Rainfall Information Reporting System

Abstract

The rainfall information reporting system (1) includes: a storage unit (16) that stores information that can determine the location of residence for multiple people belonging to an organization; a transceiver unit (12) for obtaining rainfall information of residence related to the residence from the outside; and a display unit (23) and a sound output device (26) of a card reader (20), which, when reporting rainfall information of residence to multiple people, perform a report selected by each person from different multiple reports, including private protection reports that cannot be identified by other people other than the person living in the residence.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure pertains to a rainfall information reporting system. Background Technology

[0002] Recently, unpredictable guerrilla storms have been occurring frequently, often failing to be forecast in the daily weather forecast. These storms are localized and sometimes last only about 10 minutes. Therefore, it is becoming increasingly important to use smartphones to check weather radar (rain cloud radar) when leaving the office or leaving get off work to confirm the current weather conditions in the surrounding area and the weather conditions at the time of arrival at the destination, and to adjust the timing of going out accordingly.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a system for obtaining heavy rain information using a smartphone. In this system, a data storage device accumulates meteorological data from a weather radar and sends the accumulated meteorological data to a heavy rain forecasting device. The heavy rain forecasting device, connected to a core information storage device, predicts heavy rain based on the aforementioned meteorological data and core information stored in the core information storage device. The smartphone can obtain heavy rain information from the heavy rain forecasting device via a network and can display the heavy rain information through an application for displaying the information.

[0004] Existing technical documents

[0005] Patent documents

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-044895 Summary of the Invention

[0007] The problem the invention aims to solve

[0008] Obtaining the aforementioned weather information requires using a smartphone to search for it every time one goes out, which is time-consuming. Furthermore, when searching for information about one's neighborhood, the smartphone screen may be spied on, potentially revealing one's address.

[0009] Therefore, the purpose of this disclosure is to provide a rainfall information reporting system that allows users to easily obtain weather information related to their residence without using a smartphone to search for weather information when returning home from work, and also prevents the leakage of their own residence information when obtaining their own weather information.

[0010] means for solving problems

[0011] To address the aforementioned issues, the rainfall information reporting system disclosed herein comprises: a storage unit that stores information capable of determining the location of residence for multiple individuals belonging to an organization; a communication unit that obtains residential rainfall information about rainfall at locations related to the residence from external sources; and a reporting unit that, when reporting the residential rainfall information to the multiple individuals, performs a reporting process where each individual selects a reporting option from a plurality of different reporting options, including privately protected reporting options that prevent other individuals residing at the residence from identifying locations related to the residence.

[0012] According to this disclosure, individuals belonging to an organization (constituents) can obtain local rainfall information related to their place of residence through notifications from the notification department of the rainfall information notification system. Therefore, local rainfall information can be easily obtained without having to search for weather information on a smartphone.

[0013] Furthermore, individuals can choose to report rainfall information about their residence in a way that protects their privacy, preventing others from identifying their location. This helps prevent the leakage of information related to their residence. Therefore, it is possible to obtain rainfall information about one's residence without worrying about the leakage of personal information.

[0014] Alternatively, the notification unit may include a sound output device, in which the sound output device outputs the rainfall information of the residence by means of sound that does not contain information related to the location of the residence.

[0015] According to this structure, one can quickly and easily obtain rainfall information about their own location simply by hearing the sound, without worrying about the leakage of information related to their place of residence.

[0016] Alternatively, the premises related to the aforementioned place of residence may include at least one of the premises of the nearest railway station to the place of residence and the premises of the place of residence.

[0017] According to this structure, it is possible to obtain at least one of the rainfall information of the nearest railway station to a person's residence and the rainfall information of the residence itself, while preventing the leakage of location information. Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent people from getting wet in the rain while protecting their privacy.

[0018] Alternatively, the notification unit may include a display device, in which, in addition to the voice output notification, the statement output through the voice output notification will also be displayed on the display device.

[0019] According to this structure, even if the sound output notification is missed, the rainfall information of one's own home can still be obtained through the display device without worrying about the leakage of information related to the place of residence.

[0020] Alternatively, the notification unit may include a display device, and the plurality of notifications may include the following: in addition to displaying the rainfall information of the residence to the display device, the rainfall information of the nearest station to the residence may also be displayed to the display device.

[0021] According to this structure, it is possible to simultaneously obtain both rainfall information of the residence and rainfall information of the nearest station to the residence.

[0022] Alternatively, the multiple notifications may include the following: in addition to displaying the rainfall information of the residence to the display device and the rainfall information of the nearest station of the residence to the display device, the current location rainfall information of the current location of the notification is also displayed to the display device.

[0023] This structure allows for the comparison of rainfall information at the residence and the nearest station with the current location's rainfall information, thus making it easier to understand the rainfall status at the residence and the nearest station.

[0024] Alternatively, the storage unit may store age and gender information for each of the multiple individuals. The rainfall information reporting system may include an arrival time determination unit that determines the scheduled arrival time of the nearest station and the scheduled arrival time of the residence based on the age and gender information and railway utilization time information obtained from external sources. The residence rainfall information includes rainfall information at the scheduled arrival time of the residence and is displayed on the display device. The nearest station rainfall information includes rainfall information at the scheduled arrival time of the nearest station and is displayed on the display device simultaneously with the residence rainfall information.

[0025] Based on this structure, it is possible to accurately obtain rainfall information when arriving at the station closest to one's home and rainfall information when arriving at one's home.

[0026] Alternatively, the station rainfall information can be the rainfall information surrounding the nearest station, where the surrounding area of ​​the nearest station is divided into multiple local areas around the station, and the local rainfall information around the station is displayed on the display device according to each of the local areas around the station. The residential rainfall information can be the rainfall information surrounding the residential area, where the surrounding area of ​​the residential area is divided into multiple local areas around the residential area, and the local rainfall information around the residential area is displayed on the display device according to each of the local areas around the residential area.

[0027] Based on this structure, more localized rainfall information can be obtained, which can then be used to choose a route home.

[0028] Alternatively, the storage unit may contain image data representing multiple different rainfall states, and the rainfall information reporting system may include an image determination unit that determines one image data corresponding to a rainfall intensity from the multiple image data based on the rainfall intensity. The station rainfall information may include an image based on the one image data corresponding to the corresponding rainfall intensity, and the residential rainfall information may include an image based on the one image data corresponding to the corresponding rainfall intensity.

[0029] Sometimes, it's difficult to perceive the intensity of rainfall based solely on rainfall data. This structure allows individuals to intuitively and instantly identify the rainfall status at a station, as well as at their place of residence.

[0030] Alternatively, the station rainfall information may include distance information related to the distance to the corresponding station, and the residential rainfall information may include distance information related to the distance to the corresponding residential location.

[0031] According to this structure, in locations other than stations, there exist places where the distance from the station and rainfall information for that location are known. Therefore, rainfall information around the station can be easily and intuitively grasped. Similarly, in locations other than residences, there exist places where the distance from the residence and rainfall information for that location are known. Therefore, rainfall information around the residence can be easily and intuitively grasped.

[0032] Alternatively, the station rainfall information may include terrain information related to the corresponding station, and the residential rainfall information may include terrain information related to the corresponding residential area.

[0033] Based on this structure, information about the terrain, such as road width or the direction of road extension, the direction of route extension, and building information, can be obtained, making it easier to understand and grasp rainfall information.

[0034] Alternatively, the storage unit can register the address of the destination, and the rainfall information reporting system has an off-duty operation unit for going off-duty and an out-of-duty operation unit for going out. When the out-of-duty operation unit is operated, the arrival time determination unit determines the scheduled arrival time of the station closest to the destination and the scheduled arrival time of the destination based on the location information of the destination, the age and gender information, and railway utilization time information obtained from the outside. The rainfall information of the station closest to the destination at the scheduled arrival time is displayed on the display device, and the rainfall information of the destination at the scheduled arrival time is also displayed on the display device.

[0035] According to this structure, even when out and about (excluding returning home), it is possible to know the rainfall information for the scheduled arrival time of the destination and the rainfall information for the scheduled arrival time of the station closest to the destination.

[0036] Alternatively, at least one of the rainfall information of the residence before the arrival of the predetermined time and the rainfall information of the residence after the arrival of the predetermined time can be displayed on the display device.

[0037] Based on this structure, it is easy to intuitively grasp the time progression of your local weather.

[0038] Alternatively, at least one of the rainfall information of the nearest station before the predetermined arrival time and the rainfall information of the nearest station after the predetermined arrival time can be displayed on the display device.

[0039] Based on this structure, it is easy to intuitively grasp the weather over time at the station closest to your home.

[0040] In addition, the notification unit includes a display device for the card reader and a sound output device for the card reader, wherein the card reader reads identification information of the card used to identify the person.

[0041] According to this structure, rainfall information can be obtained from the card reader used for registering attendance, and rainfall information can be obtained in the shortest possible time.

[0042] The effects of the invention

[0043] According to this disclosure, a rainfall information reporting system can be implemented that allows users to easily obtain weather information related to their residence without using a smartphone to search for weather information when returning home from work, and also prevents the leakage of their own residence information when obtaining their own weather information. Attached Figure Description

[0044] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a rainfall information reporting system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] Figure 2A This is a flowchart illustrating an example of rainfall information acquisition control performed when a person belonging to an organization obtains rainfall information.

[0046] Figure 2B This is a flowchart illustrating an example of rainfall information acquisition control performed when a person belonging to an organization obtains rainfall information.

[0047] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating an example of information associated with a user's address stored in a user information database.

[0048] Figure 4 This is an example of a diagram illustrating a match between rainfall intensity and other parameters.

[0049] Figure 5 This figure illustrates an example of an image displayed on the reader's display when selecting between displaying a map and a diagram of precipitation intensity distribution to the reader.

[0050] Figure 6 This is an example of an image displayed on the display unit 23 of the card reader when selecting to display a map of precipitation intensity distribution, topography, and schematic diagram to the card reader.

[0051] Figure 7 This diagram illustrates an example of data stored in a database of a user's travel destination by the control unit of a work management system that receives information from the computer of a member.

[0052] Figure 8 This is an example of an image displayed on the card reader's display when the "Go Out" option is selected. Detailed Implementation

[0053] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, in cases including multiple embodiments and variations, it is envisioned from the outset that new embodiments can be constructed by appropriately combining their feature parts. In addition, in the following embodiments, the same reference numerals are used to denote the same structures in the drawings, and repeated descriptions are omitted. Furthermore, since multiple drawings include schematic diagrams, the aspect ratios of the components (length, width, height, etc.) may not be consistent between different drawings. Furthermore, structural elements described below that are not described in the independent claims representing the highest-level concept are arbitrary structural elements, not mandatory structural elements. Moreover, the present disclosure is not limited to the following embodiments and variations, and various modifications or alterations can be made within the scope of the claims of this application and their equivalents.

[0054] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a rainfall information reporting system 1 according to one embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 1 As shown, the rainfall information reporting system 1 includes an access control system 10 and a work management system 50. The access control system 10 can obtain information from the work management system 50, the meteorological system 60, and the transfer guidance system 70 via a network 4. The network 4 includes, for example, a local area network (LAN) and a wide area network (WAN) (Internet).

[0055] The access control system 10 includes a system main body 11 and a card reader 20 that communicates with the system main body 11. The card reader 20 is installed, for example, around the entrances and exits of buildings occupied by organizations such as enterprises, various firms (e.g., law firms), and groups that have a rainfall information reporting system 1, or around the entrances and exits of leased premises (e.g., consisting of one or more rooms in an office building). The system main body 11 includes a transceiver unit 12, a control unit 13, a display unit (monitor) 14, an operation unit 15, and a storage unit 16. The storage unit 16 includes a user information database 16a and a rainfall intensity diagram database 16b.

[0056] The transceiver unit 12 is an interface for sending and receiving data with external devices via the network 4 connected to the system main body 11, and is configured, for example, with an interface corresponding to Ethernet. The control unit 13, i.e., each processor, includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The CPU, for example, reads and executes programs pre-stored in the storage unit. The display unit (display device) 14 is configured with a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel, for example. The display unit 14 displays information from the user information database 16a based on the system engineer's operation.

[0057] The operation unit 15 is used for data input, and may consist of, for example, a keyboard and a mouse. The display unit 14 and the operation unit 15 may also be composed of a touch panel integrating a touch sensor and a display. The storage unit 16 is composed of a solid-state drive (SSD), a hard disk drive (HDD), or semiconductor memory. Semiconductor memory may consist of non-volatile memory such as ROM (Read Only Memory) or volatile memory such as RAM (Random Access Memory). The storage unit 16 may consist of only one storage medium or multiple different storage media. Non-volatile memory may include, for example, pre-stored control programs and predetermined thresholds. Volatile memory may temporarily store, for example, read programs and processed data.

[0058] The user information database 16a stores information such as the residential addresses of each individual belonging to the organization and information on whether or not a map is displayed. If this information changes, for example, a system engineer uses the operation unit 15 to store the change in the user information database 16a. On the other hand, the rainfall intensity diagram database 16b stores information on diagrams matching rainfall intensity. The information on whether or not a map is displayed and the diagram information will be explained in detail below.

[0059] The card reader 20 includes a transceiver unit 21, a control unit 22, a display unit (shower) 23, an operation unit 24, a card reader 25, and a sound output device 26. The hardware structure of the transceiver unit 21, the control unit 22, and the display unit (shower device) 23 is the same as that of the transceiver unit 12, the control unit 13, and the display unit 14. Furthermore, the operation unit 24 is composed of, for example, function keys and an LCD touch panel. The transceiver unit 21 exchanges information with the system main unit 11. In addition, the control unit 22 performs display processing of rainfall information for the display unit 23, processing of information input from the operation unit 24, etc. The display unit 23 displays rainfall information, etc., as detailed below. The card reader 25 is a card reader for reading cards assigned to personnel of the organization. For example, when a card is held up to the card reader 25 and the card reader 25 reads the access card, the lock on the entrance / exit to the organization's building or leased premises is released, allowing personnel to enter the leased premises. The cards used to assign cards to each member can be magnetic stripe cards, contactless IC cards, etc. Furthermore, communication between the card and the card reader can utilize methods such as FeliCa (registered trademark). The sound output device 26 includes a speaker. The sound output device 26 can automatically output sound based on automatic sound information stored in the user information database 16a, under the control of the control unit 22.

[0060] The control unit of the access control system 10 includes a control unit 13 of the system main body 11 and a control unit 22 of the card reader 20. The display unit of the access control system 10 includes a display unit 14 of the system main body 11 and a display unit 23 of the card reader 20. Furthermore, the transceiver unit of the access control system 10 includes a transceiver unit 12 of the system main body 11 and a transceiver unit 21 of the card reader 20. The operation unit of the access control system 10 includes an operation unit 15 of the system main body 11 and an operation unit 24 of the card reader 20.

[0061] The work management system 50 includes a transceiver unit 51, a control unit 52, a display unit 53, an operation unit 54, and a storage unit 55. The storage unit 55 contains a user destination database 55a and a get off work schedule database 55b. The hardware structure of the transceiver unit 51, control unit 52, display unit 53, operation unit 54, and storage unit 55 is the same as that of the transceiver unit 12, control unit 13, display unit 14, operation unit 15, and storage unit 16. The transceiver unit 51 exchanges information with the access control system 10 via network 4. The control unit 52 updates the user destination database 55a and reads information from the user destination database 55a. The display unit 53 displays information from the user destination database 55a. Alternatively, the access control system 10 and the work management system 50 can also communicate via a local area network (LAN).

[0062] Display unit 53 and operation unit 54 include display units and operation units for the computers (terminals) used by each individual in the organization. User travel destination database 55a stores travel destination information, such as residence information. Each individual can access user travel destination database 55a using the operation unit of their own computer and can register the date, time, and location of their travel destination (business trip destination). Work arrival / departure time database 55b stores information about the work arrival and departure times of each individual in the organization. As explained later, each individual can register their get off work arrival and departure times in the work arrival / departure time database 55b via card reader 20. Alternatively, one can access the work arrival / departure time database 55b using the operation unit of their own computer and register their work arrival and departure times in the work arrival / departure time database 55b.

[0063] Meteorological system 60 exchanges precipitation intensity distribution information at various locations with rainfall information reporting system 1 via network 4. The access management system 10 of rainfall information reporting system 1 can obtain information on precipitation intensity distribution maps and terrain information for any location at any time from meteorological system 60. Meteorological system 60 is an existing system for providing meteorological information by the meteorological bureau, including weather radar (rain cloud radar), an automatic meteorological data acquisition system, and a server located in the cloud.

[0064] The transfer guidance system 70 exchanges route information from the transportation vehicle to its destination with the rainfall information reporting system 1. The access control system 10 of the rainfall information reporting system 1 obtains information from the transfer guidance system 70 regarding the travel time and route information from the vehicle between the boarding point (railway station, bus station) and the alighting point (the railway station closest to the destination, the bus station closest to the destination). The transfer guidance system 70 can utilize systems provided by Google or Jordan. The access control system 10 can also obtain from the transfer guidance system 70 the route to the station closest to the office, and the route from the station closest to the destination to the destination. Furthermore, the following explanation addresses the case where both the boarding point and the alighting point are railway stations.

[0065] Figure 2A and Figure 2B This is a flowchart illustrating an example of rainfall information acquisition controls implemented when someone belonging to an organization obtains rainfall information. (See also...) Figure 2A and Figure 2B When the rainfall information notification system 1 is set to operate, the control is activated. In step S1, if the control unit 22 of the card reader 20 recognizes the card based on the signal from the card reading unit 25, the control unit 22 further determines whether either the operation indicating leaving get off work or the operation indicating going out has been performed. For example, if the operation unit 24 of the card reader 20 includes multiple function keys (press operation units), when the control unit 22 recognizes the card, the control unit 22 further determines whether either the function key indicating leaving get off work or the function key indicating going out has been pressed.

[0066] If the determination in step S1 is negative, the control returns and step S1 is repeated. For example, if the control unit 22 recognizes the card based solely on the signal from the card reader 25, the control unit 22 performs control to unlock the entrance / exit relative to the organization's building or leased premises, and then the control returns and step S1 is repeated.

[0067] On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative in step S1, the process proceeds to step S2, where the control unit 22 determines whether an operation indicating leaving get off work has been performed, for example, whether the function key indicating leaving work has been pressed. If the determination is affirmative in step S2, the process proceeds to step S3, where the control unit 13 of the system main body 11, which receives card information from the card reader 20 via the transceiver unit 21, determines the operator based on card authentication. Since the information stored on the card includes identification information (ID information), the control unit 13 can determine the operator who performed card authentication. In step S4, following step S3, the control unit 13 obtains the operator's home address information.

[0068] Specifically, the control unit 13 obtains the operator's home address information stored in the user information database 16a. Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating an example of information associated with a user's residence stored in user information database 16a. For example... Figure 3 As shown, the user information database 16a may, for example, store user ID, user name, gender information, date of birth information, home address information, nearest station information, information related to the presence or absence of terrain display on the map near home, information related to the presence or absence of sound notifications at the end of the workday, information related to the sound priority at the end of the workday, and information related to the presence or absence of sound content displayed on the screen at the end of the workday in an interconnected state (interconnected state).

[0069] exist Figure 3 In the example shown, user information database 16a stores a user ID represented by a 6-digit number, gender information represented by "male" or "female," and date of birth information represented by the Gregorian calendar. Furthermore, user information database 16a stores information about the user's residence and the nearest train station. Additionally, user information database 16a stores information on whether a map of the user's neighborhood can be displayed, and whether terrain display of the nearby map is possible. The residence information is for an address like 1-11, 00-cho, 00-ku, 00-shi, 00-cho, 00-cho, 00-ku, 00-shi, and the nearest train station is for a station like 00-station.

[0070] In this embodiment, map display refers to the display of distance information. Displaying a map near one's home means displaying the distance from one's home to a location outside the home, as well as rainfall information for that location. Furthermore, terrain display refers to the display of the terrain surrounding one's home, such as the size or direction of roads around the home, the size of buildings around the home, or the location of those buildings. Figure 3 In the example shown, if a map of the neighborhood can be displayed, it is stored as "Yes"; if a map of the neighborhood cannot be displayed, it is stored as "No". "Yes" means information about having a map of the neighborhood is available, and "No" means information about not having a map of the neighborhood is available. Furthermore, in... Figure 3 In the example shown, if the terrain information for the nearby map can be displayed, it is stored as "Yes"; if the terrain information for the nearby map cannot be displayed, it is stored as "No". "Yes" means that terrain information for the nearby map is available, and "No" means that terrain information for the nearby map is not available. If the nearby map cannot be displayed, the terrain information for the nearby map cannot be displayed.

[0071] Furthermore, in this embodiment, if a map of the neighborhood can be displayed, a map of the nearest station (described later) can be displayed; if a map of the neighborhood cannot be displayed, a map of the nearest station (described later) cannot be displayed. Similarly, if a terrain map of the neighborhood can be displayed, a terrain map of the nearest station can be displayed; if a terrain map of the neighborhood cannot be displayed, a terrain map of the nearest station cannot be displayed. However, it is also possible to determine whether to display the map of the nearest station, regardless of whether a map of the neighborhood can be displayed, or to provide a separate column indicating whether the map of the nearest station is displayed. Similarly, it is also possible to determine whether to display the terrain map of the nearest station, regardless of whether a terrain map of the neighborhood can be displayed, or to provide a separate column indicating whether the terrain map of the nearest station is displayed.

[0072] The user information database 16a also stores information on whether voice notifications are available after get off work hours, and information on locations where weather information can be provided if voice notifications are available. Furthermore, the user information database 16a stores information on whether to display the notification content on the display unit 23 if voice notifications are available. Specifically, in... Figure 3 In the example shown, "Yes" is stored when sound notification is possible, and "No" is stored when sound notification is not possible. "Yes" indicates that sound notification information is available, and "No" indicates that no sound notification information is available.

[0073] Information about locations capable of disseminating weather information is stored in user information database 16a only if sound notification is available. Information related to sound priority at the end of the workday refers to information about locations capable of disseminating weather information via sound. Figure 3 In the example shown, for the user with user ID 334455, the information related to sound priority at the end of the workday is the nearest station to their home. It will be explained in detail later that, using this information, the user with user ID 334455 can have the sound output device 26 of the card reader 20 output weather information about the nearest station to their home via sound when leaving work. Alternatively, if a map of the vicinity cannot be displayed, and terrain display of the vicinity cannot be performed, but sound notification is still possible, this embodiment employs this method.

[0074] Furthermore, if the information related to the sound priority at the end of the workday becomes their own, the corresponding personnel can use the sound output device 26 of the card reader 20 to output their own weather information via sound at the end of the workday. Only when sound notification is possible, information related to the presence or absence of displaying the sound content at the end of the workday on the display is stored in the user information database 16a. If such display is possible, "Yes" is stored in the item related to displaying the sound content at the end of the workday on the display. "Yes" indicates that the information for performing such display is available.

[0075] Refer again Figure 2A , 2B In step S4, the control unit 13, for example, from the user Figure 3 The control unit 13 obtains the operator's home address information from the described information. In step S5, following step S4, the control unit 13 obtains transit information from the transfer guidance system 70 based on the home address information. Specifically, based on the work destination's address information and the home address information, the control unit 13 obtains the travel route information from the transfer guidance system 70. In the next step S6, the control unit 13 calculates the arrival time information based on the operator information. This calculation is based on the personal information stored in the user information database 16a.

[0076] Specifically, in this embodiment, as described above, age and gender are stored in the user information database 16a for each individual. Furthermore, the user information database 16a stores a mapping that allows the determination of walking speed if age and gender are known. Therefore, based on the determined walking speed, the time from the work destination to the boarding point and the time from the alighting point to home are calculated, and the transportation time from the boarding point to the alighting point is obtained from the transfer guidance system 70. Additionally, as described above, this embodiment assumes the boarding and alighting points are railway stations; however, at least one of the boarding and alighting points can be a railway station or a bus station.

[0077] In step S7 following step S6, the control unit 13 queries the weather system 60 for rainfall intensity distribution information around the office, rainfall intensity distribution information around the nearest station, and rainfall intensity distribution information around its own location. In step S6, the travel time from the boarding location to the alighting location is obtained, thus determining the arrival time at the nearest station. Therefore, the arrival time at the nearest railway station and the arrival time at home can be determined, and thus, rainfall intensity distribution information for the corresponding arrival locations can be determined. Furthermore, while this embodiment obtains rainfall intensity distribution information around the nearest station, rainfall intensity distribution information around the nearest bus stop can also be obtained instead.

[0078] In step S8, following step S7, the control unit 13 determines whether rainfall intensity distribution information is available based on information from the meteorological system 60. If, in step S8, there are no rain clouds and the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step S9, where, for that individual, a determination is made regarding whether to display a map showing rainfall intensity distribution information. This determination is based on... Figure 3 The process is based on whether or not information is displayed on the map. In step S9, if no information is displayed on the map, the process proceeds to step S10, where the sound output device 26 outputs a sound indicating that no rain is occurring, such as "no rain clouds" or "no rain".

[0079] In step S11 following step S10, the control unit 13 refers to the user information database 16a to determine whether to display a sound notification message to the display unit 23. If the determination in step S11 is negative and the display is not performed, the control unit returns to its previous state and repeats step S1 and subsequent steps. On the other hand, if the determination in step S11 is positive, the statement output by the sound output device 26 in step S12 is displayed on the display unit 23 of the card reader 20, and then the control unit returns to its previous state and repeats step S1 and subsequent steps.

[0080] Next, the case where the determination in step S8 is affirmative will be explained. As described above, in step S8, the control unit 13 determines whether there is rainfall intensity distribution information based on information from the meteorological system 60. If rain clouds exist and the determination in step S8 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S14. Then, the control unit 13 obtains rainfall intensity distribution information for the current location (around the work destination), the nearest station (around the nearest station), and the destination (around home). Next, in step S15, the control unit 13 determines whether the rainfall intensity distribution is related to the location of the user information database 16a. Figure 1The system displays rainfall intensity distribution information. If map data for the vicinity of the home is available, the process proceeds to step S16, where the control unit 13 retrieves a schematic diagram matching the rainfall intensity from the rainfall intensity schematic diagram database 16b.

[0081] Figure 4 This is an example diagram illustrating a match between rainfall intensity and other parameters. Figure 4 As shown in the illustration, for example, when the rainfall intensity (precipitation) is 0-1 (mm / h), an image is obtained depicting a child holding a folded umbrella and smiling; when the rainfall intensity (precipitation) is 5-32 (mm / h), an image is obtained depicting a child with a mysterious expression holding an umbrella. Furthermore, when the rainfall intensity (precipitation) is 33-56 (mm / h), an image is obtained depicting a child holding an umbrella that is upside down due to the slick rain and strong wind, with their hair standing on end.

[0082] In step S17, following step S16, the control unit 13 causes the display unit 23 of the card reader 20 to display a map and a schematic diagram. Next, in step S18, the control unit 13 determines whether terrain display is required by referring to information in the user information database 16a. If terrain map information is stored in the user information database 16a and terrain display is confirmed in step S18, the terrain is also displayed on the map in step S19, and control returns to the previous state. Conversely, if terrain map information is not stored in the user information database 16a in step S18, and no terrain map data is available, and terrain is not displayed, only the map is displayed. Then, control returns to the previous state.

[0083] On the other hand, in step S15, if map data for the vicinity of one's home is unavailable, the process proceeds to step S20, where the control unit 13 causes the sound output device 26 to output rainfall intensity distribution information via sound. At this time, to prevent leakage of residence information, when notifying about rainfall around one's home and the nearest station, information that can determine the location (location) (information associated with location determination), such as place names, is not disclosed. For example, if the priority is set to the station closest to one's home, the sound output device 26 may output sounds such as "The weather at the time of arrival at the nearest station is rainy. The rain will not stop within 1-2 hours" or "The weather at the time of arrival at the nearest station is rainy. It will stop in about 15 minutes." Based on these sounds, the relevant personnel can know the rainfall information around the nearest station, and the location of the nearest station remains unknown.

[0084] In step S21 following step S20, the control unit 13 refers to the user information database 16a to determine whether to display a sound notification message to the display unit 23. If the determination in step S21 is negative and the display is not performed, the control unit returns to its previous state and repeats step S1 and the subsequent steps. On the other hand, if the determination in step S21 is positive and the display is performed, the statement output by the sound output device 26 in step S22 is displayed on the display unit 23 of the card reader 20, and then the control unit returns to its previous state and repeats step S1 and the subsequent steps.

[0085] Next, we will explain in more detail the display options available to each employee when leaving get off work, specifically the display on the card reader 20's display unit 23. When a user leaves work, the card reader 20 displays a rainfall intensity distribution map and topographical diagram of the area surrounding their office (current location), their home (destination), and the area surrounding the nearest station (nearest station). However, from the viewpoint of protecting residence information, users can select whether to display the rainfall intensity distribution map, whether to display topographical information on the map, and whether to receive an audio notification, all in accordance with their expectations.

[0086] (Steps of the operation process)

[0087] The operation procedure is as follows:

[0088] (1) After the user presses the “Leave work” button on the card reader 20 set at the door, the authentication operation is performed through the authentication card.

[0089] (2) Calculate the arrival time of the individual’s home registered in the access management system based on the individual’s gender (male or female), age (elderly, adult, child, etc.) and route information obtained from the transfer guidance system.

[0090] (3) Based on the information of one's own residence and the calculated arrival time, obtain the precipitation intensity distribution information from the weather radar.

[0091] (The reporting method that can be selected)

[0092] Next, the available notification methods will be explained in further detail.

[0093] (A) (Situation of audio notification of precipitation intensity distribution information from card reader 20)

[0094] In this selection, firstly, to prevent the leakage of residence information, rainfall information is announced via sound, the location of which cannot be determined. Alternatively, the voice message can be displayed on display unit 23. Furthermore, in this case, the rainfall information announced via sound can be selected as either rainfall information arriving at the nearest station at a predetermined time or rainfall information arriving at one's own residence at a predetermined time. In this selection, no rainfall intensity distribution map is displayed, nor is the terrain shown on the map; only sound notification is given, thus preventing the leakage of residence information.

[0095] In this selection, since only audio notifications are given, the precipitation intensity distribution map is not displayed. However, it is also possible to allow each user to select whether or not to display the precipitation intensity distribution map for their current location. Furthermore, as mentioned above, in the audio notifications, a notification priority order can be set for each user, such as notifications near their home or the nearest station, with higher priority information being displayed. Alternatively, a configuration can be adopted where information not given audio notifications is displayed on the display unit 23.

[0096] (B) (Situation where a map and diagram of precipitation intensity distribution are displayed to the card reader 20)

[0097] In this selection, the card reader 20 displays a precipitation intensity distribution map and a schematic diagram. In this selection, the precipitation intensity distribution map is displayed, but terrain information on the map is not displayed, and no sound notification is given. In this selection, there is a slight risk of residential information leakage. Specifically, in this selection, the display unit 23 of the card reader 20 displays a precipitation intensity distribution map and a schematic diagram matching the rainfall intensity, but no terrain information is displayed. Furthermore, in this selection, if there are no rain clouds and no precipitation intensity distribution information to be displayed, the precipitation intensity distribution map only displays blank squares, without displaying terrain or a schematic diagram.

[0098] Figure 5 This diagram shows an example of an image displayed on display unit 23 during this selection. For example... Figure 5 As shown, the card reader 20 is, for example, located on the outer periphery of the entrance / exit 77 of the workplace, allowing personnel 75 to operate it by raising the card 80. In this example, the operation unit 24 includes an entry operation unit 61, an exit operation unit 62, an exit operation unit 63, and a return operation unit 64, which are composed of function keys, for example.

[0099] In the card reader section 25 (see reference) Figure 1When the work start operation unit 61 is operated after reading the card information from card 80, the work start time is recorded in the work start / end time database 55b of the work management system 50. When the get off work stop operation unit 62 is operated after the card reader 25 reads the card information from card 80, the get off work stop time is recorded in the work start / end time database 55b of the work management system 50. When the departure operation unit 63 is operated after the card reader 25 reads the card information from card 80, the time of leaving the workplace for the purpose of going out is recorded in the user's departure destination database 55a. When the return operation unit 64 is operated after the card reader 25 reads the card information from card 80, the time of returning from the departure destination to the workplace is recorded in the user's departure destination database 55a. Furthermore, the order of the operations of operation units 61, 62, 63, and 64 and the card 80 reading action can also be reversed.

[0100] like Figure 5 As shown, when this selection is made, regarding the current location (the area surrounding the workplace), a precipitation intensity distribution map related to the current time, as well as one or more precipitation intensity distribution maps for subsequent times, can be displayed on the display unit 23. For example, it can also be as follows: Figure 5 As shown in the example, regarding the current location, the display shows the precipitation intensity distribution map for the current time, the precipitation intensity distribution map for 5 minutes later, and the precipitation intensity distribution map for 15 minutes later. Furthermore, regarding the station closest to home, the display unit 23 can also display the precipitation intensity distribution map related to the arrival time, as well as one or more precipitation intensity distribution maps for times after that. For example, it can also be as follows... Figure 5 As shown in the example, for the station closest to one's home, a precipitation intensity distribution map is displayed at the arrival time, a precipitation intensity distribution map 5 minutes later, and a precipitation intensity distribution map 15 minutes later. Furthermore, for the destination (around one's home), a precipitation intensity distribution map related to the arrival time, and one or more precipitation intensity distribution maps for times after that, can also be displayed on display unit 23. For example, it can also be as follows... Figure 5 As shown in the example, regarding the destination (around your home), it displays a precipitation intensity distribution map at the time of arrival, a precipitation intensity distribution map 5 minutes later, and a precipitation intensity distribution map 15 minutes later.

[0101] In addition, such as Figure 5 As shown, in the image, the current location (workplace), the nearest station, and the destination (near home) can also be located in the center of the precipitation intensity distribution map. Furthermore, in Figure 5 In the example shown, the nearest station and destination are displayed as "arrival time," but it could also be displayed as a specific time such as "13:30." Furthermore, in Figure 5 In the example shown, when N is set to a natural number greater than 3, each image is divided into N rows and N columns of N.2 A square-shaped local area is defined, and the same precipitation intensity is applied to each local area. Therefore, in Figure 5 In the example shown, for N 2 Each local area displays the precipitation intensity. Furthermore, for each local area, the difference in precipitation intensity is represented by changing the background, for example, by changing the color or the shadow line. The corners of each local area are displayed with... Figure 4 The diagrams are illustrated below. Each diagram can be based on N. 2 The value can be determined by the average precipitation over a local area of ​​N squares, or it can be based on the precipitation over a local area at the center. Furthermore, the image can be divided into N squares without further segmentation. 2 It can also show only one precipitation amount.

[0102] Furthermore, the displayed time is the current time followed by the arrival time, but this is just one example; it's also possible to display the time before and after arrival. More specifically, as... Figure 5 As shown, the operation unit 24 may also include an operation unit 65 for displaying previous weather information and an operation unit 66 for displaying subsequent weather information. A left-facing equilateral triangle or a left-facing isosceles triangle can be drawn in the operation unit 65 for displaying previous weather information, and a right-facing equilateral triangle or a right-facing isosceles triangle can be drawn in the operation unit 66 for displaying subsequent weather information. When the operation unit 65 for displaying previous weather information is operated, the precipitation intensity distribution information from the time before the currently displayed precipitation intensity distribution information is displayed. For example, in... Figure 5 In the case shown, for the current location, the precipitation intensity distribution information for the time preceding the current time is displayed. Furthermore, for the nearest station, the precipitation intensity distribution information for the time preceding the arrival time (scheduled arrival time) is displayed; for the destination (near home), the precipitation intensity distribution information for the time preceding the arrival time (scheduled arrival time) is also displayed.

[0103] On the other hand, when the weather information display unit 66 is operated, it displays the precipitation intensity distribution information for the time following the currently displayed precipitation intensity distribution information. For example, in Figure 5 In the case shown, for the current location, the precipitation intensity distribution information for the time following the current time is displayed. Furthermore, for the nearest station, the precipitation intensity distribution information for the time following the arrival time (or scheduled arrival time) is displayed, and for the destination (near home), the precipitation intensity distribution information for the time following the arrival time (or scheduled arrival time) is also displayed. By using these operation units 65 and 66, a person can know the weather changes. In particular, by using the operation unit 66 to display the weather information after operation, a person can know the rainfall information when arriving at the nearest station or near home after completing errands such as shopping.

[0104] (C) (When the card reader 20 displays a map of precipitation intensity distribution, topography, and schematic diagram)

[0105] In this selection, the reader 20 displays a precipitation intensity distribution map, topography, and schematic diagram. This selection displays both the precipitation intensity distribution map and the topography on the map, but without audio notification. Because this selection displays the topography on the map, the risk of residential information leakage increases; however, because of the topography display, people can instantly know the rainfall information for each local area.

[0106] Figure 6 This diagram shows an example of an image displayed on display unit 23 during this selection. For example... Figure 6 As shown, in this selection, the specific terrain is illustrated. For example, in... Figure 6 In the example shown, the shape, size, and location of roads surrounding the current location (work site) are clearly displayed, as are the shape and size of buildings at the work site located in the center of the image. Furthermore, if buildings exist outside the work site, their shape, size, and location are also clearly displayed. Additionally, regarding the nearest station, the shape, size, and location of the station located in the center of the image, as well as the shape, size, and location of the railway line, are clearly displayed. Furthermore, regarding the nearest station, the shape and size of surrounding roads are clearly displayed, as well as the shape, size, and location of buildings surrounding the nearest station.

[0107] Furthermore, regarding the destination (around one's own home), the shape, size, and location of roads existing around the home are clearly displayed, as are the shape and size of the home's building located in the center of the image. Additionally, if buildings other than one's own home exist, their shape, size, and location are also clearly displayed. Figure 6 As shown, with this selection made, the current location (workplace), the nearest station, and the destination (near home) are preferably located in the center of the precipitation intensity distribution map, but this is not always necessary. Furthermore, as... Figure 6 As shown, even when this selection is made, the display unit 23 can display a precipitation intensity distribution map related to the current time and one or more precipitation intensity distribution maps for subsequent times, regarding the current location (around the workplace).

[0108] For example, it can also be like Figure 6As shown in the example, regarding the current location, a precipitation intensity distribution map for the current time, a precipitation intensity distribution map for 5 minutes later, and a precipitation intensity distribution map for 15 minutes later are displayed. Furthermore, regarding the nearest station, display unit 23 can also display a precipitation intensity distribution map related to the arrival time, as well as one or more precipitation intensity distribution maps for times after that. For example, it can also be as follows... Figure 6 As shown in the example, for the station closest to one's home, a precipitation intensity distribution map is displayed at the arrival time, a precipitation intensity distribution map 5 minutes later, and a precipitation intensity distribution map 15 minutes later. Furthermore, for the destination (around one's home), the display unit 23 can also display a precipitation intensity distribution map related to the arrival time, as well as one or more precipitation intensity distribution maps for times after that. For example, it can also be as follows... Figure 6 As shown in the example, for the destination (around your home), it displays a precipitation intensity distribution map at the time of arrival, a precipitation intensity distribution map 5 minutes later, and a precipitation intensity distribution map 15 minutes later.

[0109] In addition, Figure 6 In the example shown, the nearest station and destination are displayed as "arrival time," but with this selection made, a specific time such as "13:30" can also be displayed. Furthermore, in Figure 6 In the example shown, when N is set to a natural number greater than 3, each image is also divided into N rows and N columns of N. 2 Each of the square-shaped local areas receives the same rainfall intensity. Therefore, in Figure 6 In the example shown, regarding N 2 Each local area displays the precipitation intensity. Furthermore, the different precipitation intensities of each local area are represented by changing the background, for example, by changing the color or the shadow line.

[0110] Additionally, in this selection, as... Figure 6 As shown, the corners of each local area are displayed. Figure 4 The diagram illustrates this. It can be based on N. 2 The diagrams can be determined by the average precipitation over a local area of ​​each square, or by the precipitation over a local area in the central part of the map. Furthermore, in this selection, if there are no rain clouds and no precipitation intensity distribution information to display, the precipitation intensity distribution map only shows blank squares, not diagrams, only topography. Additionally, even with this selection, the image can be displayed without dividing it into N squares. 2Alternatively, only one precipitation amount can be displayed. Furthermore, when this selection is made, the displayed time is the current time followed by the arrival time; however, this is just one example, and the time before and after arrival can also be displayed. More specifically, as... Figure 6 As shown, the operation unit 24 may also include the aforementioned operation unit 65 for displaying the previous time weather information and the operation unit 66 for displaying the subsequent time weather information.

[0111] The above explains how to obtain rainfall information when leaving get off work. Next, the process of obtaining rainfall information when going out will be explained. When a user is out, the content displayed on the card reader 20 includes a map, topography, and schematic diagram of the rainfall intensity distribution around the workplace (current location), the surrounding area of ​​the destination (visited destination), and the surrounding area of ​​the nearest station to the destination (visited destination). Rainfall information is obtained, for example, through the following operation process.

[0112] (Operating Procedure)

[0113] (1) After the user (organizational personnel) presses the exit operation unit (in this embodiment, it is composed of an "exit" button) 63 on the card reader 20 located around the door (entrance / exit), the authentication operation is performed using the card. Alternatively, it can be configured such that the "exit" button is pressed after the authentication operation is performed using the card. Furthermore, the exit operation unit 63 for selecting "exit" may not be a button, but may be composed of a touch panel or the like.

[0114] (2) Based on the personal information registered in the access control system 10, the work management system 50 is asked for outing information. When the person being asked has registered multiple outing information, the work management system 50 sends the outing information for the most recent time to the access control system 10.

[0115] (3) Calculate the arrival time of the destination residence based on the gender (male or female), age (elderly, adult, child, etc.) of the constituent persons (individuals) and the route information obtained from the transfer guidance system.

[0116] (4) Based on the destination accommodation information and the calculated arrival time, obtain the precipitation intensity distribution information from the weather radar.

[0117] (5) The display unit 23 of the card reader 20 displays the terrain, a precipitation intensity distribution map, and a schematic diagram matching the precipitation intensity. In the absence of rain clouds and precipitation intensity distribution information to be displayed, the precipitation intensity distribution map and terrain are displayed, but the schematic diagram is not displayed.

[0118] Next, the control process will be explained in more detail. (Refer to...) Figure 2AIf the decision in step S2 is negative, and the control unit 13 determines that the personnel has selected to leave, the process proceeds to step S23 to identify the operator based on card authentication. In the next step S24, the control unit 13 queries the work management system 50 for the personnel's leave information.

[0119] Each member (user) can, for example, use the computer at their seat to register the time of access and the address of the destination in the user's outbound destination database 55a. Figure 7 This diagram illustrates an example of data stored in a user's destination database 55a by the control unit 52 of a work management system 50 that receives information from the computer of a staff member. Figure 7 As shown, in the user's travel destination database 55a, the user ID, username, access time, destination address, and the station closest to the destination are stored in an associated state.

[0120] The control unit 52 determines the user ID and username, for example, based on the IP address of the computer receiving the signal. Alternatively, the user may send their user ID and username information from the computer. The control unit 52 determines the access time and destination address based on the information sent from the computer. Furthermore, the control unit 52 determines the station closest to the destination address based on the destination address information sent from the computer and information obtained from the transfer guidance system 70. The control unit 52 stores the determined information in an associated state in the user's outbound destination database 55a. Additionally, when multiple outbound records exist for the same individual, the user ID, username, access time, destination address, and the station closest to the destination address are stored in an associated state in the user's outbound destination database 55a for each outbound record.

[0121] In step S25, following step S24, the control unit 52 determines whether there is any outing information. If there is no outing information, the process proceeds to step S37, where only the precipitation intensity distribution information around the work destination (e.g., the office) is identified as the object of subsequent processing. In this case, since there is no outing information, the nearest station and destination are not considered in subsequent processing. After step S37 is completed, the process proceeds to step S32. The processing of step S32 will be described next.

[0122] On the other hand, if there is outing information in step S25, the process proceeds to step S26, where the control unit 52 determines whether there is one outing. If the determination is negative in step S26, the process proceeds to step S27, where the control unit 52 causes the transceiver unit 51 to send the outing information for the most recent future time to the access control system 10, and then proceeds to step S29. On the other hand, if the determination is positive in step S26, the process proceeds to step S28, where the control unit 52 causes the transceiver unit 51 to send the corresponding outing information to the access control system 10, and then proceeds to step S29.

[0123] In step S29, the control unit 13 of the access management system 10 obtains exit information. Next, in step S30, it obtains movement path information. More specifically, the control unit 13 obtains movement path information from the transfer guidance system 70 based on the obtained access time and destination. Next, in step S31, the control unit 13 calculates the predetermined arrival time of the station closest to the destination and the predetermined arrival time of the destination based on the operator's age, gender, and path information. Using the walking speed determined based on age and gender, it calculates the time from the work destination to the boarding point and the time from the alighting point to home, and obtains the transportation time from the boarding point to the alighting point from the transfer guidance system 70. In this embodiment, the alighting point is the station closest to the railway destination, but the boarding point and alighting point can be a railway station or a bus station.

[0124] In step S32, following step S31, the control unit 13 queries the meteorological system 60 for precipitation intensity distribution information around the office, the nearest station to the destination, and the destination itself. Next, in step S33, the control unit 13 determines whether precipitation intensity distribution information is available. If, in step S33, the control unit 13 determines that there is no precipitation intensity distribution information and no rain clouds, it proceeds to step S38, where only the map and terrain are displayed on the display unit 23 of the card reader 20. Afterward, the control unit returns to its previous state and repeats steps S1 and thereafter.

[0125] On the other hand, in step S33, when it is determined that precipitation intensity distribution information exists and rain clouds are present, the control unit 13 obtains precipitation intensity distribution information from the meteorological system 60 in step S34. In step S35 following step S34, the control unit 13 obtains a diagram corresponding to the precipitation intensity from the precipitation intensity diagram database 16b, and in step S36, displays a map, terrain, and diagram on the display unit 23 of the card reader 20. After step S36 is completed, the control unit returns to its original position and repeats steps S1 and subsequent steps.

[0126] Figure 8This diagram illustrates an example of an image displayed on display unit 23 when the user selects to go out. Since there is no concern about the leakage of location information when going out is selected, a precipitation intensity distribution map, terrain, and schematic diagram are displayed on the card reader 20. When going out is selected, both the precipitation intensity distribution map and the terrain on the map are displayed. An audio notification can also be provided when going out is selected. Because the terrain is displayed, people can more instantly and intuitively understand the rainfall information for each local area.

[0127] In this embodiment, when the user selects to go out, the current location and the nearest station are displayed in the same way as described in (C) (when the reader 20 displays a precipitation intensity distribution map, terrain, and schematic diagram). Furthermore, regarding the destination, only the display around the user's home is changed to the display around the destination (the building being visited). Figure 8 In the example shown, the shape, size, and location of roads surrounding the building at the destination are clearly displayed, as are the shape and size of the building itself. Furthermore, if there are buildings other than the building at the destination, their shape, size, and location are also clearly displayed. For example... Figure 8 As shown, even with this selection made, the current location (workplace), the nearest station, and the destination (around the building where the destination is located) are preferably located in the center of the precipitation intensity distribution map in the image.

[0128] According to the rainfall intensity information display method disclosed herein, personal information (gender, age (elderly, adult, child)) registered in the access control system 10 can be used to calculate the scheduled arrival time to the nearest station, etc., in a way that matches the individual. Furthermore, weather information notification permissions for the card reader 20 can be set in the same way as door access permissions, and each member can select one notification method from multiple notification methods. Moreover, if the operation of leaving or leaving work is performed using the function keys of the card reader 20, it can be distinguished from ordinary door access operations, and weather information can be displayed only when needed. Furthermore, since weather information is displayed to the card reader 20, a dedicated display medium such as a smartphone is not required.

[0129] (The necessary structure and function of the rainfall information reporting system disclosed herein)

[0130] The rainfall information reporting system 1 includes: a storage unit 16, which stores information that can determine the location of residence for multiple individuals belonging to an organization; a communication unit (transceiver unit 12), which is used to obtain rainfall information about the location of the residence from the outside; and a reporting unit (display unit 23 and sound output device 26 of card reader 20), which, when reporting the rainfall information of the residence to multiple individuals, performs a report selected by each individual from multiple reports, including private protection reports that cannot be identified by others other than the person living in the residence.

[0131] According to this disclosure, individuals belonging to an organization (constituents) can obtain local rainfall information related to their place of residence through notifications from the notification department of the rainfall information notification system 1. Therefore, local rainfall information can be easily obtained without using a smartphone to search for weather information.

[0132] Furthermore, individuals can choose to report rainfall information about their residence in a way that protects their privacy, preventing others from identifying their location. This helps prevent the leakage of information related to their residence. Therefore, it is possible to obtain rainfall information about one's residence without worrying about the leakage of personal information.

[0133] (The preferred structure and its effects in this disclosed rainfall information reporting system)

[0134] Alternatively, the notification unit may include a sound output device 26, in which the sound output device 26 outputs sound output notification of rainfall information in the residential area by means of sound that does not contain information related to the location of the residential area.

[0135] According to this structure, one can quickly and easily obtain rainfall information about their own location simply by hearing the sound, without worrying about the leakage of information related to the place of residence.

[0136] Alternatively, the premises related to the place of residence may include at least one of the premises of the nearest railway station to the place of residence and the premises of the place of residence.

[0137] According to this structure, it is possible to obtain rainfall information for at least one of the nearest railway station and residence, which is the location a person most wants to know, while preventing the leakage of this location information. Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent people from getting wet in the rain while protecting their privacy.

[0138] Alternatively, the notification unit may include a display device (display unit 23), in which, in addition to the voice output notification, the statement output by the voice output notification will also be displayed on the display device.

[0139] According to this structure, even if the sound output notification is missed, the rainfall information of one's own home can still be obtained through the display device without worrying about the leakage of information related to the place of residence.

[0140] Alternatively, the notification unit may include a display device (display unit 23), and multiple notifications may be made as follows: in addition to displaying rainfall information of the residence to the display device, rainfall information of the station closest to the residence may also be displayed to the display device.

[0141] According to this structure, it is possible to simultaneously obtain rainfall information from both the residential location and the nearest station.

[0142] Alternatively, multiple notifications may include the following: in addition to displaying rainfall information of the residence to the display device (display unit 23) and displaying rainfall information of the nearest station to the residence to the display device, the current location rainfall information of the current location where the notification was made may also be displayed to the display device.

[0143] This structure allows for the comparison of rainfall information at the residence and at the nearest station with the current location's rainfall information. Therefore, it makes it easier to understand the rainfall status at the residence and at the nearest station.

[0144] Alternatively, the storage unit 16 may store age and gender information for each of the aforementioned individuals and include an arrival time determination unit (control unit 13). This arrival time determination unit (control unit 13) determines the scheduled arrival time of the station closest to the residence and the scheduled arrival time of the residence based on the age and gender information and railway usage time information obtained from external sources. The residence rainfall information includes rainfall information for the scheduled arrival time of the residence and is displayed on the display device (display unit 23). The nearest station rainfall information includes rainfall information for the scheduled arrival time of the station closest to the residence and is displayed on the display device simultaneously with the residence rainfall information.

[0145] Based on this structure, it is possible to accurately obtain rainfall information when arriving at the station closest to one's home and rainfall information when arriving at one's home.

[0146] Alternatively, the station rainfall information can be the rainfall information around the station closest to the residence. The area around the station closest to the residence is divided into multiple local areas around the station, and the local rainfall information around the station is displayed on the display device according to each local area around the station. Similarly, the residence rainfall information can be the rainfall information around the residence. The area around the residence is divided into multiple local areas around the residence, and the local rainfall information around the residence is displayed on the display device according to each local area around the residence.

[0147] Based on this structure, more localized rainfall information can be obtained, which can then be used to choose a route home.

[0148] Alternatively, the storage unit 16 may contain image data representing multiple different rainfall states (see reference). Figure 4 The system includes an image determination unit (control unit 13), which determines one image data point corresponding to a rainfall intensity from multiple image data points based on the rainfall intensity. Furthermore, as... Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the rainfall information at the station may also include an image based on one image data corresponding to the corresponding rainfall intensity, and the rainfall information at the residential location may include an image based on one image data corresponding to the corresponding rainfall intensity.

[0149] Sometimes, it's difficult to perceive the intensity of rainfall based solely on rainfall data. This structure allows individuals to intuitively and instantly identify the rainfall status at a station, as well as at their place of residence.

[0150] Alternatively, rainfall information for stations can include information related to the distance from the corresponding station, and rainfall information for residences can include information related to the distance from the corresponding residence. For example... Figure 5 As shown, when the image is divided into N... 2 In the case of a partial image of a square, the length of one side of each partial image is known, for example, corresponding to 100m, 500m or 1km.

[0151] According to this structure, in locations other than stations, there exist places where the distance from the station and rainfall information for that location are known. Therefore, rainfall information around the station can be easily and intuitively grasped. Similarly, in locations other than residences, there exist places where the distance from the residence and rainfall information for that location are known. Therefore, rainfall information around the residence can be easily and intuitively grasped.

[0152] In addition, such as Figure 6 As shown, the rainfall information for a station may include terrain information related to the corresponding station, and the rainfall information for a residence may include terrain information related to the corresponding residence.

[0153] Based on this structure, information about the terrain, such as road width or the direction of road extension, the direction of route extension, and building information, can be obtained, making it easier to understand and grasp rainfall information.

[0154] Alternatively, the storage unit 55 can register the address of the destination, and has an off-work operation unit (off-work operation unit 62) for off-work and an out-of-work operation unit (out-of-work operation unit 63) for outings. When the out-of-work operation unit is operated, the arrival time determination unit (control unit 13) determines the scheduled arrival time of the station closest to the destination and the scheduled arrival time of the destination based on the information of the location of the destination, the age and gender information, and the railway usage time information obtained from the outside. The rainfall information of the station closest to the destination at the scheduled arrival time of the destination is displayed on the display device (display unit 23), and the rainfall information of the destination at the scheduled arrival time of the destination is also displayed on the display device (display unit 23).

[0155] According to this structure, even when out and about (excluding returning home), it is possible to know the rainfall information for the scheduled arrival time of the destination and the rainfall information for the scheduled arrival time of the station closest to the destination.

[0156] Alternatively, at least one of the rainfall information of the residence before the predetermined time and the rainfall information of the residence after the predetermined time can be displayed on the display device (display unit 23). In this embodiment, these operations can be performed using the previous time weather information display operation unit 65 and the subsequent time weather information display operation unit 66.

[0157] Based on this structure, it is easy to intuitively grasp the time progression of your local weather.

[0158] Alternatively, at least one of the rainfall information before the arrival time of the station closest to the residence and the rainfall information after the arrival time of the station closest to the residence can be displayed on the display unit (display unit 23). In this embodiment, these operations can be performed using the previous time weather information display operation unit 65 and the subsequent time weather information display operation unit 66.

[0159] Based on this structure, it is easy to intuitively grasp the weather over time at the station closest to your home.

[0160] Alternatively, the notification unit may include a display device (display unit 23) for reading the identification information of the card reader 20 used to identify the person, and a sound output device 26 for the card reader 20.

[0161] According to this structure, rainfall information can be obtained from the card reader 20 that registers attendance, and rainfall information can be obtained in the shortest possible time.

[0162] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0163] 1. Rainfall Information Reporting System; 4. Network; 10. Indoor Access Management System; 11. System Main Body; 12. System Main Body Transceiver Unit; 13. System Main Body Control Unit; 14. System Main Body Display Unit; 15. System Main Body Operation Unit; 16. System Main Body Storage Unit; 16a. User Information Database; 16b. Rainfall Intensity Diagram Database; 20. Card Reader; 21. Card Reader Transceiver Unit; 22. Card Reader Control Unit; 23. Card Reader Display Unit; 24. Card Reader Operation Unit; 25. Card Reading Unit; 26. Sound Output Device; 50. Work Management System; 51. Work... 52. Work Management System Control Department, 53. Work Management System Display Department, 54. Work Management System Operation Department, 55. Work Management System Storage Department, 55a. User Outbound Destination Database, 55b. Commute Time Database, 60. Weather System, 61. Commute Operation Department, 62. Commute Operation Department, 63. Outbound Operation Department, 64. Return Operation Department, 65. Previous Time Weather Information Display Operation Department, 66. Next Time Weather Information Display Operation Department, 70. Transfer Guidance System, 75. Personnel, 77. Entrance / Exit, 80. Card.

Claims

1. A rainfall information reporting system, comprising: The storage department stores information that can identify the location of residence, age, and gender of multiple individuals belonging to the organization. The communications department is responsible for obtaining rainfall information about locations related to the residence from external sources. The arrival time determination unit determines the scheduled arrival time of the residence based on the information of the age and the gender, as well as information on railway utilization time obtained from external sources. The rainfall information of the residence includes rainfall information of the residence at the scheduled arrival time. as well as The notification department, when notifying the multiple individuals of rainfall information at their respective residences, selects a notification from a variety of different notifications for each individual. These different notifications include private protection notifications that cannot be identified by anyone other than the individual residing at the residence, and are related to locations that are not identifiable by the residence. The notification unit includes a display device. The rainfall information of the residence is the rainfall information of the surrounding area of ​​the residence. The surrounding area of ​​the residence is divided into multiple local areas of the surrounding area of ​​the residence. The local rainfall information of the surrounding area of ​​the residence is displayed on the display device according to each local area of ​​the surrounding area of ​​the residence.

2. The rainfall information reporting system according to claim 1, wherein, The notification unit includes a sound output device. In the aforementioned private protection notification, the sound output device outputs a sound notification of rainfall information in the residential area by outputting sound content that does not contain information related to the location of the residential area.

3. The rainfall information reporting system according to claim 2, wherein, The places related to the place of residence include at least one of the place of the railway station closest to the place of residence and the place of residence.

4. The rainfall information reporting system according to claim 2, wherein, In the privacy protection notification, in addition to the voice output notification, the statement output through the voice output notification will also be displayed on the display device.

5. The rainfall information reporting system according to claim 1, wherein, The notification unit includes a display device. The plurality of notifications includes the following: in addition to displaying the rainfall information of the residence to the display device, the rainfall information of the nearest station to the residence is also displayed to the display device.

6. The rainfall information reporting system according to claim 5, wherein, The multiple notifications include the following: in addition to displaying the rainfall information of the residence to the display device and the rainfall information of the nearest station of the residence to the display device, the current location rainfall information of the current location of the notification is also displayed to the display device.

7. The rainfall information reporting system according to claim 5, wherein, The arrival time determination unit also determines the scheduled arrival time of the nearest station based on information about the age and gender, as well as information about railway utilization time obtained from external sources. The nearest station rainfall information includes rainfall information at the predetermined arrival time of the nearest station, and is displayed on the display device simultaneously with the residential rainfall information.

8. The rainfall information reporting system according to claim 5, wherein, The rainfall information of the nearest station is the rainfall information of the area surrounding the nearest station. The area surrounding the nearest station is divided into multiple local areas around the station, and the local rainfall information around the station is displayed on the display device according to each local area around the station.

9. The rainfall information reporting system according to claim 5, wherein, The storage unit contains image data representing multiple different rainfall conditions. The rainfall information reporting system includes an image determination unit, which determines one image data point corresponding to the rainfall intensity from a plurality of image data points. The station rainfall information includes an image based on the image data corresponding to the corresponding rainfall intensity, and the residential rainfall information includes an image based on the image data corresponding to the corresponding rainfall intensity.

10. The rainfall information reporting system according to any one of claims 6 to 9, wherein, The station rainfall information includes distance information related to the distance from the corresponding station. The rainfall information for a residence includes distance information related to the distance from the corresponding residence.

11. The rainfall information reporting system according to any one of claims 6 to 9, wherein, The station rainfall information includes terrain information related to the corresponding station. The rainfall information for the residential area includes information about the terrain associated with the corresponding residential area.

12. The rainfall information reporting system according to claim 7, wherein, The storage unit allows users to register their destination address when traveling. The rainfall information reporting system has an operation unit for use after get off work and an operation unit for use when going out. When the departure operation unit is operated, the arrival time determination unit determines the scheduled arrival time of the station closest to the destination and the scheduled arrival time of the destination itself, based on information about the location of the destination, the age and gender, and railway usage time information obtained from external sources. Rainfall information of the station closest to the destination at the predetermined arrival time is displayed on the display device, and rainfall information of the destination at the predetermined arrival time is also displayed on the display device.

13. The rainfall information reporting system according to claim 7, wherein, The display device can display at least one of the rainfall information of the residence before the arrival of the predetermined time and the rainfall information of the residence after the arrival of the predetermined time.

14. The rainfall information reporting system according to claim 7, wherein, The display device can display at least one of the rainfall information before the arrival time of the nearest station and the rainfall information after the arrival time of the nearest station.

15. The rainfall information reporting system according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13 or 14, wherein, The notification unit includes a display device for the card reader and a sound output device for the card reader, wherein the card reader reads identification information of the card used to identify the person.

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