Information system and information processing apparatus

Abstract

An information system (1) is provided with a device (2), a terminal (3), and a server (4). The server (4) has a storage unit (41), a statistical processing unit (43), an input unit (44), an analysis processing unit (45), and an output unit (46). The statistical processing unit (43) performs predetermined statistical processing using the device-related information associated with the device identification information, the user attribute information associated with the user identification information, and the device utilization information associated with the user attribute information, which are stored in the storage unit (41). The analysis processing unit (45) performs analysis processing corresponding to the analysis condition input from the input unit (44) on the basis of the result of the statistical processing performed by the statistical processing unit (43).

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] A distribution system is described in Patent Document 1. The distribution system described in Patent Document 1 provides a service for using a facility by using a portable terminal. Specifically, in this distribution system, service software corresponding to a specific area is distributed from a distribution device to a mobile terminal existing in the area.

[0003] Prior Art Documents

[0004] Patent Documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: International Publication No. 2014 / 041623 Summary of the Invention

[0006] Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] In a conventional system, although a terminal is used to utilize a device, information from the device and the terminal has not been effectively utilized flexibly.

[0008] The present disclosure has been completed to solve the above problems. An object of the present disclosure is to provide an information system that can effectively utilize information from a device and a terminal in a system in which a terminal is used to utilize a device. Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an information processing apparatus that can be used in such an information system.

[0009] Means for Solving the Problems

[0010] The information system of the present disclosure includes: a device in a building; a terminal that is used when utilizing the device; and an information processing apparatus that can communicate with the device and the terminal. The information processing apparatus includes: a storage unit that stores device-related information associated with device identification information from the device, user attribute information associated with user identification information from the terminal, and device utilization information associated with the user attribute information from the terminal; a statistical processing unit that performs predetermined statistical processing using the device-related information associated with the device identification information, the user attribute information associated with the user identification information, and the device utilization information associated with the user attribute information stored in the storage unit; an input unit that is used to input analysis conditions; an analysis processing unit that performs analysis processing corresponding to the analysis conditions input from the input unit based on the result obtained by the statistical processing unit performing statistical processing; and an output unit that outputs the result obtained by the analysis processing unit performing analysis processing.

[0011] The information processing apparatus of the present disclosure is an information processing apparatus capable of communicating with devices in a building and terminals used when using the devices. The information processing apparatus includes: a storage unit that stores device-related information associated with device identification information from the devices, user attribute information associated with user identification information from the terminals, and device usage information associated with the user attribute information from the terminals; a statistical processing unit that performs predetermined statistical processing using the device-related information associated with the device identification information, the user attribute information associated with the user identification information, and the device usage information associated with the user attribute information stored in the storage unit; an input unit that is used to input analysis conditions; an analysis processing unit that performs analysis processing corresponding to the analysis conditions input from the input unit based on the result obtained by the statistical processing unit performing statistical processing; and an output unit that outputs the result obtained by the analysis processing unit performing analysis processing.

[0012] Advantages of the Invention

[0013] According to the present disclosure, in a system in which a terminal is used to utilize a device, information from the device and the terminal can be effectively utilized. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a diagram showing an example of the information system in Embodiment 1.

[0015] Figure 2 It is a flowchart showing an operation example of the server.

[0016] Figure 3 It is a flowchart showing another operation example of the server.

[0017] Figure 4 It is a diagram showing an example of the hardware resources of the server.

[0018] Figure 5 It is a diagram showing another example of the hardware resources of the server. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] Hereinafter, a detailed description will be given with reference to the drawings. Repeated descriptions will be appropriately simplified or omitted. In the respective drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same or corresponding parts.

[0020] Embodiment 1.

[0021] Figure 1 It is a diagram showing an example of the information system 1 in Embodiment 1. The information system 1 includes a device 2, a terminal 3, and a server 4.

[0022] Device 2 is installed inside a building. Device 2 has a control device 21 and a controlled device 22. The controlled device 22 is controlled by the control device 21. As an example, device 2 is a signboard. If device 2 is a signboard, the controlled device 22 is a display controlled by the control device 21. As another example, device 2 is an elevator. If device 2 is an elevator, the controlled device 22 is a driving machine for driving a car for people to ride in, etc. As another example, device 2 is an escalator. If device 2 is an escalator, the controlled device 22 is a driving machine for driving a step for people to step on, etc.

[0023] As another example, device 2 is an access management device. If device 2 is a management device, the controlled device 22 is a locking device for a door provided at the entrance of a room. As another example, device 2 is an air conditioner. If device 2 is an air conditioner, the controlled device 22 is a compressor for compressing a refrigerant, etc. As another example, device 2 is a lighting device. If device 2 is a lighting device, the controlled device 22 is a light source.

[0024] The information system 1 may include all the exemplified devices 2, or may include only a part of the devices 2. The information system 1 may also include other devices 2 not exemplified.

[0025] The control device 21 has a storage unit 23, an operation control unit 24, an information acquisition unit 25, and a transmission unit 26. The operation control unit 24 controls the operation of the controlled device 22. If device 2 is an elevator, the operation control unit 24 controls the operation of a driving machine for driving a car and the operation of devices provided in the car, etc.

[0026] In the storage unit 23, information for identifying device 2, i.e., device identification information, is pre-stored. In addition, information related to the attributes of device 2, i.e., device attribute information, is pre-stored in the storage unit 23. The device attribute information may also include information indicating the area where device 2 is installed, information indicating the building where device 2 is installed, information indicating the floor (story) where device 2 is installed, information indicating the location where device 2 is installed, and information indicating whether device 2 is a device belonging to the same group as other devices 2. For example, when a certain device 2 and other devices 2 are of the same model, are of the same series of products, or are managed by the same building manager, it can be said that these devices 2 belong to the same group. The device attribute information may include all the exemplified information, or may include only a part of the information. The device attribute information may also include other information not exemplified.

[0027] For example, when device 2 is an elevator system and control device 21 is a device for group management of all elevators in a building, the device attribute information may also include information indicating the number of elevators installed in the building. If device 2 is an elevator, the device attribute information may also include information indicating the floors where the car can stop and information indicating the time taken for the car to move between floors. The device identification information and the device attribute information are registered in storage unit 23, for example, when construction for introducing device 2 into the building is carried out. When device 2 does not have storage unit 23, the device identification information and the device attribute information may also be stored in storage unit 41 of server 4.

[0028] Information acquisition unit 25 acquires information related to the operation of device 2, i.e., device operation information. The device operation information is information related to device 2 and is information that can change according to the operation of device 2. In addition, the device attribute information does not change according to the operation of device 2. If device 2 is an elevator, the device operation information may also include information indicating the number of people (total load weight) boarding the car and information indicating the waiting time at the landing. The waiting time is the time waited at the landing from calling the car until boarding the car. The device operation information may also include other information. The device operation information acquired by information acquisition unit 25 is stored in storage unit 23. When device 2 does not have storage unit 23, the device operation information may also be stored in storage unit 41 of server 4.

[0029] Transmission unit 26 transmits the information stored in storage unit 23 to server 4. Specifically, transmission unit 26 transmits device association information associated with the device identification information to server 4. The device association information includes the device attribute information and the device operation information. Transmission unit 26 may also transmit the device attribute information associated with the device identification information to server 4 immediately after device 2 is introduced into the building, and transmit the device operation information associated with the device identification information to server 4 at an appropriate timing thereafter. Transmission unit 26 may also transmit the device operation information associated with the device identification information to server 4 every time device 2 operates.

[0030] Terminal 3 is a terminal carried by a user. As an example, terminal 3 is a smart phone. Terminal 3 may also be an electronic tag or an IC card. Terminal 3 may be a wearable device such as a smart watch or a ubiquitous terminal. The examples of terminal 3 are not limited to this. The user uses terminal 3 when using device 2. That is, terminal 3 has a function for using device 2. If terminal 3 is a smart phone or the like, an application for using device 2 may also be installed on terminal 3.

[0031] For example, if device 2 is an elevator, by performing a specific operation on terminal 3 by the user, a signal for requesting a call is sent from terminal 3 to device 2. It is also possible to receive a signal from the elevator side through terminal 3 and automatically send a signal for requesting a call from terminal 3 to device 2. It is also possible to preset an area where a call request from terminal 3 can be made. When terminal 3 enters this area, a signal for requesting a call is automatically sent from terminal 3 to device 2. As another example, if device 2 is an access management device, by the user bringing terminal 3 close to the reading device, a signal for performing personal authentication is sent from terminal 3 to device 2. It is also possible that when the user approaches the door, a signal for performing personal authentication is automatically sent from terminal 3 to device 2. The signal sent from terminal 3 when using device 2 can also be sent to device 2 via server 4.

[0032] Terminal 3 has a storage unit 31, an operation control unit 32, an information acquisition unit 33, and a transmission unit 34. The operation control unit 32 controls the operation of terminal 3.

[0033] Information for identifying the user, i.e., user identification information, is pre-stored in the storage unit 31. This user can also be a person who has been pre-registered as having the right to use device 2. It is also possible to store the user identification information in the storage unit 41 of server 4 instead of in the storage unit 31.

[0034] In addition, information related to the attributes of this user, i.e., user attribute information, is pre-stored in the storage unit 31. It is also possible to store the user attribute information in the storage unit 41 of server 4 instead of in the storage unit 31. The user attribute information may also include information indicating name, gender, and age range. The user attribute information may also include information indicating the type of occupation such as IT-related, building-related, finance-related, or cosmetics-related. If device 2 is an elevator, the user attribute information may also include information indicating the floor where the office of the user's company is located, i.e., the destination floor when using device 2. The user attribute information may include all the information exemplified, or only a part of the information. The user attribute information may also include other information not exemplified.

[0035] Before the user starts using device 2 or uses the service in a building where device 2 is installed, a specific operation is performed on terminal 3 to input the user's own user attribute information. The input user attribute information is stored in the storage unit 31. Based on the information stored in the storage unit 31, the transmission unit 34 sends the user attribute information associated with the user identification information to server 4. In addition, it is also possible to store the user attribute information in the storage unit 41 of server 4 instead of in the storage unit 31.

[0036] The information acquisition unit 33 acquires information related to the user's use of the device 2, i.e., device use information. For example, the device use information is the history of the user's use of the device 2 and statistical information of this history. The device use information may also include information indicating the device 2 that has been used, information indicating the date and time when the device 2 has been used, and information indicating the number of times the device 2 has been used. The device use information may include all the information exemplified, or may only include a part of the information. The device use information may also include other information not exemplified. If the device 2 is an elevator, the device use information may also include information indicating when which unit of which building is used to move from which floor to which floor. The device use information acquired by the information acquisition unit 33 is stored in the storage unit 31. In addition, the device use information may be stored in the storage unit 41 of the server 4 instead of being stored in the storage unit 31.

[0037] Based on the information stored in the storage unit 31, the transmission unit 34 transmits the device use information associated with the user attribute information to the server 4. The transmission unit 34 may also transmit the user attribute information associated with the user identification information to the server 4 immediately after the input of the user attribute information, and transmit the device use information associated with the user attribute information to the server 4 at an appropriate timing thereafter. The transmission unit 34 may also transmit the device use information associated with the user attribute information to the server 4 every time the user uses the device 2.

[0038] The device 2 and the terminal 3 can communicate with the server 4 via a network. The server 4 is an example of a device for processing information. The server 4 may also be a cloud server. The server 4 has a storage unit 41, a reception unit 42, a statistical processing unit 43, an input unit 44, an analysis processing unit 45, and an output unit 46.

[0039] Hereinafter, with reference to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the functions of the information system 1 will be described in detail.

[0040] Figure 2 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the server 4. In the server 4, it is determined whether device association information is received (S101). As described above, the transmission unit 26 of the device 2 transmits the device association information associated with the device identification information to the server 4. The reception unit 42 receives the device association information associated with the device identification information from the device 2 (the "yes" in S101). The device association information received by the reception unit 42 in S101 is stored in the storage unit 41 (S102).

[0041] As Figure 1As shown, the server 4 communicates with multiple devices 2. The devices 2 that the server 4 can communicate with can exist in multiple regions. The devices 2 that the server 4 can communicate with can also exist in multiple buildings in one region. The devices 2 that the server 4 can communicate with can also exist in multiple floors of one building. The multiple devices 2 that the server 4 can communicate with can also exist on one floor. In the storage unit 41, device association information associated with device identification information from these multiple devices 2 is stored respectively.

[0042] In the server 4, it is determined whether user attribute information is received (S103). As described above, the transmission unit 34 of the terminal 3 sends user attribute information associated with user identification information to the server 4. The reception unit 42 receives user attribute information associated with user identification information from the terminal 3 ( "Yes" in S103). The reception unit 42 stores the user attribute information received in S103 in the storage unit 41 (S104).

[0043] As Figure 1 shown, the server 4 communicates with multiple terminals 3. In the storage unit 41, user attribute information associated with user identification information from these multiple terminals 3 is stored respectively.

[0044] In the server 4, it is determined whether device utilization information is received (S105). As described above, the transmission unit 34 of the terminal 3 sends device utilization information associated with user attribute information to the server 4. The reception unit 42 receives device utilization information associated with user attribute information from the terminal 3 ( "Yes" in S105). The reception unit 42 stores the device utilization information received in S105 in the storage unit 41 (S106). In the storage unit 41, device utilization information associated with user attribute information from multiple terminals 3 is stored respectively.

[0045] The processes shown in S101 to S106 are repeated. Thus, information from the device 2 and information from the terminal 3 are accumulated in the storage unit 41.

[0046] Figure 3 It is a flowchart showing another operation example of the server 4. The statistical processing unit 43 performs predetermined statistical processing using the information stored in the storage unit 41 (S201). The information used for the statistical processing unit 43 to perform statistical processing includes device association information associated with device identification information from the device 2, user attribute information associated with user identification information from the terminal 3, and device utilization information associated with user attribute information from the terminal 3.

[0047] For example, the statistical processing performed by the statistical processing unit 43 is predetermined in such a way that the results can be used to analyze advertisements suitable for a specific location. The specific location includes locations visible to people who are using the device 2. The specific location may also include locations visible to people who will use the device 2 in the future. The specific location may also include locations visible to people who have used the device 2. For example, the specific location may also be the floor, building, or area where the device 2 is located.

[0048] As an example, the statistical processing performed by the statistical processing unit 43 may include counting the number of users of the device 2 per unit of time. The statistical processing performed by the statistical processing unit 43 may also include counting the number of users of the device 2 per unit of date. The statistical processing unit 43 estimates the number of people who have used the device 2 based on the device association information, and estimates the time when the device 2 was used based on the device usage information. Thus, it is possible to count the number of users per unit of time and the number of users per unit of date respectively.

[0049] In the statistical processing performed by the statistical processing unit 43, it may also include counting the number of users per unit of area for multiple areas. In the statistical processing performed by the statistical processing unit 43, it may also include counting the number of users per unit of building for multiple buildings. In the statistical processing performed by the statistical processing unit 43, it may also include counting the number of users per unit of floor for multiple floors. The statistical processing unit 43 estimates the device 2 that has been used based on the device usage information, and estimates the location where the device 2 is located based on the device association information. Thus, it is possible to count the number of users per unit of area, the number of users per unit of building, and the number of users per unit of floor respectively. These statistics can also be performed per unit of time or per unit of date. It is also possible to further calculate the degree of congestion for each of the above units by counting the number of users.

[0050] As another example, the statistical processing performed by the statistical processing unit 43 may include counting the number of users of different genders of the device 2. The statistical processing performed by the statistical processing unit 43 may also include counting the number of users of different age groups of the device 2. The statistical processing performed by the statistical processing unit 43 may also include counting the number of users of different occupational types of the device 2. The statistical processing unit 43 estimates the number of people who have used the device 2 based on the device association information, and estimates the attributes of the users based on the user attribute information associated with the device usage information. Thus, it is possible to count the number of users of different genders, the number of users of different age groups, and the number of users of different occupational types respectively. These statistics can also be performed per unit of time or per unit of date. These statistics can also be performed per unit of area, per unit of building, or per unit of floor.

[0051] As another example, in the statistical processing performed by the statistical processing unit 43, it is also possible to include the statistics of the flow of people within a floor. In the statistical processing performed by the statistical processing unit 43, it is also possible to include the statistics of the flow of people between floors. In the statistical processing performed by the statistical processing unit 43, it is also possible to include the statistics of the flow of people between buildings. In the statistical processing performed by the statistical processing unit 43, it is also possible to include the statistics of the flow of people between regions. The statistical processing unit 43 can also calculate at least one of the sex ratio, age group ratio, and occupation type ratio of these flows of people. The statistical processing unit 43 estimates the multiple devices 2 that are being used based on the device utilization information, and estimates the locations where these devices 2 are located based on the device association information, thereby enabling the statistics of the flow of people. Furthermore, the statistical processing unit 43 estimates the attributes of the users based on the user attribute information associated with the device utilization information, thereby enabling the calculation of the above-mentioned ratios. These statistics can also be performed in units of time or dates.

[0052] In the server 4, it is determined whether analysis conditions have been input (S202). The analysis conditions are input from the input unit 44. When the analysis conditions are input from the input unit 44, it is determined as "Yes" in S202. When it is determined as "Yes" in S202, the analysis processing unit 45 performs analysis processing corresponding to the analysis conditions input from the input unit 44 based on the results obtained from the statistical processing performed by the statistical processing unit 43 (S203). The output unit 46 outputs the results obtained from the analysis processing performed by the analysis processing unit 45 (S204).

[0053] The analysis conditions can be input from the input unit 44 by any method. The analysis conditions can be manually input from the input unit 44. The analysis conditions corresponding to the current situation can be automatically input from the input unit 44. For example, as the analysis conditions, information indicating the current date and time can be automatically input from the clock function of the server 4, and information indicating the location where the advertisement is to be carried out can be manually input.

[0054] As an example, the analysis processing unit 45 performs processing for analyzing advertisements that are visible to people who are using the device 2. That is, the analysis processing unit 45 performs processing for analyzing what kind of advertisement is optimal or effective for the advertiser in this location. The output unit 46 can also output, as the result of the analysis processing, a signal for carrying out an advertisement corresponding to the result obtained from the analysis processing performed by the analysis processing unit 45 at this location.

[0055] For example, analysis conditions related to the attributes of a certain device 2 are input from the input unit 44. As the analysis conditions, information indicating a building in which a certain elevator is installed can also be input from the input unit 44. In this case, if the analysis result obtained by the analysis processing unit 45 based on the statistical processing by the statistical processing unit 43 shows that there are many business people in this building, it is determined that it is effective to display "business-related advertisements" in the car of this elevator. The output unit 46 can also output the following signal to the control device of this elevator, and this signal is used to display business-related advertisements on the display in the car of this elevator. In addition, if the analysis result obtained by the analysis processing unit 45 based on the statistical processing by the statistical processing unit 43 shows that there are many women in their 20s in this building, it is determined that it is effective to display "beauty-related advertisements" in the car of this elevator. The output unit 46 can also output the following signal to the control device of this elevator, and this signal is used to display advertisements of cosmetics manufacturers on the display in the car of this elevator.

[0056] As another example, analysis conditions related to the attributes of the person using a certain device 2 are input from the input unit 44. As the analysis conditions, information indicating the gender of the person riding in the car of a certain elevator can also be input from the input unit 44 in real time. For example, consider the case where the person riding in this car is male. In this case, if the analysis result obtained by the analysis processing unit 45 based on the statistical processing by the statistical processing unit 43 shows that most of the men riding in this car go to a fitness club, it is determined that it is effective to display "health-related advertisements" in this car. The output unit 46 can also output the following signal to the control device of this elevator, and this signal is used to display advertisements related to nutritional products on the display in the car of this elevator. If there are multiple people riding in the car of the elevator, the analysis conditions based on the attribute with the highest ratio can also be input from the input unit 44.

[0057] The analysis processing function of the analysis processing unit 45 is preferably configured to be able to obtain the following results.

[0058] · The boarding rate of people whose occupation type is IT-related on elevator A during 10 am is high.

[0059] · The customized elevator installed in building B has the largest number of passengers during the period from 8 am to 11 am.

[0060] · There are many large customized elevators in area C. Among these large elevators, the utilization rate is high from 8 am to 10 am, and most of the users are in their 30s to 40s.

[0061] · In the buildings existing in area D, there are 250 displays capable of advertising.

[0062] In the information system 1 that uses the terminal 3 to utilize the device 2 according to the example shown in this embodiment, the information from the device 2 and the terminal 3 can be effectively utilized. For example, when advertising in a specific building, it is necessary to know what kind of people are present in the building. However, when conducting such a survey manually, it will take a lot of effort and cost. If it is the information system 1, the information from the device 2 and the terminal 3 can be effectively used for advertising-related analysis. Therefore, appropriate advertisements can be provided at appropriate places with less effort and cost.

[0063] For example, if it is the information system 1 shown in this embodiment, it can also meet the requirements of the advertisers shown below.

[0064] · How many advertisement-displayable monitors are there in the elevators existing in area E?

[0065] · When advertising on the monitor of elevator F, what is the effective time period?

[0066] · In which building is it better to conduct advertisements related to cosmetics for young women?

[0067] · If you want to promote suits for men in their 30s to 40s, in which building is it better to conduct advertisements?

[0068] In this embodiment, an example where the output destination of the output unit 46 is the device that actually conducts advertisements has been mainly described. As another example, the output destination of the output unit 46 can also be the advertiser. The output destination of the output unit 46 can also be the advertising agency. The output destination of the output unit 46 can also be the publicity department of the enterprise. The output destination of the output unit 46 is not limited to these examples.

[0069] The server 4 can also manage the information of the people who have the permission to use the device 2. In this case, the server 4 also has a permission granting unit 47. The permission granting unit 47 has the function of granting the permission to use the device 2 to the terminal 3. The user attribute information can also include information indicating whether there is the permission to use the device 2.

[0070] In this embodiment, an example where the output unit 46 outputs the result obtained by the analysis processing of the analysis processing unit 45 has been described. As another example, the input unit 44 and the analysis processing unit 45 can also be provided in other devices other than the server 4. The input unit 44 and the analysis processing unit 45 can also be provided in the above output destination. In this case, the output unit 46 outputs the result obtained by the statistical processing of the statistical processing unit 43.

[0071] Figure 4FIG. is an example showing the hardware resources of server 4. As the hardware resources, server 4 has a processing circuit 50 including a processor 51 and a memory 52. The processing circuit 50 may also include a plurality of processors 51. The processing circuit 50 may also include a plurality of memories 52.

[0072] In the present embodiment, each part indicated by reference numerals 41 to 47 represents a function of server 4. The function of the storage unit 41 is realized by the memory 52. The functions of each part indicated by reference numerals 42 to 47 can be realized by software described as a program, firmware, or a combination of software and firmware. This program is stored in the memory 52. Server 4 realizes the functions of each part indicated by reference numerals 42 to 47 by the processor 51 (computer) executing the program stored in the memory 52.

[0073] The processor 51 is also referred to as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a central processing device, a processing device, an arithmetic device, a microprocessor, a microcomputer, or a DSP. As the memory 52, a semiconductor memory, a magnetic disk, a floppy disk, an optical disk, a compact disk, a mini disk, or a DVD may be used. The semiconductor memories that can be used include RAM, ROM, flash memory, EPROM, and EEPROM, etc.

[0074] Figure 5 FIG. is another example showing the hardware resources of server 4. In Figure 5 the example shown, server 4 has a processing circuit 50 including a processor 51, a memory 52, and dedicated hardware 53. Figure 5 An example is shown in which a part of the functions of server 4 is realized by the dedicated hardware 53. All the functions of server 4 may also be realized by the dedicated hardware 53. As the dedicated hardware 53, a single circuit, a composite circuit, a programmed processor, a parallel programmed processor, an ASIC, an FPGA, or a combination thereof can be used.

[0075] The hardware resources of each of device 2 and terminal 3 are the same as those in Figure 4 or Figure 5 the example shown. For example, as the hardware resources, device 2 has a processing circuit including a processor and a memory. Device 2 realizes the functions of each part by the processor (computer) executing the program stored in the memory. As the hardware resources, device 2 may also have a processing circuit including a processor, a memory, and dedicated hardware. That is, a part or all of the functions of device 2 may also be realized by the dedicated hardware. The same applies to terminal 3.

[0076] Industrial Applicability

[0077] The information system of the present disclosure can be applied to a system that uses a terminal to utilize a device.

[0078] Description of reference numerals

[0079] 1: Information system; 2: Device; 3: Terminal; 4: Server; 21: Control device; 22: Controlled device; 23: Storage unit; 24: Action control unit; 25: Information acquisition unit; 26: Transmission unit; 31: Storage unit; 32: Action control unit; 33: Information acquisition unit; 34: Transmission unit; 41: Storage unit; 42: Reception unit; 43: Statistical processing unit; 44: Input unit; 45: Analysis processing unit; 46: Output unit; 47: Authority granting unit; 50: Processing circuit; 51: Processor; 52: Memory; 53: Dedicated hardware.

Claims

1. An information system, wherein, The information system has: Devices within the building; Terminals used when utilizing the devices; and An information processing device capable of communicating with the devices and the terminals, The information processing device has: A storage unit that stores device-related information associated with device identification information from the devices, user attribute information associated with user identification information from the terminals, and device utilization information associated with the user attribute information from the terminals; A statistical processing unit that performs predetermined statistical processing using the device-related information associated with the device identification information, the user attribute information associated with the user identification information, and the device utilization information associated with the user attribute information stored in the storage unit; An input unit for inputting analysis conditions; An analysis processing unit that performs analysis processing corresponding to the analysis conditions input from the input unit based on the results obtained by the statistical processing unit performing statistical processing; And An output unit that outputs the results obtained by the analysis processing unit performing analysis processing.

2. The information system according to claim 1, wherein The analysis processing unit performs the following processing for analyzing advertisements suitable for the places visible to the people who are using the devices, The output unit outputs the following signal for advertising corresponding to the results obtained by the analysis processing unit performing analysis processing at the place.

3. The information system according to claim 2, wherein Analysis conditions related to the attributes of the devices are input from the input unit.

4. The information system according to claim 2, wherein Analysis conditions related to the attributes of the people who are using the devices are input from the input unit.

5. The information system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein The device is an elevator, The device-related information includes device attribute information and device operation information, The device attribute information includes information indicating the time taken for the car to move between floors, The device operation information includes information indicating the number of people boarding the car and information indicating the waiting time at the landing.

6. The information system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein The user attribute information includes information indicating gender, age group, and occupation type.

7. The information system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein The device utilization information includes information indicating the devices used and information indicating the date and time when the devices were used.

8. The information system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein In the statistical processing performed by the statistical processing unit, it includes counting the number of users in time units, date units, area units, building units, or floor units.

9. The information system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein In the statistical processing performed by the statistical processing unit, it includes counting the number of users of different genders, different age groups, or different occupation types.

10. The information system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein, in the statistical processing performed by the statistical processing unit, it includes statistical processing of the gender ratio, age group ratio, or occupation type ratio of the people flow.

11. The information system according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein, the information processing device further has an authority granting unit for granting the use authority of the device to the terminal.

12. An information processing apparatus capable of communicating with devices in a building and terminals used when using the devices, wherein, The information processing device has: a storage unit that stores device association information associated with device identification information from the device, user attribute information associated with user identification information from the terminal, and device use information associated with the user attribute information from the terminal; a statistical processing unit that performs predetermined statistical processing using the device association information associated with the device identification information, the user attribute information associated with the user identification information, and the device use information associated with the user attribute information stored in the storage unit; an input unit for inputting analysis conditions; an analysis processing unit that performs analysis processing corresponding to the analysis conditions input from the input unit based on the result obtained by the statistical processing unit performing statistical processing; and an output unit that outputs the result obtained by the analysis processing unit performing analysis processing.

13. The information processing device according to claim 12, wherein, the analysis processing unit performs the following processing for analyzing advertisements suitable for the places visible to the people using the device, the output unit outputs the following signal for advertising corresponding to the result obtained by the analysis processing unit performing analysis processing at the place.

14. The information processing device according to claim 13, wherein, analysis conditions related to the attributes of the device are input from the input unit.

15. The information processing device according to claim 13, wherein, analysis conditions related to the attributes of the people using the device are input from the input unit.

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