Electric vehicle reservation system

Abstract

The state of the electric vehicle in an emergency will be changed according to the conditions which differ for each property. [Solution] An electric vehicle reservation system equipped with a processor, the processor acquires unique conditions for each property that are determined in relation to the characteristics of the property related to the charging of electric vehicles and based on the property's response policy to disasters, acquires disaster information related to the unique conditions, and controls the reservation acceptance status of electric vehicles at the property based on the disaster information and the unique conditions.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an electric vehicle reservation system.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a power management system that executes a utilization reservation for a vehicle electrically connected to a charging / discharging unit as a vehicle necessary for supplying power to a building based on power outage information or disaster information.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] When conducting a business of providing electric vehicles in an apartment building or the like, the electric vehicles used in the business may be used for ensuring power in an emergency. In this case, when an emergency occurs, it is necessary to shift the electric vehicle to a state where it can be preferentially used as a power resource. The state considered to be an emergency varies for each property. Therefore, it is desirable that the conditions for shifting the state of the electric vehicle differ for each property. An object of the present invention is to shift the state of an electric vehicle in an emergency according to different conditions for each property.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] The invention according to claim 1 has a processor, and the processor acquires, for each property, unique conditions defined in relation to the characteristics of the property related to the charging of an electric vehicle and defined based on the response policy of the property to a disaster, acquires disaster information related to the unique conditions, and controls the reservation acceptance state of the electric vehicle in the property from the disaster information and the unique conditions, and is an electric vehicle reservation system. The invention described in claim 2 is an electric vehicle reservation system according to claim 1, wherein the characteristics of the object are the characteristics of the object related to the aforementioned response policy. The invention described in claim 3 is an electric vehicle reservation system according to claim 1, wherein the characteristics of the object are the structural features of the object or the characteristics of the area to which the object belongs. The invention described in claim 4 is an electric vehicle reservation system according to claim 1, wherein the unique conditions include an activation condition for restricting the reservation acceptance state, and a release condition for releasing the reservation acceptance state that has been restricted by the activation of the activation condition. The invention described in claim 5 is an electric vehicle reservation system according to claim 4, wherein the activation conditions include conditions for restricting the reservation acceptance status before the disaster occurs. The invention described in claim 6 is an electric vehicle reservation system according to claim 4, wherein the activation condition includes a condition relating to the state of the electric vehicle's charge level. The invention described in claim 7 is an electric vehicle reservation system according to claim 4, wherein the release condition includes conditions other than the condition that the activation condition is not met. The invention described in claim 8 is an electric vehicle reservation system according to claim 4, wherein the release condition includes a condition that prevents the reactivation of the activation condition within a predetermined period. The invention described in claim 9 is an electric vehicle reservation system according to claim 1, wherein the response policy includes a policy of securing the power of the electric vehicle as a power resource in the event of a disaster. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] According to the present invention, the state of the electric vehicle can be changed in an emergency depending on different conditions for each property. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] This figure shows an example configuration of the information processing system according to this embodiment. [Figure 2] This figure shows an example of a server hardware configuration to which this embodiment is applied. [Figure 3] This figure shows an example of the hardware configuration of a terminal to which this embodiment is applied. [Figure 4] This figure shows an example of the server's functional configuration. [Figure 5] This diagram explains the requirements for the activation of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP). [Figure 6] This diagram shows specific examples of BCP activation conditions defined for each property. [Figure 7] This graph shows the relationship between the operating rate and business revenue and expenses. [Figure 8] This graph shows data from other properties' EV car-sharing businesses. [Figure 9] This graph shows the relationship between utilization rate and business profitability when the usage price per unit of EV car sharing is changed. [Figure 10] This is a substantive evaluation report prepared when business revenue exceeds expenses. [Figure 11] This is a substantive evaluation report prepared when the deficit in business revenue and expenses falls within the allowable amount for BCP (Business Continuity Plan) responses. [Figure 12] This is a warning alert indicating that the amount of the deficit in business revenue and expenses is outside the acceptable range for BCP (Business Continuity Plan) responses. [Figure 13] This flowchart shows the flow of business revenue and expense processing on the server. [Figure 14] This figure shows a modified version of the substantive evaluation report. [Figure 15] This flowchart shows a modified example of the business revenue and expense processing flow on a server. [Figure 16] This flowchart explains the process of setting the BCP activation and deactivation conditions on the server. [Figure 17] This is a flowchart explaining the processing of BCP activation conditions on the server. [Figure 18] This is a flowchart explaining the processing of BCP deactivation conditions on the server. [Figure 19]This is a flowchart for explaining a modified example of the processing of BCP activation conditions in a server.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0009] The property A is a property related to the charging of the electric vehicle D. Examples of the property A include apartment buildings, stores, offices, etc. The property A includes a charging facility A1 for charging the electric vehicle D. The user B is a person who uses EV carsharing. The user B is, for example, a resident of the property. EV carsharing is a service that allows a plurality of users B to share and use a plurality of electric vehicles D. EV carsharing is an example of the provision of electric vehicles. [[ID=二十]]

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[0012] [[ID=二十七]] [[ID=二十八]]The administrator C is a person who manages the property. The administrator C is, for example, a management association composed of residents of the property, etc. The administrator provides EV carsharing to the users B of the property A. The administrator has a contract with an operating company that operates EV carsharing for various properties. The electric vehicle D is an electric vehicle provided by EV carsharing. The electric vehicle D is arranged in a parking lot or the like where the charging facility A1 of the property A is provided. An electric vehicle is an automobile that uses the electric power obtained from a storage battery provided inside the electric vehicle as power. [[ID=二十九]] It should be noted that there seems to be an incomplete or incorrect sentence in the original text at line 6. I've translated it as best as possible based on the context. If you can correct or clarify that part, it will be more accurate.Server 10 is an information processing device managed by the operating company. Server 10 performs processing related to EV car sharing. Processing related to EV car sharing refers to processing to realize the shared use of electric vehicles. Processing related to EV car sharing includes processing such as reservation, unlocking, return, and payment settlement of electric vehicles. Reservation means securing an electric vehicle in advance so that it can be used at a predetermined time. Reservations are made for predetermined time slots. Server 10 manages the reservation status of each electric vehicle for each property A for each predetermined time slot.

[0013] User terminal 20 is a terminal used by user B. User terminal 20 has application software installed that enables the functions of reserving, starting use of, and returning electric vehicles. By operating user terminal 20, user B can reserve, start use of, and return electric vehicles via server 10.

[0014] Administrator terminal 30 is a terminal used by administrator C. Administrator C provides EV car sharing to residents of the property. Administrator C can monitor the usage status of EV car sharing by operating the application software recorded on administrator terminal 30.

[0015] In addition, in Figure 2 and subsequent figures, Property A may be simply referred to as "Property," User B as simply "User," Administrator C as simply "Administrator," and Electric Vehicle D as simply "Electric Vehicle."

[0016] <Server Hardware Configuration> Figure 2 shows an example of the hardware configuration of server 10 to which this embodiment is applied. As shown in the figure, the server 10 includes a processor 101, which is a means of calculation, and a main memory 102 and an auxiliary memory 103, which are means of storage. Various calculation circuits such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), and FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) can be used as the processor 101. The processor 101 reads programs stored in the auxiliary memory 103 into the main memory 102 and executes them. For example, RAM (Random Access Memory) can be used as the main memory 102. For example, a magnetic disk drive or SSD (Solid State Drive) can be used as the auxiliary memory 103. The server 10 also includes a communication interface 104 for sending and receiving information to and from external devices via a network.

[0017] <Terminal Hardware Configuration> Figure 3 shows an example of the hardware configuration of a user terminal 20 and an administrator terminal 30 to which this embodiment is applied. As shown in the figure, the user terminal 20 and the administrator terminal 30 are equipped with a processor 201, which is a computing means, and a main memory 202 and an auxiliary storage device 203, which are storage means. Various computing circuits such as CPU, GPU, ASIC, FPGA, etc. can be used as the processor 201. The processor 201 reads the program stored in the auxiliary storage device 203 into the main memory 202 and executes it. For example, RAM can be used as the main memory 202. For example, a magnetic disk drive or SSD can be used as the auxiliary storage device 203.

[0018] Furthermore, the user terminal 20 and the administrator terminal 30 each include a display device (display) 204, an input device 205 for operator input, and a communication interface 206 for sending and receiving information to and from external devices via a network. For example, a touch panel integrated with the display device 204 can be used as the input device 205. Alternatively, a keyboard or mouse may be used as the input device 205. Note that the hardware configurations shown in Figures 2 and 3 are merely examples and are not limited thereto. For example, a configuration that includes non-volatile memory such as flash memory or ROM (Read Only Memory) as storage devices is also possible.

[0019] In this embodiment, each process is executed on any computer. Any computer may be implemented as a processor as hardware, a program as software, or a combination thereof. Any computer may be a general-purpose computer, a computer designed for a specific purpose, a workstation, or any other system capable of performing each of these processes.

[0020] The processor is configured to perform various processes in cooperation with the program. The processor can function as each unit or each means in this embodiment. The execution order of the processes performed by the processor is not limited to the order described in this embodiment and can be changed as needed.

[0021] A processor can be configured with one or more hardware components. The types of hardware that make up a processor are not limited to any particular type. For example, a 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), a dedicated circuit for performing specific processing such as an ASIC (=Application Specific Integrated Circuit), a GPU (=Graphics Processing Unit), or hardware such as an NPU (=Neural Processing Unit).

[0022] A processor can be configured not only with a combination of multiple hardware components of the same type, but also with a combination of multiple hardware components of different types. When multiple hardware components are configured to perform one or more processes of a given processor, these components may reside in physically separate devices or in the same device. Hardware is composed of electrical circuits and other components, such as semiconductor elements. In any embodiment, 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.

[0023] The program can be firmware, or it can be software such as microcode. The program may be, for example, a group of program modules. Each function constituting the group of program modules may be implemented by a processor configured to execute each function. The program in each embodiment may be program code or multiple code segments stored in one or more non-temporary computer-readable media (e.g., semiconductor memory, magnetic or optical storage media, or other storage).

[0024] A program may be divided and stored on multiple non-temporary computer-readable media located on devices that are physically separated from each other. Program code or multiple code segments may be represented by any combination of procedures, functions, subprograms, routines, subroutines, modules, software packages, classes, instructions, data structures, and program statements. Program code or multiple code segments may be connected to other code segments or hardware circuits by sending and receiving information, data, arguments, parameters, or memory contents. The present invention is also applicable to programs and program products.

[0025] Figure 4 shows an example of the functional configuration of server 10. Server 10 includes a management association setting unit 410, a BCP allowable amount setting unit 420, a revenue and expenditure calculation unit 430, a real evaluation report creation unit 440, a corrective action proposal creation unit 450, a control trigger setting unit 460, a condition determination unit 470, and a reservation status control unit 480. Figure 4 also shows a user terminal 20 and an administrator terminal 30.

[0026] The management association settings unit 410 sets information about the property based on input from the administrator, etc. The management association settings unit also includes a property budget setting unit 411 and a BCP rule setting unit 412.

[0027] The property budget setting unit 411 sets the budget for the property based on input from the management association. The budget is a plan that shows the estimated income and expenses of EV car sharing at the property. The budget is set by the management association. Income from EV car sharing includes revenue such as usage fees when electric vehicles are provided. Expenses from EV car sharing include the costs of operating EV car sharing. Expenses include fixed costs for EV car sharing. Fixed costs for EV car sharing include lease fees paid to the operating company. Other expenses include costs incurred when installing external power supply equipment.

[0028] External power supply equipment is equipment that supplies power obtained from the battery of an electric vehicle to the outside of the electric vehicle. External power supply equipment includes V2L, which is a device that supplies power from the electric vehicle to external equipment such as PCs, and V2H, which is a device that supplies power from the electric vehicle to external facilities such as homes. The cost of external power supply equipment varies depending on the performance of the V2L and V2H. The performance of V2L is, for example, the number of outlets that can be connected. The performance of V2H is, for example, the ability to supply power in conjunction with the commercial power supplied to the home. Whether or not to install external power supply equipment on a property depends on the BCP (Business Continuity Plan), which will be discussed later.

[0029] The BCP rule setting unit 412 sets the switching conditions for switching the reservation status of electric vehicles. The reservation status of electric vehicles refers to the state related to the acceptance of electric vehicle reservations. Switching conditions include BCP activation conditions and BCP deactivation conditions. The BCP rule setting unit 412 manages the switching conditions for each property. The reservation status of electric vehicles is an example of the electric vehicle reservation acceptance state.

[0030] The BCP activation conditions are the criteria used to determine whether or not to change the reservation status of electric vehicles in EV car sharing from the normal reservation status to the reservation status for BCP implementation. The BCP deactivation conditions are the criteria for canceling a reservation status that was in effect under the BCP and changing it back to a normal reservation status. A normal reservation status is the state in which new reservations for electric vehicles are accepted. The BCP activation conditions and BCP deactivation conditions are examples of unique conditions.

[0031] A "normal reservation status" refers to a state where new reservations for electric vehicles are being accepted. Accepting new reservations means accepting more reservations than the number of reservations already being accepted. The reservation status during BCP implementation refers to a state where reservations for electric vehicles are restricted. This means that new reservations for electric vehicles are not accepted. Not accepting new reservations means that no further reservations will be accepted beyond the number already accepted. Furthermore, restricting electric vehicle reservations also means canceling future reservations for electric vehicles. Canceling future reservations means canceling reservations that have already been accepted.

[0032] The conditions for activating and deactivating the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) are determined for each property based on the BCP. The BCP is determined by the management association for each property according to its characteristics. Therefore, the conditions for activating and deactivating the BCP are unique conditions determined in relation to the characteristics of the property. The BCP is an example of a property's response policy to disasters.

[0033] Here, a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is a plan that sets out policies and other measures to enable business continuity or early recovery in the event of an emergency such as a disaster, accident, or infectious disease outbreak.

[0034] The Business Continuity Plan (BCP) includes a plan to secure the power of electric vehicles in EV car-sharing as a power resource during disasters. In other words, the BCP includes a plan to make the power of electric vehicles in EV car-sharing preferentially available for use by the property and external facilities during a disaster. This plan also includes, for example, a plan to connect external charging equipment installed on the property to electric vehicles and obtain power from external power supply equipment.

[0035] Property characteristics refer to the features of a property that are relevant to the development of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP). Examples of property characteristics include the structural features of the property and the characteristics of the area to which the property belongs. Because the disasters that a property needs to be aware of vary depending on its structural and geographical characteristics, the BCP developed will also vary.

[0036] The structural characteristics of a property include the material characteristics of wooden, steel-framed, and reinforced concrete structures. For example, wooden properties are particularly susceptible to fire, so the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) will include a policy for business recovery in the event of a fire.

[0037] The structural characteristics of a property include features such as whether it is a single-story building, a mid-to-high-rise building, and whether or not it has a basement. For example, mid-to-high-rise buildings are more susceptible to damage from elevator failures caused by earthquakes, so the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) includes a business recovery policy in response to earthquakes.

[0038] Furthermore, the characteristics of the area to which a property belongs include its location along rivers, along the coast, in mountainous areas, in lowlands, and on reclaimed land. For example, for a property located along a river, if electric vehicles are submerged by a tsunami, power cannot be secured, so the BCP (Business Continuity Plan) will include a business recovery policy in response to tsunamis. Thus, the characteristics of a property include the characteristics of a property related to the plan to secure power from electric vehicles in EV car sharing as a power resource in the event of a disaster, as part of the BCP. It should be noted that the area to which a property belongs includes not only the area to which the property itself belongs, but also the area to which the surrounding area belongs. The area to which the surrounding area belongs includes the area of ​​the city, town, or ward in which the property is located.

[0039] Property characteristics also include the features of the facilities associated with the property. Examples of property-related facility features include whether or not the property has an external power supply system, and whether or not an elevator is installed.

[0040] Here, we will further explain the BCP activation conditions and BCP deactivation conditions using Figures 5 and 6. Figure 5 is a diagram illustrating the requirements for the BCP activation conditions to be met. Figure 6 is a diagram illustrating specific examples of BCP activation conditions defined for each property.

[0041] Figure 5 shows categories indicating the types of emergency detection methods, detection information used for detecting emergencies, and specific examples of BCP activation conditions determined from the detection information. The detection information is an example of disaster information.

[0042] National / administrative coordination is a system that detects emergencies based on disaster detection information distributed by the national government or administrative agencies. Examples of disaster detection information include J-Alert and L-Alert. Disaster detection information is just one example of detection information. A concrete example of a BCP activation condition using disaster information would be activation when an "evacuation order" or "special warning" is issued for the area to which the property belongs.

[0043] An earthquake early warning system is a method of detecting emergencies based on earthquake early warnings, which are earthquake information issued immediately after an earthquake occurs. Examples of earthquake early warnings include emergency earthquake warnings distributed by distribution companies. A specific example of a BCP activation condition using earthquake early warnings is that it would be activated if an earthquake of magnitude 5 or higher occurs in the area to which the property is located.

[0044] Power and equipment monitoring is a system that detects emergencies based on status information of power equipment or building equipment. This status information includes power outage detection information and fire signal information. This status information is acquired, for example, by disaster detection equipment installed in the property. Specific examples of BCP activation conditions using this status information include activation in the event of a loss of commercial power or activation of a gas safety device.

[0045] Environmental sensors are a system that detects emergencies based on sensors that detect environmental information such as temperature, smoke, gas, and water level. Environmental information includes rainfall, wind speed, and water level in the area to which the property belongs. Specific examples of BCP activation conditions using environmental information include activation when the instantaneous wind speed exceeds 25 m / s, or when a flood sensor is activated.

[0046] The "union's own judgment" refers to a system that determines an emergency based on input or settings by the management association. A specific example of a BCP activation condition using input or settings by the management association is to activate it 24 hours before a foreseeable typhoon makes landfall. In other words, this condition is for restricting the acceptance of electric vehicle reservations before a disaster occurs. This judgment may be made manually based on input from the administrator's terminal, or it may be made automatically using weather forecast information distributed by a distribution company, etc.

[0047] One of the BCP activation conditions, which can be entered or configured by the management association, is related to the charge level of electric vehicles. The charge level refers to the remaining battery charge of the electric vehicle's storage battery. The charge level can be determined, for example, by receiving it from the electric vehicle via the network.

[0048] The management association will use the one or more emergency detection methods described above to determine one or more conditions for activating the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) for the property. If multiple BCP activation conditions are defined, each of the multiple BCP activation conditions will be defined as a single BCP activation condition that is a requirement for that BCP.

[0049] Figure 6 shows specific examples of BCP activation and deactivation conditions set by the management association for each property. Figure 6 also shows the property ID used to identify each property. Furthermore, it shows the property's characteristics. In addition, it presents the basic policy that defines the direction of the BCP in its development. Finally, Figure 6 lists the BCP activation conditions.

[0050] Figure 6 shows the conditions for deactivating the Business Continuity Plan (BCP). These conditions include not only failing to meet the BCP activation conditions, but also any other conditions set independently by the management association. To meet the BCP deactivation conditions, it is necessary to first meet the BCP activation conditions, and then to also meet any other conditions independently set by the management association.

[0051] The condition that the BCP activation conditions are not met is based on the detection information used for the BCP activation conditions. For example, if the BCP activation condition is that the instantaneous wind speed exceeds 25 m / s, then the BCP deactivation condition would be that the instantaneous wind speed falls below 25 m / s. Therefore, the condition that the BCP activation conditions are not met can take on various forms, corresponding to the BCP activation conditions.

[0052] The unique conditions for deactivating the BCP include time-related conditions. These time-related conditions include, for example, elapsed time rules, exceptions for nights and holidays, and time-based rules. The elapsed time rule is a condition to prevent the re-activation of the trigger conditions within a predetermined period. For example, instead of "immediate restoration after the alarm is cleared," the rule is "wait 120 minutes." This prevents the BCP from being triggered again due to a typhoon's return or an earthquake's aftershock. The exception for nights and holidays is a rule that determines whether the BCP is automatically deactivated or whether an inspection the following morning is required if the alarm is cleared during times when visual confirmation is not possible, such as late at night. The time-based rule is a rule that the BCP will not be deactivated outside of the time period when V2H supply is dedicated (reservations not possible).

[0053] Another unique condition for lifting the restrictions is the authority-related condition. This authority-related condition defines the boundary of responsibility: whether the developer's management center, which oversees multiple properties, determines whether the conditions for lifting the restrictions have been met, or whether the management association for each individual property makes that determination.

[0054] The conditions for termination established independently by the management association may be set by one or more individuals. If multiple conditions for termination are set independently, each of the multiple conditions for termination shall be designated as a condition for termination that is a requirement for one other independently established condition.

[0055] As shown in Figure 6, the basic policy differs depending on the characteristics of the property. Consequently, the BCP activation conditions and BCP deactivation conditions differ based on the basic policy. The BCP activation conditions include independent judgment, and the BCP deactivation conditions include deactivation conditions determined independently. Note that in Figure 6, the condition of not meeting the BCP activation conditions is omitted, and only the conditions independently established by the management association are shown.

[0056] In the case of property a, the property's characteristics are "urban high-rise." That is, property a is located in an urban area and is a high-rise building. Furthermore, the basic policy for property a is "Prioritize earthquake and elevator entrapment prevention: Due to its height, stopping the elevators during an earthquake and preventing people from being trapped inside are given top priority." This policy means that, given the property's structure as a high-rise building, the top priority is to stop the elevators installed in the property during an earthquake and prevent people from being trapped inside.

[0057] Furthermore, for property A, the BCP activation conditions are "[Earthquake Early Warning] Magnitude 5 or higher [Power Monitoring] Power outage detected [Government Linkage] Special storm warning."

[0058] "[Earthquake Alert] Seismic Intensity 5 or Higher" indicates that a seismic intensity of 5 or higher in the area to which the property belongs is a requirement for activating the BCP. Similarly, "[Power Monitoring] Power Outage Detection" indicates that a power outage in the area to which the property belongs is a requirement for activating the BCP. Furthermore, "[Government Interlock] Storm Warning" indicates that a storm warning being issued in the area to which the property belongs is a requirement for activating the BCP.

[0059] Furthermore, for property a, the BCP deactivation conditions are "[Elapsed time] Wait 60 minutes after the alarm is cleared [Equipment monitoring] Receive a signal that the elevator automatic inspection has completed successfully [Authority] The developer management center sends a centralized deactivation signal to immediately restore all vehicles."

[0060] "[Elapsed Time] Wait 60 minutes after warning lifted" indicates that 60 minutes must pass after the special storm warning is lifted without another warning being issued for the BCP to be lifted. Similarly, "[Equipment Monitoring] Received signal indicating successful completion of elevator automatic inspection" indicates that receiving information that the elevator automatic inspection was successful is a requirement for the BCP to be lifted. "[Authority] Developer management center sends a bulk lift signal to immediately restore all vehicles" indicates that receiving a lift signal sent from the developer's management center is a requirement for the BCP to be lifted. The developer could be, for example, an operating company.

[0061] In the case of property b, the property's characteristics are "large-scale coastal." That is, property b is located in a coastal area and is a large-scale property. Furthermore, the basic policy for property b is "Prioritize flood damage and wide-area evacuation: Due to the risk of flooding, priority will be given to preventing electric vehicles from being submerged and to the wide-area evacuation of residents." This policy prioritizes preventing electric vehicles from being submerged in floods and evacuating residents.

[0062] Furthermore, for property b, the BCP activation conditions are "[Government Linkage] Evacuation Order (Level 4) [Environmental Sensor] Flood Detection (10cm) [Independent Decision] 24 Hours Before Typhoon Landfall (Manual) [Independent Condition] Based on supply and demand, control reservations for electric vehicles with battery levels below 80%."

[0063] "[Government-linked] Evacuation Order (Level 4)" indicates that the activation condition is that a Level 4 evacuation order has been issued by the government for the area to which the property belongs. "[Environmental Sensor] Flood Detection (10cm)" indicates that the activation condition is that an environmental sensor has detected flooding of 10cm or more around the property. "[Independent Judgment] 24 Hours Before Typhoon Landfall (Manual)" indicates that the activation condition is that it is 24 hours before the expected landfall of a typhoon.

[0064] "[Unique Condition] Controlling reservations for electric vehicles with battery levels below 80% based on supply and demand conditions" is a condition that controls reservations for electric vehicles with battery levels below 80% based on the power supply and demand situation in the area to which the property belongs. For example, if there is no shortage of power supply in the area to which the property belongs, this condition will control reservations for electric vehicles with battery levels below 80%. In this case, it will be determined whether or not this condition is met for each individual electric vehicle. This condition is set under the policy that if there is no shortage of power supply in the area to which the property belongs, electric vehicles with high battery levels will be permitted to be rented out for evacuation purposes. The condition of controlling reservations for electric vehicles with battery levels below 80% is an example of a condition related to the charge level of electric vehicles.

[0065] Furthermore, for property b, the BCP deactivation conditions are "[Elapsed time] Wait 120 minutes after the alarm is deactivated [Nighttime exception] If deactivated at night (8pm-8am), restoration will be performed after a visual inspection by the building manager the following morning."

[0066] "[Elapsed Time] Wait 120 minutes after the alarm is lifted" indicates that 120 minutes must pass after the evacuation order alarm is lifted without another alarm being issued, which is a requirement for the BCP to be lifted. Also, "[Nighttime Special Provision] If lifted at night (8pm-8am), restoration will be performed after a visual inspection by the building manager the following morning" indicates that if other BCP lifting conditions are met during the nighttime hours, the system will not be lifted during that time, but will be restored after the building manager confirms that an inspection has been performed the following morning.

[0067] In the case of property c, the property's characteristics are "suburban slope." That is, property c is located in a suburban area on a slope. Furthermore, the basic policy for property c is "Priority given to sediment-related and wind-storm disasters: Sediment-related disaster warning area. Due to the difficulty of nighttime evacuation, early restrictions on the use of electric vehicles will be implemented." This policy means that because it is difficult to use electric vehicles for evacuation, early reservations for electric vehicles will be restricted.

[0068] Furthermore, for property c, the BCP activation conditions are "[Government Linkage] Landslide Disaster Warning Information [Environmental Sensor] Continuous Rainfall Exceeding 150mm [Environmental Sensor] Instantaneous Wind Speed ​​Exceeding 25m / s".

[0069] "[Government-linked] Sediment-related disaster warning information" indicates that the activation condition is that a sediment-related disaster warning has been issued by the government for the area to which the property belongs. "[Environmental sensor] Continuous rainfall exceeding 150 mm" indicates that the activation condition is that the continuous rainfall exceeds 150 mm in the area to which the property belongs, as detected by the environmental sensor. "[Environmental sensor] Instantaneous wind speed exceeding 25 m / s" indicates that the activation condition is that the instantaneous wind speed exceeds 25 m / s in the area to which the property belongs, as detected by the environmental sensor.

[0070] Furthermore, for property c, the BCP deactivation conditions are "[Nighttime exception] If deactivated late at night or on a holiday, automatic restoration will not be performed, and manual restoration will be performed after approval by the management association officers. [Authority] The responsibility boundary point will be determined by the management association of each property, and automatic deactivation from the center will not be performed."

[0071] "[Nighttime exception] If deactivated during late night or on holidays, automatic restoration will not be performed; manual restoration will be required after approval by the management association officers." This indicates that if other BCP deactivation conditions are met during nighttime hours, deactivation will not be performed during those hours, and restoration will only be performed after approval by the management association officers. This is a requirement for the BCP deactivation conditions. "[Authority] The responsibility demarcation point will be determined by the management association of each property, and automatic deactivation from the center will not be performed." This indicates that deactivation at the discretion of the management association is a requirement for the BCP deactivation conditions, regardless of whether they receive a deactivation signal from the developer's management center.

[0072] Property d is characterized as "Smart / V2H". That is, property d is equipped with smart house functions and V2H external power supply equipment. Smart house functions are functions that manage and control the use of electricity for furniture and other items within the property as needed. In property d, electric vehicles are used as a means of transportation during the daytime regardless of disasters, so electric vehicle reservations are not controlled. Also, electric vehicle reservations are restricted during the nighttime hours as they are used exclusively to supply power to the V2H system.

[0073] Furthermore, for property d, the basic policy is "Prioritize the continuation of power supply and demand and BCP: Equip with storage batteries and V2H, and emphasize their use as emergency power sources during local power outages." This policy emphasizes using the storage batteries and V2H installed on the property as emergency power sources for the property and its equipment when a power outage occurs in the area to which the property belongs.

[0074] Furthermore, for property d, the BCP activation conditions are "[Power Monitoring] Power outage detection [Power Monitoring] Gas safety device activation [Supply and demand status] Power supply and demand shortage warning."

[0075] "[Power Monitoring] Power Outage Detected" indicates that the detection of a power outage at the property is a requirement for activating the BCP. "[Power Monitoring] Gas Safety Device Activated" indicates that the activation of the gas safety device installed at the property is a requirement for activating the BCP. "[Supply and Demand Status] Power Supply and Demand Tightness Warning" indicates that the issuance of a power supply and demand tightness warning by the power company, etc., in the area to which the property belongs is a requirement for activating the BCP. A power supply and demand tightness warning is a warning issued to encourage users to conserve electricity or reduce electricity use when the supply capacity relative to the demand for electricity falls below a predetermined standard and there is a risk of disruption to the stable supply of electricity.

[0076] Furthermore, the conditions for deactivating the BCP are "[Elapsed time] 120 minutes have passed while waiting for aftershocks [Infrastructure] 30 minutes of stable operation after commercial power has been restored [Time zone criteria] Not during nighttime hours."

[0077] "[Elapsed Time] 120 minutes elapsed in aftershock standby" indicates that, in the event of an earthquake, 120 minutes must have elapsed since the main shock as a standby time for aftershocks to be detected. Furthermore, "[Infrastructure] Stable supply for 30 minutes after commercial power restoration" indicates that a stable supply of commercial power for 30 minutes after restoration is a requirement for BCP deactivation. "[Time Zone Criteria] Not during nighttime hours" indicates that not being during nighttime hours is a requirement for BCP deactivation. This requirement is based on the fact that electric vehicles are used exclusively for supplying power to V2H during nighttime hours, and therefore reservations for electric vehicles are restricted. Returning to the explanation of Figure 4.

[0078] The BCP allowable amount setting unit 420 sets the BCP allowable amount based on input from the management association. The BCP allowable amount is the electricity obtained from the electric vehicle's battery, and is information that converts the value of the electric vehicle's electricity that can be supplied in an emergency into monetary terms. An emergency is when an emergency situation defined in the BCP occurs. The value of the electric vehicle's electricity that can be supplied in an emergency is determined according to the performance of the electric vehicle's battery. For example, the value of the electric vehicle's electricity that can be supplied in an emergency is the capacity performance of the electric vehicle's battery. The value of the electric vehicle's electricity that can be supplied in an emergency is sometimes referred to as the "BCP value".

[0079] This section explains how to calculate the BCP allowable amount. First, calculate the installation cost (yen / kWh) per unit of battery capacity for stationary batteries installed in buildings such as houses, commercial facilities, hospitals, and factories. Then, multiply the calculated installation cost (yen / kWh) by the battery capacity (kWh) of the electric vehicle. This will give you the BCP allowable amount.

[0080] Let's look at a specific example of how to calculate the allowable BCP (Business Continuity Plan) cost. Assume the installation cost per unit of battery capacity for a stationary battery is 120,000 yen / kWh, and the battery capacity of an electric vehicle is 20kWh. In this case, the allowable BCP cost can be calculated as 2,400,000 yen.

[0081] The revenue and expenditure calculation unit 430 acquires information used to calculate business revenue and expenditure. This information is obtained from external servers, charging equipment installed at the property, and electric vehicles at the property. The information used to calculate business revenue and expenditure includes information related to business revenue and expenditure, and information related to business expenditure.

[0082] Information related to revenue in the business balance sheet is EV car-sharing usage data. EV car-sharing usage data includes EV car-sharing operation logs and EV car-sharing charging logs. The EV car-sharing operation log is a history showing the operational status of EV car-sharing. The operation log includes the usage time of the EV car-sharing electric vehicles and the location of the properties where the EV car-sharing was used. The EV car-sharing charging log is a history showing the charging status of the EV car-sharing electric vehicles. The EV car-sharing charging log includes the charging time of the EV car-sharing electric vehicles. Information related to expenditures in the business balance sheet is the BCP (Business Continuity Plan) allowable amount.

[0083] The revenue and expenditure calculation unit 430 calculates the business revenue and expenditure of EV car sharing at the property over a certain period. Business revenue and expenditure refers to information on the revenue and expenditure generated by providing EV car sharing. Business revenue and expenditure refers to information on the income of EV car sharing at the property. Business revenue and expenditure also refers to information on the expenses of EV car sharing at the property. Furthermore, business revenue and expenditure is the amount obtained by subtracting the expenses of EV car sharing at the property from the income of EV car sharing at the property. The revenue and expenditure calculation unit 430 calculates the car sharing usage fee as the income of EV car sharing at the property by multiplying the usage time of EV car sharing at the property by a predetermined usage unit price. The revenue and expenditure calculation unit 430 also calculates the fixed costs of EV car sharing at the property as expenses.

[0084] The method for calculating business revenue and expenses will be illustrated with a specific example. We will assume that the usage fee for EV car sharing is 200 yen / 15 minutes, the utilization rate of EV car sharing is 15%, and the BCP allowable amount is 2.4 million yen. The utilization rate of EV car sharing is a value indicating the degree of EV car sharing utilization. For example, the utilization rate of EV car sharing is the percentage of time that electric vehicles are being used within a given period. We will also assume that the commission paid to the EV car sharing service provider is 20%. Furthermore, we will assume that the fixed costs for EV car sharing are 70,000 yen. The cost of the V2H external power supply equipment is 1 million yen. Note that the usage fee, commission, and fixed costs are information pre-set in the budget setting section as part of the EV car sharing settings. The utilization rate is information pre-calculated from the usage time by the revenue and expense calculation section 430.

[0085] In this case, the monthly income would be 1440 minutes × 30 days × 15% × 200 yen / 15 minutes × 80% = 69,120 yen / month. In this case, the monthly expenditure would be 70,000 yen / month. In this case, the monthly business balance will show a deficit of 880 yen per month. Therefore, 880 yen per month will be the monthly burden on the management association. In this case, the business balance over 10 years would be a deficit of 880 yen / month x 12 months x 10 years + 1 million yen = 1.1 million yen. Therefore, 1.1 million yen would be the amount borne by the management association over 10 years.

[0086] The revenue and expenditure calculation unit 430 determines whether the amount of the business revenue and expenditure deficit is within the range of the BCP allowable amount if the amount of the business revenue and expenditure deficit is insufficient. In other words, it determines whether the amount of the business revenue and expenditure deficit is reasonable based on the BCP value. To explain the above business revenue and expenditure calculation method with a specific example, the amount of the business revenue and expenditure deficit is 1.1 million yen and the BCP allowable amount is 2.4 million yen, so it is determined that the amount of the business revenue and expenditure deficit is within the range of the BCP allowable amount.

[0087] The revenue and expenditure calculation unit 430 generates information indicating the appropriateness of the revenue and expenditure. This information is for the management association to consider whether the revenue and expenditure of the EV car sharing service is appropriate, taking into account the BCP value. The information indicating the appropriateness of the revenue and expenditure includes comparative information. This comparative information compares the actual level of use resulting from the provision of EV car sharing with the level of use that would result in no shortfall in the revenue and expenditure amount obtained from the revenue and expenditure setting for the provision of EV car sharing.

[0088] Here, we will explain specific examples of comparative information using Figures 7 to 9. Figure 7 is a graph showing the relationship between the utilization rate and business profitability. Figure 8 is a graph showing data for EV car sharing businesses at other properties. Figure 9 is a graph showing the relationship between the utilization rate and business profitability when the usage price of EV car sharing is changed. The graphs shown in Figures 7 to 9 are examples of comparative information. Note that Figures 7 to 9 are graphs created when an EV car sharing business is conducted under the same conditions as those shown in the specific examples of business profitability in the profitability calculation unit 430.

[0089] In Figure 7, the vertical axis represents business revenue and expenses, and the horizontal axis represents the utilization rate. Figure 7 shows multiple line graphs illustrating the trend of business revenue and expenses in relation to the utilization rate. These trends in business revenue and expenses in relation to the utilization rate are derived from the revenue and expense settings for EV car sharing. Revenue and expense settings include usage price, fees, fixed costs, utilization rate, and BCP allowance. Note that the BCP allowance is not taken into account in these business revenue and expense trends.

[0090] Figure 7 shows the trend of business revenue and expenses according to the utilization rate, broken down by the usage price per 15 minutes for EV car sharing. Specifically, it shows the trend of business revenue and expenses according to the utilization rate when the usage price per 15 minutes for EV car sharing is 300 yen / 15 minutes. It also shows the trend of business revenue and expenses according to the utilization rate when the usage price per 15 minutes for EV car sharing is 200 yen / 15 minutes. In Figure 7, the trend of business revenue and expenses according to the utilization rate when the usage price per 15 minutes for EV car sharing is 200 yen / 15 minutes is selected.

[0091] Furthermore, Figure 7 shows multiple break-even points for business operations. The break-even point is the utilization level at which the revenue and expenditure amounts obtained from the revenue and expenditure settings for providing electric vehicles do not fall short. Specifically, the break-even point is a value that indicates the utilization rate at which the difference between the amount of revenue and the amount of expenditure becomes zero when a particular usage unit price is set.

[0092] Figure 7 shows the break-even point P1 for business operations when there is an allowable BCP (Business Continuity Plan) allowance, as an example of the break-even point for multiple business operations. Furthermore, it shows the break-even point P2 for business operations when there is no allowable BCP allowance, as an example of the break-even point P1 for business operations when there is an allowable BCP allowance. The break-even point P1 for business operations when there is an allowable BCP allowance is an example of a utilization level at which there is no shortfall in the amount of revenue and expenses obtained from setting the revenue and expenses based on information on the value of electricity.

[0093] Furthermore, Figure 7 shows the actual utilization rate P3 in the EV car-sharing business. The actual utilization rate in the EV car-sharing business is an example of the actual degree of utilization resulting from the provision of electric vehicles.

[0094] Figure 7 shows whether the actual utilization rate P3 of the EV car-sharing service exceeds the break-even point for each of the multiple business revenue and expenditures. For example, Figure 7 shows that the actual utilization rate P3 of the EV car-sharing service, which is 14%, is below the break-even point P2, which is 17.5% without considering the allowable BCP (Business Continuity Plan) amount. Figure 7 also shows that the actual utilization rate P3 of the EV car-sharing service, which is 14%, exceeds the break-even point P1, which is 12.5% ​​with the allowable BCP amount in mind. This allows the management association to determine that the EV car-sharing service is appropriate as it falls within the acceptable range considering the BCP value.

[0095] In Figure 8, the vertical axis represents the utilization rate, and the horizontal axis represents the average usage price for EV car sharing. Figure 8 shows the relationship between the utilization rate and the average usage price of EV car sharing at other properties. These other properties are, for example, properties with similar characteristics to those managed by the management association. In this way, the management association can understand the relationship between the utilization rate and the average usage price of EV car sharing at other properties.

[0096] In Figure 9, the vertical axis represents business revenue and expenses, and the horizontal axis represents the utilization rate. Figure 9 is a graph showing the trend of business revenue and expenses according to the utilization rate when the usage fee for EV car sharing is 300 yen / 15 minutes, as selected from the graph shown in Figure 7. Therefore, Figure 9 shows the break-even point P1 for business revenue and expenses when there is an allowable BCP (Business Continuity Plan) amount, and the break-even point P2 for business revenue and expenses when there is no allowable BCP amount. The break-even points P1 and P2 in Figure 9 are the break-even points for business revenue and expenses when the usage fee for EV car sharing is 300 yen / 15 minutes.

[0097] Figure 9 shows the assumed utilization rate P4 for the EV car-sharing business. This assumed utilization rate P4 is based on usage fees that differ from the actual usage fees for EV car-sharing. This assumed utilization rate P4 is determined according to the relationship between the utilization rate and usage fees for EV car-sharing at other properties, as shown in Figure 8. Specifically, it is determined according to the rate of decrease in the utilization rate due to an increase in the usage fees for EV car-sharing at other properties. In this way, the management association can understand the relationship between usage fees and utilization rates for multiple EV car-sharing businesses by referring to data from other properties.

[0098] The Substantive Evaluation Report Creation Unit 440 creates a substantive evaluation report that evaluates the results of the business income and expenditure. A substantive evaluation report is created when the business income and expenditure is in surplus, or when the amount of the business income and expenditure deficit is within the BCP allowable amount. The substantive evaluation report is information displayed on the administrator terminal 30. The substantive evaluation report includes comparative information. The substantive evaluation report is an example of information that demonstrates appropriateness.

[0099] A substantial performance report includes information indicating that the business balance shows a surplus of revenue. A surplus of revenue means that revenue exceeds expenses. Conversely, a substantial performance report may also include information indicating that the business balance shows a surplus of payments. A surplus of payments means that expenses exceed revenue.

[0100] Furthermore, the actual performance report includes information comparing the deficit in revenue and expenditure with information on the value of electricity. For example, it includes information indicating that the amount of the deficit in revenue and expenditure is within the acceptable range for BCP (Business Continuity Plan) compliance.

[0101] Here, we will explain the substantive evaluation report using Figures 10 and 11. Figure 10 is a substantive evaluation report prepared when the business balance is in surplus. Figure 11 is a substantive evaluation report prepared when the amount of the business balance deficit is within the BCP allowable amount.

[0102] Figure 10 shows a graph illustrating the relationship between the operating rate and business revenue / expenses, as explained in Figure 5. Figure 10 also shows evaluation information 801, which is information evaluating the results of the business revenue / expenses. Evaluation information 801 includes information indicating that the business revenue / expenses are in surplus.

[0103] Figure 11 shows a graph illustrating the relationship between the operating rate and business balance, as explained in Figure 5. Figure 11 also shows evaluation information 801, which is information evaluating the results of the business balance. Evaluation information 801 contains information indicating that the business balance is insufficient. Furthermore, evaluation information 801 states that although the business balance is insufficient, the amount of the deficit is within a reasonable range when considering the BCP value. In other words, it shows information indicating that the amount of the deficit obtained from the balance information does not exceed the amount converted from the value of electricity. Returning to the explanation of Figure 4.

[0104] The corrective action proposal creation unit 450 creates corrective action proposals to encourage corrections to the business balance. Corrective action proposals are created when the amount of the business balance deficit is outside the range of the BCP allowable amount. The corrective action proposal includes information indicating that the amount of the business balance deficit is outside the range of the BCP allowable amount. Information indicating that the amount of the business balance deficit is outside the range of the BCP allowable amount is an example of comparative information. The corrective action proposal includes proposals to bring the business balance within the range of the BCP allowable amount. For example, the corrective action proposal may include proposals to adjust the usage price or utilization rate of EV car sharing. The corrective action proposal is an example of information demonstrating its appropriateness.

[0105] Here, we will further explain the corrective action proposal using Figure 12. Figure 12 is a warning alert indicating that the amount of the business balance deficit is outside the range of the BCP (Business Continuity Plan) allowable amount. The warning alert in Figure 12 shows a graph illustrating the relationship between the operating rate and business balance, as explained in Figure 5. The warning alert in Figure 12 also shows evaluation information 801. The evaluation information contains information indicating that the business balance is insufficient. In other words, it shows information indicating that the amount of the balance deficit obtained from the balance information exceeds the amount converted from the value of electricity.

[0106] Furthermore, the evaluation information states that the business balance is insufficient, and even considering the BCP value, the amount of the business balance deficit is not within a reasonable range. In addition, the warning alert shown in Figure 12 includes corrective action suggestion 802. Corrective action suggestion 802 states that if the BCP response allowance is set to XX and the unit price is set to XX, the amount of the business balance deficit will fall within a reasonable range. Returning to the explanation of Figure 4.

[0107] The control trigger setting unit 460 identifies the detection information to be used for the BCP activation conditions and BCP deactivation conditions from the BCP activation conditions and BCP deactivation conditions set by the BCP rule setting unit 412. Then, it sets the identified detection information as a control trigger.

[0108] The condition determination unit 470 determines, for each property, whether the BCP activation conditions and BCP deactivation conditions defined by the BCP rule setting unit 412 are met, based on the information used to detect an emergency. The information used to detect an emergency also includes information used for uniquely established deactivation conditions, such as the charge level of electric vehicles, deactivation signals transmitted from the developer's management center, and time-of-day information such as whether it is nighttime or not.

[0109] When defining BCP activation conditions using multiple BCP activation conditions as requirements, the determination of whether or not the BCP activation conditions are met can be made based on any of the conditions. For example, it may be determined that the BCP activation conditions are met if any of the multiple requirements are met. For example, it may be determined that the BCP activation conditions are met if all of the multiple requirements are met. Note that "if any of the requirements are met" means that one of the multiple requirements is met. Also, "if any of the BCP activation conditions are met" means that a specific set of multiple requirements are met. The specific set of multiple requirements can be any combination from among the multiple requirements. The criteria for determining whether the BCP activation conditions are met are predetermined by the management association, etc.

[0110] When determining whether the BCP deactivation conditions are met, the following scenarios may be considered when determining that the BCP activation conditions are not met. For example, if the BCP activation condition is a single requirement, it will be determined that the BCP activation condition is not met if that requirement is not met. Also, for example, if the BCP activation condition is a set of multiple requirements, it will be determined that the BCP activation condition is not met if any of those requirements are not met. Furthermore, for example, if the BCP activation condition is a set of multiple requirements, it will be determined that the BCP activation condition is not met if all of those requirements are not met. The criteria for determining the BCP deactivation conditions are predetermined by the management association, etc.

[0111] Furthermore, when multiple independently established release conditions are defined as multiple requirements, the condition determination unit 470 may determine whether or not the independently established release conditions are met by any of the conditions. For example, it may determine that the independently established release conditions are met if any of the multiple requirements are met. For example, it may determine that the independently established release conditions are met if all of the multiple requirements are met. Note that "if any of the requirements are met" means that one of the multiple requirements is met. Also, "if any of the requirements are met" means that a specific set of multiple requirements are met. The specific set of multiple requirements can be any combination from among the multiple requirements. The criteria for determining whether the independently established release conditions are met are predetermined by the management association, etc.

[0112] The reservation status control unit 480 changes the reservation status of the electric vehicle according to the determination result of the condition determination unit 470. When the BCP activation conditions are met, the reservation status control unit 480 changes the reservation status of the electric vehicle to the reservation status for BCP compliance in order to prevent the use of the electric vehicle's power resources for purposes other than those specified. When the reservation status is changed to the BCP compliance status, the user terminal 20 and the administrator terminal 30 are notified that usage reservations will be restricted. Furthermore, once the reservation status is changed to the BCP compliance status, the user cannot reserve an electric vehicle even if they operate the application on the user terminal 20.

[0113] When the BCP deactivation conditions are met, the reservation status control unit 480 changes the reservation status of the modified electric vehicle back to the normal reservation status. Once the reservation status is changed back to the normal status, the administrator terminal 30 and the user terminal 20 are notified that the reservation will be resumed. Once the reservation status is changed back to the normal status, the user can reserve an electric vehicle by operating the application on the user terminal 20.

[0114] Figure 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of business income and expenditure processing on server 10. First, the property budget setting unit 411 sets the budget based on input from the management association (step 101). Then, the income and expenditure calculation unit 430 acquires usage data (step 102). Next, the BCP allowable amount setting unit 420 sets the BCP allowable amount (step 103). Then, the income and expenditure calculation unit 430 calculates business income and expenditure (step 104). Next, the income and expenditure calculation unit 430 determines whether the business income and expenditure is insufficient (step 105). If the business income and expenditure is not insufficient (NO in step 105), the actual evaluation report creation unit 440 creates and outputs an actual evaluation report to the administrator terminal 30 (step 106). If the business income and expenditure is insufficient (YES in step 105), the income and expenditure calculation unit 430 determines whether the amount of the business income and expenditure shortfall is within the range of the BCP allowable amount (step 107). If the deficit in business revenue and expenditure is within the BCP allowable amount (YES in step 107), the substantive evaluation report creation unit 440 creates and outputs a substantive evaluation report to the administrator terminal 30 (step 106).

[0115] If the deficit in business revenue and expenses is not within the BCP allowable amount (NO in step 107), the revenue and expense calculation unit 430 calculates the usage price and utilization rate of EV car sharing that would fall within the BCP allowable amount (step 108). For example, the revenue and expense calculation unit 430 calculates the usage price and utilization rate that would keep the deficit in business revenue and expenses within the BCP allowable amount based on the relationship between the utilization rate and usage price of EV car sharing at other properties and the business revenue and expenses of the property's EV car sharing. Then, the corrective action proposal creation unit 450 notifies the administrator terminal 30 of a warning alert (step 109). Then, the corrective action proposal creation unit 450 outputs a corrective action proposal to the administrator terminal 30 (step 110).

[0116] Figure 14 shows a modified version of the actual performance report. The actual performance report in Figure 14 proposes corrective actions when the business is in a revenue surplus. Figure 14 also shows a graph illustrating the relationship between the occupancy rate and the business's revenue surplus, as explained in Figure 5. The graph in Figure 14 shows the revenue surplus tolerance point. The revenue surplus tolerance point P5 is the occupancy rate at the revenue surplus tolerance amount, which represents the upper limit of the amount of revenue surplus in the business's revenue surplus.

[0117] Figure 14 shows evaluation information 801, which evaluates the results of the business balance. Evaluation information 801 contains information indicating that the business balance is in surplus. It also states that the amount of the surplus exceeds a reasonable range. Figure 14 also shows corrective action proposal 802. Corrective action proposal 802 states that if the utilization rate is set to XX and the unit price is set to XX, the amount of the surplus will fall within a reasonable range.

[0118] Figure 15 is a flowchart showing a modified version of the business income and expenditure processing flow in server 10. Some of the content explained in Figure 13 may be omitted. First, steps 101 to 104 in Figure 13 are performed in the same way as steps 201 to 204 in Figure 15. Then, the income and expenditure calculation unit 430 determines whether the business income and expenditure is insufficient (step 205). If the business income and expenditure is not insufficient (NO in step 205), the income and expenditure calculation unit 430 determines whether the business income and expenditure is within the range of the allowable revenue surplus (step 206). If the business income and expenditure is within the range of the allowable revenue surplus (YES in step 206), the actual evaluation report creation unit 440 creates an actual evaluation report (step 209). If the business income and expenditure is not within the range of the allowable revenue surplus (NO in step 206), the income and expenditure calculation unit 430 calculates the usage unit price and utilization rate of EV car sharing that fall within the range of the allowable revenue surplus (step 207). Then, the corrective action proposal creation unit 450 outputs a substantive evaluation report including the corrective action proposal to the administrator terminal 30 (step 208).

[0119] If the business balance is insufficient (YES in step 205), the balance calculation unit 430 determines whether the amount of the business balance deficit is within the BCP allowable amount (step 210). If the amount of the business balance deficit is within the BCP allowable amount (YES in step 210), the actual evaluation report creation unit 440 creates an actual evaluation report (step 209).

[0120] If the deficit in business revenue and expenses is not within the BCP allowable amount (NO in step 210), the revenue and expense calculation unit 430 calculates the usage price and utilization rate of EV car sharing that would fall within the BCP allowable amount (step 211). For example, the revenue and expense calculation unit 430 calculates the usage price and utilization rate that would keep the deficit in business revenue and expenses within the BCP allowable amount based on the relationship between the utilization rate and usage price of EV car sharing at other properties and the business revenue and expenses of the property's EV car sharing. Then, the corrective action proposal creation unit 450 notifies the administrator terminal 30 of a warning alert (step 212). Then, the corrective action proposal creation unit 450 outputs a corrective action proposal to the administrator terminal 30 (step 213).

[0121] Figure 16 is a flowchart illustrating the process of setting BCP activation conditions and BCP deactivation conditions in server 10. First, the BCP rule setting unit 412 receives property information, BCP activation conditions, and BCP deactivation conditions (step 301). For example, BCP activation conditions and BCP deactivation conditions are information entered by the administrator via the administrator terminal 30. Property information is information that identifies a property.

[0122] Then, after step 301, the control trigger setting unit 460 identifies the detection information to be used for the BCP activation conditions and BCP deactivation conditions from the acquired BCP activation conditions and BCP deactivation conditions (step 302). In other words, it acquires detection information related to the BCP activation conditions and BCP deactivation conditions.

[0123] After step 302, the control trigger setting unit 460 sets the identified detection information as a control trigger (step 303). Then, the BCP rule setting unit 412 sets the BCP activation conditions, BCP deactivation conditions, control triggers, and property information in association with each other (step 304).

[0124] Figure 17 is a flowchart illustrating the processing of BCP activation conditions in server 10. Note that Figure 17 assumes that the reservation status of the electric vehicle before processing the BCP activation conditions is in the normal reservation state. First, the condition determination unit 470 receives detection information (step 401). The condition determination unit 470 receives detection information from various destinations depending on the type of detection information. For example, it may receive official distributions from the national or local government, from private distribution services, or from sensors installed in-house.

[0125] Then, after step 401, the condition determination unit 470 uses a control trigger to identify the BCP activation conditions using the acquired detection information (step 402). Next, the condition determination unit 470 identifies the property information associated with the BCP activation conditions (step 403). Then, it determines whether or not the BCP activation conditions have been met based on the detection information (step 404). If it is determined that the BCP activation conditions have been met (YES in step 404), the reservation status control unit 480 stops accepting new reservations for electric vehicles (step 405). This electric vehicle is an EV car-sharing electric vehicle provided for the property identified from the property information acquired in step 403. Note that from step 405 onward, the EV car-sharing electric vehicle provided for the property identified from the property information may simply be referred to as an electric vehicle.

[0126] After step 405, the reservation control unit 403 cancels the next and subsequent reservations for the electric vehicle (step 406). If it is determined that the BCP activation conditions are not met (NO in step 404), the reservation status of the electric vehicle is maintained in the normal reservation status (step 407).

[0127] Then, after step 406, the condition determination unit 470 determines whether the electric vehicle is currently in use by a user (step 408). If it is determined that the electric vehicle is currently in use by a user (YES in step 408), the reservation control unit 403 puts the electric vehicle into a state awaiting return (step 409). In this state, new reservations for the electric vehicle are not accepted. The reservation control unit 403 then accepts the return of the electric vehicle (step 410). The reservation control unit 403 then changes the reservation status of the electric vehicle from the normal reservation status to the reservation status for BCP response (step 411). The reservation control unit 403 then notifies the management association (step 412).

[0128] If the electric vehicle is not currently in use by a user (NO in step 408), the reservation control unit 403 changes the reservation status of the electric vehicle to the reservation status for BCP (Step 411). Then, the reservation control unit 403 notifies the management association (Step 412).

[0129] Figure 18 is a flowchart illustrating the processing of BCP deactivation conditions in server 10. Note that Figure 18 assumes that the reservation status of the electric vehicle before processing the BCP deactivation conditions is the reservation status when BCP is enabled.

[0130] First, the condition determination unit 470 receives detection information (step 501). Then, it identifies the BCP deactivation conditions using the acquired detection information (step 502). Finally, the condition determination unit 470 identifies the property information corresponding to the deactivation conditions (step 503).

[0131] Then, based on the acquired detection information, it is determined whether or not the BCP deactivation conditions have been met (step 504). If it is determined that the BCP deactivation conditions have been met (YES in step 504), the reservation status of the electric vehicle is changed from the reservation status when BCP is in effect to the normal reservation status (step 505). If it is determined that the BCP deactivation conditions have not been met (NO in step 504), the reservation status of the electric vehicle is maintained as the reservation status when BCP is in effect (step 506). Note that the electric vehicle referred to in steps 505 and 506 is the electric vehicle of the EV car share provided to the property identified from the property information acquired in step 503.

[0132] Figure 19 is a flowchart illustrating a modified example of the BCP activation condition processing in Server 10. Figure 19 is a flowchart showing the case where the BCP activation condition includes a condition related to the charging of electric vehicles. Note that Figure 19 assumes that the reservation status of the electric vehicles before the reservation control processing is in the normal reservation state. Content that is the same as explained in Figure 15 may be omitted.

[0133] First, the condition determination unit 470 receives detection information (step 601). Next, the condition determination unit 470 identifies the BCP activation conditions using the acquired detection information (step 602). Next, the condition determination unit 470 identifies the property information associated with the BCP activation conditions (step 603). Next, it determines the charge level status of the electric vehicle corresponding to the property information (step 604). The electric vehicle corresponding to the property information is the EV car-sharing electric vehicle provided for the property identified from the property information acquired in step 603. The charge level status of the electric vehicle is, for example, the remaining charge level of the electric vehicle.

[0134] Then, based on the detection information and the status of the electric vehicles, it is determined for each electric vehicle whether or not the BCP activation conditions have been met (step 605). For example, taking property b in Figure 6 as an example, if the requirement of "flood detection (10cm)" is met at property b, it is determined for each electric vehicle whether or not the electric vehicles provided to property b have "[unique conditions] battery level of 80% or less based on supply and demand conditions". Electric vehicles with a battery level of 80% or less are determined to have met the BCP activation conditions. Electric vehicles with a battery level of 80% or more are determined to have not met the BCP activation conditions.

[0135] If it is determined that the BCP activation conditions have been met (YES in step 605), the reservation control unit 403 stops accepting new reservations for the electric vehicle in question (step 606). The electric vehicle in question is an electric vehicle that has met the BCP activation conditions, including the conditions related to the electric vehicle's charge level. After step 606, the reservation control unit 403 cancels all subsequent reservations for the electric vehicle in question (step 607).

[0136] If it is determined that the BCP activation conditions are not met (NO in step 605), the reservation status of the non-applicable electric vehicles is maintained in the normal reservation status (step 608). Non-applicable electric vehicles are those that do not meet the conditions related to electric vehicle charging.

[0137] Then, after step 607, the condition determination unit 470 determines whether the electric vehicle in question is currently in use by the user (step 609). If the user determines that the electric vehicle in question is currently in use (YES in step 609), the reservation control unit 403 puts the electric vehicle in question into a waiting state for return (step 610). The reservation control unit 403 then accepts the return of the electric vehicle in question (step 611). The reservation control unit 403 then changes the reservation status of the electric vehicle in question from the normal reservation status to the reservation status for BCP response (step 612). The reservation control unit 403 then notifies the management association (step 613). [Explanation of symbols]

[0138] 1...Information processing system, 10...Server, 20...User terminal, 30...Administrator terminal, A...Property, B...User, C...Administrator, D...Electric vehicle

Claims

1. It has a processor, The aforementioned processor, In relation to the characteristics of the property related to the charging of electric vehicles, and based on the property's response policy to disasters, unique conditions are obtained for each property. We obtain disaster information related to the aforementioned unique conditions, Based on the aforementioned disaster information and the aforementioned unique conditions, the reservation status of the electric vehicle at the property is controlled. Electric vehicle reservation system.

2. The electric vehicle reservation system according to claim 1, wherein the characteristics of the property are the features of the property related to the aforementioned response policy.

3. The electric vehicle reservation system according to claim 1, wherein the characteristics of the property are the structural features of the property or the characteristics of the area to which the property belongs.

4. The electric vehicle reservation system according to claim 1, wherein the unique conditions include activation conditions for restricting the reservation acceptance state, and release conditions for releasing the reservation acceptance state that has been restricted by the activation of the activation conditions.

5. The electric vehicle reservation system according to claim 4, wherein the activation conditions include conditions for restricting the reservation acceptance status before the disaster occurs.

6. The electric vehicle reservation system according to claim 4, wherein the activation conditions include conditions relating to the charge level of the electric vehicle.

7. The electric vehicle reservation system according to claim 4, wherein the release conditions include conditions other than the condition that the activation conditions are not met.

8. The electric vehicle reservation system according to claim 4, wherein the release conditions include conditions to prevent the re-activation of the activation conditions within a predetermined period.

9. The electric vehicle reservation system according to claim 1, wherein the aforementioned response policy includes a policy to secure the power of the electric vehicle as a power resource in the event of a disaster.

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