Water supply device, facility, moving body, management device for water supply device, management method for water supply device, program and recording medium

Abstract

To provide a water supply device capable of supplying water without power supply in the event of a disaster.SOLUTION: A water supply device 1 of the present invention includes a water generation unit 11 and a power supply unit 12. Electricity required to operate the water generation unit 11 is supplied by the power supply unit 12. The water generation unit 11 includes an air supply unit, a condensation unit, and a water storage unit. The air supply unit supplies air to the condensation unit. The condensation unit cools the air to liquefy water vapor in the air to generate generated water. The water storage unit stores the generated water. The power supply unit 12 includes a solar battery power supply unit. Electricity generated by the solar battery power supply unit can be supplied to the water generation unit 11.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a water supply apparatus, a facility, a mobile body, a water supply apparatus management device, a water supply apparatus management method, a program, and a recording medium. [Background technology]

[0002] Water is the most necessary lifeline, but when water is unavailable due to a disaster, a water pipe burst, or other accident, water trucks are used to provide water supply services. However, water trucks require the water trucks to visit each water supply station, and disaster victims must bring plastic containers or similar containers to the water supply stations, which places a heavy burden on both water supply service providers such as local governments and water supply service users such as disaster victims. Meanwhile, Patent Document 1 discloses a water supply device that generates water by condensing moisture in the air. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-106486 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the water supply device disclosed in Patent Document 1 is powered by electricity, and in the event of a disaster, there is often a disruption in the supply of electricity as well as water, which means that the water supply device in Patent Document 1 is useless in the event of a disaster.

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a water supply device that can supply water even without electricity during a disaster. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the water supply device of the present invention comprises: It includes a water generation unit and a power supply unit, and the electricity required for the operation of the water generation unit is supplied from the power supply unit. The water generation unit includes an air supply unit, a condensation unit, and a water storage unit. The air supply unit supplies air to the condensation unit. The condensation unit cools the air to liquefy the water vapor in the air to generate generated water. The water storage unit stores the generated water. The power supply unit includes a solar cell power supply unit. The electricity generated by the solar cell power supply unit can be supplied to the water generation unit. It is a device.

Advantages of the Invention

[0007] According to the water supply device of the present invention, water can be supplied during disasters and power outages, and water can also be generated without using electricity from the power company even during normal times, so it is also economical.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0009] In the water supply device of the present invention, the water generation unit may further include at least one of an air purification unit, an air compression unit, and a generated water purification unit. The air purification unit can purify the air supplied to the condensation unit, the air compression unit can compress the air supplied to the condensation unit, and the generated water purification unit can purify the generated water.

[0010] In the water supply device of the present invention, it may further include a control unit. The control unit includes a control section, and the control section controls the water generation unit and the power supply unit.

[0011] In the water supply device of the present invention, the power supply unit may further include a power supply switching section. Under the control of the control section, the power supply switching section can switch the power supply to be used between the solar cell power supply section and the non-solar cell power supply section.

[0012] In the water supply device of the present invention, the power supply unit further includes a storage battery power supply unit. By switching the power supply of the power supply switching unit by the control unit, the storage battery power supply unit can be charged from at least one of the solar cell power supply unit and the non-solar cell power supply unit, and can supply electricity to the water generation unit. Such an aspect may also be possible.

[0013] In the water supply device of the present invention, further, the control unit includes an information acquisition unit. The information acquisition unit acquires the water storage amount information of the water storage unit, and the control unit controls the water generation of the water generation unit based on the water storage amount information. Such an aspect may also be possible.

[0014] In the water supply device of the present invention, further, the control unit includes a communication unit. The information acquisition unit acquires information outside the water supply device from a communication line network via the communication unit, and the control unit controls at least one of the water generation of the water generation unit and the power supply switching of the power supply switching unit based on the information outside the water supply device. Such an aspect may also be possible.

[0015] In the water supply device of the present invention, the information outside the water supply device includes emergency information. The information acquisition unit acquires the emergency information via the communication unit, and the control unit generates water supply device information including the operation information of the water generation unit, the operation information of the power supply unit, and the position information of the water supply device using the emergency information as a trigger, and transmits the water supply device information outside the water supply device through the communication line network via the communication unit. Such an aspect may also be possible.

[0016] The facility of the present invention is a facility including a water supply device, and the water supply device is the water supply device of the present invention.

[0017] The moving body of the present invention is a moving body including a water supply device, and the water supply device is the water supply device of the present invention.

[0018] The water supply device management device of the present invention includes a communication unit, an information acquisition unit, an analysis unit, and an information output unit. The communication unit can communicate with a water supply device via a communication line network. The information acquisition unit can acquire water supply information from the water supply device via the communication unit. The water supply information includes water generation information and power information. The analysis unit analyzes the operating state of the water supply device based on the water generation information and the power information. The information output unit outputs operation information regarding the analyzed operating state of the water supply device. The water supply device is the water supply device of the present invention provided with the communication unit.

[0019] In the water supply device management device of the present invention, it may further include a control information generation unit. The control information generation unit generates control information for controlling the control unit of the water supply device based on at least one of the operation information and the information outside the water supply device, and transmits the control information to the water supply device through the communication line network via the communication unit.

[0020] In the water supply device management device of the present invention, the information outside the water supply device includes emergency information, and the control information generation unit may generate the control information based on the emergency information.

[0021] In the water supply device management device of the present invention, the information acquisition unit may acquire management information from a manager terminal via the communication unit, and the control information generation unit may generate the control information based on the management information.

[0022] The water supply device management method of the present invention includes a communication step, an information acquisition step, an analysis step, and an information output step. The communication step communicates with a water supply device via a communication line network. The information acquisition step acquires water supply information from the water supply device by the communication step. The water supply information includes water generation information and power information. The analysis step analyzes the operating state of the water supply device based on the water generation information and the power information. The information output step outputs operation information regarding the analyzed operating state of the water supply device. The water supply device is the water supply device of the present invention.

[0023] In the water supply device management method of the present invention, further including a control information generation step, the control information generation step generates control information for controlling the control unit of the water supply device based on at least one of the operation information and the information outside the water supply device, and transmits the control information to the water supply device through the communication line network by the communication step. Such an aspect may also be possible.

[0024] In the water supply device management method of the present invention, the information outside the water supply device includes emergency information, and the control information generation step may generate the control information based on the emergency information.

[0025] In the water supply device management method of the present invention, the information acquisition step may acquire management information from a manager terminal by the communication step, and the control information generation step may generate the control information based on the management information.

[0026] The program of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to execute each step of the water supply device management method of the present invention.

[0027] The recording medium of the present invention is a computer-readable recording medium on which the program of the present invention is recorded.

[0028] Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the following embodiments. In the following figures, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. Also, the descriptions of the respective embodiments can be mutually referred to unless otherwise specified, and the configurations of the respective embodiments can be combined unless otherwise specified.

[0029] [Embodiment 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an example of the water supply device 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the present device 1 is composed of a water generation unit 11, a power supply unit 12, and a control unit 13. Reference numeral 14 indicates the main body of the water supply device. The power supply unit 12 is composed of a power supply unit main body 12a and a solar cell power supply unit 12b. In FIG. 1, the control unit 13 is a personal computer (PC), but the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be a server, a smartphone, a tablet, etc. Also, the control unit 13 may be arranged inside the main body 14 of the water supply device.

[0030] FIG. 2 shows an example of the configuration of the water generation unit 11. As shown in the figure, the water generation unit 11 includes an air inlet 116, an air supply unit 111, an air compression unit 114, a condensation unit 112, a generated water purification unit 115, and a water storage unit 113, which are connected by pipes. The air supply unit 111 is composed of an air purification unit 111b and a pump unit 111a. In the water generation unit 11, first, due to the suction action of the pump unit 111a, air is introduced into the pipe from the air inlet 116, and the introduced air is purified in the air purification unit 111b to remove dust and the like and becomes clean air. The clean air is compressed in the air compression unit 114, and the compressed air is introduced into the condensation unit 112. In the condensation unit 112, water vapor in the compressed air is liquefied by heat exchange to generate water. The generated water is purified in the generated water purification unit 115, and the purified generated water is stored in the water storage unit 113. The stored generated water can be used for all general domestic water, such as drinking water, water used for cooking, bath water, toilet water, washing water, water used for car washing, water used for gardening, etc. Furthermore, it can also be used for all industrial water used in agriculture, industry, etc. The air purification unit 111b purifies the air with a filter, for example, and the generated water purification unit 115 purifies the generated water with a filter, for example. A general condenser is used for the condensation unit, and gases such as air and liquids such as water are used as the refrigerant for cooling the condenser.

[0031] FIG. 3 shows an example of the configuration of the power supply unit 12. As shown in the figure, the power supply unit 12 is composed of a power supply unit main body 12a and a solar cell power supply unit 12b. The power supply unit main body 12a is composed of a power supply switching unit 121 and a storage battery power supply unit 122. The electricity generated by the solar cell power supply unit 12b is provided to the water generation unit via the power supply switching unit 121, or is provided to the storage battery power supply unit 122 via the power supply switching unit 121. The power supply switching unit 121 can be switched to electricity from a non-solar cell power supply unit. The electricity of the non-solar cell power supply can be supplied to the water generation unit via the power supply switching unit 121, and similarly, it can be provided to the storage battery power supply unit 122. Examples of the electricity of the non-solar cell power supply unit include electricity provided by power companies to households and business offices of enterprises, electricity generated by private power generation, and the like. The storage battery power supply unit 122 can provide power to the water generation unit via the power supply switching unit 121, and similarly, it can also provide electricity to devices and equipment other than the water supply device 1 of the present invention. Examples of the devices and equipment other than the water supply device 1 of the present invention include lighting fixtures in facilities, household appliances, air conditioning devices, water supply and drainage devices, and the like.

[0032] Fig. 4 shows an example of the configuration of the control unit. As shown in the figure, the control unit 13 is composed of a control section 131, an information acquisition section 132, and a communication section 133. The communication section 133 can communicate with devices outside the water supply device 1 via an external communication network (communication line network) N. Examples of the external communication network include, for example, an Internet line, the World Wide Web (WWW), a telephone line, a local area network (LAN), a delay tolerant networking (DTN), etc. The communication by the communication device 107 may be wired or wireless. Examples of wireless communication include WiFi (Wireless Fidelity), Bluetooth, etc. As wireless communication, either a form in which each device communicates directly (Ad Hoc communication) or indirect communication via an access point may be used. In Fig. 4, reference numeral 134a indicates a server, reference numeral 134b indicates a personal computer (PC), and reference numeral 134c indicates a smartphone. The information acquisition section 132 acquires information from inside and outside the water supply device and transmits it to the control section 131. Examples of the information inside the water supply device include information from various sensors attached inside the water supply device (water storage amount, water storage temperature, power consumption, external temperature, etc.). The information outside the water supply device is information acquired via the communication section 133, and includes, for example, user information of the user of the water supply device 1, administrator information of the administrator of the water supply device 1, weather information, disaster information (J-alert, L-alert, etc.).

[0033] The information acquisition section 132 acquires the water storage amount information of the water storage section 113, and the control section 131 controls the water generation of the water generation unit 11 based on the water storage amount information. For example, when the water storage amount is less than the reference amount, the operation of the water generation unit is continued under the control of the control section 131, and when the water storage amount reaches the reference amount, the operation of the water generation unit is stopped under the control of the control section 131.

[0034] The information acquisition unit 132 acquires information outside the water supply device from an external communication network via the communication unit 133, and the control unit 131 controls at least one of water generation by the water generation unit 11 and power supply switching by the power supply switching unit 121 based on the information outside the water supply device. For example, in normal times, by switching the power supply of the power supply switching unit 121, the water generation unit 11 is operated using the electricity from a household outlet, and the battery power supply unit 122 is charged. When information on an emergency such as disaster information is acquired, the water generation unit 11 is operated using the electricity from the solar power supply unit 12b by switching the power supply of the power supply switching unit 121.

[0035] Also, when the information acquisition unit 132 acquires information on an emergency such as disaster information, the control unit 131 generates water supply device information including the operation information of the water generation unit 11, the operation information of the power supply unit 12, and the position information of the water supply device 1 using the emergency information as a trigger, and transmits the water supply device information to various terminals through the external communication network via the communication unit 133. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, a map showing the positions of water supply devices A, B, and C is displayed on the terminal of the disaster victim. When the disaster victim selects (taps) water supply device A, as shown in FIG. 6, the distance between the disaster victim and the water supply device is shown, and a start button for shortest route guidance is displayed. When the button is pressed, route guidance is started. Also, the water storage amount and operation status (operating, damaged and inoperable, etc.) of each water supply device may be displayed on the terminal of the disaster victim.

[0036] FIG. 7 shows a facility 2 in which the water supply device 1 of the present invention is installed. Reference numeral 12b is a solar power supply unit. The facility includes, for example, private houses, commercial buildings, condominiums, apartments, commercial facilities such as shopping malls, theme parks, theaters, gymnasiums, stadiums, hospitals, factories, stores, etc.

[0037] FIG. 8 shows a moving body 3 in which the water supply device 1 of the present invention is arranged. Reference numeral 12b is a solar power supply unit. The moving body may be a vehicle (car, train, bus, truck, etc.), a ship, an aircraft (including a drone), or the like. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the solar power supply unit 12b is arranged on a container, and the water supply device 1 is arranged in the container. According to this example, it is possible to move the moving body 3 to a disaster area and generate water by the water supply device 1 in the disaster area, and it can also be utilized during a disaster.

[0038] FIG. 9 shows a state in which the water supply device management device 4 of the present invention is connected to the water supply device 1, the server 134a, the PC 134b, and the smartphone 134c via the external communication network N and can communicate.

[0039] FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the water supply device management device 4. The water supply device management device 4 includes a communication unit 41, an information acquisition unit 42, an analysis unit 43, and an information output unit 44. The communication unit 41 can communicate with the water supply device 1 via the external communication network N. The information acquisition unit 42 can acquire water supply information from the water supply device 1 via the communication unit 41. The water supply information includes water generation information and power information. The analysis unit 43 analyzes the operating state of the water supply device 1 based on the water generation information and the power information. The information output unit 44 outputs operation information regarding the analyzed operating state of the water supply device 1.

[0040] The water supply device management device in FIG. 10 further includes, for example, a control information generation unit 45. The control information generation unit 45 generates control information for controlling the control unit 131 of the water supply device 1 based on at least one of the operation information and the information outside the water supply device, and transmits the control information to the water supply device 1 through the external communication network N via the communication unit 41. For example, the operation information includes power consumption information, water storage amount, and water generation efficiency. The information outside the water supply device includes emergency information such as disaster information, weather information, traffic information, and human flow information. For example, when disaster information is acquired, the water supply device 1 most suitable for the disaster victims is selected from the information on the water storage amount of each water supply device, the human flow information, and the traffic information, and control information for generating water using the solar power supply is transmitted to the selected water supply device 1. The control information may be generated triggered by the emergency information.

[0041] In the water supply device management device 4, the information acquisition unit 42 acquires management information from a manager terminal (server, PC, smartphone, etc.) via the communication unit 41, and the control information generation unit 45 can also generate control information based on the management information. For example, control information to use solar cell power as the power supply for the water supply device 1 in a specific area is sent from the manager terminal.

[0042] The form of the water supply device management device 4 is not particularly limited, and examples include a server, a personal computer (PC, for example, a desktop type or a notebook type), a smartphone, a tablet, etc. Also, each component 41 - 45 of the water supply device management device may be in a mode where separate devices are connected by a network (communication line network).

[0043] FIG. 11 illustrates a block diagram of the hardware configuration of the water supply device management device 4. This device 4 has, for example, a central processing unit (CPU, GPU, etc.) 101, a memory 102, a bus 103, a storage device 104, an input device 105, a display device (display) 106, a communication device 107, etc. Each part of this device 1 is connected to each other via the bus 103 by respective interfaces (I / F).

[0044] The central processing unit (central processing device) 101 is responsible for overall control of this device 4. In this device 4, for example, the program of the present invention and other programs are executed by the central processing unit 101, and various information is read and written. Specifically, for example, the central processing unit 101 functions as the information acquisition unit 42, the analysis unit 43, the information output unit 44, and the control information generation unit 45. Also, the communication device 107 functions as the communication unit 41 of the present invention.

[0045] The bus 103 can also be connected to external devices, for example. Examples of the external devices include an external storage device (such as an external database), an external display, a printer, and the like. The apparatus 4 can be connected to an external network (communication line network) by, for example, a communication device 107 connected to the bus, and can also be connected to other devices or apparatuses via the external network. Examples of other devices include a terminal of an administrator, a terminal of a user (such as a disaster victim), and the water supply apparatus 1 of the present invention.

[0046] The apparatus 4 further includes, for example, an input device 105 and a display 106. The input device 105 is, for example, a touch panel, a keyboard, a mouse, or the like. Examples of the display 106 include an LED display, a liquid crystal display, and the like.

[0047] In the apparatus 4, the memory 102 and the storage device 104 can also store access information and log information from the administrator and the user, as well as information obtained from an external database (not shown).

[0048] The memory 102 is, for example, a main memory (primary storage device). The main memory is, for example, a RAM (random access memory). Also, the memory 102 may be, for example, a ROM (read-only memory). The storage device 104 may be, for example, a combination of a storage medium and a drive for reading and writing to the storage medium. The storage medium is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, an internal type or an external type, and examples include an HD (hard disk), a CD-ROM, a CD-R, a CD-RW, an MO, a DVD, a flash memory, a memory card, and the like. The storage device 104 may be, for example, a hard disk drive (HDD) in which the storage medium and the drive are integrated.

[0049] Fig. 12 shows the operations of the water supply device management device 4 and the water supply device 1 during a disaster. First, information indicating the occurrence of a disaster (J-Alert, L-Alert, etc.) is transmitted from the government, local governments, etc. through the Internet. For example, if there is emergency information (disaster occurrence, Meteorological Agency warnings, disaster area information, etc.) as disaster information, the water supply device management device 4 collects the operation information and location information of each water supply device 1 using the disaster information as a trigger, generates control information, and transmits it through the Internet N to control the water supply device 1. The water supply device 1 transmits location information, operation information, water storage volume information, etc. through the Internet N using the disaster information as a trigger. Disaster victims acquire the location information and operation information of the water supply device 1 through the Internet N, select the water supply device 1 to be used, and move to the selected water supply device 1.

[0050] Disaster information includes, for example, the disaster occurrence time, type of disaster, scale of disaster, disaster area, meteorological information (weather, temperature, etc.), lifeline information (electricity, water supply, gas, etc.), traffic information (trains, buses, airplanes, ships, road information, etc.), evacuation shelter information, safety information, etc. For example, when the disaster is an earthquake, there is the earthquake occurrence time, earthquake magnitude, areas with large seismic intensity (disaster area), meteorological information of the disaster area, lifeline information of the disaster area, traffic information of the disaster area, evacuation shelter information of the disaster area, safety information, etc. In the present invention, the disaster is not particularly limited. Other disasters besides earthquakes include, for example, natural disasters such as typhoons, heavy rain, cold waves, avalanches, volcanic eruptions, heatwaves, etc., and man-made disasters such as large fires, large explosions, terrorism, strikes, wars, riots, etc.

[0051] As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Various changes that can be understood by those skilled in the art can be made to the configuration and conditions of the present invention within the scope of the present invention.

Industrial Applicability

[0052] According to the present invention, for example, even in a state where electricity cannot be used during a disaster, the water supply device can operate and provide water necessary for life and the like. Therefore, the present invention is useful for securing domestic water and the like during a disaster, and can also save electricity costs and obtain necessary water during normal times.

Explanation of Signs

[0053] 1 Water supply device 2 Facility 3 Mobile body 4 Water supply device management device 11 Water generation unit 12 Power supply unit 12a Power supply main body part 12b Solar cell power supply part 13 Control unit 14 Water supply device main body part

Claims

1. A water supply device including a water generation unit and a power supply unit, wherein electricity required for operation of the water generation unit is supplied from the power supply unit, the water generation unit includes an air supply unit, a condensation unit, and a water storage unit, the air supply unit supplies air to the condensation unit, the condensation unit cools the air to liquefy water vapor in the air to generate generated water, the water storage unit stores the generated generated water, the power supply unit includes a solar cell power supply unit, and electricity generated by the solar cell power supply unit can be supplied to the water generation unit. Water supply device.

2. The water generation unit further includes at least one of an air purification unit, an air compression unit, and a generated water purification unit, the air purification unit can purify the air supplied to the condensation unit, the air compression unit can compress the air supplied to the condensation unit, and the generated water purification unit can purify the generated water. The water supply device according to Claim 1.

3. Furthermore, it includes a control unit, the control unit includes a control section, and the control section controls the water generation unit and the power supply unit. The water supply device according to Claim 1 or 2.

4. The power supply unit further includes a power supply switching section, and under the control of the control section, the power supply switching section can switch the power supply to be used between the solar cell power supply unit and a non-solar cell power supply unit. The water supply device according to any one of Claims 1 to 3.

5. The power supply unit further includes a storage battery power supply unit, and by switching the power supply of the power supply switching section by the control section, the storage battery power supply unit can be charged from at least one of the solar cell power supply unit and the non-solar cell power supply unit, and can supply electricity to the water generation unit. The water supply device according to Claim 4.

6. Furthermore, the control unit includes an information acquisition section, the information acquisition section acquires information on the water storage amount in the water storage unit, and the control section controls the water generation of the water generation unit based on the water storage amount information. The water supply device according to any one of Claims 3 to 5.

7. Furthermore, the control unit includes a communication section, the information acquisition section acquires information outside the water supply device from a communication line network via the communication section, and the control section controls at least one of the water generation of the water generation unit and the power supply switching of the power supply switching section based on the information outside the water supply device. The water supply device according to any one of Claims 3 to 6.

8. The external information of the water supply device includes emergency information, The information acquisition unit acquires the emergency information via the communication unit, The control unit generates water supply device information including the operation information of the water generation unit, the operation information of the power supply unit, and the position information of the water supply device using the emergency information as a trigger, and transmits the water supply device information outside the water supply device through the communication line network via the communication unit, The water supply device according to claim 7.

9. A facility including a water supply device, wherein the water supply device is the water supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A moving body including a water supply device, wherein the water supply device is the water supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

11. Including a communication unit, an information acquisition unit, an analysis unit, and an information output unit, The communication unit can communicate with the water supply device via a communication line network, The information acquisition unit can acquire water supply information from the water supply device via the communication unit, and the water supply information includes water generation information and power information, The analysis unit analyzes the operation state of the water supply device based on the water generation information and the power information, The information output unit outputs operation information regarding the analyzed operation state of the water supply device, The water supply device is the water supply device according to claim 7 or 8, A water supply device management device.

12. Further including a control information generation unit, The control information generation unit generates control information for controlling the control unit of the water supply device based on at least one of the operation information and the external information of the water supply device, and transmits the control information to the water supply device through the communication line network via the communication unit, The water supply device management device according to claim 11.

13. The external information of the water supply device includes emergency information, The control information generation unit generates the control information based on the emergency information, The water supply device management device according to claim 12.

14. The information acquisition unit acquires management information from a manager terminal via the communication unit, The control information generation unit generates the control information based on the management information, The water supply device management device according to claim 12 or 13.

15. Including a communication process, an information acquisition process, an analysis process, and an information output process, The communication process communicates with the water supply device via a communication line network, The information acquisition process acquires water supply information from the water supply device by the communication process, and the water supply information includes water generation information and power information, Based on the water generation information and the power information, the analysis step analyzes the operating state of the water supply device, The information output step outputs operation information regarding the analyzed operating state of the water supply device, The water supply device is the water supply device according to claim 7 or 8, Water supply device management method.

16. Furthermore, it includes a control information generation step, The control information generation step generates control information for controlling the control unit of the water supply device based on at least one of the operation information and the information outside the water supply device, and transmits the control information to the water supply device through the communication line network by the communication step. The water supply device management method according to claim 15.

17. The information outside the water supply device includes emergency information, The control information generation step generates the control information based on the emergency information. The water supply device management method according to claim 16.

18. The information acquisition step acquires management information from the administrator terminal by the communication step, The control information generation step generates the control information based on the management information. The water supply device management apparatus according to claim 16 or 17.

19. A program for causing a computer to execute each step of the water supply device management method according to any one of claims 15 to 18.

20. A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon the program according to claim 19.

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