Information processing device and information processing system

Abstract

To obtain an information processing device and an information processing system capable of notifying a user of position information of a vacant vehicular charge station.SOLUTION: An information processing device includes a satellite image acquisition part for acquiring a satellite image from an artificial satellite, a detection part for detecting a vacant charge station having an unused vacant charger among charge stations provided with at least one vehicular charger from the acquired satellite image, and an output part for outputting station position information about the position of the detected vacant charge station.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

Technical Field

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

Background Art

[0002] The following Patent Document 1 discloses a charging station having a plurality of chargers for supplying power to an electric vehicle and a charging guidance device for notifying a user of the availability of the chargers and the time required until charging completion if the chargers are in use. By looking at the display on the display unit of the charging guidance device, the user can grasp which charger is available and which charger has a short waiting time if it is not available.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, the above prior art displays the usage status of each charger within one charging station, and it is not possible to grasp the usage status of each charging station before the user's vehicle enters the charging station.

[0005] In consideration of the above facts, an object of the present invention is to obtain an information processing apparatus and an information processing system that can notify a user of the position information of available vehicle charging stations.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] First aspectThe information processing device includes a satellite image acquisition unit that acquires satellite images from an artificial satellite, and a detection unit that detects from the acquired satellite images an empty charging station among charging stations equipped with at least one vehicle charger that has an unused charger. A calculation unit that calculates the number of available chargers at each of the available charging stations based on the aforementioned satellite images, An output unit that outputs station location information relating to the location of the detected empty charging station, A guidance unit that, when a specific available charging station is selected, guides the user to the selected available charging station, and when no specific available charging station is selected, guides the user to any available charging station with a large number of available chargers. It has.

[0007] First aspect According to the system, the satellite image acquisition unit acquires satellite images from artificial satellites. The detection unit then detects available charging stations with unused chargers among the charging stations visible in the satellite images. Furthermore, the output unit outputs the station location information of the detected available charging stations to the vehicle. This allows the user to know the location of charging stations with available chargers. Note that the detection of available charging stations may be performed using, for example, machine learning. Furthermore, according to the first embodiment, the calculation unit calculates the number of available chargers at each available charging station based on satellite images. In addition, the guidance unit guides the user to a specific available charging station if that station is selected, and to any available charging station with a large number of available chargers if that station is not selected. As a result, when the number of available charging stations for which station location information is output becomes large and selecting a specific available charging station becomes burdensome for the user, the system automatically selects an appropriate charging station and guides the user to a suitable station, thereby reducing the user's burden.

[0008] Second aspect The information processing device relating to this is First aspect The system further includes a vehicle information acquisition unit that acquires vehicle information relating to the vehicle's remaining battery level and the vehicle's current location, and a selection unit that identifies an available charging station that the vehicle can reach from among the available charging stations based on the vehicle information, and the output unit outputs the station location information of the available charging station identified by the selection unit.

[0009] Second aspectAccording to the system, the vehicle information acquisition unit acquires vehicle information, including the vehicle's remaining battery level and current location. The identification unit then identifies available charging stations that the vehicle can reach based on the vehicle information. Finally, the output unit outputs the location information of the available charging station identified by the identification unit. This prevents situations where the vehicle runs out of battery power before reaching a charging station. The identification of available charging stations that the vehicle can reach may be performed using, for example, machine learning.

[0010] Third aspect The information processing device relating to this is Second aspect The system further includes a calculation unit that calculates the number of available chargers at each of the available charging stations based on the satellite imagery, and the output unit prioritizes outputting the station location information of the available charging stations with a large number of available chargers.

[0011] Third aspect According to the system, the calculation unit calculates the number of available chargers at each charging station based on satellite imagery. The output unit then prioritizes outputting location information for charging stations with a large number of available chargers. As a result, users can identify charging stations with many available chargers. This reduces the possibility that the chargers at a charging station will be occupied while the vehicle is on its way to that station.

[0014] Fourth aspect The information processing system involves a vehicle equipped with a display area inside the vehicle, detecting an empty charging station containing an empty charger from satellite images taken by an artificial satellite, and displaying the station location information relating to the location of the empty charging station in the display area of ​​the vehicle. First aspect ~ Third aspect any of crab It has the information processing device described above.

[0015] Fourth aspectAccording to this, satellite images are taken by artificial satellites. Also, satellite images are acquired from artificial satellites by the satellite image acquisition unit of the information processing device. Further, among the charging stations shown in the satellite image, an empty charging station with an available charger is detected by the detection unit of the information processing device. Furthermore, the station position information of the detected empty charging station is output to the display area of the vehicle by the output unit of the information processing device. As a result, the user can visually grasp the position of the charging station with an available charger. Furthermore, when the number of available charging stations for which station location information is output increases, and selecting a specific available charging station becomes burdensome for the user, the ability to automatically select an appropriate charging station and guide the user along the route can reduce the user's burden. .

Advantages of the Invention

[0016] As described above, First aspect the information processing device according to this can inform the user of the position information of the available vehicle charging stations. Furthermore, when the number of available charging stations for which station location information is output increases, and selecting a specific available charging station becomes burdensome for the user, the system can reduce the user's burden by automatically selecting an appropriate charging station and guiding them along the route. It has an excellent effect of being able to do so.

[0017] Second aspect The information processing device according to this has an excellent effect of being able to inform the user of the position information of the charging stations that the vehicle can reach among the available charging stations.

[0018] Third aspect The information processing device according to this has an excellent effect of being able to reduce the possibility that the user has to wait.

[0020] Fourth aspect The information processing system according to this has an excellent effect of being able to inform the user of the position information of the available vehicle charging stations.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0021] [Figure 1] It is a schematic diagram schematically showing the information processing system according to this embodiment. [Figure 2] It is a schematic view of the front part of the vehicle interior in the vehicle shown in FIG. 1 as seen from the rear side of the vehicle. [Figure 3] It is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the information processing device shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] A block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the vehicle, as shown in Figure 1. [Figure 5] Figure 3 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the information processing device. [Figure 6] Figure 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the display processing flow executed by the CPU. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0022] The following describes an information processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention, using Figures 1 to 6.

[0023] As shown in Figure 1, the information processing system S according to this embodiment comprises an information processing device 10, a vehicle 11, and a server 12. The information processing device 10, the vehicle 11, and the server 12 are connected via a network N and are able to communicate with each other. The vehicle 11 is, for example, a BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle). Note that the network N may be connected to multiple other BEVs, not just the vehicle 11.

[0024] The information processing device 10 is installed, for example, outside the vehicle 11 and is configured to transmit requested information in response to instructions from the vehicle 11. The information processing device 10 is also configured to acquire various information from the server 12 via the network N. The information processing device may also be installed inside the vehicle.

[0025] Server 12 is installed outside the vehicle 11, for example, and is configured to receive data from the satellite 13. Therefore, server 12 stores satellite images captured by the satellite 13. The server may also be located inside the vehicle.

[0026] The information processing device 10 according to this embodiment is a device that detects charging stations with available vehicle chargers (hereinafter simply referred to as "available chargers") from satellite images taken by artificial satellite 13, and outputs location information of the available charging stations (hereinafter simply referred to as "station location information") to the vehicle 11. The illustration of the charger and charging station is omitted.

[0027] (Vehicle configuration 11) Figure 2 shows a schematic diagram of the front of the passenger compartment of vehicle 11, viewed from the rear of the vehicle. In Figure 2, the arrow UP indicates the upper side in the vertical direction of the vehicle, and the arrow RH indicates the right side in the vehicle width direction. In the following explanation, the vertical direction and the left-right direction refer to the vertical direction and left-right direction of the vehicle width, respectively.

[0028] As shown in Figure 2, an instrument panel 14 extending in the vehicle width direction is provided at the front of the passenger compartment of the vehicle 11. A steering wheel 16 is provided behind the instrument panel 14. In this embodiment, the steering wheel 16 is provided on the right side of the vehicle as an example. In other words, the vehicle 11 is a right-hand drive vehicle, and the driver's seat is set on the right side of the vehicle. Note that the vehicle is not limited to a right-hand drive vehicle; it may also be a left-hand drive vehicle with the driver's seat set on the left side.

[0029] The instrument panel 14 is located on the lower side of the vehicle relative to the windshield glass 18. The windshield glass 18 slopes downward toward the front of the vehicle, separating the interior of the vehicle from the exterior.

[0030] The right end of the windshield glass 18 is fixed to the inner side in the vehicle width direction of the front pillar 20 on the right side of the vehicle, which extends approximately vertically. The front end of the front side glass 22, which is located on the right side of the vehicle 11, is fixed to the outer end in the vehicle width direction of the front pillar 20. Although not shown in the illustration, the left end of the windshield glass 18 is fixed to the front pillar on the left side of the vehicle.

[0031] Here, a meter display 24, which serves as a first display device equipped with an image display area V1, is provided in front of the driver's seat and above the instrument panel 14. The meter display 24 is connected to various meter devices mounted on the vehicle 11. The meter display 24 is positioned so that it is within the field of vision of an occupant (hereinafter referred to as "user") seated in the driver's seat of the vehicle 11 when they are looking forward.

[0032] Furthermore, in the instrument panel 14, a center display 25 is provided in the center of the vehicle width direction as a second display device, which has an image display area V2. The center display 25 is a component of the navigation system 54 (see Figure 4) and is configured to display various information such as map information, vehicle 11 location information, traffic information, and route information as images. The center display 25 also functions as an input device and is configured to be operable by the user. For example, the center display 25 is capable of touch operation and voice operation by the user. Note that the center display may have only a display function and no input function.

[0033] Furthermore, the vehicle 11 is equipped with a HUD 56 (see Figure 4; hereinafter referred to as "HUD 56") as a third display device capable of projecting an image onto the display area V3. The HUD 56 is located in front of the driver's seat, above the instrument panel 14. The display area V3 is the projection surface on the windshield glass 18 in front of the driver's seat.

[0034] In this embodiment, the vehicle 11 is equipped with an on-board unit 28. The on-board unit 28 in this embodiment is, for example, an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) that performs various controls.

[0035] (Hardware configuration of the information processing device 10) As shown in Figure 3, the information processing device 10 consists of a CPU (Central Processing Unit: processor) 30, ROM (Read Only Memory) 32, RAM (Random Access Memory) 34, storage 36, and a communication interface (communication I / F) 38. Each component is connected to the others via an internal bus 39 so that they can communicate with each other.

[0036] The CPU 30 is a central processing unit that executes various programs and controls various components. Specifically, the CPU 30 reads programs from the ROM 32 or storage 36 and executes them using the RAM 34 as a working area. The CPU 30 also controls the above-mentioned components and performs various calculations according to the programs recorded in the ROM 32 or storage 36.

[0037] ROM32 stores various programs and data. RAM34 temporarily stores programs or data as a working area. Storage36 is a non-temporary recording medium consisting of an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or SSD (Solid State Drive) that stores various programs and data, including the operating system. In this embodiment, ROM32 or storage36 stores display programs and the like for performing display processing.

[0038] The communication interface 38 is an interface for the information processing device 10 to communicate with the server 12, the in-vehicle device 28, and other devices, and standards such as CAN (Controller Area Network), Ethernet (registered trademark), LTE (Long Term Evolution), FDDI (Fiber Distributed Data Interface), and Wi-Fi (registered trademark) are used.

[0039] (Hardware configuration of vehicle 11) As shown in Figure 4, the in-vehicle unit 28 consists of a CPU 40, ROM 42, RAM 44, storage 46, a communication interface (communication I / F) 48, and an input / output interface (input / output I / F) 50. Each component is connected to the others via an internal bus 52 so that they can communicate with each other.

[0040] The CPU 40 is a central processing unit that executes various programs and controls various components. Specifically, the CPU 40 reads programs from the ROM 42 or storage 46 and executes them using the RAM 44 as a working area. The CPU 40 also controls the above components and performs various calculations according to the programs recorded in the ROM 42 or storage 46.

[0041] ROM 42 stores various programs and data. RAM 44 temporarily stores programs or data as a working area. Storage 46 is a non-temporary recording medium consisting of an HDD or SSD that stores various programs, including the operating system, and various data.

[0042] Communication I / F48 is a interface for the in-vehicle unit 28 to communicate with the server 12 and other devices, and standards such as CAN (Controller Area Network), Ethernet (registered trademark), LTE (Long Term Evolution), FDDI (Fiber Distributed Data Interface), and Wi-Fi (registered trademark) are used.

[0043] The input / output interface 50 is connected to the navigation system 54, the meter display 24, and the HUD 56.

[0044] The navigation system 54 has pre-existing map data and calculates a driving route to a set destination. The navigation system 54 also provides various guidance to ensure that the vehicle 11 follows the set driving route. The navigation system 54 displays an image in the display area V2 of the center display 25.

[0045] (Functional configuration of the information processing device 10) The information processing device 10 implements various functions using the hardware resources described above. As shown in Figure 5, the information processing device 10 is configured to include a vehicle information acquisition unit 60, a satellite image acquisition unit 62, a detection unit 64, a specific unit 66, a calculation unit 68, an output unit 70, and a guidance unit 72. Each function is implemented by the CPU 30 reading and executing a program stored in the ROM 32 or storage 36.

[0046] The vehicle information acquisition unit 60 has the function of acquiring vehicle information regarding the remaining battery charge and current location of the vehicle 11.

[0047] The satellite image acquisition unit 62 has the function of acquiring satellite images of the area around the vehicle 11's travel path. Specifically, the satellite image acquisition unit 62 accesses the server 12 and acquires satellite images from the satellite images stored in the server 12 that correspond to locations within a predetermined distance from the vehicle 11's current position. The satellite images acquired by the satellite image acquisition unit 62 are, for example, at least one satellite image of a visible image, infrared image, water vapor image, cloud top-enhanced image, true color reproduction image, and RGB composite image. The satellite images acquired by the satellite image acquisition unit 62 may be limited to the area around the vehicle 11's travel path and may cover a wider area.

[0048] The detection unit 64 has the function of detecting empty charging stations that are visible in satellite images acquired by the satellite image acquisition unit 62 and are equipped with at least one vehicle charger, and that have an unused charger. For example, in a charging station equipped with one charger, if that charger is not in use, the charging station is detected as an empty charging station. Also, in a charging station equipped with 10 chargers, even if 9 chargers are in use, if the remaining charger is not in use, the charging station is detected as an empty charging station. Whether or not a charger at each charging station is in use can be determined, for example, by whether or not a vehicle is parked in the parking space corresponding to each charger.

[0049] The identification unit 66 identifies available charging stations that the vehicle 11 can reach from among the available charging stations detected by the detection unit 64, based on the vehicle information acquired by the vehicle information acquisition unit 60. Specifically, the identification unit 66 calculates the vehicle 11's remaining driving distance based on the vehicle 11's remaining charge. It also calculates the route distance from the vehicle 11's current location to each available charging station. Then, it compares the driving distance with the route distance to identify available charging stations with a route distance smaller than the driving distance. At this time, the identification unit 66 may also identify available charging stations that allow for a margin of driving distance. For example, it may identify available charging stations where the route distance is 1 km or more smaller than the driving distance. In this case, even if the vehicle 11 is involved in an accident or traffic jam during route guidance, or if the vehicle 11 takes a longer route than intended due to a driving error, the probability of safely reaching the target charging station can be increased. Note that the method for identifying charging stations that the vehicle 11 can reach is not limited to the above.

[0050] The calculation unit 68 calculates the number of available chargers (hereinafter referred to as "available chargers") at each available charging station that is reachable by the vehicle 11 identified by the identification unit 66, based on satellite images. For example, in the two examples described above, the number of available chargers is 1 in both cases.

[0051] The output unit 70 has the function of outputting the station location information of available charging stations to one of the display areas V1, V2, and V3 provided inside the vehicle 11. Here, the output unit 70 prioritizes outputting available charging stations with a large number of available units. For example, out of 10 available charging stations, it outputs the top 3 charging stations with the most available units. As another example, out of 10 available charging stations, it outputs charging stations with 2 or more available units. Note that the method of selecting available charging stations to output is not limited to the above.

[0052] The guidance unit 72 has the function of guiding the vehicle 11 to an available charging station. For example, if the user selects a specific available charging station on the center display 25, the guidance unit 72 displays the route to the selected charging station in one of the display areas V1, V2, and V3 to guide the vehicle 11. If the user does not select a specific available charging station on the center display 25 within a predetermined time, the guidance unit 72 displays the route to any available charging station that is reachable and has a large number of available spaces in one of the display areas V1, V2, and V3 to guide the vehicle 11. For example, if the user does not select a specific available charging station on the center display 25 within a predetermined time, the guidance unit 72 guides the vehicle 11 to the charging station with the largest number of available spaces among the available charging stations output by the output unit 70. Note that the charging station guided by the guidance unit 72 is not limited to this, and may be, for example, the nearest available charging station.

[0053] (An example of the processing flow) Below, as an example, we will explain with reference to Figure 6 a processing program that is executed by the information processing device 10 when a charging station is searched for by the user via the center display 25.

[0054] In step S100 of Figure 6, the CPU 30 of the information processing device 10 acquires vehicle information from the vehicle 11, including the remaining battery charge of the vehicle 11 and the current location of the vehicle 11.

[0055] In step S102, the CPU 30 of the information processing device 10 acquires satellite images of the area around the vehicle 11's travel path from the server 12.

[0056] In step S104, the CPU 30 of the information processing device 10 detects an empty charging station with an empty charger from the satellite image.

[0057] In step S106, the CPU 30 of the information processing device 10 identifies an available charging station that the vehicle 11 can reach from among the detected available charging stations, based on the vehicle information.

[0058] In step S108, the CPU 30 of the information processing device 10 calculates the number of available charging stations at each available charging station that can be reached by the vehicle 11 identified by the identification unit 66, based on satellite images.

[0059] In step S110, the CPU 30 of the information processing device 10 outputs the station location information of the available charging stations with a large number of available spaces to one of the display areas V1, V2, and V3 provided inside the vehicle 11.

[0060] In step S112, the CPU 30 of the information processing device determines whether or not the selection of a charging station has been received from the center display 25.

[0061] In step S112, if it is determined that the selection of a charging station has been accepted, that is, if the user has selected a specific available charging station on the center display 25, in step S114, the CPU 30 of the information processing device 10 displays the route to the selected available charging station in one of the display areas V1, V2, and V3 to guide the vehicle 11, and then terminates the process.

[0062] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S112 that the selection of a charging station was not accepted, that is, if the user does not select a specific available charging station on the center display 25 within a predetermined time, then in step S116, the CPU 30 of the information processing device 10 guides the vehicle 11 to any available charging station that is reachable and has many available stations by displaying a route to one of the display areas V1, V2, and V3, and then terminates the process. (action) Next, the operation of this embodiment will be explained.

[0063] According to the information processing system S and information processing device 10 of this embodiment, the user can find out the location of a charging station with available chargers.

[0064] Furthermore, according to the information processing system S and information processing device 10 of this embodiment, based on vehicle information relating to the remaining battery level and location information of the vehicle 11, a charging station that the vehicle can reach from among available charging stations is identified, and the location information of that charging station is output. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the vehicle 11 runs out of battery power before reaching a charging station.

[0065] Furthermore, according to the information processing system S and information processing device 10 of this embodiment, the number of available charging spaces at each charging station is calculated based on satellite images, and location information of charging stations with a large number of available spaces is output preferentially. Therefore, users can identify charging stations with a large number of available spaces. This reduces the possibility that the chargers at a charging station will be occupied while the vehicle 11 is on its way to the charging station.

[0066] Furthermore, according to the information processing system S and information processing device 10 of this embodiment, the guidance unit 72 guides the vehicle 11 to a charging station with a large number of available spaces. As a result, the charging of multiple vehicles is geographically distributed. This makes it possible to stabilize the power supply.

[0067] Furthermore, according to the information processing system S and information processing device 10 of this embodiment, since available charging stations are detected based on satellite images, the availability status of each charger can be determined even for charging stations that do not have a server. Therefore, compared to an information processing device that determines availability from a server at a charging station, it is possible to detect more available charging stations.

[0068] [Supplementary explanation of the above embodiment] In the above embodiment, the vehicle 11 is assumed to be a BEV, but it is not limited to this. For example, the vehicle may be an HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) or a PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle).

[0069] Furthermore, although the above embodiment described the output unit 70 as outputting the location information of an available charging station to one of the display areas V1, V2, and V3 of the vehicle 11, it is not limited to this. For example, the output unit may output the location information of an available charging station to a terminal owned by the user. Also, the vehicle information acquisition unit may acquire vehicle information from the user's terminal.

[0070] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the calculation unit 68 calculates the number of available charging stations and the output unit 70 prioritizes outputting charging stations with a large number of available charging stations. However, the invention is not limited to this. For example, the information processing device does not need to have a calculation unit. In this case, the station location information of all available charging stations reachable by the vehicle 11 is output. This allows the user to have a wider selection of available charging stations.

[0071] Furthermore, for example, the output unit of the information processing device may prioritize outputting information for public charging stations over private charging stations among available charging stations. In this case, the user can charge the vehicle 11 with a fast-charging charger, thereby shortening the charging time.

[0072] Conversely, the output unit of the information processing device may prioritize outputting data from privately owned charging stations over public charging stations among available charging stations. This promotes the use of privately owned charging stations. As a result, charging can be geographically dispersed, and the power supply can be stabilized.

[0073] Furthermore, the information processing device may provide incentives to the owners of privately owned charging stations when those stations are used. It may also provide incentives to owners when they permit the sharing of their charging stations, i.e., when they open their charging stations to the public, regardless of the usage history of those stations. This would promote the installation and sharing of privately owned charging stations.

[0074] Furthermore, the information processing device may also pay incentives to users who utilize privately owned charging stations. This would further encourage the use of privately owned charging stations.

[0075] These incentives may include monetary rewards or discounted rates for charging vehicles at public charging stations.

[0076] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the guidance unit 72 was described as guiding the vehicle 11 to a selected available charging station when the user selects a specific available charging station on the center display 25, but this is not limited to this. For example, the guidance unit may automatically guide the vehicle to any available charging station without giving the user an opportunity to make a selection. Various criteria can be used for selecting a charging station to guide the user to, such as proximity, number of available chargers, whether it is public or private, or low utilization rate. The utilization rate here can be, for example, the ratio of the number of chargers being used out of all chargers at each charging station. The method for calculating the utilization rate is not limited to this, and for example, the utilization rate may be calculated as the frequency of use by continuously acquiring satellite images.

[0077] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the information processing program shown in Figure 6 was described as being executed when a charging station is searched for by the user via the center display 25, but this is not limited to this. For example, the information processing device may acquire vehicle information from the vehicle at predetermined time intervals and execute the information processing program shown in Figure 6 when the remaining battery level falls below a predetermined amount. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0078] 10 Information Processing Devices 11 vehicles 60 Vehicle Information Acquisition Unit 62 Satellite Image Acquisition Unit 64 Detection unit 66 Specific part 68 Calculation Section 70 Output section 72 Information Department S Information Processing System V1 display area V2 display area V3 display area

Claims

1. A satellite image acquisition unit that acquires satellite images from artificial satellites, A detection unit that detects empty charging stations with unused chargers among charging stations equipped with at least one vehicle charger from acquired satellite imagery, A calculation unit that calculates the number of available chargers at each of the available charging stations based on the aforementioned satellite images, An output unit that outputs station location information relating to the location of the detected empty charging station, A guidance unit that, when a specific available charging station is selected, guides the user to the selected available charging station, and when no specific available charging station is selected, guides the user to any available charging station with a large number of available chargers. An information processing device having

2. A vehicle information acquisition unit acquires vehicle information such as the remaining battery charge of the vehicle and the location of the vehicle, Based on the aforementioned vehicle information, an identification unit identifies an available charging station that the vehicle can reach from among the available charging stations, It further possesses, The output unit outputs the station location information of the available charging station identified by the identification unit. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

3. The system further includes a calculation unit that calculates the number of available chargers at each of the available charging stations based on the aforementioned satellite images. The output unit prioritizes outputting the station location information of the available charging stations with a large number of available chargers. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2.

4. A vehicle having a display area inside the passenger compartment, An information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which detects an empty charging station containing an empty charger from the satellite image taken by an artificial satellite and displays the station location information relating to the location of the empty charging station in the display area of ​​the vehicle, An information processing system having

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