Information processing apparatus and server

Abstract

Make information about charging facilities available for selection by users of the charging facilities without relying on map information. 【Solution means】 The information processing device includes a processor. The processor acquires information about charging facilities for charging electric vehicles, outputs public facility information, which is information about public facilities to be made public to general users among the acquired information about charging facilities, and enables registration of non-public facility information, which is information about non-public facilities not to be made public to general users among the information about charging facilities, so that subsequent selection by specific users is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus and a server.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a charger reservation system that calculates the required time for charging, calculates a new usage end date and time based on the required time, and updates a provisional usage end date and time to the new usage end date and time in order to realize efficient operation of a charger. Patent Document 2 describes a server including a processor that extracts facilities available during a reservation period for which use of an EVSE is reserved in order to enable easy use of a predetermined facility during use of a power controller, and a communication unit that transmits information on the extracted facilities to an electric vehicle associated with a user.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] For example, in an application that displays information about charging facilities such as charging spots for electric vehicles to a user, when the user checks the information about the charging facilities, it is necessary to select a desired charging facility. However, there may be non-public charging facilities that are not displayed in map information, such as charging facilities not intended for public use installed in condominiums or the like. In such a case, the user cannot select a desired charging facility from the map information. An object of the present invention is to enable a user who uses a charging facility to select information on the charging facility without depending on map information.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0005] The invention according to claim 1 includes a processor, and the processor acquires information on a charging facility for charging an electric vehicle and outputs public facility information, which is information on a public facility to be made public to the general public among the acquired information on the charging facility, and for non-public facility information, which is information on a non-public facility not to be made public to the general public among the information on the charging facility, it is made easy for a specific user to select later Bookmark Registration and output to the specific user, as the non-public facility information registered in the bookmark, usage information which is information used when the specific user uses the non-public facility It is an information processing apparatus. Claim 2 The invention according to is characterized in that, as the usage information, the waiting time until the non-public facility can be used is displayed. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 described. Claim 3 The invention according to is characterized in that, as the usage information, non-public facility location information indicating the location of the non-public facility is output to the specific user together with public facility location information indicating the location of the public facility in accordance with map information. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 described. Claim 4 The invention according to is characterized in that the public facility information is registered in the bookmark, and the public facility information registered in the bookmark is output to the specific user together with the non-public facility information registered in the bookmark. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 described. Claim 5 The invention according to is characterized in that the public facility information registered in the bookmark and the non-public facility information registered in the bookmark are output to the specific user in a distinguishable manner from the public facility information not registered in the bookmark and the non-public facility information not registered in the bookmark. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4 described. Claim 6 The invention according to claim 1 is an information processing apparatus, wherein the non-public facility information is information related to facilities related to the specific user. Claim 7 The invention according to claim [claim number not provided] includes a processor, which records information related to charging facilities for charging an electric vehicle, outputs public facility information, which is part of the recorded information related to the charging facilities and is to be made available to the general public, to an information processing apparatus used by the general public, and acquires bookmark registration information, which is information indicating that non-public facility information, which is part of the recorded information related to the charging facilities and is not to be made available to the general public, has been registered so as to facilitate subsequent selection by a specific user, and outputs the registered non-public facility information Bookmark to the information processing apparatus used by the specific user based on the bookmark registration information. Bookmark The registered non-public facility information as usage information which is information used when the specific user uses the non-public facility is a server that outputs to the information processing apparatus used by the specific user.

Effect of the Invention

[0006] The present invention can enable users who use charging facilities to select information related to the charging facilities without relying on map information.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0008] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0009] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of an electric vehicle charging service system 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the electric vehicle charging service system 1 has a management server 10 that manages the charging service of the electric vehicle. Further, the electric vehicle charging service system 1 has a user terminal 20 that is a terminal of a user who uses the charging service of the electric vehicle. Furthermore, the electric vehicle charging service system 1 has a charging facility 30 that charges the electric vehicle 2. The management server 10, the user terminal 20, and the charging facility 30 are connected via a network 90. The electric vehicle 2 is, for example, an electric vehicle of a user who uses the electric vehicle charging service system 1. The user terminal 20 is an example of an information processing device, and the management server 10 is an example of a server.

[0010] The management server 10 stores and manages facility information as information about the charging facility 30. Then, the managed facility information is output to the user terminal 20 and the charging facility 30 in response to requests from the user terminal 20 and the like.

[0011] The user terminal 20 is composed of, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a personal computer, etc. The user terminal 20 is capable of executing application software that enables the use of the charging service system 1 of the electric vehicle. The user terminal 20 receives the information transmitted from the management server 10 and outputs the information to a display unit 26 described later. Then, information is output to the management server 10 based on user input or the like.

[0012] The charging facility 30 has a charging connector 31 that connects to the electric vehicle 2 and charges the electric vehicle 2. The charging facility 30 charges the electric vehicle 2 via the charging connector 31 by obtaining information instructing charging from user input or the management server 10. Further, the charging facility 30 has facility identification information 32 such as a two-dimensional code installed as information for identifying the charging facility 30. For example, by reading the facility identification information with the user terminal 20, the user can use information regarding the charging facility 30 where the read identification information is installed.

[0013] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of the management server 10. As shown in FIG. 2, the management server 10 has a control unit 11, a memory 12, a storage unit 13, a communication unit 14, an operation unit 15, and a display unit 16. These units are connected by a data bus, an address bus, a PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus, etc.

[0014] The control unit 11 is a processor that controls the functions of the management server 10 through the execution of various software such as an OS (basic software) and application software (application software). The control unit 11 is composed of, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The memory 12 is a storage area that stores various software and data used for its execution, and is used as a work area during calculations. The memory 12 is composed of, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory), etc.

[0015] The storage unit 13 is a storage area that stores input data for various software, output data from various software, and the like. The storage unit 13 is composed of, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), an SSD (Solid State Drive), a semiconductor memory, etc. that are used for storing programs and various setting data. In the storage unit 13, a database such as DB131 is stored as a database for storing various information.

[0016] The communication unit 14 transmits and receives data between the user terminal 20 and the outside via the network 90. The operation unit 15 is composed of, for example, a keyboard, a mouse, a mechanical button, and a switch, and accepts input operations. The operation unit 15 also includes a touch sensor that integrally forms a touch panel with the display unit 16. The display unit 16 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (=Electro Luminescence) display used for displaying information, and displays data such as images and texts.

[0017] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of the user terminal 20. The user terminal 20 has a hardware configuration corresponding to each of the control unit 11, the memory 12, the storage unit 13, the communication unit 14, the operation unit 15, and the display unit 16 of the management server 10 in FIG. 2, and an imaging unit 27. And these each part is connected by a data bus, an address bus, a PCI bus, etc.

[0018] That is, the user terminal 20 has a control unit 21 composed of a processor such as a CPU, a memory 22 composed of a storage area such as a RAM, and a storage unit 23 composed of a storage area such as an HDD, an SDD, and a semiconductor memory. It also has a communication unit 24 that transmits and receives data between the management server 10 and the outside via the network 90.

[0019] Further, the user terminal 20 has an operation unit 25 composed of a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel, etc., and a display unit 26 composed of a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, etc. The user terminal 20 also has an imaging unit 27 composed of a camera or the like that captures a subject displayed on the display unit 26 that also functions as a viewfinder of the camera and acquires it as image data.

[0020] In the case of this embodiment, each process is executed by an arbitrary computer. The arbitrary computer may be realized as a processor as hardware, a program as software, or a combination thereof. The arbitrary computer may be a general-purpose computer, a specific-purpose computer, a workstation, or any other system capable of executing each process.

[0021] The processor is configured to execute various processes in cooperation with a program. The processor may function as each unit or each means in this embodiment. The execution order of the processes by the processor is not limited to the order described in this embodiment and can be changed as necessary.

[0022] The processor can be configured by one or more pieces of hardware. The type of hardware constituting the processor is not limited to a specific type. For example, the processor may be a CPU (= Central Processing Unit), an MPU (= Micro Processing Unit), a programmable logic device such as an FPGA (= Field Programmable Gate Array), an application-specific circuit for executing specific processing such as an ASIC (= Application Specific Integrated Circuit), a GPU (= Graphic Processing Unit), or hardware such as an NPU (= Neural Processing Unit). The processor is not limited to a combination of a plurality of pieces of hardware of the same type, and can also be configured by a combination of a plurality of pieces of hardware of different types.

[0023] When a plurality of hardware components are configured to execute one or more processes of a certain processor, the plurality of hardware components may be physically separated from each other in different devices, or may be present in the same device. The hardware is constituted by an electric circuit (circuitry) which combines circuit elements such as semiconductor elements, etc.

[0024] In any of the embodiments, the execution order of each process by the processor is not limited to the order described in each embodiment, and can be changed as necessary. The program may be software such as microcode in addition to firmware. The program may be, for example, a group of program modules. Each function constituting the group of program modules may be realized by a processor configured to execute each function.

[0025] The program in each embodiment may be program code or a plurality of code segments stored in one or more non-transitory computer-readable media (for example, semiconductor memories, magnetic or optical storage media, and other storage). The program may be divided and stored in a plurality of non-transitory computer-readable media present in devices physically separated from each other. The program code or the plurality of code segments may be represented by any combination of procedures, functions, subprograms, routines, subroutines, modules, software packages, classes, instructions, data structures, program statements. The program code or the plurality of code segments may be connected to other code segments or hardware circuits by transmitting and receiving information, data, arguments, parameters, or the content of memory.

[0026] Figure 4 is a functional configuration diagram of the management server 10. The management server 10 has a facility identification information acquisition unit 111 that acquires facility identification information, which is information for identifying the charging facility 30. Further, the management server 10 has a user information acquisition unit 112 that acquires user information, which is information for identifying the user who uses the user terminal 20. Further, the management server 10 has an operation-related information output unit 113 that outputs operation-related information, which is information regarding the operation of the user terminal 20 when using the charging facility 30. Further, the management server 10 has a bookmark registration information acquisition unit 114 that acquires bookmark registration information, which is information indicating that the facility information, which is information regarding the charging facility 30, has been registered in a bookmark to facilitate later selection by the user.

[0027] Further, the management server 10 has a location information acquisition unit 115 that acquires location information, which is information regarding the location of the user's current location, the location specified by the user, etc. The location specified by the user is, for example, a location where the name of a facility searched by the user using the user terminal 20 exists. Further, the location specified by the user may be an area indicating a specific city, town, or village range, etc. Further, the management server 10 has a map information acquisition unit 116 that acquires map information from the outside, which is information regarding a map such as terrain, facilities, roads, or the distance and direction from one point to another point.

[0028] Further, the management server 10 has a public facility information output unit 117 that outputs public facility information, which is information on public facilities to be made public to general users among the facility information regarding the charging facility 30. Further, the management server 10 has a non-public facility information output unit 118 that outputs non-public facility information, which is information on non-public facilities not to be made public to general users among the facility information. Further, the management server 10 has an information management unit 119 that stores various information such as facility information, bookmark registration information, and user information in association with each other.

[0029] Here, a general user is a user who can use information that does not require permissions such as public facility information, but cannot use information that requires permissions such as non-public facility information. Also, a general user is a user who has no relation to the facility where non-public facilities are installed. For example, as general users, there are those who are not users of a specific condominium in that specific condominium, etc.

[0030] Also, a specific user is a user who can use not only public facility information but also non-public facility information for which they have permissions. Also, a specific user is a user who has a relation to the facility where non-public facilities are installed. For example, as specific users, there are users of a specific condominium in that specific condominium, etc.

[0031] Also, here, public facility information is information that does not limit the public scope to specific users, and is information regarding public facilities that can be used even by users who do not have the permission to use non-public facilities. As public facilities, for example, there is the charging facility 30 installed in a facility where a user stays temporarily rather than in a facility where non-public facilities are installed for so-called destination charging. The facility where a user stays temporarily is mainly a public facility, and examples include facilities used for daily life such as supermarkets and hospitals, facilities for accommodation such as hotels and inns, and facilities for leisure such as golf courses and camping sites. And public facility information includes information used when general users or specific users use public facilities, and for example, includes information on the location where public facilities are installed, information on the usage status of public facilities, and charging fees in public facilities.

[0032] In addition, the non-public facility information is information that limits the scope of disclosure to specific users and can only be used by users who have the authority to use non-public facilities. Examples of non-public facilities include, for example, charging facilities 30 installed in facilities where users stay longer than the facilities where public facilities are installed for so-called basic charging. Facilities where users stay longer are mainly non-public private facilities, such as residential places like homes and condominiums, workplaces like companies, etc. And the non-public facility information includes information used when a specific user uses a non-public facility, such as information on the location where the non-public facility is installed, information on the usage status of the non-public facility, and charging fees at the non-public facility.

[0033] Furthermore, here, a bookmark is a mechanism of the charging service system 1 to facilitate later selection by the user and is realized, for example, as a so-called "favorite". For example, when the user has a charging facility 30 with a higher usage frequency compared to other charging facilities 30, the user registers the facility information of the charging facility 30 with a higher usage frequency in the bookmark. And the facility information registered in the bookmark is distinguished from the facility information not registered in the bookmark and output to the user terminal 20, so that the user can select the facility information registered in the bookmark with a simple operation.

[0034] Also, the bookmark registration information is information indicating the facility information registered in the bookmark by the user on the user terminal 20. Also, the bookmark registration information is information used to distinguish the facility information registered in the bookmark by the user from the facility information not registered in the bookmark by the user. Furthermore, the bookmark registration information is information for indicating that the user is a specific user who has the authority to use non-public charging facilities.

[0035] Figure 5 is a functional block diagram of the user terminal 20. This function is executed by the application software provided to the user terminal 20. The user terminal 20 has a facility identification information reading unit 121 that reads the facility identification information 32 described in FIG. 1 by the imaging unit 27 described in FIG. 3. The user terminal 20 also has a facility identification information output unit 122 that outputs the facility identification information to the facility identification information acquisition unit 111. Note that the reading of the facility identification information is described as reading by a two-dimensional code, but a method using a contactless data communication technology such as NFC (Near Field Communication) may also be used.

[0036] In addition, the user terminal 20 has a user information output unit 123 that outputs user information to the user information acquisition unit 112. For example, the user information is attached to the identification information and output together with the identification information. The user terminal 20 also has an operation-related information acquisition unit 124 that acquires operation-related information from the operation-related information output unit 113. Examples of the operation-related information include, for example, a start button for starting charging when the user uses the facility information.

[0037] In addition, the user terminal 20 outputs a bookmark registration information output unit 125 that outputs the bookmark registration information to the bookmark registration information acquisition unit 114. The user terminal 20 also has a position information output unit 126 that outputs the position information to the position information acquisition unit 115. For example, the position information is output using GPS (Global Positioning System). Also, for example, information on the location searched by the user is output as the position information.

[0038] In addition, the user terminal 20 has a public facility information acquisition unit 127 that acquires public facility information from the public facility information output unit 117. The user terminal 20 also has a non-public facility information acquisition unit 128 that acquires non-public facility information from the non-public facility information output unit 118.

[0039] FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the process flow until a user registers equipment information as a bookmark. First, the equipment identification information reading unit 121 of the user terminal 20 reads the equipment identification information by an operation of the user or the like (step 601). Next, the equipment identification information output unit 122 and the user information output unit 123 of the user terminal 20 output the equipment identification information and the user information by an operation of the user or the like (step 602). Then, the equipment identification information acquisition unit 111 and the user information acquisition unit 112 of the management server 10 acquire the equipment identification information and the user information (step 603). Next, the information management unit 119 grasps the equipment information corresponding to the equipment identification information (step 604). Then, the operation-related information output unit 113 outputs the operation-related information regarding the equipment information in association with the user (step 605). At this time, the operation-related information is output regardless of whether the equipment information is public equipment information or non-public equipment information.

[0040] Next, the user terminal 20 registers the equipment information as a bookmark from the acquired operation-related information by an operation of the user or the like (step 606). Then, the bookmark registration information output unit 125 outputs the bookmark registration information indicating that the equipment information has been registered as a bookmark (step 607). Then, the bookmark registration information acquisition unit of the management server 10 acquires the bookmark registration information (step 608). Then, the information management unit 119 stores the bookmark registration information, the user information, and the equipment information in association with each other (step 609).

[0041] FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the process flow when a user searches for charging facilities. First, the location information output unit 126 and the user information output unit 123 of the user terminal 20 output location information and user information (step 701). Then, the location information acquisition unit 115 and the user information acquisition unit 112 of the management server 10 acquire the location information and the user information (step 702). Then, the map information acquisition unit 116 acquires map information (step 703). Then, facility information within a specific area of the map information is acquired based on the location information (step 704). The specific area is the area displayed by the user terminal 20 in the map information, and this specific area may be an area predetermined by the management server 10 or an area designated by the user. Also, when the specific area is changed by the user's operation, the facility information may be acquired again. Then, next, it is determined whether non-public facility information within the specific area is bookmark-registered by the user (step 705). If it is bookmark-registered (YES in step 705), the public facility information output unit 117 and the non-public facility information output unit 118 attach and output the public facility information within the specific area and the non-public facility information that is within the specific area and is bookmark-registered to the map information (step 706). If it is not bookmark-registered (NO in step 705), the public facility information within the specific area is attached to the map information and output (step 707).

[0042] FIGS. 8(a) to 8(d) are diagrams for explaining the display screens displayed on the user terminal 20. FIG. 8(a) is a display screen displayed for a general user. FIG. 8(b) is a display screen when one public spot information 37, which is an example of public facility information, is selected. FIG. 8(c) is a display screen displayed for a specific user. FIG. 8(d) is a display screen when non-public spot information 38, which is an example of non-public facility information, is selected. Note that the public spot information 37 is an example of public facility location information, and the non-public spot information 38 is an example of non-public facility location information.

[0043] In FIGS. 8(a) to 8(d), map information 33, which is information regarding maps such as terrain, facilities, and roads, is displayed. In FIGS. 8(a) to 8(d), information indicating the vicinity of the location where the user is located is displayed as an example of a specific area of the map information 33. Also, in FIGS. 8(a) to 8(d), a search bar 34 for searching for facility information is displayed. A bookmark screen transition button 35, which is a button for transitioning to a screen showing a list of facility information registered in the bookmark, is displayed. A charging screen transition button 36, which is a button for transitioning to a display screen when charging is performed at the charging facility 30, is displayed.

[0044] In FIG. 8(a), a plurality of public spot information 37 is displayed together with the map information 33. In FIG. 8(a), as the public spot information 37, information indicating the location of the public charging facility is displayed. And, for example, when the user presses any one of the plurality of public spot information 37, the screen of FIG. 8(b) is displayed. Note that, as the public spot information 37, information regarding the charging power of the public charging facility may be displayed.

[0045] In FIG. 8(b), the public spot information 37 selected by the user is highlighted and displayed. Also, in FIG. 8(b), public spot detailed information 37a, which is detailed information of the public spot information 37 selected by the user, is displayed. For example, in FIG. 8(b), as the public spot detailed information 37a, the usage time of the facility where the public facility is installed, the address of the facility, the number of public facilities that can be used currently, the charging fee per minute of the public facility, and the waiting time, which is the time until charging can be performed at the public facility, are displayed. Also, in FIG. 8(b), a bookmark registration button 39 for registering the facility information in the bookmark is displayed. By pressing this bookmark registration button 39, one public spot information 37 can be registered in the bookmark.

[0046] In Fig. 8(c), non-public spot information 38 is displayed together with map information 33 and public spot information 37. In Fig. 8(c), as the non-public spot information 38, information indicating the location of non-public charging facilities is displayed. This non-public spot information 38 is information regarding non-public charging facilities registered by the user in the bookmarks. And, for example, when the user presses the non-public spot information 38, the screen of Fig. 8(d) appears. Note that, as the non-public spot information 38, information regarding the charging power of the non-public charging facilities may be displayed.

[0047] In Fig. 8(d), the non-public spot information 38 selected by the user is highlighted and displayed. Also, in Fig. 8(d), non-public spot detailed information 38a, which is detailed information of the non-public spot information 38 selected by the user, is displayed. For example, in Fig. 8(d), as the non-public spot detailed information 38a, the usage time of the facility where the non-public facility is installed, the address of the facility, the number of non-public facilities that can be currently used, the charging fee per minute of the non-public facility, and the waiting time, which is the time until charging can be done at the non-public facility, are displayed. Also, in Fig. 8(d), a post-bookmark registration display 40 indicating that the facility information has been registered in the bookmarks is made for the non-public facility. Note that a plurality of non-public spot information 38 may be displayed in Fig. 8(c). Note that the non-public spot information is an example of usage information.

[0048] Figs. 9(a) to (d) are diagrams for explaining the display screens when checking the facility information registered in the bookmarks. Fig. 9(a) is the same display screen as Fig. 8(c). Fig. 9(b) is a screen showing a list of the facility information registered in the bookmarks. Fig. 9(c) is the display screen when one piece of facility information is selected. Fig. 9(d) is a screen representing the whole of one piece of facility information.

[0049] When the bookmark screen transition button 35 is pressed in Fig. 9(a), the screen shown in Fig. 9(b) appears. In Fig. 9(b), information regarding each charging facility 30 is listed and displayed for each piece of facility information registered as a bookmark by the user. The list in Fig. 9(b) is displayed without depending on map information. For example, the list in Fig. 9(b) is information output by the management server 10 based on the association of bookmark registration information, user information, and facility information. In Fig. 9(b), public spot detailed information 37a of one public facility registered as a bookmark and non-public spot detailed information 38a of one non-public facility registered as a bookmark are displayed. Then, in Fig. 9(b), when any area where the public spot detailed information 37a is displayed is pressed, the screen shown in Fig. 9(c) appears.

[0050] Fig. 9(c) displays the public spot information 37 and the public spot detailed information 37a together with the map information 33. And, for example, when the user performs an operation of sliding the public spot detailed information 37a upward, information indicating which charging facility 30 is currently being used is further displayed as the public spot detailed information 37a as shown in Fig. 9(d).

[0051] Figs. 10(a) to (d) are diagrams for explaining the display screens when charging is performed at a non-public facility among the charging facilities 30. Figs. 10(a) to (d) show the display screens when charging is performed at the non-public charging facility indicated by the non-public spot information 38 (see Figs. 8 and 9) as an example of the charging facility 30. Fig. 10(a) is the display screen before reading the identification information. Fig. 10(b) is the standby screen before starting the charging of the electric vehicle 2. Fig. 10(c) is the display screen indicating that the electric vehicle 2 is charging. Fig. 10(d) is the display screen indicating that the charging of the electric vehicle 2 has ended. The bookmark registration button 39, the reading instruction information 41, the charging start button 42, the charging end button 44, the charging end information 45, and the end confirmation button 46 displayed in Figs. 10(a) to (d) are examples of operation-related information.

[0052] Figure 10(a) shows the display screen when, for example, the user presses the charging screen transition button 36 shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. In FIG. 10(a), as information for instructing preparations until charging is performed, and also in FIG. 10(a), as reading instruction information 41 for instructing reading of facility identification information, a display reading "Read two-dimensional code" is shown. Here, for example, when the reading instruction information 41 is pressed to read the facility identification information, the user information and the facility identification information are output to the management server 10. Then, as described in FIG. 6, operation-related information regarding the facility information is output from the management server 10 to the user terminal 20 that uses the non-public facility, resulting in the screen of FIG. 10(b).

[0053] In FIG. 10(b), non-public spot detailed information 38a is displayed. Also, in FIG. 10(b), a bookmark registration button 39 for registering the non-public spot information 38 as a bookmark is displayed. When the bookmark registration button 39 is pressed, it becomes possible to register the facility information identified by the facility identification information 32 as a bookmark. Further, in FIG. 10(b), a charging start button 42, which is a button for starting charging, is displayed. For example, when the user presses the charging start button 42, charging of the electric vehicle 2 is started by the non-public facility, resulting in the screen of FIG. 10(c).

[0054] In FIG. 10(c), a charging time 43, which is the time when charging was performed, is displayed. Also, the bookmark registration button 39 is also displayed in FIG. 10(c). For example, it is possible to register the facility information for which the electric vehicle 2 is being charged as a bookmark by user input or the like. Also, in FIG. 10(c), a charging end button 44, which is a button for ending charging, is displayed. When the charging end button 44 is pressed, the screen of FIG. 10(d) is obtained.

[0055] In Fig. 10(d), charging completion information 45 is displayed as information to be displayed when charging is completed. For example, as the charging completion information 45, the usage time of the charging facility 30, the amount of charge of the charging facility 30, and the charge amount for the use of the charging facility 30 are displayed. Also, in Fig. 10(d), a bookmark registration button 39 is displayed, and for example, it is possible to register as a bookmark the facility information of the charging facility where the electric vehicle 2 was charged even when the charging of the electric vehicle 2 is completed by user input or the like. Further, in Fig. 10(d), an end confirmation button 46, which is a button for confirming the end, is displayed. For example, when the end confirmation button 46 is pressed by input from the user or the like, the end of the charging of the electric vehicle 2 is confirmed.

Explanation of Signs

[0056] 10… Management server, 20… User terminal, 30… Charging facility

Claims

1. A processor is provided. The processor, Obtain information about charging facilities for charging electric vehicles, outputting public facility information, which is information on public facilities to be made public to general users, from among the acquired information on the charging facilities; registering private facility information, which is information on private facilities that is not disclosed to general users, among the information on the charging facility as a bookmark so that the specific user can easily select the private facility information later; An information processing device that enables outputting, to the specific user, usage information that is information used when the specific user uses the non-public facility as the non-public facility information registered in the bookmark.

2. 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the usage information displays a waiting time until the non-public facility can be used.

3. 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein non-public facility location information indicating the location of the non-public facility is output to the specific user together with public facility location information indicating the location of the public facility, along with map information, as the usage information.

4. 2. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the public equipment information is registered in the bookmark, and the public equipment information registered in the bookmark is output to the specific user together with the private equipment information registered in the bookmark.

5. The information processing device according to claim 4, characterized in that the public equipment information registered in the bookmark and the private equipment information registered in the bookmark are distinguished from the public equipment information not registered in the bookmark and the private equipment information not registered in the bookmark and are output to the specific user.

6. 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the non-public facility information is information about a facility related to the specific user.

7. A processor is provided. The processor, Record information about charging equipment that charges electric vehicles; outputting public facility information to be made public to general users from among the recorded information about the charging facility to an information processing device used by the general users; acquire bookmark registration information which is information indicating that private facility information, which is information not disclosed to general users among the recorded information about the charging facility, has been registered in a bookmark so as to facilitate later selection by a specific user; A server that outputs usage information, which is information used when the specific user uses the non-public facility, to the information processing device used by the specific user as the non-public facility information registered in the bookmark based on the bookmark registration information.

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