Information processing device, content providing method, vehicle, computer program product, and recording medium

Abstract

The invention provides an information processing apparatus, a content providing method, a vehicle, a computer program product, and a recording medium. An information processing device (10) is provided with: a setting unit (102) that sets, in a route, a provision start point at which provision of content is started; a factor information acquisition unit (103) that acquires factor information of a factor that affects the time at which the provision start point is reached during the movement of the moving body along the path; and an adjustment unit (104) that adjusts the provision start point on the basis of the factor information during the movement of the moving body along the path.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information processing device, a content providing method, a vehicle, and a program. Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a content distribution system that provides passengers on a moving vehicle with content appropriate to the destination while the passengers are traveling to the destination.

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: International Publication No. 2023 / 058501 Summary of the Invention

[0006] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0007] When providing content while a mobile vehicle is in motion, the timing of content provision can be crucial. For example, if a mobile vehicle passes through a location associated with the content, providing the content to passengers after the vehicle has passed the location may not achieve the desired effect.

[0008] Furthermore, the arrival time of a moving object at a predetermined location may be earlier or later than scheduled due to various factors. For example, in the case of vehicles such as cars, buses, and taxis, factors such as road conditions and weather may cause the moving object to arrive earlier or later than scheduled. In the case of buses, trains, airplanes, and ships, factors such as the occurrence of personal accidents may cause the moving object to arrive earlier or later than scheduled.

[0009] An object of one aspect of the present disclosure is to provide content to passengers of a moving object at a desired timing.

[0010] Solutions for solving problems

[0011] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, an information processing device involved in one embodiment of the present invention is an information processing device for providing content to passengers of a moving body moving along a path, the information processing device comprising: a setting unit, which sets a provision starting point for starting the provision of the content on the path; a factor information acquisition unit, which acquires factor information of factors that affect the moment of reaching the provision starting point when the moving body moves along the path; and an adjustment unit, which adjusts the provision starting point based on the factor information when the moving body moves along the path.

[0012] In addition, in order to solve the above-mentioned problem, another embodiment of the present invention involves a content providing method, which is a content providing method that controls an output device to provide content to passengers of a moving body moving along a path, and the content providing method includes the following steps: setting a provision starting point for starting the provision of the content on the path; obtaining factor information of factors that affect the moment of reaching the provision starting point when the moving body moves along the path; and adjusting the provision starting point based on the factor information when the moving body moves along the path.

[0013] The information processing device involved in each method of the present disclosure can also be implemented by a computer. In this case, the program of the information processing device that uses a computer to implement the information processing device by causing the computer to act as the various parts (software elements) possessed by the information processing device, and the computer-readable recording medium that records the program also fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0014] Effects of the Invention

[0015] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, content can be provided to passengers of a moving object at a desired timing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a content providing system using an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing a configuration example of an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a diagram for explaining the setting unit and the adjustment unit.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a flowchart related to a content providing method according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] Figure 1 This is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a content providing system using an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 1 The illustrated content provision system 1 includes an information processing device 10 and a server 20. The information processing device 10 is disposed, for example, inside a vehicle 30 and is used to provide content to passengers in the vehicle 30. The vehicle 30 is an example of a mobile vehicle, such as a car, bus, or taxi. The content is perceptible to passengers through their five senses and includes, for example, images, sounds, vibrations, aromas, and mist.

[0021] Server 20 is located outside of information processing device 10. Server 20 has the function of transmitting content data provided by information processing device 10 to passengers to information processing device 10. This content data includes guidance content and advertising content. Guidance content provides information about facilities located around the road on which vehicle 30 travels, buildings visible from the windows of vehicle 30, and landmarks such as rivers and mountains.

[0022] The data related to the guidance content includes information indicating the location (latitude, longitude, altitude) of facilities, landmarks, etc., video and audio data related to the guidance object, and information related to the playback time of the video and audio.

[0023] The information processing device 10 and the server 20 are connected to a network 40 such as a wireless communication network, the Internet, or a telephone line network. Figure 1 Although a single information processing device 10 is shown in the figure, the content providing system 1 may include multiple information processing devices 10. Furthermore, the information processing device 10 and the server 20 may be connected to information terminals, servers, etc. (not shown) via a network 40 or the like. For example, they may be connected to information terminals held by passengers in the vehicle 30.

[0024] Figure 2 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 As shown, the information processing device 10 includes a control unit 100 , a storage unit 110 , a GPS signal receiving unit 120 , a display unit 130 , and an input / output interface 140 .

[0025] The control unit 100 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a main storage device. The storage unit 110 includes, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive). The storage unit 110 stores programs executed by the control unit 100 and content data transmitted from the server 20.

[0026] The GPS signal receiving unit 120 receives signals from GPS satellites. The display unit 130 is an example of an output device and can be used to provide still image and moving image content. The input / output interface 140 is, for example, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) terminal or a LAN (Local Area Network) terminal. The information processing device 10 is connected to a vehicle body communication network such as a CAN (Controller Area Network) via the input / output interface 140. The information processing device 10 can be connected to the network 40 via the CAN.

[0027] The information processing device 10 can obtain route information indicating the route that the vehicle 30 is scheduled to travel via the input / output interface 140. For example, the information processing device 10 may obtain route information that a passenger has pre-registered with the server 20 via the network 40. Alternatively, the information processing device 10 may store map data in the storage unit 110 in advance, accept input of information regarding the departure point and destination from a user such as a passenger using an arbitrary method, and perform a route search from the departure point to the destination.

[0028] The information processing device 10 obtains from the server 20 data on guidance content and advertising content provided when the vehicle 30 travels along a route. Alternatively, the information processing device 10 may obtain route information and content data from the server 20 when obtaining route information from the server 20. Alternatively, the information processing device 10 may transmit route information to the server 20 via the network 40 when performing a route search and obtain content data from the server 20.

[0029] The control unit 100 executes programs stored in the storage unit 110 to function as a position information acquisition unit 101 , a setting unit 102 , a factor information acquisition unit 103 , an adjustment unit 104 , and a content provision unit 105 .

[0030] The position information acquisition unit 101 acquires position information indicating the current position of the vehicle 30. For example, the position information acquisition unit 101 acquires position information indicating the current position of the vehicle 30 based on signals received from GPS satellites by the GPS signal receiving unit 120. Alternatively, the position information acquisition unit 101 may be connected to a CAN controller via the input / output interface 140 to acquire vehicle information related to the speed of the vehicle 30, the acceleration of the vehicle 30, and the amount of operation of the accelerator pedal, brake pedal, and steering wheel of the vehicle 30, and use this vehicle information to calculate the current position of the vehicle 30.

[0031] Figure 3 This is a diagram for explaining the setting section and the adjustment section. Figure 3, the positions of provision start points SP1, SP2, and SP3, indicating the locations where provision of content begins, are shown on a route RT from a departure point DP to a destination DS. Route RT is the route that the vehicle 30 is scheduled to travel. Provision start points SP1, SP2, and SP3 are examples of provision start points.

[0032] Figure 3 LM1 is shown as a facility that is the target of guidance content or a facility that processes advertisement content. Facility LM1 is located near route RT, and position P1 on route RT is within a predetermined distance from facility LM1. Therefore, data related to guidance content related to facility LM1 and advertisement content of advertisements processed by facility LM1 is transmitted from server 20 to information processing device 10. Here, the predetermined distance refers to, for example, the width of a road located within route RT and near facility LM1.

[0033] The provision start point SP1 indicates the location at which provision of guidance content, etc., related to facility LM1 is to begin. The setting unit 102 sets the scheduled time for vehicle 30 to arrive at the provision start point SP1 based on, for example, information indicating the location of facility LM1 and information regarding the content's playback time. The scheduled time for vehicle 30 to arrive at the provision start point SP1, set by the setting unit 102, is referred to as the first scheduled time.

[0034] Figure 3 LM2 is a landmark that is the target of guidance content. Landmark LM2 may be visible from the window of vehicle 30 near position P2 on route RT. Therefore, data regarding guidance content related to landmark LM2 is transmitted from server 20 to information processing device 10. Provision start point SP3 indicates the location where provision of guidance content related to landmark LM2 begins. Setting unit 102 sets a first scheduled time for vehicle 30 to arrive at provision start point SP3, for example, based on information indicating the location of landmark LM2 and information regarding the playback time of the guidance content.

[0035] The information processing device 10 encourages passengers to become interested in guidance and advertising content by starting to provide each content at the first scheduled time. However, when the vehicle 30 actually moves along the route RT, the time it reaches the provision start point may be before or after the first scheduled time due to various factors such as road conditions and weather.

[0036] The adjustment unit 104 adjusts the position of the provision start point in consideration of various factors that affect the time of arrival at the provision start point, such as road conditions and weather. Figure 3The illustrated provision area A1 is an area with a predetermined distance from the provision start point SP1. The adjustment unit 104 adjusts the position within the provision area A1 where the provision of guidance content related to the facility LM1 begins. The predetermined distance is, for example, 20 meters. The predetermined distance can vary for each provision start point SP1, for example, depending on the road width or number of lanes at the provision start point SP1.

[0037] exist Figure 3 In the example, the outer perimeter of provision area A1 intersects with route RT at two points: provision start point SP1A is located at the intersection on the departure point DP side of provision start point SP1, and provision start point SP1B is located at the intersection on the destination DS side of provision start point SP1. For example, if there is a possibility of arriving at provision start point SP1 earlier than the first scheduled time, the adjustment unit 104 adjusts provision start point SP1 to provision start point SP1A. For example, if there is a possibility of arriving at provision start point SP1 later than the first scheduled time, the adjustment unit 104 adjusts provision start point SP1 to provision start point SP1B.

[0038] The adjustment unit 104 adjusts the position at which the provision of the guidance content related to the landmark LM2 is started inside the provision area A3 centered at the provision start point SP3. Figure 3 In the example, the outer perimeter of provision area A3 intersects with path RT at two points: provision start point SP3A is located at the intersection on the departure point DP side of provision start point SP3, and provision start point SP3B is located at the intersection on the destination DS side of provision start point SP3. For example, if there is a possibility of arriving at provision start point SP3 earlier than the first scheduled time, the adjustment unit 104 adjusts provision start point SP3 to provision start point SP3A. For example, if there is a possibility of arriving at provision start point SP3 later than the first scheduled time, the adjustment unit 104 adjusts provision start point SP3 to provision start point SP3B.

[0039] The provision start point SP2 indicates the position where provision of advertising content is started. If there is a partial route on the route RT where no content is to be provided, the setting unit 102 sets the provision start point of advertising content to the partial route. Figure 3, a provision area A2 centered around provision start point SP2 is shown. The perimeter of provision area A2 intersects with path RT at two points: provision start point SP2A is located at the intersection on the departure point DP side of provision start point SP2, and provision start point SP2B is located at the intersection on the destination DS side of provision start point SP2. For example, if there is a possibility of arriving at provision start point SP2 earlier than the first scheduled time, the adjustment unit 104 may adjust provision start point SP2 to provision start point SP2A. For example, if there is a possibility of arriving at provision start point SP2 later than the first scheduled time, the adjustment unit 104 may adjust provision start point SP2 to provision start point SP2B.

[0040] When the vehicle 30 moves along the path RT, Figure 2 The factor information acquisition unit 103 shown acquires factor information on factors that affect the time of arrival at the provision start point SP1 or the like, and factors that cause the time of arrival at the provision start point to be before or after the first scheduled time.

[0041] Alternatively, the factor information acquisition unit 103 may acquire, for example, the difference between the scheduled arrival time and the actual arrival time, based on the location of the vehicle 30 acquired by the location information acquisition unit 101, as factor information. For example, if the actual arrival time is at least a predetermined time before the scheduled arrival time, the difference between the scheduled arrival time and the actual arrival time may serve as factor information indicating a factor causing the arrival time at the provision start location to be earlier than the first predetermined time. If the actual arrival time is at least a predetermined time after the scheduled arrival time, the difference between the scheduled arrival time and the actual arrival time may serve as factor information indicating a factor causing the arrival time at the provision start location to be later than the first predetermined time.

[0042] Alternatively, the factor information acquisition unit 103 may access a network service that provides information on road conditions and weather via the network 40 and acquire information on road conditions and weather around the provision start point as the factor information.

[0043] When the current position of the vehicle 30 acquired by the position information acquisition unit 101 reaches the provision start point set by the adjustment unit 104, the content provision unit 105 provides content corresponding to the provision start point. For example, if the content is a video, the video is played from the display unit 130 of the information processing device 10. Alternatively, the content provision unit 105 may play the video from a display unit installed in the vehicle 30 or from an information terminal held by a passenger in the vehicle 30.

[0044] Figure 4 This is a flowchart related to a content providing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4 In the following description, it is assumed that the vehicle 30 is moving along Figure 3 RT moves along the path shown.

[0045] In S200, the control unit 100 functions as the setting unit 102 and sets the provision start point for starting provision of content to the route that the vehicle 30 is scheduled to travel. Figure 3 As shown, provision start points SP1 , SP2 , and SP3 for starting provision of content are set on the route RT on which the vehicle 30 is scheduled to travel.

[0046] In the next S210, the control unit 100 obtains factor information of the next provision start point reached by the vehicle 30. For example, when the vehicle 30 is traveling near the departure point DP, the control unit 100 obtains factor information of the next provision start point SP1 reached.

[0047] In S220, the control unit 100 determines whether the vehicle 30 has arrived at the provision start point SP1 ahead of schedule based on the factor information acquired in S210. For example, if the actual arrival time relative to the vehicle 30's location acquired by the position information acquisition unit 101 is at least a predetermined time earlier than the scheduled arrival time, the control unit 100 determines that the vehicle 30 has arrived at the provision start point SP1 ahead of schedule (S220: Yes) and adjusts the content provision start point SP1 to the provision start point SP1A, which is located closer to the departure point DP (S230). If the actual arrival time relative to the vehicle 30's location acquired by the position information acquisition unit 101 is not at least a predetermined time earlier than the scheduled arrival time (S220: No), the control unit 100 proceeds to S240.

[0048] In S240, the control unit 100 determines whether the content has arrived at the provision start point SP1 late based on the factor information acquired in S210. For example, if the actual arrival time relative to the vehicle 30's location acquired by the position information acquisition unit 101 is more than a predetermined time later than the scheduled arrival time, the control unit 100 determines that the content has arrived at the provision start point SP1 late (S240: Yes) and adjusts the content provision start point SP1 to a provision start point SP1B located closer to the destination DS (S250). If the actual arrival time relative to the vehicle 30's location acquired by the position information acquisition unit 101 is not more than a predetermined time later than the scheduled arrival time (S240: No), the control unit 100 proceeds to S260.

[0049] In S260, the control unit 100 determines whether the vehicle 30 has arrived at the destination DS. If the vehicle 30 has arrived at the destination DS (S260: Yes), the control unit 100 ends the process. Figure 4 If the vehicle 30 has not arrived at the destination DS (S260: No), the control unit 100 proceeds to the process of S210.

[0050] (Effect)

[0051] As described above, according to the information processing device 10 according to this embodiment, the following operational effects are obtained.

[0052] The information processing device 10 is used to provide content to passengers of a vehicle 30 traveling along a route RT. The information processing device 10 includes a setting unit 102, a factor information acquisition unit 103, and an adjustment unit 104. The setting unit 102 sets a provision start point SP1, etc., where provision of content begins, on the route RT. The factor information acquisition unit 103 acquires factor information regarding factors that affect the time of arrival at the provision start point SP1, etc., while the vehicle 30 is traveling along the route RT. The adjustment unit 104 adjusts the provision start point SP1 based on the factor information while the vehicle 30 is traveling along the route RT. With this configuration, the information processing device 10 can provide content to passengers of the vehicle 30 at desired timings.

[0053] When the factor information acquisition unit 103 acquires information about factors that will advance the arrival time at the provision start point SP1, etc., the adjustment unit 104 adjusts the provision start point SP1, etc. to a location closer to the departure point DP on the route RT (such as the provision start point SP1A). When the factor information acquisition unit 103 acquires information about factors that will delay the arrival time at the provision start point SP1, etc., the adjustment unit 104 adjusts the provision start point SP1, etc. to a location closer to the destination DS on the route RT (such as the provision start point SP1B). With the above configuration, the information processing device 10 can provide content at a time when the vehicle 30 is likely to arrive at the provision start point.

[0054] The information processing device 10 further includes a position information acquisition unit 101 that acquires position information indicating the current position of the vehicle 30. A factor information acquisition unit 103 acquires factor information based on the difference between the time at which the vehicle 30 is expected to arrive at the current position and the time at which it actually arrives at the current position, when moving along the route RT. With this configuration, factors closely related to various matters, such as road conditions and weather, can be acquired with high accuracy based on the position information of the vehicle 30.

[0055] The content includes information provided to passengers regarding specified guidance targets. Guidance targets include objects located within a specified distance from route RT (e.g., facility LM1) and objects visually visible from route RT (e.g., landmark LM2). The above configuration allows passengers to be more engaged while vehicle 30 travels along route RT by providing content specific to guidance targets.

[0056] Figure 4 The content providing method shown controls the display unit 130 to provide content to passengers of a vehicle 30 moving along a path RT, and the content providing method includes the following steps: setting a provision starting point SP1, etc., for starting content provision, to the path RT (S200); obtaining factor information of factors that affect the time of reaching the provision starting point SP1, etc., when the vehicle 30 moves along the path RT (S210); and adjusting the provision starting point SP1, etc. based on the factor information, when the vehicle 30 moves along the path RT (S220-S250). According to the above structure, Figure 4 The content providing method shown can provide content to passengers of the vehicle 30 at a desired timing.

[0057] The vehicle 30 includes an information processing device 10 and an output device that outputs content.

[0058] [Software-based implementation example]

[0059] The functions of the information processing device 10 (hereinafter referred to as "device") can be implemented by a program for causing a computer to function as the device and for causing the computer to function as each control block of the device (particularly each unit included in the control unit 100).

[0060] In this case, the apparatus includes a computer as hardware for executing the program, the computer having at least one control device (e.g., a processor) and at least one storage device (e.g., a memory). The functions described in the above embodiments are realized by executing the program by the control device and storage device.

[0061] The program may also be recorded non-transiently on one or more computer-readable recording media. The recording medium may be provided by the apparatus or not provided by the apparatus. In the latter case, the program may also be supplied to the apparatus via any transmission medium, whether wired or wireless.

[0062] Furthermore, some or all of the functions of each of the aforementioned control blocks can be implemented using logic circuits. For example, integrated circuits incorporating logic circuits that function as the aforementioned control blocks are also within the scope of this disclosure. Furthermore, the functions of each of the aforementioned control blocks can also be implemented using, for example, a quantum computer.

[0063] Furthermore, each process described in the above embodiments may be executed by AI (Artificial Intelligence). In this case, the AI ​​may be executed in the above control device or in another device (such as an edge computer or cloud server).

[0064] (Variation)

[0065] The above embodiment describes a content providing method for providing content while a vehicle 30 traveling on a road is moving. However, the information processing device and content providing method according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can also be applied to providing content while a vehicle such as a train, airplane, or ship is moving, which is not traveling on a road.

[0066] In the above embodiment, content data provided by the information processing device 10 to passengers is transmitted from the server 20 to the information processing device 10. However, the content data may be stored in advance in the storage unit 110 of the information processing device 10.

[0067] In the above embodiment, the control unit 100 of the information processing device 10, which is located inside the vehicle 30, functions as the setting unit 102, the factor information acquisition unit 103, and the adjustment unit 104. However, the information processing device including the setting unit 102, the factor information acquisition unit 103, and the adjustment unit 104 may be located outside the vehicle 30. For example, the server 20 may function as the information processing device. Alternatively, when the server 20 functions as the setting unit 102, the factor information acquisition unit 103, and the adjustment unit 104, the information processing device 10 may transmit vehicle information such as the vehicle 30's position information and vehicle information related to the vehicle's speed, acceleration, and the amount of operation of the accelerator pedal, etc., to the server 20.

[0068] [Additional Notes]

[0069] The present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the claims. Embodiments obtained by appropriately combining technical solutions disclosed in different embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present disclosure.

[0070] Description of Reference Numerals

[0071] 10: Information processing device; 20: Server; 30: Vehicle; 40: Network; 100: Control unit; 101: Position information acquisition unit; 102: Setting unit; 103: Factor information acquisition unit; 104: Adjustment unit; SP1, SP1A, SP1B, SP2, SP2A, SP2B, SP3, SP3A, SP3B: Provide a starting location (provide a starting point).

Claims

1. An information processing device for providing content to a passenger of a moving object moving along a route, the information processing device comprising: a setting unit that sets a provision start point for starting provision of the content on the path; a factor information acquisition unit configured to acquire factor information of a factor that affects a timing of reaching the provision start point when the mobile body moves along the path; as well as An adjustment unit adjusts the provision start point based on the factor information when the moving object moves along the path.

2. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein When the factor information acquiring unit acquires information about a factor that brings the time of arrival at the provision starting point earlier, the adjusting unit adjusts the provision starting point to a position closer to the departure point of the route. When the factor information acquiring unit acquires information about a factor that delays arrival at the provision starting point, the adjusting unit adjusts the provision starting point to a position closer to the destination of the route.

3. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein further comprising a position information acquiring unit configured to acquire position information indicating a current position of the mobile object; The factor information acquisition unit acquires the factor information based on a difference between a time when the moving body is expected to arrive at the current position and a time when the moving body actually arrives at the current position when the moving body moves along the route.

4. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein: The content includes content that provides information related to a predetermined guidance object to the passenger, The guide objects include objects located within a prescribed distance range from the path and objects that can be visually confirmed from the path.

5. A content providing method for controlling an output device to provide content to a passenger of a moving object moving along a path, the content providing method comprising the following steps: setting a provision start point for starting provision of the content at the path; acquiring factor information of factors that affect a timing of reaching the provision start point while the mobile body moves along the path; as well as When the moving object moves along the path, the provision start point is adjusted based on the factor information.

6. A vehicle comprising: The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4; and An output device that outputs content. 7 . A computer program product comprising a program for causing a computer to function as the information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , and for causing the computer to function as the setting unit, the factor information acquiring unit, and the adjusting unit. 8 . A recording medium recording a program for causing a computer to function as the information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , and for causing the computer to function as the setting unit, the factor information acquiring unit, and the adjusting unit.

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