Moving body, management system, moving body system, operation device, program and computer-readable storage medium

Abstract

To provide a moving body which can be carried or mounted by a user, moves when communication with an external communication device is not possible and transmits information related to the user to the external communication device when communication is possible, and provide a management system, moving body system, program and computer-readable storage medium.SOLUTION: A moving body 10 according to the present invention can be carried or mounted by a moving body user 10, and comprises: a movement mechanism 15 for moving; a communication unit 13 for performing communication; a control unit 12 that controls the moving mechanism 15 so that the moving body 10 moves when communication between the communication unit 13 and an external communication device 15 is not possible; and a user-related information unit 20 that stores or acquires user-related information, which is information related to the moving body user U. The communication unit 13 transmits the user-related information to the external communication devices 30A-30C when the communication with the external communication devices 30A-30C is possible.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a mobile object, a management system, a mobile object system, an operation device, a program, and a computer-readable storage medium. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, in response to various accidents that occur under harsh natural conditions such as in the mountains or at sea, a method has been adopted in which a mobile object is used to search for a target person from a remote location and discover the target person early. Recently, unmanned mobile objects (e.g., radio-controlled helicopters and drones) that are powered by batteries and equipped with communication devices and that perform surveys and monitoring from the air have also been proposed (e.g., Patent Document 1).

[0003] Meanwhile, with regard to a rescue request from a search target, a rescue information transmission device and method using a mobile terminal of the search target has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 2). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2015-85755 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2009-199542 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The present invention aims to provide a mobile body that moves when communication with an external communication device is not possible, and transmits information related to a user to an external communication device when communication is possible, a management system related to the mobile body, a mobile body system, an operating device, a program, and a computer-readable storage medium. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the mobile body of the present invention is a mobile body weighing 300 kg or less, activated by a user to move, and comprising a movement mechanism for moving, a communication unit for performing communication, and a control unit for controlling the movement mechanism so that the mobile body moves when communication between the communication unit and an external communication device is not possible, and is characterized in that the communication unit transmits information related to the user to the external communication device when communication with the external communication device is possible.

[0007] According to the present invention, with the above configuration, it is possible to provide a mobile body that moves when communication with an external communication device is not possible, and transmits information related to a user to the external communication device when communication is possible.

[0008] If the device has a voice generating unit that emits voice, and the voice is for explaining the operation or function of the mobile object, the voice can help the user understand the operation or function of the mobile object.

[0009] If the sound generating unit generates the sound before the moving object starts to move, the user can confirm an operation or function before the moving object starts to move.

[0010] The device further includes a voice generating unit that generates a sound, and the voice generating unit can generate the sound after the communication unit transmits the user-related information to the external communication device.

[0011] If the contents of the voice include contents notifying the result of the communication by the communication unit, it is possible to know whether the communication has been successful or not. If the voice generating unit emits voice guidance regarding operations to be performed by the mobile body or voice guidance regarding operations for the communication unit to perform communication, movement or communication can be performed according to the voice guidance. If the moving body has a test mode for moving as a test, the moving body user U can move the moving body as a test. If the control unit controls the moving mechanism so as to move for a predetermined time in the test mode, it is possible to control the time required for the moving body to move in the test mode.

[0012] If the control unit controls the moving mechanism so as to move a predetermined distance in the test mode, it is possible to control the moving distance of the moving body in the test mode. If the control unit controls the moving mechanism to move back and forth in a predetermined direction in the test mode, the movement of the moving body in the test mode can be simply a back and forth movement in a predetermined direction, thereby simplifying the movement of the moving body and making it easier to understand the movement of the moving body. If the communication unit transmits information indicating that the moving body is moving in the test mode to the external communication device, a person who receives the information through the external communication device can understand that the moving body is in the test mode.

[0013] If the moving body has a floating portion for floating on water, it can be prevented from sinking in water. If the float has a hollow portion in which air can be sealed, the float can be made to float on water more easily by sealing air in the hollow portion. If the floating portion is removable, it can be attached or detached depending on the situation of use. If the moving body is an aircraft that moves by flying, it is possible to prevent the moving body from sinking in water during or after flying. If the communication unit is used underwater or on water and communicates with the external communication device on land, then even if the user is underwater or on water, the user can easily communicate with the external communication device on land by moving by flying.

[0014] The moving body has a fixing unit for fixing to a vehicle, and the control unit can control the moving mechanism so that the moving body moves when the fixing by the fixing unit is released. If the external communication device is installed in a rideable vehicle, the external communication device can be moved together with the vehicle. Also, by a person operating the vehicle in response to communication from the moving body, the external communication device can move to, for example, a location where the user is. If the vehicle is equipped with a device for providing treatment to the user, a person can operate the vehicle in response to communication from the mobile body, and provide rapid treatment, for example, when the vehicle reaches the location of the user.

[0015] If the user-related information includes order information for ordering a product or service, the user can order the product or service even from a location remote from where the user is located. If the communication unit transmits the user-related information to the external communication device until the energy available to the communication unit for transmitting the user-related information to the external communication device is exhausted, a large amount of energy can be utilized, so that the number of times the user-related information is transmitted to the external communication device can be increased. Alternatively, a large amount of energy can be utilized, so that communication with the external communication device can be more likely to be successful. The control unit can control the moving mechanism to move the moving body until energy available to the moving mechanism for moving the moving body is exhausted.

[0016] If the communication unit transmits identification information of the moving object to the external communication device when communication with the external communication device is possible, a person who receives the information through the external communication device can identify the moving object.

[0017] If the user has an operation unit for operating the moving object, and there is only one operation unit, the operation unit can be reduced to the bare minimum and the configuration can be simple.

[0018] The device may have an operation unit for the user to operate the moving body, and the operation unit may include at least a first operation unit for starting the moving body to move and a second operation unit for starting the test mode. If the first operating portion and the second operating portion have different colors or displays, the first operating portion and the second operating portion can be easily distinguished from each other.

[0019] The device has a detection unit that detects objects, and when the detection unit detects the object, the control unit controls the moving mechanism to change the direction in which the moving body moves, thereby preventing the moving body from colliding with an object, thereby preventing movement and causing communication failure.

[0020] The moving body is a flying object that moves by flying and has a detection unit that detects objects, and the control unit can control the movement mechanism so that the flying object lands when the detection unit detects the object.

[0021] The vehicle has a detection unit that detects objects, and the control unit controls the moving mechanism so that the moving body slows down or stops when the detection unit detects the object, thereby preventing the moving body from colliding with an object, thereby preventing movement and causing communication failure.

[0022] Before the moving body moves and when the communication unit is capable of communicating with an external communication device, the moving body does not move and the communication unit transmits the user-related information to the external communication device, thereby reducing power consumption.

[0023] When the communication unit successfully transmits the user-related information to the external communication device, the control unit can control the moving mechanism to change the direction in which the moving body moves.

[0024] When the communication unit successfully transmits the user-related information to the external communication device, the control unit can control the moving mechanism so that the moving object slows down or stops.

[0025] The moving body is an aircraft that moves by flying, and the control unit controls the movement mechanism so that the moving body rises to a predetermined altitude, so that the aircraft can be raised to an altitude at which communication is easy, or the aircraft can be prevented from rising too high.

[0026] If the specified altitude is set to an altitude of 50 m or more from the point where the moving body begins to ascend, communication can be facilitated even when the moving body is surrounded by buildings, hills, etc. that are about 50 m high.

[0027] If the specified altitude is set to an altitude of 150 m or more from the point where the moving body begins to ascend, communication can be facilitated even when the moving body is surrounded by buildings, hills, mountains, etc. that are approximately 150 m high.

[0028] The control unit controls the moving mechanism so that the moving body moves vertically upward and vertically downward, and also controls the moving mechanism so that the moving body moves horizontally if the horizontal position of the moving body shifts.This makes it possible to suppress deviations from the latitude and longitude at the time the movement began, for example, by moving the moving body horizontally to correct deviations in the horizontal position.

[0029] The user-related information includes at least the location information of the mobile body, and the amount of information of the user-related information transmitted by the communication unit can be 1 to 100 bytes, and more preferably, the amount of information of the user-related information transmitted by the communication unit can be 1 to 12 bytes.

[0030] If the control unit controls the moving mechanism so that the speed of the moving body gradually increases after the moving body starts to move, sudden changes in voltage, etc. can be suppressed. The control unit can control the moving mechanism so that the speed of the moving body becomes a constant speed when the speed of the moving body reaches a predetermined speed.

[0031] The external communication devices may be multiple, and the communication unit may transmit the user-related information to the multiple external communication devices.

[0032] The control unit, by controlling the moving mechanism so that the moving body moves for a predetermined time, can grasp the time required for the moving body to move.

[0033] If the control unit controls the moving mechanism so that the moving body moves a predetermined distance, it is possible to grasp the distance moved by the moving body.

[0034] If the control unit controls the moving mechanism so that it moves back and forth in a predetermined direction, the movement of the moving body can be simplified, for example, by simply making it a back and forth movement in a predetermined direction, making it easier to understand the movement of the moving body.

[0035] The user-related information may include supply request information. The material supply request information includes the amount or type of material that needs to be supplied. The device is provided with a biometric information receiving unit that receives biometric information of the user, and the control unit can control the moving mechanism to move when the biometric information indicating an abnormality in the user is received by the biometric information receiving unit.

[0036] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the management system of the present invention has an information management unit that manages the user-related information including the identification information of the mobile body and the personal information of the user, and is characterized in that the information management unit manages the identification information of the mobile body and the personal information of the user in association with each other.

[0037] The communication unit has an information acquisition unit that acquires the user-related information transmitted to the external communication device by the communication unit, and the information management unit can further manage the user-related information acquired by the information acquisition unit.

[0038] The information acquisition unit may include an information acquisition unit that acquires status information that is information on a status regarding a response to the user, and the information management unit may further manage the status information acquired by the information acquisition unit.

[0039] The user-related information transmitted by the communication unit to the external communication device may include the location information, and may have a secondary information display unit that displays secondary information based on the location information.

[0040] The information management unit manages information of a specified contact as the user-related information, and may have a notification unit that, when the information acquisition unit acquires the user-related information, notifies the specified contact of content including that the information acquisition unit has acquired the user-related information.

[0041] The notification may include a notification regarding a call for help to provide assistance to the user or an associate of the user.

[0042] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the management system of the present invention comprises an information management unit that manages the user-related information including the identification information of the mobile body described above, an information acquisition unit that acquires the user-related information transmitted by the communication unit to the external communication device, and a material information registration unit that registers material information, and when the information acquisition unit acquires the user-related information transmitted by the communication unit to the external communication device, it can transmit material supply instruction information to the outside based on the material information registered in the material information registration unit.

[0043] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the mobile body system of the present invention is a mobile body system comprising the above-mentioned mobile body and an operating device for operating the mobile body, wherein the operating device has a movement instruction unit that gives instructions for the mobile body to move, and a voice generating unit that emits voice, and the voice is voice for explaining the operation or function of the mobile body.

[0044] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the mobile body system of the present invention is a mobile body system comprising the above-mentioned mobile body and an operating device for operating the mobile body, wherein the operating device has a voice generating unit that emits voice, and the voice generating unit emits the voice after the communication unit transmits the user-related information to the external communication device.

[0045] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the operating device of the present invention is an operating device capable of operating the moving body described above, and is equipped with a second communication unit for communication, and the second communication unit is capable of transmitting the user-related information to the external communication device.

[0046] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the operating device of the present invention is an operating device capable of operating the mobile body described above, and has a second communication unit for communication, and the second communication unit transmits the user-related information to the mobile body or the external communication device, and the user-related information includes material supply request information.

[0047] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the program of the present invention is characterized in that it causes a computer of a mobile body that can be carried by a user or mounted on a means of transportation, is activated by the user, and receives power from a battery and moves by a predetermined moving mechanism to function as a communication unit for communicating and as a control unit for controlling the moving mechanism so that the mobile body moves from its current position when communication between the communication unit and an external communication device is not possible, and also causes the communication unit to function to transmit information related to the user to the external communication device when communication with the external communication device is possible.

[0048] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the program of the present invention causes a computer of a specified management system to function as an information management unit that pre-manages the user-related information including the identification information of the mobile body and the personal information of the user, and the information management unit is characterized in that it associates and manages the identification information of the mobile body and the personal information of the user.

[0049] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the program of the present invention causes a computer of a mobile body system having the above-mentioned mobile body and an operation device for operating the mobile body to function as a movement instruction unit that gives instructions to the operating device for the mobile body to move, and a voice generating unit that emits voice, wherein the voice is voice for explaining the operation or function of the mobile body.

[0050] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the program of the present invention causes a computer of a mobile body system having the above-mentioned mobile body and an operation device for operating the mobile body to function as a voice generating unit that emits voice in the operation device, and is characterized in that the voice generating unit emits the voice after the communication unit transmits the user-related information to the external communication device.

[0051] In order to achieve the above object, a computer-readable storage medium according to the present invention is characterized in that it stores the above program. Effect of the Invention

[0052] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a mobile body, a management system, a mobile body system, an operating device, a program, and a computer-readable storage medium that can be carried or mounted by a user, moves when communication with an external communication device is not possible, and transmits information related to the user to the external communication device when communication is possible. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0053] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a usage pattern of a moving body according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a mobile object and a management system. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a computer of a mobile body. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a computer of the management system. [Diagram 5] 10 is a flowchart for explaining an operation of a moving body in a normal mode. [Figure 6] 10 is a flowchart for explaining an operation of a moving body in a test mode. [Figure 7] 11 is a flowchart illustrating a process flow in the management system. [Figure 8] 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a mobile system according to the present invention; [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the mobile body system of the present invention, continuing from FIG. 8. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a computer in the mobile system. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is another block diagram showing the configuration of a mobile system. [Figure 12] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a configuration of another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a configuration of still another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the configuration of still another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the configuration of another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 16] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a configuration of still another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 17] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the configuration of still another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 18] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the configuration of still another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 19] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a different embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 20] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a configuration of still another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 21] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a configuration of still another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 22] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a configuration of still another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 23] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a configuration of still another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 24] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a configuration of still another embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0054] First, an overview of this embodiment will be described, and then the specific contents of this embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, the mobile user U refers to a user U who uses a mobile body 10, and may be a search target who uses the mobile body 10 to request rescue from a searcher in the event of an accident or distress in mountain climbing or hiking (a mountain climber or hiker), or may be a search target who uses the mobile body 10 to request rescue from a searcher in the event of a disaster such as an earthquake or landslide. A person who receives a rescue request from the mobile body user U via the mobile body 10 may request a search from another person. In addition, the mobile user U may also include a person other than a person who may be a search target who requests rescue, such as a person who requests home delivery, work, on-site service, transportation, etc., and who uses the mobile body 10 simply to place a specified order.

[0055] An example of this embodiment will be outlined with reference to Fig. 1. In this embodiment, a mobile body user U activates a mobile body 10. In a preferred embodiment, the mobile body 10 is configured to be capable of being carried by the mobile body user U and mounted on a means of transportation.

[0056] Here, being portable by the mobile user U refers to a configuration that the mobile user U can carry by hand, or that the mobile user U can carry by holding it in his / her arms, or that the mobile user U can carry in a backpack or the like, and it is preferable that the configuration is portable. The portable configuration may include a foldable configuration, a disassembled configuration, or an assembleable configuration.

[0057] Furthermore, being capable of being mounted on a means of transportation by a mobile body user U means that the mobile body user U can mount the mobile body 10 by loading or placing it on a means of transportation such as a car, ship, or airplane, and this excludes large mobile bodies 10.

[0058] That is, the moving body 10 is configured to be capable of moving in the air, land, sea (above the sea, under the sea, on the seabed), etc., and is preferably configured to be an air vehicle that moves by flying, such as a radio-controlled helicopter or a drone (unmanned aerial vehicle), which can be carried by the moving body user U and mounted on a means of transportation. The radio-controlled helicopter or drone can be equipped with, for example, a propeller, a flight controller, a circuit board, a communication module, an antenna, a pressure sensor, a gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a GPS, a camera, etc. It is preferable that the moving body 10 moves automatically.

[0059] The weight of the moving body 10 is preferably 300 kg or less, more preferably 100 kg or less, even more preferably 1 kg or less, even more preferably 500 g or less, even more preferably 100 to 300 g, and even more preferably 100 g or more and less than 200 g. By reducing the weight of the moving body 10, it is possible to easily carry it. Furthermore, by reducing the weight, it is possible to reduce the degree of damage even if the moving body 10 hits a person or object. It is preferable that the moving body 10 does not include a large moving body 10 (helicopter, airship, ship, car, robot, etc.) that weighs more than 300 kg, and more preferably does not exceed 100 kg. Furthermore, even if the moving body 10 can be carried by the moving body user U or mounted on a means of transportation, the moving body 10 may be placed or installed in a house, office, etc., or may be used during a disaster or the like. In other words, the moving body 10 may have any weight, size, etc. that allows it to be carried by the moving body user U or mounted on a means of transportation, and the actual manner of use is not limited to being carried or mounted on a means of transportation.

[0060] The moving body 10 of this embodiment moves until communication with the external communication devices 30A to 30C is established, and transmits the current position of the moving body 10 to the external communication devices 30A to 30C when communication is established.

[0061] The external communication devices 30A to 30C are communication devices provided away from the mobile body 10, and correspond to an example of a site. The external communication devices 30A to 30C are, for example, a base station, a terminal, an artificial satellite, etc. In addition, a site is a feature (for example, a building, a machine, etc.) that occupies a certain position and can specify the position, and as long as the position can be specified, the position may or may not change over time. As shown in FIG. 1, there are multiple external communication devices 30A to 30C. The mobile body 10 of this embodiment has a normal mode in which the mobile body 10 moves and communicates normally, that is, moves and communicates to request rescue of the mobile body user U, and a test mode in which the mobile body moves and communicates as a test. The test mode is a mode in which a rescue request is not actually made, and is used for the purpose of the mobile body user U testing the movement and communication of the mobile body 10.

[0062] [composition] An example of the configuration of the moving object 10 and the management system 40 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

[0063] <Configuration of moving body 10> In this embodiment, the moving object 10 includes a battery 11, a control unit 12, a communication unit 13, a determination unit 14, a moving mechanism 15, a position identification unit 16, a current position recording unit 17, a user-related information unit 20, a voice storage unit 21, a voice generation unit 22, a setting unit 23, a detection unit 24, a regulation unit 25, and an operation unit 26. The moving object 10 also includes a power switch (not shown) that starts the supply of power to each unit of the moving object 10.

[0064] The moving object 10 has a general configuration as a computer. As shown in FIG. 3, the moving object 10 has a central processing unit (CPU, GPU, DSP) 10B, a storage device (ROM, RAM, hard disk, cache memory) 10C, an input device (touch panel, button) 10D, a display device (liquid crystal display) 10E, and the like, which are mutually connected via a bus 10A. The storage device 10C functions as a computer-readable storage medium. A program 100 is stored in the storage device 10C. By executing the program 100, each of the units 11 to 17, 20 to 26 of the moving object 10 can be made to function. That is, the program 100 can make the computer of the moving object 10 function as the control unit 12, the communication unit 13, the determination unit 14, the position identification unit 16, the current position recording unit 17, the user-related information unit 20, the voice storage unit 21, the voice generation unit 22, the setting unit 23, the detection unit 24, the regulation unit 25, and the operation unit 26. The exterior color of the moving body 10 preferably includes white or red, and more preferably includes white and red, in order to be associated with emergency situations and rescue, such as a fire engine, a police car, or an ambulance.

[0065] (Battery 11) When the power switch is turned on, the battery 11 supplies power to the control unit 12, the communication unit 13, the judgment unit 14, the movement mechanism 15, the position identification unit 16, the current position recording unit 17, the user-related information unit 20, the voice memory unit 21, the voice generation unit 22, the setting unit 23, the detection unit 24, the regulation unit 25, and the operation unit 26.

[0066] Battery 11 may have a function for measuring the state of battery 11 (hereinafter referred to as "battery information"). Battery information is, for example, the remaining battery charge. The result may be transmitted as battery information to control unit 12. Battery 11 may be, for example, a small, lightweight, rechargeable lithium ion battery, lithium polymer battery, fuel cell, or the like, which is widely used in miniaturized radio-controlled helicopters, drones, and the like, and may include a single cell or multiple cells.

[0067] (Control unit 12) The control unit 12 controls the battery 11, the communication unit 13, the determination unit 14, the moving mechanism 15, the position identification unit 16, the current position recording unit 17, the user-related information unit 20, the voice storage unit 21, the voice generation unit 22, the setting unit 23, the detection unit 25, and the regulation unit 26. For example, the control unit 12 controls the moving mechanism 15 when the communication unit 13 cannot communicate with the external communication devices 30A to 30C. More specifically, when the control unit 12 cannot receive a communication establishment determination signal (a signal notifying that it has been determined that communication has been established (a state in which communication is possible)) from the determination unit 14 described below, the control unit 12 determines that the communication unit 13 cannot communicate with the external communication devices 30A to 30C, and controls the moving mechanism 15.

[0068] The control performed by the control unit 12 may be automatically performed by the above program 100. Alternatively, the mobile body user U may transmit a control signal to the mobile body 10 via a controller, and the communication unit 13 may receive the control signal. The control unit 12 may control each part of the mobile body 10 by the control signal from the mobile body user U, or may launch the above program 100 to perform automatic control.

[0069] (Communications Department 13) The communication unit 13 includes a transmitting / receiving antenna, and transmits and receives signals under the control of the control unit 12. The communication unit 13 transmits a predetermined transmission signal to the external communication devices 30A-30C, and receives signals from the external communication devices 30A-30C. When the communication unit 13 receives a signal from the external communication devices 30A-30C, it sends the received signal to the determination unit 14. Furthermore, when the communication unit 13 is not receiving a signal from the external communication devices 30A-30C, it does not send a signal to the determination unit 14. Furthermore, the predetermined transmission signal that the communication unit 13 transmits to the external communication devices 30A to 30C may be, for example, a standard signal recorded in a memory provided in the communication unit 13.

[0070] The communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication devices 30A to 30C may be, for example, by the communication unit 13 receiving a broadcast signal (beacon) transmitted by the external communication devices 30A to 30C at predetermined intervals. The communication unit 13 may treat the broadcast signal as a received signal.

[0071] The communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication devices 30A to 30C may be, for example, such that the communication unit 13 transmits an inquiry signal to the external communication devices 30A to 30C at a predetermined interval and receives a reply signal from the external communication devices 30A to 30C that have received the inquiry signal. The communication unit 13 may regard the reply signal from the external communication devices 30A to 30C as a received signal.

[0072] The communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication devices 30A to 30C may be such that the communication unit 13 sends information (user-related information, etc.) to the external communication devices 30A to 30C at predetermined intervals (for example, once every 10 seconds). The communication unit 13 can also receive a control signal from the controller and transmit it to the control unit 12 .

[0073] The frequency band that can be transmitted and received by the transmitting and receiving antennas of the communication unit 13 can be variable. The receiving antennas are preferably arranged omnidirectionally so as to receive signals from the external communication devices 30A to 30C and user terminals (e.g., the controller, a mobile terminal, etc.; not shown) from all directions. The transmitting antennas are preferably arranged omnidirectionally so as to transmit transmission signals in all directions.

[0074] The communication unit 13 may receive power from the battery 11, but the communication unit 13 may have a dedicated battery. The capacity of the battery is only required to transmit the predetermined transmission signal for a predetermined period of time. The battery is preferably a small, lightweight, and rechargeable battery.

[0075] Furthermore, the communication unit 13 may have a means for notifying the mobile body user U that the communication unit 13 has started transmission or that a signal has been received from the external communication devices 30A to 30C. For example, a flashlight may be provided in the mobile body 10 at a position visible to the mobile body user U. This flashlight may be made to blink in response to transmission / reception. Alternatively, the communication unit 13 may transmit a transmission / reception confirmation signal to the controller on the mobile body user U side.

[0076] The communication unit 13 can transmit the user-related information stored or acquired by the user-related information unit 20 to the external communication devices 30A to 30C. As described above, there can be a plurality of external communication devices 30A to 30C, and the communication unit 13 can transmit the user-related information to the plurality of external communication devices 30A to 30C.

[0077] (Judgment section 14) The determination unit 14 receives the reception signal from the communication unit 13 .

[0078] When a reception signal is received from the communication unit 13, the communication unit 13 is in a state where it can communicate with the external communication devices 30A to 30C, and the determination unit 14 determines that communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication devices 30A to 30C has been established. The determination unit 14 transmits a communication establishment signal to the control unit 12.

[0079] When a reception signal is not received from the communication unit 13 within a predetermined time, the communication unit 13 cannot communicate with the external communication devices 30A to 30C, and the determination unit 14 determines that communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication devices 30A to 30C has not been established. The determination unit 14 transmits a communication unestablished signal (a signal notifying the control unit 12 that communication has not been established (a state in which communication is not possible)). As will be described later, in the test mode, the determination unit 14 can determine whether or not communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication devices 30A to 30C has been successful.

[0080] (Moving mechanism 15) Under the control of the control unit 12, the movement mechanism 15 moves the moving body 10 as a whole. As described above, when the control unit 12 receives a communication unestablished signal from the determination unit 14, the control unit 12 determines that communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication device 30 is not possible, and the movement mechanism 15, under the control of the control unit 12, moves the moving body 10 as a whole from the current position.

[0081] The moving mechanism 15 may be any mechanism that uses a motor (not shown) driven by power supply from the battery 11 as a power source, and obtains buoyancy, thrust, etc. through a member such as a propeller by utilizing the rotation of the motor shaft to controllably move the moving body 10. As long as the mechanism moves the moving body 10 by power supply, it is not limited to the mechanism using the motor as a power source, and other moving mechanisms may be adopted.

[0082] Here, the moving mechanism 15 can be controlled by the control unit 12 not to move the moving body 10 when the moving body 10 has not yet moved from its current position, more specifically, its current position before the moving body 10 starts moving after being activated by the moving body user U, and the communication unit 13 can communicate with the external communication devices 30A to 30C.

[0083] That is, when the mobile object 10 is not yet moved from its current position, more specifically, its current position before it starts moving after it is started by the mobile object user U, and the communication unit 13 can communicate with the external communication devices 30A-30C, the communication unit 13 can transmit the user-related information to the external communication devices 30A-30C without moving the mobile object 10 (note that the current position before it starts moving after it is started by the mobile object user U is, for example, the current position when the mobile object 10 is started by the mobile object user U, and includes the current position when the power switch of the mobile object 10 is turned on, etc.). That is, when the mobile object 10 is in a state where communication is possible without moving, the communication unit 13 is configured to be able to communicate without moving the mobile object 10.

[0084] As an operation of the moving mechanism 15, for example, when the communication unit 13 succeeds in transmitting user-related information to the external communication devices 30A to 30C, the control unit 12 can control the moving mechanism 15 to change the direction in which the moving body 10 moves. For example, when the communication unit 13 succeeds in transmitting to the external communication devices 30A to 30C, the control unit 12 can control the moving mechanism 15 to change the direction in which the moving body 10 moves from upward to downward, or from left to right. This allows the moving body 10 to return to the moving body user U.

[0085] Furthermore, when the communication unit 13 has succeeded in transmitting the user-related information to the external communication devices 30A to 30C, the control unit 12 can control the movement mechanism 15 to decelerate or stop the moving body 10. In the case where the moving body 10 is an aircraft such as a radio-controlled helicopter or a drone, the control unit 12 can control the movement mechanism 15 to cause the aircraft to stop in the air and then descend vertically downward to land.

[0086] In addition, when the communication unit 13 successfully transmits user-related information to the external communication devices 30A to 30C, the communication unit 13 receives a signal from the external communication devices 30A to 30C, or the judgment unit 14 receives a reception signal from the communication unit 13.

[0087] Furthermore, as an operation of the moving mechanism 15, the control unit 12 can control the moving mechanism 15 so that the speed of the moving body 10 gradually increases after the moving body 10 starts moving. For example, the control unit 12 can control the moving mechanism 15 so that the speed of the moving body 10 gradually increases after the moving body 10 starts moving, for example, to 1 m / s for the first 5 seconds while measuring the speed with an acceleration sensor, and to 3 m / s for the next 5 seconds.

[0088] Furthermore, when the speed of the moving body 10 reaches a predetermined speed, the control unit 12 can control the moving mechanism 15 so that the speed of the moving body 10 remains constant. Furthermore, as an operation of the moving mechanism 15, for example, the control unit 12 can control the moving mechanism 15 so that the moving body 10 rises and then moves horizontally at a position where it has reached a predetermined altitude. Note that the altitude can be, for example, the height from the ground or the altitude. As will be described later, the altitude can be set in advance by the setting unit 23.

[0089] (Location specifying unit 16) The position identification unit 16 includes an input unit (not shown), and receives a physical signal ("physical input") related to the current position of the mobile object 10 (the position where the mobile object 10 is located) via the input unit. Examples of the physical input include temperature and pressure signals, and navigation signals from a GPS (Global Positioning System) or a global positioning satellite system.

[0090] The temperature and pressure signals refer to, for example, the measurement values ​​of a temperature sensor and a pressure sensor provided in the moving body 10 (the temperature and pressure according to the altitude (depth) of the moving body 10).

[0091] A navigation signal from a global navigation satellite system is, for example, a signal (including information related to the signal transmission time and satellite orbit) transmitted by a satellite constituting a global navigation satellite system (GNSS; Global Navigation Satellite System).

[0092] The location identification unit 16 analyzes the physical input and identifies the current location. The position identifying unit 16 identifies the current position of the moving object 10 if the power switch provided in the moving object 10 is in an on state.

[0093] The position specifying unit 16 records the specified current position in the current position recording unit 17.

[0094] The position identification unit 16 may identify the current position of the mobile object 10 at a predetermined time interval. The position identification unit 16 may also record the current position identified at a predetermined time interval in the current position recording unit 17 at the predetermined time interval. The current position may be recorded together with the time when the current position is recorded. The position identification unit 16 may be set in advance to record the current position before the mobile object 10 starts moving after being activated by the mobile object user U in the current position recording unit 17 under the control of the control unit 12. By configuring the position identification unit 16 in this way, the current position identified by the position identification unit 16 can be regarded as the same as (or a nearby position) the position where the mobile object 10 or the mobile object user U was present, and information on the position where the mobile object 10 or the mobile object user U was present can be transmitted to the external communication devices 30A to 30C. Therefore, when a third party obtains information on the position where the mobile object 10 or the mobile object user U was present through the external communication devices 30A to 30C, the third party can grasp the position where the mobile object 10 or the mobile object user U was present.

[0095] When the control unit 12 receives a communication establishment signal from the judgment unit 14, it determines that communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication device 30 is possible, and under the control of the control unit 12, the position determination unit 16 transmits the determined current position from the communication unit 13 to the external communication devices 30A to 30C.

[0096] The current position identified by the position identifying unit 16 may be a one-dimensional position, which is depth and altitude along the direction of gravity. Also, it may be a two-dimensional position, which is latitude and longitude. Furthermore, it may be a three-dimensional position, which is latitude, longitude, depth and altitude. Also, the current position identified by the position identifying unit 16 may be at least one of latitude, longitude, depth and altitude.

[0097] To specify a one-dimensional position, for example, a temperature sensor or a pressure sensor (water pressure gauge or barometer) may be installed as the position specifying unit 16, and the results may be converted into depth and altitude. Alternatively, the position specifying unit 16 may be equipped with an ultrasonic sensor (for example, a vision positioning sensor) and the like, and the distance from the earth's surface, ocean floor, etc. to the moving body 10 may be measured.

[0098] If a two-dimensional or three-dimensional position is to be specified, the input unit may be equipped with a dedicated antenna that receives a navigation signal from a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) as a physical input, and the position specifying unit 16 may perform a stand-alone positioning analysis or the like. The dedicated antenna may also be used as a receiving antenna for the communication unit 13. Information such as a measurement error that is incidentally obtained from the analysis of the stand-alone positioning or the like may be evaluated, and for example, the altitude value may be replaced with an altitude value obtained by another sensor. In addition, the input unit may be equipped with a three-axis acceleration sensor, and the position specifying unit 16 may obtain a movement trajectory from a movement start point from an analysis using inertial navigation, and specify the current three-dimensional relative position with respect to the movement start point.

[0099] (Current location recorder 17) The current position recording unit 17 records the current position identified by the position identifying unit 16 .

[0100] When the control unit 12 receives a communication establishment signal from the judgment unit 14, it determines that communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication devices 30A to 30C is possible, and under the control of the control unit 12, the position determination unit 16 may read out the current position recorded in the current position recording unit 17 and transmit it from the communication unit 13 to the external communication devices 30A to 30C.

[0101] The current position recording unit 17 may be either a volatile memory or a non-volatile memory. It is preferable that these memories have low power consumption, and are small and lightweight.

[0102] (User related information section 20) The user-related information unit 20 stores information (hereinafter referred to as "user-related information") related to the mobile user U. The user-related information stored in the user-related information unit 20 may include, for example, personal information such as contact information (name, address, email address) of the mobile user U and persons related to the mobile user U, and various information about the mobile body 10.

[0103] That is, the user-related information may include not only direct information of the mobile body user U, but also information such as identification information of the mobile body 10 operated by the mobile body user U, location information of the current location of the mobile body 10, and images of the mobile body user U and the surroundings. The identification information of the mobile body 10 may include the product number (ID number) of the mobile body 10, the product number (ID number) of the communication module, etc. The communication unit 13 may transmit the identification information of the mobile body 10 to the external communication device 30 when communication with the external communication devices 30A to 30C is possible. The communication unit 13 may transmit the identification information of the mobile body 10 to the external communication devices 30A to 30C by operating a controller.

[0104] Alternatively, the user-related information unit 20 may be equipped with a simple input device (e.g., a simple keyboard, a recording microphone, a digital camera, a simple medical device, etc.), and the user-related information may be acquired by additional input at any time via the simple input device. The storage format may be, for example, a character string, a voice, an image, etc. Furthermore, the user-related information may be acquired by input from an external device other than the mobile body 10. The user-related information acquired by the user-related information unit 20 may include, for example, location information of the current location of the mobile body 10, images of the mobile body user U and the surrounding area, etc.

[0105] Furthermore, the user-related information may include information indicating that the mobile user U is in an emergency. The information indicating that the mobile user U is in an emergency preferably includes information indicating that the mobile user U has been lost or suffered a disaster, information indicating that rescue is being requested, etc. The user-related information may be, for example, information that can identify the mobile user U (personal information such as name and address), medical information that is sequentially accumulated on the spot (body temperature, blood pressure, etc.), the condition of the mobile user U, a message from the mobile user U (path of travel so far, future plans, etc.), environmental information around the mobile user U (temperature, humidity, etc.), etc.

[0106] The user-related information section 20 may utilize a non-volatile memory such as a hard disk, or may be a volatile memory. When the judgment unit 14 determines that communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication devices 30A to 30C has been established, it determines that communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication devices 30A to 30C is possible, and the control unit 12 controls the communication unit 13 to transmit the user-related information stored in the user-related information unit 20 to the external communication devices 30A to 30C.

[0107] (Audio information storage unit 21) The voice information storage unit 21 can store voice information. The voice can be a voice for explaining the operation and functions of the mobile object 10. The voice can also be a voice for notifying the mobile object user U that the communication unit 13 has succeeded in transmitting the user-related information to the external communication devices 30A to 30C. The voice information storage unit 21 may utilize a non-volatile memory such as a hard disk, or may be a volatile memory.

[0108] (Sound generation unit 22) The voice generating unit 22 can call up voice information from the voice information storage unit 21 and emit voice. The voice generating unit 22 can emit voice before the moving body 10 starts moving. By turning on the power switch of the moving body 10 and operating the operation unit 26, a predetermined signal is output and voice information is called from the voice storage unit 21, and the voice generating unit 22 can be configured to play voice guidance. This voice can be a voice for explaining the operation and function of the moving body 10. The voice generating unit 22 can call up voice information from the voice information storage unit 21 and emit voice even after the communication unit 13 transmits user-related information to the external communication devices 30A to 30C. This voice can be a voice for notifying the moving body user U that the communication unit 13 has successfully transmitted the user-related information to the external communication devices 30A to 30C.

[0109] The contents of the sound generated by the sound generating unit 22 may include contents informing the mobile body user U of the result of communication by the communication unit 13. At this time, the notification may be continued until the mobile body 10 lands or stops moving. The sound generating unit 22 can generate a sound related to the guidance of the operation for the mobile body user U to move the mobile body 10 and a sound related to the guidance of the operation for the communication unit 13 to perform communication. The sound generating unit 22 may include a speaker unit having an amplifier circuit.

[0110] (Settings section 23) The setting unit 23 can set the time for the moving body 10 to move in the normal mode and the test mode. The setting unit 23 can also set the distance for the moving body 10 to move in the normal mode and the test mode. The distance for the moving body 10 to move can be the horizontal distance and the vertical distance. The distance for the moving body 10 to move can be calculated by "the moving speed of the moving body 10 x the moving time of the moving body 10". The distance for the moving body 10 to move can be the straight line distance from the position before the moving body 10 starts moving to the position the moving body 10 reaches. For example, when the moving body 10 is an aircraft, the altitude for the moving body 10 to reach (the altitude from the position where the moving body 10 starts to rise) can be set, and the distance for the moving body 10 to move can be twice the numerical value of the altitude (in this case, the moving body 10 lands after moving to the altitude). The distance for the moving body 10 to move set by the setting unit 23 is preferably 30 m or less in the test mode, more preferably 10 m or less, and even more preferably 5 m or less. Furthermore, the setting unit 23 can set the direction in which the moving body 10 moves in the normal mode and the test mode. The direction in which the moving body 10 moves set by the setting unit 23 includes the up-down direction and the left-right direction, and the control unit 12 can control the moving mechanism 15 to move back and forth in the up-down direction and the left-right direction.

[0111] Furthermore, the setting unit 23 can set the altitude at which the flying object rises when the moving object 10 is set as a flying object in the normal mode and the test mode. That is, the setting unit 23 can set the altitude to an altitude of 50 m or more from the position where the moving object 10 starts to rise. Furthermore, the altitude is preferably set to an altitude of 150 m or more from the position where the moving object 10 starts to rise, and more preferably set to an altitude of 300 m or more. The position where the moving object 10 starts to rise can be, for example, the ground.

[0112] Here, the control unit 12 inputs each setting signal of time, distance, altitude, and direction from the setting unit 23. That is, when the control unit 12 inputs the setting signal from the setting unit 23, it can control the movement mechanism 15 so that the moving body 10 moves for a predetermined time set by the setting unit 23 in the normal mode and the test mode. Also, the control unit 12 can control the movement mechanism 15 so that the moving body 10 moves a predetermined distance set by the setting unit 23 in the normal mode and the test mode (note that the distance may be calculated from the speed and movement time of the moving body 10, or may be calculated from a change in position information of the current position).

[0113] Furthermore, the control unit 12 can control the moving mechanism 15 so that the moving body 10 rises to a predetermined altitude set by the setting unit 23 in the normal mode and the test mode. Furthermore, the control unit 12 can control the moving mechanism 15 so that the moving body 10 moves back and forth in a predetermined direction set by the setting unit 23 in the normal mode and the test mode. The setting by the setting unit 23 can be performed by the moving body user U inputting predetermined data via the input device 1D. The setting by the setting unit 23 can also be performed by the moving body user U via application software from a smartphone or a mobile phone. This setting from the smartphone or the mobile phone can be performed by communicating with the moving body 10 via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or the like. In addition, the various setting values ​​set by the setting unit 23 may be included in advance in a program or the like, may be stored in advance in a specified memory unit, or may be input by a mobile user U or the like via the input device 1D.

[0114] (Detection unit 24) The detection unit 24 can detect an object (an object means an object that becomes an obstacle to the movement of the moving body 10). When the detection unit 24 detects an object, the control unit 12 can control the movement mechanism 15 so as to change the direction in which the moving body 10 moves.

[0115] More specifically, when the detection unit 24 detects an object, the control unit 12 can control the movement mechanism 15 so that the flying object as the moving body 10 performs landing. Also, when the detection unit 24 detects an object, the control unit 13 can control the movement mechanism 15 so that the moving body 10 performs deceleration or stop. For example, when the detection unit 24 detects an obstacle (object) such as a tree, the control unit 12 can control the movement mechanism 15 to change the direction in which the moving body 10 moves from an upward direction to a horizontal direction or a diagonally upward direction. The detection unit 24 can include a detection sensor capable of detecting an object, such as an infrared sensor or an ultrasonic sensor, or a camera capable of detecting an object, such as a TOF camera. A detection signal of an object detected by the detection unit 24 can be transmitted to the control unit 12, and the control unit 12 can control the movement mechanism 15 by inputting the detection signal.

[0116] (Regulatory Department 25) The regulating unit 25 can regulate the amount of user-related information transmitted by the transmitting unit 13 to a predetermined amount or less. The regulating unit 25 can regulate the amount of user-related information transmitted by the communicating unit 13 to 100 bytes or less (1 to 100 bytes). Furthermore, the regulating unit 25 can regulate the amount of user-related information transmitted by the transmitting unit 13 to 12 bytes or less (1 to 12 bytes).

[0117] That is, the communication unit 13 can set the amount of user-related information to be transmitted to be equal to or less than the amount of information regulated by the regulation unit 25. By regulating the amount of user-related information to be transmitted, communication with external communication devices 30A to 30C located further away is possible. Setting the amount of user-related information to be transmitted to 100 bytes or less (1 to 100 bytes) can ensure a relatively long communication distance while transmitting a sufficient amount of text.

[0118] The regulating unit 25 can reduce the amount of user-related information transmitted by the communication unit 13 to less than the regulated amount of information by compressing data related to the user-related information or by enabling the communication unit 13 to transmit a predetermined amount of information (e.g., 100 bytes) at regular time intervals.

[0119] The communication method of the communication unit 13 can be LPWA (Sigfox, LoRa, etc.), 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi, etc., and the mobile body 10 can be equipped with a communication module compatible with these communication methods. From the viewpoint of communication distance, LPWA is preferable. For example, Sigfox, which is one of the LPWA standards, can communicate a maximum amount of information of 12 bytes, and information of 12 bytes or less (1 to 12 bytes) can be transmitted by Sigfox. For example, the latitude and longitude of the current location of the mobile body 10 can be expressed by numbers of about 6 to 10 digits and transmitted as location information by Sigfox.

[0120] That is, when it is assumed that the mobile body 10 is used in an environment where communication is not possible using the smartphone, mobile phone, or the like of the mobile body user U, it is preferable that the communication method of the mobile body 10 is LPWA, which is a communication method different from the communication methods (3G, 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi, etc.) of the smartphone, mobile phone, etc. of the mobile body user U. In addition, the communication unit 13 may communicate with an artificial satellite by LPWA.

[0121] (Operation unit 26) The operation unit 26 is for operating the moving body 10. The operation unit 26 can include at least a first operation unit (first operation unit 26a for starting a normal mode) for the moving body 10 to start moving to make a rescue request for the moving body user U, and a second operation unit 26b for starting a test mode. When the moving body 10 is an aircraft, the second operation unit 26b can be operated to perform a test flight, for example, by flying back and forth in the vertical direction for about 1 m and landing.

[0122] The operation unit 26 can be configured, for example, by a push button or an image of a push button provided on a touch panel, and the first operation unit 26a and the second operation unit 26b have different colors or displays. When the operation unit 26 is a push button, for example, the first operation unit 26a may be configured in red and the second operation unit 26b in white.

[0123] Here, when the mobile body user U operates (presses) the operation unit 26 (push button), the voice generating unit 22 can emit a voice for explaining the operation and functions of the mobile body 10. Also, when the mobile body user U operates (presses) the operation unit 26 (push button) again in accordance with the voice for explaining the operation and functions of the mobile body 10, the mobile body 10 can start moving and communicating with the external communication devices 30A to 30C.

[0124] When the second operation portion 26b is operated (pressed), the communication portion 13 can transmit, to the external communication devices 30A to 30C, information indicating that the moving object 10 is moving or communicating in the test mode.

[0125] <Configuration of management system 40> The management system 40 includes an information management unit 41, an information acquisition unit 42, a secondary information display unit 43, and a notification unit 44.

[0126] The management system 40 has a general configuration as a computer. As shown in FIG. 4, the management system 40 has a central processing unit (CPU, GPU, DSP) 40B, a storage device (ROM, RAM, hard disk, cache memory) 40C, an input device (keyboard, touch panel, mouse) 40D, a display device (liquid crystal display) 40E, and the like, which are mutually connected via a bus 40A. In addition, the management system 40 can communicate with the external communication devices 30A to 30C via a network such as the Internet, and can acquire user-related information and the like transmitted from the mobile object 10 through the external communication devices 30A to 30C. The storage device 40C functions as a computer-readable storage medium. A program 200 is stored in the storage device 40C. By executing the program 200, each unit 41 to 44 of the management system 40 can be made to function. That is, the program 200 can make the computer of the management system 40 function as an information management unit 41, an information acquisition unit 42, a secondary information display unit 43, and a notification unit 44.

[0127] (Information Management Department 41) The information management unit 41 can store and manage in advance user-related information including identification information of the mobile body 10 and personal information (such as name, address, and email address) of the mobile body user U. The information management unit 41 can store and manage the identification information of the mobile body 10 and the personal information of the mobile body user U in association with each other. The user-related information is not limited to information of one person, and may be information of multiple people.

[0128] That is, even if a mobile user U whose personal information, etc. has been registered in advance is different from a mobile user U who actually uses the mobile body 10, any information related to either mobile user U may be treated as user-related information. The information management unit 41 may utilize a non-volatile memory such as a hard disk, or may be a volatile memory.

[0129] The information acquisition unit 42 can input and acquire the user-related information transmitted by the communication unit 13 to the external communication devices 30A to 30C as predetermined signal information. The information management unit 41 can further superimpose and store and manage the user-related information acquired by the information acquisition unit 42 (for example, location information of the current location of the mobile body 10 and information such as images of the mobile body user U and the surroundings) together with the user-related information previously stored and managed (identification information of the mobile body 10 and personal information of the mobile body user U). This allows additional management of information sent from the mobile body 10.

[0130] The secondary information display unit 43 can display secondary information related to the current position based on the position information of the current position of the moving object 10 included in the user-related information. The display of secondary information related to the current position can include, for example, display of an address, display of an image of the surroundings of the current position, display of map information, etc. In addition, a mark serving as a landmark corresponding to the position information of the current position may be displayed in addition to displaying the map information. The secondary information display unit 43 can be configured, for example, by a liquid crystal display.

[0131] When the information acquisition unit 42 acquires user-related information, the notification unit 44 can notify a predetermined contact (a family member of the mobile user U, a rescue team, a security company, etc.) of the content including the fact that the information acquisition unit 42 has acquired the user-related information, for example by email. The notification can include a notification regarding a rescue request for rescuing the mobile user U or a person related to the mobile user U. Note that a person related to the mobile user U can include a person who is injured or seriously injured near the mobile user U (a person to whom the mobile user U has received a rescue request), etc.

[0132] [Motion of moving object 10] 5 is a diagram showing a flow of processing in normal mode in the moving body 10 of this embodiment. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 5, the operation of the moving body 10 in normal mode will be described along with step numbers (S1 to S11).

[0133] (S1) When a mobile body user U is lost in distress, the power switch of the mobile body 10 is turned on to start up the mobile body 10.

[0134] (S2) A mobile user U operates the first operation unit 26a to request rescue. (S3) The voice generating unit 22 calls up voice information from the voice storage unit 21 and generates a voice. This voice can be a voice for explaining the operation and functions of the vehicle 10.

[0135] (S4) The mobile object user U operates the first operation unit 26a again in accordance with the voice of S3. This operation causes the setting unit 23 to start setting the time, distance, altitude, and direction, and the detection unit 24 to start detecting an object.

[0136] (S5) The communication unit 13 transmits and receives signals to and from the external communication devices 30A to 30C under the control of the control unit 12. The communication unit 13 sends a received signal to the determination unit .

[0137] (S6) When the determination unit 14 does not receive a reception signal within a predetermined time, i.e., when the communication unit 13 fails to transmit user-related information to the external communication devices 30A-30C, more specifically, when the communication unit 13 does not receive a signal from the external communication devices 30A-30C within a predetermined time, the communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication devices 30A-30C is not possible, and the determination unit 14 determines that the communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication devices 30A-30C is not established (S6; No). Furthermore, the determination unit 14 sends a communication not established signal to the control unit 12, and the process proceeds to the next step (S7: move the moving object 10).

[0138] When the determination unit 14 receives a reception signal at a predetermined time, i.e., when the communication unit 13 has succeeded in transmitting user-related information to the external communication devices 30A-30C, more specifically, when the communication unit 13 receives a signal from the external communication devices 30A-30C at a predetermined time, the communication unit 13 and the external communication devices 30A-30C are in a state where they can communicate with each other, and the determination unit 14 determines that communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication devices 30A-30C has been established (S6; Yes). Furthermore, the determination unit 14 sends a communication establishment signal to the control unit 12, and the process proceeds to the next step (S8: determining the current position of the moving object 10).

[0139] In other words, when the mobile body 10 has not yet moved from its current location, more specifically, its current location before the mobile body 10 starts moving after being activated by the mobile body user U, and the communication unit 13 can communicate with the external communication devices 30A-30C, the communication unit 13 can transmit user-related information to the external communication devices 30A-30C without moving the mobile body 10.

[0140] If a reception signal is received, the communication unit 13 is in a state where it can communicate with the external communication devices 30A to 30C, and the determination unit 14 determines that communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication devices 30A to 30C has been established (S6; Yes). Furthermore, the determination unit 14 sends a communication establishment signal to the control unit 12, and the process proceeds to the next step (S8: determining the current position of the moving object 10).

[0141] (S7) The control unit 12 receives the communication unestablished signal sent from the determination unit 14, determines that communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication devices 30A to 30C is not possible, and controls the position identification unit 16 to move the moving object 10. The process returns to step (S5).

[0142] In addition, when the moving body 10 moves, the control unit 12 receives each setting signal of time, distance, altitude, and direction from the setting unit 23, and controls the moving mechanism 15 so that the moving body 10 moves for a predetermined time set by the setting unit 23, controls the moving mechanism 15 so that the moving body 10 moves a predetermined distance set by the setting unit 23, controls the moving mechanism 15 so that the moving body 10 rises to a predetermined altitude set by the setting unit 23, controls the moving mechanism 15 so that the moving body 10 moves a predetermined distance set by the setting unit 23, and controls the moving mechanism 15 so that the moving body 10 moves back and forth in the predetermined direction set by the setting unit 23.

[0143] Furthermore, the control unit 12 can control the movement mechanism 15 so that the speed of the moving body 10 gradually increases after the moving body 10 starts moving. Also, when the speed of the moving body 10 reaches a predetermined speed, the control unit 12 can control the movement mechanism 15 so that the speed of the moving body 10 becomes constant.

[0144] In addition, when the communication unit 13 successfully transmits user-related information to the external communication devices 30A to 30C, the control unit 12 can control the moving mechanism 15 to change the direction in which the moving body 10 moves, and control the moving mechanism 15 to cause the moving body 10 to slow down or stop (land in the case of an aircraft). Furthermore, when the detection unit 24 detects an object, the control unit 12 can control the moving mechanism 15 to change the direction in which the moving body 10 moves.

[0145] (S8) Upon receiving the communication establishment signal sent from the determination unit 14, the control unit 12 determines that communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication devices 30A to 30C is possible, and controls the position determination unit 16 to determine the current position of the moving object 10.

[0146] (S9) The control unit 12 controls the position identification unit 16 to record the current position of the moving object 10 identified by the position identification unit 16 in the current position recording unit 17 .

[0147] (S10) The control unit 12 controls the communication unit 13 to transmit the identified current location from the communication unit 13 to the external communication devices 30A to 30C. This transmission from the communication unit 13 to the external communication devices 30A to 30C can be performed while the regulating unit 25 regulates the user-related information to be equal to or less than a predetermined amount of information.

[0148] (S11) The voice generating unit 22 calls up voice information from the voice storage unit 21 and emits a voice. That is, the voice generating unit 22 emits a voice to notify the mobile body user U that the communication unit 13 has succeeded in transmitting the user-related information to the external communication devices 30A to 30C. The notification by voice may be made after the mobile body 10 has landed.

[0149] [Motion of moving object 10] 6 is a diagram showing a process flow in the test mode in the moving object 10 of this embodiment. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 6, the operation of the moving object 10 in the test mode will be described along with step numbers (S20 to S31).

[0150] (S20) A mobile object user U turns on the power switch of the mobile object 10 to start up the mobile object 10 .

[0151] (S21) The mobile user U operates the second operation unit 26b to perform the test mode.

[0152] (S22) The voice generating unit 22 calls up voice information from the voice storage unit 21 and generates a voice. This voice can be a voice for explaining the operation and functions of the vehicle 10.

[0153] (S23) The mobile object user U operates the operation unit 26 again in accordance with the voice of S22. This operation starts the setting unit 23 to set the time, distance, altitude, and direction, and the detection unit 24 to detect objects, and also starts the movement and communication of the mobile object 10. When the second operation unit 26b is operated (pressed), the communication unit 13 transmits information indicating that the mobile object 10 is moving or communicating in test mode to the external communication devices 30A to 30C. The information indicating that the mobile object 10 is moving or communicating in test mode may be information in the form of the word "test" or predetermined encrypted characters.

[0154] (S24) The moving body 10 moves while communicating at a predetermined interval. In the movement of the moving body 10, the control unit 12 inputs each setting signal of time, distance, altitude, and direction from the setting unit 23, and can control the moving mechanism 15 so that the moving body 10 moves for the predetermined time set by the setting unit 23, control the moving mechanism 15 so that the moving body 10 moves a predetermined distance set by the setting unit 23, control the moving mechanism 15 so that the moving body 10 rises to a predetermined altitude set by the setting unit 23, control the moving mechanism 15 so that the moving body 10 moves a predetermined distance set by the setting unit 23, and control the moving mechanism 15 so that the moving body 10 moves back and forth in the predetermined direction set by the setting unit 23.

[0155] Furthermore, the control unit 12 can control the moving mechanism 15 so that the speed of the moving body 10 gradually increases after the moving body 10 starts moving. Also, when the speed of the moving body 10 reaches a predetermined speed, the control unit 12 can control the moving mechanism 15 so that the speed of the moving body 10 becomes constant. Furthermore, when the moving body 10 rises to a predetermined altitude, the control unit 12 can control the moving mechanism 15 so that the moving body 10 performs horizontal movement at a position where the predetermined altitude has been reached.

[0156] In addition, when the communication unit 13 successfully transmits user-related information to the external communication devices 30A to 30C, the control unit 12 can control the moving mechanism 15 to change the direction in which the moving body 10 moves, and control the moving mechanism 15 to cause the moving body 10 to slow down or stop (land in the case of an aircraft).

[0157] Furthermore, when the detection unit 24 detects an object, the control unit 12 can control the moving mechanism 15 to change the direction in which the moving body 10 moves.

[0158] (S25) The determination unit 14 determines whether the communication has been successful. More specifically, when the determination unit 14 does not receive a reception signal within a predetermined time, that is, when the communication unit 13 fails to transmit user-related information to the external communication devices 30A-30C, or more specifically, when the communication unit 13 cannot receive a signal from the external communication devices 30A-30C within a predetermined time, the communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication devices 30A-30C is not possible, and the determination unit 14 determines that the communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication devices 30A-30C has not been established (S25; No), and notifies the mobile user U that the test mode has failed (S26).

[0159] When the judgment unit 14 receives a receiving signal at a predetermined time, that is, when the communication unit 13 successfully transmits user-related information to the external communication devices 30A-30C, or more specifically, when the communication unit 13 receives a signal from the external communication devices 30A-30C at a predetermined time, the communication unit 13 is in a state where it can communicate with the external communication devices 30A-30C, and the judgment unit 14 judges that communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication devices 30A-30C has been established (S25; Yes), and notifies the mobile user U that the test mode was successful (S27).

[0160] [Processing of Management System 40] Fig. 7 is a diagram showing the flow of processing in the management system 40 of this embodiment. The processing in the management system 40 will be described below along with step numbers (S30 to S34) with reference to Fig. 7.

[0161] (S30) The information management unit 41 pre-stores and manages user-related information including identification information of the mobile body 10 and personal information of the mobile body user U. The identification information of the mobile body 10 and the user-related information can be managed in the information management unit 41 by an administrator of the management system 40 via the input device 40D.

[0162] (S31) The information acquisition unit 42 inputs and acquires the user related information transmitted by the communication unit 13 to the external communication devices 30A to 30C as predetermined signal information.

[0163] (S32) The information management unit 41 stores and manages user-related information (identification information of the mobile body 10 and personal information of the mobile body user U) that it has stored and managed in advance, and further superimposes and stores user-related information acquired by the information acquisition unit 42 (for example, location information of the current location of the mobile body 10, and information on images of the mobile body user U and the surrounding area, etc.).

[0164] (S33) The secondary information display unit 43 displays secondary information related to the current position based on the position information of the current position of the mobile object 10 included in the user-related information. The display of the secondary information related to the current position includes, for example, display of an address, display of an image of the surroundings of the current position, display of map information, and the like.

[0165] (S34) When the information acquisition unit 42 acquires user-related information, the notification unit 44 notifies a predetermined contact (a family member of the mobile user U, a rescue team, a security company, etc.) of the content including the fact that the information acquisition unit 42 has acquired the user-related information. If the user-related information includes location information of the current location of the mobile body 10, etc., the family member of the mobile user U or a rescue team can head to the site to rescue the user.

[0166] [effect] According to this embodiment, with the above configuration, it is possible to provide a mobile body 10 that can be carried or mounted by a mobile body user U, that moves when communication with external communication devices 30A-30C is not possible, and that transmits information related to the mobile body user U to the external communication devices 30A-30C when communication is possible.

[0167] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the device has a voice generating unit 22, and the voice is for explaining the operation or function of the mobile body 10, so that the voice can help the mobile body user U understand the operation or function of the mobile body 10. Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the voice generating unit 22 emits a voice at least before the moving body 10 starts moving, so that the moving body user U can confirm the operation or function before the moving body 10 starts moving.

[0168] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the contents of the voice include contents notifying the result of communication by the communication unit 13, so that it is possible to know whether the communication has been successful or not. Furthermore, the voice generating unit 22 emits voice regarding guidance for the mobile body user U on operations to move the mobile body 10 or voice regarding guidance for the communication unit 13 on operations to communicate, so that movement or communication can be performed according to the voice guidance.

[0169] In addition, the communication unit 13 transmits identification information of the moving body 10 to the external communication devices 30A-30C when communication with the external communication devices 30A-30C is possible, so that a person who receives the information through the external communication devices 30A-30C can identify the moving body 10.

[0170] Furthermore, when the detection unit 24 detects an object, the control unit 12 controls the moving mechanism 15 to change the direction in which the moving body 10 moves, thereby preventing the moving body 10 from colliding with an object, thereby preventing movement and causing communication failure. Furthermore, when the detection unit 24 detects an object, the control unit 12 controls the moving mechanism 15 so that the moving body 10 slows down or stops. This makes it possible to prevent the moving body 10 from colliding with an object, thereby preventing movement and causing communication failure.

[0171] Furthermore, before the moving body 10 moves and when the communication unit 13 is able to communicate with the external communication devices 30A-30C, the moving body 10 does not move and the communication unit 13 transmits user-related information to the external communication devices 30A-30C, thereby reducing power consumption. Furthermore, since the moving body 10 is an aircraft that moves by flying, and the control unit 12 controls the movement mechanism 15 so that the moving body 10 rises to a predetermined altitude, the aircraft can be raised to an altitude at which communication is easy, and the aircraft can be prevented from rising too high.

[0172] Furthermore, the specified altitude is set to an altitude of 50 m or more from the position where the moving body 10 starts to ascend, so that communication can be easily performed even when the moving body 10 is surrounded by buildings or hills that are about 50 m high. Furthermore, the specified altitude is set to an altitude of 150 m or more from the position where the moving body 10 starts to ascend, so that communication can be easily performed even when the moving body 10 is surrounded by buildings, hills, or mountains that are about 150 m high.

[0173] Furthermore, since the control unit 12 controls the moving mechanism 15 so that the speed of the moving body 10 gradually increases after the moving body 10 starts moving, sudden changes in voltage, etc. can be suppressed.

[0174] Furthermore, since the control unit 12 controls the movement mechanism so that the moving body 10 moves for a predetermined time, it is possible to grasp the time required for the moving body 10 to move. Furthermore, since the control unit 12 controls the moving mechanism 15 so that the moving body 10 moves a predetermined distance, it is possible to grasp the distance that the moving body 10 moves.

[0175] Furthermore, since the control unit 12 controls the moving mechanism 15 so that it moves back and forth in a predetermined direction, the movement of the moving body 10 can be simplified, for example, by simply making it a back and forth movement in a predetermined direction, making it easier to understand the movement of the moving body 10. Furthermore, since the moving body 10 has a test mode for moving as a test, the moving body user U can move the moving body 10 as a test.

[0176] Furthermore, since the control unit 12 controls the moving mechanism 15 so as to move for a predetermined time in the test mode, it is possible to control the time required for the moving body 10 to move in the test mode. Furthermore, since the control unit 12 controls the moving mechanism 15 so as to move a predetermined distance in the test mode, it is possible to control the moving distance of the moving body 10 in the test mode.

[0177] Furthermore, since the control unit 12 controls the moving mechanism 15 to move back and forth in a predetermined direction in the test mode, the movement of the moving body 10 in the test mode can be simplified, for example, by simply moving back and forth in a predetermined direction, making it easier to understand the movement of the moving body 10. Furthermore, the communication unit 13 transmits information indicating that the moving body 10 is moving in test mode to the external communication devices 30A-30C, so that a person who receives the information through the external communication devices 30A-30C can understand that the moving body 10 is in test mode.

[0178] Furthermore, since the first operating portion 26a and the second operating portion 26b have different colors or displays, the first operating portion and the second operating portion can be easily distinguished from each other.

[0179] [Mobile Systems] Next, the moving body system 1 of the present invention will be described. The moving body system 1 includes the moving body 10 described above and an operation device 50 for operating the moving body 10, as shown in Fig. 8 and Fig. 9.

[0180] The operating device 50 can operate the moving object 10. The operating device 50 is separate from the moving object 10. The operating device 50 has a movement instruction unit 51 and a voice generating unit 52. The movement instruction unit 51 is a functional unit that issues instructions (movement instructions) for the moving object 10 to move, and the voice generating unit 52 is a functional unit that generates voice. The voice can be, for example, a voice for explaining the operation or function of the moving object 10. In addition, the voice generating unit 52 can generate voice after transmitting user-related information to the external communication device 30 when the communication unit 13 is able to communicate with the external communication device 30.

[0181] The operation device 50 can be, for example, a portable device (a terminal device such as a controller that can be an interface for the user U to perform a predetermined operation) or a device mounted on a car, a ship, or the like (a terminal device such as a controller that can be an interface for the user U to perform a predetermined operation). The operation device 50 has an operation unit 50a consisting of a push button, an image of a push button provided on a touch panel, a lever, or the like, and the operation unit 50a is linked to the moving body 10. By operating (pressing) the operation unit 50a, the movement instruction unit 51 outputs a predetermined control signal, and the moving body 10 can be moved. By providing the operation unit 50a on the operation device 50 separate from the moving body 10, the user U can operate the moving body 10 via the operation unit 50a even after the moving body 10 has moved. In addition, by providing a voice output unit 52 on the operation device 50 separate from the moving body 10, the user U can hear the voice related to the operation or function of the moving body 10 from the operation device 50 at a close distance even if the moving body 10 is located at a position away from the user U.

[0182] The operation device 50 can instruct the moving object 10 to move by either wireless or wired communication via the communication unit 13, for example, but it is more preferable to perform the communication between the operation device 50 and the moving object 10 wirelessly. The wireless or wired communication between the operation device 50 and the moving object 10 may be performed constantly.

[0183] When the communication between the operating device 50 and the moving body 10 is wired and the movement instruction unit 51 issues a movement instruction, the moving body 10 may start moving by disconnecting the wired connection with the moving body 10 (by the moving body 10 receiving a signal indicating that the wired connection with the moving body 10 has been disconnected) (the moving body 10 is allowed to move after the wired connection is disconnected because the wired communication cable would interfere with the movement of the moving body 10).

[0184] Furthermore, movement instructions may be given by simply operating a button, lever, etc. on the operating device 50 linked to the moving object 10, or by other means other than communication.

[0185] The movement instruction by the movement instruction unit 51 may be an instruction for the moving body 10 to start moving, or an instruction for moving left and right, up and down, moving for landing, or the like. With regard to the movement instruction, only an instruction to start the movement may be issued by the moving body 10 (movement instruction unit 51), and after the movement is started, the moving body 10 may move autonomously.

[0186] The mobile body system 1 has a general configuration as a computer. As shown in FIG. 10, the mobile body system 1 has a central processing unit (CPU, GPU, DSP) 1B, a storage device (ROM, RAM, hard disk, cache memory) 1C, an input device (keyboard, touch panel, mouse) 1D, a display device (liquid crystal display) 1E, and the like, which are mutually connected via a bus 1A. The storage device 1C functions as a computer-readable storage medium. A program 300 is stored in the storage device 1C. By executing the program 300, each unit 10, 50, 51, 52 of the mobile body system 1 can be made to function. That is, the program 300 can make the computer of the mobile body system 1 function as an operation device 50, more specifically, as a movement instruction unit 51 and a voice generation unit 52. As shown in FIG. 11, the mobile body system 1 may further include the above-mentioned management system 40.

[0187] <Other embodiments of the moving body> Another embodiment of the moving body of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 12. Note that in the following description and Fig. 12, configurations denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the above-described embodiment and configurations not described will be considered to be similar to those in the above-described embodiment and description thereof may be omitted.

[0188] A moving body 10a according to another embodiment of the present invention, similar to the above embodiment, is equipped with a battery 11, a control unit 12, a communication unit 13, a determination unit 14, a moving mechanism 15, a position identification unit 16, a current position recording unit 17, a user-related information unit 20, a voice memory unit 21, a voice generation unit 22, a setting unit 23, a detection unit 24, a regulation unit 25, and an operation unit 26, and the moving body 10a moves until communication with external communication devices 30A-30C (external communication devices 30) is established, and transmits the current position of the moving body 10a to the external communication devices 30A-30C (external communication devices 30) when communication is established.

[0189] The communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication devices 30A to 30C may be such that the communication unit 13 sends information (user-related information, etc.) to the external communication devices 30A to 30C at predetermined intervals (for example, once every 10 seconds).

[0190] A moving body 10a according to another embodiment of the present invention is configured to further include a floating portion 55 for floating on water. The moving body 10a can prevent the moving body 10a from sinking in water by further including the floating portion 55. The floating portion 55 can have various configurations as long as it can prevent the moving body 10a from sinking in water.

[0191] That is, the floating part 55 may be made of a light material (a material with low density) or may be made hollow. By having the floating part 55, the moving body 10a may be made to float on water, so that the moving body 10a may be able to move on the water surface (above the water) or take off from the water surface.

[0192] The floating portion 55 may be formed of a specific (part of) part of the moving body 10a. Furthermore, the floating portion 55 may be attached to the moving body 10a as a separate body. Furthermore, the floating portion 55 may be formed of all parts of the moving body 10a (the entire moving body 10a).

[0193] For example, the floating portion 55 may be the moving body 10a itself, which is configured to have a density lower than the density of water. The member (material) constituting the floating portion 55 may be, for example, a rubber material or a plastic material.

[0194] The float 55 may have a hollow portion 56 capable of sealing air. By sealing air in the hollow portion 56, the movable body 10a can be made to float on water. The air in the hollow portion 56 may be always contained, or may be filled when the movable body 10a is used. The float 55 may have a fixed shape, or may have a non-fixed shape that shrinks or expands by the intake or exhaust of air. "Capable of sealing air" does not necessarily mean a state in which the outflow of air to the outside of the hollow portion 56 can be completely prevented, and may be a state in which, for example, some air flows out to the outside of the hollow portion 56 over time. In other words, it is sufficient if a predetermined amount of air can be held inside the hollow portion 56 after a predetermined time has passed.

[0195] The float part 55 may also be detachable (capable of being attached and removed). By making it detachable, the float part 55 can be attached and detached depending on the usage situation. For example, it is assumed that the float part 55 is attached when the mobile body 10a is used on water (on the sea or on a lake, etc.), and the float part 55 is removed and not attached when the mobile body 10a is used on land. The float part 55 may be attached and detached using members such as magnets, screws, etc.

[0196] Furthermore, the floating portion 55 may be one that floats the moving body 10a on water by utilizing mechanical propulsion force such as a screw or thruster.

[0197] Here, the moving body 10a according to another embodiment of the present invention may be an aircraft that moves by flying. By having the floating part 55, it is possible to prevent the moving body 10a from sinking in water during or after flying.

[0198] The mobile body 10a may be used underwater or on water, and the communication unit 13 may communicate with the external communication device 30 on the ground. Even if the mobile body user U is underwater or on water, the mobile body user U can easily communicate with the external communication device 30 on the ground by moving by flying. When the mobile body 10a is used underwater, it is preferable that the mobile body 10a has water resistance and can move underwater and in the air. For example, the mobile body 10a may be a so-called water-air amphibious drone. The mobile body 10a may rise to the water surface by buoyancy, then fly from the water surface and move in the air. On water means a position near the water surface. That is, it may be a position at the same height as the water surface, a position above the water surface, or a position on a ship or boat floating on water. For example, the mobile body user U can use the mobile body 10a when he or she is stuck at the bottom of the sea, when he or she is drowning in the sea, when the ship he or she is on is in distress, etc. Needless to say, the above program 100 and mobile body system 1 correspond to the configuration of the mobile body 10a.

[0199] <Still another embodiment of the moving body> A further embodiment of the moving body of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 13. Note that in the following description and Fig. 13, configurations denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the above-described embodiment and configurations not described will be considered to be similar to those in the above-described embodiment and description thereof may be omitted.

[0200] A moving body 10b according to yet another embodiment of the present invention, similar to the above embodiment, is equipped with a battery 11, a control unit 12, a communication unit 13, a determination unit 14, a moving mechanism 15, a position identification unit 16, a current position recording unit 17, a user-related information unit 20, a voice memory unit 21, a voice generation unit 22, a setting unit 23, a detection unit 24, a regulation unit 25, and an operation unit 26, and the moving body 10b moves until communication with external communication devices 30A-30C (external communication devices 30) is established, and transmits the current position of the moving body 10b to the external communication devices 30A-30C (external communication devices 30) when communication is established.

[0201] The communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication devices 30A to 30C may be such that the communication unit 13 sends information (user-related information, etc.) to the external communication devices 30A to 30C at predetermined intervals (for example, once every 10 seconds).

[0202] The moving body 10b according to another embodiment of the present invention further includes a fixing unit 60 for fixing to a predetermined vehicle 80, and the control unit 12 can control the moving mechanism 15 so that the moving body 10b moves when the fixing by the fixing unit 60 is released. The fixing unit 60 can mount the moving body 10b at a fixed position on the vehicle 80. The fixing of the moving body 10b to the vehicle 80 (a state in which the moving body 10b is fixed to the vehicle 80) may be automatically released by the moving body 10b or the vehicle 80, or may be manually released by the moving body user U. After the fixing of the moving body 10b to the vehicle 80 is released, the moving body may start moving by an operation of the moving body user U, or may start moving automatically. The fixing to the vehicle 80 may be performed by, for example, a magnet, an electromagnet, a screw, an adhesive, or the like. The moving body 10b may have a detector for detecting the release of the fixation by the fixing unit 60, and the control unit 12 may control the movement mechanism 15 so that the moving body 10b moves based on a detection signal from the detector. The fixation may be released by operating a button or the like provided on the vehicle 80, and the control unit 12 may perform a predetermined control. The vehicle 80 is a vehicle in which a person can board, such as a helicopter, an ambulance, or a taxi. Needless to say, the above program 100 and mobile body system 1 correspond to the configuration of the mobile body 10b.

[0203] <Still another embodiment of the moving body> A further embodiment of the moving body of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 14 and 15. Note that in the following description and in Figures 14 and 15, configurations that are given the same reference numerals as those in the above-mentioned embodiment and configurations that are not described will be considered to have the same configuration as the above-mentioned embodiment and description thereof may be omitted.

[0204] A moving body 10c according to still another embodiment of the present invention, similar to the above embodiment, is equipped with a battery 11, a control unit 12, a communication unit 13, a determination unit 14, a moving mechanism 15, a position identification unit 16, a current position recording unit 17, a user-related information unit 20, a voice memory unit 21, a voice generation unit 22, a setting unit 23, a detection unit 24, a regulation unit 25, and an operation unit 26, and the moving body 10c moves until communication with external communication devices 30A-30C (external communication devices 30) is established, and transmits the current position of the moving body 10c to the external communication devices 30A-30C (external communication devices 30) when communication is established.

[0205] The communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication devices 30A to 30C may be such that the communication unit 13 sends information (user-related information, etc.) to the external communication devices 30A to 30C at predetermined intervals (for example, once every 10 seconds).

[0206] In another embodiment of the present invention, the external communication device 30 is installed in a rideable vehicle 80, and the external communication device 30 can be moved simultaneously with the vehicle 80. In addition, a person (e.g., a rescuer) can operate the vehicle 80 in response to communication from the mobile body 10c, and can move to, for example, a location where the mobile body user U is. The rideable vehicle 80 is a vehicle in which a person can ride, such as a helicopter, an ambulance, or a taxi.

[0207] Furthermore, the boardable vehicle 80 may be a medical container 300, and the medical container 300 may be equipped with external communication devices 30A-30C. For example, as shown in Fig. 16, when a mobile user U is lost in a desert area or the like, a mobile body 10c (drone) transmits information for a rescue request (including location information of the mobile body 10c) to the external communication devices 30A-30C equipped in the medical container 300, which is the boardable vehicle 80. Then, a notice is sent to a local government, a security company, or the like via the external communication devices 30A-30C, and a rescue team can drive the medical container 300 to the location of the lost person by receiving a request for dispatch.

[0208] The medical container 300 may be equipped with, for example, power generation and storage devices, LPWA receivers (external communication devices 30A-30C), communication terminals (personal computers, tablets, etc.), medical equipment and tools, electrical and plumbing equipment, refrigerators and freezers, toilets, etc.

[0209] Furthermore, the external communication device 30 may transmit predetermined information (e.g., information regarding the fact that the boardable vehicle 80 is heading to rescue the mobile body user U, location information of the boardable vehicle 80, etc.) to the mobile body 10c. When the communication unit 13 of the mobile body 10c receives the predetermined information transmitted by the external communication device 30, the mobile body 10c may notify the mobile body user U that the predetermined information has been received by voice, light, display on a display, etc.

[0210] The vehicle 80 may be equipped with a treatment 70 for treating the mobile user U. A person can operate the vehicle 80 in response to communication from the mobile body 10c, and can provide prompt treatment when, for example, the person reaches a location where the mobile user U is. The treatment 70 can include various items capable of treating the mobile user U, such as medicine, bandages, and food. The treatment 70 can include items capable of treating the mobile user U mentally in addition to items capable of physically treating the mobile user U. Needless to say, the above program 100 and mobile body system 1 correspond to the configuration of the mobile body 10c.

[0211] <Another embodiment of the moving body> Another embodiment of the moving body of the present invention will be described. Note that in the following description, components with the same reference numerals as those in the above-described embodiment and components that are not described will be considered to be similar to those in the above-described embodiment and the description thereof may be omitted.

[0212] As shown in FIG. 17, a moving body 10d according to another embodiment of the present invention is equipped with a battery 11, a control unit 12, a communication unit 13, a determination unit 14, a moving mechanism 15, a position identification unit 16, a current position recording unit 17, a user-related information unit 20, a voice memory unit 21, a voice generation unit 22, a setting unit 23, a detection unit 24, a regulation unit 25, and an operation unit 26, similar to the above embodiment, and the moving body 10d moves until communication with external communication devices 30A-30C (external communication devices 30) is established, and transmits the current position of the moving body 10d to the external communication devices 30A-30C (external communication devices 30) when communication is established.

[0213] The communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication devices 30A to 30C may be such that the communication unit 13 sends information (user-related information, etc.) to the external communication devices 30A to 30C at predetermined intervals (for example, once every 10 seconds).

[0214] Here, in the mobile body 10d, the user-related information stored or acquired by the user-related information unit 20 includes order information for ordering a product or service. By including the order information in the user-related information, the mobile body user U can order a product or service even from a location far from the location where the mobile body user U is. This is expected to improve the possibility of ordering a product or service even in a location where radio waves are difficult to reach. The order information is information for ordering a product or service, and is, for example, information for requesting home delivery, work, on-site service, transportation, etc. (information for calling for rescue is not included). The order information may be a text or a number. When a provider of a product or service acquires the order information transmitted from the mobile body 10d to the external communication device 30, the provider provides the product or service to the mobile body user U. Specifically, for example, a vendor who acquires the order information transmitted to the external communication device 30 provides the product or service to the location of the mobile body user U based on the order information, or delivers the product to the location of the mobile body user U. The order information may include personal information such as the ID, name, address, and gender of the mobile body user U. Alternatively, the vendor may manage personal information of the mobile user U in advance, such as the ID, name, address, and gender, and by comparing the ID of the mobile user U contained in the order information sent by the mobile unit 10d, obtain the personal information of the mobile user U and provide goods or services to the mobile user U. Needless to say, the above program 100 and moving body system 1 correspond to the configuration of the moving body 10d.

[0215] <Yet another embodiment of the moving body> A description will now be given of yet another embodiment of the moving body of the present invention. Note that in the following description, components that are given the same reference numerals as those in the above-described embodiment and components that are not described will be considered to be similar to those in the above-described embodiment and descriptions thereof may be omitted.

[0216] As shown in FIG. 18, a moving body 10e according to yet another embodiment of the present invention is equipped with a battery 11, a control unit 12, a communication unit 13, a determination unit 14, a moving mechanism 15, a position identification unit 16, a current position recording unit 17, a user-related information unit 20, a voice memory unit 21, a voice generation unit 22, a setting unit 23, a detection unit 24, a regulation unit 25, and an operation unit 26, similar to the above embodiment, and the moving body 10e moves until communication with external communication devices 30A-30C (external communication devices 30) is established, and transmits the current position of the moving body 10e to the external communication devices 30A-30C (external communication devices 30) when communication is established.

[0217] The communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication devices 30A to 30C may be such that the communication unit 13 sends information (user-related information, etc.) to the external communication devices 30A to 30C at predetermined intervals (for example, once every 10 seconds).

[0218] A mobile body 10e according to yet another embodiment of the present invention is characterized by the communication unit 13. That is, the communication unit 13 can transmit user-related information to the external communication device 30 until the energy available to the mobile body U for the communication unit 13 to transmit the user-related information to the external communication device 30 runs out. This allows a lot of energy to be used, so the number of times and time for transmitting the user-related information to the external communication device 30 can be increased. Specifically, for example, the communication unit 13 can continue to transmit the user-related information to the external communication device 30 without setting restrictions on the number of times of transmission, the transmission time, etc. Or, for example, since a lot of energy can be used, communication with the external communication device 30 is more likely to be successful. Or, for example, even if the communication unit 13 has succeeded in transmitting the user-related information to the external communication device 30, it can continue to transmit the user-related information to the external communication device 30. The energy available to the communication unit 13 to transmit the user-related information to the external communication device 30 may be all energy until the energy of the battery or the like becomes zero, or may be a predetermined amount of energy that is allocated in advance for each use of the battery or the like. The mobile body 10e may have a detection unit that detects that the energy available to the communication unit 13 for transmitting user-related information to the external communication device 30 has run out, and a judgment unit that judges that the energy available to the communication unit 13 has run out based on a detection signal from the detection unit, and may determine whether or not to transmit user-related information to the external communication device 30 based on the judgment result by the judgment unit.

[0219] The control unit 12 may control the moving mechanism 16 to move the moving body 10e until the energy available to the moving body 10e and available to the moving mechanism 16 to move the moving body 10e runs out. This allows more energy to be available, so that the moving distance, moving time, and the like of the moving body 10e can be increased. Specifically, for example, the control unit 12 may control the moving mechanism 16 to continue moving the moving body 10e without imposing any restrictions on the moving distance, moving time, and the like. Alternatively, for example, even if the communication unit 13 has succeeded in transmitting the user-related information to the external communication device 30, the control unit 12 may control the moving mechanism 16 to continue moving the moving body 10e. Note that the energy available to the moving mechanism 16 to move the moving body 10e may be all the energy until the energy of the battery, etc., runs out, or may be a predetermined amount of energy that is allocated in advance for each use of the battery, etc. The mobile unit may have a detection unit that detects that the energy available to the moving mechanism 16 for moving the moving body 10e has run out, and a judgment unit that judges that the energy available to the moving mechanism 16 for moving the moving body 10e has run out based on a detection signal from the detection unit, and may determine whether or not to send user-related information to the external communication device 30 based on the judgment result by the judgment unit. Needless to say, the above program 100 and mobile system 1 correspond to the configuration of the mobile unit 10e.

[0220] <Modification> The above-described configuration is merely one example for carrying out the present invention. Therefore, any modification (omission, substitution, addition, etc.) can be appropriately made within the scope of the gist of the present invention. An example of any modification will be described below.

[0221] In the above-described embodiment, when the communication unit 13 is capable of data communication with the user terminal and the judgment unit 14 judges that communication has been established between the mobile bodies 10 to 10e and the external communication devices 30A to 30C, the control unit 12 can be configured to relay communication between the user terminal and the external communication devices 30A to 30C.

[0222] Here, relaying means transferring data received from one side to another side with or without processing the data.

[0223] In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the control unit 12 can be configured to transmit the determination result of the determination unit 14 to the user terminal of the mobile user U. In this modification, the user terminal is a smartphone or a mobile phone.

[0224] In addition, in the above-described embodiment, after the judgment unit 14 judges that communication has been established, the control unit 12 can determine that communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication devices 30A to 30C is possible, and control the moving mechanism 15 to move the moving bodies 10 to 10e to the evacuation positions.

[0225] Also, the communication unit 13 may transmit user-related information to the external communication devices 30A to 30C without the determination unit 14 determining that communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication devices 30A to 30C is established. For example, when the determination unit 14 does not receive a reception signal within a predetermined time, the control unit 12 controls the movement mechanism 15 so that the communication unit 13 continues to transmit user-related information to the external communication devices 30A to 30C at predetermined intervals while the moving bodies 10 to 10e are moving, so that the user-related information is transmitted to the external communication devices 30A to 30C at a timing when communication becomes possible due to reasons such as mitigation of the influence of an obstacle, and then a signal from the external communication devices 30A to 30C is received. At this time, the communication unit 13 may continue to transmit the position information of the current position acquired by the position identification unit 16 at predetermined intervals as user-related information to the external communication devices 30A to 30C at predetermined intervals.

[0226] Furthermore, the restricting unit 25 may be omitted, and the limit on the amount of information transmitted by the communication unit 13 (limiting the amount of information to 100 bytes or less, or 12 bytes or less, of user-related information) may be determined in advance by settings, standards, or the like.

[0227] Furthermore, the setting unit 23 may be omitted, and fixed time, distance, altitude, and direction may be determined in advance.

[0228] In addition, moving to the evacuation position may mean landing, stopping, or the like, depending on the state of the moving body 10 to 10e. For example, assuming that the moving body 10 to 10e is an air vehicle such as a radio-controlled helicopter or a drone that moves by flying, the control unit 12 can be configured to control the movement mechanism 15 so that the moving body 10 to 10e moves vertically upward and vertically downward, and the control unit 12 can be configured to transmit to the external communication devices 30A to 30C the current position when transmitting information related to the moving body user U to the external communication devices 30A to 30C, and to move vertically downward and land after transmitting the current position to the external communication devices 30A to 30C.

[0229] By moving vertically downward in this manner, it is possible to reduce the difference in latitude and longitude (position on the horizontal plane) between the current position of the aircraft when transmitting information related to the mobile user U to the external communication devices 30A-30C and the position where the aircraft will land. Therefore, for example, if a third party grasps the current position transmitted to the external communication devices 30A-30C, it is expected that the position where the aircraft will land will be easily estimated.

[0230] In addition, when the control unit 12 controls the moving mechanism 15 so that the moving body 10 to 10e moves vertically upward and vertically downward, the control unit 12 can control the moving mechanism 15 so that the moving body 10 to 10e moves horizontally to correct the horizontally shifted position when the horizontal position of the moving body 10 to 10e is shifted. By controlling in this way, for example, by moving the moving body 10 to 10e horizontally to correct the horizontal position shift, it is possible to suppress the shift from the latitude and longitude at the time of starting the movement. Note that the change in the horizontal position can be measured by the position information of the current position of the moving body 10 to 10e or an acceleration sensor. In addition, the moving body 10 to 10e can be configured to move not only as an aircraft but also on land or sea.

[0231] Furthermore, when moving, the direction of movement may be determined based on the remaining battery power or the strength of the signal received by the communication unit 13 from the external communication devices 30A to 30C. The control unit 12 may control the movement mechanism 15 so that the moving bodies 10 to 10e move in the determined direction of movement.

[0232] In addition, when the current position of the mobile body 10 to 10e before it starts moving after it is started by the mobile body user U is recorded in the current position recording unit 17, the control unit 12 may control the moving mechanism 15 to move (return) to the current position. Furthermore, when it returns to the initial position (the current position of the mobile body 10 to 10e before it starts moving after it is started by the mobile body user U), the control unit 12 may notify the mobile body user U that the communication is completed, or may notify the mobile body user U that information related to the mobile body user U has been transmitted to the external communication devices 30A to 30C. This notification may be made by a display unit or a voice output unit (not shown). In this way, when the mobile body user U is present at the current position (the position to which the mobile body 10 to 10e returns) before it starts moving after it is started by the mobile body user U, the mobile body user U can recognize that communication with the external communication devices 30A to 30C has been completed.

[0233] In the above-described embodiment, it is also possible to configure the communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication devices 30A to 30C to be performed through a radio relay point. That is, the radio relay point is a place having equipment that relays radio waves during communication between the communication unit 10 and the external communication devices 30A to 30C, and is a place where a base station, a wireless LAN device (a device capable of communicating with the mobile bodies 10 to 10e), etc. are installed. The radio relay point corresponds to an example of a site. The success of communication may be determined based on a response (downstream communication) from the base station.

[0234] That is, in the mobile bodies 10 to 10e, the position information storage unit 18 stores position information of a plurality of radio wave relay points that relay radio waves when the communication unit 13 communicates with the external communication devices 30A to 30C, the selection unit 19 reads out the position information of the plurality of radio wave relay points under the control of the control unit 12, and the selection unit 19 obtains the distance from the current position to each of the plurality of radio wave relay points based on the current position identified by the position identification unit 16 and the position information of the plurality of radio wave relay points, and further the selection unit 19 selects the radio wave relay point that is the shortest distance from the current position out of the plurality of radio wave relay points, and the control unit 12 can be configured to control the movement mechanism 15 to move to the radio wave relay point selected by the selection unit 19. Therefore, compared to a case in which the mobile bodies 10 to 10e do not store the position information of the radio wave relay points, the mobile bodies 10 to 10e can get closer to the closest radio wave relay point from the current position where the mobile bodies 10 to 10e are present.

[0235] In the above-described embodiment, the mobile body 10 to 10e may be further configured to have an emergency setting unit for setting the mobile body 10 to 10e to an emergency mode. The emergency mode refers to a state in which the mobile body 10 to 10e performs functions or performs operations in response to a case in which the mobile body user U is in an emergency. For example, the control unit 12 can be configured to control the moving mechanism 15 to move from the current position when the determination unit 14 determines that communication has not been established, that the communication unit 13 is in a state in which communication with the external communication devices 30A to 30C cannot be performed, and the mobile body 10 to 10e is set to the emergency mode. In addition, information related to the mobile body user U, more specifically, information indicating that the mobile body user U is in an emergency, can be configured to be transmitted to the external communication devices 30A to 30C via the communication unit 13 when the determination unit 14 determines that communication has been established, that the communication unit 13 is in a state in which communication with the external communication devices 30A to 30C can be performed, and the mobile body 10 to 10e is set to the emergency mode. The setting to the emergency mode may be performed, for example, by providing an emergency button, switch, or icon on the mobile body 10 to 10e and having the mobile body user U press, touch, or the like on the mobile body 10 to 10e. Also, the mobile body 10 to 10e may be set to the emergency mode when it is started up.

[0236] In the above-described embodiment, the moving bodies 10 to 10e have both the normal mode and the test mode, but may have only the normal mode. In this case, the operation unit 26 for the moving body user U to operate the moving bodies 10 to 10e is only the first operation unit 26a, and there is only one operation unit. By having only one operation unit 26, the operation unit 26 can be simplified to the bare minimum.

[0237] Furthermore, the operation unit 26 may include other operation units in addition to the first operation unit 26a and the second operation unit 26b, or may include only the first operation unit 26a and the second operation unit 26b. In other words, when the operation unit 26 has both the first operation unit 26a and the second operation unit 26b, the operation unit 26 may include at least the first operation unit 26a for starting the movement of the moving bodies 10 to 10e and the second operation unit 26b for starting the test mode.

[0238] Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the mobile units 10 to 10e are designed to both move and communicate in the test mode, but the mobile units may be configured to only move and not communicate.

[0239] Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, even when communication between the communication unit 13 and the external communication devices 30A to 30C is possible, the control unit 12 may control the moving mechanism 15 to move the moving bodies 10 to 10e from their current positions (e.g., their initial positions before the moving bodies 10 to 10e started moving).

[0240] Furthermore, although the voice generating unit 22 is configured to emit a voice both before the moving object 10 to 10e starts moving and after the communication unit 13 transmits the user-related information to the external communication devices 30A to 30C, the desired effect can also be achieved by emitting a voice only after the communication unit 13 transmits the user-related information to the external communication device. In other words, the desired effect can also be achieved by the voice generating unit 22 emitting a voice at least after the communication unit 13 transmits the user-related information to the external communication device 15.

[0241] Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the user-related information includes various information, but the desired effect can be achieved even if the user-related information includes only the location information of the current positions of the mobile objects 10 to 10e. In other words, the user-related information can also include the desired effect even if the user-related information includes at least the location information of the current positions of the mobile objects 10 to 10e.

[0242] The user-related information may also include material supply request information. A material supply request is a request for the supply of materials, and the material supply request information is information for making a request for the supply of materials.

[0243] For example, as shown in FIG. 19, a mobile user U makes a supply request via a mobile unit 10 to 10e during a disaster, and a supply request service provider receives the supply request and supplies the mobile user U (the mobile units 10 to 10e of the present invention are effective means when mobile phones are not available during a disaster). The supply of supplies can be performed by a truck 430, a drone 440, human power, etc. The drone 440 is used when a truck cannot reach the disaster area where the mobile user U is located due to, for example, the collapse of a road. Furthermore, the supply of supplies by human power may be performed, for example, by local residents of the disaster area.

[0244] More specifically, via mobile units 10 to 10e, using a communication method such as LPWA, mobile user U transmits information on a supply request in the event of a disaster, along with location information of mobile user U, to cloud server 410 via base station 400, and the cloud server 410 further transmits information to instruct the transportation of supplies to a supplies supply request service provider having a supplies storage warehouse 420, and the supplies supply request service provider supplies supplies to mobile user U.

[0245] The material supply request information may include the amount or type of material that needs to be supplied. For example, the mobile user U may input the amount and type of material that needs to be supplied (material supply request information) to the operation device 50 (controller) and transmit it to the mobile body 10 to 10e, and the mobile body 10 to 10e may transmit the material supply request information to the external communication devices 30A to 30C.

[0246] The types of supplies may be, for example, beverages (water, soft drinks, alcohol, etc.), food (rice, retort foods, vegetables, fruits, etc.), daily necessities (tissues, diapers, toilet paper, etc.), fluorescent devices (batteries, flashlights, candles, etc.), medical supplies (disinfectant, mouthwash, cold medicine, etc.), etc. For example, if water, retort foods, tissues, and flashlights for 20 people are needed as supplies, supply request information for requesting the supply of these supplies may be input into the operating device 50.

[0247] The material supply request information may further include information such as name, company name, organization name, location information, and situation.

[0248] 20, the moving bodies 10 to 10e each include a biometric information receiving unit 27 that receives biometric information of a moving body user U, and the control unit 12 can control the moving mechanism 15 to move when biometric information indicating an abnormality of the moving body user U is received by the biometric information receiving unit 27. The biometric information receiving unit 27 can receive biometric information from a biometric information acquiring device 310 that acquires the biometric information.

[0249] The biological information may be, for example, information related to pulse rate, heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and the like. For example, as shown in FIG. 21, a wearable device worn by a mobile user U may be used as the biological information acquisition device 310, and the wearable device may acquire information on the pulse of the mobile user U, and when the pulse is equal to or less than a predetermined value (for example, when the pulse becomes zero), may determine that the mobile user U is abnormal, and transmit information indicating that the pulse is equal to or less than a predetermined value as biological information indicating the abnormality of the mobile user U to the biological information receiving unit 27 of the mobile body 10. This transmission (communication) may be performed by WiFi, Bluetooth, or the like. Upon receiving this transmission, the mobile body 10 may start communication and flight, and may request rescue. The biological information acquisition device 310 may include an acceleration sensor, and the biological information may include sensing signal information from the acceleration sensor output in response to the movement of the arm of the mobile user U.

[0250] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 22, the management system 40 includes an information management unit 41 that manages user-related information including identification information of the mobile bodies 10 to 10e, an information acquisition unit 42 that acquires user-related information transmitted by the communication unit 13 to the external communication devices 30A to 30C, and a material information registration unit 45 that registers material information, and when the information acquisition unit 42 acquires the user-related information transmitted by the communication unit 13 to the external communication devices 30A to 30C, material supply instruction information can be transmitted to the outside based on the material information registered in the material information registration unit 45.

[0251] The outside may be a specified terminal, etc. For example, it may be a terminal in a warehouse that is closest to the address or latitude and longitude location in the location information included in the user-related information.

[0252] For example, material information (type of material, quantity, etc.) is registered in advance on a server, etc., and when the server, etc. acquires user-related information, material supply instruction information (information instructing the supply of materials) is sent to a terminal, etc. in a warehouse where materials are stored.

[0253] The user-related information and the material information may be linked in advance. For example, material information (e.g., type and amount of material to be supplied) may be specified in advance for each user information (name, attribute, company name, ID) of different mobile users U. The material supply instruction information may be transmitted to the outside by email or the like by the notification unit 44.

[0254] In the above-described embodiment, the information acquisition unit 42 may further acquire predetermined status information related to the mobile user U, and the information management unit 41 may further manage the status information acquired by the information acquisition unit 42. The status information indicates status (state) information related to the response to the mobile user U, such as rescue not yet performed, rescue in progress, rescued, problem occurring, and problem resolved.

[0255] In the above-described embodiment, the use of the mobile bodies 10 to 10e is a rescue request, but is not limited to this. For example, the mobile body user U may use the mobile body user U only to inform others that he / she is safe, or to call others for a purpose other than a rescue request.

[0256] Also, an embodiment having the following configuration may be used: A mobile object may be provided, comprising: a main body, a communication unit provided in the main body and communicating with an external communication device, a movement mechanism provided in the main body and moving the main body, a determination unit that determines whether the communication unit is capable of communicating with the external communication device, and a control unit that controls the movement mechanism to move the main body to a position where the communication unit is capable of communicating with the external communication device.

[0257] Furthermore, depending on the embodiment, the following configuration may be further provided: The determination unit may determine whether or not the communication unit is capable of communicating with the external communication device, and when it is determined that the communication unit is not capable of communicating with the external communication device, the control unit may control the movement mechanism to move the main body to a position where the communication unit is capable of communicating with the external communication device.

[0258] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 23, the operation device 50 may include a second communication unit 53 that performs communication in addition to the above-described embodiment, and the second communication unit 53 may transmit user-related information to the external communication devices 30A to 30C.

[0259] More specifically, the operating device 50 includes a second communication unit 53 that performs communication in addition to the above-mentioned embodiment, and the second communication unit 53 may receive user-related information from the communication units 13 of the mobile bodies 10 to 10e and transmit the received user-related information to the external communication devices 30A to 30C.

[0260] More specifically, the operating device 50 includes a second communication unit 53 for performing communication in addition to the above-mentioned embodiment, and the second communication unit 53 receives user-related information from the communication units 13 of the mobile bodies 10 to 10e and transmits the received user-related information to the external communication devices 30A to 30C, and the user-related information may include material supply request information.

[0261] The operation device 50 can be used not only to operate the mobile bodies 10 to 10e, but also as the operation device 50 alone. For example, the operation device 50 can transmit location information acquired by a GPS or the like to the external transmitters 30A to 30C to notify the location of the mobile body user U. The operation device 50 may also have a storage unit 54, which may store material supply request information and rescue request information (information for making a rescue request) as user-related information, and may read the material supply request information and rescue request information (information for making a rescue request) from the storage unit 54 and transmit them to the external transmitters 30A to 30C.

[0262] 24, the operation device 50 may be provided with a plurality of buttons 50b1, 50b2, 50b3, 50b4, and 50b5, and information corresponding to the plurality of buttons 50b1, 50b2, 50b3, 50b4, and 50b5 may be transmitted to the moving objects 10 to 10e or the external communication devices 30A to 30C. By pressing the buttons 50b1, 50b2, 50b3, 50b4, and 50b5, the operation device 50 transmits information corresponding to the buttons 50b1, 50b2, 50b3, 50b4, and 50b5 to the moving object 10 or the external communication devices 30A to 30C via the second communication unit 53. The button 50b1 transmits voice guidance, the button 50b2 transmits information regarding the start of flight and communication, the button 50b3 transmits information regarding a request for the supply of relief supplies (water, food, medical supplies, etc.), the button 50b4 transmits information regarding a rescue request, and the button 50b5 transmits information regarding an urgent rescue request. Note that transmission from the operating device 50 can be performed via WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.

[0263] Although some embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included in the scope of the invention and its equivalents described in the claims, as well as in the scope and spirit of the invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0264] 1 Mobile Systems 1A Bus 1B Central Processing Unit 1C storage device 1D Input Device 1E Display device 10, 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d, 10e Mobile 10A Bus 10B Central Processing Unit 10C storage device 10D Input Device 10E display device 11 Battery 12 Control section 13. Communications Department 14 Judgment section 15 Moving mechanism 16 Location identification part 17 Current location recorder 20 User Related Information Department 21 Audio storage unit 22 Sound generation section 23 Setting section 24 Detection unit 25 Regulatory Department 26 Control section 30 External communication device 40 Management Systems 40A Bus 40B Central Processing Unit 40C storage device 40D Input device 40E display device 41 Information Management Department 42 Information Acquisition Department 43 Secondary information display section 44 Notification Department 45 Material Information Registration Department 50 Operating device 50a Operation section 50b1,50b2,50b3,50b4,50b5 Button 51 Movement instruction section 52 Sound generation section 53 Second Communications Department 54 Memory section 55 Float 60 Fixed part 70 Allowance 80 Vehicles 100 Programs 200 Programs 300 Medical Container 310 Biometric information acquisition device 400 base stations 410 Cloud Server 420 Material storage warehouse 430 Trucks 440 Drone U Mobile User

Claims

1. A mobile device weighing 300 kg or less, which is activated and moved by the user. A mechanism for moving, The communications department that handles communications, The system includes a control unit that controls the moving mechanism so that the moving body moves when communication between the communication unit and the external communication device is not possible, The mobile unit is characterized in that, when it is able to communicate with the external communication device, it transmits user-related information, which is information related to the user, to the external communication device.

2. The mobile body according to claim 1, characterized in that the mobile body has a test mode for performing movement as a test.

3. The mobile body according to claim 1, characterized by having a floating portion for floating on water.

4. The movable body according to claim 3, characterized in that the floating portion has a hollow portion capable of sealing air.

5. The movable body according to claim 3, characterized in that the floating portion is detachable.

6. Having a fixing part for securing to a vehicle, The movable body according to claim 1, characterized in that the control unit controls the moving mechanism so that the movable body moves when the fixing by the fixing part is released.

7. The mobile body according to claim 1, characterized in that the external communication device is installed in a vehicle that can be boarded.

8. The mobile body according to claim 7, characterized in that the vehicle is equipped with a device for treating the user.

9. The mobile body according to claim 1, characterized in that the user-related information includes order information for ordering goods or services.

10. The mobile body according to claim 1, characterized in that the communication unit transmits the user-related information to the external communication unit until the energy available to the mobile body for transmitting the user-related information to the external communication unit is exhausted.

11. The mobile body according to claim 10, characterized in that the control unit controls the moving mechanism to move the mobile body until the energy available to the moving mechanism for moving the mobile body is exhausted.

12. The mobile body has an operating unit for the user to operate the mobile body, The mobile body according to claim 2, wherein the operating unit includes at least a first operating unit for starting the mobile body to move and a second operating unit for starting the test mode.

13. The mobile body according to claim 12, characterized in that the first operating section and the second operating section have different colors or displays from each other.

14. The mobile body according to claim 1, wherein the mobile body is an aircraft that moves by flight, and the control unit controls the movement mechanism so that the mobile body rises to a predetermined altitude.

15. The mobile body according to claim 1, characterized in that the user-related information includes information on requests for the supply of goods.

16. The mobile body according to claim 15, characterized in that the material supply request information includes the quantity or type of material that needs to be supplied.

17. A biometric information receiving unit that receives the user's biometric information, The mobile body according to claim 1, characterized in that the control unit controls the movement mechanism to move when the biological information receiving unit receives the biological information indicating an abnormality of the user.

18. Having an information management unit that manages user-related information including identification information of a mobile body described in any one of claims 1 to 17 and personal information of the user, The information management unit is characterized by managing the identification information of the mobile body in association with the personal information of the user.

19. The communication unit has an information acquisition unit that acquires the user-related information transmitted to the external communication device by the communication unit, The management system according to claim 18, characterized in that the information management unit further manages the user-related information acquired by the information acquisition unit.

20. It has an information acquisition unit that acquires status information, which is information about the status of the response to the aforementioned user, The management system according to claim 18, characterized in that the information management unit further manages the status information acquired by the information acquisition unit.

21. The user-related information transmitted by the communication unit to the external communication device includes location information of the current location, The management system according to claim 18, characterized in that it has a secondary information display unit that displays secondary information based on the location information of the current location.

22. The aforementioned information management unit manages the information of designated contact persons as user-related information, The management system according to claim 19 or 20, further comprising a notification unit that, when the information acquisition unit acquires the user-related information, notifies the predetermined contact person of the content including that the information acquisition unit has acquired the user-related information.

23. The management system according to claim 22, characterized in that the notification includes a notification regarding a request for rescue to rescue the user or a person related to the user.

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