Energy Storage State Visualization for Distributed Maintenance Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional maintenance systems for large-scale energy storage systems struggle to effectively present the state of numerous energy storage devices in a distributed power supply system, making it difficult for operators to intuitively grasp the system's status and determine necessary maintenance actions.
Innovation Solution
An information processing device that acquires and stores data on energy storage devices, transmitting visual screen information including graphics representing the state of the devices to a communication terminal, allowing for real-time monitoring and hierarchical display of energy storage systems, enabling operators to intuitively understand the system's status and identify maintenance needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If conventional maintenance systems are used for large-scale energy storage systems, then the system can store and manage data on numerous energy storage devices, but it becomes difficult to intuitively grasp the system status and determine maintenance actions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a visual replica or model of the energy storage system that mirrors the actual system structure. This graphical user interface presents a simplified visual copy of the complex system, allowing operators to intuitively understand system status without being overwhelmed by raw data. The visual model includes graphical representations of energy storage devices, connections, and operational states that directly correspond to the physical system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms one-dimensional data (textual status information) into two-dimensional visual representations. By displaying system status through graphical interfaces with spatial relationships, color coding, and visual hierarchies, the system adds a dimensional layer that makes complex information immediately comprehensible. This dimensional transformation converts abstract data into intuitive visual patterns that human operators can rapidly interpret.
2Reliability
If data on numerous energy storage devices is collected and stored, then comprehensive monitoring capability is achieved, but the complexity of presenting and analyzing this data increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the large-scale energy storage system into smaller, manageable segments or units that can be individually monitored and visually represented. Each energy storage device or group of devices is segmented into discrete graphical elements within the interface. This segmentation allows operators to focus on specific portions of the system without being overwhelmed by the entire system at once, while maintaining comprehensive monitoring capability through the aggregated visual representation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple data streams and system information into a unified visual display. By merging status information, operational data, and system state into a single integrated graphical interface, the system reduces the complexity of data presentation. The unified view consolidates numerous data sources into coherent visual patterns, maintaining comprehensive monitoring while simplifying the operator's task of understanding system status.
3Productivity
If real-time monitoring of large-scale energy storage systems is implemented, then maintenance efficiency is improved, but the computational and communication resources required increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements selective real-time monitoring that focuses computational resources on critical system parameters and high-priority devices. Rather than processing and displaying all possible data at maximum detail, the system applies partial action by monitoring only the most essential parameters in real-time while maintaining the capability to access additional data when needed. This approach maintains maintenance efficiency by providing timely information on critical issues without the full computational overhead of comprehensive real-time processing of all system data.
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AI summary
Provided are an information processing device, an information processing system, an information processing method, and a computer program capable of visually and easily grasping a state of an energy storage device. An information processing device includes: an acquisition unit configured to acquire information including a state of an energy storage device by communication at predetermined time intervals; a storage processing unit configured to store the acquired information in a storage medium in association with information for identifying the energy storage device; a transmission processing unit configured to transmit screen information of a state screen including an image of a system including the energy storage device and a graphic indicating the state of the energy storage device to a communication terminal device; and an automatic monitor unit configured to update information of the graphic based on latest information stored in the storage medium and periodically transmit the information of the graphic to the communication terminal device.