WO2019146263A1 - Information processing system, information processing device, and information processing method - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is an information processing system comprising a plurality of battery stations and an information processing device. Each of the battery stations comprises: a charging means capable of charging a replaceable battery; and a first communication means for transmitting charging information relating to the charging level of the replaceable battery positioned in the battery station. The information processing device comprises: a second communication means for receiving the charging information from the first communication means; an identification means for identifying the charging level for each of the battery stations on the basis of the received charging information; and a movement planning means for creating a movement plan for the replaceable batteries among the battery stations on the basis of the identified charging levels of the battery stations.

Description

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

The present invention relates to an information processing system, an information processing apparatus, and an information processing method.

Patent Document 1 proposes an automatic storage system for storing an electric two-wheeled vehicle operated by a removable battery and a battery of such a system.

JP 2014-211077

Here, when the number of users of the battery station is uneven and the charge amount of the replaceable battery disposed in the specific battery station is reduced, a state where the user who wants to use it can not use the electric vehicle may occur. Also, such a battery station can be used as a backup power supply in an emergency. However, if the amount of charge at the battery station is low, it can not be expected to be used as a standby power supply.

An object of the present invention is to make it possible to adjust the charge amount of a battery station in which a replaceable battery is disposed.

According to the present invention, the information processing system is an information processing system including a plurality of battery stations and an information processing apparatus, wherein each battery station is a charging unit capable of charging a replaceable battery, and the battery station A first communication unit for transmitting charging information related to the charge amount of the replaceable battery disposed in the second communication unit, and the information processing apparatus receives the charging information from the first communication unit; Based on the communication means, a specifying means for specifying the charge amount for each battery station based on the received charging information, and a movement plan of a replaceable battery between the battery stations based on the charge amount for each battery station specified. And D. movement planning means.

Further, according to the present invention, the information processing apparatus is an information processing apparatus capable of communicating with a plurality of battery stations, and each battery station is disposed at a charging means capable of charging a replaceable battery and the battery station. A first communication unit for transmitting charging information relating to the charge amount of the replaceable battery being stored, and the information processing apparatus is a second communication unit for receiving the charging information from the first communication unit And, based on the received charging information, specifying means for specifying the charge amount for each battery station, and based on the charge amount for each battery station specified, create a movement plan of the exchangeable battery among the battery stations And moving planning means.

Further, according to the present invention, the information processing method is a plurality of battery stations, and charging means capable of charging the replaceable battery, and charge relating to the charge amount of the replaceable battery disposed in each battery station. A communication step of performing communication with the plurality of battery stations including the first communication means for transmitting information, and receiving the charging information from the first communication means, and the received charging Identifying a charge amount for each battery station based on the information, and a movement planning step for creating a movement plan of a replaceable battery between the battery stations based on the charge amount for each battery station specified; It is characterized by including.

According to the present invention, it is possible to adjust the amount of charge between battery stations by creating a movement plan based on the amount of charge for each battery station.

FIG. 1 is a system diagram of an information processing system according to an embodiment. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an information processing system according to a first embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the information regarding the battery station stored in the storage of an information processing system. The processing sequence diagram of the information processing system concerning a first embodiment. The figure which shows the total charge of the battery station which concerns on 1st embodiment, and the moving plan of a replaceable battery. The figure which shows the total charge of the battery station which concerns on 1st embodiment, and the moving plan of a replaceable battery. The figure which shows the total charge of the battery station which concerns on 2nd embodiment, and the movement plan of a replaceable battery. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of processing for creating a movement plan based on comparison of the total charge amount of the battery station and the required amount, which is executed by the information processing system according to the third embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the information regarding the user stored in the storage of an information processing system. The screen example which displays the movement plan which the information processing system concerning a 4th embodiment delivers. The screen example which displays the movement plan which the information processing system concerning a 4th embodiment delivers. The figure which shows the battery station which concerns on 5th embodiment, and a replaceable battery.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

First Embodiment
The present embodiment provides a system that assists a user of a replaceable battery to receive the battery at the battery station, bring it to the or other battery station, and charge or replace the replaceable battery. Among them, the present system provides a mechanism for adjusting the total charge amount of the replaceable battery (total charge amount) between the battery stations.

An information processing system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The information processing system 100 includes an information processing apparatus (center server) 101, and battery stations 1021, 1022, 1023 (collectively referred to as battery stations 102). The information processing apparatus 101 and each battery station 102 are communicably connected by a communication network 103.

The information processing apparatus 101 is a server that communicates with a plurality of battery stations 102 and manages information of the battery stations 102 and information of a user. In particular, management of information on the replaceable battery disposed in the battery station 102 is performed.

The battery station 102 is a facility that can store a plurality of replaceable batteries, and is a facility that performs charging of the replaceable battery, lending to a user, and the like. The battery station 102 may be electrically connected to nearby facilities and capable of transmitting and receiving power. Neighborhood facilities include houses, stores such as gas stations and convenience stores, stations, offices, vending machines, parking lots, bicycle parking lots, and traffic lights.

In the example of FIG. 1, the battery station 1021 is electrically connected to a residence, and the battery station 1022 is electrically connected to the vending machine and the battery station 1023. With such a configuration, power can be received from a nearby facility, and in an emergency, it can also be used as a standby power supply for transmitting power to the nearby facility.

Further, battery station 102 is connected to a charging facility (specifically, charging unit 224 described later) as a storage place of the replaceable battery, and a space where the replaceable battery is disposed as a stock which is not charging. There may be a storage). Also, the battery station 102 may be operated by a manager or may be an unmanned battery station 102.

In addition, the battery station 102 performs a process of transmitting, to the information processing apparatus 101, information regarding the total charge amount of the replaceable battery disposed in the battery station 102. This process may be executed in response to an instruction from the administrator when the administrator is present in the battery station 102, may be executed periodically, or in response to a request from the information processing apparatus 101. It may be performed accordingly. Information on the total charge of the replaceable battery will be described later with reference to FIG.

The number of replaceable batteries that can be disposed in the battery station 102 may be one or more, and may differ from one battery station 102 to another. For example, the number of replaceable batteries that can be arranged in a limited installation space, such as a configuration attached to a vending machine, can be arranged in a place where a certain installation space can be secured, such as a gas station It may be less than the number of replaceable batteries.

In the present embodiment, all of the replaceable batteries are of the same type and have the same storage capacity, but may be of different types or may have different storage capacities.

The communication network 103 communicably connects the information processing apparatus 101 and the battery station 102, and includes a wired network, a cellular network, and a wireless local network.

Next, FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of the information processing system according to the present embodiment.

The information processing apparatus 101 includes a control unit 211, a storage 212, and a communication unit 213. The control unit 211 is a processor such as a CPU, for example, and executes the processing stored in the storage 212. This process executes, for example, a process of managing information on the total charge amount of the battery station 102 and a process of creating a migration plan of the replaceable battery 241 between the battery stations 102 described later.

The storage 212 is a storage device such as a ROM, a RAM, and an HDD. The storage 212 stores various data in addition to the program executed by the control unit 211. In one example, the function of the control unit 211 can be realized by the CPU (not shown) developing the program stored in the storage 212 in the RAM (not shown) and executing it.

Here, referring to FIG. 3, an example of information regarding the battery station stored in the storage 212 is shown.

Station ID 301 stores the identifier of battery station 102, and station position 302 stores information on the position of battery station 102. Also, the station total charge amount 303 stores information on the total charge amount of the battery station 102. The battery identifiers 304, 306, and 308 store the identifier of the replaceable battery 241, and the battery charge amounts 305, 307, and 309 store information on the charge amount of the replaceable battery 241. The station ID 301 and the station position 302 are collectively referred to as station information. Also, the total charge amount 303, the battery identifiers 304, 306 and 308, and the battery charge amounts 305, 307 and 309 are also referred to as charge information. Note that, in one example, only the information 304 to 309 related to each of the replaceable batteries 241 may be stored as the charge information. Alternatively, the information 304 to 309 related to the replaceable battery 241 may be omitted, and only the calculation result indicating the total charge amount of the battery station 102 may be stored. Also, the station location 302 may correspond to the address or at least one of latitude and longitude.

As used herein, the amount of charge of the replaceable battery 241 corresponds to the amount of charged power (e.g., kilowatt hours) of the replaceable battery 241 or the ratio (e.g., a percentage) of the amount of charged power to storage capacity. Further, in the present embodiment, the total charge amount is a total (for example, kilowatt hours) of the charged power amount of the replaceable battery 241 disposed in the battery station 102. However, in another example, the total charge amount may be a ratio (for example, a percentage) of the charged power amount to the total storage capacity of the replaceable battery 241 that can be disposed in the battery station 102.

It returns to the explanation of FIG. The communication unit 213 is an interface of a wired or wireless network for the information processing apparatus 101 to connect to the communication network 103.

Each of the battery stations 102 includes a control unit 221, a storage 222, a communication unit 223, and a charging unit 224.

The control unit 221 is a processor such as a CPU, for example, and controls each component of the battery station to execute processing stored in the storage 222. This process includes, for example, a process of acquiring the charge amount of the replaceable battery 241 connected to the battery station 102, and a process of transmitting information on the total charge amount of the battery station 102 to the information exchange apparatus 101.

The storage 222 stores various data in addition to the program executed by the control unit 221. In one example, the storage 222 may store all or part of at least any of station information or charging information.

The communication unit 223 is a communication interface used by the battery station 102 to transmit information capable of specifying the total charge amount of the battery station 102 to the information processing apparatus 101 via the communication network 103.

The charging unit 224 can be electrically connected to charge the replaceable battery 241, and the control unit 221 controls the charging process. In the present embodiment, any of the replaceable batteries 241 disposed in the battery station 102 is electrically connected to the battery station 102.

The replaceable batteries 241 disposed in the battery station 102 do not necessarily have to be electrically connected, and may only be stored in the battery station 102 as inventory, for example. In that case, the charge amount of the replaceable battery 241 may be a value corresponding to a time (time after charge) elapsed since being fully charged, or a value of a charge sensor.

In one example, the battery station 102 can obtain information on the charge amount of the replaceable battery 241 by measuring the electrical characteristics such as the voltage, resistance, and current of the electrically connected replaceable battery 241. . In another example, the replaceable battery 241 and the battery station 102 can communicate with each other, and the replaceable battery 241 itself acquires the charge amount of the replaceable battery 241, and the information on the charge amount of the replaceable battery 241 in the battery station 102. May be sent.

Next, an example of processing performed by the control unit 211 of the information processing apparatus 101 will be described. Here, processing regarding creation of a movement plan will be described. The movement plan is information related to movement of the replaceable battery 241 between the battery stations 102, which the information processing apparatus 101 requests the user to adjust the total charge amount of the battery stations 102. The reason for adjusting the total charge is as follows.

When the number of users of the battery station 102 is uneven and the total charge of some battery stations 102 is reduced, the frequency of use of the user for the battery stations 102 is reduced. In addition, the exchangeable battery 241 disposed in the battery station 102 is also expected to be used as a standby power supply in an emergency such as a large scale blackout occurring in the vicinity. However, if the amount of charge (the amount of stored power) at the battery station 102 is low, it can not be expected to use the exchangeable battery 241 of that station as a standby power supply.

So, in this embodiment, the movement plan which adjusts the charge amount between the battery stations 102 is created. Providing the user with this movement plan and prompting the user to take action in response to the movement plan promotes circulation of the replaceable battery 241 to improve the total charge of the battery station 102 whose total charge has decreased. it can. As a result, it is possible to secure a total charge amount for providing the replaceable battery 241 to a user who wants to use the battery station 102 or for providing as a backup power supply in case of emergency.

The movement of the replaceable battery 241 is performed by the user carrying the replaceable battery between the battery stations 102 or the user attaching the replaceable battery to the electric vehicle and using the power of the replaceable battery. Can be realized. Further, in one example, the movement of the replaceable battery 241 may be the movement of the power held by the exchangeable battery 241, that is, the movement of only the electric power using a wire or the like. Such movement of only power can be realized by adjusting the charge / discharge amount of the replaceable battery 241 between the battery stations 102 connected to the power system.

Next, with reference to FIG. 4, processing performed by the information processing apparatus 101 and the battery station 102 to create a movement plan of the replaceable battery 241 will be described. In one example, the processing of the information processing apparatus 101 can be realized by the control unit 211 executing a program stored in the storage 212.

First, in S401, the battery station 102 acquires information on the charge amounts of all the replaceable batteries 241 disposed in the battery station 102. In the present embodiment, the battery station 102 is described as periodically starting the process of S401. However, as described above, the process may also be triggered by an instruction from the administrator or a request from the information processing apparatus 101. .

Next, in step S402, the battery station 102 transmits information (station information) on the position of the battery station 102 and the like and information (charging information) on the total charge amount to the information processing apparatus 101 via the communication unit 223. Station information and charging information may be sent simultaneously or sequentially. Subsequently, in step S403, the information processing apparatus 101 stores the received station information and charging information in the storage 212.

The station information transmitted by the battery station 102 in S402 may not necessarily include the position information of the battery station 102. In such a case, in one example, the information processing apparatus 101 that has received the station information including the identifier of the battery station 102 may read the position information of the battery station 102 from the storage 212 using the received identifier. Also, as described above, the charge information transmitted by the battery station 102 in S402 is at least one of the individual charge amount of the replaceable battery 241 disposed in the battery station 102 or the total charge amount generated based thereon. It is information.

Next, in step S404, the information processing apparatus 101 specifies the total charge amount for each battery station 102. When the information processing apparatus 101 receives the total value of the charge amounts of the replaceable batteries 241 disposed therein from the battery station 102, the information processing apparatus 101 specifies the total value as the total charge amount of the battery station 102. . Alternatively, when the information processing apparatus 101 receives an individual charge amount of the replaceable battery 241 disposed in the battery station 102, the individual charge amount is added (calculated) to calculate the total charge amount of the battery station 102. It may be calculated.

Next, in S405, the information processing apparatus 101 creates a movement plan of the replaceable battery 241 based on station information and charging information of the plurality of battery stations 102. In one example, the information processing apparatus 101 changes the total charge amount from the battery station 102 with a large total charge amount to the battery station 102 with a small total charge amount, the difference between the total charge amounts being equal to or greater than a predetermined value and within a predetermined distance. Create 241 movement plans.

Here, with reference to FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, an example of the movement plan created by the information processing apparatus 101 according to the first embodiment will be described.

5A and 5B show two examples of movement plans created according to the total charge of the battery stations 501, 502, 503. FIG. In this example, the information processing apparatus 101 determines that the battery station has a large total charge amount when the total charge amount of a certain battery station is 100 kWh or more in comparison with the total charge amounts of other battery stations. sell.

In FIG. 5A, the battery station 501 has a total charge of 140 kWh, the battery station 502 has a total charge of 40 kWh, and the battery station 503 has a total charge of 100 kWh. The battery station 501 has a total charge amount of 100 kWh or more in comparison with the battery station 502, and the battery station 503 has a difference of the total charge amount of less than 100 kWh in comparison with other battery stations. Therefore, the information processing apparatus 101 can create a movement plan so as to move the replaceable battery 241 of the battery station 501 from the battery station 501 to the battery station 502.

In FIG. 5B, the battery station 501 has a total charge of 60 kWh, the battery station 502 has a total charge of 180 kWh, and the battery station 503 has a total charge of 70 kWh. The total charge of the battery station 502 is 100 kWh or more greater than the total charge of each of the battery stations 501 and 503. Therefore, the information processing apparatus 101 can create a movement plan to move the replaceable battery of the battery station 502 from the battery station 502 to the battery stations 501 and 503.

It returns to the explanation of FIG. Next, in step S406, the information processing apparatus 101 provides the user with a movement plan. In one example, the information processing apparatus 101 uses an external e-mail service or functions as an e-mail server, delivers an e-mail including information on the created movement plan to the user terminal of the registered user, and executes the movement plan Ask for Also, in one example, it may be uploaded to an external web service, or it may function as a web server, publish information about the created travel plan, and ask for an unspecified user to cooperate. The details of the process of providing the user with the movement plan will be described later in the fourth embodiment.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the information processing apparatus 101 creates a movement plan based on the total charge amount of the battery station 102. Thereby, the power (total charge amount) held by the battery station can be adjusted.

Further, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to create a movement plan so as to move the replaceable battery 241 from the battery station 102 with a large total charge amount to the battery station 102 with a small total charge amount. This makes it possible to equalize the total charge amount of the battery station 102 with a small total charge amount, and to improve earlier than waiting for the charge of the replaceable battery 241 disposed there.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the charge information transmitted from the battery station 102 to the information processing apparatus 101 includes the total value of the charge amounts of the replaceable batteries 241 disposed in the battery station 102. As a result, the amount of data received by the information processing apparatus 101 from the battery station 102 can be reduced, and the processing load on the information processing apparatus 101 can be reduced.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in order to create information on the movement plan created by the information processing apparatus, distribution to the user terminal of the registered user can contribute to adjustment of the total charge amount of the battery station 102. In the present embodiment, since the movement plan is provided directly to a specific user by e-mail or the like, movement of the replaceable battery 241 can be promoted. Note that an incentive (reward) may be given to the user who has executed the movement of the replaceable battery 241 related to the movement plan. A specific example of the incentive will be described in the fourth embodiment.

Second Embodiment
In the first embodiment, a movement plan for promoting movement of the replaceable battery is created without specifying the replaceable battery 241. However, in one example, the replaceable battery 241 is specified and information on the replaceable battery 421 is included. You may create a moving plan.

In the present embodiment, each of the exchangeable batteries 241 disposed in the battery station 102 has an identifier, and an example of the information processing system 100 for creating a movement plan using the identifier of the exchangeable battery 241 will be described. In the present embodiment, an example of the process of FIG. 4 performed by the control unit 211 of the information processing apparatus 101 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the structure or process similar to 1st embodiment.

In one example, the battery station 102 is configured to be communicable with the exchangeable battery 241 disposed therein, and in S401, the battery station 102 acquires the identifier and charge amount of the exchangeable battery 241 by communication. Subsequently, in S402, the battery station 102 transmits, to the information processing apparatus 101, charging information including the station information of the battery station, the identifier of the replaceable battery 241, and the charge amount.

In S403, the information processing apparatus 101 stores at least a part of the station information and the charging information in the storage 212, and in S404, the information processing apparatus 101 adds (calculates) the charge amount of each of the replaceable batteries 241 Get the total charge of 102.

Next, in S405, the information processing apparatus 101 creates a movement plan of the replaceable battery 241 based on the station information and the charging information of the battery station 102.

Here, the process of S405 in FIG. 4 in which the information processing apparatus 101 creates a movement plan using the identifier of the replaceable battery 241 will be described using the specific example in FIG.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, it is assumed that there are battery stations 601, 602, and 603 in which three replaceable batteries can be disposed within a certain range.

In the battery station 601, a battery 1 with a charge amount of 90 kWh, a battery 2 with a charge amount of 80 kWh, and a battery 3 with a charge amount of 70 kWh are disposed, and the total charge amount is 240 kWh. The battery station 602 is provided with a battery 4 with a charge amount of 50 kWh, a battery 5 with a charge amount of 40 kWh, and a battery 6 with a charge amount of 30 kWh, and the total charge amount is 120 kWh. In the battery station 603, a battery 7 with a charge amount of 90 kWh, a battery 8 with a charge amount of 80 kWh, and a battery 9 with a charge amount of 10 kWh are disposed, and the total charge amount is 180 kWh.

In this embodiment, the movement plan is specified by specifying at least one of the identifiers of the replaceable battery to be moved from the battery station with a large total charge amount and the replaceable battery of the battery station with a small total charge amount to be replaced. Can be created. For example, the information processing apparatus 101 can create a movement plan so as to move the battery 1 with the largest charge amount to the battery station 602 among the replaceable batteries 241 disposed in the battery station 601 with the large total charge amount. Alternatively, create a migration plan so that the battery 1 of the battery station 601 with the highest total charge is replaced with the battery 6 with the lowest charge among the replaceable batteries disposed in the battery station 602 with the lowest total charge, for example. May be

The exchangeable battery 241 to be moved can be determined by the information processing apparatus 101 on an arbitrary basis. In one example, even if the battery 2 with the second highest charge is located at the battery station 601 with the highest total charge and the battery station 602 with the lowest total charge is replaced with the battery 6 with the lowest charge. Good. As a result, it is possible to improve the total charge amount of the battery station with a small total charge amount while securing a battery with a large charge amount for a user who wants to use a replaceable battery in the battery station 601. Alternatively, in another example, the difference between the total charge of the battery station 601 having a large total charge and the total charge of the battery station 602 having a small total charge may be minimized after the replacement battery 241 is replaced. You may create a plan.

In FIG. 6, assuming that the battery 1 whose charge amount of the battery station 601 is 90 kWh is moved, the information processing apparatus 101 estimates that the total charge amount of the battery station 601 after movement is 150 kWh. Next, the information processing apparatus 101 replaces the battery 1 having a charge amount of 90 kWh with the battery 4 having a charge amount of 50 kWh so that the difference between the total charge amounts of the battery stations 601 and 602 after movement is minimized. You can create a move plan. In this case, the total charge of the battery station 602 after movement of the replaceable battery is 160 kWh.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the information related to the charge amount of each of the replaceable batteries 241 disposed in the battery station 102 is transmitted to the information processing apparatus 101, and the information processing apparatus 101 is configured of the battery station 102 based on the information. Identify the total charge. By this, it is possible to estimate how much the total charge amount changes when the information processing apparatus 101 moves the replaceable battery 241.

Further, in the present embodiment, the identifier of each of the replaceable batteries 241 is transmitted from the battery station 102 to the information processing apparatus 101, and the information processing apparatus 101 creates a movement plan including the identifier. As a result, the information processing apparatus 101 can request the movement of the replaceable battery 241 by specifying the identifier.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the difference between the total charge amounts of the two battery stations 102 exceeds the threshold, the replaceable battery is moved from the battery station 102 with a large total charge amount to the battery station 102 with a small total charge amount. Make a move plan. This enables the information processing apparatus 101 to relatively compare and equalize the total charge amount of the battery station 102.

Third Embodiment
In the first and second embodiments, the information processing apparatus 101 can relatively compare the total charge amount of the battery station 102 to create a movement plan. In one example, the total charge amount to be satisfied is set for each battery station 102, and the information processing apparatus 101 can create a movement plan based on the total charge amount to be satisfied for each battery station 102.

In the present embodiment, an information processing system 100 will be described which creates a movement plan by comparing the amount of charge (required amount) that the battery station 102 should have with the total amount of charge. In the present embodiment, an example of the processing of S405 in FIG. 4 performed by the control unit 211 of the information processing apparatus 101 will be described with reference to FIG. 7, and the configuration or processing similar to the first or second embodiment will be described. Omit.

In the present embodiment, each of the replaceable batteries 241 has an identifier, and the battery station 102 transmits the identifier and charge amount of each of the replaceable batteries 241 disposed therein to the information processing apparatus 101 in S402. I assume.

In step S701, the control unit 211 starts the process of step S405. Subsequently, in step S702, the control unit 211 determines the required amount of the battery station 102 and the threshold thereof.

In one example, the necessary amount is determined by the information processing apparatus 101 from the viewpoint of a standby power supply based on the storage capacity of the replaceable battery 241 which can be or is disposed at the battery station 102 or the installation location of the battery station 102. It can be set. The viewpoint as a standby power source indicates the amount of power that the battery station 102 in which the replaceable battery 241 is disposed should have in an emergency. For example, when the battery station 102 is installed at a place such as a house that does not require a large amount of power during an emergency, a backup power supply is provided as compared to a case where the battery station 102 does not require a large amount of power during an emergency such as a vending machine. The amount of power to be included may be large. Therefore, the installation site of the battery station 102 is classified, for example, if the installation site is a place requiring a relatively large amount of power in an emergency, the required amount is 70% and a place not requiring a large amount of power in an emergency The required amount may be 50%.

In another example, the required amount of battery station 102 may be preset by the owner or privileged user of that battery station 102. For example, the owner of the building in which the battery station 102 is installed may be configured to be able to set, for example, in the information processing apparatus 101 or the battery station 102, the amount of charge that he / she wants to reserve in the event of an emergency. .

In another example, the information processing apparatus 101 includes a demand prediction unit, and the demand prediction unit can predict and set the required amount of the battery station 102 based on the usage history of the battery station 102.

In one example, the information processing apparatus 101 may store, in the storage 212, a history of the total charge amount of the battery station 102 or a history of the charge amount of the replaceable battery 241 over a certain period of time, for example, the past month. In addition, a history of the battery station 102 in which the replaceable battery 241 is disposed in the past, or history information on a user who uses the battery station 102 or the replaceable battery 241 may be stored.

The demand forecasting unit may forecast the demand periodically, for example, once a day, or upon receiving information about the battery station 102 from the battery station 102.

For example, in a resort, demand for replacement batteries charged on holidays may increase from weekdays, and in areas with many commuting users, demand for replacement batteries 241 charged in the morning and evening from daytime may increase. . For example, the demand prediction unit of the information processing apparatus 101 records the fluctuation of the total charge amount of the battery station 102 in the past, and performs statistical processing such as dispersion or averaging of the total charge amount. You may use it to forecast demand and forecast the required amount. Alternatively, if the identifier of the user using the battery station 102 can be acquired, if a specific user using the battery station 102 can be detected at a constant cycle, the demand forecasting unit takes into consideration the cycle and also predicts the demand It can be performed.

The necessary amount threshold includes threshold 1 and threshold 2. The threshold 1 is a threshold less than 0 for determining that the charge amount of the battery station 102 is insufficient and it is necessary to move the replaceable battery 241 having a large charge amount from the other battery stations 102. The threshold value 2 is a threshold value greater than 0 for determining that the battery station 102 has a sufficient amount of charge and has the replaceable battery 241 which can be moved to another battery station 102. The thresholds 1 and 2 may be predetermined values or values set based on an error between the demand forecast and the actual usage history.

Subsequently, in S703, the total charge amount of the battery station 102 is compared with the required amount to calculate a difference. In the present embodiment, the difference is the charge amount−the required amount. In S703, when the charge amount is smaller than the required amount and the difference (charge amount-required amount) is equal to or less than the threshold 1 which is a negative threshold, the control unit 211 determines that the total charge amount of the battery station 102 is insufficient. It judges and progresses to S705. In one example, in step S705, the control unit 211 adds the identifier of the battery station 102 and the difference (insufficient amount) to the insufficient list as one entry, and proceeds to step S707.

In S703, that is, when the charge amount is larger than the required amount and the difference (charge amount-required amount) is equal to or larger than the threshold 2 which is a positive threshold, the control unit 211 has surplus in the total charge amount of the battery station 102. It judges that it is and progresses to S706. Similarly, in S706, the identifier of the battery station 102 and the difference (surplus amount) are added as one entry to the surplus list, and the process proceeds to S707.

If the difference is greater than the threshold 1 and less than the threshold 2 in S703, the control unit 211 determines that the total charge amount of the battery station 102 is neither surplus nor insufficient, and proceeds to S704 to create a movement plan for the battery station 102. Without step S405, the process ends. In S704, when the battery station 102 is added to the shortage list or the surplus list before, the entry of the battery station 102 may be deleted from the list and then the process of S405 may be ended.

Subsequently, in step S707, the control unit 211 compares the surplus list with the shortage list. For example, when one or more of the battery stations in the surplus list and one or more of the battery stations in the shortage list are within a certain distance and the surplus amount is equal to or more than the absolute value of the shortage amount, the control unit 211 selects the surplus list. It is determined that the entry matches in and the lack list. If it is determined that the entries in the surplus list and the shortage list match, the process proceeds to step S708. In step S708, the control unit 211 creates a migration plan of the replaceable battery between the battery stations 102 of the entry that matches in step S707, and proceeds to step S709. Here, after two or more entries are added to the mobility plan in S708, those entries may be deleted. Then, it progresses to S709 and ends S405. If one of the battery stations in the surplus list and one of the battery stations in the shortage list are further than a certain distance or the surplus amount is less than the absolute value of the shortage amount, the control unit 211 matches the surplus list and the shortage list. It decides that it does not, advances to S709. When the comparison is completed for all the entries of the surplus list, the surplus list and the shortage list, the process proceeds to S709, and the process of S405 is ended.

In the present embodiment, the comparison between the surplus list and the shortage list in S707 is performed on a one-on-one basis, but a one-to-many or many-to-many comparison may be performed. For example, one or two mobility plans may be created using two of the battery stations 102 in the surplus list and one of the battery stations 102 in the shortage list. In one example, for comparison with one-to-many or many-to-many, an optimization problem using positional information and differences of the battery station 102 as parameters may be solved by mathematical processing such as neural network, and this may be treated as S707. .

As described above, in the present embodiment, the information processing apparatus 101 sets the required amount of the battery station 102, and creates a movement plan based on the difference between the charge amount and the required amount. As a result, the information processing system 100 can adjust the total charge of the battery station 102 so that the battery station 102 secures a desired total charge.

Further, in the present embodiment, the information processing apparatus 101 includes a demand prediction unit that predicts the user use of each battery station 102, and creates a movement plan based on the demand prediction. Thus, by predicting the total charge amount required for each battery station 102 and increasing the total charge amount in advance, it is possible to avoid a situation where the total charge amount is insufficient.

Fourth Embodiment
In the present embodiment, an information processing system will be described which distributes information on a movement plan to the user terminal of a registered user. The user of the information processing system according to the present embodiment has an identifier, and the information processing apparatus 101 further includes a user management unit that stores usage history of the user, and a distribution unit for distributing information related to the created movement plan. Prepare.

In one example, the distribution unit of the information processing apparatus 101 causes the information processing apparatus 101 to also function as a web server, and publishes the migration plan on a website or uploads the migration plan to a separate web service. In another example, the distribution unit transmits short message service (SMS), e-mail or social networking service message, etc. including information on the created movement plan to a specific user terminal, and executes the movement plan. You can ask for it. In another example, the battery station 102 may include a display unit, and the information on the movement plan received from the information processing apparatus 101 may be displayed on the display unit. The information on the movement plan may be the movement plan itself or a link (URL) to a website for browsing the movement plan. In another example, the information processing apparatus 101 is a server that provides a route guidance service, and in response to a user's inquiry about a route to a destination, a route to the destination and a battery station 102 or a movement plan around the route. At least one can be presented to the user.

Further, the information processing apparatus 101 can further include a user management unit. For example, the user of the information processing system has an identifier, and transmits the user identifier to the information processing apparatus 101 via the user terminal or the user interface (I / F) of the battery station 102 when using the battery station 102. . Thus, the information processing apparatus 101 can store at least one usage history of the battery station 102 or the replaceable battery 241 for each user. Further, this enables the information processing apparatus 101 to specify the user who has executed the created movement plan, and to provide an incentive to the user.

Here, an example of the user information database managed by the information processing apparatus 101 will be described with reference to FIG. The user information in FIG. 8 is stored in the storage 212 of the information processing apparatus 101. The user information or the administrator of the battery station 102 may transmit the user information to the information processing apparatus 101 via the user terminal or the battery station 102, and the control unit 211 may register / update the user information. Alternatively, triggered by the use of the battery station 102 by the user, the battery station 102 cooperates with the user terminal or the replaceable battery 241 to acquire user information, transmits it to the information processing apparatus 101, and the control unit 211 executes the user information. You may register / update.

The user information includes a user profile 801 and performance information 802. The user profile 801 is information about the user himself such as the identifier of the user, the mail address, the age, the gender and the like. The performance information 802 stores information on the user's behavior. For example, the date and time when the user used the battery station 102 or the replaceable battery 241 and the contents thereof are included. Performance information may include information on charges and incentives (remuneration). Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the record information includes a plurality of pieces of record information on the action taken by the user during a predetermined period in the past.

In one example, the user transmits the position information to the information processing apparatus 101 via the user terminal, and stores the position information in the user management unit. Furthermore, the distribution unit of the information processing apparatus 101 may distribute the information on the movement plan only to the user having a predetermined distance or less from the battery station 102 designated by the created movement plan based on the position information of the user terminal. Alternatively, the user terminal may determine whether to notify the user of the mobility plan received from the information processing apparatus 101 based on the position information.

Next, an example of the mobile plan distribution screen will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10.

FIG. 9 is an example of a screen for displaying a moving plan of a replaceable battery between battery stations located within a certain distance from the user.

The current location 800 indicates the current location of the user who has received the information on the travel plan. The battery stations 901 to 905 indicate battery stations existing within a certain distance from the user. The battery stations 901 and 905 are the battery stations 102 that the information processing apparatus 101 has determined that the total charge amount is surplus. The battery station 902 is the battery station 102 that the information processing apparatus 101 has determined that the total charge amount is insufficient.

In FIG. 9, a movement plan 906 for moving the replaceable battery from the battery station 901 to the battery station 902 and a movement plan 807 for moving the replaceable battery 241 from the battery station 905 to the battery station 902 are displayed.

In the present embodiment, the movement plan 906 and the movement plan 907 are displayed in the same manner, but a plurality of movement plans are prioritized based on various criteria, and only one is displayed or a format such as a different size etc. May be displayed. For example, in FIG. 9, since the total charge amount of the battery station 901 is larger than the total charge amount of the battery station 905, it is assumed that the surplus amount of the battery station 901 is larger and the priority of the movement plan 906 is high. It can be judged. Subsequently, the information processing apparatus 101 can be set to receive a higher reward if the mobile plan corresponding to the battery station 901 is accepted, and the user can be motivated to select the mobile plan 906 with higher probability. . In another example, the information processing apparatus 101 prioritizes and displays a plurality of movement plans on an arbitrary basis, such as the frequency of use of the battery station 102, the number of replaceable batteries 241, or the distance from the user. Or, only one movement plan may be displayed. The information processing apparatus 101 determines the reward to be given to the user based on, for example, the amount of electric power of the replaceable battery 241 moved by the user or the amount of electric power required by the battery station 102 whose total charge amount is insufficient. It is also good.

The compensation may be, for example, to discount or free the usage charge of the exchangeable battery 241, or may be a discount on a rental charge of the electric vehicle, a parking charge, or the like.

For example, when the user selects the acceptance button of the movement plan 906, the user terminal transmits, to the information processing apparatus 101, information on the user who has selected the acceptance button of the movement plan 906. In one example, the information processing apparatus 101 stores, in the user management unit, information indicating that the user is executing the movement plan 906, and the information processing apparatus 101 does not request the movement plan 906 to other users. May be

In the present embodiment, the information processing apparatus 101 gives a reward after confirming the user who has moved the replaceable battery 241. In one example, in the case of a manned battery station, the custodian confirms the movement of the replaceable battery 241, and the information processing apparatus 101 rewards the user by inputting information on the user who performed the movement to the information processing apparatus 101. Can be given. In another example, when the user transmits information on the user to the information processing apparatus 101 via the battery station 102, the information processing apparatus 101 can give a reward to the user. For example, after the information processing apparatus 101 receives charging information from the battery stations 901 and 902 and confirms that the user has actually moved the replaceable battery, a reward is given to the user.

Next, FIG. 10 shows an example of a screen for displaying the moving plan of the replaceable battery 241 in accordance with the search result of the route to the destination of the user.

The current location 1000 is the current location of the user who has searched for the route to the destination 1004.

The battery stations 1001, 1002, and 1003 are battery stations existing within a certain distance from the route from the current location 1000 to the destination 1004. The battery station 1001 is a battery station determined by the information processing apparatus 101 that the total charge amount is surplus. The battery station 1003 is a battery station determined by the information processing apparatus 101 that the total charge amount is insufficient.

Here, when a movement plan is created between battery stations existing within a certain distance from the route from current location 1000 to destination 1004, information processing apparatus 101 matches the search result of the planned traveling route as 1005. It is also possible to present a travel plan. Furthermore, the information processing apparatus 101 may present only the search result of the shortest planned travel route that does not include the movement plan, as indicated by 1006.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the battery station inputs user identification information identifying the user to the center station, and the information processing apparatus manages the user's usage history based on the received user identification information. It has a management unit. In this way, it is possible to determine whether to charge or offer an incentive based on the usage history of the user.

Moreover, in this embodiment, the performance information of the user who performed the movement plan is stored in a user management part. In this way, incentives (rewards) can be given to the user to promote the movement of the replaceable battery.

Fifth Embodiment
In the first embodiment, the information processing apparatus 101 creates the movement plan based on the total charge amount of the battery station, but in one example, based on the ratio of the amount of power actually held to the amount of power that the battery station can hold. You may create a movement plan.

In the present embodiment, an information processing that creates a movement plan based on the amount of power (charge ratio) actually held for the amount of power that can be held by the battery station, that is, the total storage capacity of the replaceable batteries 241 that can be arranged. An example of the device 101 will be described with reference to FIG. The description of the same configuration or processing as the first embodiment is omitted. In another example, the charging rate may be a ratio of the actual charge amount to the total storage capacity of the replaceable battery 241 actually disposed in the battery station.

In FIG. 11, two battery stations 1101, 1102 are shown. The battery station 1101 is a battery station in which nine replaceable batteries can be arranged, and in practice, the replaceable batteries 1 to 9 are provided. The battery station 1102 is a battery station in which three replaceable batteries can be arranged, and in practice, the replaceable batteries 10 to 12 are provided. Here, the replaceable batteries have a capacity of 100 kWh per one.

The amount of power that can be held by the battery station 1101 is 9 × 100 kWh = 900 kWh, and the total remaining charge amount of the actual replaceable battery is 50 + 40 + 60 + 30 + 70 + 45 + 40 + 40 + 30 = 405 kWh. Therefore, 405/900 = 0.45 (45%) is the charging rate of the battery station 1101. Similarly, the amount of power that can be held by the battery station 1102 is 300 kWh, and the total remaining charge amount of the actual replaceable batteries 10 to 12 is 90 + 100 + 80 = 270 kWh. Therefore, 270/300 = 0.9 (90%) is the charging rate of the battery station 1102.

In the present embodiment, the battery stations 1101 and 1102 may transmit information on the charge amount of each of the replaceable batteries as charge information in S402, or may transmit information on the charge rate of the battery station. For example, the battery station transmits information on the total charge amount and the number of exchangeable batteries to be disposed, and the information processing apparatus 101 calculates the charge rate by dividing the received total charge amount by the number. It is also good.

In the present embodiment, the information processing apparatus 101 creates a migration plan of the replaceable battery 241 from a certain battery station to a battery station whose charging rate is less than 30%. Therefore, a transfer plan of the replaceable battery from the battery station 1102 to the battery station 1101 is created.

In one example, the information processing apparatus 101 may create a movement plan of the battery station in consideration of both the total charge amount and the charge rate. In this case, the information processing apparatus 101 may create a moving plan of the replaceable battery from a certain battery station to a battery station whose total charge amount is 100 kWh or more smaller and the charging rate is 30% or more lower than the battery station. In the example of FIG. 11, in the information processing apparatus 101, the total charge amount of the battery station 1101 is 405 kWh, the total charge amount of the battery station 1102 is 270 kWh, and the difference between the total charge amounts is 135 kWh and is 100 kWh or more. . However, since the difference in the amount of charge is 45% less and 30% or more less, it is not necessary to create a mobility plan.

Alternatively, the information processing apparatus 101 may create a movement plan of the battery station in consideration of either one of the total charge amount and the charge rate. In this case, the information processing apparatus 101 may create, for example, a moving plan of the replaceable battery 241 from a certain battery station to a battery station whose total charge amount is smaller by 100 kWh or more or smaller by 30% or more. In the example of FIG. 11, in the information processing apparatus 101, the total charge amount of the battery station 1101 is 405 kWh, the total charge amount of the battery station 1102 is 270 kWh, and the difference between the total charge amounts is 135 kWh and is 100 kWh or more. . Therefore, a migration plan of the replaceable battery 241 from the battery station 1101 to the battery station 1102 can be created. Further, in the information processing apparatus 101, the charging rate of the battery station 1101 is 45%, the charging rate of the battery station 1102 is 90%, and the difference is 30% or more. Therefore, a movement plan of the replaceable battery 241 from the battery station 1102 to the battery station 1101 can also be created.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the information processing apparatus creates a movement plan based on the ratio (charging rate) of the total of the actual charge amount to the total capacity of the replaceable batteries that can be held by the battery station. Thus, the information processing apparatus 101 can equalize the charging rate among the battery stations.

<Other Embodiments>
The above first to fourth embodiments can be arbitrarily combined. For example, the information processing system may create a movement plan according to the third embodiment, and distribute it to the user by the distribution unit according to the fourth embodiment.

In one embodiment, the battery station 102 further includes a power supply capable of supplying the external device with the power of the replaceable battery 241. By this, not only the replaceable battery 241 is used for the electric vehicle, but also the battery station 102 can be used as a standby power source at the time of disaster, so that the introduction of the battery station 102 to general homes can be promoted.

In one embodiment, the movement plan may be created not only based on the replaceable battery disposed in the battery station 102 but also on the charge amount of the replaceable battery 241 mounted on the electric vehicle operated by the user. For example, the user moves to the battery station 102 using the electric vehicle, and replaces the exchangeable battery 241 mounted on the electric vehicle with the exchangeable battery 241 designated in the movement plan, and the battery station 102 is used. You may move. In such a case, the information processing apparatus considers the charge amount of the replaceable battery 241 mounted on the electric vehicle and the electric energy necessary to move between the battery stations 102 using the electric vehicle. You may create a movement plan. By this, it is possible to create a movement plan in consideration of whether or not the user can travel between the battery stations 102 or to the destination using the electric vehicle.

In one embodiment, a migration plan of the replaceable battery 241 between three or more battery stations 102 may be created. For example, the movement plan is to move the replaceable battery 1 disposed in the battery station A to the battery station B, replace it with the replaceable battery 2 disposed in the battery station B, and move the replaceable battery 2 to the battery station C. You may create This allows for adjustment of the total charge using replaceable batteries located at three or more battery stations.

In one embodiment, the information processing device 101 may transmit the identifier of the replaceable battery to be moved to the battery station 102 and may not instruct the user which replaceable battery to replace. For example, the user can be instructed to move the replaceable battery from the battery station A to the battery station B, and the identifier of the replaceable battery can be transmitted to the battery station A. When the user arrives, the battery station A notifies the user of the exchangeable battery to be replaced via the user I / F, and allows the user to execute the mobility plan without unnecessary input.

In one embodiment, one battery station 102 may be capable of charging replaceable batteries having different storage capacities. Even in such a case, the total charge of the battery station 102 can be calculated similarly. Further, as described in the third embodiment, when the required amount of the battery station 102 is estimated, the information processing apparatus 101 collects exchangeable batteries having different storage capacities and estimates the required amount of the battery station 102. It is also good. Alternatively, the necessary amount may be calculated for each exchangeable battery having the same storage capacity, and compared with the charge amount for each exchangeable battery having the same storage capacity.

<Summary of the embodiment>
1. The information processing system (for example, 100) of the above embodiment is
An information processing system (for example, 100) comprising a plurality of battery stations (for example, 102) and an information processing apparatus (for example, 101),
Each battery station (eg 102)
Charging means (eg 224) capable of charging a replaceable battery (eg 241);
A first communication unit (for example, 223) for transmitting charging information related to the charge amount of a replaceable battery (for example, 241) disposed in the battery station;
The information processing apparatus (for example, 101) is
A second communication unit (for example, 213) for receiving the charging information from the first communication unit;
Specifying means (for example, S404) for specifying the charge amount for each battery station (for example, 102) based on the received charging information;
Movement planning means (for example, S405) for creating a movement plan of the exchangeable battery among the battery stations based on the charge amount for each of the identified battery stations;
And the like.

Thereby, the power (charge amount) held by the battery station in which the replaceable battery is disposed can be adjusted.

2. The charge amount for each battery station may be a total charge amount of a replaceable battery disposed in the battery station.

This makes it possible to equalize the total charge of the battery station.

3. The charge amount for each battery station is characterized by being a ratio of the total charge amount of the replaceable batteries disposed to the total of the capacities of the replaceable batteries locatable in the battery station.

By this, it is possible to equalize the ratio of the charge amount actually held to the charge amount which the battery station can hold.

4. The information processing system (for example, 100) of the above embodiment is
The movement planning means is characterized in that a movement plan is created such that a replaceable battery is moved from the battery station having a large charge amount to the battery station having a small charge amount.

This makes it possible to equalize the charge of the low charge battery station and improve it faster than waiting for the charge of the replaceable battery placed there.

5. The information processing system (for example, 100) of the above embodiment is
The charge information may be information on a total charge amount of a replaceable battery disposed in the battery station.

Thus, the amount of data received by the information processing apparatus from the battery station can be reduced, and the processing load on the information processing apparatus can be reduced.

6. The information processing system of the above embodiment is
The charge information includes information on an individual charge amount of a replaceable battery disposed in the battery station,
The specifying means calculates the charge amount of the battery station by adding the charge amounts of the respective exchangeable batteries.

This makes it possible to estimate how much the total charge changes when the information processing apparatus moves the replaceable battery.

7. The information processing system (for example, 100) of the above embodiment is
The charge information includes an identifier of each of the replaceable batteries;
The movement planning means may create the movement plan including the identifier of at least one of the replaceable batteries.

By this, it becomes possible for the information processing apparatus to request the movement of the replaceable battery by designating the identifier.

8. The information processing system (for example, 100) of the above embodiment is
The movement planning means is configured to move the replaceable battery from the battery station with a large charge amount to the battery station with a small charge amount when the difference between the charge amounts of the two battery stations exceeds a first threshold. It is characterized by planning a movement plan.

This enables the information processing apparatus to relatively compare and equalize the charge amounts of the battery stations.

9. The information processing system (for example, 100) of the above embodiment is
The movement planning means compares the total charge amount of each battery station with a reference value (for example, S703), and the total charge amount is larger than the reference value, and the difference between the total charge amount and the reference value is at least the second threshold. Creating a movement plan so that the replaceable battery is moved from one battery station to a battery station whose total charge amount is less than the reference value and the difference between the reference value and the total charge amount is greater than or equal to a third threshold (E.g., S708).

By this, the information processing device can adjust the total charge amount of the battery station so that the battery station secures a desired total charge amount.

10. The information processing system (for example, 100) of the above embodiment is
The information processing apparatus further includes demand forecasting means for forecasting demand of each battery station,
The movement planning means is characterized in that the movement plan is created further based on the predicted demand.

As a result, by predicting the total charge amount required for each battery station and increasing the total charge amount in advance, it is possible to avoid a situation where the total charge amount is insufficient due to user usage.

11. The information processing system (for example, 100) of the above embodiment is
The information processing apparatus
The information processing apparatus may further comprise distribution means for distributing the information on the movement plan of the exchangeable battery to the user terminal of the registered user.

This makes it possible to directly instruct a specific user by e-mail etc., and can facilitate the movement of the replaceable battery.

12. The information processing system (for example, 100) of the above embodiment is
The first communication means transmits user identification information identifying a user who has used the battery station,
The information processing apparatus may further include user management means for managing a user's usage history based on the user identification information received by the second communication means.

In this way, it is possible to determine whether to charge or offer an incentive based on the usage history of the user.

13. The information processing system (for example, 100) of the above embodiment is
The information processing apparatus may store, in the user management unit, the record information of the user who has moved the replaceable battery according to the created movement plan.

In this way, incentives (rewards) can be given to the user to promote the movement of the replaceable battery.

14. The information processing system (for example, 100) of the above embodiment is
The battery station may further include feeding means capable of supplying power from the replaceable battery to an external device.

By this, not only the replaceable battery 241 is used for the electric vehicle, but also the battery station 102 can be used as a standby power source at the time of disaster, so that the introduction of the battery station 102 to general homes can be promoted.

15. The information processing apparatus (for example, 101) of the above embodiment is
An information processing apparatus (for example, 101) capable of communicating with a plurality of battery stations (for example, 102),
Each battery station (eg 241)
Charging means (eg 224) capable of charging the replaceable battery;
A first communication unit (for example, 223) for transmitting charge information related to the charge amount of the replaceable battery disposed in the battery station;
The information processing apparatus is
A second communication unit (for example, 213) for receiving the charging information from the first communication unit;
Specifying means (for example, S404) for specifying the charge amount for each battery station based on the received charging information;
Movement planning means (for example, S405) for creating a movement plan of the exchangeable battery among the battery stations based on the charge amount for each of the identified battery stations;
And the like.

This allows the power held by the battery station where the replaceable battery is located to be adjusted.

16. The information processing method of the above embodiment is
Multiple battery stations (e.g. 102),
Charging means (eg 224) capable of charging a replaceable battery (eg 241);
A first communication unit (for example, 223) for transmitting charging information related to the charge amount of the replaceable battery (for example, 241) disposed in each battery station; Run on a device (eg 101)
A communication step (for example, S403) for receiving the charging information from the first communication unit;
A specifying step (for example, S404) of specifying a charge amount for each battery station based on the received charging information;
A migration planning step (for example, S405) of creating a migration plan of the replaceable battery between the battery stations based on the charge amount for each of the identified battery stations;
It is characterized by including.

Thereby, the power (total charge amount) held by the battery station in which the replaceable battery is disposed can be adjusted.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the following claims are attached to disclose the scope of the present invention.

Claims (16)

1. An information processing system comprising a plurality of battery stations and an information processing apparatus,
   Each battery station is
   Charging means capable of charging a replaceable battery,
   First communication means for transmitting charging information related to the charge amount of the replaceable battery disposed in the battery station;
   The information processing apparatus is
   Second communication means for receiving the charging information from the first communication means;
   Specifying means for specifying a charge amount for each battery station based on the received charging information;
   Movement planning means for creating a movement plan of the exchangeable battery among the battery stations based on the charge amount for each of the identified battery stations;
   An information processing system comprising:
2. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the charge amount for each battery station is a total charge amount of a replaceable battery disposed in the battery station.
3. The charge amount for each battery station is a ratio of the sum of the charge amount of the replaceable batteries disposed to the sum of the capacities of the replaceable batteries that can be disposed at the battery stations. Information processing system.
4. The information processing according to claim 1, wherein the movement planning means creates a movement plan such that a replaceable battery is moved from the battery station having a large charge amount to the battery station having a small charge amount. system.
5. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the charge information is information on a total charge amount of a replaceable battery disposed in the battery station.
6. The charge information includes information on an individual charge amount of a replaceable battery disposed in the battery station,
   The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the specifying unit calculates the charge amount of the battery station by adding the charge amounts of the exchangeable batteries.
7. The charge information includes an identifier of each of the replaceable batteries;
   The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the movement planning means creates the movement plan including the identifier of at least one of the exchangeable batteries.
8. The movement planning means is configured to move the replaceable battery from the battery station with a large charge amount to the battery station with a small charge amount when the difference between the charge amounts of the two battery stations exceeds a first threshold. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein a movement plan is planned.
9. The movement planning means compares the total charge amount of each battery station with the reference value, and the total charge amount is greater than the reference value, and the difference between the total charge amount and the reference value is greater than the second threshold And creating a movement plan such that the replaceable battery is moved to a battery station in which the total charge amount is less than the reference value and the difference between the reference value and the total charge amount is equal to or more than a third threshold. The information processing system according to claim 1.
10. The information processing apparatus further includes demand forecasting means for forecasting demand of each battery station,
    The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the movement planning means creates the movement plan further based on the predicted demand.
11. The information processing apparatus
    The information processing system according to claim 1, further comprising: a distribution unit configured to distribute information on a movement plan of the replaceable battery to a user terminal of a registered user.
12. The first communication means transmits user identification information identifying a user who has used the battery station,
    The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus further comprises user management means for managing a user's usage history based on the user identification information received by the second communication means. .
13. The information processing system according to claim 12, wherein the information processing apparatus stores, in the user management unit, the record information of the user who has moved the replaceable battery according to the created movement plan.
14. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the battery station further includes a feeding unit capable of supplying power from the exchangeable battery to an external device.
15. An information processing apparatus capable of communicating with a plurality of battery stations,
    Each battery station is
    Charging means capable of charging a replaceable battery,
    First communication means for transmitting charging information related to the charge amount of the replaceable battery disposed in the battery station;
    The information processing apparatus is
    Second communication means for receiving the charging information from the first communication means;
    Specifying means for specifying a charge amount for each battery station based on the received charging information;
    Movement planning means for creating a movement plan of the exchangeable battery among the battery stations based on the charge amount for each of the identified battery stations;
    An information processing apparatus comprising:
16. Multiple battery stations,
    Charging means capable of charging a replaceable battery,
    The information processing apparatus capable of communicating with the plurality of battery stations, comprising: first communication means for transmitting charging information related to the charge amount of the replaceable battery disposed in each battery station;
    A communication step of receiving the charging information from the first communication means;
    Specifying the charge amount for each battery station based on the received charging information;
    A movement planning step of creating a movement plan of the exchangeable battery among the battery stations based on the charge amount for each of the identified battery stations;
    An information processing method comprising:
    
    

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