Charging device reservation system, communication terminal and server device

Abstract

A charging device reservation system (1) for reserving a standard charging device (2) that performs standard charging on a battery mounted on an electric vehicle (6). A μCOM (35) in a communication terminal (3) displays information of the standard charging device (2) on a display unit (34). When a user (5) inputs a reservation request for the displayed standard charging device (2) by using an operation unit (33) of the communication terminal (3), a server device (4) reserves the standard charging device (2) made by the reservation request. The communication terminal (3) displays surrounding information of the standard charging device (2) reserved by the operation of the user (5).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a charging device reservation system configured to search for a standard charging device that performs standard charging of a battery mounted on an electric vehicle, a communication terminal configured to be used in the charging device reservation system, and a server device. Background Art

[0002] Electric vehicles equipped with batteries include electric cars, hybrid cars, electric bicycles, electric wheelchairs, etc. One of the problems widely faced by electric vehicles (especially electric cars) is that when the battery is exhausted when traveling far away, it will not be possible to charge the battery without sufficient available charging stations.

[0003] Therefore, an information management device has been proposed for allowing others to use a charging device installed in a private residence when the owner is not using it (Patent Document 1). When the information management device of Patent Document 1 receives a charging request sent from a terminal of an individual who wants to charge, the information management device searches for a charging device that satisfies the request. The request includes the usage time when the individual wants to use the charging device, and when the usage time is the current time, the area around the current location is set as a charging location. When the usage time is not the present, the surrounding area where vehicles near the usage time are approaching is set as a charging location.

[0004] Furthermore, Patent Documents 2 to 4 are also related to the above-mentioned charging device reservation system as prior arts.

[0005] Reference List

[0006] Patent Literature

[0007] [Patent Document 1]: JP2011-107929A

[0008] [Patent Document 2]: JP2002-354609A

[0009] [Patent Document 3]: JP2012-182879A

[0010] [Patent Document 4]: JP2018-170823A Summary of the invention

[0011] Technical issues

[0012] In the above-mentioned prior art, since the request includes the usage time related to the charging location, the premise is that when the individual (user) wants to charge during driving, a charging request is sent. However, at present, the number of charging devices that can perform fast charging is very small. In particular, private homes are often equipped with standard charging devices and rarely install fast charging devices. This means that even if the user arrives at the place where the searched charging device is located during the usage time, the user has to wait for hours without doing anything until the battery is charged. Therefore, there is a problem that the prior art is not suitable for searching for a standard charging device that performs standard charging.

[0013] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a charging device reservation system, a communication terminal, and a server device suitable for searching for a standard charging device that performs standard charging.

[0014] Solution to the problem

[0015] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a charging device reservation system, a communication terminal, and a server device according to the present invention have the following features [1] to [8].

[0016] [1] A charging device reservation system, which is configured to reserve a standard charging device, wherein the standard charging device is configured to perform standard charging on a battery mounted on an electric vehicle, the charging device reservation system comprising: a first information presentation unit, which is configured to present information on the standard charging device; a reservation input unit, which receives input of a reservation request for the standard charging device presented by the first information presentation unit; a reservation unit, which is configured to reserve the standard charging device for which the reservation request has been made; and a second information presentation unit, which is configured to present information related to a surrounding area of ​​the standard charging device that has been reserved by the reservation unit.

[0017] [2] The charging device reservation system according to [1], comprising: a third information presentation unit configured to present information related to a surrounding area of ​​the standard charging device presented by the first information presentation unit.

[0018] [3] The charging device reservation system according to [1] or [2], wherein the information related to the surrounding area includes information related to nearby facilities.

[0019] [4] A charging device reservation system according to any one of [1]-[3], comprising: a destination point input unit, into which information related to the destination point is input; and a search unit, which is constructed to search for the standard charging device around the destination point input by the destination point input unit, wherein the first information presentation unit is constructed to present information related to the standard charging device searched by the search unit.

[0020] [5] A charging device reservation system according to [4], wherein the reservation request, usage start time and usage end time of the standard charging device presented by the first information presentation unit are input into the reservation input unit, and wherein the reservation unit is constructed to reserve the standard charging device for which the reservation request has been input for a time period between the usage start time and the usage end time.

[0021] [6] A charging device reservation system according to [4] or [5], wherein the search unit is configured to search for the standard charging device around a transfer point when the destination point input through the destination point input unit is within a reservation area, wherein at the transfer point, the mode of transportation is switched from the electric vehicle to another means of transportation to reach the destination point.

[0022] [7] A communication terminal configured to reserve a standard charging device configured to perform standard charging on a battery mounted on an electric vehicle, the communication terminal comprising: an information receiving unit configured to receive information related to the standard charging device and information related to a surrounding area of ​​the standard charging device; a first information presenting unit configured to present the received information on the standard charging device; a reservation input unit configured to input a reservation request for the standard charging device presented by the first information presenting unit; a reservation sending unit configured to send the reservation request to a server device; and a second information presenting unit configured to present information related to the surrounding area of ​​the reserved standard charging device in response to the sending of the reservation request.

[0023] [8] A server device configured to reserve a standard charging device configured to perform standard charging on a battery mounted on an electric vehicle, the server device comprising: an information sending unit configured to send information related to the standard charging device and information related to a surrounding area of ​​the standard charging device to a communication terminal; a reservation receiving unit configured to receive a reservation request for the standard charging device from the communication terminal; and a reservation unit configured to reserve the standard charging device for which the reservation request has been made.

[0024] Through the charging device reservation system having the structures of [1], [3], [7], and [8], since information related to the surrounding area of ​​the predetermined standard charging device is presented, the user can perform charging while sightseeing, dining, shopping, etc. around the standard charging device based on the information related to the surrounding area.

[0025] With the charging device reservation system having the configuration of [2], since information related to the surrounding area of ​​the standard charging device presented by the first information presenting unit is presented, the user can select the standard charging device to be reserved based on the information related to the surrounding area.

[0026] With the charging device reservation system having the configuration of [4], since standard charging devices around the destination point are searched, charging can be performed during sightseeing, dining, shopping, etc. at the destination point.

[0027] By the charging device reservation system having the configuration of [5], it is possible to specify the reserved use start time and use end time. Since the standard charging device has a long charging time, it is possible to avoid the situation where the searched standard charging device cannot be used by adopting the time reservation system.

[0028] By using the charging device reservation system having the structure of [6], it is possible to guide transfer points with transportation in a reservation area where transportation is well developed.

[0029] Advantageous Effects of the Invention

[0030] According to the present invention, since information related to the surrounding area of ​​the reserved standard charging device is presented, charging can be performed during sightseeing, dining, shopping, etc. around the standard charging device based on the information about the surrounding area. This makes it possible to provide a charging device reservation system suitable for searching for a charging device that performs standard charging.

[0031] The present invention has been briefly described above. In addition, the details of the present invention will be further clarified by reading the embodiments described below (hereinafter referred to as "embodiments") with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of an embodiment of a charging device reservation system of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The structure diagram of the communication terminal shown;

[0034] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The structural diagram of the server device shown;

[0035] Figure 4 It is used to illustrate Figure 1 A communication sequence diagram of the operation of the charging device reservation system shown;

[0036] Figure 5 It indicates continuation Figure 4 Communication sequence diagram of

[0037] Figure 6 It is used to illustrate the Figure 1 An explanatory diagram of searching for a charging device by a server device shown;

[0038] Figure 7 It shows that Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a search result of a charging device displayed on a display unit of a communication terminal;

[0039] Figure 8 It shows that Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a reservation date input screen displayed on a display unit of a communication terminal shown;

[0040] Fig. 9 It shows that Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a reservation time input screen displayed on a display unit of a communication terminal shown;

[0041] Fig.10 is another embodiment showing the continuation Figure 4 Communication timing diagram of

[0042] Fig.11 is another embodiment showing the continuation Figure 4 Communication timing diagram. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] Specific embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0044] The charging device for charging the battery installed on the electric vehicle can be divided into a standard charging device and a fast charging device. The standard charging device uses a single-phase 100V or 200V as a power source and has a long charging time, but can be easily installed in an ordinary detached house, apartment, etc. Hereinafter, the charging performed by the standard charging device will be referred to as "standard charging". On the other hand, the fast charging device uses a three-phase 200V as a power source and has a short charging time, but is not convenient to install.

[0045] The charging device reservation system 1 of this embodiment is a system for searching and reserving a standard charging device among the above two types of charging devices. In this embodiment, a tram is used as an example of an electric vehicle, but the electric vehicle may be a vehicle that runs using a battery as a driving source, and may also be a hybrid vehicle, an electric bicycle, etc.

[0046] The charging device reservation system 1 includes a plurality of standard charging devices 2 for standard charging (hereinafter, simply referred to as "charging devices 2"), a communication terminal 3 owned by a user 5 who is about to use these charging devices 2, and a server device 4 that performs searching, reservation, etc. of the charging devices 2 by communicating with the communication terminal 3. In the present embodiment, the charging devices 2, the communication terminal 3, and the server device 4 are configured to be able to communicate with each other via an Internet communication network 7. In addition, a non-contact IC card technology is adopted in the communication terminal 3 and the server device 4, and the communication terminal 3 and the server device 4 are configured to perform wireless communication with each other without using the Internet communication network 7.

[0047] Each charging device 2 is a standard charging device installed in a detached house, a store, etc. at various locations and registered in advance in a database (hereinafter, DB) 42 of a server device 4 to be described below. Figure 1 In the example shown, the charging device 2 is configured to charge the electric vehicle 6 by using the charging cable 21, but non-contact charging using electromagnetic induction is also possible. The charging device 2 performs settlement processing such as authentication of the reserved communication terminal 3 and sending billing information to the server device 4 after authentication.

[0048] The communication terminal 3 is, for example, a tablet computer or a smart phone. Figure 2 As shown, the communication terminal 3 includes: a first communication unit 31 configured to wirelessly connect the communication terminal 3 to the Internet communication network 7, a second communication unit 32 configured to perform wireless communication with the charging device 2, an operation unit 33 (destination point input unit, reservation input unit) that performs various information input operations for reservation, a display unit 34 configured to display information sent from the server device 4, and a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as μCOM) 35 configured to control the entire communication terminal 3.

[0049] In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which the operation unit 33 and the display unit 34 include a touch panel of these units formed integrally. The μCOM 35 of the communication terminal 3 is configured to function as the first and third information presentation units and is configured to display (present) information related to the charging device 2 searched by the server device 4 (the information includes information about the surrounding area). In addition, the μCOM 35 is configured to function as the second information presentation unit and is configured to display information related to the reserved charging device 2 (the information includes the reservation date and time and the information about the surrounding area).

[0050] like Figure 3As shown, the server device 4 includes a communication unit 41 configured to connect the server device 4 to the Internet communication network 7, a DB 42 storing registration information (installation location, usage conditions, traffic data, information about the surrounding area, etc.) and reservation status of a plurality of charging devices 2, and a μCOM 43 configured to control the entire server device 4. The μCOM 43 of the server device 4 is configured to function as a search unit, searches for the charging device 2 from the DB 42 in response to an input from the communication terminal 3, and transmits the search result to the communication terminal 3. The μCOM 43 is configured to function as a reservation unit, confirms the reservation of the charging device 2 in response to an input from the communication terminal 3, and transmits the traffic data to the communication terminal 3 to make the confirmed charging device 2 available.

[0051] Next, we will refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The operation of the charging device reservation system 1 having the above-mentioned configuration is described. The charging device reservation system 1 of the present embodiment is an optimal system in which the user 5 goes to a destination (particularly a remote place) and searches for a charging device 2 that can perform charging while the user 5 is enjoying sightseeing, dining, shopping, etc. When the user 5 decides on a plan to go to the destination point, the user operates the communication terminal 3 to open a reservation application, thereby reserving a charging device 2.

[0052] In response to this, μCOM 34 of communication terminal 3 (hereinafter, simply referred to as communication terminal 3) executes the reservation application. When the reservation application is executed on communication terminal 3, a reservation button and a reservation check button (not shown) are first displayed on display unit 34. When user 5 operates the reservation button, communication terminal 3 displays a destination point / departure point input screen on display unit 34.

[0053] When the user 5 operates the operation unit 33 of the communication terminal 3 and inputs the information indication of the destination point and the departure point (S1), the communication terminal 3 controls the first communication unit used as the destination point sending unit and sends the input information about the destination point and the departure point to the server device 4 (S2). When the communication unit 41 used as the destination point receiving unit receives the information about the destination point and the departure point (S3), the μCOM 43 of the server device 4 (hereinafter, simply referred to as the server device 4) searches the DB 42 for the charging device 2 (S4).

[0054] At this point, the service device 4 determines whether the destination point is Figure 6The MaaS (Mobility as a Service) area A1 (reservation area) shown. MaaS area A1 is a region pre-registered in the server device 4 as a region with a well-developed transportation system (bus, railway, subway, etc.) and few private cars. When the server device 4 determines that the destination point is within the MaaS area A1, the server device 4 determines a transfer point (e.g., a train station) where the user changes the mode of transportation, such as switching from an electric vehicle 6 owned by the user 5 to another mode of transportation to reach the destination point. The transfer point can be obtained based on transportation-related data and information related to the destination and departure points input by the user 5. The transfer point may be within the MaaS area A1 or may also be outside the MaaS area A1.

[0055] Next, the server device 4 sets the area around the transfer point (the area within the walking distance to the transfer point) as the search area, and searches for the charging device 2 in the set search area. On the other hand, when the destination point is outside the MaaS area A1, the server device 4 sets the area around the destination point (the area within the walking distance to the destination point) as the search area, and searches for the charging device 2 in the set search area.

[0056] Therefore, if Figure 6 As shown, when a user 5 whose home is outside the MaaS area A1 has a destination point within the MaaS area A1, the user 5 can perform the following operations. That is, the user 5 can move from his or her home to the charging device 2 around the transfer point (train station, etc.) by his or her own electric vehicle 6, walk from the charging device 2 to the transfer point, and use another mode of transportation from the transfer point to the destination point. Meanwhile, when a user 5 whose home is within the MaaS area A1 sets, for example, a local tourist city outside the MaaS area A1 as a destination point, the user 5 can perform the following operations. That is, the user 5 can move to the charging device 2 around the destination point by an electric vehicle 6 such as a rental car, and walk to the destination point from there.

[0057] Then, the server device 4 controls the communication unit 41 used as a search result sending unit and an information sending unit and sends the search result of the charging device 2 to the communication terminal 3 (S5). The search result of the charging device 2 includes information (location and reservation status) of each searched charging device 2, information related to the surrounding area of ​​each charging device 2, etc. When the first communication unit used as a search result receiving unit and an information receiving unit receives the search result of the charging device 2 (S6), the communication terminal 3 functions as a first information presenting unit and displays the search result on the display unit 34 (S7). As an example of display of the search result, as shown in FIG. Figure 7As shown, it is conceivable to display an icon I representing the searched charging device 2 on the map. In addition, when a charging device 2 is searched around the destination point, an icon representing the destination point can also be displayed on the map. When a charging device 2 is searched around a transfer point, an icon representing the transfer point can also be displayed on the map. Of course, a list of addresses of the searched charging devices 2 can also be displayed without displaying a map.

[0058] When the user 5 touches or clicks the icon I of the charging device 2 that the user wants to reserve, for example, in the communication terminal 3, the charging device 2 corresponding to the touched or clicked icon I is input as the charging device 2 to be reserved (S8). When the charging device 2 is input (S8), the communication terminal 3 displays the reservation status received from the server device 4 as follows: Figure 8 The reservation date input screen (S9) is shown. The user 5 can input a plurality of charging devices 2 in S8 and enter the reservation date input screen.

[0059] On the reservation date input screen, the reservation date for each charging device 2 ( Figure 8 The available dates for reserving charging devices (A to C) in the display example. Figure 8 In the example shown, a table of available and unavailable dates for each charging device A to C within a one-week period starting from the current date (April 18) is shown. For example, "O" indicates an available date, and "X" indicates an unavailable date.

[0060] In addition, on the reservation date input screen, a surrounding area information button 33A corresponding to each charging device 2 input by the user 5 is displayed. When the user 5 operates (touches or clicks) the surrounding area information button 33A, information about the surrounding area related to the charging device 2 corresponding to the operated surrounding area information button 33A is displayed. The information about the surrounding area includes information about nearby facilities. More specifically, the information about the surrounding area may include coupon information (discount coupons), sales information, travel information, etc. available at nearby facilities. In addition, when the user 5 inputs (for example, touches or clicks) the surrounding area information button 33A, the information about the surrounding area related to the charging device 2 corresponding to the operated surrounding area information button 33A is displayed. Figure 8 When the reserved date of the charging device 2 to be reserved is reached (S10), the communication terminal 3 displays the following Fig. 9 The reservation time input screen (S11) is shown.

[0061] On the reservation time input screen, the charging device 2 ( Fig. 9 The reservation date ( Fig. 9 In the example shown, the available time is April 21st. Fig. 9In the example shown, a table of available and unavailable time for each hour is displayed. "Available" is displayed for available time and "Unavailable" is displayed for unavailable time, and a check box for each time period is also displayed.

[0062] When the user 5 uses the operation unit 33 to check the check box of the time period displayed as "reservable", the use start time and the use end time are input into the communication terminal 3 (S12). That is, when the user wants to input the use start time as 12:00 and the use end time as 14:00, the user can check the check box of 12:00 to 13:00 and the check box of 13:00 to 14:00. In addition, the check box of the time period displayed as "unreservable" cannot be checked.

[0063] Then, when the user presses the reservation button 33B, the communication terminal 3 controls the first communication unit 31 serving as a reservation sending unit and sends the reservation request input to the charging device 2 and the reservation date and time (including the reservation date, usage start time and usage end time) to the server device 4 (S13).

[0064] When the communication unit 41 serving as a reservation receiving unit receives the reservation request and the reservation date and time (S14), the server device 4 confirms the reservation (S15) and updates the reservation status of each charging device 2 (i.e., the time from the use start time to the use end time of the charging device 2 for which the reservation has been confirmed cannot be reserved). Then, the server device 4 sends a reservation confirmation notification including the pass data to the communication terminal 3 of the charging device 2 that has made the reservation request (S16). When the communication terminal 3 receives the reservation confirmation notification including the pass data (S17), the communication terminal 3 displays the reservation confirmation and saves the pass data (S18).

[0065] Then, the user 5 goes to the location of the reserved charging device 2 on the reserved date, sends the pass data, and performs verification (S19). When the charging device 2 receives the pass data (S20), the charging device 2 verifies the pass data (S21). When the verification is completed, the charging device 2 starts charging (S22), and then the billing information is sent to the server device 4 and the communication terminal 3 of the user 5 who made the reservation (S23).

[0066] When the server device 4 receives the billing information (S24), the server device 4 performs settlement processing (S25) by credit card, electronic money, direct debit, etc. and ends the program. In addition, when the communication terminal 3 receives the billing information, the communication terminal 3 informs the user 5 of the billing information (S26) and ends the program.

[0067] Meanwhile, when the user 5 operates the reservation check button when the reservation application is opened, the communication terminal 3 displays the information (location, reservation date and time, information about the surrounding area) of the charging device 2 for which reservation has been confirmed. Therefore, the user 5 can check the location and reservation date and time of the reserved charging device 2. In addition, the user 5 can also use the coupon included in the information about the surrounding area.

[0068] According to the above embodiment, since the standard charging device 2 around the destination point is searched, charging can be performed while the user is enjoying sightseeing, dining, shopping, etc. at the destination point. This makes it possible to provide a charging device reservation system suitable for searching for a charging device 2 that performs standard charging.

[0069] According to the above embodiment, the use start time and the use end time can be specified for reservation. Since the standard charging device 2 takes a long time to complete charging, it is possible to avoid the situation where the searched standard charging device 2 cannot be used as desired by adopting the time reservation system.

[0070] According to the above embodiment, when the destination point is within the Maas area A1, the standard charging device 2 around the transfer point is searched, so that the transfer point with the transportation can be guided in the Maas area A1 where the transportation is well developed.

[0071] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and can be appropriately modified, improved, etc. In addition, the material, shape, size, number, arrangement position, etc. of each component in the above-described embodiments are arbitrary and not limited as long as the present invention can be achieved.

[0072] According to the above embodiment, when the destination point is within the Maas area A1, the charging device 2 around the transfer point is searched, but the present invention is not limited to this. Only the charging device 2 around the destination point may be searched without setting the Maas area A1. In this case, only the destination point needs to be sent from the communication terminal 3 to the server device 4, and the departure point does not need to be sent.

[0073] In addition, according to the above-mentioned embodiment, the server device 4 searches for charging devices 2 around the destination point or transfer point and displays them on the communication terminal 3 of the user 5, but the present invention is not limited to this. The server device 4 may also search for charging devices 2 around the route from the departure point to the destination point and display them on the communication terminal 3 of the user 5. In addition. In addition, the server device 4 may also search for charging devices 2 around recommended tourist attractions and display them on the communication terminal 3 of the user 5.

[0074] Furthermore, according to the above-described embodiment, when the user 5 inputs a destination point on the destination point input screen, for example, Figure 7As shown, the locations of the charging devices 2 linked to the destination point are displayed, and the charging devices 2 can be reserved in these displayed locations, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the user 5 opens the application and operates the reservation button, the locations of the charging devices 2 can be displayed on a wide-area map such as the Kanto area. In this case, the user 5 scrolls and enlarges and reduces the map displayed on the display unit 34 to display the map centered on the destination point and selects the charging device 2 displayed in the map. In this way, the reservation is performed. That is, each time the user 5 scrolls and enlarges and reduces the map, the destination point is input or changed, and then the server device 4 searches for the charging device 2 in the input or changed destination point and sends it to the communication terminal 3.

[0075] Furthermore, according to the above-described embodiment, the charging device 2 is configured so as to be connectable to the Internet communication network 7, and as shown in FIG. Figure 5 As shown, the charging device 2 sends the billing information to the server device 4, but the charging device 2 is not limited thereto. The charging device 2 may not need to be connected to the Internet communication network 7. As long as the charging device 2 can communicate with the communication terminal 3 in a contactless manner, for example, Fig.10 As shown, when the communication terminal 3 receives the billing information from the charging device 2 (S26), the received billing information can be sent to the server device 4. Fig.10 In, with Figure 5 The same operations shown are denoted by the same reference letters and numerals, and detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0076] Furthermore, according to the above-described embodiment, the charging device 2 is configured so as to be able to communicate with the communication terminal 3, and as shown in FIG. Figure 5 and Fig.10 As shown, the charging device 2 sends the billing information to the communication terminal 3 and the server device 4, but the charging device 2 is not limited thereto. The charging device 2 may also not need to be connected to the Internet communication network 7 or communicate with the communication terminal 3.

[0077] In this case, when the reservation time comes, the user goes to the location where the reserved charging device 2 is installed and performs charging. Then, after the reservation is confirmed ( Figure 4 S15 in Fig.10 As shown, the server device 4 sends the billing information at the scheduled time (S27) and performs the settlement process (S25). When the communication terminal 3 receives the billing information, the communication terminal 3 informs the user 5 of the billing information (S26) and ends the program. That is, unless the server device 4 is canceled, the user will be charged even if the user does not go to the reserved charging device 2.

[0078] According to the above-described embodiment, the pass data pre-registered as the registration information in the DB 42 is used, but the pass data is not limited thereto. As long as the charging device 2 can be connected to the Internet communication network 7, for example, a well-known one-time pass technology can also be used to use one-time pass data that is valid only once at a reservation date and time. That is, the server device 4 generates pass data for each reservation and transmits the pass data and the reservation date and time to the communication terminal 3 and the charging device 2. When the reservation date and time comes, the charging device 2 verifies the pass data corresponding to the reservation date and time transmitted from the server device 4.

[0079] Here, the features of the above-described embodiments of the charging device reservation system, the communication terminal, and the server device according to the present invention are briefly summarized in the following [1] to [8].

[0080] [1] A charging device reservation system (1) configured to reserve a standard charging device (2) configured to perform standard charging on a battery mounted on an electric vehicle (6), the charging device reservation system comprising: a first information presentation unit (35) configured to present information on the standard charging device; a reservation input unit (33) to which a reservation request for the standard charging device (2) presented by the first information presentation unit (35) is input; a reservation unit (43) configured to reserve the standard charging device (2) for which the reservation request has been made; and a second information presentation unit (35) configured to present information related to a surrounding area of ​​the standard charging device (2) that has been reserved by the reservation unit (43).

[0081] [2] The charging device reservation system (1) according to [1] includes: a third information presentation unit (35) configured to present information related to the surrounding area of ​​the standard charging device (2) presented by the first information presentation unit (35).

[0082] [3] The charging device reservation system (1) according to [1] or [2], wherein the information related to the surrounding area includes information related to nearby facilities.

[0083] [4] The charging device reservation system (1) according to any one of [1]-[3] comprises: a destination point input unit (33) into which information related to the destination point is input; and a search unit (43) configured to search for the standard charging device (2) around the destination point input by the destination point input unit (33), wherein the first information presentation unit (35) is configured to present information related to the standard charging device (2) searched by the search unit (43).

[0084] [5] A charging device reservation system (1) according to [4], wherein the reservation request, usage start time and usage end time of the standard charging device (2) presented by the first information presentation unit (35) are input into the reservation input unit (33), and wherein the reservation unit (43) is constructed to reserve the standard charging device (2) for which the reservation request has been input for a time period between the usage start time and the usage end time.

[0085] [6] A charging device reservation system (1) according to [4] or [5], wherein the search unit (43) is configured to search for the standard charging device (2) around a transfer point when the destination point input through the destination point input unit (33) is within a reservation area (A1), wherein at the transfer point, the mode of transportation is switched from the electric vehicle to another means of transportation to reach the destination point.

[0086] [7] A communication terminal (3) configured to reserve a standard charging device (2), wherein the standard charging device (2) is configured to perform standard charging on a battery installed on an electric vehicle (6), the communication terminal comprising: an information receiving unit (31) configured to receive information related to the standard charging device (2) and information related to a surrounding area of ​​the standard charging device (2); a first information presenting unit (35) configured to present the received information on the standard charging device (2); a reservation input unit (33) configured to input a reservation request for the standard charging device presented by the first information presenting unit (35); a reservation sending unit (31) configured to send the reservation request to a server device (4); and a second information presenting unit (35) configured to present information related to the surrounding area of ​​the reserved standard charging device (2) in response to the sending of the reservation request.

[0087] [8] A server device (4) configured to reserve a standard charging device (2), wherein the standard charging device (2) is configured to perform standard charging on a battery mounted on an electric vehicle (6), the server device comprising: an information sending unit (41) configured to send information related to the standard charging device (2) and information related to a surrounding area of ​​the standard charging device (2) to a communication terminal (3); a reservation receiving unit (41) configured to receive a reservation request for the standard charging device (2) from the communication terminal (3); and a reservation unit (41) configured to reserve the standard charging device (2) for which the reservation request has been made.

[0088] Although the present invention has been described in detail and with reference to specific embodiments, it is apparent to one skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0089] This application is based on the Japanese patent application filed on April 5, 2019 (Japanese patent application number: JP2019-72712), the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0090] Industrial Applications

[0091] According to the present invention, since information related to the surrounding area of ​​the reserved standard charging device is presented, charging can be performed during sightseeing, dining, shopping, etc. around the standard charging device based on the information about the surrounding area. This makes it possible to provide a charging device reservation system suitable for searching for a charging device that performs standard charging. The invention producing such an effect is useful for a charging device reservation system.

[0092] Reference numerals list

[0093] 1: Charging device reservation system

[0094] 2: Standard charging device

[0095] 3: Communication terminal

[0096] 4: Server device

[0097] 6: Electric vehicles

[0098] 31: First communication unit (information receiving unit, reservation sending unit)

[0099] 33: Operation unit (reservation input unit, destination point input unit)

[0100] 35: μCOM (first information presentation unit, second information presentation unit, third information presentation unit)

[0101] 41: Communication unit (information sending unit, reservation receiving unit)

[0102] 43: μCOM (reservation unit, search unit)

[0103] A1: MaaS area (booking area)

Claims

1. A charging device reservation system configured to reserve a standard charging device configured to perform non-fast charging on a battery mounted on an electric vehicle, the charging device reservation system comprising: a first information presenting unit configured to present information about the standard charging device; a reservation input unit configured to input a reservation request for the standard charging device for which the information has been presented by the first information presenting unit; a reservation unit configured to reserve the standard charging device for which the reservation request has been made; a second information presenting unit configured to present first information related to a surrounding area of ​​the standard charging device that has been reserved by the reservation unit; a reservation check unit configured to input a reservation check request for the standard charging device for which reservation has been confirmed; as well as a fourth information presenting unit configured to present information related to the standard charging device for which reservation has been confirmed and the first information related to the surrounding area each time the reservation check request is input; a destination point input unit configured to input information related to the destination point; as well as a search unit configured to search for the standard charging device around the destination point for which the information has been input by the destination point input unit, Wherein, the first information presenting unit is configured to present information related to the standard charging device searched by the searching unit; wherein the search unit is configured to, when the destination point for which the information related to the destination point has been input through the destination point input unit is within a reserved area, search for the standard charging device around a transfer point at which a mode of transportation is switched from the electric vehicle to another means of transportation to reach the destination point; The reserved area is pre-registered as an area with a well-developed transportation system and few private cars.

2. The charging device reservation system according to claim 1, comprising: A third information presenting unit is configured to present second information related to a surrounding area of ​​the standard charging device for which the first information presenting unit has presented the information.

3. The charging device reservation system according to claim 1, in, The first information related to the surrounding area includes provided coupon information, sales information, or tourism information available at nearby facilities.

4. The charging device reservation system according to claim 1, in, The reservation input unit is configured to input the reservation request, the use start time, and the use end time of the standard charging device for which the information has been presented by the first information presenting unit, and The reservation unit is configured to reserve the standard charging device for which the reservation request has been input for a time period between the use start time and the use end time.

5. A communication terminal configured to reserve a standard charging device configured to perform non-fast charging on a battery mounted on an electric vehicle, the communication terminal comprising: an information receiving unit configured to receive information related to the standard charging device and information related to a surrounding area of ​​the standard charging device; a first information presenting unit configured to present the received information about the standard charging device; a reservation input unit configured to input a reservation request for the standard charging device for which the information has been presented by the first information presenting unit; a reservation sending unit configured to send the reservation request to a server device; a second information presenting unit configured to present information related to the surrounding area of ​​the standard charging device that has been reserved in response to the sending of the reservation request; a reservation check unit configured to input a reservation check request for the standard charging device for which reservation has been confirmed; as well as a fourth information presenting unit configured to present information related to the standard charging device for which reservation has been confirmed and the information related to the surrounding area each time the reservation check request is input; a destination point input unit configured to input information related to the destination point; as well as a search unit configured to search for the standard charging device around the destination point for which the information has been input by the destination point input unit, Wherein, the first information presenting unit is configured to present information related to the standard charging device searched by the searching unit; wherein the search unit is configured to, when the destination point for which the information related to the destination point has been input through the destination point input unit is within a reserved area, search for the standard charging device around a transfer point at which a mode of transportation is switched from the electric vehicle to another means of transportation to reach the destination point; The reserved area is pre-registered as an area with a well-developed transportation system and few private cars.

6. A server device configured to reserve a standard charging device configured to perform non-quick charging on a battery mounted on an electric vehicle, the server device comprising: an information sending unit configured to send information related to the standard charging device and information related to a surrounding area of ​​the standard charging device to a communication terminal; a reservation receiving unit configured to receive a reservation request for the standard charging device from the communication terminal; a reservation unit configured to reserve the standard charging device for which the reservation request has been made; as well as a predetermined check receiving unit configured to receive a predetermined check request of the standard charging device from the communication terminal, wherein the information sending unit is configured to send the information related to the standard charging device for which reservation has been confirmed and the information related to the surrounding area of ​​the standard charging device for which reservation has been confirmed; a destination point input unit configured to input information related to the destination point; and a search unit configured to search for the standard charging device around the destination point for which the information has been input by the destination point input unit, Wherein, the first information presenting unit is configured to present information related to the standard charging device searched by the searching unit; wherein the search unit is configured to, when the destination point for which the information related to the destination point has been input through the destination point input unit is within a reserved area, search for the standard charging device around a transfer point at which a mode of transportation is switched from the electric vehicle to another means of transportation to reach the destination point; The reserved area is pre-registered as an area with a well-developed transportation system and few private cars.

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