Power Consumption Graph Interface for Demand Target Setting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing demand control systems lack convenience in setting target power values, as they do not provide clear visual representation of power consumption records with associated date and time information, making it difficult for users to anticipate and set target values effectively.
Innovation Solution
An information processing device with a display unit that shows power consumption records in graphs for each time period, including date and time information, allowing users to select and view detailed time-series data, and calculate power reduction effects, enabling intuitive target value setting through touch operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If power consumption records are displayed in a graph without date and time information, then the graph is simple and easy to understand, but users cannot anticipate the influence of demand control based on memory of corresponding dates and times
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the graph into multiple visual layers: the main graph area displays power consumption records, while date and time information is segmented and displayed alongside each record or in a separate panel. This allows information to be divided into manageable visual components that don't overwhelm the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts date and time information from the background and presents it as a distinct visual element within the graph interface. Users can see both the power consumption values and their corresponding timestamps without the timestamp information being lost or buried.
2Ease of operation
If detailed date and time information is added to the graph, then users can better anticipate and set target values, but the graph becomes more complex and harder to read
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by making date and time information visually distinct from power consumption data through different formatting, colors, or positioning. This allows users to quickly distinguish between numerical values and temporal information, reducing cognitive load despite the increased information density.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes another visual dimension (such as vertical positioning, color coding, or side-by-side arrangement) to display date and time information without interfering with the horizontal power consumption scale. This multi-dimensional presentation maintains readability while providing comprehensive information.
3Measurement precision
If power consumption records are arranged in order of magnitude rather than time series, then it is easier to identify peak consumption for target value setting, but the temporal context is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges two different organizational approaches by displaying power consumption records sorted by magnitude while simultaneously preserving temporal context through date and time labels. Users can identify peak consumption values through sorting while still understanding when these peaks occurred through the accompanying timestamp information.
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AI summary
[Object] To contribute to improvement in convenience regarding setting of a target value in demand control by providing in a graph indicating, for each time period, a power consumption record in the time period, information on the date and time of the time period.[Solution] An information processing device includes a display unit, a display control unit configured to cause the display unit to display a screen, and a reception unit configured to receive a setting related to control on power consumption by a user. The display control unit causes the display unit to display power consumption records in predetermined respective time periods in a graph 411 of the time periods, and to display information on the date and time of the time periods in the graph 411.