WO2014021007A1 - Power supply control apparatus, managing apparatus, power supply control method, and power control system - Google Patents

Power supply control apparatus, managing apparatus, power supply control method, and power control system Download PDF

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WO2014021007A1
WO2014021007A1 PCT/JP2013/066590 JP2013066590W WO2014021007A1 WO 2014021007 A1 WO2014021007 A1 WO 2014021007A1 JP 2013066590 W JP2013066590 W JP 2013066590W WO 2014021007 A1 WO2014021007 A1 WO 2014021007A1
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孝広 鈴木
佐古　曜一郎
功 相馬
和俊 芹田
太郎 只野
佳世子 田中
和純 竹村
邦也 林
江 呉
美紀 渋谷
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  • the present disclosure relates to a power supply control device, a management device, a power supply control method, and a power control system.
  • a breaker for example, a safety breaker or an amper breaker
  • the power supplied to the power receiving device is limited. Therefore, if power exceeding the limit is transmitted, the breaker interrupts the power transmission path. By doing so, the transmission of power to the power receiving apparatus is stopped.
  • information on the power acquired from the external device that is the power supply target by communication with the external device that is the power supply target that supplies power and communication with the external device that is the power supply target in the communication unit A determination unit that determines whether to transmit power to the external device to be fed based on a value related to power based on the threshold value and a threshold value related to power transmission, and when it is determined to transmit power, And a power control unit that selectively transmits power to an external device to be fed.
  • a communication unit that communicates with a power supply control device that controls transmission of power to a power supply target external device that supplies power, and a process that includes information regarding power corresponding to the power supply target external device.
  • the external power supply target Transmission control information for transmitting to the power supply control device information indicating whether transmission of power to the device is possible or information indicating a value related to power directly indicating power consumed in the external device to be fed
  • a management device comprising: a management unit.
  • a value related to power based on information related to power acquired from the external device targeted for power supply through communication with the external device targeted for power supply that supplies power, and a threshold value related to transmission of power. Determining whether to transmit power to the external device to be fed, and selectively transmitting power to the external device to be fed when it is determined to transmit power; A power control method is provided.
  • the power supply control device that controls transmission of power to the power supply target external device that supplies power
  • the power supply control device includes a first communication unit that communicates with a power supply target external device that supplies power, a second communication unit that communicates with the management device, and the power supply target by communication with the power supply target external device. Whether to transmit power to the power supply target external device based on the information about the power acquired from the external device or based on the information acquired from the management device through communication with the management device. And a power control unit that selectively transmits power to the external device to be fed when it is determined to transmit power, and the management device includes the power feeding control device.
  • a communication unit that performs communication, and a processing unit that performs processing corresponding to the processing request when a processing request including information regarding power corresponding to the external device to be powered is acquired through communication with the power feeding control device Then, based on the result of the processing corresponding to the processing request that has been performed, transmission permission information indicating whether power can be transmitted to the external device to be fed or the power consumed by the external device to be fed directly
  • a power control system is provided that causes the processing request to be transmitted to the management device when a determination cannot be made based on the information regarding the power.
  • the power supply control method according to the present embodiment Before describing the configuration of the power supply control device and the management device according to the present embodiment, first, the power supply control method according to the present embodiment will be described. In the following, the power supply control method according to the present embodiment will be described mainly with respect to a case where power is transmitted by wire via a power line. Note that the power supply control method according to the present embodiment is not limited to being applied when power is transmitted by wire.
  • the power supply control method according to the present embodiment uses, for example, power transmission using electromagnetic induction, power transmission using radio waves (microwaves), power transmission using magnetic field resonance, and electric field resonance. It can be applied when power is transmitted wirelessly, such as power transmission.
  • the breaker may operate due to exceeding the limit of power that can be supplied, and user convenience There is a risk of damage.
  • a public power source capable of supplying power to a plurality of power supply target external devices is specified as an example and the power supply target external device is not specified, a power receiving device (power supply target When an external device is connected to a public power source, it cannot transmit power to another power receiving device (an example of an external device to be powered) with low power consumption by exceeding the power supply capacity of the public power source. It may happen that the user cannot use the other power receiving apparatus.
  • the power supply control device that directly controls the transmission of power to the external device to be supplied with power, or the power supply control device according to this embodiment and the management device according to this embodiment.
  • the power control system according to the present embodiment having the above controls the transmission of power to the external device to be fed without using the measured value of the power transmitted to the external device to be fed.
  • the power supply control device corresponds to an external device (power receiving device) connected by a power line, for example.
  • an external device power receiving device
  • it is determined whether power is transmitted to the external device to be fed determination process.
  • the power supply control apparatus selectively transmits power to the external device that is the power supply target (power control process).
  • the power supply control device is based on, for example, a value related to power based on information related to power acquired from an external device to be supplied such as a connected external device and a threshold value related to power transmission. Then, it is determined whether power is transmitted to the external device to be fed.
  • the power supply control device communicates with, for example, an external device that is a power supply target, and is based on information about power that is acquired from the external device that is a power supply target through communication with the external device that is a power supply target. Determine whether to transmit power to the external device. Note that communication between the power supply control device according to the present embodiment and an external device to be supplied with power will be described later.
  • the information (data) related to the power for example, information directly indicating the power consumed in the external device to be fed, or indirectly the power consumed in the external device to be fed Information to be shown.
  • the information directly indicating the power consumed in the power supply target external device according to the present embodiment is, for example, 10 [W], 100 [W], 1000 to 1500 [W], or the like in the power supply target external device. Data indicating the value of power consumption (value of rated power; the same shall apply hereinafter) is included. Note that the information directly indicating the power consumed in the power supply target external device according to the present embodiment is not limited to the above.
  • data indicating the value of the rated current in the external device to be fed such as 1 [A] and 50 [A]
  • data indicating the value of the rated voltage in the external device to be fed such as 100 [V], 200 [V], 90 to 125 [V], and 100 to 200 [V].
  • the information directly indicating the power consumed in the power supply target external device according to the present embodiment includes, for example, the value of the rated current in the power supply target external device and the value of the rated voltage in the power supply target external device.
  • Data that can be converted into electric power such as data to be shown, may be used. Below, the case where the value regarding the electric power which concerns on this embodiment is a value of power consumption is mentioned as an example, and is demonstrated.
  • identification information that indicates the power supply target external device is information that can be used for identifying an external device to be fed.
  • the identification information according to the present embodiment for example, data indicating an identification number unique to the external device to be supplied with power, data indicating the type of external device to be supplied with power (for example, XYZ-123ABC, etc., indicating the manufacturer or model number) Data), power waveform data indicating a power waveform when using an external device to be fed (when driving an external device to be fed), and the like.
  • the identification information according to the present embodiment is not limited to the above example as long as it is information that can be used to identify an external device to be fed.
  • the threshold value related to power transmission according to the present embodiment is, for example, a threshold value related to an index (for example, the same index or an index that can be converted from a value related to power) that can be compared with the value related to the power according to the present embodiment. It is.
  • the threshold related to power transmission according to the present embodiment include a threshold related to power consumption (rated power), a threshold related to rated current, and a threshold related to rated voltage.
  • Information (data) indicating a threshold value related to power transmission according to the present embodiment is stored in, for example, a storage unit (described later) or an external recording medium connected to the power supply control device according to the present embodiment.
  • the power supply control device according to the embodiment reads information indicating a threshold value related to power transmission according to the present embodiment from the storage unit (described later) or the like, and performs the processing (determination processing) of (1).
  • the threshold for power transmission according to the present embodiment may be recorded in a software program stored in a storage unit (described later) or the like.
  • the power supply control device communicates with an external device such as a management device according to the present embodiment, for example, and acquires information indicating a threshold related to power transmission according to the present embodiment from the external device. Then, the process (1) (determination process) may be performed.
  • the power supply control device transmits information indicating a threshold value related to power transmission from the external device by transmitting an information transmission request including a transmission command for transmitting information indicating a threshold value related to power transmission to the external device, for example. get.
  • a threshold value related to power transmission according to the present embodiment used in the process (determination process) of (1) by the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment for example, when the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment is manufactured.
  • a fixed value set in advance can be used.
  • the threshold value regarding the transmission of electric power according to the present embodiment is not limited to the above.
  • the threshold value related to power transmission according to the embodiment may be a variable value whose value is set or updated as appropriate.
  • the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment sets (newly sets or updates) a threshold related to power transmission according to the present embodiment, for example, by a threshold setting process described later.
  • the threshold value related to power transmission according to the present embodiment may be a plurality of threshold values including fixed values and / or variable values.
  • thresholds related to the transmission of a plurality of powers for example, a threshold value used for determining whether or not to transmit power to an external device to be fed (hereinafter, referred to as “first threshold value”), and a feeding target. 1 or two or more threshold values (hereinafter, referred to as “second threshold value”) used for determining a restriction on power transmission when transmitting power to the external device.
  • first threshold value used for determining whether or not to transmit power to an external device to be fed
  • second threshold value a threshold value used for determining whether or not to transmit power to an external device to be fed
  • second threshold value a threshold value used for determining whether or not to transmit power to an external device to be fed
  • second threshold value a threshold value used for determining whether or not to transmit power to an external device to be fed
  • second threshold value a threshold value used for determining whether or not to transmit power to an external device to be fed
  • second threshold value used for determining a restriction on power transmission when transmitting power to the external device.
  • limiting regarding the transmission of the electric power which concerns on this embodiment the restriction
  • the power supply control device reads, for example, a threshold value related to power transmission corresponding to a value related to power indicated by information related to power from a storage unit (described later), and information related to power is stored. A value related to the power to be shown is compared with a threshold value related to power transmission.
  • power supply control when the value related to power is equal to or less than the threshold value related to power transmission (or when the value related to power is smaller than the threshold value related to power transmission.
  • the device determines to transmit power to the external device to be fed. For example, when the value related to power is larger than the threshold value related to power transmission (or when the value related to power is equal to or greater than the threshold value related to power transmission; the same applies hereinafter), the power supply control device according to the present embodiment. Does not determine that power is transmitted to the external device to be fed.
  • the condition relating to the comparison between the value related to power indicated by the information related to power and the threshold value related to power transmission is, for example, the user of the power supply control device according to the present embodiment or the administrator of the power control system according to the present embodiment. Etc. are set in advance.
  • the power supply control device according to the present embodiment reads information (data) indicating a set condition from a storage unit (described later) and performs a determination process according to the present embodiment.
  • condition relating to the comparison between the value related to power indicated by the information related to power and the threshold value related to power transmission which is used in the determination process by the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, is not limited to the preset condition.
  • the condition relating to the comparison between the power-related value indicated by the power-related information according to the present embodiment and the threshold value related to power transmission is a setting command transmitted from an external device, an external operation device such as a remote controller, or an operation unit. Setting (new setting or updating) may be performed based on an operation signal transmitted from (described later) or the like according to a user operation.
  • the power supply control device is not limited to performing the determination process using one set condition.
  • the power supply control device may perform the determination process using a condition obtained by combining two or more set conditions.
  • conditions that combine two or more conditions that have been set include, for example, a condition that is the logical product (AND) of the set conditions, and a condition that is the logical sum (OR) of the set conditions. Is mentioned.
  • the power-related information includes the lower limit value (1000 [W] in this example) and the upper limit value. (In this example, 1500 [W]) may be set.
  • the power supply control device compares, for example, each of the upper limit value and the lower limit value with a threshold value regarding power transmission. .
  • the present embodiment is applied.
  • the power supply control device determines that power is transmitted to the external device to be supplied with power. Further, for example, when both the upper limit value and the lower limit value are larger than the threshold value related to power transmission (or when both the upper limit value and the lower limit value are equal to or larger than the threshold value related to power transmission), the present embodiment relates to this embodiment. The power supply control device does not determine that power is transmitted to the external device to be supplied with power.
  • the lower limit value of the power value indicated by the information related to power is 90 [W]
  • the upper limit value of the value related to power indicated by the information related to power is 120 [W]
  • the threshold value related to power transmission is
  • the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is 100 [W]
  • the power supply control device according to the present embodiment for example, if the lower limit value of the power value or the upper limit value of the power value is 100 [W] or less, In contrast, power is transmitted.
  • the power supply control device according to the present embodiment supplies power to the external device to be supplied. Do not transmit.
  • the power supply control device is based on a result of comparing a value obtained by calculating a value related to power indicated by information related to power with a threshold value related to transmission of power corresponding to the calculated value. It may be determined whether power is transmitted to the external device to be fed.
  • the value of the result of calculating the value related to power indicated by the information related to power is, for example, the value of the rated power obtained by multiplying the value of the rated current indicated by the information related to power and the value of the rated voltage indicated by the information related to power. Can be mentioned.
  • the power supply control device When the value of the calculated result is the value of the rated power, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, for example, based on the result of comparing the value of the calculated result and the threshold value for power consumption (rated power), It is determined whether power is transmitted to an external device to be fed.
  • the power supply control device when there are a plurality of threshold values related to power transmission, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment first compares the value related to power indicated by the information related to power with the first threshold value, and compares the result. Based on this, it is determined whether or not power is transmitted to the external device to be fed. Then, when it is not determined by the determination related to the first threshold value that power is transmitted to the external device to be supplied, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment ends the determination process.
  • the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment complete
  • the power supply control device corresponds to, for example, the largest second threshold value among the second threshold values of the second threshold value (or the second threshold value less than or equal to the value related to power) smaller than the value related to power.
  • the restriction is specified as a restriction relating to transmission of power.
  • the power supply control device specifies a limit related to power transmission using a table in which a second threshold and a limit related to power transmission are associated with each other.
  • the power supply control device When there are a plurality of thresholds related to power transmission, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment performs the above-described processing, for example. Needless to say, the determination process in the case where there are a plurality of threshold values related to power transmission is not limited to the example described above.
  • (1-2) Second example of determination processing determination processing in the case where information regarding power is identification information.
  • Information regarding power is identification information indirectly indicating power consumed in the external device to be fed.
  • the power supply control device according to the present embodiment specifies a value related to power that directly indicates the power consumed in the external device to be supplied based on the identification information, for example. Then, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, for example, similarly to the processing according to the first example shown in (1-1) above, results of comparing the value related to the specified power and the threshold value related to power transmission Based on the above, it is determined whether to transmit power to the external device to be fed.
  • the power supply control device refers to, for example, a table or database that is stored in a storage unit (described later) or the like in which identification information and information indicating a value related to power are recorded in association with each other.
  • the information indicating the value related to the power corresponding to the identification information is acquired.
  • the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment makes the value regarding the electric power which the information which shows the value regarding the acquired electric power shows the value regarding the electric power corresponding to the identification information (information regarding electric power) acquired from the external apparatus of electric power feeding object. Identify.
  • the power supply control device for example, information indicating a value related to power corresponding to the identification information (information related to power) acquired from the external device to be supplied, such as a management device according to the present embodiment
  • a value related to power indicated by information indicating a value related to the acquired power acquired from an external device may be specified as a value related to power corresponding to the identification information (information related to power).
  • the power supply control apparatus when acquiring information indicating a value related to power from an external device, includes, for example, an information transmission request (including an identification information and a transmission command of information indicating a value related to power) ( An example of a processing request including information regarding power corresponding to an external device to be fed is transmitted to the external device.
  • the external device that has received the information transmission request specifies, for example, information indicating a value related to power corresponding to the identification information included in the information transmission request by referring to a table, a database, or the like.
  • the information which shows the value regarding is transmitted to the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment.
  • the power supply control device when the power supply control device according to the present embodiment does not have a function of performing processing using a table or the like stored in the storage unit (described later), the power supply according to the present embodiment.
  • the control device when the identification information (information about power) is acquired from an external device to be fed, the control device sends an information transmission request including the identification information and a transmission command of information indicating a value about power to the present embodiment.
  • an external device such as a management device.
  • the power supply control device when the power supply control device according to the present embodiment has a function of performing processing using a table or the like stored in the storage unit (described later) or the like, power supply control according to the present embodiment.
  • the apparatus first performs processing related to specification of a value related to power corresponding to identification information (information related to power) using the table or the like.
  • the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment is a transmission command of the information which shows the said identification information and the value regarding electric power Is transmitted to an external apparatus such as a management apparatus according to the present embodiment.
  • the power supply control device cannot specify a value related to power based on the acquired identification information (information about power), that is, based on the acquired identification information (information about power).
  • an information transmission request including the identification information and a transmission command of information indicating a value related to power is managed according to the present embodiment. Send to an external device such as a device.
  • the power supply control apparatus performs, for example, power supply by performing the process according to the first example shown in (1-1) and the process according to the second example shown in (1-2). Whether to transmit power to the power supply target external device is determined based on the value related to power based on the information related to power acquired from the target external device and the threshold value related to power transmission.
  • the process (1) (determination process) in the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment is the process according to the first example shown in (1-1) above or the second process shown in (1-2) above.
  • the processing is not limited to the example.
  • the power supply control device uses the transmission availability information acquired from the management device according to the present embodiment through communication with the management device according to the present embodiment. Based on this, it may be determined whether to transmit power to the external device to be fed.
  • the transmission permission / prohibition information according to the present embodiment is information (data) indicating whether power can be transmitted to the external device to be fed.
  • the transmission availability information according to the present embodiment includes, for example, a flag indicating whether power transmission is possible. Note that the transmission availability information according to the present embodiment is not limited to a flag, and may be data in any format that can indicate whether power transmission to an external device to be fed is possible.
  • the power feeding control device When determining whether to transmit power to an external device to be fed based on transmission permission information, the power feeding control device according to the present embodiment includes, for example, information related to power (for example, information indicating a value related to power, or , Identification information) is acquired from an external device to be supplied with power, an information transmission request including information related to power and a transmission command for transmitting transmission permission information (processing including information about power corresponding to the external device to be supplied with power) An example of a request is transmitted to the management apparatus according to the present embodiment.
  • information related to power for example, information indicating a value related to power, or , Identification information
  • an information transmission request including information related to power
  • a transmission command for transmitting transmission permission information processing including information about power corresponding to the external device to be supplied with power
  • the power supply control device when determining whether to transmit power to the external device to be fed based on the transmission availability information, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, for example, to the external device to be fed based on the information about power
  • an information transmission request including information related to power and a transmission command for transmitting transmission permission information may be transmitted to the management apparatus according to the present embodiment. Note that processing in the management apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described later.
  • the determination process according to the present embodiment is a process when the power supply target external device is one. Not limited. For example, there may be a plurality of power supply target external devices, such as when there are a plurality of outlets (an example of a connection unit described later) and a power receiving device is connected to each outlet (in the case of wired power transmission). .
  • the power supply control device for example, every time a power supply target external device increases, a new power supply target external device is added. Whether to transmit power to the external device to be fed is determined based on a value related to power based on the acquired information related to power and a threshold value related to power transmission.
  • the power supply control device calculates the allowable power Pr indicating the power that can be transmitted to a new power supply target external device, for example, using Equation 1 below.
  • the allowable power Pr according to the present embodiment corresponds to a threshold value related to power transmission.
  • “Pth” shown in Formula 1 is allowable power Pth indicating the maximum value of power that can be transmitted to the external device to be fed.
  • “Pc” shown in Formula 1 is a total power value indicating a total value of values related to power based on information related to power corresponding to each power supply target external device to which power is transmitted.
  • the allowable power Pth for example, a preset value such as 1000 [W] can be mentioned.
  • the value of the allowable power Pth may be changeable by, for example, a user of the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, an administrator of the power control system according to the present embodiment, or the like.
  • the power supply control device according to the present embodiment updates the value of the total power value Pc every time the number of external devices to be supplied changes, for example.
  • An example of the initial value of the total power value Pc is 0 [W].
  • the power supply control device is, for example, similar to the process according to the first example shown in (1-1) or the process according to the second example shown in (1-2). Based on the result of comparing the value relating to the power based on the information relating to the power acquired from the external device to be fed and the allowable power Pr (threshold value relating to the transmission of power) calculated by the above formula 1, the new feeding target Whether to transmit power to the external device.
  • the power supply control device transmits power to an external device to be fed when it is determined in the processing (determination processing) of (1) that power is to be transmitted. Let In addition, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment does not transmit power to the power supply target external device when it is not determined in the process (1) (determination process) that power is transmitted. That is, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment selectively transmits power to the power supply target external device when it is determined to transmit power in the process (1) (determination process).
  • the power supply control device for example, by transmitting a control signal to a power supply device such as a power supply unit (described later) or an external device having the same function as the power supply unit (described later). Then, the power supply unit (described later) or the like is made to transmit power to the external device to be fed.
  • a control signal for example, a signal for controlling a switch (a switch for switching a power supply state) for switching presence / absence of connection with a power source provided in a power supply unit (described later) or the like. Is mentioned.
  • the power supply control apparatus performs, for example, the process (1) (determination process) and the process (2) (power control process) as processes related to the power supply control method according to the present embodiment.
  • the power supply control device is based on the information on the power acquired from the power supply target external device in the process (1) (determination process). Determine whether to transmit power. That is, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment determines whether to transmit power to the external device to be fed without using the measured value of power transmitted to the external device to be fed. And when it determines with transmitting the electric power in the process (determination process) of said (1) above, the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment selectively transmits electric power with respect to the external apparatus of electric power feeding object.
  • the power supply control apparatus includes, for example, the process (1) (determination process) and the process (2) (power control process) as the processes related to the power supply control method according to the present embodiment.
  • the power supply control device can control the transmission of power to the external device to be fed without using the measured value of the power transmitted to the external device to be fed.
  • a device an example of an external device to be fed
  • the power supply control device can control the transmission of power to the external device to be fed without using the measured value of the power transmitted to the external device to be fed.
  • the power supply control device for example, after supplying power to the external device that is the power supply target, occurrence of a situation where the supply of power to the external device that is the power supply target is stopped is Is prevented. Therefore, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment impairs the convenience of the user by supplying power to the external device to be supplied once and then stopping the supply of power to the external device to be supplied with power. Can be prevented.
  • the process which concerns on the electric power feeding control method which concerns on this embodiment is not restricted to the process (determination process) of said (1), and the process (power control process) of said (2).
  • the power supply control device provides the user with a process for setting a threshold related to power transmission according to the present embodiment (threshold setting processing) and / or a state of power transmission to the external device to be fed.
  • a process for notifying (notification control process) may be further performed.
  • Threshold value setting process The power supply control device according to the present embodiment sets a threshold value related to power transmission according to the present embodiment. For example, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment overwrites and updates information indicating a threshold value related to power transmission stored in a storage unit (described later) or newly stores power in a storage unit (described later).
  • the threshold for power transmission is set by recording information indicating the threshold for power transmission.
  • the power supply control device includes, for example, a setting command transmitted from an external device, an external operation device such as a remote controller, and an operation unit (described later) Based on the operation signal according to the user operation transmitted from the above, a threshold for power transmission is set.
  • the power supply control apparatus includes, for example, a wired interface such as UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter) and USB (Universal Serial Bus), a wireless LAN (Wireless Local Area Network: WLAN), IEEE 802.15.1, and the like.
  • a threshold for power transmission is set based on a setting command or an operation signal transmitted via the wireless interface.
  • the power supply control apparatus may set a threshold related to power transmission based on, for example, information related to an environment where power is transmitted.
  • the information related to the environment in which power is transmitted according to the present embodiment is data related to the environment in which power is transmitted to the external device to be fed.
  • Examples of information related to the environment in which power is transmitted according to the present embodiment include time information (data) indicating date and time, and sensor information indicating detection values of various sensors such as a temperature sensor, a strain sensor, and an acceleration sensor. (Data).
  • the power supply control device manages time such as an RTC (real-time clock) or a GPS (Global Positioning System) module. Get time information from the device.
  • the power supply control device transmits, for example, an information transmission request including a transmission command for transmitting time information to a device whose time is managed periodically / non-periodically, Get time information.
  • the power supply control apparatus may passively acquire time information that is transmitted mainly by a device whose time is managed, for example.
  • the power supply control device uses, for example, a table in which a date or time and a threshold value related to transmission of one or more powers are associated and stored.
  • the threshold relating to the transmission of power corresponding to the acquired time information is specified.
  • a period such as a season or a time zone may be stored in association with one or more threshold values related to transmission of power.
  • the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment sets the threshold value regarding transmission of the specified electric power.
  • the power supply control device performs threshold setting processing based on time information, so that the power supply control device according to the present embodiment realizes the following power supply control, for example. Can do.
  • the power supply control device When the time indicated by the acquired time information corresponds to one of 7:00 to 9:00 or 18:00 to 21:00, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is an external device to be supplied with power If the value of the power consumption based on the information regarding the power acquired from 100 [W] (an example of a threshold regarding power transmission) is less than or equal to, the power is transmitted to the external device to be fed. Further, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment does not transmit power to the external device to be supplied when the value of the power consumption is greater than 100 [W].
  • 100 [W] an example of a threshold regarding power transmission
  • the power supply control device When the time indicated by the acquired time information does not correspond to any of 7:00 to 9:00 or 18:00 to 21:00, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment If the value of the power consumption based on the information about the power acquired from the device is 200 [W] (an example of a threshold value related to power transmission) or less, the power is transmitted to the external device to be fed. Further, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment does not transmit power to the external device to be supplied when the value of the power consumption is larger than 200 [W].
  • the power supply control device acquires sensor information from various sensors such as a temperature sensor, a strain sensor, and an acceleration sensor.
  • the power supply control device according to the present embodiment acquires sensor information by transmitting an information transmission request including a transmission command for transmitting sensor information to the various sensors periodically / non-periodically, for example.
  • the power supply control device may passively acquire sensor information that is mainly transmitted by the various sensors.
  • the power supply control device uses, for example, a table in which a detection value of the sensor and a threshold value related to transmission of one or more powers are associated and stored. Then, the threshold value relating to the transmission of power corresponding to the acquired sensor information is specified.
  • the threshold value relating to the transmission of power corresponding to the acquired sensor information is specified.
  • “lower limit value and upper limit value of sensor detection value” and “lower limit value of sensor detection value” and one or more threshold values related to transmission of power are stored in association with each other. It may be.
  • the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment sets the threshold value regarding transmission of the specified electric power.
  • the power supply control device performs threshold setting processing based on sensor information as described above, for example, so that the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is, for example, as shown in Examples 1 and 2 below. Power supply control can be realized.
  • the power supply control device When the acquired sensor information does not indicate a detection value indicating shaking or distortion, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is a power consumption value based on information about power acquired from an external device to be supplied with power. Is 200 [W] (an example of a threshold for power transmission) or less, power is transmitted to the external device to be fed. Further, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment does not transmit power to the external device to be supplied when the value of the power consumption is larger than 200 [W]. When the acquired sensor information indicates a detection value indicating shaking or distortion, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment lowers the threshold for power transmission to, for example, 50 [W] from the viewpoint of safety. .
  • the power supply control device supplies power when the value of power consumption based on information about power acquired from an external device to be supplied is 50 [W] (an example of a threshold related to power transmission) or less. Power is transmitted to the target external device.
  • the power supply control device does not transmit power to the external device to be supplied when the power consumption value is greater than 50 [W].
  • the power supply control device When the acquired sensor information does not indicate an abnormal temperature value (for example, 100 [° C.] or higher), the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is information on the power acquired from the external device to be supplied with power. If the value of the power consumption based on is 200 [W] (an example of a threshold related to power transmission) or less, power is transmitted to the external device to be fed. Further, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment does not transmit power to the external device to be supplied when the value of the power consumption is larger than 200 [W]. When the acquired sensor information indicates an abnormal temperature value (for example, 100 [° C.] or higher), the power supply control device according to the present embodiment sets the threshold for power transmission to 0 from the viewpoint of safety.
  • an abnormal temperature value for example, 100 [° C.] or higher
  • the power supply control device supplies power when the value of power consumption based on information about power acquired from an external device to be supplied is 0 [W] (an example of a threshold value related to power transmission). Power is transmitted to the target external device. Further, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment does not transmit power to the external device to be supplied when the value of the power consumption is greater than 0 [W]. That is, when the acquired sensor information indicates an abnormal temperature value (for example, 100 ° C. or more), the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is configured to supply power to the external device to be supplied from the viewpoint of safety. The transmission is stopped and the driving of the external device to be fed is limited.
  • the information regarding the environment in which the electric power which can be used by the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment is transmitted is not limited to the time information and the sensor information.
  • the power supply control device according to the present embodiment includes information related to an environment in which power that can be used by the management device according to the present embodiment to be described later (for example, location information to be described later, an external environment or situation to be described later) It is also possible to use information indicating
  • the power supply control device performs, for example, the process shown in the first example and the process shown in the second example as the threshold setting process.
  • the threshold setting processing according to the present embodiment is not limited to the above.
  • the power supply control device relates to, for example, date and time and transmission of one or more power based on a setting command transmitted from an external device, an operation signal according to a user operation, or the like.
  • a table or database in which a threshold related to power transmission and other information (data) are associated with each other, such as a table or database in which a threshold is associated and stored, may be updated.
  • the power supply control device sets the conditions related to the control of power transmission. It becomes possible to change.
  • the power supply control device corresponds to, for example, a setting command transmitted from an external device, an external operation device such as a remote controller, an operation unit (described later), or the like, which is transmitted by a user operation. Based on the operation signal, a condition relating to a comparison between a value related to power indicated by the information related to power and a threshold value related to power transmission in the process (1) (determination process) may be set.
  • the power supply control device notifies the user of the state of power transmission to the external device to be supplied with power.
  • the power supply control device is, for example, in the case where power is not transmitted to the power supply target external device in the process (2) (power control process).
  • the power supply control device notifies a user of an external device to be supplied that power is not being transmitted.
  • the power supply control device according to the present embodiment for example, when transmitting power to the external device to be supplied in the process (2) (power control processing), for example, For example, the user of the external device to be fed is notified that power is being transmitted.
  • the power supply control device is, for example, a visual notification method using characters, images, or the like, or auditory using sound (including music, beep sound, etc .; hereinafter the same). By using a notification method or the like, the user of the external device to be powered is notified.
  • a target to which the power supply control device according to the present embodiment performs notification for example, a display unit (described later) included in the own device (power supply control device according to the present embodiment), an external display device, or power supply is provided. Examples include an external device such as a target external device.
  • the power supply control device when the power supply control device according to the present embodiment performs the following notification, for example, the user of the power supply target external device cannot use the power (whether the power was not transmitted). Can understand).
  • FIG. 1 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing related to a power supply control method in the power supply control device according to the present embodiment.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an example of processing related to the power supply control method in the case where there is one power supply target external device.
  • the processes in steps S104 and S106 correspond to the process (1) (determination process)
  • the processes in steps S108 and S110 correspond to the process (2) (power control process). Applicable.
  • the processes in steps S110 and S112 correspond to the process (4) (communication control process).
  • the power supply control device determines whether or not connection of an external device to be supplied with power is detected (S100). For example, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment determines a connection state in a connection unit (described later) or the like based on a detection signal transmitted from the connection unit (described later) or the like.
  • step S100 If it is not determined in step S100 that the connection of the external device to be fed is detected, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment does not proceed with the process until it is determined that the connection of the external device to be fed is detected.
  • the feed control device acquires information on the power corresponding to the external device to be fed (S102).
  • the power supply control device supplies power by, for example, transmitting a transmission request including a transmission command for transmitting information about power to the external device to be powered by communication according to the present embodiment described later.
  • Information on the power corresponding to the target external device is acquired from the power supply target external device.
  • the power supply control device identifies the power consumption in the external device to be supplied based on the information regarding the power acquired in step S102 (S104).
  • the information regarding the power acquired in step S102 is information indicating a value regarding the power directly indicating the power consumed in the power supply target external device
  • the power supply control device identifies the power consumption in the external device to be supplied based on the information regarding the power acquired in step S102 (S104).
  • the information regarding the power acquired in step S102 is information indicating a value regarding the power directly indicating the power consumed in the power supply target external device
  • the power supply control device identifies the power consumption in the external device to be supplied based on the information regarding the power acquired in step S102 (S104).
  • the power supply control device is identified as the power consumption in the power supply target external device (according to the first example shown in (1-1) above) Corresponds to the judgment process).
  • the power supply control device when the information regarding the power acquired in step S102 is identification information that indirectly indicates the power consumed in the external device that is the power supply target, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, for example, the identification information
  • the power consumption in the external device to be supplied is specified by specifying the power consumption value in the external device to be supplied based on the above (corresponding to the determination process according to the second example shown in (1-2) above) .
  • the power supply control device determines whether or not the power consumption specified in step S104 is equal to or less than a threshold value related to power transmission (S106).
  • the power supply control device When it is determined in step S106 that the power consumption is equal to or less than the threshold value related to power transmission, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment transmits power to the external device to be powered (S108).
  • the power supply control device performs the process of step S108 by transmitting a control signal for transmitting power to a power supply unit (described later), for example.
  • the power supply control device does not transmit power to the power supply target external device (S110).
  • the power supply control device for example, supplies a control signal for preventing power transmission (for example, a control signal having a signal level different from the control signal for transmitting power) to a power supply unit (described later) or the like.
  • a control signal for preventing power transmission for example, a control signal having a signal level different from the control signal for transmitting power
  • the power supply control device according to the present embodiment may perform the process of step S110 by not transmitting a control signal for transmitting power to a power supply unit (described later), for example.
  • the power supply control device notifies the user of the power transmission state to the external device to be supplied with power, for example (S112).
  • the power supply control device for example, the image data and audio data for performing notification that power is being transmitted, By transmitting to a display device, an audio output device, etc., it is notified that power is being transmitted.
  • the power supply control device displays, for example, image data and audio data for notification that power is not transmitted, as a display device. By transmitting to a voice output device or the like, it is notified that power is not being transmitted.
  • the power supply control apparatus performs, for example, the process illustrated in FIG. 1 as the process related to the power supply control method.
  • the process (1) (determination process) and the process (2) (power control process) are realized by the process shown in FIG. Therefore, for example, by performing the process illustrated in FIG. 1, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment uses the measurement value of the power transmitted to the power supply target external device without using the power measurement value transmitted to the power supply target external device. Transmission can be controlled.
  • FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing another example of processing related to the power supply control method in the power supply control device according to the present embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 shows an example of processing related to the power supply control method in the case where there are a plurality of power supply target external devices.
  • the processes in steps S204, S206, S210, S212, and S216 to S220 correspond to the process (1) (determination process), and the processes in steps S208 and S214 correspond to the process (2).
  • the power supply control device according to the present embodiment may perform the same process as step S112 in FIG. 1 corresponding to the process (4) (communication control process), for example. Good.
  • the power supply control device determines whether or not connection of an external device to be supplied with power is detected, similarly to step S100 shown in FIG. 1 (S200).
  • step S200 If it is not determined in step S200 that the connection of the external device to be fed is detected, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment does not proceed with the process until it is determined that the connection of the external device to be fed is detected.
  • step S200 when it is determined in step S200 that the connection of the external device to be fed is detected, the feed control device according to the present embodiment corresponds to the external device to be fed as in step S102 shown in FIG. Information regarding the power to be acquired is acquired (S202).
  • the power supply control device uses the power consumption P in the power supply target external device whose connection is detected in step S100 based on the information related to the power acquired in step S202. 'Is specified (S204).
  • the power supply control device determines whether or not the power consumption P ′ specified in step S204 is less than or equal to the allowable power amount Pr calculated by the above mathematical formula 1 (S206).
  • step S206 a specific example of the processing in step S206 is shown.
  • outlet 1 There are three outlets (an example of a connecting portion to be described later) called outlet 1, outlet 2, and outlet 3, and the power consumption of an external device to be supplied connected to outlet 1 is P1, and the supply target is connected to outlet 2.
  • the power consumption of the external device is P2, and the power consumption of the external device to be fed connected to the outlet 3 is P3.
  • Pc the total power value
  • step S206 When it is not determined in step S206 that the power consumption P ′ is less than or equal to the allowable power amount Pr, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment applies to the external device to be supplied as in step S110 illustrated in FIG. Power is not transmitted (S208).
  • the power supply control device determines whether or not the number of connected external devices as power supply targets has decreased (S210).
  • the power supply control device according to the present embodiment performs the process of step S210 based on a detection signal transmitted from a connection unit (described later), for example.
  • step S210 If it is not determined in step S210 that the number of connected external devices connected to power supply has decreased, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment determines, for example, that the number of connected external devices connected to power supply has decreased. It will not proceed until it is done.
  • step S210 If it is determined in step S210 that the number of external devices to be fed connected is reduced, the feed control device according to the present embodiment updates the total power value Pc (S212). And the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment performs the process from step S206 again.
  • the power supply control apparatus updates the power total value Pc by, for example, adding a value related to power based on information related to power corresponding to each power supply target external apparatus transmitting power. To do.
  • the power supply control device uses, for example, the power total value using the information regarding power acquired by the process of step S202 that has already been performed for each of the power supply target external devices that transmit the power. Pc may be updated, or the total power value Pc may be updated using information on the power acquired by performing the process of step S202 anew.
  • step S206 When it is not determined in step S206 that the power consumption P ′ is less than or equal to the allowable power amount Pr, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment detects a connection in step S200, as in step S108 shown in FIG. Power is transmitted to the external device to be fed (S214). And the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment updates the electric power total value Pc similarly to step S212 (S216).
  • the power supply control device determines whether or not the number of connected external devices as power supply targets has decreased, similarly to step S210 (S218). If it is not determined in step S210 that the number of external devices to be fed connected has decreased, the feed control device according to the present embodiment ends the feed control process according to the present embodiment, for example. Note that, in the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, for example, when it is not determined that the number of connected external devices connected in step S210 has decreased, the number of connected external devices connected to the power supply decreases. It is also possible not to proceed with the process until it is determined that the
  • step S218 when it is determined in step S218 that the number of external devices to be fed that are connected has decreased, the feed control device according to the present embodiment updates the total power value Pc as in step S212 ( S220). And the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment complete
  • the power supply control apparatus performs, for example, the process illustrated in FIG. 2 as the process related to the power supply control method.
  • the process (1) (determination process) and the process (2) (power control process) are realized by the process shown in FIG. Therefore, for example, by performing the processing illustrated in FIG. 2, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment does not use the measured value of the power transmitted to the external device to be supplied, and the power supply to the external device to be supplied. Transmission can be controlled.
  • the power supply control device performs management according to the present embodiment through communication with the management device according to the present embodiment. Based on the transmission availability information acquired from the device, it may be determined whether to transmit power to the external device to be fed. Even in the case of determining whether to transmit power to the power supply target external device based on the transmission propriety information in the process (1) (determination process), the process (2) is performed based on the determination result. (Power control processing) can be performed. Therefore, even in the above case, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment controls the transmission of power to the external device to be fed without using the measured value of the power transmitted to the external device to be fed. can do.
  • the power supply control apparatus As shown in the determination process according to the second example shown in (1-2) above, for example, the power supply control apparatus according to this embodiment It is possible to perform the process (1) (determination process) based on information indicating a value related to power corresponding to identification information (an example of information related to power) acquired from the management apparatus according to the above. Further, for example, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is based on the transmission permission / inhibition information acquired from the management device according to the present embodiment, as illustrated in the determination process according to the third example illustrated in (1-3) above. It is also possible to perform the process (1) (determination process).
  • the power supply control apparatus having the function of performing the process (1) (determination process) by performing communication with the management apparatus according to the present embodiment, and the present embodiment.
  • the process which concerns on the electric power feeding control method in the electric power control system which concerns on this embodiment which has the management apparatus which concerns on is demonstrated.
  • the power supply control device When performing the determination processing according to the second example shown in (1-2) above, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment performs, for example, identification.
  • An information transmission request (an example of a processing request including information related to power corresponding to an external device to be fed) including information and an information transmission command indicating a value related to power is transmitted to the management device according to the present embodiment.
  • the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment is based on the information which shows the value regarding the power transmitted from the management apparatus which concerns on this embodiment according to the said information transmission request, (1) process (determination process) And the process (power control process) of the above (2) is performed.
  • the power supply control device when performing the determination processing according to the third example shown in (1-3) above, sends information on power and a transmission command for transmitting transmission permission / inhibition information.
  • An information transmission request (an example of a processing request including information related to power corresponding to an external device to be fed) is transmitted to the management device according to the present embodiment.
  • the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment is based on the transmission propriety information transmitted from the management apparatus which concerns on this embodiment according to the said information transmission request, (1) process (determination process) and said ( Process 2) (power control process) is performed.
  • the power supply control device performs the processing related to the power supply control method as described above, for example, without using the measured value of the power transmitted to the power supply target external device.
  • a power control system capable of controlling power transmission to an external device is realized.
  • the management device responds to a processing request when a processing request including information regarding power corresponding to the external device to be fed is acquired. (Processing based on processing request).
  • the management apparatus based on the result of the process corresponding to the process request performed in the process based on the process request, transmits the transmission permission information or the information indicating the value related to the power to the power supply control apparatus. Is transmitted (transmission control processing).
  • the management apparatus is, for example, a communication unit (described later) included in the own apparatus (management apparatus according to the present embodiment) or a connected external communication device.
  • Information indicating a value related to power is transmitted to the power supply control device.
  • the management apparatus according to the present embodiment causes the transmission control process to transmit information is referred to as “the management apparatus according to the present embodiment transmits information”.
  • [2-2-1] First example of processing in the management apparatus according to the present embodiment: Processing when an information transmission request including identification information and a transmission command of information indicating a value related to power is received. Identification information and power When the information transmission request including the information transmission command indicating the value related to the received information transmission request is received, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment performs processing corresponding to the received information transmission request (an example of the processing request) (processing request) Processing based on). And the management apparatus which concerns on this embodiment transmits the information which shows the value regarding electric power with respect to the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment based on the result of the process corresponding to the said information transmission request
  • the management device associates information indicating a value related to power corresponding to the identification information included in the received information transmission request, with the identification information and a value related to power associated with each other. It is specified by referring to the table or database.
  • the table, the database, and the like are included in the management apparatus according to the present embodiment by operations of the user (administrator) of the management apparatus according to the present embodiment, the administrator of the power control system according to the present embodiment, and the like.
  • the data is recorded in a storage unit (described later), an external recording medium connected to the management apparatus according to the present embodiment, or the like.
  • the identification information and / or power-related values recorded in the table or database are updated based on, for example, an operation by the administrator or a change command transmitted from an external device. Also good.
  • the management device When the information indicating the value related to the power corresponding to the identification information included in the received information transmission request is specified, the management device according to the present embodiment displays the information indicating the value related to the specified power according to the present embodiment. Transmit to the power supply control device.
  • [2-2-2] Second example of processing in the management apparatus according to the present embodiment: processing when an information transmission request including information related to power and a transmission command for transmitting transmission permission information is received.
  • the management apparatus according to the present embodiment performs processing corresponding to the received information transmission request (an example of a processing request) (processing request) Processing based on).
  • the management apparatus according to the present embodiment provides transmission permission / prohibition information indicating whether power can be transmitted to the external apparatus to be fed based on the result of the processing corresponding to the information transmission request performed in the present embodiment. It transmits with respect to the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns (transmission control process).
  • the management device is, for example, based on information related to power (for example, information indicating a value related to power or identification information) included in the received information transmission request. It is determined whether power is transmitted to the external device (determination process).
  • information related to power for example, information indicating a value related to power or identification information
  • the management apparatus for example, in the determination process according to the first example shown in (1-1) in the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment described above or the above (1-2).
  • the determination process according to the second example shown it is determined whether power is transmitted to the external device to be fed.
  • the management device generates transmission propriety information based on the result of the determination process in the management device according to the present embodiment, and the generated transmission propriety information is supplied to the power supply control device according to the present embodiment.
  • Send In the determination in the management device according to the present embodiment, if it is determined that power is to be transmitted to the external device to be fed, the management device according to the present embodiment transmits power to the external device to be fed. The transmission propriety information to be performed is transmitted. Further, in the determination in the management device according to the present embodiment, if it is not determined that power is transmitted to the external device to be fed, the management device according to the present embodiment transmits power to the external device to be fed. The transmission propriety information which does not perform is transmitted.
  • the transmission availability information according to the present embodiment, as described above, for example, a flag that indicates whether power transmission is possible, or any information that can indicate whether power transmission to an external device to be fed is possible. Format data.
  • the management apparatus performs, for example, the process according to the first example and the process according to the second example as the process related to the power supply control method. For example, by performing the processing according to the first example, the management device according to the present embodiment causes the value related to power in response to the information transmission request including the received identification information and the information transmission command indicating the value related to power. Can be transmitted to the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment. Further, for example, by performing the processing according to the second example, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment performs transmission in response to an information transmission request including information regarding received power and a transmission command for transmitting transmission propriety information. The availability information can be transmitted to the power supply control device according to the present embodiment.
  • the power supply control device performs the process (1) (determination process) and the above (determining process) based on information indicating a value related to received power or received transmission propriety information.
  • Process 2) power control process
  • the management apparatus performs processing related to the power supply control method as described above, for example, so that the power supply target external device is not used without using the measured value of the power transmitted to the power supply target external apparatus.
  • a power control system capable of controlling transmission of power to the apparatus is realized.
  • processing in the management device according to the present embodiment is not limited to the above.
  • the management apparatus according to the present embodiment can further perform a threshold setting process for setting a threshold related to power transmission according to the present embodiment, similarly to the power control apparatus according to the present embodiment described above.
  • the management apparatus is similar to the threshold value setting process according to the first example shown in (3-1) in the power control apparatus according to the present embodiment, for example, an external device.
  • a threshold for power transmission is set based on a setting command transmitted from the apparatus, or an operation signal according to a user operation transmitted from an external operation device such as a remote controller or an operation unit (described later).
  • the setting command transmitted from the external device is transmitted from an external device such as a device manufacturer's server, for example, when the device specification is updated.
  • the management apparatus transmits, for example, power in the same manner as the threshold value setting process according to the second example shown in (3-2) in the power control apparatus according to the present embodiment.
  • a threshold value related to power transmission may be set based on information related to the environment.
  • time information acquired from a device whose time is managed, such as RTC, or according to the present embodiment examples include sensor information, location information, and information indicating the external environment and situation transmitted from the power supply control device.
  • the location information according to the present embodiment is, for example, data indicating the latitude and longitude where the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is installed, and data indicating the area where the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is installed.
  • the data indicates the position of the power supply control device according to the present embodiment.
  • information indicating the external environment and status for example, data related to power indicating a power demand status, an electricity bill, etc., data indicating a damage status of a disaster such as an earthquake or a typhoon, or a leakage status, For example, data indicating the congestion status of people.
  • the management apparatus performs threshold setting processing based on, for example, information regarding the environment in which power is transmitted as described above, so that the management apparatus according to the present embodiment can perform the following examples A to C, for example. As shown in FIG.
  • Example A Example of power supply control using time information
  • the management apparatus includes, for example, time information acquired from an RTC, a period such as a season or a time zone, and one or more powers.
  • a threshold related to transmission of power corresponding to the acquired time information is specified using a table stored in association with a threshold related to transmission.
  • the management apparatus is based on the information related to power included in the received information transmission request (an example of a processing request) and the threshold value related to the specified power transmission. Then, it is determined whether power is transmitted to the external device to be fed. And the management apparatus which concerns on this embodiment transmits the transmission propriety information based on a determination result to the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment.
  • the management device performs the above-described processing using time information, so that the power supply target can be determined based on the threshold regarding power transmission for each season or time zone set by an administrator or the like.
  • the transmission of power to the external device can be controlled (indirectly).
  • the management apparatus can realize smoothing of power demand, for example, by performing the above-described processing using time information.
  • Example B Example of Power Supply Control Using Location Information
  • the management device specifies the installation location of an external device to be supplied based on location information, for example.
  • the management apparatus uses, for example, identification information included in the received information transmission request (an example of a processing request), a table or database in which the identification information and location information are associated, The location information corresponding to the information transmission request is specified. And the management apparatus which concerns on this embodiment specifies the position which the specified place information shows as an installation place of the external apparatus of electric power feeding object.
  • the identification information and the location information recorded in the table or the like are recorded at the time of installation of the external device to be fed based on the operation of the administrator of the management device according to the present embodiment.
  • the method of recording information on a table or the like is not limited to the above.
  • the management apparatus according to the present embodiment receives the identification information and the location information indicating the position measured by the GPS module corresponding to the identification information
  • the management device receives the received identification information and the location information. It may be recorded in the above table.
  • the management apparatus uses, for example, the specified installation location of the external device to be supplied with power, or information indicating the installation location of the specified external device to be supplied with power and the external environment and status according to the present embodiment. Are used to adjust the threshold value related to the transmission of power specified using a table or the like.
  • the threshold for power transmission is set to 200 [W]. Further, for example, when the specified installation location of the external device to be supplied is “Ota Ward”, the threshold for power transmission is set to 100 [W].
  • the data indicating the congestion status of the received person is specified when the congestion level of “Shinagawa City” indicates a predetermined level (for example, the maximum level) or more. If the installation location of the external device to be fed is “Shinagawa Ward”, the threshold for power transmission is changed from 200 [W] to 100 [W].
  • the management apparatus When the threshold value related to power transmission is adjusted, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment is based on the information related to power included in the received information transmission request (an example of a processing request) and the threshold value related to the adjusted power transmission. Then, it is determined whether power is transmitted to the external device to be fed. And the management apparatus which concerns on this embodiment transmits the transmission propriety information based on a determination result to the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment.
  • the management apparatus prevents the increase in power demand, power over, and the like in advance by performing the above processing using the location information and the information indicating the external environment and situation. It becomes possible.
  • Example C Example of power supply control using information indicating external environment and situation
  • the management apparatus is capable of data relating to power indicating a power demand situation, an electricity bill, etc., and disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons.
  • the threshold regarding the transmission of the power specified using a table or the like is adjusted using data indicating the damage status or leakage status of the device.
  • the management apparatus is based on the information related to power included in the received information transmission request (an example of a processing request) and the threshold value related to the adjusted power transmission. Then, it is determined whether power is transmitted to the external device to be fed. And the management apparatus which concerns on this embodiment transmits the transmission propriety information based on a determination result to the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment.
  • the management device has a high power demand indicated by the data related to power, or the electricity indicated by the data related to power.
  • the threshold for power transmission is reduced (or the threshold for power transmission is set to zero).
  • the transmission is performed in the entire power control system according to the present embodiment. It becomes possible to suppress the electric power.
  • the management device when using data indicating the damage status or leakage status of a disaster such as an earthquake or typhoon, transmits power based on the damage status or leakage status indicated by the data. Is reduced (or the threshold related to power transmission is set to zero).
  • the management device when using data indicating the damage status or leakage status of a disaster such as an earthquake or typhoon, transmits power based on the damage status or leakage status indicated by the data. Is reduced (or the threshold related to power transmission is set to zero).
  • the management apparatus when using data indicating the damage status or leakage status of a disaster such as an earthquake or typhoon, uses, for example, a threshold for power transmission based on the damage status or leakage status indicated by the data. May be adjusted to a usable value by the charger.
  • the management apparatus prevents the occurrence of fire due to, for example, electric leakage by performing the above processing using the location information and the information indicating the external environment and situation.
  • the management device for example, a threshold value or identification information related to power transmission based on an external request or the like in the case where the surrounding environment, market conditions, or device specifications are updated. It is possible to change in real time (dynamic) a table, a database, or the like that is associated with a power-related value. Therefore, in the power control system according to the present embodiment including the management device according to the present embodiment, for example, energy management that is efficient and can improve convenience can be realized.
  • FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of processing related to the power supply control method in the management apparatus according to the present embodiment.
  • FIG. 3 shows an example of processing when the value related to the power according to the present embodiment is the value of power consumption.
  • the management apparatus determines whether or not a processing request including information related to power has been received (S300). If it is not determined in step S300 that a processing request including information regarding power has been received, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment does not proceed with processing until it is determined that a processing request including information regarding power has been received.
  • the management device identifies power consumption in the external device to be fed based on the information related to power. (S302).
  • the management device according to the present embodiment identifies the power consumption in the external device to be fed by performing, for example, the same processing as step S102 illustrated in FIG.
  • the received processing request corresponds to a transmission request for a value related to power (corresponding to an information transmission request including the identification information and a transmission command for information indicating a value related to power). It is determined whether or not there is (S302).
  • the management apparatus according to the present embodiment performs the determination in step S302 based on, for example, the transmission command included in the received processing request and the content of the received processing request header.
  • the management apparatus When it is determined that the processing request received in step S302 is a transmission request for a value related to power, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment includes information indicating the power consumption specified in step S302 (a value related to power). An example of the information shown) is transmitted to the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment (S306).
  • step S302 When it is not determined that the processing request received in step S302 is a transmission request for a value related to power, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment, for example, in step S302 as in step S106 illustrated in FIG. It is determined whether or not the identified power consumption is equal to or less than a threshold value related to power transmission (S308).
  • step S308 is performed when it is not determined that the processing request received in step S302 is a value-related transmission request
  • the management apparatus determines that the received processing request is a transmission request for transmission permission information (related to the above power). It may be determined whether or not the information transmission request includes information and a transmission command for transmitting the transmission permission / inhibition information.
  • the management apparatus performs the process of step S308 when it is determined that the received processing request is a transmission request for transmission permission information.
  • step S308 If it is determined in step S308 that the power consumption specified is less than or equal to the threshold value related to power transmission, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment determines whether or not transmission is possible for causing the power supply target external apparatus to transmit power. Information is transmitted (S310).
  • the management device when it is not determined that the power consumption specified in step S308 is equal to or less than a threshold value related to power transmission, the management device according to the present embodiment prevents power transmission from being performed to an external device to be fed. Transmission enable / disable information is transmitted (S312).
  • the management apparatus performs, for example, the process illustrated in FIG. 3 as the process related to the power supply control method.
  • the management apparatus according to the present embodiment transmits information indicating a value related to power or transmission availability information to the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment in response to the received processing request. can do. Therefore, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment performs the process illustrated in FIG. 3, for example, to transmit power to the power supply target external apparatus without using the power measurement value transmitted to the power supply target external apparatus.
  • a power control system capable of controlling the power is realized.
  • the management apparatus performs, for example, a process of adjusting a threshold relating to power transmission in each of the power supply control apparatuses according to the present embodiment in order to prevent the occurrence of an undesirable situation as described above. You may perform as a process which concerns on a control method.
  • FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of processing related to the power supply control method in the management apparatus according to the present embodiment, and shows an example of the power control system 1000 according to the present embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates an example in which the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is a power supply device that includes a power supply unit described later and has a function of transmitting power to an external device to be supplied with power.
  • the power supply control device according to this embodiment includes one or two or more connection units (described later) and has a function of transmitting power to one or more external devices to be supplied with power. An example is shown.
  • FIG. 4 shows an example in which the power supply control device according to the present embodiment and the management device according to the present embodiment communicate wirelessly.
  • the communication between the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment and the management apparatus according to the present embodiment is not limited to wireless communication but may be wired communication.
  • the power control system 1000 includes, for example, power supply control devices 100A, 100B, 100C,... (Hereinafter collectively referred to as “power supply control device 100”) and a power receiving device that is an external device to be supplied with power. 200A, 200B,... (Hereinafter collectively referred to as “power receiving device 200”), a management device 300, and a switchboard 400.
  • the power supply control device 100 transmits the power supplied from the switchboard 400 via the power line to the power receiving device 200 that is selectively connected.
  • the management device 300 adjusts a threshold value related to power transmission in each of the power supply control devices 100.
  • the configuration of the power control system according to the present embodiment is not limited to the example shown in FIG.
  • the switchboard 400 illustrated in FIG. 4 may serve as the management device according to the present embodiment.
  • any one of the power supply control devices 100 illustrated in FIG. 4 may serve as the management device according to the present embodiment.
  • FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining another example of the process related to the power supply control method in the management apparatus according to the present embodiment.
  • FIG. 5 an example of the process in the power control system according to the present embodiment as shown in FIG. Is shown.
  • the processes in steps S400, S420, and S422 shown in FIG. 5 indicate the processes in the management apparatus according to the present embodiment.
  • the processes in steps S402 to S418 shown in FIG. 5 indicate the processes in each of the power supply control apparatuses according to the present embodiment that constitute the power control system according to the present embodiment.
  • the processes of steps S406 and S408 in the power supply control device according to the present embodiment correspond to the process (1) (determination process), and the processes of steps S410 and S416 correspond to the above (2 ) Process (power control process).
  • FIG. 5 shows an example of processing when the value related to the power according to the present embodiment is the value of power consumption.
  • -Allowable electric power is 10000 [W].
  • the management device according to the present embodiment manages 200 [pieces] power supply control devices (for example, serving as power supply devices) according to the present embodiment. It is assumed that the management apparatus according to the present embodiment can adjust the threshold for power transmission to any one of “50 [W]”, “100 [W]”, and “200 [W]”.
  • the threshold value regarding power transmission is 200 [W] means that the power supply target external device connected to one of the power supply control devices according to the present embodiment constituting the power control system according to the present embodiment.
  • the power control system according to the present embodiment means that power is transmitted to a maximum of 50 [target] external devices to be fed. That is, in the above case, the power control system according to the present embodiment cannot transmit power to 150 [pieces] external devices to be fed.
  • a threshold value related to power transmission of 50 [W] means that an external power supply target connected to any of the power supply control devices according to the present embodiment constituting the power control system according to the present embodiment.
  • all the power consumption of the device is less than 50 [W]
  • the number of power supply target external devices connected to any of the power supply control devices according to the present embodiment is less than 200 [that is, there is a surplus in the power that can be transmitted).
  • power is not transmitted to an external device to be fed that consumes more than 50 [W]. Therefore, when power is not transmitted when there is sufficient power that can be transmitted as described above, there is a high possibility that the user's convenience is impaired.
  • the management device realizes more efficient power supply control while preventing a decrease in user convenience by adjusting a threshold value related to power transmission.
  • the management device sets an initial value as a threshold value related to power transmission in each of the power supply control devices according to the present embodiment (S400).
  • the management apparatus sets 200 [W] as an initial value.
  • the management apparatus performs the process of step S400 by transmitting a setting command for setting a threshold relating to power transmission to each of the power supply control apparatuses according to the present embodiment.
  • the power supply control device determines whether or not connection of an external device to be supplied with power is detected, similarly to step S100 illustrated in FIG. 1 (S402). If it is not determined in step S402 that the connection of the external device to be fed is detected, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment does not proceed with the process until it is determined that the connection of the external device to be fed is detected.
  • step S402 when it is determined in step S402 that the connection of the external device to be fed is detected, the feed control device according to the present embodiment corresponds to the external device to be fed as in step S102 illustrated in FIG.
  • Information on the power to be acquired is acquired (S404).
  • the power supply control device identifies the power consumption in the external device to be supplied based on the information about the power acquired in step S404, similarly to step S104 shown in FIG. 1 (S406).
  • the power supply control device determines whether or not the power consumption specified in step S406 is less than or equal to a threshold value related to power transmission (S408).
  • the power supply control device supplies power to the external device to be supplied, as in step S110 illustrated in FIG. Are not transmitted (S410).
  • step S410 determines whether or not the number of connected external devices to be supplied power is reduced, similarly to step S210 illustrated in FIG. 2 (S412). ).
  • step S412 If it is not determined in step S412 that the number of power supply target external devices connected has decreased, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment repeats the processing from step S402, for example.
  • the power supply control device is connected to the external device that is connected to which the connected state has been changed.
  • Information related to power corresponding to (for example, an external device to be fed whose plug is removed from the outlet) is transmitted to the management device according to the present embodiment (S414).
  • the power supply control apparatus stores, for example, information regarding the power acquired in step S404 in a storage unit (described later) or the like, and stores the information regarding the stored power in the management apparatus according to the present embodiment. Send to.
  • step S408 When it is determined in step S408 that the power consumption is equal to or less than the threshold value related to power transmission, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment applies to the power supply target external device as in step S108 illustrated in FIG. Electric power is transmitted (S416).
  • the power supply control device transmits information regarding the power corresponding to the external device to be fed that has newly transmitted power to the management device according to the present embodiment.
  • the power supply control apparatus stores, for example, information regarding the power acquired in step S404 in a storage unit (described later) or the like, and stores the information regarding the stored power in the management apparatus according to the present embodiment. Send to.
  • the power supply control apparatus obtains information related to power corresponding to an external apparatus that is a power supply target to which power is newly transmitted, which is acquired by performing the process of step S404. You may transmit with respect to the management apparatus which concerns.
  • the management apparatus is based on the information regarding the power transmitted from the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment by the process of step S414 or the process of step S418 in the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment.
  • the total power consumption corresponding to the total power value in the power control system according to is calculated (S420). For example, when the information regarding the power transmitted from the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment is received by the process of step S418, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment uses the power consumption value indicated by the information regarding the power as the total consumption.
  • the total power consumption is calculated by adding to the power value (for example, the initial value is 0 [W]).
  • the management apparatus which concerns on this embodiment has the information regarding electric power from the value of total power consumption.
  • the total power consumption is calculated by subtracting the indicated power consumption value.
  • the management apparatus totals the power consumption values indicated by the information regarding the power transmitted from each of the power supply control apparatuses according to the present embodiment by performing the process of step S420. Therefore, the management device according to the present embodiment can predict the maximum power consumption in the power supply target external device connected to each of the power supply control devices according to the present embodiment at the present time, and the allowable power 10,000. It is possible to grasp the remaining power of transmittable power for [W].
  • the management apparatus When the total power consumption is calculated in step S420, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment performs a threshold adjustment process for adjusting a threshold related to power transmission (S422).
  • the management apparatus When the threshold relating to power transmission is adjusted in step S422, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment transmits a setting command for setting the threshold relating to power transmission to each of the power supply control apparatuses according to the present embodiment. Thereby, the threshold value related to the transmission of the adjusted power is set in each power supply control device according to the present embodiment.
  • the management device performs the following determination 1, determination 2, and determination 3 for the total power consumption calculated in step S420 and the threshold value related to the current power transmission.
  • the threshold for power transmission is adjusted by performing three determination processes.
  • step S422 the management apparatus according to the present embodiment performs one of the above-described three determination processes, such as determination 1, determination 2, and determination 3, so that any of determination 1, determination 2, or determination 3 is performed. If true, adjust threshold for power transmission.
  • the management apparatus according to the present embodiment performs the process of step S422, for example, when it is expected that the power consumption prediction is small, the threshold for power transmission is increased to loosen the power limit, and the power usage increases. In such a case, it is possible to control to limit the power usage by reducing the threshold value related to power transmission.
  • the threshold value relating to the determination condition will be described. Taking the value of the total power consumption in the above determination 1 and the above determination 2 as an example, in the case of the above determination 1, when the threshold for power transmission is lowered from 100 [W] to 50 [W], the total power consumption value is set. The threshold value is 6000 [W]. When the threshold value related to power transmission is increased from 50 [W] to 100 [W] in the determination 2, the threshold value related to the total power consumption value is set to 5000 [W].
  • the threshold for adjusting the threshold for power transmission for example, the threshold for the value of total power consumption
  • the threshold for power transmission is prevented from changing drastically. can do.
  • step S420 is not limited to the processing related to the determination 1, the determination 2, and the determination 3 described above.
  • the management apparatus further sets a condition related to the number of outlets (an example of a connection unit to be described later) that can transmit power to a condition related to the determination 1 as in a determination 1 ′ shown below.
  • the process in step S420 may be performed using the added condition.
  • the management apparatus grasps the user usage status (power transmission status) more accurately, and sets a threshold value related to power transmission by performing the processing related to the determination 1 ′ shown below. Can be adjusted.
  • connection state of the external device to be fed is determined by insertion / removal with respect to the connection unit (described later) of the external device to be fed.
  • the value related to the determination condition repeatedly straddles the threshold value related to the determination condition.
  • step S422 the management apparatus according to the present embodiment performs, for example, processing that does not adjust the threshold value related to power transmission for a certain period of time or addition / subtraction of total power consumption in a certain unit (for example, 10 [pieces]).
  • a filtering process of averaging and adding / subtracting the value of the power consumption indicated by the information on the power may be performed.
  • the management apparatus according to the present embodiment can prevent the threshold relating to power transmission from being frequently adjusted.
  • the process (1) (determination process) and the process (2) (power control process) are realized in each of the power supply control devices according to the present embodiment. Therefore, for example, by performing the process shown in FIG. 5, it is possible to control the transmission of power to the external device to be fed without using the measured value of the power transmitted to the external device to be fed. A power control system is realized.
  • the management device according to the present embodiment adjusts the threshold regarding power transmission in each of the power supply control devices according to the present embodiment. Is done. Therefore, a power control system capable of performing more efficient power feeding control while preventing a decrease in user convenience is realized.
  • communication according to the present embodiment will be described by taking as an example a case where the power feeding control device according to the present embodiment and a power receiving device (an example of an external device to be fed) communicate.
  • the power supply control device and the power receiving device according to the present embodiment are connected by a power line, that is, the case where power is transmitted by wire via the power line is taken as an example. Communication will be described.
  • Examples of communication performed between the power supply control device and the power receiving device according to the present embodiment include wireless communication and power line communication (wired communication).
  • wireless communication is performed between the power supply control device and the power receiving device according to the present embodiment using a wireless communication technology such as NFC (Near Field Communication) or RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) technology.
  • power line communication is performed between the power supply control device and the power receiving device according to the present embodiment, for example, by applying wireless communication technology such as NFC communication technology or RFID technology to wired communication.
  • the power line communication according to the present embodiment includes, for example, communication performed by contact of terminals of each device (so-called contact communication) and communication performed by connecting terminals of each device by wire. It is.
  • the power supply control device includes, for example, a high-frequency signal generation unit (described later) that generates a high-frequency signal, and transmits the high-frequency signal to a connected external device. That is, the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment has a so-called reader / writer function, for example.
  • the power receiving apparatus performs communication with the external apparatus by performing load modulation based on a signal transmitted from the external apparatus such as the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment.
  • the power receiving device receives a high-frequency signal transmitted from the power supply control device according to the present embodiment
  • the power receiving device is driven by obtaining power from the received high-frequency signal and processing the received high-frequency signal.
  • a high frequency signal is transmitted by performing load modulation.
  • the power feeding control device and the power receiving device according to the present embodiment perform the processing as described above, so that the power feeding control device according to the present embodiment and the power receiving device are changed to the present embodiment.
  • Such wireless communication or power line communication according to the present embodiment is realized.
  • examples of the high-frequency signal according to the present embodiment include a frequency signal used in RFID and a frequency signal used in non-contact communication.
  • the frequency of the high-frequency signal is 130 to 135 [kHz], 13.56 [MHz], 56 [MHz], 433 [MHz], 954.2 [MHz], 954.8 [MHz], 2441.75. [MHz] and 2448.875 [MHz] are mentioned, but the frequency of the high-frequency signal according to the present embodiment is not limited to the above.
  • the high frequency transmitted based on the high frequency signal according to the present embodiment may be referred to as “carrier wave”.
  • the wireless communication according to the present embodiment and the power line communication according to the present embodiment are not limited to communication using wireless communication technology such as NFC communication technology or RFID technology.
  • wireless communication of an arbitrary method such as wireless communication based on IEEE802.11b, or power line communication such as PLC (Power Line Communication) is performed. It may be done.
  • PLC Power Line Communication
  • a case where communication using a wireless communication technology such as NFC communication technology or RFID technology is performed between the power supply control device and the power receiving device according to this embodiment will be described as an example. Communication will be described.
  • FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of wireless communication according to the present embodiment.
  • the wireless communication according to the present embodiment will be described using the power supply control device 100A and the power receiving device 200A illustrated in FIG. 6 as examples.
  • wireless communication which concerns on this embodiment is shown among the structure of the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment, and the structure of a receiving device.
  • a plug is shown as the power receiving device 200A, but the power receiving device according to the present embodiment is not limited to a plug.
  • the power supply control device 100A includes, for example, a connection unit 102, a wireless communication unit 104 (communication unit / first communication unit), and a control unit 106.
  • the power receiving device 200 ⁇ / b> A includes, for example, a connection unit 202 and a wireless communication unit 204.
  • the connection unit 102 connects the power line PL through which power is transmitted to an external device. Further, the connection unit 102 may be provided with a connection assisting member for assisting in maintaining the connection state of the connected external device.
  • examples of the power line PL according to the present embodiment include an alternating current having a predetermined frequency such as 50 [Hz] and 60 [Hz], and a power line through which a direct current flows.
  • a connection auxiliary member which concerns on this embodiment a magnet etc. are mentioned, for example.
  • a case where an alternating current having a predetermined frequency flows through the power line PL will be described as an example.
  • connection unit 102 has a terminal connected to the power line PL
  • the connection unit 202 is a power line PL (corresponding to an external power line when viewed from the power supply control device 100A). Has connected terminals. Then, the terminal included in the connection unit 102 and the terminal included in the connection unit 202 are electrically connected, so that the power supply control device 100A and the power reception device 200A (when viewed from the power supply control device 100A, Is applicable).
  • the electrical connection between the terminal included in the connection unit 102 and the terminal included in the connection unit 202 refers to, for example, contact of a terminal included in the connection unit of each device, or each device. This means that the terminals of the connection part are connected by wire.
  • the connection unit 202 may include a connection assisting member for assisting in maintaining the connection state of the connected external device, similarly to the connection unit 102 included in the power supply control device 100A.
  • connection unit 102 detects, for example, a change in the connection state of the external device (change from the unconnected state to the connected state / change from the connected state to the unconnected state). Then, the connection unit 102 transmits a detection signal indicating the detection (detection result) to the control unit 106.
  • the connection unit 102 may transmit the detection signal to the wireless communication unit 104. Good.
  • the connection part 102 may transmit a detection signal to the electric power supply part (after-mentioned) with which the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment is provided, for example.
  • connection unit 102 includes, for example, a switch that detects a physical connection state of the external device, and transmits a detection signal to the control unit 106 or the like when the state of the switch changes.
  • the configuration is not limited to the above.
  • the connection unit 102 according to the present embodiment has a function related to, for example, detection of a change in the connection state of the external device. It is also possible to take a configuration that does not have.
  • the wireless communication unit 104 and the wireless communication unit 204 serve to perform wireless communication according to the present embodiment.
  • the communication in the wireless communication unit 104 is controlled by the control unit 106, for example.
  • the control unit 106 is configured by an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), an integrated circuit in which various processing circuits are integrated, and the like, and controls each unit of the power supply control device 100A. More specifically, the control unit 106, for example, based on a detection signal transmitted from the connection unit 102 or a response signal from a connected external device such as the power receiving device 200A transmitted from the wireless communication unit 104, A generation command and a high-frequency signal transmission stop command are transmitted to the wireless communication unit 104 to control communication in the wireless communication unit 104.
  • MPU Micro Processing Unit
  • control unit 106 performs processing related to the power supply control method according to the present embodiment (for example, “the processing of (1) (determination processing) and the processing of (2) (power control processing)”, “ 1) process (determination process) to (3) process (threshold setting process) ”,“ (1) process (determination process) ”, (2) process (power control process), and (4) “Process (Notification Control Process)” and “Process (Decision Process) to (4) Process (Notification Control Process)” above)).
  • processing related to the power supply control method according to the present embodiment for example, “the processing of (1) (determination processing) and the processing of (2) (power control processing)”, “ 1) process (determination process) to (3) process (threshold setting process) ”,“ (1) process (determination process) ”, (2) process (power control process), and (4) “Process (Notification Control Process)” and “Process (Decision Process) to (4) Process (Notification Control Process)” above).
  • FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a configuration for realizing wireless communication performed between the power supply control device and the power receiving device according to the present embodiment.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates an example of a configuration of the wireless communication unit 104 and the control unit 106 included in the power supply control device 100A illustrated in FIG. 6 and the wireless communication unit 204 included in the power receiving device 200A illustrated in FIG.
  • Wireless communication unit 104 included in the power supply control device includes, for example, a high frequency signal generation unit 150, a high frequency transmission unit 152, and a demodulation unit 154. Further, the wireless communication unit 104 transmits a high-frequency signal in response to a high-frequency signal generation command transmitted from the control unit 106 and transmits a high-frequency signal in response to a high-frequency signal transmission stop command transmitted from the control unit 106, for example. To stop.
  • the wireless communication unit 104 includes, for example, an encryption circuit (not shown) for encrypting communication, a communication collision prevention (anti-collision) circuit, a connection interface for connecting to an external device or another circuit ( (Not shown) or the like.
  • the wireless communication unit 104 connects each component by a bus as a data transmission path, for example.
  • Examples of the connection interface include UART, LAN terminal, and transmission / reception circuit.
  • the high frequency signal generation unit 150 receives a high frequency signal generation command from the control unit 106 and generates a high frequency signal according to the high frequency signal generation command.
  • an AC power supply is shown as the high-frequency signal generation unit 150, but the high-frequency signal generation unit 150 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the above.
  • the high-frequency signal generation unit 150 according to the present embodiment includes a modulation circuit (not shown) that modulates ASK (Amplitude Shift Keying) and an amplification circuit (not shown) that amplifies the output of the modulation circuit. Can do.
  • the high-frequency signal generated by the high-frequency signal generation unit 150 includes, for example, a high-frequency signal including an information transmission request for requesting transmission of information related to power, and a high-frequency signal including various processing commands for external devices and data to be processed. Is mentioned.
  • the high frequency signal generated by the high frequency signal generation unit 150 is not limited to the above.
  • the high-frequency signal according to the present embodiment may be a signal (for example, an unmodulated signal) that serves to supply power to the wireless communication unit 204 of the power receiving apparatus 200A.
  • the high-frequency transmission unit 152 includes, for example, a coil (inductor; hereinafter the same) L1 having a predetermined inductance, and transmits a carrier wave corresponding to the high-frequency signal generated by the high-frequency signal generation unit 150. Moreover, the high frequency transmission part 152 can also receive the response signal transmitted from a connection external device. That is, the high frequency transmission unit 152 can serve as a communication antenna of the wireless communication unit 104.
  • FIG. 7 shows an example in which the high frequency transmission unit 152 is configured by the coil L1, but the configuration of the high frequency transmission unit 152 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the above.
  • the high frequency transmission unit according to the present embodiment may form a resonance circuit by further including a capacitor.
  • the demodulator 154 demodulates the response signal transmitted from the connected external device, for example, by detecting the change in the amplitude of the voltage at the antenna end of the high-frequency transmitter 152, and binarizing the detected signal.
  • the means for demodulating the response signal in the demodulator 154 is not limited to the above.
  • the demodulator 154 can demodulate the response signal using the phase change of the voltage at the antenna end of the high-frequency transmitter 152.
  • the demodulator 154 transmits the demodulated response signal to the controller 106. Then, the control unit 106 having the demodulated response signal transmitted to the control unit 106 performs various processes such as processing data corresponding to the response signal and generating a high-frequency signal generation command based on the processing result. Do.
  • the wireless communication unit 104 transmits a carrier wave by the configuration shown in FIG. 7, for example, and demodulates a response signal transmitted from a connected external device such as the power receiving device 200A.
  • a connected external device such as the power receiving device 200A.
  • the configuration of the wireless communication unit 104 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration illustrated in FIG. 7.
  • the wireless communication unit 204 included in the power receiving device according to the present embodiment includes a communication antenna 250 and an IC chip 252.
  • the wireless communication unit 204 connects each component with a bus 272 as a data transmission path, for example.
  • the communication antenna 250 receives a carrier wave transmitted from an external device such as the power supply control device 100A, and transmits a response signal based on the processing result of the processing in the IC chip 252.
  • the communication antenna 250 includes a resonance circuit including a coil (inductor) L2 having a predetermined inductance and a capacitor C1 having a predetermined capacitance, and generates an induced voltage by electromagnetic induction in response to reception of a carrier wave. Let Then, the communication antenna 250 outputs a reception voltage obtained by resonating the induced voltage at a predetermined resonance frequency.
  • the resonance frequency in the communication antenna 250 is set in accordance with the frequency of the carrier wave such as 13.56 [MHz], for example.
  • the communication antenna 250 receives a carrier wave with the above configuration and transmits a response signal by load modulation performed in a load modulation unit 264 (described later) provided in the IC chip 252.
  • the IC chip 252 demodulates and processes the high-frequency signal based on the received carrier wave, and transmits a response signal from the communication antenna 250 by load modulation.
  • the IC chip 252 serves as a substantial wireless communication unit that performs wireless communication in the wireless communication unit 204.
  • the IC chip 252 includes, for example, a carrier detection unit 254, a detection unit 256, a regulator 258, a demodulation unit 260, a data processing unit 262, a load modulation unit 264, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 266, and a RAM ( Random Access Memory) 268 and internal memory 270. Further, the data processing unit 262, the ROM 266, the RAM 268, and the internal memory 270 are connected by, for example, a bus 272 as a data transmission path. Although not shown in FIG. 7, the IC chip 252 may further include, for example, a protection circuit (not shown) for preventing an overvoltage or overcurrent from being applied to the data processing unit 262. .
  • a protection circuit for example, a clamp circuit constituted by a diode or the like can be cited.
  • the carrier detection unit 254 generates, for example, a rectangular detection signal based on the reception voltage transmitted from the communication antenna 250 and transmits the detection signal to the data processing unit 262. Further, the data processing unit 262 uses the transmitted detection signal as a processing clock for data processing, for example.
  • the detection signal is based on the received voltage transmitted from the communication antenna 250, it is synchronized with the frequency of the carrier wave transmitted from the external device. Therefore, the IC chip 252 includes the carrier detection unit 254, so that processing with the external device can be performed in synchronization with the external device.
  • the detection unit 256 rectifies the reception voltage output from the communication antenna 250.
  • the detection unit 256 includes, for example, a diode D1 and a capacitor C2.
  • the regulator 258 smoothes and constants the received voltage and outputs a drive voltage to the data processing unit 262.
  • the regulator 258 uses, for example, a DC component of the received voltage as a drive voltage.
  • the demodulator 260 demodulates the high-frequency signal based on the received voltage, and outputs data corresponding to the high-frequency signal included in the carrier wave (for example, a binarized data signal of high level and low level).
  • the demodulator 260 outputs, for example, the AC component of the received voltage as data.
  • the data processing unit 262 drives, for example, the drive voltage output from the regulator 258 as a power source, and processes the data demodulated by the demodulation unit 260.
  • the data processing unit 262 includes, for example, an MPU and various processing circuits.
  • the data processing unit 262 selectively generates a control signal for controlling the load modulation related to the response to the external device according to the processing result. Then, the data processing unit 262 selectively outputs the control signal to the load modulation unit 264.
  • the data processing unit 262 performs reading and updating of data stored in the internal memory 270 based on, for example, an instruction included in the data demodulated by the demodulation unit 260.
  • the load modulation unit 264 includes, for example, a load Z and a switch SW1, and performs load modulation by selectively connecting (enabling) the load Z according to a control signal transmitted from the data processing unit 262.
  • the load Z is constituted by a resistor having a predetermined resistance value, for example, but the load Z is not limited to the above.
  • the switch SW1 is constituted by, for example, a p-channel type MOSFET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor) or an n-channel type MOSFET, but the switch SW1 is not limited to the above.
  • the ROM 266 stores control data such as programs and calculation parameters used by the data processing unit 262.
  • the RAM 268 temporarily stores programs executed by the data processing unit 262, calculation results, execution states, and the like.
  • the internal memory 270 is a storage unit included in the IC chip 252 and has, for example, tamper resistance.
  • the data processing unit 262 performs reading of data, writing of new data, and updating of data.
  • the internal memory 270 stores various data such as information on electric power, electronic value, and applications.
  • FIG. 7 shows an example in which the internal memory 270 stores identification information 274 (an example of information related to power) and an electronic value 276, but the data stored in the internal memory 270 Not limited to.
  • the information regarding the power according to the present embodiment stored in the internal memory 270 of the IC chip 252 may be recorded by, for example, a manufacturer at the time of shipment of the power receiving apparatus, or by a company that operates the power control system.
  • the writing terminal may be installed in a mass retailer or an initial registration place and recorded by the writing terminal.
  • the IC chip 252 processes the high-frequency signal received by the communication antenna 250, for example, with the above-described configuration shown in FIG. 7, and transmits a response signal from the communication antenna 250 by load modulation.
  • the wireless communication unit 204 includes a communication antenna 250 and an IC chip 252 to process a high-frequency signal transmitted from an external device such as the power supply control device 100A and transmit a response signal by load modulation.
  • the configuration of the wireless communication unit 204 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration illustrated in FIG.
  • the wireless communication unit 204 does not have to include each component configuring the IC chip 252 illustrated in FIG. 7 in the form of an IC (Integrated Circuit) chip, for example.
  • the power supply control device and the power receiving device according to the present embodiment include the wireless communication unit 104 illustrated in FIG. 7 in the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, and the power reception device includes the wireless communication unit 204 illustrated in FIG. 7. Accordingly, wireless communication can be performed using a wireless communication technology such as a communication technology using NFC.
  • the power receiving apparatus is driven by obtaining power from the received high-frequency signal and performing load modulation to store information. Can be sent. That is, in the communication system including the power supply control device and the power receiving device according to the present embodiment, the power receiving device can perform wireless communication without including a separate power supply circuit for performing communication. In addition, for example, the power receiving apparatus can transmit the stored information by performing load modulation even if a signal (a signal indicating a user instruction) according to a user operation is not input.
  • a signal a signal indicating a user instruction
  • FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of power line communication according to the present embodiment.
  • the power line communication according to the present embodiment will be described using the power supply control device 100B and the power receiving device 200B illustrated in FIG. 8 as examples.
  • the component which concerns on the power line communication which concerns on this embodiment is shown among the structure of the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment, and the structure of a power receiving apparatus.
  • the components related to power line communication in the power receiving apparatus may be provided in the plug, for example, as in the power receiving apparatus 200A illustrated in FIG.
  • the power supply control device 100B includes, for example, a connection unit 102, a control unit 106, a power line communication unit 108 (communication unit / first communication unit), a first filter 110 (communication filter), and a second filter 112. .
  • the power supply control device 100B includes, for example, a ROM (not shown), a RAM (not shown), a storage unit (not shown), an operation unit (not shown) that can be operated by the user, and a display unit (see FIG. (Not shown) or the like.
  • the power supply control device 100B connects the components by a bus as a data transmission path.
  • the ROM (not shown) stores control data such as a program used by the control unit 106 and calculation parameters.
  • a RAM (not shown) temporarily stores a program executed by the control unit 106.
  • the storage unit is a storage unit included in the power supply control device 100B, and associates information related to power acquired from a connected external device such as the power receiving device 200B, or information indicating identification information and a value related to power.
  • Various data such as various tables, various databases, and applications according to the present embodiment, such as recorded tables and databases, are stored.
  • the storage unit (not shown) for example, a magnetic recording medium such as a hard disk, flash memory, MRAM (Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory), FeRAM (Ferroelectric Random Access Memory), PRAM (Phase change) Non-volatile memory such as Random Access Memory.
  • the storage unit (not shown) may be detachable from the power supply control device 100B.
  • Examples of the operation unit include a button, a direction key, a rotary selector such as a jog dial, or a combination thereof.
  • the power supply control device 100B can also be connected to, for example, an operation input device (for example, a keyboard or a mouse) as an external device of the power supply control device 100B.
  • the display unit is a display unit included in the power supply control device 100B, and displays various information (for example, images and / or characters) on the display screen.
  • a screen displayed on the display screen of the display unit (not shown) for example, a screen showing a notification content by the process (4) (notification control process) or a desired operation to the power supply control device 100B.
  • an operation screen for performing the operation for example, an operation screen for performing the operation.
  • a display unit for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL display (Organic Electro-Luminescence display, or an OLED display (Organic Light Emitting Diode display)) is also displayed.
  • the power supply control device 100B can configure a display unit (not shown) with, for example, a touch screen.
  • the display unit (not shown) functions as an operation display unit capable of both user operation and display.
  • the power supply control device 100B communicates with an external terminal via a network (or directly), and the display screen of the external terminal An operation screen and various information can also be displayed.
  • the external terminal is an external terminal (for example, a portable communication device or a remote controller) owned by the user of the power supply control device 100B
  • the user operates the external terminal owned by the user to supply power.
  • the control device 100B can perform a desired process, and information transmitted from the power supply control device 100B can be confirmed using the external terminal.
  • the user directly operates the power supply control device 100B or displays information displayed on the display unit (not shown). Even when it is not easy to see, the convenience of the user can be improved.
  • the control unit 106 includes an integrated circuit in which an MPU and various processing circuits are integrated, and controls each unit of the power supply control device 100B. More specifically, the control unit 106, for example, based on a detection signal transmitted from the connection unit 102 or a response signal from a connected external device such as the power receiving device 200B transmitted from the power line communication unit 108, A generation command and a high-frequency signal transmission stop command are transmitted to the power line communication unit 108 to control communication in the power line communication unit 108. The control unit 106 transmits a high-frequency signal generation command or a high-frequency signal transmission stop command to the power line communication unit 108 based on the detection signal, so that the connection is an external device that is actually connected via the power line. Communication with an external device is possible.
  • the control unit 106 transmits the high-frequency signal generation command and the high-frequency signal transmission stop command to the power line communication unit 108 as described above, so that the power line communication unit 108 can detect the high frequency signal based on the detection result in the connection unit 102, for example. A signal can be transmitted.
  • the control unit 106 transmits a high-frequency signal generation command or a high-frequency signal transmission stop command to the power line communication unit 108 based on the response signal, so that the power line between the power receiving device 200B and the connected external device It is possible to control communication through the network.
  • control unit 106 periodically / non-periodically transmits a high-frequency signal generation command to the power line communication unit 108 to cause the power line communication unit 108 to transmit a high-frequency signal periodically / non-periodically. May be.
  • the control unit 106 performs processing related to the power feeding control method according to the present embodiment (for example, “the processing (1) (determination processing) and the processing (2) (power control processing)” ”. “Processing (1) (determination process) to (3) (threshold setting process)”, “Processing (1) (determination process), Process (2) (power control process)”, And (4) process (notification control process) ”and“ (1) process (determination process) to (4) process (notification control process) ”).
  • the processing (1) (determination processing) and the processing (2) (power control processing) for example, “the processing (1) (determination processing) and the processing (2) (power control processing)” ”.
  • Process (1) determination processing
  • Process (2) power control process
  • And (4) process notification control process
  • An example of a configuration for realizing the processing related to the power supply control method according to the present embodiment in the control unit 106 included in the power supply control device according to the present embodiment will be described later.
  • the power line communication unit 108 serves to perform communication with a connected external device such as the power receiving device 200B via the power line.
  • FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the power line communication unit 108 included in the power supply control device 100B according to the present embodiment.
  • the power line communication unit 108 includes, for example, a high-frequency signal generation unit 156 and a demodulation unit 158, and serves as a reader / writer (or interrogator) in NFC or the like.
  • the power line communication unit 108 may further include, for example, an encryption circuit (not shown), a communication collision prevention (anti-collision) circuit, and the like.
  • the high frequency signal generation unit 156 receives a high frequency signal generation command transmitted from the control unit 106, for example, and generates a high frequency signal corresponding to the high frequency signal generation command. In addition, the high frequency signal generation unit 156 receives a high frequency signal transmission stop command transmitted from the control unit 106 and indicating transmission stop of the high frequency signal, for example, and stops generating the high frequency signal.
  • an AC power supply is shown as the high-frequency signal generation unit 156, but the high-frequency signal generation unit 156 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the above.
  • the high-frequency signal generation unit 132 according to the present embodiment can include a modulation circuit (not shown) that performs ASK modulation and an amplification circuit (not shown) that amplifies the output of the modulation circuit.
  • the high-frequency signal generated by the high-frequency signal generation unit 156 includes, for example, a high-frequency signal including an information transmission request for requesting transmission of information related to power, and a high-frequency signal including various processing commands for external devices and data to be processed. Is mentioned.
  • the high-frequency signal generated by the high-frequency signal generation unit 156 is not limited to the above.
  • the high-frequency signal according to the present embodiment may be a signal (for example, an unmodulated signal) that serves to supply power to the power line communication unit 208 of the power receiving device 200B described later.
  • the demodulator 158 detects a change in the amplitude of the voltage between the high-frequency signal generator 156 and the first filter 110, and binarizes the detected signal, thereby transmitting a response transmitted from the connected external device. Demodulate the signal. Then, the demodulation unit 158 transmits the demodulated response signal (for example, a response signal indicating information on power or a response signal indicating a response based on processing according to the high frequency signal) to the control unit 106.
  • the demodulator of the response signal in the demodulator 158 is not limited to the above.
  • the demodulator 158 demodulates the response signal using the phase change of the voltage between the high frequency signal generator 156 and the first filter 110. You can also
  • the power line communication unit 108 serves as a reader / writer in NFC or the like, and serves to communicate with a connected external device via the power line. it can.
  • FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating another example of the power line communication unit 108 included in the power supply control device 100B according to the present embodiment.
  • the control part 106 and the 1st filter 110 are shown collectively similarly to FIG.
  • the power line communication unit 108 includes a high frequency signal generation unit 156, a demodulation unit 158, a first high frequency transmission / reception unit 160, and a second high frequency transmission / reception unit 162.
  • the power line communication unit 108 according to another example may further include, for example, an encryption circuit (not shown), a communication collision prevention (anti-collision) circuit, and the like.
  • the high-frequency signal generation unit 156 generates a high-frequency signal according to the high-frequency signal generation command and stops the generation of the high-frequency signal according to the high-frequency signal transmission stop command, similarly to the high-frequency signal generation unit 156 shown in FIG.
  • the demodulation unit 158 demodulates the response signal transmitted from the connected external device by envelope-detecting the voltage amplitude change at the antenna end of the high-frequency signal generation unit 156 and binarizing the detected signal. Note that the demodulator of the response signal in the demodulator 158 is not limited to the above, and the demodulator 158 can also demodulate the response signal using, for example, the phase change of the voltage at the antenna end of the high-frequency signal generator 156.
  • the first high-frequency transmitting / receiving unit 160 includes, for example, a coil (inductor) L3 having a predetermined inductance and a capacitor C3 having a predetermined capacitance, and constitutes a resonance circuit.
  • the resonance frequency of the first high-frequency transmission / reception unit 156 for example, the frequency of a high-frequency signal such as 13.56 [MHz] can be cited.
  • the 1st high frequency transmission / reception part 160 transmits the high frequency signal which the high frequency signal generation part 156 produced
  • the second high frequency transmitting / receiving unit 162 includes, for example, a coil L4 having a predetermined inductance and a capacitor C4 having a predetermined capacitance, and constitutes a resonance circuit.
  • the resonance frequency of the second high-frequency transmission / reception unit 162 for example, the frequency of a high-frequency signal such as 13.56 [MHz] can be cited.
  • the 2nd high frequency transmission / reception part 162 can receive the high frequency signal transmitted from the 1st high frequency transmission / reception part 160 by the said structure, and can transmit the response signal transmitted from the connection external apparatus. That is, the second high frequency transmission / reception unit 162 serves as a second communication antenna in the power line communication unit 108.
  • the power line communication unit 108 serves as a reader / writer in NFC or the like and communicates with an external device connected via the power line. It can fulfill the role of communicating between the two.
  • First filter 110 is connected between power line communication unit 108 and power line PL, and serves to filter a signal transmitted from power line PL. More specifically, the first filter 110 blocks a signal having a frequency of power supplied to a connected external device such as the power receiving device 200B through at least the power line from among signals transmitted from the power line PL, and thereby a high-frequency signal. It has a function not to shut off.
  • the power supply control device 100B does not transmit the power frequency signal that may be noise by providing the first filter 110 to the power line communication unit 108, the power line communication unit 108 and the connected external device (more precisely, for example, a power receiving unit described later)
  • the accuracy of communication with the power line communication unit 208 included in the connected external device, such as the power line communication unit 208 of the device 200B, can be improved.
  • FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of the first filter 110 included in the power supply control device 100B according to the present embodiment.
  • the first filter 110 includes coils L5 and L6, capacitors C5 to C7, and surge absorbers SA1 to SA3. Needless to say, the configuration of the first filter 110 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG.
  • the second filter 112 is provided on the power line PL between the connection unit 102 and the power source, and serves to filter a signal that can be transmitted from the connection unit 102 side.
  • the power source according to the present embodiment include an external power source such as a commercial power source and an internal power source such as a battery.
  • the second filter 112 blocks at least a high-frequency signal transmitted by the power line communication unit 108 and a high-frequency signal transmitted by the connected external device, and outputs a signal of the frequency of power supplied to the connected external device. Has the function of not blocking.
  • the power supply control device 100B can block, for example, a high-frequency signal related to communication via the power line and a noise component such as a noise component that can be transmitted from the connected external device side. That is, the second filter 112 serves as a so-called power splitter.
  • FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the second filter 112 included in the power supply control device 100B according to the present embodiment.
  • the second filter 112 includes coils L7 and L8, a capacitor C8, and a surge absorber SA4. Needless to say, the configuration of the second filter 112 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG.
  • the power supply control device 100B can communicate with a connected external device such as the power receiving device 200B connected to the connection unit 102 via a power line, for example, with the configuration shown in FIG.
  • the power supply control device 100B according to the present embodiment performs predetermined processing based on the transmitted high-frequency signal, such as transmission of information about power and billing processing using electronic value, for example, with the configuration illustrated in FIG. This can be done by a connected external device.
  • the power receiving device 200B includes, for example, a connection unit 202, a first filter 206, a power line communication unit 208, and a second filter 210.
  • the power receiving device 200B includes, for example, a battery (not shown) or the power receiving device 200B at the subsequent stage of the second filter 210 (on the side opposite to the power supply control device 100B in the second filter 210 illustrated in FIG. 8).
  • Various devices for example, MPU, various processing circuits, driving devices, etc., not shown) for realizing the functions are provided. That is, the power receiving device 200B can charge the battery (not shown) supplied with power from an external device such as the power supply control device 100B through the power line, and uses the supplied power.
  • the functions of the power receiving device 200B can be realized.
  • the power receiving device 200B when the power receiving device 200B is a vehicle such as an electric vehicle, the power receiving device 200B receives power supply, charges a built-in battery, and rotates wheels using the power of the battery.
  • the power receiving apparatus 200B includes a display device capable of displaying images (moving images / still images) and / or characters, the power receiving apparatus 200B receives power supply and displays the display screen of the display device. Display images and characters.
  • the first filter 206 is connected between the power line (strictly, the power line PL in the power receiving apparatus 200B) and the power line communication unit 208, and plays a role of filtering a signal transmitted from the power line. More specifically, the first filter 206 has a function of blocking at least a power frequency signal among signals transmitted from the power line and not blocking a high-frequency signal. Since the power receiving apparatus 200B does not transmit the power frequency signal that may be noise by providing the first filter 206 to the power line communication unit 208, the power receiving apparatus 200B and the external device (more strictly, for example, the power supply control device 100B) The accuracy of communication with a power line communication unit (external device such as the power line communication unit 108) can be improved.
  • the first filter 206 has the same configuration as the first filter 110 of the power supply control device 100B shown in FIG. 11, for example. Needless to say, the configuration of the first filter 206 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration illustrated in FIG. 11.
  • the power line communication unit 208 communicates with an external device such as the power supply control device 100B via a power line by a high frequency signal. More specifically, for example, when a high-frequency signal transmitted from an external device is received, the power line communication unit 208 obtains power from the high-frequency signal and drives to perform processing based on the received high-frequency signal. . And the power line communication part 208 transmits the response signal according to the said process as a high frequency signal by load modulation.
  • the power-line communication unit 208 when the power line communication unit 208 receives a high-frequency signal including an information transmission request for requesting transmission of information related to power, the power-line communication unit 208 stores information on the stored power based on the information transmission request included in the high-frequency signal. read out. Then, the power line communication unit 208 transmits the information related to the read power superimposed on the power line by load modulation. For example, when the power line communication unit 208 receives a high frequency signal including various processing instructions and data to be processed, the power line communication unit 208 performs processing based on the processing instructions and data included in the high frequency signal. Then, the power line communication unit 208 transmits a response signal based on the above processing by superimposing it on the power line by load modulation. That is, the power line communication unit 208 serves as a responder in NFC, for example.
  • FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the power line communication unit 208 included in the power receiving device 200B according to the present embodiment.
  • the first filter 206 is also shown.
  • FIG. 13 shows a configuration in which the power line communication unit 208 includes an IC chip 280 that demodulates and processes a received high-frequency signal and transmits a response signal by load modulation.
  • the power line communication unit 208 according to the present embodiment may not include each component configuring the IC chip 280 illustrated in FIG. 13 in the form of an IC chip.
  • the IC chip 280 includes, for example, a detection unit 254, a detection unit 256, a regulator 258, a demodulation unit 260, a data processing unit 262, and a load modulation unit 264.
  • the IC chip 280 may further include, for example, a protection circuit (not shown) for preventing application of overvoltage or overcurrent to the data processing unit 262.
  • a protection circuit for example, a clamp circuit constituted by a diode or the like can be cited.
  • the IC chip 280 includes, for example, a ROM 234, a RAM 236, and an internal memory 238.
  • the data processing unit 262, the ROM 234, the RAM 236, and the internal memory 238 are connected by, for example, a bus 240 as a data transmission path.
  • the IC chip 280 is as follows. It can be seen that the configuration is similar to that of the IC chip 252 shown in FIG.
  • the IC chip 252 illustrated in FIG. 7 receives a high-frequency signal based on the carrier wave received by the communication antenna 250, and the IC chip 252 demodulates the high-frequency signal based on the carrier wave received by the communication antenna 250.
  • the response signal is transmitted from the communication antenna 250 by load modulation.
  • the IC chip 280 receives a high-frequency signal transmitted from the first filter 206 and transmitted from an external device such as the power supply control device 100B.
  • the IC chip 280 has the same configuration as the IC chip 252 shown in FIG. Therefore, like the IC chip 252 shown in FIG. 7, the IC chip 280 can demodulate and process the input high-frequency signal and transmit a response signal corresponding to the high-frequency signal by load modulation.
  • the IC chip 280 is connected to the first filter 206 as shown in FIG. 13, and the first filter 206 is connected to the power line PL as shown in FIG. Therefore, the response signal transmitted from the IC chip 280 is superimposed on the power line via the first filter 206.
  • the IC chip 280 processes the received high-frequency signal, for example, with the configuration shown in FIG. 13, and transmits the response signal superimposed on the power line by load modulation.
  • the configuration of the IC chip 280 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG.
  • the power line communication unit 208 performs processing indicated by the received high frequency signal by obtaining power from the received high frequency signal, for example, with the configuration illustrated in FIG. 13, and transmits a response signal corresponding to the processing by load modulation. Can do.
  • FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram illustrating another example of the configuration of the power line communication unit 208 included in the power receiving device 200B according to the present embodiment.
  • the first filter 206 is also shown.
  • the power line communication unit 208 according to the present embodiment may not include each component configuring the IC chip 280 illustrated in FIG. 14 in the form of an IC chip.
  • the power line communication unit 208 includes a first high frequency transmission / reception unit 282, a second high frequency transmission / reception unit 284, and an IC chip 280.
  • the first high frequency transmitting / receiving unit 282 includes, for example, a coil L9 having a predetermined inductance and a capacitor C9 having a predetermined capacitance, and constitutes a resonance circuit.
  • the resonance frequency of the first high-frequency transmission / reception unit 282 for example, the frequency of a high-frequency signal such as 13.56 [MHz] can be cited.
  • the first high frequency transmitter / receiver 282 can transmit the high frequency signal transmitted from the first filter 206 and can receive the response signal transmitted from the second high frequency transmitter / receiver 284 with the above configuration. That is, the first high frequency transmitting / receiving unit 282 serves as a first communication antenna in the power line communication unit 208.
  • the second high frequency transmission / reception unit 284 includes, for example, a coil L10 having a predetermined inductance and a capacitor C10 having a predetermined capacitance, and constitutes a resonance circuit.
  • the resonance frequency of the second high-frequency transmitting / receiving unit 284 for example, the frequency of a high-frequency signal such as 13.56 [MHz] can be cited.
  • the second high frequency transmitting / receiving unit 284 can receive the high frequency signal transmitted from the first high frequency transmitting / receiving unit 282 and transmit a response signal with the above configuration.
  • the second high frequency transmission / reception unit 284 generates an induced voltage by electromagnetic induction in response to reception of the high frequency signal, and outputs the received voltage obtained by resonating the induced voltage at a predetermined resonance frequency to the IC chip 280. To do. Further, the second high frequency transmitting / receiving unit 284 transmits a response signal by load modulation performed in the load modulation unit 264 included in the IC chip 280. That is, the second high frequency transmission / reception unit 284 serves as a second communication antenna in the power line communication unit 208.
  • the IC chip 280 performs processing in the same manner as the IC chip 280 shown in FIG. 10 based on the reception voltage transmitted from the second high frequency transmission / reception unit 284.
  • the power line communication unit 208 obtains power from the received high-frequency signal, performs processing indicated by the received high-frequency signal, and performs load modulation, similarly to the configuration shown in FIG. 13. A response signal corresponding to the processing can be transmitted. Further, when the power line communication unit 208 has the configuration shown in FIG. 14, for example, an IC chip related to NFC or RFID can be used, so that there is an advantage that mounting is easier.
  • Second filter 210 serves to filter a signal that can be transmitted from the external device side such as power supply control device 100B via power line PL. More specifically, the second filter 210 blocks at least a high-frequency signal transmitted by an external device and a high-frequency signal transmitted by the power line communication unit 208 and outputs a signal having a frequency of power supplied via the power line PL. Has the function of not blocking.
  • the power receiving device 200B can block, for example, a high-frequency signal related to communication via the power line and a noise component such as a noise component that can be transmitted from the external device side. That is, the second filter 210 serves as a so-called power splitter, like the second filter 112 included in the power supply control device 100B.
  • the second filter 210 can have the same configuration as the second filter 112 of the power supply control device 100B shown in FIG. Needless to say, the configuration of the second filter 210 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG.
  • the power supply control device and the power receiving device include, for example, the power supply communication device according to the present embodiment including the power line communication unit 108 illustrated in FIG. 8 and the power reception device including the power line communication unit 208 illustrated in FIG.
  • the power supply communication device including the power line communication unit 108 illustrated in FIG. 8
  • the power reception device including the power line communication unit 208 illustrated in FIG.
  • a communication device using a wireless communication technology such as NFC communication technology has a very small circuit scale as compared with an existing PLC modem or the like, and therefore can be downsized to an IC chip size, for example. is there.
  • devices that can communicate using wireless communication technology such as communication technology using NFC, such as mobile phones equipped with IC cards and IC chips, are becoming popular.
  • a communication device using a wireless communication technology such as a technology is less expensive than an existing PLC modem.
  • the power receiving device obtains power from the high-frequency signal received via the power line, drives it, and stores it by performing load modulation. Information can be sent. That is, in the communication system including the power supply control device and the power receiving device according to the present embodiment, the power receiving device can perform wired communication without including a separate power supply circuit for performing communication. In addition, for example, the power receiving apparatus can transmit the stored information by performing load modulation even if a signal (a signal indicating a user instruction) according to a user operation is not input.
  • a signal a signal indicating a user instruction
  • wireless communication technology such as NFC communication technology and RFID technology
  • cost reduction and relaxation of communication device size restrictions are reduced compared to the case where conventional wired communication such as existing PLC is used.
  • wired communication capable of reducing power consumption can be realized.
  • FIG. 15 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the power supply control apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment.
  • the power receiving device 200 ⁇ / b> B illustrated in FIG. 8 and the management device 300 according to the present embodiment are illustrated together.
  • the power supply control device 100 includes, for example, a connection unit 102, a control unit 106, a power line communication unit 108 (communication unit / first communication unit), a first filter 110 (communication filter), a second filter 112, and power.
  • a supply unit 114, a communication unit 116 (second communication unit), and a notification unit 118 are provided.
  • the power supply control device 100 includes, for example, a ROM (not shown), a RAM (not shown), a storage unit (not shown), an operation unit (not shown), a display unit (not shown), and the like. You may prepare.
  • the power supply control apparatus 100 connects each component by a bus as a data transmission path.
  • the control unit 106 includes, for example, an MPU and various processing circuits, and serves to control the entire power supply control apparatus 100.
  • the control unit 106 includes, for example, a determination unit 120, a power control unit 122, a threshold setting unit 124, and a notification processing unit 126, and performs a process related to the power supply control method according to the present embodiment. Play a role.
  • the determination unit 120 plays a leading role in performing the process (determination process) of (1) above.
  • the power line communication unit 108 (communication unit) communicates with the power supply target external device from the power supply target external device. Whether to transmit power to the external device to be fed is determined based on the power-related value based on the acquired power-related information and the threshold for power transmission.
  • the determination unit 120 performs, for example, the process according to the first example shown in (1-1) or the process according to the second example shown in (1-2). It is determined whether power is transmitted to an external device to be fed.
  • the determination unit 120 performs power supply by performing, for example, the process according to the fourth example shown in (1-4) above. It may be determined whether power is transmitted to the target external device.
  • the determination unit 120 may determine whether to transmit power to the external device to be fed based on the transmission availability information acquired from the management device 300 through communication with the management device 300 by the communication unit 116. Good.
  • the determination unit 120 determines whether to transmit power to the external device to be fed, for example, by performing the process according to the third example shown in (1-3) above.
  • the determination unit 120 communicates with the management apparatus 300 based on information about the power acquired from the external apparatus that is the power supply target through communication with the external apparatus that is the power supply target, such as the power receiving apparatus 200B.
  • the management apparatus 300 based on the information acquired from the management device 300, it is possible to determine whether to transmit power to the external device to be fed.
  • the power control unit 122 plays a leading role in performing the process (2) (power control process), and when the determination unit 120 determines that power is to be transmitted, the power control unit 122 externally supplies power, such as the power receiving device 200B. Allow the device to selectively transmit power. More specifically, for example, the power control unit 122 transmits a control signal based on the determination result in the determination unit 120 to the power supply unit 114 to transmit power corresponding to the external device to be fed.
  • the threshold value setting unit 124 plays a role of leading the process (3) (threshold value setting process), and sets a threshold value related to power transmission according to the present embodiment. More specifically, the threshold value setting unit 124 performs, for example, the process according to the first example shown in (3-1) above and the process according to the second example shown in (3-2) above. Set a threshold for power transmission.
  • the notification processing unit 126 plays a role of leading the processing (4) (notification control processing), and notifies the user of the state of power transmission to the external device to be fed. For example, the notification processing unit 126 identifies the power transmission state based on the determination result of the determination unit 120 and / or the power transmission result of the power control unit 122 to the power supply target external device. The user is notified of the transmission status.
  • the notification control unit 126 transmits a control signal (or control data) for controlling the notification to the notification unit 118 to thereby notify the power transmission target external device of the notification related to the power transmission state.
  • the notification control unit 126 transmits power to the external device to be fed by causing the power line communication unit 108 or the communication unit 116 to transmit control data for controlling the notification to the external device that performs the notification, for example.
  • the external device is notified of this state.
  • the control signal and control data for controlling the notification according to the present embodiment include, for example, a notification command for causing the notification to be executed.
  • the control signal and control data for controlling the notification according to the present embodiment may further include, for example, data indicating the notification content (for example, image data, audio data, etc.).
  • the control unit 106 includes, for example, a determination unit 120, a power control unit 122, a threshold setting unit 124, and a notification processing unit 126, thereby leading the process related to the power supply control method according to the present embodiment.
  • control part with which the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment is provided is not restricted to the structure shown in FIG.
  • control unit according to the present embodiment may not include the threshold setting unit 124 and / or the notification processing unit 126. Even when the threshold setting unit 124 and / or the notification processing unit 126 are not provided, the control unit according to the present embodiment performs the above-described processing (1) (determination processing) and the above-described processing (2) (power). Control process). Therefore, even when the threshold setting unit 124 and / or the notification processing unit 126 are not provided, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment uses the measured value of the power transmitted to the external device to be supplied with power. It is possible to control the transmission of power to the external device to be fed.
  • the power supply control device includes, for example, a determination unit 120, a power control unit 122, a threshold setting unit 124 (when a threshold setting unit is provided), and a notification processing unit 126 (when a notification processing unit is provided).
  • a determination unit 120 determines whether a threshold setting unit is provided.
  • a threshold setting unit 124 when a threshold setting unit is provided
  • a notification processing unit 126 when a notification processing unit is provided.
  • One or more of them can be individually provided (for example, each can be realized by a separate processing circuit).
  • control unit 106 and the power line communication unit 108 may be configured by the same hardware and software.
  • the power line communication unit 108 serves as a communication unit (a part of the communication unit) that communicates with a connected external device (an example of an external device to be fed) such as the power receiving device 200B.
  • a connected external device an example of an external device to be fed
  • communication in the power line communication unit 108 is controlled by, for example, the control unit 106, and the power line communication unit 108 transmits the demodulated response signal to the control unit 106. .
  • the power supply unit 114 selectively selects a power source (for example, an internal power source or an external power source) and the power line PL based on a control signal transmitted from the control unit 106 (more strictly, the power control unit 122). To selectively supply power to the power line PL.
  • a power source for example, an internal power source or an external power source
  • the control unit 106 more strictly, the power control unit 1212.
  • examples of the power supply unit 114 include a switch that is turned on / off based on a control signal transmitted from the control unit 106.
  • the switch is composed of, for example, a p-channel type MOSFET or an n-channel type MOSFET, but the configuration of the switch is not limited to the above.
  • the switch may be a relay switch.
  • the communication unit 116 is a communication unit included in the power supply control device 100, and performs wireless / wired communication with an external device such as the management device 300 or a server via a network (or directly), for example.
  • the communication unit 116 may communicate with an external device such as the management device 300 or a server via an external communication device connected wirelessly / wired.
  • the communication of the communication unit 116 is controlled by the control unit 106, for example.
  • the communication unit 116 for example, a communication antenna and an RF (Radio Frequency) circuit (wireless communication), an IEEE 802.15.1 port and a transmission / reception circuit (wireless communication), an IEEE 802.11b port and a transmission / reception circuit (wireless communication). ), Or a LAN terminal and a transmission / reception circuit (wired communication).
  • the communication unit 116 may have a configuration corresponding to an arbitrary standard capable of performing communication, such as a USB terminal and a transmission / reception circuit, or an arbitrary configuration capable of communicating with an external device via a network.
  • a wired network such as a LAN or a WAN (Wide Area Network), a wireless LAN (Wireless Local Area Network: WLAN) or a wireless WAN via a base station (WWAN).
  • a communication protocol such as TCP / IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol).
  • the notification unit 118 performs notification related to the state of power transmission to the power supply target external device based on, for example, a control signal (or control data) for controlling the notification transmitted from the notification control unit 126. That is, the notification in the notification unit 118 is controlled by the notification control unit 126.
  • examples of the notification unit 118 include a display device serving as a display unit (not shown), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), and an audio output device.
  • examples of the audio output device according to the present embodiment include an amplifier (amplifier) and a speaker.
  • the power supply control device 100 when the display device serves as the notification unit 118, the power supply control device 100 is in a state where power is not transmitted or in a state where power is transmitted by the visual notification method described above. This can be notified to the user.
  • the power supply control device 100 when the DSP and the audio output device serve as the notification unit 118, the power supply control device 100 is in a state where power is not transmitted or is transmitted by the above-described auditory notification method. It is possible to notify the user that it is in a state of being performed.
  • the notification unit 118 is not limited to the display device, the DSP, and the audio output device.
  • the notification unit 118 may include an arbitrary device for realizing a method that appeals to the user's sense.
  • the notification unit 118 may have a configuration capable of realizing a plurality of notification methods, such as having the display device, the DSP, and the audio output device.
  • the power supply control apparatus 100 has, for example, the configuration shown in FIG. 15, and processes related to the power supply control method according to the present embodiment (for example, the process (1) (determination process) to the process (4) (notification control process). )I do.
  • the power supply control device 100 can control the transmission of power to the external device to be fed without using the measured value of the power transmitted to the external device to be fed, for example, with the configuration shown in FIG. .
  • the power supply control device 100 can control the transmission of power to the external device to be fed without using the measured value of the power transmitted to the external device to be fed.
  • the use restriction of the device (an example of an external device to be fed) that can use the device but cannot use the high-power device can be realized without supplying power to the device.
  • the power supply control device 100 can control the transmission of power to the external device to be fed without using the measured value of the power transmitted to the external device to be fed. Is used, for example, it is possible to prevent a situation where the supply of power to the external device to be fed is stopped after the power is once supplied to the external device to be fed. Therefore, the power supply control device 100 prevents the user's convenience from being impaired by stopping the supply of power to the external device to be supplied after the power is once supplied to the external device to be supplied with power. Can do.
  • the configuration of the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration illustrated in FIG. 15.
  • the power supply control device may not include the threshold setting unit 124 and / or the notification processing unit 126 as described above. Even when the threshold setting unit 124 and / or the notification processing unit 126 are not provided, the control unit according to the present embodiment performs the above-described processing (1) (determination processing) and the above-described processing (2) (power). Control process). Therefore, even if the threshold setting unit 124 and / or the notification processing unit 126 are not provided, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is similar to the power supply control device 100 illustrated in FIG. The transmission of power to the external device to be fed can be controlled without using the measured value of the power transmitted to the device.
  • the power supply control device has a function corresponding to the power supply unit 114 as an external device (or circuit) of the power supply control device according to the present embodiment.
  • the power supply unit 114 may not be provided.
  • the power supply control device according to the first modification of the present embodiment includes, for example, the power supply unit 114 in the same manner as the control for the power supply unit 114.
  • the power supply control device according to the present embodiment and the power receiving device communicate with each other through the power line communication according to the present embodiment.
  • the power supply control device and the power receiving device according to the present embodiment can also perform communication by wireless communication according to the present embodiment. More specifically, when communication is performed by wireless communication according to the present embodiment, the power supply control device and the power receiving device according to the present embodiment communicate by power line communication according to the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. 8, for example. It replaces with the structure to perform, and the structure which communicates by the wireless communication which concerns on this embodiment shown in FIG. 6 is provided.
  • the power supply control device performs the process (determination process) to (1) above.
  • the process (4) (notification control process) can be performed. Therefore, the power supply control device according to the third modification of the present embodiment can achieve the same effects as the power supply control device 100 shown in FIG.
  • the power supply control device includes, for example, a configuration in which communication is performed by power line communication according to the present embodiment and a configuration in which communication is performed by wireless communication according to the present embodiment. You may have both structures. More specifically, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment performs, for example, a configuration in which communication is performed by wireless communication according to the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. 6 and communication by power line communication according to the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. And a configuration to perform.
  • the fourth modification of the present embodiment is provided.
  • the power supply control apparatus according to the example can perform the process (1) (determination process) to the process (4) (notification control process). Therefore, the power supply control device according to the fourth modification of the present embodiment can achieve the same effects as those of the power supply control device 100 shown in FIG.
  • the power supply control device may be configured to include a plurality of connection units 102, for example. Even when the configuration includes a plurality of connection units 102, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment performs, for example, the processing according to the fourth example shown in (1-4) above, Since it is possible to determine whether or not to transmit power to the external device, the process (1) (determination process) to the process (4) (notification control process) can be performed. Therefore, the power supply control device according to the fifth modification of the present embodiment can achieve the same effect as the power supply control device 100 shown in FIG.
  • the power supply control device can be configured not to include the communication unit 116, for example.
  • the power supply control device is, for example, a power line communication unit (an example of a communication unit that communicates with a power supply target external device) and a power supply target external device. It is possible to perform the process (1) (determination process) based on the information regarding the power acquired from the external device to be fed by communication. Therefore, even if the communication unit 116 is not provided, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment performs, for example, the process (1) (determination process) to the process (4) (notification control process). be able to. Therefore, the power supply control device according to the sixth modification of the present embodiment can achieve the same effects as those of the power supply control device 100 shown in FIG.
  • the power supply control device includes, for example, a power transmission device related to power transmission using electromagnetic induction and a power transmission device related to power transmission using radio waves (microwaves).
  • a power transmission device related to wireless power transmission such as a power transmission device related to power transmission using magnetic field resonance
  • a power transmission device related to power transmission using electric field resonance power is transmitted wirelessly. May be.
  • the power supply control apparatus can perform, for example, the process (1) (determination process) to the process (4) (notification control process). Is possible. Therefore, the power supply control device according to the seventh modification of the present embodiment can achieve the same effect as the power supply control device 100 shown in FIG.
  • the power supply control device also includes, for example, processing related to the power supply control method in the management device according to the present embodiment (for example, processing based on the processing request and transmission control described above). It may further have a function of performing processing.
  • the power supply control apparatus includes, for example, a processing unit (described later) and a transmission control unit (described later) included in the management apparatus. ).
  • the power supply control device includes, for example, a configuration in which the configuration according to the first variation and the configuration according to the second variation are combined, Combination of the configuration according to the first modification and the configuration according to the eighth modification, such as a configuration combining the configuration according to the first modification and the configuration according to the third modification,... It is also possible to take any arbitrary configuration (a configuration in which two or more configurations are combined).
  • FIG. 16 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the management apparatus according to the present embodiment.
  • the management apparatus 300 includes a communication unit 302 and a control unit 304, for example.
  • the management device 300 displays, for example, a ROM (not shown), a RAM (not shown), a storage unit (not shown), an operation unit (not shown) that can be operated by the user, and various screens. You may provide the display part (not shown) etc. which are displayed on a screen.
  • the management apparatus 300 connects the above-described components by a bus as a data transmission path.
  • the ROM (not shown) stores control data such as programs and calculation parameters used by the control unit 304.
  • a RAM (not shown) temporarily stores a program executed by the control unit 304.
  • the storage unit is a storage unit included in the management apparatus 300. For example, information related to power acquired from the power supply control apparatus 100, identification information and information indicating a value related to power are recorded in association with each other. Various data such as various tables, various databases, and applications according to the present embodiment such as tables and databases are stored.
  • examples of the storage unit (not shown) include a magnetic recording medium such as a hard disk, and a nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory. Further, the storage unit (not shown) may be detachable from the management apparatus 300.
  • examples of the operation unit include an operation input device described later
  • examples of the display unit include a display device described later.
  • FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the management apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment.
  • the management apparatus 300 includes, for example, an MPU 350, a ROM 352, a RAM 354, a recording medium 356, an input / output interface 358, an operation input device 360, a display device 362, and a communication interface 364.
  • the management apparatus 300 connects each component with a bus 366 as a data transmission path, for example.
  • the MPU 350 includes, for example, an MPU and various processing circuits, and functions as the control unit 304 that controls the entire management apparatus 300.
  • the MPU 350 serves as, for example, a processing unit 310 and a transmission control unit 312 described later in the management device 300.
  • the ROM 352 stores programs used by the MPU 350, control data such as calculation parameters, and the like.
  • the RAM 354 temporarily stores a program executed by the MPU 350, for example.
  • the recording medium 356 functions as a storage unit (not shown), and stores various data such as information about power acquired from the power supply control device 100, various tables, various databases, and applications according to the present embodiment.
  • examples of the recording medium 356 include a magnetic recording medium such as a hard disk and a non-volatile memory such as a flash memory. Further, the recording medium 356 may be detachable from the management apparatus 300.
  • the input / output interface 358 connects, for example, the operation input device 360 and the display device 362.
  • the operation input device 360 functions as an operation unit (not shown), and the display device 362 functions as a display unit (not shown).
  • examples of the input / output interface 358 include a USB terminal, a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) terminal, an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) (registered trademark) terminal, and various processing circuits.
  • the operation input device 360 is provided on the management apparatus 300, for example, and is connected to the input / output interface 358 inside the management apparatus 300. Examples of the operation input device 360 include buttons, direction keys, rotary selectors such as a jog dial, or combinations thereof.
  • the display device 362 is provided on the management apparatus 300, for example, and is connected to the input / output interface 358 inside the management apparatus 300. Examples of the display device 362 include a liquid crystal display and an organic EL display.
  • the input / output interface 358 can be connected to an external device such as an operation input device (for example, a keyboard or a mouse) or a display device as an external device of the management apparatus 300.
  • the display device 362 may be a device capable of display and user operation, such as a touch screen.
  • the communication interface 364 is a communication unit included in the management apparatus 300, and is a communication unit for performing wireless / wired communication with the power supply control apparatus 100 and an external apparatus such as a server via a network (or directly). It functions as 102.
  • examples of the communication interface 364 include a communication antenna and an RF circuit (wireless communication), an IEEE 802.15.1 port and a transmission / reception circuit (wireless communication), an IEEE 802.11b port and a transmission / reception circuit (wireless communication), or a LAN. Examples include terminals and transmission / reception circuits (wired communication).
  • the management apparatus 300 performs processing related to the power supply control method according to the present embodiment, for example, with the configuration shown in FIG. Needless to say, the hardware configuration of the management apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG.
  • the communication unit 302 is a communication unit included in the management apparatus 300.
  • the communication unit 302 performs wireless / wired communication with the power supply control apparatus 100 and an external apparatus such as a server via a network (or directly).
  • the communication unit 302 may communicate with the power supply control device 100 and an external device such as a server via an external communication device connected by wireless / wired.
  • the communication of the communication unit 302 is controlled by the control unit 304, for example.
  • examples of the communication unit 302 include a communication antenna and an RF circuit, a LAN terminal, and a transmission / reception circuit, but the configuration of the communication unit 302 is not limited to the above.
  • the communication unit 302 can take a configuration corresponding to an arbitrary standard capable of performing communication, such as a USB terminal and a transmission / reception circuit, or an arbitrary configuration capable of communicating with an external device via a network.
  • the control unit 304 is configured by, for example, an MPU and plays a role of controlling the entire management apparatus 300.
  • the control unit 304 includes, for example, a processing unit 310 and a transmission control unit 312 and plays a role of leading the processing related to the power supply control method according to the present embodiment.
  • the processing unit 310 plays a role of leading the processing based on the processing request. For example, a processing request including information on power corresponding to an external device to be fed is communicated with the feeding control device 100 in the communication unit 302. If it is acquired by the above, processing corresponding to the processing request is performed.
  • the transmission control unit 312 plays a leading role in performing the transmission control processing. For example, based on the result of the processing corresponding to the processing request in the processing unit 310, transmission permission information or information indicating a value related to power is displayed. Then, it is transmitted to the power supply control device.
  • the transmission control unit 312 transmits, for example, transmission permission information or information indicating a value related to power to the communication unit 302 or a connected external communication device, to the communication unit 302 or the connected external communication device. Information indicating whether or not transmission is possible or a value related to power is transmitted.
  • the processing unit 310 and the transmission control unit 312 are, for example, the processing according to the first example shown in [2-2-1] or the second example shown in [2-2-2].
  • the transmission permission information based on the result of the process corresponding to the process request or the information indicating the value regarding the power based on the result of the process corresponding to the process request is sent to the power supply control device. Send it.
  • the control unit 304 includes, for example, a processing unit 310 and a transmission control unit 312, thereby leading the processing related to the power supply control method according to the present embodiment.
  • control unit included in the management device according to the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration illustrated in FIG.
  • control unit according to the present embodiment may further include a threshold setting unit (not shown) that performs the threshold setting process shown in [2-2-3].
  • the management apparatus 300 performs the processing based on the processing request and the transmission control processing, for example, with the configuration shown in FIG. More specifically, the management apparatus 300, for example, with the configuration shown in FIG. 16, performs processing related to the first example shown in [2-2-1] or second information shown in [2-2-2]. The process according to the example is performed.
  • the management apparatus 300 responds to the information transmission request including the received identification information and the information transmission command indicating the value related to power.
  • information indicating a value related to power can be transmitted to the power supply control device 100.
  • the management apparatus according to the present embodiment transmits the received power information and the transmission command for transmitting the transmission permission / inhibition information.
  • the transmission permission / inhibition information can be transmitted to the power supply control device according to the present embodiment.
  • the power supply control device 100 performs the process (1) (determination process) and the process (2) based on the information indicating the value related to the received power or the received transmission propriety information. (Power control processing) is performed.
  • the management apparatus 300 performs the process based on the process request and the transmission control process as the process related to the power supply control method, so that the measurement value of the power transmitted to the external apparatus that is the power supply target is not used.
  • a power control system capable of controlling power transmission to an external device to be fed is realized.
  • the management apparatus may further include a threshold setting unit (not shown) that performs the threshold setting process described in [2-2-3] above.
  • a threshold value setting unit (not shown)
  • a threshold setting unit for example, based on external requirements such as when the surrounding environment and market conditions, equipment specifications are updated, thresholds related to power transmission, It is possible to change in real time (dynamic) a table, a database, or the like in which identification information is associated with a value related to power. Therefore, by further providing a threshold setting unit (not shown), for example, it is possible to realize a power control system capable of performing energy management that is efficient and can improve convenience. it can.
  • the power supply control device has been described as the present embodiment, but the present embodiment is not limited to such a form.
  • This embodiment is, for example, an outlet provided in a building, a power strip, a computer such as a PC (Personal Computer), a device capable of supplying power to an electric vehicle or a device powered by electric power, a display device, etc. It can be applied to various equipment and facilities.
  • the present embodiment can also be applied to a vehicle (or a moving body) such as an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle that serves as a power supply control device.
  • the power supply control device according to the present embodiment may serve as a management device according to the present embodiment, for example.
  • the present embodiment is not limited to such a form.
  • the present embodiment can be applied to various devices and facilities such as computers such as servers, PCs, and aggregation terminals, switchboards provided in buildings, etc., and vehicles (or moving bodies) such as electric cars and hybrid cars. it can.
  • the management device according to the present embodiment may serve as the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, for example.
  • the present embodiment is not limited to such a form.
  • a computer such as a PC
  • a communication device such as a mobile phone or a smartphone
  • a video / music playback device or video / music recording / playback device
  • a portable game machine e.g., a portable game machine
  • a display device e.g., a liquid crystal display
  • a television receiver e.g., a satellite receiver
  • an illumination e.g., a light-lighting device, a portable game machine, a display device, a television receiver, and an illumination
  • the present invention can be applied to various devices that are driven by electric power, such as a vehicle driven by electric power such as a device, a toaster, an electric vehicle, and a hybrid vehicle.
  • this embodiment can also be applied to a plug, for example.
  • Program related to power supply control device Programs for causing a computer to function as the power supply control device according to this embodiment (for example, “the processing (determination processing) of (1) above and (2) above” Process (power control process) ",” process (1) (determination process) to process (3) (threshold setting process) ",” process (1) (determination process), and (2) above “
  • a program capable of executing processing related to the power supply control method in the power supply control device is executed in the computer, so that the power supply can be performed without using the measured value of the power transmitted to the external device to be supplied with power.
  • Target external equipment The transmission of power to the device can be controlled.
  • Program related to the management apparatus according to the present embodiment A program for causing a computer to function as the management apparatus according to the present embodiment (for example, “processing based on the processing request and transmission control processing”, “ A program capable of executing a process related to the power supply control method in the management apparatus according to the present embodiment, such as a process based on a process request, the transmission control process, and the threshold setting process described above.
  • a power control system is realized that can control the transmission of power to the external device to be fed without using the measured value of the power transmitted to the external device to be fed.
  • the present embodiment can further provide a recording medium that stores the above-mentioned program and a recording medium that stores the above-mentioned program together.
  • a communication unit that communicates with a power supply target external device that supplies power; Based on a value related to power based on information about power acquired from the external device targeted for power supply by communication with the external device targeted for power supply in the communication unit, and a threshold related to power transmission, the external device targeted for power supply
  • a determination unit for determining whether to transmit power to A power control unit that selectively transmits power to the external device to be fed when it is determined to transmit power; and A power supply control device.
  • the determination unit determines whether to transmit power to the external device to be fed based on a result of comparing a value related to power indicated by the information related to power and a threshold value related to transmission of the power.
  • the power supply control device according to 1).
  • the determination unit Specify a value related to power directly indicating power consumed in the external device to be fed based on the identification information,
  • the power supply control device according to (1), wherein it is determined whether to transmit power to the external device that is the power supply target based on a result of comparing a value related to the specified power and a threshold value related to the power transmission. .
  • the power supply control device according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the communication unit acquires information on the power transmitted by performing load modulation in the external device to be supplied with power.
  • the communication unit is A power line communication unit that transmits a high-frequency signal having a frequency higher than the frequency of the power via a power line through which power is transmitted, and communicates with the external device to be fed; A communication filter connected between the power line communication unit and the power line, blocking at least the signal of the power frequency, and not blocking the high frequency signal;
  • the communication unit is A communication antenna that transmits a carrier wave corresponding to a high-frequency signal having a frequency higher than the frequency of the power; A radio communication unit that transmits the high-frequency signal via the communication antenna and communicates with the external device to be fed;
  • the power supply control device according to (4) comprising: (7)
  • the power supply control device sets a threshold value related to transmission of the power based on information related to an environment where power is transmitted.
  • the power supply control device the threshold value related to the transmission of power is a plurality of threshold values.
  • the power supply control device according to any one of (1) to (11), further including a notification processing unit that notifies a user of a state of power transmission to the external device to be powered.
  • a communication unit that communicates with a power supply control device that controls transmission of power to an external device to be supplied with power;
  • a processing unit that performs processing corresponding to the processing request when a processing request including information on power corresponding to the power supply target external device is acquired through communication with the power supply control device; Based on the result of the processing corresponding to the processing request that has been performed, the transmission availability information indicating whether or not power can be transmitted to the external device to be fed, or the power consumed in the external device to be fed directly
  • a transmission control unit that causes the power supply control device to transmit information indicating a value related to the power to be displayed;
  • a management device comprising: (14) Based on a value related to power based on information about power acquired from the external device targeted for power supply by communication with the external device targeted for power supply that supplies power, and a threshold value related to power transmission, the external device targeted for power supply Determining whether to transmit power to A step of selectively transmitting power to the external device to be fed when it is determined to transmit power; and A power control method.
  • a power supply control device that controls transmission of power to an external device to be supplied with power;
  • a management device capable of communicating with the power supply control device;
  • Have The power supply control device A first communication unit that communicates with an external device to be supplied with power;
  • a second communication unit for communicating with the management device;
  • a determination unit for determining whether to transmit power to a target external device;
  • a power control unit that selectively transmits power to the external device to be fed when it is determined to transmit power; and
  • With The management device A communication unit for communicating with the power supply control device;
  • a processing unit that performs processing corresponding to the processing request when a processing request including information on power corresponding to the power supply target external device is acquired through communication with the power supply control device; Based on the result of the processing corresponding to the processing request that has been performed, transmission permission information indicating whether power can be transmitted to the external device

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Disclosed is a power supply control apparatus that is provided with: a communication unit that performs communication with an external apparatus to which power is to be supplied; a determining unit that determines whether to transmit power to the external apparatus or not on the basis of a power-related value based on power-related information obtained from the external apparatus by means of the communication performed by the communication unit with the external apparatus, and on a threshold value relating to power transmission; and a power control unit, which selectively transmits power to the external apparatus in the cases where it is determined that power is to be transmitted to the external apparatus.

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給電制御装置、管理装置、給電制御方法、および電力制御システムPower supply control device, management device, power supply control method, and power control system
　本開示は、給電制御装置、管理装置、給電制御方法、および電力制御システムに関する。 The present disclosure relates to a power supply control device, a management device, a power supply control method, and a power control system.
　電力が伝送されるシステムでは、例えば、火災の発生を防止するために、電力を受電する装置（以下、「受電装置」と示す。）や配線を保護するために、または、電力会社との間の契約範囲でしか受電装置に対して電力が伝送されないように、ブレーカー（例えば、安全ブレーカーや、アンペアブレーカー）が設けられている。上記のようなブレーカーが設けられることによって、受電装置に対して供給される電力には制限がかかるので、仮に、制限を超える電力が伝送される場合には、当該ブレーカーが電力の伝送路を遮断することによって、受電装置に対する電力の伝送が停止することとなる。 In a system where power is transmitted, for example, to prevent the occurrence of a fire, to protect a device that receives power (hereinafter referred to as “power receiving device”) and wiring, or between power companies A breaker (for example, a safety breaker or an amper breaker) is provided so that power can be transmitted to the power receiving apparatus only within the contracted range. By providing the breaker as described above, the power supplied to the power receiving device is limited. Therefore, if power exceeding the limit is transmitted, the breaker interrupts the power transmission path. By doing so, the transmission of power to the power receiving apparatus is stopped.
　このような中、受電装置に対する電力の伝送を制御する技術が開発されている。受電装置に対して供給されている電流の計測値と、設定されている条件とに基づいて、受電装置に対する電力の伝送を選択的に規制する技術としては、例えば下記の特許文献１に記載の技術が挙げられる。 Under such circumstances, a technology for controlling the transmission of power to the power receiving apparatus has been developed. As a technique for selectively restricting the transmission of electric power to the power receiving device based on the measured value of the current supplied to the power receiving device and the set conditions, for example, described in Patent Document 1 below Technology.
特開２０１１－１０１５３６号公報JP 2011-101536 A
　例えば特許文献１に記載の技術のように、受電装置に対して供給されている電流の計測値を用いる場合には、受電装置に対する電力の伝送を制御することができる可能性はある。 For example, when using the measured value of the current supplied to the power receiving apparatus as in the technique described in Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that the transmission of power to the power receiving apparatus can be controlled.
　しかしながら、例えば特許文献１に記載の技術のように、電力の供給時に計測したデータに基づいて電力の伝送を制御する場合には、受電装置に対して電力を供給しなければならない。よって、電力の供給時に計測したデータに基づいて電力の伝送を制御する場合には、当該受電装置に対して電力を供給しなければ受電装置の消費電力がどの程度であるかが分からず、また、当該受電装置の消費電力がどの程度であるかを想定することもできないため、ブレーカーが動作する恐れがある。また、電力の供給時に計測したデータに基づいて電力の伝送を制御する場合には、一度受電装置に対して電力を供給した後に、当該受電装置に対する電力の供給が停止されることが起こりうるので、ユーザの利便性を損なう恐れがある。 However, as in the technique described in Patent Document 1, for example, when power transmission is controlled based on data measured at the time of power supply, power must be supplied to the power receiving apparatus. Therefore, in the case of controlling power transmission based on data measured at the time of power supply, it is not possible to know how much power is consumed by the power receiving device unless power is supplied to the power receiving device. Since it is impossible to assume how much power is consumed by the power receiving apparatus, the breaker may operate. In addition, when power transmission is controlled based on data measured at the time of power supply, power supply to the power receiving device may be stopped after power is supplied to the power receiving device once. The user's convenience may be impaired.
　本開示では、給電対象の外部装置に対して伝送した電力の計測値を用いることなく、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を制御することが可能な、新規かつ改良された給電制御装置、管理装置、給電制御方法、および電力制御システムを提案する。 In the present disclosure, a new and improved power supply control device and management capable of controlling power transmission to an external device to be fed without using a measurement value of power transmitted to the external device to be fed An apparatus, a power supply control method, and a power control system are proposed.
　本開示によれば、電力を供給する給電対象の外部装置と通信を行う通信部と、上記通信部における上記給電対象の外部装置との通信により上記給電対象の外部装置から取得された電力に関する情報に基づく電力に関する値と、電力の伝送に関する閾値とに基づいて、上記給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する判定部と、電力を伝送させると判定された場合に、上記給電対象の外部装置に対して選択的に電力を伝送させる電力制御部と、を備える、給電制御装置が提供される。 According to the present disclosure, information on the power acquired from the external device that is the power supply target by communication with the external device that is the power supply target that supplies power and communication with the external device that is the power supply target in the communication unit A determination unit that determines whether to transmit power to the external device to be fed based on a value related to power based on the threshold value and a threshold value related to power transmission, and when it is determined to transmit power, And a power control unit that selectively transmits power to an external device to be fed.
　また、本開示によれば、電力を供給する給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を制御する給電制御装置と通信を行う通信部と、上記給電対象の外部装置に対応する電力に関する情報を含む処理要求が、上記給電制御装置との通信により取得された場合に、上記処理要求に対応する処理を行う処理部と、行われた上記処理要求に対応する処理の結果に基づいて、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送の可否を示す伝送可否情報、または、上記給電対象の外部装置において消費される電力を直接的に示す電力に関する値を示す情報を、上記給電制御装置に対して送信させる送信制御部と、を備える、管理装置が提供される。 In addition, according to the present disclosure, a communication unit that communicates with a power supply control device that controls transmission of power to a power supply target external device that supplies power, and a process that includes information regarding power corresponding to the power supply target external device. When the request is acquired by communication with the power supply control device, based on the result of the processing corresponding to the processing request performed and the processing unit that performs the processing corresponding to the processing request, the external power supply target Transmission control information for transmitting to the power supply control device information indicating whether transmission of power to the device is possible or information indicating a value related to power directly indicating power consumed in the external device to be fed A management device comprising: a management unit.
　また、本開示によれば、電力を供給する給電対象の外部装置との通信により上記給電対象の外部装置から取得された電力に関する情報に基づく電力に関する値と、電力の伝送に関する閾値とに基づいて、上記給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定するステップと、電力を伝送させると判定された場合に、上記給電対象の外部装置に対して選択的に電力を伝送させるステップと、を有する、電力制御方法が提供される。 Further, according to the present disclosure, based on a value related to power based on information related to power acquired from the external device targeted for power supply through communication with the external device targeted for power supply that supplies power, and a threshold value related to transmission of power. Determining whether to transmit power to the external device to be fed, and selectively transmitting power to the external device to be fed when it is determined to transmit power; A power control method is provided.
　また、本開示によれば、電力を供給する給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を制御する給電制御装置と、上記給電制御装置と通信を行うことが可能な管理装置と、を有し、上記給電制御装置は、電力を供給する給電対象の外部装置と通信を行う第１通信部と、上記管理装置と通信を行う第２通信部と、上記給電対象の外部装置との通信により上記給電対象の外部装置から取得された電力に関する情報に基づいて、または、上記管理装置との通信により上記管理装置から取得された情報に基づいて、上記給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する判定部と、電力を伝送させると判定された場合に、上記給電対象の外部装置に対して選択的に電力を伝送させる電力制御部と、を備え、上記管理装置は、上記給電制御装置と通信を行う通信部と、上記給電対象の外部装置に対応する電力に関する情報を含む処理要求が、上記給電制御装置との通信により取得された場合に、上記処理要求に対応する処理を行う処理部と、行われた上記処理要求に対応する処理の結果に基づいて、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送の可否を示す伝送可否情報、または、上記給電対象の外部装置が消費する電力を直接的に示す電力に関する値を示す情報を、上記給電制御装置に対して送信させる送信制御部と、を備え、上記給電制御装置の上記判定部は、上記電力に関する情報が取得された場合、または、取得された上記電力に関する情報に基づいて判定を行うことができない場合に、上記処理要求を上記管理装置へ送信させる、電力制御システムが提供される。 Further, according to the present disclosure, the power supply control device that controls transmission of power to the power supply target external device that supplies power, and the management device that can communicate with the power supply control device, The power supply control device includes a first communication unit that communicates with a power supply target external device that supplies power, a second communication unit that communicates with the management device, and the power supply target by communication with the power supply target external device. Whether to transmit power to the power supply target external device based on the information about the power acquired from the external device or based on the information acquired from the management device through communication with the management device. And a power control unit that selectively transmits power to the external device to be fed when it is determined to transmit power, and the management device includes the power feeding control device. When A communication unit that performs communication, and a processing unit that performs processing corresponding to the processing request when a processing request including information regarding power corresponding to the external device to be powered is acquired through communication with the power feeding control device Then, based on the result of the processing corresponding to the processing request that has been performed, transmission permission information indicating whether power can be transmitted to the external device to be fed or the power consumed by the external device to be fed directly A transmission control unit that causes the power supply control device to transmit information indicating a value related to the power shown in FIG. 5, and the determination unit of the power supply control device acquires or acquires the information about the power A power control system is provided that causes the processing request to be transmitted to the management device when a determination cannot be made based on the information regarding the power.
　本開示によれば、給電対象の外部装置に対して伝送した電力の計測値を用いることなく、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を制御することができる。 According to the present disclosure, it is possible to control the transmission of power to the external device to be fed without using the measured value of the power transmitted to the external device to be fed.
本実施形態に係る給電制御装置における給電制御方法に係る処理の一例を示す流れ図である。It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process which concerns on the electric power feeding control method in the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. 本実施形態に係る給電制御装置における給電制御方法に係る処理の他の例を示す流れ図である。It is a flowchart which shows the other example of the process which concerns on the electric power feeding control method in the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. 本実施形態に係る管理装置における給電制御方法に係る処理の一例を説明するための説明図である。It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the process which concerns on the electric power feeding control method in the management apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. 本実施形態に係る管理装置における給電制御方法に係る処理の一例を説明するための説明図である。It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the process which concerns on the electric power feeding control method in the management apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. 本実施形態に係る管理装置における給電制御方法に係る処理の他の例を説明するための流れ図である。It is a flowchart for demonstrating the other example of the process which concerns on the electric power feeding control method in the management apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. 本実施形態に係る無線通信の一例を説明するための説明図である。It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the radio | wireless communication which concerns on this embodiment. 本実施形態に係る給電制御装置と受電装置との間で行われる無線通信を実現するための構成の一例を示す説明図である。It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a structure for implement | achieving the wireless communication performed between the electric power feeding control apparatus and power receiving apparatus which concern on this embodiment. 本実施形態に係る電力線通信の一例を説明するための説明図である。It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the power line communication which concerns on this embodiment. 本実施形態に係る給電制御装置が備える電力線通信部の構成の一例を示す説明図である。It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a structure of the power line communication part with which the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment is provided. 本実施形態に係る給電制御装置が備える電力線通信部の他の例を示す説明図である。It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the power line communication part with which the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment is provided. 本実施形態に係る給電制御装置が備える第１フィルタの構成の一例を示す説明図である。It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a structure of the 1st filter with which the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment is provided. 本実施形態に係る給電制御装置が備える第２フィルタの構成の一例を示す説明図である。It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a structure of the 2nd filter with which the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment is provided. 本実施形態に係る受電装置が備える電力線通信部の構成の一例を示す説明図である。It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a structure of the power line communication part with which the power receiving apparatus which concerns on this embodiment is provided. 本実施形態に係る受電装置が備える電力線通信部の構成の他の例を示す説明図である。It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of a structure of the power line communication part with which the power receiving apparatus which concerns on this embodiment is provided. 本実施形態に係る給電制御装置の構成の一例を示すブロック図である。It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. 本実施形態に係る管理装置の構成の一例を示すブロック図である。It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the management apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. 本実施形態に係る管理装置のハードウェア構成の一例を示す説明図である。It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of the management apparatus which concerns on this embodiment.
　以下に添付図面を参照しながら、本開示の好適な実施の形態について詳細に説明する。なお、本明細書及び図面において、実質的に同一の機能構成を有する構成要素については、同一の符号を付することにより重複説明を省略する。 Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, in this specification and drawing, about the component which has the substantially same function structure, duplication description is abbreviate | omitted by attaching | subjecting the same code | symbol.
　また、以下では、下記に示す順序で説明を行う。
　　１．本実施形態に係る給電制御方法
　　２．本実施形態に係る通信
　　３．本実施形態に係る給電制御装置
　　４．本実施形態に係る管理装置
　　５．本実施形態に係るプログラム In the following, description will be given in the following order.
1. 1. Power supply control method according to this embodiment 2. Communication according to the present embodiment 3. Power supply control device according to this embodiment 4. Management device according to this embodiment Program according to this embodiment
（本実施形態に係る給電制御方法）
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置、管理装置の構成について説明する前に、まず、本実施形態に係る給電制御方法について説明する。以下では、電力が、電力線を介した有線で伝送される場合を主に挙げて、本実施形態に係る給電制御方法について説明する。なお、本実施形態に係る給電制御方法は、有線で電力が伝送される場合に適用されることに限られない。本実施形態に係る給電制御方法は、例えば、電磁誘導を利用した電力の伝送や、電波（マイクロ波）を利用した電力の伝送、磁場の共鳴を利用した電力の伝送、電場の共鳴を利用した電力の伝送など、無線で電力が伝送される場合に適用することができる。 (Power supply control method according to this embodiment)
Before describing the configuration of the power supply control device and the management device according to the present embodiment, first, the power supply control method according to the present embodiment will be described. In the following, the power supply control method according to the present embodiment will be described mainly with respect to a case where power is transmitted by wire via a power line. Note that the power supply control method according to the present embodiment is not limited to being applied when power is transmitted by wire. The power supply control method according to the present embodiment uses, for example, power transmission using electromagnetic induction, power transmission using radio waves (microwaves), power transmission using magnetic field resonance, and electric field resonance. It can be applied when power is transmitted wirelessly, such as power transmission.
　上述したように、電力の供給時に計測したデータに基づいて電力の伝送を制御する場合には、例えば供給可能な電力の制限を超えることによってブレーカーが動作する恐れがあり、また、ユーザの利便性を損なう恐れがある。また、給電対象の外部装置が不特定であり、かつ複数の給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を供給することが可能な公衆電源を例に挙げると、消費電力が大きな受電装置（給電対象の外部装置の一例）が公衆電源に接続されると、公衆電源の供給電源能力を超えることによって、消費電力が小さな他の受電装置（給電対象の外部装置の一例）に対して電力を伝送できず、ユーザが、当該他の受電装置を使用することができないということも起こりうる。 As described above, when power transmission is controlled based on data measured at the time of power supply, for example, the breaker may operate due to exceeding the limit of power that can be supplied, and user convenience There is a risk of damage. In addition, when a public power source capable of supplying power to a plurality of power supply target external devices is specified as an example and the power supply target external device is not specified, a power receiving device (power supply target When an external device is connected to a public power source, it cannot transmit power to another power receiving device (an example of an external device to be powered) with low power consumption by exceeding the power supply capacity of the public power source. It may happen that the user cannot use the other power receiving apparatus.
　そこで、本実施形態では、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を直接的に制御する本実施形態に係る給電制御装置が、または、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置と本実施形態に係る管理装置とを有する本実施形態に係る電力制御システムが、給電対象の外部装置に対して伝送した電力の計測値を用いることなく、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を制御する。 Therefore, in this embodiment, the power supply control device according to this embodiment that directly controls the transmission of power to the external device to be supplied with power, or the power supply control device according to this embodiment and the management device according to this embodiment. The power control system according to the present embodiment having the above controls the transmission of power to the external device to be fed without using the measured value of the power transmitted to the external device to be fed.
［１］本実施形態に係る給電制御装置における給電制御方法
　まず、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置における給電制御方法について説明する。 [1] Power Supply Control Method in Power Supply Control Device According to this Embodiment First, a power supply control method in the power supply control device according to this embodiment will be described.
［１－１］本実施形態に係る給電制御装置における給電制御方法に係る処理の概要
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば電力線により有線で接続されている外部装置（受電装置に対応する。以下、「接続外部装置」と示す場合がある。）などの、電力を供給する給電対象の外部装置との通信によって、当該給電対象の外部装置から取得された電力に関する情報（後述する）に基づいて、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する（判定処理）。そして、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、上記判定処理において電力を伝送させると判定された場合に、給電対象の外部装置に対して選択的に電力を伝送させる（電力制御処理）。 [1-1] Outline of Processing Related to Power Supply Control Method in Power Supply Control Device According to This Embodiment The power supply control device according to this embodiment corresponds to an external device (power receiving device) connected by a power line, for example. Hereinafter, based on information (to be described later) regarding power acquired from the external device that is the power supply target through communication with the external device that is the power supply target that supplies power, such as “connected external device”. Then, it is determined whether power is transmitted to the external device to be fed (determination process). Then, when it is determined that power is transmitted in the determination process, the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment selectively transmits power to the external device that is the power supply target (power control process).
（１）判定処理
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、接続外部装置などの給電対象の外部装置から取得された電力に関する情報に基づく電力に関する値と、電力の伝送に関する閾値とに基づいて、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する。本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、給電対象の外部装置と通信を行い、給電対象の外部装置との通信により給電対象の外部装置から取得された電力に関する情報に基づいて、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する。なお、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置と給電対象の外部装置との通信については、後述する。 (1) Determination Process The power supply control device according to the present embodiment is based on, for example, a value related to power based on information related to power acquired from an external device to be supplied such as a connected external device and a threshold value related to power transmission. Then, it is determined whether power is transmitted to the external device to be fed. The power supply control device according to the present embodiment communicates with, for example, an external device that is a power supply target, and is based on information about power that is acquired from the external device that is a power supply target through communication with the external device that is a power supply target. Determine whether to transmit power to the external device. Note that communication between the power supply control device according to the present embodiment and an external device to be supplied with power will be described later.
　ここで、本実施形態に係る電力に関する情報（データ）としては、例えば、給電対象の外部装置において消費される電力を直接的に示す情報、または、給電対象の外部装置において消費される電力を間接的に示す情報が挙げられる。 Here, as the information (data) related to the power according to the present embodiment, for example, information directly indicating the power consumed in the external device to be fed, or indirectly the power consumed in the external device to be fed Information to be shown.
　本実施形態に係る給電対象の外部装置において消費される電力を直接的に示す情報としては、例えば、１０［Ｗ］、１００［Ｗ］、１０００～１５００［Ｗ］など、給電対象の外部装置における消費電力の値（定格電力の値。以下、同様とする。）を示すデータが挙げられる。なお、本実施形態に係る給電対象の外部装置において消費される電力を直接的に示す情報は、上記に限られない。例えば、本実施形態に係る給電対象の外部装置において消費される電力を直接的に示す情報としては、１［Ａ］、５０［Ａ］など、給電対象の外部装置における定格電流の値を示すデータや、１００［Ｖ］、２００［Ｖ］、９０～１２５［Ｖ］、１００～２００［Ｖ］など、給電対象の外部装置における定格電圧の値を示すデータなどが挙げられる。また、本実施形態に係る給電対象の外部装置において消費される電力を直接的に示す情報は、例えば、給電対象の外部装置における定格電流の値と給電対象の外部装置における定格電圧の値とを示すデータなど、電力に換算することが可能なデータであってもよい。以下では、本実施形態に係る電力に関する値が、消費電力の値である場合を例に挙げて説明する。 The information directly indicating the power consumed in the power supply target external device according to the present embodiment is, for example, 10 [W], 100 [W], 1000 to 1500 [W], or the like in the power supply target external device. Data indicating the value of power consumption (value of rated power; the same shall apply hereinafter) is included. Note that the information directly indicating the power consumed in the power supply target external device according to the present embodiment is not limited to the above. For example, as information directly indicating the power consumed in the external device to be fed according to the present embodiment, data indicating the value of the rated current in the external device to be fed, such as 1 [A] and 50 [A] And data indicating the value of the rated voltage in the external device to be fed, such as 100 [V], 200 [V], 90 to 125 [V], and 100 to 200 [V]. The information directly indicating the power consumed in the power supply target external device according to the present embodiment includes, for example, the value of the rated current in the power supply target external device and the value of the rated voltage in the power supply target external device. Data that can be converted into electric power, such as data to be shown, may be used. Below, the case where the value regarding the electric power which concerns on this embodiment is a value of power consumption is mentioned as an example, and is demonstrated.
　また、本実施形態に係る給電対象の外部装置において消費される電力を間接的に示す情報としては、例えば、給電対象の外部装置を示す識別情報が挙げられる。ここで、本実施形態に係る識別情報とは、給電対象の外部装置の識別に用いることが可能な情報である。本実施形態に係る識別情報としては、例えば、給電対象の外部装置固有の識別番号を示すデータや、給電対象の外部装置の種類を示すデータ（例えば、ＸＹＺ－１２３ＡＢＣなど、メーカや型番などを示すデータ）、給電対象の外部装置使用時（給電対象の外部装置の駆動時）における電力波形を示す電力波形データなどが挙げられる。なお、本実施形態に係る識別情報は、給電対象の外部装置の識別に用いることが可能な情報であれば、上記の例に限られない。 In addition, as information that indirectly indicates the power consumed in the power supply target external device according to the present embodiment, for example, identification information that indicates the power supply target external device may be mentioned. Here, the identification information according to the present embodiment is information that can be used for identifying an external device to be fed. As the identification information according to the present embodiment, for example, data indicating an identification number unique to the external device to be supplied with power, data indicating the type of external device to be supplied with power (for example, XYZ-123ABC, etc., indicating the manufacturer or model number) Data), power waveform data indicating a power waveform when using an external device to be fed (when driving an external device to be fed), and the like. Note that the identification information according to the present embodiment is not limited to the above example as long as it is information that can be used to identify an external device to be fed.
　また、本実施形態に係る電力の伝送に関する閾値とは、例えば、本実施形態に係る電力に関する値と対比可能な指標（例えば、同一の指標や、電力に関する値から換算可能な指標）に係る閾値である。本実施形態に係る電力の伝送に関する閾値としては、例えば、消費電力（定格電力）に関する閾値や、定格電流に係る閾値、定格電圧に係る閾値などが挙げられる。 In addition, the threshold value related to power transmission according to the present embodiment is, for example, a threshold value related to an index (for example, the same index or an index that can be converted from a value related to power) that can be compared with the value related to the power according to the present embodiment. It is. Examples of the threshold related to power transmission according to the present embodiment include a threshold related to power consumption (rated power), a threshold related to rated current, and a threshold related to rated voltage.
　本実施形態に係る電力の伝送に関する閾値を示す情報（データ）は、例えば、記憶部（後述する）や、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置に接続されている外部記録媒体に記憶され、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、当該記憶部（後述する）などから本実施形態に係る電力の伝送に関する閾値を示す情報を読み出して、（１）の処理（判定処理）を行う。本実施形態に係る電力の伝送に関する閾値は、記憶部（後述する）などに記憶されているソフトウェアプログラムに記録されていてもよい。また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、本実施形態に係る管理装置などの外部装置と通信を行い、当該外部装置から本実施形態に係る電力の伝送に関する閾値を示す情報を取得して、（１）の処理（判定処理）を行ってもよい。本実施形態に給電制御装置は、例えば、電力の伝送に関する閾値を示す情報を送信させる送信命令を含む情報送信要求を外部装置へ送信することによって、外部装置から電力の伝送に関する閾値を示す情報を取得する。 Information (data) indicating a threshold value related to power transmission according to the present embodiment is stored in, for example, a storage unit (described later) or an external recording medium connected to the power supply control device according to the present embodiment. The power supply control device according to the embodiment reads information indicating a threshold value related to power transmission according to the present embodiment from the storage unit (described later) or the like, and performs the processing (determination processing) of (1). The threshold for power transmission according to the present embodiment may be recorded in a software program stored in a storage unit (described later) or the like. In addition, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment communicates with an external device such as a management device according to the present embodiment, for example, and acquires information indicating a threshold related to power transmission according to the present embodiment from the external device. Then, the process (1) (determination process) may be performed. The power supply control device according to the present embodiment transmits information indicating a threshold value related to power transmission from the external device by transmitting an information transmission request including a transmission command for transmitting information indicating a threshold value related to power transmission to the external device, for example. get.
　ここで、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置が（１）の処理（判定処理）において用いる本実施形態に係る電力の伝送に関する閾値としては、例えば、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置の製造時などにおいて予め設定される固定値が挙げられる。なお、本実施形態に係る電力の伝送に関する閾値は、上記に限られない。例えば、実施形態に係る電力の伝送に関する閾値は、適宜、値が設定または更新される、可変値であってもよい。本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば後述する閾値設定処理によって、本実施形態に係る電力の伝送に関する閾値を設定（新規設定、または更新）する。 Here, as a threshold value related to power transmission according to the present embodiment used in the process (determination process) of (1) by the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment, for example, when the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment is manufactured. A fixed value set in advance can be used. In addition, the threshold value regarding the transmission of electric power according to the present embodiment is not limited to the above. For example, the threshold value related to power transmission according to the embodiment may be a variable value whose value is set or updated as appropriate. The power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment sets (newly sets or updates) a threshold related to power transmission according to the present embodiment, for example, by a threshold setting process described later.
　また、本実施形態に係る電力の伝送に関する閾値は、固定値、および／または、可変値からなる複数の閾値であってもよい。 In addition, the threshold value related to power transmission according to the present embodiment may be a plurality of threshold values including fixed values and / or variable values.
　複数の電力の伝送に関する閾値としては、例えば、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるか否かを判定するために用いる閾値（以下、「第１閾値」と示す。）と、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送する場合における電力の伝送に係る制限を判定するために用いる、１または２以上の閾値（以下、「第２閾値」と示す。）とが挙げられる。ここで、本実施形態に係る第１閾値と、本実施形態に係る第２閾値との間には、例えば“第２閾値＜第１閾値”という関係が成立する。また、本実施形態に係る電力の伝送に係る制限としては、例えば、３０［分］間のみ電力を伝送させるなど、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させる時間に関する制限が挙げられる。 As thresholds related to the transmission of a plurality of powers, for example, a threshold value used for determining whether or not to transmit power to an external device to be fed (hereinafter, referred to as “first threshold value”), and a feeding target. 1 or two or more threshold values (hereinafter, referred to as “second threshold value”) used for determining a restriction on power transmission when transmitting power to the external device. Here, for example, a relationship of “second threshold <first threshold” is established between the first threshold according to the present embodiment and the second threshold according to the present embodiment. Moreover, as a restriction | limiting regarding the transmission of the electric power which concerns on this embodiment, the restriction | limiting regarding the time which transmits electric power with respect to the external apparatus of electric power feeding object, such as transmitting electric power only for 30 [minutes], is mentioned, for example.
　以下、本実施形態に係る（１）の処理（判定処理）について、より具体的に説明する。 Hereinafter, the process (1) (determination process) according to the present embodiment will be described more specifically.
（１－１）判定処理の第１の例：電力に関する情報が、電力に関する値を示す情報である場合における判定処理
　電力に関する情報が、給電対象の外部装置において消費される電力を直接的に示す電力に関する値を示す情報である場合、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、電力に関する情報が示す電力に関する値と、電力の伝送に関する閾値とを比較した結果に基づいて、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する。 (1-1) First example of determination processing: determination processing in a case where the information regarding power is information indicating a value regarding power The information regarding power directly indicates the power consumed in the external device to be fed In the case of the information indicating the value related to power, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, for example, based on the result of comparing the value related to power indicated by the information related to power and the threshold value related to power transmission, Determine whether to transfer power to the device.
　より具体的には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、電力に関する情報が示す電力に関する値に対応する電力の伝送に関する閾値を、記憶部（後述する）などから読み出し、電力に関する情報が示す電力に関する値と電力の伝送に関する閾値とを比較する。 More specifically, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment reads, for example, a threshold value related to power transmission corresponding to a value related to power indicated by information related to power from a storage unit (described later), and information related to power is stored. A value related to the power to be shown is compared with a threshold value related to power transmission.
　そして、例えば、電力に関する値が電力の伝送に関する閾値以下である場合（または、電力に関する値が電力の伝送に関する閾値より小さい場合。以下、同様とする。）には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させると判定する。また、例えば、電力に関する値が電力の伝送に関する閾値より大きい場合（または、電力に関する値が電力の伝送に関する閾値以上の場合。以下、同様とする。）には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させると判定しない。 For example, when the value related to power is equal to or less than the threshold value related to power transmission (or when the value related to power is smaller than the threshold value related to power transmission. The same applies hereinafter), power supply control according to the present embodiment is performed. The device determines to transmit power to the external device to be fed. For example, when the value related to power is larger than the threshold value related to power transmission (or when the value related to power is equal to or greater than the threshold value related to power transmission; the same applies hereinafter), the power supply control device according to the present embodiment. Does not determine that power is transmitted to the external device to be fed.
　ここで、電力に関する情報が示す電力に関する値と電力の伝送に関する閾値との比較に係る条件は、例えば、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置のユーザや、本実施形態に係る電力制御システムの管理者などによって、予め設定される。本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、設定された条件を示す情報（データ）を記憶部（後述する）などから読み出して、本実施形態に係る判定処理を行う。 Here, the condition relating to the comparison between the value related to power indicated by the information related to power and the threshold value related to power transmission is, for example, the user of the power supply control device according to the present embodiment or the administrator of the power control system according to the present embodiment. Etc. are set in advance. For example, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment reads information (data) indicating a set condition from a storage unit (described later) and performs a determination process according to the present embodiment.
　なお、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置が判定処理に用いる、電力に関する情報が示す電力に関する値と電力の伝送に関する閾値との比較に係る条件は、上記予め設定された条件に限られない。例えば、本実施形態に係る電力に関する情報が示す電力に関する値と電力の伝送に関する閾値との比較に係る条件は、外部装置から送信される設定命令や、リモート・コントローラなどの外部操作装置や操作部（後述する）などから伝達される、ユーザ操作に応じた操作信号に基づいて、設定（新規設定、または、更新）されてもよい。 Note that the condition relating to the comparison between the value related to power indicated by the information related to power and the threshold value related to power transmission, which is used in the determination process by the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, is not limited to the preset condition. For example, the condition relating to the comparison between the power-related value indicated by the power-related information according to the present embodiment and the threshold value related to power transmission is a setting command transmitted from an external device, an external operation device such as a remote controller, or an operation unit. Setting (new setting or updating) may be performed based on an operation signal transmitted from (described later) or the like according to a user operation.
　また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、設定されている１つの条件を用いて判定処理を行うことに限られない。例えば、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、設定されている２以上の条件を組み合わせた条件を用いて判定処理を行ってもよい。設定されている２以上の条件を組み合わせた条件としては、例えば、設定されている条件の論理積（ＡＮＤ）をとった条件や、設定されている条件の論理和（ＯＲ）をとった条件などが挙げられる。 Further, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is not limited to performing the determination process using one set condition. For example, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment may perform the determination process using a condition obtained by combining two or more set conditions. Examples of conditions that combine two or more conditions that have been set include, for example, a condition that is the logical product (AND) of the set conditions, and a condition that is the logical sum (OR) of the set conditions. Is mentioned.
　また、電力に関する情報が示す電力に関する値が、１０００～１５００［Ｗ］であるときのように、電力に関する情報には、電力に関する値の下限値（当該例では、１０００［Ｗ］）と上限値（当該例では、１５００［Ｗ］）とが設定されていてもよい。電力に関する情報が、電力に関する値の下限値と上限値とを示す場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、上限値および下限値それぞれと、電力の伝送に関する閾値とを比較する。そして、上限値または下限値のいずれかが、電力の伝送に関する閾値以下である場合（または、上限値または下限値のいずれかが、電力の伝送に関する閾値より小さい場合）には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させると判定する。また、例えば、上限値および下限値の双方が、電力の伝送に関する閾値より大きい場合（または、上限値および下限値の双方が、電力の伝送に関する閾値以上の場合）には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させると判定しない。 In addition, as in the case where the power-related value indicated by the power-related information is 1000 to 1500 [W], the power-related information includes the lower limit value (1000 [W] in this example) and the upper limit value. (In this example, 1500 [W]) may be set. When the information regarding power indicates the lower limit value and the upper limit value of the value regarding power, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment compares, for example, each of the upper limit value and the lower limit value with a threshold value regarding power transmission. . When either the upper limit value or the lower limit value is less than or equal to the threshold value related to power transmission (or when either the upper limit value or the lower limit value is smaller than the threshold value related to power transmission), the present embodiment is applied. The power supply control device determines that power is transmitted to the external device to be supplied with power. Further, for example, when both the upper limit value and the lower limit value are larger than the threshold value related to power transmission (or when both the upper limit value and the lower limit value are equal to or larger than the threshold value related to power transmission), the present embodiment relates to this embodiment. The power supply control device does not determine that power is transmitted to the external device to be supplied with power.
　具体例を挙げると、電力に関する情報が示す電力に関する値の下限値が９０［Ｗ］であり、電力に関する情報が示す電力に関する値の上限値が１２０［Ｗ］であり、電力の伝送に関する閾値が１００［Ｗ］である場合、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、電力に関する値の下限値または電力に関する値の上限値が、１００［Ｗ］以下であれば、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させる。また、上記の場合において、例えば電力に関する値の下限値または電力に関する値の上限値が１００［Ｗ］以下でないときには、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させない。 As a specific example, the lower limit value of the power value indicated by the information related to power is 90 [W], the upper limit value of the value related to power indicated by the information related to power is 120 [W], and the threshold value related to power transmission is When the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is 100 [W], the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, for example, if the lower limit value of the power value or the upper limit value of the power value is 100 [W] or less, In contrast, power is transmitted. In the above case, for example, when the lower limit value of the power value or the upper limit value of the power value is not 100 [W] or less, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment supplies power to the external device to be supplied. Do not transmit.
　なお、本実施形態の第１の例に係る判定処理は、上記に限られない。 Note that the determination processing according to the first example of the present embodiment is not limited to the above.
　例えば、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、電力に関する情報が示す電力に関する値を演算した結果の値と、当該演算した結果の値に対応する電力の伝送に関する閾値とを比較した結果に基づいて、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定してもよい。上記電力に関する情報が示す電力に関する値を演算した結果の値としては、例えば、電力に関する情報が示す定格電流の値と、電力に関する情報が示す定格電圧の値とを乗算した、定格電力の値が挙げられる。演算した結果の値が定格電力の値である場合、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、演算した結果の値と、消費電力（定格電力）に関する閾値とを比較した結果に基づいて、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する。 For example, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is based on a result of comparing a value obtained by calculating a value related to power indicated by information related to power with a threshold value related to transmission of power corresponding to the calculated value. It may be determined whether power is transmitted to the external device to be fed. The value of the result of calculating the value related to power indicated by the information related to power is, for example, the value of the rated power obtained by multiplying the value of the rated current indicated by the information related to power and the value of the rated voltage indicated by the information related to power. Can be mentioned. When the value of the calculated result is the value of the rated power, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, for example, based on the result of comparing the value of the calculated result and the threshold value for power consumption (rated power), It is determined whether power is transmitted to an external device to be fed.
　また、例えば、電力の伝送に関する閾値が複数存在する場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、まず、電力に関する情報が示す電力に関する値と第１閾値とを比較し、比較した結果に基づいて、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるか否かを判定する。そして、上記第１閾値に係る判定により、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させると判定されないときには、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、判定処理を終了する。 For example, when there are a plurality of threshold values related to power transmission, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment first compares the value related to power indicated by the information related to power with the first threshold value, and compares the result. Based on this, it is determined whether or not power is transmitted to the external device to be fed. Then, when it is not determined by the determination related to the first threshold value that power is transmitted to the external device to be supplied, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment ends the determination process.
　また、電力の伝送に関する閾値が複数存在する場合において、上記第１閾値に係る判定により、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させると判定されたときには、電力に関する情報が示す電力に関する値と、１または２以上の第２閾値それぞれとを比較し、比較した結果に基づいて、電力の伝送に係る制限を特定する。そして、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、判定処理を終了する。 In addition, when there are a plurality of threshold values related to power transmission and the determination related to the first threshold value determines that power is transmitted to the external device to be fed, the value related to power indicated by the information related to power One or two or more second threshold values are compared with each other, and a restriction on power transmission is specified based on the comparison result. And the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment complete | finishes a determination process.
　ここで、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、電力に関する値より小さい第２閾値（または、電力に関する値以下の第２閾値）の第２閾値のうち、最も大きな第２閾値に対応する制限を、電力の伝送に係る制限として特定する。本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、第２閾値と電力の伝送に係る制限とが対応付られているテーブルなどを用いて、電力の伝送に係る制限を特定する。 Here, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment corresponds to, for example, the largest second threshold value among the second threshold values of the second threshold value (or the second threshold value less than or equal to the value related to power) smaller than the value related to power. The restriction is specified as a restriction relating to transmission of power. For example, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment specifies a limit related to power transmission using a table in which a second threshold and a limit related to power transmission are associated with each other.
　電力の伝送に関する閾値が複数存在する場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば上記のような処理を行う。なお、電力の伝送に関する閾値が複数存在する場合における判定処理が、上記に示す例に限られないことは、言うまでもない。 When there are a plurality of thresholds related to power transmission, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment performs the above-described processing, for example. Needless to say, the determination process in the case where there are a plurality of threshold values related to power transmission is not limited to the example described above.
（１－２）判定処理の第２の例：電力に関する情報が、識別情報である場合における判定処理
　電力に関する情報が、給電対象の外部装置において消費される電力を間接的に示す識別情報である場合、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、識別情報に基づいて、給電対象の外部装置において消費される電力を直接的に示す電力に関する値を特定する。そして、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば上記（１－１）に示す第１の例に係る処理と同様に、特定された電力に関する値と、電力の伝送に関する閾値とを比較した結果に基づいて、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する。 (1-2) Second example of determination processing: determination processing in the case where information regarding power is identification information. Information regarding power is identification information indirectly indicating power consumed in the external device to be fed. In this case, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment specifies a value related to power that directly indicates the power consumed in the external device to be supplied based on the identification information, for example. Then, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, for example, similarly to the processing according to the first example shown in (1-1) above, results of comparing the value related to the specified power and the threshold value related to power transmission Based on the above, it is determined whether to transmit power to the external device to be fed.
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、記憶部（後述する）などに記憶されている、識別情報と電力に関する値を示す情報とが対応付けて記録されているテーブルやデータベースなどを参照し、識別情報に対応する電力に関する値を示す情報を取得する。そして、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、取得した電力に関する値を示す情報が示す電力に関する値を、給電対象の外部装置から取得された識別情報（電力に関する情報）に対応する電力に関する値として特定する。 The power supply control device according to the present embodiment refers to, for example, a table or database that is stored in a storage unit (described later) or the like in which identification information and information indicating a value related to power are recorded in association with each other. The information indicating the value related to the power corresponding to the identification information is acquired. And the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment makes the value regarding the electric power which the information which shows the value regarding the acquired electric power shows the value regarding the electric power corresponding to the identification information (information regarding electric power) acquired from the external apparatus of electric power feeding object. Identify.
　また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、給電対象の外部装置から取得された識別情報（電力に関する情報）に対応する電力に関する値を示す情報を、本実施形態に係る管理装置などの外部装置から取得し、取得された電力に関する値を示す情報が示す電力に関する値を、識別情報（電力に関する情報）に対応する電力に関する値として特定してもよい。ここで、外部装置から電力に関する値を示す情報を取得する場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、識別情報と電力に関する値を示す情報の送信命令とを含む情報送信要求（給電対象の外部装置に対応する電力に関する情報を含む処理要求の一例）を、当該外部装置に送信する。また、上記情報送信要求を受信した外部装置は、例えば、当該情報送信要求に含まれる識別情報に対応する電力に関する値を示す情報を、テーブルやデータベースなどを参照することにより特定し、特定した電力に関する値を示す情報を本実施形態に係る給電制御装置に送信する。 In addition, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, for example, information indicating a value related to power corresponding to the identification information (information related to power) acquired from the external device to be supplied, such as a management device according to the present embodiment A value related to power indicated by information indicating a value related to the acquired power acquired from an external device may be specified as a value related to power corresponding to the identification information (information related to power). Here, when acquiring information indicating a value related to power from an external device, the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment includes, for example, an information transmission request (including an identification information and a transmission command of information indicating a value related to power) ( An example of a processing request including information regarding power corresponding to an external device to be fed is transmitted to the external device. Further, the external device that has received the information transmission request specifies, for example, information indicating a value related to power corresponding to the identification information included in the information transmission request by referring to a table, a database, or the like. The information which shows the value regarding is transmitted to the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment.
　ここで、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置が、上記記憶部（後述する）などに記憶されているテーブルなどを用いた処理を行う機能を有していない場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、識別情報（電力に関する情報）が給電対象の外部装置から取得されたときに、上記識別情報と電力に関する値を示す情報の送信命令とを含む情報送信要求を、本実施形態に係る管理装置などの外部装置に送信する。 Here, when the power supply control device according to the present embodiment does not have a function of performing processing using a table or the like stored in the storage unit (described later), the power supply according to the present embodiment. For example, when the identification information (information about power) is acquired from an external device to be fed, the control device sends an information transmission request including the identification information and a transmission command of information indicating a value about power to the present embodiment. To an external device such as a management device.
　また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置が、上記記憶部（後述する）などに記憶されているテーブルなどを用いた処理を行う機能を有している場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、まず当該テーブルなどを用いた識別情報（電力に関する情報）に対応する電力に関する値の特定に係る処理を行う。そして、テーブルなどを用いて識別情報（電力に関する情報）に対応する電力に関する値が特定できな場合に、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、上記識別情報と電力に関する値を示す情報の送信命令とを含む情報送信要求を、本実施形態に係る管理装置などの外部装置に送信する。 In addition, when the power supply control device according to the present embodiment has a function of performing processing using a table or the like stored in the storage unit (described later) or the like, power supply control according to the present embodiment. For example, the apparatus first performs processing related to specification of a value related to power corresponding to identification information (information related to power) using the table or the like. And when the value regarding the electric power corresponding to identification information (information regarding electric power) cannot be specified using a table etc., the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment is a transmission command of the information which shows the said identification information and the value regarding electric power Is transmitted to an external apparatus such as a management apparatus according to the present embodiment.
　つまり、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、取得された識別情報（電力に関する情報）に基づいて電力に関する値を特定することができない場合、すなわち、取得された識別情報（電力に関する情報）に基づいて給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定することができない場合に、上記識別情報と電力に関する値を示す情報の送信命令とを含む情報送信要求を、本実施形態に係る管理装置などの外部装置に送信する。 That is, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment cannot specify a value related to power based on the acquired identification information (information about power), that is, based on the acquired identification information (information about power). When it is not possible to determine whether to transmit power to an external device to be fed, an information transmission request including the identification information and a transmission command of information indicating a value related to power is managed according to the present embodiment. Send to an external device such as a device.
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、上記（１－１）に示す第１の例に係る処理や、上記（１－２）に示す第２の例に係る処理を行うことによって、給電対象の外部装置から取得された電力に関する情報に基づく電力に関する値と、電力の伝送に関する閾値とに基づいて、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する。 The power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment performs, for example, power supply by performing the process according to the first example shown in (1-1) and the process according to the second example shown in (1-2). Whether to transmit power to the power supply target external device is determined based on the value related to power based on the information related to power acquired from the target external device and the threshold value related to power transmission.
　なお、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置における（１）の処理（判定処理）は、上記（１－１）に示す第１の例に係る処理や、上記（１－２）に示す第２の例に係る処理に限られない。 The process (1) (determination process) in the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment is the process according to the first example shown in (1-1) above or the second process shown in (1-2) above. The processing is not limited to the example.
（１－３）判定処理の第３の例
　例えば、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、本実施形態に係る管理装置との通信により本実施形態に係る管理装置から取得された伝送可否情報に基づいて、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定してもよい。ここで、本実施形態に係る伝送可否情報とは、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送の可否を示す情報（データ）である。本実施形態に係る伝送可否情報としては、例えば、電力の伝送の可否を示すフラグが挙げられる。なお、本実施形態に係る伝送可否情報は、フラグに限られず、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送の可否を示すことが可能な任意の形式のデータであってもよい。 (1-3) Third Example of Determination Process For example, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment uses the transmission availability information acquired from the management device according to the present embodiment through communication with the management device according to the present embodiment. Based on this, it may be determined whether to transmit power to the external device to be fed. Here, the transmission permission / prohibition information according to the present embodiment is information (data) indicating whether power can be transmitted to the external device to be fed. The transmission availability information according to the present embodiment includes, for example, a flag indicating whether power transmission is possible. Note that the transmission availability information according to the present embodiment is not limited to a flag, and may be data in any format that can indicate whether power transmission to an external device to be fed is possible.
　伝送可否情報に基づいて給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する場合、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、電力に関する情報（例えば、電力に関する値を示す情報、または、識別情報）が給電対象の外部装置から取得された場合に、電力に関する情報と伝送可否情報を送信させる送信命令とを含む情報送信要求（給電対象の外部装置に対応する電力に関する情報を含む処理要求の一例）を、本実施形態に係る管理装置に送信する。また、伝送可否情報に基づいて給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する場合、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、電力に関する情報に基づいて給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定することができない場合に、電力に関する情報と伝送可否情報を送信させる送信命令とを含む情報送信要求を、本実施形態に係る管理装置に送信してもよい。なお、本実施形態に係る管理装置における処理については、後述する。 When determining whether to transmit power to an external device to be fed based on transmission permission information, the power feeding control device according to the present embodiment includes, for example, information related to power (for example, information indicating a value related to power, or , Identification information) is acquired from an external device to be supplied with power, an information transmission request including information related to power and a transmission command for transmitting transmission permission information (processing including information about power corresponding to the external device to be supplied with power) An example of a request is transmitted to the management apparatus according to the present embodiment. In addition, when determining whether to transmit power to the external device to be fed based on the transmission availability information, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, for example, to the external device to be fed based on the information about power On the other hand, when it is not possible to determine whether to transmit power, an information transmission request including information related to power and a transmission command for transmitting transmission permission information may be transmitted to the management apparatus according to the present embodiment. Note that processing in the management apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described later.
（１－４）判定処理の第４の例
　また、上記（１－１）に示す第１の例に係る処理、および上記（１－２）に示す第２の例に係る処理では、給電対象の外部装置が１つである場合における、当該給電対象の外部装置に対する判定処理の例を示したが、本実施形態に係る判定処理は、給電対象の外部装置が１つである場合における処理に限られない。例えば、コンセント（後述する接続部の一例）が複数存在し、コンセントそれぞれに受電装置が接続される場合（有線電力伝送の場合）など、給電対象の外部装置が、複数存在しうる場合もありうる。 (1-4) Fourth Example of Determination Processing In addition, in the processing according to the first example shown in (1-1) and the processing according to the second example shown in (1-2) Although an example of the determination process for the power supply target external device when there is one external device is shown, the determination process according to the present embodiment is a process when the power supply target external device is one. Not limited. For example, there may be a plurality of power supply target external devices, such as when there are a plurality of outlets (an example of a connection unit described later) and a power receiving device is connected to each outlet (in the case of wired power transmission). .
　上記のように給電対象の外部装置が複数存在しうる場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、新たに給電対象の外部装置が増えるごとに、新たな給電対象の外部装置から取得される電力に関する情報に基づく電力に関する値と、電力の伝送に関する閾値とに基づいて、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する。 When there are a plurality of power supply target external devices as described above, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, for example, every time a power supply target external device increases, a new power supply target external device is added. Whether to transmit power to the external device to be fed is determined based on a value related to power based on the acquired information related to power and a threshold value related to power transmission.
　より具体的には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば下記の数式１によって、新たな給電対象の外部装置に対して伝送可能な電力を示す許容電力Ｐｒを算出する。ここで、本実施形態に係る許容電力Ｐｒは、電力の伝送に関する閾値に該当する。数式１に示す“Ｐｔｈ”は、給電対象の外部装置に対して伝送可能な電力の最大値を示す許容電力Ｐｔｈである。また、数式１に示す“Ｐｃ”は、電力が伝送されている給電対象の外部装置それぞれに対応する電力に関する情報に基づく電力に関する値の合計値を示す合計電力値である。 More specifically, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment calculates the allowable power Pr indicating the power that can be transmitted to a new power supply target external device, for example, using Equation 1 below. Here, the allowable power Pr according to the present embodiment corresponds to a threshold value related to power transmission. “Pth” shown in Formula 1 is allowable power Pth indicating the maximum value of power that can be transmitted to the external device to be fed. In addition, “Pc” shown in Formula 1 is a total power value indicating a total value of values related to power based on information related to power corresponding to each power supply target external device to which power is transmitted.
　Ｐｒ＝Ｐｔｈ－Ｐｃ
・・・（数式１） Pr = Pth−Pc
... (Formula 1)
　許容電力Ｐｔｈとしては、例えば、１０００［Ｗ］など予め設定された値が挙げられる。また、許容電力Ｐｔｈの値は、例えば、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置のユーザや、本実施形態に係る電力制御システムの管理者などにより変更可能であってもよい。また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、給電対象の外部装置の数が変化するごとに、合計電力値Ｐｃの値を更新する。なお、合計電力値Ｐｃの初期値としては、例えば、０［Ｗ］が挙げられる。 As the allowable power Pth, for example, a preset value such as 1000 [W] can be mentioned. Moreover, the value of the allowable power Pth may be changeable by, for example, a user of the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, an administrator of the power control system according to the present embodiment, or the like. The power supply control device according to the present embodiment updates the value of the total power value Pc every time the number of external devices to be supplied changes, for example. An example of the initial value of the total power value Pc is 0 [W].
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、上記（１－１）に示す第１の例に係る処理、または上記（１－２）に示す第２の例に係る処理と同様に、新たな給電対象の外部装置から取得される電力に関する情報に基づく電力に関する値と、上記数式１により算出された許容電力Ｐｒ（電力の伝送に関する閾値）とを比較した結果に基づいて、当該新たな給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する。 The power supply control device according to the present embodiment is, for example, similar to the process according to the first example shown in (1-1) or the process according to the second example shown in (1-2). Based on the result of comparing the value relating to the power based on the information relating to the power acquired from the external device to be fed and the allowable power Pr (threshold value relating to the transmission of power) calculated by the above formula 1, the new feeding target Whether to transmit power to the external device.
（２）電力制御処理
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）において、電力を伝送させると判定された場合に、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させる。また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）において、電力を伝送させると判定されない場合には、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させない。つまり、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）において電力を伝送させると判定された場合に、給電対象の外部装置に対して選択的に電力を伝送させる。 (2) Power control processing The power supply control device according to the present embodiment transmits power to an external device to be fed when it is determined in the processing (determination processing) of (1) that power is to be transmitted. Let In addition, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment does not transmit power to the power supply target external device when it is not determined in the process (1) (determination process) that power is transmitted. That is, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment selectively transmits power to the power supply target external device when it is determined to transmit power in the process (1) (determination process).
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、電力供給部（後述する）や、電力供給部（後述する）と同様の機能を有する外部装置などの電力供給デバイスに、制御信号を伝達することによって、電力供給部（後述する）などに給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を行わせる。ここで、本実施形態に係る制御信号としては、例えば、電力供給部（後述する）などが備える、電源との接続の有無を切り替えるためのスイッチ（電力の供給状態を切り替えるスイッチ）を制御する信号が挙げられる。 The power supply control device according to the present embodiment, for example, by transmitting a control signal to a power supply device such as a power supply unit (described later) or an external device having the same function as the power supply unit (described later). Then, the power supply unit (described later) or the like is made to transmit power to the external device to be fed. Here, as a control signal according to the present embodiment, for example, a signal for controlling a switch (a switch for switching a power supply state) for switching presence / absence of connection with a power source provided in a power supply unit (described later) or the like. Is mentioned.
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、本実施形態に係る給電制御方法に係る処理として、例えば、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）、および上記（２）の処理（電力制御処理）を行う。ここで、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）において、給電対象の外部装置から取得された電力に関する情報に基づいて、当該給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送するかを判定する。つまり、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、給電対象の外部装置に対して伝送した電力の計測値を用いることなく、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送するかを判定する。そして、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）において電力を伝送させると判定された場合に、給電対象の外部装置に対して選択的に電力を伝送させる。 The power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment performs, for example, the process (1) (determination process) and the process (2) (power control process) as processes related to the power supply control method according to the present embodiment. . Here, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is based on the information on the power acquired from the power supply target external device in the process (1) (determination process). Determine whether to transmit power. That is, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment determines whether to transmit power to the external device to be fed without using the measured value of power transmitted to the external device to be fed. And when it determines with transmitting the electric power in the process (determination process) of said (1) above, the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment selectively transmits electric power with respect to the external apparatus of electric power feeding object.
　したがって、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、本実施形態に係る給電制御方法に係る処理として、例えば、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）、および上記（２）の処理（電力制御処理）を行うことによって、給電対象の外部装置に対して伝送した電力の計測値を用いることなく、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を制御することができる。 Therefore, the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment includes, for example, the process (1) (determination process) and the process (2) (power control process) as the processes related to the power supply control method according to the present embodiment. By performing the above, it is possible to control the transmission of power to the external device to be fed without using the measured value of the power transmitted to the external device to be fed.
　また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、給電対象の外部装置に対して伝送した電力の計測値を用いることなく、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を制御することが可能であるので、例えば、小電力機器は使えるが大電力機器は使えないようにするなどの機器（給電対象の外部装置の一例）の利用制限を、機器に対して電力を与えることなく実現することができる。 Further, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment can control the transmission of power to the external device to be fed without using the measured value of the power transmitted to the external device to be fed. For example, it is possible to limit the use of a device (an example of an external device to be fed) that can use a low-power device but cannot use a high-power device without applying power to the device.
　さらに、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、給電対象の外部装置に対して伝送した電力の計測値を用いることなく、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を制御することが可能であるので、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置が用いられることによって、例えば、一度給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を供給した後に、当該給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の供給が停止される事態の発生は、防止される。よって、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、一度給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を供給した後に当該給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の供給が停止されることによってユーザの利便性を損なうことを、防止することができる。 Furthermore, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment can control the transmission of power to the external device to be fed without using the measured value of the power transmitted to the external device to be fed. By using the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, for example, after supplying power to the external device that is the power supply target, occurrence of a situation where the supply of power to the external device that is the power supply target is stopped is Is prevented. Therefore, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment impairs the convenience of the user by supplying power to the external device to be supplied once and then stopping the supply of power to the external device to be supplied with power. Can be prevented.
　なお、本実施形態に係る給電制御方法に係る処理は、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）、および上記（２）の処理（電力制御処理）に限られない。例えば、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、本実施形態に係る電力の伝送に関する閾値を設定する処理（閾値設定処理）、および／または、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送の状態をユーザに対して通知させる処理（通知制御処理）をさらに行ってもよい。 In addition, the process which concerns on the electric power feeding control method which concerns on this embodiment is not restricted to the process (determination process) of said (1), and the process (power control process) of said (2). For example, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment provides the user with a process for setting a threshold related to power transmission according to the present embodiment (threshold setting processing) and / or a state of power transmission to the external device to be fed. A process for notifying (notification control process) may be further performed.
（３）閾値設定処理
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、本実施形態に係る電力の伝送に関する閾値を設定する。本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、記憶部（後述する）などに記憶されている電力の伝送に関する閾値を示す情報を上書き更新することや、記憶部（後述する）などに新たに電力の伝送に関する閾値を示す情報を記録することによって、電力の伝送に関する閾値を設定する。 (3) Threshold value setting process The power supply control device according to the present embodiment sets a threshold value related to power transmission according to the present embodiment. For example, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment overwrites and updates information indicating a threshold value related to power transmission stored in a storage unit (described later) or newly stores power in a storage unit (described later). The threshold for power transmission is set by recording information indicating the threshold for power transmission.
（３－１）閾値設定処理の第１の例
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、外部装置から送信される設定命令や、リモート・コントローラなどの外部操作装置や操作部（後述する）などから伝達される、ユーザ操作に応じた操作信号に基づいて、電力の伝送に関する閾値を設定する。本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、ＵＡＲＴ（Universal　Asynchronous　Receiver　Transmitter）やＵＳＢ（Universal　Serial　Bus）などの有線インタフェースや、無線ＬＡＮ（Wireless　Local　Area　Network：ＷＬＡＮ）やＩＥＥＥ８０２．１５．１などの無線インタフェースを介して伝達される設定命令や操作信号に基づいて、電力の伝送に関する閾値を設定する。 (3-1) First Example of Threshold Setting Processing The power supply control device according to the present embodiment includes, for example, a setting command transmitted from an external device, an external operation device such as a remote controller, and an operation unit (described later) Based on the operation signal according to the user operation transmitted from the above, a threshold for power transmission is set. The power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment includes, for example, a wired interface such as UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter) and USB (Universal Serial Bus), a wireless LAN (Wireless Local Area Network: WLAN), IEEE 802.15.1, and the like. A threshold for power transmission is set based on a setting command or an operation signal transmitted via the wireless interface.
（３－２）閾値設定処理の第２の例
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、電力が伝送される環境に関する情報に基づいて、電力の伝送に関する閾値を設定してもよい。 (3-2) Second Example of Threshold Setting Processing The power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment may set a threshold related to power transmission based on, for example, information related to an environment where power is transmitted.
　ここで、本実施形態に係る電力が伝送される環境に関する情報とは、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力が伝送される環境に関するデータである。本実施形態に係る電力が伝送される環境に関する情報としては、例えば、日付や時刻などを示す時間情報（データ）や、温度センサや歪センサ、加速度センサなどの各種センサの検出値を示すセンサ情報（データ）などが挙げられる。 Here, the information related to the environment in which power is transmitted according to the present embodiment is data related to the environment in which power is transmitted to the external device to be fed. Examples of information related to the environment in which power is transmitted according to the present embodiment include time information (data) indicating date and time, and sensor information indicating detection values of various sensors such as a temperature sensor, a strain sensor, and an acceleration sensor. (Data).
　例えば、時間情報に基づいて閾値設定処理を行う場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、ＲＴＣ（real-time　clock）やＧＰＳ（Global　Positioning　System）モジュールなど時間が管理されているデバイスから、時間情報を取得する。本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、定期的／非定期的に、上記時間が管理されているデバイスに対して、時間情報を送信させる送信命令を含む情報送信要求を送信することによって、時間情報を取得する。また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、上記時間が管理されているデバイスが主体的に送信する時間情報を、受動的に取得してもよい。 For example, when threshold setting processing is performed based on time information, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment manages time such as an RTC (real-time clock) or a GPS (Global Positioning System) module. Get time information from the device. The power supply control device according to the present embodiment transmits, for example, an information transmission request including a transmission command for transmitting time information to a device whose time is managed periodically / non-periodically, Get time information. In addition, the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment may passively acquire time information that is transmitted mainly by a device whose time is managed, for example.
　時間情報が取得されると、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、日付や時刻と、１または２以上の電力の伝送に関する閾値とが対応付けられて記憶されているテーブルなどを用いて、取得された時間情報に対応する電力の伝送に関する閾値を特定する。上記テーブルなどには、例えば、季節や時間帯などの期間と、１または２以上の電力の伝送に関する閾値とが対応付けられて記憶されていてもよい。 When the time information is acquired, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment uses, for example, a table in which a date or time and a threshold value related to transmission of one or more powers are associated and stored. The threshold relating to the transmission of power corresponding to the acquired time information is specified. In the table or the like, for example, a period such as a season or a time zone may be stored in association with one or more threshold values related to transmission of power.
　そして、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、特定された電力の伝送に関する閾値を設定する。 And the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment sets the threshold value regarding transmission of the specified electric power.
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置が、例えば上記のように、時間情報に基づいて閾値設定処理を行うことによって、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば下記のような給電制御を実現することができる。 For example, as described above, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment performs threshold setting processing based on time information, so that the power supply control device according to the present embodiment realizes the following power supply control, for example. Can do.
〔例〕
　・取得された時間情報が示す時刻が、７：００～９：００もしくは１８：００～２１：００のいずれかに該当する場合は、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、給電対象の外部装置から取得された電力に関する情報に基づく消費電力の値が１００［Ｗ］（電力の伝送に関する閾値の一例）以下であれば、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させる。また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、上記消費電力の値が１００［Ｗ］より大きい場合には、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させない。
　・取得された時間情報が示す時刻が、７：００～９：００もしくは１８：００～２１：００のいずれにも該当しない場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、給電対象の外部装置から取得された電力に関する情報に基づく消費電力の値が２００［Ｗ］（電力の伝送に関する閾値の一例）以下であれば、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させる。また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、上記消費電力の値が２００［Ｗ］より大きい場合には、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させない。 [Example]
When the time indicated by the acquired time information corresponds to one of 7:00 to 9:00 or 18:00 to 21:00, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is an external device to be supplied with power If the value of the power consumption based on the information regarding the power acquired from 100 [W] (an example of a threshold regarding power transmission) is less than or equal to, the power is transmitted to the external device to be fed. Further, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment does not transmit power to the external device to be supplied when the value of the power consumption is greater than 100 [W].
When the time indicated by the acquired time information does not correspond to any of 7:00 to 9:00 or 18:00 to 21:00, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment If the value of the power consumption based on the information about the power acquired from the device is 200 [W] (an example of a threshold value related to power transmission) or less, the power is transmitted to the external device to be fed. Further, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment does not transmit power to the external device to be supplied when the value of the power consumption is larger than 200 [W].
　また、例えば、センサ情報に基づいて閾値設定処理を行う場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、温度センサや歪センサ、加速度センサなどの各種センサからセンサ情報を取得する。本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、定期的／非定期的に、上記各種センサに対して、センサ情報を送信させる送信命令を含む情報送信要求を送信することによって、センサ情報を取得する。また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、上記各種センサが主体的に送信するセンサ情報を、受動的に取得してもよい。 For example, when threshold setting processing is performed based on sensor information, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment acquires sensor information from various sensors such as a temperature sensor, a strain sensor, and an acceleration sensor. The power supply control device according to the present embodiment acquires sensor information by transmitting an information transmission request including a transmission command for transmitting sensor information to the various sensors periodically / non-periodically, for example. . In addition, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment may passively acquire sensor information that is mainly transmitted by the various sensors.
　センサ情報が取得されると、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、センサの検出値と、１または２以上の電力の伝送に関する閾値とが対応付けられて記憶されているテーブルなどを用いて、取得されたセンサ情報に対応する電力の伝送に関する閾値を特定する。上記テーブルなどには、例えば、“センサの検出値の下限値および上限値”や“センサの検出値の下限値”と、１または２以上の電力の伝送に関する閾値とが対応付けられて記憶されていてもよい。 When the sensor information is acquired, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment uses, for example, a table in which a detection value of the sensor and a threshold value related to transmission of one or more powers are associated and stored. Then, the threshold value relating to the transmission of power corresponding to the acquired sensor information is specified. In the table or the like, for example, “lower limit value and upper limit value of sensor detection value” and “lower limit value of sensor detection value” and one or more threshold values related to transmission of power are stored in association with each other. It may be.
　そして、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、特定された電力の伝送に関する閾値を設定する。 And the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment sets the threshold value regarding transmission of the specified electric power.
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置が、例えば上記のように、センサ情報に基づいて閾値設定処理を行うことによって、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば下記の例１、例２に示すような給電制御を実現することができる。 The power supply control device according to the present embodiment performs threshold setting processing based on sensor information as described above, for example, so that the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is, for example, as shown in Examples 1 and 2 below. Power supply control can be realized.
〔例１〕
　・取得されたセンサ情報が、揺れや歪を示す検出値を示さない場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、給電対象の外部装置から取得された電力に関する情報に基づく消費電力の値が２００［Ｗ］（電力の伝送に関する閾値の一例）以下であれば、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させる。また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、上記消費電力の値が２００［Ｗ］より大きい場合には、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させない。
　・取得されたセンサ情報が、揺れや歪を示す検出値を示す場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、安全性の観点から、電力の伝送に関する閾値を例えば５０［Ｗ］に下げる。そして、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、給電対象の外部装置から取得された電力に関する情報に基づく消費電力の値が５０［Ｗ］（電力の伝送に関する閾値の一例）以下であれば、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させる。また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、上記消費電力の値が５０［Ｗ］より大きい場合には、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させない。 [Example 1]
When the acquired sensor information does not indicate a detection value indicating shaking or distortion, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is a power consumption value based on information about power acquired from an external device to be supplied with power. Is 200 [W] (an example of a threshold for power transmission) or less, power is transmitted to the external device to be fed. Further, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment does not transmit power to the external device to be supplied when the value of the power consumption is larger than 200 [W].
When the acquired sensor information indicates a detection value indicating shaking or distortion, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment lowers the threshold for power transmission to, for example, 50 [W] from the viewpoint of safety. . The power supply control device according to the present embodiment supplies power when the value of power consumption based on information about power acquired from an external device to be supplied is 50 [W] (an example of a threshold related to power transmission) or less. Power is transmitted to the target external device. The power supply control device according to the present embodiment does not transmit power to the external device to be supplied when the power consumption value is greater than 50 [W].
〔例２〕
　・取得されたセンサ情報が、温度の異常値（例えば１００［℃］以上など）を示さない場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、給電対象の外部装置から取得された電力に関する情報に基づく消費電力の値が２００［Ｗ］（電力の伝送に関する閾値の一例）以下であれば、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させる。また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、上記消費電力の値が２００［Ｗ］より大きい場合には、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させない。
　・取得されたセンサ情報が、温度の異常値（例えば１００［℃］以上など）を示す場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、安全性の観点から、電力の伝送に関する閾値を０［Ｗ］（または、マイナスの値）に設定する。そして、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、給電対象の外部装置から取得された電力に関する情報に基づく消費電力の値が０［Ｗ］（電力の伝送に関する閾値の一例）以下であれば、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させる。また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、上記消費電力の値が０［Ｗ］より大きい場合には、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させない。つまり、取得されたセンサ情報が、温度の異常値（例えば１００℃以上など）を示す場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、安全性の観点から、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を停止させて、給電対象の外部装置の駆動を制限する。 [Example 2]
When the acquired sensor information does not indicate an abnormal temperature value (for example, 100 [° C.] or higher), the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is information on the power acquired from the external device to be supplied with power. If the value of the power consumption based on is 200 [W] (an example of a threshold related to power transmission) or less, power is transmitted to the external device to be fed. Further, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment does not transmit power to the external device to be supplied when the value of the power consumption is larger than 200 [W].
When the acquired sensor information indicates an abnormal temperature value (for example, 100 [° C.] or higher), the power supply control device according to the present embodiment sets the threshold for power transmission to 0 from the viewpoint of safety. Set to [W] (or a negative value). The power supply control device according to the present embodiment supplies power when the value of power consumption based on information about power acquired from an external device to be supplied is 0 [W] (an example of a threshold value related to power transmission). Power is transmitted to the target external device. Further, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment does not transmit power to the external device to be supplied when the value of the power consumption is greater than 0 [W]. That is, when the acquired sensor information indicates an abnormal temperature value (for example, 100 ° C. or more), the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is configured to supply power to the external device to be supplied from the viewpoint of safety. The transmission is stopped and the driving of the external device to be fed is limited.
　なお、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置が用いることが可能な電力が伝送される環境に関する情報は、上記時間情報や、上記センサ情報に限られない。例えば、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、後述する本実施形態に係る管理装置が用いることが可能な電力が伝送される環境に関する情報（例えば、後述する場所情報や、後述する外部環境や状況を示す情報など）を用いることも可能である。 In addition, the information regarding the environment in which the electric power which can be used by the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment is transmitted is not limited to the time information and the sensor information. For example, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment includes information related to an environment in which power that can be used by the management device according to the present embodiment to be described later (for example, location information to be described later, an external environment or situation to be described later) It is also possible to use information indicating
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、閾値設定処理として、例えば、上記第１の例に示す処理や、上記第２の例に示す処理を行う。 The power supply control device according to the present embodiment performs, for example, the process shown in the first example and the process shown in the second example as the threshold setting process.
　なお、本実施形態に係る閾値設定処理は、上記に限られない。例えば、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、外部装置から送信される設定命令や、ユーザ操作に応じた操作信号などに基づいて、例えば、日付や時刻と、１または２以上の電力の伝送に関する閾値とが対応付けられて記憶されているテーブルやデータベースなどの、電力の伝送に関する閾値と他の情報（データ）とが対応付けられているテーブルやデータベースを更新してもよい。上記のようなテーブルやデータベースに含まれる、電力の伝送に関する閾値、および／または、他の情報とを更新することによって、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、電力の伝送の制御に係る条件を変更することが可能となる。 Note that the threshold setting processing according to the present embodiment is not limited to the above. For example, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment relates to, for example, date and time and transmission of one or more power based on a setting command transmitted from an external device, an operation signal according to a user operation, or the like. A table or database in which a threshold related to power transmission and other information (data) are associated with each other, such as a table or database in which a threshold is associated and stored, may be updated. By updating the threshold regarding power transmission and / or other information included in the table or database as described above, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment sets the conditions related to the control of power transmission. It becomes possible to change.
　また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、外部装置から送信される設定命令や、リモート・コントローラなどの外部操作装置や操作部（後述する）などから伝達される、ユーザ操作に応じた操作信号に基づいて、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）に係る、電力に関する情報が示す電力に関する値と電力の伝送に関する閾値との比較に係る条件を設定してもよい。 In addition, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment corresponds to, for example, a setting command transmitted from an external device, an external operation device such as a remote controller, an operation unit (described later), or the like, which is transmitted by a user operation. Based on the operation signal, a condition relating to a comparison between a value related to power indicated by the information related to power and a threshold value related to power transmission in the process (1) (determination process) may be set.
（４）通知制御処理
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送の状態をユーザに対して通知させる。 (4) Notification Control Processing The power supply control device according to the present embodiment notifies the user of the state of power transmission to the external device to be supplied with power.
　より具体的には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、上記（２）の処理（電力制御処理）において給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させない場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、給電対象の外部装置のユーザに対して、電力の伝送がされない状態である旨の通知を行わせる。また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、上記（２）の処理（電力制御処理）において給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させる場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、給電対象の外部装置のユーザに対して、電力の伝送がされる状態である旨の通知を行わせる。 More specifically, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is, for example, in the case where power is not transmitted to the power supply target external device in the process (2) (power control process). For example, the power supply control device notifies a user of an external device to be supplied that power is not being transmitted. In addition, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, for example, when transmitting power to the external device to be supplied in the process (2) (power control processing), for example, For example, the user of the external device to be fed is notified that power is being transmitted.
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、文字や画像などを用いることによる視覚的な通知方法や、音声（音楽やビープ音などを含む。以下、同様とする。）を用いた聴覚的な通知方法などによって、給電対象の外部装置のユーザに対する通知を行わせる。ここで、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置が通知を行わせる対象としては、例えば、自装置（本実施形態に係る給電制御装置）が備える表示部（後述する）や、外部の表示装置、給電対象の外部装置などの外部装置などが挙げられる。 The power supply control device according to the present embodiment is, for example, a visual notification method using characters, images, or the like, or auditory using sound (including music, beep sound, etc .; hereinafter the same). By using a notification method or the like, the user of the external device to be powered is notified. Here, as a target to which the power supply control device according to the present embodiment performs notification, for example, a display unit (described later) included in the own device (power supply control device according to the present embodiment), an external display device, or power supply is provided. Examples include an external device such as a target external device.
　具体的には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置が、例えば下記のような通知を行うことによって、給電対象の外部装置のユーザは、なぜ電力を利用できなかったか（なぜ電力が伝送されなかったのか）を理解することができる。 Specifically, when the power supply control device according to the present embodiment performs the following notification, for example, the user of the power supply target external device cannot use the power (whether the power was not transmitted). Can understand).
〔通知例〕
　　・“利用できる機器の許容電力は６０［Ｗ］であり、接続された機器は１００［Ｗ］となっており、許容範囲を超えているため、電力を給電できません。”
　　・“現在のコンセントの許容電力は１００［Ｗ］以下となります。１００［Ｗ］を超える電力は利用できません。”
　　・“当コンセントの電力系統のトータル許容電力は３００［Ｗ］以下となります。現在、コンセントの電力系統のトータル電力は２００［Ｗ］であり、接続された機器は１２０［Ｗ］となっており、トータル許容電力を超えているため、電力を給電できません。” [Notification example]
・ "Allowable power for devices that can be used is 60 [W], and connected devices are 100 [W], which exceeds the allowable range and cannot supply power."
・ "The current allowable power of the outlet is 100 [W] or less. The power exceeding 100 [W] cannot be used."
・ “The total allowable power of the power system of this outlet is 300 [W] or less. Currently, the total power of the power system of the outlet is 200 [W], and the connected devices are 120 [W]. , Power cannot be supplied because the total allowable power is exceeded. "
［１－２］本実施形態に係る給電制御装置における給電制御方法に係る処理の具体例
　次に、上述した本実施形態に係る給電制御装置における給電制御方法に係る処理の一例について、説明する。以下では、電力が電力線を介した有線で伝送される場合を主に挙げて、本実施形態に係る給電制御方法に係る処理の一例について説明する。また、以下では、本実施形態に係る電力に関する値が、消費電力の値である場合を例に挙げて、本実施形態に係る給電制御方法に係る処理の一例について説明する。 [1-2] Specific Example of Processing Related to Power Supply Control Method in Power Supply Control Device According to This Embodiment Next, an example of processing related to the power supply control method in the power supply control device according to this embodiment described above will be described. In the following, an example of processing related to the power supply control method according to the present embodiment will be described mainly with reference to a case where power is transmitted via a power line. In the following, an example of processing related to the power supply control method according to the present embodiment will be described by taking as an example a case where the value related to the power according to the present embodiment is a value of power consumption.
　図１は、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置における給電制御方法に係る処理の一例を示す流れ図である。ここで、図１は、給電対象の外部装置が１つである場合における給電制御方法に係る処理の一例を示している。また、図１では、例えば、ステップＳ１０４、Ｓ１０６の処理が、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）に該当し、ステップＳ１０８、Ｓ１１０の処理が、上記（２）の処理（電力制御処理）に該当する。また、図１では、例えば、ステップＳ１１０、Ｓ１１２の処理が、上記（４）の処理（通信制御処理）に該当する。 FIG. 1 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing related to a power supply control method in the power supply control device according to the present embodiment. Here, FIG. 1 illustrates an example of processing related to the power supply control method in the case where there is one power supply target external device. In FIG. 1, for example, the processes in steps S104 and S106 correspond to the process (1) (determination process), and the processes in steps S108 and S110 correspond to the process (2) (power control process). Applicable. In FIG. 1, for example, the processes in steps S110 and S112 correspond to the process (4) (communication control process).
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、給電対象の外部装置の接続が検出されたか否かを判定する（Ｓ１００）。本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、接続部（後述する）などから伝達される検出信号に基づいて、接続部（後述する）などにおける接続状態を判定する。 The power supply control device according to the present embodiment determines whether or not connection of an external device to be supplied with power is detected (S100). For example, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment determines a connection state in a connection unit (described later) or the like based on a detection signal transmitted from the connection unit (described later) or the like.
　ステップＳ１００において給電対象の外部装置の接続が検出されたと判定されない場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、給電対象の外部装置の接続が検出されたと判定されるまで処理を進めない。 If it is not determined in step S100 that the connection of the external device to be fed is detected, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment does not proceed with the process until it is determined that the connection of the external device to be fed is detected.
　また、ステップＳ１００において給電対象の外部装置の接続が検出されたと判定された場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、給電対象の外部装置に対応する電力に関する情報を取得する（Ｓ１０２）。ここで、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、電力に関する情報を送信させる送信命令を含む送信要求を、後述する本実施形態に係る通信によって給電対象の外部装置に送信することによって、給電対象の外部装置に対応する電力に関する情報を、給電対象の外部装置から取得する。 In addition, when it is determined in step S100 that the connection of the external device to be fed is detected, the feed control device according to the present embodiment acquires information on the power corresponding to the external device to be fed (S102). . Here, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment supplies power by, for example, transmitting a transmission request including a transmission command for transmitting information about power to the external device to be powered by communication according to the present embodiment described later. Information on the power corresponding to the target external device is acquired from the power supply target external device.
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、ステップＳ１０２において取得された電力に関する情報に基づいて、給電対象の外部装置における消費電力を特定する（Ｓ１０４）。ここで、ステップＳ１０２において取得された電力に関する情報が、給電対象の外部装置において消費される電力を直接的に示す電力に関する値を示す情報である場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、取得された電力に関する情報が示す消費電力の値（電力に関する値の一例）を、給電対象の外部装置における消費電力として特定する（上記（１－１）に示す第１の例に係る判定処理に対応）。また、ステップＳ１０２において取得された電力に関する情報が、給電対象の外部装置において消費される電力を間接的に示す識別情報である場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、識別情報に基づいて給電対象の外部装置における消費電力の値を特定することによって、給電対象の外部装置における消費電力を特定する（上記（１－２）に示す第２の例に係る判定処理に対応）。 The power supply control device according to the present embodiment identifies the power consumption in the external device to be supplied based on the information regarding the power acquired in step S102 (S104). Here, when the information regarding the power acquired in step S102 is information indicating a value regarding the power directly indicating the power consumed in the power supply target external device, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment. For example, the power consumption value (an example of the power value) indicated by the acquired power information is identified as the power consumption in the power supply target external device (according to the first example shown in (1-1) above) Corresponds to the judgment process). In addition, when the information regarding the power acquired in step S102 is identification information that indirectly indicates the power consumed in the external device that is the power supply target, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, for example, the identification information The power consumption in the external device to be supplied is specified by specifying the power consumption value in the external device to be supplied based on the above (corresponding to the determination process according to the second example shown in (1-2) above) .
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、ステップＳ１０４において特定された消費電力が、電力の伝送に関する閾値以下であるか否かを判定する（Ｓ１０６）。 The power supply control device according to the present embodiment determines whether or not the power consumption specified in step S104 is equal to or less than a threshold value related to power transmission (S106).
　ステップＳ１０６において消費電力が電力の伝送に関する閾値以下であると判定された場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させる（Ｓ１０８）。本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、電力を伝送させるための制御信号を電力供給部（後述する）などに伝達することによって、ステップＳ１０８の処理を行う。 When it is determined in step S106 that the power consumption is equal to or less than the threshold value related to power transmission, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment transmits power to the external device to be powered (S108). The power supply control device according to the present embodiment performs the process of step S108 by transmitting a control signal for transmitting power to a power supply unit (described later), for example.
　また、ステップＳ１０６において消費電力が電力の伝送に関する閾値以下であると判定されない場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させない（Ｓ１１０）。本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、電力を伝送させないための制御信号（例えば、上記電力を伝送させるための制御信号と信号レベルが異なる制御信号）を電力供給部（後述する）などに伝達することによって、ステップＳ１１０の処理を行う。また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、電力を伝送させるための制御信号を電力供給部（後述する）などに伝達しないことによって、ステップＳ１１０の処理を行ってもよい。 If it is not determined in step S106 that the power consumption is less than or equal to the threshold value related to power transmission, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment does not transmit power to the power supply target external device (S110). The power supply control device according to the present embodiment, for example, supplies a control signal for preventing power transmission (for example, a control signal having a signal level different from the control signal for transmitting power) to a power supply unit (described later) or the like. By transmitting, the process of step S110 is performed. The power supply control device according to the present embodiment may perform the process of step S110 by not transmitting a control signal for transmitting power to a power supply unit (described later), for example.
　ステップＳ１１８の処理、または、ステップＳ１１０の処理が行われると、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送状態を、ユーザに通知する（Ｓ１１２）。ここで、ステップＳ１０８の処理が行われた場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、電力の伝送がされる状態である旨の通知を行うための画像データや音声データを、表示デバイスや音声出力デバイスなどに伝達することによって、電力の伝送がされる状態である旨を通知する。また、ステップＳ１１０の処理が行われた場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、電力の伝送がされない状態である旨の通知を行うための画像データや音声データを、表示デバイスや音声出力デバイスなどに伝達することによって、電力の伝送がされない状態である旨を通知する。 When the process of step S118 or the process of step S110 is performed, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment notifies the user of the power transmission state to the external device to be supplied with power, for example (S112). Here, when the process of step S108 is performed, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, for example, the image data and audio data for performing notification that power is being transmitted, By transmitting to a display device, an audio output device, etc., it is notified that power is being transmitted. In addition, when the process of step S110 is performed, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment displays, for example, image data and audio data for notification that power is not transmitted, as a display device. By transmitting to a voice output device or the like, it is notified that power is not being transmitted.
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、給電制御方法に係る処理として、例えば図１に示す処理を行う。図１に示す処理によって、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）および上記（２）の処理（電力制御処理）が実現される。よって、例えば図１に示す処理を行うことによって、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、給電対象の外部装置に対して伝送した電力の計測値を用いることなく、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を制御することができる。 The power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment performs, for example, the process illustrated in FIG. 1 as the process related to the power supply control method. The process (1) (determination process) and the process (2) (power control process) are realized by the process shown in FIG. Therefore, for example, by performing the process illustrated in FIG. 1, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment uses the measurement value of the power transmitted to the power supply target external device without using the power measurement value transmitted to the power supply target external device. Transmission can be controlled.
　なお、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置における給電制御方法に係る処理は、図１に示す処理に限られない。 In addition, the process which concerns on the electric power feeding control method in the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment is not restricted to the process shown in FIG.
　図２は、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置における給電制御方法に係る処理の他の例を示す流れ図である。ここで、図２は、給電対象の外部装置が複数存在しうる場合における給電制御方法に係る処理の一例を示している。また、図２では、例えば、ステップＳ２０４、Ｓ２０６、Ｓ２１０、Ｓ２１２、Ｓ２１６～Ｓ２２０の処理が、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）に該当し、ステップＳ２０８、Ｓ２１４の処理が、上記（２）の処理（電力制御処理）に該当する。なお、図２では示していないが、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、上記（４）の処理（通信制御処理）に該当する図１のステップＳ１１２と同様の処理をさらに行ってもよい。 FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing another example of processing related to the power supply control method in the power supply control device according to the present embodiment. Here, FIG. 2 shows an example of processing related to the power supply control method in the case where there are a plurality of power supply target external devices. In FIG. 2, for example, the processes in steps S204, S206, S210, S212, and S216 to S220 correspond to the process (1) (determination process), and the processes in steps S208 and S214 correspond to the process (2). Corresponds to the process (power control process). Although not shown in FIG. 2, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment may perform the same process as step S112 in FIG. 1 corresponding to the process (4) (communication control process), for example. Good.
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、図１に示すステップＳ１００と同様に、給電対象の外部装置の接続が検出されたか否かを判定する（Ｓ２００）。 The power supply control device according to the present embodiment determines whether or not connection of an external device to be supplied with power is detected, similarly to step S100 shown in FIG. 1 (S200).
　ステップＳ２００において給電対象の外部装置の接続が検出されたと判定されない場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、給電対象の外部装置の接続が検出されたと判定されるまで処理を進めない。 If it is not determined in step S200 that the connection of the external device to be fed is detected, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment does not proceed with the process until it is determined that the connection of the external device to be fed is detected.
　また、ステップＳ２００において給電対象の外部装置の接続が検出されたと判定された場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、図１に示すステップＳ１０２と同様に、給電対象の外部装置に対応する電力に関する情報を取得する（Ｓ２０２）。 Further, when it is determined in step S200 that the connection of the external device to be fed is detected, the feed control device according to the present embodiment corresponds to the external device to be fed as in step S102 shown in FIG. Information regarding the power to be acquired is acquired (S202).
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、図１に示すステップＳ１０４と同様に、ステップＳ２０２において取得された電力に関する情報に基づいて、ステップＳ１００において接続が検出された給電対象の外部装置における消費電力Ｐ’を特定する（Ｓ２０４）。 As in step S104 shown in FIG. 1, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment uses the power consumption P in the power supply target external device whose connection is detected in step S100 based on the information related to the power acquired in step S202. 'Is specified (S204).
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、ステップＳ２０４において特定された消費電力Ｐ’が、上記数式１により算出される許容電力量Ｐｒ以下であるか否かを判定する（Ｓ２０６）。 The power supply control device according to the present embodiment determines whether or not the power consumption P ′ specified in step S204 is less than or equal to the allowable power amount Pr calculated by the above mathematical formula 1 (S206).
　ここで、ステップＳ２０６における処理の具体例を示す。 Here, a specific example of the processing in step S206 is shown.
　コンセント１、コンセント２、およびコンセント３という３つのコンセント（後述する接続部の一例）が存在し、コンセント１に接続される給電対象の外部装置の消費電力をＰ１、コンセント２に接続される給電対象の外部装置の消費電力をＰ２、コンセント３に接続される給電対象の外部装置の消費電力をＰ３とおく。コンセント１から消費電力が１２０［Ｗ］の給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送が行われている場合には、電力合計値Ｐｃは、Ｐｃ＝Ｐ１＋Ｐ２＋Ｐ３＝１２０＋０＋０＝１２０［Ｗ］となる。また、上記の場合において許容電力Ｐｔｈが１０００［Ｗ］であるときには、許容電力の残りＰｒは、上記数式１よりＰｒ＝１０００－１２０＝８８０［Ｗ］となる。 There are three outlets (an example of a connecting portion to be described later) called outlet 1, outlet 2, and outlet 3, and the power consumption of an external device to be supplied connected to outlet 1 is P1, and the supply target is connected to outlet 2. The power consumption of the external device is P2, and the power consumption of the external device to be fed connected to the outlet 3 is P3. When power is being transmitted from the outlet 1 to the power supply target external device whose power consumption is 120 [W], the total power value Pc is Pc = P1 + P2 + P3 = 120 + 0 + 0 = 120 [W]. Further, in the above case, when the allowable power Pth is 1000 [W], the remaining Pr of the allowable power is Pr = 1000−120 = 880 [W] from Equation 1 above.
　ここで、コンセント３に消費電力が９００［Ｗ］の給電対象の外部装置が接続された場合には、Ｐｒ（＝８８０）＜Ｐ３’（＝９００）となるので、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、消費電力Ｐ’が許容電力量Ｐｒ以下ではないと判定する。 Here, when an external device to be fed whose power consumption is 900 [W] is connected to the outlet 3, Pr (= 880) <P3 ′ (= 900), so that the feeding control according to the present embodiment. The apparatus determines that the power consumption P ′ is not less than or equal to the allowable power amount Pr.
　ステップＳ２０６において消費電力Ｐ’が許容電力量Ｐｒ以下であると判定されない場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、図１に示すステップＳ１１０と同様に、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させない（Ｓ２０８）。 When it is not determined in step S206 that the power consumption P ′ is less than or equal to the allowable power amount Pr, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment applies to the external device to be supplied as in step S110 illustrated in FIG. Power is not transmitted (S208).
　ステップＳ２０８の処理が行われると、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、接続されている給電対象の外部装置の数が減ったか否かを判定する（Ｓ２１０）。本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、接続部（後述する）などから伝達される検出信号に基づいてステップＳ２１０の処理を行う。 When the process of step S208 is performed, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment determines whether or not the number of connected external devices as power supply targets has decreased (S210). The power supply control device according to the present embodiment performs the process of step S210 based on a detection signal transmitted from a connection unit (described later), for example.
　ステップＳ２１０において接続されている給電対象の外部装置の数が減ったと判定されない場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、接続されている給電対象の外部装置の数が減ったと判定されるまで、処理を進めない。 If it is not determined in step S210 that the number of connected external devices connected to power supply has decreased, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment determines, for example, that the number of connected external devices connected to power supply has decreased. It will not proceed until it is done.
　また、ステップＳ２１０において接続されている給電対象の外部装置の数が減ったと判定された場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、電力合計値Ｐｃを更新する（Ｓ２１２）。そして、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、ステップＳ２０６からの処理を再度行う。 If it is determined in step S210 that the number of external devices to be fed connected is reduced, the feed control device according to the present embodiment updates the total power value Pc (S212). And the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment performs the process from step S206 again.
　ここで、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、電力を伝送させている給電対象の外部装置それぞれに対応する電力に関する情報に基づく電力に関する値を加算することによって、電力合計値Ｐｃを更新する。本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、上記電力を伝送させている給電対象の外部装置それぞれに対して既に行われたステップＳ２０２の処理により取得された、電力に関する情報を用いて電力合計値Ｐｃを更新してもよいし、新たにステップＳ２０２の処理を行うことによって取得された電力に関する情報を用いて電力合計値Ｐｃを更新してもよい。 Here, the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment updates the power total value Pc by, for example, adding a value related to power based on information related to power corresponding to each power supply target external apparatus transmitting power. To do. The power supply control device according to the present embodiment uses, for example, the power total value using the information regarding power acquired by the process of step S202 that has already been performed for each of the power supply target external devices that transmit the power. Pc may be updated, or the total power value Pc may be updated using information on the power acquired by performing the process of step S202 anew.
　ステップＳ２０６において消費電力Ｐ’が許容電力量Ｐｒ以下であると判定されない場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、図１に示すステップＳ１０８と同様に、ステップＳ２００において接続が検出された給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させる（Ｓ２１４）。そして、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、ステップＳ２１２と同様に、電力合計値Ｐｃを更新する（Ｓ２１６）。 When it is not determined in step S206 that the power consumption P ′ is less than or equal to the allowable power amount Pr, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment detects a connection in step S200, as in step S108 shown in FIG. Power is transmitted to the external device to be fed (S214). And the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment updates the electric power total value Pc similarly to step S212 (S216).
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、ステップＳ２１０と同様に、接続されている給電対象の外部装置の数が減ったか否かを判定する（Ｓ２１８）。ステップＳ２１０において接続されている給電対象の外部装置の数が減ったと判定されない場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、本実施形態に係る給電制御処理を終了する。なお、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、ステップＳ２１０において接続されている給電対象の外部装置の数が減ったと判定されない場合には、接続されている給電対象の外部装置の数が減ったと判定されるまで、処理を進めないことも可能である。 The power supply control device according to the present embodiment determines whether or not the number of connected external devices as power supply targets has decreased, similarly to step S210 (S218). If it is not determined in step S210 that the number of external devices to be fed connected has decreased, the feed control device according to the present embodiment ends the feed control process according to the present embodiment, for example. Note that, in the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, for example, when it is not determined that the number of connected external devices connected in step S210 has decreased, the number of connected external devices connected to the power supply decreases. It is also possible not to proceed with the process until it is determined that the
　また、ステップＳ２１８において接続されている給電対象の外部装置の数が減ったと判定された場合には、ステップＳ２１２と同様に、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、電力合計値Ｐｃを更新する（Ｓ２２０）。そして、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、本実施形態に係る給電制御処理を終了する。 Further, when it is determined in step S218 that the number of external devices to be fed that are connected has decreased, the feed control device according to the present embodiment updates the total power value Pc as in step S212 ( S220). And the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment complete | finishes the electric power feeding control process which concerns on this embodiment.
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、給電制御方法に係る処理として、例えば図２に示す処理を行う。図２に示す処理によって、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）および上記（２）の処理（電力制御処理）が実現される。よって、例えば図２に示す処理を行うことによって、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、給電対象の外部装置に対して伝送した電力の計測値を用いることなく、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を制御することができる。 The power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment performs, for example, the process illustrated in FIG. 2 as the process related to the power supply control method. The process (1) (determination process) and the process (2) (power control process) are realized by the process shown in FIG. Therefore, for example, by performing the processing illustrated in FIG. 2, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment does not use the measured value of the power transmitted to the external device to be supplied, and the power supply to the external device to be supplied. Transmission can be controlled.
　なお、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置における給電制御方法に係る処理は、図１、図２に示す処理に限られない。 In addition, the process which concerns on the electric power feeding control method in the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment is not restricted to the process shown in FIG. 1, FIG.
　例えば、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、上記（１－３）に示す第３の例に係る判定処理に示すように、本実施形態に係る管理装置との通信により本実施形態に係る管理装置から取得された伝送可否情報に基づいて、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定してもよい。上記（１）の処理（判定処理）において伝送可否情報に基づいて給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する場合であっても、判定結果に基づいて上記（２）の処理（電力制御処理）を行うことが可能である。よって、上記の場合であっても、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、給電対象の外部装置に対して伝送した電力の計測値を用いることなく、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を制御することができる。 For example, as illustrated in the determination process according to the third example illustrated in (1-3) above, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment performs management according to the present embodiment through communication with the management device according to the present embodiment. Based on the transmission availability information acquired from the device, it may be determined whether to transmit power to the external device to be fed. Even in the case of determining whether to transmit power to the power supply target external device based on the transmission propriety information in the process (1) (determination process), the process (2) is performed based on the determination result. (Power control processing) can be performed. Therefore, even in the above case, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment controls the transmission of power to the external device to be fed without using the measured value of the power transmitted to the external device to be fed. can do.
［２］本実施形態に係る電力制御システムにおける給電制御方法
　例えば上記（１－２）に示す第２の例に係る判定処理に示すように、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、本実施形態に係る管理装置から取得された、識別情報（電力に関する情報の一例）に対応する電力に関する値を示す情報に基づいて上記（１）の処理（判定処理）を行うことが可能である。また、例えば本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、上記（１－３）に示す第３の例に係る判定処理に示すように、本実施形態に係る管理装置から取得された伝送可否情報に基づいて上記（１）の処理（判定処理）を行うことも可能である。 [2] Power Supply Control Method in Power Control System According to This Embodiment As shown in the determination process according to the second example shown in (1-2) above, for example, the power supply control apparatus according to this embodiment It is possible to perform the process (1) (determination process) based on information indicating a value related to power corresponding to identification information (an example of information related to power) acquired from the management apparatus according to the above. Further, for example, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is based on the transmission permission / inhibition information acquired from the management device according to the present embodiment, as illustrated in the determination process according to the third example illustrated in (1-3) above. It is also possible to perform the process (1) (determination process).
　そこで、次に、本実施形態に係る管理装置との通信を行うことにより上記（１）の処理（判定処理）を行う機能を有している本実施形態に係る給電制御装置と、本実施形態に係る管理装置とを有する本実施形態に係る電力制御システムにおける給電制御方法に係る処理について説明する。 Therefore, next, the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment having the function of performing the process (1) (determination process) by performing communication with the management apparatus according to the present embodiment, and the present embodiment. The process which concerns on the electric power feeding control method in the electric power control system which concerns on this embodiment which has the management apparatus which concerns on is demonstrated.
［２－１］本実施形態に係る給電制御装置における処理
　上記（１－２）に示す第２の例に係る判定処理を行う場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、識別情報と電力に関する値を示す情報の送信命令とを含む情報送信要求（給電対象の外部装置に対応する電力に関する情報を含む処理要求の一例）を、本実施形態に係る管理装置に送信する。そして、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、上記情報送信要求に応じて本実施形態に係る管理装置から送信された電力に関する値を示す情報に基づいて、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）および上記（２）の処理（電力制御処理）を行う。 [2-1] Processing in the power supply control device according to the present embodiment When performing the determination processing according to the second example shown in (1-2) above, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment performs, for example, identification. An information transmission request (an example of a processing request including information related to power corresponding to an external device to be fed) including information and an information transmission command indicating a value related to power is transmitted to the management device according to the present embodiment. And the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment is based on the information which shows the value regarding the power transmitted from the management apparatus which concerns on this embodiment according to the said information transmission request, (1) process (determination process) And the process (power control process) of the above (2) is performed.
　また、上記（１－３）に示す第３の例に係る判定処理を行う場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、電力に関する情報と伝送可否情報を送信させる送信命令とを含む情報送信要求（給電対象の外部装置に対応する電力に関する情報を含む処理要求の一例）を、本実施形態に係る管理装置に送信する。そして、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、上記情報送信要求に応じて本実施形態に係る管理装置から送信された伝送可否情報に基づいて、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）および上記（２）の処理（電力制御処理）を行う。 Further, when performing the determination processing according to the third example shown in (1-3) above, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, for example, sends information on power and a transmission command for transmitting transmission permission / inhibition information. An information transmission request (an example of a processing request including information related to power corresponding to an external device to be fed) is transmitted to the management device according to the present embodiment. And the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment is based on the transmission propriety information transmitted from the management apparatus which concerns on this embodiment according to the said information transmission request, (1) process (determination process) and said ( Process 2) (power control process) is performed.
　したがって、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置が、例えば上記のような給電制御方法に係る処理を行うことによって、給電対象の外部装置に対して伝送した電力の計測値を用いることなく、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を制御することが可能な、電力制御システムが実現される。 Therefore, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment performs the processing related to the power supply control method as described above, for example, without using the measured value of the power transmitted to the power supply target external device. A power control system capable of controlling power transmission to an external device is realized.
［２－２］本実施形態に係る管理装置における処理
　本実施形態に係る管理装置は、給電対象の外部装置に対応する電力に関する情報を含む処理要求が取得された場合に、当該処理要求に対応する処理を行う（処理要求に基づく処理）。また、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、上記処理要求に基づく処理において行われた処理要求に対応する処理の結果に基づいて、伝送可否情報、または、電力に関する値を示す情報を、給電制御装置に対して送信させる（送信制御処理）。 [2-2] Processing in the management device according to the present embodiment The management device according to the present embodiment responds to a processing request when a processing request including information regarding power corresponding to the external device to be fed is acquired. (Processing based on processing request). In addition, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment, based on the result of the process corresponding to the process request performed in the process based on the process request, transmits the transmission permission information or the information indicating the value related to the power to the power supply control apparatus. Is transmitted (transmission control processing).
　ここで、送信制御処理では、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、例えば、自装置（本実施形態に係る管理装置）が備える通信部（後述する）、または、接続されている外部通信デバイスに、電力に関する値を示す情報を、給電制御装置に対して送信させる。以下では、本実施形態に係る管理装置が、送信制御処理により情報を送信させることを、“本実施形態に係る管理装置が情報を送信する”と示す。 Here, in the transmission control process, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment is, for example, a communication unit (described later) included in the own apparatus (management apparatus according to the present embodiment) or a connected external communication device. Information indicating a value related to power is transmitted to the power supply control device. Hereinafter, the fact that the management apparatus according to the present embodiment causes the transmission control process to transmit information is referred to as “the management apparatus according to the present embodiment transmits information”.
［２－２－１］本実施形態に係る管理装置における処理の第１の例：識別情報と電力に関する値を示す情報の送信命令とを含む情報送信要求を受信した場合の処理
　識別情報と電力に関する値を示す情報の送信命令とを含む情報送信要求を受信した場合には、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、受信した情報送信要求（処理要求の一例）に対応する処理を行う（処理要求に基づく処理）。そして、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、行われた上記情報送信要求に対応する処理の結果に基づいて、電力に関する値を示す情報を、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置に対して送信する（送信制御処理）。 [2-2-1] First example of processing in the management apparatus according to the present embodiment: Processing when an information transmission request including identification information and a transmission command of information indicating a value related to power is received. Identification information and power When the information transmission request including the information transmission command indicating the value related to the received information transmission request is received, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment performs processing corresponding to the received information transmission request (an example of the processing request) (processing request) Processing based on). And the management apparatus which concerns on this embodiment transmits the information which shows the value regarding electric power with respect to the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment based on the result of the process corresponding to the said information transmission request | requirement performed ( Transmission control processing).
　より具体的には、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、例えば、受信した上記情報送信要求に含まれる識別情報に対応する電力に関する値を示す情報を、識別情報と電力に関する値とが対応付られているテーブルやデータベースなどを参照することにより特定する。ここで、上記テーブルやデータベースなどは、本実施形態に係る管理装置のユーザ（管理者）や、本実施形態に係る電力制御システムの管理者などの操作によって、本実施形態に係る管理装置が備える記憶部（後述する）や、本実施形態に係る管理装置に接続されている外部記録媒体などに記録される。また、上記テーブルやデータベースなどに記録されている、識別情報、および／または、電力に関する値は、例えば、上記管理者などによる操作や、外部装置から送信される変更命令に基づいて、更新されてもよい。 More specifically, the management device according to the present embodiment associates information indicating a value related to power corresponding to the identification information included in the received information transmission request, with the identification information and a value related to power associated with each other. It is specified by referring to the table or database. Here, the table, the database, and the like are included in the management apparatus according to the present embodiment by operations of the user (administrator) of the management apparatus according to the present embodiment, the administrator of the power control system according to the present embodiment, and the like. The data is recorded in a storage unit (described later), an external recording medium connected to the management apparatus according to the present embodiment, or the like. In addition, the identification information and / or power-related values recorded in the table or database are updated based on, for example, an operation by the administrator or a change command transmitted from an external device. Also good.
　受信した上記情報送信要求に含まれる識別情報に対応する電力に関する値を示す情報が特定されると、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、特定した電力に関する値を示す情報を、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置に送信する。 When the information indicating the value related to the power corresponding to the identification information included in the received information transmission request is specified, the management device according to the present embodiment displays the information indicating the value related to the specified power according to the present embodiment. Transmit to the power supply control device.
［２－２－２］本実施形態に係る管理装置における処理の第２の例：電力に関する情報と伝送可否情報を送信させる送信命令とを含む情報送信要求を受信した場合の処理
　電力に関する情報と伝送可否情報を送信させる送信命令とを含む情報送信要求を受信した場合には、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、受信した情報送信要求（処理要求の一例）に対応する処理を行う（処理要求に基づく処理）。そして、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、行われた上記情報送信要求に対応する処理の結果に基づいて、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送の可否を示す伝送可否情報を、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置に対して送信する（送信制御処理）。 [2-2-2] Second example of processing in the management apparatus according to the present embodiment: processing when an information transmission request including information related to power and a transmission command for transmitting transmission permission information is received. When an information transmission request including a transmission command for transmitting transmission permission information is received, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment performs processing corresponding to the received information transmission request (an example of a processing request) (processing request) Processing based on). Then, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment provides transmission permission / prohibition information indicating whether power can be transmitted to the external apparatus to be fed based on the result of the processing corresponding to the information transmission request performed in the present embodiment. It transmits with respect to the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns (transmission control process).
　より具体的には、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、例えば、受信した上記情報送信要求に含まれる電力に関する情報（例えば、電力に関する値を示す情報、または、識別情報）に基づいて、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する（判定処理）。 More specifically, the management device according to the present embodiment is, for example, based on information related to power (for example, information indicating a value related to power or identification information) included in the received information transmission request. It is determined whether power is transmitted to the external device (determination process).
　ここで、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、例えば、上述した本実施形態に係る給電制御装置における上記（１－１）に示す第１の例に係る判定処理、または上記（１－２）に示す第２の例に係る判定処理を行うことによって、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する。 Here, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment, for example, in the determination process according to the first example shown in (1-1) in the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment described above or the above (1-2). By performing the determination process according to the second example shown, it is determined whether power is transmitted to the external device to be fed.
　そして、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、本実施形態に係る管理装置における判定処理の結果に基づいて伝送可否情報を生成し、生成した伝送可否情報を本実施形態に係る給電制御装置に対して送信する。本実施形態に係る管理装置における判定において、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させると判定された場合には、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を行わせる伝送可否情報を送信する。また、本実施形態に係る管理装置における判定において、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させると判定されない場合には、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を行わせない伝送可否情報を送信する。ここで、本実施形態に係る伝送可否情報としては、上述したように、例えば、電力の伝送の可否を示すフラグや、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送の可否を示すことが可能な任意の形式のデータが挙げられる。 Then, the management device according to the present embodiment generates transmission propriety information based on the result of the determination process in the management device according to the present embodiment, and the generated transmission propriety information is supplied to the power supply control device according to the present embodiment. Send. In the determination in the management device according to the present embodiment, if it is determined that power is to be transmitted to the external device to be fed, the management device according to the present embodiment transmits power to the external device to be fed. The transmission propriety information to be performed is transmitted. Further, in the determination in the management device according to the present embodiment, if it is not determined that power is transmitted to the external device to be fed, the management device according to the present embodiment transmits power to the external device to be fed. The transmission propriety information which does not perform is transmitted. Here, as the transmission availability information according to the present embodiment, as described above, for example, a flag that indicates whether power transmission is possible, or any information that can indicate whether power transmission to an external device to be fed is possible. Format data.
　本実施形態に係る管理装置は、給電制御方法に係る処理として、例えば、上記第１の例に係る処理、上記第２の例に係る処理を行う。例えば上記第１の例に係る処理を行うことによって、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、受信した識別情報と電力に関する値を示す情報の送信命令とを含む情報送信要求に応じて、電力に関する値を示す情報を、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置に対して送信することができる。また、例えば上記第２の例に係る処理を行うことによって、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、受信した電力に関する情報と伝送可否情報を送信させる送信命令とを含む情報送信要求に応じて、伝送可否情報を、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置に対して送信することができる。 The management apparatus according to the present embodiment performs, for example, the process according to the first example and the process according to the second example as the process related to the power supply control method. For example, by performing the processing according to the first example, the management device according to the present embodiment causes the value related to power in response to the information transmission request including the received identification information and the information transmission command indicating the value related to power. Can be transmitted to the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment. Further, for example, by performing the processing according to the second example, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment performs transmission in response to an information transmission request including information regarding received power and a transmission command for transmitting transmission propriety information. The availability information can be transmitted to the power supply control device according to the present embodiment.
　また、上述したように、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、受信した電力に関する値を示す情報、または、受信した伝送可否情報に基づいて、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）および上記（２）の処理（電力制御処理）を行う。 In addition, as described above, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment performs the process (1) (determination process) and the above (determining process) based on information indicating a value related to received power or received transmission propriety information. Process 2) (power control process) is performed.
　したがって、本実施形態に係る管理装置が、例えば上記のような給電制御方法に係る処理を行うことによって、給電対象の外部装置に対して伝送した電力の計測値を用いることなく、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を制御することが可能な、電力制御システムが実現される。 Therefore, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment performs processing related to the power supply control method as described above, for example, so that the power supply target external device is not used without using the measured value of the power transmitted to the power supply target external apparatus. A power control system capable of controlling transmission of power to the apparatus is realized.
［２－２－３］本実施形態に係る管理装置における処理の他の例
　なお、本実施形態に係る管理装置における給電制御方法に係る処理は、上記に限られない。例えば、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、上述した本実施形態に係る電力制御装置と同様に、本実施形態に係る電力の伝送に関する閾値を設定する閾値設定処理をさらに行うことが可能である。 [2-2-3] Another example of processing in the management device according to the present embodiment The processing related to the power supply control method in the management device according to the present embodiment is not limited to the above. For example, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment can further perform a threshold setting process for setting a threshold related to power transmission according to the present embodiment, similarly to the power control apparatus according to the present embodiment described above.
　より具体的には、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、例えば、本実施形態に係る電力制御装置における上記（３－１）に示す第１の例に係る閾値設定処理と同様に、例えば、外部装置から送信される設定命令や、リモート・コントローラなどの外部操作装置や操作部（後述する）などから伝達される、ユーザ操作に応じた操作信号に基づいて、電力の伝送に関する閾値を設定する。ここで、外部装置から送信される設定命令は、例えば、機器の仕様が更新された場合などに、機器のメーカーのサーバなどの外部装置から送信される。 More specifically, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment, for example, is similar to the threshold value setting process according to the first example shown in (3-1) in the power control apparatus according to the present embodiment, for example, an external device. A threshold for power transmission is set based on a setting command transmitted from the apparatus, or an operation signal according to a user operation transmitted from an external operation device such as a remote controller or an operation unit (described later). Here, the setting command transmitted from the external device is transmitted from an external device such as a device manufacturer's server, for example, when the device specification is updated.
　また、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、例えば、本実施形態に係る電力制御装置における上記（３－２）に示す第２の例に係る閾値設定処理と同様に、例えば、電力が伝送される環境に関する情報に基づいて、電力の伝送に関する閾値を設定してもよい。 In addition, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment transmits, for example, power in the same manner as the threshold value setting process according to the second example shown in (3-2) in the power control apparatus according to the present embodiment. A threshold value related to power transmission may be set based on information related to the environment.
　ここで、本実施形態に係る管理装置が処理に用いる電力が伝送される環境に関する情報としては、例えば、ＲＴＣなどの時間が管理されているデバイスから取得される時間情報や、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置から送信されるセンサ情報、場所情報、外部環境や状況を示す情報などが挙げられる。本実施形態に係る場所情報とは、例えば、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置が設置されている緯度や経度を示すデータや、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置が設置されている地域を示すデータなど、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置の位置を示すデータである。また、本実施形態に係る外部環境や状況を示す情報としては、例えば、電力需要状況や電気料金などを示す電力に係るデータや、地震や台風などの災害の被害状況や漏電状況を示すデータ、人の混雑状況を示すデータなどが挙げられる。 Here, as the information regarding the environment in which the power used for processing by the management apparatus according to the present embodiment is transmitted, for example, time information acquired from a device whose time is managed, such as RTC, or according to the present embodiment Examples include sensor information, location information, and information indicating the external environment and situation transmitted from the power supply control device. The location information according to the present embodiment is, for example, data indicating the latitude and longitude where the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is installed, and data indicating the area where the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is installed. For example, the data indicates the position of the power supply control device according to the present embodiment. In addition, as information indicating the external environment and status according to the present embodiment, for example, data related to power indicating a power demand status, an electricity bill, etc., data indicating a damage status of a disaster such as an earthquake or a typhoon, or a leakage status, For example, data indicating the congestion status of people.
　本実施形態に係る管理装置が、例えば上記のような電力が伝送される環境に関する情報に基づいて閾値設定処理を行うことによって、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、例えば下記の例Ａ～例Ｃに示すような給電制御を実現することができる。 The management apparatus according to the present embodiment performs threshold setting processing based on, for example, information regarding the environment in which power is transmitted as described above, so that the management apparatus according to the present embodiment can perform the following examples A to C, for example. As shown in FIG.
〔例Ａ〕時間情報を用いた給電制御の例
　本実施形態に係る管理装置は、例えば、ＲＴＣなどから取得される時間情報と、季節や時間帯などの期間と、１または２以上の電力の伝送に関する閾値とが対応付けられて記憶されているテーブルなどを用いて、取得された時間情報に対応する電力の伝送に関する閾値を特定する。電力の伝送に関する閾値が特定されると、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、受信した情報送信要求（処理要求の一例）に含まれる電力に関する情報と、特定した電力の伝送に関する閾値とに基づいて、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する。そして、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、判定結果に基づく伝送可否情報を、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置に送信する。 [Example A] Example of power supply control using time information The management apparatus according to the present embodiment includes, for example, time information acquired from an RTC, a period such as a season or a time zone, and one or more powers. A threshold related to transmission of power corresponding to the acquired time information is specified using a table stored in association with a threshold related to transmission. When the threshold value related to power transmission is specified, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment is based on the information related to power included in the received information transmission request (an example of a processing request) and the threshold value related to the specified power transmission. Then, it is determined whether power is transmitted to the external device to be fed. And the management apparatus which concerns on this embodiment transmits the transmission propriety information based on a determination result to the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment.
　本実施形態に係る管理装置が、時間情報を用いて上記のような処理を行うことによって、管理者などにより設定されている季節や時間帯ごとの電力の伝送に関する閾値に基づいて、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を（間接的に）制御することができる。また、本実施形態に係る管理装置が、時間情報を用いて上記のような処理を行うことによって、例えば、電力需要の平滑化を実現することができる。 The management device according to the present embodiment performs the above-described processing using time information, so that the power supply target can be determined based on the threshold regarding power transmission for each season or time zone set by an administrator or the like. The transmission of power to the external device can be controlled (indirectly). Moreover, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment can realize smoothing of power demand, for example, by performing the above-described processing using time information.
〔例Ｂ〕場所情報を用いた給電制御の例
　本実施形態に係る管理装置は、例えば、場所情報に基づいて、給電対象の外部装置の設置場所を特定する。本実施形態に係る管理装置は、例えば、受信した情報送信要求（処理要求の一例）に含まれる識別情報と、識別情報と場所情報とが対応付られているテーブルやデータベースなどとを用いて、当該情報送信要求に対応する場所情報を特定する。そして、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、特定された場所情報が示す位置を、給電対象の外部装置の設置場所として特定する。 [Example B] Example of Power Supply Control Using Location Information The management device according to the present embodiment specifies the installation location of an external device to be supplied based on location information, for example. The management apparatus according to the present embodiment uses, for example, identification information included in the received information transmission request (an example of a processing request), a table or database in which the identification information and location information are associated, The location information corresponding to the information transmission request is specified. And the management apparatus which concerns on this embodiment specifies the position which the specified place information shows as an installation place of the external apparatus of electric power feeding object.
　ここで、上記テーブルなどに記録されている識別情報と場所情報とは、本実施形態に係る管理装置の管理者の操作などに基づいて、給電対象の外部装置の設置時に記録されるが、上記テーブルなどへの情報の記録方法は、上記に限られない。例えば、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、識別情報と、当該識別情報と対応するＧＰＳモジュールなどによって測定された位置を示す場所情報とが受信された場合に、受信した識別情報と場所情報とを、上記テーブルなどに記録してもよい。 Here, the identification information and the location information recorded in the table or the like are recorded at the time of installation of the external device to be fed based on the operation of the administrator of the management device according to the present embodiment. The method of recording information on a table or the like is not limited to the above. For example, when the management apparatus according to the present embodiment receives the identification information and the location information indicating the position measured by the GPS module corresponding to the identification information, the management device receives the received identification information and the location information. It may be recorded in the above table.
　本実施形態に係る管理装置は、例えば、特定した給電対象の外部装置の設置場所を用いて、または、特定した給電対象の外部装置の設置場所と本実施形態に係る外部環境や状況を示す情報とを用いて、テーブルなどを用いて特定された電力の伝送に関する閾値を調整する。 The management apparatus according to the present embodiment uses, for example, the specified installation location of the external device to be supplied with power, or information indicating the installation location of the specified external device to be supplied with power and the external environment and status according to the present embodiment. Are used to adjust the threshold value related to the transmission of power specified using a table or the like.
　例えば、特定された給電対象の外部装置の設置場所が“品川区”である場合は、電力の伝送に関する閾値を２００［Ｗ］とする。また、例えば、特定された給電対象の外部装置の設置場所が“大田区”の場合は、電力の伝送に関する閾値を１００［Ｗ］とする。 For example, when the specified installation location of the external device to be fed is “Shinagawa Ward”, the threshold for power transmission is set to 200 [W]. Further, for example, when the specified installation location of the external device to be supplied is “Ota Ward”, the threshold for power transmission is set to 100 [W].
　また、受信した人の混雑状況を示すデータ（外部環境や状況を示す情報の一例）が、“品川区”の混雑レベルが所定のレベル（例えば、最大レベルなど）以上を示す場合において、特定された給電対象の外部装置の設置場所が“品川区”である場合は、電力の伝送に関する閾値を２００［Ｗ］から１００［Ｗ］に変更する。 In addition, the data indicating the congestion status of the received person (an example of information indicating the external environment and status) is specified when the congestion level of “Shinagawa City” indicates a predetermined level (for example, the maximum level) or more. If the installation location of the external device to be fed is “Shinagawa Ward”, the threshold for power transmission is changed from 200 [W] to 100 [W].
　電力の伝送に関する閾値が調整されると、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、受信した情報送信要求（処理要求の一例）に含まれる電力に関する情報と、調整した電力の伝送に関する閾値とに基づいて、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する。そして、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、判定結果に基づく伝送可否情報を、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置に送信する。 When the threshold value related to power transmission is adjusted, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment is based on the information related to power included in the received information transmission request (an example of a processing request) and the threshold value related to the adjusted power transmission. Then, it is determined whether power is transmitted to the external device to be fed. And the management apparatus which concerns on this embodiment transmits the transmission propriety information based on a determination result to the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment.
　例えば、上記のように、場所情報に基づき特定した給電対象の外部装置の設置場所と、本実施形態に係る外部環境や状況を示す情報とを用いて、電力の伝送に関する閾値を調整することによって、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかの判定結果を、動的に変更することができる。したがって、本実施形態に係る管理装置が、場所情報と外部環境や状況を示す情報とを用いて、上記のような処理を行うことによって、例えば、電力需要の増加や電力オーバーなどを事前に防ぐことが可能となる。 For example, as described above, by adjusting the threshold for power transmission using the installation location of the external device to be fed specified based on the location information and the information indicating the external environment and status according to the present embodiment The determination result as to whether or not power is transmitted to the external device to be fed can be dynamically changed. Therefore, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment prevents the increase in power demand, power over, and the like in advance by performing the above processing using the location information and the information indicating the external environment and situation. It becomes possible.
〔例Ｃ〕外部環境や状況を示す情報を用いた給電制御の例
　本実施形態に係る管理装置は、例えば、電力需要状況や電気料金などを示す電力に係るデータや、地震や台風などの災害の被害状況や漏電状況を示すデータなどを用いて、テーブルなどを用いて特定された電力の伝送に関する閾値を調整する。電力の伝送に関する閾値が調整されると、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、受信した情報送信要求（処理要求の一例）に含まれる電力に関する情報と、調整した電力の伝送に関する閾値とに基づいて、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する。そして、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、判定結果に基づく伝送可否情報を、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置に送信する。 [Example C] Example of power supply control using information indicating external environment and situation For example, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment is capable of data relating to power indicating a power demand situation, an electricity bill, etc., and disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons. The threshold regarding the transmission of the power specified using a table or the like is adjusted using data indicating the damage status or leakage status of the device. When the threshold value related to power transmission is adjusted, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment is based on the information related to power included in the received information transmission request (an example of a processing request) and the threshold value related to the adjusted power transmission. Then, it is determined whether power is transmitted to the external device to be fed. And the management apparatus which concerns on this embodiment transmits the transmission propriety information based on a determination result to the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment.
　例えば、電力需要状況や電気料金などを示す電力に係るデータを用いる場合には、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、電力に係るデータが示す電力需要が高い、または、電力に係るデータが示す電気料金が高いときは、電力の伝送に関する閾値を小さくする（または、電力の伝送に関する閾値をゼロとする。）。 For example, in the case of using data related to power indicating the power demand status, the electricity rate, etc., the management device according to the present embodiment has a high power demand indicated by the data related to power, or the electricity indicated by the data related to power. When the fee is high, the threshold for power transmission is reduced (or the threshold for power transmission is set to zero).
　例えば、上記のように、電力需要状況や電気料金などを示す電力に係るデータを用いて、電力の伝送に関する閾値を調整することによって、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかの判定結果を、動的に変更することができる。よって、上記のように、電力需要状況や電気料金などを示す電力に係るデータを用いて、電力の伝送に関する閾値を調整することによって、例えば、本実施形態に係る電力制御システム全体における、伝送される電力を抑制することが可能となる。 For example, as described above, by using data related to power indicating power demand status, electricity charges, etc., it is determined whether power is transmitted to an external device to be fed by adjusting a threshold related to power transmission. The result can be changed dynamically. Therefore, as described above, by adjusting the threshold value related to the transmission of power using the data related to the power indicating the power demand status, the electricity rate, etc., for example, the transmission is performed in the entire power control system according to the present embodiment. It becomes possible to suppress the electric power.
　また、例えば、地震や台風などの災害の被害状況や漏電状況を示すデータを用いる場合には、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、当該データが示す被害状況や漏電状況に基づいて、電力の伝送に関する閾値を小さくする（または、電力の伝送に関する閾値をゼロとする。）。また、例えば地震や台風などの災害時には、台風や地震などの影響により、特定の場所から移動できないという人がでることから、携帯電話などを充電するための充電器だけでも利用したいというニーズも存在しうる。よって、地震や台風などの災害の被害状況や漏電状況を示すデータを用いる場合、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、例えば、当該データが示す被害状況や漏電状況に基づいて、電力の伝送に関する閾値を、充電器は使用可能な値に調整してもよい。 In addition, for example, when using data indicating the damage status or leakage status of a disaster such as an earthquake or typhoon, the management device according to the present embodiment transmits power based on the damage status or leakage status indicated by the data. Is reduced (or the threshold related to power transmission is set to zero). In addition, for example, in the event of a disaster such as an earthquake or typhoon, there are people who cannot move from a specific location due to the influence of a typhoon or earthquake, so there is a need to use only a charger for charging mobile phones etc. Yes. Therefore, when using data indicating the damage status or leakage status of a disaster such as an earthquake or typhoon, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment uses, for example, a threshold for power transmission based on the damage status or leakage status indicated by the data. May be adjusted to a usable value by the charger.
　例えば、上記のように、外部環境や状況を示す情報を用いて、電力の伝送に関する閾値を調整することによって、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかの判定結果を、動的に変更することができる。したがって、本実施形態に係る管理装置が、場所情報と外部環境や状況を示す情報とを用いて、上記のような処理を行うことによって、例えば、漏電などに起因する火災の発生を防止することや、充電器だけでも利用したいというニーズを満たすなど、ユーザの利便性の向上を図ることを実現することが可能となる。 For example, as described above, by using the information indicating the external environment and situation to adjust the threshold for power transmission, the determination result as to whether power is transmitted to the external device to be fed Can be changed. Therefore, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment prevents the occurrence of fire due to, for example, electric leakage by performing the above processing using the location information and the information indicating the external environment and situation. In addition, it is possible to improve the convenience of the user, such as satisfying the need to use only the charger.
　上記のように、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、例えば、周辺環境や市場状況、機器の仕様が更新された場合などにおける外部からの要求などに基づいて、電力の伝送に関する閾値や、識別情報と電力に関する値とが対応付られているテーブルやデータベースなどを、リアルタイム（ダイナミック）に変更することが可能である。したがって、本実施形態に係る管理装置を有する本実施形態に係る電力制御システムでは、例えば、効率がよく、かつ利便性の向上を図ることが可能なエネルギーマネージメントを実現することができる。 As described above, the management device according to the present embodiment, for example, a threshold value or identification information related to power transmission based on an external request or the like in the case where the surrounding environment, market conditions, or device specifications are updated. It is possible to change in real time (dynamic) a table, a database, or the like that is associated with a power-related value. Therefore, in the power control system according to the present embodiment including the management device according to the present embodiment, for example, energy management that is efficient and can improve convenience can be realized.
［２－２－４］本実施形態に係る管理装置における処理の具体例
　次に、本実施形態に係る管理装置における給電制御方法に係る処理の具体例を示す。 [2-2-4] Specific Example of Processing in Management Device According to This Embodiment Next, a specific example of processing related to the power supply control method in the management device according to this embodiment will be described.
　図３は、本実施形態に係る管理装置における給電制御方法に係る処理の一例を示す流れ図である。ここで、図３では、本実施形態に係る電力に関する値が消費電力の値である場合における処理の一例を示している。 FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of processing related to the power supply control method in the management apparatus according to the present embodiment. Here, FIG. 3 shows an example of processing when the value related to the power according to the present embodiment is the value of power consumption.
　本実施形態に係る管理装置は、電力に関する情報を含む処理要求が受信されたか否かを判定する（Ｓ３００）。ステップＳ３００において電力に関する情報を含む処理要求が受信されたと判定されない場合には、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、電力に関する情報を含む処理要求が受信されたと判定されるまで処理を進めない。 The management apparatus according to the present embodiment determines whether or not a processing request including information related to power has been received (S300). If it is not determined in step S300 that a processing request including information regarding power has been received, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment does not proceed with processing until it is determined that a processing request including information regarding power has been received.
　また、ステップＳ３００において電力に関する情報を含む処理要求が受信されたと判定された場合には、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、電力に関する情報に基づいて、給電対象の外部装置における消費電力を特定する（Ｓ３０２）。ここで、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、例えば、図１に示すステップＳ１０２と同様の処理を行うことによって、給電対象の外部装置における消費電力を特定する。 If it is determined in step S300 that a processing request including information related to power has been received, the management device according to the present embodiment identifies power consumption in the external device to be fed based on the information related to power. (S302). Here, the management device according to the present embodiment identifies the power consumption in the external device to be fed by performing, for example, the same processing as step S102 illustrated in FIG.
　本実施形態に係る管理装置は、例えば、受信された処理要求が、電力に関する値の送信要求（上記識別情報と電力に関する値を示す情報の送信命令とを含む情報送信要求に該当する。）であるか否かを判定する（Ｓ３０２）。本実施形態に係る管理装置は、例えば、受信された処理要求に含まれる送信命令や、受信された処理要求のヘッダの内容に基づいて、ステップＳ３０２の判定を行う。 In the management apparatus according to the present embodiment, for example, the received processing request corresponds to a transmission request for a value related to power (corresponding to an information transmission request including the identification information and a transmission command for information indicating a value related to power). It is determined whether or not there is (S302). The management apparatus according to the present embodiment performs the determination in step S302 based on, for example, the transmission command included in the received processing request and the content of the received processing request header.
　ステップＳ３０２において受信された処理要求が電力に関する値の送信要求であると判定された場合には、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、ステップＳ３０２において特定された消費電力を示す情報（電力に関する値を示す情報の一例）を、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置に対して送信する（Ｓ３０６）。 When it is determined that the processing request received in step S302 is a transmission request for a value related to power, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment includes information indicating the power consumption specified in step S302 (a value related to power). An example of the information shown) is transmitted to the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment (S306).
　また、ステップＳ３０２において受信された処理要求が電力に関する値の送信要求であると判定されない場合には、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、例えば、図１に示すステップＳ１０６と同様に、ステップＳ３０２において特定された消費電力が、電力の伝送に関する閾値以下であるか否かを判定する（Ｓ３０８）。 When it is not determined that the processing request received in step S302 is a transmission request for a value related to power, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment, for example, in step S302 as in step S106 illustrated in FIG. It is determined whether or not the identified power consumption is equal to or less than a threshold value related to power transmission (S308).
　なお、図３では、ステップＳ３０２において受信された処理要求が電力に関する値の送信要求であると判定されない場合にステップＳ３０８の処理が行われる例を示しているが、本実施形態に係る管理装置における給電制御方法に係る処理は、上記に限られない。例えば、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、ステップＳ３０２において受信された処理要求が電力に関する値の送信要求であると判定されない場合、受信された処理要求が、伝送可否情報の送信要求（上記電力に関する情報と伝送可否情報を送信させる送信命令とを含む情報送信要求に該当する。）であるか否かを判定してもよい。上記の場合には、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、受信された処理要求が伝送可否情報の送信要求であると判定された場合に、ステップＳ３０８の処理を行う。 3 illustrates an example in which the process of step S308 is performed when it is not determined that the processing request received in step S302 is a value-related transmission request, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment The processing related to the power supply control method is not limited to the above. For example, when it is not determined that the processing request received in step S302 is a transmission request for a value related to power, the management device according to the present embodiment determines that the received processing request is a transmission request for transmission permission information (related to the above power). It may be determined whether or not the information transmission request includes information and a transmission command for transmitting the transmission permission / inhibition information. In the above case, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment performs the process of step S308 when it is determined that the received processing request is a transmission request for transmission permission information.
　ステップＳ３０８において特定された消費電力が電力の伝送に関する閾値以下であると判定された場合には、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を行わせるための伝送可否情報を送信する（Ｓ３１０）。 If it is determined in step S308 that the power consumption specified is less than or equal to the threshold value related to power transmission, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment determines whether or not transmission is possible for causing the power supply target external apparatus to transmit power. Information is transmitted (S310).
　また、ステップＳ３０８において特定された消費電力が電力の伝送に関する閾値以下であると判定されない場合には、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を行わせないための伝送可否情報を送信する（Ｓ３１２）。 In addition, when it is not determined that the power consumption specified in step S308 is equal to or less than a threshold value related to power transmission, the management device according to the present embodiment prevents power transmission from being performed to an external device to be fed. Transmission enable / disable information is transmitted (S312).
　本実施形態に係る管理装置は、給電制御方法に係る処理として、例えば図３に示す処理を行う。図３に示す処理によって、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、受信した処理要求に応じて、電力に関する値を示す情報、または、伝送可否情報を、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置に対して送信することができる。したがって、本実施形態に係る管理装置が、例えば図３に示す処理を行うことによって、給電対象の外部装置に対して伝送した電力の計測値を用いることなく、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を制御することが可能な、電力制御システムが実現される。 The management apparatus according to the present embodiment performs, for example, the process illustrated in FIG. 3 as the process related to the power supply control method. With the processing illustrated in FIG. 3, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment transmits information indicating a value related to power or transmission availability information to the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment in response to the received processing request. can do. Therefore, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment performs the process illustrated in FIG. 3, for example, to transmit power to the power supply target external apparatus without using the power measurement value transmitted to the power supply target external apparatus. A power control system capable of controlling the power is realized.
　なお、本実施形態に係る管理装置における給電制御方法に係る処理は、図３に示す処理に限られない。 In addition, the process which concerns on the electric power feeding control method in the management apparatus which concerns on this embodiment is not restricted to the process shown in FIG.
　例えば、配電盤から配線される電源系統ごとや、コンセント（本実施形態に係る給電制御装置と一体の給電装置、または、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置と別体の給電装置の一例）ごとにおける、許容電力（伝送可能な電力）は有限である。そのため、上記許容電力を超えると、例えばブレーカーが落ちるなどの望ましくない事態が生じる。そこで、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、例えば、上記のような望ましくない事態の発生を防止するために、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置それぞれにおける電力の伝送に関する閾値を調整する処理を、給電制御方法に係る処理として行ってもよい。 For example, for each power supply system wired from the switchboard, and for each outlet (a power supply device integrated with the power supply control device according to this embodiment, or an example of a power supply device separate from the power supply control device according to this embodiment), The allowable power (transmittable power) is finite. For this reason, when the allowable power is exceeded, an undesirable situation occurs, for example, the breaker falls. Therefore, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment performs, for example, a process of adjusting a threshold relating to power transmission in each of the power supply control apparatuses according to the present embodiment in order to prevent the occurrence of an undesirable situation as described above. You may perform as a process which concerns on a control method.
　図４は、本実施形態に係る管理装置における給電制御方法に係る処理の一例を説明するための説明図であり、本実施形態に係る電力制御システム１０００の一例を示している。ここで、図４では、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置が、後述する電力供給部を備え、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送する機能を有する給電装置である例を示している。また、図４では、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置が、１または２以上の接続部（後述する）を備え、１または２以上の給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送する機能を有する例を示している。 FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of processing related to the power supply control method in the management apparatus according to the present embodiment, and shows an example of the power control system 1000 according to the present embodiment. Here, FIG. 4 illustrates an example in which the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is a power supply device that includes a power supply unit described later and has a function of transmitting power to an external device to be supplied with power. In FIG. 4, the power supply control device according to this embodiment includes one or two or more connection units (described later) and has a function of transmitting power to one or more external devices to be supplied with power. An example is shown.
　また、図４では、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置と、本実施形態に係る管理装置とが、無線で通信を行う例を示している。なお、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置と本実施形態に係る管理装置との間の通信は、無線通信に限られず、有線通信であってもよいことは、言うまでもない。 FIG. 4 shows an example in which the power supply control device according to the present embodiment and the management device according to the present embodiment communicate wirelessly. Needless to say, the communication between the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment and the management apparatus according to the present embodiment is not limited to wireless communication but may be wired communication.
　本実施形態に係る電力制御システム１０００は、例えば、給電制御装置１００Ａ、１００Ｂ、１００Ｃ、…（以下、総称して「給電制御装置１００」と示す。）と、給電対象の外部装置である受電装置２００Ａ、２００Ｂ、…（以下、総称して「受電装置２００」と示す。）と、管理装置３００と、配電盤４００とを有する。給電制御装置１００は、配電盤４００から電力線を介して供給される電力を、選択的に接続されている受電装置２００に対して伝送する。また、管理装置３００は、給電制御装置１００それぞれにおける電力の伝送に関する閾値を調整する。 The power control system 1000 according to the present embodiment includes, for example, power supply control devices 100A, 100B, 100C,... (Hereinafter collectively referred to as “power supply control device 100”) and a power receiving device that is an external device to be supplied with power. 200A, 200B,... (Hereinafter collectively referred to as “power receiving device 200”), a management device 300, and a switchboard 400. The power supply control device 100 transmits the power supplied from the switchboard 400 via the power line to the power receiving device 200 that is selectively connected. In addition, the management device 300 adjusts a threshold value related to power transmission in each of the power supply control devices 100.
　なお、本実施形態に係る電力制御システムの構成は、図４に示す例に限られない。例えば、本実施形態に係る電力制御システムでは、図４に示す配電盤４００が本実施形態に係る管理装置の役目を果たしてもよい。また、本実施形態に係る電力制御システムでは、例えば、図４に示す給電制御装置１００のいずれかが、本実施形態に係る管理装置の役目を果たしてもよい。 Note that the configuration of the power control system according to the present embodiment is not limited to the example shown in FIG. For example, in the power control system according to the present embodiment, the switchboard 400 illustrated in FIG. 4 may serve as the management device according to the present embodiment. In the power control system according to the present embodiment, for example, any one of the power supply control devices 100 illustrated in FIG. 4 may serve as the management device according to the present embodiment.
　図５は、本実施形態に係る管理装置における給電制御方法に係る処理の他の例を説明するための流れ図であり、例えば図４に示すような本実施形態に係る電力制御システムにおける処理の一例を示している。ここで、図５に示すステップＳ４００、Ｓ４２０、Ｓ４２２の処理が、本実施形態に係る管理装置における処理を示している。また、図５に示すステップＳ４０２～Ｓ４１８の処理が、本実施形態に係る電力制御システムを構成する本実施形態に係る給電制御装置それぞれにおける処理を示している。また、図５では、例えば、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置におけるステップＳ４０６、Ｓ４０８の処理が、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）に該当し、ステップＳ４１０、Ｓ４１６の処理が、上記（２）の処理（電力制御処理）に該当する。 FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining another example of the process related to the power supply control method in the management apparatus according to the present embodiment. For example, an example of the process in the power control system according to the present embodiment as shown in FIG. Is shown. Here, the processes in steps S400, S420, and S422 shown in FIG. 5 indicate the processes in the management apparatus according to the present embodiment. Further, the processes in steps S402 to S418 shown in FIG. 5 indicate the processes in each of the power supply control apparatuses according to the present embodiment that constitute the power control system according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 5, for example, the processes of steps S406 and S408 in the power supply control device according to the present embodiment correspond to the process (1) (determination process), and the processes of steps S410 and S416 correspond to the above (2 ) Process (power control process).
　また、図５では、本実施形態に係る電力に関する値が消費電力の値である場合における処理の一例を示している。 FIG. 5 shows an example of processing when the value related to the power according to the present embodiment is the value of power consumption.
　また、以下では、例えば下記のような状況を前提として、本実施形態に係る管理装置における給電制御方法に係る処理の一例を説明する。
　　・許容電力は、１００００［Ｗ］である。
　　・本実施形態に係る管理装置は、２００［個］の本実施形態に係る給電制御装置（例えば、給電装置の役目を果たす。）を管理する。
　　・本実施形態に係る管理装置は、電力の伝送に関する閾値を、“５０［Ｗ］”、“１００［Ｗ］”、“２００［Ｗ］”のいずれかに調整可能であると仮定する。 In the following, an example of processing related to the power supply control method in the management apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described on the assumption of the following situation, for example.
-Allowable electric power is 10000 [W].
The management device according to the present embodiment manages 200 [pieces] power supply control devices (for example, serving as power supply devices) according to the present embodiment.
It is assumed that the management apparatus according to the present embodiment can adjust the threshold for power transmission to any one of “50 [W]”, “100 [W]”, and “200 [W]”.
　上記に示す状況では、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置から伝送される電力の合計である電力合計値が、１００００［Ｗ］を超えると、ブレーカーが電力の伝送路を遮断することによって、電力の伝送が停止することとなる。 In the situation shown above, when the total power value, which is the total power transmitted from the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, exceeds 10,000 [W], the breaker cuts off the power transmission path, Transmission will be stopped.
　ここで、本実施形態に係る管理装置が電力の伝送に関する閾値を調整する意味を説明する。 Here, the meaning that the management apparatus according to the present embodiment adjusts the threshold value related to power transmission will be described.
　例えば、電力の伝送に関する閾値が２００［Ｗ］であるということは、本実施形態に係る電力制御システムを構成する本実施形態に係る給電制御装置のいずれかに接続された給電対象の外部装置の全ての消費電力が、２００［Ｗ］であった場合、本実施形態に係る電力制御システムでは、最大５０［個］の給電対象の外部装置に対して電力が伝送されることを意味する。つまり、上記の場合、本実施形態に係る電力制御システムでは、１５０［個］の給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させることができない。 For example, the threshold value regarding power transmission is 200 [W] means that the power supply target external device connected to one of the power supply control devices according to the present embodiment constituting the power control system according to the present embodiment. When all the power consumption is 200 [W], the power control system according to the present embodiment means that power is transmitted to a maximum of 50 [target] external devices to be fed. That is, in the above case, the power control system according to the present embodiment cannot transmit power to 150 [pieces] external devices to be fed.
　また、例えば、電力の伝送に関する閾値が５０［Ｗ］であるということは、本実施形態に係る電力制御システムを構成する本実施形態に係る給電制御装置のいずれかに接続された給電対象の外部装置の全ての消費電力が、５０［Ｗ］未満であった場合、最大２００［個］の給電対象の外部装置に対して電力が伝送されることを意味する。しかしながら、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置のいずれかに接続された給電対象の外部装置の数が、２００［個］未満である場合（すなわち、伝送可能な電力に余力がある場合）であっても、消費電力が５０［Ｗ］を超える給電対象の外部装置に対しては、電力が伝送されない。よって、上記のように伝送可能な電力に余力があるときに電力が伝送されない場合には、ユーザの利便性を損ねる可能性が高い。 In addition, for example, a threshold value related to power transmission of 50 [W] means that an external power supply target connected to any of the power supply control devices according to the present embodiment constituting the power control system according to the present embodiment. When all the power consumption of the device is less than 50 [W], it means that power is transmitted to a maximum of 200 [pieces] of external devices to be fed. However, this is a case where the number of power supply target external devices connected to any of the power supply control devices according to the present embodiment is less than 200 [that is, there is a surplus in the power that can be transmitted). However, power is not transmitted to an external device to be fed that consumes more than 50 [W]. Therefore, when power is not transmitted when there is sufficient power that can be transmitted as described above, there is a high possibility that the user's convenience is impaired.
　そこで、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、電力の伝送に関する閾値を調整することによって、ユーザの利便性の低下を防止しつつ、より効率のよい給電制御を実現する。 Therefore, the management device according to the present embodiment realizes more efficient power supply control while preventing a decrease in user convenience by adjusting a threshold value related to power transmission.
　図５を参照すると、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置それぞれにおける電力の伝送に関する閾値に、初期値を設定する（Ｓ４００）。本実施形態に係る管理装置は、例えば、初期値として２００［Ｗ］を設定する。ここで、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、電力の伝送に関する閾値を設定させるための設定命令を、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置それぞれに対して送信することによって、ステップＳ４００の処理を行う。 Referring to FIG. 5, the management device according to the present embodiment sets an initial value as a threshold value related to power transmission in each of the power supply control devices according to the present embodiment (S400). For example, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment sets 200 [W] as an initial value. Here, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment performs the process of step S400 by transmitting a setting command for setting a threshold relating to power transmission to each of the power supply control apparatuses according to the present embodiment.
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、図１に示すステップＳ１００と同様に、給電対象の外部装置の接続が検出されたか否かを判定する（Ｓ４０２）。ステップＳ４０２において給電対象の外部装置の接続が検出されたと判定されない場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、給電対象の外部装置の接続が検出されたと判定されるまで処理を進めない。 The power supply control device according to the present embodiment determines whether or not connection of an external device to be supplied with power is detected, similarly to step S100 illustrated in FIG. 1 (S402). If it is not determined in step S402 that the connection of the external device to be fed is detected, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment does not proceed with the process until it is determined that the connection of the external device to be fed is detected.
　また、ステップＳ４０２において給電対象の外部装置の接続が検出されたと判定された場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、図１に示すステップＳ１０２と同様に、給電対象の外部装置に対応する電力に関する情報を取得する（Ｓ４０４）。 Further, when it is determined in step S402 that the connection of the external device to be fed is detected, the feed control device according to the present embodiment corresponds to the external device to be fed as in step S102 illustrated in FIG. Information on the power to be acquired is acquired (S404).
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、図１に示すステップＳ１０４と同様に、ステップＳ４０４において取得された電力に関する情報に基づいて、給電対象の外部装置における消費電力を特定する（Ｓ４０６）。 The power supply control device according to the present embodiment identifies the power consumption in the external device to be supplied based on the information about the power acquired in step S404, similarly to step S104 shown in FIG. 1 (S406).
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、ステップＳ４０６において特定された消費電力が、電力の伝送に関する閾値以下であるか否かを判定する（Ｓ４０８）。 The power supply control device according to the present embodiment determines whether or not the power consumption specified in step S406 is less than or equal to a threshold value related to power transmission (S408).
　ステップＳ４０８において消費電力が電力の伝送に関する閾値以下であると判定されない場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、図１に示すステップＳ１１０と同様に、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させない（Ｓ４１０）。 If it is not determined in step S408 that the power consumption is equal to or less than the threshold value related to power transmission, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment supplies power to the external device to be supplied, as in step S110 illustrated in FIG. Are not transmitted (S410).
　ステップＳ４１０の処理が行われると、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、図２に示すステップＳ２１０と同様に、接続されている給電対象の外部装置の数が減ったか否かを判定する（Ｓ４１２）。 When the process of step S410 is performed, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment determines whether or not the number of connected external devices to be supplied power is reduced, similarly to step S210 illustrated in FIG. 2 (S412). ).
　ステップＳ４１２において接続されている給電対象の外部装置の数が減ったと判定されない場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、ステップＳ４０２からの処理を繰り返す。 If it is not determined in step S412 that the number of power supply target external devices connected has decreased, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment repeats the processing from step S402, for example.
　また、ステップＳ４１２において接続されている給電対象の外部装置の数が減ったと判定された場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、接続状態が変化した接続されていた給電対象の外部装置（例えば、コンセントからプラグが抜かれた給電対象の外部装置）に対応する電力に関する情報を、本実施形態に係る管理装置に対して送信する（Ｓ４１４）。本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、ステップＳ４０４において取得された電力に関する情報を記憶部（後述する）などに記憶し、記憶されている電力に関する情報を、本実施形態に係る管理装置に対して送信する。 If it is determined in step S412 that the number of connected external devices connected to the power supply has decreased, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is connected to the external device that is connected to which the connected state has been changed. Information related to power corresponding to (for example, an external device to be fed whose plug is removed from the outlet) is transmitted to the management device according to the present embodiment (S414). The power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment stores, for example, information regarding the power acquired in step S404 in a storage unit (described later) or the like, and stores the information regarding the stored power in the management apparatus according to the present embodiment. Send to.
　ステップＳ４０８において消費電力が電力の伝送に関する閾値以下であると判定された場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、図１に示すステップＳ１０８と同様に、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させる（Ｓ４１６）。 When it is determined in step S408 that the power consumption is equal to or less than the threshold value related to power transmission, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment applies to the power supply target external device as in step S108 illustrated in FIG. Electric power is transmitted (S416).
　ステップＳ４１６の処理を行うと、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、新たに電力を伝送させた給電対象の外部装置に対応する電力に関する情報を、本実施形態に係る管理装置に対して送信する（Ｓ４１８）。本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、ステップＳ４０４において取得された電力に関する情報を記憶部（後述する）などに記憶し、記憶されている電力に関する情報を、本実施形態に係る管理装置に対して送信する。また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、新たにステップＳ４０４の処理を行って取得された、新たに電力を伝送させた給電対象の外部装置に対応する電力に関する情報を、本実施形態に係る管理装置に対して送信してもよい。 When the process of step S416 is performed, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment transmits information regarding the power corresponding to the external device to be fed that has newly transmitted power to the management device according to the present embodiment. (S418). The power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment stores, for example, information regarding the power acquired in step S404 in a storage unit (described later) or the like, and stores the information regarding the stored power in the management apparatus according to the present embodiment. Send to. In addition, the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment, for example, obtains information related to power corresponding to an external apparatus that is a power supply target to which power is newly transmitted, which is acquired by performing the process of step S404. You may transmit with respect to the management apparatus which concerns.
　本実施形態に係る管理装置は、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置におけるステップＳ４１４の処理またはステップＳ４１８の処理によって本実施形態に係る給電制御装置から送信された電力に関する情報に基づいて、本実施形態に係る電力制御システムにおける電力合計値に相当する、トータル消費電力を算出する（Ｓ４２０）。例えば、ステップＳ４１８の処理によって本実施形態に係る給電制御装置から送信された電力に関する情報を受信した場合には、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、電力に関する情報が示す消費電力の値をトータル消費電力の値（例えば、初期値は、０［Ｗ］）に加算することによって、トータル消費電力を算出する。また、例えば、ステップＳ４１４の処理によって本実施形態に係る給電制御装置から送信された電力に関する情報を受信した場合には、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、トータル消費電力の値から電力に関する情報が示す消費電力の値を減算することによって、トータル消費電力を算出する。 The management apparatus according to the present embodiment is based on the information regarding the power transmitted from the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment by the process of step S414 or the process of step S418 in the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment. The total power consumption corresponding to the total power value in the power control system according to is calculated (S420). For example, when the information regarding the power transmitted from the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment is received by the process of step S418, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment uses the power consumption value indicated by the information regarding the power as the total consumption. The total power consumption is calculated by adding to the power value (for example, the initial value is 0 [W]). For example, when the information regarding the electric power transmitted from the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment is received by the process of step S414, the management apparatus which concerns on this embodiment has the information regarding electric power from the value of total power consumption. The total power consumption is calculated by subtracting the indicated power consumption value.
　つまり、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、ステップＳ４２０の処理を行うことによって、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置それぞれから送信された電力に関する情報が示す消費電力の値を集計する。よって、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、現時点において、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置それぞれに接続されている給電対象の外部装置における、最大消費電力を予測することができ、また、許容電力１００００［Ｗ］に対する伝送可能な電力の余力を把握することができる。 That is, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment totals the power consumption values indicated by the information regarding the power transmitted from each of the power supply control apparatuses according to the present embodiment by performing the process of step S420. Therefore, the management device according to the present embodiment can predict the maximum power consumption in the power supply target external device connected to each of the power supply control devices according to the present embodiment at the present time, and the allowable power 10,000. It is possible to grasp the remaining power of transmittable power for [W].
　ステップＳ４２０においてトータル消費電力が算出されると、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、電力の伝送に関する閾値を調整する閾値調整処理を行う（Ｓ４２２）。ステップＳ４２２において電力の伝送に関する閾値を調整した場合、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、電力の伝送に関する閾値を設定させるための設定命令を、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置それぞれに対して送信することによって、調整後の電力の伝送に関する閾値を、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置それぞれに設定させる。 When the total power consumption is calculated in step S420, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment performs a threshold adjustment process for adjusting a threshold related to power transmission (S422). When the threshold relating to power transmission is adjusted in step S422, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment transmits a setting command for setting the threshold relating to power transmission to each of the power supply control apparatuses according to the present embodiment. Thereby, the threshold value related to the transmission of the adjusted power is set in each power supply control device according to the present embodiment.
　より具体的には、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、例えば、ステップＳ４２０において算出されたトータル消費電力と
現在の電力の伝送に関する閾値とについて、下記に示す判定１、判定２、および判定３の３つの判定処理を行うことによって、電力の伝送に関する閾値を調整する。 More specifically, for example, the management device according to the present embodiment performs the following determination 1, determination 2, and determination 3 for the total power consumption calculated in step S420 and the threshold value related to the current power transmission. The threshold for power transmission is adjusted by performing three determination processes.
（ｉ）判定１
　・条件：（現在の電力の伝送に関する閾値＞＝１００［Ｗ］）ＡＮＤ（トータル消費電力の値＞６０００［Ｗ］）
　・結果が真の場合：電力の伝送に関する閾値を５０［Ｗ］に変更する
　・結果が偽の場合：判定２を行う (I) Determination 1
Condition: (Threshold for current power transmission> = 100 [W]) AND (total power consumption value> 6000 [W])
-If the result is true: Change the threshold for power transmission to 50 [W]-If the result is false: Perform decision 2
（ｉｉ）判定２
　・条件：“（現在の電力の伝送に関する閾値＞＝２００［Ｗ］）ＡＮＤ（トータル消費電力の値＞４０００［Ｗ］）”、または、“（現在の電力の伝送に関する閾値＜１００［Ｗ］）ＡＮＤ
（トータル消費電力の値＜５０００［Ｗ］）”
　・結果が真の場合：電力の伝送に関する閾値を１００［Ｗ］に変更する
　・結果が偽の場合：判定３を行う (Ii) Determination 2
Condition: “(threshold for current power transmission> = 200 [W]) AND (total power consumption value> 4000 [W])” or “(threshold for current power transmission <100 [W] ) AND
(Total power consumption value <5000 [W]) "
-If the result is true: Change the threshold for power transmission to 100 [W]-If the result is false: Perform decision 3
（ｉｉｉ）判定３
　・条件：（現在の電力の伝送に関する閾値＜２００［Ｗ］）ＡＮＤ（トータル消費電力の値＜３０００［Ｗ］）
　・結果が真の場合：電力の伝送に関する閾値を２００［Ｗ］に変更する
　・結果が偽の場合：何もしない (Iii) Determination 3
Condition: (Threshold value for current power transmission <200 [W]) AND (total power consumption value <3000 [W])
-If the result is true: Change the threshold for power transmission to 200 [W]-If the result is false: do nothing
　本実施形態に係る管理装置は、ステップＳ４２２において、例えば、上記に示す判定１、判定２、および判定３の３つの判定処理を行うことによって、上記判定１、判定２、判定３のいずれかが真になった場合に、電力の伝送に関する閾値を調整する。本実施形態に係る管理装置がステップＳ４２２の処理を行うことによって、例えば、利用電力予想が少ないと見込める場合は、電力の伝送に関する閾値を大きくして電力制限を緩くし、また、電力利用が増えてきた場合は、電力の伝送に関する閾値を小さくして利用電力を制限するという制御が可能となる。 In step S422, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment performs one of the above-described three determination processes, such as determination 1, determination 2, and determination 3, so that any of determination 1, determination 2, or determination 3 is performed. If true, adjust threshold for power transmission. When the management apparatus according to the present embodiment performs the process of step S422, for example, when it is expected that the power consumption prediction is small, the threshold for power transmission is increased to loosen the power limit, and the power usage increases. In such a case, it is possible to control to limit the power usage by reducing the threshold value related to power transmission.
　ここで、判定条件に係る閾値について説明する。上記判定１と上記判定２とにおけるトータル消費電力の値を例に挙げると、上記判定１では電力の伝送に関する閾値を１００［Ｗ］から５０［Ｗ］に下げる場合に、トータル消費電力の値に係る閾値を６０００［Ｗ］としている。また、上記判定２で電力の伝送に関する閾値を５０［Ｗ］から１００［Ｗ］に上げる場合には、トータル消費電力の値に係る閾値は５０００［Ｗ］としている。 Here, the threshold value relating to the determination condition will be described. Taking the value of the total power consumption in the above determination 1 and the above determination 2 as an example, in the case of the above determination 1, when the threshold for power transmission is lowered from 100 [W] to 50 [W], the total power consumption value is set. The threshold value is 6000 [W]. When the threshold value related to power transmission is increased from 50 [W] to 100 [W] in the determination 2, the threshold value related to the total power consumption value is set to 5000 [W].
　上記のように、電力の伝送に関する閾値を調整するための閾値（例えば、トータル消費電力の値に係る閾値）にヒステリシスを持たせることによって、電力の伝送に関する閾値が続けざまに激しく変化することを防止することができる。 As described above, by providing hysteresis for the threshold for adjusting the threshold for power transmission (for example, the threshold for the value of total power consumption), the threshold for power transmission is prevented from changing drastically. can do.
　なお、ステップＳ４２０における処理は、上記に示す判定１、判定２、および判定３に係る処理に限られない。 Note that the processing in step S420 is not limited to the processing related to the determination 1, the determination 2, and the determination 3 described above.
　例えば、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、下記に示す判定１’のように、電力を伝送可能なコンセント（後述する接続部の一例）の数に係る条件を、さらに上記判定１に係る条件に加えた条件を用いて、ステップＳ４２０における処理を行ってもよい。ステップＳ４２０において下記に示す判定１’に係る処理を行うことによって、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、ユーザーの利用状況（電力の伝送状況）をより正確に把握して、電力の伝送に関する閾値を調整することができる。 For example, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment further sets a condition related to the number of outlets (an example of a connection unit to be described later) that can transmit power to a condition related to the determination 1 as in a determination 1 ′ shown below. The process in step S420 may be performed using the added condition. In step S420, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment grasps the user usage status (power transmission status) more accurately, and sets a threshold value related to power transmission by performing the processing related to the determination 1 ′ shown below. Can be adjusted.
（ｉｖ）判定１’
　・条件：“（現在の電力の伝送に関する閾値＞＝１００［Ｗ］）ＡＮＤ｛（トータル消費電力の値＞６０００［Ｗ］）ＯＲ（コンセントの空数＜１２０［個］）｝”
　・結果が真の場合：電力の伝送に関する閾値を５０［Ｗ］に変更する
　・結果が偽の場合：判定２を行う (Iv) Determination 1 ′
Condition: “(threshold for current power transmission> = 100 [W]) AND {(total power consumption value> 6000 [W]) OR (empty number of outlets <120 [pieces])}”
-If the result is true: Change the threshold for power transmission to 50 [W]-If the result is false: Perform decision 2
　また、例えば、トータル消費電力を算出したり、電力に関する情報などを反映したりするときに、給電対象の外部装置の接続部（後述する）に対する挿抜などによって、給電対象の外部装置の接続状態が頻繁に変化する場合には、判定条件に係る値が、判定条件に係る閾値を繰り返し跨いでしまうことも想定される。 In addition, for example, when calculating the total power consumption or reflecting information on the power, the connection state of the external device to be fed is determined by insertion / removal with respect to the connection unit (described later) of the external device to be fed. When it changes frequently, it is also assumed that the value related to the determination condition repeatedly straddles the threshold value related to the determination condition.
　よって、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、ステップＳ４２２において、例えば、一定時間の間、電力の伝送に関する閾値を調整しない処理や、トータル消費電力の加減算を、ある一定単位（例えば１０［個］）の電力に関する情報が示す消費電力の値を平均化して加減算するというフィルタ処理を行ってもよい。上記のような処理を行うことによって、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、電力の伝送に関する閾値が頻繁に調整されることを防止することができる。 Therefore, in step S422, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment performs, for example, processing that does not adjust the threshold value related to power transmission for a certain period of time or addition / subtraction of total power consumption in a certain unit (for example, 10 [pieces]). A filtering process of averaging and adding / subtracting the value of the power consumption indicated by the information on the power may be performed. By performing the processing as described above, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment can prevent the threshold relating to power transmission from being frequently adjusted.
　例えば図５に示す処理が行われることによって、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置それぞれでは、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）および上記（２）の処理（電力制御処理）が実現される。よって、例えば図５に示す処理が行われることによって、給電対象の外部装置に対して伝送した電力の計測値を用いることなく、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を制御することが可能な、電力制御システムが実現される。 For example, by performing the process illustrated in FIG. 5, the process (1) (determination process) and the process (2) (power control process) are realized in each of the power supply control devices according to the present embodiment. Therefore, for example, by performing the process shown in FIG. 5, it is possible to control the transmission of power to the external device to be fed without using the measured value of the power transmitted to the external device to be fed. A power control system is realized.
　また、例えば図５に示す処理が行われることによって、本実施形態に係る電力制御システムでは、本実施形態に係る管理装置により、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置それぞれにおける電力の伝送に関する閾値が調整される。よって、ユーザの利便性の低下を防止しつつ、より効率のよい給電制御を行うことが可能な、電力制御システムが実現される。 Further, for example, by performing the process illustrated in FIG. 5, in the power control system according to the present embodiment, the management device according to the present embodiment adjusts the threshold regarding power transmission in each of the power supply control devices according to the present embodiment. Is done. Therefore, a power control system capable of performing more efficient power feeding control while preventing a decrease in user convenience is realized.
（本実施形態に係る通信）
　次に、上述した本実施形態に係る給電制御方法に係る処理に係る、給電制御装置と給電対象の外部装置との間で行われる通信について説明する。 (Communication according to this embodiment)
Next, communication performed between the power supply control device and the power supply target external device according to the process related to the power supply control method according to the present embodiment described above will be described.
　以下では、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置と受電装置（給電対象の外部装置の一例）とが通信を行う場合を例に挙げて、本実施形態に係る通信について説明する。また、以下では、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置と受電装置とが電力線で接続される場合、すなわち、電力が電力線を介した有線で伝送される場合を例に挙げて、本実施形態に係る通信について説明する。 Hereinafter, communication according to the present embodiment will be described by taking as an example a case where the power feeding control device according to the present embodiment and a power receiving device (an example of an external device to be fed) communicate. In the following description, the power supply control device and the power receiving device according to the present embodiment are connected by a power line, that is, the case where power is transmitted by wire via the power line is taken as an example. Communication will be described.
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置と受電装置との間で行われる通信としては、例えば、無線通信と、電力線通信（有線通信）とが挙げられる。 Examples of communication performed between the power supply control device and the power receiving device according to the present embodiment include wireless communication and power line communication (wired communication).
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置と受電装置との間では、例えば、ＮＦＣ（Near　Field　Communication）による通信技術やＲＦＩＤ（Radio　Frequency　IDentification）技術などの無線通信技術を用いて、無線通信が行われる。また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置と受電装置との間では、例えば、ＮＦＣによる通信技術やＲＦＩＤ技術などの無線通信技術を、有線通信に適用することによって、電力線通信が行われる。ここで、本実施形態に係る電力線通信には、例えば、各装置の端子が接触して行われる通信（いわゆる、接触通信）と、各装置の端子が有線で結ばれて行われる通信とが含まれる。 For example, wireless communication is performed between the power supply control device and the power receiving device according to the present embodiment using a wireless communication technology such as NFC (Near Field Communication) or RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) technology. In addition, power line communication is performed between the power supply control device and the power receiving device according to the present embodiment, for example, by applying wireless communication technology such as NFC communication technology or RFID technology to wired communication. Here, the power line communication according to the present embodiment includes, for example, communication performed by contact of terminals of each device (so-called contact communication) and communication performed by connecting terminals of each device by wire. It is.
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、高周波信号を生成する高周波信号生成部（後述する）を備え、高周波信号を接続外部装置へ送信する。つまり、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、いわゆるリーダ／ライタ機能を有する。 The power supply control device according to the present embodiment includes, for example, a high-frequency signal generation unit (described later) that generates a high-frequency signal, and transmits the high-frequency signal to a connected external device. That is, the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment has a so-called reader / writer function, for example.
　また、受電装置は、例えば本実施形態に係る給電制御装置などの外部装置から送信された信号に基づいて負荷変調を行うことにより、当該外部装置と通信を行う。例えば、受電装置が、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置から送信された高周波信号を受信した場合には、受信した高周波信号から電力を得て駆動し、受信した高周波信号を処理した結果に基づいて負荷変調を行うことによって、高周波信号を送信する。 In addition, the power receiving apparatus performs communication with the external apparatus by performing load modulation based on a signal transmitted from the external apparatus such as the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment. For example, when the power receiving device receives a high-frequency signal transmitted from the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, the power receiving device is driven by obtaining power from the received high-frequency signal and processing the received high-frequency signal. A high frequency signal is transmitted by performing load modulation.
　例えば、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置と受電装置とが、ぞれぞれ上記のような処理を行うことによって、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置と受電装置との間では、本実施形態に係る無線通信、または、本実施形態に係る電力線通信が実現される。 For example, the power feeding control device and the power receiving device according to the present embodiment perform the processing as described above, so that the power feeding control device according to the present embodiment and the power receiving device are changed to the present embodiment. Such wireless communication or power line communication according to the present embodiment is realized.
　ここで、本実施形態に係る高周波信号としては、例えば、ＲＦＩＤで用いられる周波数の信号や、非接触通信で用いられる周波数の信号などが挙げられる。例えば、高周波信号の周波数としては、１３０～１３５［ｋＨｚ］、１３．５６［ＭＨｚ］、５６［ＭＨｚ］、４３３［ＭＨｚ］、９５４．２［ＭＨｚ］、９５４．８［ＭＨｚ］、２４４１．７５［ＭＨｚ］、２４４８．８７５［ＭＨｚ］が挙げられるが、本実施系形態に係る高周波信号の周波数は、上記に限られない。以下では、本実施形態に係る高周波信号に基づき送信される高周波を、「搬送波」と示す場合がある。 Here, examples of the high-frequency signal according to the present embodiment include a frequency signal used in RFID and a frequency signal used in non-contact communication. For example, the frequency of the high-frequency signal is 130 to 135 [kHz], 13.56 [MHz], 56 [MHz], 433 [MHz], 954.2 [MHz], 954.8 [MHz], 2441.75. [MHz] and 2448.875 [MHz] are mentioned, but the frequency of the high-frequency signal according to the present embodiment is not limited to the above. Hereinafter, the high frequency transmitted based on the high frequency signal according to the present embodiment may be referred to as “carrier wave”.
　なお、本実施形態に係る無線通信と、本実施形態に係る電力線通信とは、ＮＦＣによる通信技術やＲＦＩＤ技術などの無線通信技術を用いた通信に限られない。例えば、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置と受電装置との間では、ＩＥＥＥ８０２．１１ｂに基づく無線通信などの任意の方式の無線通信や、ＰＬＣ（Power　Line　Communication。電力線搬送通信）などの電力線通信が行われてもよい。以下では、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置と受電装置との間において、ＮＦＣによる通信技術やＲＦＩＤ技術などの無線通信技術を用いた通信が行われる場合を例に挙げて、本実施形態に係る通信について説明する。 Note that the wireless communication according to the present embodiment and the power line communication according to the present embodiment are not limited to communication using wireless communication technology such as NFC communication technology or RFID technology. For example, between the power supply control device and the power receiving device according to the present embodiment, wireless communication of an arbitrary method such as wireless communication based on IEEE802.11b, or power line communication such as PLC (Power Line Communication) is performed. It may be done. In the following, a case where communication using a wireless communication technology such as NFC communication technology or RFID technology is performed between the power supply control device and the power receiving device according to this embodiment will be described as an example. Communication will be described.
［Ｉ］本実施形態に係る無線通信
　まず、本実施形態に係る無線通信について説明する。図６は、本実施形態に係る無線通信の一例を説明するための説明図である。以下では、図６に示す給電制御装置１００Ａと、受電装置２００Ａとを例に挙げて、本実施形態に係る無線通信について説明する。なお、図６では、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置の構成と受電装置の構成とのうち、本実施形態に係る無線通信に係る構成要素を示している。また、図６では、受電装置２００Ａとして、プラグを示しているが、本実施形態に係る受電装置は、プラグに限られない。 [I] Wireless communication according to this embodiment First, wireless communication according to this embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of wireless communication according to the present embodiment. Hereinafter, the wireless communication according to the present embodiment will be described using the power supply control device 100A and the power receiving device 200A illustrated in FIG. 6 as examples. In addition, in FIG. 6, the component which concerns on the radio | wireless communication which concerns on this embodiment is shown among the structure of the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment, and the structure of a receiving device. In FIG. 6, a plug is shown as the power receiving device 200A, but the power receiving device according to the present embodiment is not limited to a plug.
　給電制御装置１００Ａは、例えば、接続部１０２と、無線通信部１０４（通信部／第１通信部）と、制御部１０６とを備える。また、受電装置２００Ａは、例えば、接続部２０２と、無線通信部２０４とを備える。 The power supply control device 100A includes, for example, a connection unit 102, a wireless communication unit 104 (communication unit / first communication unit), and a control unit 106. The power receiving device 200 </ b> A includes, for example, a connection unit 202 and a wireless communication unit 204.
　接続部１０２は、電力が伝送される電力線ＰＬを、外部装置に接続させる。また、接続部１０２には、接続される外部装置の接続状態の維持を補助するための接続補助部材が備えられていてもよい。ここで、本実施形態に係る電力線ＰＬとしては、例えば、５０［Ｈｚ］や６０［Ｈｚ］などの所定の周波数の交流電流や、直流電流が流れる電力線が挙げられる。また、本実施形態に係る接続補助部材としては、例えば、マグネットなどが挙げられる。以下では、電力線ＰＬに所定の周波数の交流電流が流れる場合を例に挙げて、説明する。 The connection unit 102 connects the power line PL through which power is transmitted to an external device. Further, the connection unit 102 may be provided with a connection assisting member for assisting in maintaining the connection state of the connected external device. Here, examples of the power line PL according to the present embodiment include an alternating current having a predetermined frequency such as 50 [Hz] and 60 [Hz], and a power line through which a direct current flows. Moreover, as a connection auxiliary member which concerns on this embodiment, a magnet etc. are mentioned, for example. Hereinafter, a case where an alternating current having a predetermined frequency flows through the power line PL will be described as an example.
　より具体的には、接続部１０２は、電力線ＰＬと接続された端子を有し、また、接続部２０２は、電力線ＰＬ（給電制御装置１００Ａからみた場合には、外部電力線に該当する。）と接続された端子を有する。そして、接続部１０２が有する端子と、接続部２０２が有する端子とが、電気的に接続されることによって、給電制御装置１００Ａと受電装置２００Ａ（給電制御装置１００Ａからみた場合には、外部装置に該当する。）とは、接続される。ここで、本実施形態に係る“接続部１０２が有する端子と接続部２０２が有する端子との電気的な接続”とは、例えば、各装置の接続部が有する端子が接触することや、各装置の接続部が有する端子が有線で結ばれることをいう。なお、接続部２０２には、給電制御装置１００Ａが備える接続部１０２と同様に、接続される外部装置の接続状態の維持を補助するための接続補助部材が備えられていてもよい。 More specifically, the connection unit 102 has a terminal connected to the power line PL, and the connection unit 202 is a power line PL (corresponding to an external power line when viewed from the power supply control device 100A). Has connected terminals. Then, the terminal included in the connection unit 102 and the terminal included in the connection unit 202 are electrically connected, so that the power supply control device 100A and the power reception device 200A (when viewed from the power supply control device 100A, Is applicable). Here, “the electrical connection between the terminal included in the connection unit 102 and the terminal included in the connection unit 202” according to the present embodiment refers to, for example, contact of a terminal included in the connection unit of each device, or each device. This means that the terminals of the connection part are connected by wire. Note that the connection unit 202 may include a connection assisting member for assisting in maintaining the connection state of the connected external device, similarly to the connection unit 102 included in the power supply control device 100A.
　また、接続部１０２は、例えば、外部装置の接続状態の変化（未接続状態から接続状態への変化／接続状態から未接続状態への変化）を検出する。そして、接続部１０２は、検出されたこと（検出結果）を示す検出信号を、制御部１０６へ伝達する。なお、無線通信部１０４が、検出信号の伝達に応じて高周波信号を送信する機能を有している構成である場合には、接続部１０２は、検出信号を無線通信部１０４へ伝達してもよい。また、接続部１０２は、例えば、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置が備える電力供給部（後述する）に、検出信号を伝達してもよい。 Also, the connection unit 102 detects, for example, a change in the connection state of the external device (change from the unconnected state to the connected state / change from the connected state to the unconnected state). Then, the connection unit 102 transmits a detection signal indicating the detection (detection result) to the control unit 106. Note that when the wireless communication unit 104 has a function of transmitting a high-frequency signal in response to transmission of the detection signal, the connection unit 102 may transmit the detection signal to the wireless communication unit 104. Good. Moreover, the connection part 102 may transmit a detection signal to the electric power supply part (after-mentioned) with which the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment is provided, for example.
　ここで、接続部１０２は、例えば、外部装置の物理的な接続状態を検出するスイッチを備え、当該スイッチの状態が変化したときに検出信号を制御部１０６などに伝達するが、接続部１０２の構成は、上記に限られない。なお、給電制御装置１００Ａが定期的／非定期的に高周波信号を送信する構成である場合には、本実施形態に係る接続部１０２は、例えば外部装置の接続状態の変化の検出に係る機能を有していない構成をとることも可能である。 Here, the connection unit 102 includes, for example, a switch that detects a physical connection state of the external device, and transmits a detection signal to the control unit 106 or the like when the state of the switch changes. The configuration is not limited to the above. When the power supply control device 100A is configured to transmit a high-frequency signal periodically / non-periodically, the connection unit 102 according to the present embodiment has a function related to, for example, detection of a change in the connection state of the external device. It is also possible to take a configuration that does not have.
　無線通信部１０４と、無線通信部２０４とは、本実施形態に係る無線通信を行う役目を果たす。また、無線通信部１０４における通信は、例えば、制御部１０６によって制御する。 The wireless communication unit 104 and the wireless communication unit 204 serve to perform wireless communication according to the present embodiment. The communication in the wireless communication unit 104 is controlled by the control unit 106, for example.
　制御部１０６は、ＭＰＵ（Micro　Processing　Unit）や各種処理回路が集積された集積回路などで構成され、給電制御装置１００Ａの各部を制御する。より具体的には、制御部１０６は、例えば、接続部１０２から伝達される検出信号や、無線通信部１０４から伝達される受電装置２００Ａなどの接続外部装置からの応答信号に基づいて、高周波信号生成命令や、高周波信号送信停止命令を無線通信部１０４に対して伝達して、無線通信部１０４における通信を制御する。 The control unit 106 is configured by an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), an integrated circuit in which various processing circuits are integrated, and the like, and controls each unit of the power supply control device 100A. More specifically, the control unit 106, for example, based on a detection signal transmitted from the connection unit 102 or a response signal from a connected external device such as the power receiving device 200A transmitted from the wireless communication unit 104, A generation command and a high-frequency signal transmission stop command are transmitted to the wireless communication unit 104 to control communication in the wireless communication unit 104.
　また、制御部１０６は、本実施形態に係る給電制御方法に係る処理（例えば、“上記（１）の処理（判定処理）および上記（２）の処理（電力制御処理）”や、“上記（１）の処理（判定処理）～（３）の処理（閾値設定処理）”、“上記（１）の処理（判定処理）、上記（２）の処理（電力制御処理）、および（４）の処理（通知制御処理）”、“上記（１）の処理（判定処理）～（４）の処理（通知制御処理）”）を主導的に行う役目を果たす。本実施形態に係る給電制御装置が備える制御部１０６における、本実施形態に係る給電制御方法に係る処理を実現するための構成の一例については、後述する。 In addition, the control unit 106 performs processing related to the power supply control method according to the present embodiment (for example, “the processing of (1) (determination processing) and the processing of (2) (power control processing)”, “ 1) process (determination process) to (3) process (threshold setting process) ”,“ (1) process (determination process) ”, (2) process (power control process), and (4) “Process (Notification Control Process)” and “Process (Decision Process) to (4) Process (Notification Control Process)” above)). An example of a configuration for realizing the processing related to the power supply control method according to the present embodiment in the control unit 106 included in the power supply control device according to the present embodiment will be described later.
　図７は、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置と受電装置との間で行われる無線通信を実現するための構成の一例を示す説明図である。ここで、図７では、図６に示す給電制御装置１００Ａが備える無線通信部１０４および制御部１０６と、図６に示す受電装置２００Ａが備える無線通信部２０４との構成の一例を示している。 FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a configuration for realizing wireless communication performed between the power supply control device and the power receiving device according to the present embodiment. Here, FIG. 7 illustrates an example of a configuration of the wireless communication unit 104 and the control unit 106 included in the power supply control device 100A illustrated in FIG. 6 and the wireless communication unit 204 included in the power receiving device 200A illustrated in FIG.
〔Ｉ－Ｉ〕本実施形態に係る給電制御装置が備える無線通信部１０４
　無線通信部１０４は、例えば、高周波信号生成部１５０と、高周波送信部１５２と、復調部１５４とを備える。また、無線通信部１０４は、例えば、制御部１０６から伝達される高周波信号生成命令に応じて高周波信号を送信し、制御部１０６から伝達される高周波信号送信停止命令に応じて、高周波信号の送信を停止する。 [II] Wireless communication unit 104 included in the power supply control device according to the present embodiment
The wireless communication unit 104 includes, for example, a high frequency signal generation unit 150, a high frequency transmission unit 152, and a demodulation unit 154. Further, the wireless communication unit 104 transmits a high-frequency signal in response to a high-frequency signal generation command transmitted from the control unit 106 and transmits a high-frequency signal in response to a high-frequency signal transmission stop command transmitted from the control unit 106, for example. To stop.
　また、無線通信部１０４は、例えば、通信を暗号化するための暗号化回路（図示せず）や、通信衝突防止（アンチコリジョン）回路、外部装置や他の回路と接続するための接続インタフェース（図示せず）などを備えてもよい。ここで、無線通信部１０４は、例えば、データの伝送路としてのバスにより各構成要素間を接続する。また、接続インタフェースとしては、例えば、ＵＡＲＴや、ＬＡＮ端子および送受信回路などが挙げられる。 In addition, the wireless communication unit 104 includes, for example, an encryption circuit (not shown) for encrypting communication, a communication collision prevention (anti-collision) circuit, a connection interface for connecting to an external device or another circuit ( (Not shown) or the like. Here, the wireless communication unit 104 connects each component by a bus as a data transmission path, for example. Examples of the connection interface include UART, LAN terminal, and transmission / reception circuit.
　高周波信号生成部１５０は、制御部１０６からの高周波信号生成命令を受け、高周波信号生成命令に応じた高周波信号を生成する。ここで、図７では、高周波信号生成部１５０として交流電源が示されているが、本実施形態に係る高周波信号生成部１５０は、上記に限られない。例えば、本実施形態に係る高周波信号生成部１５０は、ＡＳＫ（Amplitude　Shift　Keying）変調する変調回路（図示せず）と、変調回路の出力を増幅する増幅回路（図示せず）とで構成することができる。 The high frequency signal generation unit 150 receives a high frequency signal generation command from the control unit 106 and generates a high frequency signal according to the high frequency signal generation command. Here, in FIG. 7, an AC power supply is shown as the high-frequency signal generation unit 150, but the high-frequency signal generation unit 150 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the above. For example, the high-frequency signal generation unit 150 according to the present embodiment includes a modulation circuit (not shown) that modulates ASK (Amplitude Shift Keying) and an amplification circuit (not shown) that amplifies the output of the modulation circuit. Can do.
　ここで、高周波信号生成部１５０が生成する高周波信号としては、例えば、電力に関する情報の送信を要求する情報送信要求が含まれる高周波信号や、外部装置に対する各種処理命令や処理するデータを含む高周波信号が挙げられる。なお、高周波信号生成部１５０が生成する高周波信号は、上記に限られない。例えば、本実施形態に係る高周波信号は、受電装置２００Ａの無線通信部２０４に対して電力供給を行う役目を果たす信号（例えば、無変調の信号）であってもよい。 Here, the high-frequency signal generated by the high-frequency signal generation unit 150 includes, for example, a high-frequency signal including an information transmission request for requesting transmission of information related to power, and a high-frequency signal including various processing commands for external devices and data to be processed. Is mentioned. The high frequency signal generated by the high frequency signal generation unit 150 is not limited to the above. For example, the high-frequency signal according to the present embodiment may be a signal (for example, an unmodulated signal) that serves to supply power to the wireless communication unit 204 of the power receiving apparatus 200A.
　高周波送信部１５２は、例えば、所定のインダクタンスをもつコイル（インダクタ。以下、同様とする。）Ｌ１を備え、高周波信号生成部１５０が生成した高周波信号に応じた搬送波を送信する。また、高周波送信部１５２は、接続外部装置から送信される応答信号を受信することもできる。つまり、高周波送信部１５２は、無線通信部１０４の通信アンテナとしての役目を果たすことができる。ここで、図７では、高周波送信部１５２がコイルＬ１で構成されている例を示しているが、本実施形態に係る高周波送信部１５２の構成は、上記に限られない。例えば、本実施形態に係る高周波送信部は、さらにキャパシタを備えることにより共振回路を構成してもよい。 The high-frequency transmission unit 152 includes, for example, a coil (inductor; hereinafter the same) L1 having a predetermined inductance, and transmits a carrier wave corresponding to the high-frequency signal generated by the high-frequency signal generation unit 150. Moreover, the high frequency transmission part 152 can also receive the response signal transmitted from a connection external device. That is, the high frequency transmission unit 152 can serve as a communication antenna of the wireless communication unit 104. Here, FIG. 7 shows an example in which the high frequency transmission unit 152 is configured by the coil L1, but the configuration of the high frequency transmission unit 152 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the above. For example, the high frequency transmission unit according to the present embodiment may form a resonance circuit by further including a capacitor.
　復調部１５４は、例えば、高周波送信部１５２のアンテナ端における電圧の振幅変化を包絡線検波し、検波した信号を２値化することによって、接続外部装置から送信される応答信号を復調する。なお、復調部１５４における応答信号の復調手段は、上記に限られない、例えば、復調部１５４は、高周波送信部１５２のアンテナ端における電圧の位相変化を用いて応答信号を復調することもできる。 The demodulator 154 demodulates the response signal transmitted from the connected external device, for example, by detecting the change in the amplitude of the voltage at the antenna end of the high-frequency transmitter 152, and binarizing the detected signal. Note that the means for demodulating the response signal in the demodulator 154 is not limited to the above. For example, the demodulator 154 can demodulate the response signal using the phase change of the voltage at the antenna end of the high-frequency transmitter 152.
　また、復調部１５４は、復調した応答信号を制御部１０６へ伝達する。そして、復調された応答信号が制御部１０６に伝達された制御部１０６は、例えば、応答信号に対応するデータを処理する、処理結果に基づいて高周波信号生成命令を生成するなど、様々な処理を行う。 Also, the demodulator 154 transmits the demodulated response signal to the controller 106. Then, the control unit 106 having the demodulated response signal transmitted to the control unit 106 performs various processes such as processing data corresponding to the response signal and generating a high-frequency signal generation command based on the processing result. Do.
　無線通信部１０４は、例えば図７に示す構成によって、搬送波を送信し、受電装置２００Ａなどの接続外部装置から送信される応答信号を復調する。なお、本実施形態に係る無線通信部１０４の構成が、図７に示す構成に限られないことは、言うまでもない。 The wireless communication unit 104 transmits a carrier wave by the configuration shown in FIG. 7, for example, and demodulates a response signal transmitted from a connected external device such as the power receiving device 200A. Needless to say, the configuration of the wireless communication unit 104 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration illustrated in FIG. 7.
〔Ｉ－ＩＩ〕本実施形態に係る受電装置が備える無線通信部２０４
　無線通信部２０４は、通信アンテナ２５０と、ＩＣチップ２５２とを備える。また、無線通信部２０４は、例えば、データの伝送路としてのバス２７２で各構成要素間を接続する。 [I-II] The wireless communication unit 204 included in the power receiving device according to the present embodiment
The wireless communication unit 204 includes a communication antenna 250 and an IC chip 252. In addition, the wireless communication unit 204 connects each component with a bus 272 as a data transmission path, for example.
　通信アンテナ２５０は、給電制御装置１００Ａなどの外部装置から送信された搬送波を受信し、ＩＣチップ２５２における処理の処理結果に基づく応答信号を送信する。 The communication antenna 250 receives a carrier wave transmitted from an external device such as the power supply control device 100A, and transmits a response signal based on the processing result of the processing in the IC chip 252.
　通信アンテナ２５０は、例えば、所定のインダクタンスをもつコイル（インダクタ）Ｌ２と、所定の静電容量をもつキャパシタＣ１とからなる共振回路で構成され、搬送波の受信に応じて電磁誘導により誘起電圧を生じさせる。そして、通信アンテナ２５０は、所定の共振周波数で誘起電圧を共振させた受信電圧を出力する。ここで、通信アンテナ２５０における共振周波数は、例えば、１３．５６［ＭＨｚ］など搬送波の周波数に合わせて設定される。通信アンテナ２５０は、上記構成により、搬送波を受信し、また、ＩＣチップ２５２が備える負荷変調部２６４（後述する）において行われる負荷変調によって応答信号の送信を行う。 For example, the communication antenna 250 includes a resonance circuit including a coil (inductor) L2 having a predetermined inductance and a capacitor C1 having a predetermined capacitance, and generates an induced voltage by electromagnetic induction in response to reception of a carrier wave. Let Then, the communication antenna 250 outputs a reception voltage obtained by resonating the induced voltage at a predetermined resonance frequency. Here, the resonance frequency in the communication antenna 250 is set in accordance with the frequency of the carrier wave such as 13.56 [MHz], for example. The communication antenna 250 receives a carrier wave with the above configuration and transmits a response signal by load modulation performed in a load modulation unit 264 (described later) provided in the IC chip 252.
　ＩＣチップ２５２は、受信された搬送波に基づいて高周波信号を復調して処理し、負荷変調により応答信号を通信アンテナ２５０から送信させる。つまり、ＩＣチップ２５２は、無線通信部２０４において、無線通信を主導的に行う実質的な無線通信部としての役目を果たす。 The IC chip 252 demodulates and processes the high-frequency signal based on the received carrier wave, and transmits a response signal from the communication antenna 250 by load modulation. In other words, the IC chip 252 serves as a substantial wireless communication unit that performs wireless communication in the wireless communication unit 204.
　ＩＣチップ２５２は、例えば、キャリア検出部２５４と、検波部２５６と、レギュレータ２５８と、復調部２６０と、データ処理部２６２と、負荷変調部２６４と、ＲＯＭ（Read　Only　Memory）２６６と、ＲＡＭ（Random　Access　Memory）２６８と、内部メモリ２７０とを備える。また、データ処理部２６２と、ＲＯＭ２６６、ＲＡＭ２６８、内部メモリ２７０とは、例えば、データの伝送路としてのバス２７２によって接続される。なお、図７では示していないが、ＩＣチップ２５２は、例えば、過電圧や過電流がデータ処理部２６２に印加されることを防止するための保護回路（図示せず）をさらに備えていてもよい。ここで、保護回路（図示せず）としては、例えば、ダイオードなどで構成されたクランプ回路が挙げられる。 The IC chip 252 includes, for example, a carrier detection unit 254, a detection unit 256, a regulator 258, a demodulation unit 260, a data processing unit 262, a load modulation unit 264, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 266, and a RAM ( Random Access Memory) 268 and internal memory 270. Further, the data processing unit 262, the ROM 266, the RAM 268, and the internal memory 270 are connected by, for example, a bus 272 as a data transmission path. Although not shown in FIG. 7, the IC chip 252 may further include, for example, a protection circuit (not shown) for preventing an overvoltage or overcurrent from being applied to the data processing unit 262. . Here, as the protection circuit (not shown), for example, a clamp circuit constituted by a diode or the like can be cited.
　キャリア検出部２５４は、通信アンテナ２５０から伝達される受信電圧に基づいて、例えば、矩形の検出信号を生成し、当該検出信号をデータ処理部２６２へ伝達する。また、データ処理部２６２は、伝達される上記検出信号を、例えば、データ処理のための処理クロックとして用いる。ここで、上記検出信号は、通信アンテナ２５０から伝達される受信電圧に基づくものであるので、外部装置から送信される搬送波の周波数と同期することとなる。したがって、ＩＣチップ２５２は、キャリア検出部２５４を備えることによって、外部装置との間の処理を、外部装置と同期して行うことができる。 The carrier detection unit 254 generates, for example, a rectangular detection signal based on the reception voltage transmitted from the communication antenna 250 and transmits the detection signal to the data processing unit 262. Further, the data processing unit 262 uses the transmitted detection signal as a processing clock for data processing, for example. Here, since the detection signal is based on the received voltage transmitted from the communication antenna 250, it is synchronized with the frequency of the carrier wave transmitted from the external device. Therefore, the IC chip 252 includes the carrier detection unit 254, so that processing with the external device can be performed in synchronization with the external device.
　検波部２５６は、通信アンテナ２５０から出力される受信電圧を整流する。ここで、検波部２５６は、例えば、ダイオードＤ１と、キャパシタＣ２とで構成される。 The detection unit 256 rectifies the reception voltage output from the communication antenna 250. Here, the detection unit 256 includes, for example, a diode D1 and a capacitor C2.
　レギュレータ２５８は、受信電圧を平滑、定電圧化し、データ処理部２６２へ駆動電圧を出力する。ここで、レギュレータ２５８は、例えば、受信電圧の直流成分を駆動電圧として用いる。 The regulator 258 smoothes and constants the received voltage and outputs a drive voltage to the data processing unit 262. Here, the regulator 258 uses, for example, a DC component of the received voltage as a drive voltage.
　復調部２６０は、受信電圧に基づいて高周波信号を復調し、搬送波に含まれる高周波信号に対応するデータ（例えば、ハイレベルとローレベルとの２値化されたデータ信号）を出力する。ここで、復調部２６０は、例えば、受信電圧の交流成分をデータとして出力する。 The demodulator 260 demodulates the high-frequency signal based on the received voltage, and outputs data corresponding to the high-frequency signal included in the carrier wave (for example, a binarized data signal of high level and low level). Here, the demodulator 260 outputs, for example, the AC component of the received voltage as data.
　データ処理部２６２は、例えば、レギュレータ２５８から出力される駆動電圧を電源として駆動し、復調部２６０において復調されたデータの処理を行う。ここで、データ処理部２６２は、例えば、ＭＰＵや各種処理回路などで構成される。 The data processing unit 262 drives, for example, the drive voltage output from the regulator 258 as a power source, and processes the data demodulated by the demodulation unit 260. Here, the data processing unit 262 includes, for example, an MPU and various processing circuits.
　また、データ処理部２６２は、外部装置への応答に係る負荷変調を制御する制御信号を処理結果に応じて選択的に生成する。そして、データ処理部２６２は、制御信号を負荷変調部２６４へと選択的に出力する。 Further, the data processing unit 262 selectively generates a control signal for controlling the load modulation related to the response to the external device according to the processing result. Then, the data processing unit 262 selectively outputs the control signal to the load modulation unit 264.
　また、データ処理部２６２は、例えば、復調部２６０において復調されたデータに含まれる命令に基づいて、内部メモリ２７０に記憶されたデータの読出し、更新などを行う。 Further, the data processing unit 262 performs reading and updating of data stored in the internal memory 270 based on, for example, an instruction included in the data demodulated by the demodulation unit 260.
　負荷変調部２６４は、例えば、負荷ＺとスイッチＳＷ１とを備え、データ処理部２６２から伝達される制御信号に応じて負荷Ｚを選択的に接続する（有効化する）ことによって負荷変調を行う。ここで、負荷Ｚは、例えば、所定の抵抗値を有する抵抗で構成されるが、負荷Ｚは、上記に限られない。また、スイッチＳＷ１は、例えば、ｐチャネル型のＭＯＳＦＥＴ（Metal　Oxide　Semiconductor　Field　Effect　Transistor）や、ｎチャネル型のＭＯＳＦＥＴで構成されるが、スイッチＳＷ１は、上記に限られない。 The load modulation unit 264 includes, for example, a load Z and a switch SW1, and performs load modulation by selectively connecting (enabling) the load Z according to a control signal transmitted from the data processing unit 262. Here, the load Z is constituted by a resistor having a predetermined resistance value, for example, but the load Z is not limited to the above. Further, the switch SW1 is constituted by, for example, a p-channel type MOSFET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor) or an n-channel type MOSFET, but the switch SW1 is not limited to the above.
　ＲＯＭ２６６は、データ処理部２６２が使用するプログラムや演算パラメータなどの制御用データを記憶する。ＲＡＭ２６８は、データ処理部２６２により実行されるプログラムや、演算結果、実行状態などを一時的に記憶する。 The ROM 266 stores control data such as programs and calculation parameters used by the data processing unit 262. The RAM 268 temporarily stores programs executed by the data processing unit 262, calculation results, execution states, and the like.
　内部メモリ２７０は、ＩＣチップ２５２が備える記憶手段であり、例えば耐タンパ性を有し、データ処理部２６２によって、例えば、データの読出しや、データの新規書込み、データの更新が行われる。内部メモリ２７０には、例えば、電力に関する情報や、電子バリュー、アプリケーションなど様々なデータが記憶される。ここで、図７では、内部メモリ２７０が、識別情報２７４（電力に関する情報の一例）と電子バリュー２７６とを記憶している例を示しているが、内部メモリ２７０に記憶されるデータは、上記に限られない。 The internal memory 270 is a storage unit included in the IC chip 252 and has, for example, tamper resistance. For example, the data processing unit 262 performs reading of data, writing of new data, and updating of data. The internal memory 270 stores various data such as information on electric power, electronic value, and applications. Here, FIG. 7 shows an example in which the internal memory 270 stores identification information 274 (an example of information related to power) and an electronic value 276, but the data stored in the internal memory 270 Not limited to.
　ここで、ＩＣチップ２５２の内部メモリ２７０に記憶される本実施形態に係る電力に関する情報は、例えば、受電装置の出荷時にメーカーなどによって記録されてもよいし、電力制御システムを運用する会社などが書き込み端末を量販店や初期登録場所に設置し、当該書き込み端末によって記録されてもよい。 Here, the information regarding the power according to the present embodiment stored in the internal memory 270 of the IC chip 252 may be recorded by, for example, a manufacturer at the time of shipment of the power receiving apparatus, or by a company that operates the power control system. The writing terminal may be installed in a mass retailer or an initial registration place and recorded by the writing terminal.
　ＩＣチップ２５２は、例えば図７に示す上記のような構成によって、通信アンテナ２５０が受信した高周波信号を処理し、負荷変調によって通信アンテナ２５０から応答信号を送信させる。 The IC chip 252 processes the high-frequency signal received by the communication antenna 250, for example, with the above-described configuration shown in FIG. 7, and transmits a response signal from the communication antenna 250 by load modulation.
　無線通信部２０４は、例えば、通信アンテナ２５０と、ＩＣチップ２５２とを備えることによって、給電制御装置１００Ａなどの外部装置から送信された高周波信号を処理し、負荷変調により応答信号を送信させる。なお、本実施形態に係る無線通信部２０４の構成は、図７に示す構成に限られない。例えば、無線通信部２０４は、例えば図７に示すＩＣチップ２５２を構成する各構成要素を、ＩＣ（Integrated　Circuit）チップの形態で備えていなくてもよい。 For example, the wireless communication unit 204 includes a communication antenna 250 and an IC chip 252 to process a high-frequency signal transmitted from an external device such as the power supply control device 100A and transmit a response signal by load modulation. Note that the configuration of the wireless communication unit 204 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration illustrated in FIG. For example, the wireless communication unit 204 does not have to include each component configuring the IC chip 252 illustrated in FIG. 7 in the form of an IC (Integrated Circuit) chip, for example.
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置と、受電装置とは、例えば、図７に示す無線通信部１０４を本実施形態に係る給電制御装置が備え、図７に示す無線通信部２０４を受電装置が備えることによって、ＮＦＣによる通信技術などの無線通信技術を用いて、無線通信を行うことができる。 For example, the power supply control device and the power receiving device according to the present embodiment include the wireless communication unit 104 illustrated in FIG. 7 in the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, and the power reception device includes the wireless communication unit 204 illustrated in FIG. 7. Accordingly, wireless communication can be performed using a wireless communication technology such as a communication technology using NFC.
　ここで、ＮＦＣによる通信技術やＲＦＩＤ技術などの無線通信技術により無線通信を行うことによって、受電装置は、受信した高周波信号から電力を得て駆動し、負荷変調を行うことにより記憶している情報を送信することができる。つまり、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置と受電装置とを有する通信システムでは、受電装置は、通信を行うための別途の電源回路を備えなくとも、無線で通信を行うことが可能である。また、受電装置は、例えば、ユーザ操作に応じた信号（ユーザの指示を示す信号）が入力されなくとも、負荷変調を行うことにより記憶している情報を送信することができる。 Here, by performing wireless communication using wireless communication technology such as NFC communication technology or RFID technology, the power receiving apparatus is driven by obtaining power from the received high-frequency signal and performing load modulation to store information. Can be sent. That is, in the communication system including the power supply control device and the power receiving device according to the present embodiment, the power receiving device can perform wireless communication without including a separate power supply circuit for performing communication. In addition, for example, the power receiving apparatus can transmit the stored information by performing load modulation even if a signal (a signal indicating a user instruction) according to a user operation is not input.
［ＩＩ］本実施形態に係る電力線通信
　次に、本実施形態に係る電力線通信について説明する。図８は、本実施形態に係る電力線通信の一例を説明するための説明図である。以下では、図８に示す給電制御装置１００Ｂと、受電装置２００Ｂとを例に挙げて、本実施形態に係る電力線通信について説明する。なお、図８では、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置の構成と受電装置の構成とのうち、本実施形態に係る電力線通信に係る構成要素を示している。なお、受電装置における電力線通信に係る構成要素は、例えば図６に示す受電装置２００Ａのように、プラグに設けられていてもよい。 [II] Power Line Communication According to this Embodiment Next, power line communication according to this embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of power line communication according to the present embodiment. Hereinafter, the power line communication according to the present embodiment will be described using the power supply control device 100B and the power receiving device 200B illustrated in FIG. 8 as examples. In addition, in FIG. 8, the component which concerns on the power line communication which concerns on this embodiment is shown among the structure of the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment, and the structure of a power receiving apparatus. Note that the components related to power line communication in the power receiving apparatus may be provided in the plug, for example, as in the power receiving apparatus 200A illustrated in FIG.
〔ＩＩ－Ｉ〕給電制御装置１００Ｂ
　給電制御装置１００Ｂは、例えば、接続部１０２と、制御部１０６と、電力線通信部１０８（通信部／第１通信部）と、第１フィルタ１１０（通信フィルタ）と、第２フィルタ１１２とを備える。 [II-I] Feed control device 100B
The power supply control device 100B includes, for example, a connection unit 102, a control unit 106, a power line communication unit 108 (communication unit / first communication unit), a first filter 110 (communication filter), and a second filter 112. .
　また、給電制御装置１００Ｂは、例えば、ＲＯＭ（図示せず）や、ＲＡＭ（図示せず）、記憶部（図示せず）、ユーザが操作可能な操作部（図示せず）、表示部（図示せず）などを備えていてもよい。給電制御装置１００Ｂは、例えば、データの伝送路としてのバスにより各構成要素間を接続する。ここで、ＲＯＭ（図示せず）は、制御部１０６が使用するプログラムや演算パラメータなどの制御用データを記憶する。ＲＡＭ（図示せず）は、制御部１０６により実行されるプログラムなどを一時的に記憶する。 The power supply control device 100B includes, for example, a ROM (not shown), a RAM (not shown), a storage unit (not shown), an operation unit (not shown) that can be operated by the user, and a display unit (see FIG. (Not shown) or the like. For example, the power supply control device 100B connects the components by a bus as a data transmission path. Here, the ROM (not shown) stores control data such as a program used by the control unit 106 and calculation parameters. A RAM (not shown) temporarily stores a program executed by the control unit 106.
　記憶部（図示せず）は、給電制御装置１００Ｂが備える記憶手段であり、受電装置２００Ｂなどの接続外部装置から取得した電力に関する情報や、識別情報と電力に関する値を示す情報とが対応付けて記録されているテーブルやデータベースなどの本実施形態に係る各種テーブルや各種データベース、アプリケーションなど、様々なデータを記憶する。ここで、記憶部（図示せず）としては、例えば、ハードディスクなどの磁気記録媒体や、フラッシュメモリ（flash　memory）、ＭＲＡＭ（Magnetoresistive　Random　Access　Memory）、ＦｅＲＡＭ（Ferroelectric　Random　Access　Memory）、ＰＲＡＭ（Phase　change　Random　Access　Memory）などの不揮発性メモリ（nonvolatile　memory）などが挙げられる。また、記憶部（図示せず）は、給電制御装置１００Ｂから着脱可能であってもよい。 The storage unit (not shown) is a storage unit included in the power supply control device 100B, and associates information related to power acquired from a connected external device such as the power receiving device 200B, or information indicating identification information and a value related to power. Various data such as various tables, various databases, and applications according to the present embodiment, such as recorded tables and databases, are stored. Here, as the storage unit (not shown), for example, a magnetic recording medium such as a hard disk, flash memory, MRAM (Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory), FeRAM (Ferroelectric Random Access Memory), PRAM (Phase change) Non-volatile memory such as Random Access Memory. Further, the storage unit (not shown) may be detachable from the power supply control device 100B.
　操作部（図示せず）としては、例えば、ボタンや、方向キー、ジョグダイヤルなどの回転型セレクター、あるいは、これらの組み合わせなどが挙げられる。また、給電制御装置１００Ｂは、例えば、給電制御装置１００Ｂの外部装置としての操作入力デバイス（例えば、キーボードやマウスなど）と接続することもできる。 Examples of the operation unit (not shown) include a button, a direction key, a rotary selector such as a jog dial, or a combination thereof. The power supply control device 100B can also be connected to, for example, an operation input device (for example, a keyboard or a mouse) as an external device of the power supply control device 100B.
　表示部（図示せず）は、給電制御装置１００Ｂが備える表示手段であり、表示画面に様々な情報（例えば、画像、および／または、文字など）を表示する。表示部（図示せず）の表示画面に表示される画面としては、例えば、上記（４）の処理（通知制御処理）による通知内容を示す画面や、所望する動作を給電制御装置１００Ｂに対して行わせるための操作画面などが挙げられる。 The display unit (not shown) is a display unit included in the power supply control device 100B, and displays various information (for example, images and / or characters) on the display screen. As a screen displayed on the display screen of the display unit (not shown), for example, a screen showing a notification content by the process (4) (notification control process) or a desired operation to the power supply control device 100B. For example, an operation screen for performing the operation.
　ここで、表示部（図示せず）としては、例えば、ＬＣＤ（Liquid　Crystal　Display）や有機ＥＬディスプレイ（Organic　Electro-Luminescence　display。または、ＯＬＥＤディスプレイ（Organic　Light　Emitting　Diode　display）ともよばれる。）などの表示デバイスが挙げられる。また、給電制御装置１００Ｂは、例えばタッチスクリーンで表示部（図示せず）を構成することもできる。上記の場合には、表示部（図示せず）は、ユーザ操作および表示の双方が可能な操作表示部として機能することとなる。 Here, as a display unit (not shown), for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL display (Organic Electro-Luminescence display, or an OLED display (Organic Light Emitting Diode display)) is also displayed. Device. In addition, the power supply control device 100B can configure a display unit (not shown) with, for example, a touch screen. In the above case, the display unit (not shown) functions as an operation display unit capable of both user operation and display.
　なお、給電制御装置１００Ｂは、表示部（図示せず）を備えているか否かによらず、ネットワークを介して（または直接的に）外部端末と通信を行い、当該外部端末の表示画面に上記操作画面や様々な情報を表示させることもできる。例えば、上記外部端末が給電制御装置１００Ｂのユーザが所有する外部端末（例えば、携帯型通信装置やリモート・コントローラなど）である場合には、ユーザは、自己が所有する外部端末を操作して給電制御装置１００Ｂに所望の処理を行わせることができ、また、当該外部端末を用いて給電制御装置１００Ｂから送信される情報を確認することができる。よって、上記の場合には、例えば給電制御装置１００Ｂが机の下に設置されているときなど、ユーザが給電制御装置１００Ｂを直接操作したり、表示部（図示せず）に表示された情報をみることが容易ではないときであっても、ユーザの利便性の向上を図ることができる。 Regardless of whether or not the power supply control device 100B includes a display unit (not shown), the power supply control device 100B communicates with an external terminal via a network (or directly), and the display screen of the external terminal An operation screen and various information can also be displayed. For example, when the external terminal is an external terminal (for example, a portable communication device or a remote controller) owned by the user of the power supply control device 100B, the user operates the external terminal owned by the user to supply power. The control device 100B can perform a desired process, and information transmitted from the power supply control device 100B can be confirmed using the external terminal. Therefore, in the above case, for example, when the power supply control device 100B is installed under the desk, the user directly operates the power supply control device 100B or displays information displayed on the display unit (not shown). Even when it is not easy to see, the convenience of the user can be improved.
　制御部１０６は、ＭＰＵや各種処理回路が集積された集積回路などで構成され、給電制御装置１００Ｂの各部を制御する。より具体的には、制御部１０６は、例えば、接続部１０２から伝達される検出信号や、電力線通信部１０８から伝達される受電装置２００Ｂなどの接続外部装置からの応答信号に基づいて、高周波信号生成命令や、高周波信号送信停止命令を電力線通信部１０８に対して伝達して、電力線通信部１０８における通信を制御する。制御部１０６が、上記検出信号に基づいて高周波信号生成命令や、高周波信号送信停止命令を電力線通信部１０８に対して伝達することによって、実際に電力線を介して接続されている外部装置である接続外部装置と通信を行うことができる。 The control unit 106 includes an integrated circuit in which an MPU and various processing circuits are integrated, and controls each unit of the power supply control device 100B. More specifically, the control unit 106, for example, based on a detection signal transmitted from the connection unit 102 or a response signal from a connected external device such as the power receiving device 200B transmitted from the power line communication unit 108, A generation command and a high-frequency signal transmission stop command are transmitted to the power line communication unit 108 to control communication in the power line communication unit 108. The control unit 106 transmits a high-frequency signal generation command or a high-frequency signal transmission stop command to the power line communication unit 108 based on the detection signal, so that the connection is an external device that is actually connected via the power line. Communication with an external device is possible.
　制御部１０６が、上記のように高周波信号生成命令や高周波信号送信停止命令を電力線通信部１０８に対して伝達することによって、電力線通信部１０８は、例えば、接続部１０２における検出結果に基づいて高周波信号を送信することが可能となる。また、制御部１０６が、上記応答信号に基づいて高周波信号生成命令や、高周波信号送信停止命令を電力線通信部１０８に対して伝達することによって、受電装置２００Ｂなどの接続外部装置との間の電力線を介した通信を制御することができる。なお、制御部１０６は、例えば、定期的／非定期的に高周波信号生成命令を電力線通信部１０８に対して伝達することによって、電力線通信部１０８に高周波信号を定期的／非定期的に送信させてもよい。 The control unit 106 transmits the high-frequency signal generation command and the high-frequency signal transmission stop command to the power line communication unit 108 as described above, so that the power line communication unit 108 can detect the high frequency signal based on the detection result in the connection unit 102, for example. A signal can be transmitted. In addition, the control unit 106 transmits a high-frequency signal generation command or a high-frequency signal transmission stop command to the power line communication unit 108 based on the response signal, so that the power line between the power receiving device 200B and the connected external device It is possible to control communication through the network. For example, the control unit 106 periodically / non-periodically transmits a high-frequency signal generation command to the power line communication unit 108 to cause the power line communication unit 108 to transmit a high-frequency signal periodically / non-periodically. May be.
　また、制御部１０６は、上述したように、本実施形態に係る給電制御方法に係る処理（例えば、“上記（１）の処理（判定処理）および上記（２）の処理（電力制御処理）”や、“上記（１）の処理（判定処理）～（３）の処理（閾値設定処理）”、“上記（１）の処理（判定処理）、上記（２）の処理（電力制御処理）、および（４）の処理（通知制御処理）”、“上記（１）の処理（判定処理）～（４）の処理（通知制御処理）”）を主導的に行う役目を果たす。本実施形態に係る給電制御装置が備える制御部１０６における、本実施形態に係る給電制御方法に係る処理を実現するための構成の一例については、後述する。 Further, as described above, the control unit 106 performs processing related to the power feeding control method according to the present embodiment (for example, “the processing (1) (determination processing) and the processing (2) (power control processing)” ”. "Processing (1) (determination process) to (3) (threshold setting process)", "Processing (1) (determination process), Process (2) (power control process)", And (4) process (notification control process) ”and“ (1) process (determination process) to (4) process (notification control process) ”). An example of a configuration for realizing the processing related to the power supply control method according to the present embodiment in the control unit 106 included in the power supply control device according to the present embodiment will be described later.
　電力線通信部１０８は、電力線を介して受電装置２００Ｂなどの接続外部装置との間で通信を行う役目を果たす。 The power line communication unit 108 serves to perform communication with a connected external device such as the power receiving device 200B via the power line.
　図９は、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置１００Ｂが備える電力線通信部１０８の構成の一例を示す説明図である。ここで、図９では、制御部１０６と第１フィルタ１１０とを併せて示している。電力線通信部１０８は、例えば、高周波信号生成部１５６と、復調部１５８とを備え、ＮＦＣなどにおけるリーダ／ライタ（または質問器）としての役目を果たす。また、電力線通信部１０８は、例えば、暗号化回路（図示せず）や通信衝突防止（アンチコリジョン）回路などをさらに備えてもよい。 FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the power line communication unit 108 included in the power supply control device 100B according to the present embodiment. Here, in FIG. 9, the control part 106 and the 1st filter 110 are shown collectively. The power line communication unit 108 includes, for example, a high-frequency signal generation unit 156 and a demodulation unit 158, and serves as a reader / writer (or interrogator) in NFC or the like. The power line communication unit 108 may further include, for example, an encryption circuit (not shown), a communication collision prevention (anti-collision) circuit, and the like.
　高周波信号生成部１５６は、例えば制御部１０６から伝達される高周波信号生成命令を受け、高周波信号生成命令に応じた高周波信号を生成する。また、高周波信号生成部１５６は、例えば制御部１０６から伝達される、高周波信号の送信停止を示す高周波信号送信停止命令を受け、高周波信号を生成を停止する。ここで、図９では、高周波信号生成部１５６として交流電源を示しているが、本実施形態に係る高周波信号生成部１５６は、上記に限られない。例えば、本実施形態に係る高周波信号生成部１３２は、ＡＳＫ変調を行う変調回路（図示せず）と、変調回路の出力を増幅する増幅回路（図示せず）とを備えることができる。 The high frequency signal generation unit 156 receives a high frequency signal generation command transmitted from the control unit 106, for example, and generates a high frequency signal corresponding to the high frequency signal generation command. In addition, the high frequency signal generation unit 156 receives a high frequency signal transmission stop command transmitted from the control unit 106 and indicating transmission stop of the high frequency signal, for example, and stops generating the high frequency signal. Here, in FIG. 9, an AC power supply is shown as the high-frequency signal generation unit 156, but the high-frequency signal generation unit 156 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the above. For example, the high-frequency signal generation unit 132 according to the present embodiment can include a modulation circuit (not shown) that performs ASK modulation and an amplification circuit (not shown) that amplifies the output of the modulation circuit.
　ここで、高周波信号生成部１５６が生成する高周波信号としては、例えば、電力に関する情報の送信を要求する情報送信要求が含まれる高周波信号や、外部装置に対する各種処理命令や処理するデータを含む高周波信号が挙げられる。なお、高周波信号生成部１５６が生成する高周波信号は、上記に限られない。例えば、本実施形態に係る高周波信号は、後述する受電装置２００Ｂの電力線通信部２０８に対して電力供給を行う役目を果たす信号（例えば、無変調の信号）であってもよい。 Here, the high-frequency signal generated by the high-frequency signal generation unit 156 includes, for example, a high-frequency signal including an information transmission request for requesting transmission of information related to power, and a high-frequency signal including various processing commands for external devices and data to be processed. Is mentioned. The high-frequency signal generated by the high-frequency signal generation unit 156 is not limited to the above. For example, the high-frequency signal according to the present embodiment may be a signal (for example, an unmodulated signal) that serves to supply power to the power line communication unit 208 of the power receiving device 200B described later.
　復調部１５８は、例えば、高周波信号生成部１５６と第１フィルタ１１０との間における電圧の振幅変化を包絡線検波し、検波した信号を２値化することによって、接続外部装置から送信される応答信号を復調する。そして、復調部１５８は、復調した応答信号（例えば、電力に関する情報を示す応答信号や、高周波信号に応じた処理に基づく応答を示す応答信号）を、制御部１０６へ伝達する。なお、復調部１５８における応答信号の復調手段は、上記に限られず、例えば、復調部１５８は、高周波信号生成部１５６と第１フィルタ１１０との間における電圧の位相変化を用いて応答信号を復調することもできる。 The demodulator 158, for example, detects a change in the amplitude of the voltage between the high-frequency signal generator 156 and the first filter 110, and binarizes the detected signal, thereby transmitting a response transmitted from the connected external device. Demodulate the signal. Then, the demodulation unit 158 transmits the demodulated response signal (for example, a response signal indicating information on power or a response signal indicating a response based on processing according to the high frequency signal) to the control unit 106. Note that the demodulator of the response signal in the demodulator 158 is not limited to the above. For example, the demodulator 158 demodulates the response signal using the phase change of the voltage between the high frequency signal generator 156 and the first filter 110. You can also
　本実施形態に係る電力線通信部１０８は、例えば図９に示す構成によって、ＮＦＣなどにおけるリーダ／ライタとしての役目を果たし、電力線を介して接続外部装置との間で通信を行う役目を果たすことができる。 For example, with the configuration shown in FIG. 9, the power line communication unit 108 according to the present embodiment serves as a reader / writer in NFC or the like, and serves to communicate with a connected external device via the power line. it can.
　なお、本実施形態に係る電力線通信部１０８の構成は、図９に示す構成に限られない。図１０は、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置１００Ｂが備える電力線通信部１０８の他の例を示す説明図である。ここで、図１０では、図９と同様に、制御部１０６と第１フィルタ１１０とを併せて示している。 Note that the configuration of the power line communication unit 108 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration illustrated in FIG. 9. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating another example of the power line communication unit 108 included in the power supply control device 100B according to the present embodiment. Here, in FIG. 10, the control part 106 and the 1st filter 110 are shown collectively similarly to FIG.
　他の例に係る電力線通信部１０８は、高周波信号生成部１５６と、復調部１５８と、第１高周波送受信部１６０と、第２高周波送受信部１６２とを備える。また、他の例に係る電力線通信部１０８は、例えば、暗号化回路（図示せず）や通信衝突防止（アンチコリジョン）回路などをさらに備えてもよい。 The power line communication unit 108 according to another example includes a high frequency signal generation unit 156, a demodulation unit 158, a first high frequency transmission / reception unit 160, and a second high frequency transmission / reception unit 162. The power line communication unit 108 according to another example may further include, for example, an encryption circuit (not shown), a communication collision prevention (anti-collision) circuit, and the like.
　高周波信号生成部１５６は、図９に示す高周波信号生成部１５６と同様に、高周波信号生成命令に応じた高周波信号を生成し、高周波信号送信停止命令に応じて高周波信号の生成を停止する。 The high-frequency signal generation unit 156 generates a high-frequency signal according to the high-frequency signal generation command and stops the generation of the high-frequency signal according to the high-frequency signal transmission stop command, similarly to the high-frequency signal generation unit 156 shown in FIG.
　復調部１５８は、高周波信号生成部１５６のアンテナ端における電圧の振幅変化を包絡線検波し、検波した信号を２値化することによって、接続外部装置から送信される応答信号を復調する。なお、復調部１５８における応答信号の復調手段は、上記に限られず、復調部１５８は、例えば、高周波信号生成部１５６のアンテナ端における電圧の位相変化を用いて応答信号を復調することもできる。 The demodulation unit 158 demodulates the response signal transmitted from the connected external device by envelope-detecting the voltage amplitude change at the antenna end of the high-frequency signal generation unit 156 and binarizing the detected signal. Note that the demodulator of the response signal in the demodulator 158 is not limited to the above, and the demodulator 158 can also demodulate the response signal using, for example, the phase change of the voltage at the antenna end of the high-frequency signal generator 156.
　第１高周波送受信部１６０は、例えば、所定のインダクタンスをもつコイル（インダクタ）Ｌ３と所定の静電容量を有するキャパシタＣ３とを備え、共振回路を構成する。ここで、第１高周波送受信部１５６の共振周波数としては、例えば、１３．５６［ＭＨｚ］などの高周波信号の周波数が挙げられる。第１高周波送受信部１６０は、上記構成により、高周波信号生成部１５６が生成した高周波信号を送信し、また、第２高周波送受信部１６２から送信される、接続外部装置から送信された応答信号を受信することができる。つまり、第１高周波送受信部１６０は、電力線通信部１０８内における第１の通信アンテナとしての役目を果たす。 The first high-frequency transmitting / receiving unit 160 includes, for example, a coil (inductor) L3 having a predetermined inductance and a capacitor C3 having a predetermined capacitance, and constitutes a resonance circuit. Here, as the resonance frequency of the first high-frequency transmission / reception unit 156, for example, the frequency of a high-frequency signal such as 13.56 [MHz] can be cited. The 1st high frequency transmission / reception part 160 transmits the high frequency signal which the high frequency signal generation part 156 produced | generated by the said structure, and the response signal transmitted from the connection external device transmitted from the 2nd high frequency transmission / reception part 162 is received. can do. That is, the first high frequency transmission / reception unit 160 serves as a first communication antenna in the power line communication unit 108.
　第２高周波送受信部１６２は、例えば、所定のインダクタンスをもつコイルＬ４と所定の静電容量を有するキャパシタＣ４とを備え、共振回路を構成する。ここで、第２高周波送受信部１６２の共振周波数としては、例えば、１３．５６［ＭＨｚ］などの高周波信号の周波数が挙げられる。第２高周波送受信部１６２は、上記構成により、第１高周波送受信部１６０から送信された高周波信号を受信し、また、接続外部装置から送信された応答信号を送信することができる。つまり、第２高周波送受信部１６２は、電力線通信部１０８内における第２の通信アンテナとしての役目を果たす。 The second high frequency transmitting / receiving unit 162 includes, for example, a coil L4 having a predetermined inductance and a capacitor C4 having a predetermined capacitance, and constitutes a resonance circuit. Here, as the resonance frequency of the second high-frequency transmission / reception unit 162, for example, the frequency of a high-frequency signal such as 13.56 [MHz] can be cited. The 2nd high frequency transmission / reception part 162 can receive the high frequency signal transmitted from the 1st high frequency transmission / reception part 160 by the said structure, and can transmit the response signal transmitted from the connection external apparatus. That is, the second high frequency transmission / reception unit 162 serves as a second communication antenna in the power line communication unit 108.
　本実施形態に係る電力線通信部１０８は、図１０に示す構成であっても、図９に示す構成と同様に、ＮＦＣなどにおけるリーダ／ライタとしての役目を果たし、電力線を介して接続外部装置との間で通信を行う役目を果たすことができる。 Even if the power line communication unit 108 according to the present embodiment has the configuration shown in FIG. 10, as in the configuration shown in FIG. 9, the power line communication unit 108 serves as a reader / writer in NFC or the like and communicates with an external device connected via the power line. It can fulfill the role of communicating between the two.
　再度図８を参照して、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置１００Ｂにおける、本実施形態に係る電力線通信に係る構成の一例について説明する。第１フィルタ１１０は、電力線通信部１０８と電力線ＰＬとの間に接続され、電力線ＰＬから伝達される信号をフィルタリングする役目を果たす。より具体的には、第１フィルタ１１０は、電力線ＰＬから伝達される信号のうち、少なくとも電力線を介して受電装置２００Ｂなどの接続外部装置に供給される電力の周波数の信号を遮断し、高周波信号を遮断しない機能を有する。給電制御装置１００Ｂは、第１フィルタ１１０を備えることによってノイズとなりうる電力の周波数の信号を電力線通信部１０８へ伝達しないので、電力線通信部１０８と接続外部装置（より厳密には、例えば後述する受電装置２００Ｂの電力線通信部２０８のような、接続外部装置が備える電力線通信部）との間の通信の精度を向上させることができる。 With reference to FIG. 8 again, an example of the configuration related to the power line communication according to the present embodiment in the power supply control apparatus 100B according to the present embodiment will be described. First filter 110 is connected between power line communication unit 108 and power line PL, and serves to filter a signal transmitted from power line PL. More specifically, the first filter 110 blocks a signal having a frequency of power supplied to a connected external device such as the power receiving device 200B through at least the power line from among signals transmitted from the power line PL, and thereby a high-frequency signal. It has a function not to shut off. Since the power supply control device 100B does not transmit the power frequency signal that may be noise by providing the first filter 110 to the power line communication unit 108, the power line communication unit 108 and the connected external device (more precisely, for example, a power receiving unit described later) The accuracy of communication with the power line communication unit 208 included in the connected external device, such as the power line communication unit 208 of the device 200B, can be improved.
　図１１は、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置１００Ｂが備える第１フィルタ１１０の構成の一例を示す説明図である。第１フィルタ１１０は、コイルＬ５、Ｌ６と、キャパシタＣ５～Ｃ７と、サージアブソーバＳＡ１～ＳＡ３とで構成される。なお、本実施形態に係る第１フィルタ１１０の構成が、図１１に示す構成に限られないことは、言うまでもない。 FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of the first filter 110 included in the power supply control device 100B according to the present embodiment. The first filter 110 includes coils L5 and L6, capacitors C5 to C7, and surge absorbers SA1 to SA3. Needless to say, the configuration of the first filter 110 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG.
　再度図８を参照して、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置１００Ｂにおける、本実施形態に係る電力線通信に係る構成の一例について説明する。第２フィルタ１１２は、接続部１０２と、電源との間の電力線ＰＬ上に設けられ、接続部１０２側から伝達されうる信号をフィルタリングする役目を果たす。ここで、本実施形態に係る電源としては、例えば、商用電源などの外部電源や、バッテリなどの内部電源などが挙げられる。 With reference to FIG. 8 again, an example of the configuration related to the power line communication according to the present embodiment in the power supply control apparatus 100B according to the present embodiment will be described. The second filter 112 is provided on the power line PL between the connection unit 102 and the power source, and serves to filter a signal that can be transmitted from the connection unit 102 side. Here, examples of the power source according to the present embodiment include an external power source such as a commercial power source and an internal power source such as a battery.
　より具体的には、第２フィルタ１１２は、少なくとも電力線通信部１０８が送信する高周波信号や、接続外部装置により送信される高周波信号を遮断し、接続外部装置に供給される電力の周波数の信号を遮断しない機能を有する。給電制御装置１００Ｂは、第２フィルタ１１２を備えることによって、例えば、電力線を介した通信に係る高周波信号や、接続外部装置側から伝達されうる雑音成分などの雑音成分を遮断することができる。つまり、第２フィルタ１１２は、いわゆるパワースプリッタとしての役目を果たす。 More specifically, the second filter 112 blocks at least a high-frequency signal transmitted by the power line communication unit 108 and a high-frequency signal transmitted by the connected external device, and outputs a signal of the frequency of power supplied to the connected external device. Has the function of not blocking. By providing the second filter 112, the power supply control device 100B can block, for example, a high-frequency signal related to communication via the power line and a noise component such as a noise component that can be transmitted from the connected external device side. That is, the second filter 112 serves as a so-called power splitter.
　図１２は、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置１００Ｂが備える第２フィルタ１１２の構成の一例を示す説明図である。第２フィルタ１１２は、コイルＬ７、Ｌ８と、キャパシタＣ８と、サージアブソーバＳＡ４とで構成される。なお、本実施形態に係る第２フィルタ１１２の構成が、図１２に示す構成に限られないことは、言うまでもない。 FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the second filter 112 included in the power supply control device 100B according to the present embodiment. The second filter 112 includes coils L7 and L8, a capacitor C8, and a surge absorber SA4. Needless to say, the configuration of the second filter 112 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG.
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置１００Ｂは、例えば図８に示す構成によって、接続部１０２に接続された、受電装置２００Ｂなどの接続外部装置と、電力線を介して通信を行うことができる。また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置１００Ｂは、例えば図８に示す構成によって、例えば、電力に関する情報の送信や電子バリューを用いた課金処理など、送信した高周波信号に基づく所定の処理を、当該接続外部装置に行わせることができる。 The power supply control device 100B according to the present embodiment can communicate with a connected external device such as the power receiving device 200B connected to the connection unit 102 via a power line, for example, with the configuration shown in FIG. In addition, the power supply control device 100B according to the present embodiment performs predetermined processing based on the transmitted high-frequency signal, such as transmission of information about power and billing processing using electronic value, for example, with the configuration illustrated in FIG. This can be done by a connected external device.
〔ＩＩ－ＩＩ〕受電装置２００Ｂ
　受電装置２００Ｂは、例えば、接続部２０２と、第１フィルタ２０６と、電力線通信部２０８と、第２フィルタ２１０とを備える。 [II-II] Power receiving device 200B
The power receiving device 200B includes, for example, a connection unit 202, a first filter 206, a power line communication unit 208, and a second filter 210.
　また、受電装置２００Ｂは、例えば、第２フィルタ２１０の後段（図８に示す第２フィルタ２１０における給電制御装置１００Ｂと反対側）に、例えば、バッテリ（図示せず）や、受電装置２００Ｂが有する機能を実現するための各種デバイス（例えば、ＭＰＵや、各種処理回路、駆動デバイスなど。図示せず）などを備える。つまり、受電装置２００Ｂは、例えば、給電制御装置１００Ｂなどの外部装置から電力線を介して供給される電力を上記バッテリ（図示せず）に充電することができ、また、当該供給される電力を用いて受電装置２００Ｂが有する機能を実現することができる。例えば、受電装置２００Ｂが、電気自動車などの車両である場合には、受電装置２００Ｂは、電力供給を受けて内蔵するバッテリを充電し、バッテリの電力を使って車輪を回転させる。また、受電装置２００Ｂが、画像（動画像／静止画像）および／または文字を表示することが可能な表示デバイスを備える場合には、受電装置２００Ｂは、電力供給を受けて、表示デバイスの表示画面に、画像や文字を表示させる。 In addition, the power receiving device 200B includes, for example, a battery (not shown) or the power receiving device 200B at the subsequent stage of the second filter 210 (on the side opposite to the power supply control device 100B in the second filter 210 illustrated in FIG. 8). Various devices (for example, MPU, various processing circuits, driving devices, etc., not shown) for realizing the functions are provided. That is, the power receiving device 200B can charge the battery (not shown) supplied with power from an external device such as the power supply control device 100B through the power line, and uses the supplied power. Thus, the functions of the power receiving device 200B can be realized. For example, when the power receiving device 200B is a vehicle such as an electric vehicle, the power receiving device 200B receives power supply, charges a built-in battery, and rotates wheels using the power of the battery. When the power receiving apparatus 200B includes a display device capable of displaying images (moving images / still images) and / or characters, the power receiving apparatus 200B receives power supply and displays the display screen of the display device. Display images and characters.
　第１フィルタ２０６は、電力線（厳密には、受電装置２００Ｂ内の電力線ＰＬ）と電力線通信部２０８との間に接続され、電力線から伝達される信号をフィルタリングする役目を果たす。より具体的には、第１フィルタ２０６は、電力線から伝達される信号のうち、少なくとも電力の周波数の信号を遮断し、高周波信号を遮断しない機能を有する。受電装置２００Ｂは、第１フィルタ２０６を備えることによってノイズとなりうる電力の周波数の信号を電力線通信部２０８へ伝達しないので、電力線通信部２０８と外部装置（より厳密には、例えば給電制御装置１００Ｂの電力線通信部１０８のような、外部装置が備える電力線通信部）との間の通信の精度を向上させることができる。 The first filter 206 is connected between the power line (strictly, the power line PL in the power receiving apparatus 200B) and the power line communication unit 208, and plays a role of filtering a signal transmitted from the power line. More specifically, the first filter 206 has a function of blocking at least a power frequency signal among signals transmitted from the power line and not blocking a high-frequency signal. Since the power receiving apparatus 200B does not transmit the power frequency signal that may be noise by providing the first filter 206 to the power line communication unit 208, the power receiving apparatus 200B and the external device (more strictly, for example, the power supply control device 100B) The accuracy of communication with a power line communication unit (external device such as the power line communication unit 108) can be improved.
　ここで、第１フィルタ２０６は、例えば図１１に示す給電制御装置１００Ｂの第１フィルタ１１０と同様の構成をとる。なお、本実施形態に係る第１フィルタ２０６の構成が、図１１に示す構成に限られないことは、言うまでもない。 Here, the first filter 206 has the same configuration as the first filter 110 of the power supply control device 100B shown in FIG. 11, for example. Needless to say, the configuration of the first filter 206 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration illustrated in FIG. 11.
　電力線通信部２０８は、高周波信号によって、給電制御装置１００Ｂなどの外部装置と電力線を介して通信を行う。より具体的には、電力線通信部２０８は、例えば、外部装置から送信された高周波信号を受信した場合には、当該高周波信号から電力を得て駆動して、受信した高周波信号に基づく処理を行う。そして、電力線通信部２０８は、上記処理に応じた応答信号を、負荷変調によって高周波信号として送信する。 The power line communication unit 208 communicates with an external device such as the power supply control device 100B via a power line by a high frequency signal. More specifically, for example, when a high-frequency signal transmitted from an external device is received, the power line communication unit 208 obtains power from the high-frequency signal and drives to perform processing based on the received high-frequency signal. . And the power line communication part 208 transmits the response signal according to the said process as a high frequency signal by load modulation.
　例えば、電力線通信部２０８は、電力に関する情報の送信を要求する情報送信要求を含む高周波信号を受信した場合には、高周波信号に含まれる情報送信要求に基づいて、記憶されている電力に関する情報を読み出す。そして、電力線通信部２０８は、読み出された電力に関する情報を負荷変調によって電力線に重畳させて送信する。また、電力線通信部２０８は、例えば、各種処理命令や処理するデータを含む高周波信号を受信した場合には、高周波信号に含まれる処理命令やデータに基づく処理を行う。そして、電力線通信部２０８は、上記処理に基づく応答信号を負荷変調によって電力線に重畳させて送信する。つまり、電力線通信部２０８は、例えば、ＮＦＣなどにおける応答器としての役目を果たす。 For example, when the power line communication unit 208 receives a high-frequency signal including an information transmission request for requesting transmission of information related to power, the power-line communication unit 208 stores information on the stored power based on the information transmission request included in the high-frequency signal. read out. Then, the power line communication unit 208 transmits the information related to the read power superimposed on the power line by load modulation. For example, when the power line communication unit 208 receives a high frequency signal including various processing instructions and data to be processed, the power line communication unit 208 performs processing based on the processing instructions and data included in the high frequency signal. Then, the power line communication unit 208 transmits a response signal based on the above processing by superimposing it on the power line by load modulation. That is, the power line communication unit 208 serves as a responder in NFC, for example.
　図１３は、本実施形態に係る受電装置２００Ｂが備える電力線通信部２０８の構成の一例を示す説明図である。ここで、図１３では、第１フィルタ２０６を併せて示している。また、図１３では、電力線通信部２０８が、受信された高周波信号を復調して処理し、負荷変調により応答信号を送信させるＩＣチップ２８０を備える構成を示している。なお、本実施形態に係る電力線通信部２０８は、図１３に示すＩＣチップ２８０を構成する各構成要素を、ＩＣチップの形態で備えていなくてもよい。 FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the power line communication unit 208 included in the power receiving device 200B according to the present embodiment. Here, in FIG. 13, the first filter 206 is also shown. FIG. 13 shows a configuration in which the power line communication unit 208 includes an IC chip 280 that demodulates and processes a received high-frequency signal and transmits a response signal by load modulation. Note that the power line communication unit 208 according to the present embodiment may not include each component configuring the IC chip 280 illustrated in FIG. 13 in the form of an IC chip.
　ＩＣチップ２８０は、例えば、検出部２５４と、検波部２５６と、レギュレータ２５８と、復調部２６０と、データ処理部２６２と、負荷変調部２６４とを備える。なお、図１３では示していないが、ＩＣチップ２８０は、例えば、過電圧や過電流がデータ処理部２６２に印加されることを防止するための保護回路（図示せず）をさらに備えていてもよい。ここで、保護回路（図示せず）としては、例えば、ダイオードなどで構成されたクランプ回路が挙げられる。 The IC chip 280 includes, for example, a detection unit 254, a detection unit 256, a regulator 258, a demodulation unit 260, a data processing unit 262, and a load modulation unit 264. Although not shown in FIG. 13, the IC chip 280 may further include, for example, a protection circuit (not shown) for preventing application of overvoltage or overcurrent to the data processing unit 262. . Here, as the protection circuit (not shown), for example, a clamp circuit constituted by a diode or the like can be cited.
　また、ＩＣチップ２８０は、例えば、ＲＯＭ２３４と、ＲＡＭ２３６と、内部メモリ２３８とを備える。データ処理部２６２と、ＲＯＭ２３４、ＲＡＭ２３６、内部メモリ２３８とは、例えば、データの伝送路としてのバス２４０によって接続される。 Further, the IC chip 280 includes, for example, a ROM 234, a RAM 236, and an internal memory 238. The data processing unit 262, the ROM 234, the RAM 236, and the internal memory 238 are connected by, for example, a bus 240 as a data transmission path.
　ここで、図１３に示すＩＣチップ２８０の構成と、上述した本実施形態に係る無線通信に係る、図７に示す無線通信部２０４が備えるＩＣチップ２５２の構成とを比較すると、ＩＣチップ２８０は、図７に示すＩＣチップ２５２と同様の構成をとることが分かる。 Here, comparing the configuration of the IC chip 280 illustrated in FIG. 13 with the configuration of the IC chip 252 included in the wireless communication unit 204 illustrated in FIG. 7 related to the wireless communication according to the present embodiment described above, the IC chip 280 is as follows. It can be seen that the configuration is similar to that of the IC chip 252 shown in FIG.
　上述したように、図７に示すＩＣチップ２５２には、通信アンテナ２５０によって受信された搬送波に基づく高周波信号が入力され、ＩＣチップ２５２は、通信アンテナ２５０によって受信された搬送波に基づく高周波信号を復調して処理し、負荷変調により応答信号を通信アンテナ２５０から送信させる。これに対して、ＩＣチップ２８０には、第１フィルタ２０６から伝達される、給電制御装置１００Ｂなどの外部装置から送信された高周波信号が入力される。また、ＩＣチップ２８０は、図１３に示すように、図７に示すＩＣチップ２５２と同様の構成有する。したがって、ＩＣチップ２８０は、図７に示すＩＣチップ２５２と同様に、入力された高周波信号を復調して処理し、高周波信号に応じた応答信号を負荷変調によって送信することができる。 As described above, the IC chip 252 illustrated in FIG. 7 receives a high-frequency signal based on the carrier wave received by the communication antenna 250, and the IC chip 252 demodulates the high-frequency signal based on the carrier wave received by the communication antenna 250. The response signal is transmitted from the communication antenna 250 by load modulation. On the other hand, the IC chip 280 receives a high-frequency signal transmitted from the first filter 206 and transmitted from an external device such as the power supply control device 100B. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the IC chip 280 has the same configuration as the IC chip 252 shown in FIG. Therefore, like the IC chip 252 shown in FIG. 7, the IC chip 280 can demodulate and process the input high-frequency signal and transmit a response signal corresponding to the high-frequency signal by load modulation.
　また、ＩＣチップ２８０は、図１３に示すように、第１フィルタ２０６と接続されており、図８に示すように、第１フィルタ２０６は、電力線ＰＬに接続されている。よって、ＩＣチップ２８０から送信された応答信号は、第１フィルタ２０６を介して電力線に重畳されることとなる。 Further, the IC chip 280 is connected to the first filter 206 as shown in FIG. 13, and the first filter 206 is connected to the power line PL as shown in FIG. Therefore, the response signal transmitted from the IC chip 280 is superimposed on the power line via the first filter 206.
　ＩＣチップ２８０は、例えば図１３に示す構成によって、受信した高周波信号を処理し、負荷変調によって応答信号を電力線に重畳させて送信させる。なお、本実施形態に係るＩＣチップ２８０の構成が、図１３に示す構成に限られないことは、言うまでもない。 The IC chip 280 processes the received high-frequency signal, for example, with the configuration shown in FIG. 13, and transmits the response signal superimposed on the power line by load modulation. Needless to say, the configuration of the IC chip 280 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG.
　電力線通信部２０８は、例えば図１３に示す構成によって、受信した高周波信号から電力を得て駆動して受信した高周波信号が示す処理を行い、負荷変調によって当該処理に応じた応答信号を送信することができる。 The power line communication unit 208 performs processing indicated by the received high frequency signal by obtaining power from the received high frequency signal, for example, with the configuration illustrated in FIG. 13, and transmits a response signal corresponding to the processing by load modulation. Can do.
　なお、本実施形態に係る電力線通信部２０８の構成は、図１３に示す構成に限られない。図１４は、本実施形態に係る受電装置２００Ｂが備える電力線通信部２０８の構成の他の例を示す説明図である。ここで、図１４では、第１フィルタ２０６を併せて示している。なお、本実施形態に係る電力線通信部２０８は、図１４に示すＩＣチップ２８０を構成する各構成要素を、ＩＣチップの形態で備えていなくてもよい。 Note that the configuration of the power line communication unit 208 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration illustrated in FIG. 13. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram illustrating another example of the configuration of the power line communication unit 208 included in the power receiving device 200B according to the present embodiment. Here, in FIG. 14, the first filter 206 is also shown. Note that the power line communication unit 208 according to the present embodiment may not include each component configuring the IC chip 280 illustrated in FIG. 14 in the form of an IC chip.
　他の例に係る電力線通信部２０８は、第１高周波送受信部２８２と、第２高周波送受信部２８４と、ＩＣチップ２８０とを備える。 The power line communication unit 208 according to another example includes a first high frequency transmission / reception unit 282, a second high frequency transmission / reception unit 284, and an IC chip 280.
　第１高周波送受信部２８２は、例えば、所定のインダクタンスをもつコイルＬ９と所定の静電容量を有するキャパシタＣ９とを備え、共振回路を構成する。ここで、第１高周波送受信部２８２の共振周波数としては、例えば、１３．５６［ＭＨｚ］などの高周波信号の周波数が挙げられる。第１高周波送受信部２８２は、上記構成により、第１フィルタ２０６から伝達される高周波信号を送信し、また、第２高周波送受信部２８４から送信される応答信号を受信することができる。つまり、第１高周波送受信部２８２は、電力線通信部２０８内における第１の通信アンテナとしての役目を果たす。 The first high frequency transmitting / receiving unit 282 includes, for example, a coil L9 having a predetermined inductance and a capacitor C9 having a predetermined capacitance, and constitutes a resonance circuit. Here, as the resonance frequency of the first high-frequency transmission / reception unit 282, for example, the frequency of a high-frequency signal such as 13.56 [MHz] can be cited. The first high frequency transmitter / receiver 282 can transmit the high frequency signal transmitted from the first filter 206 and can receive the response signal transmitted from the second high frequency transmitter / receiver 284 with the above configuration. That is, the first high frequency transmitting / receiving unit 282 serves as a first communication antenna in the power line communication unit 208.
　第２高周波送受信部２８４は、例えば、所定のインダクタンスをもつコイルＬ１０と所定の静電容量を有するキャパシタＣ１０とを備え、共振回路を構成する。ここで、第２高周波送受信部２８４の共振周波数としては、例えば、１３．５６［ＭＨｚ］などの高周波信号の周波数が挙げられる。第２高周波送受信部２８４は、上記構成により、第１高周波送受信部２８２から送信された高周波信号を受信し、また、応答信号を送信することができる。より具体的には、第２高周波送受信部２８４は、高周波信号の受信に応じて電磁誘導により誘起電圧を生じさせ、所定の共振周波数で誘起電圧を共振させた受信電圧をＩＣチップ２８０へと出力する。また、第２高周波送受信部２８４は、ＩＣチップ２８０が備える負荷変調部２６４において行われる負荷変調によって応答信号の送信を行う。つまり、第２高周波送受信部２８４は、電力線通信部２０８内における第２の通信アンテナとしての役目を果たす。 The second high frequency transmission / reception unit 284 includes, for example, a coil L10 having a predetermined inductance and a capacitor C10 having a predetermined capacitance, and constitutes a resonance circuit. Here, as the resonance frequency of the second high-frequency transmitting / receiving unit 284, for example, the frequency of a high-frequency signal such as 13.56 [MHz] can be cited. The second high frequency transmitting / receiving unit 284 can receive the high frequency signal transmitted from the first high frequency transmitting / receiving unit 282 and transmit a response signal with the above configuration. More specifically, the second high frequency transmission / reception unit 284 generates an induced voltage by electromagnetic induction in response to reception of the high frequency signal, and outputs the received voltage obtained by resonating the induced voltage at a predetermined resonance frequency to the IC chip 280. To do. Further, the second high frequency transmitting / receiving unit 284 transmits a response signal by load modulation performed in the load modulation unit 264 included in the IC chip 280. That is, the second high frequency transmission / reception unit 284 serves as a second communication antenna in the power line communication unit 208.
　ＩＣチップ２８０は、第２高周波送受信部２８４から伝達される受信電圧に基づいて、図１０に示すＩＣチップ２８０と同様に処理を行う。 The IC chip 280 performs processing in the same manner as the IC chip 280 shown in FIG. 10 based on the reception voltage transmitted from the second high frequency transmission / reception unit 284.
　電力線通信部２０８は、図１４に示す構成であっても、図１３に示す構成と同様に、受信した高周波信号から電力を得て駆動して受信した高周波信号が示す処理を行い、負荷変調によって当該処理に応じた応答信号を送信することができる。また、電力線通信部２０８が図１４に示す構成を有する場合には、例えば、ＮＦＣやＲＦＩＤに係るＩＣチップを流用することが可能であるので、実装がより容易となるという利点がある。 Even in the configuration shown in FIG. 14, the power line communication unit 208 obtains power from the received high-frequency signal, performs processing indicated by the received high-frequency signal, and performs load modulation, similarly to the configuration shown in FIG. 13. A response signal corresponding to the processing can be transmitted. Further, when the power line communication unit 208 has the configuration shown in FIG. 14, for example, an IC chip related to NFC or RFID can be used, so that there is an advantage that mounting is easier.
　再度図８を参照して、受電装置２００Ｂの構成における、本実施形態に係る電力線通信に係る構成の一例について説明する。第２フィルタ２１０は、電力線ＰＬを介して給電制御装置１００Ｂなどの外部装置側から伝達されうる信号をフィルタリングする役目を果たす。より具体的には、第２フィルタ２１０は、少なくとも外部装置により送信される高周波信号や、電力線通信部２０８が送信する高周波信号を遮断し、電力線ＰＬを介して供給される電力の周波数の信号を遮断しない機能を有する。受電装置２００Ｂは、第２フィルタ２１０を備えることによって、例えば、電力線を介した通信に係る高周波信号や、外部装置側から伝達されうる雑音成分などの雑音成分を遮断することができる。つまり、第２フィルタ２１０は、給電制御装置１００Ｂが備える第２フィルタ１１２と同様に、いわゆるパワースプリッタとしての役目を果たす。 Referring to FIG. 8 again, an example of a configuration related to power line communication according to the present embodiment in the configuration of power reception device 200B will be described. Second filter 210 serves to filter a signal that can be transmitted from the external device side such as power supply control device 100B via power line PL. More specifically, the second filter 210 blocks at least a high-frequency signal transmitted by an external device and a high-frequency signal transmitted by the power line communication unit 208 and outputs a signal having a frequency of power supplied via the power line PL. Has the function of not blocking. By including the second filter 210, the power receiving device 200B can block, for example, a high-frequency signal related to communication via the power line and a noise component such as a noise component that can be transmitted from the external device side. That is, the second filter 210 serves as a so-called power splitter, like the second filter 112 included in the power supply control device 100B.
　ここで、第２フィルタ２１０は、例えば図１２に示す給電制御装置１００Ｂの第２フィルタ１１２と同様の構成をとることができる。なお、本実施形態に係る第２フィルタ２１０の構成が、図１２に示す構成に限られないことは、言うまでもない。 Here, for example, the second filter 210 can have the same configuration as the second filter 112 of the power supply control device 100B shown in FIG. Needless to say, the configuration of the second filter 210 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG.
　本実施形態に係る給電制御装置と受電装置とは、例えば、図８に示す電力線通信部１０８を本実施形態に係る給電制御装置が備え、図８に示す電力線通信部２０８を受電装置が備えることによって、ＮＦＣによる通信技術などの無線通信技術が有線通信に適用された、電力線通信を行うことができる。 The power supply control device and the power receiving device according to the present embodiment include, for example, the power supply communication device according to the present embodiment including the power line communication unit 108 illustrated in FIG. 8 and the power reception device including the power line communication unit 208 illustrated in FIG. Thus, it is possible to perform power line communication in which wireless communication technology such as NFC communication technology is applied to wired communication.
　ここで、ＮＦＣによる通信技術などの無線通信技術を用いた通信デバイスは、回路規模が既存のＰＬＣモデムなどと比較して非常に小さいことから、例えばＩＣチップのようなサイズまで小型化が可能である。また、例えばＩＣカードやＩＣチップを搭載した携帯電話など、ＮＦＣによる通信技術などの無線通信技術を用いて通信を行うことが可能な装置の普及が進んでいることから、ＮＦＣによる通信技術やＲＦＩＤ技術などの無線通信技術を用いた通信デバイスは、既存のＰＬＣモデムと比較して安価である。 Here, a communication device using a wireless communication technology such as NFC communication technology has a very small circuit scale as compared with an existing PLC modem or the like, and therefore can be downsized to an IC chip size, for example. is there. In addition, devices that can communicate using wireless communication technology such as communication technology using NFC, such as mobile phones equipped with IC cards and IC chips, are becoming popular. A communication device using a wireless communication technology such as a technology is less expensive than an existing PLC modem.
　さらに、ＮＦＣによる通信技術やＲＦＩＤ技術などの無線通信技術を有線通信に適用することによって、受電装置は、電力線を介して受信した高周波信号から電力を得て駆動し、負荷変調を行うことにより記憶している情報を送信することができる。つまり、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置と受電装置とを有する通信システムでは、受電装置は、通信を行うための別途の電源回路を備えなくとも、有線で通信を行うことが可能である。また、受電装置は、例えば、ユーザ操作に応じた信号（ユーザの指示を示す信号）が入力されなくとも、負荷変調を行うことにより記憶している情報を送信することができる。 Further, by applying wireless communication technology such as NFC communication technology or RFID technology to wired communication, the power receiving device obtains power from the high-frequency signal received via the power line, drives it, and stores it by performing load modulation. Information can be sent. That is, in the communication system including the power supply control device and the power receiving device according to the present embodiment, the power receiving device can perform wired communication without including a separate power supply circuit for performing communication. In addition, for example, the power receiving apparatus can transmit the stored information by performing load modulation even if a signal (a signal indicating a user instruction) according to a user operation is not input.
　したがって、ＮＦＣによる通信技術やＲＦＩＤ技術などの無線通信技術を用いることによって、例えば、既存のＰＬＣなどの従来の有線通信が用いられる場合よりも、コストの低減や、通信デバイスのサイズの制限の緩和、消費電力の低減などを図ることが可能な、有線通信を実現することができる。 Therefore, by using wireless communication technology such as NFC communication technology and RFID technology, for example, cost reduction and relaxation of communication device size restrictions are reduced compared to the case where conventional wired communication such as existing PLC is used. In addition, wired communication capable of reducing power consumption can be realized.
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　次に、上述した本実施形態に係る給電制御方法に係る処理を行うことが可能な、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置の構成の一例について説明する。また、以下では、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置と、受電装置（給電対象の外部装置の一例）とが、図８に示す本実施形態に係る電力線通信によって通信を行う構成を有する場合を例に挙げて、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置の構成の一例について説明する。 (Power supply control device according to this embodiment)
Next, an example of the configuration of the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment, which can perform the process according to the power supply control method according to the present embodiment described above, will be described. In addition, in the following, an example in which the power feeding control device according to the present embodiment and the power receiving device (an example of an external device to be fed) communicate with each other by the power line communication according to the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. An example of the configuration of the power supply control device according to the present embodiment will be described.
　図１５は、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置１００の構成の一例を示すブロック図である。ここで、図１５では、図８に示す受電装置２００Ｂと、本実施形態に係る管理装置３００とを併せて示している。 FIG. 15 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the power supply control apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment. Here, in FIG. 15, the power receiving device 200 </ b> B illustrated in FIG. 8 and the management device 300 according to the present embodiment are illustrated together.
　給電制御装置１００は、例えば、接続部１０２と、制御部１０６と、電力線通信部１０８（通信部／第１通信部）と、第１フィルタ１１０（通信フィルタ）と、第２フィルタ１１２と、電力供給部１１４と、通信部１１６（第２通信部）と、通知部１１８とを備える。 The power supply control device 100 includes, for example, a connection unit 102, a control unit 106, a power line communication unit 108 (communication unit / first communication unit), a first filter 110 (communication filter), a second filter 112, and power. A supply unit 114, a communication unit 116 (second communication unit), and a notification unit 118 are provided.
　また、給電制御装置１００は、例えば、ＲＯＭ（図示せず）や、ＲＡＭ（図示せず）、記憶部（図示せず）、操作部（図示せず）、表示部（図示せず）などを備えてもよい。給電制御装置１００は、例えば、データの伝送路としてのバスにより各構成要素間を接続する。 The power supply control device 100 includes, for example, a ROM (not shown), a RAM (not shown), a storage unit (not shown), an operation unit (not shown), a display unit (not shown), and the like. You may prepare. For example, the power supply control apparatus 100 connects each component by a bus as a data transmission path.
　制御部１０６は、例えばＭＰＵや各種処理回路などで構成され、給電制御装置１００全体を制御する役目を果たす。また、制御部１０６は、例えば、判定部１２０と、電力制御部１２２と、閾値設定部１２４と、通知処理部１２６とを備え、本実施形態に係る給電制御方法に係る処理を主導的に行う役目を果たす。 The control unit 106 includes, for example, an MPU and various processing circuits, and serves to control the entire power supply control apparatus 100. In addition, the control unit 106 includes, for example, a determination unit 120, a power control unit 122, a threshold setting unit 124, and a notification processing unit 126, and performs a process related to the power supply control method according to the present embodiment. Play a role.
　判定部１２０は、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）を主導的に行う役目を果たし、例えば、電力線通信部１０８（通信部）における給電対象の外部装置との通信により給電対象の外部装置から取得された電力に関する情報に基づく電力に関する値と、電力の伝送に関する閾値とに基づいて、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する。 The determination unit 120 plays a leading role in performing the process (determination process) of (1) above. For example, the power line communication unit 108 (communication unit) communicates with the power supply target external device from the power supply target external device. Whether to transmit power to the external device to be fed is determined based on the power-related value based on the acquired power-related information and the threshold for power transmission.
　より具体的には、判定部１２０は、例えば、上記（１－１）に示す第１の例に係る処理や、上記（１－２）に示す第２の例に係る処理を行うことによって、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する。また、給電制御装置１００が、複数の接続部１０２を備える構成である場合には、判定部１２０は、例えば、上記（１－４）に示す第４の例に係る処理を行うことによって、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定してもよい。 More specifically, the determination unit 120 performs, for example, the process according to the first example shown in (1-1) or the process according to the second example shown in (1-2). It is determined whether power is transmitted to an external device to be fed. When the power supply control device 100 is configured to include a plurality of connection units 102, the determination unit 120 performs power supply by performing, for example, the process according to the fourth example shown in (1-4) above. It may be determined whether power is transmitted to the target external device.
　なお、本実施形態に係る判定部１２０における処理は、上記に限られない。例えば、判定部１２０は、通信部１１６による管理装置３００との通信により管理装置３００から取得された伝送可否情報に基づいて、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定してもよい。 In addition, the process in the determination part 120 which concerns on this embodiment is not restricted above. For example, the determination unit 120 may determine whether to transmit power to the external device to be fed based on the transmission availability information acquired from the management device 300 through communication with the management device 300 by the communication unit 116. Good.
　より具体的には、判定部１２０は、例えば、上記（１－３）に示す第３の例に係る処理を行うことによって、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する。 More specifically, the determination unit 120 determines whether to transmit power to the external device to be fed, for example, by performing the process according to the third example shown in (1-3) above.
　本実施形態に係る判定部１２０は、例えば、受電装置２００Ｂなどの給電対象の外部装置との通信により給電対象の外部装置から取得された電力に関する情報に基づいて、または、管理装置３００との通信により管理装置３００から取得された情報に基づいて、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定することが可能である。 For example, the determination unit 120 according to the present embodiment communicates with the management apparatus 300 based on information about the power acquired from the external apparatus that is the power supply target through communication with the external apparatus that is the power supply target, such as the power receiving apparatus 200B. Thus, based on the information acquired from the management device 300, it is possible to determine whether to transmit power to the external device to be fed.
　電力制御部１２２は、上記（２）の処理（電力制御処理）を主導的に行う役目を果たし、判定部１２０において電力を伝送させると判定された場合に、受電装置２００Ｂなどの給電対象の外部装置に対して選択的に電力を伝送させる。より具体的には、電力制御部１２２は、例えば、判定部１２０における判定結果に基づく制御信号を電力供給部１１４に伝達することによって、給電対象の外部装置に対応する電力を伝送させる。 The power control unit 122 plays a leading role in performing the process (2) (power control process), and when the determination unit 120 determines that power is to be transmitted, the power control unit 122 externally supplies power, such as the power receiving device 200B. Allow the device to selectively transmit power. More specifically, for example, the power control unit 122 transmits a control signal based on the determination result in the determination unit 120 to the power supply unit 114 to transmit power corresponding to the external device to be fed.
　閾値設定部１２４は、上記（３）の処理（閾値設定処理）を主導的に行う役目を果たし、本実施形態に係る電力の伝送に関する閾値を設定する。より具体的には、閾値設定部１２４は、例えば、上記（３－１）に示す第１の例に係る処理や、上記（３－２）に示す第２の例に係る処理を行うことによって、電力の伝送に関する閾値を設定する。 The threshold value setting unit 124 plays a role of leading the process (3) (threshold value setting process), and sets a threshold value related to power transmission according to the present embodiment. More specifically, the threshold value setting unit 124 performs, for example, the process according to the first example shown in (3-1) above and the process according to the second example shown in (3-2) above. Set a threshold for power transmission.
　通知処理部１２６は、上記（４）の処理（通知制御処理）を主導的に行う役目を果たし、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送の状態をユーザに対して通知させる。通知処理部１２６は、例えば、判定部１２０における判定結果、および／または、電力制御部１２２における給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送結果に基づいて電力の伝送の状態を特定し、特定した電力の伝送の状態を、ユーザに対して通知させる。 The notification processing unit 126 plays a role of leading the processing (4) (notification control processing), and notifies the user of the state of power transmission to the external device to be fed. For example, the notification processing unit 126 identifies the power transmission state based on the determination result of the determination unit 120 and / or the power transmission result of the power control unit 122 to the power supply target external device. The user is notified of the transmission status.
　より具体的には、通知制御部１２６は、例えば、通知を制御する制御信号（または制御データ）を通知部１１８に伝達することによって、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送の状態に係る通知を、通知部１１８に行わせる。また、通知制御部１２６は、例えば、電力線通信部１０８や通信部１１６に、通知を制御する制御データを、通知を行わせる外部装置へと送信させることによって、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送の状態に係る通知を、当該外部装置に行わせる。ここで、本実施形態に係る通知を制御する制御信号、制御データには、例えば、通知を実行させるための通知命令が含まれる。また、本実施形態に係る通知を制御する制御信号、制御データには、例えば、通知内容を示すデータ（例えば、画像データや音声データなど）がさらに含まれていてもよい。 More specifically, for example, the notification control unit 126 transmits a control signal (or control data) for controlling the notification to the notification unit 118 to thereby notify the power transmission target external device of the notification related to the power transmission state. , Let the notification unit 118 perform it. In addition, the notification control unit 126 transmits power to the external device to be fed by causing the power line communication unit 108 or the communication unit 116 to transmit control data for controlling the notification to the external device that performs the notification, for example. The external device is notified of this state. Here, the control signal and control data for controlling the notification according to the present embodiment include, for example, a notification command for causing the notification to be executed. Further, the control signal and control data for controlling the notification according to the present embodiment may further include, for example, data indicating the notification content (for example, image data, audio data, etc.).
　制御部１０６は、例えば、判定部１２０、電力制御部１２２、閾値設定部１２４、および通知処理部１２６を備えることによって、本実施形態に係る給電制御方法に係る処理を主導的に行う。 The control unit 106 includes, for example, a determination unit 120, a power control unit 122, a threshold setting unit 124, and a notification processing unit 126, thereby leading the process related to the power supply control method according to the present embodiment.
　なお、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置が備える制御部の構成は、図１５に示す構成に限られない。 In addition, the structure of the control part with which the electric power feeding control apparatus which concerns on this embodiment is provided is not restricted to the structure shown in FIG.
　例えば、本実施形態に係る制御部は、閾値設定部１２４、および／または、通知処理部１２６を備えていなくてもよい。閾値設定部１２４、および／または、通知処理部１２６を備えない場合であっても、本実施形態に係る制御部は、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）および上記（２）の処理（電力制御処理）を行うことが可能である。よって、閾値設定部１２４、および／または、通知処理部１２６を備えない場合であっても、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、給電対象の外部装置に対して伝送した電力の計測値を用いることなく、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を制御することができる。 For example, the control unit according to the present embodiment may not include the threshold setting unit 124 and / or the notification processing unit 126. Even when the threshold setting unit 124 and / or the notification processing unit 126 are not provided, the control unit according to the present embodiment performs the above-described processing (1) (determination processing) and the above-described processing (2) (power). Control process). Therefore, even when the threshold setting unit 124 and / or the notification processing unit 126 are not provided, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment uses the measured value of the power transmitted to the external device to be supplied with power. It is possible to control the transmission of power to the external device to be fed.
　また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、判定部１２０、電力制御部１２２、閾値設定部１２４（閾値設定部を備える場合）、および通知処理部１２６（通知処理部を備える場合）のうちの１または２以上を個別に備える（例えば、それぞれを個別の処理回路で実現する）ことが可能である。 In addition, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment includes, for example, a determination unit 120, a power control unit 122, a threshold setting unit 124 (when a threshold setting unit is provided), and a notification processing unit 126 (when a notification processing unit is provided). One or more of them can be individually provided (for example, each can be realized by a separate processing circuit).
　また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、制御部１０６と電力線通信部１０８とを、同一のハードウエア、ソフトウエアで構成してもよい。 In the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, for example, the control unit 106 and the power line communication unit 108 may be configured by the same hardware and software.
　電力線通信部１０８は、受電装置２００Ｂなどの接続外部装置（給電対象の外部装置の一例）と通信を行う通信部（通信部の一部）としての役目を果たす。また、例えば図８を参照して説明したように、電力線通信部１０８における通信は、例えば、制御部１０６によって制御され、また、電力線通信部１０８は、復調した応答信号を制御部１０６へ伝達する。 The power line communication unit 108 serves as a communication unit (a part of the communication unit) that communicates with a connected external device (an example of an external device to be fed) such as the power receiving device 200B. For example, as described with reference to FIG. 8, communication in the power line communication unit 108 is controlled by, for example, the control unit 106, and the power line communication unit 108 transmits the demodulated response signal to the control unit 106. .
　電力供給部１１４は、例えば、制御部１０６（より厳密には、電力制御部１２２）から伝達される制御信号に基づいて、電源（例えば、内部電源や、外部電源）と電力線ＰＬとを選択的に接続し、電力線ＰＬに選択的に電力を供給する。 For example, the power supply unit 114 selectively selects a power source (for example, an internal power source or an external power source) and the power line PL based on a control signal transmitted from the control unit 106 (more strictly, the power control unit 122). To selectively supply power to the power line PL.
　ここで、電力供給部１１４としては、例えば、制御部１０６から伝達される制御信号に基づいてオン／オフするスイッチが挙げられる。上記スイッチは、例えば、ｐチャネル型のＭＯＳＦＥＴや、ｎチャネル型のＭＯＳＦＥＴで構成されるが、上記スイッチの構成は、上記に限られない。例えば、上記スイッチは、リレースイッチであってもよい。 Here, examples of the power supply unit 114 include a switch that is turned on / off based on a control signal transmitted from the control unit 106. The switch is composed of, for example, a p-channel type MOSFET or an n-channel type MOSFET, but the configuration of the switch is not limited to the above. For example, the switch may be a relay switch.
　通信部１１６は、給電制御装置１００が備える通信手段であり、例えば、ネットワークを介して（あるいは、直接的に）、管理装置３００やサーバなどの外部装置と無線／有線で通信を行う。また、通信部１１６は、無線／有線で接続された外部通信デバイスを介して管理装置３００やサーバなどの外部装置と通信を行ってもよい。また、通信部１１６は、例えば制御部１０６により通信が制御される。 The communication unit 116 is a communication unit included in the power supply control device 100, and performs wireless / wired communication with an external device such as the management device 300 or a server via a network (or directly), for example. The communication unit 116 may communicate with an external device such as the management device 300 or a server via an external communication device connected wirelessly / wired. The communication of the communication unit 116 is controlled by the control unit 106, for example.
　ここで、通信部１１６としては、例えば、通信アンテナおよびＲＦ（Radio　Frequency）回路（無線通信）や、ＩＥＥＥ８０２．１５．１ポートおよび送受信回路（無線通信）、ＩＥＥＥ８０２．１１ｂポートおよび送受信回路（無線通信）、あるいはＬＡＮ端子および送受信回路（有線通信）などが挙げられる。また、通信部１１６は、例えば、ＵＳＢ端子および送受信回路など通信を行うことが可能な任意の規格に対応する構成や、ネットワークを介して外部装置と通信可能な任意の構成であってもよい。本実施形態に係るネットワークとしては、例えば、ＬＡＮやＷＡＮ（Wide　Area　Network）などの有線ネットワーク、無線ＬＡＮ（Wireless　Local　Area　Network：ＷＬＡＮ）や基地局を介した無線ＷＡＮ（Wireless　Wide　Area　Network：ＷＷＡＮ）などの無線ネットワーク、あるいは、ＴＣＰ／ＩＰ（Transmission　Control　Protocol/Internet　Protocol）などの通信プロトコルを用いたインターネットなどが挙げられる。 Here, as the communication unit 116, for example, a communication antenna and an RF (Radio Frequency) circuit (wireless communication), an IEEE 802.15.1 port and a transmission / reception circuit (wireless communication), an IEEE 802.11b port and a transmission / reception circuit (wireless communication). ), Or a LAN terminal and a transmission / reception circuit (wired communication). Further, the communication unit 116 may have a configuration corresponding to an arbitrary standard capable of performing communication, such as a USB terminal and a transmission / reception circuit, or an arbitrary configuration capable of communicating with an external device via a network. As a network according to the present embodiment, for example, a wired network such as a LAN or a WAN (Wide Area Network), a wireless LAN (Wireless Local Area Network: WLAN) or a wireless WAN via a base station (WWAN). Or the Internet using a communication protocol such as TCP / IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol).
　通知部１１８は、例えば、通知制御部１２６から伝達される通知を制御する制御信号（または制御データ）に基づいて、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送の状態に係る通知を行う。つまり、通知部１１８における通知は、通知制御部１２６によって制御される。 The notification unit 118 performs notification related to the state of power transmission to the power supply target external device based on, for example, a control signal (or control data) for controlling the notification transmitted from the notification control unit 126. That is, the notification in the notification unit 118 is controlled by the notification control unit 126.
　ここで、通知部１１８としては、例えば、表示部（図示せず）の役目を果たす表示デバイスや、ＤＳＰ（Digital　Signal　Processor）および音声出力デバイスなどが挙げられる。また、本実施形態に係る音声出力デバイスとしては、例えば、増幅器（アンプ）およびスピーカなどが挙げられる。 Here, examples of the notification unit 118 include a display device serving as a display unit (not shown), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), and an audio output device. In addition, examples of the audio output device according to the present embodiment include an amplifier (amplifier) and a speaker.
　例えば表示デバイスが通知部１１８の役目を果たす場合には、給電制御装置１００は、上述した視覚的な通知方法によって、電力の伝送がされない状態であることや、電力の伝送がされる状態であることを、ユーザに対して通知することができる。また、例えば、ＤＳＰおよび音声出力デバイスが通知部１１８の役目を果たす場合には、給電制御装置１００は、上述した聴覚的な通知方法によって、電力の伝送がされない状態であることや、電力の伝送がされる状態であることを、ユーザに対して通知することができる。 For example, when the display device serves as the notification unit 118, the power supply control device 100 is in a state where power is not transmitted or in a state where power is transmitted by the visual notification method described above. This can be notified to the user. In addition, for example, when the DSP and the audio output device serve as the notification unit 118, the power supply control device 100 is in a state where power is not transmitted or is transmitted by the above-described auditory notification method. It is possible to notify the user that it is in a state of being performed.
　なお、本実施形態に係る通知部１１８は、上記表示デバイスや、上記ＤＳＰおよび音声出力デバイスに限られない。例えば、通知部１１８は、ユーザの感覚に訴える方法を実現するための任意のデバイスを有していてもよい。また、通知部１１８は、例えば、上記表示デバイスと、上記ＤＳＰおよび音声出力デバイスとを有するなど、複数の通知方法を実現可能な構成であってもよい。 Note that the notification unit 118 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the display device, the DSP, and the audio output device. For example, the notification unit 118 may include an arbitrary device for realizing a method that appeals to the user's sense. The notification unit 118 may have a configuration capable of realizing a plurality of notification methods, such as having the display device, the DSP, and the audio output device.
　給電制御装置１００は、例えば図１５に示す構成によって、本実施形態に係る給電制御方法に係る処理（例えば、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）～上記（４）の処理（通知制御処理））を行う。 The power supply control apparatus 100 has, for example, the configuration shown in FIG. 15, and processes related to the power supply control method according to the present embodiment (for example, the process (1) (determination process) to the process (4) (notification control process). )I do.
　したがって、給電制御装置１００は、例えば図１５に示す構成によって、給電対象の外部装置に対して伝送した電力の計測値を用いることなく、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を制御することができる。 Accordingly, the power supply control device 100 can control the transmission of power to the external device to be fed without using the measured value of the power transmitted to the external device to be fed, for example, with the configuration shown in FIG. .
　また、給電制御装置１００は、給電対象の外部装置に対して伝送した電力の計測値を用いることなく、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を制御することが可能であるので、例えば、小電力機器は使えるが大電力機器は使えないようにするなどの機器（給電対象の外部装置の一例）の利用制限を、機器に対して電力を与えることなく実現することができる。 Further, the power supply control device 100 can control the transmission of power to the external device to be fed without using the measured value of the power transmitted to the external device to be fed. The use restriction of the device (an example of an external device to be fed) that can use the device but cannot use the high-power device can be realized without supplying power to the device.
　さらに、給電制御装置１００は、給電対象の外部装置に対して伝送した電力の計測値を用いることなく、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を制御することが可能であるので、給電制御装置１００が用いられることによって、例えば、一度給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を供給した後に、当該給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の供給が停止される事態の発生は、防止される。よって、給電制御装置１００は、一度給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を供給した後に当該給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の供給が停止されることによってユーザの利便性を損なうことを、防止することができる。 Furthermore, the power supply control device 100 can control the transmission of power to the external device to be fed without using the measured value of the power transmitted to the external device to be fed. Is used, for example, it is possible to prevent a situation where the supply of power to the external device to be fed is stopped after the power is once supplied to the external device to be fed. Therefore, the power supply control device 100 prevents the user's convenience from being impaired by stopping the supply of power to the external device to be supplied after the power is once supplied to the external device to be supplied with power. Can do.
　なお、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置の構成は、図１５に示す構成に限られない。 Note that the configuration of the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration illustrated in FIG. 15.
［ｉ］第１の変形例
　例えば、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、上述したように、閾値設定部１２４、および／または、通知処理部１２６を備えていなくてもよい。閾値設定部１２４、および／または、通知処理部１２６を備えない場合であっても、本実施形態に係る制御部は、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）および上記（２）の処理（電力制御処理）を行うことが可能である。よって、閾値設定部１２４、および／または、通知処理部１２６を備えない場合であっても、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、図１５に示す給電制御装置１００と同様に、給電対象の外部装置に対して伝送した電力の計測値を用いることなく、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を制御することができる。 [I] First Modification For example, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment may not include the threshold setting unit 124 and / or the notification processing unit 126 as described above. Even when the threshold setting unit 124 and / or the notification processing unit 126 are not provided, the control unit according to the present embodiment performs the above-described processing (1) (determination processing) and the above-described processing (2) (power). Control process). Therefore, even if the threshold setting unit 124 and / or the notification processing unit 126 are not provided, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is similar to the power supply control device 100 illustrated in FIG. The transmission of power to the external device to be fed can be controlled without using the measured value of the power transmitted to the device.
［ｉｉ］第２の変形例
　また、例えば、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置の外部装置（または回路）として、電力供給部１１４に相当する機能を有する装置（または回路）が存在する場合などには、電力供給部１１４を備えていなくてもよい。上記の場合において電力供給部１１４を備えない構成であっても、本実施形態の第１の変形例に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、電力供給部１１４に対する制御と同様に、電力供給部１１４に相当する機能を有する装置（または回路）を制御することによって、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）～上記（４）の処理（通知制御処理）を行うことが可能である。したがって、本実施形態の第１の変形例に係る給電制御装置は、図１５に示す給電制御装置１００と同様の効果を奏することができる。 [Ii] Second Modification In addition, for example, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment has a function corresponding to the power supply unit 114 as an external device (or circuit) of the power supply control device according to the present embodiment. In the case where (or a circuit) exists, the power supply unit 114 may not be provided. Even in a configuration that does not include the power supply unit 114 in the above case, the power supply control device according to the first modification of the present embodiment includes, for example, the power supply unit 114 in the same manner as the control for the power supply unit 114. By controlling a device (or circuit) having a corresponding function, the process (1) (determination process) to the process (4) (notification control process) can be performed. Therefore, the power supply control device according to the first modification of the present embodiment can achieve the same effects as those of the power supply control device 100 shown in FIG.
［ｉｉｉ］第３の変形例
　また、例えば、図１５では、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置と受電装置（給電対象の外部装置の一例）とが、本実施形態に係る電力線通信によって通信を行う構成を示したが、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置と受電装置とは、本実施形態に係る無線通信によって通信を行うことも可能である。より具体的には、本実施形態に係る無線通信によって通信を行う場合には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置と受電装置とは、例えば図８に示す本実施形態に係る電力線通信によって通信を行う構成に替えて、図６に示す本実施形態に係る無線通信によって通信を行う構成を備える。 [Iii] Third Modification In addition, for example, in FIG. 15, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment and the power receiving device (an example of an external device to be powered) communicate with each other through the power line communication according to the present embodiment. Although the configuration is shown, the power supply control device and the power receiving device according to the present embodiment can also perform communication by wireless communication according to the present embodiment. More specifically, when communication is performed by wireless communication according to the present embodiment, the power supply control device and the power receiving device according to the present embodiment communicate by power line communication according to the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. 8, for example. It replaces with the structure to perform, and the structure which communicates by the wireless communication which concerns on this embodiment shown in FIG. 6 is provided.
　ここで、本実施形態に係る無線通信によって通信を行う構成を備える場合であっても、本実施形態の第３の変形例に係る給電制御装置は、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）～上記（４）の処理（通知制御処理）を行うことが可能である。したがって、本実施形態の第３の変形例に係る給電制御装置は、図１５に示す給電制御装置１００と同様の効果を奏することができる。 Here, even in the case of having a configuration for performing communication by wireless communication according to the present embodiment, the power supply control device according to the third modified example of the present embodiment performs the process (determination process) to (1) above. The process (4) (notification control process) can be performed. Therefore, the power supply control device according to the third modification of the present embodiment can achieve the same effects as the power supply control device 100 shown in FIG.
［ｉｖ］第４の変形例
　また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、本実施形態に係る電力線通信によって通信を行う構成と、本実施形態に係る無線通信によって通信を行う構成との双方の構成を有していてもよい。より具体的には、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、図６に示す本実施形態に係る無線通信によって通信を行う構成と、図８に示す本実施形態に係る電力線通信によって通信を行う構成とを備える。 [Iv] Fourth Modification The power supply control device according to the present embodiment includes, for example, a configuration in which communication is performed by power line communication according to the present embodiment and a configuration in which communication is performed by wireless communication according to the present embodiment. You may have both structures. More specifically, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment performs, for example, a configuration in which communication is performed by wireless communication according to the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. 6 and communication by power line communication according to the present embodiment illustrated in FIG. And a configuration to perform.
　ここで、本実施形態に係る電力線通信によって通信を行う構成と、本実施形態に係る無線通信によって通信を行う構成との双方の構成を有する場合であっても、本実施形態の第４の変形例に係る給電制御装置は、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）～上記（４）の処理（通知制御処理）を行うことが可能である。したがって、本実施形態の第４の変形例に係る給電制御装置は、図１５に示す給電制御装置１００と同様の効果を奏することができる。 Here, even in the case where both the configuration for performing communication by power line communication according to the present embodiment and the configuration for performing communication by wireless communication according to the present embodiment are included, the fourth modification of the present embodiment is provided. The power supply control apparatus according to the example can perform the process (1) (determination process) to the process (4) (notification control process). Therefore, the power supply control device according to the fourth modification of the present embodiment can achieve the same effects as those of the power supply control device 100 shown in FIG.
［ｖ］第５の変形例
　また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、複数の接続部１０２を備える構成であってもよい。複数の接続部１０２を備える構成である場合であっても、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、上記（１－４）に示す第４の例に係る処理を行うことによって、給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定することが可能であるので、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）～上記（４）の処理（通知制御処理）を行うことができる。したがって、本実施形態の第５の変形例に係る給電制御装置は、図１５に示す給電制御装置１００と同様の効果を奏することができる。 [V] Fifth Modification In addition, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment may be configured to include a plurality of connection units 102, for example. Even when the configuration includes a plurality of connection units 102, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment performs, for example, the processing according to the fourth example shown in (1-4) above, Since it is possible to determine whether or not to transmit power to the external device, the process (1) (determination process) to the process (4) (notification control process) can be performed. Therefore, the power supply control device according to the fifth modification of the present embodiment can achieve the same effect as the power supply control device 100 shown in FIG.
［ｖｉ］第６の変形例
　また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、通信部１１６を備えない構成をとることも可能である。通信部１１６を備えない構成であっても、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、電力線通信部（給電対象の外部装置と通信を行う通信部の一例）における給電対象の外部装置との通信により給電対象の外部装置から取得された電力に関する情報に基づいて、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）を行うことが可能である。よって、通信部１１６を備えない場合であっても、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）～上記（４）の処理（通知制御処理）を行うことができる。したがって、本実施形態の第６の変形例に係る給電制御装置は、図１５に示す給電制御装置１００と同様の効果を奏することができる。 [Vi] Sixth Modification In addition, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment can be configured not to include the communication unit 116, for example. Even in a configuration that does not include the communication unit 116, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment is, for example, a power line communication unit (an example of a communication unit that communicates with a power supply target external device) and a power supply target external device. It is possible to perform the process (1) (determination process) based on the information regarding the power acquired from the external device to be fed by communication. Therefore, even if the communication unit 116 is not provided, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment performs, for example, the process (1) (determination process) to the process (4) (notification control process). be able to. Therefore, the power supply control device according to the sixth modification of the present embodiment can achieve the same effects as those of the power supply control device 100 shown in FIG.
［ｖｉｉ］第７の変形例
　また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、電磁誘導を利用した電力の伝送に係る送電デバイス、電波（マイクロ波）を利用した電力の伝送に係る送電デバイス、磁場の共鳴を利用した電力の伝送に係る送電デバイス、電場の共鳴を利用した電力の伝送に係る送電デバイスなど、無線電力伝送に係るに係る送電デバイスを備えることによって、電力を無線で伝送してもよい。電力を無線で伝送する場合であっても、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）～上記（４）の処理（通知制御処理）を行うことが可能である。したがって、本実施形態の第７の変形例に係る給電制御装置は、図１５に示す給電制御装置１００と同様の効果を奏することができる。 [Vii] Seventh Modification Also, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment includes, for example, a power transmission device related to power transmission using electromagnetic induction and a power transmission device related to power transmission using radio waves (microwaves). By transmitting a power transmission device related to wireless power transmission, such as a power transmission device related to power transmission using magnetic field resonance, a power transmission device related to power transmission using electric field resonance, power is transmitted wirelessly. May be. Even when power is transmitted wirelessly, the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment can perform, for example, the process (1) (determination process) to the process (4) (notification control process). Is possible. Therefore, the power supply control device according to the seventh modification of the present embodiment can achieve the same effect as the power supply control device 100 shown in FIG.
［ｖｉｉｉ］第８の変形例
　また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、本実施形態に係る管理装置における給電制御方法に係る処理（例えば、上記処理要求に基づく処理、および上記送信制御処理）を行う機能をさらに有していてもよい。本実施形態に係る管理装置における給電制御方法に係る処理を行う機能を有する場合、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、管理装置が備える処理部（後述する）と送信制御部（後述する）とをさらに備える。 [Viii] Eighth Modification The power supply control device according to the present embodiment also includes, for example, processing related to the power supply control method in the management device according to the present embodiment (for example, processing based on the processing request and transmission control described above). It may further have a function of performing processing. In the case where the management apparatus according to the present embodiment has a function of performing processing related to the power supply control method, the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment includes, for example, a processing unit (described later) and a transmission control unit (described later) included in the management apparatus. ).
［ｉｘ］第９の変形例
　また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば、上記第１の変形例に係る構成と上記第２の変形例に係る構成とを組合せた構成や、上記第１の変形例に係る構成と上記第３の変形例に係る構成とを組合せた構成、…など、上記第１の変形例に係る構成～上記第８の変形例に係る構成のうちの組合せ可能な任意の構成（２以上の構成を組み合わせた構成）をとることも可能である。 [Ix] Ninth Modification Also, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment includes, for example, a configuration in which the configuration according to the first variation and the configuration according to the second variation are combined, Combination of the configuration according to the first modification and the configuration according to the eighth modification, such as a configuration combining the configuration according to the first modification and the configuration according to the third modification,... It is also possible to take any arbitrary configuration (a configuration in which two or more configurations are combined).
（本実施形態に係る管理装置）
　次に、上述した本実施形態に係る電力制御システムにおける給電制御方法を実現するための給電制御方法に係る処理を行うことが可能な、本実施形態に係る電力制御システムを構成する本実施形態に係る管理装置の構成の一例について説明する。 (Management device according to this embodiment)
Next, in the present embodiment that configures the power control system according to the present embodiment, which can perform processing related to the power feeding control method for realizing the power feeding control method in the power control system according to the present embodiment described above. An example of the configuration of the management apparatus will be described.
　図１６は、本実施形態に係る管理装置の構成の一例を示すブロック図である。管理装置３００は、例えば、通信部３０２と、制御部３０４とを備える。 FIG. 16 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the management apparatus according to the present embodiment. The management apparatus 300 includes a communication unit 302 and a control unit 304, for example.
　また、管理装置３００は、例えば、ＲＯＭ（図示せず）や、ＲＡＭ（図示せず）、記憶部（図示せず）、ユーザが操作可能な操作部（図示せず）、様々な画面を表示画面に表示する表示部（図示せず）などを備えていてもよい。管理装置３００は、例えば、データの伝送路としてのバスにより上記各構成要素間を接続する。 In addition, the management device 300 displays, for example, a ROM (not shown), a RAM (not shown), a storage unit (not shown), an operation unit (not shown) that can be operated by the user, and various screens. You may provide the display part (not shown) etc. which are displayed on a screen. For example, the management apparatus 300 connects the above-described components by a bus as a data transmission path.
　ここで、ＲＯＭ（図示せず）は、制御部３０４が使用するプログラムや演算パラメータなどの制御用データを記憶する。ＲＡＭ（図示せず）は、制御部３０４により実行されるプログラムなどを一時的に記憶する。 Here, the ROM (not shown) stores control data such as programs and calculation parameters used by the control unit 304. A RAM (not shown) temporarily stores a program executed by the control unit 304.
　記憶部（図示せず）は、管理装置３００が備える記憶手段であり、例えば、給電制御装置１００から取得した電力に関する情報や、識別情報と電力に関する値を示す情報とが対応付けて記録されているテーブルやデータベースなどの本実施形態に係る各種テーブルや各種データベース、アプリケーションなど、様々なデータを記憶する。ここで、記憶部（図示せず）としては、例えば、ハードディスクなどの磁気記録媒体や、フラッシュメモリなどの不揮発性メモリなどが挙げられる。また、記憶部（図示せず）は、管理装置３００から着脱可能であってもよい。 The storage unit (not shown) is a storage unit included in the management apparatus 300. For example, information related to power acquired from the power supply control apparatus 100, identification information and information indicating a value related to power are recorded in association with each other. Various data such as various tables, various databases, and applications according to the present embodiment such as tables and databases are stored. Here, examples of the storage unit (not shown) include a magnetic recording medium such as a hard disk, and a nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory. Further, the storage unit (not shown) may be detachable from the management apparatus 300.
　また、操作部（図示せず）としては、後述する操作入力デバイスが挙げられ、表示部（図示せず）としては、後述する表示デバイスが挙げられる。 Also, examples of the operation unit (not shown) include an operation input device described later, and examples of the display unit (not shown) include a display device described later.
［管理装置３００のハードウェア構成例］
　図１７は、本実施形態に係る管理装置３００のハードウェア構成の一例を示す説明図である。管理装置３００は、例えば、ＭＰＵ３５０と、ＲＯＭ３５２と、ＲＡＭ３５４と、記録媒体３５６と、入出力インタフェース３５８と、操作入力デバイス３６０と、表示デバイス３６２と、通信インタフェース３６４とを備える。また、管理装置３００は、例えば、データの伝送路としてのバス３６６で各構成要素間を接続する。 [Hardware Configuration Example of Management Device 300]
FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the management apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment. The management apparatus 300 includes, for example, an MPU 350, a ROM 352, a RAM 354, a recording medium 356, an input / output interface 358, an operation input device 360, a display device 362, and a communication interface 364. In addition, the management apparatus 300 connects each component with a bus 366 as a data transmission path, for example.
　ＭＰＵ３５０は、例えば、ＭＰＵや各種処理回路などで構成され、管理装置３００全体を制御する制御部３０４として機能する。また、ＭＰＵ３５０は、管理装置３００において、例えば、後述する処理部３１０、および送信制御部３１２の役目を果たす。 The MPU 350 includes, for example, an MPU and various processing circuits, and functions as the control unit 304 that controls the entire management apparatus 300. In addition, the MPU 350 serves as, for example, a processing unit 310 and a transmission control unit 312 described later in the management device 300.
　ＲＯＭ３５２は、ＭＰＵ３５０が使用するプログラムや演算パラメータなどの制御用データなどを記憶する。ＲＡＭ３５４は、例えば、ＭＰＵ３５０により実行されるプログラムなどを一時的に記憶する。 The ROM 352 stores programs used by the MPU 350, control data such as calculation parameters, and the like. The RAM 354 temporarily stores a program executed by the MPU 350, for example.
　記録媒体３５６は、記憶部（図示せず）として機能し、例えば、給電制御装置１００から取得した電力に関する情報や、本実施形態に係る各種テーブルや各種データベース、アプリケーションなど、様々なデータを記憶する。ここで、記録媒体３５６としては、例えば、ハードディスクなどの磁気記録媒体や、フラッシュメモリなどの不揮発性メモリが挙げられる。また、記録媒体３５６は、管理装置３００から着脱可能であってもよい。 The recording medium 356 functions as a storage unit (not shown), and stores various data such as information about power acquired from the power supply control device 100, various tables, various databases, and applications according to the present embodiment. . Here, examples of the recording medium 356 include a magnetic recording medium such as a hard disk and a non-volatile memory such as a flash memory. Further, the recording medium 356 may be detachable from the management apparatus 300.
　入出力インタフェース３５８は、例えば、操作入力デバイス３６０や、表示デバイス３６２を接続する。操作入力デバイス３６０は、操作部（図示せず）として機能し、また、表示デバイス３６２は、表示部（図示せず）として機能する。ここで、入出力インタフェース３５８としては、例えば、ＵＳＢ端子や、ＤＶＩ（Digital　Visual　Interface）端子、ＨＤＭＩ（High-Definition　Multimedia　Interface）（登録商標）端子、各種処理回路などが挙げられる。また、操作入力デバイス３６０は、例えば、管理装置３００上に備えられ、管理装置３００の内部で入出力インタフェース３５８と接続される。操作入力デバイス３６０としては、例えば、ボタン、方向キー、ジョグダイヤルなどの回転型セレクター、あるいは、これらの組み合わせなどが挙げられる。また、表示デバイス３６２は、例えば、管理装置３００上に備えられ、管理装置３００の内部で入出力インタフェース３５８と接続される。表示デバイス３６２としては、例えば、液晶ディスプレイや有機ＥＬディスプレイなどが挙げられる。 The input / output interface 358 connects, for example, the operation input device 360 and the display device 362. The operation input device 360 functions as an operation unit (not shown), and the display device 362 functions as a display unit (not shown). Here, examples of the input / output interface 358 include a USB terminal, a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) terminal, an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) (registered trademark) terminal, and various processing circuits. The operation input device 360 is provided on the management apparatus 300, for example, and is connected to the input / output interface 358 inside the management apparatus 300. Examples of the operation input device 360 include buttons, direction keys, rotary selectors such as a jog dial, or combinations thereof. Further, the display device 362 is provided on the management apparatus 300, for example, and is connected to the input / output interface 358 inside the management apparatus 300. Examples of the display device 362 include a liquid crystal display and an organic EL display.
　なお、入出力インタフェース３５８が、管理装置３００の外部装置としての操作入力デバイス（例えば、キーボードやマウスなど）や表示デバイスなどの、外部デバイスと接続することもできることは、言うまでもない。また、表示デバイス３６２は、例えばタッチスクリーンなど、表示とユーザ操作とが可能なデバイスであってもよい。 Needless to say, the input / output interface 358 can be connected to an external device such as an operation input device (for example, a keyboard or a mouse) or a display device as an external device of the management apparatus 300. The display device 362 may be a device capable of display and user operation, such as a touch screen.
　通信インタフェース３６４は、管理装置３００が備える通信手段であり、ネットワークを介して（あるいは、直接的に）、給電制御装置１００や、サーバなどの外部装置と無線／有線で通信を行うための通信部１０２として機能する。ここで、通信インタフェース３６４としては、例えば、通信アンテナおよびＲＦ回路（無線通信）や、ＩＥＥＥ８０２．１５．１ポートおよび送受信回路（無線通信）、ＩＥＥＥ８０２．１１ｂポートおよび送受信回路（無線通信）、あるいはＬＡＮ端子および送受信回路（有線通信）などが挙げられる。 The communication interface 364 is a communication unit included in the management apparatus 300, and is a communication unit for performing wireless / wired communication with the power supply control apparatus 100 and an external apparatus such as a server via a network (or directly). It functions as 102. Here, examples of the communication interface 364 include a communication antenna and an RF circuit (wireless communication), an IEEE 802.15.1 port and a transmission / reception circuit (wireless communication), an IEEE 802.11b port and a transmission / reception circuit (wireless communication), or a LAN. Examples include terminals and transmission / reception circuits (wired communication).
　管理装置３００は、例えば図１７に示す構成によって、本実施形態に係る給電制御方法に係る処理を行う。なお、本実施形態に係る管理装置３００のハードウェア構成が、図１７に示す構成に限られないことは、言うまでもない。 The management apparatus 300 performs processing related to the power supply control method according to the present embodiment, for example, with the configuration shown in FIG. Needless to say, the hardware configuration of the management apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG.
　再度図１６を参照して、管理装置３００の構成の一例について説明する。通信部３０２は、管理装置３００が備える通信手段であり、例えば、ネットワークを介して（あるいは、直接的に）、給電制御装置１００や、サーバなどの外部装置と無線／有線で通信を行う。また、通信部３０２は、無線／有線で接続された外部通信デバイスを介して給電制御装置１００や、サーバなどの外部装置と通信を行ってもよい。また、通信部３０２は、例えば制御部３０４により通信が制御される。 Referring to FIG. 16 again, an example of the configuration of the management apparatus 300 will be described. The communication unit 302 is a communication unit included in the management apparatus 300. For example, the communication unit 302 performs wireless / wired communication with the power supply control apparatus 100 and an external apparatus such as a server via a network (or directly). The communication unit 302 may communicate with the power supply control device 100 and an external device such as a server via an external communication device connected by wireless / wired. The communication of the communication unit 302 is controlled by the control unit 304, for example.
　ここで、通信部３０２としては、例えば、通信アンテナおよびＲＦ回路や、ＬＡＮ端子および送受信回路などが挙げられるが、通信部３０２の構成は、上記に限られない。例えば、通信部３０２は、ＵＳＢ端子および送受信回路など通信を行うことが可能な任意の規格に対応する構成や、ネットワークを介して外部装置と通信可能な任意の構成をとることができる。 Here, examples of the communication unit 302 include a communication antenna and an RF circuit, a LAN terminal, and a transmission / reception circuit, but the configuration of the communication unit 302 is not limited to the above. For example, the communication unit 302 can take a configuration corresponding to an arbitrary standard capable of performing communication, such as a USB terminal and a transmission / reception circuit, or an arbitrary configuration capable of communicating with an external device via a network.
　制御部３０４は、例えばＭＰＵなどで構成され、管理装置３００全体を制御する役目を果たす。また、制御部３０４は、例えば、処理部３１０と、送信制御部３１２とを備え、本実施形態に係る給電制御方法に係る処理を主導的に行う役目を果たす。 The control unit 304 is configured by, for example, an MPU and plays a role of controlling the entire management apparatus 300. The control unit 304 includes, for example, a processing unit 310 and a transmission control unit 312 and plays a role of leading the processing related to the power supply control method according to the present embodiment.
　処理部３１０は、上記処理要求に基づく処理を主導的に行う役目を果たし、例えば、給電対象の外部装置に対応する電力に関する情報を含む処理要求が、通信部３０２における給電制御装置１００との通信により取得された場合に、当該処理要求に対応する処理を行う。 The processing unit 310 plays a role of leading the processing based on the processing request. For example, a processing request including information on power corresponding to an external device to be fed is communicated with the feeding control device 100 in the communication unit 302. If it is acquired by the above, processing corresponding to the processing request is performed.
　送信制御部３１２は、上記送信制御処理を主導的に行う役目を果たし、例えば、処理部３１０における処理要求に対応する処理の結果に基づいて、伝送可否情報、または、電力に関する値を示す情報を、給電制御装置に対して送信させる。送信制御部３１２は、例えば、通信部３０２や接続されている外部通信デバイスに、伝送可否情報または電力に関する値を示す情報を伝達することによって、通信部３０２や接続されている外部通信デバイスに、伝送可否情報または電力に関する値を示す情報を送信させる。 The transmission control unit 312 plays a leading role in performing the transmission control processing. For example, based on the result of the processing corresponding to the processing request in the processing unit 310, transmission permission information or information indicating a value related to power is displayed. Then, it is transmitted to the power supply control device. The transmission control unit 312 transmits, for example, transmission permission information or information indicating a value related to power to the communication unit 302 or a connected external communication device, to the communication unit 302 or the connected external communication device. Information indicating whether or not transmission is possible or a value related to power is transmitted.
　より具体的には、処理部３１０と送信制御部３１２とは、例えば、上記［２－２－１］に示す第１の例に係る処理や、上記［２－２－２］に示す第２の例に係る処理を行うことによって、処理要求に対応する処理の結果に基づく伝送可否情報、または、処理要求に対応する処理の結果に基づく電力に関する値を示す情報を、給電制御装置に対して送信させる。 More specifically, the processing unit 310 and the transmission control unit 312 are, for example, the processing according to the first example shown in [2-2-1] or the second example shown in [2-2-2]. By performing the process according to the example, the transmission permission information based on the result of the process corresponding to the process request or the information indicating the value regarding the power based on the result of the process corresponding to the process request is sent to the power supply control device. Send it.
　制御部３０４は、例えば、処理部３１０、および送信制御部３１２を備えることによって、本実施形態に係る給電制御方法に係る処理を主導的に行う。 The control unit 304 includes, for example, a processing unit 310 and a transmission control unit 312, thereby leading the processing related to the power supply control method according to the present embodiment.
　なお、本実施形態に係る管理装置が備える制御部の構成は、図１６に示す構成に限られない。例えば、本実施形態に係る制御部は、上記［２－２－３］に示す閾値設定処理を行う閾値設定部（図示せず）をさらに備えていてもよい。 Note that the configuration of the control unit included in the management device according to the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration illustrated in FIG. For example, the control unit according to the present embodiment may further include a threshold setting unit (not shown) that performs the threshold setting process shown in [2-2-3].
　管理装置３００は、例えば図１６に示す構成によって、上記処理要求に基づく処理と、上記送信制御処理とを行う。より具体的には、管理装置３００は、例えば図１６に示す構成によって、上記［２－２－１］に示す第１の例に係る処理や、上記［２－２－２］に示す第２の例に係る処理を行う。 The management apparatus 300 performs the processing based on the processing request and the transmission control processing, for example, with the configuration shown in FIG. More specifically, the management apparatus 300, for example, with the configuration shown in FIG. 16, performs processing related to the first example shown in [2-2-1] or second information shown in [2-2-2]. The process according to the example is performed.
　例えば上記［２－２－１］に示す第１の例に係る処理を行うことによって、管理装置３００は、受信した識別情報と電力に関する値を示す情報の送信命令とを含む情報送信要求に応じて、電力に関する値を示す情報を、給電制御装置１００に対して送信することができる。また、例えば上記［２－２－２］に示す第２の例に係る処理を行うことによって、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、受信した電力に関する情報と伝送可否情報を送信させる送信命令とを含む情報送信要求に応じて、伝送可否情報を、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置に対して送信することができる。 For example, by performing the processing according to the first example shown in [2-2-1], the management apparatus 300 responds to the information transmission request including the received identification information and the information transmission command indicating the value related to power. Thus, information indicating a value related to power can be transmitted to the power supply control device 100. Further, for example, by performing the processing according to the second example shown in [2-2-2] above, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment transmits the received power information and the transmission command for transmitting the transmission permission / inhibition information. In response to the included information transmission request, the transmission permission / inhibition information can be transmitted to the power supply control device according to the present embodiment.
　また、上述したように、給電制御装置１００は、受信した電力に関する値を示す情報、または、受信した伝送可否情報に基づいて、上記（１）の処理（判定処理）および上記（２）の処理（電力制御処理）を行う。 Further, as described above, the power supply control device 100 performs the process (1) (determination process) and the process (2) based on the information indicating the value related to the received power or the received transmission propriety information. (Power control processing) is performed.
　したがって、管理装置３００が、給電制御方法に係る処理として、上記処理要求に基づく処理と上記送信制御処理とを行うことによって、給電対象の外部装置に対して伝送した電力の計測値を用いることなく、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を制御することが可能な、電力制御システムが実現される。 Therefore, the management apparatus 300 performs the process based on the process request and the transmission control process as the process related to the power supply control method, so that the measurement value of the power transmitted to the external apparatus that is the power supply target is not used. Thus, a power control system capable of controlling power transmission to an external device to be fed is realized.
　なお、本実施形態に係る管理装置の構成は、図１６に示す構成に限られない。 Note that the configuration of the management apparatus according to the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration illustrated in FIG.
　例えば、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、上記［２－２－３］に示す閾値設定処理を行う閾値設定部（図示せず）をさらに備えていてもよい。閾値設定部（図示せず）をさらに備えることによって、上述した例Ａ～例Ｃに示すような給電制御を実現することが可能となる。したがって、閾値設定部（図示せず）をさらに備えることによって、例えば、電力需要の平滑化や、電力需要の増加や電力オーバーなどを事前に防ぐこと、電力制御システム全体における伝送される電力を抑制すること、ユーザの利便性の向上を図ることを実現することができる。 For example, the management apparatus according to the present embodiment may further include a threshold setting unit (not shown) that performs the threshold setting process described in [2-2-3] above. By further providing a threshold value setting unit (not shown), it is possible to realize power supply control as shown in Examples A to C described above. Therefore, by further providing a threshold setting unit (not shown), for example, smoothing of power demand, preventing an increase in power demand or power over in advance, and suppressing power transmitted in the entire power control system Thus, it is possible to improve user convenience.
　また、閾値設定部（図示せず）をさらに備えることによって、例えば、周辺環境や市場状況、機器の仕様が更新された場合などにおける外部からの要求などに基づいて、電力の伝送に関する閾値や、識別情報と電力に関する値とが対応付られているテーブルやデータベースなどを、リアルタイム（ダイナミック）に変更することが可能である。したがって、閾値設定部（図示せず）をさらに備えることによって、例えば、効率がよく、かつ利便性の向上を図ることが可能なエネルギーマネージメントを行うことが可能な、電力制御システムを実現することができる。 In addition, by further providing a threshold setting unit (not shown), for example, based on external requirements such as when the surrounding environment and market conditions, equipment specifications are updated, thresholds related to power transmission, It is possible to change in real time (dynamic) a table, a database, or the like in which identification information is associated with a value related to power. Therefore, by further providing a threshold setting unit (not shown), for example, it is possible to realize a power control system capable of performing energy management that is efficient and can improve convenience. it can.
　以上、本実施形態として給電制御装置を挙げて説明したが、本実施形態は、かかる形態に限られない。本実施形態は、例えば、建物などに備え付けられたコンセントや、電源タップ、ＰＣ（Personal　Computer）などのコンピュータ、電気自動車や電力で動く機器などに対して電力を供給可能な装置、表示装置など、様々な機器や設備に適用することができる。また、本実施形態は、例えば、給電制御装置の役目を果たす電気自動車やハイブリット自動車などの車両（または移動体）に適用することもできる。また、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置は、例えば本実施形態に係る管理装置の役目を果たしてもよい。 As described above, the power supply control device has been described as the present embodiment, but the present embodiment is not limited to such a form. This embodiment is, for example, an outlet provided in a building, a power strip, a computer such as a PC (Personal Computer), a device capable of supplying power to an electric vehicle or a device powered by electric power, a display device, etc. It can be applied to various equipment and facilities. The present embodiment can also be applied to a vehicle (or a moving body) such as an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle that serves as a power supply control device. In addition, the power supply control device according to the present embodiment may serve as a management device according to the present embodiment, for example.
　また、本実施形態として管理装置を挙げて説明したが、本実施形態は、かかる形態に限られない。本実施形態は、例えば、サーバやＰＣ、集計端末などのコンピュータや、建物などに備えられる配電盤、電気自動車やハイブリット自動車などの車両（または移動体）など、様々な機器や設備に適用することができる。また、本実施形態に係る管理装置は、例えば本実施形態に係る給電制御装置の役目を果たしてもよい。 In addition, although the management apparatus has been described as the present embodiment, the present embodiment is not limited to such a form. The present embodiment can be applied to various devices and facilities such as computers such as servers, PCs, and aggregation terminals, switchboards provided in buildings, etc., and vehicles (or moving bodies) such as electric cars and hybrid cars. it can. In addition, the management device according to the present embodiment may serve as the power supply control device according to the present embodiment, for example.
　また、本実施形態として受電装置を挙げて説明したが、本実施形態は、かかる形態に限られない。本実施形態は、例えば、ＰＣなどのコンピュータや、携帯電話やスマートフォンなどの通信装置、映像／音楽再生装置（または映像／音楽記録再生装置）、携帯型ゲーム機、表示装置、テレビ受像機、照明機器、トースター、電気自動車やハイブリット自動車などの電力で駆動する車両など、電力で動く様々な機器に適用することができる。また、本実施形態は、例えば、プラグに適用することもできる。 Further, although the power receiving device has been described as the present embodiment, the present embodiment is not limited to such a form. In the present embodiment, for example, a computer such as a PC, a communication device such as a mobile phone or a smartphone, a video / music playback device (or video / music recording / playback device), a portable game machine, a display device, a television receiver, and an illumination The present invention can be applied to various devices that are driven by electric power, such as a vehicle driven by electric power such as a device, a toaster, an electric vehicle, and a hybrid vehicle. Moreover, this embodiment can also be applied to a plug, for example.
（本実施形態に係るプログラム）
［１］本実施形態に係る給電制御装置に係るプログラム
　コンピュータを、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置として機能させるためのプログラム（例えば、“上記（１）の処理（判定処理）および上記（２）の処理（電力制御処理）”や、“上記（１）の処理（判定処理）～（３）の処理（閾値設定処理）”、“上記（１）の処理（判定処理）、上記（２）の処理（電力制御処理）、および（４）の処理（通知制御処理）”、“上記（１）の処理（判定処理）～（４）の処理（通知制御処理）”など、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置における給電制御方法に係る処理を実行することが可能なプログラム）が、コンピュータにおいて実行されることによって、給電対象の外部装置に対して伝送した電力の計測値を用いることなく、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を制御することができる。 (Program according to this embodiment)
[1] Program related to power supply control device according to this embodiment Programs for causing a computer to function as the power supply control device according to this embodiment (for example, “the processing (determination processing) of (1) above and (2) above” Process (power control process) "," process (1) (determination process) to process (3) (threshold setting process) "," process (1) (determination process), and (2) above " In this embodiment, the process (power control process), the process (4) (notification control process), the process (1) (determination process) to the process (4) (notification control process), etc. A program capable of executing processing related to the power supply control method in the power supply control device is executed in the computer, so that the power supply can be performed without using the measured value of the power transmitted to the external device to be supplied with power. Target external equipment The transmission of power to the device can be controlled.
［２］本実施形態に係る管理装置に係るプログラム
　コンピュータを、本実施形態に係る管理装置として機能させるためのプログラム（例えば、“上記処理要求に基づく処理、および上記送信制御処理”や、“上記処理要求に基づく処理、上記送信制御処理、および上記す閾値設定処理”など、本実施形態に係る管理装置における給電制御方法に係る処理を実行することが可能なプログラム）が、コンピュータにおいて実行されることによって、給電対象の外部装置に対して伝送した電力の計測値を用いることなく、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を制御することが可能な、電力制御システムが実現される。 [2] Program related to the management apparatus according to the present embodiment A program for causing a computer to function as the management apparatus according to the present embodiment (for example, “processing based on the processing request and transmission control processing”, “ A program capable of executing a process related to the power supply control method in the management apparatus according to the present embodiment, such as a process based on a process request, the transmission control process, and the threshold setting process described above. Thus, a power control system is realized that can control the transmission of power to the external device to be fed without using the measured value of the power transmitted to the external device to be fed.
　以上、添付図面を参照しながら本開示の好適な実施形態について詳細に説明したが、本開示の技術的範囲はかかる例に限定されない。本開示の技術分野における通常の知識を有する者であれば、請求の範囲に記載された技術的思想の範疇内において、各種の変更例または修正例に想到し得ることは明らかであり、これらについても、当然に本開示の技術的範囲に属するものと了解される。 The preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the technical scope of the present disclosure is not limited to such examples. It is obvious that a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field of the present disclosure can come up with various changes or modifications within the scope of the technical idea described in the claims. Of course, it is understood that it belongs to the technical scope of the present disclosure.
　例えば、上記では、コンピュータを、本実施形態に係る給電制御装置として機能させるためのプログラム（コンピュータプログラム）と、コンピュータを、本実施形態に係る管理装置として機能させるためのプログラム（コンピュータプログラム）とが提供されることを示したが、本実施形態は、さらに、上記プログラムをそれぞれ記憶させた記録媒体や、上記プログラムを共に記憶させた記録媒体も併せて提供することができる。 For example, in the above, there are a program (computer program) for causing a computer to function as the power supply control apparatus according to the present embodiment, and a program (computer program) for causing the computer to function as a management apparatus according to the present embodiment. Although shown to be provided, the present embodiment can further provide a recording medium that stores the above-mentioned program and a recording medium that stores the above-mentioned program together.
　上述した構成は、本実施形態の一例を示すものであり、当然に、本開示の技術的範囲に属するものである。 The above-described configuration shows an example of the present embodiment, and naturally belongs to the technical scope of the present disclosure.
　なお、以下のような構成も本開示の技術的範囲に属する。
（１）
　電力を供給する給電対象の外部装置と通信を行う通信部と、
　前記通信部における前記給電対象の外部装置との通信により前記給電対象の外部装置から取得された電力に関する情報に基づく電力に関する値と、電力の伝送に関する閾値とに基づいて、前記給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する判定部と、
　電力を伝送させると判定された場合に、前記給電対象の外部装置に対して選択的に電力を伝送させる電力制御部と、
　を備える、給電制御装置。
（２）
　前記電力に関する情報が、前記給電対象の外部装置において消費される電力を直接的に示す電力に関する値を示す情報である場合、
　前記判定部は、前記電力に関する情報が示す電力に関する値と、前記電力の伝送に関する閾値とを比較した結果に基づいて、前記給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する、（１）に記載の給電制御装置。
（３）
　前記電力に関する情報が、前記給電対象の外部装置において消費される電力を間接的に示す識別情報である場合、
　前記判定部は、
　前記識別情報に基づいて前記給電対象の外部装置において消費される電力を直接的に示す電力に関する値を特定し、
　特定された電力に関する値と、前記電力の伝送に関する閾値とを比較した結果に基づいて、前記給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する、（１）に記載の給電制御装置。
（４）
　前記通信部は、前記給電対象の外部装置において負荷変調が行われることにより送信される前記電力に関する情報を取得する、（１）～（３）のいずれか１つに記載の給電制御装置。
（５）
　前記通信部は、
　前記電力の周波数よりも高い周波数の高周波信号を、電力が伝送される電力線を介して送信し、前記給電対象の外部装置と通信を行う電力線通信部と、
　前記電力線通信部と前記電力線との間に接続され、少なくとも前記電力の周波数の信号を遮断し、前記高周波信号を遮断しない通信フィルタと、
　を備える、（４）に記載の給電制御装置。
（６）
　前記通信部は、
　前記電力の周波数よりも高い周波数の高周波信号に応じた搬送波を送信する通信アンテナと、
　前記高周波信号を前記通信アンテナを介して送信し、前記給電対象の外部装置と通信を行う無線通信部と、
　を備える、（４）に記載の給電制御装置。
（７）
　前記電力の伝送に関する閾値を設定する閾値設定部をさらに備える、（１）～（６）のいずれか１つに記載の給電制御装置。
（８）
　前記閾値設定部は、電力が伝送される環境に関する情報に基づいて、前記電力の伝送に関する閾値を設定する、（７）に記載の給電制御装置。
（９）
　前記電力の伝送に関する閾値は、固定値である、（１）～（７）のいずれか１つに記載の給電制御装置。
（１０）
　前記電力の伝送に関する閾値は、可変値である、（１）～（８）のいずれか１つに記載の給電制御装置。
（１１）
　前記電力の伝送に関する閾値は、複数の閾値である、（１）～（１０）のいずれか１つに記載の給電制御装置。
（１２）
　前記給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送の状態をユーザに対して通知させる通知処理部をさらに備える、（１）～（１１）のいずれか１つに記載の給電制御装置。
（１３）
　電力を供給する給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を制御する給電制御装置と通信を行う通信部と、
　前記給電対象の外部装置に対応する電力に関する情報を含む処理要求が、前記給電制御装置との通信により取得された場合に、前記処理要求に対応する処理を行う処理部と、
　行われた前記処理要求に対応する処理の結果に基づいて、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送の可否を示す伝送可否情報、または、前記給電対象の外部装置において消費される電力を直接的に示す電力に関する値を示す情報を、前記給電制御装置に対して送信させる送信制御部と、
　を備える、管理装置。
（１４）
　電力を供給する給電対象の外部装置との通信により前記給電対象の外部装置から取得された電力に関する情報に基づく電力に関する値と、電力の伝送に関する閾値とに基づいて、前記給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定するステップと、
　電力を伝送させると判定された場合に、前記給電対象の外部装置に対して選択的に電力を伝送させるステップと、
　を有する、電力制御方法。
（１５）
　電力を供給する給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を制御する給電制御装置と、
　前記給電制御装置と通信を行うことが可能な管理装置と、
　を有し、
　前記給電制御装置は、
　電力を供給する給電対象の外部装置と通信を行う第１通信部と、
　前記管理装置と通信を行う第２通信部と、
　前記給電対象の外部装置との通信により前記給電対象の外部装置から取得された電力に関する情報に基づいて、または、前記管理装置との通信により前記管理装置から取得された情報に基づいて、前記給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する判定部と、
　電力を伝送させると判定された場合に、前記給電対象の外部装置に対して選択的に電力を伝送させる電力制御部と、
　を備え、
　前記管理装置は、
　前記給電制御装置と通信を行う通信部と、
　前記給電対象の外部装置に対応する電力に関する情報を含む処理要求が、前記給電制御装置との通信により取得された場合に、前記処理要求に対応する処理を行う処理部と、
　行われた前記処理要求に対応する処理の結果に基づいて、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送の可否を示す伝送可否情報、または、前記給電対象の外部装置が消費する電力を直接的に示す電力に関する値を示す情報を、前記給電制御装置に対して送信させる送信制御部と、
　を備え、
　前記給電制御装置の前記判定部は、前記電力に関する情報が取得された場合、または、取得された前記電力に関する情報に基づいて判定を行うことができない場合に、前記処理要求を前記管理装置へ送信させる、電力制御システム。 The following configurations also belong to the technical scope of the present disclosure.
(1)
A communication unit that communicates with a power supply target external device that supplies power;
Based on a value related to power based on information about power acquired from the external device targeted for power supply by communication with the external device targeted for power supply in the communication unit, and a threshold related to power transmission, the external device targeted for power supply A determination unit for determining whether to transmit power to
A power control unit that selectively transmits power to the external device to be fed when it is determined to transmit power; and
A power supply control device.
(2)
When the information regarding the power is information indicating a value regarding the power directly indicating the power consumed in the external device to be fed,
The determination unit determines whether to transmit power to the external device to be fed based on a result of comparing a value related to power indicated by the information related to power and a threshold value related to transmission of the power. The power supply control device according to 1).
(3)
When the information on the power is identification information that indirectly indicates power consumed in the external device to be fed,
The determination unit
Specify a value related to power directly indicating power consumed in the external device to be fed based on the identification information,
The power supply control device according to (1), wherein it is determined whether to transmit power to the external device that is the power supply target based on a result of comparing a value related to the specified power and a threshold value related to the power transmission. .
(4)
The power supply control device according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the communication unit acquires information on the power transmitted by performing load modulation in the external device to be supplied with power.
(5)
The communication unit is
A power line communication unit that transmits a high-frequency signal having a frequency higher than the frequency of the power via a power line through which power is transmitted, and communicates with the external device to be fed;
A communication filter connected between the power line communication unit and the power line, blocking at least the signal of the power frequency, and not blocking the high frequency signal;
The power supply control device according to (4), comprising:
(6)
The communication unit is
A communication antenna that transmits a carrier wave corresponding to a high-frequency signal having a frequency higher than the frequency of the power;
A radio communication unit that transmits the high-frequency signal via the communication antenna and communicates with the external device to be fed;
The power supply control device according to (4), comprising:
(7)
The power supply control device according to any one of (1) to (6), further including a threshold value setting unit configured to set a threshold value related to transmission of the power.
(8)
The power supply control device according to (7), wherein the threshold value setting unit sets a threshold value related to transmission of the power based on information related to an environment where power is transmitted.
(9)
The power supply control device according to any one of (1) to (7), wherein the threshold value related to the transmission of power is a fixed value.
(10)
The power supply control device according to any one of (1) to (8), wherein the threshold value related to the transmission of power is a variable value.
(11)
The power supply control device according to any one of (1) to (10), wherein the threshold value related to the transmission of power is a plurality of threshold values.
(12)
The power supply control device according to any one of (1) to (11), further including a notification processing unit that notifies a user of a state of power transmission to the external device to be powered.
(13)
A communication unit that communicates with a power supply control device that controls transmission of power to an external device to be supplied with power;
A processing unit that performs processing corresponding to the processing request when a processing request including information on power corresponding to the power supply target external device is acquired through communication with the power supply control device;
Based on the result of the processing corresponding to the processing request that has been performed, the transmission availability information indicating whether or not power can be transmitted to the external device to be fed, or the power consumed in the external device to be fed directly A transmission control unit that causes the power supply control device to transmit information indicating a value related to the power to be displayed;
A management device comprising:
(14)
Based on a value related to power based on information about power acquired from the external device targeted for power supply by communication with the external device targeted for power supply that supplies power, and a threshold value related to power transmission, the external device targeted for power supply Determining whether to transmit power to
A step of selectively transmitting power to the external device to be fed when it is determined to transmit power; and
A power control method.
(15)
A power supply control device that controls transmission of power to an external device to be supplied with power;
A management device capable of communicating with the power supply control device;
Have
The power supply control device
A first communication unit that communicates with an external device to be supplied with power;
A second communication unit for communicating with the management device;
Based on information about power acquired from the external device to be fed by communication with the external device to be fed, or based on information obtained from the management device by communication with the management device A determination unit for determining whether to transmit power to a target external device;
A power control unit that selectively transmits power to the external device to be fed when it is determined to transmit power; and
With
The management device
A communication unit for communicating with the power supply control device;
A processing unit that performs processing corresponding to the processing request when a processing request including information on power corresponding to the power supply target external device is acquired through communication with the power supply control device;
Based on the result of the processing corresponding to the processing request that has been performed, transmission permission information indicating whether power can be transmitted to the external device to be fed, or directly indicating the power consumed by the external device to be fed A transmission control unit that causes the power supply control device to transmit information indicating a value related to power;
With
The determination unit of the power supply control device transmits the processing request to the management device when information regarding the power is acquired or when determination cannot be performed based on the acquired information regarding the power. Let the power control system.
　１００、１００Ａ、１００Ｂ　　給電制御装置
　１０２、２０２　　接続部
　１０４、２０４　　無線通信部
　１０６、３０４　　制御部
　１０８、２０８　　電力線通信部
　１１０、２０６　　第１フィルタ
　１１２、２１０　　第２フィルタ
　１１４　　電力供給部
　１１６、３０２　　通信部
　１１８　　通知部
　１２０　　判定部
　１２２　　電力制御部
　１２４　　閾値設定部
　１２６　　通知処理部
　２００、２００Ａ、２００Ｂ　　受電装置
　３００　　管理装置
　３１０　　処理部
　３１２　　送信制御部 100, 100A, 100B Power supply control device 102, 202 Connection unit 104, 204 Wireless communication unit 106, 304 Control unit 108, 208 Power line communication unit 110, 206 First filter 112, 210 Second filter 114 Power supply unit 116, 302 Communication Unit 118 Notification unit 120 Determination unit 122 Power control unit 124 Threshold setting unit 126 Notification processing unit 200, 200A, 200B Power receiving device 300 Management device 310 Processing unit 312 Transmission control unit

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  1. 　電力を供給する給電対象の外部装置と通信を行う通信部と、
    　前記通信部における前記給電対象の外部装置との通信により前記給電対象の外部装置から取得された電力に関する情報に基づく電力に関する値と、電力の伝送に関する閾値とに基づいて、前記給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する判定部と、
    　電力を伝送させると判定された場合に、前記給電対象の外部装置に対して選択的に電力を伝送させる電力制御部と、
    　を備える、給電制御装置。     A communication unit that communicates with a power supply target external device that supplies power;
    Based on a value related to power based on information about power acquired from the external device targeted for power supply by communication with the external device targeted for power supply in the communication unit, and a threshold related to power transmission, the external device targeted for power supply A determination unit for determining whether to transmit power to
    A power control unit that selectively transmits power to the external device to be fed when it is determined to transmit power; and
    A power supply control device.
  2. 　前記電力に関する情報が、前記給電対象の外部装置において消費される電力を直接的に示す電力に関する値を示す情報である場合、
    　前記判定部は、前記電力に関する情報が示す電力に関する値と、前記電力の伝送に関する閾値とを比較した結果に基づいて、前記給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する、請求項１に記載の給電制御装置。     When the information regarding the power is information indicating a value regarding the power directly indicating the power consumed in the external device to be fed,
    The determination unit determines whether to transmit power to the external device to be fed based on a result of comparing a value related to power indicated by the information related to power and a threshold value related to transmission of the power. Item 2. The power supply control device according to Item 1.
  3. 　前記電力に関する情報が、前記給電対象の外部装置において消費される電力を間接的に示す識別情報である場合、
    　前記判定部は、
    　前記識別情報に基づいて前記給電対象の外部装置において消費される電力を直接的に示す電力に関する値を特定し、
    　特定された電力に関する値と、前記電力の伝送に関する閾値とを比較した結果に基づいて、前記給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する、請求項１に記載の給電制御装置。     When the information on the power is identification information that indirectly indicates power consumed in the external device to be fed,
    The determination unit
    Specify a value related to power directly indicating power consumed in the external device to be fed based on the identification information,
    The power supply control device according to claim 1, wherein it is determined whether to transmit power to the external device to be fed based on a result of comparing a value related to the specified power and a threshold value related to the transmission of the power. .
  4. 　前記通信部は、前記給電対象の外部装置において負荷変調が行われることにより送信される前記電力に関する情報を取得する、請求項１に記載の給電制御装置。 The power supply control device according to claim 1, wherein the communication unit acquires information on the power transmitted by performing load modulation in the external device to be supplied with power.
  5. 　前記通信部は、
    　前記電力の周波数よりも高い周波数の高周波信号を、電力が伝送される電力線を介して送信し、前記給電対象の外部装置と通信を行う電力線通信部と、
    　前記電力線通信部と前記電力線との間に接続され、少なくとも前記電力の周波数の信号を遮断し、前記高周波信号を遮断しない通信フィルタと、
    　を備える、請求項４に記載の給電制御装置。     The communication unit is
    A power line communication unit that transmits a high-frequency signal having a frequency higher than the frequency of the power via a power line through which power is transmitted, and communicates with the external device to be fed;
    A communication filter connected between the power line communication unit and the power line, blocking at least the signal of the power frequency, and not blocking the high frequency signal;
    The power supply control device according to claim 4, comprising:
  6. 　前記通信部は、
    　前記電力の周波数よりも高い周波数の高周波信号に応じた搬送波を送信する通信アンテナと、
    　前記高周波信号を前記通信アンテナを介して送信し、前記給電対象の外部装置と通信を行う無線通信部と、
    　を備える、請求項４に記載の給電制御装置。     The communication unit is
    A communication antenna that transmits a carrier wave corresponding to a high-frequency signal having a frequency higher than the frequency of the power;
    A radio communication unit that transmits the high-frequency signal via the communication antenna and communicates with the external device to be fed;
    The power supply control device according to claim 4, comprising:
  7. 　前記電力の伝送に関する閾値を設定する閾値設定部をさらに備える、請求項１に記載の給電制御装置。 The power supply control device according to claim 1, further comprising a threshold setting unit configured to set a threshold related to transmission of the power.
  8. 　前記閾値設定部は、電力が伝送される環境に関する情報に基づいて、前記電力の伝送に関する閾値を設定する、請求項７に記載の給電制御装置。 The power supply control device according to claim 7, wherein the threshold value setting unit sets a threshold value related to transmission of the power based on information related to an environment where power is transmitted.
  9. 　前記電力の伝送に関する閾値は、固定値である、請求項１に記載の給電制御装置。 The power supply control device according to claim 1, wherein the threshold value related to the transmission of electric power is a fixed value.
  10. 　前記電力の伝送に関する閾値は、可変値である、請求項１に記載の給電制御装置。 The power supply control device according to claim 1, wherein the threshold value related to the transmission of electric power is a variable value.
  11. 　前記電力の伝送に関する閾値は、複数の閾値である、請求項１に記載の給電制御装置。 The power supply control device according to claim 1, wherein the threshold value related to the transmission of power is a plurality of threshold values.
  12. 　前記給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送の状態をユーザに対して通知させる通知処理部をさらに備える、請求項１に記載の給電制御装置。 The power supply control device according to claim 1, further comprising a notification processing unit that notifies a user of a state of power transmission to the external device to be supplied with power.
  13. 　電力を供給する給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を制御する給電制御装置と通信を行う通信部と、
    　前記給電対象の外部装置に対応する電力に関する情報を含む処理要求が、前記給電制御装置との通信により取得された場合に、前記処理要求に対応する処理を行う処理部と、
    　行われた前記処理要求に対応する処理の結果に基づいて、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送の可否を示す伝送可否情報、または、前記給電対象の外部装置において消費される電力を直接的に示す電力に関する値を示す情報を、前記給電制御装置に対して送信させる送信制御部と、
    　を備える、管理装置。     A communication unit that communicates with a power supply control device that controls transmission of power to an external device to be supplied with power;
    A processing unit that performs processing corresponding to the processing request when a processing request including information on power corresponding to the power supply target external device is acquired through communication with the power supply control device;
    Based on the result of the processing corresponding to the processing request that has been performed, the transmission availability information indicating whether or not power can be transmitted to the external device to be fed, or the power consumed in the external device to be fed directly A transmission control unit that causes the power supply control device to transmit information indicating a value related to the power to be displayed;
    A management device comprising:
  14. 　電力を供給する給電対象の外部装置との通信により前記給電対象の外部装置から取得された電力に関する情報に基づく電力に関する値と、電力の伝送に関する閾値とに基づいて、前記給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定するステップと、
    　電力を伝送させると判定された場合に、前記給電対象の外部装置に対して選択的に電力を伝送させるステップと、
    　を有する、電力制御方法。     Based on a value related to power based on information about power acquired from the external device targeted for power supply by communication with the external device targeted for power supply that supplies power, and a threshold value related to power transmission, the external device targeted for power supply Determining whether to transmit power to
    A step of selectively transmitting power to the external device to be fed when it is determined to transmit power; and
    A power control method.
  15. 　電力を供給する給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送を制御する給電制御装置と、
    　前記給電制御装置と通信を行うことが可能な管理装置と、
    　を有し、
    　前記給電制御装置は、
    　電力を供給する給電対象の外部装置と通信を行う第１通信部と、
    　前記管理装置と通信を行う第２通信部と、
    　前記給電対象の外部装置との通信により前記給電対象の外部装置から取得された電力に関する情報に基づいて、または、前記管理装置との通信により前記管理装置から取得された情報に基づいて、前記給電対象の外部装置に対して電力を伝送させるかを判定する判定部と、
    　電力を伝送させると判定された場合に、前記給電対象の外部装置に対して選択的に電力を伝送させる電力制御部と、
    　を備え、
    　前記管理装置は、
    　前記給電制御装置と通信を行う通信部と、
    　前記給電対象の外部装置に対応する電力に関する情報を含む処理要求が、前記給電制御装置との通信により取得された場合に、前記処理要求に対応する処理を行う処理部と、
    　行われた前記処理要求に対応する処理の結果に基づいて、給電対象の外部装置に対する電力の伝送の可否を示す伝送可否情報、または、前記給電対象の外部装置が消費する電力を直接的に示す電力に関する値を示す情報を、前記給電制御装置に対して送信させる送信制御部と、
    　を備え、
    　前記給電制御装置の前記判定部は、前記電力に関する情報が取得された場合、または、取得された前記電力に関する情報に基づいて判定を行うことができない場合に、前記処理要求を前記管理装置へ送信させる、電力制御システム。     A power supply control device that controls transmission of power to an external device to be supplied with power;
    A management device capable of communicating with the power supply control device;
    Have
    The power supply control device
    A first communication unit that communicates with an external device to be supplied with power;
    A second communication unit for communicating with the management device;
    Based on information about power acquired from the external device to be fed by communication with the external device to be fed, or based on information obtained from the management device by communication with the management device A determination unit for determining whether to transmit power to a target external device;
    A power control unit that selectively transmits power to the external device to be fed when it is determined to transmit power; and
    With
    The management device
    A communication unit for communicating with the power supply control device;
    A processing unit that performs processing corresponding to the processing request when a processing request including information on power corresponding to the power supply target external device is acquired through communication with the power supply control device;
    Based on the result of the processing corresponding to the processing request that has been performed, transmission permission information indicating whether power can be transmitted to the external device to be fed, or directly indicating the power consumed by the external device to be fed A transmission control unit that causes the power supply control device to transmit information indicating a value related to power;
    With
    The determination unit of the power supply control device transmits the processing request to the management device when information regarding the power is acquired or when determination cannot be performed based on the acquired information regarding the power. Let the power control system.
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