Information Processing Apparatus, Information Processing Method, and Non-Transitory Computer-Readable Medium

Abstract

The present invention discloses an information processing apparatus, a method, and a non-transitory computer-readable medium. It improves the technology for providing a comfortable in-vehicle environment. The control unit of the information processing apparatus (20) acquires information indicating the magnitude of the sound emitted by the second vehicle (10-2) parked within a predetermined range or the vehicle height of the second vehicle (10-2) from the first vehicle (10-1), and when it is determined that the magnitude of the sound or the vehicle height exceeds a predetermined first threshold, a predetermined notification is sent to the first vehicle (10-1) via the communication unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information processing apparatus, method, and program. Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, techniques for providing a comfortable in-vehicle environment have been known. For example, in Patent Document 1, a technique for causing a driver to recognize an unnecessary idling state is disclosed.

[0003] Prior Art Documents

[0004] Patent Documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2010-031811 Summary of the Invention

[0006] There is room for improvement in techniques for providing a comfortable in-vehicle environment.

[0007] An object of the present disclosure completed in view of the above circumstances is to improve techniques for providing a comfortable in-vehicle environment.

[0008] One embodiment of the present disclosure provides an information processing apparatus including a control unit and a communication unit, wherein

[0009] the control unit acquires information indicating the magnitude of a sound emitted by a second vehicle parked within a predetermined range from a first vehicle or the vehicle height of the second vehicle, and when it is determined that the magnitude of the sound or the vehicle height exceeds a predetermined first threshold, gives a predetermined notification to the first vehicle via the communication unit.

[0010] One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method, which is a method executed by an information processing apparatus, and the method includes:

[0011] acquiring information indicating the magnitude of a sound emitted by a second vehicle parked within a predetermined range from a first vehicle or the vehicle height of the second vehicle; and

[0012] when it is determined that the magnitude of the sound or the vehicle height exceeds a predetermined first threshold, giving a predetermined notification to the first vehicle.

[0013] One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a program that causes a computer to execute:

[0014] acquiring information indicating the magnitude of a sound emitted by a second vehicle parked within a predetermined range from a first vehicle or the vehicle height of the second vehicle; and

[0015] when it is determined that the magnitude of the sound or the vehicle height exceeds a predetermined first threshold, giving a predetermined notification to the first vehicle.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the technology for providing a comfortable in-vehicle environment is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] REFERENCE SIGNS

[0022] 1: System; 10: Vehicle; 11: Control unit; 12: Communication unit; 13: Storage unit; 14: Imaging unit; 15: Sound collecting unit; 16: Output unit; 20: Information processing device; 21: Control unit; 22: Communication unit; 23: Storage unit; 30: Network; 40: Building; 50: Parking lot; 60: Parking space; 70: Imaging device; 80: Sound collecting device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0023] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described.

[0024] (Summary of the embodiment)

[0025] Refer to Figure 1 , and the summary of the system 1 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure will be described. The system 1 includes a plurality of vehicles 10 and an information processing device 20. The vehicle 10 and the information processing device 20 are communicably connected to a network 30 including, for example, the Internet and a mobile communication network.

[0026] The plurality of vehicles 10 (hereinafter, when the plurality of vehicles 10 are distinguished from each other, each vehicle 10 is referred to as the first vehicle 10-1, the second vehicle 10-2, ...) are, for example, cars, but are not limited thereto, and may be any vehicle. The car is, for example, a gasoline car, a BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle), an HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), or a FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle), but is not limited thereto. The number of vehicles 10 provided in the system 1 may also be determined arbitrarily.

[0027] A plurality of vehicles 10 are located in a parking lot 50 that is collectively provided in a building 40 such as a commercial facility, for example. The parking lot 50 has a plurality of parking spaces 60 (hereinafter, when the plurality of parking spaces 60 are distinguished from each other, each parking space 60 is referred to as a parking space 60-1, 60-2, ...). A camera device 70 is provided in the parking lot 50. The camera device 70 is capable of communicating with the information processing device 20 via the network 30, for example, and includes a camera that can capture images of the vehicles 10 located in the parking lot 50. The camera included in the camera device 70 may be any camera. In addition, a sound focusing device 80 is provided in the parking lot 50. The sound focusing device 80 is capable of communicating with the information processing device 20 via the network 30, for example, and includes a microphone that can focus sounds in the parking lot 50. The microphone included in the sound focusing device 80 may be any microphone.

[0028] The information processing device 20 is, for example, a computer such as a server device. The information processing device 20 can communicate with the vehicle 10 via the network 30 .

[0029] First, the outline of this embodiment is described, and the details will be described later. The control unit 21 of the information processing device 20 obtains information indicating the volume of the sound emitted by the second vehicle 10-2 parked within a predetermined range from the first vehicle 10-1. Then, when the control unit 21 of the information processing device 20 determines that the volume of the sound emitted by the second vehicle 10-2 exceeds a predetermined first threshold value, the control unit 21 of the information processing device 20 makes a predetermined notification to the first vehicle 10-1 via the communication unit 22.

[0030] Thus, according to the present embodiment, when the magnitude of the sound emitted from the second vehicle 10-2 parked within a predetermined range from the first vehicle 10-1 exceeds a predetermined first threshold value, a predetermined notification is given to the first vehicle 10-1. Therefore, for example, a person inside the first vehicle 10-1 moves the first vehicle 10-1 when recognizing the notification, thereby being able to move away from the second vehicle 10-2. Thus, in terms of reducing the noise caused by the sound emitted from the second vehicle 10-2 in the first vehicle 10-1, the technology for providing a comfortable in-vehicle environment is improved.

[0031] Next, each structure of the system 1 will be described in detail.

[0032] (Structure of the vehicle)

[0033] As Figure 2 shown, the vehicle 10 includes a control unit 11, a communication unit 12, a storage unit 13, a camera unit 14, a sound collection unit 15, and an output unit 16.

[0034] The control unit 11 includes one or more processors, one or more programmable circuits, one or more dedicated circuits, or a combination thereof. The processor is, for example, a general-purpose processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), or a dedicated processor dedicated to specific processing, but is not limited thereto. The programmable circuit is, for example, an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), but is not limited thereto. The dedicated circuit is, for example, an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), but is not limited thereto. The control unit 11 controls the overall operation of the vehicle 10.

[0035] The communication unit 12 includes one or more communication interfaces connected to the network 30. This communication interface corresponds to, for example, a mobile communication standard such as 4G (4th Generation) or 5G (5th Generation), but is not limited thereto. In the present embodiment, the vehicle 10 communicates with the information processing device 20 via the communication unit 12 and the network 30.

[0036] The storage unit 13 includes one or more memories. The memory is, for example, a semiconductor memory, a magnetic memory, an optical memory, etc., but is not limited to these. Each memory included in the storage unit 13 can also function as, for example, a main storage device, an auxiliary storage device, or a cache memory. The storage unit 13 stores any information for the operation of the vehicle 10. For example, the storage unit 13 can also store system programs, application programs, and embedded software, etc. The information stored in the storage unit 13 can also be updated, for example, with information obtained from the network 30 via the communication unit 12.

[0037] The imaging unit 14 includes an in-vehicle camera that generates an image obtained by imaging an object in the field of view. The image can be either a still image or a moving image. The in-vehicle camera included in the imaging unit 14 can be either a monocular camera or a stereo camera. The imaging unit 14 is arranged on the vehicle 10 so as to be able to image the scenery outside the vehicle 10 around it. For example, an electronic device with a camera function such as a dash cam or a passenger's smartphone can also function as the imaging unit 14. In the present embodiment, the vehicle 10 uses the imaging unit 14 to generate an image obtained by imaging the scenery outside the vehicle.

[0038] The sound collection unit 15 includes an in-vehicle microphone that collects the sounds around the vehicle 10. The in-vehicle microphone included in the sound collection unit 15 can be any microphone. The sound collection unit 15 is arranged on the vehicle 10 so as to be able to collect the sounds around the vehicle 10. For example, an electronic device with a microphone function such as a passenger's smartphone can also function as the sound collection unit 15.

[0039] The output unit 16 includes an output interface that outputs the information generated by the control unit 11 or the information read from the storage unit 13 to the user. The output interface is, for example, a panel display or a head-up display that outputs information through an image, or a speaker that outputs information through sound, etc., but is not limited to these and can be any interface. The output unit 16 can notify the person inside the vehicle 10 of the information obtained via the communication unit 12 through sound or screen display, etc.

[0040] (Structure of the information processing device)

[0041] As Figure 3 shown, the information processing device 20 includes a control unit 21, a communication unit 22, and a storage unit 23.

[0042] The control unit 21 includes one or more processors, one or more programmable circuits, one or more dedicated circuits, or a combination of these. The control unit 21 controls the overall operation of the information processing device 20.

[0043] The communication unit 22 includes one or more communication interfaces connected to the network 30. The communication interface corresponds to, for example, a mobile communication standard, a wired LAN (Local Area Network) standard, or a wireless LAN standard, but is not limited to these and may correspond to any communication standard. In the present embodiment, the information processing device 20 communicates with the vehicle 10 via the communication unit 22 and the network 30.

[0044] The storage unit 23 includes one or more memories. Each memory included in the storage unit 23 may function as, for example, a main storage device, an auxiliary storage device, or a cache memory. The storage unit 23 stores any information for the operation of the information processing device 20. For example, the storage unit 23 may store a system program, an application program, a database, and map information, etc. The information stored in the storage unit 23 may be updated, for example, with information obtained from the network 30 via the communication unit 22.

[0045] (Operation flow of the information processing device)

[0046] Refer to Figure 4 , and the operation of the information processing device 20 of the present embodiment will be described. This operation corresponds to the method of the present embodiment.

[0047] Step S100: The control unit 21 of the information processing device 20 determines any one of the multiple vehicles 10 located in the parking lot 50 provided in the building 40 where there is a person in the vehicle as the first vehicle 10-1.

[0048] Specifically, the control unit 21 of the information processing device 20 detects the vehicles 10 parked in the parking spaces 60 or the vehicles 10 that want to park among the multiple vehicles 10 located in the parking lot 50 based on the parking lot information including the information of the multiple vehicles 10 located in the parking lot 50. Then, the control unit 21 determines whether there is anyone in the detected vehicle 10. Then, when it is determined that there is someone in the vehicle 10, the control unit 21 designates the vehicle 10 as the first vehicle 10-1. On the other hand, when it is not determined that there is someone in the detected vehicle 10, the control unit 21 repeats the above process until the first vehicle 10-1 is determined. Here, the parking lot information can include, for example, the image data of the multiple vehicles 10 located in the parking lot 50 captured by the imaging device 70. In this case, the control unit 21 of the information processing device 20 can use any image recognition technology to detect the vehicles 10 parked in the parking spaces 60 or the vehicles 10 that want to park among the multiple vehicles 10 located in the parking lot 50 from the image data received from the imaging device 70 via the communication unit 22. Then, the control unit 21 can use any image recognition technology to determine whether there is anyone in the detected vehicle 10. Then, when it is determined that there is someone in the vehicle 10, the control unit 21 can designate the vehicle 10 as the first vehicle 10-1. Here, as Figure 1 shown, it is assumed that the vehicle 10 parked in the parking space 60-1 is designated as the first vehicle 10-1 for explanation. In addition, the image data can be either still image data or dynamic image data. The "vehicle 10 that wants to park" includes, for example, the vehicle 10 temporarily stopped near the parking space 60, but is not limited thereto.

[0049] Step S101: The control unit 21 of the information processing device 20 designates the vehicles 10 parked within a predetermined range starting from the first vehicle 10-1 determined in step S100 as the second vehicles 10-2.

[0050] Specifically, the control unit 21 of the information processing device 20 designates the vehicles 10 parked within a predetermined range starting from the first vehicle 10-1 as the second vehicles 10-2 based on the vehicle surrounding information including the information of the surroundings of the first vehicle 10-1. Here, the vehicle surrounding information can include, for example, the image data of the surroundings of the first vehicle 10-1 captured by the imaging unit 14 of the first vehicle 10-1. In this case, the control unit 21 of the information processing device 20 can use any image recognition technology to designate the vehicles 10 parked within a predetermined range starting from the first vehicle 10-1 from the image data received from the first vehicle 10-1 via the communication unit 22. Here, as Figure 1As shown in the figure, it is assumed that the vehicle 10 parked in the parking space 60-2 is determined as the second vehicle 10-2 and will be described. In addition, the "predetermined range" can be the range from the parking space 60-1 where the first vehicle 10-1 is parked to the adjacent parking space 60-2, or it can also be a range appropriately set by the user, but is not limited to these.

[0051] Step S102: The control unit 21 of the information processing device 20 acquires information indicating the magnitude of the sound emitted by the second vehicle 10-2 determined in step S101.

[0052] Specifically, the control unit 21 of the information processing device 20 acquires information indicating the magnitude of the sound emitted by the second vehicle 10-2 determined in step S101 based on the vehicle surrounding information including the information around the first vehicle 10-1. Here, the vehicle surrounding information can include, for example, the sound data around the first vehicle 10-1 obtained by sound collection by the sound collection unit 15 of the first vehicle 10-1. In this case, the control unit 21 of the information processing device 20 can use any sound recognition technology to acquire information indicating the magnitude of the sound emitted by the second vehicle 10-2 from the sound data received from the first vehicle 10-1 via the communication unit 22. In addition, regarding the "sound emitted by the second vehicle 10-2", examples include the sound associated with idling, the sound of in-vehicle audio, the sound of in-vehicle conversation, or the sound of a horn, etc., but are not limited to these.

[0053] Step S103: The control unit 21 of the information processing device 20 determines whether the magnitude of the sound emitted by the second vehicle 10-2 exceeds a predetermined first threshold. If the magnitude of the sound emitted by the second vehicle 10-2 exceeds the predetermined first threshold (step S103 - Yes), the process proceeds to step S104. On the other hand, if the magnitude of the sound emitted by the second vehicle 10-2 does not exceed the predetermined first threshold (step S103 - No), the process ends.

[0054] In addition, the "predetermined first threshold" can be a value preset considering the impact of the sound emitted by the second vehicle 10-2 on the interior of the first vehicle 10-1, or it can also be a value appropriately set by the user, but is not limited to these. For example, the more a user likes a quiet interior environment, the smaller the "predetermined first threshold" can be set, but this is not limited to this.

[0055] Step S104: If the magnitude of the sound emitted by the second vehicle 10-2 exceeds the predetermined first threshold (step S103 - Yes), the control unit 21 of the information processing device 20 determines at least one parkable space where the first vehicle 10-1 can park.

[0056] Specifically, the control unit 21 of the information processing device 20 determines at least one available parking space where the first vehicle 10-1 can park based on the parking lot information that also includes the available information within the parking lot 50. Here, the parking lot information may include, for example, the image data of the parking lot 50 captured by the imaging device 70. In this case, the control unit 21 of the information processing device 20 can use any image recognition technology to determine at least one available parking space where the first vehicle 10-1 can park from the image data received from the imaging device 70 via the communication unit 22. Thus, when the person in the first vehicle 10-1 recognizes the notification in step S105 described later, the first vehicle 10-1 is parked at a place different from the current one, so that it can be away from the second vehicle 10-2. Therefore, the technology for providing a comfortable in-vehicle environment is improved in terms of reducing the noise caused by the sound from the second vehicle 10-2 in the first vehicle 10-1.

[0057] In step S104, the control unit 21 of the information processing device 20 may also determine at least one available parking space where the ambient sound does not exceed a predetermined second threshold. Specifically, the control unit 21 of the information processing device 20 determines at least one available parking space where the ambient sound does not exceed a predetermined second threshold based on the parking lot information that also includes the information of the ambient sound within the parking lot 50. Here, the parking lot information may also include, for example, the data representing the ambient sound within the parking lot 50 obtained by sound collection by the sound collection device 80. In this case, the control unit 21 of the information processing device 20 can use any sound recognition technology to determine at least one available parking space where the ambient sound does not exceed a predetermined second threshold from the data representing the ambient sound received from the sound collection device 80 via the communication unit 22. Thus, when the person in the first vehicle 10-1 recognizes the notification in step S105 described later, the first vehicle 10-1 can be parked at an available parking space where the ambient sound does not exceed a predetermined second threshold. Therefore, the noise caused by the sound from the second vehicle 10-2 is reduced, and the technology for providing a comfortable in-vehicle environment is further improved in terms of reducing the noise caused by the ambient sound at the new parking destination of the first vehicle 10-1.

[0058] In addition, regarding the "ambient sound", examples include the sound of the air conditioning equipment installed in the building 40 or the buzzer sound of the entrance door of the parking lot 50, but are not limited to these. Also, the "predetermined second threshold" can be a value preset in consideration of the impact of the sound on the inside of the first vehicle 10-1, or can be a value appropriately set by the user, but is not limited to these. For example, the more a user likes a quiet in-vehicle environment, the smaller the "predetermined second threshold" can be set, but this is not limited. In addition, the "predetermined second threshold" can be the same as or different from the above-mentioned "predetermined first threshold".

[0059] Here, in step S104, the control unit 21 of the information processing apparatus 20 may also determine, in the case of determining a plurality of parking spaces where the ambient sound does not exceed a predetermined second threshold, the parking space with the smallest ambient sound among the determined plurality of parking spaces. Thereby, in step S105 described later, a lot of information is not output to the person in the vehicle of the first vehicle 10-1, avoiding annoyance.

[0060] Step S105: The control unit 21 of the information processing apparatus 20 notifies the first vehicle 10-1 of information indicating at least one parking space determined in step S104 via the communication unit 22.

[0061] Specifically, the control unit 21 of the information processing apparatus 20 transmits, via the communication unit 22, information indicating at least one parking space determined in step S104 to the first vehicle 10-1. Then, the control unit 11 of the first vehicle 10-1 receives, via the communication unit 12, the information indicating at least one parking space determined in step S104 from the information processing apparatus 20. Then, the control unit 11 of the first vehicle 10-1 outputs, via the output unit 16, by voice or screen display or the like, the information indicating at least one parking space determined in step S104 to the person in the vehicle of the first vehicle 10-1. In addition, the information indicating the parking space may include the position information of the parking space in the parking space 60 of the parking lot 50 where no vehicle 10 is parked, but is not limited thereto.

[0062] Here, in the case of determining a plurality of parking spaces where the ambient sound does not exceed a predetermined second threshold in step S104, in step S105, the control unit 21 of the information processing apparatus 20 may also notify the first vehicle 10-1 of the information indicating the parking space with the smallest ambient sound via the communication unit 22. Thereby, a lot of information is not output to the person in the vehicle of the first vehicle 10-1, avoiding annoyance.

[0063] As described above, the control unit 21 of the information processing apparatus 20 of the present embodiment acquires information indicating the magnitude of the sound emitted by the second vehicle 10-2 parked within a predetermined range from the first vehicle 10-1. Then, when the control unit 21 of the information processing apparatus 20 determines that the magnitude of the sound emitted by the second vehicle 10-2 exceeds a predetermined first threshold, it makes a predetermined notification to the first vehicle 10-1 via the communication unit 22.

[0064] According to this structure, when the volume of the sound emitted from the second vehicle 10-2 parked within a predetermined range starting from the first vehicle 10-1 exceeds a predetermined first threshold, a predetermined notification is given to the first vehicle 10-1. Thus, for example, when a person in the first vehicle 10-1 recognizes this notification, the first vehicle 10-1 is moved, so that it can move away from the second vehicle 10-2. Therefore, in terms of reducing the noise caused by the sound from the second vehicle 10-2 in the first vehicle 10-1, the technology for providing a comfortable in-vehicle environment is improved.

[0065] The present disclosure has been described based on the respective drawings and embodiments, but it should be noted that those skilled in the art can also make various modifications and changes based on the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be noted that these modifications and changes are included in the scope of the present disclosure. For example, the functions and the like included in each structural part or each step can be reconfigured in a logically consistent manner, multiple structural parts or steps can be combined into one, or they can be divided.

[0066] As a modification example, an embodiment can also be implemented in which the structure and operation of the information processing device 20 are distributed to a plurality of computers capable of communicating with each other. Additionally, for example, an embodiment can also be implemented in which a part or all of the constituent elements of the information processing device 20 are provided in the vehicle 10. For example, it may be that a navigation device mounted on the vehicle 10 includes a part or all of the constituent elements of the information processing device 20.

[0067] Additionally, as a modification example, instead of the above steps S102 and 103, the control unit 21 of the information processing device 20 may also acquire information indicating the vehicle height of the second vehicle 10-2 parked within a predetermined range starting from the first vehicle 10-1. Then, the control unit 21 may, when determining that the vehicle height of the second vehicle 10-2 exceeds a predetermined first threshold, identify a parking space adjacent to a parking space where a vehicle 10 with a vehicle height lower than that of the first vehicle 10-1 is parked, or a parking space adjacent to a parking space where no vehicle 10 is parked. According to this modification example, when being concerned about the line of sight from the second vehicle 10-2, a person in the first vehicle 10-1 can avoid this line of sight. Therefore, the technology for providing a comfortable in-vehicle environment is improved. In addition, the "predetermined first threshold" may be a value preset in consideration of the influence of the line of sight from the second vehicle 10-2 on the interior of the first vehicle 10-1, or may be a value appropriately set by the user, but is not limited to these.

[0068] In addition, as a modification example, the control unit 21 of the information processing apparatus 20 may also, instead of the above-described steps S104, determine, when the volume of the sound emitted by the second vehicle 10-2 parked within a predetermined range from the first vehicle 10-1 exceeds a predetermined first threshold value, a parking space that is located outside a predetermined range from the entrance of the building 40 or a parking space that is located outside a predetermined range from the pedestrian passage provided in the parking lot 50, among the plurality of parking spaces 60 provided in the parking lot 50 of the building 40. Similarly, the control unit 21 of the information processing apparatus 20 may also, when the vehicle height of the second vehicle 10-2 parked within a predetermined range from the first vehicle 10-1 exceeds a predetermined first threshold value, determine, among the plurality of parking spaces 60 provided in the parking lot 50 of the building 40, a parking space that is located outside a predetermined range from the entrance of the building 40 or a parking space that is located outside a predetermined range from the pedestrian passage provided in the parking lot 50. According to this modification example, a person inside the first vehicle 10-1 can stay away from the entrance of the building 40 or the pedestrian passage provided in the parking lot 50, where there is a lot of noise or line of sight associated with people's passage. Therefore, the technology for providing a comfortable in-vehicle environment is improved. In addition, the "predetermined range" may be a value preset in consideration of the influence of noise or line of sight associated with people's passage on the inside of the first vehicle 10-1, or may be a value appropriately set by the user, but is not limited to these.

[0069] In addition, as a modification example, the control unit 21 of the information processing apparatus 20 may also, instead of the above-described steps S104 and 105, when it is determined that the volume of the sound emitted by the second vehicle 10-2 exceeds a predetermined first threshold value, notify the first vehicle 10-1 via the communication unit 22 that the volume of the sound emitted by the second vehicle 10-2 exceeds a predetermined first threshold value. Similarly, the control unit 21 of the information processing apparatus 20 may also, when it is determined that the vehicle height of the second vehicle 10-2 exceeds a predetermined first threshold value, notify the first vehicle 10-1 via the communication unit 22 that the vehicle height of the second vehicle 10-2 exceeds a predetermined first threshold value. According to this modification example, when a person inside the first vehicle 10-1 recognizes this notification, they can stay away from the second vehicle 10-2. Therefore, the technology for providing a comfortable in-vehicle environment is improved.

[0070] In addition, for example, an embodiment can also be implemented in which a general-purpose computer functions as the information processing apparatus 20 of the above-described embodiment. Specifically, a program describing the processing contents of each function of the information processing apparatus 20 of the above-described embodiment is stored in the memory of a general-purpose computer, and the processor reads and executes this program. Therefore, the present disclosure can also be implemented as a program executable by a processor or a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing this program.

Claims

1. An information processing apparatus includes a control unit and a communication unit, wherein, the control unit acquires information indicating the magnitude of a sound emitted by a second vehicle parked within a predetermined range from a first vehicle or the vehicle height of the second vehicle, and when it is determined that the magnitude of the sound or the vehicle height exceeds a predetermined first threshold, gives a predetermined notification to the first vehicle via the communication unit, the control unit determines at least one parking space where the first vehicle can park when it is determined that the magnitude of the sound or the vehicle height exceeds the predetermined first threshold, the predetermined notification includes a notification indicating the at least one determined parking space.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, the predetermined notification includes a notification indicating that the magnitude of the sound or the vehicle height exceeds the predetermined first threshold.

3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, the information includes information indicating the magnitude of the sound, the control unit determines at least one parking space where the ambient sound does not exceed a predetermined second threshold when it is determined that the magnitude of the sound exceeds the predetermined first threshold.

4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein, when the control unit determines a plurality of parking spaces where the ambient sound does not exceed the predetermined second threshold, the control unit determines the parking space with the lowest ambient sound among the determined plurality of parking spaces, the predetermined notification includes a notification indicating the determined parking space with the lowest ambient sound.

5. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1, 3, and 4, wherein, the information includes information indicating the vehicle height, the control unit determines a parking space adjacent to a parking space where a vehicle with a vehicle height lower than that of the first vehicle is parked or a parking space adjacent to a parking space where no vehicle is parked when it is determined that the vehicle height exceeds the predetermined first threshold.

6. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1, 3, and 4, wherein, when it is determined that the magnitude of the sound or the vehicle height exceeds the predetermined first threshold, the control unit determines a parking space located outside a predetermined range from the entrance of the building or a parking space located outside a predetermined range from a pedestrian passage provided in the parking lot among a plurality of parking spaces provided in the parking lot of the building.

7. An information processing method, which is a method executed by an information processing apparatus, wherein, The information processing method includes: acquiring information indicating the magnitude of a sound emitted by a second vehicle parked within a predetermined range from a first vehicle or the vehicle height of the second vehicle; and when it is determined that the magnitude of the sound or the vehicle height exceeds a predetermined first threshold, giving a predetermined notification to the first vehicle, the information processing method further includes determining at least one parking space where the first vehicle can park when it is determined that the magnitude of the sound or the vehicle height exceeds the predetermined first threshold, the predetermined notification includes a notification indicating the at least one determined parking space.

8. The information processing method according to claim 7, wherein, the predetermined notification includes a notification indicating that the volume of the sound or the vehicle height exceeds the predetermined first threshold.

9. The information processing method according to claim 7, wherein, the information includes information indicating the volume of the sound, the information processing method further includes, when it is determined that the volume of the sound exceeds the predetermined first threshold, determining at least one parkable space where the ambient sound does not exceed a predetermined second threshold.

10. The information processing method according to claim 9, wherein, the information processing method further includes, when multiple parkable spaces where the ambient sound does not exceed the predetermined second threshold are determined, determining the parkable space with the lowest ambient sound among the determined multiple parkable spaces, the predetermined notification includes a notification indicating the determined parkable space with the lowest ambient sound.

11. The information processing method according to any one of claims 7, 9, and 10, wherein, the information includes information indicating the vehicle height, the information processing method further includes, when it is determined that the vehicle height exceeds the predetermined first threshold, determining a parkable space adjacent to a parking space where a vehicle with a vehicle height lower than that of the first vehicle is parked or a parkable space adjacent to a parking space where no vehicle is parked.

12. The information processing method according to any one of claims 7, 9, and 10, wherein, the information processing method further includes, when it is determined that the volume of the sound or the vehicle height exceeds the predetermined first threshold, determining, from among multiple parking spaces in a parking lot provided in a building, a parkable space located outside a predetermined range starting from the entrance of the building or a parkable space located outside a predetermined range starting from a pedestrian passage provided in the parking lot.

13. A non - transitory computer - readable medium storing a program that causes a computer to perform: acquiring information indicating the volume of a sound emitted by a second vehicle parked within a predetermined range from a first vehicle or the vehicle height of the second vehicle; and when it is determined that the volume of the sound or the vehicle height exceeds a predetermined first threshold, giving a predetermined notification to the first vehicle, the program causes the computer to further perform: when it is determined that the volume of the sound or the vehicle height exceeds the predetermined first threshold, determining at least one parkable space where the first vehicle can park, the predetermined notification includes a notification indicating the determined at least one parkable space.

14. The non - transitory computer - readable medium according to claim 13, wherein, the information includes information indicating the volume of the sound, the program causes the computer to further perform: when it is determined that the volume of the sound exceeds the predetermined first threshold, determining at least one parkable space where the ambient sound does not exceed a predetermined second threshold.

15. The non - transitory computer - readable medium according to claim 14, wherein, The program causes the computer to further execute: when determining multiple available parking spaces where the ambient sound does not exceed the predetermined second threshold, determining the available parking space with the lowest ambient sound among the determined multiple available parking spaces. The predetermined notification includes a notification indicating the available parking space with the lowest ambient sound determined.

16. The non-transitory computer-readable medium according to any one of claims 13 to 15, wherein the information includes information indicating the vehicle height. The program causes the computer to further execute: when it is determined that the vehicle height exceeds the predetermined first threshold, determining an available parking space adjacent to a parking space where a vehicle with a vehicle height lower than that of the first vehicle is parked or an available parking space adjacent to a parking space where no vehicle is parked.

17. The non-transitory computer-readable medium according to any one of claims 13 to 15, wherein The program causes the computer to further execute: when it is determined that the magnitude of the sound or the vehicle height exceeds the predetermined first threshold, determining an available parking space located outside a predetermined range starting from the entrance of the building among the multiple parking spaces provided in the parking lot of the building or an available parking space located outside a predetermined range starting from the pedestrian passage provided in the parking lot.

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