Information processor, method for processing information, and information processing program

Abstract

To select a proper collector for collecting wastes.SOLUTION: The information processor includes: a selection unit for selecting a collector who collects wastes disposed of by a disposing person on the basis of disposing-person information on a disposing person (the manager of a facility which uses non-woven products such as a nursing home or a day-care center or a general user of non-woven products in a home or the like) and collector information on a collector; and a provision unit for providing information on collection of wastes to the collector who was selected by the selection unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there are known techniques for collecting goods. One example of such a technique is a technique for a delivery service in which a delivery application for a job is received from a deliverer terminal for a case in which the area of ​​a client's address is the area of ​​responsibility, the delivery application is notified to the client terminal, the client terminal that has received the application notification is notified as to which of the applied deliverers to approve, the approved deliverer is notified of the fact, and the approved deliverer collects and delivers the goods. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2018-133114 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the above-mentioned techniques do not always allow for the selection of an appropriate waste collector.

[0005] For example, the above-mentioned conventional technologies merely disclose technologies relating to the collection and delivery of packages, and do not necessarily enable the selection of an appropriate waste collector.

[0006] The present application has been made in view of the above, and aims to select an appropriate collector for waste collection. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The information processing device according to the present application is characterized by having a selection unit that selects a collector that will collect waste disposed of by a disposer based on disposer information about the disposer and collector information about the collector, and a provision unit that provides information about the collection of the waste to the collector selected by the selection unit. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to one aspect of the embodiment, an appropriate collector can be selected for waste collection. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of information processing according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the information processing device 10 according to the embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the discarder information database 31 according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the collector information database 32 according to the embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of information processing executed by the information processing device 10 according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] At least the following points will become apparent from the description of this specification and the accompanying drawings.

[0011] Aspect 1 is characterized by having a selection unit that selects a collector that will collect waste disposed of by a disposer based on disposer information about the disposer and collector information about the collector, and a provision unit that provides information about the collection of the waste to the collector selected by the selection unit.

[0012] Here, as an example of a conventional technology related to the collection of goods, a technology is known in which, in a delivery service, a contract application for a case in which the area of ​​the client's address is the area of ​​responsibility is received from a deliverer terminal, the application is notified to the client terminal, the client terminal that has received the application notification is notified as to which of the applied deliverers to approve, the approved deliverer's terminal is notified of the fact, and the package is collected and delivered by the approved deliverer. However, with such a technology, it is not always possible to select an appropriate collector for waste collection.

[0013] Therefore, according to this aspect 1, for example, a collector that will collect the waste disposed of by a disposer can be selected based on disposer information about the disposer and collector information about the collector, so that an appropriate collector can be selected for the collection of the waste.

[0014] In addition, in aspect 2, in aspect 1, information is provided to the collector selected by the selection unit indicating a first route from the collector's current location to the location of the disposer, and a second route from the location of the disposer to a point where the waste is collected.

[0015] According to this type of aspect 2, for example, the collector can be provided with a first route from the collector's current location to the address of the disposer, and a second route showing a route from the address of the disposer to a collection point (e.g., a recycling center, a facility that performs primary waste treatment, or a relay point for transporting waste to these facilities), thereby guiding the collector to an appropriate destination.

[0016] In addition, in a third aspect of the second aspect, information is provided that indicates the first route and the second route according to a congestion state.

[0017] According to the third aspect, for example, if the waste emits an odor, a route that avoids crowds can be provided to the collector, allowing the waste to be collected with consideration for the surrounding area.

[0018] In addition, in aspect 4, in aspect 2 or 3, information indicating the first route and the second route is provided to a terminal device used by the collector, and the first route and the second route are displayed individually.

[0019] According to the fourth aspect, for example, the first route and the second route can be displayed separately, thereby improving convenience.

[0020] In addition, in a fifth aspect of the first to fourth aspects, information on the collector selected by the selection unit is further provided to the discarder.

[0021] According to the fifth aspect, for example, information indicating a face photo, name, current location, etc. of the waste collector can be provided to the waste disposer, which gives the waste disposer a sense of security.

[0022] In addition, in a sixth aspect of the first to fifth aspects, a collector capable of collecting the waste is selected based on the amount of the waste and the amount of waste that the collector can collect.

[0023] According to the sixth aspect, for example, a collector can be selected depending on the amount of waste, making it possible to select an appropriate collector.

[0024] In addition, in a seventh aspect of the first to sixth aspects, a number of collectors capable of collecting the waste are selected based on the amount of the waste and the amount of waste that each collector can collect.

[0025] According to the seventh aspect, for example, since the number of collectors can be selected according to the amount of waste, an appropriate number of collectors can be selected.

[0026] In addition, in an eighth aspect of the first to seventh aspects, a collector who collects the waste is selected based on the location of the waste disposer and the current location of the collector.

[0027] According to the eighth aspect, for example, it is possible to select a collector who can visit the location of the disposer within a predetermined time period, so that an appropriate collector can be selected.

[0028] In addition, in a ninth aspect of the first to eighth aspects, a collector who collects the waste is selected from each of the multiple disposers based on the location of each of the multiple disposers and the current location of the collector.

[0029] According to the ninth aspect, for example, a collector that will collect waste can be selected from a plurality of waste disposers, and therefore waste can be collected efficiently.

[0030] In addition, in aspect 10, in aspects 1 to 9, a collector who is able to collect the waste from each of the multiple waste disposers within the available hours is selected based on the location of each of the multiple waste disposers, the current location of the collector, and the available hours of the collector.

[0031] According to the tenth aspect, for example, the collector can collect waste from as many waste disposers as possible within the time that the collector is available to collect waste, so that waste can be collected efficiently.

[0032] In addition, in an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in accordance with the first to tenth aspects, a collector capable of collecting the waste is selected based on the type of the waste and the type of waste that each collector can collect.

[0033] According to the eleventh aspect, for example, since it is possible to select a collector according to the type of waste, it is possible to select an appropriate collector.

[0034] In addition, in a twelfth aspect of the first to eleventh aspects, a collector who collects the waste is selected based on the type of the waste and an attribute of the collector.

[0035] According to the twelfth aspect, for example, it is possible to select a collector having attributes according to the type of waste, so that an appropriate collector can be selected.

[0036] In addition, in a thirteenth aspect of the first to twelfth aspects, a collector who collects the waste is selected based on an evaluation of the disposer by the collector and an evaluation of the collector by the disposer.

[0037] According to such an embodiment 13, for example, a collector can be selected based on each evaluation, so that an appropriate collector can be selected.

[0038] In addition, in a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to thirteenth aspects, a collector who will collect the waste is selected based on the time when the disposer wishes to collect the waste and the time when the collector is available to work.

[0039] According to the fourteenth aspect, for example, a waste disposer can select a collector who is able to collect waste at the time the waste disposer desires, so that an appropriate collector can be selected.

[0040] In addition, in a fifteenth aspect of the invention, in any one of the first to fourteenth aspects, a collector who collects the waste is selected based on the time when the waste collection point is available.

[0041] According to this aspect 15, for example, it is possible to select a collector who can collect waste by type and transport it to the facility during the hours when the waste collection facility is open, making it possible to select an appropriate collector.

[0042] In addition, in a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fifteenth aspects, information regarding a fee for collecting the waste is further provided to the waste disposer.

[0043] According to the sixteenth aspect, for example, information regarding the fee for collecting waste can be provided to the waste disposer, thereby improving convenience.

[0044] In addition, in a seventeenth aspect of the first to sixteenth aspects, a compensation for the collection of the waste is set for the collector selected by the selection unit.

[0045] According to the seventeenth aspect, for example, a compensation can be set for the collector according to the collection of waste, so that an appropriate compensation can be set.

[0046] In addition, in an eighteenth aspect of the first to seventeenth aspects, a compensation is set according to the waste collection performance of the collector.

[0047] According to the eighteenth aspect, for example, it is possible to set a compensation for the collector according to the performance of waste collection, so that an appropriate compensation can be set.

[0048] In addition, in the nineteenth aspect of the present invention, in the first to eighteenth aspects, when the number of active collectors is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold, information regarding an incentive to be given to the collectors when they collect waste is output to the collectors.

[0049] According to this aspect 19, for example, when there is no collector capable of carrying out the collection, information regarding a specified incentive to be given if the collector carries out the collection can be output to each collector, and collection of waste by waste can be solicited, thereby preventing a situation in which waste cannot be collected.

[0050] An example of a form for implementing an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program (hereinafter, referred to as an "embodiment") will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Note that the information processing device, the information processing method, and the information processing program are not limited to this embodiment. Also, the same components in the following embodiments are given the same reference numerals, and duplicated descriptions will be omitted.

[0051] [Embodiment] [1. An example of information processing] With reference to FIG. 1, information processing realized by the information processing device of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of information processing according to the embodiment. The information processing system 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes an information processing device 10 which is an example of the information processing device according to the present application, a discarder terminal 100, and a collector terminal 200. The information processing device 10, the discarder terminal 100, and the collector terminal 200 are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate with each other by wire or wirelessly via a network N (see, for example, FIG. 2). Here, the network N is, for example, a WAN (Wide Area Network) such as the Internet. Note that the information processing system 1 shown in FIG. 1 may include a plurality of information processing devices 10, a plurality of discarder terminals 100, and a plurality of collector terminals 200.

[0052] The information processing device 10 is an information processing device that controls information processing, which will be described later, and is realized, for example, by a server device, a cloud system, etc. In the example of Fig. 1, the information processing device 10 provides a collection service related to the collection of waste.

[0053] The information processing device 10 may have a function as a web server that provides a website related to the collection service. The information processing device 10 may also be a device that distributes information to be displayed on an application (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a "collection app") related to the collection service installed in the discarder terminal 100 and the collector terminal 200 to the discarder terminal 100 and the collector terminal 200. The information processing device 10 may also be a server that distributes the application data itself.

[0054] The disposer terminal 100 is an information processing device used by a disposer who disposes of waste (for example, a manager of a facility that uses nonwoven fabric products, such as a nursing home or a nursery school, or a general user who uses nonwoven fabric products at home, etc.). The disposer terminal 100 is realized by, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a notebook PC (Personal Computer), a desktop PC, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), etc. The disposer terminal 100 displays information distributed by the information processing device 10, etc., by a web browser or an application. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the disposer terminal 100 is a smartphone used by the disposer.

[0055] The collector terminal 200 is an information processing device used by a collector (e.g., gig workers) who collects waste. The collector terminal 200 is realized by, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a notebook PC, a desktop PC, a mobile phone, a PDA, or the like. The collector terminal 200 displays information distributed by the information processing device 10, or the like, by a web browser or an application. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the collector terminal 200 is a smartphone used by a collector.

[0056] Hereinafter, information processing realized by the information processing device 10 will be described with reference to FIG. 1. In the following description, the discarder terminal 100 will be described as discarder terminals 100-1 to 100-N (N is an arbitrary natural number) according to the discarder using the discarder terminal 100. For example, the discarder terminal 100-1 is a discarder terminal 100 used by a discarder (discarder U1) identified by a discarder ID "UID#1". In the following description, the discarder terminals 100-1 to 100-N will be described as the discarder terminal 100 when there is no particular distinction between them. In the following description, the discarder terminal 100 may be regarded as the same as the discarder. That is, in the following description, the discarder may be read as the discarder terminal 100.

[0057] In the following description, collector terminals 200-1 to 200-N (N is any natural number) will be described according to collectors who use the collector terminal 200. For example, the collector terminal 200-1 is a collector terminal 200 used by a collector (collector W1) identified by a collector ID "WID#1". In the following description, the collector terminals 200-1 to 200-N will be described as collector terminals 200 when there is no particular distinction between them. In the following description, the collector terminal 200 may be regarded as the same as the collector. That is, in the following description, a collector can be read as a collector terminal 200.

[0058] In the following description, it is assumed that the information processing device 10 manages information on the disposer in a storage unit of the device. For example, the information processing device 10 stores the disposer information including information such as identification information (disposer ID) for identifying the disposer, the name of the disposer (for example, the name of the facility managed by the disposer or the name of the disposer), location information indicating the location of the disposer (for example, the address of the disposer or the disposal site where the disposer disposes of waste), and request information regarding a request for collection of waste.

[0059] In the following description, it is assumed that the information processing device 10 manages collector information related to the collector in a storage unit of the information processing device 10. For example, the information processing device 10 stores collector information including identification information (collector ID) for identifying the collector, the name of the collector, attribute information of the disposer (e.g., gender and age), a face image of the disposer, capacity information indicating the amount of waste (capacity) that the collector can collect, type information indicating the type of waste that the collector can collect, location information of the disposer (e.g., the current location of the collector detected by a GPS (Global Positioning System) or the like possessed by the collector terminal 200, the waiting location of the collector, etc.), time when the collector is available to collect waste (work schedule), performance information indicating the performance of the collector regarding waste collection (e.g., the number of times waste has been collected in the past, the amount of waste collected, the number of times waste has been collected from the disposer within a specified time, etc.), evaluation information indicating evaluation from the disposer, etc.

[0060] In the following description, the waste is assumed to be a used nonwoven fabric product (such as diapers). Note that the waste may be a used nonwoven fabric product that has been subjected to some treatment (such as dehydration or deodorization) by a disposer.

[0061] In the following description, it is assumed that the collector travels by boarding a specified mobile object (bicycle, motorbike, car, etc.).

[0062] First, the information processing device 10 receives request information regarding a request for waste collection from a waste disposer U1 (step S1). For example, the information processing device 10 receives request information indicating information such as the amount and type of waste (e.g., diaper size and type of diaper (pants type, tape type, pad type, etc.)), and an image of the waste.

[0063] Next, the information processing device 10 selects a collector who will collect waste from the disposer U1 based on the disposer information of the disposer U1 and the collector information of each collector (step S2). For example, the information processing device 10 selects a collector who is located within a predetermined range from the location of the disposer U1 and is currently active and can collect the amount of waste indicated by the request information.

[0064] The information processing device 10 may select a collector who can move to the location of the waste disposer U1 within the available time and further move to a collection point where the waste is collected.

[0065] Also, in step S1, if the waste disposer U1 specifies a desired date and time for collection of the waste, the information processing device 10 may select a collector who can travel to the location of the waste disposer U1 at the desired date and time within the available time, and further travel from the location of the waste disposer U1 to the collection point within the available time.

[0066] Furthermore, there may be a plurality of collection points, and the one closest to the location of the discarder U1 may be selected from the plurality of collection points.

[0067] Next, the information processing device 10 provides the collector with information on waste collection (step S3). For example, the information processing device 10 transmits the request information received from the waste disposer terminal 100-1 to the multiple collectors selected in step S2. Here, it is assumed that the collector W1 performs an operation to accept the request indicated by the request information. In this case, the information processing device 10 provides the collector W1 with information on waste collection by the waste disposer U1. As a specific example, the information processing device 10 provides information indicating the amount and type of waste, an image of the waste, the name of the waste disposer U1, a route (first route) from the current location of the collector W1 to the location of the waste disposer U1, and a route (second route) from the location of the waste disposer U1 to the collection point.

[0068] The information processing device 10 may transmit the collector information of the multiple collectors selected in step S2 to the disposer U1. Then, the information processing device 10 may provide information on waste collection to the collectors selected by the disposer U1.

[0069] Next, the information processing device 10 provides the information about the collector W1 to the discarder U1 (step S4). For example, the information processing device 10 provides information based on the collector information of the collector W1. As a specific example, the information processing device 10 provides information such as a facial photograph and name of the collector W1, and the current location of the collector W1 received in real time from the collector terminal 200-1.

[0070] The information processing device 10 may further provide the waste disposer U1 with information regarding fees charged to the waste disposer U1 for waste collection. For example, the information processing device 10 provides information regarding fees according to the amount of waste, the type of waste, etc. The information processing device 10 also provides information such as the trend in fees for waste collection from the past and the total amount. If the waste disposer U1 is a facility (e.g., a nursery school or care facility) managed by a specific organization (such as a government agency), the information processing device 10 may provide the organization with information regarding fees charged to the organization.

[0071] Next, the collector W1 collects the waste from the disposer U1 (step S5). For example, the collector W1 visits the location of the disposer U1 along the first route displayed on the collector terminal 200-1 and collects the waste.

[0072] Next, the collector W1 transports the waste to the collection point (step S6). For example, the collector W1 transports the waste from the location of the disposer U1 to the collection point along the second route displayed on the collector terminal 200-1.

[0073] The information processing device 10 may control the collector terminal 200-1 to simultaneously display the first route and the second route. For example, the information processing device 10 displays the first route and the second route on one map.

[0074] The information processing device 10 may also control the collector terminal 200-1 so that the first route and the second route are displayed separately. For example, the information processing device 10 controls the collector terminal 200-1 to display the first route in step S3. Then, when the information processing device 10 receives from the collector terminal 200-1 location information indicating that the collector W1 has moved to the location of the disposer U1, or when the information processing device 10 receives from the collector terminal 200-1 information indicating that the collector W1 has performed an operation to collect waste from the disposer U1, the information processing device 10 controls the collector terminal 200-1 to display the second route.

[0075] Next, the information processing device 10 sets the compensation (in other words, salary) that the collector W1 will receive for collecting waste from the disposer U1 (step S7). For example, the information processing device 10 sets the compensation according to the amount of waste collected by the collector W1, the type of waste, the distance of the first route and the second route, and the like. The information processing device 10 also sets the compensation using dynamic pricing based on the balance between the demand on the disposer side and the supply on the collector side. As a specific example, the information processing device 10 sets the compensation higher the fewer the number of currently active collectors compared to the number of disposers who wish to collect waste. The information processing device 10 also sets the compensation lower the greater the number of currently active collectors compared to the number of disposers who wish to collect waste.

[0076] As described above, the information processing device 10 according to the embodiment selects a collector who will collect waste from the disposer based on the request information, the disposer information of the disposer, and the collector information of the collector, and provides information on waste collection to the selected collector. This allows the information processing device 10 according to the embodiment to select an appropriate collector for waste collection.

[0077] [2. Other processing examples] The above-described process is merely an example, and the information processing device 10 may perform various processes using various information. In this regard, examples are given below.

[0078] [2-1. Route] 1, the information processing device 10 may provide the collector with information indicating a first route and a second route according to the congestion status of roads acquired from an external server device via an API, etc. For example, the information processing device 10 provides information indicating a first route and a second route that avoid roads whose congestion level is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold.

[0079] [2-2. About the collector] In the example of FIG. 1, the information processing device 10 may select multiple collectors who will collect waste from the waste disposer U1, and provide information on waste collection to each of the selected multiple collectors. For example, when the amount of waste from the waste disposer U1 is greater than the amount of waste that the individual collector can collect, the information processing device 10 selects multiple collectors so that the waste from the waste disposer U1 can be collected, and provides information on waste collection to each of the selected multiple collectors. As a specific example, when the amount of waste from the waste disposer U1 is "30 kg" and the amount of waste that the individual collector can collect is "20 kg", the information processing device 10 selects two or more collectors and provides information on waste collection to each of the selected collectors. As a more specific example, the information processing device 10 provides information on waste collection to each of the two or more collectors who have performed an operation to accept the request indicated by the request information, among the selected multiple collectors.

[0080] [2-3. Collection from multiple waste disposers] In the example of FIG. 1, the information processing device 10 may select one collector who collects waste from among multiple disposers, and provide information regarding the collection of waste from multiple wastes. For example, when receiving request information from disposers U1 and U2, the information processing device 10 selects a collector who is located within a predetermined range from the locations of the disposers U1 and U2 and is currently active, and is capable of collecting the amount of waste from the disposers U1 and U2. Then, the information processing device 10 provides the selected collector with information regarding the collection of waste (for example, information indicating a route for moving from the current location of the collector to a collection point via the locations of the disposers U1 and U2).

[0081] The information processing device 10 may select a collector who will collect waste from the waste disposers U1 and U2 based on the time when each collector is available. For example, the information processing device 10 selects a collector who can move from the current location to the collection point via the locations of the waste disposers U1 and U2 within the available time.

[0082] [2-4. Selection of waste collectors according to waste type] 1, the information processing device 10 may select a collector who collects the waste of the waste disposer U1 based on the type of waste of the waste disposer U1. For example, the information processing device 10 selects a collector who can collect the type of waste of the waste disposer U1.

[0083] The information processing device 10 may select a collector who collects the waste of the disposer U1 based on the type of waste of the disposer U1 and the attributes of the collector. For example, if the waste of the disposer U1 is sanitary products, the information processing device 10 selects a collector who is female. The information processing device 10 may select a collector who has attributes specified by the disposer U1.

[0084] [2-5. Selection of collectors based on evaluation] In the example of FIG. 1, the information processing device 10 may select a collector who will collect waste from the disposer U1 based on the evaluation of the disposer U1 by the collector and the evaluation of the collector by the disposer U1. For example, the information processing device 10 selects a collector whose collector information is similar to that of a collector whose evaluation of the disposer U1 is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold as a collector who will collect waste from the disposer U1. In addition, the information processing device 10 does not select a collector whose collector information is similar to that of a collector whose evaluation of the disposer U1 is less than a predetermined threshold as a collector who will collect waste from the disposer U1. In addition, the information processing device 10 selects a collector whose collector information is similar to that of a collector whose evaluation by the disposer U1 is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold as a collector who will collect waste from the disposer U1. In addition, the information processing device 10 does not select a collector whose collector information is similar to that of a collector whose evaluation by the disposer U1 is less than a predetermined threshold as a collector who will collect waste from the disposer U1.

[0085] [2-6. Selection of collectors according to collection points] In the example of Fig. 1, the information processing device 10 may select a collector who will collect waste from the waste disposer U1 based on the time when the waste collection point is available (e.g., business hours, opening hours, etc.). For example, the information processing device 10 selects a collector who can travel to the collection point via the location of the waste disposer U1 within the time when the collection point is available.

[0086] [2-7. Setting compensation according to performance] In the example of Fig. 1, the information processing device 10 may set the compensation according to the performance information of the collector W1. For example, the more times the collector W1 has collected waste in the past, the higher the compensation set by the information processing device 10 to the collector W1. Also, the more the amount of waste collected by the collector W1 in the past, the higher the compensation set by the information processing device 10 to the collector W1. Also, the more times the information processing device 10 has collected waste from the disposer within a time period specified by the disposer, the higher the compensation set by the information processing device 10 to the collector W1.

[0087] [2-8. Output of information regarding incentives] In the example of Fig. 1, when the number of active collectors is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold, the information processing device 10 may output information about an incentive to be given to a collector when the collector collects waste. For example, when the number of active collectors in a predetermined area is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold, the information processing device 10 outputs information about an incentive to be given to a collector who is active in the area but is currently unable to be active when the collector collects waste.

[0088] [2-9. Requests for waste collection] In a care facility or the like, the diapers of the facility users are changed all at once at a certain time, and used diapers may accumulate at that time. Therefore, the information processing device 10 may receive request information from a waste disposer indicating a request to collect waste at a predetermined period (for example, every evening). Then, the information processing device 10 selects a collector who will collect waste from the waste disposer at the predetermined period.

[0089] 3. Configuration of Information Processing Device Next, the configuration of the information processing device 10 will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the information processing device 10 according to an embodiment. As shown in Fig. 2, the information processing device 10 has a communication unit 20, a storage unit 30, and a control unit 40.

[0090] (Regarding communication unit 20) The communication unit 20 is realized by, for example, a network interface card (NIC) etc. The communication unit 20 is connected to the network N by wire or wirelessly, and transmits and receives information to and from the discarder terminal 100, the collector terminal 200, etc.

[0091] (Regarding the storage unit 30) The storage unit 30 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a random access memory (RAM) or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. As shown in FIG. 2, the storage unit 30 has a discarder information database 31 and a collector information database 32.

[0092] (About Waste Disposal Information Database 31) The discarder information database 31 stores various information related to discarders. An example of information stored in the discarder information database 31 will be described with reference to Fig. 3. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the discarder information database 31 according to an embodiment. In the example of Fig. 3, the discarder information database 31 has items such as "discarder ID", "name", "location information", "request information", and "evaluation information".

[0093] "Disposer ID" indicates identification information for identifying the disposer. "Name" indicates the name of the disposer. "Location information" indicates information regarding the location (address, etc.) of the disposer. "Request information" indicates information regarding a request by the disposer for waste collection. "Evaluation information" indicates the evaluation of the disposer by the collector.

[0094] That is, FIG. 3 shows an example in which the name of the disposer identified by the disposer ID "UID#1" is "Name #1", the location information is "Location information #1", the request information is "Request information #1", and the evaluation information is "Evaluation information #1".

[0095] (Regarding the Collection Person Information Database 32) The collector information database 32 stores various information related to collectors. An example of information stored in the collector information database 32 will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the collector information database 32 according to the embodiment. In the example of Fig. 4, the collector information database 32 has items such as "Collector ID", "Name", "Attribute Information", "Image", "Capacity Information", "Type Information", "Location Information", "Activity Time", "Performance Information", and "Evaluation Information".

[0096] "Collector ID" indicates identification information for identifying the collector. "Name" indicates the name of the collector. "Attribute information" indicates the attributes of the collector (e.g., demographic attributes and psychographic attributes). "Image" indicates an image of the collector (e.g., a facial image). "Capacity information" indicates the amount of waste that the collector can collect. "Type information" indicates the type of waste that the collector can collect. "Location information" indicates the location of the collector. "Activity time" indicates the time the collector is available to be active. "Performance information" indicates the collector's performance regarding waste collection. "Evaluation information" indicates the evaluation of the collector from the waste disposer.

[0097] That is, Figure 4 shows an example in which the name of the collector identified by the collector ID "WID#1" is "Name #1", the attribute information is "Attribute Information #1", the image is "Image #1", the capacity information is "Capacity Information #1", the type information is "Type Information #1", the location information is "Location Information #1", the activity time is "Activity Time #1", the performance information is "Performance Information #1", and the evaluation information is "Evaluation Information #11".

[0098] (Regarding the control unit 40) The control unit 40 is a controller, and is realized, for example, by a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit) executing various programs stored in a storage device inside the information processing device 10 using a RAM as a working area. The control unit 40 is also a controller, and is realized, for example, by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 40 according to the embodiment has a selection unit 41, a provision unit 42, a setting unit 43, and an output unit 44, and realizes or executes the functions and actions of information processing described below.

[0099] (Regarding the selection unit 41) The selection unit 41 selects a collector who will collect waste disposed by the disposer based on the disposer information on the disposer and the collector information on the collector. For example, in the example of Fig. 1, the selection unit 41 refers to the disposer information database 31 and the collector information database 32, and selects a collector who will collect waste from the disposer U1 based on the disposer information of the disposer U1 and the collector information of each collector.

[0100] The selection unit 41 may also select a collector capable of collecting waste based on the amount of waste and the amount of waste that the collector can collect. For example, in the example of Fig. 1, the selection unit 41 selects a collector capable of collecting the amount of waste indicated by the request information.

[0101] The selection unit 41 may also select a number of collectors capable of collecting waste based on the amount of waste and the amount of waste that each collector can collect. For example, in the example of Fig. 1, when the amount of waste of the waste disposer U1 is greater than the amount of waste that each collector can collect, the selection unit 41 selects a plurality of collectors capable of collecting the waste of the waste disposer U1.

[0102] The selection unit 41 may select a collector who will collect waste based on the location of the disposer and the current location of the collector. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the selection unit 41 selects a collector located within a predetermined range from the location of the disposer U1.

[0103] The selection unit 41 may also select a collector who will collect waste from each of the multiple waste disposers based on the location of each of the multiple waste disposers and the current location of the collector. For example, in the example of Fig. 1, when the selection unit 41 receives request information from the waste disposers U1 and U2, it selects a collector who is located within a predetermined range from the locations of the waste disposers U1 and U2 and is currently active and can collect the amount of waste from the waste disposers U1 and U2.

[0104] The selection unit 41 may also select a collector who can collect waste from each of the multiple waste disposers within the available time based on the location of each of the multiple waste disposers, the current location of the collector, and the available time of the collector. For example, in the example of Fig. 1, the selection unit 41 selects a collector who can move from the current location to the collection point via the locations of the waste disposers U1 and U2 within the available time.

[0105] The selection unit 41 may select a collector capable of collecting waste based on the type of waste and the type of waste that each collector can collect. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the selection unit 41 selects a collector capable of collecting the waste type of the waste disposer U1.

[0106] The selection unit 41 may also select a collector who will collect waste based on the type of waste and the attributes of the collector. For example, in the example of Fig. 1, when the waste of the disposer U1 is sanitary products, the selection unit 41 selects a collector who is female. The selection unit 41 also selects a collector who has attributes specified by the disposer U1.

[0107] The selection unit 41 may select a collector who will collect waste based on the evaluation of the disposer by the collector and the evaluation of the collector by the disposer. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the selection unit 41 selects a collector whose collector information is similar to that of a collector whose evaluation of the disposer U1 is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, as a collector who will collect waste from the disposer U1. The selection unit 41 does not select a collector whose collector information is similar to that of a collector whose evaluation of the disposer U1 is less than a predetermined threshold, as a collector who will collect waste from the disposer U1. The selection unit 41 selects a collector whose collector information is similar to that of a collector whose evaluation by the disposer U1 is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, as a collector who will collect waste from the disposer U1. The selection unit 41 does not select a collector whose collector information is similar to that of a collector whose evaluation by the disposer U1 is less than a predetermined threshold, as a collector who will collect waste from the disposer U1.

[0108] The selection unit 41 may also select a collector who will collect waste based on the time when the disposer wishes to collect the waste and the time when the collector is available. For example, in the example of Fig. 1, when the disposer U1 specifies the desired date and time when the disposer wishes to collect the waste, the selection unit 41 selects a collector who can move to the location of the disposer U1 at the desired date and time within the available time, and further move from the location of the disposer U1 to the collection point within the available time.

[0109] The selection unit 41 may further select a collector who collects waste based on the time when the waste collection point can be used. For example, in the example of Fig. 1, the selection unit 41 selects a collector who can travel to the collection point via the location of the waste disposer U1 within the time when the collection point can be used.

[0110] (About provider 42) The providing unit 42 provides information on waste collection to the collector selected by the selecting unit 41. For example, in the example of Fig. 1, the providing unit 42 provides information on waste collection by the disposer U1.

[0111] The providing unit 42 may provide information indicating a first route from the current location of the collector to the location of the disposer and a second route from the location of the disposer to a point where waste is collected, to the collector selected by the selecting unit 41. For example, in the example of Fig. 1, the providing unit 42 provides information indicating a first route which is a route from the current location of the collector W1 to the location of the disposer U1, and a second route which is a route from the location of the disposer U1 to the collection point.

[0112] The providing unit 42 may provide information indicating a first route and a second route according to a congestion state. For example, in the example of Fig. 1, the providing unit 42 provides information indicating a first route and a second route that avoid roads whose congestion degree is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold.

[0113] The providing unit 42 may provide information indicating the first route and the second route to a terminal device used by the collector, and may display the first route and the second route individually. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the providing unit 42 first controls the first route to be displayed on the collector terminal 200-1. Then, when location information indicating that the collector W1 has moved to the location of the disposer U1 is received from the collector terminal 200-1, or when information indicating that the collector W1 has performed an operation to collect waste from the disposer U1 is received from the collector terminal 200-1, the providing unit 42 controls the second route to be displayed on the collector terminal 200-1.

[0114] The providing unit 42 may further provide the discarder with information on the collector selected by the selecting unit 41. For example, in the example of Fig. 1, the providing unit 42 provides information such as a facial photograph and name of the collector W1, and the current location of the collector W1 received in real time from the collector terminal 200-1.

[0115] The providing unit 42 may further provide the waste disposer with information on the fee for collecting the waste. For example, in the example of Fig. 1, the providing unit 42 provides the waste disposer U1 with information on the fee according to the amount of waste, the type of waste, etc.

[0116] (Regarding setting unit 43) The setting unit 43 sets a price for waste collection to the collector selected by the selection unit 41. For example, in the example of Fig. 1, the setting unit 43 sets a price for the collector W1 according to the amount of waste collected by the collector W1, the type of waste, the distances of the first route and the second route, etc. In addition, the setting unit 43 sets a price for the collector W1 using dynamic pricing based on the balance between demand on the waste disposal side and supply on the collector side.

[0117] The setting unit 43 may set a fee according to the waste collection performance of the collector. For example, in the example of Fig. 1, the more times the collector W1 has collected waste in the past, the higher the fee set by the setting unit 43 for the collector W1. The more the amount of waste collected by the collector W1 in the past, the higher the fee set by the setting unit 43 for the collector W1. The more times the collector W1 has collected waste from the disposer within a time period specified by the disposer, the higher the fee set by the setting unit 43 for the collector W1.

[0118] (Regarding output unit 44) When the number of active collectors is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold, the output unit 44 outputs to the collectors information on the incentives to be given when the collectors collect waste. For example, in the example of Fig. 1, when the number of active collectors in a predetermined area is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold, the output unit 44 outputs information on the incentives to be given to collectors who are active in the area but are currently unable to be active when the collectors collect waste.

[0119] [4. Information Processing Procedures] Next, the procedure of information processing executed by the information processing device 10 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Fig. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of information processing executed by the information processing device 10 according to the embodiment.

[0120] As shown in FIG. 5, the information processing device 10 judges whether or not a request for waste collection has been received (step S101). If a request for waste collection has not been received (step S101; No), the information processing device 10 waits until a request for waste collection is received. On the other hand, if a request for waste collection has been received (step S101; Yes), the information processing device 10 selects a collector who will collect the waste discarded by the discarder based on the discarder information about the discarder and the collector information about the collector (step S102). Next, the information processing device 10 provides information about waste collection to the selected collector (step S103), and ends the process.

[0121] 5. Modifications The above-described information processing device 10 may be implemented in various different forms other than the above embodiment.

[0122] [5-1. Processing mode] Among the processes described in the above embodiments, all or part of the processes described as being performed automatically can be performed manually, and conversely, all or part of the processes described as being performed manually can be performed automatically by a known method. In addition, the information including the processing procedures, specific names, various data and parameters shown in the above text and drawings can be changed arbitrarily unless otherwise specified. For example, the various information shown in each drawing is not limited to the illustrated information.

[0123] In addition, each component of each device shown in the figure is a functional concept, and does not necessarily have to be physically configured as shown in the figure. In other words, the specific form of distribution and integration of each device is not limited to that shown in the figure, and all or part of them can be functionally or physically distributed and integrated in any unit according to various loads, usage conditions, etc.

[0124] Furthermore, the above-described embodiments can be appropriately combined as long as the processing contents are not contradictory.

[0125] [6. Hardware Configuration] The information processing device 10, the discarder terminal 100, and the collector terminal 200 in the above-mentioned embodiment are realized by a computer 1000 having a configuration as shown in Fig. 6. Fig. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration. The computer 1000 is connected to an output device 1010 and an input device 1020, and a calculation device 1030, a cache 1040, a memory 1050, an output IF (Interface) 1060, an input IF 1070, and a network IF 1080 are connected by a bus 1090.

[0126] The arithmetic device 1030 operates based on programs stored in a cache 1040 or memory 1050, programs read from the input device 1020, etc., and executes various processes. The cache 1040 is a cache such as a RAM that temporarily stores data used by the arithmetic device 1030 for various calculations. The memory 1050 is a storage device in which data used by the arithmetic device 1030 for various calculations and various databases are registered, and is a memory realized by a ROM (Read Only Memory), an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a flash memory, etc.

[0127] The output IF 1060 is an interface for transmitting information to be output to an output device 1010 that outputs various types of information, such as a monitor or a printer, and may be realized by a connector conforming to a standard such as USB (Universal Serial Bus), DVI (Digital Visual Interface), or HDMI (registered trademark) (High Definition Multimedia Interface). On the other hand, the input IF 1070 is an interface for receiving information from various input devices 1020, such as a mouse, keyboard, scanner, etc., and is realized by, for example, a USB.

[0128] For example, the input device 1020 may be realized by a device that reads information from an optical recording medium such as a CD (Compact Disc), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), or a PD (Phase change rewritable Disk), a magneto-optical recording medium such as an MO (Magneto-Optical disk), a tape medium, a magnetic recording medium, or a semiconductor memory, etc. The input device 1020 may also be realized by an external storage medium such as a USB memory.

[0129] The network IF 1080 has a function of receiving data from other devices via the network N and sending it to the arithmetic device 1030, and also has a function of transmitting data generated by the arithmetic device 1030 to other devices via the network N.

[0130] Here, the arithmetic device 1030 controls the output device 1010 and the input device 1020 via the output IF 1060 and the input IF 1070. For example, the arithmetic device 1030 loads a program from the input device 1020 or the memory 1050 onto the cache 1040 and executes the loaded program. For example, when the computer 1000 functions as the information processing device 10, the arithmetic device 1030 of the computer 1000 executes the program loaded onto the cache 1040 to realize the function of the control unit 40.

[0131] The embodiments of the present application have been described in detail above with reference to the drawings. However, these are merely examples, and the embodiments of the present application can be implemented in other forms that include the forms described in the section of the disclosure of the invention, as well as in other forms that include various modifications and improvements based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art. In addition, the above-mentioned "section, module, unit" can be read as "means" or "circuit," etc. [Explanation of symbols]

[0132] 1. Information Processing Systems 10. Information processing device 20 Communications Department 30 Storage section 31 Waste Disposal Information Database 32 Collection Information Database 40 Control section 41 Selection section 42 Providing Department 43 Setting section 44 Output section 100 Disposer Terminal 200 Collector terminal

Claims

1. A selection unit that selects a collector that will collect waste disposed of by a waste disposer based on disposer information related to the waste disposer and collector information related to the collector; a providing unit that provides information regarding the waste collection to the collector selected by the selecting unit; 13. An information processing device comprising:

2. The providing unit is Provide the collector selected by the selection unit with information showing a first route from the current location of the collector to the location of the disposer and a second route from the location of the disposer to a waste accumulation point.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1,

3. The providing unit is Providing information showing the first route and the second route according to congestion status 3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2.

4. The providing unit is providing information indicating the first route and the second route to a terminal device used by the collector, and causing the terminal device to display the first route and the second route individually; 3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2.

5. The providing unit is Furthermore, information regarding the collector selected by the selection unit is provided to the discarder.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1,

6. The selection unit is A collector capable of collecting the waste is selected based on the amount of the waste and the amount of waste that the collector can collect.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1,

7. The selection unit is Selecting a number of collectors capable of collecting the waste based on the amount of the waste and the amount of waste that each of the collectors can collect.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1,

8. The selection unit is A collector who will collect the waste is selected based on the location of the waste disposer and the current location of the collector.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1,

9. The selection unit is A collector that will collect the waste is selected from each of the plurality of waste disposers based on the location of each of the plurality of waste disposers and the current location of a collector.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1,

10. The selection unit is A collector capable of collecting the waste is selected from each of the plurality of waste disposers within the available time based on the location of each of the plurality of waste disposers, the current location of a collector, and the available time of the collector.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1,

11. The selection unit is A collector capable of collecting the waste is selected based on the type of waste and the type of waste that each collector can collect.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1,

12. The selection unit is A collector who will collect the waste is selected based on the type of the waste and the attributes of the collector.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1,

13. The selection unit is A collector that will collect the waste is selected based on an evaluation of the waste disposer by the collector and an evaluation of the waste disposer by the collector.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1,

14. The selection unit is A collector who will collect the waste is selected based on the time when the waste disposer desires to collect the waste and the time when the collector is available.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1,

15. The selection unit is Furthermore, a collector is selected to collect the waste based on the time when the waste collection point is available.

15. The information processing apparatus according to claim 14,

16. The providing unit is Furthermore, the waste disposal company is provided with information regarding the fees for collection of the waste.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1,

17. a setting section for setting a price for the waste collection to the collector selected by the selection section; 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising:

18. The setting unit is Set compensation according to the waste collection performance of the collector 18. The information processing apparatus according to claim 17,

19. an output unit that outputs information about an incentive to be given to a waste collector when the number of active waste collectors is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold value; 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising:

20. 1. A computer-implemented information processing method, comprising: A selection step of selecting a collector who will collect waste disposed of by the disposer based on disposer information related to the disposer and collector information related to the collector; a providing step of providing information on the waste collection to the collector selected by the selection step; 13. An information processing method comprising:

21. A selection step of selecting a collector that will collect waste disposed of by the disposer based on disposer information on the disposer and collector information on the collector; a provision step of providing information on the waste collection to the collector selected by the selection step; An information processing program characterized by causing a computer to execute the above.

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