Information processing device, information processing method, program, and recording medium

Abstract

Provided is an information processing device characterized by comprising: a receiving means for receiving monitoring information which is acquired from a monitoring device for a storage battery and which includes a remaining battery power of the storage battery; an acquiring means for acquiring disaster information which includes a current disaster situation and / or a future disaster prediction for the location of the storage battery; and an implementing means for implementing countermeasures for the storage battery on the basis of the monitoring information and the disaster information.

Description

Information processing device, information processing method, program, and recording medium

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, a program, and a recording medium.

[0002] There are known techniques for implementing measures based on the remaining battery capacity of a storage battery. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for moving an electric vehicle to a facility and charging the storage battery of the facility from the storage battery of the electric vehicle when the remaining capacity of a storage battery installed in the facility reaches a predetermined value.

[0003] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2021-124752

[0004] Although Patent Document 1 takes into consideration the remaining battery level when implementing countermeasures, it does not take into consideration disaster information (such as the current disaster situation, future disaster predictions, or both). Therefore, the technology of Patent Document 1 can only implement uniform countermeasures regardless of disaster information.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and provides a technology for implementing measures for a storage battery based not only on the remaining battery charge but also on disaster information.

[0006] In order to solve the above problem, the present invention provides an information processing device comprising: a receiving means for receiving monitor information including the remaining battery capacity of a storage battery acquired by a monitoring device for the storage battery; an acquiring means for acquiring disaster information including at least one of a current disaster situation and a future disaster prediction at the location of the storage battery; and an implementing means for implementing measures for the storage battery based on the monitor information and the disaster information.

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to implement measures for the storage battery based not only on the remaining battery charge but also on disaster information.

[0008] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which the same or similar elements are designated by the same reference numerals.

[0009] The accompanying drawings are incorporated into and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the present invention, and together with the description are used to explain the principles of the present invention. A conceptual diagram of a battery management system 100. A diagram showing details of a facility 200 and an EV 250. A functional block diagram of a monitoring device 300. A functional block diagram of a server 400. A flowchart of processing executed by the server 400. A flowchart of processing executed by the server 400. A diagram explaining an example of a method for calculating a risk assessment value. A diagram explaining an example of a method for calculating a risk assessment value. A diagram explaining an example of a method for calculating a risk assessment value. A diagram explaining an example of a method for calculating a risk assessment value.

[0010] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the following embodiments do not limit the scope of the invention as claimed, and not all combinations of features described in the embodiments are necessarily essential to the invention. Two or more of the features described in the embodiments may be combined in any desired manner. Furthermore, the same reference numerals are used to designate identical or similar components, and redundant descriptions will be omitted.

[0011] FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a battery management system 100. The battery management system 100 includes facilities 200a to 200c, EVs 250a to 250c (electric vehicles), and a server 400 (information processing device). In the following description, when it is not necessary to strictly distinguish between the facilities included in the battery management system 100, each facility will be simply referred to as a facility 200. Similarly, when it is not necessary to strictly distinguish between the EVs included in the battery management system 100, each EV will be simply referred to as an EV 250. Although three facilities 200 and three EVs 250 are illustrated in FIG. 1, the number of facilities 200 and the number of EVs 250 are not particularly limited. The EVs 250 may be parked in a parking space of the facility 200, as illustrated by EVs 250a and 250b in FIG. 1, or may be out, as illustrated by EV 250c in FIG. 1.

[0012] The facility 200 and the EV 250 each include a storage battery 204 and a monitoring device 300, which will be described later. The monitoring device 300 is capable of communicating with a server 400 via a communication network such as the Internet. The monitoring device 300 is configured to transmit various information, such as the remaining battery capacity of the storage battery 204, to the server 400 as monitoring information. Based on the monitoring information acquired from the monitoring device 300, the server 400 implements various measures for the storage battery 204 (for example, arranging for a power supply train to charge the storage battery 204).

[0013] 2, the facility 200 and the EV 250 will be described in detail. The facility 200 is a facility that requires electric power, such as a home, a store, or an office building. The facility 200 includes a load 201, a power source 202, a charging device 203, a storage battery 204a, and a monitoring device 300a. The EV 250 includes a storage battery 204b and a monitoring device 300b.

[0014] The load 201 is an element that consumes power in the facility 200, and includes, for example, a light, a refrigerator, and an air conditioner. The power source 202 is a power source that supplies power to the load 201 and the charging device 203, and includes, for example, a commercial power source and a solar power generation facility. The charging device 203 charges a storage battery 204a using the power supplied from the power source 202. Furthermore, when the EV 250 is parked in a predetermined location, such as a parking space in the facility 200, the charging device 203 can also charge a storage battery 204b installed in the EV 250. The storage battery 204a is, for example, a lithium-ion battery, and is used as a backup power source. The storage battery 204a can supply power to the load 201 when the power source 202 cannot supply sufficient power to the load 201 (for example, during a power outage or when the power generation capacity of the solar power generation facility is reduced due to bad weather). The monitoring device 300a acquires various information such as the remaining battery capacity from the storage battery 204a and transmits it to the server 400 as monitoring information.

[0015] The storage battery 204b supplies power for the EV 250 to perform operations such as traveling. When the EV 250 is parked in a predetermined position such as a parking space in the facility 200, the storage battery 204b can supply power to the load 201 and is used as a backup power source. The monitoring device 300b acquires various information such as the remaining battery capacity from the storage battery 204b and transmits it to the server 400 as monitoring information.

[0016] Storage battery 204a is a stationary storage battery, and storage battery 204b is an EV storage battery. Although storage battery 204a and storage battery 204b are different types of batteries, they have in common that they are storage batteries that are targets of measures taken by server 400 in battery management system 100. When there is no need to strictly distinguish between the storage batteries, each storage battery will be simply referred to as storage battery 204. Similarly, monitoring device 300a and monitoring device 300b have in common that they transmit monitoring information related to the corresponding storage battery 204 to server 400. When there is no need to strictly distinguish between the monitoring devices, each monitoring device will be simply referred to as monitoring device 300.

[0017] 3 is a functional block diagram of the monitoring device 300. The monitoring device 300 includes a control unit 301, a battery I / F 302, a storage unit 303, a position detection unit 304, and a communication I / F 305.

[0018] The control unit 301 includes, for example, a CPU, ROM, and RAM, and controls the entire monitoring device 300 by executing various programs including an OS. The battery I / F 302 is an interface (I / F) that allows the monitoring device 300 to access the storage battery 204 and acquire various information such as the remaining battery capacity. The storage unit 303 includes, for example, a recording medium such as an HDD and SSD, and stores various programs including the OS. The position detection unit 304 includes, for example, a GPS, and detects the position of the monitoring device 300. The communication I / F 305 is an interface that allows the monitoring device 300 to communicate with external devices such as a server 400.

[0019] 4 is a functional block diagram of the server 400. The server 400 includes a control unit 401, a storage unit 403, and a communication I / F 405.

[0020] The control unit 401 includes, for example, a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and executes various programs including an OS to control the entire server 400. The storage unit 403 includes a recording medium such as an HDD and an SSD, and stores various programs including the OS. The communication I / F 405 is an interface (I / F) that allows the server 400 to communicate with external devices such as the monitor device 300.

[0021] 5A and 5B are flowcharts of the processing executed by the server 400. The server 400 periodically executes the processing of this flowchart for each of the monitoring devices 300 included in the battery management system 100.

[0022] In S501, the control unit 401 acquires (receives) monitor information related to the storage battery 204 from the monitoring device 300 via the communication I / F 405. The monitor information includes the remaining battery charge, type, and power supply state of the storage battery 204. The type is information indicating whether the storage battery 204 is a stationary storage battery or an EV storage battery. The power supply state is information indicating whether the storage battery 204 is connected to an active power source that can charge the storage battery 204. For example, if the storage battery 204 is not connected to the charging device 203, the power supply state indicates that the storage battery 204 is not connected to an active power source. Furthermore, even if the storage battery 204 is connected to the charging device 203, if the power source 202 cannot supply power due to a power outage or a malfunction, the power supply state indicates that the storage battery 204 is not connected to an active power source.

[0023] In S502, the control unit 401 acquires contractor information. The contractor information is information about a contractor of the battery management service provided by the server 400, and includes location information of the facility 200 and attribute information of the user of the storage battery 204. For example, if the facility 200 is a general household, the user attribute information includes the family composition (number of people, ages, etc.), the presence or absence of life support devices and whether they can be taken out, etc. The contractor information may be stored in advance in the storage unit 403, or may be received from an external device via the communication I / F 405.

[0024] In S503, the control unit 401 determines whether the storage battery 204 is an EV storage battery based on the monitor information acquired in S501. If the storage battery 204 is an EV storage battery, the process proceeds to S504, and if not, the process proceeds to S510.

[0025] In S504, the control unit 401 acquires (receives) from the monitoring device 300 location information indicating the location detected by the location detection unit 304. As will be described later, the location information acquired here is used to determine whether the EV 250 equipped with the storage battery 204 and the monitoring device 300 is out or not. Therefore, the type and source of the location information are not particularly limited as long as the information substantially indicates the location of the EV 250. For example, if the EV 250 is equipped with a GPS and a communication I / F, the control unit 401 may receive, from the EV 250, location information indicating the location detected by the GPS of the EV 250.

[0026] In S505, the control unit 401 compares the location information of the facility 200 acquired in S502 with the location information (location information of the EV 250) acquired in S504 to determine whether the EV 250 is out. If the distance between the location of the facility 200 and the location of the EV 250 is equal to or greater than a threshold, the control unit 401 determines that the EV 250 is out. If the distance between the location of the facility 200 and the location of the EV 250 is less than the threshold, the control unit 401 determines that the EV 250 is not out. If the EV 250 is out, the process proceeds to S506; if not, the process proceeds to S510.

[0027] In S506, the control unit 401 determines, based on the monitor information acquired in S501, whether the remaining battery charge of the storage battery 204 is less than the threshold value Th1. If the remaining battery charge is less than the threshold value Th1, the process proceeds to S507; if not, the process of this flowchart ends.

[0028] In S507, the control unit 401 acquires disaster information including at least one of a current disaster situation and a future disaster prediction in the location of the storage battery 204. The location of the storage battery 204 in S507 corresponds to the location indicated by the location information acquired in S504. The disaster information may also include the disaster response capability of the area corresponding to the location of the storage battery 204. Details of the disaster information will be described in S511. The disaster information is acquired (received), for example, from an external device that manages disaster information via the communication I / F 405.

[0029] In S508, the control unit 401 calculates a risk assessment value based on the disaster information acquired in S507. The calculation of the risk assessment value may further be based on attribute information of the user of the storage battery 204 acquired in S502. The risk assessment value is a value that serves as an indicator of the necessity and effectiveness of implementing measures for the storage battery 204, and reflects the degree of risk to the user that occurs when the storage battery 204 runs out of power, the likelihood that a power supply train will be able to quickly and safely reach the location of the storage battery 204, and so on. As will be described in S509, the risk assessment value calculated in S508 is used to determine the priority (priority) of power supply arrangement. Therefore, the specific method for calculating the risk assessment value is not particularly limited, and any calculation method can be used as long as it provides an indicator useful for determining the priority of power supply arrangement. An example of the calculation method will be described in S511.

[0030] In S509, the control unit 401 arranges for a power feeder to charge the storage battery 204 as a measure for the storage battery 204. The control unit 401 arranges for the power feeder in accordance with the risk assessment value (priority based on disaster information) calculated in S508. Therefore, even if power feeders need to be arranged for many storage batteries 204 at the same time and there is a shortage of power feeders, it is possible to arrange for the power feeders in an appropriate order. The arrangement of the power feeder is performed, for example, by the control unit 401 transmitting a dispatch instruction to the power feeder that includes information such as the location of the dispatch destination (i.e., the location of the storage battery 204).

[0031] In S510, similar to S507, the control unit 401 acquires disaster information including at least one of a current disaster situation and a future disaster prediction at the location of the storage battery 204. The location of the storage battery 204 in S510 corresponds to the location indicated by the location information of the facility 200 acquired in S502.

[0032] In S511, the control unit 401 calculates a risk assessment value based on the disaster information acquired in S510, similar to S508.

[0033] An example of a method for calculating a risk assessment value will now be described with reference to Figures 6A to 6C and 7. In the examples of Figures 6A to 6C, the disaster information includes the current disaster situation, a future disaster prediction, and the disaster response capabilities of the region.

[0034] The current disaster situation includes two categories: "Restoration Prospect A" and "Restoration Prospect B," and each category includes multiple items such as "Road Conditions." Each item is assigned a score according to the situation, and the average score of the items within each category is calculated.

[0035] Future disaster predictions include a category called "Disaster Prediction," which includes an item called "Arrival Prediction." "Arrival Prediction" is assigned a score based on how close disasters such as typhoons and heavy snowfall are predicted to occur in the near future.

[0036] A region's disaster response capacity includes four categories: "regional infrastructure level," "distance to evacuation shelters," "past disaster frequency," and "past recovery performance." "Regional infrastructure level" includes multiple items, and the average score of the items within the category is calculated. "Distance to evacuation shelters" specifies a score based on the proximity to evacuation shelters, taking into account the terrain and walking distance. "Past disaster frequency" includes multiple items corresponding to various types of disasters, and a score is specified based on the frequency of each disaster. Of the multiple items, the score of the item corresponding to the same disaster as the currently occurring disaster is selected as the score for "past disaster frequency." "Past recovery performance" includes an item called "speed of recovery," and a score is specified based on how quickly recovery was achieved in past disasters.

[0037] As shown in FIG. 7 , a score is determined for each category of disaster information. Furthermore, based on the attribute information of the user of the storage battery 204, a score is also determined according to the number of life support devices and babies / elderly people. In the example of FIG. 7 , if the user's household includes a user of a life support device, 10 points are added, and if it is difficult to carry this life support device to an evacuation facility, an additional 10 points are added. Furthermore, if the user's household includes a baby and an elderly person, 5 points are added for each person. The sum of the scores determined based on the user's attribute information and disaster information is calculated as the risk assessment value.

[0038] The calculation method of the risk assessment value in S511 and the calculation method of the risk assessment value in S508 may be generally the same, but the calculation method may differ depending on whether the EV 250 is out or not. For example, S508 may be configured to calculate the risk assessment value without considering the user's attribute information. Furthermore, based on the idea that the need for power supply is high when the EV 250 is out, S508 may be configured to uniformly add 20 points. Furthermore, in the description of S508, any calculation method may be used as long as it provides an index useful for determining the priority of electric power supply arrangements. However, the risk assessment value calculated in S511 may be used not only for determining the priority of electric power supply arrangements but also for selecting countermeasures, as described below. Therefore, in the case of S511, any calculation method may be used as long as it provides an index useful for both determining the priority of electric power supply arrangements and selecting countermeasures.

[0039] In S512, the control unit 401 determines whether the storage battery 204 is chargeable (i.e., whether the storage battery 204 is connected to an effective power source) based on the monitor information acquired in S501. If the storage battery 204 is not chargeable, the process proceeds to S513, and if the storage battery 204 is chargeable, the process proceeds to S515.

[0040] In S513, the control unit 401 determines, based on the monitor information acquired in S501, whether the remaining battery charge of the storage battery 204 is less than the threshold value Th2. If the remaining battery charge is less than the threshold value Th2, the process proceeds to S514; if not, the process of this flowchart ends.

[0041] In S514, similar to S509, the control unit 401 arranges for a power supply train to charge the storage battery 204 as a measure for the storage battery 204. Similar to S509, the control unit 401 arranges for a power supply train in accordance with the risk assessment value (priority based on disaster information) calculated in S511.

[0042] In S515, the control unit 401 determines, based on the monitor information acquired in S501, whether the remaining battery charge of the storage battery 204 is less than the threshold value Th3. If the remaining battery charge is less than the threshold value Th3, the process proceeds to S516; if not, the process proceeds to S517.

[0043] In S516, the control unit 401 determines whether the remaining battery charge of the storage battery 204 is on a decreasing trend, based on the monitor information acquired in S501 and the monitor information acquired in S501 in one or more previous executions of the processing of this flowchart. If the remaining battery charge of the storage battery 204 is on a decreasing trend, the processing proceeds to S514. Therefore, if the remaining battery charge is less than the threshold value Th3 and is on a decreasing trend, a power feeder is arranged as a measure for the storage battery 204. If the remaining battery charge of the storage battery 204 is not on a decreasing trend, the processing proceeds to S517.

[0044] Note that if the process transitions from S516 to S514 (i.e., if a power supply train needs to be arranged even though the storage battery 204 is connected to an available power source and can be charged), it is highly likely that a large amount of power was temporarily consumed in the facility 200. If such a situation has occurred repeatedly in the past, it is highly likely that a similar situation will occur in the future. Therefore, the control unit 401 may determine whether to propose leasing a power supply train (a charging device that stores power and charges the storage battery 204) to the user of the storage battery 204 based on at least one of the frequency and number of times a power supply train has been arranged when the storage battery 204 is connected to an available power source. For example, if a power supply train has been arranged when the storage battery 204 is connected to an available power source five times in a year, the control unit 401 determines to propose leasing a power supply train to the user of the storage battery 204. The proposal for leasing is made, for example, by transmitting information including the contents of the lease contract to the power supply train to be dispatched.

[0045] The threshold values ​​Th1, Th2, and Th3 may be the same value or different values. For example, the threshold value Th3<threshold value Th1<threshold value Th2 may be set based on the idea that when the storage battery 204 is not chargeable, it is most necessary to arrange for a power feeder, and when the storage battery 204 is chargeable, it is least necessary to arrange for a power feeder.

[0046] In S517, the control unit 401 implements a countermeasure for the storage battery 204 according to the risk assessment value calculated in S511. For example, the control unit 401 selects a countermeasure from multiple candidate countermeasures based on the risk assessment value and implements the selected countermeasure. For example, the multiple candidate countermeasures include two or more of controlling the storage battery 204 to start charging, calling on the user of the storage battery 204 to conserve power, and warning the user of the storage battery 204 of a possible future power shortage. Controlling the storage battery 204 to start charging is performed, for example, by the control unit 401 sending a charging start command to the monitoring device 300. Calling on the user of the storage battery 204 to conserve power is performed, for example, by the control unit 401 sending a message calling on the user to conserve power to the user's smartphone. Warning the user of the storage battery 204 of a possible future power shortage is performed, for example, by the control unit 401 sending a warning message to the user's smartphone.

[0047] For example, if the risk assessment value is equal to or greater than threshold A, the control unit 401 selects to control the storage battery 204 to start charging, if the risk assessment value is equal to or greater than threshold B but less than threshold A (threshold B<threshold A), the control unit 401 selects to call on the user of the storage battery 204 to save power, and if the risk assessment value is equal to or greater than threshold C but less than threshold B (threshold C<threshold B), the control unit 401 selects to call on the user of the storage battery 204 to save power. Also, if the risk assessment value is less than threshold C, the control unit 401 decides not to implement any measures.

[0048] The specific configurations of the software and hardware that implement the various functions described in the above embodiments are not particularly limited. As long as it is technically possible, any software, any hardware, and any combination of any software and any hardware are included in the scope of the above embodiments. In addition, a computer-readable recording medium on which software (programs) that implement the various functions described in the above embodiments are recorded is also included in the scope of the above embodiments.

[0049] Summary of the Embodiments The above-described embodiments disclose at least the following information processing device, information processing method, program, and recording medium.

[0050] [Item 1] An information processing device comprising: a receiving means for receiving monitor information including a remaining battery charge of a storage battery, the monitor information being acquired by a monitor device for the storage battery; an acquiring means for acquiring disaster information including at least one of a current disaster situation and a future disaster prediction in the location of the storage battery; and an implementing means for implementing measures for the storage battery based on the monitor information and the disaster information.

[0051] According to this embodiment, it is possible to implement measures for the storage battery based not only on the remaining battery power but also on disaster information. Therefore, unlike conventional technologies that can only implement uniform measures regardless of disaster information, it is possible to implement more appropriate measures based on disaster information.

[0052] [Item 2] The information processing device according to item 1, wherein the monitor information includes information indicating whether the storage battery is connected to an effective power source that is a power source capable of charging the storage battery.

[0053] This embodiment makes it possible to take into account whether the battery is rechargeable or not.

[0054] [Item 3] The information processing device according to Item 2, wherein, when the storage battery is not connected to the active power source and the remaining battery charge is less than a second threshold, the implementation means arranges for a power supply to charge the storage battery as the countermeasure.

[0055] According to this embodiment, when the storage battery is not rechargeable and the remaining battery power is low, it is possible to arrange for a power supply train to charge the storage battery.

[0056] [Item 4] The information processing device according to Item 2 or 3, wherein, when the storage battery is connected to the available power source, the remaining battery charge is less than a third threshold, and the remaining battery charge is decreasing, the implementation means arranges for a power supply to charge the storage battery as the countermeasure.

[0057] According to this embodiment, even if the storage battery is chargeable, if the remaining battery charge is low and tends to decrease, it is possible to arrange for a power supply train to charge the storage battery.

[0058] [Item 5] The information processing device according to Item 4, further comprising a first determination means for determining whether to propose to a user of the storage battery lease a charging device that stores power and charges the storage battery with that power, based on at least one of the frequency and number of times the electric power supply arrangements are made when the storage battery is connected to the available power source.

[0059] According to this embodiment, if a situation where a power supply train is required even though the storage battery is chargeable is repeatedly encountered, it is possible to propose to the user of the storage battery that they lease a charging device that stores power and charges the storage battery, thereby reducing the possibility of a situation where a power supply train is required even though the storage battery is chargeable recurring.

[0060] [Item 6] The information processing device according to Item 4 or 5, characterized in that, when the storage battery is connected to the available power source, if the remaining battery charge is equal to or greater than the third threshold or if the remaining battery charge is not on a decreasing trend, the implementation means selects a countermeasure from a plurality of candidate countermeasures based on the disaster information and implements the selected countermeasure.

[0061] According to this embodiment, even if the possibility that the remaining battery power of the storage battery will immediately become insufficient is not very high, appropriate measures can be taken in accordance with disaster information.

[0062] [Item 7] The information processing device according to Item 6, wherein the selection of a countermeasure from the plurality of countermeasure candidates by the implementation means is performed further based on attribute information of a user of the storage battery.

[0063] According to this embodiment, it is possible to implement more appropriate measures based on the attribute information of the user.

[0064] [Item 8] The information processing device according to item 6 or 7, wherein the plurality of candidate countermeasures include two or more of controlling the storage battery to start charging, calling on the user of the storage battery to conserve power, and warning the user of the storage battery of a possibility of future power shortages.

[0065] According to this embodiment, it becomes possible to select an appropriate measure from among various candidate measures.

[0066] [Item 9] The information processing device according to any one of items 3 to 8, wherein the implementation means, when arranging for a power supply train to charge the storage battery, makes the arrangements in accordance with a priority based on the disaster information.

[0067] According to this embodiment, even if it is necessary to arrange for supply vehicles for many storage batteries at the same time and there is a shortage of supply vehicles, it is possible to arrange for supply vehicles in an appropriate order.

[0068] [Item 10] The information processing device according to item 9, wherein the priority is further based on attribute information of a user of the storage battery.

[0069] According to this embodiment, it is possible to arrange for the supply cars to be supplied in a more appropriate order based on the attribute information of the users.

[0070] [Item 11] The information processing device according to any one of items 1 to 10, further comprising a second determination means for determining whether the EV is out when the storage battery is a storage battery for an electric vehicle (EV), and when the EV is out and the remaining battery charge is less than a first threshold, the implementation means arranges for a power supply train to charge the storage battery as the countermeasure.

[0071] According to this embodiment, it is possible to arrange for a power supply train to be provided as needed for the storage battery installed in the EV while out and about.

[0072] [Item 12] An information processing method executed by an information processing device, comprising: a receiving step of receiving monitor information including a remaining battery charge of the storage battery, the monitor information being acquired by a monitor device for the storage battery; an acquiring step of acquiring disaster information including at least one of a current disaster situation and a future disaster prediction in the location of the storage battery; and an implementing step of implementing measures for the storage battery based on the monitor information and the disaster information.

[0073] According to this embodiment, it is possible to implement measures for the storage battery based not only on the remaining battery power but also on disaster information. Therefore, unlike conventional technologies that can only implement uniform measures regardless of disaster information, it is possible to implement more appropriate measures based on disaster information.

[0074] [Item 13] A program for causing a computer to function as each of the means of the information processing device according to any one of items 1 to 11.

[0075] According to this embodiment, it is possible to implement measures for the storage battery based not only on the remaining battery power but also on disaster information. Therefore, unlike conventional technologies that can only implement uniform measures regardless of disaster information, it is possible to implement more appropriate measures based on disaster information.

[0076] [Item 14] A computer-readable recording medium on which a program for causing a computer to function as each of the means of the information processing device according to any one of items 1 to 11 is recorded.

[0077] According to this embodiment, it is possible to implement measures for the storage battery based not only on the remaining battery power but also on disaster information. Therefore, unlike conventional technologies that can only implement uniform measures regardless of disaster information, it is possible to implement more appropriate measures based on disaster information.

[0078] The invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and variations are possible within the scope of the gist of the invention.

[0079] 100... Battery management system, 200... Facility, 204... Storage battery, 250... EV, 300... Monitoring device, 400... Server, 401... Control unit, 403... Storage unit, 405... Communication I / F

Claims

1. Receiving means for receiving monitoring information including the remaining battery level of the storage battery, obtained by a monitoring device for the storage battery; Obtaining means for obtaining disaster information including a future disaster prediction at the location of the storage battery; Implementing means for implementing countermeasures for the storage battery based on the monitoring information and the disaster information; An information processing apparatus comprising the above.

2. The monitoring information includes information indicating whether the storage battery is connected to an effective power source that can charge the storage battery. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that.

3. When the storage battery is not connected to the effective power source and the remaining battery level is less than a second threshold, the implementing means arranges a power supply vehicle to charge the storage battery as the countermeasure. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that.

4. When the storage battery is connected to the effective power source, the remaining battery level is less than a third threshold, and the remaining battery level is decreasing, the implementing means arranges a power supply vehicle to charge the storage battery as the countermeasure. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that.

5. Based on at least one of the frequency and the number of times the power supply vehicle is arranged in the situation where the storage battery is connected to the effective power source, further comprising first determination means for determining whether to propose to the user of the storage battery to lease a charging device that stores power and charges the storage battery with the power. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that.

6. When the storage battery is connected to the effective power source, if the remaining battery level is greater than or equal to the third threshold, or if the remaining battery level is not decreasing, the implementing means selects a countermeasure from a plurality of countermeasure candidates based on the disaster information and implements the selected countermeasure. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that.

7. The implementing means selects a countermeasure from the plurality of countermeasure candidates based further on the attribute information of the user of the storage battery. The information processing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that.

8. The plurality of countermeasure candidates include two or more of controlling to start charging the storage battery, calling on the user of the storage battery to save power, and warning the user of the storage battery about the possibility of future power shortage. The information processing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that.

9. When arranging a power supply vehicle to charge the storage battery, the above-described implementation means performs the arrangement in accordance with the priority based on the disaster information. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that.

10. The priority is further based on the attribute information of the user of the storage battery. The information processing apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that.

11. When the storage battery is a storage battery for an electric vehicle (EV), it further includes a second determination means for determining whether the EV is out or not. When the EV is out and the remaining battery level is less than a first threshold value, the above-described implementation means arranges a power supply vehicle to charge the storage battery as the countermeasure. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that.

12. An information processing method executed by an information processing apparatus, comprising: A receiving step of receiving monitor information including the remaining battery level of the storage battery, which is acquired by a monitor device for the storage battery; An acquiring step of acquiring disaster information including a future disaster prediction at the location of the storage battery; An implementation step of implementing a countermeasure for the storage battery based on the monitor information and the disaster information. An information processing method, characterized by comprising the above steps.

13. A program for causing a computer to function as each means of the information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 11 and 15.

14. A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for causing a computer to function as each means of the information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 11 and 15.

15. The disaster information includes the current disaster situation at the location of the storage battery. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that.