Storage device and charging control method

Abstract

To provide control that allows the storage to be locked during normal times and unlocked in an emergency, when storing supplies.SOLUTION: Provided is a storage device for storing supplies including: a storage; an electronic lock for locking and unlocking the storage; a power supply circuit that is supplied with power from an external power source; a communication unit that communicates with external devices; and a control unit. The control unit controls locking and unlocking of the electronic lock based on one or more of information received through communication via the communication unit, a power supply state from the external power source supplied to the power supply circuit, and a communication state of the communication unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] In preparation for future disasters, stockpiles of supplies are being stored. Patent Document 1 discloses a pantry that can store disaster prevention supplies such as emergency food and emergency supplies and can withstand use in an emergency. Specifically, Patent Document 1 discloses a pantry that stores food and the like and takes in and out of the stored items by opening and closing the door, the pantry being equipped with an emergency food storage space having a capacity for storing emergency food for a predetermined number of days for a family of a predetermined composition, an emergency supply storage space capable of storing emergency supplies other than emergency food, and a motion sensor type emergency light that allows the stored items to be viewed even during a power outage, and the door is provided with an earthquake-resistant mechanism for keeping the door closed during an earthquake and preventing the stored items from scattering, a drawer lock mechanism for locking during an earthquake to prevent the drawers from popping out, and / or a fall prevention mechanism for preventing the stored items from falling from the shelves during an earthquake. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2007-98052 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the storage of emergency supplies, it is necessary to lock the lock during normal times from the viewpoint of security. In the event of an emergency, it is necessary to unlock the lock in order to use the emergency supplies. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a control that enables the locking of the lock during normal times and the unlocking of the lock in the event of an emergency. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] According to the present invention, there is provided a storage device for storing emergency supplies. The storage device includes a storage unit, an electronic lock for locking and unlocking the storage unit, a power supply circuit that receives power from an external power source, a communication unit that communicates with an external device, and a control unit. The control unit controls the locking and unlocking of the electronic lock based on at least one of information received by communication via the communication unit, the supply state of power from the external power source that is supplied to the power supply circuit, and the communication state of the communication unit. Effect of the Invention

[0006] According to the present invention, a control is realized for storing emergency supplies that allows locking during normal times and unlocking in emergencies. Note that problems, configurations, and effects other than those described above will become apparent from the following description of the embodiment of the invention. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of the overall configuration of a system. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 illustrates an example of a configuration of a storage device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0008] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiment is an example for explaining the present invention, and appropriate omissions and simplifications are made for clarity of explanation. The present invention can be implemented in various other forms. Unless otherwise specified, each component may be singular or plural.

[0009] First, an example of a system including a storage device 1000 will be described with reference to Fig. 1. As shown in Fig. 1, this system includes a storage device 1000, a management server 1001, and information processing terminals (1002a, 1002b), which are connected to each other via a network.

[0010] The storage device 1000 stores disaster supplies and is placed in an appropriate evacuation shelter (for example, a school or hospital equipped with a stockpile warehouse) in the event of a disaster. The storage device 1000 stores various items as supplies, for example, batteries. The management server 1001 manages various information in the system. The management server 1001 manages information related to the supplies, such as expiration date information, inventory information, and battery capacity information. Businesses and management organizations can use the information managed by the management server 1001 in their work.

[0011] The information processing terminal 1002a is used by a business operator. Here, the business operator is, for example, a supplier of disaster stockpiles. The business operator can obtain information from the management server 1001 using the information processing terminal 1002a and take appropriate action.

[0012] For example, the business entity replenishes storage batteries before their expiration date, and collects and recycles storage batteries approaching their expiration date. Here, the business entity may use the information processing terminal 1002a to control the operation of the storage device 1000. The business entity may also use the information processing terminal 1002a to update the information in the management server 1001 with the latest information after the work. Note that the same process may be performed using a communication terminal 1003 held by an on-site worker and connected to a network. The management server 1001 may also manage information related to work, such as initial settings at the time of installation of the storage device 1000, settings during maintenance, and information on replenishment / recovery.

[0013] The information processing terminal 1002b is used by a management organization. Here, the management organization is, for example, a local government, a medical institution management organization, or the like that manages schools, hospitals, and the like that serve as evacuation shelters. The management organization uses the information processing terminal 1002b to take appropriate measures for the storage device 1000.

[0014] In the event of an emergency such as a disaster, the management organization uses the information processing terminal 1002b to change the settings of the storage device 1000. In addition, the management organization uses the information processing terminal 1002b to instruct charging control of the storage device.

[0015] Each information processing terminal (1002a, 1002b) may access the storage device 1000 via the network and the management server 1001. On the other hand, the storage device 1000 may be accessed via the network without going through the management server 1001. Also, the communication terminal 1003 possessed by an operator of the business may directly communicate with the storage device 1000 without going through the network.

[0016] Next, an example of the configuration of the storage device will be described with reference to Fig. 2. As shown in Fig. 2, the storage device 1000 includes a plurality of storage cabinets (1-3) capable of storing items such as emergency supplies, and a management circuit unit 11. Note that, as an example, the storage device 1000 can have a housing structure in which the opening and closing doors of each storage cabinet are provided on the front side.

[0017] Storage cabinet 1 stores manual keys for other storage cabinets, and in this example, stores manual key 2 for storage cabinet 2 and manual key 3 for storage cabinet 3. The door of storage cabinet 1 is locked / unlocked by electronic lock 1 electrically connected to a management circuit unit 11.

[0018] The storage facility 2 stores disaster preparedness supplies (electrical appliances, a flashlight, a radio, and a power distributor in the example of FIG. 2). The door of the storage facility 2 is locked / unlocked by an electronic lock 2 electrically connected to the management circuit unit 11. In addition to the electronic lock 2, the door of the storage facility 2 can also be locked / unlocked by using a manual lock 2 stored in the storage facility 1.

[0019] The storage cabinet 3 stores primary and secondary batteries as backup batteries, and also houses a voltage measuring device, terminal insulating tape, a packaging recycle box 101, and a battery recycle box 102. The door of the storage cabinet 3 is locked / unlocked by an electronic lock 3 electrically connected to the management circuit unit 11. In addition to the electronic lock 3, the door of the storage cabinet 3 can also be locked / unlocked by using a manual lock 3 stored in the storage cabinet 1.

[0020] The secondary batteries stored in the storage facility 3 are placed in a secondary battery placement section 103 electrically connected to the management circuit section 11, and the secondary batteries placed in the secondary battery placement section 103 can be powered (charged) from the management circuit section 11.

[0021] The voltage measuring device, terminal insulating tape, packaging recycle box 101, and battery recycle box 102 are used by workers who replenish / recover storage batteries. Storage batteries (primary batteries) are stored with terminal insulating tape affixed to the electrode terminals by the worker. The worker measures the voltage of the storage battery (primary battery) with the voltage measuring device, and places the storage battery (primary battery) that does not reach a specified threshold in the battery recycle box 102 as a storage battery to be recycled. The worker also places the storage battery's packaging in the packaging recycle box 101 as a storage battery to be recycled. By storing the recycle boxes (101, 102) in advance in the storage facility 3 in this way, the batteries and packaging to be recycled can be easily separated and collected during work.

[0022] The management circuit unit 11 is connected to the electronic locks of each storage unit and performs electrical control. The management circuit unit 11 includes a control unit 12, a communication unit 13, a display unit 14, a voice input unit 15, a voice output unit 16, an operation input unit 17, a power circuit 18, and a power supply unit 19. The management circuit unit 11 also includes a locking / unlocking management unit 21 and a location information acquisition unit 22. The management circuit unit 11 also includes a memory unit (not shown) that stores data used for data processing.

[0023] The control unit 12 is a main body that performs a predetermined process, and is configured by an appropriate processor. The control unit 12 is configured by using, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), but may be configured by using other semiconductor devices. The communication unit 13 is used for communication. In this embodiment, the communication unit 13 is configured by using a wireless communication interface. The display unit 14 is used to present appropriate information, and is configured by using an appropriate display. The display unit 14 may be provided on the outer side surface of the storage device 1000, for example. The voice input unit 15 is used for operation by voice input, and is configured by using, for example, a microphone. The voice output unit 16 is used for voice output, and is configured by using, for example, a speaker. The operation input unit 17 is configured to be used for appropriate input operation such as a button or a touch panel. The power supply circuit 18 is a circuit used for supplying power, and power is supplied to the management circuit unit 11 from outside the storage device 1000 via the power supply circuit 18. The external power is supplied, for example, via a socket. The power supply unit 19 is configured as a circuit used for power supply.

[0024] The locking / unlocking management unit 21 is configured as an electric circuit connected to each electronic lock, and is used to lock / unlock each electronic lock. The location information acquisition unit 22 acquires location information of the storage device 1000, and can be configured using, for example, a GPS receiver.

[0025] The storage unit appropriately stores data used in data processing, and is configured using a main storage device and an auxiliary storage device. The main storage device is a device that temporarily stores data when the control unit 12 performs data processing, and is configured using, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory). The auxiliary storage device is a device that stores data such as programs that realize the operation of the management circuit unit 11, and is configured using, for example, a HDD (Hard Disk Drive).

[0026] The storage device 1000 includes a management unit secondary battery 201. The management unit secondary battery 201 is used as an auxiliary power source for the management circuit unit 11, and supplies power to the management circuit unit 11, for example, in a state where there is no power supply from the power supply circuit 18.

[0027] The storage device 1000 includes an illumination unit 301. The illumination unit 301 may be provided on the upper side of the storage device so as to illuminate the opening and closing door of the storage. This allows the position of the opening and closing door to be ascertained even in a dark environment such as at night, and allows easy insertion and removal of equipment. Note that illumination may be provided in other positions, such as inside the storage.

[0028] Furthermore, the storage device 1000 may be provided with wheels 401 on the bottom to facilitate movement, taking into consideration installation work and rearrangement in an evacuation shelter.

[0029] Under normal circumstances, external power is supplied from the power supply circuit 18, and the storage device 1000 stores items in the storage unit with each electronic lock locked. Next, various control examples that enable unlocking in an emergency will be described in detail.

[0030] <Example of control when no external power supply is input> The storage device 1000 (specifically, the control unit 12) switches the power source to the management unit secondary battery 201 when the power supply from the power supply circuit 18 is cut off due to a disaster or the like. The control unit 12 then performs a judgment based on the state of the management unit secondary battery 201 and the usage time, and performs control to unlock the electronic locks based on the judgment result. As a specific example, the control unit 12 may judge whether the battery remaining capacity of the management unit secondary battery 201 is a predetermined remaining capacity, and unlock all or some of the electronic locks when the predetermined remaining capacity is reached. The control unit 12 may also judge whether a predetermined time has elapsed since switching the power source based on a timeout, and unlock all or some of the electronic locks when the predetermined time has elapsed. Note that the electronic locks of the storage unit that is preset to be unlocked in this control may be cited as some of the electronic locks. The electronic locks of the storage unit that stores the manual key may be included as some of the electronic locks.

[0031] The control unit 12 maintains communication even after switching the power source. Then, it performs processing to transmit appropriate information such as information on switching to the secondary battery 201 for management (i.e., the power source used) and information on the locked / unlocked state of the electronic lock to the management server 1001, the information processing terminal (1002b) of the management organization, etc.

[0032] <Examples of control during emergencies (disasters, etc.)> The storage device 1000 (more specifically, the control unit 12) performs the following control, for example, in the event of an emergency such as a disaster.

[0033] As a first example, when the settings of the storage device 1000 are changed by the management organization and the storage device 1000 is set to emergency mode, the control unit 12 performs control corresponding to the emergency mode. The emergency mode is a mode in which the conditions for unlocking are relaxed compared to the normal (ordinary) mode. In the emergency mode, for example, anyone other than the person managing the storage device 1000 can unlock the electronic lock by inputting only without the need for communication. In contrast, in normal times, the electronic lock cannot be unlocked by inputting only by anyone other than the person managing the storage device 1000.

[0034] In the emergency mode, the lock can be opened by an appropriate input operation. The storage device 1000 may be provided with, for example, an emergency button. That is, the operation input unit 17 may include an emergency button. Then, when this emergency button is pressed, the control unit 12 may unlock the electronic lock. Also, for example, the microphone of the voice input unit 15 may be used, and the control unit 12 may unlock the electronic lock based on the results of voice recognition.

[0035] As a second example, when the emergency mode is set as above, the control unit 12 performs control corresponding to the emergency mode. Then, by performing an input operation, the control unit 12 unlocks only the electronic lock of the safe in which the manual key is stored. Therefore, the manual keys of the other safes can be taken out, and unlocking using the manual key becomes possible. Note that, as in the above explanation, unlocking is possible by an appropriate input operation such as using the emergency button.

[0036] As a third example, when the emergency mode is set in the same manner as above, the control unit 12 performs control corresponding to the emergency mode. In this example, when an input operation such as pressing an emergency button is performed, the control unit 12 first communicates with the information processing terminal 1002b of the management organization. After that, when permission to unlock is output from the information processing terminal 1002b of the management organization, the control unit 12 unlocks the electronic lock. In other words, the control unit performs unlocking via communication.

[0037] For example, the situation may be confirmed through a conversation between the person in the management organization and the input operator using the voice input unit 15 and the voice output unit 16. On the other hand, the conversation between the person in the management organization and the input operator may be omitted and permission to unlock may be output.

[0038] Similarly, the control unit 12 may unlock all the electronic locks, or may unlock only the electronic lock of a specific safe. The control unit 12 may unlock only the electronic lock of a safe that stores a preset manual key.

[0039] As a fourth example, the control unit 12 may determine whether or not an emergency occurs based on the communication state, and perform processing based on the result of the determination. If the control unit 12 determines that communication is not possible, the control unit 12 may transition to emergency mode without depending on the judgment of the management organization, and relax the conditions for unlocking. Then, the control unit 12 may unlock the electronic lock in response to an input operation similar to that described above, such as using an emergency button.

[0040] The storage device 1000 may be equipped with a camera and may monitor the input operator in the above examples 1 to 4. The storage device 1000 may store image data captured by the camera in a memory unit, and if communication is possible, may transmit the image data to the management server 1001 or the information processing terminal 1002b of the management organization. The storage device 1000 may also store the input operation as an operation log in the memory unit. If communication is possible, the storage device 1000 may also transmit the operation log to the management server 1001 or the information processing terminal 1002b of the management organization.

[0041] <Example of control during communication> Furthermore, the storage device 1000 (more specifically, the control unit 12) may perform the following control, for example, from the viewpoint of the communication state.

[0042] As a first example, the control unit 12 may determine whether communication is possible, and if it determines that communication is not possible, may unlock all electronic locks. As a second example, when the control unit 12 determines that communication is not possible and that power is not being supplied from an external power source via the power supply circuit 18, it may unlock all electronic locks. As a third example, the control unit 12 may determine whether communication is possible, and if it determines that communication is not possible, it may unlock only the electronic locks of some of the storage cabinets (for example, the electronic locks of predetermined storage cabinets). As a fourth example, when the control unit 12 determines that communication is not possible and that there is no power supply from an external power source via the power supply circuit 18, it may unlock only the electronic locks of some of the storage cabinets (for example, the electronic locks of predetermined storage cabinets).

[0043] Although various control examples have been described, the following control may be performed. Also, the following changes may be performed.

[0044] The storage device 1000 may be provided with a sensor that detects the opening and closing of the door of the storage. The storage device 1000 may then transmit information relating to the opening and closing of the door of the storage to the management server 1001 or the information processing terminals (1002a, 1002b). In addition, in the event of an emergency, information relating to the opening and closing of the door may be stored in a storage unit, and if communication is possible, may be transmitted to the management server 1001 or the information processing terminals (1002a, 1002b).

[0045] During work such as moving or installing the storage device 1000, the supply of power from the external power source via the power circuit 18 may be cut off, and the electronic lock may be unlocked by the above-mentioned control. Therefore, the storage device 1000 (specifically, the control unit 12) may perform control to change to the work mode. Here, the work mode is a mode in which the above-mentioned unlocking control is not performed. In other words, the work mode is a mode in which the electronic lock is kept in a locked state. Then, after work, the work mode may be changed to the normal mode, and the above-mentioned unlocking control may be performed. In this way, by switching the work mode on and off, it is possible to prevent the electronic lock from being unlocked during work and perform appropriate control during normal times.

[0046] The change of the work mode may be executed based on, for example, an output from the information processing terminal 1002a of the business operator. Also, it may be executed based on an output from the communication terminal 1003 of the worker. Also, it may be executed based on an input from the operation input unit 17 of the storage device 1000. Also, in the process of changing the work mode, authentication such as password authentication may be required, and the process may be executed based on the authentication result.

[0047] When power is supplied to the stored secondary battery via power supply unit 19, control unit 12 may supply power to the secondary battery in a state where power is being supplied from an external power source via power supply circuit 18. On the other hand, control unit 12 may perform control not to supply power to the secondary battery in a state where power is not being supplied from an external power source via power supply circuit 18. Furthermore, control unit 12 may perform control to supply power from the stored secondary battery to management circuit unit 11 via power supply unit 19 in an emergency. Here, control unit 12 may determine, for example, the timing when the remaining battery level of management unit secondary battery 201 falls below a predetermined remaining level, or the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed since use of management unit secondary battery 201 began, as an emergency.

[0048] In unlocking permission control using the information processing terminal 1002b of the managing organization, information specifying the electronic lock to be unlocked may be output from the information processing terminal 1002b, and the control unit 12 may unlock the specified electronic lock.

[0049] As an example, the display unit 14 may present information using electronic paper. In this case, the power consumption during display is small, so that the last display state can be maintained even if the power supply from the management unit secondary battery 201 is lost.

[0050] A storage facility for storing reserve batteries (primary batteries) may be provided with a primary battery housing section 104 having separate refill and removal ports for the primary batteries so that primary batteries close to their expiration date can be supplied first. As an example, the primary battery housing section 104 may be configured as a box-shaped housing with a refill port formed at the top of the front and a removal port formed at the bottom of the front. The reserve battery (secondary battery) may also be provided with an information storage section (e.g., an RFID tag). Information about the battery life, such as the number of times it has been charged and the date and time of charging, may be written in the information storage section. That is, information about the charging history may be stored in the information storage section. Maintenance and battery replacement work can be facilitated by an operator referring to the information stored in the information storage section.

[0051] When the communication unit 13 receives information regarding a predicted disaster occurrence (for example, weather information such as a typhoon, heavy rain, etc.) in advance, the control unit 12 may perform control to increase the charging rate of the storage battery (secondary battery) from normal (ordinary) conditions from before the predicted disaster occurrence date and time (for example, one to three days before). As one example, the control unit 12 may perform control to charge the battery to a charging rate of approximately 70% under normal conditions, and when disaster prediction information is received, to charge the battery to a charging rate of approximately 80 to 90%.

[0052] Furthermore, the information processing terminal 1002b of the management organization may transmit a command to increase the charging rate of the secondary battery to the storage device 1000 installed in an area where a disaster is expected. Then, the control unit 12 may perform charging based on the command from the information processing terminal 1002b to increase the charging rate of the secondary battery.

[0053] When the emergency mode is entered in the event of a disaster and power is being supplied from an external power source via the power supply circuit 18, the control unit 12 may perform control to increase the charging rate of the storage battery (secondary battery). The control unit 12 may also perform control to change from the normal charging mode to a rapid charging mode in which rapid charging is performed by increasing the charging current, for example.

[0054] Furthermore, the storage device 1000 installed in an area adjacent to the area where a disaster is predicted (or the area where a disaster has occurred) may perform control such as changing the charging rate and switching to a quick charging mode in the same manner as the storage device 1000 installed in the area where a disaster is predicted (or the area where a disaster has occurred). The storage device 1000 in the adjacent area may then be delivered to the area where the disaster has occurred. This allows the area where the disaster has occurred to use the secondary battery with a high charging rate stored in the storage device 1000 delivered from the adjacent area.

[0055] The storage device 1000 in the neighboring area may control to change the charging based on a command from the information processing terminal 1002b of the management organization. The storage device 1000 may obtain information on the charging status of other storage devices 1000 and location information of storage devices 1000 installed in other areas via the network and the communication unit 13, determine whether the area corresponds to a neighboring area of ​​the area where the storage device 1000 in which the charging has been changed is installed, and control to change the charging. Here, whether the area corresponds to a neighboring area may be determined based on the distance based on the location information of each storage device 1000, for example, and may be determined to correspond to a neighboring area when the distance between the storage devices 1000 based on the location information is equal to or less than a predetermined distance.

[0056] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above in detail, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various design changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention described in the claims. For example, the above-described embodiments have been described in detail to clearly explain the present invention, and the present invention is not necessarily limited to those having all of the configurations described. In addition, it is possible to replace a part of the configuration of one embodiment with the configuration of another embodiment, and it is also possible to add the configuration of another embodiment to the configuration of one embodiment. Furthermore, it is possible to add, delete, or replace a part of the configuration of each embodiment with another configuration.

[0057] The business operator may replace the storage device 1000 itself to replace the stockpiled supplies. In addition, the business operator may have workers replenish the disaster stockpiled supplies stored in the storage of the storage device 1000 other than the storage battery, and collect the supplies according to their expiration dates.

[0058] Examples of primary batteries to be stored include dry batteries, coin batteries, and button batteries, while examples of secondary batteries to be stored include all-solid-state batteries, secondary dry batteries, and portable batteries with terminals.

[0059] The storage device 1000 may be installed by a worker of the business operator. Alternatively, the storage device 1000 may be installed by a staff member of the evacuation shelter after delivery by the delivery company. [Explanation of symbols]

[0060] 11 Management circuit section 12 Control section 13. Communications Department 14 Display section 15 Audio input section 16 Audio output section 17 Operation input section 18 Power supply circuit 19 Power supply unit 21 Locking and Unlocking Management Department 22 Location information acquisition section 101 Recycled Packaging Box 102 Battery recycling box 103 Secondary battery arrangement section 104 Primary battery compartment 201 Secondary battery for management department (secondary battery for management) 301 Lighting Department 401 wheels 1000 storage device 1001 Management Server 1002a Information processing terminal 1002b Information processing terminal 1003 Communication terminal

Claims

1. A storage device for storing stockpiles, The storage facility and an electronic lock for locking and unlocking the storage unit; a power supply circuit that receives power from an external power source; A communication unit that communicates with an external device; A control unit; Equipped with The control unit controls the locking and unlocking of the electronic lock based on at least one of information received by communication via the communication unit, a supply state of power from an external power source supplied to the power supply circuit, and a communication state of the communication unit. A storage device characterized by:

2. The storage device according to claim 1 , a management secondary battery for supplying power for the operation of the control unit and the communication unit; When the power supply from the external power source to the power supply circuit is cut off after the control unit and the communication unit have been operated by the power supply from the external power source, the power for the operation of the control unit and the communication unit is supplied from the management secondary battery, and when a predetermined condition is thereafter satisfied, the control unit performs control to unlock the electronic lock. A storage device characterized by:

3. The storage device according to claim 2, the predetermined condition is whether or not the remaining battery charge of the management secondary battery, which supplies power for the operation of the control unit and the communication unit, has fallen below a predetermined value. A storage device characterized by:

4. The storage device according to claim 2, The predetermined condition is whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the power for operating the control unit and the communication unit has been supplied from the management secondary battery. A storage device characterized by:

5. The storage device according to claim 2, The predetermined condition is whether or not the communication state of the communication unit has become communication disabled. A storage device characterized by:

6. The storage device according to claim 1 , When the communication unit receives information indicating an emergency from an external device through communication, the control unit performs control to change the conditions for unlocking the electronic lock so as to ease the conditions. A storage device characterized by:

7. The storage device according to claim 1 , The control unit controls the electronic lock to be unlocked when the communication state of the communication unit becomes communication disabled. A storage device characterized by:

8. The storage device according to claim 1 , The control unit performs control to increase a charging rate of the stored secondary battery when information indicating a predicted disaster occurrence is received via the communication unit. A storage device characterized by:

9. The storage device according to claim 1 , The control unit acquires, via the communication unit, information on the charging status and location of the storage device installed at a different location, and performs control to increase the charging rate of the stored secondary battery based on the acquired charging status of the storage device and the distance to the storage device whose location information has been acquired. A storage device characterized by:

10. The storage device according to claim 1 , storing a secondary battery having an information storage unit that stores information regarding a charging history; A storage device characterized by:

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

12. The storage device according to claim 1 , a power supply unit to which power is supplied from the stored secondary battery; The control unit controls the power supply unit to supply power from the secondary battery stored in the power supply unit in an emergency. A storage device characterized by:

13. The storage device according to claim 1 , The recycling center includes a recycling box for collecting the packaging of the batteries to be recycled and the secondary batteries to be recycled in a segregated manner. A storage device characterized by:

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

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

16. A charge control method for controlling charging of a secondary battery, comprising: A receiving step of receiving information regarding a predicted disaster occurrence; a charge control step of performing charge control different from that performed under normal circumstances on the secondary battery before the predicted date and time of the disaster occurrence obtained based on the information received in the receiving step, A charging control method comprising:

17. The charge control method according to claim 16, In the charge control step, a control is performed to increase a charging rate of the secondary battery to a level higher than normal charging rates before the predicted disaster occurrence date and time. A charging control method comprising:

18. The charge control method according to claim 17, The information regarding the prediction of the occurrence of a disaster is meteorological information. A charging control method comprising:

Images