Information processing system, method, computer readable medium, and program product

Abstract

The present application relates to an information processing system, an information processing method, a computer readable medium, and a computer program product. The information processing system includes a processor that acquires reservation information about a compartment, and makes a decision about improving an improvement of an air environment by an improvement member based on the acquired reservation information, the improvement member being provided in the compartment and improving the air environment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to an information processing system, an information processing method, a computer-readable medium, and a booth. Background Technology

[0002] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2005-342509 discloses a structure in which a pre-filter with deodorizing function is provided on the air inlet side inside the casing, and a deodorizing filter is provided on the air outlet side. Furthermore, a special ultraviolet light emitter and an ultraviolet light emitter are arranged between the pre-filter and the deodorizing filter inside the casing. Summary of the Invention

[0003] When cleaning a compartment, for example, if cleaning is performed at regular intervals, it may be cleaned frequently even if the compartment is not used, or it may not be cleaned even if the compartment is frequently used. Moreover, if cleaning is performed during a scheduled time for the compartment, it may be done while the user is in the compartment.

[0004] The purpose of this disclosure is to improve the air environment of the compartments by taking into account the utilization of the compartments.

[0005] According to a first aspect of this disclosure, an information processing system is provided, including a processor that acquires reservation information about a compartment, and based on the acquired reservation information, makes a decision regarding the improvement of the air environment by an improvement component, the improvement component being located inside the compartment and improving the air environment.

[0006] According to the second aspect of this disclosure, the processor makes the following decision: during periods when the compartment is not reserved, the improvement component improves the air environment.

[0007] According to the third aspect of this disclosure, the processor makes the following decision: even if the time period for which the compartment is reserved is a reservation period, but certain conditions are met, the improvement component improves the air environment.

[0008] According to the fourth aspect of this disclosure, the processor makes the following decision: if, despite it being the scheduled time period, there is an instruction from the user of the compartment, the improvement component will improve the air environment.

[0009] According to the fifth aspect of this disclosure, the processor, after performing the air environment improvement by the improvement components according to the instructions from the user of the compartment, instructs the unlocking of the compartment.

[0010] According to the sixth aspect of this disclosure, the processor makes the following decision: if there is no user of the compartment in the compartment during the scheduled time period, the improvement component will improve the air environment.

[0011] According to the seventh aspect of this disclosure, the processor makes a decision regarding the improvement of the air environment by the improvement component during the unused period from the end time of the previous reservation of the compartment (i.e., the reservation end time) to the start time of the next reservation (i.e., the reservation start time).

[0012] According to the eighth aspect of this disclosure, the processor makes the following decision: if the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time, the processor performs a specific process by means of the improvement component.

[0013] According to the ninth aspect of this disclosure, the processor makes the following decision: if the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time, the processor increases the number of processing types performed by the improvement component compared to the case where the elapsed time does not exceed the predetermined time.

[0014] According to the tenth aspect of this disclosure, the processor determines the frequency of air environment improvement performed by the improving component based on the acquired reservation information.

[0015] According to the eleventh aspect of this disclosure, the processor makes a decision regarding the degree of improvement of the air environment by the improved component based on the acquired reservation information.

[0016] According to the twelfth aspect of this disclosure, a computer-readable medium is provided, storing a program that causes a computer to perform processing, wherein the processing includes the steps of: obtaining reservation information about a compartment, i.e., reservation information; and, based on the obtained reservation information, making a decision regarding the improvement of the air environment by an improvement component, the improvement component being disposed in the compartment and improving the air environment.

[0017] According to the thirteenth aspect of this disclosure, a compartment is provided, comprising: a frame; and an improvement component that improves the air environment inside the frame, wherein the improvement component improves the air environment during periods other than the scheduled time slots of the compartment.

[0018] According to the fourteenth aspect of this disclosure, although the compartment is during the scheduled time period, the improvement of the air environment by the improvement component will still be carried out once certain conditions are met.

[0019] According to the fifteenth aspect of this disclosure, the improving component irradiates the interior of the frame with light to improve the air environment inside the frame, and is configured to be able to change the irradiation area of ​​the improving component's irradiation light.

[0020] According to the sixteenth aspect of this disclosure, there is no receiving section inside the compartment, which is used to receive the start of the improvement of the air environment by the improvement component and is accessible to the user of the compartment.

[0021] According to the seventeenth aspect of this disclosure, the compartment improves the air environment through the improvement components upon receiving instructions from a mobile terminal carried by a person.

[0022] According to the eighteenth aspect of this disclosure, the improvement component improves the air environment during the time period between a scheduled time period for the compartment and the subsequent scheduled time period.

[0023] According to the nineteenth aspect of this disclosure, during the period from the start time of operation of the compartment to the end time of operation, a time when the reservation of the compartment cannot be accepted is ensured, and during the time when the reservation cannot be accepted, the improvement component improves the air environment.

[0024] According to the twentieth aspect of this disclosure, the improvement component improves the air environment inside the compartment by irradiating the interior of the compartment with light emitted from a light source, and the light source is provided with multiple light sources with different wavelengths of emitted light.

[0025] According to the twenty-first aspect of this disclosure, the improving component improves the air environment inside the compartment by irradiating the interior of the compartment with light emitted from the light source. Inside the compartment, a table for user use is provided, and the light emitted from the light source is irradiated onto the table.

[0026] According to the twenty-second aspect of this disclosure, the improving component improves the air environment inside the compartment by irradiating the interior of the compartment with light emitted from the light source. Inside the compartment, there is a switch operated by a user, and the light emitted from the light source is irradiated onto the switch.

[0027] According to the twenty-third aspect of this disclosure, the improving component improves the air environment inside the compartment by irradiating the interior of the compartment with light emitted from the light source, and uses screws for fixing the interior components to the compartment to fix the supporting components supporting the light source to the compartment, wherein the interior components are components for the interior of the compartment.

[0028] According to the twenty-fourth aspect of this disclosure, the improvement component improves the air environment inside the compartment by irradiating the interior of the compartment with light emitted from the light source, and can change the irradiation position of the light emitted from the light source.

[0029] According to the twenty-fifth aspect of this disclosure, the improving component irradiates the interior of the compartment with light emitted from the light source to improve the air environment inside the compartment, and repeatedly turns the light source on and off to irradiate the interior of the compartment with light.

[0030] According to the twenty-sixth aspect of this disclosure, the improvement component improves the air environment inside the compartment by irradiating the interior of the compartment with light emitted from the light source, and can change the irradiation position of the light emitted from the light source, so as to irradiate the parts touched by the user in the compartment and / or the parts in the compartment with saliva attached from the user's mouth.

[0031] According to the twenty-seventh aspect of this disclosure, the improving component improves the air environment inside the compartment by irradiating the interior of the compartment with light emitted from the light source, and is capable of moving the light source toward a direction approaching the object being irradiated by the light from the light source, and moving the light source away from the object being irradiated.

[0032] According to the twenty-eighth aspect of this disclosure, the improving component improves the air environment inside the compartment by irradiating the interior of the compartment with light emitted from a light source, wherein the light source is disposed on the ceiling of the compartment and irradiates light from above to below.

[0033] According to the twenty-ninth aspect of this disclosure, a compartment is provided, comprising: a frame; an improvement component for improving the air environment inside the frame; and a plurality of detection components for detecting the presence or absence of a user inside the frame, wherein the plurality of detection components detect the presence or absence using different detection methods, wherein the improvement component improves the air environment when the plurality of detection components detect that there is no user inside the frame.

[0034] According to the thirtieth aspect of this disclosure, one of the plurality of detection components is a component that detects the movement of people inside the compartment to detect the presence or absence of users, and another detection component is a component that detects whether the door of the compartment is open to detect whether there are no users inside the compartment. When the other detection component detects that the door is open and the first detection component does not detect the movement of people, the improvement component improves the air environment.

[0035] According to the thirty-first aspect of this disclosure, the improvement component improves the air environment inside the compartment by irradiating the interior of the compartment with light emitted from the light source. One of the plurality of detection components is a component that detects the movement of a person inside the compartment to detect the presence or absence of a user, and another detection component is a component that detects the user's approach to the light source. The improvement component improves the air environment when one detection component does not detect the movement of a person and the other detection component does not detect the user's approach to the light source.

[0036] According to the thirty-second aspect of this disclosure, one of the plurality of detection components is a component that detects the movement of people in the compartment to detect the presence or absence of a user, and the other detection component is a chair installed in the compartment to detect when a user sits down in the chair. When one detection component does not detect the movement of people and the other detection component does not detect when a user sits down, the improvement component improves the air environment.

[0037] According to the thirty-third aspect of this disclosure, an information processing method is provided to obtain reservation information about a compartment, i.e., reservation information, and based on the obtained reservation information, to make a decision about the improvement of the air environment by an improvement component, wherein the improvement component is installed in the compartment and improves the air environment.

[0038] (Effect)

[0039] According to the first scheme, the air environment of the compartment can be improved by taking into account the utilization status of the compartment.

[0040] According to the second scheme, the improvement of the air environment by the improvement components can be carried out during periods when no compartment reservation is made.

[0041] According to the third scheme, even during reserved time periods with compartments, the improvement of the air environment by the improvement components can be achieved.

[0042] According to the fourth scheme, even if the reservation period for the compartment is a reserved time period, if the user of the compartment wants to improve the air environment of the compartment, the improvement component can still improve the air environment.

[0043] According to the fifth scheme, compared with the case where the improvement components are being unlocked during the process of improving the air environment, it is possible to suppress the phenomenon of the user of the compartment entering the compartment during the process of improving the air environment.

[0044] According to the sixth solution, the air environment can be improved by the improvement components during the reservation period when there are no users in the compartment.

[0045] According to the seventh scheme, it is possible to make a decision on improving the air environment of the compartment by taking into account the elapsed time from the end time of the previous compartment reservation (i.e., the reservation of the previous reservation) to the start time of the next reservation (i.e., the reservation of the subsequent reservation).

[0046] According to the eighth scheme, a specific process can be performed when a long period of time has elapsed from the end time of the previous reservation (i.e., the reservation of the previous room) to the start time of the next reservation (i.e., the reservation of the following room).

[0047] According to the ninth scheme, when the elapsed time from the end of the previous reservation (i.e., the reservation of the previous room) to the start of the next reservation (i.e., the reservation of the following room) is long, the types of treatments performed to improve the air environment can be increased.

[0048] According to the tenth scheme, the frequency of improving the air environment of the compartment can be determined by taking into account the reservation status of the compartment.

[0049] According to the eleventh scheme, the degree of improvement of the air environment of the compartment can be determined by taking into account the reservation status of the compartment.

[0050] According to the twelfth scheme, the air environment of the compartment can be improved by taking into account the utilization status of the compartment.

[0051] According to the thirteenth scheme, the air environment of the compartment can be improved by taking into account the utilization status of the compartment.

[0052] According to the fourteenth solution, even during reserved time periods with compartments, the improvement of the air environment by the improvement components can be achieved.

[0053] According to the fifteenth scheme, light can be irradiated on multiple parts of the compartment.

[0054] According to the sixteenth solution, compared with the case where a receiving unit is provided inside the compartment for receiving the start of the improvement of the air environment by the improvement component, the phenomenon of erroneous start of the improvement of the air environment in the compartment can be suppressed.

[0055] According to the seventeenth solution, the improvement of the air environment by the improvement component can be achieved without the need for a physical switch.

[0056] According to the eighteenth scheme, time for improving the air environment can be ensured during the period between a reservation time for a compartment and the next reservation time after the first reservation time.

[0057] According to the nineteenth scheme, it is possible to ensure time for improving the air environment from the start of operation of the compartment until the end of operation.

[0058] According to the twentieth scheme, it is possible to irradiate the interior of the compartment with multiple types of light of different wavelengths.

[0059] According to the 21st scheme, light emitted from a light source can be shone onto a table set inside the compartment.

[0060] According to the 22nd scheme, light emitted from a light source can be irradiated onto a switch operated by a user.

[0061] According to the 23rd embodiment, compared with the case where a special part is used to fix the support member supporting the light source to the compartment for fixing the support member, the number of parts used to fix the support member supporting the light source to the compartment can be reduced.

[0062] According to the 24th scheme, the illumination position of the light emitted from the light source can be changed.

[0063] According to the 25th scheme, the heating of the light source is suppressed compared to the case where the light source is continuously lit.

[0064] According to the 26th scheme, light can be concentrated on the parts touched by the user in the compartment and / or the parts in the compartment where saliva from the user's mouth adheres.

[0065] According to the 27th solution, the light source can be brought close to the object being illuminated, and the light source can be moved away from the object being illuminated.

[0066] According to the 28th embodiment, compared with the case where the light source is fixed relative to the side of the compartment, the bias of the irradiated part of the light emitted from the light source can be reduced.

[0067] According to the 29th scheme, the air environment of the compartment can be improved by taking into account the utilization status of the compartment.

[0068] According to the thirtieth solution, compared with the case where the improvement of the air environment is based solely on the detection results obtained from a single detection component, it is possible to suppress the situation where the air environment is improved even though there are users in the compartment.

[0069] According to the thirty-first solution, compared with the case where the improvement of the air environment is based solely on the detection results obtained from a single detection component, it is possible to suppress the situation where the air environment is improved even when there are users in the compartment.

[0070] According to the thirty-second scheme, compared with the case where the improvement of the air environment is based solely on the detection results obtained from a single detection component, it is possible to suppress the situation where the air environment is improved even though there are users in the compartment.

[0071] According to the thirty-third scheme, the air environment of the compartment can be improved by taking into account the reservation status of the compartment. Attached Figure Description

[0072] Figure 1 It is a diagram that roughly represents the overall structure of an information processing system.

[0073] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the compartments.

[0074] Figure 3 It is a diagram illustrating the interior of the compartment.

[0075] Figure 4 From Figure 3 The diagram shows the view of the interior of the compartment when viewed in the direction indicated by arrow IV.

[0076] Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the hardware structure of a space management server.

[0077] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the hardware structure of a user terminal.

[0078] Figure 7 This is an example of a display screen shown on the user's terminal when a user makes a reservation for a compartment.

[0079] Figure 8 This is another example of a display screen shown on a user terminal.

[0080] Figure 9 This is a diagram showing the reservation list stored on the hard drive of the space management server, and the reservation list of the compartments that users have made reservations for.

[0081] Figure 10 (A) and Figure 10 (B) is a diagram illustrating an example of processing performed by a processor, namely the CPU.

[0082] Figure 11 This is an example of a display shown on the user terminal when a user in the compartment gives instructions to improve the air quality.

[0083] Figure 12 This is a diagram illustrating a processing example when the elapsed time exceeds a pre-defined elapsed time.

[0084] Figure 13This is a diagram showing another structural example of a compartment.

[0085] Figure 14 It is Figure 13 A magnified 3D view of the light source shown.

[0086] Figure 15 From Figure 14 The diagram shows the support structure and the light source when viewed in the direction indicated by the arrow XV.

[0087] Figure 16 (A) and Figure 16 (B) is a diagram illustrating one end of the support member and the other end.

[0088] Figure 17 This is a diagram showing the structure of the upper part of the compartment.

[0089] Figure 18 (A) and Figure 18 (B) is a diagram showing another structure of the compartment.

[0090] Figure 19 yes Figure 18 An enlarged view of the part indicated by the symbol XIX in (B).

[0091] Figure 20 (A) and Figure 20 (B) is a diagram showing another structural example of a compartment. Detailed Implementation

[0092] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0093] Figure 1 This is a diagram that roughly represents the overall structure of the information processing system 1 of this embodiment.

[0094] In this embodiment, multiple spaces 2 are provided, which are examples of places that users reserve for use.

[0095] In this embodiment, each of the spaces 2 can be reserved, and users can make use of the space 2 after making a reservation in advance.

[0096] Space 2 includes guest rooms, accommodation facilities, meeting rooms, etc., which are separated from the surrounding space by walls or partitions.

[0097] Furthermore, the space 2 in this embodiment includes tables or seats provided for service in restaurants or barbershops. These are examples of spaces 2 that are open to the surroundings.

[0098] Figure 1The information processing system 1 shown includes various terminals connected to the cloud network 3.

[0099] Figure 1 In the example shown, a user terminal 4 connected to cloud network 3 is illustrated, representing a user operating a space terminal 4 and a space management server 5 in management space 2. Furthermore, space 2 is connected to cloud network 3. More specifically, various machines are located within space 2, and these machines are connected to cloud network 3.

[0100] In this embodiment, an electronic lock is installed on the door of space 2, and each space 2 can be locked. In this embodiment, anyone with unlocking authority over space 2 can utilize the space 2.

[0101] When unlocking space 2, the person unlocking the space issues an unlock instruction via their user terminal 4. This instruction is sent to the space management server 5, which receives the instruction. The space management server 5 then issues the unlock instruction for space 2. Consequently, the electronic lock installed in space 2 operates, unlocking space 2.

[0102] In this embodiment, the user terminal 4 is envisioned as a portable smartphone. Of course, the portable user terminal 4 can be a so-called wearable terminal, a notebook computer, or a gaming terminal.

[0103] Space management server 5 manages various information associated with space 2. For example, space management server 5 manages information such as identifying users, identifying space 2 as the reservation target, the start date and time of the reservation, and the end date and time of the reservation.

[0104] The information identifying the user includes, for example, the user's name, gender, age, account, user identification (ID), password, and information for managing personal information. Furthermore, the information identifying the space 2 to be used includes, for example, information identifying the residence or location, and a management name or number.

[0105] In addition, the space management server 5 also functions as a control device, controlling various machines installed in space 2.

[0106] Alternatively, control devices can be installed in each space 2 corresponding to each space 2. In this case, the control devices installed in each space 2 control the various machines installed in each space 2.

[0107] <Exterior Structure of Space 2>

[0108] Figure 2 This is a diagram representing compartment 80.

[0109] Figure 2 In the example shown, the interior of compartment 80 is called space 2. In this embodiment, it is possible to reserve space 2 inside compartment 80.

[0110] The compartment 80 in this embodiment can be configured indoors or outdoors, such as inside a station, airport, office building, commercial facilities such as restaurants or department stores, banks, libraries, art galleries, museums, public institutions or facilities, corridors, parks, etc.

[0111] Figure 2 The compartment 80 shown is an enclosed compartment 80 with a ceiling.

[0112] Here, "closed type" does not mean sealed, but rather refers to a state that has practical sound insulation performance.

[0113] Furthermore, the term "compartment 80" refers to a structure that contains partitions that separate space 2 from other spaces surrounding space 2. It is not necessary for partitions to exist entirely around space 2; even a partial absence of partitions can still be considered equivalent to compartment 80.

[0114] For example, in the space 2 where the user is seated, a structure in which there are partitions only on the right and left sides of the user is equivalent to a compartment 80.

[0115] Moreover, a ceiling is not necessary; even a structure without a ceiling is equivalent to a compartment of 80.

[0116] Figure 2 The compartment 80 shown has a frame 81 that constitutes the main part of the compartment 80. The frame 81 is formed in a cuboid shape.

[0117] The compartment 80 is provided with a ceiling 20A, a floor 20B, a wall 20C with an openable and closable door 22, two walls 20D and 20E located on both sides of the wall 20C, and a wall 20F located on the opposite side of the door 22.

[0118] In this embodiment, space 2 is enclosed by wall 20C, door 22, wall 20D, wall 20E, and wall 20F. Space 2 is provided inside these four walls and door 22.

[0119] In other words, in this embodiment, a space 2 is provided on the inner side of the frame 81.

[0120] In this embodiment, door 22 is envisioned as a sliding door that can move along wall 20C. Figure 2In some cases, door 22 is a single sliding door that slides in one direction, but it can also be a double sliding door 22 that opens and closes by moving two or more components in a staggered manner, or it can be a sliding door 22 that allows two components to slide left and right.

[0121] A handle 22A is installed on the door 22 for the user to grip when opening and closing. Additionally, the handle is also provided on the inside of the door 22.

[0122] Furthermore, an electronic lock 22C is installed on the door 22 for unlocking and locking the door 22. Additionally, in this embodiment, an opening / closing sensor S1 is provided to detect the opening and closing of the door 22.

[0123] The number of people who can use the compartment 80 is roughly determined by the volume of the compartment 80. In this embodiment, the compartment 80 is envisioned as a single-room type for one person. Of course, the compartment 80 can also be a large compartment 80 that can accommodate multiple people.

[0124] Furthermore, the term "single-room type" does not mean that it can only be used by one person, but rather that it can be used by a small number of people, such as two or three people.

[0125] Furthermore, the shape or structure of the frame 81 constituting the compartment 80, as well as the equipment or performance provided therein, are arbitrary.

[0126] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating the interior of compartment 80. Additionally, the aforementioned... Figure 3 The middle section indicates the state of the compartment when viewed from above at 80 degrees Celsius.

[0127] In this embodiment, a table 92 and a chair 91 are each arranged inside the compartment 80.

[0128] Furthermore, a luggage container 93 is provided inside the compartment 80 for users to place their own luggage. In other words, a luggage container 93 for accommodating and storing users' luggage is provided inside the compartment 80.

[0129] Furthermore, inside compartment 80, as equipped machines, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, a monitor 32 is provided as a display device for projecting images.

[0130] Moreover, in this embodiment, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, a speaker 30A is provided as a sound output device. Alternatively, sound may be output from a speaker provided on the monitor 32 without the need for a separate speaker 30A.

[0131] Moreover, in this embodiment, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3As shown, a camera device 24 is provided for photographing the interior of compartment 80. The camera device 24 is equipped with an imaging element such as a charge-coupled device (CCD) or complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS), and the camera device 24 uses the imaging element to photograph the interior of compartment 80.

[0132] Moreover, such as Figure 2 As shown, a human detection sensor 25 is provided in compartment 80 to detect users inside compartment 80. Furthermore, in this embodiment, a temperature sensor 26 is provided to detect the temperature inside compartment 80.

[0133] Moreover, such as Figure 3 As shown, a lighting machine 40 for illuminating the interior of compartment 80 is provided inside compartment 80.

[0134] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown, a window 42 is provided on the door 22. In this embodiment, the interior of the space 2 can be seen from the outside of the space 2 through the window 42.

[0135] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, an information acquisition device 29 is sometimes provided on the outer surface of the compartment 80. The information acquisition device 29 is used to acquire information of each user of the compartment 80.

[0136] The information acquisition device 29 includes, for example, a reader that reads the raised ID card. Furthermore, the information acquisition device 29 may also be a reader that reads the user's fingerprint or vein pattern, etc.

[0137] Figure 4 From Figure 3 The diagram shows the view inside compartment 80 when viewed in the direction indicated by arrow IV.

[0138] In this embodiment, an improvement mechanism 500 is provided inside the compartment 80 to improve the air environment inside the compartment 80, which is one example of an improvement component.

[0139] In other words, in this embodiment, an improvement mechanism 500 is provided inside the frame 81 that constitutes the compartment 80 to improve the air environment inside the frame 81.

[0140] In this embodiment, the improvement mechanism 500 includes: a light source 510 that emits light containing ultraviolet rays, i.e., ultraviolet light; a spray device 520 that sprays liquid into a mist; and a ceiling light source 540 that is installed on the ceiling 20A of the compartment 80 and emits light that also contains ultraviolet rays, i.e., ultraviolet light.

[0141] In this embodiment, a ceiling light source 540 is used to irradiate the entire interior of the compartment 80 with ultraviolet light. Furthermore, the light source 510 is positioned closer to the table 92 than the ceiling light source 540, and primarily irradiates ultraviolet light toward the table 92.

[0142] In this embodiment, not only is a ceiling light source 540 provided, but also a light source 510 is provided. As a result, ultraviolet light can be irradiated from a closer distance and with a higher intensity on the table 92 that is frequently touched by the user of the compartment 80, or on the keyboard placed on the table 92.

[0143] Furthermore, when ultraviolet light is irradiated from a location closer to the ceiling 20A, such as when it is irradiated from the light source 510 toward the table 92, the table 92 or the fixtures mounted on the table 92 are more prone to deterioration or fading compared to when ultraviolet light is irradiated from the ceiling 20A. More specifically, the lower the wavelength of ultraviolet light, the more likely it is to cause deterioration or fading of the table 92 or the fixtures.

[0144] Therefore, when irradiated with ultraviolet light, the following treatment is considered as an example: for example, when there is time available, such as at night (when the irradiation time of ultraviolet light is longer than a predetermined threshold), only the ceiling light source 540 is lit.

[0145] Furthermore, during ultraviolet light irradiation, the following process can also be performed: in situations where it is difficult to ensure the irradiation time, such as during the leisure time of the scheduled time (when the ultraviolet light irradiation time is shorter than the pre-defined threshold), only the light source 510 can be lit, or both the light source 510 and the ceiling light source 540 can be lit.

[0146] In this embodiment, the improvement mechanism 500 emits ultraviolet light from the ceiling light source 540 or the light source 510 to irradiate the interior of the frame 81, thereby improving the air environment inside the frame 81. Furthermore, the improvement mechanism 500 operates the spray device 520 to spray a mist of liquid into the interior of the frame 81, thereby improving the air environment inside the frame 81.

[0147] Here, the light source 510 is arranged along the depth of the compartment 80. Moreover, in this embodiment, a light source 600 for illumination that emits visible light is provided next to the light source 510 that emits ultraviolet light.

[0148] A spray device 520 is installed on the ceiling 20A of the compartment 80. An outlet 521 is provided on the ceiling 20A, which discharges a mist of liquid generated by the spray device 520. The improvement mechanism 500 uses the spray device 520 to discharge the mist of liquid from the outlet 521, thereby improving the air environment inside the frame 81.

[0149] Moreover, in this embodiment, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the improvement mechanism 500 is provided with a movable light source 530 (hereinafter referred to as "movable light source 530").

[0150] The movable light source 530 also emits ultraviolet light. Furthermore, in this embodiment, a light source driving mechanism (not shown) is provided to change the direction of the movable light source 530.

[0151] There are no particular limitations on the light source driving mechanism, including known mechanisms such as those with motors.

[0152] In this embodiment, the light source driving mechanism is driven according to the instructions from the space management server 5 to change the direction of the movable light source 530. This allows ultraviolet light to irradiate multiple locations within the frame 81.

[0153] Here, in this embodiment, the movable light source 530 is normally, for example, oriented towards the chair 91 (see reference). Figure 3 ) or table 92.

[0154] In addition, this embodiment uses the case of improving the air environment by emitting ultraviolet light or spraying liquid as an example, but the types of air environment improvement are not limited to this.

[0155] For example, a movable sweeper that can move itself can be moved within the compartment 80 to improve the air environment within the compartment 80.

[0156] Furthermore, for example, air can be blown towards each part of the compartment 80 to make the dust attached to each part fly, and exhaust can be performed towards the outside of the compartment 80 to discharge the air containing dust to the outside of the compartment 80.

[0157] In this embodiment, the spray device 520 sprays a liquid containing titanium dioxide. Next, in this embodiment, ultraviolet light is emitted from one or more light sources—light source 510, movable light source 530, and ceiling light source 540—to irradiate the parts to which titanium dioxide is attached. As a result, the amount of pollutants in the air within the contaminated compartment 80 is reduced, and the air environment of the compartment 80 is improved.

[0158] In this embodiment, the improved mechanism 500 can perform both liquid spraying and ultraviolet light irradiation. In this embodiment, multiple processes can be performed.

[0159] In addition, when improving the air environment, it is not always necessary to use liquid spraying or ultraviolet light irradiation. As will be described later, only ultraviolet light irradiation can be performed.

[0160] Furthermore, the liquid sprayed from the spraying device 520 is not limited to liquids containing titanium dioxide, but may also be liquids containing pharmaceutical solutions.

[0161] Furthermore, the liquid sprayed from the spray device 520 can also be a liquid containing a material with tungsten oxide (WO3) as a base. In this case, by irradiating the part to which the liquid adheres with visible light (wavelength 400 nm or higher), the air environment can be improved.

[0162] In other words, when improving the air environment by spraying liquids containing titanium oxide, ultraviolet light irradiation is required, but when spraying liquids containing materials with tungsten oxide as a substrate, the air environment is improved by irradiation with visible light.

[0163] Materials based on tungsten oxide (WO3) are generated by doping titanium oxide with nitrogen or by ion implantation of a foreign metal.

[0164] As materials with tungsten oxide (WO3) as the substrate, examples include (1) to (3) below.

[0165] (1) Copper-based compounds modified tungsten oxide photocatalyst

[0166] (2) Copper-based compounds modifying titanium dioxide photocatalysts

[0167] (3) Iron-based compounds modified titanium dioxide photocatalysts

[0168] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the area irradiated by ultraviolet light can be changed.

[0169] Specifically, in this embodiment, as described above, the direction of the movable light source 530 can be changed, and by changing the direction of the movable light source 530, the irradiated part of the ultraviolet light can be changed.

[0170] More specifically, the irradiation point of ultraviolet light is changed by driving a light source drive mechanism (not shown).

[0171] Here, in this embodiment, the improvement mechanism 500 operates according to instructions from the space management server 5, so as to improve the air environment.

[0172] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the air environment improvement mechanism 500 also improves the air environment when there is an instruction from the user's terminal device 4 in the compartment 80 or from the cleaning staff's terminal device. In other words, in this embodiment, the air environment improvement mechanism 500 also improves the air environment when there is an instruction from a mobile terminal carried by a person.

[0173] More specifically, in this embodiment, when a cleaner or user of compartment 80 operates the terminal device to instruct on air environment improvement, the instruction is sent to the space management server 5. At this time, the space management server 5 outputs an instruction to begin air environment improvement. Consequently, the improvement mechanism 500 operates to improve the air environment within compartment 80.

[0174] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as described later, the space management server 5 makes a decision regarding the improvement of the air environment in compartment 80 based on reservation information about the compartment 80. And, in this embodiment, the improvement mechanism 500 improves the air environment based on this decision.

[0175] In addition, in this embodiment, no hard switch is provided inside or outside the compartment 80, which is used to initiate the improvement of the air environment by the improvement mechanism 500.

[0176] In other words, in this embodiment, there is no receiving section inside or outside the compartment 80, which is used to receive the start of the improvement mechanism 500's improvement of the air environment and is accessible to the user of the compartment 80.

[0177] At this time, the possibility of the user of compartment 80 accidentally touching the switch for improving the air environment inside compartment 80 and thus causing air environment improvement is prevented. More specifically, the possibility of accidental liquid spraying or ultraviolet light emission is prevented.

[0178] Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the hardware structure of the space management server 5.

[0179] As an example of an information processing device, the space management server 5 includes: a control unit 101 that controls the overall operation of the device; a hard disk drive 102 that stores management data; and a network interface 103 that enables communication via a local area network (LAN) cable.

[0180] The control unit 101 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 111, which serves as an example of a processor; a read-only memory (ROM) 112, which stores basic software or a basic input output system (BIOS); and a random access memory (RAM) 113, which is used as a working area.

[0181] The CPU 111 can also be multi-core. Furthermore, the ROM 112 can be a rewritable, non-volatile semiconductor memory. The control unit 101 is what is known as a computer.

[0182] The hard disk drive 102 is a device for reading and writing data on a non-volatile storage medium on a disk-shaped substrate surface coated with a magnetic material. Of course, the non-volatile storage medium can also be a semiconductor memory or magnetic tape.

[0183] In addition, the space management server 5 may include input devices such as keyboards and mice, and display devices such as LCD monitors, as needed.

[0184] The control unit 101, hard disk drive 102 and network interface 103 are connected via bus 104 or signal lines not shown.

[0185] Here, the program executed by CPU 111 can be provided to the space management server 5 in a state stored on a computer-readable recording medium such as magnetic recording medium (magnetic tape, disk, etc.), optical recording medium (optical disc, etc.), optical-magnetic recording medium, semiconductor memory, etc. Moreover, the program executed by CPU 111 can also be provided to the space management server 5 using communication methods such as the Internet.

[0186] In addition, in this embodiment, the term "processor" refers to a processor in a broad sense, including general-purpose processors (such as central processing units (CPUs)) or dedicated processors (such as graphics processing units (GPUs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), programmable logic devices, etc.).

[0187] Furthermore, the actions of the processor can be performed not only by a single processor, but also collaboratively by multiple processors located in physically separate locations. Moreover, the order of the processor's actions is not limited to the order described in this embodiment and can be changed.

[0188] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the hardware structure of user terminal 4. Figure 6 The structure shown is based on the assumption that user terminal 4 is a smartphone.

[0189] User terminal 4 includes: a control unit 201 for controlling the overall operation of the device; a memory card 202 for storing various data; various communication interfaces 203 conforming to wireless communication specifications; input devices such as touch sensors 204; display devices such as liquid crystal displays or organic electroluminescent (EL) displays 205; and a Global Positioning System (GPS) sensor 206.

[0190] The control unit 201 includes a CPU 211, a ROM 212 storing firmware or BIOS, and RAM 213 used as a working area. The CPU 211 may also be multi-core. Furthermore, the ROM 212 may be a rewritable non-volatile semiconductor memory.

[0191] Communication interface 203 is, for example, an interface used for connecting to a mobile communication system or an interface used for connecting to a wireless LAN.

[0192] GPS sensor 206 is a sensor that receives radio waves from GPS satellites to determine the location of user terminal 4. The latitude, longitude, and altitude information output from GPS sensor 206 indicates the current location of user terminal 4. Additionally, GPS sensor 206 can also support indoor positioning systems.

[0193] Figure 7 This diagram shows an example of the display screen shown on the user terminal 4 of the user when the user of compartment 80 makes a reservation for compartment 80.

[0194] Figure 7 The display screen shown presents a map, and the map shows the locations of multiple compartments 80.

[0195] In this embodiment, when the user of compartment 80 makes a reservation for compartment 80, he first selects the setting location from the multiple display settings.

[0196] In addition, it is not limited to this display format. For example, multiple settings can be displayed in a list format, allowing users to select settings from the list.

[0197] When the setting area is selected, such as Figure 8 (The figure shows another example of the display screen on user terminal 4) as shown, the status of the empty room of the selected setting area is displayed corresponding to each time.

[0198] The user operates the displayed screen to specify the reservation time for compartment 80. Then, the user presses the OK button (not shown).

[0199] Therefore, the space management server 5 confirms the reservation.

[0200] Specifically, after receiving information about the location and reservation time of compartment 80, the space management server 5 registers the information about the location and reservation time to the hard disk drive 102. Figure 5 In the process of confirming the appointment, the appointment will be processed.

[0201] In other words, after receiving information about the location and reservation time of the compartment 80, the space management server 5 registers the information about the location and reservation time in the hard disk drive 102 and performs reservation confirmation processing.

[0202] Then, the confirmation of the appointment is sent to user terminal 4 to notify the appointment applicant.

[0203] Figure 9 This is a diagram showing the reservation list of the room 80 that is stored in the hard disk 102 of the space management server 5 and has been reserved by the user.

[0204] In this embodiment, when the user confirms the reservation for compartment 80, such as Figure 9 As shown, the users are added to the reservation list. More specifically, the reservation list registers users who have made reservations for each reservation period.

[0205] Additionally, in this embodiment, the reservation information for the compartment 80 (hereinafter referred to as "reservation information") is registered in the hard disk drive 102 of the space management server 5.

[0206] Figure 9 In the example shown, as reservation information, it is recorded that the time slot from 07:00 to 07:30 on April 5th has been reserved by user F.

[0207] Furthermore, although detailed descriptions are omitted, information indicating that other appointment slots have already been booked is also recorded.

[0208] Figure 10 (A) and Figure 10 (B) is an explanation of CPU 111 (see reference), which is an example of a processor. Figure 5 A diagram illustrating one example of the processing performed. In other words, Figure 10 (A) and Figure 10 (B) is a diagram illustrating the processing performed by CPU 111 located in space management server 5.

[0209] In this embodiment, the CPU 111 acquires reservation information about the compartment 80, i.e., the reservation information, and makes a decision about the improvement of the air environment performed by the improvement mechanism 500 installed in the compartment 80 based on the acquired reservation information.

[0210] In other words, the CPU 111 obtains the reservation information registered in the hard disk drive 102, and makes a decision regarding the improvement of the air environment by the improvement mechanism 500 located in the compartment 80 based on the obtained reservation information.

[0211] Specifically, the CPU 111 determines the time period during which the reservation of compartment 80 has not yet been made based on the obtained reservation information, and makes a decision on the air environment improvement mechanism 500 during the time period during which the reservation of compartment 80 has not yet been made.

[0212] In other words, the CPU 111 determines whether or not the air environment improvement mechanism 500 performs air environment improvement. In making this decision, the CPU 111 determines the time period during which the reservation for compartment 80 has not yet been made based on the acquired reservation information. Furthermore, the CPU 111 determines whether the air environment improvement mechanism 500 will perform air environment improvement during the time period during which compartment 80 has not yet been reserved.

[0213] Therefore, in this embodiment, the air environment is improved by the improvement mechanism 500 during the time period outside the reserved time period when the compartment 80 has been reserved.

[0214] Figure 10 The example shown in (A) illustrates a case where multiple appointments are recorded during the period from 7:00 to 22:00.

[0215] When CPU 111 makes a decision to improve the air environment through the improvement mechanism 500 during a period when the reservation for compartment 80 has not yet been made, such as Figure 10 As shown in (A), 500 improvement agencies carried out air environment improvement work during various time periods when no appointments were recorded.

[0216] More specifically, Figure 10 In the example shown in (A), the time periods indicated by symbols 10E, 10F, 10G, and 10H are time periods not recorded in the reservation, during which the air environment is improved by the improvement agency 500.

[0217] More specifically, at this time, whenever the CPU 111 reaches each of the time periods indicated by symbols 10E, 10F, 10G, and 10H, it outputs a control signal indicating the start of air environment improvement to the improvement mechanism 500.

[0218] Therefore, in this embodiment, the air environment is improved by the improvement mechanism 500 during each time period indicated by symbols 10E, 10F, 10G, and 10H.

[0219] Specifically, in this example, one or more of the following light sources—light source 510, movable light source 530, and ceiling light source 540—are used to irradiate ultraviolet light in order to improve the air environment inside the compartment 80.

[0220] In addition, this example illustrates the situation of ultraviolet light irradiation during a time when no reservation has been made, but it is not limited to this. Ultraviolet light irradiation can also be carried out during a time when no reservation has been made and there is no one in the compartment 80.

[0221] More specifically, it can also be done during periods when no appointment has been made and from human sensor 25 (see reference). Figure 2 The output indicates that ultraviolet light irradiation is performed when no one is present.

[0222] In other words, even if there are people in compartment 80 during a time slot that has not yet been booked, ultraviolet light irradiation may not be required.

[0223] In other words, the decision regarding ultraviolet light irradiation may not be based solely on the reservation status of compartment 80, but may also take into account whether or not there are people inside compartment 80.

[0224] Furthermore, when using ultraviolet light, for example, with a wavelength of 254 nm, the impact on users inside compartment 80 is significant. Therefore, it is preferable, as described above, to irradiate with ultraviolet light during periods when no reservations have been made, or during periods when no one is inside compartment 80 and no reservations have been made. In other words, when using ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 254 nm, it is preferable to strictly manage the irradiation of ultraviolet light.

[0225] In contrast, ultraviolet light, for example, at a wavelength of 222 nm, has minimal impact on the human body, and therefore can be used continuously. In other words, irradiation with 222 nm ultraviolet light can be conducted at scheduled times or when people are present in the chamber 80. In other words, irradiation with 222 nm ultraviolet light can be carried out without strict control over its intensity.

[0226] Furthermore, in addition, the CPU 111 of this embodiment makes the following decision, for example, that is, even though it is a reservation period for the room 80, once certain conditions are met, the air environment is still improved by the improvement mechanism 500.

[0227] Specifically, CPU 111 makes the following decision: even if it is a scheduled time period, for example, if there is an instruction from the user of compartment 80 to improve the air environment, the air environment improvement mechanism 500 will still improve the air environment.

[0228] Specifically, Figure 10 The time period indicated by the symbol 10K in (B) is the reservation time period for users of compartment 80.

[0229] In this embodiment, even during the scheduled time period, if there is an instruction from the user of compartment 80 to improve the air environment, the CPU 111 still makes a decision to improve the air environment through the improvement mechanism 500.

[0230] More specifically, the CPU 111 makes the following decision: even if it is a reserved time period, the air environment will still be improved by the improvement mechanism 500 if the compartment 80 is empty and there is an instruction from the user of the compartment 80 to improve the air environment.

[0231] More specifically, the CPU 111 makes the following decision: even if it is a reserved time period, the air environment will still be improved by the improvement mechanism 500 if the compartment 80 is empty and there is an instruction from the user terminal 4 of the user of the compartment 80.

[0232] Additionally, CPU 111 is based on data from human sensor 25 (see reference). Figure 2 The output of ) is used to determine whether compartment 80 is empty.

[0233] Figure 11 This is an example of a display screen shown on the user terminal 4 when the user in compartment 80 instructs the user to improve the air environment.

[0234] exist Figure 11As shown by symbol 11A, the user terminal 4 displays a "Unlock after disinfection" button. In this embodiment, when the user of compartment 80 instructs for air environment improvement, the user terminal 4 displays... Figure 11 The screen shown is shown.

[0235] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the user presses the "unlock after disinfection" button and the compartment 80 is empty, the CPU 111 makes a decision to improve the air environment through the improvement mechanism 500.

[0236] Therefore, at this time, such as Figure 10 As indicated by the symbol 10M (B), ultraviolet light is irradiated into the compartment 80 by one or more of the following light sources: light source 510, movable light source 530, and ceiling light source 540. At this time, the air environment is improved by the improvement mechanism 500 before the user begins to use the compartment 80.

[0237] Subsequently, in the aforementioned processing example, the CPU 111 issues an unlocking instruction for compartment 80. In other words, the CPU 111 issues the unlocking instruction for compartment 80 after the air environment improvement mechanism 500 has been completed.

[0238] In other words, after the CPU 111 finishes improving the air environment in accordance with the user's instructions from compartment 80, and after the light source 510, movable light source 530, and ceiling light source 540 are turned off, it issues an unlocking instruction for compartment 80.

[0239] Therefore, electronic lock 22C (refer to) Figure 2 The system operates to unlock compartment 80. At this time, the user of compartment 80 can use the compartment 80, which has just undergone air environment improvement.

[0240] In this embodiment, during the process of improving the air environment by the improvement mechanism 500, the room is locked to prevent users from entering the compartment 80.

[0241] As another process, the CPU 111 may, for example, make the following decision: even if there is no user of compartment 80 in compartment 80 during the scheduled time, the improvement mechanism 500 will still improve the air environment.

[0242] Figure 10 In the processing example shown in (A), during the reserved time period indicated by symbol 10P, the user temporarily leaves the compartment 80, resulting in a situation where no user is present. In other words, the compartment 80 becomes unoccupied.

[0243] At this time, CPU 111 makes a decision to improve the air environment by improving mechanism 500.

[0244] More specifically, the CPU 111 receives signals from the human sensor 25 (see reference). Figure 2 If the output indicates that there are no users, it is determined that there are no users in compartment 80, and a decision is made to improve the air environment through the improvement mechanism 500.

[0245] Therefore, within compartment 80, the improvement mechanism 500 begins to improve the air environment. More specifically, in this example, ultraviolet light is irradiated by one or more of the following light sources: light source 510, movable light source 530, and ceiling light source 540.

[0246] Furthermore, the improvement of the air environment, which is performed when there is no user in compartment 80, can continue until the user returns to compartment 80. More specifically, it can continue until the human sensor 25 outputs an indication that the user is in compartment 80.

[0247] Furthermore, the improvement of the air environment in the absence of any user in compartment 80 can be carried out until a predetermined time has elapsed since the user leaves compartment 80.

[0248] Furthermore, the CPU 111 can also make a decision regarding the improvement of the air environment carried out by the improvement mechanism 500 based on the elapsed time from the end time of the previous reservation of the compartment 80 (i.e., the reservation of the previous reservation) to the start time of the next reservation of the previous reservation (i.e., the reservation of the subsequent reservation).

[0249] More specifically, the CPU 111 may also make a decision on the improvement of the air environment by the improvement agency 500 based on the elapsed time, which is the period from the end time of the previously scheduled reservation to the start time of the subsequent reservation.

[0250] More specifically, the CPU 111 may, for example, make the following decision: if the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined elapsed time, perform specific processing by the improvement mechanism 500.

[0251] In other words, the CPU 111 makes the following decision: if the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined elapsed time, the number of processes performed by the improvement mechanism 500 is increased compared to the case where the elapsed time does not exceed the predetermined elapsed time.

[0252] Figure 12 This is a diagram illustrating a processing example when the elapsed time exceeds a pre-defined elapsed time.

[0253] In this embodiment, the CPU 111 makes the following decision: when the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined elapsed time (e.g., two hours), it not only performs ultraviolet light irradiation but also performs spraying using the spraying device 520.

[0254] In other words, the CPU 111 makes the following decision: when the elapsed time exceeds the predetermined elapsed time, it not only turns on the light sources such as the light source 510, the movable light source 530, and the ceiling light source 540, but also performs spraying using the spray device 520 as an example of a specific process.

[0255] In other words, the CPU 111 makes the following decision: when the elapsed time exceeds the predetermined elapsed time, it will not only perform ultraviolet light irradiation, but also perform spraying using the spray device 520, thereby increasing the types of processing performed by the improvement mechanism 500 compared to the case where the elapsed time does not exceed the predetermined elapsed time.

[0256] Here, some of the processes performed by the improvement mechanism 500 require time, and if the elapsed time is short, it will be difficult to perform those processes.

[0257] Specifically, spraying using the spraying device 520 takes longer than irradiation with ultraviolet light, and if the time elapsed is short, it is difficult to spray using the spraying device 520.

[0258] In contrast, when making decisions about improving the air environment over time, as in this embodiment, it is also possible to use the spray device 520 to spray, thereby enabling more types of treatment.

[0259] Furthermore, as an alternative process, the CPU 111 may also determine the irradiation time for ultraviolet light irradiation during the unused period (the period from the end time of the previously scheduled reservation to the start time of the subsequent reservation) based on the elapsed time.

[0260] More specifically, at this time, if the elapsed time is longer than a predetermined threshold, the CPU 111 increases the ultraviolet light irradiation time; if the elapsed time is shorter than the threshold, the CPU 111 shortens the ultraviolet light irradiation time compared to if the elapsed time is longer than the threshold. Thus, the longer the elapsed time, the longer the ultraviolet light is irradiated.

[0261] Furthermore, when the irradiation time changes as described above, it is preferable to determine the light source to be illuminated based on the irradiation time. Specifically, for example, as mentioned above, if the irradiation time of ultraviolet light is longer than a predetermined threshold, it is preferable to illuminate only the ceiling light source 540. Moreover, for example, if the irradiation time of ultraviolet light is shorter than the predetermined threshold, it is preferable to illuminate only the light source 510, or to illuminate both the light source 510 and the ceiling light source 540.

[0262] Furthermore, as an alternative process, the CPU 111 may, for example, make a decision regarding the frequency of air environment improvement performed by the improvement agency 500 based on the acquired reservation information.

[0263] Specifically, when performing the aforementioned processing, the CPU 111, for example, determines the number of reservations per unit time or the total reservation time per unit time based on the acquired reservation information.

[0264] Here, the total reservation time refers to the sum of the reservation times for each unit of time.

[0265] More specifically, for example, whenever a predetermined time is reached, CPU 111 knows the number of reservations or the total reservation time from said time until the predetermined time has elapsed.

[0266] Furthermore, the CPU 111 determines, for example, the frequency of air environment improvement performed by the improvement agency 500 during the period from the predetermined time until the predetermined time has elapsed, based on the number of reservations or the total reservation time.

[0267] Specifically, the CPU 111 may make the following decision, for example, that if the number of reservations or the total reservation time exceeds a predetermined threshold, the number of air environment improvements performed by the improvement agency 500 during the period from the predetermined time until the predetermined time has elapsed will be increased compared to the case where the threshold is not exceeded.

[0268] The more frequently the compartment 80 is used during the aforementioned treatment, the greater the improvement in the air environment.

[0269] Additionally, as described above, it is preferable that the air environment improvement mechanism 500 is used to improve the air environment during the time slots in compartment 80 that have not yet been booked.

[0270] In addition, the CPU 111 can also make a decision on the degree of improvement of the air environment by the improved agency 500 based on the obtained reservation information.

[0271] Specifically, at this time, for example, CPU 111, based on the acquired reservation information, similarly determines the number of reservations per unit time or the total reservation time per unit time.

[0272] More specifically, for example, whenever a predetermined time is reached, the CPU 111 knows the number of reservations or the total reservation time for the period from said time until the predetermined time has elapsed.

[0273] Furthermore, the CPU 111 determines the degree of air environment improvement performed by the improvement agency 500 during the period from the predetermined time until the predetermined time has elapsed, based on the number of reservations or the total reservation time.

[0274] Specifically, the CPU 111 may, for example, make the following decision: if the number of reservations or the total reservation time exceeds a predetermined threshold, the air environment improvement time performed by the improvement agency 500 shall be extended from the predetermined time until the predetermined time has elapsed, compared to the case where the threshold is not exceeded.

[0275] More specifically, CPU 111 makes the following decision: to extend the time of each improvement of the air environment performed by the improvement mechanism 500.

[0276] Furthermore, for example, the CPU 111 makes the following decision: if the number of reservations or the total reservation time exceeds a predetermined threshold, the output of the improvement mechanism 500 is increased by the period from the predetermined time until the predetermined time has elapsed, compared to the case where the threshold is not exceeded.

[0277] When the output of the improvement mechanism 500 is increased, the amount of liquid sprayed by the spray device 520 increases, or the amount of ultraviolet light emitted from the light source 510, the movable light source 530, or the ceiling light source 540 increases.

[0278] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as described above, the configuration allows for changing the area irradiated by the light.

[0279] More specifically, in this embodiment, as described above, the direction of the movable light source 530 can be changed, thereby changing the part of the light source that is illuminated.

[0280] The CPU 111 can also make a decision about the irradiated part of the light emitted from the movable light source 530 based on the obtained reservation information.

[0281] Specifically, the CPU 111 makes the following decision: if the acquired reservation information meets certain conditions, it will irradiate a specific part of the compartment 80 with ultraviolet light.

[0282] Specifically, the CPU 111, for example, as described above, knows the number of reservations per unit of time or the total reservation time. Furthermore, the CPU 111 makes the following decision: if the number of reservations or the total reservation time exceeds a predetermined threshold, for example, regarding the luggage container 93 (see reference 93). Figure 3 Irradiate with ultraviolet light.

[0283] Luggage container 93 and table 92 (see reference) Figure 3 Compared to items like table 92, dirt does not adhere as easily, so the frequency of ultraviolet light irradiation can be less than that of items like table 92. On the other hand, consider the following situation: when the compartment 80 is used frequently, dirt adheres to the luggage container 93.

[0284] Therefore, in this embodiment, as described above, the CPU 111 makes the following decision: if the number of reservations or the total reservation time exceeds a predetermined threshold, the luggage container 93 is irradiated with ultraviolet light.

[0285] Therefore, in this embodiment, the movable light source 530 is directed toward the luggage container 93 to irradiate the luggage container 93 with ultraviolet light.

[0286] Furthermore, as mentioned above, the improvement of the air environment inside compartment 80 is carried out by the improvement mechanism 500. However, the improvement of the air environment inside compartment 80 is sometimes carried out not only by the improvement mechanism 500, but also by the cleaner.

[0287] More specifically, for example, specific treatments such as spraying the liquid are sometimes performed by cleaners.

[0288] When the air environment is improved by the cleaner, it is preferable that the CPU 111 also takes into account the cleaner's work schedule when making a decision about the air environment improvement carried out by the improvement agency 500.

[0289] In other words, preferably, the CPU 111 makes a decision about the improvement of the air environment carried out by the improvement agency 500 based on the reservation information and the schedule information about the cleaner's work schedule.

[0290] Here, for example, as described above, in the case of liquid spraying by the cleaner, the CPU 111 determines the timing of the liquid spraying by the cleaner based on the schedule information.

[0291] Furthermore, based on the aforementioned timing and reservation information, the CPU 111 determines when to use the movable light source 530, the light source 510, or the ceiling light source 540 for ultraviolet irradiation.

[0292] More specifically, at this time, the CPU 111 makes the following decision: to irradiate the compartment 80 with ultraviolet light after the liquid spraying by the cleaner and before the user has made a reservation.

[0293] More preferably, at this time, the CPU 111 makes the following decision: to perform ultraviolet light irradiation after the liquid spray performed by the cleaner and before the earliest scheduled time period after the spray.

[0294] Furthermore, cleaning or garbage removal is sometimes performed by cleaners. In such cases, the CPU 111 also considers the cleaner's work schedule information to determine the timing of liquid spraying or ultraviolet light irradiation, as well as the improvement mechanism 500's impact on the air environment.

[0295] Specifically, at this time, the CPU 111 makes the following decision: during the period when the cleaner has not improved the air environment and the user has not made a reservation for the compartment 80, the improvement mechanism 500 will improve the air environment.

[0296] (Another structural example)

[0297] Figure 13 This is a diagram showing another structural example of compartment 80. The aforementioned... Figure 13 In the text, the wall surface 20C is omitted (refer to...). Figure 2 The diagram of door 22.

[0298] In this structural example, similarly to the one described above, a light source 910 is also provided, which emits light containing ultraviolet rays, i.e., ultraviolet light.

[0299] The light source 910 is positioned on the opposite side from the side where the monitor 32 or table 92 is located, and emits ultraviolet light from the opposite side toward the monitor 32 or table 92. In other words, the light source 910 emits ultraviolet light diagonally downward, thereby irradiating the monitor 32 or table 92, which is located below the light source 910, with ultraviolet light.

[0300] Inside the compartment 80, there are two walls 20D and 20E arranged in a parallel relationship. However, in this structural example, a monitor 32 or a table 92 is provided on one side of the wall 20D and 20E, and a light source 910 is provided on the other side of the wall.

[0301] Furthermore, in this embodiment, an air conditioning unit 920 for discharging hot or cold air is provided on the inner side of the light source 910.

[0302] Furthermore, in this embodiment, an interior component 930 is provided on the inner side of the compartment 80, on the side where the wall surface 20E is provided. The interior component 930 is a component used for the interior decoration of the compartment 80. In other words, an interior component 930 is provided, and the interior component 930 is used for the interior decoration of the compartment 80. The interior component 930 is fixed relative to the inner surface of the compartment 80 by a plurality of screws 931.

[0303] Specifically, a plurality of screw holes (not shown) are provided on the inner surface of the compartment 80. The inner component 930 is clamped by the part with the screw holes and the head of the screw 931, thereby fixing the inner component 930.

[0304] In addition, although the illustration is omitted, the interior component 930 is also provided in the part of the interior surface of the compartment 80 other than the part located on the wall 20E side.

[0305] Furthermore, on the inner surface of compartment 80 and on the side of wall 20E, a user-facing door 22 (see reference) is provided. Figure 2 The lock / unlock switch SW is operated by the user when locking and unlocking the device.

[0306] In this embodiment, when the user operates the locking / unlocking switch SW, the electronic lock 22C (refer to...) Figure 2 (It operates to lock or unlock compartment 80.)

[0307] Figure 14 It is Figure 13 A partially enlarged 3D view of the light source 910 shown.

[0308] In this structural example, a cylindrical support member 933 is provided that extends from the front side of the compartment 80 toward the inward side.

[0309] In other words, in this structural example, a support member 933 extending along the wall surface 20E is provided. In this structural example, the light source 910 is supported by the support member 933.

[0310] Between the light source 910 and the support member 933, there is a connecting member 934 that connects the light source 910 and the support member 933. The light source 910 is fixed to the support member 933 via the connecting member 934.

[0311] The connecting member 934 includes: a first member 934A, disposed on the side of the light source 910 relative to the supporting member 933; and a second member 934B, disposed on the side of the wall surface 20E relative to the supporting member 933. In this structural example, the supporting member 933 is sandwiched between the first member 934A and the second member 934B, thereby fixing the connecting member 934 relative to the supporting member 933.

[0312] Furthermore, in this structural example, there is a fixing part 934C, which is fixed relative to the support member 933; and a rotating part 934D, which is rotatably disposed relative to the fixing part 934C and rotates about the rotation center C.

[0313] In this structural example, a light source 910 is mounted relative to the rotating part 934D, and the direction of the light source 910 is changed when the rotating part 934D rotates.

[0314] Figure 15 From Figure 14 The diagram shows the support member 933 and the light source 910 when viewed in the direction indicated by arrow XV.

[0315] The support member 933 is arranged extending in the left-right direction as shown in the figure. In this structural example, the light source 910 can move along the extending direction of the support member 933.

[0316] and, Figure 15 The text indicates that a light source 910 is installed on the entrance side of compartment 80.

[0317] When the light source 910 is moved in the direction indicated by arrow 15A from this state and is positioned at the location indicated by dashed line 15B, the light source 910 is positioned inside the compartment 80.

[0318] When the light source 910 is located inside the compartment 80, it is easy for the user to enter and exit the compartment 80.

[0319] On the other hand, with the light source 910 located on the entrance side of the compartment 80, the light source 910 is positioned near the door 22 (see reference). Figure 2 The state of one side of the door 22 makes it easier to irradiate ultraviolet light on the door that is touched by the user more frequently.

[0320] Furthermore, if the light source 910 is positioned at the entrance side of the compartment 80, it is less likely to generate a lock / unlock switch SW (see reference) located at the entrance side. Figure 13 Damage or malfunction of ).

[0321] In this structural example, a rod-shaped support member 933 is provided, and it is envisioned that a user's possession, such as an umbrella, is hooked onto the support member 933.

[0322] At this time, when the user's object is hooked onto the part of the support member 933 above the lock / unlock switch SW, the hooked object may come into contact with the lock / unlock switch SW.

[0323] Furthermore, if the object being held is an umbrella, water droplets may adhere to the lock / unlock switch SW.

[0324] In contrast, when the light source 910 is located on the entrance side of the compartment 80, the light source 910 will be positioned above the lock / unlock switch SW.

[0325] At this time, the user's holding will not hook onto the part of the support member 933 located above the lock / unlock switch SW, thus making it less likely to cause damage or malfunction to the lock / unlock switch SW due to the holding.

[0326] In addition, in this embodiment, the movement of the light source 910 is performed manually, but it is not limited to this. A drive mechanism for moving the light source 910 may also be provided.

[0327] Furthermore, it can also be based on instructions from the user, or on the CPU 111 of the control device or space management server 5 located in compartment 80 (see reference). Figure 5 The light source 910 moves automatically as instructed by the driver.

[0328] In this structural example, the case where the support member 933 includes a cylindrical member is described as an example. However, the shape of the support member 933 is not limited to this, and the support member 933 may also include members with other shapes such as a quadrangular prism.

[0329] In addition, the following structure can also be adopted: a groove-shaped track is provided along the wall 20E, and the light source 910 moves along the groove-shaped track.

[0330] Furthermore, as another structural example, the following structure can also be adopted: the light source 910 moves towards the direction of the light source 910 approaching the monitor 32 or the table 92, and moves away from the monitor 32 or the table 92.

[0331] In other words, the following structure can also be adopted, namely: the light source 910 can be moved in a direction that approaches the irradiated object illuminated by the ultraviolet light from the light source 910, and the light source 910 can be moved in a direction that moves away from the irradiated object.

[0332] At this time, the intensity of ultraviolet light irradiating objects such as monitor 32 or table 92 can be increased.

[0333] More specifically, the monitor 32 or the table 92 is frequently used by the user and is prone to accumulating dirt or viruses. By adopting a structure where the light source 910 moves, the intensity of ultraviolet light irradiating the areas where dirt or viruses are easily accumulated can be increased.

[0334] Figure 16 (A) and Figure 16(B) is a diagram illustrating one end 933E and the other end 933F of the support member 933.

[0335] Specifically, Figure 16 (A) is from Figure 15 The diagram shows the view of one end 933E of the support member 933 when viewed in the direction of arrow XVIA. Figure 16 (B) is from Figure 15 The diagram shows the other end 933F of the support member 933 when viewed in the direction of arrow XVIB.

[0336] like Figure 16 As shown in (A), at one end 933E of the support member 933, there is a plate-shaped fixing member 933G, which is fixed relative to the one end 933E; an L-shaped fixed member 933H, which fixes the fixing member 933G; and a covering member 933J, which covers the fixing member 933G and the fixed member 933H.

[0337] The covering member 933J has: a covering portion 94A on the other end side, and an end portion 933F facing the support member 933 (see reference). Figure 15 ) side; table side cover 94B, facing the table 92 (refer to) Figure 13 ) side; and the lower cover 94C, facing downward.

[0338] In this embodiment, by providing the covering member 933J, the user cannot see the fixing member 933G and the fixed member 933H, thereby suppressing the decline in the appearance of the interior of the compartment 80.

[0339] In this embodiment, the fixed member 933H is fixed relative to the inner surface of the compartment 80, thereby fixing one end 933E of the support member 933 relative to the compartment 80.

[0340] More specifically, in this embodiment, a device for fixing the internal component 930 (see reference) is used. Figure 13 The screw 931 is used to fix the support member 933 of the light source 910 to the compartment 80.

[0341] Specifically, between the head of one of the screws 931 and the screw hole, in addition to the internal component 930, a fixed component 933H is also provided. Furthermore, the fixed component 933H is also fixed by using the screw 931.

[0342] More specifically, screw 931 is passed through through hole H1 provided in the fastened component 933H (refer to...). Figure 16 (A) In addition to the internal component 930, the fixed component 933H is also fixed together.

[0343] The structure of the other end 933F side of the support member 933 will be described.

[0344] like Figure 16 As shown in (B), on the other end 933F side of the support member 933, there is also a fixing member 933K, which is fixed relative to the other end 933F of the support member 933; a fixed member 933L with an L-shaped cross section, which fixes the fixing member 933K; and a covering member 933M, which covers the fixing member 933K and the fixed member 933L.

[0345] In this structural example, the fixed member 933L is fixed relative to the inner surface of the compartment 80, thereby fixing the other end 933F of the supporting member 933 relative to the inner surface.

[0346] Covering member 933M has: a one-end side covering portion 94D, and an end portion 933E facing the supporting member 933 (see reference). Figure 15 ) side; and the lower cover 94E, facing downward.

[0347] In this embodiment, by providing the covering member 933M, the user cannot see the fixing member 933K and the fixed member 933L, thereby suppressing the decline in the appearance of the interior of the compartment 80.

[0348] Additionally, the covering member 933J (refer to) provided at one end 933E of the supporting member 933 Figure 16 As described above, (A) provides a table-side cover 94B facing the table 92 side, but a cover member 933M (see reference) is provided on the other end 933F side of the support member 933. Figure 16 (B)), without a portion equivalent to the tableside cover 94B.

[0349] In this structural example, in the relatively fixed member 933K (refer to...) Figure 16 (B) The part of the fixed component 933L located on the side of the table 92, such as Figure 13 As shown, an air conditioning unit 920 is installed.

[0350] In this structural example, by arranging the air conditioner 920, the fixing member 933K and the fixed member 933L are not visible from the side of the table 92. Therefore, in this structural example, the portion corresponding to the table-side cover 94B is omitted.

[0351] Similarly, on the other end 933F side, the screw hole and screw 931 used for fixing the internal component 930 are also used to fix the component 933L (see reference). Figure 16 (B) is fixed.

[0352] Figure 17 This is a diagram showing the upper structure of compartment 80.

[0353] In this structural example, a timer power supply 710 is provided on the ceiling 20A of the compartment 80. The timer power supply 710 supplies power or stops supplying power when a predetermined time is reached.

[0354] The timer power supply 710 is housed in a housing container 720, which is used to prevent dust or other contaminants from adhering to the timer power supply 710.

[0355] Furthermore, a cable 740 is provided to connect the light source 910 and the timer power supply 710.

[0356] The cable 740 is disposed inside the compartment 80 in the area indicated by symbol 17A and outside the compartment 80 in the area indicated by symbol 17B.

[0357] In other words, cable 740 runs from the middle of the path toward timer power supply 710 to the outside of compartment 80.

[0358] The timer power supply 710 controls the power supply to be turned on / off according to time. Therefore, in this embodiment, the light source 910 is turned on whenever a predetermined time is reached, and the light source 910 is turned off whenever a predetermined time is reached.

[0359] In addition, the control of the light source 910 is not limited to this; it can also be controlled by the CPU 111 located in the space management server 5, or by the control device (not shown) located in the compartment 80.

[0360] Figure 18 (A) and Figure 18 (B) is a diagram showing another structure of compartment 80. Figure 18 (A) is a front view of compartment 80. Figure 18 (B) is from Figure 18 The diagram shows the interior of compartment 80 when viewed in the direction indicated by arrow XVIIIB in (A).

[0361] In this structural example, a light source 910 is provided on the wall 20D side of the two wall surfaces 20D and 20E arranged in a parallel relationship with each other.

[0362] In other words, in this structural example, a light source 910 is provided on the same side as the side where the monitor 32 and the table 92 are located.

[0363] Furthermore, in this structural example, ultraviolet light is emitted from the light source 910 toward the side where the wall surface 20E is provided.

[0364] In this structural example, with Figure 13 Compared to the structural example shown, for gate 22 (refer to...) Figure 2 More ultraviolet light is irradiated. In particular, more ultraviolet light is irradiated onto the handle portion located on the inside of door 22. In other words, more ultraviolet light is irradiated onto the parts of door 22 that are frequently touched by the user.

[0365] Moreover, in this structural example, with Figure 13 Compared to the example structure shown, the lock / unlock switch SW, which is frequently touched by the user, is exposed to more ultraviolet light.

[0366] Moreover, in this structural example, such as Figure 18 As shown in (B), the light source 910 is positioned offset towards the inner wall surface 20F. However, it is not limited to this configuration; the light source 910 may also be offset towards the wall surface where the door 22 is located (see Figure 20F). Figure 2 It is configured on one side of the wall 20C.

[0367] Furthermore, multiple light sources 910 can be provided; for example, they can be located on the opposite side from the monitor 32 (see reference). Figure 13 ), and monitor 32 sides (refer to) Figure 18 (A)) These two sides.

[0368] Figure 19 yes Figure 18 An enlarged view of the part indicated by the symbol XIX in (B).

[0369] In this structural example, a support member 980 is provided to support the light source 910. In this structural example, the back side of the light source 910 is supported by the support member 980. Furthermore, in this structural example, the support member 980 has a hook-shaped shape and is hooked to the upper end of the inner component 930.

[0370] Figure 20 (A) and Figure 20 (B) is a diagram showing another structural example of compartment 80.

[0371] Figure 20 (A) is a front view of compartment 80. Figure 20 (B) is a three-dimensional view of the ceiling 20A of compartment 80 when viewed from a diagonal downward angle.

[0372] In this structural example, as Figure 20 (A) and Figure 20 As shown in (B), a light source 910 is installed on the ceiling 20A of the compartment 80, and ultraviolet light is emitted downward from the light source 910. In other words, ultraviolet light is irradiated downward from the top of the compartment 80.

[0373] Specifically, such as Figure 20As shown in (B), the light source 910 is generally positioned in the center of the compartment 80 along its longitudinal direction. Furthermore, the light source 910 is as follows: Figure 20 As shown in (A), it is located in the center of the width direction of compartment 80.

[0374] In this structural example, the irradiation area of ​​ultraviolet light will not be biased, and it is easy to irradiate the entire compartment 80 with ultraviolet light.

[0375] like Figure 20 As shown in (B), in this structural example, an inner frame F1 is provided on the inner side of the compartment 80, extending along the width direction of the compartment 80 and fixed relative to the compartment 80. Furthermore, a front frame F2 is provided on the entrance side of the compartment 80, also extending along the width direction and fixed relative to the compartment 80.

[0376] Furthermore, in this structural example, there are two support frames F3 extending along the depth of the compartment 80 and supported by the inner frame F1 and the front frame F2.

[0377] In this structural example, a light source 910 is disposed between the two support frames F3, and the light source 910 is supported by the two support frames F3.

[0378] Furthermore, in this structural example, a human sensing sensor 25 is provided in the light source 910.

[0379] (Light source illumination control)

[0380] right Figures 2 to 4 , Figures 13 to 20 The lighting control of light source 510, movable light source 530, ceiling light source 540, and light source 910 shown in (B) will be explained. In the following explanation, these light sources will not be specifically distinguished and will be referred to as "light source 970".

[0381] (1) As an example of the lighting mode of the light source 970, consider the mode in which the light source 970 is lit outside the reservation time of the compartment 80. In other words, consider the mode in which the light source 970 is lit during the period when the user cannot make a reservation for the compartment 80.

[0382] Specifically, consider, for example, a configuration where the light source is lit at 5:00 AM or late at night.

[0383] (2) Furthermore, as for the lighting mode of the light source 970, consider a mode in which the light source 970 is lit based on the detection result of the human sensor 25. More specifically, consider the following mode, that is, if the detection result of the human sensor 25 is a detection result indicating that no one is present, then the light source 970 is lit.

[0384] In this configuration, regardless of whether compartment 80 is pre-booked, ultraviolet light irradiation is performed when no one is in compartment 80. In this configuration, when the operating rate of compartment 80 is low, the ultraviolet light irradiation time is extended, which can improve the sterilization level in compartment 80.

[0385] (3) Furthermore, as a lighting mode of the light source 970, the following mode is considered: during the operation time of the compartment 80 (the time period during which the compartment 80 can be reserved), a dedicated time for sterilization is ensured, and the light source 970 is lit during the dedicated time.

[0386] In other words, consider the following scenario: during the period from the start of operation of compartment 80 to the end of operation, ensure that there is no time during which reservations for compartment 80 cannot be made, and during the time when the reservations cannot be accepted, illuminate the light source 970.

[0387] Specifically, for example, at 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, ensure that 30 minutes are allocated for illuminating the light source 970. Additionally, it is preferable to lock compartment 80 at this time to prevent users from entering.

[0388] In this configuration, the duration of ultraviolet light exposure is guaranteed, thus preventing situations such as insufficient ultraviolet light exposure.

[0389] (4) Furthermore, as a lighting mode of the light source 970, consider, for example, a mode in which the light source 970 is lit between the scheduled time of the compartment 80 and the subsequent scheduled time. In other words, consider the following mode: the light source 970 is lit during the time period between a scheduled time period of the compartment 80 and the subsequent scheduled time period.

[0390] Here, as a reservation format for compartment 80, consider the following reservation format: making reservations discontinuous (making reservations made by different users discontinuous), and ensuring that there is no idle time between a reservation made by one user and the next reservation made by another user who is different from the one user.

[0391] At this time, during the idle time between appointments made by one user and appointments made by another user, light source 970 is turned on.

[0392] More specifically, for example, between appointments made by one user and appointments made by another user, ensure a 15-minute free period during which appointments are not accepted, and expose the user to ultraviolet light during this 15-minute period.

[0393] (5) Moreover, the target of ultraviolet light irradiation may not be fixed in one place, but the direction or position of the light source 970 may be changed, for example, ultraviolet light may be concentrated on a specific part in the chamber 80.

[0394] In other words, it is also possible to change the irradiation position of the light emitted from the light source 970, thereby concentrating ultraviolet light on specific parts within the chamber 80.

[0395] Specifically, for example, under normal circumstances, ultraviolet light is applied to a wide area, but after the user has just used the chamber 80, ultraviolet light is concentrated on the parts that the user has touched or the parts that may be covered by droplets produced by the user's cough.

[0396] In other words, the position of the light emitted from the light source 970 is changed to irradiate the parts touched by the user in the compartment 80 and / or the parts in the compartment 80 where saliva (droplets) from the user's mouth adheres.

[0397] More specifically, when performing the aforementioned processing, the camera 24 (see reference 80) installed in compartment 80 is used to capture images. Figure 2 The images obtained are analyzed to determine the areas that the user touched or where saliva may have adhered.

[0398] Furthermore, the drive mechanism that moves or changes the direction of the light source 970 is controlled to concentrate ultraviolet light on the part touched by the user or the part where saliva may adhere.

[0399] In addition, the light source 970 can be movably positioned so that when irradiating the object with ultraviolet light, the light source 970 is brought close to the object.

[0400] At this point, the light source 970 can be installed in a location that will not obstruct the user's use of the compartment 80. Furthermore, by placing the light source 970 near the object being irradiated during ultraviolet light irradiation, the sterilization of the irradiated object can be performed more effectively.

[0401] Furthermore, the output of the light source 970 or the duration of ultraviolet light irradiation can be changed depending on the distance between the object being irradiated and the light source 970.

[0402] Specifically, for example, if the distance between the object being irradiated and the light source 970 is greater than a predetermined threshold, the output of the light source 970 may be increased or the irradiation time of the ultraviolet light may be extended in order to ensure the amount of ultraviolet light irradiated to the object being irradiated.

[0403] On the other hand, if the distance between the irradiated object and the light source 970 is less than a predetermined threshold, the output of the light source 970 is reduced or the irradiation time of ultraviolet light is shortened.

[0404] (6) Moreover, the output of ultraviolet light is not fixed and can be changed.

[0405] Specifically, for example, when irradiating areas touched by users or areas where saliva may adhere with ultraviolet light, the output of ultraviolet light can be increased to irradiate stronger ultraviolet light.

[0406] To irradiate with stronger ultraviolet light, for example, increase the number of lit light sources 970, so that ultraviolet light can be irradiated onto the object from more light sources 970.

[0407] Furthermore, in addition, the light source 970 used can be switched, for example, to emit ultraviolet light from the light source 970 that locally irradiates ultraviolet light. Thus, ultraviolet light can be concentrated on the parts touched by the user or the parts where saliva may adhere.

[0408] (7) Furthermore, when irradiating with ultraviolet light from the light source 970, the light source 970 may not be continuously lit, but may be lit intermittently. In other words, the light source 970 may be repeatedly lit and turned off to irradiate the interior of the frame 81 constituting the compartment 80.

[0409] The light source 970 also generates a lot of heat. By intermittently lighting it in this way, the temperature rise of the light source 970 can be suppressed.

[0410] In addition, when the light source 970 is lit intermittently in this way, for example, the total lighting time is determined from a predetermined reference time, and the intermittent lighting is continued until the total lighting time reaches a predetermined target value.

[0411] Therefore, compared with the case where intermittent lighting is terminated without specifying a target value, the situation where sterilization becomes incomplete within the compartment 80 can be suppressed.

[0412] (8) Moreover, as mentioned above, the switching on of the light source 970 can also be based on the detection results of various sensors.

[0413] Specifically, for example, as mentioned above, the light source 970 can also be turned on when the detection result of the human detection sensor 25 indicates that no one is in the compartment 80.

[0414] Furthermore, for example, the detection result of the human sensor 25 can indicate that no one is in the compartment 80, and the opening / closing sensor S1 (refer to...) Figure 2 If the detection result indicates that the door 22 is closed, the light source 970 is turned on.

[0415] Furthermore, in addition to the human sensor 25, a proximity sensor can also be set to detect whether the user is near the light source 970.

[0416] The proximity sensor detects the user when a user is present within a predetermined distance of 970 from the light source.

[0417] If a proximity sensor is installed in addition to the human sensor 25, the situation where the light source 970 is turned on even though there are people in the compartment 80 can be suppressed.

[0418] In this configuration, where only the human sensor 25 is present, if the user inside the compartment 80 is stationary, the user cannot be detected, and correspondingly, the light source 970 may be turned on.

[0419] The human sensor 25 is used to detect the movement of people in compartment 80, thereby detecting the presence or absence of a user in compartment 80. If the user in compartment 80 is stationary, the user cannot be detected, and correspondingly, the light source 970 may be turned on.

[0420] In contrast, if a proximity sensor is provided in addition to the human sensor 25, the user can be detected even if the user is stationary, as long as the user is near the light source 970. Furthermore, the light source 970 remains off in this state.

[0421] The proximity sensor can be installed on the light source 970, or it can be installed independently of the light source 970 at a different location.

[0422] In addition, as a method for detecting the presence of a stationary user, a seating sensor installed on the chair 91 can also be cited as an example.

[0423] If a seating sensor is provided in addition to the human sensor 25, the user can be detected as long as they sit on the chair 91, even if the user is stationary. Furthermore, the light source 970 remains off during this time.

[0424] In other words, multiple sensors can be installed in the compartment 80, just like the opening / closing sensor S1 and human sensor 25, the proximity sensor and human sensor 25, and the seating sensor and human sensor 25.

[0425] In other words, multiple detection components can also be installed in the compartment 80 to detect the presence or absence of a user in the frame 81, and each component uses a different detection method to detect the presence or absence.

[0426] Furthermore, if the multiple detection components detect that there is no user inside the frame 81, the light source 970 can be turned on to begin irradiation with ultraviolet light from the light source 970.

[0427] Here, as one of the multiple detection components, a human sensor 25 can be cited. The human sensor 25 detects the movement of people inside the compartment 80 to detect the presence or absence of a user inside the compartment 80.

[0428] Furthermore, as another detection component among the plurality of detection components, an opening / closing sensor S1 that detects the opening and closing of door 22 (see reference) can be cited as an example. Figure 2 ).

[0429] The opening / closing sensor S1 detects that the door 22 of the compartment 80 is opened, thereby detecting that there is no user inside the frame 81.

[0430] Specifically, since users must open door 22 when leaving the outside of compartment 80, the system detects that no user is inside compartment 80 by detecting that door 22 is open.

[0431] Furthermore, at this time, when the door 22 is detected to be open by the opening / closing sensor S1 and the human sensor 25 does not detect the movement of a person, the light source 970 is turned on and ultraviolet light from the light source 970 begins to irradiate.

[0432] Furthermore, as another detection component, the proximity sensor described above can be cited. The proximity sensor detects the user's approach to the light source 970.

[0433] If the other detection component is a proximity sensor, then if the human sensor 25 does not detect the movement of a person and the proximity sensor does not detect the user's approach to the light source 970, the light source 970 will be turned on and ultraviolet light from the light source 970 will begin to irradiate.

[0434] Furthermore, as another detection component, the seating sensor mentioned above can be cited. The seating sensor is installed in the chair 91 located within the compartment 80 to detect when a user sits down in the chair 91.

[0435] If the other detection component is a seating sensor, then if the human sensor 25 does not detect the movement of a person and the seating sensor does not detect sitting, the light source 970 is turned on and ultraviolet light from the light source 970 begins to irradiate.

[0436] (9) In addition, multiple light sources 970 with different wavelengths of emitted ultraviolet light can be placed in the chamber 80, and the light sources 970 can be switched so that the wavelength of the ultraviolet light irradiated into the chamber 80 changes.

[0437] More specifically, for example, a light source 970 that emits ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 254 nm and a light source 970 that emits ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 222 nm are provided.

[0438] Furthermore, the light source 970 can be switched to switch from irradiating one type of ultraviolet light, namely 254 nm ultraviolet light and 222 nm ultraviolet light, to irradiating another type of ultraviolet light.

[0439] More specifically, for example, when ultraviolet light is emitted in a compartment 80 with people present, the emitted ultraviolet light is 222 nm, which has less impact on the human body.

[0440] Furthermore, once the compartment is unoccupied, the irradiated ultraviolet light is switched to 254 nm ultraviolet light, which has a higher sterilization effect.

[0441] Furthermore, the type of ultraviolet light being irradiated can be switched depending on whether it is during or outside the operating time of compartment 80.

[0442] Specifically, for example, ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 254 nm is irradiated outside of the operating hours of compartment 80, such as late at night (when it is impossible to make a reservation for compartment 80 and users cannot use compartment 80).

[0443] On the other hand, during the operating time of compartment 80 (the time during which compartment 80 can be reserved and used by users), ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 222 nm is irradiated.

[0444] (10) In addition, a threshold for the irradiation time or irradiation energy of ultraviolet light can be preset. Once the irradiation time or irradiation energy of ultraviolet light on the user exceeds the preset threshold, the light source 970 is disconnected.

[0445] For example, when using 222 nm ultraviolet light, since the impact on the human body is small, ultraviolet light irradiation can be carried out even when there are people in the chamber 80. However, even in this case, it is still preferable to pre-set the threshold as described above.

[0446] Furthermore, at this time, if the duration of ultraviolet light irradiation on the user or the energy of ultraviolet light irradiating the user exceeds a predetermined threshold, the light source 970 will be disconnected.

[0447] In addition, the duration of ultraviolet light exposure to the user can be determined, for example, by measuring the time when the user is detected by the human sensor 25 and the light source 970 is turned on.

[0448] Furthermore, the irradiation energy of the ultraviolet light irradiating the user can be determined, for example, by the product of the time when the user is detected by the human sensor 25 and the time when the light source 970 is turned on, and the output of the light source 970.

[0449] In addition, once a user in compartment 80 is switched to another user, the irradiation time or irradiation energy is reset, so that the irradiation time or irradiation energy is controlled for each user.

[0450] The ability to ascertain whether a user in compartment 80 has been switched to another user can be achieved, for example, by detecting the opening and closing of door 22 or by using known facial recognition technology to monitor the faces of each user, thereby determining whether the switch has taken place.

[0451] (11) Moreover, in addition, it is possible to change the output of the light source 970, and thus, the output of the light source 970 can be changed according to the width of the compartment 80.

[0452] More specifically, in the case of this processing, for example during the factory shipping stage, information about the width of compartment 80 is registered in a memory (not shown) located in compartment 80. Furthermore, the control device located in compartment 80 sets the output of the light source 970 based on the information registered in the memory.

[0453] Furthermore, in addition, for example, it can also be achieved by using the shooting device 24 (see reference) Figure 2 The acquired images are analyzed to determine the width of the compartment 80, and the output of the light source 970 is set based on the determined width.

[0454] Furthermore, the structures described above are not limited to the embodiments and their variations, and changes can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims. In other words, it should be understood that various changes in form or detail can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims.

[0455] For example, a part of each structure described above may be omitted, or additional functions may be added to each structure described above.

[0456] Moreover, while multiple implementation methods have been described above, the structures contained in one implementation method can be interchanged with those contained in another implementation method, or the structures contained in one implementation method can be added to another implementation method.

Claims

1. An information processing system, comprising a processor, The processor acquires information about the reservation of the compartment, i.e., the reservation information. Based on the obtained reservation information, a display screen will be shown on the user terminal of the user who reserved the compartment. In response to the user's instruction to unlock the device and improve the air environment via the user terminal, a decision is made based on the obtained reservation information regarding the air environment improvement by an improvement component located within the compartment. This improvement component improves the air environment. After the improvement components have improved the air environment, the compartment is unlocked.

2. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein... The processor also makes the following decision: to improve the air environment using the improvement components during periods when the compartment is not reserved.

3. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein... The processor makes a decision about the improvement of the air environment by the improvement component during the unused period from the end time of the previous reservation (i.e., the reservation end time) to the start time of the next reservation (i.e., the reservation start time).

4. The information processing system according to claim 3, wherein The processor makes the following decision: if the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time, it performs a specific process through the improvement component.

5. The information processing system according to claim 3, wherein... The processor makes the following decision: if the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time, it increases the number of processes performed by the improvement component compared to the case where the elapsed time does not exceed the predetermined time.

6. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein... The processor determines the frequency of air environment improvements performed by the improving components based on the acquired reservation information.

7. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein... The processor determines the degree of improvement in the air environment by the improved component based on the acquired reservation information.

8. A computer-readable medium storing a program that causes a computer to perform processing, wherein, The process includes the following steps: Obtain information about the reservation of the compartment, i.e., reservation information; Based on the obtained reservation information, the display screen will be shown on the user terminal of the user who reserved the compartment; In response to the user's instruction to unlock the user terminal and improve the air quality; Based on the obtained reservation information, a decision is made regarding the improvement of the air environment by the improvement component, which is located in the compartment and improves the air environment; as well as After the improvement components have improved the air environment, the compartment is unlocked.

9. An information processing method, To obtain information about the reservation of a private compartment, i.e., reservation information. Based on the obtained reservation information, a display screen will be shown on the user terminal of the user who reserved the compartment. In response to the user's instruction to unlock the user terminal and improve the air quality, Based on the obtained reservation information, a decision is made regarding the improvement of the air environment by an improvement component, which is located in the compartment and improves the air environment. After the improvement components have improved the air environment, the compartment is unlocked.

10. A computer program product comprising a program that causes a computer to perform processing, wherein, The process includes the following steps: Obtain information about the reservation of the compartment, i.e., reservation information; Based on the obtained reservation information, the display screen will be shown on the user terminal of the user who reserved the compartment; In response to the user's instruction to unlock the user terminal and improve the air quality; Based on the obtained reservation information, a decision is made regarding the improvement of the air environment by the improvement component, which is located in the compartment and improves the air environment; as well as After the improvement components have improved the air environment, the compartment is unlocked.

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