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WO2014073439A1
WO2014073439A1 PCT/JP2013/079487 JP2013079487W WO2014073439A1 WO 2014073439 A1 WO2014073439 A1 WO 2014073439A1 JP 2013079487 W JP2013079487 W JP 2013079487W WO 2014073439 A1 WO2014073439 A1 WO 2014073439A1
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利彦 相澤
秋徳 青木
孝一 松川
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  • This invention relates to the information provision system which provides the information regarding the driving
  • Patent Document 1 describes a system that provides a user with information related to power consumption in a single building in which a plurality of electrical devices are installed. This system utilizes the property that the input voltage from the power source to the electrical equipment varies depending on the power consumption of all electrical equipment. That is, in this system, the amount of power consumption in the entire building is determined by comparing the input voltage to the electrical equipment with a predetermined threshold value, and the information is provided to the user.
  • the user can grasp information on power consumption in a building in which a plurality of electrical devices are installed.
  • the user can take power saving measures as necessary with reference to the information.
  • the information provided by the above system is limited to information on power consumption in the entire building. Therefore, the conventional information providing system has room for improvement in terms of usefulness of the information to be provided.
  • This invention is made
  • An information providing system includes an acquisition unit that acquires a value of power consumption of each electrical device for a plurality of electrical devices installed at a place where electricity is demanded, and each of the electrical devices acquired by the acquisition unit. Based on the power consumption value, generating means for generating information related to the operating status of each electric device, and information related to the operating status of each electric device generated by the generating means to the customer's terminal via an electric communication line Transmission means for transmitting, storage means for storing a reference value of power consumption of each electric device, and values of power consumption of each electric device acquired by the acquisition means are stored in the storage means An informing means for informing the customer of the fact that the electric appliance is equal to or more than the reference value, and there are a plurality of demand places where the plurality of electric appliances are installed.
  • the acquisition means acquires, for each demand place, a value of power consumption of the electric devices installed in the demand place, and the generation means operates the operating status of the electric devices in the plurality of demand places.
  • the transmission means transmits information regarding the operating status of each of the electrical devices in the plurality of demand places, and through comparison of the power usage by category of the electrical devices, the average value, A maximum value, a minimum value, or a standard deviation is obtained, and the average value, the maximum value, the minimum value, or the standard deviation can be used as a basis for setting the reference value of the power consumption.
  • this information providing system there are a plurality of demand places where a plurality of electrical devices are installed, and for each demand place, the power consumption value of each electrical device installed in the demand place is obtained by the obtaining means.
  • the Based on the value of the power consumption information relating to the operation status of each electrical device in the plurality of demand places is generated by the generation unit. Then, the information is transmitted to the customer terminal by the transmission means. Thereby, the information regarding the driving
  • the information providing system can provide information on the operation status of each of the plurality of electric devices. Moreover, this information provision system can provide the information regarding the operating condition of the electric equipment installed in each demand place about a some demand place. Thereby, the customer can grasp
  • the average value, the maximum value, the minimum value, or the standard deviation is obtained through a comparison of the electric power consumption by category of the electrical equipment, and the average value, the maximum value, the minimum value, or the standard deviation is calculated based on the power consumption. Therefore, the reference value of the power consumption of each electrical device can be obtained and managed according to the operating status of each electrical device.
  • the information providing system further includes temperature measuring means for measuring at least one of the indoor temperature and the outdoor temperature of the demand place, and the temperature inside the equipment of the electric device, and the generating means includes the temperature measurement.
  • the information providing system may further include humidity measuring means for measuring at least one of the indoor humidity and outdoor humidity of the demand location and the internal humidity of the electrical equipment, and the generating means may include the humidity measurement.
  • the generating means may include the humidity measurement.
  • the information providing system may further include a photographing unit that photographs the video of the electrical device, and the generation unit adds the video captured by the photographing unit, based on the addition of the video. It is preferable to generate information on the driving situation because it is possible to more accurately monitor the driving information of the electric equipment.
  • the information providing system further includes a communication state confirmation signal generating unit for generating a communication state confirmation signal provided along with the generation unit, and the communication state confirmation signal can be transmitted via the transmission unit.
  • a communication state confirmation signal generating unit for generating a communication state confirmation signal provided along with the generation unit, and the communication state confirmation signal can be transmitted via the transmission unit.
  • the storage unit can store a steady operation power consumption value at the time of steady operation, and the notification unit has a power consumption value of each electric device acquired by the acquisition unit.
  • the power consumption value is out of the range of steady operation, the above-mentioned customer is notified so that an abnormality occurs in the electrical device (including the operation status other than steady operation) immediately. It becomes possible to detect.
  • the steady operation power consumption value refers to a power value serving as a reference in the case of a predetermined use assumed for the corresponding electrical equipment, and can be determined in advance based on data such as a test run.
  • the steady operation power consumption value may be a single value or a range of values having a certain range having an upper limit value and a lower limit value.
  • the information providing system includes an acquisition unit that acquires a value of power consumption of each of the electric devices for a plurality of electric devices installed in a place where electricity is demanded, and each of the electric devices acquired by the acquisition unit. Based on the value of power consumption, generating means for generating information related to the operating status of each electric device, and information related to the operating status of each electric device generated by the generating means can be obtained from an electric communication line (wired or wireless). Transmission means for transmitting to the customer's terminal through a plurality of demand places where the plurality of electrical devices are installed, and the acquisition means is provided for each demand place.
  • the power consumption value of each of the plurality of electric devices installed in the device is acquired at once, and the power consumption of each of the electric devices acquired in a batch is separated into the current waveforms of the individual electric devices. And calculating the power consumption value of each electrical device, and the generating means is information on the operating status of each electrical device at the plurality of demand locations based on the power consumption value of each electrical device.
  • the transmission means transmits information related to the operating status of each electric device in the plurality of demand places.
  • the information providing system collectively acquires power consumption values of each of the plurality of electric devices installed in a demand place, and uses the electric power consumption of each of the electric devices acquired collectively to each of the electric devices. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the configuration of the apparatus because it is not necessary to calculate the value of power consumption without providing an acquisition means for each electric device.
  • the storage means further stores waveform data of power consumption of each electric device, and separates power consumption of each electric device based on the stored waveform data. This is preferable because the accuracy of current waveform separation by the acquisition unit can be increased.
  • the management of the manager It is suitable because it is easy to peel off.
  • the manager is the above-mentioned manager or the manufacturer of each electric device.
  • an information providing system capable of providing highly useful information is realized.
  • FIG. 1 It is a block diagram which shows one Embodiment of the information provision system by this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of an information providing system according to the present invention.
  • the information providing system 1 is a system that provides information related to an operation status for each of a plurality of electric devices 70 installed in an electricity demand place 60, and includes an acquisition unit 10, a generation unit 20, and a transmission unit 30. .
  • a demand place means the place where the consumer of electricity uses the electricity supplied from the supplier.
  • a plurality of demand places are a plurality of establishments managed by the same manager, for example. Examples of such a plurality of business establishments include a plurality of stores that are chain-expanded, such as a convenience store store, a supermarket store, and a fast food store. In this case, a head office or headquarters such as a convenience store corresponds to the manager.
  • a plurality of electric devices 70 are installed.
  • the electric device 70 include a cooling device, a heating device, an air conditioner, a refrigerator, a freezer, a microwave oven, a lighting fixture, and a display shelf with a temperature management function.
  • the acquisition unit 10 is means (acquisition means) for acquiring the power consumption value of each electric device 70 for the plurality of electric devices 70 installed in the demand place 60.
  • the acquisition unit 10 acquires the power consumption value of each electrical device 70 installed in the demand place 60 for each demand place 60.
  • the current measuring unit 12 that measures the current consumption of the electrical device 70 is provided on the switchboard at each demand place 60.
  • the current value measured by the current measurement unit 12 is transmitted to the acquisition unit 10 through a telecommunication line such as the Internet.
  • the current measuring unit 12 includes, for example, a current clamp and a communication interface.
  • the acquisition unit 10 calculates the value of the power consumption of each electrical device 70 based on the received current value.
  • the acquisition unit 10 includes, for example, a CPU and a communication interface.
  • the measurement by the current measuring unit 12 may be performed for each electric device 70 or may be collectively performed for a plurality of electric devices 70 installed in one demand place 60. In the latter case, for example, by installing a clamp ammeter in the switchboard, a current waveform reflecting the current consumption of all the electrical devices 70 installed in the demand place 60 can be obtained. Yes.
  • the acquisition unit 10 can calculate the power consumption value of each electric device 70 by separating the current waveform into the current waveforms of the individual electric devices 70. At this time, it is preferable to measure the current waveform pattern of each electrical device 70 in advance and store it in the storage unit 40 described later. By doing so, the accuracy of current waveform separation by the acquisition unit 10 can be increased.
  • the current measuring unit 12 is provided with a dummy signal generator (communication state confirmation signal generating means) (not shown) for generating a dummy signal which is a communication state confirmation signal in parallel.
  • the dummy signal generated by the dummy signal generator can be transmitted to the customer's terminal 80 via the transmission unit 30 stages.
  • the generation unit 20 is a unit (generation unit) that generates information related to the operation status of each electrical device 70 based on the power consumption value of each electrical device 70 acquired by the acquisition unit 10.
  • generation part 20 produces
  • Examples of the information related to the operating status of each electrical device 70 include the ON / OFF state and power consumption of each electrical device 70, and their temporal changes (transitions).
  • the generation unit 20 is configured by a CPU, for example.
  • the transmission unit 30 is a unit (transmission unit) that transmits the information regarding the operation status of each electric device 70 generated by the generation unit 20 and the dummy signal to the customer terminal 80 through an electric communication line.
  • the transmission part 30 transmits the information regarding the driving
  • the transmission unit 30 can also transmit information regarding the operating status of each electrical device 70 in real time, and can also transmit the information for a certain period in the past.
  • the transmission unit 30 is configured by, for example, a communication interface.
  • the acquisition unit 10, the generation unit 20, and the transmission unit 30 can be realized by, for example, hardware resources and software resources in the cloud.
  • the customer terminal 80 is, for example, a PC (personal computer), a smartphone, or a mobile phone.
  • the PC may be any of a desktop type, a notebook type, and a tablet type.
  • the customer is, for example, the above-mentioned administrator or the manufacturer of each electric device 70.
  • the customer terminal 80 that has received the information regarding the operating status of each electric device 70 displays the information on the display.
  • the information providing system 1 further includes a storage unit 40.
  • the storage unit 40 stores a reference value of power consumption of each electrical device 70, a steady operation power consumption value during steady operation of each electrical device 70, a current waveform pattern of each electrical device 70 measured in advance, and the like. (Memory means).
  • the storage unit 40 includes, for example, a hard disk, ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), or the like.
  • each electrical device 70 acquired by the acquisition unit 10 when it is equal to or more than the reference value stored in the storage unit 40, or the power consumption value of each electrical device 70 is previously When it is out of the range of the determined steady operation power consumption value, it may further comprise a notifying means for notifying the customer to that effect.
  • the notification by the notification means can be performed, for example, by transmitting notification data such as an alarm display or a voice to call the customer's attention to the terminal 80. Further, this notification may be performed by transmitting an e-mail to a customer address registered in advance. The registered customer address can be stored in the storage unit 40.
  • the function of the notification means can be realized by the generation unit 20 and the transmission unit 30 described above. That is, whether the power consumption value of each electrical device 70 acquired by the acquisition unit 10 is equal to or greater than the reference value stored in the storage unit 40, or the steady operation power consumption value at the time of steady operation of each electrical device 70
  • the generating unit 20 has a function of determining whether or not it is within the range and generating notification data to be transmitted to the terminal 80, and by causing the transmitting unit 30 to transmit the notification data, thereby realizing the notification unit. Is done.
  • the temperature measurement unit 14 is means (temperature measurement means) that measures the indoor temperature and outdoor temperature of the demand place 60 and the internal temperature of the electric device 70.
  • the temperature measurement unit 14 may measure the in-apparatus temperature for all of the plurality of electric appliances 70, or may measure the in-apparatus temperature for only a part.
  • the temperature measured by the temperature measurement unit 14 is transmitted to the acquisition unit 10 through the telecommunication line.
  • the temperature measurement unit 14 includes, for example, a thermometer and a communication interface.
  • generation part 20 produces
  • Each humidity place 60 is provided with a humidity measuring unit 16.
  • the humidity measuring unit 16 is a means (humidity measuring means) for measuring the indoor humidity and outdoor humidity of the demand place 60 and the internal humidity of the electric device 70.
  • the humidity measuring unit 16 may measure the in-device humidity for all of the plurality of electric devices 70, or may measure the in-device humidity for only a part thereof.
  • the humidity measured by the humidity measurement unit 16 is transmitted to the acquisition unit 10 through an electric communication line.
  • the humidity measuring unit 16 includes, for example, a hygrometer and a communication interface.
  • the generation unit 20 generates information related to the operation status of each electrical device 70 based on not only the power consumption of each electrical device 70 but also the humidity value.
  • the imaging unit 18 is a unit (imaging unit) that captures an image of the electric device 70 installed in the demand place 60.
  • the imaging unit 18 may shoot video for all of the plurality of electrical devices 70 or may shoot video for only some of them.
  • the video imaged by the imaging unit 18 is transmitted to the acquisition unit 10 through an electric communication line.
  • the photographing unit 18 includes, for example, a video camera such as a security camera and a communication interface.
  • generation part 20 produces
  • the value of the power consumption acquired by the acquisition unit 10 the temperature measured by the temperature measurement unit 14, the humidity measured by the humidity measurement unit 16, and the image taken by the imaging unit 18. Based on the video, information related to the operating status of each electrical device 70 is generated.
  • FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the information providing system 1.
  • the generation unit 20 and the transmission unit 30 have the function of the above-described notification unit will be described as an example.
  • the current measuring unit 12 measures the current consumption of the electrical device 70 (step S12).
  • the temperature measuring unit 14 measures the indoor temperature and outdoor temperature of the demand place 60 and the internal temperature of the electric device 70 (step S14).
  • the humidity measuring unit 16 measures the indoor humidity and outdoor humidity of the demand place 60 and the internal humidity of the electric device 70 (step S16).
  • an image of the electrical device 70 is captured by the imaging unit 18 (step S18).
  • the acquisition unit 10 acquires the temperature, humidity, and video together with the power consumption value of each electrical device 70 by receiving the measurement value and video (step S10). However, when the measurement by the current measurement unit 12 is collectively performed for a plurality of electric devices 70, the acquisition unit 10 acquires the power consumption value of each electric device 70 by separating the current waveform as described above. To do.
  • Data such as the power consumption value of each electrical device 70 acquired by the acquisition unit 10 is transferred to the generation unit 20.
  • the generation unit 20 that has received the data determines whether or not the power consumption value of each electrical device 70 is equal to or greater than the reference value stored in the storage unit 40 (step S22). If the result of the determination is affirmative (YES), the generating unit 20 generates notification data such as an alarm display or sound (step S24), and proceeds to step 20 described below. If the result of the determination is no (NO), the process proceeds to step S20 immediately without performing step 24 above.
  • the generation unit 20 also provides notification data such as alarm display and sound even when the power consumption value of each electrical device 70 is outside the range of the steady operation power consumption value. Will be generated.
  • step S20 Based on the power consumption value of each electrical device 70, the temperature measured by the temperature measurement unit 14, the humidity measured by the humidity measurement unit 16, and the video imaged by the imaging unit 18, Information relating to the operating status of the electrical device 70 is generated (step S20). This information is transmitted by the transmitting unit 30 to the customer's terminal 80 through the telecommunication line (step S30).
  • a dummy signal generated at every predetermined time interval is also transmitted to the customer's terminal 80 by the transmission unit 30, and the customer's terminal 80 always receives the dummy signal.
  • the information regarding the operation status of the dummy signal and each electric device 70 cannot be received, it is understood that some trouble (abnormality) has occurred in the transmission unit 30 or the telecommunication line.
  • the information regarding the operation status of each electric device 70 can be received, when only the dummy signal cannot be received, it is understood that some trouble has occurred in the dummy signal generator.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen on the terminal 80. An example of information relating to the operation status of each electrical device 70 generated by the generation unit 20 will be described with reference to FIG.
  • the display screen is provided with a basic information display unit 92, a video display unit 94, and an alarm display unit 96.
  • the basic information display unit 92 displays the power consumption value and the like of each electric device 70 installed in each demand place 60.
  • “A store”, “B store”, and “C store” exist as the plurality of demand places 60.
  • “air conditioning”, “refrigerator”, and “microwave oven” are installed as a plurality of electrical devices 70.
  • an ON / OFF state and power consumption are displayed.
  • the air conditioning of the store A is in the ON state and the power consumption is 3.2 kW.
  • the indoor temperature and outdoor temperature of each store are displayed, and the internal temperature of the “refrigerator” is displayed.
  • the indoor temperature and humidity are 23 ° C. and 34%, respectively, and the outdoor temperature and humidity are 32 ° C. and 28%, respectively.
  • the in-apparatus temperature and humidity of the refrigerator of C store are 3 degreeC and 18%, respectively.
  • the video display unit 94 displays a video of the electric device 70 photographed by the photographing unit 18.
  • the video displayed here can be designated by the customer by operating the customer's terminal 80.
  • the customer can cause the video display unit 94 to display an image of the device in the store by clicking or touching a square in the basic information display unit 92 on the display screen.
  • the video display unit 94 displays a “refrigerator” (the door is left open) of “B store”.
  • “refrigerator” the door is left open” of “B store”.
  • the customer can know the stock status of the product even from a remote place. it can.
  • the above-described notification data is displayed.
  • a reference value for example, 1 kW
  • the information providing system 1 there are a plurality of demand places 60 where a plurality of electrical devices 70 are installed, and for each demand place 60, the value of power consumption of each electrical device 70 installed in the demand place 60 is Acquired by the acquisition unit 10. Based on the power consumption value, the generation unit 20 generates information related to the operation status of each electrical device 70 in the plurality of demand places 60. Then, the information is transmitted to the customer terminal 80 by the transmission unit 30. Thereby, the information regarding the driving
  • the information providing system 1 can provide information on the operation status of each of the plurality of electrical devices 70.
  • this system can provide information on the operation status of the electrical equipment 70 installed in each demand place 60 for a plurality of demand places 60.
  • the customer can grasp
  • the customer can grasp the operation status of each electrical device 70 in a lump for a plurality of demand places 60 as well as one demand place 60. Therefore, the information providing system 1 capable of providing highly useful information is realized.
  • At least one electrical device 70 that is always operating (for example, a refrigerator, a freezer, a lighting device that is operating for 24 hours, etc.) is monitored.
  • the device 70 is determined to monitor that the monitoring electric device 70 is operating within the range of the steady operation power consumption value. Normally, the electric power consumption of the electric device 70 that is always operating in this manner is stable, and it is rare that the electric device 70 breaks down. The probability that an abnormality has occurred in the measurement unit 12 is high. Therefore, when such a situation occurs, it can be dealt with without delay.
  • a dummy signal generator is provided in the current measuring unit 12, and the dummy signal is periodically transmitted via the communication unit 30 and can be received by the customer terminal 80. Yes. Therefore, by constantly monitoring whether or not the dummy signal can be received regularly, it is possible to immediately detect that some trouble has occurred in the transmission unit 30 (including the telecommunication line).
  • the customer who is provided with the information can accurately grasp the amount of electricity used by each electric device 70, it is possible to optimize the power contract and select an appropriate electronic breaker.
  • the risk can be prevented beforehand by discriminating the electrical device 70 that uses electricity exceeding the proper usage amount and notifying the customer. Since the operating status of air conditioners, coolers, etc. can be ascertained in units of 70 electric appliances, it detects overcooling and overheating and contributes to the promotion of appropriate energy-saving operation. Since the operation status of a plurality of microwave ovens and the operation status of air conditioner / cooler, etc. can be grasped for each electrical device 70, it is possible to identify a wasteful electrical device 70 having a low operation rate and to optimize the electrical device 70 installed in a store or the like Can be achieved.
  • each electric device 70 Since it is possible to grasp the electricity usage efficiency of each electric device 70, such as the amount of electricity used increases due to deterioration over time, objective evaluation of the electric device 70 (for example, measurement of lifetime value including the power cost of the operating year and month) ) Is possible. By comparing the amount of investment and the amount of reduction in electricity use between the current electric device 70 and the new electric device 70, it is possible to make an appropriate timing for new investment and an appropriate selection of the new electric device 70 to be invested. it can. Further, through the accumulation of such information, it is possible to construct an electric equipment arrangement model for new stores and the like that is more energy-saving and has a lifetime.
  • the electricity contract fee can be reduced by monitoring the power usage peak and wasteful power usage.
  • Electric power costs can be reduced by monitoring useless power use and efficient operation, selectively introducing more energy-saving electrical devices 70, and reducing wasteful electrical devices 70 such as microwave ovens.
  • Investment costs can be reduced by reducing useless electrical equipment 70 such as a microwave oven and optimizing the update timing of the electrical equipment 70.
  • Information on the actual value of the energy saving capability of the electric device 70 can be used as material for price negotiation when the electric device 70 is purchased. By continuously monitoring the efficiency status of each electrical device 70, it is possible to eliminate wasteful maintenance and inspection.
  • the wasteful inventory can be reduced from the relationship between the inventory quantity of the cold machine and the efficient operation of the electric device 70.
  • the order quantity can be optimized by grasping the correlation with the sales volume. It is possible to reduce the operational cost of each store or the like related to trouble monitoring and handling of each electric device 70.
  • the customer can compare the amount of power used between stores of the same scale, or compare the amount of power used per unit area.
  • the electric power consumption of the electric equipment 70 (refrigerator, an air conditioner, a fryer, etc.) of the same model can also be compared between stores. It is possible to grasp a deviation from a standard value / target value on a store scale basis, or to grasp a deviation from a standard value / target value on a yearly basis in a specific store. It can also be compared with seasonal fluctuations in the amount of electricity used every year.
  • the correlation between the indoor temperature / humidity, the outdoor temperature / humidity, the temperature / humidity in the electrical equipment, and the power consumption can be analyzed. Further, by acquiring the sales of the chiller-related products by the acquisition unit 10, it is possible to analyze the correlation between the chiller sales scale and the power consumption.
  • the sales amount can be acquired, for example, by receiving POS data, ID-POS data, or the like.
  • the average value, maximum value, minimum value, and standard deviation can be obtained through power consumption comparison with stores of the same type and size.
  • the average value, maximum value, minimum value, and standard deviation can also be obtained through comparison of power consumption per store area.
  • the average value, maximum value, minimum value, and standard deviation can also be obtained through comparison of power consumption between the outside air temperature and the same sales volume stores.
  • the average value / maximum value / minimum value / standard deviation can also be obtained by comparing the amount of electric power used by stores of the same model for each electric equipment category.
  • the average value / maximum value / minimum value / standard deviation can also be obtained through comparison of electricity consumption of the same model between the outside air temperature and the same sales store.
  • the customer can grasp the “leakage” and “keep on” state of the electrical device 70.
  • “leakage” means a case where a short circuit occurs, and electricity is flowing even though it is not turned on.
  • “keep on” refers to a case where it is not turned off when it should be turned off.
  • the notification means notifies the customer, so that the customer can grasp “keep leaving”.
  • a reference value (for example, 80% of the upper limit value) is set based on the upper limit value for each store, and when the power consumption of each electric device 70 becomes more than that, along with notification by the notification means, By displaying the breakdown of power consumption, the customer can consider what should be cut immediately. In that case, it is preferable to continuously monitor whether or not a subsequent response has been made, and to notify at regular intervals (for example, 3 minutes). Further, it may be notified immediately before the peak arrives about at what time and at what time the peak of power usage is likely to arrive, and the cause of the peak.
  • the customer can monitor the operation status of each electrical device 70 in the store. For example, it is possible to grasp the transition of the operation time per day, the change of the ratio (business hours daytime, night), and the change of the operation time, the ratio (business hours daytime, night) per week. It is possible to grasp the transition of the number of simultaneously operating plural electric devices 70 per unit time, to extract a time zone when the number of simultaneously operating plural electric devices 70 is large, and to simulate the operation impact by reducing the number of electric devices 70.
  • the customer can also monitor the energy consumption status of each electrical device 70 in the store. For example, it is possible to grasp the transition of the amount of power used per day (business hours, day and night), and the transition of the amount of power used per week (business hours, day and night). Furthermore, the customer can also monitor the operating efficiency of each electrical device 70 in the store. For example, it is possible to grasp the transition of power consumption per operating hour (business hours daytime, nightly), year-by-year comparison and deterioration rate of power usage per operating time (business hours daytime, nightly). The efficiency may be compared and analyzed together with information on indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity. In addition, the customer can designate the target period for the transition by operating the terminal 80 of the customer.
  • the customer can evaluate the lifetime value for each electrical device 70.
  • the lifetime cost for each electric device 70 is obtained by ⁇ the purchase cost of the electric device + ⁇ the electric device maintenance cost + ⁇ (operation time ⁇ the electric device energy consumption ⁇ the electric power unit price) ⁇ .
  • the lifetime value for each electrical device is [(standard electrical equipment purchase cost-electrical equipment purchase cost) + ⁇ (standard maintenance cost-electrical equipment maintenance cost) + ⁇ ⁇ operation time x (standard electrical equipment energy consumption-relevant Electric appliance energy consumption) ⁇ electric power unit price ⁇ ].
  • the customer can extract replacement recommended electrical equipment.
  • the merit of replacement is [(-Recommended electrical equipment purchase cost + Electrical equipment trade-in price) + ⁇ (Electric equipment maintenance cost-Recommended electrical equipment maintenance cost) + ⁇ ⁇ Operation time x (Electric equipment energy consumption- Recommended electrical equipment energy consumption) ⁇ electric power unit price ⁇ ].
  • the replacement purchase period is [(-recommended purchase cost of electrical equipment + trade-in price of the electrical equipment) / ⁇ (required maintenance cost of electrical equipment-recommended maintenance cost of electrical equipment) + (operation time x (required electrical equipment energy] Consumption-recommended electrical equipment energy consumption) ⁇ power unit price) ⁇ ].
  • the recommended electrical equipment evaluated by the lifetime value evaluation for each electrical equipment category is set for each electrical equipment category, the collection period for each store and electrical equipment is calculated and displayed in the order of shorter duration.
  • the manufacturer has the following merits. Since the operation status and power consumption status for each electrical device 70 can be grasped, sharp inspection and maintenance and part replacement are possible according to the amount of use. That is, the cost can be significantly reduced by omitting the maintenance for the electric device 70 that does not change the operation status and the power efficiency. Depending on the content of the failure / failure of the electrical device 70, it is possible to take a prior action while observing the operation status and power consumption status of each electrical device 70. Since problems of the electric device 70 can be prevented in advance, the occurrence of trouble can be suppressed, and the satisfaction and brand image of the user of the electric device 70 can be improved from the sense of security that the electric device manufacturer constantly monitors.
  • new value-added services for more economical and energy-saving operation support and proposals can be considered. Real operating conditions and power consumption in the place of use are useful reference information for further energy-saving electrical equipment development. Since the power usage status of the old electrical device 70 can also be grasped, a more accurate timing can be measured for a new and energy-saving electrical device proposal. As a more value-added product for more energy-saving electrical equipment, it proposes based on lifetime values including power costs, taking into consideration the operating characteristics of each store, etc., based on more realistic power usage data I can make a suggestion. You can also receive information on electrical equipment from competing manufacturers. In that case, you can collect on-site operation information for product development that saves energy and lasts longer than competing products.
  • the demand place 60 may be a sales office of an insurance company or another company, a production line of a factory, each room in a school / hotel or other collective building, a common part of a building or an apartment, or a home.
  • the example which measures the electric current of the electric equipment 70 by the electric current measurement part 12 was shown, you may measure the voltage of the electric equipment 70 or measure the power consumption of the electric equipment 70 directly. May be.
  • the temperature measurement part 14 showed the example which measures the indoor temperature and outdoor temperature of the demand place 60, and the apparatus internal temperature of the electric equipment 70
  • the temperature measurement part 14 is these three types of Only one or two of the temperatures may be measured.
  • the humidity measurement part 16 showed the example which measures the indoor humidity and the outdoor humidity of the demand place 60, and the in-apparatus humidity of the electric equipment 70
  • the humidity measurement part 16 shows these. Only one or two of the three types of humidity may be measured. Further, it is not essential to provide the temperature measurement unit 14, the humidity measurement unit 16, and the photographing unit 18.
  • the information providing system can also be applied to providing information relating to the amount of power generation in solar power generation or the like. For example, the value of the power generation amount of each solar panel in a solar power plant or a solar power generation unit (a unit of a solar panel) in which a plurality of solar panels are installed is obtained, and each solar light is based on the value. Information on the power generation status of each solar panel can be provided to the customer by generating information about the power generation status of the panel and transmitting the information to the terminal of the customer (for example, an administrator of the solar power plant).

Abstract

[Problem] To realize an information provision system that enables the provision of highly useful information. [Solution] This information provision system (1) provides information pertaining to the operating status of each of a plurality of electrical machinery and equipment (70) installed at an electricity demand site (60), and is provided with: an acquisition unit (10); a generation unit (20); and a transmission unit (30). The acquisition unit (10) acquires, for each demand site (60), an electrical power consumption value for each piece of electrical machinery and equipment (70) installed at the demand site (60). The generation unit (20) generates information pertaining to the operating status of each piece of electrical machinery and equipment (70) at a plurality of demand sites (60). The transmission unit (30) transmits information pertaining to the operating status of each piece of electrical machinery and equipment (70) at the plurality of demand sites (60).

Description

情報提供システムInformation provision system
　本発明は、電気機器の運転状況に関する情報を提供する情報提供システムに関する。 This invention relates to the information provision system which provides the information regarding the driving | running state of an electric equipment.
　特許文献１には、複数の電気機器が設置された１つの建屋における消費電力に関する情報をユーザに提供するシステムが記載されている。このシステムは、電源から電気機器への入力電圧が全電気機器の消費電力の多少に応じて変動するという性質を利用したものである。すなわち、このシステムにおいては、電気機器への入力電圧と所定の閾値との比較により、建屋全体での消費電力の多少が判定され、その情報がユーザに提供される。
特開２０１１－２３７３０７号公報 Patent Document 1 describes a system that provides a user with information related to power consumption in a single building in which a plurality of electrical devices are installed. This system utilizes the property that the input voltage from the power source to the electrical equipment varies depending on the power consumption of all electrical equipment. That is, in this system, the amount of power consumption in the entire building is determined by comparing the input voltage to the electrical equipment with a predetermined threshold value, and the information is provided to the user.
JP 2011-237307 A
　特許文献１に記載のシステムによれば、ユーザは、複数の電気機器が設置された建屋における消費電力に関する情報を把握することができる。ユーザは、当該情報を参考にして、必要に応じて節電対策等を講じることができる。 According to the system described in Patent Document 1, the user can grasp information on power consumption in a building in which a plurality of electrical devices are installed. The user can take power saving measures as necessary with reference to the information.
　しかしながら、上記システムにより提供される情報は、建屋全体での消費電力に関する情報に限られている。それゆえ、従来の情報提供システムには、提供する情報の有用性の面で、向上の余地があった。 However, the information provided by the above system is limited to information on power consumption in the entire building. Therefore, the conventional information providing system has room for improvement in terms of usefulness of the information to be provided.
　本発明は、上記課題に鑑みてなされたものであり、有用性の高い情報を提供することが可能な情報提供システムを実現することを目的とする。 This invention is made | formed in view of the said subject, and aims at implement | achieving the information provision system which can provide highly useful information.
　本発明による情報提供システムは、電気の需要場所に設置された複数の電気機器について、上記各電気機器の消費電力の値を取得する取得手段と、上記取得手段により取得された上記各電気機器の消費電力の値に基づいて、上記各電気機器の運転状況に関する情報を生成する生成手段と、上記生成手段により生成された上記各電気機器の運転状況に関する情報を、電気通信回線を通じて顧客の端末に送信する送信手段と、上記各電気機器の消費電力の基準値を記憶する記憶手段と、上記取得手段により取得された上記各電気機器の消費電力の値が、上記記憶手段に記憶されている当該電気機器の上記基準値以上である場合に、上記顧客にその旨を報知する報知手段と、を備え、上記複数の電気機器が設置された上記需要場所は、複数存在し、上記取得手段は、上記各需要場所ごとに、当該需要場所に設置された上記各電気機器の消費電力の値を取得し、上記生成手段は、上記複数の需要場所の上記各電気機器の運転状況に関する情報を生成し、上記送信手段は、上記複数の需要場所の上記各電気機器の運転状況に関する情報を送信するものであり、上記電気機器のカテゴリー別の電力使用量の比較を通じて、平均値、最大値、最小値又は標準偏差を求め、上記平均値、上記最大値、上記最小値又は上記標準偏差は、上記消費電力の基準値を設定する際の基礎とすることができることを特徴としている。 An information providing system according to the present invention includes an acquisition unit that acquires a value of power consumption of each electrical device for a plurality of electrical devices installed at a place where electricity is demanded, and each of the electrical devices acquired by the acquisition unit. Based on the power consumption value, generating means for generating information related to the operating status of each electric device, and information related to the operating status of each electric device generated by the generating means to the customer's terminal via an electric communication line Transmission means for transmitting, storage means for storing a reference value of power consumption of each electric device, and values of power consumption of each electric device acquired by the acquisition means are stored in the storage means An informing means for informing the customer of the fact that the electric appliance is equal to or more than the reference value, and there are a plurality of demand places where the plurality of electric appliances are installed. The acquisition means acquires, for each demand place, a value of power consumption of the electric devices installed in the demand place, and the generation means operates the operating status of the electric devices in the plurality of demand places. The transmission means transmits information regarding the operating status of each of the electrical devices in the plurality of demand places, and through comparison of the power usage by category of the electrical devices, the average value, A maximum value, a minimum value, or a standard deviation is obtained, and the average value, the maximum value, the minimum value, or the standard deviation can be used as a basis for setting the reference value of the power consumption.
　本情報提供システムにおいては、複数の電気機器が設置された需要場所が複数存在し、各需要場所ごとに、当該需要場所に設置された各電気機器の消費電力の値が、取得手段により取得される。この消費電力の値に基づいて、複数の需要場所の各電気機器の運転状況に関する情報が、生成手段により生成される。そして、その情報は、送信手段により顧客端末に送信される。これにより、複数の需要場所に設置された各電気機器の運転状況に関する情報が顧客に提供される。 In this information providing system, there are a plurality of demand places where a plurality of electrical devices are installed, and for each demand place, the power consumption value of each electrical device installed in the demand place is obtained by the obtaining means. The Based on the value of the power consumption, information relating to the operation status of each electrical device in the plurality of demand places is generated by the generation unit. Then, the information is transmitted to the customer terminal by the transmission means. Thereby, the information regarding the driving | running state of each electric equipment installed in the some demand place is provided to a customer.
　このように、本情報提供システムは、複数の電気機器の各々についての運転状況に関する情報を提供することができる。また、本情報提供システムは、複数の需要場所について、各需要場所に設置された電気機器の運転状況に関する情報を提供することができる。これにより、顧客は、各電気機器ごとの運転状況を把握することができる。さらに、顧客は、１つの需要場所に限らず複数の需要場所について、各電気機器の運転状況を一括して把握することができる。 As described above, the information providing system can provide information on the operation status of each of the plurality of electric devices. Moreover, this information provision system can provide the information regarding the operating condition of the electric equipment installed in each demand place about a some demand place. Thereby, the customer can grasp | ascertain the driving | running state for every electric equipment. Furthermore, the customer can grasp | ascertain the driving | running state of each electric equipment collectively about not only one demand place but several demand places.
　また、上記取得手段により取得された上記各電気機器の消費電力の値が、上記記憶手段に記憶されている当該電気機器の上記基準値以上である場合に、上記顧客にその旨を報知する報知手段を備えているため、各電気機器の消費電力の値が、基準値以上である場合を即座に検知することができる。 In addition, when the value of the power consumption of each electric device acquired by the acquisition unit is equal to or greater than the reference value of the electric device stored in the storage unit, a notification that notifies the customer to that effect Since the means is provided, it is possible to immediately detect the case where the power consumption value of each electrical device is equal to or greater than the reference value.
　そして、上記電気機器のカテゴリー別の電力使用量の比較を通じて、平均値、最大値、最小値又は標準偏差を求め、上記平均値、上記最大値、上記最小値又は上記標準偏差は、上記消費電力の基準値を設定する際の基礎とすることができるため、各電気機器の消費電力の基準値を求め、各電気機器の運転状況に応じて、その管理を行うことができる。 Then, the average value, the maximum value, the minimum value, or the standard deviation is obtained through a comparison of the electric power consumption by category of the electrical equipment, and the average value, the maximum value, the minimum value, or the standard deviation is calculated based on the power consumption. Therefore, the reference value of the power consumption of each electrical device can be obtained and managed according to the operating status of each electrical device.
　さらに、本情報提供システムにおいて、上記需要場所の室内温度及び室外温度、並びに上記電気機器の機器内温度のうち少なくとも１つの温度を計測する温度計測手段を更に備え、上記生成手段は、上記温度計測手段により計測された上記温度を付加することにより、上記各電気機器の運転状況に関する情報を生成することとすれば、さらに正確に電気機器の運転情報を把握することができるため好適である。 The information providing system further includes temperature measuring means for measuring at least one of the indoor temperature and the outdoor temperature of the demand place, and the temperature inside the equipment of the electric device, and the generating means includes the temperature measurement. By adding the temperature measured by the means, it is preferable to generate information on the operation status of each electric device because the operation information of the electric device can be grasped more accurately.
　また、本情報提供システムにおいて、上記需要場所の室内湿度及び室外湿度、並びに上記電気機器の機器内湿度のうち少なくとも１つの湿度を計測する湿度計測手段を更に備え、上記生成手段は、上記湿度計測手段により計測された上記湿度を付加することにより、上記各電気機器の運転状況に関する情報を生成することとすれば、さらに正確に電気機器の運転情報を把握することができるため好適である。 The information providing system may further include humidity measuring means for measuring at least one of the indoor humidity and outdoor humidity of the demand location and the internal humidity of the electrical equipment, and the generating means may include the humidity measurement. By adding the humidity measured by the means, it is preferable to generate information on the operation status of each electric device because the operation information of the electric device can be grasped more accurately.
　また、本情報提供システムにおいて、上記電気機器の映像を撮影する撮影手段を更に備え、上記生成手段は、上記撮影手段により撮影された上記映像を付加することによりに基づいて、上記各電気機器の運転状況に関する情報を生成することとすれば、さらに正確に電気機器の運転情報を監視することができるため好適である。 The information providing system may further include a photographing unit that photographs the video of the electrical device, and the generation unit adds the video captured by the photographing unit, based on the addition of the video. It is preferable to generate information on the driving situation because it is possible to more accurately monitor the driving information of the electric equipment.
　また、本情報提供システムにおいて、上記生成手段に併設されている、通信状態確認信号を生成するための通信状態確認信号生成手段を備え、上記送信手段を介して、上記通信状態確認信号を送信可能となるように構成することにより、各電気機器の運転状況に関する情報とは別に、定期的に通信状態確認信号をモニタリングすることが可能となるため、送信手段（通信回線を含む）に何らかの異常が発生したことを即座に検知することが可能となる。 The information providing system further includes a communication state confirmation signal generating unit for generating a communication state confirmation signal provided along with the generation unit, and the communication state confirmation signal can be transmitted via the transmission unit. By configuring so that the communication status confirmation signal can be periodically monitored separately from the information on the operation status of each electric device, there is some abnormality in the transmission means (including the communication line). It is possible to immediately detect that it has occurred.
　また、本情報システムにおいて、上記記憶手段は、定常運転時における定常運転消費電力値を記憶することができ、上記報知手段は、上記取得手段により取得された上記各電気機器の消費電力の値が、定常運転消費電力値の範囲外である場合に、上記顧客にその旨を報知する構成にすることにより、当該電気機器に異常が発生すること（定常運転以外の運転状況を含む）を即座に検知することが可能となる。 Further, in the information system, the storage unit can store a steady operation power consumption value at the time of steady operation, and the notification unit has a power consumption value of each electric device acquired by the acquisition unit. When the power consumption value is out of the range of steady operation, the above-mentioned customer is notified so that an abnormality occurs in the electrical device (including the operation status other than steady operation) immediately. It becomes possible to detect.
　ここで、定常運転消費電力値とは、該当する電気機器に関し、想定される所定の使用をした場合における基準となる電力値をいい、試運転等のデータを基に予め定めることができる。この定常運転消費電力値は、一つの値でもよいし、上限値及び下限値を有する一定の幅をもった値の範囲でもよい。 Here, the steady operation power consumption value refers to a power value serving as a reference in the case of a predetermined use assumed for the corresponding electrical equipment, and can be determined in advance based on data such as a test run. The steady operation power consumption value may be a single value or a range of values having a certain range having an upper limit value and a lower limit value.
　さらに、本情報提供システムは、電気の需要場所に設置された複数の電気機器について、上記各電気機器の消費電力の値を取得する取得手段と、上記取得手段により取得された上記各電気機器の消費電力の値に基づいて、上記各電気機器の運転状況に関する情報を生成する生成手段と、上記生成手段により生成された上記各電気機器の運転状況に関する情報を、電気通信回線（有線、無線いずれでもよい）を通じて顧客の端末に送信する送信手段と、を備え、上記複数の電気機器が設置された上記需要場所は、複数存在し、上記取得手段は、上記各需要場所ごとに、当該需要場所に設置された複数の上記各電気機器の消費電力の値を一括して取得し、上記一括して取得された各電気機器の消費電力を、個々の上記電気機器の電流波形に分離することにより、上記各電気機器の消費電力の値を算出し、上記生成手段は、上記各電気機器の消費電力の値に基づいて、上記複数の需要場所の上記各電気機器の運転状況に関する情報を生成し、上記送信手段は、上記複数の需要場所の上記各電気機器の運転状況に関する情報を送信することを特徴としている。 Further, the information providing system includes an acquisition unit that acquires a value of power consumption of each of the electric devices for a plurality of electric devices installed in a place where electricity is demanded, and each of the electric devices acquired by the acquisition unit. Based on the value of power consumption, generating means for generating information related to the operating status of each electric device, and information related to the operating status of each electric device generated by the generating means can be obtained from an electric communication line (wired or wireless). Transmission means for transmitting to the customer's terminal through a plurality of demand places where the plurality of electrical devices are installed, and the acquisition means is provided for each demand place. The power consumption value of each of the plurality of electric devices installed in the device is acquired at once, and the power consumption of each of the electric devices acquired in a batch is separated into the current waveforms of the individual electric devices. And calculating the power consumption value of each electrical device, and the generating means is information on the operating status of each electrical device at the plurality of demand locations based on the power consumption value of each electrical device. The transmission means transmits information related to the operating status of each electric device in the plurality of demand places.
　本情報提供システムは、需要場所に設置された複数の上記各電気機器の消費電力の値を一括して取得し、上記一括して取得された各電気機器の消費電力を、個々の上記電気機器の電流波形に分離することができるため、各電気機器毎に取得手段を設けることなく、消費電力の値を算出する必要がないことから、装置の構成を簡単にすることが可能となる。 The information providing system collectively acquires power consumption values of each of the plurality of electric devices installed in a demand place, and uses the electric power consumption of each of the electric devices acquired collectively to each of the electric devices. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the configuration of the apparatus because it is not necessary to calculate the value of power consumption without providing an acquisition means for each electric device.
　また、本情報提供システムにおいて、上記記憶手段は、更に、上記各電気機器の消費電力の波形データを記憶するものであり、上記記憶された波形データに基づき、上記各電気機器の消費電力を分離することとすれば、取得手段による電流波形の分離の精度を高めることができるため好適である。 In the information providing system, the storage means further stores waveform data of power consumption of each electric device, and separates power consumption of each electric device based on the stored waveform data. This is preferable because the accuracy of current waveform separation by the acquisition unit can be increased.
　さらに、上記複数の需要場所は、同一の管理者によって管理される複数の事業所である場合や、当該複数の事業所は、チェーン展開されている複数の店舗であるには、管理者の管理がしやくなるため好適である。 Further, when the plurality of demand places are a plurality of business establishments managed by the same manager, or the plurality of business establishments are a plurality of stores that are chain-expanded, the management of the manager It is suitable because it is easy to peel off.
　また、顧客に関しても、上記管理者である場合や、上記各電気機器のメーカーであることが好適である。 In addition, regarding the customer, it is preferable that the manager is the above-mentioned manager or the manufacturer of each electric device.
　本発明によれば、有用性の高い情報を提供することが可能な情報提供システムが実現される。 According to the present invention, an information providing system capable of providing highly useful information is realized.
本発明による情報提供システムの一実施形態を示すブロック図である。It is a block diagram which shows one Embodiment of the information provision system by this invention. 図１の情報提供システムの動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the information provision system of FIG. 図１の情報提供システムにおいて提供される情報の一例を説明するための図である。It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the information provided in the information provision system of FIG.
　以下、図面を参照しつつ、本発明の実施形態について詳細に説明する。なお、図面の説明においては、同一要素には同一符号を付し、重複する説明を省略する。 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the description of the drawings, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same elements, and duplicate descriptions are omitted.
　図１は、本発明による情報提供システムの一実施形態を示すブロック図である。情報提供システム１は、電気の需要場所６０に設置された複数の電気機器７０の各々について運転状況に関する情報を提供するシステムであって、取得部１０、生成部２０及び送信部３０を備えている。 FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of an information providing system according to the present invention. The information providing system 1 is a system that provides information related to an operation status for each of a plurality of electric devices 70 installed in an electricity demand place 60, and includes an acquisition unit 10, a generation unit 20, and a transmission unit 30. .
　需要場所６０は、複数存在する。ここで、需要場所とは、電気の需要者が供給者から供給された電気を使用する場所をいう。複数の需要場所は、例えば、同一の管理者によって管理される複数の事業所である。かかる複数の事業所としては、例えば、コンビニエンスストアの店舗、スーパーマーケットの店舗、ファストフード店の店舗など、チェーン展開されている複数の店舗が挙げられる。この場合、コンビニエンスストア等の本社ないし本部が、上記管理者にあたる。 There are a plurality of demand places 60. Here, a demand place means the place where the consumer of electricity uses the electricity supplied from the supplier. A plurality of demand places are a plurality of establishments managed by the same manager, for example. Examples of such a plurality of business establishments include a plurality of stores that are chain-expanded, such as a convenience store store, a supermarket store, and a fast food store. In this case, a head office or headquarters such as a convenience store corresponds to the manager.
　各需要場所６０には、複数の電気機器７０が設置されている。電気機器７０としては、例えば、冷房装置、暖房装置、空調装置、冷蔵庫、冷凍庫、電子レンジ、照明器具、温度管理機能付きの陳列棚が挙げられる。 In each demand place 60, a plurality of electric devices 70 are installed. Examples of the electric device 70 include a cooling device, a heating device, an air conditioner, a refrigerator, a freezer, a microwave oven, a lighting fixture, and a display shelf with a temperature management function.
　取得部１０は、需要場所６０に設置された複数の電気機器７０について、各電気機器７０の消費電力の値を取得する手段（取得手段）である。取得部１０は、各需要場所６０ごとに、当該需要場所６０に設置された各電気機器７０の消費電力の値を取得する。 The acquisition unit 10 is means (acquisition means) for acquiring the power consumption value of each electric device 70 for the plurality of electric devices 70 installed in the demand place 60. The acquisition unit 10 acquires the power consumption value of each electrical device 70 installed in the demand place 60 for each demand place 60.
　各需要場所６０の配電盤には、電気機器７０の消費電流を計測する電流計測部１２が設けられている。電流計測部１２により計測された電流値は、インターネット等の電気通信回線を通じて、取得部１０に送信される。電流計測部１２は、例えば、電流クランプ及び通信インターフェース等により構成される。取得部１０は、受信した電流値に基づいて、各電気機器７０の消費電力の値を算出する。取得部１０は、例えば、ＣＰＵ及び通信インターフェース等により構成される。 The current measuring unit 12 that measures the current consumption of the electrical device 70 is provided on the switchboard at each demand place 60. The current value measured by the current measurement unit 12 is transmitted to the acquisition unit 10 through a telecommunication line such as the Internet. The current measuring unit 12 includes, for example, a current clamp and a communication interface. The acquisition unit 10 calculates the value of the power consumption of each electrical device 70 based on the received current value. The acquisition unit 10 includes, for example, a CPU and a communication interface.
　電流計測部１２による計測は、電気機器７０ごとに行ってもよいし、１つの需要場所６０に設置された複数の電気機器７０について一括して行ってもよい。後者の場合、例えば配電盤内にクランプ電流計を取り付けておくことにより、当該需要場所６０に設置された全ての電気機器７０の消費電流が反映された電流波形を得ることができるように構成されている。取得部１０は、この電流波形を個々の電気機器７０の電流波形に分離することにより、各電気機器７０の消費電力の値を算出することができる。このとき、各電気機器７０の電流波形のパターンを予め計測し、それを後述する記憶部４０に格納しておくことが好ましい。そうすることにより、取得部１０による電流波形の分離の精度を高めることができる。 The measurement by the current measuring unit 12 may be performed for each electric device 70 or may be collectively performed for a plurality of electric devices 70 installed in one demand place 60. In the latter case, for example, by installing a clamp ammeter in the switchboard, a current waveform reflecting the current consumption of all the electrical devices 70 installed in the demand place 60 can be obtained. Yes. The acquisition unit 10 can calculate the power consumption value of each electric device 70 by separating the current waveform into the current waveforms of the individual electric devices 70. At this time, it is preferable to measure the current waveform pattern of each electrical device 70 in advance and store it in the storage unit 40 described later. By doing so, the accuracy of current waveform separation by the acquisition unit 10 can be increased.
　また、電流計測部１２には、通信状態確認信号であるダミー信号を生成するためのダミー信号発生機（通信状態確認信号生成手段）（図示せず）が、並列的に付設されている。このダミー信号発生機により生成されたダミー信号は、送信部３０段介して、顧客の端末８０に送信可能となっている。 Further, the current measuring unit 12 is provided with a dummy signal generator (communication state confirmation signal generating means) (not shown) for generating a dummy signal which is a communication state confirmation signal in parallel. The dummy signal generated by the dummy signal generator can be transmitted to the customer's terminal 80 via the transmission unit 30 stages.
　生成部２０は、取得部１０により取得された各電気機器７０の消費電力の値に基づいて、各電気機器７０の運転状況に関する情報を生成する手段（生成手段）である。生成部２０は、複数の需要場所６０の各電気機器７０の運転状況に関する情報を生成する。各電気機器７０の運転状況に関する情報としては、例えば、各電気機器７０のＯＮ／ＯＦＦ状態及び消費電力、並びにこれらの時間変化（推移）が挙げられる。生成部２０は、例えばＣＰＵ等により構成される。 The generation unit 20 is a unit (generation unit) that generates information related to the operation status of each electrical device 70 based on the power consumption value of each electrical device 70 acquired by the acquisition unit 10. The production | generation part 20 produces | generates the information regarding the operating condition of each electric equipment 70 of the some demand place 60. FIG. Examples of the information related to the operating status of each electrical device 70 include the ON / OFF state and power consumption of each electrical device 70, and their temporal changes (transitions). The generation unit 20 is configured by a CPU, for example.
　送信部３０は、生成部２０により生成された各電気機器７０の運転状況に関する情報及び上記ダミー信号を、電気通信回線を通じて顧客の端末８０に送信する手段（送信手段）である。送信部３０は、複数の需要場所６０の各電気機器７０の運転状況に関する情報及び上記ダミー信号を送信する。 The transmission unit 30 is a unit (transmission unit) that transmits the information regarding the operation status of each electric device 70 generated by the generation unit 20 and the dummy signal to the customer terminal 80 through an electric communication line. The transmission part 30 transmits the information regarding the driving | running state of each electric equipment 70 of the some demand place 60, and the said dummy signal.
　送信部３０は、各電気機器７０の運転状況に関する情報をリアルタイムに送信することもできるし、過去の一定期間分の当該情報をまとめて送信することもできる。送信部３０は、例えば通信インターフェース等により構成される。取得部１０、生成部２０及び送信部３０は、例えば、クラウド内のハードウェア資源及びソフトウェア資源により実現することができる。 The transmission unit 30 can also transmit information regarding the operating status of each electrical device 70 in real time, and can also transmit the information for a certain period in the past. The transmission unit 30 is configured by, for example, a communication interface. The acquisition unit 10, the generation unit 20, and the transmission unit 30 can be realized by, for example, hardware resources and software resources in the cloud.
　顧客の端末８０は、例えば、ＰＣ（パーソナルコンピュータ）、スマートフォン又は携帯電話である。ＰＣは、デスクトップ型、ノート型、タブレット型の何れであってもよい。顧客は、例えば、上述の管理者又は各電気機器７０のメーカーである。各電気機器７０の運転状況に関する情報を受信した顧客の端末８０は、その情報をディスプレイに表示する。 The customer terminal 80 is, for example, a PC (personal computer), a smartphone, or a mobile phone. The PC may be any of a desktop type, a notebook type, and a tablet type. The customer is, for example, the above-mentioned administrator or the manufacturer of each electric device 70. The customer terminal 80 that has received the information regarding the operating status of each electric device 70 displays the information on the display.
　情報提供システム１は、記憶部４０を更に備えている。記憶部４０は、各電気機器７０の消費電力の基準値及び各電気機器７０の定常運転時における定常運転消費電力値、予め計測されている各電気機器７０の電流波形のパターン等を記憶する手段（記憶手段）である。記憶部４０は、例えば、ハードディスク、ＲＯＭ（Read Only Memory）又はＲＡＭ（Random Access Memory）等により構成される。 The information providing system 1 further includes a storage unit 40. The storage unit 40 stores a reference value of power consumption of each electrical device 70, a steady operation power consumption value during steady operation of each electrical device 70, a current waveform pattern of each electrical device 70 measured in advance, and the like. (Memory means). The storage unit 40 includes, for example, a hard disk, ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), or the like.
　情報提供システム１は、取得部１０により取得された各電気機器７０の消費電力値が記憶部４０に記憶されている上記基準値以上である場合、又は、各電気機器７０の消費電力値が予め定められている定常運転消費電力値の範囲外である場合に、顧客にその旨を報知する報知手段を更に備えていてもよい。報知手段による報知は、例えば、顧客の注意を促すためのアラーム表示や音声等の報知データを端末８０に送信することにより行うことができる。また、この報知は、予め登録された顧客のアドレス宛に電子メールを送信することにより行ってもよい。登録された顧客のアドレスは、記憶部４０に格納しておくことができる。 In the information providing system 1, when the power consumption value of each electrical device 70 acquired by the acquisition unit 10 is equal to or more than the reference value stored in the storage unit 40, or the power consumption value of each electrical device 70 is previously When it is out of the range of the determined steady operation power consumption value, it may further comprise a notifying means for notifying the customer to that effect. The notification by the notification means can be performed, for example, by transmitting notification data such as an alarm display or a voice to call the customer's attention to the terminal 80. Further, this notification may be performed by transmitting an e-mail to a customer address registered in advance. The registered customer address can be stored in the storage unit 40.
　報知手段の機能は、上述した生成部２０及び送信部３０により実現することができる。すなわち、取得部１０により取得された各電気機器７０の消費電力値が記憶部４０に記憶された基準値以上であるか否か、又は各電気機器７０の定常運転時における定常運転消費電力値の範囲内であるか否かの判断、及び端末８０に送信する報知データの生成の機能を生成部２０に担わせるとともに、当該報知データの送信を送信部３０に担わせることにより、報知手段が実現される。 The function of the notification means can be realized by the generation unit 20 and the transmission unit 30 described above. That is, whether the power consumption value of each electrical device 70 acquired by the acquisition unit 10 is equal to or greater than the reference value stored in the storage unit 40, or the steady operation power consumption value at the time of steady operation of each electrical device 70 The generating unit 20 has a function of determining whether or not it is within the range and generating notification data to be transmitted to the terminal 80, and by causing the transmitting unit 30 to transmit the notification data, thereby realizing the notification unit. Is done.
　各需要場所６０には、温度計測部１４が設けられている。この温度計測部１４は、需要場所６０の室内温度及び室外温度、並びに電気機器７０の機器内温度を計測する手段（温度計測手段）である。温度計測部１４は、複数の電気機器７０のうち全てについて機器内温度を計測してもよいし、一部についてのみ機器内温度を計測してもよい。温度計測部１４により計測された温度は、電気通信回線を通じて、取得部１０に送信される。温度計測部１４は、例えば、温度計及び通信インターフェース等により構成される。生成部２０は、各電気機器７０の消費電力だけでなく、この温度の値にも基づいて、各電気機器７０の運転状況に関する情報を生成する。 Each temperature place 60 is provided with a temperature measurement unit 14. The temperature measurement unit 14 is means (temperature measurement means) that measures the indoor temperature and outdoor temperature of the demand place 60 and the internal temperature of the electric device 70. The temperature measurement unit 14 may measure the in-apparatus temperature for all of the plurality of electric appliances 70, or may measure the in-apparatus temperature for only a part. The temperature measured by the temperature measurement unit 14 is transmitted to the acquisition unit 10 through the telecommunication line. The temperature measurement unit 14 includes, for example, a thermometer and a communication interface. The production | generation part 20 produces | generates the information regarding the operating condition of each electric equipment 70 based not only on the power consumption of each electric equipment 70 but the value of this temperature.
　各需要場所６０には、湿度計測部１６が設けられている。この湿度計測部１６は、需要場所６０の室内湿度及び室外湿度、並びに電気機器７０の機器内湿度を計測する手段（湿度計測手段）である。湿度計測部１６は、複数の電気機器７０のうち全てについて機器内湿度を計測してもよいし、一部についてのみ機器内湿度を計測してもよい。湿度計測部１６により計測された湿度は、電気通信回線を通じて、取得部１０に送信される。湿度計測部１６は、例えば、湿度計及び通信インターフェース等により構成される。生成部２０は、各電気機器７０の消費電力だけでなく、この湿度の値にも基づいて、各電気機器７０の運転状況に関する情報を生成する。 Each humidity place 60 is provided with a humidity measuring unit 16. The humidity measuring unit 16 is a means (humidity measuring means) for measuring the indoor humidity and outdoor humidity of the demand place 60 and the internal humidity of the electric device 70. The humidity measuring unit 16 may measure the in-device humidity for all of the plurality of electric devices 70, or may measure the in-device humidity for only a part thereof. The humidity measured by the humidity measurement unit 16 is transmitted to the acquisition unit 10 through an electric communication line. The humidity measuring unit 16 includes, for example, a hygrometer and a communication interface. The generation unit 20 generates information related to the operation status of each electrical device 70 based on not only the power consumption of each electrical device 70 but also the humidity value.
　各需要場所６０には、撮影部１８が設けられている。この撮影部１８は、需要場所６０に設置された電気機器７０の映像を撮影する手段（撮影手段）である。撮影部１８は、複数の電気機器７０のうち全てについて映像を撮影してもよいし、一部についてのみ映像を撮影してもよい。撮影部１８により撮影された映像は、電気通信回線を通じて、取得部１０に送信される。撮影部１８は、例えば、防犯カメラ等のビデオカメラ及び通信インターフェース等により構成される。生成部２０は、各電気機器７０の消費電力だけでなく、この映像にも基づいて、各電気機器７０の運転状況に関する情報を生成する。 Each photographing location 18 is provided at each demand place 60. The imaging unit 18 is a unit (imaging unit) that captures an image of the electric device 70 installed in the demand place 60. The imaging unit 18 may shoot video for all of the plurality of electrical devices 70 or may shoot video for only some of them. The video imaged by the imaging unit 18 is transmitted to the acquisition unit 10 through an electric communication line. The photographing unit 18 includes, for example, a video camera such as a security camera and a communication interface. The production | generation part 20 produces | generates the information regarding the operating condition of each electric equipment 70 based on not only the power consumption of each electric equipment 70 but this image | video.
　このように、本実施形態においては、取得部１０により取得された消費電力の値、温度計測部１４により計測された温度、湿度計測部１６により計測された湿度、及び撮影部１８により撮影された映像に基づいて、各電気機器７０の運転状況に関する情報が生成される。 As described above, in the present embodiment, the value of the power consumption acquired by the acquisition unit 10, the temperature measured by the temperature measurement unit 14, the humidity measured by the humidity measurement unit 16, and the image taken by the imaging unit 18. Based on the video, information related to the operating status of each electrical device 70 is generated.
　図２は、情報提供システム１の動作を説明するためのフローチャートである。ここでは、生成部２０及び送信部３０が、上述の報知手段の機能を有する場合を例にとって説明する。 FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the information providing system 1. Here, a case where the generation unit 20 and the transmission unit 30 have the function of the above-described notification unit will be described as an example.
　まず、電流計測部１２、温度計測部１４及び湿度計測部１６による計測、並びに撮影部１８による撮影が行われる。すなわち、電流計測部１２により、電気機器７０の消費電流が計測される（ステップＳ１２）。温度計測部１４により、需要場所６０の室内温度及び室外温度、並びに電気機器７０の機器内温度が計測される（ステップＳ１４）。湿度計測部１６により、需要場所６０の室内湿度及び室外湿度、並びに電気機器７０の機器内湿度が計測される（ステップＳ１６）。また、撮影部１８により、電気機器７０の映像が撮影される（ステップＳ１８）。これらの計測及び撮影は連続的に行われ、その計測値及び映像は、随時、取得部１０に送信される。 First, measurement by the current measurement unit 12, the temperature measurement unit 14, and the humidity measurement unit 16, and imaging by the imaging unit 18 are performed. In other words, the current measuring unit 12 measures the current consumption of the electrical device 70 (step S12). The temperature measuring unit 14 measures the indoor temperature and outdoor temperature of the demand place 60 and the internal temperature of the electric device 70 (step S14). The humidity measuring unit 16 measures the indoor humidity and outdoor humidity of the demand place 60 and the internal humidity of the electric device 70 (step S16). In addition, an image of the electrical device 70 is captured by the imaging unit 18 (step S18). These measurement and photographing are continuously performed, and the measurement value and video are transmitted to the acquisition unit 10 as needed.
　取得部１０は、その計測値及び映像を受信することにより、各電気機器７０の消費電力値と共に、上記温度及び湿度、並びに映像を取得する（ステップＳ１０）。ただし、電流計測部１２による計測が複数の電気機器７０について一括して行われる場合、取得部１０は、上述のとおり、電流波形を分離することにより、各電気機器７０の消費電力の値を取得する。 The acquisition unit 10 acquires the temperature, humidity, and video together with the power consumption value of each electrical device 70 by receiving the measurement value and video (step S10). However, when the measurement by the current measurement unit 12 is collectively performed for a plurality of electric devices 70, the acquisition unit 10 acquires the power consumption value of each electric device 70 by separating the current waveform as described above. To do.
　取得部１０により取得された各電気機器７０の消費電力値等のデータは、生成部２０に受け渡される。そのデータを受け取った生成部２０は、各電気機器７０の消費電力値が、記憶部４０に格納された基準値以上であるか否かを判定する（ステップＳ２２）。判定の結果が肯（ＹＥＳ）である場合、生成部２０は、アラーム表示や音声等の報知データを生成し（ステップＳ２４）、次に述べるステップ２０に進む。判定の結果が否（ＮＯ）である場合は、上記ステップ２４を行わずに、直ちにステップＳ２０に進む。 Data such as the power consumption value of each electrical device 70 acquired by the acquisition unit 10 is transferred to the generation unit 20. The generation unit 20 that has received the data determines whether or not the power consumption value of each electrical device 70 is equal to or greater than the reference value stored in the storage unit 40 (step S22). If the result of the determination is affirmative (YES), the generating unit 20 generates notification data such as an alarm display or sound (step S24), and proceeds to step 20 described below. If the result of the determination is no (NO), the process proceeds to step S20 immediately without performing step 24 above.
　なお、本実施形態には記載されていないが、各電気機器７０の消費電力値が、定常運転消費電力値の範囲外である場合にも、生成部２０は、アラーム表示や音声等の報知データを生成することになる。 Although not described in the present embodiment, the generation unit 20 also provides notification data such as alarm display and sound even when the power consumption value of each electrical device 70 is outside the range of the steady operation power consumption value. Will be generated.
　生成部２０は、各電気機器７０の消費電力値の他、温度計測部１４により計測された温度、湿度計測部１６により計測された湿度、及び撮影部１８により撮影された映像に基づいて、各電気機器７０の運転状況に関する情報を生成する（ステップＳ２０）。この情報は、送信部３０により、電気通信回線を通じて、顧客の端末８０に送信される（ステップＳ３０）。 Based on the power consumption value of each electrical device 70, the temperature measured by the temperature measurement unit 14, the humidity measured by the humidity measurement unit 16, and the video imaged by the imaging unit 18, Information relating to the operating status of the electrical device 70 is generated (step S20). This information is transmitted by the transmitting unit 30 to the customer's terminal 80 through the telecommunication line (step S30).
　また、所定時間間隔ごとに生成されているダミー信号も送信部３０により、顧客の端末８０に送信され、当該顧客の端末８０では、ダミー信号を常時受信している。これにより、ダミー信号及び各電気機器７０の運転状況に関する情報が受信できない場合には、送信部３０又は電気通信回線に何らかの障害（異常）が発生したことがわかる。
　一方、各電気機器７０の運転状況に関する情報は受信できるが、ダミー信号のみが受信できなくなった場合には、ダミー信号発生機に何らかの障害が発生したことがわかる。 A dummy signal generated at every predetermined time interval is also transmitted to the customer's terminal 80 by the transmission unit 30, and the customer's terminal 80 always receives the dummy signal. Thereby, when the information regarding the operation status of the dummy signal and each electric device 70 cannot be received, it is understood that some trouble (abnormality) has occurred in the transmission unit 30 or the telecommunication line.
On the other hand, although the information regarding the operation status of each electric device 70 can be received, when only the dummy signal cannot be received, it is understood that some trouble has occurred in the dummy signal generator.
　図３は、端末８０における表示画面の一例を示す図である。同図を参照しつつ、生成部２０により生成される、各電気機器７０の運転状況に関する情報の一例を説明する。 FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen on the terminal 80. An example of information relating to the operation status of each electrical device 70 generated by the generation unit 20 will be described with reference to FIG.
　表示画面には、基礎情報表示部９２、映像表示部９４及びアラーム表示部９６が設けられている。基礎情報表示部９２には、各需要場所６０に設置された各電気機器７０の消費電力値等が表示される。本例においては、複数の需要場所６０として、「Ａ店舗」、「Ｂ店舗」及び「Ｃ店舗」が存在する。各店舗には、複数の電気機器７０として、「空調」、「冷蔵庫」及び「電子レンジ」が設置されている。そして、各機器について、ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ状態及び消費電力が表示されている。例えば、Ａ店舗の空調は、ＯＮ状態にあり、その消費電力は３．２ｋＷであることがわかる。これらのデータは、リアルタイムに表示され、例えば１秒ごとに更新される。また、各店舗の室内温度及び室外温度が表示されるとともに、「冷蔵庫」の機器内温度が表示されている。湿度についても同様である。例えば、Ｃ店舗について、室内の温度及び湿度はそれぞれ２３℃及び３４％であり、室外の温度及び湿度はそれぞれ３２℃及び２８％である。また、Ｃ店舗の冷蔵庫の機器内温度及び湿度は、それぞれ３℃及び１８％である。これらの温度及び湿度のデータは、リアルタイムに表示され、例えば１分ごとに更新される。 The display screen is provided with a basic information display unit 92, a video display unit 94, and an alarm display unit 96. The basic information display unit 92 displays the power consumption value and the like of each electric device 70 installed in each demand place 60. In this example, “A store”, “B store”, and “C store” exist as the plurality of demand places 60. In each store, “air conditioning”, “refrigerator”, and “microwave oven” are installed as a plurality of electrical devices 70. For each device, an ON / OFF state and power consumption are displayed. For example, it can be seen that the air conditioning of the store A is in the ON state and the power consumption is 3.2 kW. These data are displayed in real time and updated, for example, every second. In addition, the indoor temperature and outdoor temperature of each store are displayed, and the internal temperature of the “refrigerator” is displayed. The same applies to humidity. For example, for store C, the indoor temperature and humidity are 23 ° C. and 34%, respectively, and the outdoor temperature and humidity are 32 ° C. and 28%, respectively. Moreover, the in-apparatus temperature and humidity of the refrigerator of C store are 3 degreeC and 18%, respectively. These temperature and humidity data are displayed in real time and updated, for example, every minute.
　映像表示部９４には、撮影部１８により撮影された電気機器７０の映像が表示される。ここに表示される映像は、顧客が、顧客の端末８０の操作により指定することができる。例えば、顧客は、表示画面中の基礎情報表示部９２におけるマス目をクリックないしタッチすることにより、当該店舗の当該機器の映像を映像表示部９４に表示させることができる。図３に示すように、基礎情報表示部９２において太線で表されたマス目がクリック等された場合、映像表示部９４には、「Ｂ店舗」の「冷蔵庫」（扉が開け放たれたままになっている）の映像がリアルタイムで表示される。本例には登場しないが、例えば陳列棚の映像を撮影部１８により撮影し、それを映像表示部９４に表示させるようにすれば、顧客は、遠隔地からでも商品の在庫状況を知ることができる。 The video display unit 94 displays a video of the electric device 70 photographed by the photographing unit 18. The video displayed here can be designated by the customer by operating the customer's terminal 80. For example, the customer can cause the video display unit 94 to display an image of the device in the store by clicking or touching a square in the basic information display unit 92 on the display screen. As shown in FIG. 3, when a square indicated by a thick line is clicked on the basic information display unit 92, the video display unit 94 displays a “refrigerator” (the door is left open) of “B store”. Are displayed in real time. Although it does not appear in this example, for example, if the video of the display shelf is photographed by the photographing unit 18 and displayed on the video display unit 94, the customer can know the stock status of the product even from a remote place. it can.
　アラーム表示部９６には、上述の報知データが表示される。本例においては、「Ｂ店舗」の「冷蔵庫」の消費電力が基準値（例えば１ｋＷ）以上であるため、その旨の表示がなされている。 In the alarm display unit 96, the above-described notification data is displayed. In this example, since the power consumption of the “refrigerator” at “B store” is equal to or higher than a reference value (for example, 1 kW), a message to that effect is displayed.
　続いて、情報提供システム１の作用効果を説明する。情報提供システム１においては、複数の電気機器７０が設置された需要場所６０が複数存在し、各需要場所６０ごとに、当該需要場所６０に設置された各電気機器７０の消費電力の値が、取得部１０により取得される。この消費電力の値に基づいて、複数の需要場所６０の各電気機器７０の運転状況に関する情報が、生成部２０により生成される。そして、その情報は、送信部３０により顧客の端末８０に送信される。これにより、複数の需要場所６０に設置された各電気機器７０の運転状況に関する情報が顧客に提供される。 Subsequently, the operation and effect of the information providing system 1 will be described. In the information providing system 1, there are a plurality of demand places 60 where a plurality of electrical devices 70 are installed, and for each demand place 60, the value of power consumption of each electrical device 70 installed in the demand place 60 is Acquired by the acquisition unit 10. Based on the power consumption value, the generation unit 20 generates information related to the operation status of each electrical device 70 in the plurality of demand places 60. Then, the information is transmitted to the customer terminal 80 by the transmission unit 30. Thereby, the information regarding the driving | running state of each electric equipment 70 installed in the some demand place 60 is provided to a customer.
　このように、情報提供システム１は、複数の電気機器７０の各々についての運転状況に関する情報を提供することができる。また、このシステムは、複数の需要場所６０について、各需要場所６０に設置された電気機器７０の運転状況に関する情報を提供することができる。これにより、顧客は、各電気機器７０ごとの運転状況を把握することができる。さらに、顧客は、１つの需要場所６０に限らず複数の需要場所６０について、各電気機器７０の運転状況を一括して把握することができる。したがって、有用性の高い情報を提供することが可能な情報提供システム１が実現されている。 As described above, the information providing system 1 can provide information on the operation status of each of the plurality of electrical devices 70. In addition, this system can provide information on the operation status of the electrical equipment 70 installed in each demand place 60 for a plurality of demand places 60. Thereby, the customer can grasp | ascertain the driving | running state for every electric equipment 70. FIG. Further, the customer can grasp the operation status of each electrical device 70 in a lump for a plurality of demand places 60 as well as one demand place 60. Therefore, the information providing system 1 capable of providing highly useful information is realized.
　また、本情報提供システム１では、各電気機器７０の中で、常時稼働している少なくとも一つの電気機器７０（例えば、冷蔵庫、冷凍庫、２４時間稼働している照明器具等）を監視用の電気機器７０と定め、当該監視用の電気機器７０が、定常運転消費電力値の範囲内で稼働していることを監視している。通常、このように常時稼働している電気機器７０の消費電力は安定しており、なおかつ、故障することはまれであることから、当該定常運転消費電力値の範囲を逸脱した場合には、電流計測部１２に異常が生じた蓋然性が高いことになる。そのため、このような事態が生じた場合には、遅滞なくその対応を行うことができる。 Further, in the information providing system 1, among the electrical devices 70, at least one electrical device 70 that is always operating (for example, a refrigerator, a freezer, a lighting device that is operating for 24 hours, etc.) is monitored. The device 70 is determined to monitor that the monitoring electric device 70 is operating within the range of the steady operation power consumption value. Normally, the electric power consumption of the electric device 70 that is always operating in this manner is stable, and it is rare that the electric device 70 breaks down. The probability that an abnormality has occurred in the measurement unit 12 is high. Therefore, when such a situation occurs, it can be dealt with without delay.
　また、本情報提供システム１では、電流計測部１２に、ダミー信号発生機が併設されており、ダミー信号が定期的に通信部３０を介して送信され、顧客の端末８０で受信可能となっている。そのため、このダミー信号を定期的に受信できているか否かを常時モニタリングすることで、送信部３０（電気通信回線を含む）に何らかの障害が発生したことを即座に検知することが可能となる。 Further, in the information providing system 1, a dummy signal generator is provided in the current measuring unit 12, and the dummy signal is periodically transmitted via the communication unit 30 and can be received by the customer terminal 80. Yes. Therefore, by constantly monitoring whether or not the dummy signal can be received regularly, it is possible to immediately detect that some trouble has occurred in the transmission unit 30 (including the telecommunication line).
　さらに、当該情報を提供された顧客は、各電気機器７０の電気使用量を精緻に把握できるため、電力契約の適正化や、適切な電子ブレーカーの選択が可能となる。適正使用量を超えて電気を使用している電気機器７０を判別し、顧客に報知することで、リスクを未然に防止することができる。空調・冷機等の稼働状況が電気機器７０単位で把握できるので、冷やし過ぎ、温め過ぎを検知し、適切な省エネルギー運転の推進に寄与する。複数の電子レンジの稼働状況や、空調・冷機等の稼働状況が電気機器７０単位で把握できるので、稼働率の低い無駄な電気機器７０を判別でき、店舗等に設置する電気機器７０の最適化を図ることができる。 Furthermore, since the customer who is provided with the information can accurately grasp the amount of electricity used by each electric device 70, it is possible to optimize the power contract and select an appropriate electronic breaker. The risk can be prevented beforehand by discriminating the electrical device 70 that uses electricity exceeding the proper usage amount and notifying the customer. Since the operating status of air conditioners, coolers, etc. can be ascertained in units of 70 electric appliances, it detects overcooling and overheating and contributes to the promotion of appropriate energy-saving operation. Since the operation status of a plurality of microwave ovens and the operation status of air conditioner / cooler, etc. can be grasped for each electrical device 70, it is possible to identify a wasteful electrical device 70 having a low operation rate and to optimize the electrical device 70 installed in a store or the like Can be achieved.
　経時劣化して電気使用量が増加するなど、電気機器７０ごとの電気使用効率を把握できるので、電気機器７０の客観的な評価（例えば、稼働年月の電力コストも含めたライフタイムバリューの測定）ができる。現行の電気機器７０と新規の電気機器７０とで投資額及び電気使用削減額を比較することにより、新規投資の適切なタイミングと、投資すべき新規の電気機器７０の適切な選択をすることができる。また、これらの情報の蓄積を通じて、より省エネルギーで、ライフタイムで効果的な新店舗等向けの電気機器配置モデルを構築することができる。 Since it is possible to grasp the electricity usage efficiency of each electric device 70, such as the amount of electricity used increases due to deterioration over time, objective evaluation of the electric device 70 (for example, measurement of lifetime value including the power cost of the operating year and month) ) Is possible. By comparing the amount of investment and the amount of reduction in electricity use between the current electric device 70 and the new electric device 70, it is possible to make an appropriate timing for new investment and an appropriate selection of the new electric device 70 to be invested. it can. Further, through the accumulation of such information, it is possible to construct an electric equipment arrangement model for new stores and the like that is more energy-saving and has a lifetime.
　特に、顧客が複数の需要場所６０を管理する管理者である場合、当該管理者には、次のようなメリットがある。電力使用ピークの監視、無駄な電力利用の監視により、電気契約料を引き下げることができる。無駄な電力利用の監視・効率運転、より省エネルギーな電気機器７０の選択的導入、電子レンジ等無駄な電気機器７０の削減により、電力コストを削減することができる。電子レンジ等無駄な電気機器７０の削減、電気機器７０の更新タイミングの最適化により、投資コストを削減することができる。電気機器７０の省エネルギー能力の実態値の情報を、電気機器７０購入時の価格交渉の材料として活用することができる。電気機器７０ごとの効率状況の継続的な監視により、保守・点検の無駄打ちをなくすことができる。冷機等の在庫量と電気機器７０の効率運転の関係から、無駄な在庫を削減することができる。室内外温度及び冷機内温度の監視により、販売量との相関関係を捉えて、発注量の最適化を図ることができる。各電気機器７０のトラブル監視・対応に関する各店舗等の業務コストを削減することができる。 Especially, when the customer is an administrator who manages a plurality of demand places 60, the administrator has the following merits. The electricity contract fee can be reduced by monitoring the power usage peak and wasteful power usage. Electric power costs can be reduced by monitoring useless power use and efficient operation, selectively introducing more energy-saving electrical devices 70, and reducing wasteful electrical devices 70 such as microwave ovens. Investment costs can be reduced by reducing useless electrical equipment 70 such as a microwave oven and optimizing the update timing of the electrical equipment 70. Information on the actual value of the energy saving capability of the electric device 70 can be used as material for price negotiation when the electric device 70 is purchased. By continuously monitoring the efficiency status of each electrical device 70, it is possible to eliminate wasteful maintenance and inspection. The wasteful inventory can be reduced from the relationship between the inventory quantity of the cold machine and the efficient operation of the electric device 70. By monitoring the indoor / outdoor temperature and the cooler internal temperature, the order quantity can be optimized by grasping the correlation with the sales volume. It is possible to reduce the operational cost of each store or the like related to trouble monitoring and handling of each electric device 70.
　より具体的には、顧客は、同規模の店舗間で、電力使用量を比較したり、単位面積あたりの電力使用量を比較したりすることができる。また、同機種の電気機器７０（冷蔵庫、エアコン、フライヤー等）の電力使用量を店舗間で比較することもできる。店舗規模ベースでの標準値・目標値との乖離を把握したり、特定の店舗における経年ベースでの標準値・目標値との乖離を把握したりすることができる。例年の電力使用量の季節変動と比較することもできる。その他、室内温度・湿度、室外温度・湿度、電気機器内温度・湿度と電力使用量との相関関係の分析をすることもできる。また、取得部１０により冷機関連商品の売上高を取得することにより、冷機売上規模と電力使用量との相関関係の分析をすることもできる。売上高は、例えば、ＰＯＳデータやＩＤ－ＰＯＳデータ等を受信することにより取得することができる。 More specifically, the customer can compare the amount of power used between stores of the same scale, or compare the amount of power used per unit area. Moreover, the electric power consumption of the electric equipment 70 (refrigerator, an air conditioner, a fryer, etc.) of the same model can also be compared between stores. It is possible to grasp a deviation from a standard value / target value on a store scale basis, or to grasp a deviation from a standard value / target value on a yearly basis in a specific store. It can also be compared with seasonal fluctuations in the amount of electricity used every year. In addition, the correlation between the indoor temperature / humidity, the outdoor temperature / humidity, the temperature / humidity in the electrical equipment, and the power consumption can be analyzed. Further, by acquiring the sales of the chiller-related products by the acquisition unit 10, it is possible to analyze the correlation between the chiller sales scale and the power consumption. The sales amount can be acquired, for example, by receiving POS data, ID-POS data, or the like.
　同タイプ・同規模店舗との電力使用量比較を通じて、平均値・最大値・最小値・標準偏差を求めることができる。店舗面積あたりの電力使用量比較を通じて、平均値・最大値・最小値・標準偏差を求めることもできる。同外気温、同販売量店舗間の電力使用量比較を通じて、平均値・最大値・最小値・標準偏差を求めることもできる。また、電気機器カテゴリー別、同機種使用店舗間での電力使用量比較を通じて、平均値・最大値・最小値・標準偏差を求めることもできる。同外気温、同販売量店舗間の同機種電力使用量比較を通じて、平均値・最大値・最小値・標準偏差を求めることもできる。これらの平均値・最大値・最小値・標準偏差は、上述の基準値を設定する際の基礎とすることができる。 The average value, maximum value, minimum value, and standard deviation can be obtained through power consumption comparison with stores of the same type and size. The average value, maximum value, minimum value, and standard deviation can also be obtained through comparison of power consumption per store area. The average value, maximum value, minimum value, and standard deviation can also be obtained through comparison of power consumption between the outside air temperature and the same sales volume stores. In addition, the average value / maximum value / minimum value / standard deviation can also be obtained by comparing the amount of electric power used by stores of the same model for each electric equipment category. The average value / maximum value / minimum value / standard deviation can also be obtained through comparison of electricity consumption of the same model between the outside air temperature and the same sales store. These average value, maximum value, minimum value, and standard deviation can be used as a basis for setting the above-described reference value.
　また、顧客は、電気機器７０の「漏電」や「つけっぱなし」状態を把握することができる。ここで、「漏電」とは、ショートしている場合、ＯＮにしていないのに電気が流れている場合をいう。また、「つけっぱなし」とは、ＯＦＦにすべきときにＯＦＦにしていない場合をいう。通常時の最大値に比べて、電気機器７０の電力使用量が多い場合に、報知手段により報知することにより、顧客は「漏電」を把握することができる。また、電気機器７０ごとに運転しない時間を予め定めておき、その時間にＯＮになっている場合に、報知手段により報知することにより、顧客は「つけっぱなし」を把握することができる。 Further, the customer can grasp the “leakage” and “keep on” state of the electrical device 70. Here, “leakage” means a case where a short circuit occurs, and electricity is flowing even though it is not turned on. Further, “keep on” refers to a case where it is not turned off when it should be turned off. When the amount of electric power used by the electric device 70 is larger than the maximum value at the normal time, the customer can grasp “leakage” by notifying by the notification means. In addition, when the electric device 70 is not operated for a predetermined time and is turned ON at that time, the notification means notifies the customer, so that the customer can grasp “keep leaving”.
　さらに、店舗ごとの上限値に基づいて基準値（例えば、上限値の８０％）を設定しておき、各電気機器７０の消費電力がそれ以上となった場合に、報知手段による報知とともに、その時の電力使用量の内訳の表示がされることにより、顧客は、何を即座にカットすべきか検討できる。その場合、その後の対応がなされたかどうかを継続監視し、一定時間（例えば３分）ごとに報知することが好ましい。また、どの時期にどの時間に電力使用のピークが到来しやすいか、そのピークの原因は何かについて、ピークが到来する直前に報知してもよい。 Furthermore, a reference value (for example, 80% of the upper limit value) is set based on the upper limit value for each store, and when the power consumption of each electric device 70 becomes more than that, along with notification by the notification means, By displaying the breakdown of power consumption, the customer can consider what should be cut immediately. In that case, it is preferable to continuously monitor whether or not a subsequent response has been made, and to notify at regular intervals (for example, 3 minutes). Further, it may be notified immediately before the peak arrives about at what time and at what time the peak of power usage is likely to arrive, and the cause of the peak.
　また、顧客は、店舗にある各電気機器７０の運転状況をモニタリングすることができる。例えば、１日あたりの運転時間、比率（営業時間昼、夜別）の推移、１週間あたりの運転時間、比率（営業時間昼、夜別）の推移を把握することができる。単位時間あたりの複数電気機器７０の同時稼働台数の推移を把握し、複数電気機器７０の同時稼働台数が多い時間帯の抽出や、台数削減による稼働インパクトのシミュレーションをすることもできる。 In addition, the customer can monitor the operation status of each electrical device 70 in the store. For example, it is possible to grasp the transition of the operation time per day, the change of the ratio (business hours daytime, night), and the change of the operation time, the ratio (business hours daytime, night) per week. It is possible to grasp the transition of the number of simultaneously operating plural electric devices 70 per unit time, to extract a time zone when the number of simultaneously operating plural electric devices 70 is large, and to simulate the operation impact by reducing the number of electric devices 70.
　顧客は、店舗にある各電気機器７０のエネルギー消費状況をモニタリングすることもできる。例えば、１日あたりの電力使用量（営業時間昼、夜別）の推移、１週間あたりの電力使用量（営業時間昼、夜別）の推移を把握することができる。さらに、顧客は、店舗にある各電気機器７０の運転効率をモニタリングすることもできる。例えば、運転時間あたりの電力使用量（営業時間昼、夜別）の推移、運転時間あたりの電力使用量（営業時間昼、夜別）の経年比較と劣化率を把握することができる。室内外の温度・湿度の情報と併せて、効率を比較分析してもよい。なお、顧客は、顧客の端末８０の操作により、上記推移の対象期間を指定することが可能である。 The customer can also monitor the energy consumption status of each electrical device 70 in the store. For example, it is possible to grasp the transition of the amount of power used per day (business hours, day and night), and the transition of the amount of power used per week (business hours, day and night). Furthermore, the customer can also monitor the operating efficiency of each electrical device 70 in the store. For example, it is possible to grasp the transition of power consumption per operating hour (business hours daytime, nightly), year-by-year comparison and deterioration rate of power usage per operating time (business hours daytime, nightly). The efficiency may be compared and analyzed together with information on indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity. In addition, the customer can designate the target period for the transition by operating the terminal 80 of the customer.
　また、顧客は、電気機器７０別のライフタイムバリューを評価することができる。電気機器７０別ライフタイムコストは、｛当該電気機器の購入費用＋Σ当該電気機器保守コスト＋Σ（運転時間×当該電気機器エネルギー消費量×電力単価）｝により求められる。また、電気機器別ライフタイムバリューは、［（標準電気機器購入費用－当該電気機器購入費用）＋Σ（標準保守コスト－当該電気機器保守コスト）＋Σ｛運転時間×（標準電気機器エネルギー消費量－当該電気機器エネルギー消費量）×電力単価｝］により求められる。同じカテゴリーについて、電気機器別のライフタイムバリューの平均値とばらつきを競合機電気器も含めて比較評価することができる。 Also, the customer can evaluate the lifetime value for each electrical device 70. The lifetime cost for each electric device 70 is obtained by {the purchase cost of the electric device + Σthe electric device maintenance cost + Σ (operation time × the electric device energy consumption × the electric power unit price)}. The lifetime value for each electrical device is [(standard electrical equipment purchase cost-electrical equipment purchase cost) + Σ (standard maintenance cost-electrical equipment maintenance cost) + Σ {operation time x (standard electrical equipment energy consumption-relevant Electric appliance energy consumption) × electric power unit price}]. For the same category, it is possible to compare and evaluate the average value and variation of lifetime values for each electric device, including competing electric devices.
　さらに、顧客は、買替推奨電気機器を抽出することもできる。買替メリットは、［（－お勧め電気機器購入費用＋当該電気機器下取り価格）＋Σ（当該電気機器保守コスト－お勧め電気機器保守コスト）＋Σ｛運転時間×（当該電気機器エネルギー消費量－お勧め電気機器エネルギー消費量）×電力単価｝］により求められる。電気機器カテゴリー別に電気機器別ライフタイムバリュー評価で評価されたお勧め電気機器を設定する。そして、評価期間（例えば、１年～１０年）を設定すると、店舗・電気機器別の買替メリットが算出され、メリットの大きい順に表示される。また、買替回収期間は、［（－お勧め電気機器購入費用＋当該電気機器下取り価格）÷｛（当該電気機器保守コスト－お勧め電気機器保守コスト）＋（運転時間×（当該電気機器エネルギー消費量－お勧め電気機器エネルギー消費量）×電力単価）｝］により求められる。電気機器カテゴリー別に電気機器別ライフタイムバリュー評価で評価されたお勧め電気機器を設定すると、店舗・電気機器別の回収期間が算出され、期間の短い順に表示される。 Furthermore, the customer can extract replacement recommended electrical equipment. The merit of replacement is [(-Recommended electrical equipment purchase cost + Electrical equipment trade-in price) + Σ (Electric equipment maintenance cost-Recommended electrical equipment maintenance cost) + Σ {Operation time x (Electric equipment energy consumption- Recommended electrical equipment energy consumption) × electric power unit price}]. Set recommended electrical equipment evaluated in the lifetime value evaluation by electrical equipment by electrical equipment category. When an evaluation period (for example, 1 to 10 years) is set, the replacement merit for each store / electrical device is calculated and displayed in descending order of merit. The replacement purchase period is [(-recommended purchase cost of electrical equipment + trade-in price of the electrical equipment) / {(required maintenance cost of electrical equipment-recommended maintenance cost of electrical equipment) + (operation time x (required electrical equipment energy] Consumption-recommended electrical equipment energy consumption) × power unit price)}]. When the recommended electrical equipment evaluated by the lifetime value evaluation for each electrical equipment category is set for each electrical equipment category, the collection period for each store and electrical equipment is calculated and displayed in the order of shorter duration.
　また、顧客が各電気機器７０のメーカーである場合、当該メーカーには、次のようなメリットがある。電気機器７０ごとの運転状況や電力消費状況が把握できるため、利用量に応じ、メリハリの利いた点検保守、部品交換が可能となる。すなわち、運転状況と電力効率の変化がない電気機器７０に対する保守を省略することにより、コストを大幅に削減できる。電気機器７０ごとの運転状況や電力消費状況を見ながら、電気機器７０故障・障害の内容によっては、事前対応が可能となる。電気機器７０の問題を未然に防げるので、トラブル発生が抑えられ、また、常時電気機器メーカーが監視している安心感などから、電気機器７０のユーザの満足度とブランドイメージが向上する。 In addition, when the customer is a manufacturer of each electrical device 70, the manufacturer has the following merits. Since the operation status and power consumption status for each electrical device 70 can be grasped, sharp inspection and maintenance and part replacement are possible according to the amount of use. That is, the cost can be significantly reduced by omitting the maintenance for the electric device 70 that does not change the operation status and the power efficiency. Depending on the content of the failure / failure of the electrical device 70, it is possible to take a prior action while observing the operation status and power consumption status of each electrical device 70. Since problems of the electric device 70 can be prevented in advance, the occurrence of trouble can be suppressed, and the satisfaction and brand image of the user of the electric device 70 can be improved from the sense of security that the electric device manufacturer constantly monitors.
　現行の電気機器７０の販売保守サービスに加え、よりエコノミーで省エネルギーな運用支援や提案に向けた新たな付加価値サービスが検討できる。利用場所におけるリアルな運転状況や電力消費状況が、更なる省エネルギー電気機器開発に対する有効な参考情報となる。古い電気機器７０の電力使用状況も把握できるので、新しくより省エネルギーな電気機器提案に関し、より的確なタイミングを計ることができる。よりリアルな電力使用状況のデータにより、店舗等ごとの運転特性を勘案した、電力コストを含めたライフタイムバリューをベースに提案することにより、より省エネルギーな電気機器に関してはより付加価値の高い商品として提案ができる。競合メーカーの電気機器の情報の提供を受けることもでき、その場合、競合製品よりも省エネルギーで長持ちする製品開発のための実地運転情報の収集ができる。 In addition to the current sales and maintenance service for electrical equipment 70, new value-added services for more economical and energy-saving operation support and proposals can be considered. Real operating conditions and power consumption in the place of use are useful reference information for further energy-saving electrical equipment development. Since the power usage status of the old electrical device 70 can also be grasped, a more accurate timing can be measured for a new and energy-saving electrical device proposal. As a more value-added product for more energy-saving electrical equipment, it proposes based on lifetime values including power costs, taking into consideration the operating characteristics of each store, etc., based on more realistic power usage data I can make a suggestion. You can also receive information on electrical equipment from competing manufacturers. In that case, you can collect on-site operation information for product development that saves energy and lasts longer than competing products.
　本発明による情報提供システムは、上記実施形態に限定されるものではなく、様々な変形が可能である。例えば、需要場所６０は、保険会社その他の会社の営業所、工場の生産ライン、学校・ホテルその他の集合的建物内の各部屋、ビルやマンションの共用部、又は家庭であってもよい。また、上記実施形態においては、電流計測部１２により電気機器７０の電流を計測する例を示したが、電気機器７０の電圧を計測してもよいし、電気機器７０の消費電力を直接計測してもよい。 The information providing system according to the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible. For example, the demand place 60 may be a sales office of an insurance company or another company, a production line of a factory, each room in a school / hotel or other collective building, a common part of a building or an apartment, or a home. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the example which measures the electric current of the electric equipment 70 by the electric current measurement part 12 was shown, you may measure the voltage of the electric equipment 70 or measure the power consumption of the electric equipment 70 directly. May be.
　上記実施形態においては、温度計測部１４が、需要場所６０の室内温度及び室外温度、並びに電気機器７０の機器内温度を計測する例を示したが、温度計測部１４は、これらの３種類の温度のうち１つ又は２つのみを計測してもよい。同様に、上記実施形態においては、湿度計測部１６が、需要場所６０の室内湿度及び室外湿度、並びに電気機器７０の機器内湿度を計測する例を示したが、湿度計測部１６は、これらの３種類の湿度のうち１つ又は２つのみを計測してもよい。また、温度計測部１４、湿度計測部１６及び撮影部１８を設けることは、必須ではない。 In the said embodiment, although the temperature measurement part 14 showed the example which measures the indoor temperature and outdoor temperature of the demand place 60, and the apparatus internal temperature of the electric equipment 70, the temperature measurement part 14 is these three types of Only one or two of the temperatures may be measured. Similarly, in the said embodiment, although the humidity measurement part 16 showed the example which measures the indoor humidity and the outdoor humidity of the demand place 60, and the in-apparatus humidity of the electric equipment 70, the humidity measurement part 16 shows these. Only one or two of the three types of humidity may be measured. Further, it is not essential to provide the temperature measurement unit 14, the humidity measurement unit 16, and the photographing unit 18.
　本発明による情報提供システムは、太陽光発電等における発電量に関する情報の提供にも適用することが可能である。例えば、複数の太陽光パネルが設置された太陽光発電所又は太陽光発電ユニット（太陽光パネルの集合単位）における各太陽光パネルの発電量の値を取得し、その値に基づいて各太陽光パネルの発電状況に関する情報を生成し、当該情報を顧客（例えば太陽光発電所の管理者）の端末に送信することにより、各太陽光パネルの発電状況に関する情報を顧客に提供することができる。 The information providing system according to the present invention can also be applied to providing information relating to the amount of power generation in solar power generation or the like. For example, the value of the power generation amount of each solar panel in a solar power plant or a solar power generation unit (a unit of a solar panel) in which a plurality of solar panels are installed is obtained, and each solar light is based on the value. Information on the power generation status of each solar panel can be provided to the customer by generating information about the power generation status of the panel and transmitting the information to the terminal of the customer (for example, an administrator of the solar power plant).
１　情報提供システム
１０　取得部
１２　電流計測部
１４　温度計測部
１６　湿度計測部
１８　撮影部
２０　生成部
３０　送信部
４０　記憶部
６０　需要場所
７０　電気機器
８０　顧客の端末
９２　基礎情報表示部
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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Information provision system 10 Acquisition part 12 Current measurement part 14 Temperature measurement part 16 Humidity measurement part 18 Image pick-up part 20 Generation part 30 Transmission part 40 Storage part 60 Demand place 70 Electric equipment 80 Customer terminal 92 Basic information display part 94 Image | video display part 96 Alarm display

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  1. 　電気の需要場所に設置された複数の電気機器について、前記各電気機器の消費電力の値を取得する取得手段と、
    　前記取得手段により取得された前記各電気機器の消費電力の値に基づいて、前記各電気機器の運転状況に関する情報を生成する生成手段と、
    　前記生成手段により生成された前記各電気機器の運転状況に関する情報を、電気通信回線を通じて顧客の端末に送信する送信手段と、
    　前記各電気機器の消費電力の基準値を記憶する記憶手段と、
    　前記取得手段により取得された前記各電気機器の消費電力の値が、前記記憶手段に記憶されている当該電気機器の前記基準値以上である場合に、前記顧客にその旨を報知する報知手段と、を備え、
    　前記複数の電気機器が設置された前記需要場所は、複数存在し、
    　前記取得手段は、前記各需要場所ごとに、当該需要場所に設置された前記各電気機器の消費電力の値を取得し、
    　前記生成手段は、前記複数の需要場所の前記各電気機器の運転状況に関する情報を生成し、
    　前記送信手段は、前記複数の需要場所の前記各電気機器の運転状況に関する情報を送信するものであり、
    　前記電気機器のカテゴリー別の電力使用量の比較を通じて、平均値、最大値、最小値又は標準偏差を求め、
    　前記平均値、前記最大値、前記最小値又は前記標準偏差は、前記消費電力の基準値を設定する際の基礎とすることができることを特徴とする情報提供システム。     For a plurality of electrical devices installed in a place where electricity is demanded, acquisition means for acquiring the value of power consumption of each electrical device;
    Based on the value of the power consumption of each electric device acquired by the acquiring unit, generating means for generating information related to the operating status of each electric device;
    Transmitting means for transmitting information related to the operation status of each electric device generated by the generating means to a customer's terminal through an electric communication line;
    Storage means for storing a reference value of power consumption of each electrical device;
    Informing means for informing the customer of the fact that the value of the power consumption of each of the electrical equipment acquired by the acquiring means is equal to or greater than the reference value of the electrical equipment stored in the storage means; With
    There are a plurality of demand places where the plurality of electrical devices are installed,
    The acquisition means acquires, for each demand place, a value of power consumption of each electrical device installed in the demand place,
    The generating means generates information related to the operation status of the electric devices in the plurality of demand places,
    The transmission means is for transmitting information related to the operation status of each electric device in the plurality of demand places,
    Through the comparison of power consumption by category of the electrical equipment, find the average value, maximum value, minimum value or standard deviation,
    The average value, the maximum value, the minimum value, or the standard deviation can be used as a basis for setting a reference value for the power consumption.
  2. 　前記需要場所の室内温度及び室外温度、並びに前記電気機器の機器内温度のうち少なくとも１つの温度を計測する温度計測手段を更に備え、
    　前記生成手段は、前記温度計測手段により計測された前記温度を付加することにより前記各電気機器の運転状況に関する情報を生成する請求項１に記載の情報提供システム。     A temperature measuring means for measuring at least one of the indoor temperature and the outdoor temperature of the demand place, and the temperature inside the device of the electric device;
    The information providing system according to claim 1, wherein the generation unit generates information related to an operation state of each electric device by adding the temperature measured by the temperature measurement unit.
  3. 　前記需要場所の室内湿度及び室外湿度、並びに前記電気機器の機器内湿度のうち少なくとも１つの湿度を計測する湿度計測手段を更に備え、
    　前記生成手段は、前記湿度計測手段により計測された前記湿度を付加することにより前記各電気機器の運転状況に関する情報を生成する請求項１又は請求項２に記載の情報提供システム。     A humidity measuring means for measuring at least one humidity among the indoor humidity and outdoor humidity of the demand place, and the humidity inside the appliance of the electric device;
    The information providing system according to claim 1, wherein the generation unit generates information related to an operation status of each electric device by adding the humidity measured by the humidity measurement unit.
  4. 　前記電気機器の映像を撮影する撮影手段を更に備え、
    　前記生成手段は、前記撮影手段により撮影された前記映像を付加することにより前記各電気機器の運転状況に関する情報を生成する請求項１乃至請求項３のいずれか一項に記載の情報提供システム。     It further comprises photographing means for photographing an image of the electric device,
    The information providing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the generation unit generates information related to an operation state of each electric device by adding the video imaged by the imaging unit.
  5. 　前記生成手段に併設されている、通信状態確認信号を生成するための通信状態確認信号生成手段を備え、
    　前記送信手段を介して、前記通信状態確認信号を送信可能となるように構成されている請求項１乃至請求項４のいずれか一項に記載の情報提供システム。     Provided with a communication state confirmation signal generating means for generating a communication state confirmation signal provided alongside the generation means;
    The information providing system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the communication status confirmation signal can be transmitted via the transmission unit.
  6. 　前記記憶手段は、定常運転時における定常運転消費電力値を記憶することができ、
    　前記報知手段は、前記取得手段により取得された前記各電気機器の消費電力の値が、定常運転消費電力値の範囲外である場合に、前記顧客にその旨を報知する請求項１乃至請求項５のいずれか一項に記載の情報提供システム。     The storage means can store a steady operation power consumption value during steady operation,
    The said alerting | reporting means alert | reports that to the said customer, when the value of the power consumption of each said electric equipment acquired by the said acquisition means is outside the range of steady operation power consumption value. The information providing system according to any one of claims 5 to 6.
  7. 　電気の需要場所に設置された複数の電気機器について、前記各電気機器の消費電力の値を取得する取得手段と、
    　前記取得手段により取得された前記各電気機器の消費電力の値に基づいて、前記各電気機器の運転状況に関する情報を生成する生成手段と、
    　前記生成手段により生成された前記各電気機器の運転状況に関する情報を、電気通信回線を通じて顧客の端末に送信する送信手段と、を備え、
    　前記複数の電気機器が設置された前記需要場所は、複数存在し、
    　前記取得手段は、前記各需要場所ごとに、当該需要場所に設置された複数の前記各電気機器の消費電力の値を一括して取得し、
    　前記一括して取得された各電気機器の消費電力を、個々の前記電気機器の電流波形に分離することにより、前記各電気機器の消費電力の値を算出し、
    　前記生成手段は、前記各電気機器の消費電力の値に基づいて、前記複数の需要場所の前記各電気機器の運転状況に関する情報を生成し、
    　前記送信手段は、前記複数の需要場所の前記各電気機器の運転状況に関する情報を送信することを特徴とする情報提供システム。     For a plurality of electrical devices installed in a place where electricity is demanded, acquisition means for acquiring the value of power consumption of each electrical device;
    Based on the value of the power consumption of each electric device acquired by the acquiring unit, generating means for generating information related to the operating status of each electric device;
    Transmitting means for transmitting information related to the operation status of each electric device generated by the generating means to a customer's terminal through an electric communication line,
    There are a plurality of demand places where the plurality of electrical devices are installed,
    The acquisition means acquires, for each demand place, a value of power consumption of each of the plurality of electric devices installed in the demand place,
    By separating the power consumption of each electrical device acquired in a batch into the current waveforms of the individual electrical devices, the value of the power consumption of each electrical device is calculated,
    The generating means generates information related to the operating status of the electric devices in the plurality of demand locations based on the power consumption value of the electric devices,
    The information providing system characterized in that the transmitting means transmits information related to an operating status of each electric device in the plurality of demand places.
  8. 　前記記憶手段は、更に、前記各電気機器の消費電力の波形データを記憶するものであり、
    　前記記憶された波形データに基づき、前記各電気機器の消費電力を分離する請求項７に記載の情報提供システム。     The storage means further stores waveform data of power consumption of each electric device,
    The information providing system according to claim 7, wherein power consumption of each electric device is separated based on the stored waveform data.
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