Wireless power supply system, wireless power supply method, and program

Abstract

A wireless power supply system (1) is provided with: a power receiver processing unit (142) that registers, in a system (60) corresponding to an application (AP), power receiver information relating to a power receiver (20) possessed by a user of the application (AP), said power receiver information being acquired via the application (AP) provided to a user in a space in which a power transmitter (30) for wireless power supply is installed; a power supply request unit (143) that, when receiving a power supply request from a user via the application (AP), transmits the power supply request from the application (AP) to a system (60) corresponding to the application (AP); a link processing unit (632) that links the power reception machine information of the power reception machine (20) selected as the power supply target from the system (60) corresponding to the application (AP) to the power supply control system (50) when a power supply request from the application (AP) is received; and a power transmission processing unit (531) that, on the basis of power receiver information linked from a system (60) corresponding to the application (AP), specifies a power transmission machine (30) that can transmit power to the power receiver (20) that is a power supply target, and transmits a power transmission request from the power supply control system (50) to the specified power transmission machine (30).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a wireless power supply system, a wireless power supply method, and a procedure. This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2023-182229 and No. 2023-182230, both filed in Japan on October 24, 2023, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, various wireless power supply technologies have been proposed that can wirelessly supply power from a power supply motor to a power receiving motor (e.g., Patent Document 1 below).

[0003] When introducing wireless power supply in commercial facilities such as shops, the power supply may be configured to supply power only to designated receivers that require authentication, rather than to all receivers within its range. In this case, users of wireless power supply need to pre-register their desired receivers so that they can be authenticated and receive power when they enter the power supply range. Therefore, users need to install a registration application (hereinafter referred to as "the application") on the registration terminal.

[0004] Furthermore, when wireless power is used in multiple different commercial facilities, users need to register the devices they want to be powered for each commercial facility separately.

[0005] Existing technical documents Patent documents Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2021-191120 Summary of the Invention

[0006] The problem that the invention aims to solve However, the requirement for users to register the devices they want to power on top of a newly installed application in order to utilize wireless power becomes an obstacle for users.

[0007] In view of the above-mentioned problems, the object of the present invention is to provide a wireless power supply system, wireless power supply method and program that can reduce obstacles for users when using wireless power supply.

[0008] Methods for solving problems To address the aforementioned issues, a first aspect of the present invention relates to a wireless power supply system comprising: a receiving motor processing unit that registers receiving motor information related to a receiving motor owned by a user of an application provided to a user of a space equipped with a wireless power supply motor in a system corresponding to the application; a power supply request unit that, when a power supply request is received from the user via the application, sends a power supply request from the application to the system corresponding to the application; a link processing unit that, when the power supply request from the application is received, links the receiving motor information of the receiving motor selected as the power supply target from the system corresponding to the application to a power supply control system; and a power supply processing unit that, based on the receiving motor information linked from the system corresponding to the application, determines a power supply motor capable of supplying power to the receiving motor that is the power supply target, and sends a power supply request from the power supply control system to the determined power supply motor.

[0009] The second aspect of the present invention is based on the wireless power supply system of the first aspect described above, wherein the link processing unit links the power supply setting information set by the user for each of the receiving motors via the application to the power supply control system from the system corresponding to the application, and the power supply processing unit controls the power supply of the sending motors based on the receiving motor information and the power supply setting information.

[0010] The third aspect of the present invention, based on the wireless power supply system of the first aspect described above, further comprises: a power supply management unit that acquires power supply status information indicating the power supply status from the power supply motor to the power receiving motor; and an output control unit that, based on the acquired power supply status information, causes the application to display the power supply status to the power receiving motor.

[0011] The fourth aspect of the present invention is based on the wireless power supply system of the first aspect described above, wherein the power supply processing unit determines power supply parameters based on the power supply strategy, and controls the power supply of the power supply motor based on the determined power supply parameters.

[0012] The fifth aspect of the present invention is a wireless power supply system based on the fourth aspect described above, wherein the power supply processing unit determines the power supply parameters according to the power supply strategy based on the receiving motor information obtained from the system corresponding to the application.

[0013] The sixth aspect of the present invention is a wireless power supply system based on the fourth aspect described above, wherein the power supply processing unit determines the power supply parameters according to the power supply strategy based on utilization status information indicating the user's service utilization status obtained from the system corresponding to the application.

[0014] The seventh aspect of the present invention relates to a wireless power supply method, wherein a computer registers receiver information related to a receiver owned by a user of a space equipped with a wireless power supply generator, obtained through an application provided by the user of the application, in a system corresponding to the application; when a power supply request is received from the user via the application, the application sends a power supply request to the system corresponding to the application; when the power supply request from the application is received, the receiver information of the receiver selected as the power supply target is linked from the system corresponding to the application to a power supply control system; based on the receiver information linked from the system corresponding to the application, a power supply generator capable of supplying power to the receiver as the power supply target is determined, and a power supply request is sent from the power supply control system to the determined power supply generator.

[0015] The eighth aspect of the present invention relates to a program in which a computer registers receiver information related to a receiver possessed by a user of a space equipped with a wireless power supply motor, obtained via an application provided to the user of the application, in a system corresponding to the application; when a power supply request is received from the user via the application, the computer sends a power supply request from the application to the system corresponding to the application; when the power supply request from the application is received, the receiver information of the receiver selected as the power supply target is linked from the system corresponding to the application to a power supply control system; based on the receiver information linked from the system corresponding to the application, the computer determines a power supply motor capable of supplying power to the receiver that is the power supply target; and the power supply control system sends a power supply request to the determined power supply motor.

[0016] The ninth aspect of the present invention relates to a wireless power supply system, comprising: a receiving motor processing unit that registers receiving motor information related to a user's receiving motor, obtained by a first application that can be registered as a power supply target in the wireless power supply, in a first system corresponding to the first application; a first link processing unit that links the first application and the second application based on an operation provided by a user of a space equipped with a power supply motor for the wireless power supply; a power supply request unit that, when a power supply request is received from the user via the first application or the second application for a receiving motor indicated by the receiving motor information obtained from the first system along with the link, sends a power supply request from the requesting application to a corresponding system; a second link processing unit that, when receiving the power supply request from the requesting application, links the receiving motor information of the receiving motor selected as the power supply target from the system corresponding to the requesting application to a power supply control system; and a power supply processing unit that, based on the linked receiving motor information, determines a power supply motor capable of supplying power to the receiving motor that is the power supply target, and sends a power supply request from the power supply control system to the determined power supply motor.

[0017] The tenth aspect of the present invention is a wireless power supply system according to the ninth aspect described above, wherein, when the user makes the power supply request via the second application, the first link processing unit sends a link request from the second application to the first system, links the receiving motor information from the first system to the second application, the power supply request unit sends the power supply request from the second application to the system corresponding to the second application, i.e., the second system, and the second link processing unit links the receiving motor information from the second system to the power supply control system.

[0018] The eleventh aspect of the present invention is a wireless power supply system according to the ninth aspect described above, wherein, when the user makes the power supply request via the first application, the first link processing unit starts the first application from the second application, sends a link request from the first application to the first system, links the receiving motor information from the first system to the first application, the power supply request unit sends the power supply request from the first application to the first system, and the second link processing unit links the receiving motor information from the first system to the power supply control system.

[0019] The twelfth aspect of the present invention is a wireless power supply system according to the ninth aspect described above, wherein the power supply processing unit controls the power supply of the power supply motor based not only on the receiving motor information, but also on the power supply setting information set by the user for each receiving motor via the first application and linked to the power supply control system.

[0020] The thirteenth aspect of the present invention is a wireless power supply system according to the ninth aspect described above, which further comprises: a power supply management unit that acquires power supply status information indicating the power supply status from the power supply motor to the power receiving motor; and an output control unit that, based on the acquired power supply status information, causes the first application to display the power supply status to the power receiving motor.

[0021] The fourteenth aspect of the present invention is a wireless power supply system according to the ninth aspect described above, wherein the power supply processing unit determines power supply parameters based on a power supply strategy, and controls the power supply of the power supply motor based on the determined power supply parameters.

[0022] The fifteenth aspect of the present invention is a wireless power supply system according to the fourteenth aspect described above, wherein the power supply processing unit determines the power supply parameters according to the power supply strategy based on the receiving motor information obtained from the first system.

[0023] The sixteenth aspect of the present invention is a wireless power supply system according to the fourteenth aspect described above, wherein the power supply processing unit determines the power supply parameters according to the power supply strategy based on utilization status information indicating the service utilization status of the user obtained from the second system corresponding to the second application.

[0024] The seventeenth aspect of the present invention relates to a wireless power supply method, wherein a computer registers receiver information related to a user's receiver obtained via a first application that can be registered as a power supply object in wireless power supply in a first system corresponding to the first application; based on an operation from a second application provided by a user of a space equipped with a power supply motor for wireless power supply, the first application and the second application are linked; when a power supply request is received from the user via the first application or the second application for a receiver indicated by the receiver information obtained from the first system along with the link, a power supply request is sent from the application that is the request source to the corresponding system; when the power supply request from the application that is the request source is received, the receiver information of the receiver selected as the power supply object is linked from the system corresponding to the application that is the request source to a power supply control system; based on the linked receiver information, a power supply motor capable of supplying power to the receiver that is the power supply object is determined, and a power supply request is sent from the power supply control system to the determined power supply motor.

[0025] The eighteenth aspect of the present invention relates to a program in which a computer registers receiver information related to a user's receiver, obtained via a first application that can be registered as a power supply object in wireless power supply, in a first system corresponding to the first application; links the first application and the second application based on operations provided by a user of a space equipped with a power supply generator for wireless power supply; when a power supply request is received from the user via the first application or the second application for a receiver indicated by the receiver information obtained from the first system along with the link; sends a power supply request from the application that is the request source to the corresponding system; when the power supply request from the application that is the request source is received, links the receiver information of the receiver selected as the power supply object from the system corresponding to the application that is the request source to a power supply control system; and, based on the linked receiver information, determines a power supply generator capable of supplying power to the receiver that is the power supply object, and sends a power supply request from the power supply control system to the determined power supply generator.

[0026] Invention Effects According to the present invention, obstacles for users when using wireless power supply can be reduced. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the wireless power supply system according to the first embodiment.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of a user terminal in the first embodiment.

[0029] Figure 3 This is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the power supply control system in the first embodiment.

[0030] Figure 4 This is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the membership system in the first embodiment.

[0031] Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the data structure representing the power supply object information of the first embodiment.

[0032] Figure 6 This is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of the process flow related to various registration and power supply start-up procedures in the first embodiment.

[0033] Figure 7 This is an example of a screen related to member registration and menus in the member application of the first embodiment.

[0034] Figure 8This is an example of a screen related to a registered motor in the member application of the first embodiment.

[0035] Figure 9 This is an example of a screen related to motor registration in the member application of the first embodiment.

[0036] Figure 10 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the login screen and home screen in the power supply control system of the first embodiment.

[0037] Figure 11 This is a diagram showing an example of a screen related to the receiving motor in the power supply control system of the first embodiment.

[0038] Figure 12 This is an example of a screen related to the power supply motor in the power supply control system of the first embodiment.

[0039] Figure 13 This is an example of a power supply and receiving map screen in the power supply control system of the first embodiment.

[0040] Figure 14 This is a diagram showing an example of a strategy setting screen in the power supply control system of the first embodiment.

[0041] Figure 15 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the wireless power supply system according to the second embodiment.

[0042] Figure 16 This is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of a user terminal in the second embodiment.

[0043] Figure 17 This is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the power supply control system in the second embodiment.

[0044] Figure 18 This is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the membership system in the second embodiment.

[0045] Figure 19 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the data structure representing the power supply object information in the second embodiment.

[0046] Figure 20 This is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the motor management system in the second embodiment.

[0047] Figure 21 This is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of the process related to the display of various registration and registration devices in the second embodiment.

[0048] Figure 22This is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of the process related to power supply initiation in the second embodiment.

[0049] Figure 23 This is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of the processing flow related to the display of motor information in the second embodiment.

[0050] Figure 24 This is an example of a screen related to member registration and device registration in the device management application of the second embodiment.

[0051] Figure 25 This is an example of a screen related to member registration and application links in the member application of the second embodiment.

[0052] Figure 26 This is an example of a screenshot showing a list of registration devices in the membership application of the second embodiment.

[0053] Figure 27 This is an example of a screen related to the confirmation of motor information in the motor management application of the second embodiment.

[0054] Figure 28 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the login screen and home screen in the power supply control system of the second embodiment.

[0055] Figure 29 This is a diagram showing an example of a screen related to the motor in the power supply control system of the second embodiment.

[0056] Figure 30 This is an example of a screen related to the power supply motor in the power supply control system of the second embodiment.

[0057] Figure 31 This is an example of a power supply and receiving map screen in the power supply control system of the second embodiment.

[0058] Figure 32 This is a diagram illustrating an example of a strategy setting screen in the power supply control system of the second embodiment.

[0059] Figure 33 This is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of the processing flow related to the display of various registration and registration devices, representing a variation of the second embodiment.

[0060] Figure 34 This is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of the process related to power supply initiation in a variation of the second embodiment.

[0061] Figure 35 This is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of the processing flow related to the display of motor information in a modified embodiment of the second embodiment.

[0062] Figure 36 This is an example of a screen related to an application link in a member application of a modified embodiment of the second implementation.

[0063] Figure 37 This is an example of a screen related to power supply start and confirmation of motor information in a modified example of the second embodiment of the motor management application. Detailed Implementation

[0064] (First Implementation) Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0065] <1. Composition of a Wireless Power Supply System> Reference Figure 1 The configuration of the wireless power supply system in this embodiment will be described. Figure 1 This diagram illustrates an example of the configuration of the wireless power supply system according to this embodiment. Hereinafter, wireless power supply will also be referred to as "wireless power supply".

[0066] Figure 1 The wireless power supply system 1 shown is a system for providing wireless power supply services (hereinafter also referred to as "wireless power supply service") to users. The wireless power supply service is provided in a space equipped with a power supply motor for wireless power supply. This space may be, for example, a shop or factory in a commercial facility. However, the space providing the wireless power supply service is not limited to this example and can be any space.

[0067] Users can utilize the Power over Wireless service by registering their wirelessly powered devices (hereinafter referred to as "receivers") with the service. Users wishing to utilize the service pre-register their recipients through an application (hereinafter referred to as the "application") provided to users in spaces equipped with power-supplier devices. In spaces equipped with power-supplier devices, when a user selects a recipient they wish to power from the application, power is supplied to the selected recipient from the power-supplier device. Thus, the user is able to power the recipient.

[0068] The following description will use a shop, a commercial facility, as an example to illustrate this implementation. As an example, the application provided to shop users is an application available to registered members of the services offered in the shop (hereinafter also referred to as a "member application").

[0069] Membership applications are, for example, existing applications that were already being used in the services offered by the store before the introduction of the wireless power system 1. By adding wireless power functionality to existing applications, operators can introduce the wireless power system 1 to the store.

[0070] Therefore, when introducing the Wireless Power System 1 to a store, operators do not need to prepare new applications to utilize the Wireless Power System 1, which reduces the costs (time and expense) of application development. This allows operators to easily introduce the Wireless Power System 1.

[0071] Furthermore, the number of membership apps is not limited to one; multiple membership apps can be provided depending on the services offered in the store. For example, if there is service A provided by operator A and service B provided by operator B, separate apps can be provided for service A and service B. As an example, let's say the service is a coffee shop. In this case, separate membership apps can be provided for coffee shop A operated by operator A and coffee shop B operated by operator B.

[0072] Furthermore, when an operator provides multiple services, the membership application provided by the operator can be offered either for each service or as a shared application across multiple services. For example, suppose operator A operates a series of different cafes, C and D. In this case, the membership application provided by operator A can be a separate membership application for cafes C and D, or it can be a shared membership application for both cafes C and D.

[0073] In addition, in cases where a service is provided by multiple stores, users can utilize the wireless power service in each store through a single membership application.

[0074] The following example illustrates the implementation method using an example of N operators (N being a natural number) each providing a service and offering a membership application for each service (i.e., an example with N services and N membership applications).

[0075] like Figure 1 As shown, the wireless power supply system 1 includes a user terminal 10, a receiving motor 20, a sending motor 30, a management terminal 40, a power supply control system 50, and a membership system 60. In a network (NW), as a component for transmitting and receiving information, it utilizes, for example, LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), telephone network (mobile phone network, fixed-line telephone network, etc.), regional IP (Internet Protocol) network, the Internet, etc.

[0076] (1) User terminal 10 User terminal 10 is a terminal used by a user to utilize the Power over Wireless service. User terminal 10 may be, for example, a smartphone, tablet, or PC (Personal Computer).

[0077] User terminal 10 can be communicatively connected to receiver 20 via a wireless connection (such as Bluetooth (registered trademark)) or a wired connection. Furthermore, user terminal 10 can be communicatively connected to membership system 60 via network NW.

[0078] In user terminal 10, a screen is displayed through a membership application, allowing users to utilize the wireless power supply service. Users can power the motor by operating the screen displayed on user terminal 10 via the membership application within the store.

[0079] Furthermore, the functionality of the membership application can be provided either by installing the membership application on the user terminal 10 (i.e., a local application) or through a web system (i.e., a web application). In the case of a web application, the membership application is managed by a server, and its functionality is provided via a web browser.

[0080] exist Figure 1 As an example, this embodiment shows a membership application AP installed as a local application on user terminal 10. In this embodiment, there are N services, and an application is prepared for each service. Therefore, in user terminal 10, N membership application APs, from service A application AP-1 to service N application AP-N, are installed as membership application APs.

[0081] (2) Subject to motor 20 The receiving motor 20 is a device that can be powered wirelessly from the supplying motor. Examples of receiving motors 20 include smartphones, tablets, wearable devices, wireless headphones, wireless headsets, and PCs owned by users. In the case where the user terminal 10 is a wirelessly powered terminal, the user terminal 10 is also one of the receiving motors 20.

[0082] Furthermore, the receiving motor 20 is not limited to equipment owned by the user. For example, the receiving motor 20 can also be equipment installed in a store. Equipment installed in a store includes, for example, electronic shelf labels, electronic tags, sensor devices, etc.

[0083] The receiving motor 20 can be communicatively connected to the user terminal 10 via a wireless or wired connection. Additionally, the receiving motor 20 can be communicatively connected to the transmitting motor 30 via a wireless connection.

[0084] exist Figure 1 As an example, this example shows a user having M receivers 20-1 to 20-M (M is a natural number). Receivers 20-1 to 20-M can communicate wirelessly with the user terminal 10 and the transmitter 30, respectively.

[0085] In communication with user terminal 10, receiver 20, for example, sends receiver information. In communication with transmitter 30, receiver 20 receives beacon requests and sends beacons.

[0086] The receiver information is information related to the receiver 20 owned by the user, and is obtained during receiver registration. Receiver registration is performed by the user through the member application AP. Receiver information can be obtained from the receiver 20 through a connection to the user terminal 10, or it can be entered by the user through the member application AP. Receiver information includes, for example, device name, device category, manufacturer name, product number, and battery information. Battery information includes, for example, information indicating battery capacity and power supply status. Power supply status includes, for example, information such as the connection frequency with the transmitter 30, radio wave strength, power supply time, and remaining battery power.

[0087] A beacon request is a request for a power-receiving motor 20 that is to be powered. The power-receiving motor 20 is selected by the user from the power-receiving motors 20 registered in the member application AP. To authenticate that the power-receiving motor 20 is a power-enabled power-receiving motor 20, a beacon request is sent from the power-sending motor 30 to the power-receiving motor 20. Therefore, when the power-receiving motor 20 receives a beacon request from the power-sending motor 30, it sends a beacon to that power-sending motor 30. Upon receiving a beacon corresponding to the beacon request, the power-sending motor 30 determines that the power-receiving motor 20 is a power-enabled power-receiving motor 20. A power-enabled power-receiving motor 20 is one that exists within the power-feeding range of the power-sending motor 30 and is capable of receiving power from the power-sending motor 30.

[0088] (3) Send motor 30 The power supply motor 30 is a device capable of wirelessly supplying power to the receiving motor (power transmission). Under the control of the power supply control system 50, the power supply motor 30 wirelessly supplies power to one or more receiving motors 20 located in the shop where it is installed.

[0089] The power supply motor 30 is communicatively connected to the power supply control system 50 via network NW. Additionally, the power supply motor 30 is communicatively connected to the receiving motor 20 via a wireless connection.

[0090] exist Figure 1 As an example, the installation of the delivery motor 30 in a store providing service A is shown. Figure 1 In the example shown, service A is provided by P shops (P being a natural number) ST-1 to ST-P. Shop ST-1 has one power supply motor 30-1. Shop ST-P has Q power supply motors (Q being a natural number) 30-1 to 30-Q. In the case where multiple power supply motors 30 are provided, as in shop ST-P, the power supply control system 50 controls the power supply from the appropriate power supply motor 30 to the receiving motor 20.

[0091] In communication with the power supply control system 50, the power supply motor 30 may receive, for example, notifications from the power supply recipient or power supply requests, and send notifications regarding whether power supply is permissible. In communication with the receiving motor 20, the power supply motor 30 may send beacon requests or receive beacons.

[0092] The power supply target notification is a notification sent to the power supply motor 30 that can supply power to the power receiving motor 20, indicating that there is a power supply request from the user and that the power receiving motor 20 is the target power receiving motor 20. The power supply motor 30 that can supply power to the power receiving motor 20 is a power supply motor 30 that exists within the power supply range of the power receiving motor 20.

[0093] The power supply request is a request to supply power to the receiving motor 20, which is the recipient of the power supply. The power supply request is sent to the power supply motor 30, which is determined to be capable of supplying power to the receiving motor 20.

[0094] The power supply capability notification is a notification sent to the power supply control system 50 indicating whether power can be supplied to the receiving motor 20, which is the recipient of the power supply. For example, if the power supply motor 30 receives a beacon from the receiving motor 20 that sent a beacon request, it determines that it can supply power to the receiving motor 20. On the other hand, if the power supply motor 30 does not receive a beacon from the receiving motor 20 that sent a beacon request, it determines that it cannot supply power to the receiving motor 20.

[0095] (4) Management terminal 40 Management terminal 40 is a terminal used by the administrator to manage the wireless power supply service. Management terminal 40 may be, for example, a smartphone, tablet, or PC. Management terminal 40 is communicatively connected to power control system 50 via network NW.

[0096] In the management terminal 40, a management application displays a screen for administrators to manage the wireless power supply service. Administrators can manage the wireless power supply service by operating the screen displayed on the management terminal 40 through the management application.

[0097] Furthermore, the functionality of the management application can be provided either by installing the management application on the management terminal 40 (i.e., a local application) or through a web system (i.e., a web application). In the case of a web application, the management application is managed by a server, and its functionality is provided via a web browser.

[0098] (5) Power supply control system 50 The power supply control system 50 is a system used to control the power supply from the power supply motor to the power receiving motor. The power supply control system 50 consists of, for example, one or more servers (e.g., cloud servers). The power supply control system 50 is communicatively connected to the power supply motor 30, the management terminal 40, and the membership system 60 via a network NW.

[0099] In the power supply control system 50, power supply management information related to power supply management in the wireless power supply system 1 is also processed. Power supply management information includes, for example, operator information of the operator (enterprise) using the wireless power supply system 1, motor information related to the motor 30 owned by the operator, and motor information related to the motor 20 that has received power in the operator's store.

[0100] Operator information includes the operator's account information, the account information of the manager in charge of the operator, and store information related to the stores owned by the operator.

[0101] Information related to the power supply motor 30 owned by the operator includes, for example, the number of units installed in all stores or for each store, the number of units in operation, the installation location, the range of power supply, the power supply status, and whether there are alarms. The installation location and the range of power supply can also be displayed visually on a map. The power supply status includes, for example, information such as the connection frequency with the receiving motor 20, the radio wave status, the power supply time, and the power supply amount. The power supply status can also be represented graphically to show the relationship between power supply time and power supply amount.

[0102] Information related to the power receivers 20 that have received power at the operator's stores includes, for example, the number of units present in all stores or each store, the number of units receiving power, the location of the power supply, the power supply status, and whether there are any alarms. The location of the power supply can also be visualized on a map. The power supply status can also be a graph showing the relationship between power supply time and power supply volume.

[0103] (6) Membership System 60 Membership system 60 is a system used to manage users of a membership application. Membership system 60 consists of, for example, one or more servers (e.g., cloud servers). Membership system 60 is communicatively connected to user terminal 10 and power control system 50 via network NW.

[0104] Membership system 60 is the system corresponding to the membership application (AP). Therefore, if multiple membership application APs exist, multiple membership systems 60 also exist. Figure 1 As an example, the example shows an instance with N member applications (APs). Therefore, there are N member systems 60 in the member system 60, from A service system 60-1 to N service system 60-N.

[0105] <2. Functional Components of a User Terminal> The configuration of the wireless power supply system 1 according to this embodiment has been described above. Next, referring to... Figure 2 The functional configuration of the user terminal 10 in this embodiment will be described. Figure 2 This is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the user terminal 10 in this embodiment.

[0106] like Figure 2 As shown, the user terminal 10 includes a communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a storage unit 130, a control unit 140, and an output unit 150.

[0107] (1) Communications Department 110 The communication unit 110 has the function of sending and receiving various types of information. In communication with the receiving motor 20, the communication unit 110 receives receiving motor information, for example. In communication with the membership system 60, the communication unit 110 sends membership information, receiving motor information, power supply setting information, power supply requests, etc.

[0108] Membership information is information related to users utilizing the Power over Wireless service, obtained during membership registration. Registration is done by the user through the membership application AP. Membership information is entered by the user through the membership application AP. Examples of membership information include name, email address, residential address, date of birth, and primary usage area.

[0109] Power supply setting information refers to the power supply settings related to the motor 20 that the user possesses, and this information is obtained during setting registration. Setting registration is performed by the user through the member application (AP). Power supply setting information is entered by the user through the member application (AP). Power supply setting information includes, for example, power supply conditions and priorities.

[0110] The power supply conditions include, for example, conditions set in the automatic power supply setting and conditions set in the power supply termination setting. Conditions set in the automatic power supply setting include, for example, battery capacity (remaining capacity). Thus, for example, if the battery capacity of the receiving motor 20 is less than or equal to the set battery capacity, power supply to the receiving motor 20 automatically begins. Conditions set in the power supply termination setting include, for example, battery capacity (remaining capacity) and power supply time. Thus, for example, if the battery capacity of the receiving motor 20 is less than or equal to the set battery capacity, or if the power supply time to the receiving motor 20 is greater than or equal to the set power supply time, power supply to the receiving motor 20 automatically terminates.

[0111] Priorities can be set, for example, in the power supply priority settings. The priority set in the power supply priority settings is, for example, the order in which power is supplied to multiple registered receivers 20. The priority order is set according to the order in which the battery capacity is depleted. For example, in the case where the registered receivers 20 are a smartphone and a headset, the priority order is set such that the smartphone has a higher priority than the headset.

[0112] A power supply request is a request to supply power to the receiving motor 20 that has been designated as the power supply recipient. The power supply recipient is selected by the user from the receiving motors 20 registered in the member application AP.

[0113] (2) Input section 120 The input unit 120 has the function of accepting input from the user. The input unit 120 is composed of input devices, such as buttons, touch panels, microphones, mice, and keyboards, which are provided as hardware by the user terminal 10.

[0114] The input unit 120 accepts input such as member registration, motor registration, setting, and power-on start operations via the member application (AP). Through the member registration operation, the input unit 120 accepts the registration of member information. Through the motor registration operation, the input unit 120 accepts the registration of motor information. Through the setting operation, the input unit 120 accepts the registration of power supply settings. Through the power-on start operation, the input unit 120 accepts power supply requests from users.

[0115] (3) Storage unit 130 Storage unit 130 has the function of storing various information. Storage unit 130 is composed of storage media provided by user terminal 10 as hardware, such as HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), flash memory, EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Read / Write Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), or any combination of these storage media.

[0116] Storage unit 130 stores, for example, the member application AP installed on user terminal 10, information entered into the member application, etc.

[0117] (4) Control unit 140 The control unit 140 has the function of controlling the overall operation of the user terminal 10. The control unit 140 is implemented, for example, by executing a program using a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that is provided as hardware by the user terminal 10.

[0118] like Figure 2 As shown, the control unit 140 includes a member processing unit 141, a receiving motor processing unit 142, a power supply request unit 143, and an output control unit 144.

[0119] (4-1) Membership Processing Department 141 The member processing unit 141 has the function of performing member-related processing. For example, when the member processing unit 141 receives a member registration operation through the input unit 120, it performs member registration processing to register the member information in the member system 60. In the member registration processing, the member processing unit 141 sends the member information obtained in response to the user's member registration operation to the member system 60 from the member application AP via the communication unit 110, so that the member system 60 registers the member information.

[0120] (4-2) Motor processing unit 142 The receiving device processing unit 142 has the function of performing processing related to the receiving device 20. For example, when the receiving device processing unit 142 receives a receiving device registration operation through the input unit 120, it performs receiving device registration processing to register the receiving device information to the membership system 60. In the receiving device registration processing, the receiving device processing unit 142 sends the receiving device information obtained in response to the user's receiving device registration operation to the membership system 60 from the membership application AP via the communication unit 110, so that the membership system 60 registers the receiving device information.

[0121] Furthermore, when the receiving motor processing unit 142 receives a setting operation through the input unit 120, it performs a setting registration process to register the power supply setting information to the member system 60. During the setting registration process, the receiving motor processing unit 142 sends the power supply setting information obtained in response to the user's setting operation to the member system 60 from the member application AP via the communication unit 110, so that the member system 60 registers the power supply setting information.

[0122] (4-3) Power Supply Request Department 143 The power request unit 143 has the function of performing processing related to power requests. For example, when the power start operation is received by the input unit 120, the power request unit 143 performs power request processing to send a power request to the member system 60. In the power request processing, the power request unit 143 sends a power request from the member application AP to the member system 60 via the communication unit 110.

[0123] (4-4) Output control unit 144 The output control unit 144 has the function of controlling the output of various information. For example, the output control unit 144 causes the output unit 150 to display the screen of the member application AP.

[0124] (5) Output section 150 The output unit 150 has the function of outputting various information. The output unit 150 may be composed of, for example, an output device provided by the user terminal 10 as hardware, such as a display device, a touch screen (touch panel) or other display device, a speaker or other voice output device.

[0125] The output unit 150 displays the member application AP's screen on the display device, for example, according to the control from the output control unit 144.

[0126] <3. Functional Composition of Power Supply Control System> The functional configuration of the user terminal 10 in this embodiment has been described above. Next, referring to... Figure 3 The functional configuration of the power supply control system 50 in this embodiment will be explained. Figure 3 This is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the power supply control system 50 in this embodiment.

[0127] like Figure 3 As shown, the power supply control system 50 includes a communication unit 510, a storage unit 520, and a control unit 530.

[0128] (1) Communications Department 510 The communication unit 510 has the function of sending and receiving various types of information. In communication with the power supply motor 30, the communication unit 510 sends, for example, notifications about the power supply target and power supply requests, and receives notifications regarding whether power supply is possible. In communication with the management terminal 40, the communication unit 510 sends, for example, power supply management information. In communication with the membership system 60, the communication unit 510 receives information related to the power supply target (such as motor information or power supply setting information).

[0129] (2) Storage Unit 520 The storage unit 520 has the function of storing various types of information. The storage unit 520 is composed of storage media, such as HDD, SSD, flash memory, EEPROM, RAM, ROM, or any combination of these storage media, which are provided as hardware by the power supply control system 50.

[0130] like Figure 3 As shown, the storage unit 520 includes a policy information storage unit 521 and a power management information storage unit 522.

[0131] (2-1) Strategy Information Storage Unit 521 The strategy information storage unit 521 has the function of storing strategy information. The strategy information is information representing the strategy (hereinafter also referred to as "power supply strategy") when the power supply motor 30 supplies power to the power receiving motor 20. The power supply strategy sets the power supply priority, the power supply amount, and other determination methods. The power supply priority and the power supply amount are determined, for example, based on the power receiving information of the power receiving motor 20 that exists within the power supply range of the power supply motor 30.

[0132] (2-2) Power Supply Management Information Storage Department 522 The power supply management information storage unit 522 has the function of storing power supply management information. The power supply management information storage unit 522 stores the power supply management information generated by the processing in the power supply management unit 532, which will be described later.

[0133] (3) Control unit 530 The control unit 530 has the function of controlling the overall operation of the power supply control system 50. The control unit 530 is implemented, for example, by having the power supply control system 50, which is a hardware component, execute a program.

[0134] like Figure 3 As shown, the control unit 530 includes a power supply processing unit 531, a power supply management unit 532, and an output control unit 533.

[0135] (3-1) Power Transmission Processing Department 531 The power supply processing unit 531 has the function of performing power supply-related processing. Based on information related to the power supply target linked from the membership system 60, the power supply processing unit 531 determines the power supply motor 30 that can supply power to the receiving motor 20, which is the power supply target, and sends a power supply request from the power supply control system 50 to the determined power supply motor 30. For this purpose, the power supply processing unit 531 performs, for example, power supply target notification processing, power supply parameter determination processing, and power supply request processing.

[0136] Furthermore, the information related to the power supply object includes at least the receiving motor information, and may also include power supply setting information. That is, the power supply processing unit 531 sometimes controls the power supply of the power supply motor 30 based at least on the receiving motor information, and sometimes controls the power supply of the power supply motor 30 based on both the receiving motor information and the power supply setting information.

[0137] When the power supply processing unit 531 links to information related to the power supply recipient from the member system 60, it performs power supply recipient notification processing.

[0138] The power supply target notification process is explained in detail. Based on the receiver information received from the member system 60 by the communication unit 510, the power supply processing unit 531 determines the power supply motor 30 capable of supplying power to the receiver 20, which is the target of the power supply. First, the power supply processing unit 531 determines the store where the receiver 20, as indicated in the receiver information, exists. Next, the power supply processing unit 531 determines which power supply motor 30, located within the determined store and whose receiver 20 is within the power supply range. After determination, the power supply processing unit 531 sends a power supply target notification to the determined power supply motor 30 via the communication unit 510 from the power supply control system 50.

[0139] When the communication unit 510 receives a power supply permission notification from the power supply motor 30, and the power supply permission notification indicates that power supply is possible, the power supply processing unit 531 performs power supply parameter determination processing.

[0140] The power supply parameter determination process is explained in detail. The power supply processing unit 531 determines the power supply parameters based on the power supply strategy and controls the power supply of the power supply motor 30 based on the determined power supply parameters. First, the power supply processing unit 531 obtains the strategy information corresponding to the power receiving motor 20 shown as the power receiving motor information from the strategy information storage unit 521. Next, the power supply processing unit 531 determines the power supply parameters based on the power receiving motor information and the power supply strategy shown in the strategy information. For example, the power supply processing unit 531 compares the power receiving motor information with that of other power receiving motors 20 and determines the power supply priority as the power supply parameter according to the power supply status of each power receiving motor 20. As an example, the power supply processing unit 531 determines the power supply parameters by adjusting the power supply order and power supply amount in a way that prioritizes power supply to power receiving motors 20 with less battery remaining than other power receiving motors 20.

[0141] Furthermore, power supply setting information can be considered when determining power supply parameters. Additionally, the power supply status of each receiving motor 20 can be monitored based on the power supply management information stored in the power supply management information storage unit 522.

[0142] After the power transmission parameter determination process, the power transmission processing unit 531 processes the power transmission request.

[0143] The power supply request processing is explained in detail below. First, the power supply processing unit 531 generates a power supply request in a manner that enables power supply according to the power supply parameters determined in the power supply parameter determination process. Next, the power supply processing unit 531 sends the power supply request to the power supply motor 30, which is capable of supplying power to the power receiving motor 20, via the communication unit 510.

[0144] (3-2) Power Supply Management Department 532 The power supply management unit 532 has the function of managing the power supply from the power supply generator 30 to the power receiving generator 20. The power supply management unit 532 updates the power supply management information stored in the power supply management information storage unit 522 based on the power supply status shown by the power receiving generator information received by the communication unit 510 from the membership system 60, and the power supply status obtained by controlling the power supply of the power supply generator 30.

[0145] In addition, the power supply management unit 532 obtains power supply status information indicating the power supply status from the power supply generator 30 to the power receiving generator 20. For example, based on the power supply status shown in the power receiving generator information and the power supply status shown in the power supply generator information, the power supply management unit 532 generates power supply status information indicating connection frequency, radio wave status, power supply time, battery balance, etc.

[0146] (3-3) Output control unit 533 The output control unit 533 has the function of controlling the output of various information. For example, the output control unit 533 causes the management terminal 40 to display a management screen based on power supply management information.

[0147] In addition, the output control unit 533 displays the power supply status to the receiving motor 20 based on the power supply status information obtained by the power supply management unit 532.

[0148] In addition, if the power supply processing unit 531 determines that power cannot be supplied from the power supply motor 30 to the power receiving motor 20, the output control unit 533 will display an alarm notification indicating this in the member application AP.

[0149] <4. Functional Components of a Membership System> The functional configuration of the power supply control system 50 in this embodiment has been explained above. Next, referring to... Figures 4 to 5 The functional configuration of the membership system 60 in this embodiment will be explained. Figure 4 This is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the membership system 60 in this embodiment.

[0150] like Figure 4 As shown, the membership system 60 includes a communication unit 610, a storage unit 620, and a control unit 630.

[0151] (1) Communications Department 610 The communication unit 610 has the function of sending and receiving various types of information. In communication with the user terminal 10, the communication unit 610 receives, for example, member information, motor information, power supply setting information, power supply requests, etc. In communication with the power supply control system 50, the communication unit 610 sends information related to the power supply object (such as motor information or power supply setting information).

[0152] (2) Storage unit 620 The storage unit 620 has the function of storing various types of information. The storage unit 620 is composed of storage media, such as HDD, SSD, flash memory, EEPROM, RAM, ROM, or any combination of these storage media, which are provided as hardware by the membership system 60.

[0153] like Figure 4 As shown, the storage unit 620 includes a member information storage unit 621 and a power supply object information storage unit 622.

[0154] (2-1) Member Information Storage Department 621 The member information storage unit 621 has the function of storing member information. The member information storage unit 621 stores the member information received by the communication unit 610 from the user terminal 10.

[0155] (2-2) Power Supply Object Information Storage Unit 622 The power supply object information storage unit 622 has the function of storing power supply object information. Power supply object information is information related to the power supply object, such as member information, motor information, and power supply setting information.

[0156] Here, refer to Figure 5 The data structure of the power supply object information in this embodiment will be explained. Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the data structure representing the power supply object information in this embodiment.

[0157] like Figure 5 As shown, the power supply object information includes data such as No., User ID, MAC address, Bluetooth address, device name, device category, manufacturer name, product number, battery information, power supply conditions, and priority.

[0158] (3) Control unit 630 The control unit 630 has the function of controlling the overall operation of the membership system 60. The control unit 630 is implemented, for example, by having the membership system 60 execute a program as a hardware-enabled CPU.

[0159] like Figure 4 As shown, the control unit 630 includes a data processing unit 631, a link processing unit 632, and an output control unit 633.

[0160] (3-1) Data Processing Department 631 The data processing unit 631 has the function of performing data processing. For example, the data processing unit 631 performs registration processing on the data received by the communication unit 610 from the user terminal 10. The data that is subject to registration processing includes member information, motor information, and power supply setting information.

[0161] (3-2) Link Processing Department 632 The link processing unit 632 has the function of performing data link processing. For example, when the communication unit 610 receives a power supply request from the user terminal 10 (member application AP), the link processing unit 632 links (sends) the power supply object information to the power supply control system 50.

[0162] The link processing unit 632 links at least the motor receiving information of the motor receiving 20, which is the target of the power supply request, to the power supply control system 50. Specifically, the link processing unit 632 obtains the motor receiving information from the power supply target information storage unit 622 for the motor receiving 20 selected as the target of the power supply request. After obtaining the information, the link processing unit 632 links the obtained motor receiving information from the membership system 60 to the power supply control system 50 via the communication unit 610.

[0163] When power supply setting information is set for the receiving motor 20, which is the power supply target, the link processing unit 632 also obtains power supply setting information corresponding to the receiving motor information from the power supply target information storage unit 622. After obtaining the information, the link processing unit 632 links the obtained receiving motor information and power supply setting information from the membership system 60 to the power supply control system 50 via the communication unit 610.

[0164] (3-3) Output control unit 633 The output control unit 633 has the function of controlling the output of various information. For example, the output control unit 633 causes the user terminal 10 to display a screen related to the membership application (AP).

[0165] <5. Processing Flow> The functional configuration of the membership system 60 in this embodiment has been described above. Next, refer to... Figure 6 The processing flow of this embodiment will be explained. Figure 6 This is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of the process flow related to various registration and power supply start-up procedures in this embodiment.

[0166] like Figure 6 As shown, firstly, the user performs a membership registration operation on the user terminal 10 (step S101). Specifically, the user launches the membership application AP on the user terminal 10, enters membership information in the membership registration screen displayed by the membership application AP, and completes the membership registration.

[0167] Through the member registration operation, the member processing unit 141 of the user terminal 10 sends member information to the member system 60 (step S102). Specifically, in the member registration process, the member processing unit 141 obtains the member information input by the user, sends the member information from the member application AP to the member system 60 via the communication unit 110, and registers the member.

[0168] The data processing unit 631 of the membership system 60 registers the membership information from the user terminal 10 (step S103). Specifically, the data processing unit 631 causes the membership information storage unit 621 to store the membership information received by the communication unit 610 from the user terminal 10.

[0169] Next, the user registers the receiving device on the user terminal 10 (step S104). Specifically, the user enters the receiving device information on the receiving device registration screen displayed by the member application AP on the user terminal 10 to register the receiving device.

[0170] Through the device registration operation, the device processing unit 142 of the user terminal 10 sends the device information to the membership system 60 (step S105). Specifically, in the device registration process, the device processing unit 142 obtains the device information input by the user, sends the device information from the membership application AP to the membership system 60 via the communication unit 110, and registers it.

[0171] The data processing unit 631 of the membership system 60 registers the power receiving information from the user terminal 10 (step S106). Specifically, the data processing unit 631 causes the power receiving object information storage unit 622 to store the power receiving information received by the communication unit 610 from the user terminal 10.

[0172] Next, the user initiates a power supply operation on the user terminal 10 (step S107). Specifically, the user selects the receiving motor 20 as the power supply target in the power supply start screen displayed by the member application AP on the user terminal 10 and makes a power supply request.

[0173] Upon power-on start operation, the power request unit 143 of the user terminal 10 sends a power request to the membership system 60 (step S108). Specifically, in the power request processing, the power request unit 143 sends a power request from the membership application AP to the membership system 60 via the communication unit 110 for the receiving motor 20 selected by the power-on start operation input by the user.

[0174] The link processing unit 632 of the membership system 60 links the power supply object information to the power supply control system 50 (step S109). Specifically, the link processing unit 632 retrieves the corresponding power supply object information from the power supply object information storage unit 622 for the power supply request received by the communication unit 610 from the user terminal 10, which indicates the motor 20 as the power supply object, and links (sends) it from the membership system 60 to the power supply control system 50 via the communication unit 610.

[0175] The power supply processing unit 531 of the power supply control system 50 sends a power supply target notification to the power supply motor 30 (step S110). Specifically, the power supply processing unit 531 determines the power supply motor 30 that can supply power to the receiving motor 20, which is the power supply target, based on the power supply target information received from the membership system 60 by the communication unit 510, and sends a power supply target notification to the power supply motor 30 from the power supply control system 50 via the communication unit 510.

[0176] The power supply motor 30 sends a beacon request to the power receiving motor 20, which is the target of power supply (step S111). Specifically, the power supply motor 30 determines the power receiving motor 20 as the target of power supply based on the power supply target notification received from the power supply control system 50, and sends a beacon request to the determined power receiving motor 20.

[0177] The receiving motor 20 sends a beacon to the sending motor 30 (step S112). Specifically, when the receiving motor 20 receives a beacon request from the sending motor 30, it sends a beacon to the sending motor 30.

[0178] The power supply motor 30 sends a power supply capability notification to the power supply control system 50 (step S113). Specifically, if the power supply motor 30 receives a beacon from the receiving motor 20, it determines that it can supply power to the receiving motor 20, and sends a power supply capability notification indicating that power supply is possible to the power supply control system 50. On the other hand, if the power supply motor 30 does not receive a beacon from the receiving motor 20, it determines that it cannot supply power to the receiving motor 20, and sends a power supply capability notification indicating that power supply is not possible to the power supply control system 50.

[0179] The power supply processing unit 531 of the power supply control system 50 determines whether power supply from the power supply motor 30 to the receiving motor 20 can be performed based on the power supply availability notification received from the power supply motor 30 by the communication unit 510 (step S114). If power supply is possible (step S114: Yes), the process proceeds to step S115. On the other hand, if power supply is not possible (step S114: No), the process proceeds to step S118.

[0180] When the process proceeds to step S115, the power supply processing unit 531 determines the power supply parameters (step S115). Specifically, the power supply processing unit 531 obtains the strategy information corresponding to the receiving motor 20, which is the power supply target, from the strategy information storage unit 521, and determines the power supply parameters according to the power supply strategy shown in the strategy information based on the power supply target information received from the membership system 60.

[0181] After determining the power supply parameters, the power supply processing unit 531 sends a power supply request to the power supply motor 30 (step S116). Specifically, the power supply processing unit 531 generates a power supply request corresponding to the determined power supply parameters and sends the power supply request from the power supply control system 50 to the power supply motor 30 via the communication unit 510.

[0182] Upon receiving the power supply request, the power supply motor 30 begins supplying power to the power receiving motor 20 (step S117). Specifically, the power supply motor 30 adjusts the power supply parameters based on the power supply request received from the power supply control system 50 while supplying power to the power receiving motor 20.

[0183] If the process proceeds to step S118, the output control unit 533 of the power supply control system 50 sends an alarm notification to the user terminal 10 via the communication unit 510 and the membership system 60 (step S118).

[0184] The user terminal 10 that receives the alarm notification causes the member application AP to display the alarm (step S119).

[0185] In addition, users can also configure the power supply to the receiving motor 20 at any time. In this case, similar to registering the receiving motor 20, the user can register the power supply configuration information, the user terminal 10 (member application AP) can send the power supply configuration information, and the member system 60 can register the power supply configuration information.

[0186] <6. Screen example> The processing flow of this embodiment has been explained above. Next, refer to... Figures 7 to 14 Here is a description of a screen example from this embodiment.

[0187] (1) Example of a screen in a member application Reference Figures 7 to 9 This section provides an example of a screen in the member application AP.

[0188] (1-1) Screens related to member registration and menu Reference Figure 7 This section explains the screens related to member registration and menus in the member application (AP). Figure 7 This diagram illustrates an example of a screen related to member registration and menus in the member application (AP) of this embodiment. Figure 7 The screen shows the member registration screen AG1, the member menu screen AG2, and the wireless power supply menu screen AG3.

[0189] The member registration screen AG1 is used for member registration. During the member registration process, the member application (AP) displays the AG1 screen on the user terminal 10. Users can register as members by entering their member information on the member registration screen AG1 displayed on the user terminal 10.

[0190] The Member Menu Screen AG2 displays menus related to services. It is shown on the user terminal 10 after member registration via the member application AP. The Member Menu Screen AG2 includes a Power over Wireless menu item. This item is added to the existing member application AP to enable Power over Wireless functionality. Users can utilize Power over Wireless by selecting this option on the Member Menu Screen AG2.

[0191] The wireless power supply menu screen AG3 displays menus related to wireless power supply. AG3 is the screen displayed on the user terminal 10 by the member application AP when the wireless power supply menu item is selected in the member menu screen AG2. By selecting the receiver information item in the wireless power supply menu screen AG3, the user can register the receiver 20, confirm the receiver information, and supply power. Additionally, by selecting the power supply / receiver settings item in the wireless power supply menu screen AG3, the user can confirm the connection status with the power supply 30, configure usage settings, and confirm the usage method.

[0192] (1-2) Screenshots related to the registered motor Reference Figure 8 This section explains the screens related to the registered receiving motor 20 in the member application AP. Figure 8 This diagram illustrates an example of a screen related to the registered receiving motor 20 in the member application AP of this embodiment. Figure 8 The screen shows a list of registered devices (AG4) and a screen showing wireless power supply (AG5).

[0193] The Device Registration Overview Screen AG4 displays a list of all registered receivers 20. This screen is displayed on the user terminal 10 by the member application AP when the receiver information item is selected in the Wireless Power Supply menu screen AG3. Users can begin supplying power to the receiver 20 by selecting the "Start Power Supply" option on the Device Registration Overview Screen AG4. Additionally, users can register new receivers 20 by selecting the "Add Device" option on the Device Registration Screen AG4.

[0194] The wireless power supply screen AG5 displays detailed information related to the registered receiver 20. The wireless power supply screen AG5 is displayed on the user terminal 10 by the member application AP when a detailed setting item is selected in the registered device overview screen AG4. Users can view the receiver information, power supply settings, and power supply status of the registered receiver 20 on the wireless power supply screen AG5. Furthermore, users can change the power supply settings by selecting a setting change item on the wireless power supply screen AG5. Additionally, users can stop power supply to the receiver 20 by selecting a power supply stop item on the wireless power supply screen AG5.

[0195] (1-3) Screens related to motor registration Reference Figure 9 This section explains the screens related to motor registration in the member application AP. Figure 9 This diagram illustrates an example of a screen related to motor registration in the member application (AP) of this embodiment. Figure 9The screen displays a list of registered devices (AG4), a device addition screen (AG6), and a list of registered devices (AG7). Additionally, Figure 9 The registration device overview screen shown AG4 and Figure 8 The registration device overview screen shown is the same as AG4, so its description is omitted.

[0196] The Device Addition Screen AG6 is used to register (add) the receiver 20. The Device Addition Screen AG6 is displayed on the user terminal 10 by the member application AP when a device addition item is selected in the Device Registration Overview Screen AG4. The user can select whether to register the receiver 20 connected to the user terminal 10 in the Device Addition Screen AG6.

[0197] The equipment overview screen AG7 is displayed after adding motor 20. Figure 8 and Figure 9 The AG4 screen showing the registered devices only displays information about smartphones. Figure 9 The AG7 screen showing the list of registered devices also displays information about headphones that have been added to the user's register list.

[0198] (2) Example of a screen in a power supply control system Reference Figures 10 to 14 Here is an example of a screen in the power supply control system 50. For example, the screen in the power supply control system 50 is the management screen displayed on the management terminal 40.

[0199] (2-1) Login screen and homepage screen Reference Figure 10 The login screen and homepage screen of the power supply control system 50 are explained. Figure 10 This diagram illustrates an example of the login screen and home screen in the power supply control system 50 of this embodiment. Figure 10 The image shows the login screen KG1 and the homepage screen KG2.

[0200] Login screen KG1 is the screen for administrators to log in to the power supply control system 50. Login screen KG1 is displayed on the management terminal 40 by the management application based on the administrator's actions. Administrators can log in to the power supply control system 50 by entering their information (e.g., company ID, user ID, password) on the login screen KG1 displayed on the management terminal 40.

[0201] The home screen KG2 is the home screen related to the management of the wireless power supply system 1. Home screen KG2 is displayed on the management terminal 40 after login. The home screen KG2 displays items related to user information, receiving motor 20, power supply motor 30, power supply and receiving strategy settings, the number of external API (Application Programming Interface) connections, and a map of the store. Administrators can select items related to each piece of information on the home screen KG2 to view the details of the selected information.

[0202] (2-2) Screen related to the motor Reference Figure 11 The screens related to the receiving motor 20 in the power supply control system 50 will be explained. Figure 11 This is an example of a diagram showing a screen related to the motor 20 in the power supply control system 50 of this embodiment. Figure 11 The image shows an overview screen (KG3) and a detailed screen (KG4) of the receiving motor.

[0203] The receiver overview screen KG3 displays a list of receivers 20 using wireless power service in the store managed by the administrator. The receiver overview screen KG3 is displayed on the management terminal 40 when an item related to receiver 20 is selected in the home screen KG2. By selecting items related to each receiver 20 in the receiver overview screen KG3, the administrator can confirm the details of the selected receiver 20.

[0204] The detailed view of the receiving motor (KG4) displays detailed information about the receiving motor 20. This detailed view (KG4) is displayed on the management terminal 40 when an item related to the receiving motor 20 is selected in the receiving motor overview view (KG3). The detailed view (KG4) displays receiving motor information, power supply status, and the presence of alarms. Power supply status can also be displayed via maps and charts.

[0205] (2-3) Screenshots related to the power supply motor Reference Figure 12 The following describes the screens related to the power supply motor 30 in the power supply control system 50. Figure 12 This is an example of a view showing a screen related to the power supply motor 30 in the power supply control system 50 of this embodiment. Figure 12 The image shows an overview of the motor (KG5) and a detailed view of the motor (KG6).

[0206] The Delivery Motor Overview Screen KG5 displays a summary of all delivery motors 30 configured in the store managed by the administrator. KG5 is displayed on the management terminal 40 when an item related to delivery motor 30 is selected in the homepage screen KG2. By selecting items related to each delivery motor 30 in the Delivery Motor Overview Screen KG5, the administrator can view the detailed information of the selected delivery motor 30.

[0207] The detailed power supply screen KG6 displays detailed information about the power supply motor 30. This screen is shown on the management terminal 40 when an item related to power supply motor 30 is selected in the power supply motor overview screen KG5. The detailed power supply screen KG6 displays power supply motor information, power supply status, and the presence of alarms. Power supply status can also be displayed via maps and charts.

[0208] (2-4) Power transmission and reception map screen Reference Figure 13 The power supply and receiving map screen in the power supply control system 50 is explained. Figure 13 This is an example diagram showing the power supply and receiving map screen in the power supply control system 50 of this embodiment. Figure 13 The power transmission and reception map screen KG7 is shown in the image.

[0209] The power transmission and reception map screen KG7 displays the power transmission and reception map. This map shows the location of the receiving motor 20, the location of the transmitting motor 30, the available power transmission range, and the power transmission and reception status. Figure 13 The power supply and receiving map shows a shop with three receiving motors (20-1 to 20-3) and two power supply motors (30-1 to 30-2). Receiving motor 20-1 is located within the power supply range A1 of power supply motor 30-1. Receiving motors 20-2 and 20-3 are located within the power supply range A2 of power supply motor 30-2. The power supply and receiving status includes information such as the number of power supply motors, the number of receiving motors, the number of alarms generated, the number of units currently receiving power, and the number of units that have completed power supply in the shop shown on the power supply and receiving map.

[0210] (2-5) Strategy setting screen Reference Figure 14 The strategy setting screen in the power supply control system 50 will be explained. Figure 14 This diagram illustrates an example of a strategy setting screen in the power supply control system 50 of this embodiment. Figure 14 The strategy setting screen KG8 is shown in the image.

[0211] Strategy Setting Screen KG8 displays the strategy settings. Strategy Setting Screen KG8 can also display the power transmission and reception map in the same way as Power Transmission and Reception Map Screen KG7. The strategy settings displayed on Strategy Setting Screen KG8 include, for example, the priority order of power transmission and reception. As an example, this includes the priority order of power transmitting motor 30 (Tx) for power transmission, the priority order of power receiving motor 20 (Rx) for power receiving, and the priority order when power transmitting motors 30 overlap.

[0212] As described above, the wireless power supply system 1 of this embodiment includes: a receiving motor processing unit 142, which registers receiving motor information related to the receiving motor 20 owned by the user of the member application AP, obtained through a member application AP (application) provided to the user of the space where the wireless power supply motor 30 is installed, in a member system 60 (the system corresponding to the application) corresponding to the member application AP; a power supply request unit 143, which sends a power supply request from the member application AP to the member system 60 when a power supply request is received from the user via the member application AP; a link processing unit 632, which links the receiving motor information of the receiving motor 20 selected as the power supply target from the member system 60 to the power supply control system 50 when a power supply request is received from the member application AP; and a power supply processing unit 531, which determines, based on the receiving motor information linked from the member system 60, a power supply motor 30 that can supply power to the receiving motor 20 that is the power supply target, and sends a power supply request from the power supply control system 50 to the determined power supply motor 30.

[0213] According to this configuration, users can utilize wireless power without installing a new application for wireless power by using the member application AP of the store that wants to utilize wireless power.

[0214] Therefore, the wireless power supply system 1 of this embodiment can reduce obstacles for users when using wireless power supply.

[0215] <7. Variations> The first embodiment of the present invention has been described above. Next, variations of this embodiment will be described. Furthermore, each of the variations described below can be applied individually or in combination to this embodiment. Additionally, each variation can be applied instead of the configuration described in this embodiment, or can be added to the configuration described in this embodiment.

[0216] In this embodiment described above, an example of the power supply processing unit 531 determining power supply parameters based on power supply target information (received motor information or power supply setting information) has been given, but it is not limited to this example. For example, the power supply processing unit 531 may also determine power supply parameters based on the membership information of users who have received motor 20 as the power supply target.

[0217] In this case, when the membership system 60 links information related to the power supply recipient to the power supply control system 50, it also links the membership information of the user of the receiving motor 20, which is the power supply recipient. The power supply processing unit 531 determines the power supply parameters according to the power supply strategy based on the user's membership information obtained from the membership system 60. This membership information includes, for example, utilization status information indicating the user's service utilization status. Based on this utilization status information, the power supply processing unit 531 determines the power supply parameters according to the power supply strategy. The power supply processing unit 531 determines, for example, the user's customer loyalty level based on the utilization status information. Based on this customer loyalty level, the power supply processing unit 531 determines the priority of power supply and decides the power supply parameters. For example, the higher the customer loyalty level, the higher the priority; the lower the customer loyalty level, the lower the priority.

[0218] The above describes variations of the first embodiment of the present invention. Furthermore, some or all of the functions of the wireless power supply system 1, user terminal 10, power supply control system 50, and membership system 60 in this embodiment can be implemented by a computer. In this case, it can also be achieved by recording the program for implementing this function on a computer-readable recording medium, and having the computer system read and execute the program recorded on the recording medium. Furthermore, the term "computer system" as used here includes hardware such as an operating system and peripheral devices. Additionally, "computer-readable recording medium" refers to removable media such as floppy disks, optical disks, ROMs, and CD-ROMs, and storage devices such as hard disks built into a computer system. Moreover, "computer-readable recording medium" can also include media that dynamically maintains a program for a short period of time, such as a communication line used to transmit a program via a network such as the Internet or a communication line such as a telephone line, or media that maintains a program for a certain period of time, such as volatile memory inside a computer system that serves as a server or client in such cases. In addition, the above program can be a part of a program used to implement the above functions, or it can be a program that can implement the above functions by combining with a program already recorded in a computer system, or it can be a program implemented using a programmable logic device such as an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

[0219] The first embodiment and its variations of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the specific configuration is not limited to the above-described configuration. Various design changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0220] (Second Implementation) Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals are used to denote components in the second embodiment that are the same as those in the first embodiment.

[0221] <1. Composition of a Wireless Power Supply System> Reference Figure 15 The configuration of the wireless power supply system in this embodiment will be described. Figure 15 This diagram illustrates an example of the configuration of the wireless power supply system according to this embodiment. Hereinafter, wireless power supply will also be referred to as "wireless power supply".

[0222] Figure 15 The wireless power supply system 1A shown is a system for providing wireless power supply services (hereinafter also referred to as "wireless power supply service") to users. The wireless power supply service is provided in a space equipped with a power supply motor for wireless power supply. This space may be, for example, a shop or factory in a commercial facility. However, the space providing the wireless power supply service is not limited to this example and can be any space.

[0223] Users can utilize the Power over Wireless service by registering their wirelessly powered devices (hereinafter referred to as "receivers") with the service. Users wishing to utilize the service pre-register the recipients they wish to power from the application (hereinafter referred to as the "application"). In a space equipped with power supply devices, when a user selects a recipient from the application, power is supplied to the selected recipient from the power supply device. Thus, the user is able to power the recipient.

[0224] In the application used by the user to utilize the Power over Wireless service, there is an application for registering the motor (first application) and an application for controlling the power supply to the motor (second application). The first application has the function of establishing links with multiple second applications. Therefore, the user can utilize the Power over Wireless service by installing only one first application on a terminal with multiple second applications installed and establishing a link.

[0225] The first application is an application that can be registered as a power supply object in Power over Wireless. Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described using an example where the first application is provided by a Power over Wireless service provider and is capable of managing power supply objects used in the Power over Wireless service. As an example, the first application is an application that can be used by a person registered as a member of the Power over Wireless service (hereinafter also referred to as the "power supply management application").

[0226] The second application is an application provided to users of spaces equipped with wireless power supply motors. Hereinafter, this implementation will be described using a shop, a commercial facility, as an example, where the space equipped with the wireless power supply motor is a store. As an example, the second application is an application that can be used by people registered as members of the services provided in the shop (hereinafter also referred to as the "membership application").

[0227] Membership applications are existing applications that were already being used in the services offered by the store before the introduction of the Power over Wireless 1A system. By adding the Power over Wireless functionality to existing applications, operators can then introduce the Power over Wireless 1A system into their stores.

[0228] Therefore, when introducing the Power over Wireless 1A system to a store, operators do not need to prepare new applications to utilize the Power over Wireless 1A system, which reduces the costs (time and expense) of application development. This makes it easier for operators to implement the Power over Wireless 1A system.

[0229] Furthermore, the number of membership apps is not limited to one; multiple membership apps can be provided depending on the services offered in the store. For example, if there is service A provided by operator A and service B provided by operator B, separate apps can be provided for service A and service B. As an example, let's say the service is a coffee shop. In this case, separate membership apps can be provided for coffee shop A operated by operator A and coffee shop B operated by operator B.

[0230] Furthermore, when an operator offers multiple services, the membership application provided by the operator can be offered either for each service or as a shared application across multiple services. For example, suppose operator A operates a series of different cafes, C and D. In this case, the membership application provided by operator A can be a separate membership application for cafes C and D, or it can be a shared membership application for cafes C and D.

[0231] In addition, in cases where a service is provided by multiple stores, users can utilize the wireless power service in each store through a single membership application.

[0232] The following example illustrates the implementation method using an example of N operators (N being a natural number) each providing a service and offering a membership application for each service (i.e., an example with N services and N membership applications).

[0233] like Figure 15 As shown, the wireless power supply system 1A includes a user terminal 10A, a receiving motor 20, a sending motor 30, a management terminal 40, a power supply control system 50, a membership system 60, and a receiving motor management system 70. In a network NW, it serves as a component for transmitting and receiving information, and may utilize LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), telephone networks (mobile phone networks, fixed-line telephone networks, etc.), regional IP (Internet Protocol) networks, the Internet, etc.

[0234] (1) User terminal 10A User terminal 10A is a terminal used by a user to utilize the Power over Wireless service. Examples of user terminal 10A include smartphones, tablets, and PCs (Personal Computers).

[0235] User terminal 10A can communicate with receiver 20 via a wireless connection (such as Bluetooth) or a wired connection. Additionally, user terminal 10A can communicate with membership system 60 and receiver management system 70 via network NW.

[0236] In the user terminal 10A, a screen is displayed through the member application, allowing users to utilize the wireless power supply service. Users can power the motor by operating the screen displayed on the user terminal 10A via the member application while in the store.

[0237] Furthermore, the functionality of the membership application can be provided either by installing the membership application (i.e., a local application) on the user terminal 10A, or by providing it through a web system (i.e., a web application). In the case of a web application, the membership application is managed by a server, and its functionality is provided via a web browser.

[0238] exist Figure 15 As an example, a membership application AP1, which is a local application, is shown installed on user terminal 10A. In this embodiment, there are N services, and a membership application AP1 is prepared for each service. Therefore, in user terminal 10A, N membership applications AP1, from service A application AP1-1 to service N application AP1-N, are installed.

[0239] Additionally, on user terminal 10A, a screen displaying the wireless power supply service is shown through the motor management application. Users can operate the screen displayed on user terminal 10A via the motor management application and can register motors.

[0240] Furthermore, the functionality of the motor management application can be provided either by installing the motor management application on the user terminal 10A (i.e., a local application) or through a web system (i.e., a web application). In the case of a web application, the motor management application is managed by a server, and its functionality is provided via a web browser.

[0241] exist Figure 15 As an example, this section illustrates an instance where a motor management application AP2, as a local application, is installed on user terminal 10A. In this embodiment, N motor management applications AP2 are prepared for shared use. Therefore, one motor management application AP2 is installed on user terminal 10A.

[0242] (2) Subject to motor 20 The receiving motor 20 is a device capable of being powered wirelessly from the transmitting motor. Examples of receiving motors 20 include smartphones, tablets, wearable devices, wireless headphones, wireless headsets, and PCs owned by users. In the case where the user terminal 10A is a wirelessly powered terminal, the user terminal 10A is also one of the receiving motors 20.

[0243] Furthermore, the receiving motor 20 is not limited to equipment owned by the user. For example, the receiving motor 20 can also be equipment installed in a store. Equipment installed in a store includes, for example, electronic shelf labels, electronic tags, sensor devices, etc.

[0244] The receiving motor 20 can be communicatively connected to the user terminal 10A via a wireless or wired connection. Additionally, the receiving motor 20 can be communicatively connected to the transmitting motor 30 via a wireless connection.

[0245] exist Figure 15 As an example, this example shows a user having M receivers 20-1 to 20-M (M is a natural number). Receivers 20-1 to 20-M can communicate wirelessly with the user terminal 10A and the transmitter 30, respectively.

[0246] In communication with user terminal 10A, receiver 20, for example, sends receiver information. In communication with transmitter 30, receiver 20 receives beacon requests and sends beacons.

[0247] The receiver information is one of the pieces of information related to the receiver 20 owned by the user, and it is obtained during receiver registration. Receiver registration is performed by the user through the receiver management application AP2. Receiver information can be obtained from the receiver 20 via a connection to the user terminal 10A, or it can be entered by the user through the receiver management application AP2. Receiver information includes, for example, device name, device category, manufacturer name, product number, and battery information. Battery information includes, for example, information indicating battery capacity and power supply status. Power supply status includes, for example, information including the connection frequency with the transmitter 30, radio wave strength, power supply time, and remaining battery power.

[0248] A beacon request is a request for a power-supplying motor 20. The power-supplying motor 20 is selected by the user from the power-supplying motors 20 registered by the power-supplying motor management application AP2. To authenticate that the power-supplying motor 20 is a power-supplying motor 20, a beacon request is sent from the power-supplying motor 30 to the power-supplying motor 20. Therefore, when the power-supplying motor 20 receives a beacon request from the power-supplying motor 30, it sends a beacon to that motor. Upon receiving a beacon corresponding to the beacon request, the power-supplying motor 30 determines that the power-supplying motor 20 is a power-supplying motor 20. A power-supplying motor 20 is one that exists within the power-supply range of the power-supplying motor 30 and is capable of receiving power from the power-supplying motor 30.

[0249] (3) Send motor 30 The power supply motor 30 is a device capable of wirelessly supplying power to the receiving motor (power transmission). Under the control of the power supply control system 50, the power supply motor 30 wirelessly supplies power to one or more receiving motors 20 located in the shop where it is installed.

[0250] The power supply motor 30 is communicatively connected to the power supply control system 50 via network NW. Additionally, the power supply motor 30 is communicatively connected to the receiving motor 20 via a wireless connection.

[0251] exist Figure 15 As an example, the installation of the delivery motor 30 in a store providing service A is shown. Figure 15 In the example shown, service A is provided by P shops (P being a natural number) ST-1 to ST-P. Shop ST-1 has one power supply motor 30-1. Shop ST-P has Q power supply motors (Q being a natural number) 30-1 to 30-Q. In the case where multiple power supply motors 30 are provided, as in shop ST-P, the power supply control system 50 controls the power supply from the appropriate power supply motor 30 to the receiving motor 20.

[0252] In communication with the power supply control system 50, the power supply motor 30 may receive, for example, notifications from the power supply recipient or power supply requests, and send notifications regarding whether power supply is permissible. In communication with the receiving motor 20, the power supply motor 30 may send beacon requests or receive beacons.

[0253] The power supply target notification is a notification sent to the power supply motor 30 that can supply power to the power receiving motor 20, indicating that there is a power supply request from the user and that the power receiving motor 20 is the target power receiving motor 20. The power supply motor 30 that can supply power to the power receiving motor 20 is a power supply motor 30 that exists within the power supply range of the power receiving motor 20.

[0254] The power supply request is a request to supply power to the receiving motor 20, which is the recipient of the power supply. The power supply request is sent to the power supply motor 30, which is determined to be capable of supplying power to the receiving motor 20.

[0255] The power supply capability notification is a notification sent to the power supply control system 50 indicating whether power can be supplied to the receiving motor 20, which is the recipient of the power supply. For example, if the power supply motor 30 receives a beacon from the receiving motor 20 that sent a beacon request, it determines that it can supply power to the receiving motor 20. On the other hand, if the power supply motor 30 does not receive a beacon from the receiving motor 20 that sent a beacon request, it determines that it cannot supply power to the receiving motor 20.

[0256] (4) Management terminal 40 Management terminal 40 is a terminal used by the administrator to manage the wireless power supply service. Management terminal 40 may be, for example, a smartphone, tablet, or PC. Management terminal 40 is communicatively connected to power control system 50 via network NW.

[0257] In the management terminal 40, a management application displays a screen for administrators to manage the wireless power supply service. Administrators can manage the wireless power supply service by operating the screen displayed on the management terminal 40 through the management application.

[0258] Furthermore, the functionality of the management application can be provided either by installing the management application on the management terminal 40 (i.e., a local application) or through a web system (i.e., a web application). In the case of a web application, the management application is managed by a server, and its functionality is provided via a web browser.

[0259] (5) Power supply control system 50 The power supply control system 50 is a system used to control the power supply from the power supply motor to the power receiving motor. The power supply control system 50 consists of, for example, one or more servers (e.g., cloud servers). The power supply control system 50 is communicatively connected to the power supply motor 30, the management terminal 40, and the membership system 60 via a network NW.

[0260] In the power supply control system 50, power supply management information related to power supply management in the wireless power supply system 1A is also processed. Power supply management information includes, for example, operator information of the operator (enterprise) using the wireless power supply system 1, information related to the power supply motor 30 owned by the operator, and information related to the power receiving motor 20 that has received power in the operator's store.

[0261] Operator information includes the operator's account information, the account information of the manager in charge of the operator, and store information related to the stores owned by the operator.

[0262] Information related to the power supply motor 30 owned by the operator includes, for example, the number of units installed in all stores or for each store, the number of units in operation, the installation location, the power supply range, the power supply status, and whether there are alarms. The installation location and power supply range can also be displayed visually on a map. The power supply status includes, for example, information such as the connection frequency with the receiving motor 20, the radio wave status, the power supply time, and the power supply amount. The power supply status can also be represented graphically to show the relationship between power supply time and power supply amount.

[0263] Information related to the power receivers 20 that have received power at the operator's stores includes, for example, the number of units present in all stores or each store, the number of units currently receiving power, the location of the power supply, the power supply status, and whether there are any alarms. The location of the power supply can also be visualized on a map. The power supply status can also be a graph showing the relationship between power supply time and power consumption.

[0264] (6) Membership System 60 Membership system 60 is a system (second system) corresponding to membership application AP1 (second application), and is used to manage users of membership application AP1. Membership system 60 consists of, for example, one or more servers (e.g., cloud servers). Membership system 60 is communicatively connected to user terminal 10A, power supply control system 50, and motor management system 70 via network NW.

[0265] Membership system 60 corresponds to membership application AP1. Therefore, if multiple membership applications AP1 exist, multiple membership systems 60 will also exist. Figure 15 As an example, the example shows N member applications AP1. Therefore, there are N member systems 60 in the member system 60, from A service system 60-1 to N service system 60-N.

[0266] (7) Subject to motor management system 70 The receiving motor management system 70 is a system (first system) corresponding to the receiving motor management application AP2 (first application), and is used to manage information related to the receiving motor 20 registered by users. The receiving motor management system 70 consists of, for example, one or more servers (e.g., cloud servers). The receiving motor management system 70 is communicatively connected to the user terminal 10A and the membership system 60 via a network NW.

[0267] The motor management system 70 corresponds to the motor management application AP2. The motor management application AP2 is shared by multiple services (membership application AP1). Therefore, the motor management system 70 is also shared by multiple services (membership system 60). Figure 15As an example, an example of a motor management application AP2 is shown, so the number of motor management systems 70 is also one.

[0268] <2. Functional Components of a User Terminal> The configuration of the wireless power supply system 1A according to this embodiment has been described above. Next, referring to... Figure 16 The functional configuration of the user terminal 10A in this embodiment will be described. Figure 16 This is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the user terminal 10A in this embodiment.

[0269] like Figure 16 As shown, the user terminal 10A includes a communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a storage unit 130, a control unit 140A, and an output unit 150.

[0270] (1) Communications Department 110 The communication unit 110 has the function of sending and receiving various types of information. In communication with the receiving motor 20, the communication unit 110, for example, receives receiving motor information. In communication with the membership system 60, the communication unit 110, for example, sends membership information, application link requests, power supply requests, etc. In communication with the receiving motor management system 70, the communication unit 110, for example, sends membership information, receiving motor information, power supply setting information, receiving motor information requests, etc., and receives receiving motor information, power supply setting information, etc.

[0271] Membership information is information related to users utilizing the wireless power supply service and is obtained during membership registration. Registration is conducted separately by the user through the membership application AP1 and the power supply management application AP2. Membership information is entered by the user through both applications. Information registered through AP1 includes, for example, name, email address, address, date of birth, and primary usage area. Information registered through AP2 includes, for example, name, email address, address, date of birth, and power supply package.

[0272] An application link request is a request for an inter-application link from member application AP1 to motor management application AP2 (hereinafter also referred to as "application link"). Through the application link request, information related to the motor 20 registered in the motor management application AP2 is linked to member application AP1. For example, motor information, power supply settings, etc., registered by the motor management application AP2 in the motor management system 70 are linked from the motor management system 70 to member system 60.

[0273] Therefore, member application AP1 can process information related to the receiving motor 20 registered in receiving motor management application AP2. Furthermore, member application AP1 can make power supply requests based on information linked from receiving motor management application AP2.

[0274] A power supply request is a request to supply power to the receiving motor 20 that has become the power supply target. The power supply target is selected by the user from the receiving motors 20 registered in the member application AP1.

[0275] The power supply setting information is related to the receiver 20 owned by the user and is obtained during the setup registration. The user registers the settings through the receiver management application AP2. The power supply setting information is entered by the user through the receiver management application AP2. The power supply setting information is related to the settings for power supply to the receiver 20, such as power supply conditions, priorities, etc.

[0276] The power supply conditions include, for example, conditions set in the automatic power supply setting and conditions set in the power supply termination setting. Conditions set in the automatic power supply setting include, for example, battery capacity (remaining capacity). Thus, for example, if the battery capacity of the receiving motor 20 is less than or equal to the set battery capacity, power supply to the receiving motor 20 automatically begins. Conditions set in the power supply termination setting include, for example, battery capacity (remaining capacity) and power supply time. Thus, for example, if the battery capacity of the receiving motor 20 is less than or equal to the set battery capacity, or if the power supply time to the receiving motor 20 is greater than or equal to the set power supply time, power supply to the receiving motor 20 automatically terminates.

[0277] Priorities can be set, for example, in the power supply priority settings. The priority set in the power supply priority settings is, for example, the order in which power is supplied to multiple registered receivers 20. The priority order is set according to the order in which the battery capacity is depleted. For example, in the case where the registered receivers 20 are a smartphone and a headset, the priority order is set such that the smartphone has a higher priority than the headset.

[0278] The motor information request is a request for motor information from the motor management system 70. Furthermore, the motor information request also includes a request for power supply setting information corresponding to the motor information.

[0279] (2) Input section 120 The input unit 120 has the function of accepting input from the user. The input unit 120 is composed of input devices, such as buttons, touch panels, microphones, mice, and keyboards, which are provided as hardware by the user terminal 10A.

[0280] The input unit 120 accepts input such as member registration, application linking, power-on start, and setting confirmation operations via the member application AP1. Through the member registration operation, the input unit 120 accepts the registration of member information related to the member application AP1. Through the application linking operation, the input unit 120 accepts application linking requests from users. Through the power-on start operation, the input unit 120 accepts power supply requests from users. Through the setting confirmation operation, the input unit 120 accepts confirmation requests for settings related to the registered receiver 20.

[0281] Input unit 120 accepts input such as member registration, receiver registration, setting, and receiver information confirmation operations via the receiver management application AP2. Through member registration, input unit 120 accepts the registration of member information related to the receiver management application AP2. Through receiver registration, input unit 120 accepts the registration of receiver information. Through setting, input unit 120 accepts the registration of power supply settings. Through receiver information confirmation, input unit 120 accepts confirmation requests for information related to receiver 20.

[0282] (3) Storage unit 130 The storage unit 130 has the function of storing various information. The storage unit 130 is composed of storage media, such as HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), flash memory, EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Read / Write Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), or any combination of these storage media, which are provided as hardware by the user terminal 10A.

[0283] The storage unit 130 stores, for example, the member application AP1 and the motor management application AP2 installed on the user terminal 10A, as well as information input to each application.

[0284] (4) Control Unit 140A The control unit 140A has the function of controlling the overall operation of the user terminal 10A. The control unit 140A is implemented, for example, by executing a program using a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that is provided in the user terminal 10A as hardware.

[0285] like Figure 16 As shown, the control unit 140A includes a member processing unit 141, a receiving motor processing unit 142, a power supply request unit 143, a link processing unit 145 (first link processing unit), and an output control unit 144.

[0286] (4-1) Membership Processing Department 141 The membership processing unit 141 has the function of performing member-related processing. For example, when the membership processing unit 141 receives a member registration operation for the membership application AP1 through the input unit 120, it performs member registration processing to register the member information related to the membership application AP1 into the membership system 60. In the member registration processing related to the membership application AP1, the membership processing unit 141 sends the member information obtained from the membership application AP1 to the membership system 60 via the communication unit 110, so that the membership system 60 registers the member information.

[0287] Furthermore, when the member processing unit 141 receives a member registration operation for the motor management application AP2 via the input unit 120, it performs member registration processing to register the member information related to the motor management application AP2 to the motor management system 70. In the member registration processing related to the motor management application AP2, the member processing unit 141 sends the member information obtained from the motor management application AP2 to the motor management system 70 via the communication unit 110, causing the motor management system 70 to register the member information.

[0288] (4-2) Motor processing unit 142 The receiving device processing unit 142 has the function of performing processing related to the receiving device 20. For example, when the input unit 120 accepts a receiving device registration operation, the receiving device processing unit 142 performs receiving device registration processing to register the receiving device information to the receiving device management system 70. Through the receiving device registration processing, the receiving device processing unit 142 registers the receiving device information related to the receiving device 20 owned by the user, obtained through the receiving device management application AP2, to the receiving device management system 70 corresponding to the receiving device management application AP2. Specifically, the receiving device processing unit 142 sends the receiving device information obtained according to the user's receiving device registration operation from the receiving device management application AP2 to the receiving device management system 70 via the communication unit 110, so that the receiving device management system 70 registers the receiving device information.

[0289] Furthermore, when the input unit 120 accepts a setting operation, the receiving motor processing unit 142 performs a setting registration process to register the power supply setting information with the receiving motor management system 70. Through this setting registration process, the receiving motor processing unit 142 registers the power supply setting information related to the user's receiving motor 20, obtained via the receiving motor management application AP2, into the receiving motor management system 70 corresponding to the receiving motor management application AP2. Specifically, the receiving motor processing unit 142 sends the power supply setting information obtained based on the user's setting operation from the receiving motor management application AP2 to the receiving motor management system 70 via the communication unit 110, causing the receiving motor management system 70 to register the power supply setting information.

[0290] (4-3) Power Supply Request Department 143 The power supply request unit 143 has the function of performing processing related to power supply requests. When a power supply request is received from a user via the member application AP1 or the motor management application AP2 for a motor 20 shown in the motor information obtained from the motor management system 70 through an application link, the power supply request unit 143 sends a power supply request from the application that is the request source to the corresponding system. In this embodiment, an example of receiving a power supply request from a user via the member application AP1 will be described.

[0291] For example, when the power supply request unit 143 receives a power supply start operation through the input unit 120, it performs power supply request processing to send a power supply request to the member system 60. In the power supply request processing, the power supply request unit 143 sends a power supply request from the member application AP1 to the member system 60 via the communication unit 110.

[0292] (4-4) Link Processing Department 145 The link processing unit 145 has the function of performing various link processing. Based on the operation from the member application AP1, the link processing unit 145 links the motor management application AP2 and the member application AP1. For example, the link processing unit 145 sends a link request from the member application AP1 to the motor management system 70, linking the motor information from the motor management system 70 to the member application AP1. Specifically, when the link processing unit 145 accepts an application link operation through the input unit 120, it sends an application link request from the member application AP1 to the member system 60. Upon receiving the application link request, the member system 60 sends a motor information request to the motor management system 70 and receives the motor information from the motor management system 70. Furthermore, when a correspondence is established between power supply setting information and motor information, the motor information is also linked along with the power supply setting information.

[0293] Thus, the member application AP1 is linked with the motor management application AP2, enabling processing related to the motor 20 to be performed in the member application AP1.

[0294] The link processing unit 145 causes a startup request to be sent from the member application AP1 to the motor management application AP2, thereby starting the motor management application AP2 from the member application AP1. Specifically, when the link processing unit 145 receives a setting confirmation operation through the input unit 120, it sends an application startup request from the member application AP1 to the motor management application AP2. Upon receiving the application startup request, the motor management application AP2 starts the application.

[0295] (4-5) Output control unit 144 The output control unit 144 has the function of controlling the output of various information. For example, the output control unit 144 causes the output unit 150 to display the screen of the member application AP1 or the screen of the motor management application AP2.

[0296] (5) Output section 150 The output unit 150 has the function of outputting various information. The output unit 150 may be composed of, for example, an output device provided by the user terminal 10A as hardware, such as a display device, a touch screen (touch panel) or other display device, a speaker or other voice output device.

[0297] The output unit 150, for example, displays the screen of the member application AP1 or the screen of the motor management application AP2 on the display device according to the control from the output control unit 144.

[0298] <3. Functional Composition of Power Supply Control System> The functional configuration of the user terminal 10A in this embodiment has been described above. Next, referring to... Figure 17 The functional configuration of the power supply control system 50 in this embodiment will be explained. Figure 17 This is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the power supply control system 50 in this embodiment.

[0299] like Figure 17 As shown, the power supply control system 50 includes a communication unit 510, a storage unit 520, and a control unit 530.

[0300] (1) Communications Department 510 The communication unit 510 has the function of sending and receiving various types of information. In communication with the power supply motor 30, the communication unit 510 sends, for example, notifications about the power supply target and power supply requests, and receives notifications regarding whether power supply is possible. In communication with the management terminal 40, the communication unit 510 sends, for example, power supply management information. In communication with the membership system 60, the communication unit 510 receives information related to the power supply target (such as motor information or power supply setting information), alarm notifications, etc.

[0301] (2) Storage Unit 520 The storage unit 520 has the function of storing various types of information. The storage unit 520 is composed of storage media, such as HDD, SSD, flash memory, EEPROM, RAM, ROM, or any combination of these storage media, which are provided as hardware by the power supply control system 50.

[0302] like Figure 17 As shown, the storage unit 520 includes a policy information storage unit 521 and a power management information storage unit 522.

[0303] (2-1) Strategy Information Storage Unit 521 The strategy information storage unit 521 has the function of storing strategy information. The strategy information is information representing the strategy (hereinafter also referred to as "power supply strategy") when the power supply motor 30 supplies power to the power receiving motor 20. The power supply strategy sets the power supply priority, the power supply amount, and other determination methods. The power supply priority and the power supply amount are determined, for example, based on the power receiving information of the power receiving motor 20 that exists within the power supply range of the power supply motor 30.

[0304] (2-2) Power Supply Management Information Storage Department 522 The power supply management information storage unit 522 has the function of storing power supply management information. The power supply management information storage unit 522 stores the power supply management information generated by the processing in the power supply management unit 532, which will be described later.

[0305] (3) Control unit 530 The control unit 530 has the function of controlling the overall operation of the power supply control system 50. The control unit 530 is implemented, for example, by having the power supply control system 50, which is a hardware component, execute a program.

[0306] like Figure 17 As shown, the control unit 530 includes a power supply processing unit 531, a power supply management unit 532, and an output control unit 533.

[0307] (3-1) Power Transmission Processing Department 531 The power supply processing unit 531 has the function of performing power supply-related processing. Based on information related to the power supply target linked from the membership system 60, the power supply processing unit 531 determines the power supply motor 30 that can supply power to the receiving motor 20, which is the power supply target, and sends a power supply request from the power supply control system 50 to the determined power supply motor 30. For this purpose, the power supply processing unit 531 performs, for example, power supply target notification processing, power supply parameter determination processing, and power supply request processing.

[0308] Furthermore, the information related to the power supply object includes at least the receiving motor information, and may also include power supply setting information. In this case, the power supply processing unit 531 controls the power supply of the power supply motor 30 based on the power supply setting information in addition to the receiving motor information. That is, the power supply processing unit 531 sometimes controls the power supply of the power supply motor 30 based at least on the receiving motor information, and sometimes controls the power supply of the power supply motor 30 based on both the receiving motor information and the power supply setting information.

[0309] When the power supply processing unit 531 links to information related to the power supply recipient from the member system 60, it performs power supply recipient notification processing.

[0310] The power supply target notification process is explained in detail. Based on the receiver information received from the member system 60 by the communication unit 510, the power supply processing unit 531 determines the power supply motor 30 capable of supplying power to the receiver 20, which is the target of the power supply. First, the power supply processing unit 531 determines the store where the receiver 20, as indicated in the receiver information, exists. Next, the power supply processing unit 531 determines which power supply motor 30, located within the determined store and whose receiver 20 is within the power supply range. After determination, the power supply processing unit 531 sends a power supply target notification to the determined power supply motor 30 via the communication unit 510 from the power supply control system 50.

[0311] When the communication unit 510 receives a power supply permission notification from the power supply motor 30 and the power supply permission notification indicates that power supply is possible, the power supply processing unit 531 performs power supply parameter determination processing.

[0312] The power supply parameter determination process is explained in detail. The power supply processing unit 531 determines the power supply parameters based on the power supply strategy and controls the power supply of the power supply motor 30 based on the determined power supply parameters. First, the power supply processing unit 531 obtains the strategy information corresponding to the power receiving motor 20 shown as the power receiving motor information from the strategy information storage unit 521. Next, the power supply processing unit 531 determines the power supply parameters based on the power receiving motor information and the power supply strategy shown in the strategy information. For example, the power supply processing unit 531 compares the power receiving motor information with that of other power receiving motors 20 and determines the power supply priority as the power supply parameter according to the power supply status of each power receiving motor 20. As an example, the power supply processing unit 531 determines the power supply parameters by adjusting the power supply order and power supply amount in a way that prioritizes power supply to power receiving motors 20 with less battery remaining than other power receiving motors 20.

[0313] Furthermore, power supply setting information can be considered when determining power supply parameters. Additionally, the power supply status of each receiving motor 20 can be monitored based on the power supply management information stored in the power supply management information storage unit 522.

[0314] After the power transmission parameter determination process, the power transmission processing unit 531 processes the power transmission request.

[0315] The power supply request processing is explained in detail below. First, the power supply processing unit 531 generates a power supply request in a manner that enables power supply according to the power supply parameters determined in the power supply parameter determination process. Next, the power supply processing unit 531 sends the power supply request to the power supply motor 30, which is capable of supplying power to the power receiving motor 20, via the communication unit 510.

[0316] (3-2) Power Supply Management Department 532 The power supply management unit 532 has the function of managing the power supply from the power supply generator 30 to the power receiving generator 20. The power supply management unit 532 updates the power supply management information stored in the power supply management information storage unit 522 based on the power supply status shown by the power receiving generator information received by the communication unit 510 from the membership system 60, and the power supply status obtained by controlling the power supply of the power supply generator 30.

[0317] In addition, the power supply management unit 532 obtains power supply status information indicating the power supply status from the power supply generator 30 to the power receiving generator 20. For example, based on the power supply status shown in the power receiving generator information and the power supply status shown in the power supply generator information, the power supply management unit 532 generates power supply status information indicating connection frequency, radio wave status, power supply time, battery balance, etc.

[0318] (3-3) Output control unit 533 The output control unit 533 has the function of controlling the output of various information. For example, the output control unit 533 causes the management terminal 40 to display a management screen based on power supply management information.

[0319] In addition, the output control unit 533 displays the power supply status of the receiving motor 20 on the member application AP1 based on the power supply status information obtained by the power supply management unit 532.

[0320] In addition, if the output control unit 533 determines that power cannot be supplied from the power supply motor 30 to the receiving motor 20 by the power supply processing unit 531, the member application AP1 will display an alarm notification indicating this.

[0321] <4. Functional Components of a Membership System> The functional configuration of the power supply control system 50 in this embodiment has been explained above. Next, referring to... Figures 18 to 19 The functional configuration of the membership system 60 in this embodiment will be explained. Figure 18 This is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the membership system 60 in this embodiment.

[0322] like Figure 18 As shown, the membership system 60 includes a communication unit 610, a storage unit 620, and a control unit 630.

[0323] (1) Communications Department 610 The communication unit 610 has the function of sending and receiving various types of information. In communication with the user terminal 10, the communication unit 610 receives, for example, membership information, application link requests, and power supply requests. In communication with the power supply control system 50, the communication unit 610 sends information related to the power supply object (such as motor receiving information or power supply setting information) and receives alarm notifications. In communication with the motor receiving management system 70, the communication unit 610 sends motor receiving information requests and receives motor receiving information and power supply setting information.

[0324] (2) Storage unit 620 The storage unit 620 has the function of storing various types of information. The storage unit 620 is composed of storage media, such as HDD, SSD, flash memory, EEPROM, RAM, ROM, or any combination of these storage media, which are provided as hardware by the membership system 60.

[0325] like Figure 18 As shown, the storage unit 620 includes a member information storage unit 621 and a power supply object information storage unit 622.

[0326] (2-1) Member Information Storage Department 621 The member information storage unit 621 has the function of storing member information related to the member application AP1. The member information storage unit 621 stores member information received by the communication unit 610 from the user terminal 10A.

[0327] (2-2) Power Supply Object Information Storage Unit 622 The power supply object information storage unit 622 has the function of storing power supply object information. Power supply object information is information related to the power supply object, such as member information, receiving motor information, and power supply setting information. The power supply object information storage unit 622 stores the power supply object information based on the information related to the receiving motor 20 received by the communication unit 610 from the receiving motor management system 70.

[0328] Here, refer to Figure 19 The data structure of the power supply object information in this embodiment will be explained. Figure 19 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the data structure representing the power supply object information in this embodiment.

[0329] like Figure 19 As shown, the power supply object information includes data such as No., User ID, MAC address, Bluetooth address, device name, device category, manufacturer name, product number, battery information, power supply conditions, and priority.

[0330] (3) Control unit 630 The control unit 630 has the function of controlling the overall operation of the membership system 60. The control unit 630 is implemented, for example, by having the CPU of the membership system 60, which is part of the hardware, execute a program.

[0331] like Figure 18 As shown, the control unit 630 includes a data processing unit 631, a link processing unit 632 (second link processing unit) and an output control unit 633.

[0332] (3-1) Data Processing Department 631 The data processing unit 631 has the function of performing data processing. For example, the data processing unit 631 performs registration processing on the data received by the communication unit 610 from the user terminal 10A. The data that is subject to registration processing includes member information, motor information, and power supply setting information.

[0333] (3-2) Link Processing Department 632 The link processing unit 632 has the function of performing data link processing. For example, the link processing unit 632 performs link processing related to application link requests. When the communication unit 610 receives an application link request from the member application AP1 (user terminal 10A), the link processing unit 632 sends a receiving motor information request from the communication unit 610 to the receiving motor management system 70. Thus, the receiving motor information is linked from the receiving motor management system 70 to the member system 60. Furthermore, when a correspondence is established between power supply setting information and receiving motor information, the power supply setting information is also linked to the member system 60.

[0334] Additionally, the link processing unit 632 performs link processing related to power supply requests. When the link processing unit 632 receives a power supply request from an application that is the requesting source, it links the receiving motor information of the selected receiving motor 20 to the power supply control system 50 from the system corresponding to the application that is the requesting source. In this embodiment, an example of receiving a power supply request from a user via the member application AP1 will be described. For example, when the communication unit 610 receives a power supply request from the member application AP1 (user terminal 10A), the link processing unit 632 links (sends) the power supply target information to the power supply control system 50.

[0335] The link processing unit 632 links at least the motor receiving information of the motor receiving 20, which is the target of the power supply request, to the power supply control system 50. Specifically, the link processing unit 632 obtains the motor receiving information from the power supply target information storage unit 622 for the motor receiving 20 selected as the target of the power supply request. After obtaining the information, the link processing unit 632 links the obtained motor receiving information from the membership system 60 to the power supply control system 50 via the communication unit 610.

[0336] When power supply setting information is set for the receiving motor 20, which is the power supply target, the link processing unit 632 also obtains power supply setting information corresponding to the receiving motor information from the power supply target information storage unit 622. After obtaining the information, the link processing unit 632 links the obtained receiving motor information and power supply setting information from the membership system 60 to the power supply control system 50 via the communication unit 610.

[0337] (3-3) Output control unit 633 The output control unit 633 has the function of controlling the output of various information. For example, the output control unit 633 causes the user terminal 10A to display a screen related to the member application AP1.

[0338] <5. Functional Composition of the Motor Management System> The functional configuration of the membership system 60 in this embodiment has been described above. Next, refer to... Figure 20 The functional configuration of the motor management system 70 in this embodiment will be explained. Figure 20 This is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the motor management system 70 in this embodiment.

[0339] like Figure 20 As shown, the motor management system 70 includes a communication unit 710, a storage unit 720, and a control unit 730.

[0340] (1) Communications Department 710 The communication unit 710 has the function of sending and receiving various types of information. In communication with the user terminal 10, the communication unit 710 may receive, for example, member information, motor information, power supply setting information, and motor information requests, and send motor information and power supply setting information. In communication with the member system 60, the communication unit 710 may receive, for example, motor information requests, and send motor information and power supply setting information.

[0341] (2) Storage unit 720 The storage unit 720 has the function of storing various types of information. The storage unit 720 is composed of storage media, such as HDD, SSD, flash memory, EEPROM, RAM, ROM, or any combination of these storage media, which are provided by the motor management system 70 as hardware.

[0342] like Figure 20 As shown, the storage unit 720 includes a member information storage unit 721 and a power supply object information storage unit 722.

[0343] (2-1) Member Information Storage Department 721 The member information storage unit 721 has the function of storing member information related to the motor management application AP2. The member information storage unit 721 stores member information received by the communication unit 710 from the user terminal 10.

[0344] (2-2) Power Supply Object Information Storage Unit 722 The power supply object information storage unit 722 has the function of storing power supply object information. The power supply object information is information related to the power supply object, such as member information, receiving motor information, and power supply setting information. The power supply object information storage unit 722 stores the power supply object information based on the information related to the receiving motor 20 received by the communication unit 710 from the receiving motor management application AP2 (user terminal 10A).

[0345] (3) Control unit 730 The control unit 730 has the function of controlling the overall operation of the motor management system 70. The control unit 730 is implemented, for example, by having the CPU of the motor management system 70, which is hardware, execute a program.

[0346] like Figure 20 As shown, the control unit 730 includes a data processing unit 731, a link processing unit 732, and an output control unit 733.

[0347] (3-1) Data Processing Department 731 The data processing unit 731 has the function of performing data processing. For example, the data processing unit 731 performs registration processing on the data received by the communication unit 710 from the user terminal 10A. The data that is subject to registration processing includes member information, motor information, and power supply setting information.

[0348] (3-2) Link Processing Unit 732 The link processing unit 732 has the function of performing data link processing. For example, the link processing unit 732 performs link processing related to application link requests. When the communication unit 710 receives a motor receiving information request from the member system 60, the link processing unit 732 sends the motor receiving information from the communication unit 710 to the member system 60. Thus, the motor receiving information is linked from the motor receiving management system 70 to the member system 60. Furthermore, when a correspondence is established between power supply setting information and the motor receiving information, the link processing unit 732 also sends the power supply setting information to the member system 60.

[0349] In addition, the link processing unit 732 also performs link processing related to the confirmation of the receiving motor information. When the communication unit 710 receives a receiving motor information request from the receiving motor management application AP2 (user terminal 10), the link processing unit 732 sends the receiving motor information from the communication unit 710 to the receiving motor management application AP2. If a correspondence is established between the power supply setting information and the receiving motor information, the link processing unit 732 also sends the power supply setting information to the receiving motor management application AP2.

[0350] (3-3) Output control unit 733 The output control unit 733 has the function of controlling the output of various information. For example, the output control unit 633 causes the user terminal 10A to display a screen related to the member application AP1.

[0351] <6. Processing Flow> The functional configuration of the motor management system 70 in this embodiment has been described above. Next, referring to... Figures 21 to 23 The processing flow of this embodiment will be explained. The following describes the case where a user requests power supply via the member application AP1.

[0352] (1) Processes related to the display of various registration and registration equipment Figure 21 This is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of the processing flow related to the display of various registration and registration devices in this embodiment.

[0353] like Figure 21 As shown, firstly, the user performs a membership registration operation related to the motor management application AP2 on the user terminal 10A (step S101A). Specifically, the user starts the motor management application AP2 on the user terminal 10A, enters membership information on the membership registration screen displayed by the motor management application AP2, and completes membership registration.

[0354] Through the member registration operation, the member processing unit 141 of the user terminal 10A sends member information to the receiving motor management system 70 (step S102A). Specifically, in the member registration process, the member processing unit 141 obtains the member information input by the user, sends the member information from the receiving motor management application AP2 to the receiving motor management system 70 via the communication unit 110, and registers the member information.

[0355] The data processing unit 731 of the motor management system 70 registers the member information from the user terminal 10A (step S103A). Specifically, the data processing unit 731 causes the member information storage unit 721 to store the member information received by the communication unit 710 from the user terminal 10A.

[0356] Next, the user performs a device registration operation on the user terminal 10A (step S104A). Specifically, the user enters the device information on the device registration screen displayed by the device management application AP2 on the user terminal 10A to register the device.

[0357] Through the motor registration operation, the motor receiving processing unit 142 of the user terminal 10A sends the motor receiving information to the motor receiving management system 70 (step S105A). Specifically, in the motor receiving registration process, the motor receiving processing unit 142 obtains the motor receiving information input by the user, and sends the motor receiving information from the motor receiving management application AP2 to the motor receiving management system 70 via the communication unit 110 to register it.

[0358] The data processing unit 731 of the power supply management system 70 registers the power supply information from the user terminal 10A (step S106A). Specifically, the data processing unit 731 causes the power supply object information storage unit 722 to store the power supply object information received by the communication unit 710 from the user terminal 10.

[0359] Next, the user performs a membership registration operation related to the membership application AP1 on the user terminal 10A (step S107A). Specifically, the user launches the membership application AP1 on the user terminal 10A, enters membership information on the membership registration screen displayed by the membership application AP1, and completes the membership registration.

[0360] Through the member registration operation, the member processing unit 141 of the user terminal 10A sends member information to the member system 60 (step S108A). Specifically, in the member registration process, the member processing unit 141 obtains the member information input by the user, sends the member information from the member application AP1 to the member system 60 via the communication unit 110, and registers the member.

[0361] The data processing unit 631 of the membership system 60 registers the membership information from the user terminal 10A (step S109A). Specifically, the data processing unit 631 causes the membership information storage unit 621 to store the membership information received by the communication unit 610 from the user terminal 10A.

[0362] Next, the user performs an application linking operation on the user terminal 10A (step S110A). Specifically, the user selects an application linking item in the application linking screen displayed by the member application AP1 on the user terminal 10A.

[0363] Through the application link operation, the link processing unit 145 of the user terminal 10A sends an application link request from the member application AP1 to the member system 60 (step S111S).

[0364] When the communication unit 610 receives an application link request from the user terminal 10A, the link processing unit 632 of the membership system 60 sends a receiving motor information request to the receiving motor management system 70 (step S112A).

[0365] When the communication unit 710 receives a request for receiving motor information from the member system 60, the link processing unit 732 of the motor management system 70 sends the receiving motor information to the member system 60 (step S113A). Specifically, the link processing unit 732 obtains the receiving motor information corresponding to the user who has performed the application linking operation from the power supply object information storage unit 722, and sends it to the member system 60 via the communication unit 710.

[0366] The data processing unit 631 of the membership system 60 registers the power receiving information received by the communication unit 610 from the power receiving management system 70 in the power supply object information storage unit 622 (step S114A).

[0367] Based on the power supply information, the output control unit 633 of the membership system 60 enables the membership application AP1 to display a screen showing a list of registered devices (step S115A).

[0368] (2) Process flow related to power supply start-up Figure 22 This is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of the process related to power supply initiation in this embodiment. Figure 22 The process shown, for example, continues... Figure 21 The process is performed as shown. The following is an explanation of the process performed by the user from... Figure 21 The example shown in step S115A is the motor 20 selected as the power supply object in the list of registered devices in the member application AP1.

[0369] like Figure 22 As shown, firstly, the user initiates the power supply operation for the user terminal 10A (step S201). Specifically, the user selects the receiving motor 20 as the power supply target from the list of registered devices displayed by the member application AP1 in the user terminal 10A and makes a power supply request.

[0370] Upon initiating the power supply operation, the power supply request unit 143 of the user terminal 10A sends a power supply request to the membership system 60 (step S202). Specifically, in the power supply request processing, the power supply request unit 143 sends a power supply request from the membership application AP1 to the membership system 60 via the communication unit 110 for the receiving motor 20 selected by the power supply start operation input by the user.

[0371] The link processing unit 632 of the membership system 60 links the power supply object information to the power supply control system 50 (step S203). Specifically, the link processing unit 632 retrieves the corresponding power supply object information from the power supply object information storage unit 622 for the power supply request received by the communication unit 610 from the user terminal 10A, which indicates the motor 20 as the power supply object, and links (sends) it from the membership system 60 to the power supply control system 50 via the communication unit 610.

[0372] The power supply processing unit 531 of the power supply control system 50 sends a power supply target notification to the power supply motor 30 (step S204). Specifically, the power supply processing unit 531 determines the power supply motor 30 that can supply power to the power receiving motor 20, which is the power supply target, based on the power supply target information received from the membership system 60 by the communication unit 510, and sends a power supply target notification to the power supply motor 30 from the power supply control system 50 via the communication unit 510.

[0373] The power supply motor 30 sends a beacon request to the power receiving motor 20, which is the target of power supply (step S205). Specifically, the power supply motor 30 determines the power receiving motor 20 as the target of power supply based on the power supply target notification received from the power supply control system 50, and sends a beacon request to the determined power receiving motor 20.

[0374] The receiving motor 20 sends a beacon to the sending motor 30 (step S206). Specifically, when the receiving motor 20 receives a beacon request from the sending motor 30, it sends a beacon to the sending motor 30.

[0375] The power supply motor 30 sends a power supply capability notification to the power supply control system 50 (step S207). Specifically, if the power supply motor 30 receives a beacon from the receiving motor 20, it determines that it can supply power to the receiving motor 20, and sends a power supply capability notification indicating that power supply is possible to the power supply control system 50. On the other hand, if the power supply motor 30 does not receive a beacon from the receiving motor 20, it determines that it cannot supply power to the receiving motor 20, and sends a power supply capability notification indicating that power supply is not possible to the power supply control system 50.

[0376] The power supply processing unit 531 of the power supply control system 50 determines whether power supply from the power supply motor 30 to the receiving motor 20 can be performed based on the power supply availability notification received from the power supply motor 30 by the communication unit 510 (step S208). If power supply is possible (step S208: Yes), the process proceeds to step S209. On the other hand, if power supply is not possible (step S208: No), the process proceeds to step S212.

[0377] If the process proceeds to step S209, the power supply processing unit 531 determines the power supply parameters (step S209). Specifically, the power supply processing unit 531 obtains the strategy information corresponding to the receiving motor 20, which is the power supply target, from the strategy information storage unit 521, and determines the power supply parameters according to the power supply strategy shown in the strategy information based on the power supply target information received from the membership system 60.

[0378] After determining the power supply parameters, the power supply processing unit 531 sends a power supply request to the power supply motor 30 (step S210). Specifically, the power supply processing unit 531 generates a power supply request corresponding to the determined power supply parameters and sends the power supply request from the power supply control system 50 to the power supply motor 30 via the communication unit 510.

[0379] Upon receiving the power supply request, the power supply motor 30 begins supplying power to the power receiving motor 20 (step S211). Specifically, the power supply motor 30 adjusts the power supply parameters based on the power supply request received from the power supply control system 50 while supplying power to the power receiving motor 20.

[0380] When the process proceeds to step S212, the output control unit 533 of the power supply control system 50 sends an alarm notification to the user terminal 10A via the communication unit 510 and the membership system 60 (step S212).

[0381] Upon receiving the alarm notification, user terminal 10A causes member application AP1 to display the alarm (step S213).

[0382] (3) Processing flow related to the display of motor information Figure 23 This is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of the processing flow related to the display of motor information in this embodiment. Figure 23 The process shown is for the registered receiving motor 20, which is started by the user at any time.

[0383] like Figure 23 As shown, firstly, the user performs a configuration confirmation operation on the user terminal 10A (step S301). Specifically, the user selects the item for configuration confirmation in the registration device overview screen displayed by the member application AP1 on the user terminal 10A.

[0384] By setting a confirmation operation, the link processing unit 145 of the user terminal 10A sends an application start request from the member application AP1 to the motor management application AP2 (step S302).

[0385] Upon receiving the application startup request, the motor-managed application AP2 starts the application itself (step S303).

[0386] After the application is started, the motor management application AP2 displays a menu screen related to the setting confirmation of the motor 20 (step S304).

[0387] Next, the user performs a device information confirmation operation on the user terminal 10A (step S305). Specifically, the user selects the device 20 to be confirmed through the menu screen displayed by the device management application AP2 on the user terminal 10A.

[0388] Through the motor information confirmation operation, the link processing unit 145 of the user terminal 10A sends a motor information request from the motor management application AP2 to the motor management system 70 (step S306).

[0389] When the communication unit 710 receives a motor receiving information request from the motor receiving management application AP2 (user terminal 10A), the link processing unit 732 of the motor receiving management system 70 sends the motor receiving information to the motor receiving management application AP2 (step S307). Specifically, the link processing unit 732 obtains the motor receiving information corresponding to the user who has performed the motor receiving information confirmation operation from the power supply object information storage unit 722, and sends it to the motor receiving management application AP2 via the communication unit 710.

[0390] The motor management application AP2 displays a screen related to the received motor information (step S309).

[0391] In addition, users can also configure the power supply to the receiving motor 20 at any time. In this case, similar to registering the receiving motor 20, the user can register the power supply configuration information, the user terminal 10A (receiving motor management application AP2) can send the power supply configuration information, and the receiving motor management system 70 can register the power supply configuration information.

[0392] <7. Screen example> The processing flow of this embodiment has been explained above. Next, refer to... Figures 24 to 32 Here is a description of a screen example from this embodiment.

[0393] (1) Screen examples in member applications and motor management applications Reference Figures 24 to 27 The following describes screen examples from the member application AP1 and the motor management application AP2.

[0394] (1-1) Screens related to member registration and motor registration in the motor management application Reference Figure 24 This section explains the screens related to member registration and device registration in the AP2 application for managing motors. Figure 24 This diagram shows an example of a screen related to member registration and device registration in the device management application AP2 of this embodiment. Figure 24 The screen displays the member registration screen (JAG1), the device registration overview screen (JAG2), and the device registration screen (JAG3).

[0395] The member registration screen JAG1 is a screen used for member registration related to the motor management application AP2. Member registration screen JAG1 is displayed on the user terminal 10A by the motor management application AP2 during member registration processing. Users can register as members by entering their member information on the member registration screen JAG1 displayed on the user terminal 10A.

[0396] The Device Registration Overview Screen JAG2 displays a list of all registered receivers 20. This screen is displayed on the user terminal 10A by the receiver management application AP2 after the member registration is completed on the member registration screen JAG1. Users can register new receivers 20 by selecting "Add Device" on the Device Registration Overview Screen JAG2.

[0397] The device registration screen JAG3 is used to register the receiver 20. The device registration screen JAG3 is displayed on the user terminal 10A by the receiver management application AP2 when an additional device item is selected in the device registration overview screen JAG2. Users can register the receiver information and power supply settings of the receiver 20 in the device registration screen JAG3.

[0398] (1-2) Screens related to member registration and application links in the membership application Reference Figure 25 This section explains the screens related to member registration and application links in the member application AP1. Figure 25 This diagram illustrates an example of a screen related to member registration and application links in the member application AP1 of this embodiment. Figure 25 The image shows the member registration screen (KAG1), the member menu screen (KAG2), and the application link screen (KAG3).

[0399] The member registration screen KAG1 is the screen used for member registration associated with the member application AP1. During the member registration process, the member registration screen KAG1 is displayed on the user terminal 10A by the member application AP1. Users can register as members by entering their member information on the member registration screen KAG1 displayed on the user terminal 10A.

[0400] The Member Menu screen KAG2 displays menus related to services. Member Menu Screen KAG2 is the screen displayed on the user terminal 10A by the member application AP1 after member registration. The Member Menu Screen KAG2 includes a wireless power supply menu item. This wireless power supply menu item is added to the existing member application AP1 to enable wireless power supply functionality. Users can utilize wireless power by selecting the wireless power supply menu item in Member Menu Screen KAG2.

[0401] The Application Link Screen (KAG3) is used for application linking. It appears on the user terminal 10A's screen when the member application AP1 is selected during the initial use of wireless power supply, specifically when the wireless power supply menu item is selected in the member menu screen (KAG2). By selecting the application linking item in the Application Link Screen (KAG3), the user can establish a link between the member application AP1 and the motor management application AP2.

[0402] (1-3) Overview of registration devices in the member application Reference Figure 26 This section explains the overview of registered devices in the AP1 member application. Figure 26 This diagram shows an example of a registration device overview screen in the member application AP1 of this embodiment. Figure 26 The screen shows a list of registered devices, KAG4.

[0403] The Device Registration Overview Screen KAG4 displays a list of all registered receivers 20. KAG4 is displayed on the user terminal 10A via the member application AP1 after the application is linked. By selecting the "Start Power Supply" option on the Device Registration Overview Screen KAG4, the user can begin supplying power (power to) the receiver 20. When other settings (application launch) options are selected on the Device Registration Overview Screen KAG4, the receiver management application AP2 is launched. This allows the user to confirm and configure information related to the receiver 20 through the receiver management application AP2.

[0404] (1-4) Screens related to confirming motor information in motor management applications Reference Figure 27 This section explains the screens related to confirming motor information in the motor management application AP2. Figure 27 This diagram illustrates an example of a screen related to confirming motor information in the motor management application AP2 of this embodiment. Figure 27 The image shows the wireless power supply menu screen JAG4 and the device registration details screen JAG5.

[0405] The wireless power supply menu screen JAG4 displays menus related to wireless power supply. JAG4 is displayed on the user terminal 10A by the receiving motor management application AP2 when other settings (application startup) are selected in the device registration overview screen KAG4 of the member application AP1. By selecting the receiving motor information item in the wireless power supply menu screen JAG4, the user can register the receiving motor 20, confirm the receiving motor information, and supply power. Additionally, by selecting the power supply / receiver settings item in the wireless power supply menu screen JAG4, the user can confirm the connection status with the power supply motor 30, configure usage settings, and confirm the usage method.

[0406] The device registration details screen JAG5 displays detailed information related to the registered receiver 20. For example, the device registration details screen JAG5 is displayed on the user terminal 10A by the receiver management application AP2 when the connection status confirmation item is selected in the wireless power supply menu screen JAG4. The user can view the receiver information, power supply settings, power supply status, power supply history, etc. of the registered receiver 20 in the device registration details screen JAG5.

[0407] (2) Example of a screen in a power supply control system Reference Figures 28 to 32 Here is an example of a screen in the power supply control system 50. For example, the screen in the power supply control system 50 is the management screen displayed on the management terminal 40.

[0408] (2-1) Login screen and homepage screen Reference Figure 28 The login screen and homepage screen of the power supply control system 50 are explained. Figure 28 This diagram illustrates an example of the login screen and home screen in the power supply control system 50 of this embodiment. Figure 28 The image shows the login screen KG1 and the homepage screen KG2.

[0409] Login screen KG1 is the screen for administrators to log in to the power supply control system 50. Login screen KG1 is displayed on the management terminal 40 by the management application based on the administrator's actions. Administrators can log in to the power supply control system 50 by entering their information (e.g., company ID, user ID, password) on the login screen KG1 displayed on the management terminal 40.

[0410] The home screen KG2 is the home screen related to the management of the wireless power supply system 1A. Home screen KG2 is displayed on the management terminal 40 after login. The home screen KG2 displays items related to user information, receiving motor 20, power supply motor 30, power supply and receiving strategy settings, the number of external API (Application Programming Interface) connections, and a map of the store. Administrators can select items related to each piece of information on the home screen KG2 to view the details of the selected information.

[0411] (2-2) Screen related to the motor Reference Figure 29 The screens related to the receiving motor 20 in the power supply control system 50 will be explained. Figure 29 This is an example of a diagram showing a screen related to the motor 20 in the power supply control system 50 of this embodiment. Figure 29 The image shows an overview screen (KG3) and a detailed screen (KG4) of the receiving motor.

[0412] The receiver overview screen KG3 displays a list of receivers 20 using wireless power service in the store managed by the administrator. The receiver overview screen KG3 is displayed on the management terminal 40 when an item related to receiver 20 is selected in the home screen KG2. By selecting items related to each receiver 20 in the receiver overview screen KG3, the administrator can confirm the details of the selected receiver 20.

[0413] The detailed view of the receiving motor (KG4) displays detailed information about the receiving motor 20. This detailed view (KG4) is displayed on the management terminal 40 when an item related to the receiving motor 20 is selected in the receiving motor overview view (KG3). The detailed view (KG4) displays receiving motor information, power supply status, and the presence of alarms. Power supply status can also be displayed via maps and charts.

[0414] (2-3) Screenshots related to the power supply motor Reference Figure 30 The following describes the screens related to the power supply motor 30 in the power supply control system 50. Figure 30 This is an example of a view showing a screen related to the power supply motor 30 in the power supply control system 50 of this embodiment. Figure 30 The image shows an overview of the motor (KG5) and a detailed view of the motor (KG6).

[0415] The Delivery Motor Overview Screen KG5 displays a summary of all delivery motors 30 configured in the store managed by the administrator. KG5 is displayed on the management terminal 40 when an item related to delivery motor 30 is selected in the homepage screen KG2. By selecting items related to each delivery motor 30 in the Delivery Motor Overview Screen KG5, the administrator can view the detailed information of the selected delivery motor 30.

[0416] The detailed power supply screen KG6 displays detailed information about the power supply motor 30. This screen is shown on the management terminal 40 when an item related to power supply motor 30 is selected in the power supply motor overview screen KG5. The detailed power supply screen KG6 displays power supply motor information, power supply status, and the presence of alarms. Power supply status can also be displayed via maps and charts.

[0417] (2-4) Power transmission and reception map screen Reference Figure 31 The power supply and receiving map screen in the power supply control system 50 is explained. Figure 31 This is an example diagram showing the power supply and receiving map screen in the power supply control system 50 of this embodiment. Figure 31 The power transmission and reception map screen KG7 is shown in the image.

[0418] The power transmission and reception map screen KG7 displays the power transmission and reception map. This map shows the location of the receiving motor 20, the location of the transmitting motor 30, the available power transmission range, and the power transmission and reception status. Figure 31 The power supply and receiving map shows a shop with three receiving motors (20-1 to 20-3) and two power supply motors (30-1 to 30-2). Receiving motor 20-1 is located within the power supply range A1 of power supply motor 30-1. Receiving motors 20-2 and 20-3 are located within the power supply range A2 of power supply motor 30-2. The power supply and receiving status includes information such as the number of power supply motors, the number of receiving motors, the number of alarms generated, the number of units currently receiving power, and the number of units that have completed power supply in the shop shown on the power supply and receiving map.

[0419] (2-5) Strategy setting screen Reference Figure 32 The strategy setting screen in the power supply control system 50 will be explained. Figure 32 This is an example of a strategy setting screen in the power supply control system 50 of this embodiment. Figure 32 The strategy setting screen KG8 is shown.

[0420] Strategy Setting Screen KG8 displays the strategy settings. Strategy Setting Screen KG8 can also display the power transmission and reception map in the same way as Power Transmission and Reception Map Screen KG7. The strategy settings displayed on Strategy Setting Screen KG8 include, for example, the priority order of power transmission and reception. As an example, this includes the priority order of power transmitting motor 30 (Tx) for power transmission, the priority order of power receiving motor 20 (Rx) for power receiving, and the priority order when power transmitting motors 30 overlap.

[0421] As explained above, the wireless power supply system 1A of this embodiment includes: a receiver processing unit 142, which registers receiver information related to the receiver 20 owned by the user, obtained through a receiver management application AP2 (first application) that can be registered as a power supply object in wireless power supply, in a receiver management system 70 (first system) corresponding to the receiver management application AP2; a link processing unit 145 (first link processing unit), which links the receiver management application AP2 and the membership application AP1 based on operations provided by a user of the space where the wireless power supply generator 30 is installed; and a power request unit 143, which requests power when a request is made in response to a request accompanying the link. When the receiving motor 20, as shown in the receiving motor information obtained from the receiving motor management system 70, receives a power supply request from a user via the receiving motor management application AP2 or the member application AP1, the receiving motor 20, which is the source of the request, sends a power supply request from the application that is the source of the request to the corresponding system. When the link processing unit 632 (second link processing unit) receives a power supply request from the application that is the source of the request, it links the receiving motor information of the receiving motor 20 selected as the power supply target from the system corresponding to the application that is the source of the request to the power supply control system 50. And the power supply processing unit 531, based on the linked receiving motor information, determines the power supply motor 30 that can supply power to the receiving motor 20, which is the source of the power supply, and sends a power supply request from the power supply control system 50 to the determined power supply motor 30.

[0422] According to this configuration, by registering the receiving motor 20 in the receiving motor management application AP2 and performing a linking operation in the member application AP1, the user can link the information related to the receiving motor 20 registered in the receiving motor management application AP2 to the member application AP1. Therefore, even if there are multiple member applications AP1 that differ according to each company's facilities, registering the receiving motor 20 using the receiving motor management application AP2 shared by all member applications AP1 eliminates the need to register the receiving motor 20 separately for each member application AP1.

[0423] Therefore, the wireless power supply system 1A of this embodiment can reduce obstacles for users when using wireless power supply.

[0424] <8. Variations> The second embodiment of the present invention has been described above. Next, variations of this embodiment will be described. Furthermore, each of the variations described below can be applied individually or in combination to this embodiment. Additionally, each variation can be applied instead of the configuration described in this embodiment, or can be added to the configuration described in this embodiment.

[0425] In this embodiment described above, an example of the power supply processing unit 531 determining power supply parameters based on power supply target information (received motor information or power supply setting information) has been given, but it is not limited to this example. For example, the power supply processing unit 531 may also determine power supply parameters based on the membership information of users who have received motor 20 as the power supply target.

[0426] In this case, when the membership system 60 links information related to the power supply recipient to the power supply control system 50, it also links the membership information of the user of the receiving motor 20, which is the power supply recipient. The power supply processing unit 531 determines the power supply parameters according to the power supply strategy based on the user's membership information obtained from the membership system 60. This membership information includes, for example, utilization status information indicating the user's service utilization status. Based on this utilization status information, the power supply processing unit 531 determines the power supply parameters according to the power supply strategy. The power supply processing unit 531 determines, for example, the user's customer loyalty level based on the utilization status information. Based on this customer loyalty level, the power supply processing unit 531 determines the priority of power supply and decides the power supply parameters. For example, the higher the customer loyalty level, the higher the priority; the lower the customer loyalty level, the lower the priority.

[0427] In the above embodiment, the scenario where the user requests power supply via the member application AP1 has been described, but the example is not limited to this one. For example, the user could also request power supply via the motor management application AP2.

[0428] The following is for reference Figures 33 to 37 This section explains the situation where users request power supply through the motor management application AP2.

[0429] (A list of various registration and registration equipment displays the processing flow.) Figure 33 This is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of the processing flow related to various registration and registration device overview display of a variation of this embodiment.

[0430] Figure 33 The processing of steps S401 to S409 shown is... Figure 21 The processes in steps S101A to S109A are the same, so their descriptions are omitted.

[0431] After step S409, the user performs an application launch operation on the user terminal 10A (step S410). Specifically, the user selects the application to launch from the application launch screen displayed by the member application AP1 on the user terminal 10A.

[0432] Through the application startup operation, the link processing unit 145 of the user terminal 10A sends an application startup request from the member application AP1 to the motor management application AP2, causing the motor management application AP2 to start (step S411).

[0433] Upon receiving the application startup request, the motor-managed application AP2 starts the application itself (step S412).

[0434] After the application is started, the motor management application AP2 displays a menu screen related to the motor 20 (step S413).

[0435] Next, the user performs a device list display operation on the user terminal 10A (step S414). Specifically, the user selects the device list display item through the menu screen displayed by the motor management application AP2 on the user terminal 10A.

[0436] When the input unit 120 accepts the registration device list display operation, the link processing unit 145 of the user terminal 10A sends the motor information request (an example of a link request) from the motor management application AP2 to the motor management system 70 (step S415).

[0437] When the communication unit 710 receives a motor information request from the motor management application AP2 (user terminal 10A), the link processing unit 732 of the motor management system 70 sends the motor information from the motor management system 70 to the motor management application AP2 (link) (step S416).

[0438] The receiving device processing unit 142 of the user terminal 10A registers the receiving device information received by the communication unit 110 from the receiving device management system 70 in the storage unit 130 (step S417).

[0439] The output control unit 144 of the user terminal 10A displays a list of registered devices on the motor management application AP2 based on the power supply object information (step S418).

[0440] (The process related to power supply initiation) Figure 34 This is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of the process related to power supply initiation in a variation of this embodiment. Figure 34 The process shown, for example, continues... Figure 33 The process is performed as shown. The following is an explanation of the process performed by the user from... Figure 33The example shown in step S418 is the motor 20 selected as the power supply object from the list of registered devices in the motor management application AP2.

[0441] Furthermore, unlike the embodiment described above, the power supply control system 50 is communicatively connected to the motor management system 70 via the network NW, not the membership system 60. Therefore, the link processing unit 732 of the motor management system 70, rather than the link processing unit 632 of the membership system 60, functions as a second link processing unit.

[0442] like Figure 34 As shown, firstly, the user initiates the power supply operation to the user terminal 10A (step S501). Specifically, the user selects the receiving motor 20 as the power supply target from the list of registered devices displayed by the receiving motor management application AP2 in the user terminal 10A and makes a power supply request.

[0443] Upon initiation of the power supply operation, the power supply request unit 143 of the user terminal 10A sends a power supply request from the motor management application AP2 to the motor management system 70 (step S502). Specifically, in the power supply request processing, the power supply request unit 143 sends a power supply request from the motor management application AP2 to the motor management system 70 via the communication unit 110 for the motor 20 selected by the power supply initiation operation input by the user.

[0444] The link processing unit 732 of the motor management system 70 links the power supply target information to the power supply control system 50 (step S503). Specifically, the link processing unit 732 retrieves the corresponding power supply target information from the power supply target information storage unit 722 for the motor 20 shown as the power supply target in the power supply request received by the communication unit 710 from the user terminal 10A, and links (sends) it from the motor management system 70 to the power supply control system 50 via the communication unit 710.

[0445] The power supply processing unit 531 of the power supply control system 50 sends a power supply object notification to the power supply motor 30 based on the power supply object information received by the communication unit 510 from the receiving motor management system 70 (step S504).

[0446] Processing in steps S505 to S510 Figure 22 The processes of steps S205 to S210 shown are the same, so their descriptions are omitted.

[0447] (The process related to the display of motor information) Figure 35 This is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of the processing flow related to the display of motor information in a modified embodiment of this invention. Figure 35The process shown is for the registered receiving motor 20, which is started by the user at any time.

[0448] also, Figure 35 The processing of steps S601 to S604 shown is similar to... Figure 23 The processes in steps S305 to S308 are the same, so their descriptions are omitted.

[0449] (A screen related to the application link in the membership application) Figure 36 This diagram illustrates an example of a screen related to application links in the member application AP1, a variation of this embodiment. When a user requests power via the motor management application AP2, when... Figure 25 When the "Wireless Power Supply" menu item is selected in the KAG2 member menu screen shown, the following is not displayed: Figure 25 The application link screen shown is KAG3, but instead it displays... Figure 36 The application link screen shown is KAG5.

[0450] The Application Link screen KAG5 is used to launch the motor-managed application AP2 from the member application AP1 in order to establish a link between the member application AP1 and the motor-managed application AP2. Users can establish a link between the member application AP1 and the motor-managed application AP2 by selecting the application to launch in the Application Link screen KAG5.

[0451] (Screenshot related to power supply start and confirmation of motor information in motor management applications) Figure 37 This diagram illustrates an example of a screen related to power supply initiation and confirmation of motor information in the motor management application AP2, a variation of this embodiment. When a user requests power supply via the motor management application AP2, when... Figure 36 When the application link screen shown in the image indicates that KAG5 has launched the motor management application AP2, it displays... Figure 37 The wireless power supply menu screen JAG6 is shown. The wireless power supply menu screen JAG6 and... Figure 27 The wireless power supply menu shown is the same as that of JAG4.

[0452] When the "Power Receiver" item is selected in the JAG6 wireless power supply menu screen, the following is displayed: Figure 37 The registration device overview screen JAG7 is shown. By selecting the "Power Supply Start" option on the registration device overview screen JAG7, the user can begin supplying power to the receiving motor 20. Furthermore, when the user selects the "Device Information" option on the registration device overview screen JAG7, detailed information about the receiving motor 20 can be viewed.

[0453] When a device information item is selected in the device registration overview screen JAG7, the following is displayed: Figure 37 The detailed screen of the registered device shown is JAG8. The detailed screen of the registered device JAG8 is... Figure 27 The detailed screen of the registered device shown is the same as that of JAG5.

[0454] The above describes a modified example of the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0455] Furthermore, some or all of the functions of the wireless power supply system 1A, user terminal 10A, power supply control system 50, membership system 60, and motor management system 70 described in this embodiment can be implemented using a computer. In this case, it can also be achieved by recording the program used to implement this function on a computer-readable recording medium, and having the computer system read and execute the program recorded on the recording medium. Furthermore, the term "computer system" here includes hardware such as an operating system and peripheral devices. Additionally, "computer-readable recording medium" refers to removable media such as floppy disks, optical disks, ROMs, and CD-ROMs, and storage devices such as hard disks built into the computer system. Moreover, "computer-readable recording medium" can also include media that dynamically maintains a program for a short period of time, such as a communication line used to transmit a program via a network such as the Internet or a communication line such as a telephone line, or media that maintains a program for a certain period of time, such as volatile memory inside a computer system that serves as a server or client in such cases. In addition, the above program can be a part of a program used to implement the above functions, or it can be a program that can implement the above functions by combining with a program already recorded in a computer system, or it can be a program implemented using a programmable logic device such as an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

[0456] The second embodiment and its variations of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to the above content, and various design changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0457] Industrial applicability According to the present invention, obstacles for users when using wireless power supply can be reduced.

[0458] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 1, 1A… Wireless power supply system; 10, 10A… User terminal; 20 (20-1~20-M)… Receiving motor; 30 (30-1~30-Q)… Sending motor; 40… Management terminal; 50… Power supply control system; 60… Membership system; 70… Receiving motor management system; 110… Communication unit; 120… Input unit; 130… Storage unit; 140, 140A… Control unit; 141… Membership processing unit; 142… Receiving motor processing unit; 143… Power supply request unit; 144… Output control unit; 145… Link processing unit; 150… Output unit; 510… Communication unit; 520… Storage unit; 521… Policy information storage unit; 522… Power supply management information Storage Department; 530… Control Department; 531… Power Supply Processing Department; 532… Power Supply Management Department; 533… Output Control Department; 610… Communication Department; 620… Storage Department; 621… Member Information Storage Department; 622… Power Supply Object Information Storage Department; 630… Control Department; 631… Data Processing Department; 632… Link Processing Department; 633… Output Control Department; 710… Communication Department; 720… Storage Department; 721… Member Information Storage Department; 722… Power Supply Object Information Storage Department; 730… Control Department; 731… Data Processing Department; 732… Link Processing Department; 733… Output Control Department; AP, AP1… Member Application; AP2… Motor Management Application; NW… Network.

Claims

1. A wireless power supply system, comprising: The receiving motor processing unit registers the receiving motor information related to the receiving motor of the user of the application, which is obtained through the application provided to the user of the space where the wireless power supply motor is installed, in the system corresponding to the application. The power supply request unit sends a power supply request from the application to the system corresponding to the application when the application receives a power supply request from the user. When the link processing unit receives the power supply request from the application, it links the motor information of the selected motor to be powered to the power supply control system from the system corresponding to the application. as well as The power supply processing unit, based on the receiving motor information linked from the system corresponding to the application, determines the power supply motor capable of supplying power to the receiving motor, which is the power supply target, and sends a power supply request from the power supply control system to the determined power supply motor.

2. The wireless power supply system according to claim 1, wherein, The link processing unit links the power supply settings information that the user sets for each of the motors via the application from the system corresponding to the application to the power supply control system. The power supply processing unit controls the power supply of the power supply motor based on the receiving motor information and the power supply setting information.

3. The wireless power supply system according to claim 1, wherein, It also has: The power supply management department obtains power supply status information indicating the power supply status from the power supply generator to the power receiving generator; and The output control unit, based on the obtained power supply status information, causes the application to display the power supply status to the receiving motor.

4. The wireless power supply system according to claim 1, wherein, The power supply processing unit determines the power supply parameters based on the power supply strategy, and controls the power supply of the power supply motor based on the determined power supply parameters.

5. The wireless power supply system according to claim 4, wherein, The power supply processing unit determines the power supply parameters according to the power supply strategy based on the receiving motor information obtained from the system corresponding to the application.

6. The wireless power supply system according to claim 4, wherein, The power supply processing unit determines the power supply parameters according to the power supply strategy based on the utilization status information representing the user's service utilization status obtained from the system corresponding to the application.

7. A wireless power supply method, By computer, The receiver information, obtained through an application provided by a user of a space equipped with a wireless power supply motor and relating to the receiver motor of that application, will be registered in the system corresponding to that application. When a power request is received from the user via the application, a power request is sent from the application to the system corresponding to the application. When a power supply request from the application is received, the information of the motor to be selected as the power supply recipient is linked from the system corresponding to the application to the power supply control system. Based on the receiving motor information linked from the system corresponding to the application, a power supply motor capable of supplying power to the receiving motor that is the power supply object is determined, and a power supply request is sent from the power supply control system to the determined power supply motor.

8. A program for making a computer: The receiver information, obtained through an application provided by a user of a space equipped with a wireless power supply motor and relating to the receiver motor of that application, will be registered in the system corresponding to that application. When a power request is received from the user via the application, a power request is sent from the application to the system corresponding to the application. When the power supply request from the application is received, the motor information of the selected power-receiving motor is linked from the system corresponding to the application to the power supply control system. Based on the receiving motor information linked from the system corresponding to the application, a power supply motor capable of supplying power to the receiving motor that is the power supply object is determined, and a power supply request is sent from the power supply control system to the determined power supply motor.

9. A wireless power supply system, comprising: The receiving motor processing unit registers the receiving motor information related to the user's receiving motor, obtained through a first application that can register the receiving motor as a power supply object in wireless power supply, in a first system corresponding to the first application. The first link processing unit links the first application and the second application based on the operation of the second application provided by the user of the space where the wireless power supply motor is installed. When the power supply request unit receives a power supply request from the user via the first application or the second application for the receiving motor shown in the receiving motor information obtained from the first system along with the link, it sends a power supply request from the application that is the request source to the corresponding system. When the second link processing unit receives the power supply request from the application that is the request source, it links the motor information of the motor selected as the power supply object from the system corresponding to the application that is the request source to the power supply control system. as well as The power supply processing unit, based on the linked receiver information, determines the power supply motor capable of supplying power to the receiver motor, and sends a power supply request from the power supply control system to the determined power supply motor.

10. The wireless power supply system according to claim 9, wherein, In the case where the user makes the power request via the second application. The first link processing unit sends a link request from the second application to the first system, linking the motor information from the first system to the second application. The power supply request unit sends the power supply request from the second application to the system corresponding to the second application, namely the second system. The second link processing unit links the motor information from the second system to the power supply control system.

11. The wireless power supply system according to claim 9, wherein, When the user makes the power request via the first application. The first link processing unit launches the first application from the second application, sends a link request from the first application to the first system, and links the motor information from the first system to the first application. The power request unit sends the power request from the first application to the first system. The second link processing unit links the motor information from the first system to the power supply control system.

12. The wireless power supply system according to claim 9, wherein, In addition to the information of the receiving motor, the power supply processing unit also controls the power supply of the sending motor based on the power supply setting information that the user sets for each receiving motor through the first application and links to the power supply control system.

13. The wireless power supply system according to claim 9, wherein, It also has: The power supply management department obtains power supply status information indicating the power supply status from the power supply generator to the power receiving generator; and The output control unit, based on the obtained power supply status information, causes the first application to display the power supply status to the receiving motor.

14. The wireless power supply system according to claim 9, wherein, The power supply processing unit determines the power supply parameters based on the power supply strategy, and controls the power supply of the power supply motor based on the determined power supply parameters.

15. The wireless power supply system according to claim 14, wherein, The power supply processing unit determines the power supply parameters according to the power supply strategy based on the receiving motor information obtained from the first system.

16. The wireless power supply system according to claim 14, wherein, The power supply processing unit determines the power supply parameters according to the power supply strategy based on the utilization status information representing the user's service utilization status obtained from the second system corresponding to the second application.

17. A wireless power supply method, By computer, The receiver information related to the user's receiver, obtained through a first application capable of registering as a power source in wireless power supply, is registered in a first system corresponding to the first application. Based on the operation of the second application provided by the user of the space where the wireless power supply motor is installed, a link is established between the first application and the second application. When a power supply request is received from the user via the first application or the second application for the power receiving motor shown in the power receiving motor information obtained from the first system along with the link, a power supply request is sent from the application that is the request source to the corresponding system. When a power supply request is received from an application that is the source of the request, the information of the motor to be selected as the power supply recipient is linked from the system corresponding to the application that is the source of the request to the power supply control system. Based on the linked receiving motor information, a power supply motor capable of supplying power to the receiving motor that is the power supply object is determined, and a power supply request is sent from the power supply control system to the determined power supply motor.

18. A program for making a computer: The receiver information related to the user's receiver, obtained through a first application capable of registering as a power source in wireless power supply, is registered in a first system corresponding to the first application. Based on the operation of the second application provided by the user of the space where the wireless power supply motor is installed, a link is established between the first application and the second application. When a power supply request is received from the user via the first application or the second application for the power receiving motor shown in the power receiving motor information obtained from the first system along with the link, a power supply request is sent from the application that is the request source to the corresponding system. When a power supply request is received from an application that is the source of the request, the information of the motor to be selected as the power supply recipient is linked from the system corresponding to the application that is the source of the request to the power supply control system. Based on the linked receiving motor information, a power supply motor capable of supplying power to the receiving motor that is the power supply object is determined, and a power supply request is sent from the power supply control system to the determined power supply motor.

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