KR20110044388A - Method and apparatus for displaying power information and method and apparatus for controlling power device using the power information - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A method and apparatus for displaying power information and a method and apparatus for controlling power device using the power information are provided to enable efficient use of a power device based on power information. CONSTITUTION: A user interface unit(106) receives a user command, and a display unit(109) has a display screen. A data analysis unit(104) analyzes the received power information according to a preset display period. A control unit(107) classifies the analyzed power information for each power device according to the period, and displays the analyzed power information on a display screen.

Description

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING POWER INFORMATION AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING POWER DEVICE USING THE POWER INFORMATION}

The present application provides a method and apparatus for displaying power information, and also relates to a method and apparatus for controlling a power device using power information.

Recently, the development of a new grid combining digital technology with a conventional analog grid is under discussion. The new digital power grid is also being developed for a method for transmitting and receiving power information in real time through two-way communication through convergence with information communication technology. For example, Smart Grid technology, which is widely referred to as intelligent grid, is one of the grid technologies under development.

In addition, a technology for integrating and managing power devices of each home or office into a network, apart from the development of the digital power grid, is being discussed. For example, a home network system corresponds to this.

Therefore, the new digital grid technology and home network system will enable efficient use of power devices currently in use in each home or office.

The present application provides an efficient method and apparatus for displaying power information, and also relates to a method and apparatus for efficiently controlling a power device using the power information.

The technical problems to be achieved by the present application are not limited to the above-mentioned technical problems, and other technical problems not mentioned above will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. Could be.

According to an embodiment of the present application, a method of displaying power information includes (a) receiving power information, (b) classifying the received power information for each power device, and displaying the classified power information. And analyzing and displaying the analyzed power information for each power device according to a set period.

In addition, in step (a), a method of receiving power information is set, and the set receiving method may include a case of receiving real-time power information.

In addition, in the step (a), the received power information may include information on the reference fee.

In addition, in step (a), the received power information may include power peak time information.

In addition, in the step (a), the received power information may include both the total power consumption of each power device and the total power device, or may include at least one of the individual usage amount and the total power consumption.

In addition, the step (b), (b1) checking the power usage of the individual power devices existing on the network, (b2) from the received power information and the power usage of the individual power device, the power information display is And determining the power usage of the required power device.

In addition, in step (c), the display period may be displayed by being divided into hourly, daily, monthly, quarterly, or yearly units.

In addition, the display may be displayed in units of cells, and the cells may be divided into colors according to power consumption or usage environment.

In addition, when the individual usage by each power device and / or the total usage amount of the entire power device approaches or exceeds a set reference value, it is possible to change the color of the corresponding cell to a warning display color and display it.

In addition, each cell includes detailed information that is not displayed, and the detailed information is analyzed in step (b).

In addition, the detailed information of each cell may be displayed at the request of the user or by the setting of the system.

In addition, the detailed information of each cell may include information for providing the cumulative usage of the corresponding power device and / or the power usage for each cycle in the form of a graph.

In addition, the cumulative usage amount for each power device is characterized in that the display is arranged in order.

In addition, the instantaneous power consumption by the power device is characterized in that the display is arranged in order.

In addition, the power device power usage control method according to an embodiment of the present application, (a) receiving the power information, (b) displaying the received power information for each power device according to a set period and and (c) performing a power usage reservation setting of the displayed power device, and (d) allowing use of the corresponding power at the set reservation time.

The display may be performed in units of cells per display period, and power usage reservation may be performed using a corresponding cell for which reservation is to be set.

The reservation setting may also include a usage environment setting of the corresponding power device.

The reservation setting may include a battery charge reservation.

The reservation setting may include power on / off setting of the corresponding power device.

In addition, when the power consumption of the specific power device exceeds the predetermined reference value, it is characterized in that the power is set to be off (off).

In addition, in consideration of the amount of power available, power on / off of individual power devices on the network can be controlled.

In addition, according to one embodiment of the present application, a method for controlling power usage of a power device includes: (a) setting a power usage warning environment, (b) receiving power information, and (c) the received power If the information corresponds to the set warning environment, characterized in that it comprises a step of displaying a predetermined warning screen.

The warning environment setting may include at least one of a daily allowable power amount, a daily allowable power rate, a power peak time, and a forced power off due to an external request other than the user.

In addition, the power information display apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application, the display unit having a display screen, and the received power information for each power device to classify the data analysis to analyze the classified power information in a set display period And a controller configured to control the displayed power information to be displayed on the display screen by dividing the analyzed power information according to a set period.

In addition, according to an embodiment of the present application, the power device power usage control apparatus includes a user interface unit for receiving a user command, a display unit having a display screen, and a data analyzer for analyzing the received power information at a set display period. And a controller for controlling the analyzed power information to be displayed on the display screen by dividing the analyzed power information according to a set period, wherein the controller receives and sets a user reservation setting command through the user interface unit. And to control the use of the corresponding power at the set reservation time.

 In addition, according to an embodiment of the present application, the power device power usage control device, a user interface unit for receiving a user command, a display unit having a display screen, and a data analysis for analyzing the received power information in a set display period And a control unit for controlling the analyzed power information to be displayed on the display screen by dividing the analyzed power information according to a set period, wherein the control unit sets a power usage warning environment according to a user command through the user interface unit. Afterwards, when the received power information corresponds to a preset warning environment, the preset warning screen is displayed to be displayed.

The apparatus may further include storage means for storing the received power information and / or the set data.

Through various embodiments presented in the present application, the power information can be efficiently confirmed by the user. In addition, it is possible to efficiently use the power device using the power information.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present application will be described. For reference, the embodiments provided in the present application are provided as an example for describing the technical idea of the present application, and the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the provided embodiments.

1 shows an overall conceptual diagram to which the present application is applied. The power producer 20, for example, a power company 20, produces electricity and provides it to the power consumer 10, for example, a home or an office. In the related art, the electric power company merely provided power through the delivery cable 40 and proceeded to settle the electricity bill afterwards. According to the smart grid, which is recently discussed, the electric power producer 20 as well as the simple power supply are provided. Is connected to each power consumer 10 and the communication network 30 to be able to communicate with the power information in both directions.

In this regard, as one cost settlement unit, the power consumer 10 will include various power devices within that unit. In FIG. 1, for convenience of description, these power devices are denoted as power device A (13, Device A), power device B (14, Device B), and power device C (15, Device C), respectively. The power devices A, B, and C may correspond to, for example, all power consumption products provided in a home. For example, it may be a home appliance such as a washing machine, a refrigerator, a TV, a computer, an air conditioner, a mobile phone, or the like. However, it is apparent that the present invention is not limited to the type of power device, and the power device disclosed in the present application is only one example for convenience of description, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

 In the unit of the power consumer 10 it is possible for another kind of power device to exist in addition to the power devices A, B and C. For example, there may be a power distributor 12 that collects the transmitted power and distributes it to each power device. The power divider 12 may be provided with a power charging function. In this case, the power divider 12 may operate as a power battery to store excess power, and then, if necessary, to each of the power devices A, B, and C. The role of supply. In particular, in the above-described intelligent power grid, the charging and supplying functions of the power divider 12 play a very important role, which will be described later.

In addition, the power consumer 10 unit (unit) is provided with a communication means for communication with the power producer 20, for example, the gateway (11, gateway), the gateway is the power via the wired or wireless network 30 It is connected to the producer (20). Accordingly, the power consumer 10 may receive and apply various power information provided by the power producer 20 in real-time. As another communication means, a PLC (Power Line Communication) method called power line communication may be applied or various wired and wireless communication means may be applied.

In relation to this, the gateway 11 analyzes the power information received from the power producer 20 in addition to the above-described communication function, and also performs the operation of each of the power devices A, B and C in the same power consumer unit 10. It can play a role in identifying and analyzing the current state of power usage, such as real-time power usage, cumulative power usage and instantaneous power usage. In particular, such a function may be referred to as a smart meter in an intelligent power grid. Accordingly, the gateway 11 may perform a smart meter function in addition to a communication function. However, the communication function and the smart meter function in the gateway 11 may also be provided as separate devices. In addition, each of the power distributor 12 and the gateway 11 may also be a kind of power device.

In addition, each of the power devices 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 in the power consumer 10 are interconnected via an internal network to communicate with each other (dotted line in FIG. 1), and also through the power divider 12. Power is supplied (solid line in FIG. 1).

Hereinafter, power information provided by the power producer 20 and a display method and a power device control method in each power device using the same will be described in detail.

2 illustrates an internal block diagram of a power device according to an embodiment of the present application. In this regard, the power device illustrated in FIG. 2 may correspond to a power device 11 having a smart meter function. In addition, the power device shown in FIG. 2 may be any one of the general power devices 13, 14, and 15. In particular, in view of the rapid development and ease of use of the recent mobile phone, it is also possible to use the mobile phone as the power information display device of the present application.

The power device of FIG. 2 includes a power unit 101 for receiving power from the outside and a power controller 102 for controlling the power unit 101. In particular, the power control unit 102 physically performs or blocks the power connection of the power supply unit 101 according to a control signal of the main controller 107, which will be described later.

In addition, the power device includes a communication unit 103 for communication with the outside. Through the communication unit 103 receives the power information provided by the power producer 20 and other power devices, and performs the role of transmitting information to the power producer 20 and other power devices. However, according to the use example, for example, in the case of a PLC communication method, the communication unit 103 may be included in the power supply unit 101.

In addition, the power device includes a data analysis unit 104 for analyzing power information received from the communication unit 103. The data analysis unit 104 checks the type of the received power information, classifies it for each power device, and processes it to be displayed in a desired display period. In this regard, detailed operations and functions of the data analyzer 104 will be described later.

In addition, the power device includes a data storage unit 105, and the storage unit 105 stores various information including received power information and data processed through the data analyzer 104. Will be saved. There is no limitation on the type of the storage means, both internal and external types are possible.

In addition, the power device includes a user interface 106, and performs an interaction for receiving a user command through the user interface 106. In particular, the user interface unit 106 may be in various ways depending on the type of power device, for example, a keypad module, a touch panel module and a remote receiving module. This may be the case.

In addition, the power device may include a display unit 109 that provides a display screen, and may further include a display controller 108 that controls the display unit 109. The display unit 109 may be any method that can provide a visual screen to the user, for example, LCD or LED method is possible.

In addition, the power device may include a main controller 107 that controls the operation of all the above-described components.

Hereinafter, the power information display control method and the power device control method using the power information of the present invention based on the power device configuration will be described in detail.

3 illustrates an example of a display screen of a power device according to an embodiment of the present application. In particular, FIG. 3 conceptually illustrates a configuration of a display initial screen and a screen according to a user selection.

The display initial screen (a) may include a first menu icon 120 for displaying power information and a second menu icon 130 for setting a warning environment of the power information. Execution of the first menu icon and the second menu icon is determined by a user's selection. For example, a specific menu icon is executed by the user clicking 140 on one of the menu icons.

3 is a view illustrating execution of a first menu icon for displaying power information among the menu icons, and FIG. 6 to be described later is a second menu for setting warning environment of power information among the menu icons. To show the execution of the icon.

Thus, as shown in FIG. 3, if the user selects the first menu icon 120 (a), the next display screen (b) may display menu icons 121, 122, which determine a display period of power information. 123) is displayed.

In this regard, the display period can be set in various ways according to the needs of the user. However, in the present invention, for convenience of description, the unit of time (121, hourly), daily (122, daily), monthly (123, can be configured monthly). That is, the time unit means that the power information is displayed based on the time used, the day unit means that it is displayed on a daily basis, and the monthly unit means that it is displayed on a monthly basis.

When one display period is selected through the display screen b, the display screen c is then switched to the display screen c suitable for the display period. In relation to the above, in order to provide the display screens (a), (b), and (c) as described above, the controller 107 of FIG. 2 described above may be configured as a power company (20) through the data analyzer 104. Power information, which is provided in real time from the power company, is classified for each power device, and also analyzed to be suitable for the display period and controlled to be stored in the data storage means 105. In addition, the control unit 107 loads the pre-stored data already stored in the data storage unit 105, and controls to re-analyze and resave the data through the data analysis unit 104 to suit the display period.

4A illustrates a detailed configuration of a power information display screen according to an embodiment of the present application. In particular, FIG. 4A illustrates a screen displaying, for example, an hourly period.

The display screen according to the present application is basically configured in units of cells, and each cell includes detailed information. That is, the initial display screen displays only basic cells, but when each cell is clicked, detailed information is displayed in a pop-up manner.

In addition, the uppermost 200 of the horizontal axis of the display screen displays the cells according to the display period. In the case of FIG. 4A, since the time unit is a display period, the set time unit period is displayed. For example, the cell 200 displays a time period from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, but this may be changed according to a user setting, and the user clicks on the icon 140 or the remote controller. When moving to the left of the horizontal axis through the cell that displays the hidden time unit (for example, the time before 9:00, 7:00 ~ 9:00) is displayed. In addition, the display time period on the horizontal axis may be set to a section in which the power rates are the same.

The lower end of the upper horizontal axis is provided with a cell 201 containing information for recognizing the power producer 20 providing the power information. In addition, as the basic information provided by the power producer 20, the hourly power bill cell 210 and the amount of power used in the cell 220 during the cell period are displayed. However, the power amount cell 220 is not provided by the power producer 20, it is also possible to display the amount of power aggregated through the above-described data analysis unit 104. Hereinafter, in the present application, the display unit of power consumption is set to 'P (power)', but this is a unit arbitrarily set for convenience of description, for example, it may be KW, MW, etc. It is obvious that the scope of the invention is not limited.

In addition, although not shown in the drawing, it is also possible to separately display the amount of carbon emissions (Co2) used during the display period (for example, 9: 00-11: 00 display cell 200), in this case Separate cells to be displayed are configured on the horizontal axis. That is, through the display method of the present invention, similar environmental information can be displayed together with power information.

Below the cell 201 indicating the power producer, among the power devices existing in the power consumer 10 unit, the power devices that need display are configured as horizontal axis cells 231, 232, 233, and 234. For example, the power devices A, B, C, and D are set as washing machines, refrigerators, TVs, and chargers, respectively, and the respective power devices are displayed as cells 231, 232, 233, and 234. Subsequently, the amount of power used during the corresponding display period of each power device is displayed as a cell having the same size under the display cell (for example, cell 200). For reference, as a method of displaying the power usage status of each power device in FIG. 4A, 'N / A' means that there is no power use of the power device during the corresponding display period.

Regarding FIG. 4A, the arrangement order of the vertical axes of the power devices A, B, C, and D is determined in a predetermined order, but depending on the system or the user's setting, the power devices are arranged in the order of the highest power consumption. In other words, it is possible to arrange a power device which consumes the most power within the display cycle first on the horizontal axis, so that the user can easily identify the power devices that are currently using the most power. For example, it is possible to arrange the cumulative usage in the order of the power devices. In particular, such an arrangement method is more convenient when the display screen size is difficult to display all of them at the same time, even if a plurality of power devices required for the display is configured. For example, this may be the case when the display is performed in a device having a small display screen such as a mobile phone.

In addition, each cell constituting the display screen may be divided into colors to give a visual effect. For example, the cell 260 that exceeds a specific criterion (for example, 100 P) based on the power usage is displayed in blue, or the power device exceeds or approaches the power usage preset by the user. The cell may be marked in red, for example. In the display of the power usage, the visual color can be distinguished by configuring the display screen in units of cells containing information. The color display including the color change for each cell unit can be executed by the data analysis unit 104 under the control of the control unit 107 as described above.

Hereinafter, a method of controlling a power device using power information will be described with reference to FIGS. 4B to 4D. In particular, FIGS. 4B to 4D illustrate, for example, a reservation environment setting method as a control method of a power device according to an embodiment of the present application.

For example, assuming that the current time displaying power information is 12:00 AM (see arrows in the drawing), it is possible to set a power usage reservation of each power device for each cell unit after the cell including the current time. In other words, it becomes possible to control the operation of a specific power device in a desired time period. For example, since the operation of the washing machine consumes a lot of power, it is possible to reserve the washing machine operation in a low power rate section during the day.

That is, as shown in FIG. 4A, when the power device to which reservation is to be set and the cells 240 and 250 of the corresponding time period are clicked on, the reservation setting pop-up screen is displayed as shown in FIGS. 4B and 4C. For reference, FIG. 4B illustrates a reservation popup screen 241 generated when the cell 240 of FIG. 4A is clicked. FIG. 4C illustrates a reservation popup screen 251 generated when the cell 250 of FIG. 4A is clicked. .

That is, FIG. 4B is a case where the operation of the washing machine is reserved, for example, and FIG. 4C is a case where power charging via the charger is reserved. For reference, the charger of the power device is used to precharge the necessary power in advance during the low charge power period, and then use it for the high power charge period. In the future, under the smart grid, the utilization of the charger in the power consumer 10 unit will be more necessary due to the variety of power rates.

In addition, although not shown in the figure, when setting the operation of the washing machine as shown in Figure 4b, it is also possible to set a specific operation menu. For example, when a reservation is to be set through the pop-up screen 241, a screen for setting a specific washing operation menu (for example, dehydration, rinsing, and drying) is displayed to control to preset the washing machine operation menu in advance. It is also possible. In this regard, such a detailed operation control menu may be configured as detailed information of the corresponding cell. That is, based on the current time zone, cells of the previous time zone may use specific power amount information as detailed information, and cells of the subsequent time zone may include and use information on the reservation setting screen and detailed operation menu setting as detailed information. .

4D illustrates an example of a display screen after reservation setting of FIGS. 4B and 4C is completed. In particular, for power devices A and D, when the use reservation and the charge reservation are completed, the color of the cells 240 and 250 is changed to the reservation designation color (for example, green) to make the reservation. It is possible to indicate that it is complete.

5A through 5B illustrate another detailed configuration and detailed information of a display screen of a power device according to an embodiment of the present application. In particular, FIG. 5A illustrates an example in which a daily unit is selected as the display period in FIG. 3.

The top 300 of the horizontal axis of the display screen displays the cells according to the display period. In the case of Fig. 5A, since the unit of display is the daily unit, it is possible to display the daily unit by dividing by the day of the week, for example. Accordingly, the remaining horizontal cells 320, 330, 340, and 350 each display a period of one week, and the cell 370 displays the current reference date at the lower right of the screen. That is, it is possible to control to display the section of the previous four weeks on the basis of the displayed time point.

In relation to this, in a daily display screen, when a user clicks on a specific cell, the user provides details of the corresponding cell, for example, detailed power usage status as a pop-up screen. For example, when the cell 360 of the day using the most power is selected within the displayed section, the detailed power usage of the day is provided as detailed information. For example, when the cell 360 is clicked in FIG. 5A, a popup screen 361 displaying detailed information is displayed, as shown in FIG. 5B. The pop-up screen 361 is displayed in at least one of a table 361a or a graph 361b showing the usage status of each power device on the corresponding day. The pop-up method of the two methods 361a and 361b may be determined in one way or selectively displayed according to a user's request or a system setting.

5A and 5B illustrate an example of a display method for convenience of description, and it will be apparent that various display methods using the same can be determined. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5A, when used for daily display as shown in FIG. 5A, the usage of each power device on a specific day may be displayed together, and the total power usage on the corresponding day may be displayed at the bottom of the horizontal axis. . In addition, when displaying daily, weekly or monthly, the entire screen can be displayed in the form of a graph rather than the display cell, which is the user's request or the initial system. It is possible to set.

6 illustrates another example of a display screen of a power device according to an embodiment of the present application. In particular, FIG. 6 illustrates a case in which the user selects the second menu icon 130 to set an alert environment on the initial display screen a of FIG. 3.

In this regard, the warning environment setting refers to displaying a warning pop-up screen or performing an actually scheduled operation when the power information analyzed by the data analyzer 104 approaches or exceeds the reference in the set reference warning environment. It means to play a role.

In FIG. 6, the display screen (b) shows a display screen for setting a specific warning setting method after the second menu icon 130 for warning setting is selected on the initial display screen (a). In other words, for example, a warning setting menu icon 131 for initial warning setting, and a menu icon for displaying power information in an hourly and daily basis together with the warning environment set when the warning environment is already set. 132 and 133, respectively. In relation to this, when the 132 and 133 menu icons are clicked, the above-described display screens of FIGS. 4A and 5A are displayed, and the colors of cells corresponding to the warning environment in the corresponding display screens are displayed. ) Can be displayed by changing the warning designation color, for example red.

When the initial warning configuration icon 131 is selected, a detailed warning setting menu as shown in FIG. 7 is provided. 7 shows, for example, a method of setting four warning environments.

First, it is possible to set the daily total power as a warning setting menu (400). For example, the user may adjust the daily allowable power amount through the up-down button 501 and the auxiliary display screen 401 to set the desired allowable power amount. Thus, for example, if the user sets the daily allowable power amount to 4000P and the daily power usage exceeds the set threshold 4000P based on the current time, the current power is present in the power consumer 10 unit and the power is on. The warning screen popup screen 601 is automatically displayed through the display screens of all the power devices in use or the display screens of the predetermined specific main power device. 8A illustrates the warning popup screen 601 as an example. In addition, as described above, the warning popup screen 601 may be controlled to be displayed only on a specific main power device (eg, a TV or a mobile phone) according to a user's setting.

Second, it is possible to set a daily allowable fare as a warning setting menu (410). For example, the user may adjust the daily allowable power rate through the up-down button 502 and the auxiliary display screen 401 to set the desired allowable power rate. Thus, for example, if the user has set the daily allowable power rate to 5000 won and exceeds the set threshold (eg, 5000 won) for the daily power usage rate based on the current time, the user currently exists in the power consumer 10 unit. The warning popup screen 602 is automatically displayed through the display screen of all the power devices being used while the power is on or the display screen of the predetermined specific main power device. 8B illustrates the warning screen popup screen 602 as an example. As described above, the warning popup screen 602 may be controlled to be displayed only on a specific main power device (eg, a TV or a mobile phone) according to a user's setting.

Third, it is possible to set the daily power peak time as a warning setting menu (420). For example, the user can select whether or not the peak time warning, which can be set through the 'YES / NO' selection button 503 and the auxiliary display screen (401). Thus, for example, if the power information received from the power producer 20 includes peak time information and the current time reaches that peak time, then it is present in the power consumer 10 unit and powered on. The warning popup screen 603 is automatically displayed through the display screens of all the power devices in use or the display screens of the predetermined specific main power device. 8C illustrates the warning screen popup screen 603 as an example.

Fourth, it is possible to set automatic power control as a warning setting menu (430). For example, when the warning environment is already set by the above-described first to third warning setting methods, when the user satisfies the warning condition in at least one or more of the warning environments, the priority of the power devices in the power consumer 10 is used. It is possible to additionally set the function to automatically adjust the power that is pushed from (this includes automatic shutdown or automatic power saving function). Thus, for example, a power device that is currently in use among power-consuming power devices is operated as a power saving mode, or further use of a power device that is not currently in use is restricted. Power control for each power device is enabled through the power control unit 102 of FIG. Therefore, when entering the automatic power control mode, the warning pop-up screen through the display screen of all power devices currently present in the power consumer 10 unit and being used with the power on, or the display screen of a predetermined main power device. 604 is automatically displayed. 8D illustrates the warning screen popup screen 604 by way of example. In relation to this, when the automatic power adjustment function is set, power control of each power device adjusts power on / off of the corresponding power device through the power control unit 102 in each power device described above.

In addition, as another use example, in case of an emergency in which a power producer, a power producer, may be concerned about a power outage due to an overload of power or a failure of use status, the power supply of all or a part of the connected power equipment is determined by the power company itself. The ability to block or control remotely can be leveraged (also called `` DR (Demand Response) ''). Thus, for example, when there is a request of 'DR', it is possible to display a warning screen pop-up on the screen as described above or to provide a warning screen to a power device product (for example, a mobile phone) that the user carries from time to time. Done. In addition, even when the 'DR' is released, it is possible to provide a warning screen in the same manner.

In relation to this, the power on / off function of the power device may be set according to the power information state under the warning environment setting, but may also be set through the reservation setting method on the display screen of FIG. 4A described above. . That is, for example, in a manner similar to that of FIG. 4B, it is also possible to reserve the automatic power on / off of the corresponding power device by designating a specific display interval cell.

When the warning environment setting of at least one of the first to the fourth is completed as described above, the warning setting information is stored in the storage means 105 of FIG. 2 by selecting the final setting menu icon 505. In addition, when the warning environment is already set, it is also possible to modify / change a specific warning environment, which is performed through the change menu icon 506.

Although the technical spirit of the present invention has been described in detail according to the above embodiment, it should be noted that the above embodiment is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. In addition, those skilled in the art will understand that various embodiments are possible within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

1 shows an overall conceptual diagram to which the present application is applied.

2 illustrates an internal block diagram of a power device according to an embodiment of the present application.

3 illustrates an example of a display screen of a power device according to an embodiment of the present application.

4A illustrates a detailed configuration of a display screen of a power device according to an embodiment of the present application.

4B to 4D illustrate a detailed configuration of a display screen of a power device and a reservation environment setting method using the same according to an embodiment of the present application.

5A through 5B illustrate another detailed configuration and detailed information of a display screen of a power device according to an embodiment of the present application.

6 illustrates another example of a display screen of a power device according to an embodiment of the present application.

7 illustrates a warning environment setting method of a power device according to an embodiment of the present application.

8A to 8D illustrate warning screens according to warning environment settings of a power device according to an embodiment of the present application.

Claims (27)

In the method for displaying power information, (a) receiving power information; (b) classifying the received power information for each power device and analyzing the classified power information at a set display period; (c) classifying and displaying the analyzed power information for each power device according to a set period. The method of claim 1, In the step (a), a method of receiving power information is set, and the set receiving method includes a case of receiving real-time power information. The method of claim 1, In the step (a), the power information display method characterized in that the received power information includes information on the reference fee. The method of claim 1, In the step (a), the power information display method characterized in that the received power information includes the power peak time (peak time) information. The method of claim 1, In the step (a), the received power information includes power usage by individual power devices and total usage of all power devices, or at least one of the individual usage and total usage power information. Display method. According to claim 1, wherein step (b), (b1) checking the power usage of the individual power devices on the network; (b2) determining, from the received power information and the power usage of the individual power device, the power usage of the power device that requires power information display; Power information display method comprising a. The method of claim 1, In the step (c), the display period may be displayed by dividing the display into hours (hourly), daily (daily), monthly (monthly). The method of claim 7, wherein Each display period is displayed in units of cells, and the corresponding cells are divided into colors according to power consumption or usage environment. The method of claim 8, When the individual usage of each power device and / or the total usage of all power devices approaches or exceeds a set reference value, the color of the corresponding cell is changed to a warning display color and displayed. Way. The method of claim 8, Wherein each cell includes detailed information that is not displayed, and the detailed information is analyzed in step (b). 11. The method of claim 10, The detailed information of each cell is displayed by the user's request or by the setting of the system. 11. The method of claim 10, The detailed information of each cell includes the information for providing the cumulative usage of the corresponding power device and / or the cycle-specific power usage in graph form. The method of claim 7, wherein The power information display method, characterized in that the display is arranged in order of the device with the highest cumulative usage amount. The method of claim 7, wherein The power information display method, characterized in that the instantaneous power consumption for each power device is sorted and displayed in order of devices. In the method of controlling the power usage of the power device, (a) receiving power information; (b) classifying and displaying the received power information for each power device according to a set period; (c) performing power usage reservation setting of the displayed power device; (d) allowing the use of the corresponding power at the set reservation time. The method of claim 15, The display is performed in units of cells per display cycle, and power usage reservation is performed using a corresponding cell for which reservation is to be set. The method of claim 16, The reservation setting includes a power device power usage control method comprising setting a use environment of a corresponding power device. The method of claim 16, And the reservation setting includes a battery charge reservation. The method of claim 16, The reservation setting includes a power device power usage control method comprising power on / off setting of the corresponding power device. The method of claim 19, When the power usage of a specific power device exceeds a predetermined reference value, the power device power usage control method, characterized in that the power is turned off (off). The method of claim 19, A method of controlling power usage of a power device, comprising controlling power on / off of individual power devices on a network in consideration of the amount of available power. In the method of controlling the power usage of the power device, (a) setting a power usage warning environment; (b) receiving power information; and (c) displaying a preset warning screen when the received power information corresponds to a preset warning environment. The method of claim 22, The warning environment setting method includes at least one of a daily allowable power amount, a daily allowable power rate, and a power peak time. A display unit having a display screen, A data analysis unit classifying the received power information for each power device and analyzing the classified power information at a set display period; And a controller configured to control the analyzed power information to be displayed on the display screen by dividing the analyzed power information for each power device according to a set period. A user interface unit for receiving a user command, A display unit having a display screen, A data analyzer for analyzing the received power information at a predetermined display period; And a controller for controlling the analyzed power information to be displayed on the display screen by dividing the analyzed power information according to a set period, wherein the controller receives and sets a user reservation setting command through the user interface, and sets the set reservation. A power device power usage control device, characterized in that the control to allow the use of the power in time. A user interface unit for receiving a user command, A display unit having a display screen, A data analyzer for analyzing the received power information at a predetermined display period; And a controller configured to control the displayed power information to be displayed on the display screen by dividing the analyzed power information according to a set period. The controller sets a power usage warning environment according to a user command through the user interface unit, and if the received power information corresponds to a set warning environment, the controller controls to display a preset warning screen. Use control device. The method of claim 24, wherein And power storage device for storing the received power information and / or set data.

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