Information processing device, information processing system, program, and supply vehicle

Abstract

The present invention discloses an information processing device, an information processing system, a program, and a supply vehicle. The information processing device includes a control unit that acquires a first usage amount of a power source of a vehicle as energy supplied to the vehicle, the first usage amount during a predetermined period of a passenger's evacuation life accompanied by accommodation in the vehicle, and determines a supply amount of the power source that can be supplied to the vehicle based on the acquired first usage amount.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information processing device, an information processing system, a program, and a supply vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Sometimes, when disasters such as earthquakes occur, the fuel supply pipes or fuel supply devices of fuel supply stations that supply petroleum fuels such as gasoline are damaged, and the petroleum fuel in underground storage tanks cannot be supplied. There are known technologies for supplying petroleum fuels such as gasoline to vehicles during such disasters. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-056674 discloses a mobile fuel supply device that can safely and quickly supply petroleum fuel to vehicles, etc., even if the fuel supply device cannot supply fuel during disasters such as earthquakes, and is easy to handle. Summary of the invention

[0003] However, when the supply amount of the power source of a vehicle including petroleum fuel is set equal for each vehicle, there are still vehicles where the actual use of the power source of the vehicle staying in the vehicle during evacuation does not match the supply amount. In the prior art, there is room for improvement in eliminating such mismatch.

[0004] The present disclosure provides a technology for improving the matching between the actual usage status and the supply amount of the power source of a vehicle staying in the vehicle during evacuation life.

[0005] One embodiment of the present disclosure provides an information processing device, comprising a control unit, which obtains a first usage amount of a power source of the vehicle as energy supplied to be used in the vehicle, the first usage amount during a specified period of refuge life accompanied by accommodation in the vehicle by passengers, and determines a supply amount of the power source that can be supplied to the vehicle based on the obtained first usage amount.

[0006] One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a program that causes an information processing device to perform the following actions, which include: obtaining a first usage amount of a power source of the vehicle as energy supplied to be used in the vehicle, the first usage amount during a specified period of time during which passengers are living in a refugee environment accompanied by accommodation in the vehicle; and determining a supply amount of the power source that can be supplied to the vehicle based on the obtained first usage amount.

[0007] One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a supply vehicle, comprising a control unit, which obtains a first usage amount of a power source of the vehicle as energy supplied to be used in the vehicle, the first usage amount during a specified period of refuge life accompanied by accommodation in the vehicle by passengers, and determines the supply amount of the power source that can be supplied to the vehicle based on the obtained first usage amount.

[0008] According to the information processing device, information processing system, program, and supply vehicle of one embodiment of the present disclosure, the matching between the actual usage status of the power source of the vehicle staying in the vehicle during evacuation and the supply amount is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] Features, advantages, and technical and industrial significance of exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like symbols represent like elements, and in which:

[0010] Figure 1 1 is a block diagram showing the structure of an information processing system including an information processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0011] Figure 2 It is shown Figure 1 Functional block diagram of the schematic structure of each of an information processing device, a vehicle, and a supply vehicle.

[0012] Figure 3 Is used to illustrate the Figure 1 A sequence diagram of an example of an information processing method performed by an information processing system.

[0013] Figure 4 Is used to illustrate the Figure 1 A flowchart of an example of an information processing method executed by an information processing device.

[0014] Figure 5 It is used to illustrate the Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a diagram of a process for determining and correcting a supply amount of a power source of a vehicle executed by an information processing device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0016] Figure 1 1 is a block diagram showing the structure of an information processing system 1 including an information processing device 10 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 1 The following mainly describes an overview of an information processing system 1 including an information processing device 10 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The information processing system 1 includes a vehicle 20 and a supply vehicle 30 in addition to the information processing device 10 .

[0017] exist Figure 1In the figure, for convenience of explanation, the information processing device 10, the vehicle 20, and the supply vehicle 30 are each shown as one, but the number of the information processing device 10, the vehicle 20, and the supply vehicle 30 included in the information processing system 1 may be two or more. The information processing device 10, the vehicle 20, and the supply vehicle 30 are each connected to a network 40 including, for example, a mobile communication network and the Internet so as to be communicable.

[0018] The information processing device 10 is one or a plurality of server devices that can communicate with each other. The information processing device 10 is not limited to these, and may be any general-purpose electronic device such as a PC (Personal Computer) or a smartphone, or may be another electronic device dedicated to the information processing system 1 .

[0019] The vehicle 20 is used, for example, for passengers to take shelter when a disaster such as an earthquake occurs, and includes any vehicle that can accommodate passengers in the vehicle interior. The vehicle 20 is, for example, a vehicle driven by a driver. The vehicle 20 is not limited to such a vehicle, and may be, for example, a vehicle that performs automatic driving. Automatic driving includes, for example, levels 1 to 5 defined in SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers), but is not limited to these and may be defined arbitrarily.

[0020] For example, when a disaster such as an earthquake occurs, the passengers of the vehicle 20 spend their evacuation life while repeatedly staying in the cabin of the vehicle 20. At this time, the passengers of the vehicle 20 use the air conditioner and the car navigation system equipped in the vehicle 20. The passengers of the vehicle 20 use the power supply unit equipped in the vehicle 20 including the cigarette lighter and the USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector to charge information processing terminals such as smart phones, or use home appliances such as televisions, radios, and water heaters.

[0021] Passengers use various devices and systems in the vehicle 20 as described above, thereby consuming energy such as electric energy in the vehicle 20. Such energy used in the vehicle 20 is supplied from the power source of the vehicle 20. As energy is consumed, the power source of the vehicle 20 is also used, and the remaining amount decreases. In this specification, the "power source" includes, for example, at least one of petroleum fuels such as gasoline, electricity charged to a battery, and hydrogen fuel that drives a fuel cell. Without being limited to this, the power source may also include any power source that can supply energy used in the vehicle 20.

[0022] The supply vehicle 30 includes, for example, any vehicle that can supply the power source of the vehicle 20 to the vehicle 20 where the passengers are living in the shelter. The supply vehicle 30 is, for example, a vehicle that performs automatic driving. Automatic driving includes, for example, levels 1 to 5 defined in SAE, but is not limited to these and may be defined arbitrarily. The supply vehicle 30 is not limited to a vehicle that performs automatic driving, and may be any vehicle driven by a driver.

[0023] For example, when the power source of the vehicle 20 is petroleum fuel such as gasoline, the supply vehicle 30 may also include any oil supply vehicle that can store and transport such petroleum fuel. For example, when the power source of the vehicle 20 is electricity charged to a battery, the supply vehicle 30 may also include any power supply vehicle that can carry a battery charged with such electricity at a large capacity and move. For example, when the power source of the vehicle 20 is hydrogen fuel that drives a fuel cell, the supply vehicle 30 may also include any vehicle that can store and transport such hydrogen fuel.

[0024] As an overview of one embodiment, the information processing device 10 acquires the first usage amount of the power source of the vehicle 20, which is the first usage amount of energy supplied to the vehicle 20, during a prescribed period of time when the passenger lives in the refugee life accompanied by accommodation in the vehicle 20. In this specification, the "predetermined period" includes, for example, an arbitrary period during which the information processing device 10 can acquire the first usage amount of the power source of the vehicle 20 during the refugee life of the passenger using the vehicle 20 with good accuracy as data. For example, the prescribed period may be one day. The information processing device 10 determines the supply amount of the power source that can be supplied to the vehicle 20 based on the acquired first usage amount.

[0025] Next, refer to Figure 2 , the structures of the information processing device 10, the vehicle 20, and the supply vehicle 30 included in the information processing system 1 will be mainly described. Figure 2 It is shown Figure 1 1 and 2. A functional block diagram of the schematic configurations of the information processing device 10, the vehicle 20, and the supply vehicle 30.

[0026] like Figure 2 As shown, the information processing device 10 includes a communication unit 11 , a storage unit 12 , and a control unit 13 .

[0027] The communication unit 11 includes a communication module connected to the network 40. For example, the communication unit 11 may also include a communication module corresponding to a mobile communication standard or an Internet standard such as 4G (4th Generation) and 5G (5th Generation). In one embodiment, the information processing device 10 is connected to the network 40 via the communication unit 11. The communication unit 11 sends and receives various information via the network 40.

[0028] The storage unit 12 is, for example, a semiconductor memory, a magnetic memory, or an optical memory, but is not limited thereto. The storage unit 12 may also function as, for example, a main storage device, an auxiliary storage device, or a cache memory. The storage unit 12 stores any information used in the operation of the information processing device 10. For example, the storage unit 12 may also store system programs, application programs, and various information received or sent by the communication unit 11. The information stored in the storage unit 12 may also be updated by, for example, information received from the network 40 via the communication unit 11.

[0029] The control unit 13 includes one or more processors. In one embodiment, the "processor" is a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor that performs specific processing, but is not limited to these. The control unit 13 is connected to each component that constitutes the information processing device 10 so as to be communicable, and controls the overall operation of the information processing device 10.

[0030] Next, the structure of the vehicle 20 included in the information processing system 1 will be mainly described. Figure 2 As shown, the vehicle 20 includes a communication unit 21, a storage unit 22, an acquisition unit 23, an input unit 24, an output unit 25, and a control unit 26. The communication unit 21, the storage unit 22, the acquisition unit 23, the input unit 24, the output unit 25, and the control unit 26 are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate with each other via, for example, an in-vehicle network such as CAN (Controller Area Network) or a dedicated line.

[0031] The communication unit 21 includes a communication module connected to the network 40. For example, the communication unit 21 may include a communication module corresponding to mobile communication standards such as 4G and 5G. In one embodiment, the vehicle 20 is connected to the network 40 via the communication unit 21. The communication unit 21 sends and receives various information via the network 40.

[0032] The storage unit 22 is, for example, a semiconductor memory, a magnetic memory, or an optical memory, but is not limited thereto. The storage unit 22 may also function as, for example, a main storage device, an auxiliary storage device, or a cache memory. The storage unit 22 stores any information used in the operation of the vehicle 20. For example, the storage unit 22 may also store system programs, application programs, and various information received or sent by the communication unit 21. The information stored in the storage unit 22 may also be updated by, for example, information received from the network 40 via the communication unit 21.

[0033] The acquisition unit 23 includes any sensor module that can acquire the usage amount of the power source of the vehicle 20 that supplies energy used in the vehicle 20. For example, when the power source of the vehicle 20 is petroleum fuel such as gasoline, the acquisition unit 23 may also include a sensor module that can measure the fuel injection amount of the vehicle 20. For example, when the power source of the vehicle 20 is electricity charged to the battery, the acquisition unit 23 may also include a power sensor module that can measure the power consumption of the vehicle 20. For example, when the power source of the vehicle 20 is hydrogen fuel that drives the fuel cell, the acquisition unit 23 may also include a sensor module that can measure the amount of fuel consumed by the vehicle 20.

[0034] The acquisition unit 23 includes one or more receivers corresponding to any satellite positioning system. For example, the acquisition unit 23 may also include a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver. The acquisition unit 23 acquires the measured value of the position of the vehicle 20 as position information. The position information includes, for example, address, latitude, longitude, and altitude. The acquisition unit 23 may always acquire the position information of the vehicle 20, or may acquire the position information of the vehicle 20 periodically or irregularly.

[0035] The input unit 24 includes, for example, one or more input interfaces for receiving input operations of passengers in the cabin of the vehicle 20 and acquiring input information based on the input operations of the passengers. For example, the input unit 24 includes an input interface constituting a car navigation device. For example, the input unit 24 includes a touch screen provided integrally with a liquid crystal monitor constituting the car navigation device. The input unit 24 receives input operations performed by the passenger, for example, based on the touch operations of the passenger.

[0036] The input unit 24 is not limited thereto, and may include any input interface capable of detecting an input operation by a passenger to obtain input information based on the input operation by the passenger. The input unit 24 may include, for example, physical keys, electrostatic capacitance keys, and a microphone for receiving voice input.

[0037] The output unit 25 includes, for example, one or more output interfaces for outputting information to passengers in the vehicle 20. For example, the output unit 25 includes an output interface constituting a car navigation device. For example, the output unit 25 includes a liquid crystal monitor constituting a car navigation device. The output unit 25 outputs information, for example, through at least one of images and sounds.

[0038] The output unit 25 is not limited thereto, and may include any output interface that affects at least one of the vision and hearing of the passengers of the vehicle 20. For example, the output unit 25 may include any other sound output interface other than the car navigation device that mainly affects the hearing of the passengers of the vehicle 20. For example, the output unit 25 may include any other image output interface other than the car navigation device that mainly affects the vision of the passengers of the vehicle 20.

[0039] The control unit 26 includes one or more processors. In one embodiment, the "processor" is a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor that performs specific processing, but is not limited to these. For example, the control unit 26 may also include an ECU (Electronic Control Unit). The control unit 26 is connected to each structural unit that constitutes the vehicle 20 so as to be communicable, and controls the overall operation of the vehicle 20.

[0040] Next, the structure of the supply vehicle 30 included in the information processing system 1 will be mainly described. Figure 2 As shown, the supply vehicle 30 includes a communication unit 31, a storage unit 32, an acquisition unit 33, a supply unit 34, and a control unit 35. The communication unit 31, the storage unit 32, the acquisition unit 33, the supply unit 34, and the control unit 35 are connected to each other for communication via an in-vehicle network such as CAN or a dedicated line.

[0041] The communication unit 31 includes a communication module connected to the network 40. For example, the communication unit 31 may include a communication module corresponding to mobile communication standards such as 4G and 5G. In one embodiment, the supply vehicle 30 is connected to the network 40 via the communication unit 31. The communication unit 31 sends and receives various information via the network 40.

[0042] The storage unit 32 is, for example, a semiconductor memory, a magnetic memory, or an optical memory, but is not limited thereto. The storage unit 32 may also function as, for example, a main storage device, an auxiliary storage device, or a cache memory. The storage unit 32 stores any information used in the operation of the supply vehicle 30. For example, the storage unit 32 may also store system programs, application programs, and various information received or sent by the communication unit 31. The information stored in the storage unit 32 may also be updated by, for example, information received from the network 40 via the communication unit 31.

[0043] The acquisition unit 33 includes one or more receivers corresponding to any satellite positioning system. For example, the acquisition unit 33 may also include a GPS receiver. The acquisition unit 33 acquires the measured value of the position of the supply vehicle 30 as position information. The position information includes, for example, an address, latitude, longitude, and altitude. The acquisition unit 33 may always acquire the position information of the supply vehicle 30, or may acquire the position information of the supply vehicle 30 periodically or irregularly.

[0044] The supply unit 34 includes any supply mechanism capable of supplying the power source of the vehicle 20 to the vehicle 20. For example, when the power source of the vehicle 20 is petroleum fuel such as gasoline, the supply unit 34 may also include a refueling mechanism capable of supplying the petroleum fuel stored in the supply vehicle 30 to the vehicle 20. For example, when the power source of the vehicle 20 is electricity charged in a battery, the supply unit 34 may also include a power supply mechanism capable of supplying the electricity charged in the battery mounted on the supply vehicle 30 to the vehicle 20. For example, when the power source of the vehicle 20 is hydrogen fuel for driving a fuel cell, the supply unit 34 may also include a supply mechanism capable of supplying the hydrogen fuel stored in the supply vehicle 30 to the vehicle 20.

[0045] The control unit 35 includes one or more processors. In one embodiment, the "processor" is a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor that performs specific processing, but is not limited to these. For example, the control unit 35 may also include an ECU. The control unit 35 is connected to each structural unit that constitutes the supply vehicle 30 so as to be communicable, and controls the overall operation of the supply vehicle 30.

[0046] Figure 3 Is used to illustrate the Figure 1 A sequence diagram of an example of an information processing method performed by the information processing system 1. Figure 3 ,illustrate Figure 1 An example of an information processing method performed by the information processing system 1. Figure 3 The sequence diagram shown shows the flow of basic processing of the information processing method executed by the information processing system 1 .

[0047] In step S100, the control unit 26 of the vehicle 20 uses the acquisition unit 23 to acquire the second usage amount of the power source of the vehicle 20 in the normal period before the evacuation life of the passengers of the vehicle 20 begins. In this specification, the "normal period" includes, for example, any period during which the information processing device 10 can accurately acquire the second usage amount of the power source of the vehicle 20 in the normal life of the passengers using the vehicle 20 as data from the vehicle 20. For example, the normal period may be one day.

[0048] In step S101, the control unit 26 of the vehicle 20 transmits the information of the second usage amount acquired in step S100 to the information processing device 10 via the communication unit 21 and the network 40. Thus, the control unit 13 of the information processing device 10 acquires the second usage amount of the power source of the vehicle 20.

[0049] In step S102 , the control unit 26 of the vehicle 20 acquires input information indicating the start of the passenger's evacuation life with accommodation in the vehicle 20 from the passenger using the input unit 24 .

[0050] In step S103, the control unit 26 of the vehicle 20 transmits the input information acquired in step S102 to the information processing device 10 via the communication unit 21 and the network 40. Thus, the control unit 13 of the information processing device 10 acquires input information indicating that the passenger's evacuation life with accommodation in the vehicle 20 has started.

[0051] In step S104 , the control unit 13 of the information processing device 10 determines that the passenger's evacuation life has started based on the input information acquired by the vehicle 20 from the passenger in step S102 .

[0052] In step S105 , the control unit 26 of the vehicle 20 uses the acquisition unit 23 to acquire a first usage amount of the power source of the vehicle 20 for supplying energy used in the vehicle 20 during a predetermined period of evacuation life with accommodation of the passengers in the vehicle 20 .

[0053] In step S106, the control unit 26 of the vehicle 20 transmits the information of the first usage amount acquired in step S105 to the information processing device 10 via the communication unit 21 and the network 40. Thus, the control unit 13 of the information processing device 10 acquires the first usage amount of the power source of the vehicle 20.

[0054] In step S107, the control unit 26 of the vehicle 20 obtains the composition of the passengers boarding the vehicle 20 and the fuel efficiency of the vehicle 20. For example, the control unit 26 may also obtain the composition of the passengers based on a camera image obtained based on an arbitrary camera module that can photograph the interior of the vehicle 20. Such a camera module may also be included in the acquisition unit 23. In this specification, "passenger composition" includes, for example, the number of passengers, age, gender, nationality, and race. For example, the control unit 26 may obtain the fuel efficiency of the vehicle 20 as an average value based on the past driving information of the vehicle 20 stored in the storage unit 22, or may obtain the fuel efficiency of the vehicle 20 as a specified range from a minimum value to a maximum value.

[0055] In step S108, the control unit 26 of the vehicle 20 transmits the information of the composition of passengers and the fuel efficiency of the vehicle 20 acquired in step S107 to the information processing device 10 via the communication unit 21 and the network 40. Thus, the control unit 13 of the information processing device 10 acquires the composition of passengers and the fuel efficiency of the vehicle 20.

[0056] In step S109, the control unit 13 of the information processing device 10 determines the supply amount of the power source that can be supplied to the vehicle 20 based on the first usage amount of the power source of the vehicle 20 acquired in step S106. At this time, the control unit 13 may also correct the determined supply amount based on at least one of the second usage amount of the power source of the vehicle 20 acquired in step S101, the composition of the passengers boarding the vehicle 20 acquired in step S108, and the fuel efficiency of the vehicle 20.

[0057] In step S110, the control unit 13 of the information processing device 10 transmits the information of the supply amount of the power source that can be supplied to the vehicle 20 determined or corrected in step S109 to the supply vehicle 30 via the communication unit 11 and the network 40. The supply vehicle 30 supplies the power source of the corresponding supply amount to the vehicle 20 using the supply unit 34 based on the received supply amount information.

[0058] Figure 4 Is used to illustrate the Figure 1 A flowchart of an example of an information processing method executed by the information processing device 10. Figure 4 ,illustrate Figure 1 An example of an information processing method executed by the information processing device 10. Figure 4 The flowchart shown shows the flow of basic processing of the information processing method executed by the information processing device 10 .

[0059] In step S200 , the control unit 13 of the information processing device 10 acquires a second usage amount of the power source of the vehicle 20 during a normal period before the evacuation life of the passengers of the vehicle 20 begins.

[0060] In step S201, the control unit 13 acquires input information indicating the start of the passenger's evacuation life with accommodation in the vehicle 20. Such input information is first acquired by the vehicle 20 through input operation performed by the passenger using the input unit 24.

[0061] In step S202 , the control unit 13 determines that the evacuation life of the passengers of the vehicle 20 has started based on the input information acquired in step S201 .

[0062] In step S203 , the control unit 13 acquires a first usage amount of the power source of the vehicle 20 for supplying energy used in the vehicle 20 during a predetermined period of evacuation life with accommodation of the passengers in the vehicle 20 .

[0063] In step S204 , the control unit 13 acquires the composition of passengers boarding the vehicle 20 and the fuel efficiency of the vehicle 20 .

[0064] In step S205, the control unit 13 determines the supply amount of the power source that can be supplied to the vehicle 20 based on the first usage amount obtained in step S203. At this time, the control unit 13 may also correct the determined supply amount based on at least one of the second usage amount of the power source of the vehicle 20 obtained in step S200 and the composition of the passengers boarding the vehicle 20 and the fuel efficiency of the vehicle 20 obtained in step S204.

[0065] In step S206 , the control unit 13 transmits information on the supply amount of the power source that can be supplied to the vehicle 20 , which is determined or corrected in step S205 , to the supply vehicle 30 via the communication unit 11 and the network 40 .

[0066] Figure 5 It is used to illustrate the Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a process for determining and correcting the amount of power source supplied to the vehicle 20 executed by the information processing device 10. Figure 5 ,about Figure 1 An example of the determination process and correction process of the supply amount of the power source of the vehicle 20 executed by the information processing device 10 will be described.

[0067] For example, the control unit 13 of the information processing device 10 may also predict, based on the scale of a disaster such as an earthquake, how many days the evacuation life of the passengers in the accommodation in the accompanying vehicle 20 will last from the scheduled date and time of the supply of the power source to the vehicle 20. The control unit 13 may also determine the supply amount of the power source that can be supplied to the vehicle 20 by multiplying the remaining days of the evacuation life obtained based on such a prediction process with the first usage per day calculated based on the first usage of the power source of the vehicle 20 obtained. Alternatively, the control unit 13 may also calculate the number of days from the scheduled date and time of the supply of the power source to the vehicle 20 to the next scheduled date and time of supply. The control unit 13 may also determine the supply amount of the power source that can be supplied to the vehicle 20 by multiplying the remaining days until the next supply obtained based on such a calculation process with the first usage per day calculated based on the first usage of the power source of the vehicle 20 obtained. Figure 5 In the description, it is assumed that the predetermined period is one day and the power source is petroleum fuel such as gasoline as an example.

[0068] For example, the control unit 13 obtains information that the first usage per day is 1 liter for the vehicle C1. In addition, the control unit 13 predicts that the evacuation life with accommodation of passengers in the vehicle C1 will continue for 5 days after the scheduled date and time of supplying the power source to the vehicle C1, based on the scale of the disaster such as an earthquake. At this time, the control unit 13 multiplies the remaining days of the evacuation life of 5 days by the first usage per day of 1 liter, and determines the supply amount of 5 liters.

[0069] For example, the control unit 13 obtains information that the first usage per day is 2 liters for the vehicle C2. In addition, the control unit 13 predicts that the evacuation life with accommodation of the passengers in the vehicle C2 will continue for 5 days after the scheduled date and time of supplying the power source to the vehicle C2, based on the scale of the disaster such as an earthquake. At this time, the control unit 13 multiplies the remaining days of the evacuation life of 5 days by the first usage per day of 2 liters to determine the supply amount of 10 liters.

[0070] For example, the control unit 13 may correct the supply amount of the power source by further considering the composition of passengers boarding the vehicle 20 in the above-mentioned supply amount determination process. For example, the control unit 13 may correct the supply amount by further multiplying the supply amount determined by multiplying the first usage amount per day by the number of remaining days of evacuation life by a predetermined ratio.

[0071] For example, the control unit 13 obtains information that the first usage per day is 1 liter for the vehicle C3. In addition, the control unit 13 predicts that the evacuation life with accommodation of the passengers in the vehicle C3 will continue for 5 days after the scheduled date and time of supplying the power source to the vehicle C3, based on the scale of the disaster such as an earthquake. At this time, the control unit 13 multiplies the remaining days of the evacuation life of 5 days by the first usage per day of 1 liter, and determines the supply amount of 5 liters.

[0072] In addition, the control unit 13 obtains information that the number of passengers boarding the vehicle C3 is 4. For example, the control unit 13 may multiply the determined supply amount of 5 liters by a ratio of 1.2, which is a 20% increase, based on the case where the number of passengers is two as in the vehicle C1. That is, the control unit 13 may correct the supply amount of 5 liters to 6 liters, since the number of passengers boarding the vehicle C3 is doubled.

[0073] For example, the control unit 13 may correct the supply amount of the power source by further considering the second usage amount of the power source of the vehicle 20 during the normal period in the above-mentioned supply amount determination process. For example, the control unit 13 may correct the supply amount by further multiplying the supply amount determined by multiplying the first usage amount per day by the number of remaining days of evacuation life by a predetermined ratio.

[0074] For example, the control unit 13 obtains information that the first usage per day is 1 liter for the vehicle C4. In addition, the control unit 13 predicts that the evacuation life with accommodation of the passengers in the vehicle C4 will continue for 5 days after the scheduled date and time of supplying the power source to the vehicle C4, based on the scale of the disaster such as an earthquake. At this time, the control unit 13 multiplies the remaining days of the evacuation life of 5 days by the first usage per day of 1 liter, and determines the supply amount of 5 liters.

[0075] In addition, the control unit 13 obtains information that the second usage amount in the vehicle C4 is 0.5 liters. For example, the control unit 13 uses the case where the second usage amount is 1 liter as in the vehicle C1 as a reference, and the second usage amount in the vehicle C4 is reduced to 1 / 2, so the determined supply amount of 5 liters may be multiplied by a ratio of 0.8, which is a 20% reduction. That is, the control unit 13 may correct the supply amount of 5 liters to 4 liters.

[0076] For example, the control unit 13 may correct the supply amount of the power source in consideration of the fuel efficiency of the vehicle 20 in the above-mentioned supply amount determination process. For example, the control unit 13 may correct the supply amount by further multiplying the supply amount determined by multiplying the first usage amount per day by the number of remaining days of evacuation life by a predetermined ratio.

[0077] For example, the control unit 13 obtains information that the first usage per day is 1 liter for the vehicle C5. In addition, the control unit 13 predicts that the evacuation life with accommodation of the passengers in the vehicle C5 will continue for 5 days after the scheduled date and time of supply of the power source to the vehicle C5, based on the scale of the disaster such as an earthquake. At this time, the control unit 13 multiplies the remaining days of the evacuation life of 5 days by the first usage per day of 1 liter, and determines the supply amount of 5 liters.

[0078] In addition, the control unit 13 obtains information that the fuel efficiency of the vehicle C5 is 20 km / liter. For example, the control unit 13 uses the fuel efficiency of the vehicle C1 as 10 km / liter as a reference, and the fuel efficiency of the vehicle C5 is doubled, so the determined supply amount of 5 liters may be multiplied by a ratio of 0.8, which is a 20% reduction. That is, the control unit 13 may correct the supply amount of 5 liters to 4 liters.

[0079] The correction process and ratio described above are merely examples, and the information processing device 10 may correct the determined supply amount according to any correction process. The information processing device 10 may correct the determined supply amount according to any ratio.

[0080] According to one embodiment as described above, the matching between the actual usage status of the power source of the vehicle 20 staying in the vehicle during the refuge life and the supply amount is improved. For example, the information processing device 10 determines the supply amount based on the first usage amount of the power source of the vehicle 20 during the prescribed period, so that the supply amount can be determined with good accuracy to match the actual usage status of the power source reflecting the composition of the passengers of the vehicle 20 and the fuel efficiency of the vehicle 20. Therefore, the power source matching the actual usage status of the power source of the vehicle 20 can be supplied, and the obstacles such as lack of energy in the refuge life of the passengers of the vehicle 20 are suppressed. Compared with the previous situation where the supply amount of the power source of the vehicle is set equal for each vehicle, fairness is obtained for each vehicle 20.

[0081] The information processing device 10 determines that the passenger's evacuation life has started based on the input information acquired by the vehicle 20 from the passenger, and can easily perform evacuation life start determination processing based on the self-declaration of the passenger of the vehicle 20 .

[0082] The information processing device 10 corrects the determined supply amount according to the composition of the passengers boarding the vehicle 20, thereby being able to directly match the supply amount of the power source of the vehicle 20 according to the composition of the passengers. For example, even if the first usage amount of the power source in a predetermined period is the same for each vehicle 20, there is a possibility that the usage amount of the power source after the power source is supplied to the vehicle 20 changes according to the composition of the passengers. For example, in a vehicle 20 with a larger number of passengers, the usage amount of the power source may increase in the future compared to the first usage amount. The information processing device 10 can also take such a possibility into consideration and optimize the supply amount determined based on the first usage amount according to the composition of the passengers.

[0083] Therefore, the information processing device 10 can accurately obtain the supply amount of the power source that appropriately reflects the composition of the passengers of the vehicle 20. Based on the above, the power source can be supplied to match the composition of the passengers of the vehicle 20, and obstacles such as energy shortage can be suppressed in the evacuation life of the passengers of the vehicle 20. Compared with the conventional case where the supply amount of the power source of the vehicle is equal for each vehicle, fairness is obtained for each vehicle 20.

[0084] The information processing device 10 corrects the determined supply amount based on the second usage amount of the power source during the normal period, thereby being able to match the supply amount of the power source of the vehicle 20 with the usage status of the power source of the vehicle 20 during the normal period. For example, even if the first usage amount of the power source during the prescribed period is the same for each vehicle 20, there is a possibility that the usage amount of the power source after the power source is supplied to the vehicle 20 changes according to the usage status of the power source of the vehicle 20 during the normal period. For example, in the vehicle 20 with a smaller second usage amount, the usage amount of the power source may also decrease in the future compared with the first usage amount. The information processing device 10 can also optimize the supply amount determined based on the first usage amount based on the second usage amount in consideration of such a possibility.

[0085] Therefore, the information processing device 10 can accurately obtain the supply amount of the power source that appropriately reflects the second usage amount of the power source of the vehicle 20. Based on the above, the power source can be supplied to match the second usage amount of the power source of the vehicle 20, and obstacles such as energy shortage can be suppressed in the evacuation life of the passengers of the vehicle 20. Compared with the conventional case where the supply amount of the power source of the vehicle is equalized for each vehicle, fairness is obtained for each vehicle 20.

[0086] The information processing device 10 corrects the determined supply amount according to the fuel efficiency of the vehicle 20, thereby being able to directly match the supply amount of the power source of the vehicle 20 according to the fuel efficiency of the vehicle 20. For example, even if the first usage amount of the power source in a predetermined period is the same for each vehicle 20, there is a possibility that the usage amount of the power source after the power source is supplied to the vehicle 20 changes according to the fuel efficiency of the vehicle 20. For example, in a vehicle 20 with a better fuel efficiency, the usage amount of the power source may decrease in the future compared to the first usage amount. The information processing device 10 can also optimize the supply amount determined according to the first usage amount according to the fuel efficiency of the vehicle 20 in consideration of such a possibility.

[0087] Therefore, the information processing device 10 can accurately obtain the supply amount of the power source that appropriately reflects the fuel efficiency of the vehicle 20. Based on the above, the power source can be supplied in accordance with the fuel efficiency of the vehicle 20, and obstacles such as energy shortage can be suppressed in the evacuation life of the passengers of the vehicle 20. Compared with the conventional case where the supply amount of the power source of the vehicle is equalized for each vehicle, fairness is obtained for each vehicle 20.

[0088] The power source includes at least one of petroleum fuel, electricity, and hydrogen fuel, and the information processing device 10 can determine the supply amount of the power source in accordance with various types of vehicles 20 driven by various types of power sources.

[0089] The present disclosure is described based on the drawings and embodiments, but it should be noted that anyone skilled in the art can make various modifications and changes based on the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be noted that these modifications and changes are included in the scope of the present disclosure. For example, the functions included in each structure or each step can be reconfigured in a logically non-contradictory manner, and multiple structures or steps can be combined into one, or divided.

[0090] For example, in the above-mentioned embodiment, at least a part of the processing operations executed in the information processing device 10 may also be executed in the vehicle 20 or the supply vehicle 30. For example, the above-mentioned processing operations related to the information processing device 10 may also be executed by the supply vehicle 30 itself instead of the information processing device 10. At least a part of the processing operations executed in the vehicle 20 or the supply vehicle 30 may also be executed in the information processing device 10.

[0091] For example, it is also possible to configure a general-purpose electronic device such as a smartphone or a computer to function as the information processing device 10 of the above-mentioned embodiment. Specifically, a program describing the processing contents of each function of the information processing device 10 of the embodiment is stored in the memory of the electronic device, and the program is read and executed by the processor of the electronic device. Therefore, the disclosure of one embodiment can also be realized as a program that can be executed by the processor.

[0092] Alternatively, the disclosure of one embodiment may be implemented as a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a program executable by one or more processors in order to cause the information processing device 10 of the embodiment to perform various functions. It should be understood that these are also included in the scope of the present disclosure.

[0093] For example, the information processing device 10 described in the above embodiment may be mounted on the supply vehicle 30. In this case, the information processing device 10 may directly communicate information with the supply vehicle 30 without passing through the network 40.

[0094] In the above embodiment, the information processing device 10 determines that the passenger's evacuation life starts based on the input information obtained from the passenger by the vehicle 20, but the present invention is not limited to this. The control unit 13 of the information processing device 10 may also determine that the passenger's evacuation life starts based on the position information of the vehicle 20, the parking time, and the riding time of the passenger in the vehicle 20 instead of or in addition to such determination processing.

[0095] At this time, the control unit 13 may also receive the position information of the vehicle 20 acquired by the control unit 26 of the vehicle 20 using the acquisition unit 23 from the vehicle 20 via the network 40 and the communication unit 11. The control unit 13 may indirectly calculate the parking time of the vehicle 20 based on the acquired position information of the vehicle 20, or directly calculate the parking time of the vehicle 20 by acquiring information indicating that the gear of the vehicle 20 is stopped from the vehicle 20. For example, the control unit 13 may also receive the riding time of the passengers in the vehicle 20 acquired by the control unit 26 of the vehicle 20 using the seat sensor installed on the seat of the vehicle 20 from the vehicle 20 via the network 40 and the communication unit 11. Without being limited to this, the control unit 13 may also receive the riding time of the passengers in the vehicle 20 acquired by the control unit 26 of the vehicle 20 based on the camera image of any camera module capable of capturing the interior of the vehicle 20 from the vehicle 20 via the network 40 and the communication unit 11. The seat sensor and camera module as described above may also be included in the acquisition unit 23 of the vehicle 20.

[0096] Based on the above, the information processing device 10 can accurately perform the start determination process of the evacuation life based on the actual movement of the vehicle 20 and the actual behavior of the passengers. The information processing device 10 can accurately perform the start determination process of the evacuation life based on all of this information by comparing the input information obtained by the vehicle 20 from the passengers with the location information of the vehicle 20, the parking time, and the riding time of the passengers in the vehicle 20. In other words, the information processing device 10 can accurately perform the start determination process of the evacuation life while determining whether the self-declaration performed by the passengers of the vehicle 20 matches the actual movement of the vehicle 20 and the actual behavior of the passengers.

[0097] In the above embodiment, it is described that the supply vehicle 30 that performs automatic driving obtains the supply amount of the power source that can be supplied to the vehicle 20 from the information processing device 10, and supplies the power source using the supply unit 34, but it is not limited to this. For example, the information processing system 1 may also include a terminal device of a supply merchant that manages an arbitrary supply device for supplying the power source to the vehicle 20 instead of such a supply vehicle 30. In this case, the supply merchant may also obtain the supply amount of the power source that can be supplied to the vehicle 20 from the information processing device 10 using the terminal device, and supply the power source to the vehicle 20 while using the supply device.

[0098] In the above embodiment, the information processing device 10 is described as obtaining the second usage amount of the power source of the vehicle 20 before the evacuation life of the passengers of the vehicle 20 begins, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the information processing device 10 may obtain the second usage amount of the power source of the vehicle 20 stored in the storage unit 22 of the vehicle 20 after the evacuation life of the passengers of the vehicle 20 begins.

[0099] In the above embodiment, the information processing device 10 is described as obtaining the composition of the passengers boarding the vehicle 20 and the fuel efficiency of the vehicle 20 after the evacuation life of the passengers of the vehicle 20 begins, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the information processing device 10 may obtain the composition of the passengers boarding the vehicle 20 and the fuel efficiency of the vehicle 20 before the evacuation life of the passengers of the vehicle 20 begins.

[0100] In the above embodiment, the vehicle 20 acquires the composition of the passengers based on the image captured by any camera module capable of capturing the interior of the vehicle 20, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The vehicle 20 or the information processing device 10 may also estimate the composition of the passengers based on at least one of the use status of the air conditioner of the vehicle 20, the output from the seat occupancy sensor installed in the vehicle 20, and the opening and closing status of the door of the vehicle 20.

[0101] In the above embodiment, the information processing device 10 corrects the determined supply amount based on at least one of the second usage amount of the power source of the vehicle 20, the composition of the passengers riding in the vehicle 20, and the fuel efficiency of the vehicle 20, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the information processing device 10 may correct the determined supply amount based on the remaining amount of the power source of the vehicle 20 in addition to or instead of these.

Claims

1. An information processing device for determining the amount of power source supplied to a vehicle in which passengers are living in evacuation, wherein: The information processing device includes a control unit, wherein: acquiring a second usage amount of a power source of the vehicle during a normal period before the evacuation life of the passengers of the vehicle begins, wherein the power source is a power source that supplies energy used in the vehicle; determining, based on input information acquired by the vehicle from the passenger, that the passenger's evacuation life has begun; acquiring a first usage amount of a power source of the vehicle during a predetermined period during which the passenger is living in an evacuation manner accompanied by accommodation in the vehicle; Obtaining the composition of passengers boarding the vehicle and the fuel efficiency of the vehicle; determining a supply amount of the power source that can be supplied to the vehicle based on the acquired first usage amount; The determined supply amount is corrected based on at least one of the acquired composition of passengers boarding the vehicle and the fuel efficiency of the vehicle and the acquired second usage amount.

2. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein: The control unit determines that the evacuation life of the passenger has started based on the position information of the vehicle, the parking time, and the riding time of the passenger in the vehicle.

3. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein: The power source includes at least one of petroleum fuel, electricity, and hydrogen fuel.

4. An information processing system comprising: The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3; and The vehicle transmits information on the first usage amount of a power source of the vehicle that supplies energy used in the vehicle.

5. A program, wherein: The program causes an information processing device for determining the amount of power source supplied to a vehicle in which passengers are living in evacuation to execute the following actions, the actions including: acquiring a second usage amount of a power source of the vehicle during a normal period before the evacuation life of the passengers of the vehicle begins, wherein the power source is a power source that supplies energy used in the vehicle; determining, based on input information acquired by the vehicle from the passenger, that the passenger's evacuation life has begun; acquiring a first usage amount of a power source of the vehicle during a predetermined period during which the passenger is living in an evacuation manner accompanied by accommodation in the vehicle; Obtaining the composition of passengers boarding the vehicle and the fuel efficiency of the vehicle; determining a supply amount of the power source that can be supplied to the vehicle based on the acquired first usage amount; The determined supply amount is corrected based on at least one of the acquired composition of passengers boarding the vehicle and the fuel efficiency of the vehicle and the acquired second usage amount.

6. The program according to claim 5, wherein: The operation includes determining that the evacuation life of the passenger has started based on the position information of the vehicle, the parking time, and the riding time of the passenger in the vehicle.

7. A supply vehicle capable of supplying a power source to a vehicle in which passengers are spending their evacuation life, wherein: The supply vehicle includes a control unit, the control unit: acquiring a second usage amount of a power source of the vehicle during a normal period before the evacuation life of the passengers of the vehicle begins, wherein the power source is a power source that supplies energy used in the vehicle; determining, based on input information acquired by the vehicle from the passenger, that the passenger's evacuation life has begun; acquiring a first usage amount of a power source of the vehicle during a predetermined period during which the passenger is living in an evacuation manner accompanied by accommodation in the vehicle; Obtaining the composition of passengers boarding the vehicle and the fuel efficiency of the vehicle; determining a supply amount of the power source that can be supplied to the vehicle based on the acquired first usage amount; The determined supply amount is corrected based on at least one of the acquired composition of passengers boarding the vehicle and the fuel efficiency of the vehicle and the acquired second usage amount.

8. The supply vehicle according to claim 7, wherein: The control unit determines that the evacuation life of the passenger has started based on the position information of the vehicle, the parking time, and the riding time of the passenger in the vehicle.

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