KR20110082961A - Power information monitoring system and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A power information monitoring system for constructing an independent apartment house system is provided to efficiently consume power by checking power information whenever it is needed. CONSTITUTION: A power information providing apparatus(110) creates one or more power measuring information by analyzing the power measuring information. One or more power information display device(150-1 ~ 150-n) receives power information and displays the received power information. A power information display device analyzes one or more power measuring information. A relay equipment(130) relays the information transfer between one or more power information display apparatus and power information providing apparatus.

Description

Power information monitoring system and method thereof

The present invention relates to a power information monitoring system and method, and more particularly, to a power information monitoring system and method for enabling the user to check the power information in the home in real time via wireless.

In general, power usage is measured by a power meter installed in the customer and displayed as a number. Such a power meter is capable of accumulating and displaying power usage, and it is difficult for a general user to check the power usage on a monthly or daily basis through the power meter. In addition, the power meter is installed in a place where the metering staff of the power supply provider is easy to read, so most general users do not know the place where the power meter is installed. In recent years, the electronic power meter has been designed to allow meter readers of power providers to receive data on power usage remotely without visiting each customer, but general users cannot know power usage.

As a result, the general user can only infer the monthly power usage through the electricity bill billed by the power provider monthly, it is impossible to monitor the power usage according to the user's needs. As a result, users are unable to plan efficient power consumption, such as reducing unnecessary power consumption or reducing standby power during periods of non-electrical use.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a power information monitoring system and method for enabling a user in a house to check power information in real time in order to enable efficient power consumption.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a power information monitoring system and method for notifying a user when a preset power usage is exceeded in order to raise awareness of power consumption.

The power information monitoring system of the present invention comprises a power information providing apparatus for generating power information by analyzing at least one customer reading information, at least one power information display apparatus for receiving and displaying power information transmitted from the power information providing apparatus; And a relay device for relaying information transmission between the power information providing device and the at least one power information display device.

The power information may include at least one of hourly power consumption, daily power consumption, monthly power consumption, cumulative power consumption, hourly electricity bill, date electricity bill, monthly electricity bill, cumulative electricity bill, and whether or not a predetermined power threshold is exceeded. It is characterized in that the information corresponding to.

The power information display apparatus analyzes the at least one customer reading information and generates and transmits alarm information corresponding thereto when it is determined that power consumption exceeding a predetermined power reference value is generated. And displaying the alarm information.

The relay device may be provided with at least one, characterized in that for wirelessly relaying information transmission between the power information providing device and the at least one power information display device.

The power information display device of the present invention includes a communication unit for receiving the power information from a power information providing device that analyzes at least one customer reading information and generates power information, a display unit for displaying the power information, and the power through the communication unit. When the information is received, the display unit includes a control unit for controlling to display the power information.

In addition, the power information display device of the present invention further comprises a user interface for inputting a user command for requesting the power information, the communication unit is characterized in that for transmitting the user command to the power information providing apparatus.

The power information may include at least one of hourly power consumption, daily power consumption, monthly power consumption, cumulative power consumption, hourly electricity bill, date electricity bill, monthly electricity bill, cumulative electricity bill, and whether or not a predetermined power threshold is exceeded. It is characterized in that the information corresponding to.

In addition, the power information display device of the present invention further comprises an alarm unit consisting of an LED, the control unit by the power information providing device analyzes the at least one customer reading information, power consumption exceeding a predetermined power reference value is generated If it is determined that the generated alarm information corresponding to the transmission, characterized in that for controlling the alarm to display the alarm information.

On the other hand, the power information monitoring method of the present invention includes the step of generating power information using at least one of the customer reading information, transmitting the power information wirelessly according to a user command, and displaying the power information do.

Herein, the power information may include at least one of power consumption by time, power consumption by date, power consumption by month, power consumption by month, power consumption by hour, electricity charge by day, electricity charge by month, electricity charge by cumulative charge, and whether or not the predetermined power reference value is exceeded. Characterized in that the information corresponding to one or more.

In addition, the power information monitoring method of the present invention analyzes the meter reading information, and if it is determined that power consumption exceeding a predetermined power reference value is generated generating alarm information corresponding thereto, and transmitting the alarm information wirelessly. It is possible to further include the step of, and displaying the alarm information.

According to the power information monitoring apparatus and the method of the present invention, the power information can be checked whenever the user in the home needs to be efficient power consumption, and the effect of raising the alarm on power consumption by notifying the time when the progressive tax is applied There is. In addition, it is possible to build an independent multi-unit housing system independent of the electric power company, it is easy to manage, it is easy to apply to the base house and the installation cost is reduced.

1 is a view showing a schematic configuration of a power information monitoring system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a view showing a schematic configuration of a power information monitoring system according to another embodiment of the present invention;
3 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of a power information display device included in a power information monitoring system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
4A and 4B illustrate power information displayed on the power information display device described with reference to FIG. 3;
5 is a diagram illustrating a case where a power information monitoring system according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied;
6 is a diagram illustrating a case where a power information monitoring system according to another embodiment of the present invention is applied; and
7 is a flowchart illustrating a power information monitoring method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail an embodiment of the present invention. However, in describing the present invention, when it is determined that a detailed description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be abbreviated or omitted.

1 is a view showing a schematic configuration of a power information monitoring system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the power information monitoring system 100 of the present invention includes a power information providing apparatus 110, a wireless relay device 130, and first to Nth power information display apparatuses 150-1, 150-2. ., 150-n).

The power information providing apparatus 110 generates power information using the customer reading information, and then includes the first to Nth power information display devices 150-1, 150-2, ..., 150-n disposed in each customer. To send. That is, by analyzing the customer meter reading information, the power information corresponding to hourly power consumption, daily power consumption, monthly power consumption, cumulative power consumption, hourly electricity rate, date electricity rate, monthly electricity rate, and cumulative electricity rate of each customer Create In addition, the power information providing apparatus 110 transmits the power information according to the user request to the wireless relay device 130 that supports the normal wired network communication, and the wireless relay device 130 is a power information display device input the user request (150-1,150-2, ..., 150-n).

Also, when it is determined that power consumption exceeding a predetermined power reference value is generated by analyzing the customer meter reading information, the power information providing apparatus 110 generates alarm information corresponding to the power information display device disposed in the corresponding customer ( 150-1,150-2, ..., 150-n). Here, the power reference value may be divided into one or more stages, and each stage may be set to correspond to the amount of power to which the progressive tax is applied.

The wireless relay device 130 wirelessly relays information transmission between the power information providing device 110 and the first to Nth power information display devices 150-1, 150-2,..., 150-n. That is, the power information transmitted from the power information providing apparatus 110 is transmitted to the first to Nth power information display apparatuses 150-1, 150-2, ..., 150-n. In addition, the wireless relay device 130 transmits a user command input to the first to N th power information display devices 150-1, 150-2,..., 150-n to the power information providing device 110. For example, when a user command for requesting predetermined power information is input to the first power information display device 150-1, the wireless relay device 130 transmits the user command to the power information providing device 110. The power information transmitted from the power information providing apparatus 110 is transferred to the first power information display device 150-1.

Meanwhile, although only one wireless relay device 130 is illustrated in FIG. 1, a plurality of wireless relay devices 130 may be disposed, and each wireless relay device may communicate with at least one power information display device.

The first to Nth power information display devices 150-1, 150-2,..., 150-n are disposed at each customer and display power information transmitted through the wireless relay device 130. That is, when a user command for requesting power information is input through any one of the first to Nth power information display devices 150-1, 150-2,..., 150-n, power information corresponding to the user command is input. Received and displayed through the wireless relay device 130. In addition, the first to N th power information display devices 150-1, 150-2,..., 150-n receive and display alarm information transmitted from the power information providing device 110. A detailed configuration of the power information display device 150-1, 150-2,..., 150-n will be described with reference to FIG. 3.

2 is a view showing a schematic configuration of a power information monitoring system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the power information monitoring system 200 of the present invention includes a power information providing device 210, a wireless relay device 230, and first to Nth power information display devices 250-1, 250-2. ., 250-n).

The power information providing apparatus 210 generates power information using the customer reading information, and then includes the first to Nth power information display devices 250-1, 250-2,..., 250-n arranged in each customer. To send. That is, by analyzing the customer meter reading information, the power information corresponding to hourly power consumption, daily power consumption, monthly power consumption, cumulative power consumption, hourly electricity rate, date electricity rate, monthly electricity rate, and cumulative electricity rate of each customer Create In addition, the power information providing apparatus 210 transmits power information according to a user request to the wireless relay device 230 that supports wireless network communication, and the wireless relay device 230 displays the power information display device 250 in which the user request is input. -1,250-2, ..., 250-n).

Also, when it is determined that power consumption exceeding a predetermined power reference value is generated by analyzing the customer meter reading information, the power information providing device 210 generates alarm information corresponding to the power information display device disposed in the corresponding customer ( 250-1,250-2, ..., 250-n). Here, the power reference value may be divided into one or more stages, and each stage may be set to correspond to the amount of power to which the progressive tax is applied.

The wireless relay device 230 wirelessly relays information transmission between the power information providing device 210 and the first to Nth power information display devices 250-1, 250-2,..., 250-n. That is, the power information transmitted from the power information providing apparatus 210 is transmitted to the first to Nth power information display apparatuses 250-1, 250-2, ..., 250-n. In addition, the wireless relay device 230 transmits a user command input to the first to N th power information display devices 250-1, 250-2,..., 250-n to the power information providing device 210. For example, when a user command for requesting predetermined power information is input to the first power information display device 250-1, the wireless relay device 230 transmits the user command to the power information providing device 210. The power information transmitted from the power information providing apparatus 210 is transferred to the first power information display apparatus 250-1.

Meanwhile, in FIG. 2, only one wireless relay device 230 is illustrated as in FIG. 1, but a plurality of wireless relay devices 230 may be disposed, and each wireless relay device may communicate with at least one power information display device. It is possible.

The first to N th power information display devices 250-1, 250-2,..., 250-n are disposed at each customer and display power information transmitted through the wireless relay device 230. That is, when a user command for requesting power information is input through any one of the first to Nth power information display devices 250-1, 250-2,..., 250-n, the power information corresponding to the user command is input. Received and displayed through the wireless relay 230. In addition, the first to N th power information display devices 250-1, 250-2,..., 250-n receive and display alarm information transmitted from the power information providing device 210. A detailed configuration of the power information display devices 250-1, 250-2,..., 250-n will be described with reference to FIG. 3.

3 is a block diagram showing the detailed configuration of the power information display device 150-1, 250-1 included in the power information monitoring system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The configuration of the remaining power information display devices 150-2, ..., 150-n, 250-2, ..., 250-n, is shown in FIG. Is the same as the configuration.

Referring to FIG. 3, the first power information display apparatus 150-1 or 250-1 may include a communication unit 151, a memory unit 152, a power supply unit 153, an alarm unit 154, a display unit 155, and a user interface. The unit 156 and the control unit 157 are included.

The communication unit 151 receives and demodulates power information and alarm information transmitted wirelessly from the power information providing apparatuses 110 and 210 under the control of the controller 157 to be described later, or modulates a user command and transmits it wirelessly.

The memory unit 152 stores control programs and various setting data for operating the power information display devices 150-1 and 250-1.

The power supply unit 153 supplies power required for the power information display devices 150-1 and 250-1 to operate.

The alarm unit 154 includes an LED for displaying alarm information when alarm information is received from the power information providing apparatuses 110 and 210. That is, when the alarm information is received, the alarm unit 154 turns on the LED for a predetermined time under the control of the control unit 157.

The display unit 155 may be configured of an LED or a small display device such as an LCD or an organic EL, and displays power information required by a user. The operation of the display unit 155 will be described with reference to FIG. 4.

The user interface unit 156 is for receiving a user command and may be configured as a key or a touch panel.

The controller 157 controls all operations of the power information display devices 150-1 and 250-1 according to the control program stored in the memory unit 152. That is, when a user command is input to the user interface unit 156, the user command is modulated and transmitted, and the communication unit 151 is controlled to receive and modulate power information from the power information providing apparatuses 110 and 210. In addition, the power information received through the communication unit 151 is controlled to be displayed on the display unit 155. When the alarm information is received from the power information providing apparatuses 110 and 210, the controller 157 controls the alarm unit 154 to turn on the LED.

4A and 4B illustrate power information displayed on the power information display device described with reference to FIG. 3.

Referring to FIG. 4A, the standby screen 300 is displayed on the display unit 155 while the user does not need power information. The idle screen 300 displays the date and time as shown in FIG. 4A. Here, when a user requests power information by operating the user interface unit 156, the power information screen 320 is displayed on the display unit 155.

Referring to FIG. 4B, the standby screen 300 is displayed on the display unit 155 while the user does not need power information. Here, when the user manipulates the user interface unit 156, the first-level screen 310 is displayed, and the first-level screen 310 is hourly, dated, monthly, and hourly to check the cumulative power consumption or electric charge. 311), date 312, month 313, and cumulative 314 menus are displayed. Here, when the user selects the monthly 314, the second-level screen 330 is displayed, and the second-level screen 330 is the current month (331), January 2010 (332), 2009, 12 that can be selected. The month 333 and the November 2009 334 menu are displayed, and when the user selects the December 333 333, the power information screen 350 is displayed on the display unit 355.

Even when the date 312 or the time 311 is selected, the power consumption and the electric charge may be checked by selecting the date and time. When the cumulative 314 is selected, the cumulative total power consumption and electric charge are displayed.

As illustrated in FIG. 4A, the power information may be displayed by using a single key operation, and may be displayed through a selection step as illustrated in FIG. 4B. In addition, the power information may be provided in a graph or table as necessary.

5 is a diagram illustrating a case where the power information monitoring system according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

Referring to FIG. 5, the power management service provider 400 may include first to Nth power meters 451-1,451-2, installed at the first to Nth customers 450-1,450-2,..., 450-n. The meter reading information is collected from ... 451-n) and stored in the meter reading server 401. The power information providing apparatus 405 analyzes meter reading information stored in the meter reading server 401 to generate power information. The generated power information is transmitted to the wireless relay device 430 through wired network communication, and the wireless relay device 430 is transferred to the first to Nth power information display devices 455-1, 455-2, ..., 455-n. The first to the N th customers (450-1,450-2, ..., 450-n) transmit the power information. Through n), it is possible to check hourly power consumption, date power consumption, monthly power consumption, cumulative power consumption, hourly electricity rate, date electricity rate, monthly electricity rate, and cumulative electricity rate.

6 is a diagram illustrating a case where the power information monitoring system according to another embodiment of the present invention is applied.

Referring to FIG. 6, the power management service provider 500 may include the first to Nth power meters 551-1 to 551-2 installed at the first to Nth customers 550-1 to 550-n. Meter information is collected from ..., 551-n) and stored in the meter reading server 501. The power information providing apparatus 505 analyzes meter reading information stored in the meter reading server 501 to generate power information. The generated power information is transmitted to the wireless relay device 530 through the wireless network and transmitted to the first to Nth power information display devices 555-1, 555-2, ..., 555-n. In the first to Nth customers 550-1, 550-2, ..., 550-n, the first to Nth power information display devices 555-1, 555-2, ..., 555-n. Through it, you can check the hourly power consumption, date power consumption, monthly power consumption, cumulative power consumption, hourly electricity bill, date electricity bill, monthly electricity bill, and cumulative electricity bill.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a power information monitoring method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, the power information providing apparatus 110 or 210 generates power information using meter reading information (S600). That is, the power information providing apparatus (110, 210) analyzes the metering information collected by the power server (401, 501) by the hourly power consumption, power consumption by date, monthly power consumption, cumulative power consumption, hourly electricity bill, by date Generates electricity bills, monthly electricity bills, and cumulative electricity bills.

At this time, when the alarm information is generated in the power information providing apparatus (110, 210) (S620-Y), the LED of the power information display device (150-1, 250-1) is turned on (S640). That is, the power information providing apparatus (110, 210) analyzes the meter reading information, when the power consumption of any customer exceeds the first step or the second step to which the progressive tax is applied, generates and transmits alarm information to inform this The power information display devices 150-1 and 250-1 receive alarm information through the wireless relay devices 130 and 230, and then light up the LEDs provided in the alarm unit 154 to notify the user. If the alarm information is not generated (S620-N), step S600 is performed.

If a user command is input to the power information display apparatuses 150-1 and 250-1 (S660-Y), the power information display apparatuses 150-1 and 250-1 display the power information according to the user command. 155). (S680) In more detail, when a user command for requesting power information is input through the user interface unit 156 of the power information display unit 155, the user command is transmitted through the wireless relay devices 130 and 230. 110, 210). The power information providing apparatuses 110 and 210 transmit power information corresponding to a user command, and the power information display apparatuses 150-1 and 250-1 transmit power information transmitted through the wireless relay apparatuses 130 and 230. It is displayed on the display unit 155. If a user command is not input to the power information display apparatuses 150-1 and 250-1 (S660-N), step S600 is performed.

100,200: power information monitoring system,
110,210,405,505: power information providing device,
130,230,430,530: wireless repeater,
150-1,250-1,455-1,555-1: First power information display device,
150-2,250-2,455-2,555-2: Second power information display device
150-n, 250-n, 455-n, 555-n: Nth power information display device
151: communication unit 152: memory unit
153: power supply unit 154: alarm unit
155: display unit 156: user interface unit
300: standby screen 320, 350: power information screen
310: 1st stage screen 330: 2nd stage screen
400,500: Electric power management service provider 401,501: Power meter reading server
451-1,551-1: power meter 451-n, 551-n: Nth power meter
450-1,550-1: First payer
450-2,550-2: Second recipient
450-n, 550-n: N-th customer

Claims (11)

A power information providing device for generating power information by analyzing at least one consumer reading information;
At least one power information display device for receiving and displaying power information transmitted from the power information providing device; And
And a relay device for relaying information transmission between the power information providing device and the at least one power information display device. The method of claim 1,
The power information may include at least one of hourly power consumption, daily power consumption, monthly power consumption, cumulative power consumption, hourly electricity bill, date electricity bill, monthly electricity bill, cumulative electricity bill, and whether or not a predetermined power threshold is exceeded. Power information monitoring system, characterized in that the information corresponding to. The method of claim 1,
The power information display device,
When the power information providing apparatus analyzes the at least one customer reading information and determines that power consumption exceeding a predetermined power reference value is generated, generating and transmitting alarm information corresponding thereto, displaying the alarm information. Power information monitoring system, characterized in that. The method of claim 1,
At least one relay device may be provided,
And wirelessly relay information transmission between the power information providing device and the at least one power information display device. A communication unit configured to receive the power information from a power information providing apparatus that analyzes at least one consumer reading information and generates power information;
A display unit displaying the power information; And
And a control unit which controls to display the power information on the display unit when the power information is received through the communication unit. The method of claim 5,
And a user interface unit to which a user command for requesting the power information is input.
And the communication unit transmits the user command to the power information providing apparatus. The method of claim 5,
The power information may include at least one of hourly power consumption, daily power consumption, monthly power consumption, cumulative power consumption, hourly electricity bill, date electricity bill, monthly electricity bill, cumulative electricity bill, and whether or not a predetermined power threshold is exceeded. Power information display device, characterized in that the information corresponding to. The method of claim 5,
It further comprises an alarm unit consisting of LED,
The control unit,
When the power information providing apparatus analyzes the at least one consumer reading information and determines that power consumption exceeding a predetermined power reference value is generated, generating and transmitting alarm information corresponding thereto, to display the alarm information. Power information display device, characterized in that for controlling the alarm. Generating power information using at least one consumer reading information;
Wirelessly transmitting the power information according to a user command; And
Displaying the power information; power information monitoring method comprising a. 10. The method of claim 9,
The power information,
Information corresponding to at least one of hourly power consumption, daily power consumption, monthly power consumption, cumulative power consumption, hourly electricity rate, daily electricity rate, monthly electricity rate, cumulative electricity rate, and whether or not a preset power threshold is exceeded Power information monitoring method characterized in that. 10. The method of claim 9,
Analyzing the meter reading information and generating alarm information corresponding to it when it is determined that power consumption exceeding a predetermined power reference value is generated;
Transmitting the alarm information wirelessly; And
Displaying the alarm information; power information monitoring method further comprising.

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