Support server, disaster support system and program

Abstract

To provide a support server, a disaster support system, and a program that cooperate with vehicles around the server.SOLUTION: A disaster support system includes: a support server capable of communicating, via a network, with a plurality of vehicles, a plurality of communication apparatuses, and a management server; the management server being capable of communicating, via the network, with the support server and the plurality of communication apparatuses. The support server 300 includes: an acquisition unit 303a that acquires the remaining amount of fuel from each of the plurality of vehicles, state information on each of the plurality of vehicles, location information on each of the plurality of vehicles, and user location information on a user who desires refueling; an identifying unit 303b that identifies a supply vehicle capable of supplying fuel from among the plurality of vehicles based on the remaining amount of fuel of each of the plurality of vehicles and the state information on each of the plurality of vehicles; a generation unit 303e that generates fuel location information including the location information on the supply vehicle based on the user location information and the location information on the supply vehicle; and an output control unit 303f that outputs the generated fuel location information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a support server, a disaster support system, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a technique that allows selection between power supply with engine operation and power supply with engine stopped according to a transition in the SOC (State of Charge) of a power storage device. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2016-208689 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in the event of a disaster, power supply from the vehicle is important, but depending on the remaining amount of fuel used in the engine, power supply may not be possible, so it is necessary to secure fuel in cooperation with surrounding vehicles. However, Patent Document 1 does not take into consideration cooperation with surrounding vehicles at all.

[0005] The present disclosure has been made in consideration of the above, and aims to provide a support server, a disaster support system, and a program that can cooperate with surrounding vehicles. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The support server of the present disclosure includes a processor configured to acquire the remaining amount of fuel from each of a plurality of vehicles, status information of each of the plurality of vehicles, location information of each of the plurality of vehicles, and user location information of a user who wishes to refuel, identify a supply vehicle that can supply the fuel from among the plurality of vehicles based on the remaining amount and the status information, generate fuel location information including at least the location information of the supply vehicle that can supply the fuel based on the user location information and the location information of the supply vehicle, and output the fuel location information. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to achieve the effect of coordinating with surrounding vehicles. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a disaster support system according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a vehicle according to one embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the support server according to an embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of the process executed by the support server according to an embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of fuel position information generated by the generating unit of the support server. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] A support server, a disaster support system, and a program according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that the present disclosure is not limited to the following embodiment. In addition, in the following description, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals.

[0010] (Embodiment 1) [Outline of the Disaster Support System] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a disaster support system according to an embodiment. The disaster support system 1 shown in FIG. n (n = an integer of 3 or more) (hereinafter, multiple vehicles 1001 to 100 n When referring to one of the vehicles, it is written simply as "vehicle 100"), and when referring to multiple vehicles 1001 to 100 n A plurality of communication devices 2001 to 200 n (The following is a list of multiple communication devices 2001-200 m The vehicle 100 includes a vehicle control system 100 (hereinafter, referred to simply as "communication device 200" when referring to any one of the above), a support server 300 capable of communicating with the vehicle 100, the communication device 200, and the management server 400 via a network NW, and a management server 400 capable of communicating with the support server 300 and the communication device 200 via the network NW. This network NW is configured, for example, from an Internet line network, a mobile phone line network, or the like.

[0011] Vehicle 100 may be realized using any one of a hybrid vehicle (HV), a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV), a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), and a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV). The detailed configuration of vehicle 100 will be described later.

[0012] The communication device 200 can communicate with the vehicle 100 according to a predetermined communication standard, and can also communicate with the assistance server 300 and the management server 400 via the network NW. Here, the predetermined communication standard is at least one of Bluetooth (registered trademark) and Wi-Fi (registered trademark). The communication device 200 is realized, for example, by using a mobile phone, a tablet-type communication terminal, or the like.

[0013] The support server 300 is capable of communicating with the vehicle 100, the communication device 200, and the management server 400 via the network NW, and outputs information for supporting the user in the event of a disaster. The detailed configuration of the support server 300 will be described later.

[0014] The management server 400 manages a plurality of different payment methods operated by a plurality of businesses, which are associated with the communication device 200 via the network NW and are registered in a wallet indicating an account for depositing or withdrawing electronic money or points.

[0015] [Vehicle Functional Configuration] Next, a detailed functional configuration of the vehicle 100 will be described. Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the vehicle 100. As shown in Fig. 2, the vehicle 100 includes an engine 101, a generator 102, a first inverter 103, a motor 104, driving wheels 105, a secondary battery 106, a converter 107, a switching unit 108, a second inverter 109, an inlet unit 110, a first detection unit 111, an in-vehicle outlet 112, a second detection unit 113, a fuel tank 114, a third detection unit 115, a fourth detection unit 116, a door lock mechanism 117, a communication unit 118, an external communication unit 119, a car navigation system 120, a recording unit 121, and an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) 122.

[0016] The engine 101 is configured by a known internal combustion engine, and outputs power using fuel stored in a fuel tank 114. The engine 101 is driven under the control of an ECU 122. The power output from the engine 101 drives a generator 102.

[0017] The generator 102 is electrically connected to the motor 104 via a first inverter 103. The generator 102 supplies the generated AC power to the secondary battery 106 via a switching unit 108 and a converter 107 under the control of an ECU 122. The generator 102 is configured using a power generating motor generator having a motor function in addition to a power generating function.

[0018] Under the control of the ECU 122, the first inverter 103 converts discharge power (DC power) from the secondary battery 106, which is supplied via the switching unit 108 and the converter 107, into AC power, and supplies the AC power to the motor 104. Also, under the control of the ECU 122, the first inverter 103 converts AC power generated by the motor 104 into DC power during regenerative braking of the vehicle 100, and supplies the DC power to the secondary battery 106 via the switching unit 108 and the converter 107. The first inverter 103 is configured using, for example, a three-phase inverter circuit including a bridge circuit including switching elements for three phases.

[0019] Under the control of the ECU 122, the motor 104 is driven by AC power supplied from the first inverter 103 when the vehicle 100 is accelerating. The power output from the motor 104 drives the drive wheels 105. Also, under the control of the ECU 122, the motor 104 functions as a generator that generates power by an external force transmitted from the drive wheels 105 when the vehicle 100 is braking, and supplies the generated power from the first inverter 103 to the secondary battery 106 via the switching unit 108 and the converter 107. The motor 104 is configured using a drive motor generator that has a power generation function in addition to a motor function.

[0020] The secondary battery 106 is configured using, for example, a rechargeable storage battery such as a nickel-metal hydride battery or a lithium ion battery, or a storage element such as an electric double layer capacitor. The secondary battery 106 can be charged and discharged by the converter 107, and stores high-voltage DC power.

[0021] The converter 107 has one end electrically connected to the secondary battery 106, and the other end electrically connected to one of the first inverter 103 and the second inverter 109 via the switching unit 108. The converter 107 charges and discharges the secondary battery 106 under the control of the ECU 122. Specifically, when charging the secondary battery 106, the converter 107 steps down the DC power supplied from the outside via the second inverter 109, the inlet unit 110, and the switching unit 108 to a predetermined voltage, and supplies the stepped-down charging current to the secondary battery 106. On the other hand, when discharging the secondary battery 106, the converter 107 steps up the voltage of the DC power from the secondary battery 106, and supplies the stepped-up discharge current to the first inverter 103 via the switching unit 108.

[0022] The switching unit 108 has one end electrically connected to the converter 107 and the other end electrically connected to one of the first inverter 103 and the second inverter 109. The switching unit 108 electrically connects the converter 107 to one of the first inverter 103 and the second inverter 109 under the control of the ECU 122. The switching unit 108 is configured using a mechanical relay, a semiconductor switch, or the like.

[0023] One end of the second inverter 109 is electrically connected to the switching unit 108, and the other end is electrically connected to the inlet unit 110 or the in-vehicle outlet 112. Under the control of the ECU 122, the second inverter 109 converts the discharge power (DC power) from the secondary battery 106 supplied via the switching unit 108 and the converter 107 into AC power, and supplies the AC power to the inlet unit 110. Specifically, under the control of the ECU 122, the second inverter 109 supplies the AC power to the outside via the inlet unit 110 and a charge / discharge cable (not shown). The second inverter 109 is configured using a single-phase inverter circuit or the like so as to correspond to the form of power used outside.

[0024] One end of the inlet unit 110 is electrically connected to the second inverter 109. A charge / discharge cable (not shown) is detachably connected to the inlet unit 110. The inlet unit 110 supplies AC power supplied from the outside to the second inverter 109 via the charge / discharge cable, and outputs various information including a control signal input from the outside to the communication unit 118. The inlet unit 110 also supplies AC power supplied from the second inverter 109 to the outside via the charge / discharge cable, and outputs various information including a control signal from the ECU 122 input via the communication unit 118 to the outside.

[0025] The first detection unit 111 detects the SOC (charging rate), temperature, SOH (State of Health), voltage value, and current value of the secondary battery 106, and outputs the detection results to the ECU 122. The first detection unit 111 is configured using an ammeter, a voltmeter, a temperature sensor, and the like.

[0026] The in-vehicle outlet 112 is electrically connected to the second inverter 109. The in-vehicle outlet 112 is capable of connecting a power plug of a general electric appliance, and supplies AC power supplied from the second inverter 109 to the electric appliance to which the power plug is connected.

[0027] Second detection unit 113 is provided between in-vehicle outlet 112 and second inverter 109, detects at least one of the power consumption and the current value of an electric device connected to in-vehicle outlet 112, and outputs the detection result to ECU 122. Second detection unit 113 is configured using a wattmeter, an ammeter, a voltmeter, etc.

[0028] The fuel tank 114 stores the fuel to be supplied to the engine 101. Here, the fuel is a fossil fuel such as gasoline. If the vehicle 100 is an FCEV, hydrogen fuel is stored.

[0029] The third detection unit 115 detects the remaining amount of fuel stored in the fuel tank 114, and outputs the detection result to the ECU 122. The third detection unit 115 is configured using a fuel gauge or the like.

[0030] The fourth detection unit 116 detects state information of the vehicle 100 and outputs the detection result to the ECU 122. Here, the state information is the acceleration, inclination angle, speed, etc. of the vehicle 100. The fourth detection unit 116 is configured using an acceleration sensor, a speed sensor, a gyro sensor, etc.

[0031] The door lock mechanism 117 performs the opening and closing operation of the doors provided on the vehicle 100 under the control of the ECU 122 .

[0032] The communication unit 118 receives a control signal including various information input from the outside via the inlet unit 110, and outputs the received control signal to the ECU 122. The communication unit 118 also outputs a control signal including CAN data and the like input from the ECU 122 to the inlet unit 110. The communication unit 118 is configured using a communication module and the like.

[0033] The external communication unit 119 transmits various information input from the ECU 122 to the communication device 200 in accordance with a predetermined communication standard under the control of the ECU 122. In addition, the external communication unit 119 outputs various information received from the communication device 200 to the ECU 122. Here, the predetermined communication standard is at least one of Wi-Fi (registered trademark) and Bluetooth (registered trademark). The external communication unit 119 is configured using a wireless communication module or the like.

[0034] The car navigation system 120 includes a GPS (Global Positioning System) sensor 120a, a map database 120b, a notification device 120c, and an operation unit 120d.

[0035] The GPS sensor 120a receives signals from multiple GPS satellites or transmitting antennas, and calculates position information related to the position (longitude and latitude) of the vehicle 100 based on the received signals. The GPS sensor 120a is configured using a GPS receiving sensor, etc. In the first embodiment, the orientation accuracy of the vehicle 100 may be improved by mounting multiple GPS sensors 120a.

[0036] The map database 120b stores various map data and is configured using a storage medium such as a hard disk drive (HDD) or a solid state drive (SSD).

[0037] The notification device 120c has a display unit 120e that displays images, maps, videos, and text information, and an audio output unit 120f that generates sounds such as voices and alarm sounds. The display unit 120e is configured using a display such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display. The audio output unit 120f is configured using a speaker or the like.

[0038] The operation unit 120d receives input of operations by the user, and outputs signals according to the contents of the received operations to the ECU 122. The operation unit 120d is realized by using a touch panel, buttons, switches, a jog dial, or the like.

[0039] The car navigation system 120 configured in this manner overlays location information regarding the current location of the vehicle 100 acquired by the GPS sensor 120a on a map corresponding to the map data stored in the map database 120b, and notifies the user of information including the road on which the vehicle 100 is currently traveling and the driving route to the destination via the display unit 120e and the audio output unit 120f.

[0040] The recording unit 121 records various information related to the vehicle 100. The recording unit 121 records the CAN data of the vehicle 100 input from the ECU 122 and various data during processing executed by the ECU 122. The recording unit 121 has a vehicle model information recording unit 121a related to the vehicle 100, an electric device information recording unit 121b that associates a plurality of preregistered electric devices with power consumption, and a program recording unit 121c that records various programs executed by the vehicle 100. Here, the vehicle model information includes the vehicle model of the vehicle 100, identification information for identifying the vehicle 100, the year of the vehicle 100, the presence or absence of power generation, and information indicating any of EV, HV, PHV, and FCEV. The recording unit 121 is configured using a DRAM, a ROM, a Flash memory, an SSD, and the like.

[0041] The ECU 122 is configured using a memory and a processor having hardware such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), etc. The ECU 122 controls the operation of each part constituting the vehicle 100.

[0042] [Functional configuration of the support server] Next, a description will be given of the functional configuration of the support server 300. Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the support server 300. The support server 300 shown in Fig. 3 includes a communication unit 301, a recording unit 302, and a server control unit 303.

[0043] The communication unit 301, under the control of the server control unit 303, receives various types of information from the vehicle 100 or the communication device 200 via the network NW, and transmits various types of information to the vehicle 100 or the communication device 200. The communication unit 301 is configured using a communication module or the like capable of transmitting and receiving various types of information.

[0044] The recording unit 302 records various information related to the support server 300. The recording unit 302 has a program recording unit 302a that records various programs executed by the support server 300, and a map data recording unit 302b that records map data. The recording unit 302 is configured using a DRAM, a ROM, a flash memory, a HDD, an SSD, etc.

[0045] The server control unit 303 controls each unit constituting the support server 300. The server control unit 303 is configured using a processor having a memory and hardware such as a CPU, etc. The server control unit 303 has an acquisition unit 303a, a specification unit 303b, a determination unit 303c, an assignment unit 303d, a generation unit 303e, and an output control unit 303f.

[0046] The acquisition unit 303a acquires information on a plurality of vehicles 1001 to 100 located in a disaster area via the network NW and the communication unit 301. n The remaining amount of fuel, status information, and location information from each of the above, as well as location information of the user who desires to refuel (user location information) are obtained.

[0047] The identification unit 303b identifies a plurality of vehicles 1001 to 100 n Based on the remaining fuel amount and the position information of each of the plurality of vehicles 1001 to 100 n Specifically, the specifying unit 303b specifies a supply vehicle that can supply fuel from among the plurality of vehicles 1001 to 100. n Based on the state information of each of the vehicles 1001 to 100 n From among the vehicles, a stopped vehicle that is stopped or a broken-down vehicle that is broken down is identified as a supply vehicle.

[0048] The determination unit 303c determines whether or not disaster information has been received from an external server (not shown) via the network NW and the communication unit 301. The determination unit 303c also determines whether or not permission information permitting the provision of fuel has been received from the supply vehicle and the communication device 200 associated with the supply vehicle via the network NW and the communication unit 301.

[0049] The granting unit 303d executes a granting process to grant electronic money or points according to the remaining amount or amount of fuel provided to one of a number of different payment methods operated by a number of businesses registered in a wallet server indicating an account for depositing or withdrawing electronic money or points, the payment method being registered using the communication device 200 by a fuel provider managed by the management server 400 via the network NW and the communication unit 301.

[0050] The generation unit 303e generates fuel location information based on the map data recorded by the map data recording unit 302b, the location information and remaining amount of fuel of the supply vehicle identified by the identification unit 303b, and the location information and remaining amount of fuel of the vehicle 100 associated with the communication device 200 that received the sales request information.

[0051] The output control unit 303f outputs fuel location information to the user's communication device 200 or the vehicle 100 associated with the communication device 200. The output control unit 303f also outputs fuel supply request information requesting the supply of fuel to at least one of the supply vehicle and the communication device 200 associated with the supply vehicle via the network NW and the communication unit 301. Furthermore, the output control unit 303f outputs door unlock information to unlock the door of the supply vehicle that has received the permission information.

[0052] [Support Server Processing] Next, a description will be given of the processing executed by the support server 300. FIG.

[0053] 4, first, the determination unit 303c determines whether or not disaster information has been received from an external server (not shown) via the network NW and the communication unit 301 (step S101). If the determination unit 303c determines that disaster information has been received from an external server via the network NW and the communication unit 301 (step S101: Yes), the support server 300 proceeds to step S102, which will be described later. On the other hand, if the determination unit 303c determines that disaster information has not been received from an external server via the network NW and the communication unit 301 (step S101: No), the support server 300 ends this process.

[0054] In step S102, the acquisition unit 303a acquires information on a plurality of vehicles 1001 to 100 located in the disaster area via the network NW and the communication unit 301. n The acquisition unit 303a acquires the remaining amount of fuel, status information, and location information of the user who desires to refuel from each of the above. Specifically, the acquisition unit 303a acquires the remaining amount of fuel in the fuel tank 114 detected by the third detection unit 115 of the vehicle 100, the status information of the vehicle 10 detected by the fourth detection unit 116, and the location information of the vehicle 100 detected by the GPS sensor 120a via the network NW and the communication unit 301. Here, the disaster area is, for example, a range of 50 km x 50 km centered on the occurrence site of the disaster. Furthermore, the acquisition unit 303a acquires the location information of the user who desires to refuel located in the disaster area from the communication device 200 carried by the user who desires to refuel or the GPS sensor 120a of the vehicle 100 associated with the communication device 200 via the network NW and the communication unit 301.

[0055] Next, the identification unit 303b identifies the plurality of vehicles 1001 to 100 n Based on the remaining fuel amount and the position information of each of the plurality of vehicles 1001 to 100 n The specifying unit 303b first specifies a supply vehicle that can supply fuel from among the vehicles 1001 to 1000 (step S103). n Based on the state information of each of the vehicles 1001 to 100n Among them, a stopped vehicle that is stopped or a broken-down vehicle that is broken down is specified as a supply vehicle. In this case, when there are multiple supply vehicles, the specification unit 303b may specify a stopped vehicle or a broken-down vehicle with a remaining amount of fuel equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, 10% or more of fuel in the fuel tank 114) as a supply vehicle.

[0056] Next, the output control unit 303f outputs fuel provision request information requesting the provision of fuel to at least one of the supply vehicle and the communication device 200 associated with the supply vehicle via the network NW and the communication unit 301 (step S104). For example, the output control unit 303f outputs fuel provision request information including a message requesting the provision of fuel and an approval button for receiving input of approval information for approving the provision of fuel to at least one of the supply vehicle and the communication device 200 associated with the supply vehicle. This allows the user who owns the supply vehicle to determine whether or not to provide fuel.

[0057] Thereafter, the determination unit 303c determines whether or not permission information permitting the provision of fuel has been received from the supply vehicle and the communication device 200 associated with the supply vehicle via the network NW and the communication unit 301 (step S105). If the determination unit 303c determines that permission information permitting the provision of fuel has been received from the supply vehicle and the communication device 200 associated with the supply vehicle (step S105: Yes), the support server 300 proceeds to step S106, which will be described later. On the other hand, if the determination unit 303c determines that permission information permitting the provision of fuel has not been received from the supply vehicle and the communication device 200 associated with the supply vehicle (step S105: No), the support server 300 proceeds to step S106, which will be described later.

[0058] In step S106, the output control unit 303f outputs unlocking information to unlock the door of the supplying vehicle that has received the permission information. As a result, a user who wishes to refuel can refuel or obtain fuel from the supplying vehicle even if the provider is not in or waiting in the supplying vehicle, because the door of the supplying vehicle is unlocked.

[0059] Next, the granting unit 303d executes a granting process to grant electronic money or points according to the remaining amount or amount of fuel provided to one of a number of different payment methods operated by a number of businesses registered in a wallet server indicating an account for depositing or withdrawing electronic money or points, the payment method being registered by the fuel provider managed by the management server 400 using the communication device 200 via the network NW and the communication unit 301 (step S107).

[0060] Next, the determination unit 303c determines whether or not sales request information for requesting the sale of fuel has been received from the communication device 200 or the vehicle 100 via the network NW and the communication unit 301 (step S108). If the determination unit 303c determines that sales request information for requesting the sale of fuel has been received from the communication device 200 or the vehicle 100 via the network NW and the communication unit 301 (step S108: Yes), the support server 300 proceeds to step S109, which will be described later. On the other hand, if the determination unit 303c determines that sales information for requesting the sale of fuel has not been received from the communication device 200 or the vehicle 100 via the network NW and the communication unit 301 (step S108: No), the support server 300 proceeds to step S110, which will be described later.

[0061] In step S109, the acquisition unit 303a acquires the location information and the remaining amount of the vehicle 100 (hereinafter simply referred to as the "vehicle for sale") associated with the communication device 200 that received the sales request information.

[0062] Next, the granting unit 303d executes a granting process to grant electronic money or points according to the remaining amount or provision of fuel to one of a number of different payment methods operated by a number of businesses registered in a wallet server indicating an account for depositing or withdrawing electronic money or points, the payment method being registered by the seller of the fuel managed by the management server 400 using the communication device 200 via the network NW and the communication unit 301 (step S110).

[0063] Thereafter, the generating unit 303e generates fuel position information based on the map data recorded by the map data recording unit 302b, the position information and remaining amount of fuel of the supply vehicle identified by the identifying unit 303b, and the position information and remaining amount of fuel of the vehicle 100 associated with the communication device 200 that received the sales request information (step S111). FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of fuel position information generated by the generating unit 303e. As shown in FIG. 5, the generating unit 303e generates fuel position information P1 based on the map data recorded by the map data recording unit 302b, the position information and remaining amount of fuel of the supply vehicle identified by the identifying unit 303b, and the position information and remaining amount of fuel of the vehicle 100 associated with the communication device 200 that received the sales request information. The fuel location information P1 includes the locations of the supply vehicle O1 and the sales vehicle O2 within a predetermined range based on the location of the user U1, and the type of fuel (gasoline or hydrogen) and remaining amounts of fuel M1, M2 of the supply vehicle O1 and the sales vehicle O2.

[0064] According to the embodiment described above, the acquisition unit 303a acquires the information on the plurality of vehicles 1001 to 100 n The remaining amount of fuel from each of the vehicles 1001 to 100 n and a plurality of vehicles 1001 to 100 n The identification unit 303b acquires the location information of each of the vehicles 1001 to 100 and the user location information of the user who desires to refuel. n The remaining amount of each of the vehicles 1001 to 100 n Based on the state information of each of the vehicles 1001 to 100 n From each of the above, a supply vehicle capable of supplying fuel is identified. Then, the generating unit 303e generates fuel location information including at least the location information of the supply vehicle capable of supplying fuel based on the user location information acquired by the acquiring unit 303a and the location information of the supply vehicle identified by the identifying unit 303b. Next, the output control unit 303f outputs the fuel location information generated by the generating unit 303e to the communication device 200 of the user who desires to refuel or the vehicle 100 associated with the communication device of this user, so that it is possible to cooperate with the surrounding vehicles 100.

[0065] According to one embodiment, the identification unit 303b identifies a plurality of vehicles 1001 to 100 n Based on the state information of each of the vehicles 1001 to 100 n From among the vehicles, a stopped vehicle that is stopped or a broken vehicle that is broken is specified as a supply vehicle. This makes it possible to replenish fuel from the stopped vehicle or the broken vehicle that cannot be used for power generation.

[0066] According to one embodiment, the output control unit 303f outputs information on whether or not to permit the provision of fuel to the communication device 200 associated with the supplying vehicle. When the output control unit 303f receives information permitting the provision of fuel from the communication device 200 associated with the supplying vehicle, the output control unit 303f outputs unlocking information for unlocking the doors of the supplying vehicle to the supplying vehicle. Therefore, a user who wishes to refuel can obtain fuel from the supplying vehicle even if he or she does not have a key or the like for the supplying vehicle.

[0067] Furthermore, according to one embodiment, when the support server 300 receives request information for requesting the sale of fuel, the acquisition unit 303a acquires location information of the vehicle for sale associated with the communication device 200 that transmitted the request information. The generation unit 303e then generates fuel location information based on the location information of the vehicle for sale, the user location information, and the location information of the supply vehicle. This allows a user who wishes to refuel to know the location of the vehicle for sale of the seller who wishes to sell fuel.

[0068] According to one embodiment, the granting unit 303d executes a granting process to grant electronic money or points according to the remaining amount or the amount of fuel provided to one of a plurality of different payment means operated by a plurality of businesses that are associated with the communication device 200 of the fuel provider or seller and registered in the wallet indicating the deposit / withdrawal account for electronic money or points. This allows the fuel provider or seller to obtain electronic money or points by providing fuel.

[0069] According to one embodiment, the fuel location information includes the location information of the supply vehicle, the type of fuel, and the remaining amount of fuel, so that a user who wishes to refuel can intuitively grasp the location information of the supply vehicle, the type of fuel, and the remaining amount of fuel.

[0070] According to one embodiment, when the support server 300 receives disaster information, the output control unit 303f outputs a plurality of vehicles 1001 to 100 located in the area included in the disaster information. n In this way, a user who is located in an area included in the disaster information and desires to refuel can intuitively grasp the location information of the supply vehicle.

[0071] According to one embodiment, the output control unit 303f outputs the fuel location information generated by the generation unit 303e to the communication device 200 of the user who desires to refuel or the vehicle 100 associated with the communication device of the user. n Only the location information of the fuel supply vehicle capable of supplying the fuel specified from among each of the above may be output to the communication device 200 of the user who desires to refuel or to the vehicle 100 associated with the communication device of this user.

[0072] According to one embodiment, the support server 300 controls a plurality of vehicles 1001 to 1000 via the network NW. n Various information is acquired from each of the communication devices 200 and fuel location information is output to the communication device 200 of the user who desires refueling or to the vehicle 100 associated with the user's communication device. However, without being limited to this, for example, the ECU 122 of the vehicle 100 may acquire various information by performing vehicle-to-vehicle communication via the external communication unit 119, and output the fuel location information to the communication device 200 of the user who desires refueling or to the vehicle 100 associated with the user's communication device 200.

[0073] (Other embodiments) In addition, in one embodiment, the above-mentioned "unit" can be read as a "circuit" etc. For example, a control unit can be read as a control circuit.

[0074] In addition, the program to be executed by the disaster support system of one embodiment is provided as file data in an installable or executable format recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM, a flexible disk (FD), a CD-R, a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), a USB medium, or a flash memory.

[0075] Furthermore, the program executed for disaster support according to one embodiment may be configured to be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and provided by being downloaded via the network.

[0076] In the description of the flowcharts in this specification, the order of processing between steps is clearly indicated using expressions such as "first," "then," and "continue," but the order of processing required to implement this embodiment is not uniquely determined by these expressions. In other words, the order of processing in the flowcharts described in this specification can be changed as long as there is no contradiction.

[0077] Further advantages and modifications may readily occur to those skilled in the art. The invention in its broader aspects is not limited to the specific details and representative embodiments shown and described above. Thus, various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the general inventive concept as defined by the appended claims and equivalents thereof. [Explanation of symbols]

[0078] 1. Disaster Support System 100 vehicles 101 Engine 102 Generator 103 First inverter 104 Motor 105 Drive Wheel 106 Secondary battery 107 Converter 108 Switching section 109 Second inverter 110 Inlet section 111 First detection unit 112 Car outlet 113 Second detector 114 Fuel Tank 115 Third detector 116 Fourth Detector 117 Door lock mechanism 118,301 Communications Department 119 External Communications Department 120 Car navigation system 120a GPS sensor 120b Map Database 120c Notification device 120d Control unit 120e Display 120f Audio output section 121,302 Recording Department 121a Vehicle information recording section 121b Electrical Equipment Information Recording Department 121c,302a Program Recording Section 302b Map data recording section 122 ECU 300 Support Server 303 Server control unit 303a Acquisition Department 303b Specific part 303c Judgment part 303d Granting Department 303e Generator 303f Output control section P1 Fuel position information NW Network

Claims

1. acquiring a remaining amount of fuel from each of a plurality of vehicles, status information of each of the plurality of vehicles, location information of each of the plurality of vehicles, and user location information of a user who desires to refuel; Identifying a plurality of supply vehicles capable of supplying fuel to a stopped vehicle or a broken vehicle from among the plurality of vehicles based on the remaining amount and the state information; outputting information on whether or not to permit the supply of fuel to a communication device associated with each of the plurality of fuel supply vehicles; when receiving information permitting the provision of fuel from any of the communication devices corresponding to each of the plurality of supply vehicles, outputting unlocking information for unlocking a door of the supply vehicle corresponding to the communication device that received the information permitting the provision of fuel to the supply vehicle corresponding to the communication device that received the information permitting the provision of fuel; When request information for requesting the sale of fuel is received, the location information of the vehicle for sale associated with the communication device that transmitted the request information is acquired; generating fuel location information including the location information of the supplying vehicle, the location information of the sales vehicle, the type of fuel of each of the supplying vehicle and the sales vehicle, and the remaining amount of fuel, based on the location information of the sales vehicle, the user location information, and the location information of the supplying vehicle corresponding to the communication device that received the information permitting the provision of fuel; a processor configured to output the fuel location information to a communication terminal of the user; Support server.

2. The support server according to claim 1, The processor, execute a granting process for granting electronic money or points according to the remaining amount or the amount of fuel provided to one of a plurality of different payment means operated by a plurality of businesses registered in a wallet indicating an account for depositing or withdrawing electronic money or points, the payment means being associated with the communication device; Support server.

3. 3. The support server according to claim 1, The processor, when receiving disaster information, outputting the fuel location information to each of the plurality of vehicles located within an area included in the disaster information; Support server.

4. Multiple vehicles and A support server; Equipped with The support server includes: acquiring a remaining amount of fuel from each of the plurality of vehicles, status information of each of the plurality of vehicles, location information of each of the plurality of vehicles, and user location information of a user who desires to refuel; Identifying a plurality of supply vehicles capable of supplying fuel to a stopped vehicle or a broken vehicle from among the plurality of vehicles based on the remaining amount and the state information; outputting information on whether or not to permit the supply of fuel to a communication device associated with each of the plurality of fuel supply vehicles; when receiving information permitting the provision of fuel from any of the communication devices corresponding to each of the plurality of supply vehicles, outputting unlocking information for unlocking a door of the supply vehicle corresponding to the communication device that received the information permitting the provision of fuel to the supply vehicle corresponding to the communication device that received the information permitting the provision of fuel; When request information for requesting the sale of fuel is received, the location information of the vehicle for sale associated with the communication device that transmitted the request information is acquired; generating fuel location information including the location information of the supplying vehicle, the location information of the sales vehicle, the type of fuel of each of the supplying vehicle and the sales vehicle, and the remaining amount of fuel, based on the location information of the sales vehicle, the user location information, and the location information of the supplying vehicle corresponding to the communication device that received the information permitting the provision of fuel; a processor configured to output the fuel location information to a communication terminal of the user; Disaster support system.

5. A program to be executed by a processor of a support server, acquiring a remaining amount of fuel from each of a plurality of vehicles, status information of each of the plurality of vehicles, location information of each of the plurality of vehicles, and user location information of a user who desires to refuel; Identifying a plurality of supply vehicles capable of supplying fuel to a stopped vehicle or a broken vehicle from among the plurality of vehicles based on the remaining amount and the state information; outputting information on whether or not to permit the supply of fuel to a communication device associated with each of the plurality of fuel supply vehicles; when receiving information permitting the provision of fuel from any of the communication devices corresponding to each of the plurality of supply vehicles, outputting unlocking information for unlocking a door of the supply vehicle corresponding to the communication device that received the information permitting the provision of fuel to the supply vehicle corresponding to the communication device that received the information permitting the provision of fuel; When request information for requesting the sale of fuel is received, the location information of the vehicle for sale associated with the communication device that transmitted the request information is acquired; generating fuel location information including the location information of the supplying vehicle, the location information of the sales vehicle, the type of fuel of each of the supplying vehicle and the sales vehicle, and the remaining amount of fuel, based on the location information of the sales vehicle, the user location information, and the location information of the supplying vehicle corresponding to the communication device that received the information permitting the provision of fuel; outputting the fuel position information to a communication terminal of the user; A program to make that happen.

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