales are displayed to be visually distinguished,
A graphic object representing the amount of power purchase compared to the amount of power used
The mobile terminal characterized in that the display of the power consumption and the power purchase amount to be visually distinguished. According to claim 12,
The control unit
When a touch input is applied to a graphic object representing the amount of power sold versus the amount of power generated or the amount of power purchased versus the amount of power used, different functions are executed according to a power supply state. According to claim 14,
The power supply state,
A mobile terminal, characterized in that determined by a difference between power generation and power consumption. According to claim 12,
The control unit
A mobile terminal characterized in that executing a specific energy mode among a plurality of energy modes related to the power usage control based on a preset condition. According to claim 16,
The preset condition is,
A mobile terminal characterized in that the condition is related to at least one of the user's schedule information and the user's location information.

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