Storage device

Abstract

A storage device for storing reserve materials is characterized by comprising: a storage cabinet; an electronic lock for locking and unlocking the storage cabinet; a power supply circuit that receives power supply from an external power supply; a communication unit that communicates with an external device; and a control unit that controls the locking and unlocking of the electronic lock on the basis of at least one of information received through communication by the communication unit, a supply state of power supplied to the power supply circuit from an external power source, and a communication state by the communication unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a storage device. Background Art

[0002] In order to prepare for future disasters, people will keep some reserve materials. Patent document 1 discloses a storage cabinet that can store emergency food, emergency supplies and other disaster prevention supplies, and can withstand use in emergencies. Specifically, Patent Document 1 discloses "a storage cabinet, which is used to store food, etc., and can take out and put the stored items by opening and closing the cabinet door, including: emergency food storage space, whose capacity can store emergency food required for a family of a specified structure to survive a specified number of days; emergency supplies storage space, which can store emergency supplies other than emergency food; and human body sensing emergency lighting, which can also let people see the stored items during a power outage, wherein an earthquake-resistant mechanism is provided on the cabinet door to keep the cabinet door closed during an earthquake to prevent the stored items from scattering, and a drawer locking mechanism that will be locked during an earthquake to prevent the drawer from popping out, and / or an anti-drop mechanism that prevents the stored items from falling from the shelf during an earthquake is provided. "

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2007-98052 Summary of the invention

[0006] Technical problem to be solved by the invention

[0007] In the storage of reserve materials, it is necessary to lock the door in normal times for safety reasons, but in an emergency, it is necessary to unlock the door in order to use the reserve materials. Therefore, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a control system that can lock the door in normal times and unlock the door in an emergency.

[0008] Technical means of solving problems

[0009] According to the present invention, a storage device for storing reserve materials can be provided. The storage device includes: a storage room; an electronic lock that locks and unlocks the storage room; a power supply circuit that receives power supply from an external power supply; a communication unit that communicates with an external device; and a control unit. The control unit controls the locking and unlocking of the electronic lock based on any one or more of information received through communication by the communication unit, the supply state of power from the external power supply supplied to the power supply circuit, and the communication state of the communication unit.

[0010] Effects of the Invention

[0011] According to the present invention, in the storage of reserve materials, a control that can lock in normal times and unlock in emergencies is realized. In addition, other problems, features and effects than those mentioned above will become clear through the description of the following specific embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of the system.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing an example of the structure of a storage device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] The following describes the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are examples for illustrating the present invention, and are appropriately omitted and simplified for clarity. The present invention can also be implemented in various other ways. Unless otherwise specified, each component can be single or multiple.

[0015] First, refer to Figure 1 An example of a system including the storage device 1000 is described below. Figure 1 As shown, the system includes a storage device 1000, a management server 1001, and information processing terminals (1002a, 1002b), which are connected via a network.

[0016] The storage device 1000 stores reserve materials for responding to disasters and is arranged in appropriate shelters during disasters (e.g., schools and hospitals with reserve warehouses). The storage device 1000 stores various items as reserve materials, such as batteries. The management server 1001 manages various information in the system. The management server 1001 manages information about reserve materials, such as expiration date information, inventory information, and battery capacity information. Then, business operators and management organizations can use the information managed by the management server 1001 in their business.

[0017] The information processing terminal 1002a is used by a business operator. Here, the business operator is a supplier of disaster reserve materials, etc. The business operator can use the information processing terminal 1002a to obtain information from the management server 1001 and take appropriate measures.

[0018] The operator can, for example, take measures such as replenishing the reserve batteries before the expiration date and collecting the reserve batteries nearing the expiration date for recycling. Here, the operator can control the operation of the storage device 1000 using the information processing terminal 1002a. In addition, the operator can use the information processing terminal 1002a to update the information of the management server 1001 with the latest information after the operation. In addition, the same processing can be performed using the communication terminal 1003 connected to the network and held by the on-site operator. In addition, the management server 1001 can also manage information related to the operation, such as the initial settings when the storage device 1000 is just installed, the settings during maintenance, and the information on replenishment / collection.

[0019] The information processing terminal 1002b is used by a management organization. Here, the management organization is an organization that manages schools, hospitals, etc. used as shelters, such as local public groups, medical institution management organizations, etc. The management organization uses the information processing terminal 1002b to take appropriate measures on the storage device 1000.

[0020] The management organization, for example, uses the information processing terminal 1002b to change the settings of the storage device 1000 in an emergency such as when a disaster occurs. In addition, the management organization, for example, uses the information processing terminal 1002b to issue an instruction on charging control of the storage device.

[0021] Each information processing terminal (1002a, 1002b) can access the storage device 1000 via the network and the management server 1001. On the other hand, the storage device 1000 can be accessed via the network without going through the management server 1001. In addition, the communication terminal 1003 owned by the operator's operator can directly communicate with the storage device 1000 without going through the network.

[0022] Next, refer to Figure 2 An example of the structure of the storage device is described below. Figure 2 As shown, the storage device 1000 includes a plurality of storage rooms (1 to 3) capable of storing stored goods and the like, and a management circuit unit 11. The storage device 1000 may have a box structure in which each opening and closing door of each storage room is provided on the front side.

[0023] The storage 1 stores manual keys of other storages, in this example, manual keys 2 of storage 2 and manual keys 3 of storage 3. Here, the door of storage 1 is locked / unlocked by an electronic lock 1 electrically connected to a management circuit unit 11.

[0024] Storage 2 stores disaster reserve materials ( Figure 2Here, the door of the storage room 2 is locked / unlocked by the electronic lock 2 electrically connected to the management circuit unit 11. In addition to the electronic lock 2, the door of the storage room 2 can also be locked / unlocked by using the manual key 2 stored in the storage room 1.

[0025] The storage room 3 stores primary batteries and secondary batteries as reserve batteries, and houses a voltage measuring device, terminal insulating tape, a packaging collection box 101, and a battery collection box 102. Here, the door of the storage room 3 is locked / unlocked by an electronic lock 3 electrically connected to the management circuit unit 11. In addition to the electronic lock 3, the door of the storage room 3 can also be locked / unlocked by using a manual key 3 stored in the storage room 1.

[0026] The secondary batteries stored in the storage 3 are arranged in a secondary battery arrangement portion 103 electrically connected to the management circuit portion 11 , and the management circuit portion 11 can supply power (charge) to the secondary batteries arranged in the secondary battery arrangement portion 103 .

[0027] The voltage measuring device, the terminal insulating tape, the packaging collection box 101 and the battery collection box 102 are used by workers who are replenishing / collecting reserve batteries. The reserve batteries (primary batteries) are stored in a state where the workers have attached terminal insulating tape to the electrode terminals. The workers use the voltage measuring device to measure the voltage of the reserve batteries (primary batteries), and put the reserve batteries (primary batteries) that do not reach the specified threshold value into the battery collection box 102 as objects for recycling. In addition, the workers put the packaging of the reserve batteries into the packaging collection box 101 as an object for recycling. By storing the collection boxes (101, 102) in the storage 3 in advance, it is possible to easily distinguish and collect the batteries and packaging to be recycled during the operation.

[0028] The management circuit unit 11 is connected to the electronic locks of each storage room to perform electrical control. The management circuit unit 11 includes a control unit 12, a communication unit 13, a display unit 14, a sound input unit 15, a sound output unit 16, an operation input unit 17, a power circuit 18, and a power supply unit 19. In addition, the management circuit unit 11 includes a locking and unlocking management unit 21 and a position information acquisition unit 22. In addition, the management circuit unit 11 includes a storage unit (not shown) for storing data used in data processing.

[0029] The control unit 12 is a main body for performing prescribed processing and is composed of an appropriate processor. The control unit 12 is composed of, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), but may also be composed of other semiconductor devices. The communication unit 13 is used for communication. In the present embodiment, the communication unit 13 is composed of a wireless communication interface. The display unit 14 is used to present appropriate information and is composed of an appropriate display. The display unit 14 may be provided, for example, on the outer side of the storage device 1000. The voice input unit 15 is used for operations performed by voice input and is composed of, for example, a microphone. The voice output unit 16 is used for voice output and is composed of, for example, a speaker. The operation input unit 17 is a structure for performing appropriate input operations such as buttons and a touch panel. The power supply circuit 18 is a circuit for power supply, and the management circuit unit 11 receives power supply from the outside of the storage device 1000 via the power supply circuit 18. In addition, the external power is supplied, for example, via a socket. The power supply unit 19 is configured as a circuit for power supply (charging).

[0030] The locking and unlocking management unit 21 is configured as a circuit connected to each electronic lock and is used for locking and unlocking each electronic lock. The position information acquisition unit 22 acquires the position information of the storage device 1000 and can be configured using a GPS receiver, for example.

[0031] The storage unit appropriately stores data used in data processing, and is composed of a main storage device and an auxiliary storage device. The main storage device is a device that temporarily stores data when the control unit 12 performs data processing, and is composed of, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory). The auxiliary storage device is a device that stores data such as a program for realizing the operation of the management circuit unit 11, and is composed of, for example, a HDD (Hard Disk Drive).

[0032] The storage device 1000 includes a management unit secondary battery 201. The management unit secondary battery 201 is used as an auxiliary power source for the management circuit unit 11, and supplies power to the management circuit unit 11 when power is not supplied from the power circuit 18, for example.

[0033] The storage device 1000 includes a lighting unit 301. The lighting unit 301 can be provided on one side of the upper portion of the storage device in a manner to illuminate the door of the storage. Thus, even in a dark environment such as at night, the position of the door can be grasped, and the storage materials can be easily taken in and out. In addition, lighting can also be provided at other locations such as inside the storage.

[0034] In addition, considering the installation work and the change of the layout of the shelter, wheels 401 for easy movement may be provided at the bottom of the storage device 1000.

[0035] The storage device 1000 normally stores items in the storage room with each electronic lock locked while external power is supplied from the power supply circuit 18. Next, various control examples that can realize unlocking in an emergency will be described in detail.

[0036] <Control example when there is no external power input>

[0037] The storage device 1000 (specifically, the control unit 12) switches the power supply to the management unit secondary battery 201 when the power supply circuit 18 loses power supply during a disaster or the like. Then, the control unit 12 makes a judgment based on the state and usage time of the management unit secondary battery 201, and controls the electronic lock to be unlocked based on the judgment result. As a specific example, the control unit 12 can judge whether the battery remaining amount of the management unit secondary battery 201 is a specified remaining amount, and unlock all or part of the electronic locks when it is the specified remaining amount. In addition, the control unit 12 can also judge whether a specified time has passed after the power supply is switched based on the timeout point of view, and unlock all or part of the electronic locks when the specified time has passed. In addition, as a part of the electronic locks, for example, it can be an electronic lock of a storage room that has been pre-set to be unlocked in this control. Among the part of the electronic locks, for example, an electronic lock of a storage room that stores manual keys can also be included.

[0038] The control unit 12 also maintains communication after switching the power source, and then processes and sends appropriate information such as information about the switching to the management unit secondary battery 201 (i.e., the use of the power source) and information about the locked and unlocked state of the electronic lock to the management server 1001 or the information processing terminal (1002b) of the management organization.

[0039] <Example of control in case of emergency (disaster, etc.)>

[0040] The storage device 1000 (specifically, the control unit 12 ) performs the following control, for example, in an emergency situation such as when a disaster occurs.

[0041] In the first example, the setting of the storage device 1000 is changed by the management organization. When the storage device 1000 is set to the emergency mode, the control unit 12 performs control corresponding to the emergency mode. The emergency mode is a mode in which the unlocking condition is relaxed compared to the normal mode (normal time). In the emergency mode, for example, a person other than the manager of the storage device 1000 can unlock the electronic lock only by input operation without communication. In contrast, in normal times, a person other than the manager of the storage device 1000 cannot unlock the electronic lock only by input operation.

[0042] In the emergency mode, the lock can be unlocked by an appropriate input operation. For example, the storage device 1000 may also be provided with an emergency button. That is, the operation input unit 17 may also include an emergency button. Then, by pressing the emergency button, the control unit 12 can unlock the electronic lock. In addition, for example, the microphone of the voice input unit 15 may be used, and the control unit 12 can unlock the electronic lock based on the result of voice recognition.

[0043] In the second example, when the emergency mode is set as described above, the control unit 12 performs control corresponding to the emergency mode. Then, by performing an input operation, the control unit 12 unlocks only the electronic lock of the storage room where the manual key is kept. Thus, the manual key of the other storage room can be taken out and the lock can be unlocked using the manual key. In addition, as described above, the lock can be unlocked by using an appropriate input operation such as an emergency button.

[0044] In the third example, when the emergency mode is set as described above, the control unit 12 performs control corresponding to the emergency mode. In this example, the control unit 12 first communicates with the information processing terminal 1002b of the management organization by performing an input operation such as pressing the emergency button. Thereafter, when the unlocking permission is output from the information processing terminal 1002b of the management organization, the control unit 12 unlocks the electronic lock. That is, the control unit unlocks the lock via communication.

[0045] In addition, for example, the management organization personnel and the input operator may communicate to confirm the situation by using the voice input unit 15 and the voice output unit 16. On the other hand, the communication between the management organization personnel and the input operator may be omitted and unlocking permission may be directly output.

[0046] In addition, the control unit 12 may unlock all the electronic locks as described above, or may unlock only the electronic locks of a specific storage. The control unit 12 may unlock only the electronic locks of a storage where a manual key is stored in advance.

[0047] In the fourth example, the control unit 12 can determine whether it is in an emergency situation based on the communication status and perform processing based on the determination result. When it is determined that communication is impossible, the control unit 12 can transfer to the emergency mode without relying on the determination of the management organization and relax the unlocking conditions. Then, in accordance with the same input operation as described above using the emergency button, the control unit 12 unlocks the electronic lock.

[0048] The storage device 1000 may also include a camera to monitor the input operator in the first to fourth examples. Then, the storage device 1000 stores the image data captured by the camera in the storage unit, and if in a communicable state, sends the image data to the management server 1001 or the information processing terminal 1002b of the management organization. In addition, the storage device 1000 may store the input operation in the storage unit as an operation log. Then, if in a communicable state, the storage device 1000 may similarly send the operation log to the management server 1001 or the information processing terminal 1002b of the management organization.

[0049] <Control example in communication status>

[0050] In addition, from the viewpoint of the communication state, the storage device 1000 (specifically, the control unit 12 ) can perform the following control, for example.

[0051] In the first example, the control unit 12 may determine whether the communication is possible, and if it is determined that the communication is not possible, all the electronic locks may be unlocked.

[0052] In the second example, when the control unit 12 determines that communication is impossible and that power is not supplied from the external power supply via the power circuit 18 , it may unlock all the electronic locks.

[0053] In the third example, the control unit 12 may determine whether the communication is possible, and if it is determined that the communication is not possible, unlock only the electronic locks of some storage rooms (for example, the electronic locks of the preset storage rooms).

[0054] In the fourth example, when the control unit 12 determines that communication is impossible and power is not supplied from the external power supply via the power circuit 18 , it may unlock only the electronic locks of some storages (eg, electronic locks of preset storages).

[0055] Although various control examples have been described, the following control may also be performed. In addition, the following changes may also be performed.

[0056] The storage device 1000 may also be provided with a sensor for detecting the opening and closing of the storage door. Furthermore, the storage device 1000 may send information on the opening and closing of the storage door to the management server 1001 and the information processing terminal (1002a, 1002b). In addition, in an emergency, the information on the opening and closing of the door is stored in the storage unit, and if communication is possible, it may be sent to the management server 1001 and the information processing terminal (1002a, 1002b).

[0057] When the storage device 1000 is moved or installed, the power supply from the external power supply via the power circuit 18 may be lost, and the electronic lock may be unlocked due to the above control. Therefore, the storage device 1000 (specifically, the control unit 12) can change the control to the operation mode. Here, the operation mode is a mode in which the above unlocking control is not performed. That is, the operation mode is a mode in which the electronic lock is kept locked. Then, after the operation, the operation mode can be changed to the normal mode to perform the above unlocking control. By switching the operation mode ON / OFF in this way, it is possible to prevent the electronic lock from being unlocked during operation, and to perform appropriate control in normal times.

[0058] The change of the operation mode may be performed based on, for example, the output of the information processing terminal 1002a of the operator. Alternatively, the change may be performed based on the output of the communication terminal 1003 of the operator. Alternatively, the change may be performed based on the input of the operation input unit 17 of the storage device 1000. Alternatively, authentication such as password authentication may be required in the change process of the operation mode, and the process may be performed based on the authentication result.

[0059] When the stored secondary battery is powered via the power supply unit 19, the control unit 12 may power the secondary battery in a state where power is supplied from an external power source via the power circuit 18. On the other hand, the control unit 12 may control not to power the secondary battery in a state where power is not supplied from an external power source via the power circuit 18. In addition, the control unit 12 may control the supply of power from the stored secondary battery to the management circuit unit 11 via the power supply unit 19 in an emergency. Here, the control unit 12 may determine, for example, that an emergency situation occurs when the remaining battery level of the management unit secondary battery 201 drops below a prescribed level or when a prescribed time has passed since the use of the management unit secondary battery 201 began.

[0060] In the unlocking permission control performed by the information processing terminal 1002b of the management organization, information designating an electronic lock to be unlocked may be output from the information processing terminal 1002b, and the control unit 12 may unlock the designated electronic lock.

[0061] The display unit 14 may present information using, for example, electronic paper. In this case, the power consumption during display is low, so even if the power supply of the management unit secondary battery 201 is lost, the last display state can be maintained.

[0062] In the storage room for storing reserve batteries (primary batteries), in order to be able to supply from primary batteries that are approaching the expiration date, a primary battery storage section 104 with a separate replenishment port and a removal port for the primary batteries can be provided. The primary battery storage section 104 can be configured, for example, as a box-shaped storage body with a replenishment port formed on the upper front portion and a removal port formed on the lower front portion. In addition, the reserve battery (secondary battery) can be provided with an information storage section (such as an RFID tag). In addition, information about the battery life, such as the number of charging times, charging date and time, etc., can be written in the information storage section. That is, information about the charging history can be stored in the information storage section. By referring to the information stored in the information storage section, the operator can simplify maintenance and battery replacement operations.

[0063] When the communication unit 13 receives in advance forecast information about the occurrence of a disaster (e.g., weather information such as a typhoon or heavy rain), the control unit 12 can control the charging rate of the reserve battery (secondary battery) to be increased compared to normal times (normal times) from before the predicted occurrence of the disaster (e.g., 1 to 3 days before). For example, the control unit 12 can control the charging rate of the reserve battery (secondary battery) to be increased to 70% in normal times, and to 80 to 90% in the case of receiving the disaster forecast information.

[0064] In addition, the information processing terminal 1002b of the management organization can send a command to increase the charging rate of the secondary battery to the storage device 1000 installed in the area where the disaster is predicted. Then, the control unit 12 can charge the secondary battery based on the command of the information processing terminal 1002b to increase the charging rate of the secondary battery.

[0065] When the emergency mode is entered during a disaster and power can be supplied from an external power source via the power circuit 18, the control unit 12 can control to increase the charging rate of the reserve battery (secondary battery). The control unit 12 can control to change from the normal charging mode to a fast charging mode for fast charging by increasing the charging current, etc.

[0066] In addition, for the storage device 1000 installed in the area near the area where a disaster is predicted to occur (or the area where a disaster has occurred), the charging rate can be changed and the control such as changing to the fast charging mode can be performed in the same manner as the storage device 1000 installed in the area where a disaster is predicted to occur (or the area where a disaster has occurred). Then, the storage device 1000 in the nearby area can be delivered to the area where a disaster has occurred. As a result, the secondary battery with a high charging rate stored in the storage device 1000 delivered from the nearby area can be used in the area where a disaster has occurred.

[0067] In addition, the storage device 1000 in the nearby area can also control the charging change based on the instruction of the information processing terminal 1002b of the management organization. In addition, the storage device 1000 can obtain the information of the charging status of other storage devices 1000 and the location information of the storage devices 1000 installed in other areas through the network and the communication unit 13, determine whether it belongs to the area near the installation area of ​​the storage device 1000 where the charging change has occurred, and control the charging change. Here, whether it belongs to the nearby area can be determined by, for example, obtaining the distance based on the location information of each storage device 1000. When the distance between the storage devices 1000 obtained based on the location information is less than a specified distance, it can be determined that it belongs to the nearby area.

[0068] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various design changes can be made within the scope of the spirit of the present invention recorded in the technical solution claimed for protection. For example, the above embodiments are described in detail for the convenience of understanding the present invention, and are not limited to all the structures described. In addition, a part of the structure of a certain embodiment can be replaced with the structure of other embodiments, and the structure of other embodiments can be added to the structure of a certain embodiment. Furthermore, for a part of the structure of each embodiment, other structures can be added, deleted, or replaced.

[0069] The operator may also update the stockpile by replacing the storage device 1000. In addition, the disaster stockpile stored in the storage room of the storage device 1000 other than the reserve battery may be replenished by the operator's operators, and the stockpile may be collected by the operator's operators according to the expiration date.

[0070] Examples of the primary battery to be stored include dry cells, coin cells, and button cells, and examples of the secondary battery to be stored include all-solid batteries, secondary dry cells, and portable batteries with terminals.

[0071] The storage device 1000 may be installed by the operator's staff or may be installed by the staff of the shelter after the delivery by the delivery operator.

[0072] Description of Reference Numerals

[0073] 11 Management Circuit Department

[0074] 12 Control Unit

[0075] 13 Ministry of Communications

[0076] 14 Display

[0077] 15 Sound input unit

[0078] 16 Sound output unit

[0079] 17 Operation input unit

[0080] 18 Power circuit

[0081] 19 Power Supply Department

[0082] 21 Locking and Unlocking Management Department

[0083] 22 Location information acquisition unit

[0084] 101 Packaging recycling box

[0085] 102 Battery recycling box

[0086] 103 Secondary battery placement unit

[0087] 104 Primary battery storage area

[0088] 201 Secondary batteries for management department (secondary batteries for management)

[0089] 301 Lighting Department

[0090] 401 Wheel

[0091] 1000 Storage device

[0092] 1001 Management Server

[0093] 1002a Information processing terminal

[0094] 1002b Information processing terminal

[0095] 1003 Communication Terminal

Claims

1. A storage device for storing reserve materials, characterized in that: include: Vault; An electronic lock for locking and unlocking the vault; A power supply circuit that receives power supply from an external power source; a communication unit that communicates with an external device; and Control unit, wherein The control unit controls locking and unlocking of the electronic lock based on one or more of information received through communication by the communication unit, a supply state of power from an external power supply supplied to the power circuit, and a communication state of the communication unit.

2. The storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device further includes a management secondary battery capable of supplying power for realizing the operations of the control unit and the communication unit. After the control unit and the communication unit are operated by utilizing the power supplied to the power circuit from the external power supply, when the power supplied to the power circuit from the external power supply is lost, the power for realizing the operation of the control unit and the communication unit is supplied from the management secondary battery, and then when specified conditions are met, the control unit controls the electronic lock to be unlocked.

3. The storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The predetermined condition is whether or not the remaining battery level of the management secondary battery that supplies power for realizing the operations of the control unit and the communication unit is lower than a predetermined value.

4. The storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The predetermined condition is whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the management secondary battery supplied power for realizing the operations of the control unit and the communication unit.

5. The storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The predetermined condition is whether the communication state of the communication unit becomes a communication impossible state.

6. The storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the communication unit receives information indicating an emergency situation from an external device through communication, the control unit performs control to change the condition so as to relax the unlocking condition of the electronic lock.

7. The storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control unit controls the electronic lock to be unlocked when the communication state of the communication unit becomes a communication impossible state.

8. The storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control unit performs control to increase the charging rate of the stored secondary battery when receiving information indicating a prediction of a disaster occurrence via the communication unit.

9. The storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control unit acquires the charging status and position information of a storage device installed at a different location via the communication unit, and performs control to increase the charging rate of the stored secondary battery based on the acquired charging status of the storage device and the distance from the storage device with acquired position information.

10. The storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A secondary battery including an information storage section storing information on a charging history can be stored.

11. The storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control unit changes from a mode for controlling locking and unlocking of the electronic lock to a mode for maintaining the electronic lock in a locked state based on an input from the outside.

12. The storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device includes a power supply unit capable of receiving power supply from a stored secondary battery. The control unit controls the supply of electric power from the stored secondary battery to the power supply unit in an emergency.

13. The storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A collection box for distinguishably collecting a battery package to be recycled and a secondary battery to be recycled can be accommodated.

14. The storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: include: a camera that monitors an input operator performing an input operation; and A storage unit stores image data acquired by the camera.

15. The storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: include: a sensor that detects the opening and closing of the door of the storage vault; and A storage unit stores information acquired by the sensor.

16. A charging control method for controlling the charging of a secondary battery, characterized in that: include: A receiving step, receiving information about the prediction of the occurrence of a disaster; and The charging control step performs charging control on the secondary battery that is different from normal charging control before the predicted disaster occurrence time acquired based on the information received in the receiving step.

17. The charging control method according to claim 16, wherein: In the charging control step, control is performed to increase the charging rate of the secondary battery compared to a normal time before the disaster is predicted to occur.

18. The charging control method according to claim 17, characterized in that: The information on the prediction of the occurrence of a disaster is meteorological information.

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