Information processing device, space management system, and information processing method

Abstract

An information processing device (2) is provided with: an information acquisition unit (221) that acquires target area information, usage reservation information, and space reservation information; a determination unit (222) that determines, on the basis of the target area information and the scheduled use information, a use mode corresponding to the convenience of the user; and a management control unit (223) that updates the space reservation information on the basis of the determined utilization mode.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information processing device, a space management system, and an information processing method. Background Art

[0002] Technologies for supporting users in boarding taxis, buses and other passenger service vehicles have been proposed. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a boarding location selection system that selects an easily accessible location from the user's current location or the vicinity of a boarding request location as a boarding location.

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-208195 Summary of the invention

[0006] Problem that the invention aims to solve

[0007] Conventionally, boarding spaces for taxis or buses are fixedly provided, which impairs user convenience. For example, if a taxi boarding space is provided at a location far from a ticket gate at a station, a user may not be able to immediately find the taxi boarding space.

[0008] However, in the conventional technology described in Patent Document 1, if the boarding space is not near the current position of the user or the boarding request position, the boarding space is not selected as the boarding position.

[0009] The present disclosure is used to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to obtain an information processing device, a space management system, and an information processing method that can provide a utilization space of a mobile object taking into account user convenience.

[0010] Means used to solve problems

[0011] The information processing device disclosed in the present invention comprises: an information acquisition unit, which acquires object area information indicating the status of the object area, utilization plan information indicating the utilization plan of the mobile body by the user in the object area, and space reservation information indicating the utilization reservation of the space in the object area; a determination unit, which determines the utilization mode corresponding to the convenience of the user based on the object area information and the utilization plan information; and a management control unit, which updates the space reservation information based on the determined utilization mode.

[0012] Effects of the Invention

[0013] According to the present disclosure, the target area information, the utilization plan information, and the space reservation information are obtained, the utilization method corresponding to the convenience of the user is determined based on the target area information and the utilization plan information, and the space reservation information is updated based on the determined utilization method. Since the space reservation information is updated based on the utilization method corresponding to the convenience of the user, the information processing device of the present disclosure can provide a utilization space of a mobile object taking into account the convenience of the user. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is a block diagram showing the structure of the space management system according to the first embodiment.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration that realizes the functions of the information processing device according to the first embodiment.

[0016] Figure 3 It is a diagram showing an example of a target area for space management.

[0017] Figure 4 : is a flowchart showing the update process of map data.

[0018] Figure 5 : is a flowchart showing the space management process of the target area.

[0019] Fig. 6A , Figure 6B , Figure 6C , Fig.6D as well as Fig. 6E The diagram shows various usage modes of a vehicle.

[0020] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing a dynamic map of a target area reflecting a utilization space of a vehicle.

[0021] Figure 8 Detailed Description of the Invention This is a flowchart showing a control process of a vehicle based on space reservation information.

[0022] Fig. 9 1 is a diagram showing a dynamic map of a target area when example (1) of the vehicle control process is performed.

[0023] Fig.10 This is a diagram showing a dynamic map of a target area when example (2) of the vehicle control process is performed.

[0024] Fig.11 : is a flowchart showing the display process based on the space reservation information.

[0025] Fig.12 The figure shows a dynamic map reflecting a target area of ​​a monitoring zone for monitoring the entry of a vehicle into a reserved space.

[0026] Fig.13 This is a diagram showing an example (1) of a display method for prohibiting vehicles from entering a reserved space.

[0027] Fig.14 This is a diagram showing an example (2) of a display method for prohibiting vehicles from entering a reserved space.

[0028] Fig.15 Detailed description of the flow chart showing the process of changing the spatial allocation in the target area.

[0029] Fig.16 This is a diagram showing a dynamic map of a target area.

[0030] Fig.17 This is a diagram showing a dynamic map of a target area in which spatial allocation has been changed. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] Implementation method 1.

[0032] Figure 1 1 is a block diagram showing the structure of the space management system 1 according to the first embodiment. Figure 1 In the present invention, the space management system 1 is a system in which an information processing device 2, a sensor device 3, a mobile body 4, a service server 5, and a display device 6 are connected via a network 7. The network 7 is an electric communication line including the Internet.

[0033] A space management system 1 includes at least an information processing device 2 and a sensor device 3, and provides a space management service for updating space reservation information based on a usage pattern corresponding to the convenience of the user. The target area is an area where users frequently use vehicles, such as a roundabout in front of a station, a commercial resort parking lot directly connected to an interchange, a service area parking lot, or a large shopping mall parking lot.

[0034] The information processing device 2 obtains the target area information, the scheduled use information, and the space reservation information, determines the use mode corresponding to the convenience of the user based on the target area information and the scheduled use information, and updates the space reservation information based on the determined use mode. The target area information includes static information, quasi-static information, quasi-dynamic information, and dynamic information.

[0035] Static information is information that indicates the static conditions of the target area, such as road surface information, road information, and building information in units of years or months. Quasi-static information is information that indicates the future conditions of the target area, such as information related to future activities (events) using the target area and weather information of the target area in units of hours.

[0036] Quasi-dynamic information is information indicating the future status of the target area that is closer than the quasi-static information, such as information related to future activities using the target area and weather information of the target area in units of minutes. Dynamic information is information indicating the dynamic status of the target area, such as information indicating the movement status of an object existing in the target area. For example, dynamic information is information indicating the movement status of an object detected in units of seconds.

[0037] The information processing device 2 can grasp the current and future states of the target area using static information, quasi-static information, quasi-dynamic information, and dynamic information about the target area. Thus, the space management system 1 can perform space management according to the current and future states of the target area.

[0038] The utilization plan information is information indicating the utilization plan of the moving object by the user in the target area, and includes, for example, utilization content information, moving object attribute information, and user attribute information.

[0039] The usage content information is information indicating the usage content of the moving body 4, including, for example, which user used which moving body 4 and when, and the position of the moving body 4 when the user used it. The usage of the moving body 4 includes, for example, the transfer of the moving body 4 such as the user using the railway transferring to a taxi.

[0040] In addition, transfers of moving bodies include, for example, transfers from a bus to another bus, transfers from a taxi to a bus, transfers from a personal motor vehicle (hereinafter referred to as a PMV) to a bus, transfers from walking to a bus, etc. In addition, transfers from a bus to a taxi, a train, and multiple moving bodies such as a PMV are also included.

[0041] The mobile body attribute information is information indicating the attributes of the mobile body 4 to be used, and includes, for example, information such as the size, driving characteristics, boarding and alighting characteristics, and passenger compartment conditions (in-vehicle conditions) of the mobile body 4 to be used. The information indicating the boarding and alighting characteristics includes, for example, information indicating the position and height of the boarding and alighting entrance of the mobile body 4, and also includes information indicating whether the mobile body 4 has boarding and alighting facilities (slopes, etc.). The space management system 1 can determine the use mode available in the mobile body 4 by using the mobile body attribute information.

[0042] The user attribute information is information indicating the attributes of the user who uses the mobile body 4, and includes, for example, information indicating the means of movement of the user to the mobile body 4 to be used (walking, wheelchair, other mobile body, etc.), information indicating whether the user uses crutches, or information indicating whether the user carries a baby carriage or large luggage, in addition to the user's identification information. The space management system 1 can determine the convenience of the user when using the mobile body 4 by using the user attribute information.

[0043] The information processing device 2 uses the usage content information, the mobile object attribute information, and the user attribute information to understand not only the specific method of the user using the mobile object 4, but also the attribute of the mobile object 4 and the state of the user when using it. As a result, the space management system 1 can determine the usage method of the mobile object 4 according to the convenience of the user, and can perform space management according to the determined usage method.

[0044] The space reservation information is information indicating a reservation for the use of a space in the target area. For example, the space reservation information includes information indicating the hourly reservation for use of at least one of the road space where the moving body 4 travels, the space where the user uses the moving body 4, the event space, and the sidewalk space where pedestrians move in the target area. For example, when a user makes a reservation for the use of the moving body 4 with the service server 5, the service server 5 notifies the information processing device 2 of the existence of the reservation for the use of the moving body 4. The information processing device 2 determines the space that is free during the scheduled time of use as the space for use of the moving body 4, and generates space reservation information indicating that the space is reserved for use.

[0045] The information processing device 2 generates space reservation information indicating hourly utilization reservations related to at least one of the road space for the movement of the mobile body 4 in the target area, the utilization space for the user utilizing the mobile body 4, the activity space, and the sidewalk space for pedestrian movement. In addition to the utilization of the mobile body 4 by the user, the space in the target area can also be allocated to various purposes.

[0046] The sensor device 3 detects objects present in the target area. Figure 2 As described above, the structure includes a rod erected in the target area and a sensor unit provided on the top of the rod. The sensor unit provided on the rod can detect objects from a position overlooking the target area. In the case where the target area is a roughly rectangular area when viewed from above, the sensor device 3 is provided at the diagonal positions of the rectangle, for example. Thus, the sensor device 3 can make the substantially entire target area fall within the detection range, and the space management system 1 can use the detection information obtained by overlooking the target area to grasp the state of objects existing in the entire target area.

[0047] The sensor device 3 is provided with a communication device capable of communicating with the information processing device 2 via the network 7. For the communication device, for example, a wireless communication device for performing intelligent transportation system (hereinafter referred to as ITS) communication can be used. ITS communication is, for example, wireless communication in the 700 MHz band or the 5.8 GHz band. In addition, the sensor device 3 may be a sensor capable of detecting an object existing in the target area, for example, a surveillance camera, LiDAR, or radar is used. The information processing device 2 obtains the detection information of the sensor device 3 as the target area information (for example, the above-mentioned dynamic information).

[0048] The mobile body 4 is a mobile body used by the user, such as a vehicle that provides passenger services such as a taxi or a bus. The mobile body 4 may also be a mobile sales vehicle that provides goods sales services face-to-face with the user. In addition, the mobile body 4 is an automatic driving vehicle that has a vehicle control unit that automatically controls the driving of the vehicle and automatically performs driving operations through the vehicle control unit. In addition, the mobile body 4 has a communication device that can communicate with the information processing device 2 via the network 7. For example, the mobile body 4 receives mobile body control information from the information processing device 2 via the network 7 through the communication device, and automatically performs driving operations according to the received mobile body control information.

[0049] The mobile body 4 is provided with a display device for displaying to the passengers or a display device for displaying to the outside. In addition, the mobile body 4 is provided with a display control unit for controlling the display operation of the above-mentioned display device. For example, the mobile body 4 receives display control information from the information processing device 2 via the network 7 through the communication device, and the display control unit displays the content of the display control information on the display device. In the display device for displaying to the passengers, for example, a dynamic map of the target area described later using 7 may also be displayed.

[0050] The moving body 4 may also include a sensor for detecting an object existing in the target area. For example, when the moving body 4 is a vehicle, the vehicle includes at least one of an exterior monitoring sensor for monitoring the exterior of the vehicle, an interior monitoring sensor for monitoring the interior of the vehicle, and a positioning sensor for measuring the position of the vehicle. The information processing device 2 obtains the detection information of the sensor included in the moving body 4 as the target area information (for example, the above-mentioned dynamic information).

[0051] The service server 5 is a server of a website that provides services using the moving body 4 via the network 7. For example, the service server 5 provides MaaS (Mobility as a Service) that manages the operation of railways, buses, taxis, PMVs, etc. More specifically, it provides passenger services using taxis or buses.

[0052] User Use Figure 1The service server 5 generates usage content information and mobile body attribute information based on the user information set by the user when providing the service. The service server 5 generates usage plan information including usage content information, mobile body attribute information, and user attribute information, and registers the generated usage plan information in the Figure 1 A scheduled information database not shown in the figure is used.

[0053] The service server 5 is at least one of a server that contains information created by an organization or an individual or a server that provides public information. The information processing device 2 acquires the usage plan information from the usage plan information database provided in the service server 5 via the network 7 .

[0054] The service server 5 also obtains event holding information in the target area, and generates target area information (quasi-static information or quasi-dynamic information) based on the event holding information. The information processing device 2 obtains the quasi-static information or quasi-dynamic information from the service server 5 .

[0055] The display device 6 displays information based on the display control information. The display device 6 includes a communication device capable of communicating with the information processing device 2 via the network 7. The display device 6 receives the display control information from the information processing device 2 via the network 7 through the communication device. The display device 6 displays the content indicated by the display control information received from the information processing device 2 on the screen. For example, the display device 6 may be a roadside display device provided on the roadside within the target area, or may be a vehicle-mounted display device that displays toward the outside of the mobile body 4, or may be an in-vehicle display device.

[0056] For example, the display device 6 is an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or an organic EL (Electroluminescence) display device.

[0057] like Figure 1 As shown, the information processing device 2 includes a communication unit 21, a computing unit 22, and a storage unit 23. The communication unit 21 communicates with the sensor device 3, the mobile body 4, the service server 5, or the display device 6 via the network 7. For example, the communication unit 21 is a communication device capable of mobile communication based on a communication method such as LTE, 3G, 4G, or 5G, and communicates with other devices such as the sensor device 3, the mobile body 4, the service server 5, or the display device 6 connected to the network 7.

[0058] The operation unit 22 controls the overall operation of the information processing device 2. The operation unit 22 implements various functions by executing an information processing application for updating the space reservation information of the target area in the space management service. The storage unit 23 stores the information processing application and the information used in the operation processing of the operation unit 22. For example, the storage unit 23 stores the target area information, the use schedule information, and the space reservation information. In addition, the storage unit 23 stores a map database in which a dynamic map of the target area is registered.

[0059] The computing unit 22 includes an information acquisition unit 221, a determination unit 222, a management control unit 223, and an output control unit 224. The computing unit 22 executes an information processing application to realize the functions of the information acquisition unit 221, the determination unit 222, the management control unit 223, and the output control unit 224.

[0060] Figure 2 1 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration for realizing the functions of the information processing device 2. For example, as a hardware configuration, the information processing device 2 includes a communication interface 100, an input / output interface 101, a processor 102, and a memory 103. The functions of the information acquisition unit 221, the determination unit 222, the management control unit 223, and the output control unit 224 included in the information processing device 2 are realized by these hardware configurations.

[0061] The communication interface 100 outputs data received from an external device via the network 7 to the processor 102, and transmits data generated by the processor 102 to the mobile body 4 or the display device 6 via the network 7. The processor 102 writes data to the storage unit 23 via the input / output interface 101. The storage unit 23 is implemented by a storage device accessible to the computer functioning as the information processing device 2.

[0062] In addition, Figure 1 In the configuration, the information processing device 2 includes a storage unit 23 , but the storage unit 23 may be a storage device accessible to a computer that functions as the information processing device 2 , and may be located outside the information processing device 2 .

[0063] The information processing application program for realizing the functions of the information acquisition unit 221, the determination unit 222, the management control unit 223, and the output control unit 224 is stored in the storage unit 23. The processor 102 reads the information processing application program stored in the storage unit 23 through the input / output interface 101, loads it into the memory 103, and executes the program loaded into the memory 103. Thus, the processor 102 realizes the functions of the information acquisition unit 221, the determination unit 222, the management control unit 223, and the output control unit 224. The memory 103 is, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory).

[0064] The information acquisition unit 221 is used to acquire target area information, usage schedule information, and space reservation information. For example, the information acquisition unit 221 acquires target area information from the sensor device 3 via the network 7 through the communication unit 21, acquires usage schedule information from the service server 5, and acquires space reservation information generated using the usage schedule information.

[0065] Alternatively, the information acquisition unit 221 may acquire only the source information from the external device and generate the target area information, the use schedule information, and the space reservation information using the source information.

[0066] The determination unit 222 determines the usage mode corresponding to the convenience of the user based on the target area information and the scheduled usage information. For example, in the case of a user's scheduled usage of transferring to a bus after moving by taxi, the determination unit 222 determines that the user's walking distance before transferring to the bus is as short as possible, and the convenience is good when it is recognized that the weather around the target area is rainy and the user has large luggage based on the target area information and the scheduled usage information. In this case, the determination unit 222 determines that the usage mode in which the taxi taken by the user stops next to the transfer target bus is a usage mode with good convenience for the user. Information indicating the usage mode determined by the determination unit 222 is output to the management control unit 223.

[0067] The management control unit 223 updates the space reservation information based on the usage determined by the determination unit 222. For example, when the usage based on the determination result of the determination unit 222 is a usage in which a taxi is parked next to a bus, the management control unit 223 uses the space reservation information to search for a space with an area that can accommodate a taxi and a bus arranged side by side from spaces that are not reserved in the target area, and updates the space reservation information in a manner that allows transfer from a taxi to a bus in the searched usage space. The space reservation information updated by the management control unit 223 is stored in the storage unit 23. The management control unit 223 reads the space reservation information from the storage unit 23 and outputs it to the output control unit 224. In addition, the space reservation information may also include information indicating a path from the entrance of the target area to the searched usage space.

[0068] In addition, the management control unit 223 may also generate a dynamic map reflecting the usage mode according to the convenience of the user. For example, the management control unit 223 records the usage space of the usage mode of parking a taxi next to a bus as described above for the dynamic map of the target area generated by the determination unit 222. The dynamic map reflecting the usage mode is output by the output control unit 224 in a manner that can be displayed on the moving body 4 and the display device 6. By referring to the dynamic map, the user can understand the usage space of the moving body 4.

[0069] The output control unit 224 generates the moving body control information for controlling the movement of the moving body 4 in the target area based on the updated space reservation information, and outputs the generated moving body control information to the moving body 4. For example, after grasping the path to the utilization space based on the space reservation information, the output control unit 224 generates the moving body control information for moving the moving body 4 along the path, and transmits the moving body control information to the moving body 4 via the network 7 through the communication unit 21. After receiving the moving body control information from the information processing device 2 via the network 7, the moving body 4 automatically moves to the utilization space along the path indicated by the moving body control information.

[0070] Furthermore, in addition to information for moving the mobile body 4 along a path to the utilization space, the mobile body control information may also include control information for equipment used when the user gets on or off the mobile body 4. For example, equipment used when getting on or off the mobile body 4 refers to equipment for getting on or off such as a slope or steps. For example, after the determination unit 222 identifies whether the mobile body 4 to be utilized has the equipment for getting on or off based on the mobile body attribute information, it determines the utilization method of the equipment for getting on or off. The management control unit 223 updates the space reservation information with the utilization method of the equipment for getting on or off, and the output control unit 224 generates control information for activating the equipment for getting on or off when getting on or off the mobile body 4, and includes the generated control information in the mobile body control information. As a result, the equipment for getting on or off can be used when getting on or off the mobile body 4.

[0071] Furthermore, the output control unit 224 generates display control information for displaying the movement of the mobile body 4 in the target area based on the updated space reservation information, and outputs the generated display control information to the display device 6. For example, the output control unit 224 transmits the display control information for displaying a dynamic map reflecting the path to the utilization space searched by the management control unit 223 to the mobile body 4 via the communication unit 21 via the network 7. In the mobile body 4, the dynamic map is displayed on the display device, and the occupants of the mobile body 4 can understand the situation of moving to the utilization space by referring to the dynamic map.

[0072] Furthermore, the navigation device included in the mobile body 4 may guide the mobile body 4 to the utilization space using a dynamic map.

[0073] Figure 3 is a diagram showing an example of a target area for space management, showing a situation viewed from above at a roundabout in front of a station, which is a target area A. In the target area A, buildings B1 and B2 are arranged at opposing positions, and a roundabout is arranged between buildings B1 and B2 and in front of station C. Figure 3As shown, the target area A is a substantially rectangular area when viewed from above, and sensor devices 3 are provided at the diagonal positions of the rectangle.

[0074] The sensor device 3 includes a pole 3b erected in the target area A, and a sensor unit 3a provided on the top of the pole 3b and detecting the moving body 4 in the target area A. The sensor device 3 provided at the diagonal position of the target area A can make the substantially entire target area A fall within the detection range 3c. In the roundabout, there is a sensor unit 3a that can make the vehicle 4, which is a moving body 4, pass along the roundabout. Figure 3 A road space for traveling in the direction indicated by the arrow in FIG. A boarding and alighting space for the moving body 4 is provided along the road space. The display device 6 is a display device that functions as a sign and is provided near the road space.

[0075] Alternatively, the determination unit 222 may generate a dynamic map of the target area A, and the management control unit 223 may generate a dynamic map reflecting the updated space reservation information.

[0076] Figure 4 2 is a flowchart showing the update process of the map data, and shows the process of updating the dynamic map of the target area A. The information acquisition unit 221 sequentially acquires the target area information about the target area A (step ST1). The target area information includes, for example, static information, quasi-static information, quasi-dynamic information, and dynamic information about the target area A.

[0077] The determination unit 222 uses the static information, quasi-static information, quasi-dynamic information, and dynamic information sequentially obtained by the information acquisition unit 221 to determine whether the object area information of the object area A is updated, that is, whether the state of the object existing in the object area A has changed (step ST2). If the determination unit 222 determines that the object area information has not been updated (step ST2; No), the processing ends. Thereafter, the information acquisition unit 221 continues the processing of step ST1 and repeats Figure 4 A series of processing shown.

[0078] When it is determined that the object area information is updated (step ST2; yes), the determination unit 222 reflects the changed portion of the object area information to the dynamic map of the object area A in the map database stored in the storage unit 23 and updates it (step ST3). For example, even if the moving body 4 in the object area A moves in units of several seconds, the position of the moving body 4 is reflected one by one in the dynamic map. Hereinafter, the map data obtained from the map database is data representing the dynamic map of the object area A. The dynamic map is updated every time the state of an object existing in the object area A changes.

[0079] Figure 52 is a flowchart showing the space management process of the target area. Next, the use mode of the user transferring to the moving body 4 will be described.

[0080] The information acquisition unit 221 acquires map data (dynamic map of the target area) from the storage unit 23 (step ST1A). Furthermore, the information acquisition unit 221 acquires the use schedule information from the service server 5 via the network 7 through the communication unit 21 (step ST2A). Furthermore, the information acquisition unit 221 acquires the space reservation information of the user in the target area A from the storage unit 23 (step ST3A). In addition, the information acquisition unit 221 sequentially acquires the map data, the use schedule information, and the space reservation information, but these orders may be reversed, or they may be acquired simultaneously.

[0081] The determination unit 222 uses the scheduled utilization information and the space reservation information to determine whether it is necessary to newly add a space for transferring the moving body 4 in the target area A (step ST4A). For example, if a new use of the transfer moving body 4 is reserved in the scheduled utilization information, the determination unit 222 determines that it is necessary to add the transfer space to the space reservation of the target area A (step ST4A; yes), and determines a transfer method of the moving body 4 corresponding to the convenience of the user for the newly added transfer of the moving body 4. The determination unit 222 defines the determined transfer method as a new utilization method (step ST5A).

[0082] Fig. 6A , Figure 6B , Figure 6C , Fig.6D as well as Fig. 6E 4A to 4G as the moving body 4. The determination unit 222 uses the scheduled utilization information and the space reservation information to determine the transfer method of the vehicles 4A to 4G. For example, it is assumed that the determination unit 222 determines that the user is scheduled to transfer from one vehicle to another based on the scheduled utilization information, and that the user's convenience is good when the distance traveled by the user before transferring to another vehicle is short. In this case, if Fig. 6A and Figure 6B As shown, the determination unit 222 defines a transfer pattern in which the vehicle 4A or 4C as the transfer source is parked (arranged side by side) next to the vehicle 4B or 4D as the transfer destination.

[0083] Furthermore, it is assumed that the determination unit 222 determines, based on the scheduled use information, that a plurality of users are scheduled to transfer from a common vehicle to a plurality of vehicles, and that convenience is good when the user's travel distance before transferring vehicles is short. Figure 6C As shown, the determination unit 222 defines a transfer pattern in which the vehicle 4A, which is the transfer source, stops near the vehicles 4E, 4F, and 4G, which are the transfer destinations.

[0084] Assume that the determination unit 222 determines that multiple users plan to move from a common vehicle to multiple locations (e.g., a station, a bicycle rental office, and a PMV waiting area) based on the scheduled use information, and that the user's moving distance before changing vehicles is short, which is convenient. Fig.6D As shown, a transfer pattern is defined in which the vehicle 4A, which is the transfer source, stops at a point that is shortest in distance from the station, the bicycle rental office, and the PMV waiting area.

[0085] Assume that the determination unit 222 determines that it is a reservation for multiple users to take a vehicle (e.g., a taxi) based on the reservation information, and determines that the convenience is good when the waiting line of multiple users who want to take the vehicle 4A is short. Fig. 6E As shown, a transfer pattern is defined in which the vehicle 4A stops at a point where the length of the waiting queue of users is the shortest.

[0086] After defining the transfer mode through the determination unit 222, the management control unit 223 calculates the space conditions required for the transfer mode (step ST6A). For example, the management control unit 223 calculates the size of the transfer object vehicle, the positional relationship between the vehicles, the positional relationship between the vehicle and the building, or the size of the parking space based on the mobile body attribute information included in the scheduled information. In addition, the management control unit 223 determines whether a ramp or stairs is required based on the mobile body attribute information and the user attribute information. In addition, the management control unit 223 determines whether a waiting queue is generated based on the user attribute information included in the scheduled information. In the case of a waiting queue, the number of waiting users is confirmed and the size of the waiting space corresponding to the expected length of the waiting queue is determined.

[0087] For example, Fig. 6A As shown in FIG. 1 , when a transfer method is defined in which the vehicle 4A as the transfer source stops next to the vehicle 4B as the transfer destination, the management control unit 223 determines the interval M1 between the vehicle 4A and the vehicle 4B for transferring from the vehicle 4A to the vehicle 4B based on the mobile body attribute information. In addition, the management control unit 223 calculates the space determined by the longitudinal length S1×lateral length S2 as the transfer space required for transferring from the vehicle 4A to the vehicle 4B based on the respective dimensions of the vehicle 4A and the vehicle 4B.

[0088] like Figure 6BAs shown in FIG. 1 , when a transfer method is defined in which the vehicle 4C as the transfer source stops next to the vehicle 4D as the transfer destination and the slope body SL1 of the vehicle 4C and the slope body SL2 of the vehicle 4D are used, the management control unit 223 determines the interval M2 between the vehicle 4C and the vehicle 4D required for the transfer based on the mobile body attribute information. Next, the management control unit 223 calculates the space determined by the longitudinal length S1×lateral length S3 as the transfer space required for the transfer from the vehicle 4C to the vehicle 4D based on the dimensions of the vehicle 4C and the vehicle 4D.

[0089] like Figure 6C As shown in FIG. 1 , when a transfer method is defined in which the vehicle 4A as the transfer source stops near the vehicles 4E, 4F, and 4G as the transfer destinations, the management control unit 223 determines the interval M3 between the vehicle 4A and the vehicles 4E, 4F, and 4G based on the mobile body attribute information. Next, the management control unit 223 calculates the space determined by the longitudinal length S4×lateral length S5 as the transfer space required for the transfer from the vehicle 4A to the vehicles 4E, 4F, and 4G based on the respective dimensions of the vehicles 4A, 4E, 4F, and 4G.

[0090] like Fig.6D As shown in FIG. 1 , when a transfer method is defined for moving a user from the vehicle 4A to the station C, the bicycle rental office D, and the PMV waiting place E, the management control unit 223 determines the position where the distance from the vehicle 4A to the station C, the bicycle rental office D, and the PMV waiting place E is the shortest, based on the static information and the moving body attribute information included in the target area information. Next, the management control unit 223 calculates the space determined by the longitudinal length S1×lateral length S6 as the transfer space required when the vehicle 4A stops at the above positions based on the size of the vehicle 4A.

[0091] like Fig. 6E As shown, when multiple users want to board vehicle 4A, the management control unit 223 determines a waiting space with the least passenger flow and the shortest waiting queue length S9 based on the static information, moving body attribute information and user attribute information included in the target area information.

[0092] Next, the management control unit 223 calculates a space determined by the longitudinal length S7×lateral length S8 based on the size of the vehicle 4A as a space required for parking the vehicle 4A near the waiting space.

[0093] The management control unit 223 changes the configuration of the space in the target area A based on the calculated transfer space condition (step ST7A). For example, the management control unit 223 selects a space that matches the transfer space condition among the spaces that are not reserved in the space reservation information, and allocates it as a new transfer space. Here, a space that does not interfere with an existing space set in the space reservation information is set as a new transfer space.

[0094] Figure 7 FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a dynamic map of an object area A reflecting the utilization space of vehicles 4A and 4B. Figure 7 In the dynamic map shown, the management control unit 223 reflects the space where the distance between vehicle 4A and vehicle 4B is M1 and the length of the longitudinal direction is S1×the length of the lateral direction is S2 as the transfer space required for transferring from vehicle 4A to vehicle 4B. Figure 7 The moving body control information that moves according to the dynamic map shown is output to the vehicle 4A and the vehicle 4B. Figure 7 The transfer space of the dynamic map shown is used for transferring from vehicle 4A to vehicle 4B.

[0095] When it is determined that there is no need to add a transfer space to the space reservation of the target area A (step ST4A; No), the determination unit 222 determines whether it is necessary to change the configuration of the space in the space reservation information (step ST10A). That is, the determination unit 222 determines whether the target area A has changed to a state where a transfer space should be added to the space reservation. When it is determined that there is no need to change the configuration of the space in the target area A (step ST10A; No), the process ends. Figure 5 A series of processing.

[0096] When it is determined that the configuration of the space in the target area A needs to be changed (step ST10A; yes), the management control unit 223 transfers to step ST7A and updates the utilization reservation of the space indicated by the space reservation information based on the transfer mode determined by the determination unit 222. For example, the management control unit 223 reallocates the reserved space set in the space reservation information including the new transfer space. Thus, the information processing device 2 can provide the utilization space of the mobile body 4 considering the convenience of the user.

[0097] The management control unit 223 updates the area for monitoring the entry of the moving body 4 based on the usage pattern of the target area determined by the determination unit 222 (step ST8A). With the new allocation of space in the space reservation information, it is necessary to monitor the entry of the unnecessary moving body 4 into the newly allocated space. Therefore, the management control unit 223 sets the management area for the newly allocated space.

[0098] The management control unit 223 updates the space utilization reservation indicated by the space reservation information using the contents determined in steps ST7A and ST8A (step ST9A). Since the space utilization reservation is updated based on the utilization method determined by the determination unit 222, the information processing device 2 can provide the utilization space of the mobile body 4 in consideration of the user's convenience.

[0099] Next, a description will be given of a process for controlling the vehicle based on the space reservation information.

[0100] Figure 8 4A is a flowchart showing the control process of the vehicle 4A based on the space reservation information. Fig.6D As shown, the determination unit 222 defines a transfer method for moving the user from the vehicle 4A to the station C, the bicycle rental office D, and the PMV waiting area E. In addition, it is assumed that the management control unit 223 updates the space reservation information by making the distance from the vehicle 4A to the station C, the bicycle rental office D, and the PMV waiting area E the shortest transfer space.

[0101] The management control unit 223 obtains the map data from the storage unit 23 (step ST1B), and obtains the space reservation information of the user in the target area A from the storage unit 23 (step ST2B). In addition, the management control unit 223 obtains the map data and the space reservation information in this order, but these orders may be reversed, or the information may be obtained simultaneously.

[0102] The determination unit 222 determines whether the vehicle 4A, which is the transfer target, has entered the target area A based on the target area information (step ST3B). If it is determined that the vehicle 4A has not entered the target area A (step ST3B; No), the process ends. Figure 8 processing.

[0103] When it is determined that the vehicle 4A has entered the target area A (step ST3B; Yes), the determination unit 222 notifies the management control unit 223 of this fact. Upon receiving the notification from the determination unit 222, the management control unit 223 outputs the space reservation information and the following dynamic map to the output control unit 224, the dynamic map recording the transfer space with the shortest distance from the vehicle 4A to the station C, the bicycle rental office D, and the PMV waiting area E, respectively.

[0104] The output control unit 224 generates the moving body control information for moving the vehicle 4A to the transfer space set in the space reservation information (step ST4B). Next, the output control unit 224 outputs the moving body control information to the vehicle 4A via the network 7 through the communication unit 21 (step ST5B). As a result, the vehicle 4A moves to the transfer space with the shortest distance to the station C, the bicycle rental office D, and the PMV waiting area E.

[0105] Fig. 9 1 is a diagram showing a dynamic map of the target area A when the example (1) of the vehicle control process is performed. Fig. 9 The dynamic map shown records the transfer spaces where the user moves from the vehicle 4A to the station C, the bicycle rental office D, and the PMV waiting place E. In the transfer space where the vehicle 4A stops, the path P1 from the vehicle 4A to the station C, the path P2 from the vehicle 4A to the bicycle rental office D, and the path P3 from the vehicle 4A to the PMV waiting place E are the shortest distances. As a result, the distance that the user who gets off the vehicle 4A needs to walk to reach the target location is the shortest.

[0106] Fig.10 1 is a diagram showing a dynamic map of the target area A when example (2) of the vehicle control process is performed. Fig.10 The dynamic map shown records the waiting space for users who want to board the vehicle 4A. In the transfer space where the vehicle 4A is parked, the length S9 of the waiting queue for users who want to board the vehicle 4A is the shortest. As a result, the waiting time for users who board the vehicle 4A is the shortest.

[0107] Next, a description will be given of a process of outputting display control information based on the space reservation information.

[0108] Fig.11 : is a flowchart showing the display process based on the space reservation information.

[0109] The management control unit 223 obtains the map data from the storage unit 23 (step ST1C), and obtains the space reservation information of the user in the target area A from the storage unit 23 (step ST2C). In addition, the management control unit 223 sequentially obtains the map data and the space reservation information, but these orders may be reversed, or they may be obtained simultaneously.

[0110] The determination unit 222 determines whether an unnecessary moving body 4 has entered the transfer space based on the target area information (step ST3C). When it is determined that no unnecessary moving body 4 has entered (step ST3C; No), the process ends. Fig. 9 processing.

[0111] On the other hand, when it is determined that an unnecessary moving body 4 has entered the transfer space (step ST3C; Yes), the determination unit 222 notifies the management control unit 223 of this fact.

[0112] Upon receiving the notification from the determination unit 222, the management control unit 223 outputs the space reservation information setting the management area in which the entry of the unnecessary moving body 4 into the transfer space is monitored to the output control unit 224.

[0113] The output control unit 224 generates display control information indicating the management area set in the space reservation information (step ST4C). Next, the output control unit 224 outputs the display control information to the moving body 4 or the display device 6 via the network 7 through the communication unit 21 (step ST5C). In this way, it is possible to prevent unnecessary moving bodies 4 from entering the transfer space.

[0114] Fig.12 2 is a diagram showing a dynamic map of a target area A reflecting monitoring areas SU1 to SU8 for monitoring the entry of vehicles into a reserved space. Fig.12 The dynamic map shown includes management areas SU1 to SU8 for monitoring the entry of unnecessary moving bodies 4 into the transfer space. For example, the dynamic map is displayed on an in-vehicle display device of a vehicle that is about to enter the management areas SU1 to SU8. The driver of the vehicle can avoid the vehicle from entering the transfer space by visually checking the dynamic map.

[0115] The display control information may be at least one of information indicating a reminder to the moving body 4 , information prompting the moving body 4 to change its route, and information indicating a reminder to the user.

[0116] By referring to the display based on the display control information, it is possible to remind the passengers of the moving body 4 who have not made a transfer reservation not to enter the transfer space. In addition, by referring to the display based on the display control information, it is possible to make the passengers of the moving body 4 who have not made a transfer reservation change the movement path of the moving body 4 so as not to enter the transfer space. In addition, by referring to the display based on the display control information, it is possible to remind the passengers who have not made a transfer reservation not to enter the transfer space.

[0117] Fig.13 1 is a diagram showing an example (1) of a display method for prohibiting vehicles from entering a reserved space. The display method shows a display method that reminds unnecessary vehicles not to enter a transfer space from vehicle 4A to vehicle 4B. In the transfer space, vehicle 4A, which is a transfer source, stops next to vehicle 4B, which is a transfer destination. In the interval SP between vehicle 4A and vehicle 4B, user 4H transfers to vehicle 4B.

[0118] The output control unit 224 generates, for example, display control information for causing the vehicle-mounted display device 40A of the vehicle 4A and the vehicle-mounted display device 40B of the vehicle 4B to display display images 41A and 41B that remind the user not to enter between the vehicle 4A and the vehicle 4B. The vehicle-mounted display device 40A displays a display image 41A showing an arrow that prompts the user to travel in a direction away from between the vehicle 4A and the vehicle 4B in accordance with the display control information. Similarly, the vehicle-mounted display device 40B displays a display image 41B showing an arrow that prompts the user to travel in a direction away from between the vehicle 4A and the vehicle 4B in accordance with the display control information. The vehicle-mounted display devices 40A and 40B display information toward the outside of the vehicle.

[0119] The driver of a vehicle traveling in the target area A or a pedestrian is reminded not to enter between the vehicle 4A and the vehicle 4B by visually checking the display image 41A or the display image 41B.

[0120] In addition, the output control unit 224 is used to remind the user not to enter between the vehicle 4A and the vehicle 4B. Fig.13 As shown in FIG. 1 , the moving body control information for lighting the direction indicator 42A of the vehicle 4A and lighting the direction indicator 42B of the vehicle 4B may be output to the vehicle 4A and the vehicle 4B. As a result, in the vehicle 4A, the direction indicator 42A on the vehicle 4B side is lit, and in the vehicle 4B, the direction indicator 42B on the vehicle 4A side is lit, so that the driver of the vehicle traveling in the target area A or the pedestrian is reminded not to enter between the vehicle 4A and the vehicle 4B.

[0121] Fig.14 2 is a diagram showing an example (2) of a display method for prohibiting vehicles from entering a reserved space. The display method shows a method of reminding unnecessary vehicles not to enter the transfer space where the user 4H is boarding the vehicle 4A. The transfer space is allocated to the road side of the road space, and the user 4H boards the vehicle 4A from the waiting space along the road space. In addition, it is necessary to monitor so that no vehicle enters the transfer space behind the stopped vehicle 4A.

[0122] The output control unit 224 generates display control information for causing the display device 6 , which is a roadside display device arranged along the road space, to display the display image 43A, for example.

[0123] Furthermore, the output control unit 224 generates display control information for causing the in-vehicle display device 40A included in the vehicle 4A to display the display image 41A.

[0124] The display images 41A and 43A warn other vehicles not to enter the rear of the vehicle 4A, and show arrows urging them to travel in a direction away from the vehicle 4A.

[0125] The driver of the vehicle traveling in the target area A or the pedestrian is reminded not to go behind the vehicle 4A by visually checking the display image 41A or the display image 43A.

[0126] In addition, the output control unit 224 is used to remind the user not to enter the rear of the vehicle 4A. Fig.14 As shown, the moving body control information for lighting the direction indicator 42A provided in the vehicle 4A may be output to the vehicle 4A. In the vehicle 4A, the direction indicator 42A on the waiting space side is lit. The driver of the vehicle or the pedestrian visually confirms the lighting of the direction indicator 42A and is reminded not to enter the rear of the vehicle 4A.

[0127] Next, a description will be given of a process of changing the space allocation based on the utilization frequency of the target area.

[0128] Fig.15 1 is a flowchart showing a process of changing the space allocation in the target area A. FIG.

[0129] The information acquisition unit 221 acquires the scheduled use information from the service server 5 via the network 7 through the communication unit 21 (step ST1D). The information acquisition unit 221 acquires the map data from the storage unit 23 (step ST2D). In addition, the information acquisition unit 221 sequentially acquires the scheduled use information and the map data, but the order may be reversed, or the information acquisition unit 221 may acquire the scheduled use information and the map data simultaneously.

[0130] The determination unit 222 determines whether there is a space in the object area A whose utilization exceeds the permissible upper limit based on the utilization reservation information (step ST3D). The permissible upper limit is a threshold value indicating the minimum flow of people for which the space allocation should be changed. When the determination unit 222 determines that there is a space whose utilization exceeds the permissible upper limit (step ST3D; yes), the management control unit 223 notifies this fact. When receiving the notification from the determination unit 222, the management control unit 223 expands the space whose utilization exceeds the permissible upper limit (step ST4D). For example, when a portion of the space adjacent to the space whose utilization exceeds the permissible upper limit has not been reserved for utilization, the management control unit 223 allocates the portion that has not been reserved for utilization to the space whose utilization exceeds the permissible upper limit.

[0131] The output control unit 224 generates display control information for displaying the dynamic map including the expanded space (step ST5D). Next, the output control unit 224 outputs the display control information to the moving body 4 or the display device 6 via the network 7 through the communication unit 21 (step ST6D). Thus, the dynamic map including the expanded space is displayed on the display device.

[0132] Fig.16 is a diagram showing a dynamic map of the target area A, showing a dynamic map including the expanded space. Fig.16 In the commuting and school hours, the flow of people in the transfer space in front of the station exceeds the permissible upper limit, so part of the space in the roundabout adjacent to the space is allocated as a transfer space. This can alleviate the congestion of the transfer space.

[0133] When the determination unit 222 determines that there is no space with a usage exceeding the upper limit (step ST3D; No), it determines whether there is a space with a usage below the lower limit in the target area A (step ST7D). The lower limit is a threshold indicating the maximum flow of people that should change the space allocation. If there is no space with a usage below the lower limit (step ST7D; No), the process returns to step ST1D and repeats. Fig.15 A series of processing.

[0134] If there is a space whose usage is below the permissible lower limit (step ST7D; Yes), the determination unit 222 notifies the management control unit 223 of this fact. Upon receiving the notification from the determination unit 222, the management control unit 223 changes the allocation of the space whose usage is below the permissible lower limit (step ST8D). For example, the management control unit 223 allocates part of the space whose usage is below the permissible lower limit as space for other purposes.

[0135] Fig.17 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a dynamic map of a target area A in which space allocation has been changed, and shows a dynamic map including space in which allocation has been changed. Fig.17 In the example, since the flow of people in the transfer space in the roundabout is lower than the permissible lower limit, a part of the transfer space is allocated as a dining activity space for the mobile vending vehicle 4I as a kitchen vehicle. Thus, the space of the target area A can be effectively utilized.

[0136] As described above, the information processing device 2 of the first embodiment includes: an information acquisition unit 221 that acquires target area information, scheduled utilization information, and space reservation information; a determination unit 222 that determines a utilization method that corresponds to the convenience of the user based on the target area information and the scheduled utilization information; and a management control unit 223 that updates the space reservation information based on the determined utilization method. When a utilization method that corresponds to the convenience of the user is determined, the space reservation information is updated according to the utilization method, so that the information processing device 2 can provide a utilization space of the mobile body 4 that takes the convenience of the user into consideration.

[0137] The information processing device 2 of the first embodiment includes an output control unit 224, which generates mobile body control information for controlling the movement of the mobile body in the target area based on the updated space reservation information, and outputs the generated mobile body control information to the mobile body. Thus, the mobile body 4 can be moved to the utilization space based on the updated space reservation information.

[0138] In the information processing device 2 of the first embodiment, the moving body control information includes information for moving the moving body 4 along a path to a space where a user gets on or off the moving body 4, and control information of a device used when the user gets on or off the moving body 4. Thus, the getting on or off device can be used when the user gets on or off the moving body 4.

[0139] The information processing device 2 of the first embodiment includes an output control unit 224, which generates display control information for displaying the movement of the mobile body 4 in the target area based on the updated space reservation information, and outputs the generated display control information to the display device 6. Thus, the use space based on the updated space reservation information can be presented to the mobile body 4.

[0140] In the information processing apparatus 2 of the first embodiment, the display control information is information for causing the display device 6 to display at least one of information indicating a reminder to the moving body 4, information prompting the moving body 4 to change its route, or information indicating a reminder to the user.

[0141] By referring to the display based on the display control information, it is possible to remind the passengers of the moving body 4 who have not made a transfer reservation not to enter the transfer space. In addition, by referring to the display based on the display control information, it is possible to change the moving path of the moving body 4 to avoid entering the transfer space. In addition, by referring to the display based on the display control information, it is possible to remind the passengers who have not made a transfer reservation not to enter the transfer space.

[0142] In the information processing device 2 of the first embodiment, the object area information is information including static information indicating a static state of the object area, quasi-static information indicating a future state of the object area, quasi-dynamic information indicating a future state closer than the quasi-static information of the object area, and dynamic information indicating a dynamic state of the object area. Thus, the information processing device 2 can grasp the current and future states of the object area based on the static information, quasi-static information, quasi-dynamic information, and dynamic information related to the object area, and can perform space management corresponding to the current and future states of the object area.

[0143] In the information processing device 2 of the first embodiment, the scheduled utilization information includes utilization content information indicating the utilization content of the mobile body, mobile body attribute information indicating the attributes of the mobile body to be utilized, and user attribute information indicating the attributes of the user utilizing the mobile body. By using the utilization content information, the mobile body attribute information, and the user attribute information, the information processing device 2 can grasp the attributes of the mobile body 4 and the state of the user during utilization in addition to the specific method of the user utilizing the mobile body 4. Thus, the information processing device 2 can determine the utilization method of the mobile body 4 according to the convenience of the user, and the space management system 1 can perform space management according to the determined utilization method.

[0144] In the information processing device 2 of the first embodiment, the space reservation information is information indicating hourly utilization reservations related to at least one of a road space for the moving body 4 to travel, a utilization space for the user to utilize the moving body 4, an activity space, and a sidewalk space for pedestrians to move. By using the space reservation information, the information processing device 2 can allocate the space of the target area to various uses in addition to allocating the space of the target area to the utilization of the moving body 4 by the user.

[0145] In the information processing device 2 of Embodiment 1, the management control unit 223 generates a dynamic map reflecting the usage pattern according to the convenience of the user. By referring to this dynamic map, the usage space of the user using the mobile body 4 can be understood.

[0146] In the information processing device 2 of Embodiment 1, the determination unit 222 determines the way in which the user gets on and off the moving body 4. Thus, the information processing device 2 can provide a space for getting on and off the moving body 4 in consideration of the convenience of the user.

[0147] In the information processing device 2 of the first embodiment, the determination unit 222 determines the boarding and alighting space for the user to board or alight the moving body 4, determines whether to use the equipment provided by the moving body 4 when the user boards or alights the moving body 4, and determines the waiting space for the user who is going to board the moving body 4. Thus, the information processing device 2 can provide the boarding and alighting space of the moving body 4, the use of the boarding and alighting equipment, and the waiting space for the user in consideration of the convenience of the user.

[0148] In the information processing device 2 of Embodiment 1, the management control unit 223 updates the space utilization reservation indicated by the space reservation information based on the utilization mode determined by the determination unit 222. Thus, the information processing device 2 can provide the utilization space of the mobile body 4 in consideration of the user's convenience.

[0149] In the information processing device 2 of Embodiment 1, the management control unit 223 updates the area for monitoring the entry of the moving body 4 based on the usage pattern of the target area determined by the determination unit 222. Thus, the information processing device 2 can set the management area for the new allocated space.

[0150] In the information processing device 2 according to the first embodiment, the management control unit 223 changes the space for various purposes in the target area based on the utilization status of the target area. This makes it possible to effectively utilize the space in the target area.

[0151] The space management system 1 of the first embodiment includes an information processing device 2 and a sensor device 3. Since the space reservation information is updated according to the usage pattern of the target area corresponding to the user's usage plan, the space management system 1 can provide a usage space for the mobile body 4 considering the user's convenience.

[0152] In the space management system 1 of the first embodiment, the sensor device 3 is configured to include a rod 3b erected in the target area, and a sensor unit 3a provided on the top portion of the rod 3b and detecting the moving body 4 in the target area. The sensor device 3 can detect an object from a position overlooking the target area. Thus, the space management system 1 can grasp the state of objects existing in the entire target area based on the detection information obtained by overlooking the target area.

[0153] The space management system 1 of the first embodiment includes a roadside display device provided on the roadside in the target area and an on-vehicle display device for displaying to the outside of the moving body 4. At least one of the roadside display device and the on-vehicle display device displays at least one of information indicating a reminder for the moving body 4, information prompting a route change for the moving body 4, or information indicating a reminder for the user based on display control information input from the information processing device 2.

[0154] By referring to the display based on the display control information, it is possible to remind the passengers of the moving body 4 who have not made a transfer reservation not to enter the transfer space. In addition, by referring to the display based on the display control information, it is possible to change the moving path of the moving body 4 to avoid entering the transfer space. In addition, by referring to the display based on the display control information, it is possible to remind the passengers who have not made a transfer reservation not to enter the transfer space.

[0155] The information processing method of the first embodiment comprises the following steps: an information acquisition unit 221 acquires target area information, utilization plan information, and space reservation information; a determination unit 222 determines the utilization mode of the target area corresponding to the utilization plan of the user indicated in the utilization plan information based on the target area information and the utilization plan information; and a management control unit 223 updates the space reservation information based on the determined utilization mode of the target area. Since the space reservation information is updated according to the utilization mode of the target area corresponding to the utilization plan of the user, it is possible to provide a utilization space of the mobile body 4 that takes into account the convenience of the user.

[0156] In addition, any constituent element of the embodiment may be modified or omitted.

[0157] Industrial Applicability

[0158] The information processing device disclosed in the present invention can be used, for example, to determine the utilization space of an autonomous driving vehicle.

[0159] Description of Reference Numerals

[0160] 1 space management system, 2 information processing device, 3 sensor device, 3a sensor unit, 3b pole, 3c detection range, 4 moving body, 4A to 4G vehicles, 4H pedestrians, 4I mobile vending car, 5 service server, 6 display device, 7 network, 21 communication unit, 22 operation unit, 23 storage unit, 40A, 40B vehicle-mounted display device, 41A, 41B, 43A display image, 42A, 42B direction indicator, 100 communication interface, 101 input and output interface, 102 processor, 103 memory, 221 information acquisition unit, 222 determination unit, 223 management control unit, 224 output control unit.

Claims

1. An information processing device, characterized in that: The information processing device comprises: an information acquisition unit that acquires target area information indicating a state of a target area, scheduled utilization information indicating a scheduled utilization of a moving body by a user in the target area, and space reservation information indicating a scheduled utilization of a space in the target area; a determination unit that determines a usage mode according to user convenience based on the target area information and the scheduled usage information; as well as A management control unit updates the space reservation information based on the determined usage pattern.

2. The information processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The information processing device includes an output control unit that generates moving body control information for controlling movement of the moving body in the target area based on the updated space reservation information, and outputs the generated moving body control information to the moving body.

3. The information processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The moving body control information includes information for causing the moving body to move along a path to a space where a user gets on or off the moving body, and control information of a device used when the user gets on or off the moving body.

4. The information processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The information processing apparatus includes an output control unit that generates display control information for displaying movement of the moving object in the target area based on the updated space reservation information, and outputs the generated display control information to a display device.

5. The information processing device according to claim 4, characterized in that The display control information is information for causing the display device to display at least one of information indicating a reminder for the moving body, information prompting the moving body to change a route, and information indicating a reminder for a user.

6. The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The object area information is information including static information indicating a static state of the object area, quasi-static information indicating a future state of the object area, quasi-dynamic information indicating a future state of the object area closer than the quasi-static information, and dynamic information indicating a dynamic state of the object area.

7. The information processing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The utilization plan information includes utilization content information indicating utilization content of the mobile body, mobile body attribute information indicating attributes of the mobile body to be utilized, and user attribute information indicating attributes of a user utilizing the mobile body.

8. The information processing device according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that: The space reservation information is information indicating hourly utilization reservations for at least one of a road space for the moving body to travel, a utilization space for users to utilize the moving body, an activity space, and a sidewalk space for pedestrians to move.

9. The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The management control unit generates a dynamic map reflecting a usage pattern according to user convenience.

10. The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The determination unit determines a method in which a user gets on or off the moving object.

11. The information processing device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The determination unit determines a boarding and alighting space for a user to board or alight from the moving body, determines whether a user uses a facility provided in the moving body when boarding or alighting from the moving body, and determines a waiting space for a user who wants to board the moving body.

12. The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that: The management control unit updates the utilization reservation of the space indicated by the space reservation information based on the determined utilization pattern.

13. The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that: The management control unit updates an area for monitoring entry of the mobile object based on the determined usage pattern of the target area.

14. The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that: The management control unit changes spaces for various purposes in the target area based on a utilization status of the target area.

15. A space management system, characterized in that: The space management system comprises: The information processing device according to any one of claims 2 to 5; and A sensor device detects the status of the target area and outputs the target area information.

16. The space management system according to claim 15, characterized in that: The sensor device is configured to include a pole erected in the target area, and a sensor unit provided at a top portion of the pole and detecting the moving object in the target area.

17. The space management system according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that: The space management system includes a roadside display device provided on the roadside in the target area and an on-vehicle display device for displaying toward the outside of the moving body. At least one of the roadside display device and the vehicle-mounted display device displays at least one of information indicating a reminder for the moving body, information prompting the moving body to change its path, and information indicating a reminder for the user based on the display control information input from the information processing device.

18. An information processing method, which is an information processing method performed by an information processing device, characterized in that: The information processing method comprises the following steps: The information acquisition unit acquires target area information indicating a status of the target area, scheduled utilization information indicating a scheduled utilization of a moving object by a user in the target area, and space reservation information indicating a scheduled utilization of a space in the target area; The determination unit determines a usage mode according to user convenience based on the target area information and the scheduled usage information; as well as The management control unit updates the space reservation information based on the determined usage pattern.

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