Display control device and display control method

Abstract

The display control device (100) includes a display device information acquisition unit (110), which acquires information from a plurality of display devices (101, 102, ..., 103) that respectively indicate the display of a preset image. N The display device information; the preset image acquisition unit (120), which acquires the display device (101, 102, ..., 10) information; N The preset image information of the preset images displayed respectively; the action state acquisition unit (140), which acquires the display device (101, 102, ..., 10) N The image generation unit (130) generates display images according to the respective action states of each display device (101, 102, ..., 103). N Generates a display device image (201, 202, ..., 20...) that corresponds to display device information, preset image information, and motion state information. N ), generating and arranging multiple display device images (201, 202, ..., 20...). N The displayed image is generated by ( ).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a display control device and a display control method. Background Technology

[0002] Display devices for advertising or wayfinding are installed in commercial facilities, office buildings, schools, stations or parking lots.

[0003] Among the display devices installed in the facility, there is a display device that displays a predetermined image (hereinafter referred to as "preset image") according to a predetermined schedule.

[0004] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an information display technology comprising: an outdoor information display panel capable of emitting light; a communication unit capable of communicating with a mobile terminal; a display control unit that generates a display control signal for causing the outdoor information display panel to perform a specified emitting light display based on a display instruction signal received from the mobile terminal; and a display monitoring unit that generates a monitoring information signal for sending monitoring information indicating the execution state of the emitting light display to the mobile terminal, thereby controlling and monitoring the display of the outdoor information display panel.

[0005] Existing technical documents

[0006] Patent Literature

[0007] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-106010 Summary of the Invention

[0008] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0009] In the prior art disclosed in Patent Document 1, when multiple display devices are configured as outdoor information display panels, it is impossible to simultaneously compare the display content of one display device with the display content of other display devices.

[0010] The purpose of this invention is to provide a display control device that, when multiple display devices are configured, can simultaneously compare the display content displayed on each of the multiple display devices.

[0011] Methods for solving problems

[0012] The display control device of the present invention comprises: a display device information acquisition unit that acquires display device information representing a plurality of display devices disposed within a facility and displaying preset images; a preset image acquisition unit that acquires preset image information representing preset images displayed by the plurality of display devices; an operation state acquisition unit that acquires operation state information representing the operation state of each of the plurality of display devices; a display device position acquisition unit that acquires position information representing the position where each of the plurality of display devices is disposed; a display image generation unit that generates a display image and generates a display image by arranging the generated plurality of display device images according to each display device, which corresponds to the display device information acquired by the display device information acquisition unit, the preset image information acquired by the preset image acquisition unit, the operation state information acquired by the operation state acquisition unit, and the position information acquired by the display device position acquisition unit; and a display image output unit that outputs the display image generated by the display image generation unit as display image information to a monitor.

[0013] Invention Effects

[0014] According to the present invention, when multiple display devices are configured, it is possible to simultaneously compare the display content displayed on each of the multiple display devices. Attached Figure Description

[0015] [ Figure 1 ] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating an example of the main structure of a display system using the display control device of Embodiment 1.

[0016] [ Figure 2 ] Figure 2 This is a block diagram showing an example of the main structure of the display control device according to Embodiment 1.

[0017] [ Figure 3 ] Figure 3 This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display image represented by display image information output by the display control device of Embodiment 1.

[0018] [ Figure 4 ] Figure 4 This is an explanatory diagram showing another example of a display image represented by display image information output by the display control device of Embodiment 1.

[0019] [ Figure 5 ] Figure 5 This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a pop-up image in Embodiment 1.

[0020] [ Figure 6 ] Figure 6 A and Figure 6 Figure B is an example of the hardware structure of the display control device according to Embodiment 1.

[0021] [ Figure 7A ] Figure 7A This is a part of a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing of the display control device according to Embodiment 1.

[0022] [ Figure 7B ] Figure 7B The remainder of the flowchart illustrates an example of the processing of the display control device according to Embodiment 1.

[0023] [ Figure 8 ] Figure 8 This is a block diagram illustrating an example of the main structure of the display system of the display control device according to embodiment 2.

[0024] [ Figure 9 ] Figure 9 This is a block diagram showing an example of the main structure of the display control device according to Embodiment 2.

[0025] [ Figure 10 ] Figure 10 This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display image represented by display image information output by the display control device of Embodiment 2.

[0026] [ Figure 11A ] Figure 11A This is a part of a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing of the display control device in Embodiment 2.

[0027] [ Figure 11B ] Figure 11B The remainder of the flowchart illustrates an example of the processing of the display control device according to Embodiment 2. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] Implementation Method 1

[0030] Reference Figures 1-6 as well as Figure 7A and Figure 7B The display control device 100 of Embodiment 1 will be described.

[0031] Reference Figure 1 The main structure of the display system 1 of the display control device 100 according to Embodiment 1 will be described.

[0032] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating an example of the main structure of the display system 1 of the display control device 100 according to embodiment 1.

[0033] Display system 1 has N (N is a natural number greater than 2) display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N The display system 1 includes a storage device 20, a network 30, a display control device 100, a monitor 40, and an input device 50. The display system 1 may also include a sensor (not shown) based on the above structure. Furthermore, the display system 1 may also include a camera device (not shown) based on the above structure.

[0034] Network 30 is a communication line such as a LAN (Local Area Network) or wireless LAN. Display system 1 includes display devices 101, 102, ..., 10... N The storage device 20, the display control device 100, the sensor (not shown), and the camera (not shown) are connected via a network 30 capable of transmitting and receiving information.

[0035] Storage device 20 includes, for example, storage media such as SSD (Solid State Drive) or HDD (Hard Disk Drive). Storage device 20 writes information to the storage media according to write requests received from the outside via network 30, and reads information stored in the storage media according to read requests received from the outside via network 30.

[0036] Multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N Each display device is configured within the facility and displays a predetermined image (hereinafter referred to as "preset image") within the space of the facility according to a predetermined schedule. In addition, multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N Alternatively, based on the detection of pedestrians or the opening and closing of doors in sensors not shown, a preset image corresponding to the detection can be displayed in the space within the facility.

[0037] The preset images mentioned here include predetermined static images and predetermined dynamic images. Display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N It can also display a static image or a dynamic image as a preset image, and according to the schedule, output the sound corresponding to the static image or the dynamic image via a speaker or the like.

[0038] Furthermore, the space within the facility referred to here includes areas on the structures constituting the facility or spaces formed by the structures constituting the facility. In addition, the structures constituting the facility include the floor within the facility, the walls within the facility, the doors within the facility, or the landing doors of elevators installed within the facility.

[0039] In addition, multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 NIt is not necessary for all of them to be configured in the same facility; multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 can also be used. N A portion of it is located in one facility, while the remainder is located in one or more other facilities.

[0040] In addition, multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N This is not limited to structures fixed to the constituent parts of the facility. For example, multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N It can also be a structure that can be moved and installed within the facility, or display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N It can also be a structure that can move within the facility by walking autonomously.

[0041] Display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N Display units that include projection-type displays such as front projectors, LED (Light Emitting Diode) displays or organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) displays, or aerial displays that project images into the air.

[0042] Specifically, for example, display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N Obtain preset image information representing a preset image and scheduling information representing a scheduling. Display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N According to the scheduling indicated by the obtained scheduling information, the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10... N The display unit displays a preset image representing the preset image information obtained.

[0043] More specifically, for example, display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N It has a storage section composed of a storage medium such as a semiconductor memory or a disk. Display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The preset image information and scheduling information stored in the storage unit are read from the storage unit, thereby obtaining the preset image information and scheduling information. Display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The preset image information and scheduling information stored in the storage device 20 can also be read from the storage device 20 via the network 30, thereby obtaining the preset image information and scheduling information.

[0044] Furthermore, for example, display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 NIt can also receive a preset image signal representing a preset image output from an external device (not shown), and display the preset image represented by the preset image signal. The external device is configured to work in conjunction with display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N The corresponding scheduling is applied to display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N Each outputs a preset image signal.

[0045] In embodiment 1, display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N Each of the following devices has a storage unit: display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N From display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 respectively N Each of its respective storage units reads preset image information and scheduling information, thereby enabling display devices 101, 102, ..., 103 to operate according to the schedule. N Each display unit displays a preset image for explanation.

[0046] The display control device 100 generates a display image and outputs display image information representing the generated display image to the monitor 40. Details of the display control device 100 will be described later.

[0047] Monitor 40 is a display such as an LED display or an organic EL display. Monitor 40 receives display image information output by display control device 100 and displays the display image represented by the display image information.

[0048] The input device 50 is an operation input device such as a keyboard or mouse that accepts input operations from the user. It accepts input operations from the user, i.e., user operations, and outputs operation information representing the user operation to the display control device 100.

[0049] Reference Figure 2 The main structure of the display control device 100 of Embodiment 1 will be described.

[0050] Figure 2 This is a block diagram showing an example of the main structure of the display control device 100 according to Embodiment 1.

[0051] The display control device 100 includes an operation acquisition unit 101, a display device information acquisition unit 110, a preset image acquisition unit 120, a display image generation unit 130, and a display image output unit 199.

[0052] The display control device 100 may also include an operation status acquisition unit 140, a display device position acquisition unit 150, a scheduling acquisition unit 160, a map acquisition unit 170, an image selection unit 180, a scheduling editing unit 190, and a scheduling output unit 191, based on the above structure.

[0053] In addition, the display control device 100 may also have an image acquisition unit, an image editing unit, and an image output unit (not shown) based on the above structure.

[0054] In Embodiment 1, the display control device 100 is described as having an operation acquisition unit 101, a display device information acquisition unit 110, a preset image acquisition unit 120, a display image generation unit 130, an action status acquisition unit 140, a display device position acquisition unit 150, a scheduling acquisition unit 160, a map acquisition unit 170, an image selection unit 180, a scheduling editing unit 190, a scheduling output unit 191, and a display image output unit 199.

[0055] The operation acquisition unit 101 acquires operation information representing user operations. Specifically, for example, the operation acquisition unit 101 receives operation information output by the input device 50, thereby acquiring the operation information.

[0056] The display device information acquisition unit 110 acquires information from multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103 that are configured within the facility and display preset images. N The display device information. Specifically, for example, the display device information refers to display devices 101, 102, ..., 10... N Information about their respective names.

[0057] Display device information is any information that can identify the display device, and is not limited to information indicating its name. Specifically, display device information can also refer to display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N Information on their respective IP (Internet Protocol) addresses, displayed on display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N Information representing the characteristics of each device is displayed on display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N Information of each category, displayed on display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N Information such as the areas each is configured within the facility.

[0058] The display device information acquisition unit 110, for example, retrieves display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 connected to the network 30 via the network 30. N Regarding the display devices 101, 102, ..., 101 discovered through this search. N From display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The display device information is obtained separately. Alternatively, for example, the display device information acquisition unit 110 can also read the display device information from the storage device 20 that stores the display device information in advance, thereby obtaining the display device information.

[0059] The preset image acquisition unit 120 acquires and displays multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The preset image information of each preset image is displayed.

[0060] In Embodiment 1, as an example, the preset image acquisition unit 120 acquires images from display devices 101, 102, ..., 103 connected to the network 30. N The explanation will focus on acquiring preset image information. The source from which the preset image acquisition unit 120 acquires preset image information is not limited to display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N For example, the preset image acquisition unit 120 can also read and display images from the storage device 20 that stores preset image information. N The corresponding preset image information is obtained from this.

[0061] The preset image acquisition unit 120 acquires and displays multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The preset image information, which represents display devices 101, 102, ..., 10, is displayed according to a predetermined schedule. N Preset image information for preset images to be displayed at predetermined times, such as the current time.

[0062] The display image generation unit 130 generates a display image.

[0063] Specifically, the image generation unit 130 displays images according to each display device 101, 102, ..., 10 N A display device image is generated that corresponds to the display device information acquired by the display device information acquisition unit 110 and the preset image information acquired by the preset image acquisition unit 120. Furthermore, the display image generation unit 130 generates a display image by arranging the multiple display device images generated by the display image generation unit 130.

[0064] The display image output unit 199 outputs the display image generated by the display image generation unit 130 as display image information.

[0065] Specifically, the display image output unit 199 outputs display image information to the monitor 40. The monitor 40 receives the display image information output by the display image output unit 199 and displays the display image represented by the display image information.

[0066] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The display image 200 represented by the display image information output by the display control device 100 of Embodiment 1 will be described.

[0067] Figure 3This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display image 200 represented by display image information output by the display control device 100 of Embodiment 1.

[0068] Figure 4 This is an explanatory diagram showing another example of a display image 200 represented by display image information output by the display control device 100 of Embodiment 1.

[0069] Figure 3 and Figure 4 The displayed image 200 includes images arranged according to each display device 101, 102, ..., 10 N This will be used with display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The corresponding display device information and the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The display device images 201, 202, ..., 200 represent preset images corresponding to preset image information. N .

[0070] As an example, Figure 3 The displayed image 200 is a grid-arranged display device image 201, 202, ..., 20 N Made of.

[0071] The display image generation unit 130 generates multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 202 generated by the display image generation unit 130 in a grid-like arrangement. N The resulting display image is 200.

[0072] Furthermore, if a portion of the display image 200 generated by the display image generation unit 130 does not converge to the display area of ​​the monitor 40, for example... Figure 3 As shown, the display control device 100 can also perform scrolling display, thereby enabling the entire display image 200 to be displayed in the display area of ​​the monitor 40.

[0073] Furthermore, as an example, Figure 4 The displayed image 200 is a map image (hereinafter referred to as "map image") representing a map of the facility, displayed on multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N The respective locations (hereinafter referred to as "display devices 101, 102, ..., 10") N The display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 are configured accordingly (the positions of the images are listed). N It is formed by arranging them.

[0074] The map image is acquired by the map acquisition unit 170 as map information. Specifically, for example, map information representing the map image is pre-stored in the storage device 20. The map acquisition unit 170 reads the map information stored in the storage device 20 from the storage device 20, thereby acquiring the map information.

[0075] Display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The position is obtained by the display device position acquisition unit 150 as position information. Specifically, for example, the display device position acquisition unit 150 obtains position information from the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10... N The display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 are obtained respectively. N The location information of the position. The display device position acquisition unit 150 can also read the location information from the storage device 20 that stores the location information in advance, thereby acquiring the location information.

[0076] Location information can also be displayed on display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N Based on the location information, it includes information representing display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N Display position information for the display area of ​​the preset image. This position information may include details such as the location, size, orientation, or height of the display area.

[0077] The image generation unit 130 generates a map image on which the map information acquired by the map acquisition unit 170 represents the location information of the display devices 101, 102, ..., 103, which is represented by the location information acquired by the display device location acquisition unit 150. N The positions are respectively configured to display the multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 generated by the image generation unit 130. N The display image 200 is formed by arranging the images.

[0078] Display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 are configured on the map image. N When arranging the images, the display image generation unit 130 can also generate a display image 200 by referring to the display position information contained in the position information. Specifically, for example, the display image generation unit 130 generates display device images 201, 202, ..., 200 on the map image, corresponding to the position, size, orientation, or height of the display area indicated by the display position information. N The display image 200 is formed by arranging the images.

[0079] Figure 4 The images 201, 202, ..., 20 of the display device shown are as follows. N The ● in the text indicates that display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 are configured.N The image of the location. For example... Figure 4 As shown, the display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 generated by the image generation unit 130 are displayed. N It may also include display devices 101, 102, ..., 100 that represent location information. N The image shows the location of the display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. Based on the display device information and preset images, the image generation unit 130 will also display images indicating the locations of the display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N The images at the corresponding positions are used to generate display device images 201, 202, ..., 200. N .

[0080] The image generation unit 130 may also be equipped with display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 according to the configuration of the position information. N The height information at the location determines the configuration of the display devices 101, 102, ..., 103 to represent the location information. N The image at the position of the ● is the size of the image. Through this configuration, the user can intuitively grasp the images 201, 202, ..., 20 on the display device. N The configuration includes display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The height.

[0081] As an example, Figure 4 The map image in the displayed image 200 is a cross-sectional view of a floor of the facility viewed from above, showing a map of a floor of the facility using a top view. The map image representing the map information is not limited to using a top view; it can also be represented using a three-dimensional map created by modeling the three-dimensional structure of the facility.

[0082] With the configuration described above, the display control device 100 is configured with a plurality of display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N In this case, it is possible to simultaneously display multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The monitor 40 displays content by comparing the content displayed on each device. Specifically, the display control device 100 is capable of simultaneously controlling multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N The monitor 40 displays images by comparing them with preset images displayed at predetermined times, such as the current time.

[0083] like Figure 3 or Figure 4 As shown, the display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 generated by the image generation unit 130 are displayed. N It may also include multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 NImages of their respective action states.

[0084] The display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 mentioned here N The operating states are, for example, those of display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The status of each power supply, whether it is on or off, or whether there is a fault.

[0085] The display control device 100 obtains information about multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 through the operation status acquisition unit 140. N The action status information of each of the respective action states (hereinafter referred to as "display devices 101, 102, ..., 10") N (Action status information"). The action status acquisition unit 140, for example, obtains information from display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N Obtain display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 respectively N The motion status information. The motion status acquisition unit 140 can also obtain the motion status information from the pre-stored display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N The storage device 20 for the action status information reads the action status information and thereby obtains the action status information.

[0086] Additionally, display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The operating states are not limited to those described above. For example, display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The operating state can also be displayed on devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N Whether the preset image is displayed properly, etc. For example, sometimes sunlight or light emitted from lighting fixtures installed in the facility shines on the display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N Display areas for displaying preset images, display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The preset images displayed are not functioning properly. Furthermore, for example, pedestrians sometimes linger on display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N Around the display area showing the preset image, it is difficult for pedestrians to view the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N The preset image is displayed. In this case, it is sometimes necessary to configure the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10... N Countermeasures to change the location or to configure display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N Countermeasures such as changing the orientation.

[0087] For example, the action status acquisition unit 140 obtains information from network 30. Figure 1The camera device (not shown) acquires captured image information representing the image captured by the camera device, i.e., the captured image, and the camera device captures the image displayed on display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N The display area shows the preset image. Furthermore, the camera device is not limited to one unit; it can also capture images separately on multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 100. N Multiple camera devices that display preset images in areas corresponding to the display areas.

[0088] The motion status acquisition unit 140 analyzes the captured image represented by the acquired captured image information using image analysis technology, etc., and determines the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N The system determines whether the display status of the preset image is good and uses the result as action status information.

[0089] Furthermore, techniques such as image analysis techniques used to analyze captured images representing captured image information are well-known, so detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0090] The display image generation unit 130 displays images according to each display device 101, 102, ..., 10 N Generate display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 N At that time, according to each display device 101, 102, ..., 10 N Based on a preset image representing the display device information acquired by the display device information acquisition unit 110 and the preset image information acquired by the preset image acquisition unit 120, display device images 201, 202, ..., 203 are generated that correspond to the motion state information acquired by the motion state acquisition unit 140. N The display image generation unit 130 generates and arranges multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 generated by the display image generation unit 130. N The resulting display image is 200.

[0091] in addition, Figure 3 or Figure 4 The display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 in the displayed image 200 are shown. N The always-on display indicates the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The image represents the state of the action state, but regarding the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10... N The image shows the action state; for example, multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103 may be selected only when the user makes an operation input via input device 50. N The desired display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N At that time, an image pops up. Figure 4The same applies to China.

[0092] In addition, Figure 3 or Figure 4 The images 201, 202, ..., 20 of the display device shown are as follows. N In the middle, it represents display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The images representing the operating states of display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The power supply to or from the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The text image indicates whether there is a malfunction, etc., but it represents display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N Images representing the operational state are not limited to text images. For example, images representing display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N Images of action states can also be images with colors, shapes, or patterns formed by combining multiple colors, predetermined according to each action state.

[0093] The display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 generated by the image generation unit 130 are displayed. N It may also include display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The image of the location. For example... Figure 3 As shown, display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 are represented. N The image at that location is, for example, a text image. Additionally, Figure 4 The images 201, 202, ..., 20 of the display device shown are as follows. N The display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 do not contain text images as representations. N The image can be the location of the image, but it can also contain the text image.

[0094] The display image generation unit 130 displays images according to each display device 101, 102, ..., 10 N Generate display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 N At that time, according to each display device 101, 102, ..., 10 N Based on a preset image represented by display device information acquired by display device information acquisition unit 110 and preset image information acquired by preset image acquisition unit 120, display device images 201, 202, ..., 203 are generated by mapping the position information acquired by display device position acquisition unit 150 to the preset image. N The display image generation unit 130 generates and arranges multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 generated by the display image generation unit 130. N The resulting display image is 200.

[0095] in addition, Figure 3 The display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 in the displayed image 200 are shown. N The always-on display indicates the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The image status of the position, but regarding the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The image of the location, for example, can also be selected by the user through operation input via input device 50, where multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103 are selected. N The desired display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N At that time, an image pops up. Figure 4 The same applies to China.

[0096] The display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 generated by the image generation unit 130 are displayed. N It may also include display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The scheduling of displaying preset images (hereinafter referred to as "display devices 101, 102, ..., 100") N The image of "scheduling". Figure 3 As shown, display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 are represented. N The scheduled images are, for example, text images. Additionally, Figure 4 The images 201, 202, ..., 20 of the display device shown are as follows. N Excluding display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The scheduled image, however, may also contain the image.

[0097] The display control device 100 obtains the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 through the scheduling acquisition unit 160. N The scheduling information is obtained by the scheduling acquisition unit 160, for example, from display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N The display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 are obtained respectively. N The scheduling information is obtained from the pre-stored display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N The storage device 20 for the scheduling information reads the scheduling information and thereby obtains the scheduling information.

[0098] in addition, Figure 3 The display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 in the displayed image 200 are shown. N The always-on display indicates the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The state of the scheduled image, however, regarding the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10N The scheduled images, for example, may also be selected only when the user makes an operation input via input device 50, by selecting multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N The desired display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N At that time, an image pops up. Figure 4 The same applies to China.

[0099] The display image generation unit 130 displays images according to each display device 101, 102, ..., 10 N Generate display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 N At that time, according to each display device 101, 102, ..., 10 N Based on the preset image represented by the display device information acquired by the display device information acquisition unit 110 and the preset image information acquired by the preset image acquisition unit 120, display device images 201, 202, ..., 203 are generated by matching the scheduling information acquired by the scheduling acquisition unit 160 with the scheduling information. N The display image generation unit 130 generates and arranges multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 generated by the display image generation unit 130. N The resulting display image is 200.

[0100] Figure 5 This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the pop-up image 210 of Embodiment 1.

[0101] exist Figure 5 The pop-up image 210 shown, as an example, includes an image indicating the position of the display device 101 and an image indicating the arrangement of the display device 101. Figure 5 As shown, for example, the image representing the schedule includes the time period during which the power is on, the day of the week and time period during which the image is displayed, and the filename representing the preset image information. Furthermore, although in Figure 5 Not shown in the image, however, the image representing the scheduling may also contain, for example, representations of... Figure 1 Information about sensors not shown in the diagram, filenames of preset image information corresponding to the detection of pedestrians or the opening and closing of doors in the sensor, etc.

[0102] In the preceding description, it is assumed that the preset image acquisition unit 120 acquires and represents multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The description will focus on preset image information, which indicates that preset images will be displayed at predetermined times, such as the current time. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the preset image acquisition unit 120 may also acquire information indicating that multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103 will display preset images at a user-specified time. N The preset image information of each preset image is displayed.

[0103] For example, the user specifies a date and time via input device 50. Specifically, for example, the user selects... Figure 3 or Figure 4 The radio buttons shown are arranged according to the week, allowing users to select their desired week. Then, the user... Figure 3 or Figure 4 The slider shown moves, thus specifying the time.

[0104] The operation acquisition unit 101 acquires operation information indicating the date and time, that is, operation information indicating the selected weekday and the specified time.

[0105] The preset image acquisition unit 120 determines the preset image information to be acquired based on the operation information acquired by the operation acquisition unit 101 and the scheduling information indicated by the scheduling acquisition unit 160. Based on this determination, the preset image acquisition unit 120 acquires information representing multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N The preset image information of each preset image is displayed.

[0106] With the configuration described above, the display control device 100 is configured with a plurality of display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N In this case, it is possible to simultaneously display multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The monitor 40 displays content by comparing the content displayed on each device. Specifically, the display control device 100 is capable of simultaneously controlling multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103 at the time desired by the user. N The monitor 40 displays images by comparing the preset images displayed separately.

[0107] The image generation unit 130 can also be configured for each display device 101, 102, ..., 10 N Generate display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 N At that time, it is decided to generate multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 200. N Each method generates multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 according to the determined method. N .

[0108] The display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 mentioned here are... N The method refers to making multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 N Images 201, 202, ..., 20 of one or more display devices N Compared to other display devices, images 201, 202, ..., 20 NA conspicuous manner is used for the images 201, 202, ..., 20 on one or more display devices. N The size, color, or thickness of the border may be changed, or the images 201, 202, ..., 20 on one or more display devices may be modified. N Apply effects such as highlighting or flashing.

[0109] The display image generation unit 130 can also determine the multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 to be generated based on the position information obtained by the display device position acquisition unit 150. N Each method generates multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 according to the determined method. N .

[0110] Specifically, for example, the display image generation unit 130 determines the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 that are located at the positions closest to the predetermined positions within the facility. N The corresponding display device images are 201, 202, ..., 20. N Compared to other display devices, images 201, 202, ..., 20 N A striking method. The display image generation unit 130 generates multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 200 according to a determined method. N .

[0111] The display image generation unit 130 can also determine the location within the facility based on the operation information obtained by the operation acquisition unit 101, and determine the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 that are located closest to the determined location. N The corresponding display device images are 201, 202, ..., 20. N Compared to other display devices, images 201, 202, ..., 20 N A striking approach.

[0112] In addition, the display image generation unit 130 determines the multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 201 to be generated based on the position information. N Each method is acceptable, and the method for deciding on the method is not limited to those mentioned above.

[0113] For example, the image generation unit 130 may be configured to display devices 101, 102, ..., 100 arranged in a predetermined area within a facility, such as a designated floor. N The corresponding display device images are 201, 202, ..., 20 N Compared to other display devices, images 201, 202, ..., 20 N A striking approach.

[0114] Furthermore, for example, in display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N When the device is able to move within the facility autonomously, the image generation unit 130 can also calculate the positions of display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 based on the location information. N The amount of movement or speed of movement, etc., are determined based on the calculated amount of movement or speed of movement to make the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 conforming to predetermined conditions. N The corresponding display device images are 201, 202, ..., 20. N Compared to other display devices, images 201, 202, ..., 20 N A striking approach.

[0115] Furthermore, the display image generation unit 130 can also determine the multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 201 to be generated based on the scheduling information obtained by the scheduling acquisition unit 160. N Each method generates multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 according to the determined method. N .

[0116] Specifically, for example, the display image generation unit 130 determines to be a display device 101, 102, ..., 10 that has been modified to display a preset image that is displayed according to the schedule indicated by the scheduling information. N The corresponding display device images are 201, 202, ..., 20. N Compared to other display devices, images 201, 202, ..., 20 N A striking method. The display image generation unit 130 generates multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 200 according to a determined method. N .

[0117] In addition, the display image generation unit 130 determines the multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 201 to be generated based on the scheduling information. N Each method is acceptable, and the method for deciding on the method is not limited to those mentioned above.

[0118] For example, the display image generation unit 130 may also be configured to change the display devices 101, 102, ..., 100 according to the schedule information, which are displayed according to the preset image displayed according to the schedule information within a predetermined period. N The corresponding display device images are 201, 202, ..., 20. N Compared to other display devices, images 201, 202, ..., 20 N A striking approach.

[0119] Furthermore, the display image generation unit 130 can also determine the multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 202 to be generated based on the preset image information obtained by the preset image acquisition unit 120. N Each method generates multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 according to the determined method. N .

[0120] Specifically, for example, the display image generation unit 130 determines the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 that display a preset image representing the latest preset image information, such as the generation date or update date or time, among the multiple preset image information acquired by the display preset image acquisition unit 120. N The corresponding display device images are 201, 202, ..., 20 N Compared to other display devices, images 201, 202, ..., 20 N A striking method. The display image generation unit 130 generates multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 200 according to a determined method. N .

[0121] In addition, the display image generation unit 130 determines the multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 201 to be generated based on preset image information. N Each method is acceptable, and the method for deciding on the method is not limited to those mentioned above.

[0122] For example, the display image generation unit 130 may also be determined to be a display device 101, 102, ..., 10 that displays a preset image that is the same as a preset image represented by preset image information among a plurality of preset image information acquired by the display preset image acquisition unit 120, or a portion thereof. N The corresponding display device images are 201, 202, ..., 20. N Compared to other display devices, images 201, 202, ..., 20 N A striking approach.

[0123] Furthermore, the display image generation unit 130 can also determine the multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 202 to be generated based on the motion state information obtained by the motion state acquisition unit 140. N Each method generates multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 according to the determined method. N .

[0124] Specifically, for example, the display image generation unit 130 determines to make the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10, which are among the multiple motion state information acquired by the motion state acquisition unit 140, display the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N Display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 displaying the fault status informationN The corresponding display device images are 201, 202, ..., 20. N Compared to other display devices, images 201, 202, ..., 20 N A striking method. The display image generation unit 130 generates multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 200 according to a determined method. N .

[0125] In addition, the display image generation unit 130 determines the multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 201 to be generated based on the operation status information. N Each method is acceptable, and the method for deciding on the method is not limited to those mentioned above.

[0126] For example, the display image generation unit 130 may be configured to display the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10, which correspond to the multiple motion state information acquired by the motion state acquisition unit 140. N Display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 that display the operation status information in the connected state N The corresponding display device images are 201, 202, ..., 20. N Compared to other display devices, images 201, 202, ..., 20 N A striking approach.

[0127] Furthermore, for example, the display image generation unit 130 may be configured to display the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10, which correspond to the multiple motion state information acquired by the motion state acquisition unit 140. N Display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 that display motion status information about a preset image that is not displaying properly. N The corresponding display device images are 201, 202, ..., 20. N Compared to other display devices, images 201, 202, ..., 20 N A striking approach.

[0128] Furthermore, for example, the display image generation unit 130 may be configured to display the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10, which correspond to the multiple motion state information acquired by the motion state acquisition unit 140. N Display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 displaying the latest action status information with the set date and time. N The corresponding display device images are 201, 202, ..., 20. N Compared to other display devices, images 201, 202, ..., 20 N A striking approach.

[0129] Furthermore, the display image generation unit 130 can also determine the multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 202 to be generated based on the operation information obtained by the operation acquisition unit 101. N Each method generates multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 according to the determined method. N .

[0130] Specifically, for example, the user chooses to... Figure 3 or Figure 4 The highlighted option is set to change the status of any one of the multiple buttons shown in the diagram. For example, as... Figure 3 or Figure 4 As shown, the buttons for changing the highlight are based on display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The position determines the display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 N The position of the buttons is determined by the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N The scheduling decision displays images 201, 202, ..., 20 on the display device. N The scheduling buttons are arranged in a certain way, or according to the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The preset image displayed determines the images 201, 202, ..., 20 on the display device. N Preset image buttons in a certain manner, or according to the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The motion state information determines the display device images 201, 202, ..., 200. N Action status buttons, etc.

[0131] The display image generation unit 130 determines, based on operation information indicating that any one of the multiple buttons for highlight change has been selected, a display device image 201, 202, ..., 20 that meets predetermined conditions. N Compared to other display devices, images 201, 202, ..., 20 N A striking method. The display image generation unit 130 generates multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 200 according to a determined method. N .

[0132] With the configuration described above, the display control device 100 is configured with a plurality of display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N In this case, it is possible to simultaneously display multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The monitor 40 displays content by comparing the content displayed on each screen. Specifically, the display control device 100 can control the display images 201, 202, ..., 20... that should be viewed. NCompared to other display devices, images 201, 202, ..., 20 N The monitor 40 is displayed in a conspicuous manner.

[0133] The display control device 100 can also edit the scheduling information acquired by the scheduling acquisition unit 160.

[0134] For example, the scheduling acquisition unit 160 selects multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 based on the operation information acquired by the operation acquisition unit 101. N One or more display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N At least one display device 101, 102, ..., 10 selected is obtained. N The scheduling information of the scheduler.

[0135] The scheduling editing unit 190 edits the scheduling information obtained by the scheduling acquisition unit 160 based on the operation information obtained by the operation acquisition unit 101.

[0136] Specifically, for example, the scheduling and editing department 190, based on the operation information, controls the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10... N Edit the scheduling information used when displaying the preset image.

[0137] More specifically, for example, the scheduling and editing department 190 adjusts the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 according to the operation information. N Editing is performed during the display of the preset image, thereby editing the scheduling information.

[0138] The scheduling output unit 191 outputs the edited scheduling information that has been edited by the scheduling editing unit 190. For example, the scheduling output unit 191 outputs the edited scheduling information that has been edited by the scheduling editing unit 190 to the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N Or storage device 20.

[0139] Display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The preset image for scheduling display is represented by the edited scheduling information output by the scheduling output unit 191.

[0140] With the configuration described above, the display control device 100 is configured with a plurality of display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N In this case, it is possible to simultaneously display multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The monitor 40 displays the information by comparing the content displayed in each section, and the user can edit the scheduling information.

[0141] The display control device 100 can also edit the scheduling information obtained by the scheduling acquisition unit 160, so that when new display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 are selected... N After the preset image is displayed, the preset image is displayed on display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N .

[0142] The image selection unit 180 selects image information representing the image based on the operation information obtained by the operation acquisition unit 101.

[0143] Specifically, for example, the image selection unit 180 selects display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 from one or more image information pre-stored in the storage device 20 according to operation information. N The image displayed represents the image information.

[0144] The scheduling editing unit 190 edits the scheduling information based on the operation information obtained by the operation acquisition unit 101, so that the image represented by the image information selected by the image selection unit 180 is displayed on one or more display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 corresponding to the scheduling information obtained by the scheduling acquisition unit 160. N .

[0145] With the configuration described above, the display control device 100 is configured with a plurality of display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N In this case, it is possible to simultaneously display multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The monitor 40 displays the information by comparing the content displayed in each section, and the user can edit the scheduling information.

[0146] Additionally, as an example, it is shown that the display control device 100 selects display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 from one or more image information pre-stored in the storage device 20 based on operation information. N The image displayed represents image information; however, the display control device 100 is not limited to this.

[0147] For example, the display control device 100 may also acquire image information selected by the image selection unit 180 from the storage device 20, etc., via an image acquisition unit (not shown), and output the acquired image information to one or more display devices 101, 102, ..., 100 corresponding to the scheduling information acquired by the scheduling acquisition unit 160 via an image output unit (not shown). N .

[0148] Furthermore, the display control device 100 can also edit or generate representations of display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The image information displayed in the image.

[0149] Specifically, for example, the display control device 100 may also acquire image information selected by the image selection unit 180 from the storage device 20 or the like via an image acquisition unit (not shown), edit the acquired image information via an image editing unit (not shown) based on the operation information acquired by the operation acquisition unit 101, and output the edited image information to the storage device 20 or the like via an image output unit (not shown).

[0150] Furthermore, the methods for editing scheduling information and image information are both well-known, so detailed explanations are omitted.

[0151] Reference Figure 6 A and Figure 6 B will describe the hardware structure of the main components of the display control device 100 in Embodiment 1.

[0152] Figure 6 A and Figure 6 Figure B is an example of the hardware structure of the display control device 100 according to Embodiment 1.

[0153] like Figure 6 As shown in Figure A, the display control device 100 is composed of a computer, which has a processor 601 and a memory 602. The memory 602 stores programs for enabling the computer to function as an operation acquisition unit 101, a display device information acquisition unit 110, a preset image acquisition unit 120, a display image generation unit 130, an operation status acquisition unit 140, a display device position acquisition unit 150, a scheduling acquisition unit 160, a map acquisition unit 170, an image selection unit 180, a scheduling editing unit 190, a scheduling output unit 191, and a display image output unit 199. The processor 601 reads and executes the program stored in the memory 602, thereby realizing the functions of the operation acquisition unit 101, the display device information acquisition unit 110, the preset image acquisition unit 120, the display image generation unit 130, the action status acquisition unit 140, the display device position acquisition unit 150, the scheduling acquisition unit 160, the map acquisition unit 170, the image selection unit 180, the scheduling editing unit 190, the scheduling output unit 191, and the display image output unit 199.

[0154] In addition, such as Figure 6 As shown in B, the functions of the operation acquisition unit 101, the display device information acquisition unit 110, the preset image acquisition unit 120, the display image generation unit 130, the action status acquisition unit 140, the display device position acquisition unit 150, the scheduling acquisition unit 160, the map acquisition unit 170, the image selection unit 180, the scheduling editing unit 190, the scheduling output unit 191, and the display image output unit 199 can also be realized by the processing circuit 603.

[0155] Alternatively, the display control device 100 may also be composed of a processor 601, a memory 602, and a processing circuit 603 (not shown). In this case, some of the functions of the operation acquisition unit 101, the display device information acquisition unit 110, the preset image acquisition unit 120, the display image generation unit 130, the operation status acquisition unit 140, the display device position acquisition unit 150, the scheduling acquisition unit 160, the map acquisition unit 170, the image selection unit 180, the scheduling editing unit 190, the scheduling output unit 191, and the display image output unit 199 may be implemented by the processor 601 and the memory 602, while the remaining functions may be implemented by the processing circuit 603.

[0156] Processor 601 may be a CPU (Central Processing Unit), GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), microprocessor, microcontroller, or DSP (Digital Signal Processor).

[0157] The memory 602 may be a semiconductor memory or a disk. More specifically, the memory 602 may be a RAM (Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), flash memory, EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), SSD, or HDD.

[0158] The processing circuit 603 may use, for example, an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), a PLD (Programmable Logic Device), an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), a SoC (System-on-a-Chip), or a system LSI (Large-Scale Integration).

[0159] Reference Figure 7A and Figure 7B The operation of the display control device 100 in Embodiment 1 will be explained.

[0160] Figure 7A This is a part of a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing of the display control device 100 according to Embodiment 1. Figure 7B The remainder of the flowchart illustrates an example of the processing of the display control device 100 according to Embodiment 1. Hereinafter, [the flowchart is combined with the following]. Figure 7A and Figure 7B This will be explained using Figure 7.

[0161] First, in step ST701, the display device information acquisition unit 110 acquires display device information.

[0162] Next, in step ST702, the map acquisition unit 170 acquires map information.

[0163] Next, in step ST703, the preset image acquisition unit 120 acquires preset image information.

[0164] Next, in step ST704, the action status acquisition unit 140 acquires action status information.

[0165] Next, in step ST705, the display device position acquisition unit 150 acquires position information.

[0166] Next, in step ST706, the scheduling acquisition unit 160 acquires scheduling information.

[0167] Next, in step ST711, the display image generation unit 130 generates display device images 201, 202, ..., 20... N .

[0168] Next, in step ST712, the display image generation unit 130 generates the display image 200.

[0169] Next, in step ST713, the display image output unit 199 outputs display image information.

[0170] Next, in step ST721, the operation acquisition unit 101 determines whether operation information has been acquired.

[0171] If it is determined in step ST721 that the operation acquisition unit 101 has not acquired operation information, the display control device 100 returns to step ST701 and repeatedly executes the process shown in the flowchart in FIG7.

[0172] If it is determined in step ST721 that the operation acquisition unit 101 has acquired operation information, in step ST722, the operation acquisition unit 101 determines whether the user operation represented by the acquired operation information is a user operation that indicates the end of processing of the display control device 100.

[0173] If, in step ST722, the operation acquisition unit 101 determines that the user operation represented by the operation information is a user operation that instructs the display control device 100 to end its processing, the display control device 100 ends the processing shown in the flowchart in FIG7.

[0174] If, in step ST722, the operation acquisition unit 101 determines that the user operation represented by the operation information is not a user operation that instructs the display control device 100 to finish processing, in step ST731, the preset image acquisition unit 120 determines whether the user operation represented by the operation information is a user operation for a specified date and time.

[0175] If, in step ST731, the preset image acquisition unit 120 determines that the user operation represented by the operation information is a user operation with a specified date and time, then in step ST732, the preset image acquisition unit 120 sets itself to acquire preset image information matching that date and time the next time it acquires preset image information. After step ST732, the display control device 100 returns to step ST701 and repeatedly executes the process shown in the flowchart in FIG7.

[0176] If, in step ST731, the preset image acquisition unit 120 determines that the user operation indicated by the operation information is not a user operation with a specified date and time, then in step ST741, the display image generation unit 130 determines whether the user operation indicated by the operation information is an instruction to display images 201, 202, ..., 20 on the display device. N Each method has its own set of conditions for user operations.

[0177] In step ST741, the image generation unit 130 determines that the user operation is an instruction to display images 201, 202, ..., 20 on the display device. N In the case of user operation under certain conditions, in step ST742, the display image generation unit 130 is set to generate display device images 201, 202, ..., 202 after the next time the display image generation unit 130 is used. N At that time, the display image generation unit 130 determines the display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 according to the conditions. N The display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 are generated according to the determined method. N After step ST742, the display control device 100 returns to step ST701 and repeatedly executes the process shown in the flowchart in Figure 7.

[0178] In step ST741, the image generation unit 130 determines that the user operation is not an instruction and decides to display images 201, 202, ..., 20 on the display device. NIn the case of a user operation under certain conditions, in step ST751, the scheduling editing unit 190 determines whether the user operation represented by the operation information is a user operation for editing scheduling information.

[0179] If the scheduling editing unit 190 determines in step ST751 that the user operation is for editing scheduling information, then in step ST752, the image selection unit 180 selects image information.

[0180] Following step ST752, in step ST753, the scheduling editing unit 190 edits the scheduling information.

[0181] After step ST753, in step ST754, the scheduling output unit 191 outputs scheduling information.

[0182] After step ST754, the display control device 100 returns to step ST701 and repeatedly executes the process shown in the flowchart in Figure 7.

[0183] If the scheduling editing unit 190 determines in step ST751 that the user operation is not for editing scheduling information, the display control device 100 discards the operation information, returns to step ST701, and repeatedly executes the process shown in the flowchart in Figure 7.

[0184] Furthermore, steps ST701 to ST706 can be performed before step ST711, and the order of these steps is arbitrary. Additionally, steps ST701 and ST702 only need to be performed once; subsequent executions can be omitted.

[0185] As described above, the display control device 100 of Embodiment 1 includes a display device information acquisition unit 110, which acquires information about a plurality of display devices 101, 102, ..., 103 disposed within a facility and displaying preset images. N The display device information; the preset image acquisition unit 120, which acquires information representing multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N Preset image information of preset images to be displayed respectively; display image generation unit 130, which generates display images 200, and displays them according to each display device 101, 102, ..., 10 N Display device images 201, 202, ..., 203 are generated that correspond to the display device information acquired by the display device information acquisition unit 110 and the preset image information acquired by the preset image acquisition unit 120. N The generated multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 are arranged in a specific order. NThe display image 200 generated by the display image generation unit 130 is displayed; and the display image output unit 199 outputs the display image 200 generated by the display image generation unit 130 as display image information.

[0186] With this configuration, the display control device 100 is equipped with multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N In this case, it is possible to simultaneously support multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The displayed content is compared.

[0187] Furthermore, the display control device 100 in Embodiment 1 is configured to include an operation state acquisition unit 140 based on the above structure, which acquires the operation state of the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The image generation unit 130 displays the operation status information of each display device 101, 102, ..., 103. N Based on a preset image representing the display device information acquired by the display device information acquisition unit 110 and the preset image information acquired by the preset image acquisition unit 120, display device images 201, 202, ..., 203 are generated that correspond to the motion state information acquired by the motion state acquisition unit 140. N .

[0188] With this configuration, the display control device 100 is equipped with multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N In this case, it is possible to simultaneously support multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The displayed content is compared, and multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103 are simultaneously confirmed. N Each person's individual action state.

[0189] Furthermore, the display control device 100 in Embodiment 1 is configured to include a display device position acquisition unit 150 based on the above structure. This display device position acquisition unit 150 acquires information indicating multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The image generation unit 130 displays the position information of each configured position according to each display device 101, 102, ..., 10 N Based on a preset image represented by display device information acquired by display device information acquisition unit 110 and preset image information acquired by preset image acquisition unit 120, display device images 201, 202, ..., 203 are generated by mapping the position information acquired by display device position acquisition unit 150 to the preset image. N .

[0190] With this configuration, the display control device 100 is equipped with multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N In this case, it is possible to simultaneously support multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The displayed content is compared, and multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103 are simultaneously confirmed. N Each is configured in its own position. For example, particularly in multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N When each device is not fixed to a structure constituting the facility but is movable, the display control device 100 can simultaneously confirm multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 at the current time. N Each is assigned a specific position.

[0191] Furthermore, the display control device 100 in Embodiment 1 is configured to include a scheduling acquisition unit 160 based on the above structure. This scheduling acquisition unit 160 acquires information indicating multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The image generation unit 130 displays the scheduling information of the preset images according to the scheduling of each display device 101, 102, ..., 103. N Based on the preset image represented by the display device information acquired by the display device information acquisition unit 110 and the preset image information acquired by the preset image acquisition unit 120, display device images 201, 202, ..., 203 are generated by matching the scheduling information acquired by the scheduling acquisition unit 160 with the scheduling information. N .

[0192] With this configuration, the display control device 100 is equipped with multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N In this case, it is possible to simultaneously support multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The displayed content is compared, and it is possible to confirm the multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N Each party has its own scheduling.

[0193] Furthermore, the display control device 100 of Embodiment 1 is configured, based on the above structure, to include: a scheduling acquisition unit 160, which acquires representations of multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The system displays scheduling information for the preset image; and the operation acquisition unit 101 acquires operation information representing user operations. The preset image acquisition unit 120 determines the preset image information to be acquired based on the operation information acquired by the operation acquisition unit 101 and the scheduling information represented by the scheduling acquisition unit 160.

[0194] With this configuration, the display control device 100 is equipped with multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N In the case of multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 100 that specify a date and time through user operation, it is possible to simultaneously display the date and time on multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 100. N The displayed content is compared.

[0195] Furthermore, the display control device 100 in Embodiment 1 is configured to include an operation acquisition unit 101 based on the above structure. This operation acquisition unit 101 acquires operation information representing user operations, and the display image generation unit 130 determines the plurality of display device images 201, 202, ..., 202 to be generated based on the operation information acquired by the operation acquisition unit 101. N Each method generates multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 according to the determined method. N .

[0196] With this configuration, the display control device 100 is equipped with multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N In this case, it is possible to simultaneously support multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The displayed content is compared, and the display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 that should be of interest are selected. N Compared to other display devices, images 201, 202, ..., 20 N The monitor 40 is displayed in a conspicuous manner.

[0197] Furthermore, the display control device 100 in Embodiment 1 is configured to include a display device position acquisition unit 150 based on the above structure. This display device position acquisition unit 150 acquires information indicating multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The image generation unit 130 determines the multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 203 to be generated based on the position information of their respective configured positions, obtained by the display device position acquisition unit 150. N Each method generates multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 according to the determined method. N .

[0198] With this configuration, the display control device 100 is equipped with multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N In this case, it is possible to simultaneously support multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The displayed content is compared, and the display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 that should be of interest are selected. NCompared to other display devices, images 201, 202, ..., 20 N The monitor 40 is displayed in a conspicuous manner.

[0199] Furthermore, the display control device 100 in Embodiment 1 is configured to include a scheduling acquisition unit 160 based on the above structure. This scheduling acquisition unit 160 acquires information indicating multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The scheduling information for the preset images is displayed separately. The image generation unit 130 determines the multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 201 to be generated based on the scheduling information obtained by the scheduling acquisition unit 160. N Each method generates multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 according to the determined method. N .

[0200] With this configuration, the display control device 100 is equipped with multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N In this case, it is possible to simultaneously support multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The displayed content is compared, and the display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 that should be of interest are selected. N Compared to other display devices, images 201, 202, ..., 20 N The monitor 40 is displayed in a conspicuous manner.

[0201] Furthermore, the display control device 100 in Embodiment 1 is configured such that, based on the above structure, the display image generation unit 130 determines the plurality of display device images 201, 202, ..., 202 to be generated based on the preset image information acquired by the preset image acquisition unit 120. N Each method generates multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 according to the determined method. N .

[0202] With this configuration, the display control device 100 is equipped with multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N In this case, it is possible to simultaneously support multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The displayed content is compared, and the display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 that should be of interest are selected. N Compared to other display devices, images 201, 202, ..., 20 N The monitor 40 is displayed in a conspicuous manner.

[0203] Furthermore, the display control device 100 in Embodiment 1 is configured to include an operation state acquisition unit 140 based on the above structure, which acquires the operation state of the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N Based on the motion state information obtained by the motion state acquisition unit 140, the image generation unit 130 determines the multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 201 to be generated. N Each method generates multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 according to the determined method. N .

[0204] With this configuration, the display control device 100 is equipped with multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N In this case, it is possible to simultaneously support multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The displayed content is compared, and the display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 that should be of interest are selected. N Compared to other display devices, images 201, 202, ..., 20 N The monitor 40 is displayed in a conspicuous manner.

[0205] Furthermore, the display control device 100 of Embodiment 1 is configured, based on the above structure, to include: a map acquisition unit 170, which acquires a map image of a map representing the facility as map information; and a display device position acquisition unit 150, which acquires a map image representing multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The location information of each configured position is displayed on a map image generated by the image generation unit 130 on the map image represented by the map information obtained by the map acquisition unit 170, and the location information of multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 represented by the location information obtained by the display device location acquisition unit 150 is displayed. N Each of the multiple display device images 201, 202, ..., 20 generated by the image generation unit 130 is respectively configured at its assigned position. N The display image 200 is formed by arranging the images.

[0206] With this configuration, the display control device 100 is equipped with multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N In this case, it is possible to simultaneously support multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The displayed content is compared.

[0207] Furthermore, the display control device 100 in Embodiment 1 is configured such that, based on the above structure, the display image generation unit 130 generates a plurality of display device images 201, 202, ..., 201 generated by the display image generation unit 130 in a grid-like arrangement. N The resulting display image is 200.

[0208] With this configuration, the display control device 100 is equipped with multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N In this case, it is possible to simultaneously support multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The displayed content is compared.

[0209] Implementation Method 2

[0210] Reference Figures 8-10 as well as Figure 11A and Figure 11B The display control device 100a of Embodiment 2 will be described.

[0211] Reference Figure 8 The main structure of the display system 1a of Embodiment 2 of the display control device 100a of Embodiment 2 will be described.

[0212] Figure 8 This is a block diagram showing an example of the main structure of the display system 1a of the display control device 100a according to embodiment 2.

[0213] The display system 1a is obtained by changing the display control device 100 in the display system 1 of embodiment 1 to the display control device 100a.

[0214] That is, the display system 1a has N display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N The system includes a storage device 20, a network 30, a display control device 100a, a monitor 40, and an input device 50. The display system 1a may also include a sensor (not shown) based on the above structure. Furthermore, the display system 1a may also include a camera device (not shown) based on the above structure.

[0215] The display system 1a has N display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The storage device 20 and the display control device 100a are respectively connected via a network 30 capable of sending and receiving information.

[0216] exist Figure 8 In the middle, to and Figure 1 Blocks that are identical to those shown are labeled with the same number and their descriptions are omitted.

[0217] The display control device 100a generates a display image and outputs display image information representing the generated display image to the monitor 40.

[0218] Reference Figure 9 The main structure of the display control device 100a in Embodiment 2 will be described.

[0219] Figure 9 This is a block diagram showing an example of the main structure of the display control device 100a according to Embodiment 2.

[0220] The display control device 100a includes an operation acquisition unit 101, a display device information acquisition unit 110, a preset image acquisition unit 120, a display image generation unit 130a, an operation status acquisition unit 140, a display device position acquisition unit 150, a scheduling acquisition unit 160, an image selection unit 180, a scheduling editing unit 190, a scheduling output unit 191, and a display image output unit 199.

[0221] The display control device 100a may also have an image acquisition unit, an image editing unit, and an image output unit (not shown) based on the above structure.

[0222] That is, the display control device 100a is obtained by changing the display image generation unit 130 of the display control device 100 of Embodiment 1 to the display image generation unit 130a.

[0223] exist Figure 9 In the middle, to and Figure 2 Blocks that are identical to those shown are labeled with the same number and their descriptions are omitted.

[0224] The display image generation unit 130 in Embodiment 1 determines the mode of generating multiple display device images based on the operation information obtained by the operation acquisition unit 101, the position information obtained by the display device position acquisition unit 150, the scheduling information obtained by the scheduling acquisition unit 160, the preset image information obtained by the preset image acquisition unit 120, or the action state information obtained by the action state acquisition unit 140. It then generates multiple display device images according to the determined modes and generates a display image composed of the generated multiple display device images.

[0225] With this configuration, the display control device 100 of Embodiment 1 is equipped with a plurality of display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N In this case, it is possible to simultaneously support multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The monitor 40 compares the displayed content with the images displayed on the other display devices, and displays the image of the display device that should be of interest in a way that makes the image of the display device that should be of interest stand out from the images of the other display devices.

[0226] In contrast, the display image generation unit 130a determines how to arrange the multiple display device images generated by the display image generation unit 130a in a grid pattern based on the operation information obtained by the operation acquisition unit 101, the position information obtained by the display device position acquisition unit 150, the scheduling information obtained by the scheduling acquisition unit 160, the preset image information obtained by the preset image acquisition unit 120, or the action state information obtained by the action state acquisition unit 140, and generates a display image formed by arranging the multiple display device images in a grid pattern according to the determined method.

[0227] Specifically, when generating a display image formed by arranging multiple display device images generated by the display image generation unit 130a in a grid pattern, the display image generation unit 130a sorts the multiple display device images generated by the display image generation unit 130a according to operation information, position information, scheduling information, preset image information or action state information, thereby determining the method of arranging the multiple display device images in a grid pattern, and generating a display image formed by arranging the multiple display device images in a grid pattern according to the determined method.

[0228] Figure 10 This is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display image 200a represented by display image information output by the display control device 100a of Embodiment 2.

[0229] Figure 10 The displayed image 200a includes images arranged according to each display device 101, 102, ..., 10 N This will be used with display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The corresponding display device information and the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a, respectively, represent preset images corresponding to preset image information. N .

[0230] More specifically, as an example, Figure 10 The displayed image 200a is a grid-like arrangement of display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a. N Made of.

[0231] The display image generation unit 130a generates multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a1 generated by the display image generation unit 130a in a grid-like arrangement. N The resulting display image is 200a.

[0232] In addition, Figure 10 In the case where the displayed image 200a does not converge entirely within the display area of ​​the monitor 40, for example... Figure 10As shown, the display control device 100a can also perform scrolling display, thereby enabling the entire display image 200a to be displayed in the display area of ​​the monitor 40.

[0233] With this configuration, the display control device 100a is equipped with multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N In this case, it is possible to simultaneously support multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The displayed content is compared, and the display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a that should be of interest are made visible. N Images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a on other display devices N Compared to the prominent position displayed in the display area of ​​monitor 40.

[0234] Specifically, for example, the display image generation unit 130a determines the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 according to the position information obtained by the display device position acquisition unit 150. N The locations are arranged in order of proximity to the intended locations within the facility, from near to far, to... Figure 10 The displayed images 200a are arranged from the upper left to the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N The corresponding display device images are 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a N The images are arranged in a grid pattern. The image generation unit 130a generates multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a arranged in a grid pattern according to the determined pattern. N The resulting display image is 200a.

[0235] The display image generation unit 130a can also determine the location within the facility based on the operation information obtained by the operation acquisition unit 101, and determine it in the following manner: according to the display devices 101, 102, ..., 100 representing the location information. N The positions are arranged in order from near to far, relative to the positions determined by the operational information, so as to... Figure 10 The displayed images 200a are arranged from the upper left to the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N The corresponding display device images are 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a N They are arranged in a grid pattern.

[0236] Furthermore, the display image generation unit 130a determines to arrange the multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a generated by the display image generation unit 130a in a grid pattern according to the position information. N The method can be any one of the above methods, and the method for deciding on the method is not limited to the above methods.

[0237] For example, in display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N When the device is able to move within the facility autonomously, the image generation unit 130a can also calculate the positions of display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 based on the position information. N The amount of movement or speed of movement, etc., are determined according to the calculated amount of movement or speed of movement, as follows: according to display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The order of movement from most to least, or from fastest to slowest, etc., to... Figure 10 The displayed images 200a are arranged from the upper left to the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N The corresponding display device images are 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a N They are arranged in a grid pattern.

[0238] Furthermore, the image generation unit 130a can also determine the following method: according to the scheduling information obtained by the scheduling acquisition unit 160, the time period after the preset image of the scheduled display is changed is ordered from near to far relative to the current time point or other predetermined time points, so as to... Figure 10 The displayed images 200a are arranged from the upper left to the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N The corresponding display device images are 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a N The images are arranged in a grid pattern. The image generation unit 130a generates multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a arranged in a grid pattern according to the determined pattern. N The resulting display image is 200a.

[0239] Furthermore, the display image generation unit 130a can also determine a reference time point (hereinafter referred to as "reference time point") based on the operation information obtained by the operation acquisition unit 101, and determine it in the following manner: according to the period after the preset image displayed according to the schedule was changed relative to the reference time point determined according to the operation information, in order from near to far, from... Figure 10 The displayed images 200a are arranged from the upper left to the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N The corresponding display device images are 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a N They are arranged in a grid pattern.

[0240] Furthermore, the display image generation unit 130a determines to arrange the multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a generated by the display image generation unit 130a in a grid pattern according to the scheduling information. N The method can be any one of the above methods, and the method for deciding on the method is not limited to the above methods.

[0241] For example, the image generation unit 130a may also determine the following manner: according to the scheduling information, from complex to simple, or according to the scheduling information, from the number of preset images to the number of images to be displayed, in order of decreasing quantity. Figure 10 The displayed images 200a are arranged from the upper left to the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N The corresponding display device images are 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a N They are arranged in a grid pattern.

[0242] Furthermore, for example, the display image generation unit 130a may also determine the following method: according to the update date and time of the scheduling information from newest to oldest, so as to... Figure 10 The displayed images 200a are arranged from the upper left to the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N The corresponding display device images are 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a N They are arranged in a grid pattern.

[0243] Furthermore, the display image generation unit 130a may also determine the following method: according to the generation date or update date / time of multiple preset image information acquired by the preset image acquisition unit 120, in order from most recent to oldest relative to the current time, from... Figure 10 The displayed images 200a are arranged from the upper left to the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N The corresponding display device images are 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a N The images are arranged in a grid pattern. The image generation unit 130a generates multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a arranged in a grid pattern according to the determined pattern. N The resulting display image is 200a.

[0244] Furthermore, the display image generation unit 130a determines to display multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a generated by the display image generation unit 130a in a grid pattern according to preset image information. N The method can be any one of the above methods, and the method for deciding on the method is not limited to the above methods.

[0245] For example, the display image generation unit 130a may also determine the following manner: Based on the order of the number of preset images (or a portion thereof) that are identical to preset images represented by preset image information, from most to least, to... Figure 10 The displayed images 200a are arranged from the upper left to the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N The corresponding display device images are 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a N They are arranged in a grid pattern.

[0246] Furthermore, the display image generation unit 130a can also determine the following method: from Figure 10 The displayed image 200a shown is arranged from the upper left to the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10, which correspond to the multiple motion state information acquired by the motion state acquisition unit 140. N Display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 displaying the fault status information N The corresponding display device images are 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a N The images are arranged in a grid pattern. The image generation unit 130a generates multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a arranged in a grid pattern according to the determined pattern. N The resulting display image is 200a.

[0247] In addition, the display image generation unit 130a generates multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a. N Based on the action status information, the system determines the multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a to be generated. N Each method is acceptable, and the method for deciding on the method is not limited to those mentioned above.

[0248] For example, the display image generation unit 130a may also determine the following method: from Figure 10 The displayed image 200a shown is arranged from the upper left to the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10, which correspond to the multiple motion state information acquired by the motion state acquisition unit 140. N Display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 that display the operation status information in the connected state N The corresponding display device images are 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a N They are arranged in a grid pattern.

[0249] Furthermore, for example, the display image generation unit 130a may also determine the following manner: according to the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10, which represent the operation status information. N The preset image display status is ordered from poor to good, so that from... Figure 10 The displayed images 200a are arranged from the upper left to the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N The corresponding display device images are 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a N They are arranged in a grid pattern.

[0250] Furthermore, for example, the display image generation unit 130a may also determine the following manner: according to the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10, which represent the operation status information.N Set the date and time in the newest to the oldest order, so that from Figure 10 The displayed images 200a are arranged from the upper left to the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N The corresponding display device images are 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a N They are arranged in a grid pattern.

[0251] Furthermore, the display image generation unit 130a can also determine to arrange the multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a generated by the display image generation unit 130a in a grid pattern according to the operation information obtained by the operation acquisition unit 101. N The display image generation unit 130a generates multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a1 arranged in a grid pattern according to a determined method. N The resulting display image is 200a.

[0252] Specifically, for example, the user chooses to... Figure 10 The sorting change is performed using one of several buttons arranged as shown. For example, the sorting change button is selected based on the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N The location information is arranged in a grid pattern for the position buttons, and the location is determined by the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N The scheduling information is arranged in a grid pattern via scheduling buttons, and the decision is displayed on display devices 101, 102, ..., 10. N The preset image information displayed is arranged in a grid pattern by the preset image button, or determined according to the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The action status information is arranged in a grid pattern, such as action status buttons.

[0253] The display image generation unit 130a determines that the operation information indicating the selection of any one of the multiple buttons for sorting change is arranged in a grid pattern. Multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a generated by the display image generation unit 130a are then displayed in a grid pattern. N The display image generation unit 130a generates multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a1 arranged in a grid pattern according to a determined method. N The resulting display image is 200a.

[0254] Furthermore, the functions of the operation acquisition unit 101, display device information acquisition unit 110, preset image acquisition unit 120, display image generation unit 130a, operation state acquisition unit 140, display device position acquisition unit 150, scheduling acquisition unit 160, image selection unit 180, scheduling editing unit 190, scheduling output unit 191, and display image output unit 199 in the display control device 100a of Embodiment 2 can be obtained from those in Embodiment 1. Figure 6 A and Figure 6 The processor 601 and memory 602 in the hardware structure shown in B are implemented as an example, or they can be implemented by the processing circuit 603.

[0255] Reference Figure 11A and Figure 11B The operation of the display control device 100a in Embodiment 2 will be explained.

[0256] Figure 11A This is a part of a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing of the display control device 100a in Embodiment 2. Figure 11B The remaining part is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing of the display control device 100a in Embodiment 2. Hereinafter, [the flowchart is combined with the following text]. Figure 11A and Figure 11B This will be explained using Figure 11.

[0257] First, in step ST1101, the display device information acquisition unit 110 acquires display device information.

[0258] Next, in step ST1102, the preset image acquisition unit 120 acquires preset image information.

[0259] Next, in step ST1103, the action status acquisition unit 140 acquires action status information.

[0260] Next, in step ST1104, the display device position acquisition unit 150 acquires position information.

[0261] Next, in step ST1105, the scheduling acquisition unit 160 acquires scheduling information.

[0262] Next, in step ST1111, the display image generation unit 130a generates display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a. N .

[0263] Next, in step ST1112, the display image generation unit 130a generates the display image 200a.

[0264] Next, in step ST1113, the display image output unit 199 outputs display image information.

[0265] Next, in step ST1121, the operation acquisition unit 101 determines whether operation information has been acquired.

[0266] If it is determined in step ST1121 that the operation acquisition unit 101 has not acquired operation information, the display control device 100a returns to step ST1101 and repeatedly executes the process shown in the flowchart in FIG11.

[0267] If it is determined in step ST1121 that the operation acquisition unit 101 has acquired operation information, in step ST1122, the operation acquisition unit 101 determines whether the user operation represented by the acquired operation information is a user operation that instructs the display control device 100a to finish processing.

[0268] If, in step ST1122, the operation acquisition unit 101 determines that the user operation is a user operation that instructs the display control device 100 to end its processing, the display control device 100a ends the processing of the flowchart shown in FIG11.

[0269] If, in step ST1122, the operation acquisition unit 101 determines that the user operation is not a user operation that indicates the end of processing of the display control device 100a, in step ST1131, the preset image acquisition unit 120 determines whether the user operation represented by the operation information is a user operation of a specified date and time.

[0270] If, in step ST1131, the preset image acquisition unit 120 determines that the user operation is a user operation with a specified date and time, in step ST1132, the preset image acquisition unit 120 sets itself to acquire preset image information matching that date and time the next time it acquires preset image information. After step ST1132, the display control device 100a returns to step ST1101 and repeatedly executes the process shown in the flowchart of FIG11.

[0271] If, in step ST1131, the preset image acquisition unit 120 determines that the user operation is not a user operation for a specified date and time, in step ST1141, the display image generation unit 130a determines whether the user operation represented by the operation information is an instruction and decides to display multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a generated by the image generation unit 130a in a grid-like arrangement. N User operations based on conditions.

[0272] In step ST1141, the image generation unit 130a determines that the user operation is an instruction to arrange multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a in a grid pattern. NIn the case of user operation under certain conditions, in step ST1142, the display image generation unit 130a is set to generate, in subsequent steps, a plurality of display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a generated by the display image generation unit 130a in a grid-like arrangement. N When the generated display image 200a is generated, the display image generation unit 130a determines, according to the condition, that multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a are arranged in a grid pattern. N In this manner, multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a are generated in a grid-like arrangement according to a determined method. N The resulting display image 200a. After step ST1142, the display control device 100a returns to step ST1101 and repeatedly executes the process shown in the flowchart in FIG11.

[0273] In step ST1141, the image generation unit 130a determines that the user operation is not an instruction and decides to arrange multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a in a grid pattern. N In the case of a user operation under certain conditions, in step ST1151, the scheduling editing unit 190 determines whether the user operation represented by the operation information is a user operation for editing scheduling information.

[0274] If the scheduling editing unit 190 determines in step ST1151 that the user operation is for editing scheduling information, then in step ST1152, the image selection unit 180 selects image information.

[0275] Following step ST1152, in step ST1153, the scheduling editing unit 190 edits the scheduling information.

[0276] After step ST1153, in step ST1154, the scheduling output unit 191 outputs scheduling information.

[0277] After step ST1154, the display control device 100a returns to step ST1101 and repeatedly executes the process shown in the flowchart in Figure 11.

[0278] If the scheduling editing unit 190 determines in step ST1151 that the user operation is not for editing scheduling information, the display control device 100a discards the operation information and returns to step ST1101, repeatedly executing the process shown in the flowchart in Figure 11.

[0279] Furthermore, steps ST1101 to ST1105 can be performed before step ST1111, and the order of these steps is arbitrary. Also, step ST1101 only needs to be performed once; subsequent executions can be omitted.

[0280] As described above, the display control device 100a of Embodiment 2 includes a display device information acquisition unit 110, which acquires information about a plurality of display devices 101, 102, ..., 103 disposed within the facility and displaying preset images. N The display device information; the preset image acquisition unit 120, which acquires information representing multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N Preset image information of preset images to be displayed respectively; display image generation unit 130a generates display image 200a, and displays it according to each display device 101, 102, ..., 10 N The display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a are generated that correspond to the display device information acquired by the display device information acquisition unit 110 and the preset image information acquired by the preset image acquisition unit 120. N The generated multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a are arranged to form a single image. N The display image 200a generated by the display image generation unit 130a is displayed; and the display image output unit 199 outputs the display image 200a generated by the display image generation unit 130a as display image information. The display image generation unit 130a generates a plurality of display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a generated by the display image generation unit 130a in a grid pattern. N The resulting display image is 200a.

[0281] With this configuration, the display control device 100a is equipped with multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N In this case, it is possible to simultaneously support multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The displayed content is compared.

[0282] Furthermore, the display control device 100a in Embodiment 2 is configured to include an operation acquisition unit 101 based on the above structure. This operation acquisition unit 101 acquires operation information representing user operations, and the display image generation unit 130a determines to arrange multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a generated by the display image generation unit 130a in a grid pattern according to the operation information acquired by the operation acquisition unit 101. N In this manner, multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a are generated in a grid-like arrangement according to a determined method. N The resulting display image is 200a.

[0283] With this configuration, the display control device 100a is equipped with multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N In this case, it is possible to simultaneously support multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The displayed content is compared, and the display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a that should be of interest are made visible. N Images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a on other display devices N Compared to the prominent position displayed in the display area of ​​monitor 40.

[0284] Furthermore, the display control device 100a in Embodiment 2 is configured to include a display device position acquisition unit 150 based on the above structure. This display device position acquisition unit 150 acquires information indicating multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The image generation unit 130a determines, based on the position information of each configured position, that the multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a generated by the image generation unit 130a are arranged in a grid pattern according to the position information obtained by the display device position acquisition unit 150. N In this manner, multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a are generated in a grid-like arrangement according to a determined method. N The resulting display image is 200a.

[0285] With this configuration, the display control device 100a is equipped with multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N In this case, it is possible to simultaneously support multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The displayed content is compared, and the display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a that should be of interest are made visible. N Images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a on other display devices N Compared to the prominent position displayed in the display area of ​​monitor 40.

[0286] Furthermore, the display control device 100a in Embodiment 2 is configured to include a scheduling acquisition unit 160 based on the above structure. This scheduling acquisition unit 160 acquires information indicating multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The scheduling information for the preset images is displayed separately. The image generation unit 130a determines and displays multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a generated by the image generation unit 130a in a grid pattern according to the scheduling information obtained by the scheduling acquisition unit 160. NIn this manner, multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a are generated in a grid-like arrangement according to a determined method. N The resulting display image is 200a.

[0287] With this configuration, the display control device 100a is equipped with multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N In this case, it is possible to simultaneously support multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The displayed content is compared, and the display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a that should be of interest are made visible. N Images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a on other display devices N Compared to the prominent position displayed in the display area of ​​monitor 40.

[0288] Furthermore, in Embodiment 2, the display control device 100a is configured such that, based on the above structure, the display image generation unit 130a determines, according to the preset image information obtained by the preset image acquisition unit 120, to arrange in a grid pattern the multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a generated by the display image generation unit 130a generated by the display image generation unit 130a. N In this manner, multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a are generated in a grid-like arrangement according to a determined method. N The resulting display image is 200a.

[0289] With this configuration, the display control device 100a is equipped with multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N In this case, it is possible to simultaneously support multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The displayed content is compared, and the display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a that should be of interest are made visible. N Images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a on other display devices N Compared to the prominent position displayed in the display area of ​​monitor 40.

[0290] Furthermore, the display control device 100a in Embodiment 2 is configured to include an operation state acquisition unit 140 based on the above structure, which acquires the operation state of the display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The image generation unit 130a determines, based on the motion state information obtained by the motion state acquisition unit 140, to arrange multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a generated by the image generation unit 130a in a grid pattern. NIn this manner, multiple display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a are generated in a grid-like arrangement according to a determined method. N The resulting display image is 200a.

[0291] With this configuration, the display control device 100a is equipped with multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 103. N In this case, it is possible to simultaneously support multiple display devices 101, 102, ..., 10 N The displayed content is compared, and the display device images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a that should be of interest are made visible. N Images 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a on other display devices N Compared to the prominent position displayed in the display area of ​​monitor 40.

[0292] Furthermore, this application allows for free combination of various embodiments, modification of any structural elements in each embodiment, or omission of any structural elements in each embodiment within the scope of its invention.

[0293] Industrial availability

[0294] The display control device of this application can be applied to a display system having multiple display devices configured within the facility and displaying preset images.

[0295] Label Explanation

[0296] 1, 1a: Display system; 101, 102, ..., 10 N 10: Display device; 20: Storage device; 30: Network; 40: Monitor; 50: Input device; 100, 100a: Display control device; 101: Operation acquisition unit; 110: Display device information acquisition unit; 120: Preset image acquisition unit; 130, 130a: Display image generation unit; 140: Action status acquisition unit; 150: Display device position acquisition unit; 160: Scheduling acquisition unit; 170: Map acquisition unit; 180: Image selection unit; 190: Scheduling editing unit; 191: Scheduling output unit; 199: Display image output unit; 200, 200a: Display image; 201, 202, ..., 20 N 20a1, 20a2, ..., 20a N : Display device image; 210: Pop-up image; 601: Processor; 602: Memory; 603: Processing circuit.

Claims

1. A display control device, characterized in that, The display control device has: The display device information acquisition unit acquires display device information representing multiple display devices configured within the facility and displaying preset images, wherein the preset images are predetermined images to be displayed according to a predetermined schedule; A preset image acquisition unit acquires preset image information representing preset images displayed by the plurality of display devices respectively; An operation state acquisition unit acquires operation state information representing the operation state of each of the plurality of display devices; The display device position acquisition unit acquires position information indicating the respective configured positions of the plurality of display devices; The display image generation unit generates a display image and generates a display device image corresponding to the display device information obtained by the display device information acquisition unit, the preset image information obtained by the preset image acquisition unit, the motion state information obtained by the motion state acquisition unit, and the position information obtained by the display device position acquisition unit for each display device, and generates a display image composed of a plurality of the generated display device images. as well as The display image output unit outputs the display image generated by the display image generation unit as display image information to the monitor.

2. The display control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display control device includes a scheduling acquisition unit, which acquires scheduling information indicating the scheduling of multiple display devices displaying the preset image. The display image generation unit generates a display device image corresponding to the scheduling information obtained by the scheduling unit, based on the display device information obtained by the display device information acquisition unit, the preset image information obtained by the preset image acquisition unit, the action state information obtained by the action state acquisition unit, and the position information obtained by the display device position acquisition unit for each display device.

3. The display control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display control device has: The scheduling acquisition unit acquires scheduling information indicating that the preset image is displayed on the plurality of display devices respectively; and The operation acquisition unit acquires operation information representing user operations. The preset image acquisition unit determines the preset image information to be acquired based on the operation information acquired by the operation acquisition unit and the scheduling information acquired by the scheduling acquisition unit.

4. The display control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display control device includes an operation acquisition unit that acquires operation information representing user operations. The display image generation unit determines the mode of generating each of the plurality of display device images based on the operation information obtained by the operation acquisition unit, and generates the plurality of display device images according to the determined mode.

5. The display control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display image generation unit determines the mode of generating each of the plurality of display device images based on the position information obtained by the display device position acquisition unit, and generates the plurality of display device images according to the determined mode.

6. The display control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display control device includes a scheduling acquisition unit, which acquires scheduling information indicating the scheduling of multiple display devices displaying the preset image. The display image generation unit determines the mode of generating the plurality of display device images according to the scheduling information obtained by the scheduling acquisition unit, and generates the plurality of display device images according to the determined mode.

7. The display control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display image generation unit determines the mode of generating multiple display device images according to the preset image information obtained by the preset image acquisition unit, and generates multiple display device images according to the determined mode.

8. The display control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display image generation unit determines the mode of generating each of the plurality of display device images based on the motion state information obtained by the motion state acquisition unit, and generates the plurality of display device images according to the determined mode.

9. The display control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display control device includes a map acquisition unit that acquires a map image representing a map of the facility as map information. The display image generation unit generates a display image on the map image represented by the map information obtained by the map acquisition unit, and arranges each of the multiple display device images generated by the display image generation unit in accordance with the positions of the multiple display devices represented by the position information obtained by the display device position acquisition unit.

10. The display control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display image generation unit generates a display image formed by arranging multiple display device images generated by the display image generation unit in a grid pattern.

11. The display control device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The display control device includes an operation acquisition unit that acquires operation information representing user operations. The display image generation unit determines how to arrange the multiple display device images generated by the display image generation unit in a grid pattern according to the operation information obtained by the operation acquisition unit, and generates the display image formed by arranging the multiple display device images in a grid pattern according to the determined pattern.

12. The display control device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The display image generation unit determines a method for arranging the plurality of display device images generated by the display image generation unit in a grid pattern according to the position information obtained by the display device position acquisition unit, and generates a display image formed by arranging the plurality of display device images in a grid pattern according to the determined method.

13. The display control device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The display control device includes a scheduling acquisition unit, which acquires scheduling information indicating the scheduling of multiple display devices displaying the preset image. The display image generation unit determines how to arrange the multiple display device images generated by the display image generation unit in a grid pattern according to the scheduling information obtained by the scheduling acquisition unit, and generates the display image formed by arranging the multiple display device images in a grid pattern according to the determined pattern.

14. The display control device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The display image generation unit determines how to arrange the multiple display device images generated by the display image generation unit in a grid pattern according to the preset image information obtained by the preset image acquisition unit, and generates the display image formed by arranging the multiple display device images in a grid pattern according to the determined pattern.

15. The display control device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The display image generation unit determines how to arrange the multiple display device images generated by the display image generation unit in a grid pattern based on the motion state information obtained by the motion state acquisition unit, and generates a display image formed by arranging the multiple display device images in a grid pattern according to the determined pattern.

16. The display control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display control device has: The operation acquisition unit acquires operation information representing user operations. The scheduling acquisition unit selects one or more of the multiple display devices based on the operation information acquired by the operation acquisition unit, and acquires scheduling information indicating that the selected one or more display devices will display the preset image respectively. The scheduling editing department edits the scheduling information obtained by the scheduling acquisition department based on the operation information obtained by the operation acquisition department. as well as The scheduling output unit outputs the edited scheduling information that has been edited by the scheduling editing unit.

17. The display control device according to claim 16, characterized in that, The display control device includes an image selection unit, which selects image information representing an image based on the operation information obtained by the operation acquisition unit. The scheduling editing unit edits the scheduling information obtained by the scheduling acquisition unit based on the operation information obtained by the operation acquisition unit, so that the image represented by the image information selected by the image selection unit is displayed on one or more display devices corresponding to the scheduling information.

18. A display control method, characterized in that, The display control method includes the following steps: The display device information acquisition step involves the display device information acquisition unit acquiring display device information representing multiple display devices configured within the facility and displaying preset images, wherein the preset images are predetermined images displayed according to a predetermined schedule; The preset image acquisition step involves the preset image acquisition unit acquiring preset image information representing preset images displayed by the plurality of display devices respectively; The action state acquisition step involves the action state acquisition unit acquiring action state information representing the respective action states of the plurality of display devices. In the display device position acquisition step, the display device position acquisition unit acquires position information indicating the respective configured positions of the plurality of display devices; The display image generation step involves generating a display image by a display image generation unit, and generating a display device image for each display device that corresponds to the display device information obtained by the display device information acquisition unit, the preset image information obtained by the preset image acquisition unit, the motion state information obtained by the motion state acquisition unit, and the position information obtained by the display device position acquisition unit, and generating a display image composed of multiple generated display device images. as well as In the display image output step, the display image output unit outputs the display image generated by the display image generation unit to the monitor as display image information.

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