Information Processing Method

Abstract

To increase the efficiency of a charger setting work and a charger removing work.SOLUTION: An information processing method using an information processing device 1 includes: receiving a vehicle power feeding request from a user terminal 2; determining a setting person who performs power feeding charger setting work from the power feeding request and transmitting setting work information indicating at least a charging position and a setting time to a setting person terminal 3; and determining a removing person who performs charger removing work from the power feeding request and transmitting removing work information indicating at least the charging position and a removal time to a removing person terminal 4.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information processing method. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART A service has been known in which, when a request for power supply to a vehicle is made on an app, a power supply vehicle rushes to the vehicle and supplies power to the vehicle (see, for example, Non-Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Non-patent literature]

[0003] [Non-Patent Document 1] NIO LIMITED, “NIO Power”, [online], Reiwa 4, [Retrieved December 14, 2022], Internet<URL:https: / / www.nio.com / nio-power> Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the above-described background art, no consideration is given to improving the efficiency of the installation and removal of chargers.

[0005] The present disclosure has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and aims to improve the efficiency of charger installation and removal work. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] An information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: An information processing method by an information processing device, receiving a request for power supply to a vehicle from a user terminal; determining an installer who will install the charger for power supply based on the power supply request, and transmitting installation work information indicating at least the charging location and installation time to an installer terminal; determining a remover who will remove the charger from the power supply request, and transmitting removal work information indicating at least the charging location and removal time to a remover terminal; An information processing method including: [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the installation and removal of a charger can be made more efficient. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an information processing system. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an information processing device. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a user terminal. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an installer terminal and a remover terminal. [Figure 5] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the information processing device. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the data structure of a charging DB (database). DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] 1 is a schematic diagram of an information processing system S according to this embodiment. The information processing system S includes an information processing device 1, a user terminal 2, an installer terminal 3, and a remover terminal 4, which are capable of communicating with each other via a network NW. The network NW includes, for example, a mobile communication network, a fixed communication network, or the Internet.

[0010] The user terminal 2 is operated by a user P. The user P drives or rides in the vehicle PV. The installer terminal 3 is operated by an installer SP. The installer SP drives or rides in the installer vehicle SV. The installer vehicle SV moves to the position of the vehicle PV together with a charger 51 in direction A. The installer SP connects the vehicle PV to a charging device 5 located near the vehicle PV using the charger 51, and supplies power from the charging device 5 to the vehicle PV. Here, as an example, the vehicle PV is an electric vehicle including a battery, but this is not limiting. As an alternative example, the installer SP does not need to ride in the installer vehicle SV.

[0011] The remover terminal 4 is operated by the remover TP. The remover TP drives or rides in the remover vehicle TV. The remover vehicle TV moves to the position of the vehicle PV in direction B. The remover TP removes the charger 51. That is, after collecting the charger 51, the remover TP leaves the charging position of the vehicle PV. As an alternative, the remover TP does not have to ride in the remover vehicle TV.

[0012] 1, for ease of explanation, one information processing device 1, one user terminal 2, one installer terminal 3, and one remover terminal 4 are illustrated. However, the respective numbers of information processing devices 1, user terminals 2, installer terminals 3, and remover terminals 4 are not limited to this. For example, the processing executed by the information processing device 1 of this embodiment may be executed by multiple information processing devices 1 that are distributed.

[0013] The information processing device 1 is installed in a facility such as a data center, etc. The information processing device 1 is a computer such as a server that belongs to a cloud computing system or other computing system.

[0014] In FIG. 2, the internal configuration of the information processing device 1 will be described in detail.

[0015] The information processing device 1 includes a control unit 11, a communication unit 12, and a storage unit 13. The components of the information processing device 1 are connected to each other via, for example, a dedicated line so that they can communicate with each other.

[0016] The control unit 11 includes, for example, one or more general-purpose processors including a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit). The control unit 11 may include one or more dedicated processors specialized for specific processing. Instead of including a processor, the control unit 11 may include one or more dedicated circuits. The dedicated circuits may be, for example, an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) or an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit). The control unit 11 may include an ECU (Electronic Control Unit). The control unit 11 transmits and receives any information via the communication unit 12.

[0017] The communication unit 12 includes a communication module compatible with one or more wired or wireless LAN (Local Area Network) standards for connecting to the network NW. The communication unit 12 may include a module compatible with one or more mobile communication standards including LTE (Long Term Evolution), 4G (4th Generation), or 5G (5th Generation). The communication unit 12 may include a communication module compatible with one or more short-range communication standards or specifications including Bluetooth (registered trademark), AirDrop (registered trademark), IrDA, ZigBee (registered trademark), FeliCa (registered trademark), or RFID. The communication unit 12 transmits and receives any information via the network NW.

[0018] The memory unit 13 includes, for example, a semiconductor memory, a magnetic memory, an optical memory, or a combination of at least two of these, but is not limited to these. The semiconductor memory is, for example, a RAM or a ROM. The RAM is, for example, an SRAM or a DRAM. The ROM is, for example, an EEPROM. The memory unit 13 may function as, for example, a main memory device, an auxiliary memory device, or a cache memory. The memory unit 13 may store information resulting from analysis or processing by the control unit 11. The memory unit 13 may store various information related to the operation or control of the information processing device 1. The memory unit 13 may store system programs, application programs, embedded software, etc. The memory unit 13 may be provided outside the information processing device 1 and may be accessed by the information processing device 1. The memory unit 13 includes a charging DB.

[0019] The user terminal 2 may be, for example, a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone, a smartphone, a wearable device, or a tablet. Alternatively, the user terminal 2 may be a general-purpose device such as a PC, or a dedicated device. "PC" is an abbreviation for personal computer.

[0020] In FIG. 3, the internal configuration of the user terminal 2 is explained in detail.

[0021] The user terminal 2 includes a control unit 21, a communication unit 22, a storage unit 23, a display unit 24, an input unit 25, and a positioning unit 26. The components of the user terminal 2 are communicably connected to each other via, for example, a dedicated line.

[0022] The description of the hardware configuration of the control unit 21, communication unit 22, and storage unit 23 of the user terminal 2 may be the same as the description of the hardware configuration of the control unit 11, communication unit 12, and storage unit 13 of the information processing device 1. The description here will be omitted.

[0023] The display unit 24 is, for example, a display. The display is, for example, an LCD or an organic EL display. "LCD" is an abbreviation for liquid crystal display. "EL" is an abbreviation for electroluminescence. The display unit 24 may be connected to the user terminal 2 as an external output device instead of being provided in the user terminal 2. Any connection method may be used, for example, USB, HDMI (registered trademark), or Bluetooth (registered trademark).

[0024] The input unit 25 is, for example, a physical key, a capacitance key, a pointing device, a touch screen integrated with a display, or a microphone. The input unit 25 accepts an operation to input information used for the operation of the user terminal 2. The input unit 25 may be connected to the user terminal 2 as an external input device instead of being provided in the user terminal 2. Any connection method may be used, for example, USB, HDMI (registered trademark), or Bluetooth (registered trademark). "USB" is an abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus. "HDMI (registered trademark)" is an abbreviation for High-Definition Multimedia Interface.

[0025] The positioning unit 26 includes at least one GNSS receiver. "GNSS" is an abbreviation for Global Navigation Satellite System. GNSS includes, for example, at least one of GPS, QZSS, BeiDou, GLONASS, and Galileo. "GPS" is an abbreviation for Global Positioning System. "QZSS" is an abbreviation for Quasi-Zenith Satellite System. QZSS satellites are called quasi-zenith satellites. "GLONASS" is an abbreviation for Global Navigation Satellite System. The positioning unit 26 acquires location information. "Location information" is information that can identify the location of the user terminal 2, and includes, for example, coordinates.

[0026] In FIG. 4A, the internal configuration of the installer terminal 3 will be described in detail.

[0027] The installer terminal 3 includes a control unit 31, a communication unit 32, a storage unit 33, a display unit 34, an input unit 35, and a positioning unit 36. The components of the installer terminal 3 are connected to each other so that they can communicate with each other, for example, via a dedicated line.

[0028] The description of the hardware configuration of the control unit 31, communication unit 32, storage unit 33, display unit 34, input unit 35, and positioning unit 36 ​​of the installer terminal 3 may be the same as the description of the hardware configuration of the control unit 21, communication unit 22, storage unit 23, display unit 24, input unit 25, and positioning unit 26 of the user terminal 2. The description here will be omitted.

[0029] In FIG. 4B, the internal configuration of the remover terminal 4 will be described in detail.

[0030] The remover terminal 4 includes a control unit 41, a communication unit 42, a storage unit 43, a display unit 44, an input unit 45, and a positioning unit 46. The components of the remover terminal 4 are connected to each other so that they can communicate with each other, for example, via a dedicated line.

[0031] The description of the hardware configuration of the control unit 41, communication unit 42, memory unit 43, display unit 44, input unit 45, and positioning unit 46 of the remover terminal 4 may be the same as the description of the hardware configuration of the control unit 31, communication unit 32, memory unit 33, display unit 34, input unit 35, and positioning unit 36 ​​of the installer terminal 3. The description here will be omitted.

[0032] The information processing method by the information processing device 1 will be described in detail below with reference to Fig. 5. As an example, a scene will be described in which a user P operates the user terminal 2 to request power supply to the vehicle PV.

[0033] In step S1, the control unit 11 of the information processing device 1 receives a power supply request for the vehicle PV from the user terminal 2. For example, the user terminal 2 associates the power supply request with location information of the vehicle PV or the user terminal 2. Power is supplied at a charging position corresponding to the associated location information. The user terminal 2 may accept a power supply request from the user P for the earliest possible time, or may accept a power supply request for a flexible chargeable period. When a flexible chargeable period is specified, the control unit 11 may grant an incentive according to the realized cost reduction. In this case, the incentive information is stored in the storage unit 13 in association with the user. The incentive is, for example, any factor or reward that can change the user's decision-making or behavior.

[0034] In step S2, the control unit 11 determines, from the power supply request, an installer who will install the charger 51 for power supply and an remover who will remove the charger 51. For example, when the control unit 11 receives information indicating the chargeable period from the user terminal 2, the control unit 11 extracts, from the memory unit 13, one or more installers who can perform installation work during the chargeable period and one or more removers who can perform removal work during the chargeable period. A list of one or more installers and one or more removers is stored in the memory unit 13. The control unit 11 determines an installer SP and a remover TP from the extracted one or more installers and one or more removers using an arbitrary method. Furthermore, the control unit 11 determines an installation time according to the schedule of the installer SP. The control unit 11 determines a removal time according to the schedule of the remover TP. The control unit 11 determines the position of the vehicle PV or the user terminal 2 as the charging position.

[0035] Alternatively, the installer SP and the remover TP may be the same person. The installer terminal 3 and the remover terminal 4 may be the same person.

[0036] As shown in FIG. 6, the control unit 11 stores the following information in the storage unit 13 in association with the user. ·Charging position ·Installation time - Withdrawal time ·Installer ·Removalists

[0037] Steps S3 and S4 in FIG. 5 may be performed in reverse order or simultaneously.

[0038] In step S3, control unit 11 transmits installation work information to installer terminal 3. The installation work information includes, for example, information indicating the charging position, the installation time, and the installer. In step S4, control unit 11 transmits removal work information to remover terminal 4. The removal work information includes, for example, information indicating the charging position, the removal time, and the remover.

[0039] The installer SP and the remover TP perform work according to the installation work information and the removal work information, respectively. For example, the installer SP gets into the installer vehicle SV with a portable charger 51. The installer SP arrives at the charging location before the installation time and installs the charger 51. Specifically, the installer SP connects the charger 51 between the charging device 5 installed at a charging station or the like and the vehicle PV. The vehicle PV receives power from the charging device 5. The installer SP may leave the charging location after starting charging. The installer SP may perform the installation work or removal work in another vehicle.

[0040] The remover TP gets into the remover vehicle TV and arrives at the charging location before the removal time. The remover TP removes the charger 51 from the charging device 5 and the vehicle PV. After charging is complete, the remover TP leaves the charging location together with the charger 51. As an alternative, the control unit 11 may notify the user terminal 2 that an incentive will be given to the user who brings the charger 51 to the designated collection location.

[0041] As an additional example, before the completion of charging, the control unit 11 may settle the charging fee to the registered account of the user P. As an alternative example, the remover TP may perform the settlement process in person with the user after the completion of charging.

[0042] As an additional example, the control unit 11 may monitor the charger 51 using at least one of the location information of the charger 51, communication information of the charger 51, and an image of the charger captured by a monitoring camera installed in a charging station or the like. In this case, the charger 51 includes a positioning unit and a communication unit. The control unit 11 can notify a terminal installed in the charging station of the location information of the charger 51 and the completion of charging.

[0043] As described above, according to this embodiment, the operation of the control unit 11 includes receiving a request for power supply to the vehicle PV from the user terminal 2, determining an installer who will install the charger 51 for power supply from the power supply request and transmitting installation work information indicating at least the charging location and the installation time to the installer terminal 3, and determining an remover who will remove the charger 51 from the power supply request and transmitting removal work information indicating at least the charging location and the removal time to the remover terminal 4. This configuration allows the information processing device 1 to improve the efficiency of charger installation and removal work. For example, the information processing device 1 allows the installer SP to leave the charging location after charging has started, thereby reducing the waiting time of the installer SP during charging. As a result, the information processing device 1 can reduce costs such as labor costs.

[0044] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the operation of the control unit 11 includes receiving information indicating the chargeable period from the user terminal 2, extracting one or more installers who can perform installation work during the chargeable period from the storage unit 13, and extracting one or more removers who can perform removal work during the chargeable period from the storage unit 13. With this configuration, the information processing device 1 can reliably secure the installer SP and the remover TP.

[0045] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the charger 51 is portable, and includes monitoring the charger 51 using at least one of location information of the charger 51, communication information of the charger 51, and an image of the charger 51 captured by a camera, and notifying a terminal installed at a charging station of the location information of the charger 51 and completion of charging. With this configuration, the information processing device 1 can reduce theft of the charger 51.

[0046] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the operation of the control unit 11 includes notifying the user terminal 2 that an incentive will be given to a user who brings the charger 51 to a designated collection location. This configuration enables the information processing device 1 to reduce the need to arrange for a collection person TP.

[0047] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the installer SP and the remover TP are the same person, and the installer terminal 3 and the remover terminal 4 are the same person. With this configuration, the information processing device 1 can reliably secure the installer SP and the remover TP even when there is little need to distinguish between the installer SP and the remover TP, such as when the charging period is short.

[0048] Although the present disclosure will be described based on various drawings and examples, it should be noted that those skilled in the art may make various modifications and alterations based on the present disclosure. Other modifications are possible within the scope of the present disclosure. For example, the functions included in each means or step may be rearranged so as not to cause logical inconsistencies, and multiple means or steps may be combined or divided into one.

[0049] For example, in the above-described embodiments, a program that executes all or part of the functions or processes of the information processing device 1, the user terminal 2, the installer terminal 3, and the remover terminal 4 can be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium includes a non-transitory computer-readable medium, such as a magnetic recording device, an optical disc, a magneto-optical recording medium, or a semiconductor memory. The program can be distributed, for example, by selling, transferring, or lending a portable recording medium, such as a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) or a CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory), on which the program is recorded. The program can also be distributed by storing the program in the storage of a server and transmitting the program from the server to another computer. The program can also be provided as a program product. The present disclosure can also be realized as a program executable by a processor. [Explanation of symbols]

[0050] S Information Processing System

Claims

1. An information processing method executed by an information processing device, receiving a request for power supply to a vehicle from a user terminal; determining an installer who will install the charger for power supply based on the power supply request, and transmitting installation work information indicating at least the charging location and installation time to an installer terminal; determining a remover who will remove the charger from the power supply request, and transmitting removal work information indicating at least the charging location and removal time to a remover terminal; An information processing method including:

2. 2. The information processing method according to claim 1, receiving information indicating a chargeable period from the user terminal; extracting from a storage unit one or more installers who can perform the installation work during the chargeable period; extracting from the storage unit one or more removers who can perform the removal work during the chargeable period; An information processing method including:

3. 2. The information processing method according to claim 1, the charger is portable; monitoring the charger using at least one of location information of the charger, communication information of the charger, and an image of the charger captured by a camera; notifying a terminal installed in the charging station of the location information of the charger and the completion of charging; An information processing method including:

4. 2. The information processing method according to claim 1, an information processing method including notifying the user terminal that an incentive will be given to a user who brings the charger to a designated collection location.

5. 2. The information processing method according to claim 1, An information processing method, wherein the installer and the remover are the same person, and the installer terminal and the remover terminal are the same person.

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