Service providing system and service providing method

Abstract

To perform processing of providing a service in which an unmanned aerial vehicle and an electronic device cooperate with each other.SOLUTION: One aspect of the present disclosure is a service providing system that includes an unmanned aerial vehicle and an electronic device installed in a power transmission / distribution facility. The unmanned aerial vehicle comprises: a first communication unit that communicates with the electronic device; and a first service processing unit that transmits information related to the unmanned aerial vehicle to the first communication unit. The electronic device comprises: a second communication unit that communicates with the first communication unit; and a second service processing unit that performs processing of providing a service in which the functions of the electronic device and the functions of the unmanned aerial vehicle cooperate with each other on the basis of the information related to the unmanned aerial vehicle received by the second communication unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a service providing system and a service providing method. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there are known technologies for providing various services using unmanned aerial vehicles known as drones. For example, a system for operating unmanned aerial vehicles described in Patent Document 1 performs different missions (e.g., surveillance, video capture, communication, and distribution) using different types of unmanned aerial vehicles. Patent Document 1 also describes providing a zone for the unmanned aerial vehicle to land on a utility pole and supplying power to the unmanned aerial vehicle. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2019-055774 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the system for operating unmanned aerial vehicles described in Patent Document 1 performs different missions using different types of unmanned aerial vehicles, but does not perform processing for the unmanned aerial vehicles and electronic devices installed on utility poles or the like to work together to provide services. In addition, when processing for providing various services using electronic devices installed on utility poles or the like is performed, the input / output devices built into the electronic devices beforehand are used, which may result in insufficient functions. In addition, even if various input / output functions are built into the electronic devices, the various input / output functions may not be used, resulting in excessive functions.

[0005] The present disclosure has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a service provision system and a service provision method in which an unmanned aerial vehicle and an electronic device work together to provide services. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present disclosure has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and one aspect of the present disclosure is a service provision system comprising an unmanned aerial vehicle and an electronic device installed in a power transmission and distribution facility, wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle comprises a first communication unit that communicates with the electronic device and a first service processing unit that transmits information about the unmanned aerial vehicle to the first communication unit, and the electronic device comprises a second communication unit that communicates with the first communication unit and a second service processing unit that performs processing to provide a service in conjunction with the functions of the electronic device and the functions of the unmanned aerial vehicle based on information about the unmanned aerial vehicle received by the second communication unit.

[0007] Another aspect of the present disclosure is a service provision method, comprising a service provision system including an unmanned aerial vehicle and an electronic device installed in a power transmission and distribution facility, the unmanned aerial vehicle transmitting information about the unmanned aerial vehicle to the electronic device, and the electronic device performing processing to provide a service in conjunction with the functions of the electronic device and the functions of the unmanned aerial vehicle based on the information about the unmanned aerial vehicle received from the unmanned aerial vehicle. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to one aspect of the present invention, an unmanned aerial vehicle and an electronic device can work together to perform processing to provide a service. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a power system to which a service providing system and a service providing method according to an embodiment are applied. [Diagram 2] 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a service providing system 1 according to an embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a schematic of a substation / distribution tower system 20 according to an embodiment. [Figure 4]1 is a block diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of a utility pole 30 according to an embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of an electronic device 34 according to an embodiment. [Figure 6] 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a service providing system 1 according to an embodiment. [Figure 7] 4 is a sequence diagram showing an example of a processing procedure in each part of the service providing system 1 according to the embodiment. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] A service providing system and a service providing method to which the present invention is applied will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0011] 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a power system to which a service providing system and a service providing method according to an embodiment are applied. The power system includes, for example, a power generation system, a power supply system, and a power distribution system. The power generation system includes large-scale power plants such as hydroelectric power plants, nuclear power plants, and thermal power plants. The power transmitted from the power generation system to the power supply system is high-voltage power such as 500 kV or 275 kV. The power supply system includes, for example, a primary substation, a secondary substation, a hydroelectric power plant, and a thermal power plant. The power supply system may also include a large factory or the like. The primary substation converts high-voltage power such as 500 kV or 275 kV into 154 kV power. The secondary substation converts the power converted by the primary substation and the power generated by the power plant into 77 kV power. The power supply system includes power supply facilities such as a power feeder and a power tower.

[0012] The power distribution system includes a power distribution substation, a power transmission and distribution facility, and consumer facilities such as buildings, factories, and houses. The power transmission and distribution facility includes, but is not limited to, a power distribution tower, a power distribution pole (electric pole), and a power distribution line, and includes various facilities for transmitting or distributing power. The power distribution substation converts the power converted by the secondary substation into power of 33 kV, 22 kV, or 6.6 kV. The power distribution tower converts the power converted by the power distribution substation into power of 6.6 kV. The power converted by the power distribution substation or the power distribution tower is converted into power of 100 to 200 V by a transformer on the power distribution pole, and distributed to consumers.

[0013] The power distribution system may include wind power generation equipment, solar power generation equipment, electric vehicles, smart inverters, battery storage equipment, microgrid systems, etc. The power distribution system may supply power received from the wind power generation equipment, solar power generation equipment, electric vehicles, smart inverters, battery storage equipment, and microgrid systems to power distribution companies and other consumers via distribution poles.

[0014] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a service providing system 1 in an embodiment. The service providing system 1 includes, for example, a power distribution automation system 10, a substation / power distribution tower system 20, a power distribution pole 30, a monitoring and control system 40, a flight management system 50, an unmanned aerial vehicle 60, a service providing device 70, and a user terminal device 80. The substation / power distribution tower system 20 and the multiple power distribution poles 30 are connected by a power distribution line L1. The multiple electronic devices 34 in the power distribution poles 30 are connected by a communication line L2. The power distribution automation system 10, the substation / power distribution tower system 20, the monitoring and control system 40, the flight management system 50, the service providing device 70, and the user terminal device 80 have a communication interface (not shown) such as a NIC (Network Interface Card) or a wireless communication module for connecting to a communication network NW such as the Internet. The network may include, for example, a general-purpose network such as the Internet, and a private network such as a local 5G or WiFi (registered trademark).

[0015] The power distribution automation system 10 includes an information processing device that communicates with multiple electronic devices 34 in the power distribution system via a communication network NW and automatically controls power distribution. The power distribution automation system 10 performs control by an operator's operation, displays equipment data (charging / power outage, current, voltage) of the power generation system based on voltage information and current information transmitted from the multiple electronic devices 34, and remotely controls multiple switches 32 (section switches). The monitoring and control system 40 includes a master station device 42 that communicates with the multiple electronic devices 34 via the communication network NW and detects abnormalities in the power distribution system.

[0016] The substation / distribution tower system 20 includes, for example, a circuit breaker 22, a transformer 24, and an electronic device 26. The circuit breaker 22 and the transformer 24 supply power fed from a power supply system to a power distribution system. The circuit breaker 22 opens or closes the power supply between the power supply system and the power distribution system. The transformer 24 converts power from the power supply system and supplies it to the power distribution system. The electronic device 26 is, for example, a device called an IED (Intelligent Electronic Device).

[0017] FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of a substation / distribution tower system 20 according to an embodiment. The substation / distribution tower system 20 includes, for example, a circuit breaker 22a to which high voltage power (e.g., 22 kV) is supplied, a transformer 24, a circuit breaker 22b that supplies converted power (e.g., 6.6 kV) to the distribution system, and an electronic device 26. The transformer 24 converts the voltage of the power supplied through the distribution line from 22 kV to 6.6 kV. The electronic device 26 has a protection function and a control function for power equipment such as the circuit breakers 22a, 22b and the transformer 24, a function for measuring and recording voltages, currents, etc. related to the power equipment, an HMI (Human Machine Interface) function for display and operation, a contact input / output function, a programmable logic controller (PLC) function, a communication function such as a local area network (LAN), and an expansion function.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 2, the distribution pole 30 includes, for example, a switch 32, an electronic device 34, and a transformer 36. The switch 32 cuts off or passes the power supplied through the distribution line L1. The switch 32 passes or cuts off the power supplied through the distribution line L1. The transformer 36 converts the voltage of the power supplied through the distribution line L1. The electronic device 34 is, for example, a device called an IED. The electronic device 34 has a protection function and a control function for power equipment such as the switch 32 and the transformer 36, a function for measuring and recording the voltage and current related to the power equipment, an HMI function such as display and operation, a contact input / output function, a PLC function, a communication function such as a LAN via a communication line, and an extension function. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the outline of the distribution pole 30 in the embodiment. The switch 32, the transformer 36, and the electronic device 34 are installed on a support mechanism 38 such as a power pole or a tower that supports the distribution line L1.

[0019] An arrival port 35 for the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 to arrive is connected to the electronic device 34. The arrival port 35 may have a mechanism for fixing (locking) the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 when the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 arrives at the arrival port 35.

[0020] 2, the electronic device 34 is connected to other electronic devices 34 via a communication line L2. The power distribution automation system 10, the electronic device 26, and the electronic device 34 may realize mutual communication of data and information by operating in accordance with an international standard such as IEC 61850. Furthermore, the multiple electronic devices 34 may be connected to each other via the communication line L2 for each business operator, for example.

[0021] FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the electronic device 34 according to the embodiment. The electronic device 34 is, for example, a distribution IED including a control unit 341, a communication unit 342, and an expansion unit 343. The control unit 341 has a function of controlling the operation of the switch 32 and a function of measuring current and voltage values. The communication unit 342 performs communication according to IEC61850 between the electronic device 26, the electronic device 34, and the master station device 42 using optical signals or wireless signals. The communication unit 342 transmits and receives various information by communicating with the communication unit 342 of the adjacent distribution pole 30 in a bucket brigade manner. The communication unit 342 may also form a wireless communication network with other communication units 342 to transmit and receive wireless signals. The expansion unit 343 performs an expansion function. The expansion function is a function of providing a service linked to the function of the electronic device 34 and the function of the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 based on information about the unmanned aerial vehicle 60. The monitoring and control system 40 includes the master station device 42. The master station device 42 communicates with a communication unit 342 for communicating with the electronic device 34 as a slave station, and controls the electronic device 34 .

[0022] FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of a service providing system 1 according to the embodiment. The service providing system 1 includes an unmanned aerial vehicle 60 and an electronic device 34 installed on a power transmission and distribution facility such as a power pole 30. The unmanned aerial vehicle 60 includes a first communication unit 62 that communicates with the electronic device 34, a first service processing unit 64, and a device 66. The first service processing unit 64 is realized by a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) executing a program stored in a program memory.

[0023] The first service processing unit 64 causes the first communication unit 62 to transmit information about the unmanned aerial vehicle 60. The information about the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 is information indicating locations to which the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 can move, but is not limited to this. The information about the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 may be information indicating that the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 is capable of processing to provide a service desired by the user, or information indicating a function capable of processing to provide a service desired by the user. The information about the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 may be extended input / output information indicating the input and output functions of the unmanned aerial vehicle 60.

[0024] The device 66 is a device having a function for providing a service desired by the user. The device 66 is, for example, but not limited to, a camera device, a microphone, a speaker, a display device, a lighting device, a communication function (base station function, satellite communication function), etc. The function of the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 for providing a service desired by the user is determined by the processing contents of the first service processing unit 64 and the function of the device 66.

[0025] The electronic device 34 includes a control unit 341 that controls power transmission and distribution facilities such as the power distribution pole 30, a communication unit 342, a second communication unit 342A that performs wireless communication with the first communication unit 62, and an expansion unit 343. The expansion unit 343 includes a second service processing unit 3431, a charging unit 3432, a device driver processing unit 3433, and an image analysis software processing unit 3434. The second service processing unit 3431, the device driver processing unit 3433, and the image analysis software processing unit 3434 are realized by a processor such as a CPU executing a program stored in a program memory.

[0026] The charging unit 3432 charges the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 that has arrived at the arrival port 35 using power transmitted and distributed by the power transmission and distribution equipment. The power transmitted and distributed by the power transmission and distribution equipment is power distributed in the substation / power distribution tower system 20, the power distribution pole 30, and the power distribution line L1 included in the power distribution system. The charging unit 3432 has a charging mechanism corresponding to the charging method of the unmanned aerial vehicle 60. The charging mechanism includes, for example, a transformer that converts the transmitted and distributed power into charging power for the unmanned aerial vehicle 60, and a mechanism that performs contactless charging on the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 that has arrived at the arrival port 35.

[0027] The second service processing unit 3431 performs processing to provide a service linked to the functions of the electronic device 34 and the unmanned aerial vehicle 60, based on the information about the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 received by the second communication unit 342A. The service linked to the functions of the electronic device 34 and the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 is an additional service that uses power transmission and distribution equipment. The additional service may be, for example, a service in which a camera device of the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 captures an image of a break in the power distribution line L1 near the power distribution pole 30 to be inspected. The additional services may be, for example, a disaster service in which the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 captures images of the disaster situation in the vicinity of the utility pole 30; a monitoring service in which the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 acquires video of a specific person to be monitored who lives in the vicinity of the utility pole 30 and provides the video to the user; a suspicious person detection service in which the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 flies from the utility pole 30 close to the location where the suspicious person appears to search for the suspicious person; an advertising service in which the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 conveys advertising information by audio and video in the vicinity of the utility pole 30; a lighting service in which the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 shines light on pedestrians on roads without lighting facilities in the vicinity of the utility pole 30;

[0028] The device driver processing unit 3433 is realized by installing a device driver corresponding to the device 66 provided in the unmanned aerial vehicle 60. The device driver corresponding to the device 66 is, for example, software that processes data transmitted from the device 66, and software that generates data that can be processed in the device 66. The device driver corresponding to the device 66 is, for example, software that outputs commands to control the zoom of a camera device mounted as the device 66, and software that generates video data that can be displayed by a display device mounted as the device 66.

[0029] The image analysis software processing unit 3434 is realized by installing image analysis software. The image analysis software processing unit 3434 analyzes the video data acquired by the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 in accordance with the image analysis software. The image analysis software processing unit 3434 can perform processing to identify a person being watched over or a suspicious person by image analysis of the video data acquired from the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 in a service such as a watching service or a suspicious person search service.

[0030] The flight management system 50 includes, for example, a flight planning unit 52 and a flight control unit 54. The flight planning unit 52 and the flight control unit 54 are realized by, for example, a processor such as a CPU executing a program stored in a program memory. The flight planning unit 52 creates flight plan information that associates time with a flight position for each unmanned aerial vehicle 60 based on information received from the service providing device 70. The flight control unit 54 controls the flight of the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 based on the flight plan information. The flight plan information includes, for example, a time including a service provision period and a service provision location. The unmanned aerial vehicle 60 is a drone that flies according to a flight plan.

[0031] The service providing device 70 is an information processing device that performs various processes in response to a request from the user terminal device 80. The service providing device 70 includes, for example, a reception unit 72, a determination unit 74, a billing processing unit 76, and a selection unit 78. The reception unit 72 receives information indicating the service provision period and the service provision location of the service desired by the user from the user terminal device 80. The reception unit 72 receives information about the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 from the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 or the electronic device 34 via the communication network NW. The information about the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 includes, for example, information indicating a location where the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 can move. The determination unit 74 determines whether or not to perform a process to provide a service based on the location where the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 can move, the service provision location, and the installation location of the electronic device 34. When the determination unit 74 determines that the process to provide the service is to be performed, the determination unit 74 transmits a request including information such as the service provision location to the electronic device 34 and the flight management system 50.

[0032] Billing processing unit 76 transmits billing information to user terminal device 80 corresponding to the user in response to a process of moving unmanned aerial vehicle 60 near electronic device 34 in response to a user request and providing a service linked to the functions of electronic device 34 and unmanned aerial vehicle 60. The billing information is information requesting payment of a fee for the provision of a service desired by the user.

[0033] The information on the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 may be information indicating that the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 is capable of processing to provide a service desired by the user, or information indicating a function capable of processing to provide a service desired by the user. The unmanned aerial vehicle 60 capable of processing to provide a service is, for example, an unmanned aerial vehicle 60 that can arrive at a service provision location during a service provision period. The unmanned aerial vehicle 60 having a function capable of processing to provide a service is, for example, an unmanned aerial vehicle 60 having a device 66 with a camera function and a target person recognition function when the service desired by the user is a monitoring service. The determination unit 74 can determine whether or not there is an unmanned aerial vehicle 60 capable of processing to provide a service or an unmanned aerial vehicle 60 having a function capable of processing to provide a service. When performing processing to provide a service, the determination unit 74 transmits identification information of the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 capable of processing to provide a service or the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 having a function capable of processing to provide a service to the flight management system 50.

[0034] The selection unit 78 selects the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 based on the capability information of the arrival port 35. The capability information of the arrival port 35 is, for example, the size and load capacity of the arrival port 35. The selection unit 78 selects the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 that can arrive at the arrival port 35 based on the size and weight of the unmanned aerial vehicle 60. The capability information of the arrival port 35 may be, for example, the power supply capability of the arrival port 35. The selection unit 78 selects the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 that can be powered by the arrival port 35. The power supply capability of the arrival port 35 includes, for example, the charging method, charging voltage and current of the charging unit 3432.

[0035] The selection unit 78 acquires capability information of the arrival port 35 of the electronic device 34 based on, for example, the determination unit 74 determining that there is an electronic device 34 capable of providing the service desired by the user. The selection unit 78 may acquire the capability information from the electronic device 34 capable of providing the service, or may acquire the capability information from the master station device 42 if the master station device 42 manages the capability information of the arrival port 35 of the electronic device 34. This allows the selection unit 78 to select the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 based on the capability information of the arrival port 35 of the electronic device 34 capable of providing the service desired by the user.

[0036] FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram showing an example of a processing procedure in each part of the service providing system 1 according to the embodiment. First, the user terminal device 80 transmits a service request including information on the service content, the service provision period, and the service provision location to the service providing device 70 based on the user's operation (step S100). The reception unit 72 receives the service request. The determination unit 74 inquires of the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 about the locations to which the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 can move, and determines whether or not to perform the process to provide the service based on the locations to which the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 can move, the service provision location, and the installation location of the electronic device 34 (step S102). When the determination unit 74 determines that the process to provide the service is to be performed, the service providing device 70 transmits the location information of the electronic device 34 to the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 and transmits the identification information of the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 to the electronic device 34 (step S104). As a result, the service providing device 70 requests the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 to be dispatched. Note that, when the determination unit 74 determines that the process to provide the service cannot be performed, the service providing device 70 may return an error message to the user terminal device 80.

[0037] The first service processing unit 64 of the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 flies (moves) near the electronic device 34 based on the position information of the electronic device 34, arrives at the arrival port 35, and transmits a request including the identification information (authentication information) of the electronic device 34 to the electronic device 34 (step S106). The second service processing unit 3431 of the electronic device 34 transmits the identification information (authentication information) of the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 in response to the request including the identification information received from the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 (step S108), and the first service processing unit 64 performs authentication based on the identification information of the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 and the identification information of the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 acquired from the electronic device 34, and recognizes the electronic device 34 that provides the service (step S110). The second service processing unit 3431 performs authentication based on the identification information (authentication information) acquired from the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 and the identification information acquired from the service providing device 70 (step S112), and recognizes the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 as the unmanned aerial vehicle that provides the service.

[0038] Next, the second service processing unit 3431 requests function setting information as information related to the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 (step S114). The function setting information of the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 may be extended input / output information indicating the input and output functions of the unmanned aerial vehicle 60. The information indicating the input functions of the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 is information indicating the type or data format of data that the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 can input from the electronic device 34. The information indicating the output functions of the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 is information indicating the type or data format of data that the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 can output to the electronic device 34.

[0039] The function setting information of the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 is, for example, information for setting the functions of the first service processing unit 64 or the functions of the device 66 in the electronic device 34. The function setting information of the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 is, for example, information indicating the type of the device 66. The first service processing unit 64 transmits the function setting information in response to a request (step S116). The second service processing unit 3431 sets the function of the device driver processing unit 3433 or the image analysis software processing unit 3434 in response to receiving the function setting information (step S118).

[0040] The second service processing unit 3431 may realize a device driver processing unit 3433 by downloading and installing a device driver corresponding to the device 66 based on the acquired function setting information of the unmanned aerial vehicle 60. This allows the second service processing unit 3431 to operate in cooperation with the device 66. The second service processing unit 3431 may realize an image analysis software processing unit 3434 by downloading and installing image analysis software corresponding to the device 66 based on the acquired function setting information of the unmanned aerial vehicle 60. This allows the second service processing unit 3431 to analyze the video data acquired by the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 according to the image analysis software.

[0041] Next, the second service processing unit 3431 outputs a lock instruction to the charging unit 3432 and the arrival port 35 (step S120), and the charging unit 3432 and the arrival port 35 perform a lock operation on the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 (step S122). Next, the second service processing unit 3431 instructs the charging unit 3432 to output transmitted and distributed power (step S124), and the charging unit 3432 supplies power to the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 (step S126).

[0042] The reception unit 72 may receive information indicating the service provision period of the service desired by the user (step S100). In this case, the arrival port 35 can fix the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 to the service provision period of the service desired by the user by using a mechanism for fixing the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 (steps S120, S122). In addition, the charging unit 3432 can charge the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 that has arrived at the arrival port 35 during the service provision period using power transmitted and distributed by the power transmission and distribution facility (steps S124, S126).

[0043] Next, the first service processing unit 64 transmits extended input / output information indicating the input function of the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 to the second service processing unit 3431 as information related to the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 (step S128). The second service processing unit 3431 transmits information that can be input by the input function of the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 based on the extended input / output information indicating the input function of the unmanned aerial vehicle 60. In this way, the first service processing unit 64 and the second service processing unit 3431 provide a service (step S130). Next, the first service processing unit 64 receives information that can be input by the input function of the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 from the second service processing unit 3431, and outputs the information by the output function of the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 (step S132). The second service processing unit 3431 transmits information reporting the result of the service provision to the service providing device 70 (step S134).

[0044] For example, the first service processing unit 64 transmits extended input / output function information indicating that the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 has a function for inputting a lighting control signal (step S128), and the second service processing unit 3431 transmits a lighting control signal to the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 based on the extended input / output function information (step S130). This allows the first service processing unit 64 and the second service processing unit 3431 to provide a lighting service in cooperation with the electronic device 34 and the unmanned aerial vehicle 60.

[0045] For example, the first service processing unit 64 transmits extended input / output function information indicating that the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 has a video output function (step S128), and the second service processing unit 3431 transmits advertisement video data to the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 based on the extended input / output function information (step S130). The first service processing unit 64 causes the device 66 to display the advertisement based on the video data (step S132). This allows the first service processing unit 64 and the second service processing unit 3431 to provide an advertising service in cooperation with the electronic device 34 and the unmanned aerial vehicle 60.

[0046] In response to receiving the information reporting the result of the service provision, the billing processing unit 76 generates billing information and transmits it to the user terminal device 80 (step S136). In response to receiving the billing information, the user terminal device 80 displays the fact that a charge has been incurred, and performs payment processing based on the user's operation (step S138).

[0047] As described above, the service providing system 1 of the embodiment includes a first service processing unit 64 that transmits information related to the unmanned aerial vehicle 60, and a second service processing unit 3431 that performs processing to provide a service in cooperation with the functions of the electronic device 34 and the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 based on the information related to the unmanned aerial vehicle 60, so that the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 and the electronic device 34 can perform processing to provide a service in cooperation with each other. Furthermore, the service providing system 1 can add or change functions for providing a service to the electronic device 34 as necessary by transmitting information related to the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 from the unmanned aerial vehicle 60 to the electronic device 34.

[0048] Although each embodiment and each variant have been described, these are merely examples and are not intended to be limiting. For example, any of the embodiments or variants, or a part of each embodiment or a part of each variant, may be combined with one or more other embodiments or one or more other variants to realize one aspect of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0049] 1...service provision system, 10...power distribution automation system, 20...substation / power distribution tower system, 22, 22a, 22b...circuit breaker, 24, 36...transformer, 26...electronic equipment, 30...power distribution pole, 32...switchgear, 34...electronic equipment, 35...arrival port, 38...support mechanism, 40...monitoring and control system, 42...master station, 50...flight management system, 52...flight planning unit, 54...flight control unit, 60...unmanned aerial vehicle, 62...first communication unit , 64...first service processing unit, 66...device, 70...service providing apparatus, 72...reception unit, 74...determination unit, 76...charging processing unit, 78...selection unit, 80...user terminal apparatus, 341...control unit, 342...communication unit, 342A...second communication unit, 343...extension unit, 3431...second service processing unit, 3432...charging unit, 3433...device driver processing unit, 3434...image analysis software processing unit

Claims

1. A service providing system including an unmanned aerial vehicle and an electronic device installed in a power transmission and distribution facility, The unmanned aerial vehicle includes: A first communication unit that communicates with the electronic device; a first service processing unit that causes information about the unmanned aerial vehicle to be transmitted to the first communication unit; The electronic device comprises: a second communication unit that communicates with the first communication unit; and a second service processing unit that performs processing to provide a service linked to a function of the electronic device and a function of the unmanned aerial vehicle based on information about the unmanned aerial vehicle received by the second communication unit. Service delivery system.

2. The information about the unmanned aerial vehicle is information indicating locations where the unmanned aerial vehicle can move, The service providing system of claim 1, further comprising a service providing device having a reception unit that receives information indicating a service providing location of a service desired by a user, and a determination unit that determines whether or not to perform processing to provide a service based on locations to which the unmanned aerial vehicle can move, the service providing location, and the installation location of the electronic device.

3. The information about the unmanned aerial vehicle is information indicating that the unmanned aerial vehicle is capable of processing to provide a service desired by a user, or information indicating a function capable of processing to provide a service desired by a user, The determination unit determines whether or not there is an unmanned aerial vehicle capable of performing a process to provide a service, or an unmanned aerial vehicle having a function capable of performing a process to provide a service; The service providing system according to claim 2 .

4. The service providing system of claim 2, wherein the service providing device moves the unmanned aerial vehicle to the electronic device in response to a user request, and is further provided with a billing processing unit that transmits billing information to a terminal device corresponding to the user in response to processing for providing a service linked to the functions of the electronic device and the functions of the unmanned aerial vehicle.

5. an arrival port for the unmanned aerial vehicle connected to the electronic device; The service providing device includes a selection unit that selects the unmanned aerial vehicle based on capability information of the arrival port. The service providing system according to claim 2 .

6. The service providing device transmits location information of the electronic device to the unmanned aerial vehicle and transmits identification information of the unmanned aerial vehicle to the electronic device; The first service processing unit moves to the vicinity of the electronic device based on the location information of the electronic device, transmits a request including identification information of the electronic device to the electronic device, and recognizes the electronic device based on the identification information of the electronic device and the identification information of the unmanned aerial vehicle acquired from the electronic device; the second service processing unit transmits the identification information of the unmanned aerial vehicle in response to a request including the identification information received from the unmanned aerial vehicle, and recognizes the unmanned aerial vehicle based on the identification information acquired from the unmanned aerial vehicle and the identification information acquired from the service providing device; The service providing system according to claim 2 .

7. The reception unit receives information indicating a service provision period of a service desired by a user; The arrival port has a mechanism for fixing the unmanned aerial vehicle, and fixes the unmanned aerial vehicle during a service provision period of a service desired by a user. The service providing system according to claim 5 .

8. The service providing system of claim 7, wherein the electronic device is provided with a charging unit that charges the unmanned aerial vehicle that arrives at the arrival port during the service provision period using electricity transmitted and distributed by the power transmission and distribution equipment.

9. The service providing system according to claim 1 , wherein a device driver corresponding to a device provided in the unmanned aerial vehicle is installed in the electronic device.

10. The service providing system according to claim 1 , wherein image analysis software is installed in the electronic device, and the electronic device analyzes the video data acquired by the unmanned aerial vehicle in accordance with the image analysis software.

11. the information about the unmanned aerial vehicle is extended input / output information indicating input and output capabilities of the unmanned aerial vehicle; The second service processing unit transmits information that can be input by an input function of the unmanned aerial vehicle based on the extended input / output information, and receives information that can be output by an output function of the unmanned aerial vehicle. The service providing system according to claim 1 .

12. A service provision system including an unmanned aerial vehicle and an electronic device installed in a power transmission and distribution facility, the unmanned aerial vehicle transmitting information about the unmanned aerial vehicle to the electronic device; A step in which the electronic device performs processing to provide a service linked to a function of the electronic device and a function of the unmanned aerial vehicle based on information about the unmanned aerial vehicle received from the unmanned aerial vehicle; (iii) How the service is provided.

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