Job management method, job management system, and job management program

Abstract

The present invention supports finer unit management of work in a field. The work management method includes determining an operation state of a work device (30) at each time on the basis of operation information of the work device (30) that performs work in a field (500). Furthermore, the work management method includes determining, on the basis of the operation information of the work device (30), a ridge (510) on which the work device (30) performs work at each time. Furthermore, the work management method includes outputting work information indicating display images (400, 400B) in which the operation status of the work device (30) at each time and the ridges (510) on which the work device (30) has performed work are associated with each other and are displayed, the display images (400, 400B) indicating the operation status of the work device (30) and the ridges (510) on which the work device (30) has performed work.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a job management method, a job management system and a job management program. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, efficient agricultural management has been achieved by collecting information on work performed in fields. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a device that calculates the time spent on work in a field based on positional information of a work device.

[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent No. 7174619

[0004] According to the technique described in Patent Document 1, it is impossible to perform more detailed management such as managing the working time in ridge units in a field formed for upland crops. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the above situation, one of the objects of the present disclosure is to support the management of work in the field in a more detailed unit. Other objects can be understood from the following description and the explanation of the embodiment.

[0006] The following describes the means for solving the problems using the numbers and reference numerals used in the detailed description. These numbers and reference numerals are enclosed in parentheses as a reference to illustrate an example of the correspondence between the claims and the detailed description. Therefore, the scope of the claims should not be construed in a limiting sense based on the description in parentheses.

[0007] A work management method according to one embodiment for achieving the above-mentioned object includes: determining the operating status of a work device (30) at each time point based on operating information of the work device (30) operating in a field (500). Furthermore, the work management method includes: determining the ridge (510) on which the work device (30) has been operating at each time point based on the operating information of the work device (30). Furthermore, the work management method includes: outputting work information showing a display image (400, 400B), wherein the display image (400, 400B) shows the operating status of the work device (30) at each time point in association with the ridge (510) on which the work device (30) has been operating.

[0008] A work management method according to one embodiment for achieving the above-mentioned object includes: determining a ridge operated by the work device (30) at each time based on operation information of a work device (30) operating in a field (500). Furthermore, the work management method includes: determining a tracking device (40) that follows the work device (30) at each time based on position information of the tracking device (40). Furthermore, the work management method includes: outputting work information showing a display image (400B), wherein the display image (400B) shows the ridge (510) operated by the work device (30) at each time in association with the tracking device (40) that follows the work device (30).

[0009] A work management method according to one embodiment for achieving the above-mentioned object includes: determining the operating status of a work device (30) at each time point based on operating information of the work device (30) operating in a field (500). Furthermore, the work management method includes: determining the ridge (510) on which the work device (30) has been operating at each time point based on the operating information of the work device (30). Furthermore, the work management method includes: displaying a display image (400, 400B) that shows the operating status of the work device (30) at each time point in association with the ridge (510) on which the work device (30) has been operating.

[0010] An operation management system (1000) of one embodiment for achieving the above-mentioned purpose comprises an operation status determination unit (150), a ridge determination unit (160), and an output unit (170). The operation status determination unit (150) determines the operation status of the operation device (30) at each moment based on the operation information of the operation device (30) operating in the field (500). The ridge determination unit (160) determines the ridge (510) on which the operation device (30) operates at each moment based on the operation information of the operation device (30). The output unit (170) outputs the operation information showing the display image (400, 400B), and the display image (400, 400B) shows the operation status of the operation device (30) at each moment in association with the ridge (510) on which the operation device (30) operates.

[0011] An operation management system (1000) according to one embodiment for achieving the above-mentioned purpose comprises a ridge determination unit (160), an output unit (170), and a tracking device determination unit (180). The ridge determination unit (160) determines the ridge on which the operation device (30) operates at each time based on the operation information of the operation device (30) operating in the field (500). The tracking device determination unit (180) determines the tracking device (40) that follows the operation device (30) at each time based on the position information of the tracking device (40). The output unit (170) outputs operation information showing a display image (400B), and the display image (400B) shows the ridge (510) on which the operation device (30) operates at each time and the tracking device (40) that follows the operation device (30) in association with each other.

[0012] An operation management system (1000) according to one embodiment for achieving the above-mentioned purpose comprises an operation status determination unit (150), a ridge determination unit (160), and a display unit (250). The operation status determination unit (150) determines the operation status of the operation device (30) at each time point based on the operation information of the operation device (30) operating in the field (500). The ridge determination unit (160) determines the ridge (510) on which the operation device (30) operates at each time point based on the operation information of the operation device (30). The display unit (250) displays a display image (400, 400B) that shows the operation status of the operation device (30) at each time point in association with the ridge (510) on which the operation device (30) operates.

[0013] A work management program (320) according to one embodiment for achieving the above-mentioned object causes a computing device (120, 220) to determine the operating status of a work device (30) at each time point based on operating information of the work device (30) operating in a field (500). Furthermore, the work management program (320) causes the computing device (120, 220) to determine the ridge (510) on which the work device (30) is operating at each time point based on the operating information of the work device (30). Furthermore, the work management program (320) causes the computing device (120, 220) to output work information showing a display image (400, 400B), wherein the display image (400, 400B) shows the operating status of the work device (30) at each time point in association with the ridge (510) on which the work device (30) is operating.

[0014] A work management program (320) according to one embodiment for achieving the above-mentioned object causes a computing device (120, 220) to determine, based on operating information of a work device (30) operating in a field (500), a ridge operated by the work device (30) at each time. Furthermore, the work management program (320) causes the computing device (120, 220) to determine, based on position information of a tracking device (40), a tracking device (40) that follows the work device (30) at each time. Furthermore, the work management program (320) causes the computing device (120, 220) to output work information showing a display image (400, 400B), wherein the display image (400, 400B) shows, in association, the ridge (510) operated by the work device (30) at each time and the tracking device (40) that follows the work device (30).

[0015] A work management program (320) according to one embodiment for achieving the above-mentioned object causes a computing device (120, 220) to determine the operating status of a work device (30) at each time point based on operating information of the work device (30) operating in a field (500). Furthermore, the work management program (320) causes the computing device (120, 220) to determine the ridge (510) operated by the work device (30) at each time point based on the operating information of the work device (30). Furthermore, the work management program (320) causes the computing device (120, 220) to display a display image (400, 400B) that associates the operating status of the work device (30) at each time point with the ridge (510) operated by the work device (30).

[0016] According to the above aspect, the user can easily grasp a finer unit related to the work in the field at each moment, for example, a ridge on which the work device has performed work. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is a structural diagram of a job management system in one embodiment.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing a display image displayed by a terminal in one embodiment.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the configuration of a work management device in one embodiment.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing functional modules executed by a work management system in one embodiment.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the structure of a terminal in one embodiment.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating processing performed by a work management system in one embodiment.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of a work management system in one embodiment when a following device follows a work device.

[0024] Figure 8 This is a diagram showing a display image displayed on a terminal in one embodiment when a following device follows a working device.

[0025] Figure 9 This is a diagram showing functional modules executed by a work management system in one embodiment when a following device follows a work device.

[0026] Figure 10 This is a flowchart showing processing performed by the work management system in one embodiment when a following device follows a work device.

[0027] Figure 11 This is a diagram showing a portion of a display image displayed by a terminal in one embodiment.

[0028] Description of Reference Numerals

[0029] 1, 2… Storage medium; 20… Network; 30… Working device; 40… Tracking device; 100… Working management device; 110… Input / output device; 120… Calculation device; 130… Communication device; 140… Storage device; 150… Operation status determination unit; 160… Ridge determination unit; 170… Output unit; 180… Tracking device determination unit; 200… Terminal; 210… Input / output device; 220… Calculation device; 230… Communication device; 240… Storage device; 250… Display unit; 310… Field data; 320… Work Operation management program; 330…display program; 400…display image; 410…operation information display area; 420…time display area; 430…operation status display area; 431…operation display area; 440…operation ridge display area; 441…operation time information; 442…ridge identification information; 450…tracking device display area; 451…tracking time information; 452…tracking device identification information; 480…ridge information display area; 500…field; 510…ridge; 520…ridge identifier; 1000…operation management system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] (Implementation 1)

[0031] The operation management system 1000 according to this embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1As shown, the work management system 1000 includes a work management device 100 and a terminal 200. The work management device 100 is communicably connected to the terminal 200 and at least one work device 30 via a network 20 such as the Internet.

[0032] The working device 30 performs agricultural work by moving within the field 500. The working device 30 includes, for example, a tractor equipped with various working machines, a harvester such as a combine, and a spreader for spreading pesticides such as a drone.

[0033] The work device 30 outputs operational information at each moment to the work management device 100. This operational information includes, for example, position information indicating the position of the work device 30 at each moment. The work device 30 is equipped with a positioning device for measuring its position at each moment, such as a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver or a quantum compass. The work device 30 measures its position at predetermined intervals, such as 10-second intervals, and acquires position information that associates the measured time with its position.

[0034] Furthermore, operating information includes information indicating the status of the working device 30 while working in the field 500, such as the speed of the working device 30 at each moment, the steering angle, the engine speed, and the on / off status of various clutches. If the working device 30 is a vehicle that tows a working machine, such as a tractor, the operating information may also include information such as the PTO (power take-off) speed when power is transmitted to the working machine, the hook height indicating the working machine's posture, and the lift arm angle. For example, the working device 30 measures its own status at predetermined intervals, such as every ten seconds, and acquires status information that correlates the measured time with its own status.

[0035] Based on the operating information of the working device 30, the work management device 100 determines the operating status of the working device 30 at each moment, such as operating, moving, stopped, or not operating. In addition, based on the position information of the working device 30, the work management device 100 determines the ridge on which the working device 30 is operating at each moment. In addition, the operating status indicates an overview of the operating status of the working device 30, such as a classification corresponding to whether the working device 30 is operating and the speed of the working device 30. For example, "operating" indicates that the working device 30 is performing agricultural work, and "moving" indicates that the working device 30 is moving but not performing agricultural work. "Stopped" indicates that the drive device of the working device 30, such as the engine, is stopped while it is still running, and "not operating" indicates that the drive device of the working device 30 is stopped.

[0036] The terminal 200 displays the operating status of the working device 30 and the ridge being worked on at each moment. Figure 2 As shown, the terminal 200 displays a display image 400 that shows the operating status of the working device 30 at each time in association with the working ridge 510. This allows users, such as workers and owners of the field 500, to easily understand the ridge 510 being worked on by the working device 30 at each time.

[0037] (Structure of the work management system)

[0038] The structure of the job management device 100 included in the job management system 1000 will be described. Figure 3 As shown, the job management device 100 includes an input / output device 110, a computing device 120, a communication device 130, and a storage device 140. The job management device 100 is, for example, a computer including a cloud server. Information for processing by the computing device 120 is input to the input / output device 110. Furthermore, the input / output device 110 outputs the results of processing performed by the computing device 120. The input / output device 110 includes various input and output devices, such as a keyboard, mouse, microphone, display, speaker, and touch panel. The input / output device 110 may also be omitted.

[0039] The communication device 130 is electrically connected to the network 20 and communicates with various devices via the network 20. The communication device 130 transmits operating information obtained from the working device 30 to the computing device 120. Furthermore, the communication device 130 transmits signals generated by the computing device 120 to the terminal 200. The communication device 130 includes various interfaces such as a NIC (Network Interface Card) and a USB (Universal Serial Bus).

[0040] The storage device 140 stores various data used to determine the operating status of the working device 30 at each moment and the ridge 510 on which work has been performed, such as field data 310, and a work management program 320. The storage device 140 serves as a non-transitory tangible storage medium for storing the work management program 320. The work management program 320 can also be provided as a computer program product recorded on a computer-readable storage medium 1 or as a computer program product downloadable from a server.

[0041] The field data 310 stores ridge information related to the ridge 510 provided in the field 500. The ridge information indicates, for example, the position of the ridge 510. For example, the ridge information may indicate a line connecting both ends of the ridge 510, such as a straight line segment, or may indicate the area of ​​the ridge 510.

[0042] The computing device 120 reads and executes the work management program 320 from the storage device 140 to perform various data processing for determining the operating status of the work device 30 and the ridge 510 on which work has been performed. For example, the computing device 120 includes a central processing unit (CPU).

[0043] like Figure 4 As shown, the operation device 120 realizes the operation status determination unit 150, the ridge determination unit 160 and the output unit 170 by reading out the operation management program 320 and executing it. The operation status determination unit 150 determines the operation status of the operation device 30 at each moment, such as in operation, moving, stopped, not in operation, etc., based on the operation information of the operation device 30. The ridge determination unit 160 determines the ridge 510 on which the operation device 30 has performed operation at each moment. The output unit 170 outputs the operation information that shows the operation status of the operation device 30 at each moment in association with the ridge 510 on which the operation has been performed. For example, as Figure 2 As shown, the work information shows a display image 400 that shows the operating status of the work device 30 at each time in association with the ridge 510 on which work was performed.

[0044] Next, the structure of the terminal 200 will be described. Figure 5 As shown, terminal 200 includes input / output devices 210, a computing device 220, a communication device 230, and a storage device 240. Terminal 200 includes, for example, a computer, a tablet terminal, or a mobile phone. Information for processing by computing device 220 is input to input / output devices 210. Furthermore, input / output devices 210 output the results of processing performed by computing device 220. Input / output devices 210 include various input and output devices, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a microphone, a display, a speaker, and a touch panel.

[0045] The communication device 230 is electrically connected to the network 20 and communicates with various devices via the network 20. The communication device 230 transmits information obtained from the job management device 100 to the computing device 220. Furthermore, the communication device 230 transmits signals generated by the computing device 220 to the job management device 100. The communication device 230 includes various interfaces such as a NIC (Network Interface Card) and a USB (Universal Serial Bus).

[0046] The storage device 240 stores various data, such as the display program 330, for displaying operation information, which associates the operating status of the operation device 30 at each moment with the ridge 510 on which the operation is performed, on the input / output device 210 of the terminal 200. The storage device 240 serves as a non-transitory tangible storage medium for storing the display program 330. The display program 330 can also be provided as a computer program product recorded on a computer-readable storage medium 2 or as a computer program product downloadable from a server.

[0047] The arithmetic device 220 reads and executes the display program 330 to perform various data processing for displaying the work information acquired from the work management device 100. The arithmetic device 220 includes, for example, a central processing unit (CPU).

[0048] If the computing device 220 reads out the display program 330 and executes it, it will cooperate with the input and output device 210, such as Figure 4 As shown in FIG, the display unit 250 is realized. The display unit 250 acquires the work information from the work management apparatus 100 and displays a display image 400 showing the work information.

[0049] (Operation of the Job Management System)

[0050] The method of determining the job information by the job management system 1000 is described. Figure 1 As shown, the work device 30 outputs operating information to the work management device 100. For example, if a drive device, such as an engine or motor, stops, the work device 30 outputs operating information from the start to the stop of the drive device to the work management device 100. The work device 30 may also sequentially output operating information to the work management device 100 while in operation.

[0051] When the operation device 120 of the operation management device 100 receives the operation information from the operation device 30, it reads out the operation management program 320 and executes it, thereby starting the operation management method. Figure 6 In step S110 , the operating status determination unit 150 implemented by the computing device 120 determines the operating status of the working device 30 at each time based on the operating information of the working device 30 .

[0052] For example, the operating status determination unit 150 determines the operating status of the working device 30 at each moment based on the speed of the working device 30 indicated by the operating information. For example, when the speed of the working device 30 is greater than the first threshold, the operating status determination unit 150 determines that the working device 30 is moving (moving) at the moment indicated by the operating information, for example, at the moment when the speed of the working device 30 is measured. In addition, when the speed of the working device 30 is less than the first threshold and greater than the second threshold, the operating status determination unit 150 determines that the working device 30 is working (working) at the moment indicated by the operating information. When the speed of the working device 30 is less than the second threshold, the operating status determination unit 150 determines that the working device 30 is stopped (stopped) at the moment indicated by the operating information. The operating status determination unit 150 determines that the working device 30 is not operating (not operating) at the moment when the operating information is not obtained from the working device 30. The speed of the working device 30 may be included in the status information of the working device 30, or may be determined based on the position information of the working device 30. For example, the speed of the working device 30 may be determined based on the distance between two positions measured in two pieces of position information adjacent to the measured time and the interval between the measured times.

[0053] In step S120, the ridge determination unit 160 determines the ridge 510 to be worked on at each time point based on the position information included in the operating information of the working device 30. For example, the ridge determination unit 160 obtains ridge information indicating the position of the ridge 510 within the field 500 from the field data 310. The ridge determination unit 160 determines that at each time point, work is to be performed on the ridge 510 that is a predetermined distance, for example, 20 cm or less, from the position of the working device 30. Alternatively, the ridge determination unit 160 may determine that the ridge 510 to be worked on is a ridge 510 that has been within a predetermined distance from the position of the working device 30 for a predetermined period of time, for example, one minute or more. If the ridge information indicates the area of ​​the ridge 510, the ridge determination unit 160 may determine that the ridge 510 that includes the position of the working device 30 at each time point is the ridge 510 to be worked on. Alternatively, the ridge determination unit 160 may determine that the ridge 510 that includes the position of the working device 30 for a predetermined period of time or more is the ridge 510 to be worked on.

[0054] In step S130, the output unit 170 outputs to the terminal 200 the operation status of the working device 30 at each time and the operation information of the ridge 510 being operated. Figure 2 As shown, the work information shows a display image 400 that shows the operating status of the work device 30 at each time in association with the ridge 510 being worked on. The display image 400 includes, for example, a work information display area 410 and a ridge information display area 480 .

[0055] The work information display area 410 displays information related to the operating status of the working device 30 at each moment and the ridge 510 being worked on. For example, the work information display area 410 displays each moment in a strip, and the operating status of the working device 30 at each moment and the ridge 510 being worked on are clearly displayed at positions corresponding to the positions displayed at each moment. The work information display area 410 includes, for example, a time display area 420 that displays each moment; an operating status display area 430 that displays the operating status of the working device 30; and a working ridge display area 440 that displays the ridge 510 being worked on.

[0056] exist Figure 2 In the example shown, the time from 7:00 to 19:00 is shown in a strip in the time display area 420. In the operating status display area 430, the operating status of the working device 30 at that time is shown, such as in operation, moving, stopped, not in operation, etc., corresponding to the position of the time shown in the time display area 420. For example, below the position of the time shown in the time display area 420, an area showing the display format of the operating status of the working device 30 at that time is shown. For example, when the working device 30 is working between 7:10 and 8:15, below the position showing the period from 7:10 to 8:15 in the time display area 420, an operating display area 431 showing that the working device 30 is working is shown. In addition, Figure 2 In the example shown, an area indicating that the working device 30 is moving is shown below the position indicating the period from 8:15 to 8:25 in the time display area 420. Furthermore, an area indicating that the working device 30 is stopped is shown below the position indicating the period from 11:50 to 12:15 in the time display area 420. An area indicating that the working device 30 is not operating is shown below the position indicating the period from 12:15 to 12:30 in the time display area 420.

[0057] In the work ridge display area 440, the ridge 510 being worked on at that time is displayed corresponding to the time displayed in the time display area 420. For example, work ridge display area 440 displays work time information 441 indicating the period during which work was performed on ridge 510, and ridge identification information 442 indicating the ridge 510 being worked on, such as the ridge 510 identifier. For example, work time information 441 is displayed below the time displayed in the time display area 420 indicating the time during which work was performed on ridge 510, as an area indicating the display format of ridge 510. For example, if work was performed on first ridge 510-1 between 7:10 and 8:15, an area indicating first ridge 510-1 is displayed as work time information 441 below the time displayed in the time display area 420 indicating the period from 7:10 to 8:15. Furthermore, ridge identification information 442 indicating the ridge 510 being worked on, such as the ridge 510 number, is displayed corresponding to the work time information 441. For example, the ridge identification information 442 is shown adjacent to the position showing the work time information 441. For example, the ridge identification information 442 is shown below the position showing the work time information 441.

[0058] In the ridge information display area 480, the location of the ridge 510 indicated by the work time information 441 and the ridge identification information 442 is displayed in the field 500. For example, the ridge information display area 480 shows the field 500, the location of the ridge 510 within the field 500, and the ridge identifier 520 of the ridge 510 on a map. For example, the ridge 510 is displayed in a different display format from other ridges 510, such as color, pattern, or line type. For example, the ridge 510 displayed in the ridge information display area 480 is displayed in the same display format as the work time information 441 in the work ridge display area 440. Furthermore, the ridge identifier 520 displayed in the ridge information display area 480 is displayed using the same symbol, such as text, as the ridge identification information 442 in the work ridge display area 440.

[0059] therefore, Figure 2 The displayed image 400 shows that the working device 30 performed work on the second ridge 510 - 2 from 9:45 to 10:50.

[0060] In this manner, the work information output from the output unit 170 to the terminal 200 may also be displayed as a display image 400 that shows the operating status of the work device 30 at each time in association with the ridge 510 on which work is being performed.

[0061] exist Figure 6 In step S140 shown in FIG. 1 , the display unit 250 of the terminal 200 displays the job information obtained from the job management device 100 on the input / output device 210. For example, Figure 2As shown, the display unit 250 displays a display image 400 that shows the operation information of the working device 30 at each time and the ridge 510 worked at each time in association with each other.

[0062] By viewing the work information displayed on the input / output device 210 , for example, the display image 400 , the user can easily confirm the ridge 510 on which the work device 30 is working at each time and the operating status of the work device 30 at that time.

[0063] (Implementation Method 2)

[0064] like Figure 7 As shown, the working device 30 may be accompanied by a following device 40. For example, when the working device 30 harvests crops, the harvested crops are loaded from the working device 30 onto the following device 40, such as a transport vehicle, that follows the working device 30. When the loaded crops reach the carrying capacity of the following device 40, the following device 40 leaves the working device 30 and transports the crops to a predetermined location, such as a post-harvest plant.

[0065] like Figure 8 As shown, in addition to the operating status of the working device 30 and the ridges 510 being worked on, the work management system 1000 may also display the following device 40 following the working device 30 at each moment. In other words, in addition to the operating status of the working device 30 and the ridges 510 being worked on, the work management system 1000 may also display the period during which the following device 40 was following the working device 30 at each moment. The user can confirm the following device 40 following the working device 30 and the ridges 510 being worked on at each moment. For example, by confirming the ridges 510 being worked on by the working device 30 while the following device 40 was following the ridges 510, the user can easily estimate the amount of crop loaded on the following device 40.

[0066] The tracking device 40 includes a positioning device that measures its position at each moment, such as a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver or a quantum compass. Position information indicating the measured position of the tracking device 40 is output from the tracking device 40 to the work management device 100 .

[0067] (Structure of the work management system)

[0068] Regarding the structure of the job management system 1000, the job management device 100 executes the job management program 320, such as Figure 9The present invention is the same as Embodiment 1 except for the implementation of the tracking device determination unit 180. Therefore, detailed descriptions of the parts other than the tracking device determination unit 180 are omitted. The tracking device determination unit 180 determines the tracking device 40 that follows the working device 30 at each time based on the position information of the working device 30 and the position information of the tracking device 40.

[0069] (Operation of the Job Management System)

[0070] The method by which the work management system 1000 determines work information will be described. As in Embodiment 1, the work device 30 outputs operation information to the work management device 100. Furthermore, the tracking device 40 outputs position information to the work management device 100. For example, while the tracking device 40 is operating, it sequentially outputs position information to the work management device 100. Furthermore, when a drive device, such as an engine or electric motor, stops, the tracking device 40 may also output position information from the start to the stop of the drive device to the work management device 100.

[0071] When the operation device 120 of the operation management device 100 receives the operation information from the operation device 30 and the position information from the tracking device 40, it reads out the operation management program 320 and executes it, starting the operation management method. Figure 10 The processing of step S110 and the processing of step S120 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and therefore their description is omitted.

[0072] In step S125, the following device determination unit 180 determines the following device 40 that is following the working device 30 at each moment based on the position information of the working device 30 and the position information of the following device 40. For example, the following device determination unit 180 determines that a following device 40 that is at a predetermined distance, e.g., 3 meters or less, from the position of the working device 30 at each moment is the following device 40 that is following the working device 30. Alternatively, the following device determination unit 180 may determine that a following device 40 that is at a predetermined distance or less from the position of the working device 30 for a continuous predetermined time, e.g., one minute or more, is the following device 40 that is currently following the working device 30.

[0073] In step S130B, the output unit 170 outputs to the terminal 200 the operation status of the working device 30, the ridge 510 being worked on, and the operation information of the following device 40 following the working device 30 at each time. Figure 8 As shown, the work information shows a display image 400B that associates the operating status of the work device 30 at each moment with the ridge 510 being worked on. Display image 400B includes, for example, a work information display area 410B and a ridge information display area 480. The ridge information display area 480 is the same as in the first embodiment, so its description is omitted.

[0074] The work information display area 410B displays information that correlates the operating status of the working device 30 at each moment, the ridge 510 being worked on, and the following device 40 following the working device 30. For example, the work information display area 410B displays each moment in a band-like manner, and the operating status of the working device 30 at each moment, the ridge 510 being worked on, and the following device 40 following the working device 30 are identifiable at the position representing each moment. The work information display area 410B includes, for example, a time display area 420, an operating status display area 430, a working ridge display area 440, and a following device display area 450. The time display area 420 and the operating status display area 430 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and therefore their description is omitted.

[0075] The following device display area 450 shows the following device 40 that follows the working device 30 at each time. Figure 8 In the example shown, the tracking device display area 450 displays the tracking device 40 that is following the working device 30 at the time indicated in the time display area 420. The tracking device display area 450 displays, for example, tracking time information 451 indicating the period of following the working device 30, and tracking device identification information 452 indicating the following device 40, such as the name of the following device 40 (first vehicle). For example, the tracking time information 451 is displayed below the position in the time display area 420 indicating the time when the tracking device 40 is following the working device 30, as a display indicating that the tracking device 40 is following. For example, if the tracking device 40, such as the first vehicle, is following the working device 30 between 7:10 and 7:50, the tracking device display area 450 displays an area indicating the following device 40 as the following time information 451 below the position indicating the time when the tracking device 40 is following the working device 30.

[0076] When multiple following devices 40 are following a working device 30, the following device 40 currently following the working device 30 is identifiably displayed in the following device display area 450. For example, the following period of each following device 40 is displayed at different positions in the vertical direction. For example, the period of a second following device 40, such as a second vehicle, following the working device 30 is displayed below the position indicating the period of a first following device 40, such as a first vehicle, following the working device 30.

[0077] In this way, the work information output from the output unit 170 to the terminal 200 may also show a display image 400B that shows the operating status of the work device 30 at each moment, the ridge 510 being worked on, and the following device 40 following the work device 30 in association with each other.

[0078] exist Figure 10 In step S140 shown in FIG. 1 , similarly to the first embodiment, the display unit 250 of the terminal 200 displays the job information obtained from the job management device 100 on the input / output device 210. For example, Figure 8 As shown, the display unit 250 shows a display image 400B that associates the operation information of the working device 30 at each time, the ridge 510 worked at each time, and the following device 40 following the working device 30 at each time.

[0079] By viewing the work information displayed on the input / output device 210 , for example, the display image 400B, the user can easily confirm the ridge 510 on which the work device 30 is working at each time and the following device 40 following the work device 30 at that time.

[0080] (Variation)

[0081] The structure described in the embodiment is an example, and the structure can be changed within the range that does not hinder the function. Figure 6 or Figure 10 In step S110, the operating status determination unit 150 of the work management device 100 may determine the operating status of the work device 30, such as operating, moving, stopped, or not operating, based on the operating information using any method. For example, when the speed of the work device 30 exceeds a second threshold, the operating status determination unit 150 may distinguish between operating and moving based on the work machine's posture, such as hook height or lift arm angle. Alternatively, the operating status determination unit 150 may distinguish between operating and moving based on the PTO rotational speed.

[0082] In addition, Figure 6 or Figure 10 In step S110, the classification of the operating status determined can be arbitrarily selected to provide a summary of the operating status of the working device 30. For example, the operating status indicates at least one of whether the working device 30 is operating and the speed of the working device 30. For example, the operating status can be classified as either operating or not operating, or as either operating or not operating.

[0083] In addition, Figure 6 or Figure 10In step S120 shown, the ridge determination unit 160 of the work management device 100 may determine the ridge 510 on which the work device 30 is operating at each time using any method based on the position information of the work device 30. For example, the ridge determination unit 160 may determine that the ridge 510 closest to the ridges 510 located a predetermined distance, such as less than 1 meter, from the position of the work device 30 is the ridge 510 on which the work is currently being performed. Furthermore, when the interval between times when the work is performed on the same ridge 510 is a predetermined period, such as less than 1 minute, the ridge determination unit 160 may determine that the work is being performed on that ridge 510 during that period. Furthermore, the ridge determination unit 160 may extract operating information indicating that the work device 30 is currently operating and determine the ridge 510 on which the work is currently being performed at the time corresponding to the extracted operating information.

[0084] In addition, Figure 10 In step S125, the following device determination unit 180 of the work management device 100 may determine the following device 40 currently following the work device 30 using any method based on the position information of the work device 30 and the position information of the following device 40. For example, the following device determination unit 180 may determine that the following device 40 closest to the work device 30, among the following devices 40 located a predetermined distance from the work device 30, such as 10 meters or less, is the following device 40 currently following the work device 30. Alternatively, the following device determination unit 180 may determine that the following device 40 is currently following the work device 30 when the interval between times when the same following device 40 follows the work device 30 is a predetermined period, such as one minute or less. Alternatively, the following device determination unit 180 may extract operation information indicating that the work device 30 is currently operating and determine the following device 40 currently following the work device 30 at the time corresponding to the extracted operation information.

[0085] Figure 2 or Figure 8The displayed ridge identification information 442 may also include information identifying the field 500, such as the name of the field 500. For example, information identifying the field 500 where the ridge 510 is located, such as the name of the field 500, may be displayed in the working ridge display area 440, adjacent to information identifying the ridge 510 where work was performed, such as the number. Furthermore, information identifying the field 500 where the ridge 510 is located may be displayed at the left end of the working ridge display area 440. In this case, for example, when multiple fields 500 are shown with ridges 510 where work was performed, information identifying the ridge 510 and tracking time information 451 may be displayed at positions corresponding to the fields 500 where the ridge 510 is located. For example, the period during which work was performed on the ridge 510 located in each field 500 may be displayed at different positions in the vertical direction. For example, the period during which work was performed on the ridge 510 located in one field 500 may be displayed at a position below the position indicating the period during which work was performed on the ridge 510 located in another field 500.

[0086] In addition, Figure 6 In step S130 shown, the output unit 170 of the operation management device 100 may also output to the terminal 200 the operation information of the operation device 30 and the ridge 510 being operated at each time in any form. Figure 11 As shown, the operation information may also be a graph showing the operating status of the operation device 30 at each time and the ridge 510 being operated. For example, the operation information may also be a broken line graph showing the operating status of the operation device 30 at each time and the ridge 510 being operated at each time. In this case, the display unit 250 of the terminal 200 is displayed on the Figure 2 The job information display area 410 shown in FIG. Figure 11 Image of the chart shown.

[0087] exist Figure 10 In step S130B shown, the output unit 170 may also output to the terminal 200 operation information that indicates in any format the operating status of the working device 30 at each moment, the ridge 510 being operated, and the tracking device 40 that is following the working device 30. Furthermore, the output unit 170 may also output to the terminal 200 operation information that associates the operating status of the working device 30 at each moment, the ridge 510 being operated, and the tracking device 40 that is following the working device 30.

[0088] In addition, the job information output by the output unit 170 of the job management device 100 may not be displayed. Figure 2 or Figure 8For example, the display unit 250 of the terminal 200 may generate the display images 400 and 400B based on the work information.

[0089] exist Figure 10 In step S125, if the operating information of the working device 30 includes harvest information indicating the harvested crop yield, the following device determination unit 180 may determine the amount of crop stored in the following device 40 that is following the working device 30 based on the operating information. For example, the following device determination unit 180 may determine the harvested crop yield of the working device 30 as the amount of crop stored in the following device 40 while the following device 40 is following the working device 30. Information indicating the amount of crop stored in the following device 40 is included in the operating information and output to the terminal 200. For example, the display image 400B displayed based on the operating information may display the amount of crop stored in the following device 40 at a position corresponding to the tracking time information 451 indicating the tracking period of the following device 40. For example, the display image 400B may display the harvested crop stored in the following device 40 adjacent to the tracking time information 451 indicating the tracking period of the following device 40. For example, in the display image 400B, the harvest amount stored in the tracking device 40 may be displayed adjacent to or above the tracking time information 451 .

[0090] The embodiments and variations described above are merely examples, and the structures described in each embodiment and variation may be arbitrarily modified and / or combined as long as the functions are not impaired. Furthermore, some of the functions described in the embodiments and variations may be omitted as long as the required functions can be achieved. For example, some or all of the processing in terminal 200 may be performed by job management device 100. Furthermore, some or all of the processing in job management device 100 may be performed by terminal 200. Furthermore, job management program 320 may also include display program 330.

[0091] Furthermore, the work management system 1000 may display the work information on an external terminal not included in the work management system 1000 , other than the terminal 200 .

[0092] (Note)

[0093] The work management method, work management system, and work management program described in each embodiment can be expressed as follows.

[0094] The work management methods involved in the first form include:

[0095] determining the operating status of the working equipment at each moment based on operating information of the working equipment operating in the field;

[0096] Determining the ridge on which the working device has been working at each moment based on the operating information of the working device; and

[0097] The operation information showing a display image is outputted, and the display image shows the operating status of the operation device at each time in association with the ridge on which the operation device has performed operation.

[0098] The second aspect of the work management method is based on the first aspect of the work management method.

[0099] The following device further includes: determining the following device to follow the working device at each time based on the position information of the following device;

[0100] The work information shows the following device that follows the work device at each time in association with the ridge on which the work device has performed work.

[0101] The work management method involved in the third aspect is based on the work management method involved in the second aspect.

[0102] The operation information of the working device includes harvest information indicating the amount of crops harvested by the working device at each time.

[0103] The operation management method further includes: determining the amount of crops to be stored when the following device follows the operation device based on the harvest information;

[0104] The work information indicates information indicating the amount of the crop stored when the following device follows the work device, in association with a period during which the following device follows the work device.

[0105] The work management method according to the fourth aspect is based on the work management method according to any one of the first to third aspects.

[0106] The operating status indicates a classification of at least one of whether the working device is operating and the speed of the working device.

[0107] The work management method according to the fifth aspect is based on the work management method according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein:

[0108] The display image shows each time in a strip shape, and shows the operating status of the working device at each time in association with the ridge on which the work was performed at a position corresponding to the position showing each time.

[0109] The work management method according to the sixth aspect is based on the work management method according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein:

[0110] The method further includes displaying a display image according to the operation information.

[0111] The work management methods involved in the seventh form include:

[0112] Based on the operation information of the working device operating in the field, determining the ridge operated by the working device at each time;

[0113] determining the following device to follow the working device at each time based on the position information of the following device; and

[0114] The operation information showing a display image is outputted. The display image shows the ridge on which the operation device has operated at each time and the following device that follows the operation device in association with each other.

[0115] The work management methods involved in the eighth form include:

[0116] determining the operating status of the working equipment at each moment based on operating information of the working equipment operating in the field;

[0117] Determining the ridge on which the working device has been working at each moment based on the operating information of the working device; and

[0118] A display image is displayed that shows the state of the working device at each time in association with the ridge on which the working device has performed work.

[0119] The work management system involved in the ninth form has:

[0120] an operating status determination unit that determines an operating status of a working device at each time based on operating information of the working device operating in the field;

[0121] a ridge determination unit that determines a ridge on which the working device has performed work at each time based on the operation information of the working device; and

[0122] The output unit outputs operation information showing a display image, wherein the display image shows the operating status of the operation device at each time and the ridge on which the operation device has performed operation in association with each other.

[0123] The work management system involved in the tenth aspect has:

[0124] a ridge determination unit that determines, based on operation information of a working device operating in the field, a ridge on which the working device is operating at each time;

[0125] a tracking device determining unit that determines the tracking device that follows the working device at each time based on the position information of the tracking device; and

[0126] The output unit outputs work information indicating a display image, wherein the display image shows the ridge worked by the work device at each time and the following device following the work device in association with each other.

[0127] The operation management system according to the eleventh aspect has:

[0128] an operating status determination unit that determines an operating status of a working device at each time based on operating information of the working device operating in the field;

[0129] a ridge determination unit that determines, based on the operation information of the working device, a ridge on which the working device has performed work at each time; and

[0130] The display unit displays a display image that shows the operating status of the working device at each moment in association with the ridge on which the working device has performed work.

[0131] The operation management program according to the twelfth aspect causes the computing device to execute:

[0132] determining the operating status of the working equipment at each moment based on operating information of the working equipment operating in the field;

[0133] Determining the ridge on which the working device has been working at each moment based on the operating information of the working device; and

[0134] The operation information showing a display image is outputted, and the display image shows the operating status of the operation device at each time in association with the ridge on which the operation device has performed operation.

[0135] The operation management program according to the thirteenth aspect causes the computing device to execute:

[0136] Based on the operation information of the working device operating in the field, determining the ridge operated by the working device at each time;

[0137] determining the following device to follow the working device at each time based on the position information of the following device; and

[0138] The operation information showing a display image is outputted. The display image shows the ridge on which the operation device has operated at each time and the following device that follows the operation device in association with each other.

[0139] The operation management program according to the fourteenth aspect causes the computing device to execute:

[0140] determining the operating status of the working equipment at each moment based on operating information of the working equipment operating in the field;

[0141] Determining the ridge on which the working device has been working at each moment based on the operating information of the working device; and

[0142] A display image is displayed, wherein the display image shows the operating status of the working device at each time in association with the ridge on which the working device has performed work.

Claims

1. A method for job management, characterized in that: include: determining an operating status of a working device at each moment based on operating information of the working device operating in the field; Based on the operation information of the working device, determining the ridge on which the working device has performed work at each time; as well as Work information showing a display image is outputted, the display image showing the operating status of the work device at each time in association with the ridge on which the work device has worked.

2. The operation management method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The method further includes: determining the following device to follow the working device at each time based on the position information of the following device; The work information shows the following device that follows the work device at each time in association with the ridge on which the work device has performed work.

3. The operation management method according to claim 2, characterized in that: The operation information of the working device includes harvest information indicating the amount of crops harvested by the working device at each time. The work management method further includes: determining, based on the harvest information, an amount of crops to be stored when the following device follows the work device; The work information indicates information indicating the amount of the crop stored when the following device follows the work device, in association with a period during which the following device follows the work device.

4. The work management method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The operating status indicates a classification of at least one of whether the working device is operating and a speed of the working device.

5. The work management method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The display image shows each time in a strip shape, and shows the operating status of the working device at each time in association with the ridge on which the work was performed at a position corresponding to the position showing each time.

6. The work management method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: Also includes: A display image according to the job information is displayed.

7. A method for job management, characterized in that: include: determining, based on operation information of a working device operating in a field, a ridge operated by the working device at each time; determining the following device to follow the working device at each time based on the position information of the following device; as well as The work information showing a display image is outputted. The display image shows the ridge worked by the work device at each time and the following device following the work device in association with each other.

8. A method for job management, characterized in that: include: determining an operating status of a working device at each moment based on operating information of the working device operating in the field; Based on the operation information of the working device, determining the ridge on which the working device has performed the work at each moment; as well as A display image is displayed, the display image showing the operating status of the working device at each time and the ridge on which the working device has performed work in association with each other.

9. A job management system, characterized in that: have: an operating status determination unit that determines an operating status of a working device operating in a field at each time based on operating information of the working device; a ridge determination unit that determines a ridge on which the working device has performed work at each time based on the operation information of the working device; as well as The output unit outputs work information showing a display image that shows the operating status of the work device at each time in association with the ridge on which the work device has performed work.

10. A job management system, characterized in that: have: a ridge determination unit that determines, based on operation information of a working device operating in the field, a ridge on which the working device is operating at each time; a tracking device determining unit that determines the tracking device that follows the working device at each time based on the position information of the tracking device; as well as The output unit outputs work information showing a display image that shows the ridge worked by the work device at each time and the following device that follows the work device in a correlated manner.

11. A job management system, characterized in that: have: an operating status determination unit that determines an operating status of a working device operating in a field at each time based on operating information of the working device; a ridge determination unit that determines a ridge on which the working device has performed work at each time based on the operating information of the working device; as well as The display unit displays a display image that shows the operating status of the working device at each time in association with the ridge on which the working device has performed work.

12. A job management program, characterized in that: Make the computing device execute: determining an operating status of a working device at each moment based on operating information of the working device operating in the field; Based on the operation information of the working device, determining the ridge on which the working device has performed work at each time; as well as Work information showing a display image is outputted, the display image showing the operating status of the work device at each time in association with the ridge on which the work device has worked.

13. A job management program, characterized in that: Make the computing device execute: determining, based on operation information of a working device operating in a field, a ridge operated by the working device at each time; determining the following device to follow the working device at each time based on the position information of the following device; as well as The work information showing a display image is outputted. The display image shows the ridge worked by the work device at each time and the following device following the work device in association with each other.

14. A job management program, characterized in that: Make the computing device execute: determining an operating status of a working device at each moment based on operating information of the working device operating in the field; Based on the operation information of the working device, determining the ridge on which the working device has performed the work at each moment; as well as A display image is displayed, the display image showing the operating status of the working device at each time and the ridge on which the working device has performed work in association with each other.

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