Operation status management method, operation status management system, and operation status management program

Abstract

The present invention makes it possible to easily grasp the movement mode of a work device. The operation status management method includes: acquiring device position information indicating a position of one or more work devices (100) having a plurality of movement patterns and performing work in a field (600), and movement pattern information indicating a movement pattern of the work devices (100); in addition, the operation status management method includes outputting work device information indicating the position of the work device (100) and the movement pattern of the work device (100) in association with each other. The work device information may also show an image indicating the position of the work device (100) on a map. In addition, the plurality of movement modes may include a manual movement mode in which the work device (100) is manually controlled by a worker riding on the work device (100). In addition, the plurality of movement modes may include an automatic movement mode in which the work device (100) is controlled by a control terminal (200) communicably connected to the work device (100).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an operation status management method, an operation status management system and an operation status management program. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, in fields, work is not only performed by manually driving a work device, but also sometimes performed by automatically driving a work device.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a technology for achieving agricultural work equivalent to that of a more skilled operator by using the work history of a more skilled operator when manually operating a work device. Patent Document 1 also cites a technology for automatically operating a work device along a set work path as an example of work performed using the work device.

[0004] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent No. 6718838

[0005] As described above, due to the advancement of information and communication technology, working devices are controlled in various ways, making it difficult to confirm whether the working devices are operating appropriately under the management of the operator. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of the above situation, one of the objects of the present disclosure is to easily understand the movement pattern of the working device being controlled. Other objects can be understood from the following description and the description of the embodiment.

[0007] The following describes the means for solving the problems using the numbers and reference numerals used in the detailed description. These numbers and reference numerals are enclosed in parentheses for reference purposes only, to illustrate an example of the correspondence between the claims and the detailed description. Therefore, the claims should not be interpreted restrictively based on the description in parentheses.

[0008] An operation status management method for achieving the above-mentioned object includes: obtaining device position information indicating the position of one or more working devices (100) having multiple movement modes and operating in a field (600), and movement mode information indicating the movement mode of the working device (100). Furthermore, the operation status management method includes: outputting working device information indicating the position of the working device (100) and the movement mode of the working device (100) in association with each other.

[0009] An operation status management system (1000) of one embodiment for achieving the above-mentioned object includes an information acquisition unit (350) and an output unit (370). The information acquisition unit (350) acquires device position information indicating the position of one or more working devices (100) having multiple movement modes and working in a field (600), and movement mode information indicating the movement mode of the working device (100). The output unit (370) outputs the working device information indicating the position of the working device (100) and the movement mode of the working device (100) in association with each other.

[0010] An operation status management program (550) for achieving the above-mentioned object causes a computing device (220, 320, 420) to execute: obtaining device position information indicating the position of one or more working devices (100) having multiple movement patterns and working in a field (600), and movement mode information indicating the movement mode of the working device (100). Furthermore, the operation status management program (550) causes the computing device (220, 320, 420) to execute: outputting working device information indicating the position of the working device (100) and the movement mode of the working device (100) in association with each other.

[0011] According to the above aspect, the user can easily understand the movement pattern of the working device that is working in the field. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a running status management system in one embodiment.

[0013] Figure 2 A diagram showing an image displayed on a display terminal in one embodiment.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a working device in one embodiment.

[0015] Figure 4 It is a figure which shows the structure of the working device in one embodiment.

[0016] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing functional modules executed by the operation status management system in one embodiment.

[0017] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing the structure of a control terminal in one embodiment.

[0018] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing the configuration of a traffic status management device in one embodiment.

[0019] Figure 8 This is a diagram showing the structure of a display terminal in one embodiment.

[0020] Figure 9 This is a flowchart showing a process in which a control terminal controls a work device in one embodiment.

[0021] Figure 10 This is a flowchart showing a process in which a display terminal displays work device information in one embodiment.

[0022] Figure 11 This is a diagram showing the structure of a control terminal in one embodiment.

[0023] Figure 12 This is a diagram showing the configuration of a traffic status management device in one embodiment.

[0024] Figure 13 A diagram showing an image displayed on a display terminal in one embodiment.

[0025] Description of Reference Numerals

[0026] 1, 2, 3, 4…storage medium; 20…network; 50…movement mode display area; 60…worker position; 70…corresponding line; 100…working device; 105…working machine; 110…input / output device; 115…positioning device; 120…calculation device; 130…communication device; 140…storage device; 150…automatic moving unit; 160…information output unit; 200…control terminal; 210…input / output device; 215…positioning device; 220…calculation device; 230…communication device; 240…storage device; 250…device control unit; 260…information output unit; 300…operation status management device; 31 0…input / output device; 320…computing device; 330…communication device; 340…storage device; 350…information acquisition unit; 360…corresponding determination unit; 370…output unit; 400…display terminal; 410…input / output device; 420…computing device; 430…communication device; 440…storage device; 450…display unit; 500…mobile program; 510…operator data; 520…control data; 530…device control program; 540…operating device data; 550…operation status management program; 560…display program; 570…control terminal data; 600…field; 1000…operation status management system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] (Implementation Method)

[0028] The operation status management system 1000 of this embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1As shown, the operating status management system 1000 includes one or more working devices 100, one or more control terminals 200, an operating status management device 300, and a display terminal 400. The one or more control terminals 200 are communicably connected to the working devices 100 to control the connected working devices 100. Furthermore, the operating status management device 300 is communicably connected to the working devices 100, the control terminals 200, and the display terminal 400 via a network 20, such as the Internet, to obtain information related to the working devices 100 from the working devices 100 and the control terminals 200, and output the obtained information to the display terminal 400.

[0029] The working device 100 performs work while moving in the field 600. For example, Figure 2 As shown in the first working device 100-1, the working device 100 sometimes operates in a manual travel mode in which the operator manually controls the working device 100 while the operator is on board. Furthermore, as shown in the second working device 100-2, the working device 100 sometimes operates in a remote travel mode in which the operator automatically controls the working device 100 using the control terminal 200 from a remote location, such as a location so far away that the working device 100 cannot be directly seen. As shown in the third working device 100-3, the working device 100 sometimes operates in a riding travel mode in which the operator automatically controls the working device 100 using the control terminal 200 while the operator is on board. As shown in the fourth working device 100-4, the working device 100 sometimes operates in a monitoring travel mode in which the operator automatically controls the working device 100 using the control terminal 200 from a location near the working device 100, such as a location where the operator can directly see the working device 100, while the operator is not on board. When the working device 100 is working in the field 600 , the working device 100 outputs device position information indicating the position of the working device 100 and movement pattern information indicating the movement pattern of the working device 100 to the operation status management device 300 .

[0030] The operating status management device 300 determines the position of the working device 100 working in the field 600 based on the device position information obtained from the working device 100. In addition, the operating status management device 300 determines the movement pattern of the working device 100 working in the field 600 based on the movement pattern information obtained from the working device 100.

[0031] Information indicating the determined position and movement pattern of the working device 100 is displayed on the display terminal 400. Therefore, a user, for example, the owner of the field 600 can easily understand the movement pattern of the working device 100 working in the field 600.

[0032] Furthermore, the control terminal 200 may output terminal location information indicating the location of the control terminal 200 to the operating status management device 300. The display terminal 400 may also display the location of the control terminal 200 controlling the working device 100 in association with the working device 100. This allows the user to understand the location of the operator controlling the working device 100.

[0033] Furthermore, the control terminal 200 may output operator information indicating the operator using the control terminal 200 to the operating status management device 300. The display terminal 400 may also display information about the operator using the control terminal 200 controlling the working device 100 in association with the working device 100. This allows the user to easily identify the operator controlling the working device 100.

[0034] (Structure of the Operation Status Management System)

[0035] right Figure 1 The structure of the operation device 100 included in the operation status management system 1000 shown in FIG. Figure 3 As shown, working device 100 tows working machine 105 (e.g., a rotary tiller), lowers working machine 105, and moves it to cultivate field 600. Working device 100 may also include a device that tows working machine 105, such as a tractor, or a device integrated with working machine 105, such as a combine harvester or rice transplanter. Furthermore, working device 100 may also include a drone for spreading pesticides.

[0036] In addition, if Figure 4 As shown, the working device 100 includes an input / output device 110, a positioning device 115, a computing device 120, a communication device 130, and a storage device 140. The input / output device 110 receives input information for controlling the working device 100. Furthermore, the input / output device 110 outputs information for controlling the working device 100, such as the speed of the working device 100 and the engine speed. The input / output device 110 includes various input and output devices, including, for example, a steering wheel, buttons, levers, a display, and a touch panel.

[0037] The positioning device 115 obtains device position information indicating the position of the working device 100 at each moment. For example, the positioning device 115 measures the position of the working device 100 at predetermined intervals (e.g., every 10 seconds) and outputs the device position information indicating the measured position to the computing device 120. For example, the positioning device 115 may include a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver, a quantum compass, or the like.

[0038] The communication device 130 is connected to the control terminal 200 for communication. For example, the communication device 130 is connected to the control terminal 200 directly or via another device via a wired or wireless connection, transmitting signals received from the control terminal 200 to the computing device 120. Furthermore, the communication device 130 transmits signals generated by the computing device 120 to the control terminal 200. Alternatively, the communication device 130 may be directly connected to the control terminal 200 via wireless communication, such as a wireless LAN (Local Area Network). For example, the communication device 130 may include a wireless LAN access point.

[0039] In addition, the communication device 130 is connected to the network 20 in a communicable manner and communicates with each device via the network 20. The communication device 130 transmits a signal obtained from the operation status management device 300 to the operation device 120. In addition, the signal generated by the operation device 120 is transmitted to the operation status management device 300. The communication device 130 can also obtain information from other devices without passing through the network 20. For example, the communication device 130 can also obtain information from other devices via any storage medium, such as a memory card, USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory, etc. In addition, the communication device 130 can also obtain information from other devices directly connected via USB, etc. The communication device 130 includes, for example, various interfaces such as a transceiver for wireless communications such as a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) and a cellular network, a NIC (Network Interface Card), a USB, and a communication terminal.

[0040] The storage device 140 stores various data used to automatically move the working device 100, such as the movement program 500. The storage device 140 serves as a non-transitory tangible storage medium for storing the movement program 500. The movement program 500 can be provided as a computer program product recorded on a computer-readable storage medium 1 or as a computer program product downloadable from a server.

[0041] The computing device 120 reads and executes the movement program 500 from the storage device 140 to perform various data processing for automatically moving the working device 100. For example, the computing device 120 may include an ECU (Electric Control Unit) or a central processing unit (CPU).

[0042] The computing device 120 reads out the mobile program 500 and executes it. Figure 5 As shown, the automatic movement unit 150 and the information output unit 160 are implemented in cooperation with the storage device 140. The automatic movement unit 150 controls the automatic movement of the working device 100 based on the control information obtained from the control terminal 200. The information output unit 160 outputs the device position information and movement mode information of the working device 100 to the operation status management device 300.

[0043] Next, the structure of the control terminal 200 will be described. Figure 6 As shown, control terminal 200 includes input / output devices 210, a positioning device 215, a computing device 220, a communication device 230, and a storage device 240. Control terminal 200 may include, for example, a computer, a tablet computer, or a mobile terminal. Information used by computing device 220 to execute processing is input to input / output devices 210. Furthermore, input / output devices 210 output the results of processing executed by computing device 220. Input / output devices 210 include various input and output devices, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a microphone, a display, a speaker, and a touch panel.

[0044] The positioning device 215 obtains terminal location information indicating the position of the control terminal 200 at each moment. For example, the positioning device 215 measures the position of the control terminal 200 at predetermined intervals (e.g., every 10 minutes) and outputs the terminal location information indicating the measured position to the computing device 220. For example, the positioning device 215 may include a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver, a quantum compass, or the like.

[0045] The communication device 230 is communicatively connected to the working device 100. For example, the communication device 230 is connected to the working device 100 via a wired or wireless connection, and transmits signals received from the working device 100 to the computing device 220. Furthermore, the communication device 230 transmits signals generated by the computing device 220 to the working device 100.

[0046] In addition, the communication device 230 is connected to the network 20 in a communicable manner and communicates with each device via the network 20. The communication device 230 transmits a signal obtained from the operation status management device 300 to the operation device 220. In addition, the signal generated by the operation device 220 is transmitted to the operation status management device 300. The communication device 230 can also obtain information from other devices without passing through the network 20. For example, the communication device 230 can also obtain information from other devices via any storage medium, such as a memory card, USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory, etc. In addition, the communication device 230 can also obtain information from other devices directly connected via USB, etc. The communication device 230 includes, for example, various interfaces such as a transceiver for wireless communications such as a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) and a cellular network, a NIC (Network Interface Card), a USB, and a communication terminal.

[0047] The storage device 240 stores various data used to control the work device 100, such as operator data 510, control data 520, and a device control program 530. The storage device 240 serves as a non-transitory tangible storage medium for storing the device control program 530. The device control program 530 can be provided as a computer program product recorded on a computer-readable storage medium 2 or as a computer program product downloadable from a server.

[0048] The operator data 510 stores user information related to the operator who uses the control terminal 200. For example, the user information indicates the account name and password that the operator inputs into the input / output device 210 to use the control terminal 200. Alternatively, the user information may indicate the operator's name in association with the account name and password.

[0049] Control data 520 stores control information for controlling work implement 100. For example, the control information indicates the path along which work implement 100 moves when working in each field 600. Furthermore, the control information may indicate the height of work machine 105 towed by work implement 100 at each position along the path.

[0050] The computing device 220 reads the device control program 530 from the storage device 240 and executes it, thereby performing various data processing for controlling the working device 100. For example, the computing device 220 includes a central processing unit (CPU) and the like.

[0051] The computing device 220 reads out the device control program 530 and executes it. Figure 5 As shown, the device control unit 250 and the information output unit 260 are implemented in cooperation with the storage device 240. The device control unit 250 outputs control information for controlling the work device 100 to the work device 100. The information output unit 260 outputs terminal location information indicating the location of the control terminal 200 and operator information indicating the operator using the control terminal 200 to the operation status management device 300.

[0052] Next, the structure of the operation status management device 300 will be described. Figure 7 As shown, the operating status management device 300 includes an input / output device 310, a computing device 320, a communication device 330, and a storage device 340. The operating status management device 300 is, for example, a computer such as a cloud server. The input / output device 310 receives input information used by the computing device 320 to execute processing. Furthermore, the input / output device 310 outputs the results of processing executed by the computing device 320. The input / output device 310 includes various input and output devices, such as a keyboard, mouse, microphone, display, speaker, and touch panel. The input / output device 310 may also be omitted.

[0053] The communication device 330 is connected to the network 20 in a communicable manner and communicates with various devices via the network 20. For example, the communication device 330 transmits device location information and movement pattern information obtained from the work device 100 to the computing device 320. Furthermore, the communication device 330 transmits terminal location information and operator information obtained from the control terminal 200 to the computing device 320. The communication device 330 transmits signals generated by the computing device 320 to the display terminal 400. The communication device 330 includes various interfaces such as a NIC (Network Interface Card) and a USB (Universal Serial Bus).

[0054] The storage device 340 stores various data used to output work device information indicating the movement pattern of the work device 100, such as work device data 540 and an operation status management program 550. The storage device 340 serves as a non-transitory tangible storage medium for storing the operation status management program 550. The operation status management program 550 can be provided as a computer program product recorded on a computer-readable storage medium 3 or as a computer program product downloadable from a server.

[0055] The work machine data 540 stores information related to the operating status of the work machine 100. For example, the work machine data 540 stores information indicating the movement pattern of the work machine 100, the position of the work machine 100, and the operator of the work machine 100 in association with each other.

[0056] The operation device 320 reads and executes the operation status management program 550 from the storage device 340, and performs various data processing for outputting the operation device information. For example, the operation device 320 includes a central processing unit (CPU) and the like.

[0057] The computing device 320 reads out the operation status management program 550 and executes it. Figure 5 As shown, in cooperation with the storage device 340, an information acquisition unit 350, a correspondence determination unit 360, and an output unit 370 are implemented. The information acquisition unit 350 acquires device location information and movement mode information from the work device 100. Furthermore, the information acquisition unit 350 acquires terminal location information and operator information from the control terminal 200. The correspondence determination unit 360 determines the control terminal 200 that is controlling the work device 100. The output unit 370 outputs work device information indicating the movement mode of the work device 100 to the display terminal 400.

[0058] Next, the structure of the display terminal 400 will be described. Figure 8 As shown, display terminal 400 includes input / output devices 410, a computing device 420, a communication device 430, and a storage device 440. Display terminal 400 includes, for example, a computer, a tablet computer, or a mobile phone. Input / output devices 410 receive input information used by computing device 420 to execute processing. Furthermore, input / output devices 410 output the results of processing executed by computing device 420. Input / output devices 410 include various input and output devices, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a microphone, a display, a speaker, and a touch panel.

[0059] The communication device 430 is connected to the network 20 in a communicable manner and communicates with each device via the network 20. The communication device 430 transmits a signal obtained from the operation status management device 300 to the operation device 420. In addition, the signal generated by the operation device 420 is transmitted to the operation status management device 300. The communication device 430 can also obtain information from other devices without passing through the network 20. For example, the communication device 430 can also obtain information from other devices via any storage medium, such as a memory card, USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory, etc. In addition, the communication device 430 can also obtain information from other devices directly connected via USB, etc. The communication device 430 includes, for example, various interfaces such as a transceiver for wireless communications such as a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) and a cellular network, a NIC (Network Interface Card), and USB.

[0060] The storage device 440 stores various data for displaying work device information indicating the movement pattern of the work device 100, such as a display program 560. The storage device 440 serves as a non-transitory tangible storage medium for storing the display program 560. The display program 560 can be provided as a computer program product recorded on a computer-readable storage medium 4 or as a computer program product downloadable from a server.

[0061] The computing device 420 reads out the display program 560 and executes it, and the display program 560 is displayed. Figure 5 As shown, the display unit 450 is implemented in cooperation with the storage device 440 and the input / output device 410. The display unit 450 displays work device information indicating the movement mode of the work device 100.

[0062] (Operation of the Operation Status Management System)

[0063] The operation of the operation status management system 1000 is described. First, the operation when the work device 100 is used to perform work in the field 600 is described. When working in the field 600, the operator starts the drive device of the work device 100, such as an engine, a motor, etc. When the drive device of the work device 100 is started, the operation device 120 of the work device 100 reads the mobile program 500 from the storage device 140 and executes it. When the mobile program 500 is read and executed, the information output unit 160 implemented by the operation device 120 obtains the position information of the work device 100 from the positioning device 115 and outputs the obtained position information to the operation status management device 300. The information output unit 160 continues to output the position information to the operation status management device 300 periodically until the drive device stops. The position information includes information indicating the time when the position of the work device 100 is measured. In addition, the position information may also include information for identifying the work device 100.

[0064] The information acquisition unit 350 of the operation status management device 300 stores the position information acquired from the work device 100 in the work device data 540. Thus, the position information of the work device 100 operating in the field 600 is stored in the operation status management device 300.

[0065] When manually working on the work device 100, the operator operates the work device 100 with the drive device activated to begin work in the field 600. When the operator completes work in the field 600, the drive device of the work device 100 stops. When the drive device stops, the information output unit 160 of the work device 100 outputs information indicating that the work device 100 has stopped to the operation status management device 300. Upon receiving information indicating that the work device 100 has stopped, the information acquisition unit 350 of the operation status management device 300 stores the information in the work device data 540.

[0066] The operator can also use the control terminal 200 to automatically control the working device 100 while riding on the working device 100. For example, after starting the working device 100, the operator inputs an operation for controlling the working device 100 to the input / output device 210 of the control terminal 200. If the operation is input to the input / output device 210, the computing device 220 of the control terminal 200 reads out the device control program 530 from the storage device 240 and executes it. For example, the computing device 220 of the control terminal 200 can also read out the device control program 530 and execute it when the control terminal 200 is started. If the device control program 530 is read out and executed, the computing device 220 starts as part of the operation status management method. Figure 9 The processing shown.

[0067] In step S110, the device control unit 250 implemented by the computing device 220 receives user information of the operator using the control terminal 200. The operator inputs his or her account name and password to the input / output device 210. The device control unit 250 compares the user information with the user information stored in the operator data 510 to identify the operator using the control terminal 200.

[0068] In step S120, the device control unit 250 receives connection device information indicating the work device 100 to be controlled. The operator inputs the connection device information indicating the work device 100 to be controlled into the input / output device 210. The device control unit 250 outputs a connection request signal to the work device 100 indicated by the input connection device information. For example, the device control unit 250 outputs a connection request signal to the access point of the communication device 130 of the work device 100. In addition to the connection request signal to the access point, the device control unit 250 may also output authentication information to the work device 100.

[0069] In step S130, the automatic movement unit 150 of the working device 100 authenticates the control terminal 200 based on the request signal and authentication information received from the control terminal 200. For example, if the request signal or authentication information matches pre-registered information, the automatic movement unit 150 permits the connection from the control terminal 200 and establishes a connection with the control terminal 200.

[0070] In step S140, once communication with the work device 100 is established, the device control unit 250 of the control terminal 200 outputs control information for controlling the work device 100 to the work device 100. For example, the device control unit 250 receives control information corresponding to the work in the field 600 from the control information stored in the control data 520. For example, the user selects control information suitable for the work in the field 600 from the control information stored in the control data 520. The device control unit 250 outputs the selected control information to the work device 100. The control information includes information indicating a riding travel mode for automatically moving the user while riding on the work device 100 using the control terminal 200.

[0071] In step S150, the device control unit 250 begins outputting terminal location information indicating the location measured by the positioning device 215 to the operational status management device 300. For example, the device control unit 250 measures the location of the control terminal 200 at predetermined intervals and outputs the terminal location information indicating the measured location to the operational status management device 300. Alternatively, the device control unit 250 may output operator information indicating the operator currently using the control terminal 200, such as the operator's name, to the operational status management device 300.

[0072] In step S160, the information output unit 160 of the working device 100 determines a travel mode based on the control information received from the control terminal 200, and outputs travel mode information indicating the determined travel mode to the operating status management device 300. For example, if the control information includes information indicating a riding travel mode, the automatic moving unit 150 determines the riding travel mode, in which a worker rides on the working device 100 to perform work, as the travel mode. The automatic moving unit 150 outputs the travel mode information indicating the riding travel mode to the operating status management device 300. The travel mode information may also include information indicating the control terminal 200 that output the control information to the working device 100.

[0073] In step S170, the automatic movement unit 150 controls the working device 100 based on the control information to perform work in the field 600. For example, the automatic movement unit 150 compares the position of the working device 100 measured by the positioning device 115 with the path indicated by the control information and controls the working device 100 so that the working device 100 moves along the path indicated by the control information. Alternatively, the control information may be divided based on the current position of the working device 100 and output from the control terminal 200. In this case, the automatic movement unit 150 of the working device 100 outputs terminal position information indicating the position of the working device 100 to the control terminal 200.

[0074] When the work indicated by the control information is completed, in step S180 , the information output unit 160 outputs completion information indicating that the automatically performed work, for example, the work in the riding travel mode, has been completed to the traffic status management device 300 .

[0075] In step S190 , the correspondence determination unit 360 of the traffic status management device 300 changes the movement mode of the work device 100 stored in the work device data 540 to the manual movement mode based on the end information acquired from the work device 100 .

[0076] In this manner, when the working device 100 moves in the riding travel mode, the traffic status management device 300 acquires travel mode information indicating the travel mode of the working device 100 and terminal position information indicating the position of the control terminal 200 .

[0077] In addition, the operator can also use the control terminal 200 from a position where the work device 100 can be directly seen instead of riding on the work device 100 to automatically control the work device 100. Similar to the riding mobile mode, after the operator starts the work device 100, he inputs the operation for controlling the work device 100 to the input and output device 210 of the control terminal 200. If the operation is input, the computing device 220 of the control terminal 200 reads the device control program 530 and executes it. Here, for the actions in the monitoring mobile mode and the riding mobile mode, in step S140, the content of the control information output by the device control unit 250 of the control terminal 200 is different. Specifically, in the monitoring mobile mode, the control information output by the device control unit 250 includes information indicating the monitoring mobile mode instead of the information indicating the riding mobile mode. Other actions are the same as in the riding mobile mode, so detailed description is omitted.

[0078] The operator can also automatically control the work device 100 from a remote location using the control terminal 200, rather than riding the work device 100. In this case, as in the on-board travel mode, the operator activates the work device 100 and then inputs an operation for controlling the work device 100 into the input / output device 210 of the control terminal 200. Upon inputting the operation, the computing device 220 of the control terminal 200 reads and executes the device control program 530. Unlike in the on-board travel mode, in step S120, the device control unit 250 of the control terminal 200 outputs a request signal or authentication information for connecting to the work device 100 via the network 20. Furthermore, similar to the monitoring travel mode, the content of the control information output by the device control unit 250 of the control terminal 200 in step S140 differs between the remote travel mode and the on-board travel mode. Specifically, in the remote travel mode, the control information output by the device control unit 250 includes information indicating remote travel mode instead of information indicating on-board travel mode. Other operations are the same as in the on-board travel mode, so detailed descriptions are omitted.

[0079] Next, the operation of the operation status management system 1000 to display the movement mode of the working device 100 will be described. When receiving a signal from the working device 100 or the control terminal 200, the operation device 320 of the operation status management device 300 reads the operation status management program 550 from the storage device 340 and executes it. When the operation status management program 550 is read and executed, the operation device 320 starts the operation as part of the operation status management method. Figure 10 The processing shown.

[0080] In step S210, the information acquisition unit 350 implemented by the computing device 320 acquires device location information and movement pattern information from the working device 100. For example, the information acquisition unit 350 acquires device location information periodically output from the working device 100. Furthermore, the information acquisition unit 350 acquires movement pattern information periodically output from the working device 100. Furthermore, the information acquisition unit 350 acquires terminal location information periodically output from the control terminal 200. The information acquisition unit 350 stores each acquired piece of information in the working device data 540.

[0081] For example, in Figure 2 In the example shown, the information acquisition unit 350 acquires device position information indicating the position of each work device 100, such as the first work device 100-1, the second work device 100-2, the third work device 100-3, and the fourth work device 100-4. Furthermore, the information acquisition unit 350 acquires terminal position information indicating the position of the control terminal 200 that controls the work device 100, or in other words, the position of the operator controlling the work device 100. The information acquisition unit 350 acquires operator information indicating the operator using the control terminal 200 from the control terminal 200. Furthermore, the information acquisition unit 350 acquires device position information from each work device 100. If the travel mode information is not acquired, the travel mode of each work device 100 may be determined as a manual travel mode, in which the operator rides on board and manually controls the work device 100.

[0082] exist Figure 10 In step S220 shown, the correspondence determination unit 360 determines the control terminal 200 that controls the work device 100 based on the information indicating the control terminal 200 included in the movement pattern information. For example, the correspondence determination unit 360 determines the control terminal 200 indicated by the movement pattern information as the control terminal 200 that controls the work device 100 that output the movement pattern information. Furthermore, the correspondence determination unit 360 determines the position indicated by the terminal position information of the control terminal 200 as the operator position 60 that indicates the position of the operator controlling the work device 100.

[0083] For example, in Figure 2 In the example shown, the movement pattern information output from the second work device 100-2 includes information indicating the control terminal 200 that controls the second work device 100-2. Based on the movement pattern information, the correspondence determination unit 360 determines the control terminal 200 that controls the second work device 100-2. The correspondence determination unit 360 determines the position indicated by the terminal position information of the determined control terminal 200, for example, the second worker position 60-2, as the position of the worker controlling the second work device 100-2. Similarly, the correspondence determination unit 360 determines the fourth worker position 60-4 as the position of the worker controlling the fourth work device 100-4.

[0084] exist Figure 10 In step S230 shown in FIG. 1 , the output unit 370 outputs the work device information indicating the movement mode of the work device 100 to the display terminal 400. For example, Figure 2 As shown, the work device information indicates the location of one or more work devices 100 on a map, and associates the movement pattern of each work device 100 with the corresponding work device 100. Furthermore, the work device information may also associate the location of the control terminal 200 that controls the work device 100, in other words, the location of the operator who controls the work device 100, with the corresponding work device 100. The work device information may also associate information related to the operator using the control terminal 200 with the work device 100 controlled by the control terminal 200.

[0085] exist Figure 10 In step S240 shown in FIG. 1 , the display unit 450 of the display terminal 400 displays the operating device information obtained from the operating status management device 300. For example, Figure 2 As shown, the display unit 450 displays an image that shows the positions of one or more working devices 100 on a map, and shows the movement modes of the working devices 100 in association with the corresponding working devices 100. For example, the movement modes of each working device 100 are shown in the movement mode display area 50 that is shown in association with the working device 100. Figure 2 In the example shown, the movement mode of the first working device 100-1 is displayed in the first movement mode display area 50-1. The first movement mode display area 50-1 displays "manual mode," indicating that an operator is on board and manually controlling the device. The movement mode of the second working device 100-2 is displayed in the second movement mode display area 50-2. The second movement mode display area 50-2 displays "remote mode," indicating that an operator is automatically controlling the device from a remote location. The movement mode of the third working device 100-3 is displayed in the third movement mode display area 50-3. The third movement mode display area 50-3 displays "onboard mode," indicating that an operator is on board and automatically controlling the device. The movement mode of the fourth working device 100-4 is displayed in the fourth movement mode display area 50-4. The fourth movement mode display area 50-4 displays "monitoring mode," indicating that the working device 100 is automatically controlled from a position with direct visibility.

[0086] The display unit 450 may also display an operator position 60 on a map, indicating the position of the operator controlling the work device 100. For example, the display unit 450 may display a second operator position 60-2 on the map as the position of the operator controlling the second work device 100-2. Furthermore, the display unit 450 may display a correspondence line 70 that associates the second work device 100-2 with the second operator position 60-2 of the operator controlling the work device. The correspondence line 70 is represented, for example, by a straight line connecting the position of the second work device 100-2 and the second operator position 60-2. Similarly, regarding the fourth work device 100-4, the display unit 450 displays a correspondence line 70 connecting the fourth operator position 60-4 and the position of the fourth work device 100-4.

[0087] The display unit 450 may also display the operator who is controlling the work device 100 in association with the work device 100 being controlled. For example, the display unit 450 displays the operator who is controlling the work device 100 in the mobile mode display area 50. Figure 2 In the example shown, the second travel mode display area 50-2 displays "Operator A" as the operator controlling the second work device 100-2. Furthermore, the second operator position 60-2 indicates the position of "Operator A." Furthermore, the third travel mode display area 50-3 displays "Operator B" as the operator controlling the third work device 100-3. Since "onboard mode" is displayed as the travel mode of the third work device 100-3, the position of "Operator B" is indicated by the position of the third work device 100-3. The fourth travel mode display area 50-4 displays "Operator C" as the operator controlling the fourth work device 100-4. The fourth operator position 60-4 indicates the position of "Operator C."

[0088] In this way, the user can easily understand the movement pattern of the working device 100 by checking the working device information displayed on the display terminal 400. In addition, the user can also easily understand the operator who is controlling the working device 100 and the position of the operator.

[0089] (Variation)

[0090] The structure described in the embodiment is an example, and the structure can be changed within the range that does not hinder the function. Figure 11 As shown, the control terminal 200B may be a computer installed indoors or the like without the positioning device 215. In this case, Figure 12 As shown, the storage device 340 of the operation status management device 300 stores the control terminal data 570. The control terminal data 570 stores information indicating the location where the control terminal 200 is installed. For example, the information output unit 260 of the control terminal 200B may also be in Figure 9 In step S150 shown, operator information is output but terminal position information is not output. When the information acquisition unit 350 of the operation status management device 300 acquires operator information but not terminal position information from the control terminal 200 , it may acquire the position of the control terminal 200 that output the operator information from the control terminal data 570 .

[0091] exist Figure 9 In step S110 shown, the device control unit 250 of the control terminal 200 may not accept a password as user information. Alternatively, the device control unit 250 may accept operator information, such as the operator's name. Furthermore, if the person using the control terminal 200 is fixed, user information may not be accepted. In this case, the information of the operator using the control terminal 200 is pre-registered in the control terminal 200. When the control terminal 200 is activated, the device control unit 250 identifies the registered operator as the operator using the control terminal 200. Furthermore, if the operation status management system 1000 does not display operator information, step S110 may be omitted.

[0092] exist Figure 9 In step S140 shown, the control information output by the device control unit 250 of the control terminal 200 shows that the monitoring movement mode and the remote movement mode are distinguished, but this is not limited to this. The information output unit 160 of the working device 100 may also use any method that can determine the movement mode when controlled by the control terminal 200 in step S160. For example, the control information may not distinguish between the monitoring movement mode and the remote movement mode, but may indicate the non-boarding movement mode. In this case, for example, the information output unit 160 of the working device 100 may distinguish between the monitoring movement mode and the remote movement mode based on whether the control terminal 200 is directly connected to the access point of the working device 100. For example, when the control terminal 200 is directly connected to the working device 100, the information output unit 160 determines the monitoring movement mode as the movement mode of the working device 100. In addition, when the control terminal 200 is connected to the working device 100 via the network 20, the information output unit 160 determines the remote movement mode as the movement mode of the working device 100. When the traffic status management system 1000 does not distinguish between the display monitoring travel mode and the remote travel mode, the control information output from the control terminal 200 and the information output unit 160 may use the non-boarding travel mode without distinguishing between the monitoring travel mode and the remote travel mode.

[0093] Furthermore, the traffic status management system 1000 may not distinguish between the on-board and off-board modes and may display the automatic travel mode. In this case, the control information output from the control terminal 200 and the information output unit 160 may use the automatic travel mode without distinguishing between the on-board and off-board travel modes.

[0094] In addition, Figure 10 While step S210 illustrates an example in which the information acquisition unit 350 of the operating status management device 300 determines the manual travel mode, this is not limiting. For example, the information output unit 160 of the working device 100 may determine the manual travel mode for the working device 100 when it has not received control information from the control terminal 200. In this case, for example, when the working device 100 is activated, the information output unit 160 may output travel mode information indicating the manual travel mode to the operating status management device 300.

[0095] The device position information and movement pattern information of the working device 100 may be output to the operation status management device 300 by any method. For example, the information output unit 160 of the working device 100 may output the device position information and movement pattern information of the working device 100 to the operation status management device 300 via the control terminal 200. In addition, the movement pattern information may be output to the operation status management device 300 by any method. Figure 9 In step S140 shown, the information is output from the information output unit 260 of the control terminal 200 to the operation status management device 300 .

[0096] The terminal position information and operator information of the control terminal 200 may be output to the operation status management device 300 by any method. For example, the information output unit 260 of the control terminal 200 may output the information to the operation status management device 300 via the work device 100 .

[0097] In addition, while an example is shown in which information indicating the control terminal 200 controlling the work device 100 is included in the movement pattern information, this is not limiting. Information indicating the control terminal 200 controlling the work device 100 may be output to the operating status management device 300 using any method. For example, information indicating the control terminal 200 controlling the work device 100 may be output from the control terminal 200 to the operating status management device 300. For example, information indicating the control terminal 200 controlling the work device 100 may be output to the operating status management device 300 by including it in the terminal location information.

[0098] The display unit 450 of the display terminal 400 may also display various information related to the working device 100. The display unit 450 may also display times related to various information, such as device position information, terminal position information, and movement mode information. For example, the display unit 450 may display the time when the position of the working device 100 is measured in association with the working device 100. In addition, the display unit 450 may display the time when the position of the control terminal 200 is measured in association with the position of the control terminal 200. The display unit 450 may also display the time when the operation status management device 300 receives the movement mode information or the end information. In this case, the operation status management device 300 stores each time in the working device data 540.

[0099] The display unit 450 may also display the distance from the position of the working device 100 to the position of the control terminal 200. In this case, for example, the information acquisition unit 350 of the operating status management device 300 may calculate the distance from the position of the working device 100 to the position of the control terminal 200 and store the calculated distance in the working device data 540. For example, information indicating the calculated distance may be included in the working device information and output to the display terminal 400.

[0100] In addition, the display unit 450 may not display the position of the control terminal 200. In this case, the control terminal 200 may not include the positioning device 215 and may not output the terminal position information.

[0101] The display unit 450 can also display the operation device information in any form. For example, Figure 13 As shown, the display unit 450 may also display the work device information in a table format. The display unit 450 may also display various information associated with the work device 100, such as the location of the work device 100, the movement mode of the work device 100, and the name of the operator currently controlling the work device 100.

[0102] The embodiments and variations described above are merely examples. The structures described in each embodiment and variation may be arbitrarily modified and / or combined as long as they do not impair functionality. Furthermore, some of the functions described in the embodiments and variations may be omitted as long as the necessary functionality is achieved. For example, the processing of the display terminal 400 may be performed by the operating status management device 300. Alternatively, some or all of the processing of the operating status management device 300 may be performed by the control terminal 200 or the display terminal 400. Alternatively, some or all of the processing of the display terminal 400 may be performed by the control terminal 200.

[0103] In addition, the operating status management program 550 may include the movement program 500 , the device control program 530 , and the display program 560 .

[0104] Furthermore, the operating status management system 1000 may not include the work device 100, but may instead obtain various information from a work device external to the operating status management system 1000. Furthermore, the operating status management system 1000 may not include the control terminal 200, but may instead obtain various information from a control terminal external to the operating status management system 1000. Furthermore, the operating status management system 1000 may not include the display terminal 400, but may instead display the work device information on a control terminal external to the operating status management system 1000.

[0105] (Note)

[0106] The operation status management method, the operation status management system, and the operation status management program described in each embodiment can be expressed as follows.

[0107] The first form of the operation status management method includes:

[0108] Acquiring device position information indicating the position of one or more working devices having a plurality of movement modes and performing work in a field, and movement mode information indicating the movement modes of the working devices; and

[0109] The working device information is outputted, which shows the position of the working device and the movement pattern of the working device in association with each other.

[0110] The operating status management method according to the second aspect is based on the operating status management method according to the first aspect, wherein:

[0111] The work machine information indicates an image showing the position of the work machine on a map.

[0112] The operation status management method according to the third aspect is based on the operation status management method according to the first aspect or the second aspect, wherein:

[0113] The above-mentioned multiple movement modes include:

[0114] a manual movement mode in which the working device is manually controlled by an operator riding on the working device; and

[0115] The above-mentioned working device is in an automatic movement mode controlled by a control terminal connected to the above-mentioned working device in a communicable manner.

[0116] The operating status management method according to the fourth aspect is based on the operating status management method according to the third aspect, wherein:

[0117] The above automatic movement modes include:

[0118] A riding movement mode in which an operator rides on the working device and the working device is controlled by the control terminal mounted on the working device; and

[0119] A non-riding travel mode in which an operator is not riding on the work device and the work device is controlled by the control terminal that is not mounted on the work device.

[0120] The operation status management method according to the fifth aspect is based on the operation status management method according to the fourth aspect, wherein:

[0121] When the working device is controlled in the non-boarding travel mode, the working device information includes control terminal information related to the control terminal that controls the working device.

[0122] The operation status management method according to the sixth aspect is based on the operation status management method according to the fifth aspect, wherein:

[0123] The control terminal information indicates the location of the control terminal.

[0124] The operation status management method according to the seventh aspect is based on the operation status management method according to the fifth aspect or the sixth aspect, wherein:

[0125] The control terminal information indicates an operator who operates the control terminal.

[0126] The operation status management method according to the eighth aspect is based on the operation status management method according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, wherein:

[0127] Also included: displaying the above-mentioned operating device information.

[0128] The operational status management system involved in the ninth aspect has the following features:

[0129] an information acquisition unit that acquires position information indicating the position of one or more working devices having a plurality of movement patterns and working in a field, and movement pattern information indicating the movement pattern of the working device; and

[0130] The output unit outputs working device information that indicates the position of the working device and the movement pattern of the working device in association with each other.

[0131] The operation status management program according to the tenth aspect causes the computing device to execute:

[0132] acquiring position information indicating the position of one or more working devices having a plurality of movement patterns and working in a field, and movement pattern information indicating the movement patterns of the working devices; and

[0133] The working device information is outputted, which shows the position of the working device and the movement pattern of the working device in association with each other.

Claims

1. A method for managing operating conditions, characterized in that: include: Acquiring device position information indicating the position of one or more working devices having a plurality of movement modes and performing work in a field, and movement mode information indicating the movement modes of the working devices; and The working device information is outputted, which shows the position of the working device and the movement pattern of the working device in association with each other.

2. The operating status management method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The work machine information shows an image indicating the position of the work machine on a map.

3. The operation status management method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The multiple movement modes include: A manual movement mode in which the working device is manually controlled by an operator riding on the working device; and The working device is in an automatic movement mode controlled by a control terminal connected to the working device in a communicable manner.

4. The operation status management method according to claim 3, characterized in that: The automatic movement mode includes: a riding movement mode in which an operator rides on the working device and the working device is controlled by the control terminal mounted on the working device; and A non-riding travel mode in which an operator is not riding on the work device and the work device is controlled by the control terminal not mounted on the work device.

5. The operation status management method according to claim 4, characterized in that: When the working device is controlled in the non-boarding travel mode, the working device information includes control terminal information related to the control terminal that controls the working device.

6. The operation status management method according to claim 5, characterized in that: The control terminal information indicates the location of the control terminal.

7. The operation status management method according to claim 5, characterized in that: The control terminal information indicates an operator who operates the control terminal.

8. The operation status management method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Also includes: The working device information is displayed.

9. An operation status management system, characterized in that: have: an information acquisition unit that acquires position information indicating the position of one or more working devices having a plurality of movement patterns and working in a field, and movement pattern information indicating the movement patterns of the working devices; and The output unit outputs work device information that indicates the position of the work device and the movement pattern of the work device in association with each other.

10. An operation status management program, characterized in that: The computing device is caused to execute: acquiring position information indicating the position of one or more working devices having a plurality of movement patterns and working in a field, and movement pattern information indicating the movement patterns of the working devices; and The working device information is outputted, which shows the position of the working device and the movement pattern of the working device in association with each other.

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