Information processing apparatus, information processing system, information processing method, and program

Abstract

To provide an information processor or the like capable of calculating a fare in a mode different from a conventional one.SOLUTION: An information processing device installed in a vehicle includes a reception unit that receives position information of the vehicle, a measurement unit 12 that measures a movement distance of the vehicle on a map from a certain point to another point on the map by collating the position information of the vehicle received by the reception unit with map information, and a calculation unit 15 that calculates a fare using the movement distance on the map.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing system, an information processing method, and a program for calculating a fare. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, fares have been measured by taximeters using a vehicle speed pulse signal. For example, Patent Document 1 (

[0043] ) states that "When a taximeter calculates a taxi fare, information on the distance traveled by the taxi is required. Therefore, the taxi management unit 11, like a general taximeter, monitors the vehicle speed pulse signal SG1 provided by the vehicle to ascertain the distance traveled. In other words, the number of pulses in the vehicle speed pulse signal SG1 is counted to calculate the distance traveled from the passenger's boarding point." [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-020984 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, when fares are measured using vehicle speed pulse signals, it is difficult to respond to changes in consumption tax and fares, and when revisions occur, the burden on taxi companies becomes heavy.In addition, regular inspection of the equipment, including the vehicle speed signal sensor for measuring vehicle speed pulse signals, is required, which also incurs high costs.

[0005] Furthermore, if the tire pressure of the vehicle becomes low, the measurement based on the vehicle speed pulse signal will deviate from the actual travel distance, so it is necessary to periodically check the tire pressure of the vehicle.

[0006] In view of the above background, the present invention provides an information processing device and the like that enables fare calculation in a manner different from conventional methods. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The information processing device according to the present invention comprises: a measurement unit that measures a distance traveled by the vehicle on the map from one point to another point on the map by comparing the vehicle's position information with map information; a calculation unit that calculates a fare using the travel distance on the map; may also be provided.

[0008] The information processing device according to the present invention comprises: a receiving unit that receives vehicle position information; a measuring unit that measures the distance traveled by the vehicle on the map from one point to another point on the map by comparing the vehicle position information received by the receiving unit with map information; a calculation unit that calculates a fare using the travel distance on the map; may also be provided.

[0009] In the information processing device according to the present invention, The measurement unit measures a short-term travel distance of the vehicle from one point to another point on the map; The calculation unit calculates the fare using the total travel distance calculated using the short-time travel distance. You can put it out.

[0010] In the information processing device according to the present invention, The measurement unit may correct the short-term travel distance using a vehicle speed-based travel distance obtained from a vehicle speed signal.

[0011] In the information processing device according to the present invention, The calculation unit does not need to use the vehicle speed-based travel distance acquired from the vehicle speed signal to calculate the fare.

[0012] In the information processing device according to the present invention, The calculation unit may calculate the fare without using a vehicle speed-based travel distance acquired from a vehicle speed signal.

[0013] In the information processing device according to the present invention, The measurement unit may correct the short-term travel distance using a vehicle speed-based travel distance obtained from a vehicle speed signal while there are no passengers on board and no fares are being calculated.

[0014] In the information processing device according to the present invention, The calculation unit may correct the travel distance on the map based on the vehicle travel direction derived from the angular velocity sensor and the direction of the road in the map information.

[0015] The information processing device according to the present invention comprises: an estimation unit that estimates vehicle position information based on a vehicle speed-based travel distance acquired from a vehicle speed signal; Based on the estimation result by the estimation unit, the measurement unit may measure the distance traveled by the vehicle on the map from one point to another point on the map.

[0016] In the information processing device according to the present invention, The measurement unit may compare the vehicle speed-based travel distance acquired from the vehicle speed signal with the travel distance on the map, and check whether the difference between the vehicle speed-based travel distance and the travel distance on the map is within a threshold value.

[0017] The information processing system according to the present invention comprises: The information processing device described above; a passenger terminal provided in the vehicle, capable of communicating with the information processing device, and capable of displaying the vehicle's travel route and fare; may also be provided.

[0018] The information processing system according to the present invention comprises: The information processing device described above; The vehicle may include a management unit that receives information relating to vehicle fares or travel distances on a map from an information processing device and manages the information.

[0019] The information processing system according to the present invention comprises: an exit determination unit that determines whether a driver has left the facility; The information processing device is the information processing device described above, which allows the calculation unit to calculate a fare on condition that the delivery determination unit receives information indicating that delivery has been determined; may also be provided.

[0020] The information processing system according to the present invention comprises: an alcohol concentration measurement unit for measuring the alcohol concentration of a driver; The information processing device is the information processing device described above, which enables the calculation unit to calculate a fare on the condition that it is determined based on the alcohol concentration measurement unit that the alcohol concentration of the driver is not a problem; may also be provided.

[0021] The information processing system according to the present invention comprises: an interior determination unit that determines whether or not there are passengers in the vehicle and the number of passengers based on the image captured by an interior image capture device that captures the interior of the vehicle; The information processing device described above receives information indicating the presence or absence of passengers or the number of passengers based on a determination result by the in-vehicle determination unit; may also be provided.

[0022] The information processing system according to the present invention comprises: The information processing device described above; an indicator light that turns off when the information processing device starts measuring the fare; may also be provided.

[0023] The information processing method according to the present invention comprises: a step of measuring a moving distance of the vehicle on the map from one point to another point on the map by collating the position information of the vehicle with map information by a measurement unit; a step of calculating a fare using the travel distance on the map by a calculation unit; may also be provided.

[0024] The program according to the present invention comprises: A program to be installed on an information processing device, The information processing device in which the program is installed A measurement function that measures the distance traveled by a vehicle from one point on a map to another by comparing the vehicle's location information with map information; a calculation function for calculating a fare using the travel distance on the map; may be realized. [Effects of the Invention]

[0025] According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide an information processing device or the like that enables fare calculation in a manner different from conventional methods. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0026] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a communication mode between terminals in an example of the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a communication mode between a host terminal and an information processing device installed in a taxi. [Figure 3] 1 is a block diagram of an information processing system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 1 is a diagram showing an outline of an information processing system according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 5A] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a fare measurement start button displayed on the information processing terminal in the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5B] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a payment button displayed on the information processing terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a mode of communication between terminals in another example of the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a communication mode between terminals and a configuration of a host terminal in a second embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0027] First embodiment "composition" Hereinafter, an embodiment of the settlement system according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, "or" also means "and." In other words, in this embodiment, A or B means either A, B, or A and B.

[0028] In this embodiment, "connection" includes both wired and wireless connections unless otherwise specified. "Output" in this embodiment includes displaying information on a screen, transmitting information, and the like.

[0029] The host terminal 100, which may be a server or the like, may be composed of one device or multiple devices. When the host terminal 100 is composed of multiple devices, the devices that make up the host terminal 100 may be installed in different rooms or different locations, and part of the host terminal 100 may be located in a remote location from the rest of the host terminal 100.

[0030] As an example, the information processing device of this embodiment is installed in a vehicle. In this embodiment, a description will be given using a case where the information processing device is composed of an information processing terminal 10. The information processing terminal 10 may be composed of a single device, or may be composed of multiple devices.

[0031] The host terminal 100 of this embodiment may be capable of communicating with a plurality of information processing terminals 10 (see FIG. 2). The location of the information processing terminal 10 is not limited, and may be anywhere in Japan or anywhere in the world.

[0032] As shown in FIG. 3, the information processing terminal 10 may include a determination unit 11 that determines vehicle position information, a measurement unit (terminal measurement unit) 12 that measures the vehicle's travel distance on the map from one point to another by comparing the vehicle's position information with map information, and a calculation unit (terminal calculation unit) 15 that calculates the fare using the travel distance on the map. The map information includes distances between intersections and branch points. Therefore, by identifying the location on the map, it is possible to measure the travel distance based on the map information. The map information may be stored in a terminal storage unit 19 that is a storage unit of the information processing terminal 10, or in a host storage unit 119 that is a storage unit of the host terminal. The measurement unit 12 may measure the travel distance on the map from the difference between the previous vehicle position determined by the determination unit 11 and the current vehicle position determined by the determination unit 11 (typically when measuring a short-term travel distance, as described below), or may measure the travel distance on the map from the previous vehicle position determined by the determination unit 11, the current vehicle position determined by the determination unit 11, and the road direction, road slope, and the like that can be obtained from the map information.

[0033] The measurement unit 12 may measure the short-term travel distance of a vehicle from one point to another point on a map. Alternatively, the measurement unit 12 may measure the total travel distance by adding up the short-term travel distances. Alternatively, the calculation unit 15, rather than the measurement unit 12, may calculate the total travel distance by adding up the short-term travel distances. The calculation unit 15 may then calculate the fare based on the total travel distance. The short-term travel distance may be acquired in fixed time units, for example, every short time such as 0.5 to 3 seconds. Note that the travel distance on the map is a concept that includes both the short-term travel distance and the total travel distance.

[0034] The information processing terminal 10 has a receiver 16 such as a GPS receiver that receives radio waves from artificial satellites, and the receiver 16 receives radio waves from artificial satellites such as three or four or more GNSS satellites. The determination unit 11 may determine the vehicle position based on radio waves from a satellite. In this case, the vehicle position information may be the latitude and longitude thus determined.

[0035] In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the information processing terminal 10 functions as the driver's terminal, but the embodiment is not limited to this. A driver's terminal 50 may be provided separately from the information processing terminal 10 (see FIG. 6). In this case, the information processing terminal 10 does not need to have the function of the driver's terminal 50. Also, a passenger terminal 90 that is mainly operated by the customer may be provided. Not only the information processing terminal 10 but also the passenger terminal 90 may be able to communicate with the host terminal 100. The information processing terminal 10 and the passenger terminal 90 may be connected via an information processing device such as a server, or may be directly connected wirelessly via Wi-Fi (registered trademark) or BLUETOOTH (registered trademark). Also, different from this embodiment, they may be connected via an interface box via a wired or wireless connection.

[0036] The passenger terminal 90 may be, for example, a touch panel tablet terminal. The information processing terminal 10 may also be, for example, a touch panel tablet terminal. In the following description of the present embodiment, the information processing terminal 10 is configured with a touch panel, and the fare measurement start button 111 and the fare adjustment button 113 are displayed on the terminal display unit 10a of the information processing terminal 10 (see FIGS. 5A and 5B). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the fare measurement start button 111 and the fare adjustment button 113 may be provided in a way that can be physically pressed (see FIG. 6).

[0037] The vehicle may be provided with a vehicle speed signal sensor 21 that receives a vehicle speed signal such as a vehicle speed pulse for calculating a traveled distance, an angular velocity sensor 22 such as a gyro sensor that detects the vehicle's traveling direction, and an acceleration sensor 24 that measures acceleration (see FIG. 3). The vehicle speed pulse acquired by the vehicle speed signal sensor 21 is transmitted to the vehicle via a CAN BUS 26 and a vehicle information acquisition device 27. The information may be transmitted to the processing terminal 10, or may be transmitted directly to the information processing terminal 10 without going through these (see FIG. 4).

[0038] The information processing terminal 10 may store road information such as the lane configuration of the main lane and merging lane, road curvature, and the length of the acceleration section provided in the merging lane in the terminal storage unit 19. Also, the information processing terminal 10 may acquire road information from a base station using a communication function. Also, the host storage unit 119 may store road information such as the lane configuration of the main lane and merging lane, road curvature, and the length of the acceleration section provided in the merging lane.

[0039] The measurement unit 12 may correct the short-term travel distance using a vehicle speed-based travel distance acquired from a vehicle speed signal such as a vehicle speed pulse. In this case, the calculation unit 15 may not use the vehicle speed-based travel distance acquired from the vehicle speed signal to calculate the fare. In other words, it is also possible to calculate the fare using the vehicle speed-based travel distance acquired from the vehicle speed signal, and in the previous embodiment, the fare was calculated based on such a vehicle speed-based travel distance. However, in this embodiment, the vehicle speed-based travel distance acquired from the vehicle speed signal is only used to correct the short-term travel distance, and the fare may not be calculated using the vehicle speed-based travel distance.

[0040] The measurement unit 12 may compare the vehicle speed-based travel distance acquired from the vehicle speed signal with the short-term travel distance, and may correct the short-term travel distance if there is a deviation from the vehicle speed-based travel distance, assuming that the vehicle speed-based travel distance is correct. If correction based on the vehicle speed-based travel distance is made for the entire section in which the vehicle travels with passengers, the result will be the same as the calculation based on the vehicle speed-based travel distance, so correction based on the vehicle speed-based travel distance may be made at regular intervals, for example, correction based on the vehicle speed-based travel distance may be made for a period of 5 to 10 seconds per minute of travel.

[0041] The calculation unit 15 may calculate the fare without using the vehicle speed-based travel distance acquired from the vehicle speed signal. In this case, the vehicle speed-based travel distance acquired from the vehicle speed signal may not be used at all in measuring the fare. Even in this configuration, to check whether there is any discrepancy between the vehicle speed-based travel distance and the distance traveled on the map, the measurement unit 11 may compare the vehicle speed-based travel distance with the distance traveled on the map during a time when there is no passenger and the fare is not being calculated, and check whether the difference between the two is within a threshold. The time during which the fare is not being calculated refers to a time other than the time between when the fare measurement start button 111 is pressed and when the fare adjustment button 113 is pressed. For example, if the difference between the short-term travel distance of the vehicle speed-based travel distance and the distance traveled on the map exceeds a threshold, a warning signal may be transmitted to the information processing terminal 10 or the host terminal 100. When transmitting such information to the host terminal 100, the warning signal is transmitted together with information for identifying the information processing terminal 10 or the vehicle. When such a warning is received, the taxi may return to the office to fix the problem or replace the information processing terminal 10, but in order to continue operating as a taxi, the fare may be measured based on the vehicle speed-based distance traveled.

[0042] An estimation unit 18 may be provided that estimates the position on the map based on the vehicle speed-based travel distance acquired from the vehicle speed signal. In this case, the vehicle position at the time of the current measurement may be estimated from the vehicle position and vehicle speed-based travel distance at the time of the previous measurement, the vehicle position may be identified by GPS, and the calculation unit 15 may calculate the travel distance on the map. By making a certain estimation based on the vehicle speed-based travel distance in this way, it is possible to more accurately grasp the position information on the map, and ultimately to more accurately calculate the travel distance on the map. As an example of a specific estimation method, a certain position (latitude and longitude) may be determined on the map, and the travel distance and travel direction from the certain position may be determined based on information obtained from the vehicle speed signal sensor 21 and the angular velocity sensor 22. The determined point may be compared with the vehicle position information (latitude and longitude) obtained by GPS, and the position information on the map may be corrected as necessary.

[0043] The calculation unit 15 may correct the distance traveled on the map using information acquired from the angular velocity sensor 22. The distance traveled on the map can be corrected based on the vehicle's moving direction derived from the angular velocity sensor 22 and the direction (extending direction) of the road on the map. For example, when a lane change is made on a road consisting of multiple lanes, the vehicle speed-based distance traveled becomes longer than the distance traveled on the map. However, by using the information acquired from the angular velocity sensor 22, the distance traveled diagonally relative to the road due to the lane change can be calculated, and the distance traveled on the map can be corrected to calculate a distance closer to the actual distance traveled. Note that if the road is inclined, the information on the inclination is included in the map information, so the measurement unit 12 may measure the distance traveled on the map taking into account information on the inclination.

[0044] In addition, unlike this embodiment, the fare may be calculated based on the distance traveled on the map. According to this embodiment, the fare is calculated based on the distance traveled on the map, which makes the fare more understandable to passengers of taxi 1.

[0045] The information processing terminal 10 may be capable of communicating with the passenger terminal 90, and the vehicle's travel route and fare may be displayed on the passenger terminal 90. When such an embodiment is adopted, passengers will be able to grasp the vehicle's travel route and fare, for example, in real time.

[0046] The vehicle speed may be calculated based on a vehicle speed signal such as a vehicle speed pulse acquired by the vehicle speed signal sensor 21. When the vehicle speed is equal to or lower than a threshold (for example, 10 km / h or lower), the calculation unit 15 may calculate the fare taking time into consideration. On the other hand, when the vehicle speed exceeds a threshold (for example, when it exceeds 10 km / h), the calculation unit 15 may calculate the fare information using only the travel distance.

[0047] The fare measurement may be started by the driver pressing a fare measurement start button 111 displayed on the information processing terminal 10. The information processing terminal 10 may have a navigation function. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and a navigation device 55 may be provided separately from the information processing terminal 10 (see FIG. 6).

[0048] When the settlement button 113 displayed on the information processing terminal 10 is pressed, the information processing terminal 10 may transmit business information including boarding information, fare, distance information, and disembarking information to the host terminal 100. A printing unit 80 that prints a receipt listing the fare when the settlement button 113 is pressed may be connected to the information processing terminal 10. The host terminal 100 may have a management unit 130 that receives and manages the business information transmitted from the information processing terminal 10. Note that, although the above description has been given in which the business information is transmitted to the host terminal 100 when the settlement button 113 is pressed, this is not a limitation, and the business information may be transmitted from the information processing terminal 10 to the host terminal 100 periodically at regular intervals (e.g., every 5 to 10 minutes). Receiving and managing business information in this manner eliminates the need for a report after the driver returns to the office, as in the past, thereby reducing the burden on the driver and enabling management to quickly obtain accurate information. The information printed by the printing unit 80 may include taxi company information (such as name), vehicle information, route, distance and time, calculation method (coefficient), and fare (see FIG. 4). Incidentally, printing the calculation method (coefficient) makes it easier for passengers to understand the fare.

[0049] The fare calculated by the information processing terminal 10 may be displayed on the passenger terminal 90. At this time, the fare may be displayed together with the vehicle's location information and the route traveled by the vehicle.

[0050] The fare displayed on the passenger terminal display unit 90a of the passenger terminal 90 may be displayed when the price increases, or may be displayed only when the settlement button 113 is pressed and the provision of the transportation service is completed. The passenger terminal display unit 90a may display the estimated arrival time. In addition to the real-time and confirmed fare and travel route, the passenger terminal display unit 90a may also display the calculation method including the travel distance, travel time, and calculation method (coefficient) (see Figure 4).

[0051] The language of the text information displayed on the passenger terminal display unit 90a may be selectable. If the passenger terminal 90 is a touch panel type, various languages ​​such as Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean may be selected by pressing a selection button displayed on the screen.

[0052] An in-vehicle photographing device 240 such as an in-vehicle camera that photographs the interior of the vehicle may be provided (see FIG. 3). Furthermore, a photographing device 210 such as a surveillance camera may be provided at the taxi 1 office to confirm that a crew member such as a driver has boarded the taxi 1 (see FIG. 3). The host terminal 100 or the office terminal 200 may have an exit determination unit 250 that determines whether the crew member has left the taxi 1 based on the photographing results of the in-vehicle photographing device 240 or the photographing device 210. Furthermore, a reading device 220 such as a card reader that reads identification information such as the crew member's employee number may be provided inside the taxi 1 or at the office. The exit determination unit 250 provided in the host terminal 100 or the office terminal may determine whether the crew member has left the taxi 1 based on the results of reading the crew member's identification information by the reading device 220. In this case, the calculation unit 15 may be able to calculate the fare on the condition that the exit determination unit 250 has received information indicating that the crew member has left the taxi 1. For example, if the departure determination unit 250 cannot determine whether the driver has left the warehouse, the fare measurement start button 111 may not be displayed on the information processing terminal 10, or the fare measurement start button 111 may not function even when pressed. In many cases, operations are not permitted unless departure can be confirmed, but the adoption of this mode is advantageous in that it allows operations to be permitted after departure can be confirmed.

[0053] The in-vehicle photographing device 240, the reading device 220 installed in the vehicle, or the photographing device 210 or the reading device 220 installed at the business office may be used to confirm that the driver has returned to the business office using the same means as when the driver leaves the business office. For this reason, upon receiving information from the photographing device 210 or the reading device 220, the information processing terminal 10 may confirm that business has ended and automatically transmit the results of business for that day to the host terminal 100.

[0054] The photographing device 210 may determine whether the taxi 1 has left or returned to the garage by recognizing the vehicle number of the taxi 1 or the face of the driver, and the host storage unit 119 may allow transmission and reception between the information processing terminal 10 associated with the taxi 1 or the driver and the host terminal 100. The reading device 220 may determine whether the taxi 1 has left or returned to the garage by reading identification information such as an employee ID card, and the host storage unit 119 may allow transmission and reception between the information processing terminal 10 associated with the driver and the host terminal 100. The information acquired by the photographing device 210 and the reading device 220 may be transmitted to the host terminal 100 via the office terminal 200.

[0055] An alcohol concentration measurement unit 230 such as an alcohol checker that measures the alcohol concentration of the crew may be provided. In this case, the calculation unit 15 may be allowed to calculate the fare on the condition that the alcohol concentration measurement unit 230 determines that the crew's alcohol concentration is not problematic. For example, if the alcohol concentration measurement unit 230 does not determine that the alcohol concentration contained in the crew's breath is equal to or lower than a predetermined value, the fare measurement start button 111 may not be displayed on the information processing terminal 10, or the fare measurement start button 111 may not function even when pressed. The alcohol concentration measurement unit 230 may be installed in a business office or may be a portable type that can be carried around.

[0056] When measuring the alcohol concentration, the person to be measured (driver) may be identified by biometric authentication such as facial recognition, by reading identification information such as an employee ID card with the alcohol concentration measurement unit 230 or the reader 220, or by inputting identification information such as an employee number into the alcohol concentration measurement unit 230. When the alcohol concentration and the person to be measured are associated in this way, the host terminal 100 may send a command to the information processing terminal 10 associated with the taxi 1 in the host storage unit 119, and control whether or not the information processing terminal 10 can perform operations related to fare measurement. This embodiment is advantageous in that it can prevent in advance the occurrence of a situation in which a driver operates a taxi when his or her alcohol concentration exceeds the standard due to drinking or the like.

[0057] An interior determination unit 17 may be provided that determines whether or not there are passengers in the vehicle or the number of passengers based on the results of imaging by an interior imaging device 240, such as an interior camera, that images the interior of the vehicle. Information relating to the presence or number of passengers measured in this manner may be transmitted to the host terminal 100 via the information processing terminal 10 or the passenger terminal 90, or may be recorded as part of the business information managed by the information processing terminal 10 and transmitted to the host terminal 100 in a form included in the business information. Adopting such an embodiment is beneficial in that accurate business information, such as whether transportation operations are being carried out properly with passengers present and how many passengers there are, can be automatically obtained.

[0058] An indicator light 300 may be provided inside the vehicle (typically at the front left of the dashboard), which turns off when fare measurement begins on the information processing terminal 10. Communication with the indicator light 300 may be via wire or wirelessly. As an example, the indicator light 300 lights up the words "Vacant" before fare measurement begins, and turns off when fare measurement begins.

[0059] It consists of a camera installed inside or outside the taxi 1 and takes pictures of the outside of the taxi 1. An outside-vehicle photographing device 260 may be provided. The determination unit 11 may determine where the taxi 1 is traveling by comparing the photographing results obtained by the outside-vehicle photographing device 260 with, for example, image information of the map information stored in the memory unit 19. In other words, the location of the taxi 1 on the map may be identified by comparing scenery such as buildings and intersections photographed by the outside-vehicle photographing device 260 with image information included in the map information. Once the location information of the taxi 1 is identified by the determination unit 11 in this manner, the measurement unit 12 may measure the distance traveled by the vehicle on the map from one point to another point on the map, using the same method as described above, and the calculation unit 15 may calculate the fare using the distance traveled on the map.

[0060] The short-term travel distance may also be corrected by measuring the position information using the outside-vehicle image capturing device 260. That is, the determination unit 11 determines the position (latitude and longitude) of the vehicle based on radio waves received by the receiver 16 from artificial satellites such as GNSS satellites, and the measurement unit 12 measures the short-term travel distance of the vehicle by comparing the position of the vehicle with map information. However, the short-term travel distance may also be corrected by using the position information identified based on the information from the outside-vehicle image capturing device 260.

[0061] "method" An example of a processing method according to this embodiment will be described. The processing method described below will be described using an example of the aspect described in the configuration or an aspect different from the aspect described in the configuration. Of course, an aspect different from the aspect described in the configuration can also be adopted as the configuration.

[0062] When a passenger gets into taxi 1, the driver of taxi 1 presses fare measurement start button 111 displayed on the terminal display unit of information processing terminal 10. When the driver presses fare measurement start button 111 in this way, fare measurement by information processing terminal 10 is started and transaction information is determined. At this time, business information including boarding information and transaction information may be transmitted from information processing terminal 10 to host terminal 100.

[0063] While the taxi 1 is traveling, the measurement unit 12 continues to measure the short-term travel distance of the vehicle from one point to another on a map. For example, the determination unit 11 determines the vehicle's position (latitude and longitude) based on radio waves from an artificial satellite such as a GNSS satellite received by the receiver 16, and the measurement unit 12 measures the vehicle's short-term travel distance by comparing the vehicle's position with map information. The short-term travel distance is measured, for example, every 0.5 to 3 seconds. The measurement unit 12 may periodically correct the short-term travel distance using a vehicle speed-based travel distance acquired from a vehicle speed signal. However, instead of this configuration, the short-term travel distance may not be corrected at all using the vehicle speed-based travel distance while the taxi 1 is carrying passengers and measuring fares.

[0064] While the taxi 1 is traveling, the calculation unit 15 may correct the distance traveled on the map based on the vehicle's moving direction derived from the angular velocity sensor 22 and the direction in which the road extends in the map information. However, instead of this, the fare may be calculated solely on the basis of the distance traveled on the map.

[0065] Furthermore, if the vehicle speed is below a threshold (for example, 10 km / h or less) for a certain period of time due to traffic congestion, the calculation unit 15 may calculate the fare taking time into consideration. In this case, the fare is calculated by multiplying the time and distance by appropriate coefficients.

[0066] The route and fare of the taxi 1 while it is traveling may be displayed in real time on the passenger terminal 90.

[0067] When the user arrives at the destination, the driver presses the settlement button 113. When the settlement button 113 is pressed in this manner, the information processing terminal 10 transmits the transaction information, fare, and disembarking information to the host terminal 100. At this time, the printing unit 80 may print a receipt indicating the fare.

[0068] "effect" Next, effects of the present embodiment having the above-described configuration will be described, focusing on those that have not yet been explained. Note that all of the configurations described in the "Effects" section can be used as configurations of the present embodiment.

[0069] By comparing vehicle location information with map information to measure the distance traveled by a vehicle from one point on a map to another, and then calculating the fare using that distance traveled on the map, it is no longer necessary to calculate fares based on a vehicle speed signal such as a vehicle speed pulse, as in the past. Conventional fares calculated based on a vehicle speed signal such as a vehicle speed pulse have not been able to easily respond to changes in consumption tax and fares. When these changes occur, each vehicle must be loaded individually, and because fare modifications are a task performed only by repair companies, purchasing companies may not even be able to perform the loading process. Furthermore, while loading costs are supposed to be borne by the taxi company, even a change in consumption tax or fares can incur significant expenses. Furthermore, vehicle speed signals such as a vehicle speed pulse require periodic testing, which places a burden on the taxi company in terms of both work and costs. On the other hand, this embodiment is extremely beneficial in that it solves these conventional inconveniences.

[0070] Furthermore, when calculating fares based on vehicle speed signals as in the past, if the tire pressure of a vehicle becomes low, the vehicle speed-based travel distance will deviate from the actual travel distance. For this reason, it has been necessary to periodically check the tire pressure of the vehicle. On the other hand, this embodiment is advantageous in that it is not affected by such differences in tire pressure of the vehicle.

[0071] In a mode in which the measurement unit 12 measures the short-term travel distance of a vehicle from one point on a map to another, and the calculation unit 15 calculates the fare using the total travel distance calculated using the short-term travel distance, the final total travel distance can be obtained based on the short-term travel distance obtained in small increments, and the fare can be calculated. In particular, the use of the short-term travel distance is advantageous in that it facilitates comparison with the vehicle speed-based travel distance and allows correction based on the vehicle speed-based travel distance at the short-term travel distance stage. Note that if the short-term travel distance deviates from the vehicle speed-based travel distance a certain number of times (e.g., 10 times) in a row, the calculation unit 15 may calculate a coefficient for bringing the short-term travel distance closer to the vehicle speed-based travel distance, and thereafter correct the short-term travel distance by multiplying the short-term travel distance by the coefficient.

[0072] Even in the above-described manner in which the vehicle speed-based travel distance and the short-term travel distance are compared and corrected as necessary, by adopting a manner in which the vehicle speed-based travel distance is not used to calculate the fare, the fare can be based solely on the travel distance on the map.

[0073] In this sense, when the distance traveled on the map is calculated without using any vehicle speed-based travel distance acquired from the vehicle speed signal, it is possible to more reliably ensure that the fare is calculated based on the distance traveled on the map. By adopting a mode in which the speed-based travel distance is compared with the short-term travel distance and the accuracy is confirmed while there are no passengers on board and the fare is not being measured, it is possible to prevent the fare from being measured when the distance traveled on the map deviates from the vehicle speed-based travel distance. Furthermore, if the distance traveled on the map exceeds a threshold value for the vehicle speed-based travel distance, it is possible to return to the office as necessary, install another information processing terminal 10 in the vehicle, and start business. Furthermore, even in this mode, if the vehicle is operated a certain number of times (for example, 10 times) in succession, the fare is calculated based on the distance traveled on the map. When the short-term travel distance deviates from the speed-based travel distance, the calculation unit 15 may calculate a coefficient for bringing the short-term travel distance closer to the vehicle speed-based travel distance, and when a passenger is picked up, the calculation unit 15 may correct the short-term travel distance by multiplying the coefficient.

[0074] Second embodiment Next, a second embodiment will be described.

[0075] In the first embodiment, the information processing device is composed of the information processing terminal 10 provided inside the taxi 1, but in the second embodiment, the host terminal 100 also functions as the information processing device, and the information processing device is composed of the information processing terminal 10 and the host terminal 100. The other configurations are substantially the same as those in the first embodiment. Explanations of the same contents as those in the first embodiment will be omitted.

[0076] The host terminal 100 has a transmitter 125 and a receiver 120 for communicating with the information processing terminal 10 and the passenger terminal 90. The receiver 120 receives vehicle position information based on a receiver 16, such as a GPS receiver, provided in the information processing terminal 10 mounted on the vehicle. A measurement unit (host measurement unit) 112 provided in the host terminal 100 compares the position information (latitude and longitude) of the target vehicle with map information stored in the host storage unit 119 to measure the distance traveled by the vehicle on the map from one point to another, and a calculation unit (host calculation unit) 115 calculates the fare using the distance traveled on the map. In other words, in this embodiment, the host terminal 100 performs the function that was performed by the information processing terminal 10 installed in the vehicle in the first embodiment. Note that when information is sent from the information processing terminal 10 to the host terminal 100, the information may be transmitted together with identification information of the information processing terminal 10, the taxi 1 associated with the information processing terminal 10, or the driver. By adopting such an embodiment, the host terminal 100 can identify which information processing terminal 10, taxi 1, or driver the received information relates to, and can store the information in the host memory unit 119 linked to the information processing terminal 10, taxi 1, or driver.

[0077] This embodiment can also employ any of the aspects shown in the first embodiment, and can obtain the same effects as those shown in the first embodiment.

[0078] In this application, the measurement unit of the information processing terminal 10 may be referred to as the terminal measurement unit 12, the calculation unit of the information processing terminal 10 may be referred to as the terminal calculation unit 15, the measurement unit of the host terminal 100 may be referred to as the host measurement unit 112, and the calculation unit of the host terminal 100 may be referred to as the host calculation unit 115.

[0079] The above description of the embodiment and the disclosure of the drawings are merely examples for explaining the invention described in the claims, and the invention described in the claims is not limited by the description of the embodiment or the disclosure of the drawings. The description of the claims as originally filed may be appropriately changed within the scope of the patent specification, and the scope may also be expanded. [Explanation of symbols]

[0080] 11 Judgment Department 12 Measuring part 15 Calculation section 17 In-vehicle determination unit 18 Guessing part 21 Vehicle speed signal sensor 22 Angular rate sensor 90 Passenger Terminal 130 Management Department 230 Alcohol concentration measurement unit 240 In-car camera 250 Delivery Discrimination Department 300 indicator light

Claims

1. a measurement unit that measures a distance traveled by the vehicle on the map from one point to another point on the map by comparing the vehicle's position information with map information; a calculation unit that calculates a fare using the travel distance on the map; An information processing device comprising:

2. a receiving unit that receives vehicle position information; a measuring unit that measures the distance traveled by the vehicle on the map from one point to another point on the map by comparing the vehicle position information received by the receiving unit with map information; a calculation unit that calculates a fare using the travel distance on the map; An information processing device comprising:

3. The measurement unit measures a short-term travel distance of the vehicle from one point to another point on the map; The information processing device according to claim 1 , wherein the calculation unit calculates the fare using a total travel distance calculated using the short-time travel distance.

4. The information processing device according to claim 3 , wherein the measurement unit corrects the short-term travel distance using a vehicle speed-based travel distance acquired from a vehicle speed signal.

5. The information processing device according to claim 4 , wherein the calculation unit does not use the vehicle speed-based travel distance acquired from the vehicle speed signal to calculate the fare.

6. The information processing device according to claim 1 , wherein the calculation unit calculates the fare without using a vehicle speed-based travel distance acquired from a vehicle speed signal.

7. The information processing device according to claim 6 , wherein the measurement unit corrects the short-term travel distance using a vehicle speed-based travel distance acquired from a vehicle speed signal while there are no passengers on board and no fares are being calculated.

8. The information processing device according to claim 1 , wherein the calculation unit corrects the travel distance on the map based on the vehicle travel direction derived from an angular velocity sensor and the direction of the road in the map information.

9. an estimation unit that estimates vehicle position information based on a vehicle speed-based travel distance acquired from a vehicle speed signal; The information processing device according to claim 1 , wherein the measurement unit measures a distance traveled by the vehicle on the map from one point to another point on the map based on the estimation result by the estimation unit.

10. 10. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the measurement unit compares the vehicle speed-based travel distance acquired from the vehicle speed signal with the travel distance on the map, and checks whether the difference between the vehicle speed-based travel distance and the travel distance on the map is within a threshold value.

11. An information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 9; a passenger terminal provided in the vehicle, capable of communicating with the information processing device, and capable of displaying the vehicle's travel route and fare; An information processing system comprising:

12. An information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 10; An information processing system comprising a management unit that receives and manages information relating to vehicle fares or travel distances on a map from an information processing device.

13. an exit determination unit that determines whether a driver has left the facility; 11. An information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the information processing device enables the calculation unit to calculate a fare on condition that the delivery determination unit receives information indicating that delivery has been determined; An information processing system comprising:

14. an alcohol concentration measurement unit for measuring the alcohol concentration of a driver; 11. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the calculation unit calculates a fare on the condition that the alcohol concentration of the driver is determined to be normal based on the alcohol concentration measurement unit; An information processing system comprising:

15. an interior determination unit that determines whether or not there are passengers in the vehicle and the number of passengers based on the image captured by an interior image capture device that captures the interior of the vehicle; 11. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the information processing device receives information indicating the presence or absence of passengers or the number of passengers from a determination result by an in-car determination unit; An information processing system comprising:

16. An information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 10; an indicator light that turns off when the information processing device starts measuring the fare; An information processing system comprising:

17. a step of measuring a moving distance of the vehicle on the map from one point to another point on the map by collating the position information of the vehicle with map information by a measurement unit; a step of calculating a fare using the travel distance on the map by a calculation unit; An information processing method comprising:

18. A program to be installed on an information processing device, The information processing device in which the program is installed A measurement function that measures the distance traveled by a vehicle from one point on a map to another by comparing the vehicle's location information with map information; a calculation function for calculating a fare using the travel distance on the map; A program that achieves this.

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