Energy data distribution platform method and device using energy data

Abstract

The present invention relates to an energy data distribution platform method and device using energy data. The energy data distribution platform method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of: collecting energy data from a meter reading device of a user's household through a preconfigured security system; managing the collected energy data according to the preconfigured security system; enabling subscription to an external service provided by an external service device through a comparison service with a household similar to the user's household; and providing an energy data utilization service using the managed energy data according to the subscription to the external service.

Description

Energy data distribution platform method and device using energy data

[0001] The present invention relates to a method and device for an energy data distribution platform using energy data.

[0002] Research related to this patent was conducted with the support of the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (Research Project Name: Energy Technology Development Project, Research Project Title: Development of Residential Energy Usage Data (AMI) Utilization Service and Establishment of Data Provision Guidelines, Project Identification Number: 1415187079, Project Number: 2021202090028D) under the supervision of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.

[0003] Conventional energy metering systems only collect installation information and metering device readings, i.e., energy usage data. This collected energy usage data can be used to analyze energy consumption patterns and predict future energy demand.

[0004] However, the scope of analysis is inevitably limited, as the available data is limited to individual energy usage. Furthermore, the services that can be provided through multi-energy analysis, which integrates with other types of energy, are also limited. Therefore, a solution for analyzing richer and more diverse types of energy data is urgently needed.

[0005] As such, the diverse sources of energy data, including electricity, gas, and heat, are often different, making convergence difficult in the provision of energy services. The development of a multi-data convergence energy service platform is essential to integrate and manage electricity, gas, heat, and other customer-specific, non-structured lifestyle information.

[0006] Meanwhile, with the growing importance of personal information protection, companies seeking to distribute or service energy data are supplementing and improving consent procedures and management processes to protect personal information. However, there is a pressing need to standardize and integrate the diverse, consumer-owned energy data collected independently and individually into a customer-centric data structure and establish a management system.

[0007] One key factor determining the success of energy data-utilizing services is the activation of consumer participation. Services that analyze and reflect the needs and preferences of key stakeholders in energy data, including energy data providers and users, are needed.

[0008] Embodiments of the present invention aim to provide an energy data distribution platform method and device using energy data, which provides an energy data distribution platform that collects various types of energy data and safely shares and sells the collected energy data to external service providers through a security system.

[0009] However, the problem to be solved by the present invention is not limited to this, and may be expanded in various ways in environments that do not deviate from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an energy data distribution platform method performed by an energy data distribution platform device may be provided, the method including: collecting energy data from a metering device of a user household through a preset security system; managing the collected energy data according to the preset security system; subscribing to an external service provided by an external service device through a comparison service with similar households to the user household; and providing an energy data utilization service using the managed energy data according to the subscription to the external service.

[0011] The step of managing the collected energy data may manage the collected energy data through a security system in which a security key for encrypting and decrypting the energy data is preset.

[0012] The step of managing the collected energy data may include storing identification data and personal information separately from the collected energy data, and managing the collected energy data through a security system in which a matching code that links the identification data and the personal information is preset.

[0013] The step of subscribing to the above external service may include searching for similar households to the user's household through a user survey and providing a comparison service using energy usage statistics for the searched similar households.

[0014] The step of providing the above energy data utilization service may, if an external service connection is permitted by the user terminal, provide the managed energy data to an external service device to sell the energy data.

[0015] The step of providing the above energy data utilization service may provide a service push alarm using energy data suitable for user selection to the user terminal when external service connection is not permitted by the user terminal.

[0016] The step of providing the above energy data utilization service may include, when a request is made for an anonymized data item selected by the external service device, processing energy data for the requested data item and providing the processed energy data to the external service device through a pre-generated unique key.

[0017] The step of providing the above energy data utilization service may include, when the user terminal consents to the provision of personal information, decrypting and identifying the energy data in an unidentified state using a security key, and providing the identified energy data to the external service device.

[0018] Meanwhile, according to another embodiment of the present invention, an energy data distribution platform device using energy data may be provided, including a communication module for communicating with a metering device, a user terminal, and an external service device; a security authentication module for managing a preset security system; a memory for storing one or more programs; and a processor for executing the one or more stored programs, wherein the processor collects energy data from a metering device of a user household through a preset security system, manages the collected energy data according to the preset security system, subscribes to an external service provided by an external service device through a comparison service with similar households to the user household, and provides an energy data utilization service using the managed energy data according to the subscription to the external service.

[0019] The above processor can manage the collected energy data through a security system in which a security key for encrypting and decrypting energy data is preset.

[0020] The processor can store identification data and personal information separately from the collected energy data, and manage the collected energy data through a security system in which a matching code that links the identification data and the personal information is preset.

[0021] The above processor can search for furniture similar to the user's furniture through a user survey and provide a comparison service using energy usage statistics information for the searched similar furniture.

[0022] The above processor can provide the managed energy data to an external service device to sell the energy data when an external service connection is permitted by the user terminal.

[0023] The above processor can provide a service push alarm using energy data suitable for user selection to the user terminal when external service connection is not permitted by the user terminal.

[0024] The processor may, when requesting a data item in an unidentified state selected by the external service device, process energy data for the requested data item and provide the processed energy data to the external service device through a pre-generated unique key.

[0025] The processor may, when the user terminal consents to the provision of personal information, decrypt and identify energy data in an unidentified state using a security key, and provide the identified energy data to the external service device.

[0026] The disclosed technology may have the following effects. However, this does not mean that a particular embodiment must include all or only the following effects, and therefore the scope of the disclosed technology should not be construed as being limited thereby.

[0027] Embodiments of the present invention can provide an energy data distribution platform method and device using energy data for collecting various types of energy data and providing an energy data distribution platform that safely shares and sells the collected energy data to external service providers through a security system.

[0028] Embodiments of the present invention can store and manage collected data according to a preset security system.

[0029] Embodiments of the present invention may perform a comparative service survey method through a search for a comparison group similar to the user's household to collect additional information from the user.

[0030] Embodiments of the present invention can separately construct a database to store energy data and personal information, so that it can be used as basic data for research purposes or sharing energy data.

[0031] Embodiments of the present invention store energy data in an identification state transmitted to a data utilization business operator in a separate storage, but prevent personal information leakage by not renewing it after the expiration of the user's consent period for providing personal information or deleting it when the relationship with the data utilization business operator ends.

[0032] Embodiments of the present invention can, when collected energy data or user information is in an anonymized state, retain the energy data or user information in an anonymized state, but can inform an external service device of the items of data retained.

[0033] Embodiments of the present invention can provide peace of mind against personal information leakage by deleting transmitted energy data from the provision server and notifying the user terminal of security key renewal.

[0034] Figure 1 is a configuration diagram of an energy data distribution platform system using energy data according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 2 is a flowchart of an energy data distribution platform using energy data according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a security key-based energy data collection operation in an energy data distribution platform system using energy data according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an external service linkage operation through a security key-based energy data collection and decryption operation in an energy data distribution platform system using energy data according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a comparative service survey method through a search for a comparison group similar to user furniture according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a subscription service recommendation and external service linkage method for providing an energy data utilization service using energy data according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 7 is a configuration diagram of an energy data distribution platform device using energy data according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] The present invention is capable of various modifications and embodiments. Specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and it is to be understood that all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives included within the technical spirit and scope of the present invention are included. In describing the present invention, if a detailed description of a related known technology is judged to obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

[0042] Terms like "first" and "second" may be used to describe various components, but these terms do not limit the components themselves. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another.

[0043] The terminology used in this invention is solely for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the invention. The terminology used in this invention has been selected from widely used, current terms, taking into account the functions of the invention. However, this may vary depending on the intentions of those skilled in the art, precedents, or the emergence of new technologies. Furthermore, in certain cases, the applicant may arbitrarily select terms, in which case their meanings will be described in detail in the relevant description of the invention. Therefore, the terms used in this invention should not be defined simply as names of terms, but rather based on their meanings and the overall content of the invention.

[0044] Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present invention, terms such as "comprise" or "have" are intended to indicate the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but should be understood not to preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0045] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. In describing with reference to the attached drawings, identical or corresponding components are assigned the same drawing numbers, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0046] Figure 1 is a configuration diagram of an energy data distribution platform system using energy data according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] As illustrated in FIG. 1, an energy data distribution platform system (10) utilizing energy data according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a metering device (110), a user terminal (120), and an external service device (130). However, not all of the illustrated components are essential components. An energy data distribution platform system (10) utilizing energy data may be implemented with more components than the illustrated components, or may be implemented with fewer components.

[0048] Below, the specific configuration and operation of each component of the energy data distribution platform system (10) using the energy data of Fig. 1 are described.

[0049] First, the energy data distribution platform device (100) communicates with a metering device (110), a user terminal (120), and an external service device (130).

[0050] The metering device (110) is installed in the user's home and transmits various types of energy data, such as electricity, gas, and heat, measured through remote metering to the energy data distribution platform device (100).

[0051] The energy data distribution platform device (100) collects various types of energy data from a metering device (110) and provides an energy data distribution platform that safely shares and sells the collected energy data to an external service provider through a security system.

[0052] The energy data distribution platform device (100) collects energy data from a metering device (110) of a user's household through a preset security system, and manages the collected energy data according to the preset security system.

[0053] In this way, the energy data distribution platform device (100) can collect energy data through remote metering. Here, the remote metering collection method can utilize wired or wireless data communication. The energy data distribution platform device (100) can be operated by a remote metering service provider, i.e., an energy data distribution platform service provider. The energy data distribution platform device (100) can store and manage the collected data according to a preset security system.

[0054] The external service device (130) may be operated by an external service provider. The external service provider may be a remote metering service provider. The external service device (130) may obtain energy data from the energy data distribution platform device (100) through a contract for energy data exchange.

[0055] However, the external service device (130) cannot directly collect energy data, and even when collected, it may receive energy data in an unidentified state. Here, the energy data is first processed as unidentified energy data according to the user terminal's (120) consent to provide personal information.

[0056] Meanwhile, energy data can be provided based on remote metering collection time units. For example, energy data can be transmitted from a metering device (110) to an energy data distribution platform device (100) based on cycles such as 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 1 hour, day, week, or month. Here, when collecting data at small time units (e.g., 5 minutes, 15 minutes, etc.), statistics can be provided at a higher unit than the collection unit. For example, in the case of 15-minute collection, statistics can be provided at a higher unit than 1 hour, day, week, or month.

[0057] And the energy data distribution platform device (100) subscribes to an external service provided by an external service device (130) through a comparison service with similar households to the user's household, and provides an energy data utilization service using the managed energy data according to the subscription to the external service.

[0058] FIG. 2 is a flowchart of an energy data distribution platform method using energy data according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] In step S101, the energy data distribution platform device (100) collects energy data from the user's household metering device (110) through a preset security system.

[0060] In step S102, the energy data distribution platform device (100) manages the collected energy data according to a preset security system.

[0061] In step S103, the energy data distribution platform device (100) subscribes to an external service provided by an external service device (130) through a comparison service with similar households to the user's household.

[0062] In step S104, the energy data distribution platform device (100) provides an energy data utilization service using energy data managed according to an external service subscription.

[0063] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a security key-based energy data collection operation in an energy data distribution platform system using energy data according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0064] In step S201, the meter reading device (110) requests a security authentication center (140) to issue a security key.

[0065] In step S202, the metering device (110) performs security key verification with the security authentication center (140) regarding the security key issuance status.

[0066] In step S203, the metering device (110) encrypts energy data using the issued security key and transmits the energy data in an unidentified state to the energy data distribution platform device (100).

[0067] The energy data distribution platform device (100) can store and manage energy data in an unidentified state received from a metering device (110). Thereafter, based on the consent of the user terminal (120) to provide personal information, the encrypted unidentified energy data can be decrypted and energy data in an identified state can be managed.

[0068] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an external service linkage operation through a security key-based energy data collection and decryption operation in an energy data distribution platform system using energy data according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0069] In step S301, the metering device (110) transmits energy data in an unidentified state to the energy data distribution platform device (100).

[0070] In step S302, the energy data distribution platform device (100) receives consent to provide personal information from the user terminal (120).

[0071] In step S303, the energy data distribution platform device (100) requests a security key from the security authentication center (140) in accordance with consent to provide personal information.

[0072] In step S304, the energy data distribution platform device (100) receives a security key from the security authentication center (140) in response to the security key request.

[0073] In step S305, the energy data distribution platform device (100) decrypts the received energy data in an unidentified state using the security key and manages it as energy data in an identified state.

[0074] In step S306, the energy data distribution platform device (100) transmits the decrypted identification state energy data to the external service device (130).

[0075] In this way, the energy data distribution platform device (100) operated by the remote metering business operator shares energy data between external service devices (130) operated by the service business operator.

[0076] Here, remote metering service providers cannot identify energy data or share identified energy data with external service providers without consent for personal information other than consent for installation.

[0077] When storing energy data, the energy data distribution platform device (100) can store the identification of the collected energy data in two ways as follows.

[0078] First, the energy data distribution platform device (100) collects energy data from a metering device (110) remotely for the first time, collects and stores the energy data in an anonymized state through a preset security system. It manages the security key assigned to each user household, i.e., each individual, so that the energy data can be decrypted, and stores the energy data.

[0079] Second, the energy data distribution platform device (100) can collect energy data in an identified state from a metering device (110). At this time, the energy data distribution platform device (100) collects the collected energy data in an identified state, but manages personal information data related to personal information through a separate storage such as a security authentication center (140). The energy data distribution platform device (100) stores a matching code that connects the energy data in an identified state and personal information data as a key through the security authentication center (140), and can manage the energy data, personal information data, and the matching code according to a security system. Here, the security authentication center (140) can be configured separately from the energy data distribution platform device (100), or can be configured by being included in the energy data distribution platform device (100) as a security authentication module (220).

[0080] At this time, the energy data distribution platform device (100) can regenerate de-identified data by matching the identified energy data with personal information data. The energy data distribution platform device (100) can separately store this data and build a separate database to use as basic data for research purposes or energy data sharing.

[0081] The energy data distribution platform device (100) stores energy data in an identified state that is transmitted to a data utilization business operator in a separate storage, but does not renew it after the user's consent period for providing personal information expires, or deletes it when the relationship with the data utilization business operator ends, thereby preventing personal information leakage.

[0082] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a comparative service survey method through a search for a comparison group similar to user furniture according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0083] In step S401, the energy data distribution platform device (100) communicates with the user terminal (120) to perform a comparative service survey.

[0084] In step S402, the energy data distribution platform device (100) receives an information response to a comparative service survey from a user terminal (120).

[0085] In step S403, the energy data distribution platform device (100) stores user de-identified questionnaire data received from the user terminal (120).

[0086] In step S404, the energy data distribution platform device (100) searches for a comparison group similar to the user's household based on user de-identified questionnaire data received from the user terminal (120).

[0087] In step S405, the energy data distribution platform device (100) provides a comparison service for the user household to the user terminal (120) based on the search results for a comparison group similar to the user household.

[0088] User de-identified survey data may be linked to an external service provided by an external service device (130).

[0089] In this way, the energy data distribution platform device (100) can perform a comparative service survey method through a search for a comparison group similar to the user's household to collect additional information from the user.

[0090] First, the energy data distribution platform device (100) can statistically analyze energy usage information based on energy data by region (e.g., down to the detailed unit), by apartment number of households (e.g., less than 100 households, less than 500 households, less than 1,000 households, etc.), and by balance level.

[0091] Here, users can compare energy usage through an external service experience before using the external service via the user terminal (120). Instead of entering their personal information directly or moving directly to consent to providing personal information, users can be prompted to enter information similar to their own.

[0092] According to embodiments, the personal information prompting phrases may include, “Please enter the name of the neighborhood or area around the user you wish to check,” “Please enter the range of apartment units you wish to compare,” “Please enter the household composition you wish to compare,” etc.

[0093] The energy data distribution platform device (100) can input a comparison group through a user terminal (120) and display information such as energy usage for the comparison group through the user terminal (120), thereby providing approximate comparative usage data.

[0094] If a user enters an environment similar to their own, the energy data distribution platform device (100) may present promotional text for additional elements to encourage participation in the energy service model. For example, promotional text may include real-time notifications of energy usage, continuous comparison service notifications, introductions of expected savings plans when participating in the energy service model, and introductions of actual cases of participation in energy-related services.

[0095] When a user accepts the promotional content and signs up for the service, the user can verify whether the input information previously found as a comparison group corresponds to the user's environment. If the user's environment corresponds to the user's environment, the energy data distribution platform device (100) can apply the information as is and collect the user's registration and personal information.

[0096] At this time, the energy data distribution platform device (100) may provide a model that can link additional external services based on the collected personal information. Models that can link additional external services may include additional comparison services for similar groups and location-based notification services linked to external services.

[0097] The energy data distribution platform device (100) can collect relevant personal information by utilizing simple login when signing up for an energy data utilization service. For example, when logging in to a simple service like Kakao or Naver, all information except the user name and phone number can be processed as optional, allowing the user to adjust the scope of consent to provide personal information.

[0098] When providing an energy data utilization service, the energy data distribution platform device (100) can add a channel through Kakao Talk and continuously transmit related service information, and can also stop notifications for this.

[0099] The energy data distribution platform device (100) can provide the same service by transmitting related information via email or text message, in cases other than a message service such as Kakao, so that the user can confirm receipt when necessary.

[0100] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a subscription service recommendation and external service linkage method for providing an energy data utilization service using energy data according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0101] In step S501, the energy data distribution platform device (100) transmits energy data.

[0102] In step S502, the energy data distribution platform device (100) recommends a subscription service to the user terminal (120).

[0103] In step S503, the energy data distribution platform device (100) receives a subscription application for a subscription service from a user terminal (120).

[0104] In step S504, the energy data distribution platform device (100) checks the response status for the subscription service.

[0105] In step S505, the energy data distribution platform device (100) performs confirmation or correction of the response situation.

[0106] In step S506, the energy data distribution platform device (100) stores user identification data.

[0107] In step S506, the energy data distribution platform device (100) may recommend additional services to the user terminal (120) in conjunction with an external service device (130).

[0108] In this way, the energy data distribution platform device (100) can perform a model for reselling collected energy data.

[0109] If the energy data distribution platform device (100) allows connection to an external service, it can provide energy data to an external service device (130) and sell the energy data.

[0110] On the other hand, if the energy data distribution platform device (100) does not allow connection to an external service, it can provide a push message to the user terminal (120) through a service push method based on selection data through selection items such as service notifications at the time of initial subscription. At this time, the energy data distribution platform device (100) can request the external service device (130) to create a service push using anonymized portions (e.g., age group, region, hobby) among the collected data. If the user has set a notification for a service model corresponding to an external service linked to anonymization, the energy data distribution platform device (100) can display the service by displaying a pop-up when logging into the web / app when the user has not set a notification.

[0111] Thereafter, the energy data distribution platform device (100) can recommend additional services, etc. through external service linkage and provide energy data to an external service device (130) through user subscription to a related external service.

[0112] Meanwhile, the energy data distribution platform device (100) can resell the collected energy data by linking it with an external service device (130).

[0113] When the energy data distribution platform device (100) has collected energy data or user information in an anonymized state, it can retain the energy data or user information in an anonymized state, but can inform an external service device (130) of the items of data it retains.

[0114] Then, the energy data distribution platform device (100) can provide a data request screen that allows the external service device (130) to select a method for fusing de-identified and anonymized data for the corresponding item.

[0115] At this time, the external service device (130) generates a unique key when requesting data for a selected item and transmits the request details and the unique key to the energy data distribution platform device (100). The unique key is generated through the security authentication center (140) of the energy data distribution platform device (100), but the unique key may be configured to be automatically deleted after a certain period of time.

[0116] Afterwards, the energy data distribution platform device (100) reviews the request details from the external service device (130) and, if the data can be provided, performs energy data processing.

[0117] The energy data distribution platform device (100) stores processed data on a data provision server. Then, an external service device (130) can collect data based on the unique key value through the provision server. Since the user has not consented to providing personal information, the collected data may be de-identified or anonymized statistical information.

[0118] When the energy data distribution platform device (100) wishes to obtain the user's consent to provide personal information, it can display the service model on the user terminal (120) through a notification service or pop-up.

[0119] Thereafter, when the user terminal (120) consents to the provision of personal information, the energy data distribution platform device (100) stores the corresponding data on the provision server. Then, the encrypted energy data can be transmitted to an external service device (130). The external service device (130) can receive a decryption security key through the security authentication center (140) of the energy data distribution platform device (100) to identify the energy data.

[0120] The energy data distribution platform device (100) can periodically update the security key for encryption and decryption through the security authentication center (140). The energy data distribution platform device (100) can delete the transmitted energy data from the provision server and notify the user terminal (120) of the security key update, thereby providing peace of mind against personal information leakage.

[0121] Figure 7 is a configuration diagram of an energy data distribution platform device using energy data according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0122] As illustrated in FIG. 7, an energy data distribution platform device (100) utilizing energy data according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a communication module (210), a security authentication module (220), a memory (230), and a processor (240). However, not all of the illustrated components are essential components. An energy data distribution platform device (100) utilizing energy data may be implemented with more components than the illustrated components, or may be implemented with fewer components.

[0123] Below, the specific configuration and operation of each component of the energy data distribution platform device (100) using the energy data of FIG. 7 will be described.

[0124] The communication module (210) communicates with a metering device (110), a user terminal (120), and an external service device (130).

[0125] The security authentication module (220) manages a preset security system. Here, the security authentication module (220) may be configured as included in the energy data distribution platform device (100), or, if configured separately from the energy data distribution platform device (100), may be configured as a security authentication center (140).

[0126] The memory (230) stores one or more programs related to an energy data distribution platform using energy data.

[0127] The processor (240) executes one or more programs stored in the memory (230). The processor (240) collects energy data from a metering device (110) of a user's household through a preset security system, manages the collected energy data according to the preset security system, subscribes to an external service provided by an external service device (130) through a comparison service with similar households to the user's household, and provides an energy data utilization service using the managed energy data according to the subscription to the external service.

[0128] According to embodiments, the processor (240) can manage the collected energy data through a security system in which a security key for encrypting and decrypting the energy data is preset.

[0129] According to embodiments, the processor (240) can store identification data and personal information separately from the collected energy data, and manage the collected energy data through a security system in which a matching code that links the identification data and personal information is preset.

[0130] According to embodiments, the processor (240) may search for furniture similar to the user's furniture through a user survey and provide a comparison service using energy usage statistics information for the searched similar furniture.

[0131] According to embodiments, the processor (240) may provide managed energy data to an external service device (130) to sell energy data when an external service connection is permitted by the user terminal (120).

[0132] According to embodiments, when an external service connection is not permitted by the user terminal (120), the processor (240) may provide a service push alarm using energy data suitable for user selection to the user terminal (120).

[0133] According to embodiments, when a processor (240) requests a data item in an unidentified state selected by an external service device (130), the processor (240) may process energy data for the requested data item and provide the processed energy data to the external service device (130) through a pre-generated unique key.

[0134] According to embodiments, when the user terminal (120) consents to provide personal information, the processor (240) may decrypt and identify energy data in an unidentified state using a security key, and provide the identified energy data to the external service device (130).

[0135] Meanwhile, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the various embodiments described above can be implemented as software including instructions stored in a machine-readable storage medium that can be read by a machine (e.g., a computer). The device is a device that can call instructions stored from the storage medium and operate according to the called instructions, and may include an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (A)) according to the disclosed embodiments. When an instruction is executed by a processor, the processor can perform a function corresponding to the instruction directly or by using other components under the control of the processor. The instruction may include code generated or executed by a compiler or interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' means that the storage medium does not contain a signal and is tangible, but does not distinguish between data being stored semi-permanently or temporarily in the storage medium.

[0136] Furthermore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the method according to the various embodiments described above may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a commodity between sellers and buyers. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or online through an application store (e.g., Play Store™). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0137] Furthermore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the various embodiments described above may be implemented in a computer-readable recording medium or a similar device using software, hardware, or a combination thereof. In some cases, the embodiments described herein may be implemented by the processor itself. In a software implementation, embodiments such as the procedures and functions described herein may be implemented as separate software modules. Each of the software modules may perform one or more functions and operations described herein.

[0138] Meanwhile, computer instructions for performing processing operations of a device according to the various embodiments described above may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium. The computer instructions stored in such a non-transitory computer-readable medium, when executed by a processor of a specific device, cause the specific device to perform processing operations in the device according to the various embodiments described above. A non-transitory computer-readable medium refers to a medium that stores data semi-permanently and can be read by a device, rather than a medium that stores data for a short period of time, such as a register, cache, or memory. Specific examples of non-transitory computer-readable media may include a CD, DVD, hard disk, Blu-ray disk, USB, memory card, or ROM.

[0139] In addition, each of the components (e.g., modules or programs) according to the various embodiments described above may be composed of a single or multiple entities, and some of the sub-components described above may be omitted, or other sub-components may be further included in various embodiments. Alternatively or additionally, some components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single entity, which may perform the same or similar functions as those performed by each of the respective components prior to integration. Operations performed by modules, programs or other components according to various embodiments may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively or heuristically, or at least some operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or other operations may be added.

[0140] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the gist of the present invention as claimed in the claims. Furthermore, such modifications should not be understood individually from the technical idea or prospect of the present invention.

[0141] [Explanation of symbols]

[0142] 10: Energy Data Distribution Platform System

[0143] 100: Energy data distribution platform device

[0144] 110: Meter reading device

[0145] 120: User terminal

[0146] 130: External service device

[0147] 140: Security Certification Center

[0148] 210: Communication module

[0149] 220: Security Authentication Module

[0150] 230: Memory

[0151] 240: Processor

Claims

1. In an energy data distribution platform method performed by an energy data distribution platform device, A step of collecting energy data from a metering device of a user's household through a preset security system; A step of managing the collected energy data according to a preset security system; A step of subscribing to an external service provided by an external service device through a comparison service with similar furniture to the above user furniture; and An energy data distribution platform method using energy data, comprising a step of providing an energy data utilization service using the managed energy data according to an external service subscription.

2. In paragraph 1, The step of managing the above collected energy data is: An energy data distribution platform method using energy data, which manages the collected energy data through a security system in which a security key for encrypting and decrypting energy data is preset.

3. In paragraph 1, The step of managing the above collected energy data is: An energy data distribution platform method using energy data, which stores identification data and personal information separately from the collected energy data, and manages the collected energy data through a security system in which a matching code that connects the identification data and the personal information is preset.

4. In paragraph 1, The steps to sign up for the above external service are: An energy data distribution platform method using energy data, which searches for similar furniture to the above-mentioned user furniture through a user survey and provides a comparison service using energy usage statistics information for the searched similar furniture.

5. In paragraph 1, The step of providing the above energy data utilization service is: An energy data distribution platform method using energy data, which sells energy data by providing the managed energy data to an external service device when an external service connection is permitted by the user terminal.

6. In paragraph 1, The step of providing the above energy data utilization service is: An energy data distribution platform method using energy data, which provides a service push alarm using energy data suitable for user selection to the user terminal when external service connection is not permitted by the user terminal.

7. In paragraph 1, The step of providing the above energy data utilization service is: An energy data distribution platform method using energy data, wherein when a data item in an unidentified state selected by the external service device is requested, energy data is processed for the requested data item and the processed energy data is provided to the external service device through a pre-generated unique key.

8. In paragraph 1, The step of providing the above energy data utilization service is: An energy data distribution platform method using energy data, which, when the user terminal consents to the provision of personal information, decrypts and identifies energy data in an anonymized state using a security key and provides the identified energy data to the external service device.

9. Communication module for communicating with metering devices, user terminals, and external service devices; A security authentication module that manages a pre-established security system; memory for storing one or more programs; and comprising a processor for executing one or more of the stored programs; The above processor, Collect energy data from the user's household metering device through a pre-configured security system, Manage the collected energy data according to the established security system, Subscribe to external services provided by external service devices through comparison services with similar furniture to the above user furniture, An energy data distribution platform device that provides energy data utilization services using the energy data managed above according to subscription to an external service.

10. In paragraph 9, The above processor, An energy data distribution platform device utilizing energy data, which manages the collected energy data through a security system in which a security key for encrypting and decrypting energy data is preset.

11. In paragraph 9, The above processor, An energy data distribution platform device utilizing energy data, which stores identification data and personal information separately from the collected energy data, and manages the collected energy data through a security system in which a matching code that links the identification data and the personal information is preset.

12. In paragraph 9, The above processor, An energy data distribution platform device using energy data, which searches for similar furniture to the above-mentioned user furniture through a user survey and provides a comparison service using energy usage statistics information for the searched similar furniture.

13. In paragraph 9, The above processor, An energy data distribution platform device that uses energy data to sell energy data by providing the managed energy data to an external service device when an external service connection is permitted by the user terminal.

14. In paragraph 9, The above processor, An energy data distribution platform device using energy data, which provides a service push alarm using energy data suitable for user selection to the user terminal when external service connection is not permitted by the user terminal.

15. In paragraph 9, The above processor, An energy data distribution platform device using energy data, which processes energy data for the requested data item when a data item in an unidentified state selected by the external service device is requested and provides the processed energy data to the external service device through a pre-generated unique key.

16. In paragraph 9, The above processor, An energy data distribution platform device that uses energy data to decrypt and identify energy data in an anonymized state using a security key when the user terminal consents to providing personal information, and provides the identified energy data to the external service device.

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