Information terminal, program, and recording medium

Abstract

To provide a loading assistance method, a shipping method, a loading assistance server, a loading assistance system, and an information terminal for preventing erroneous shipment.SOLUTION: A loading assistance method is executed by a loading assistance server (10) for assisting a loading operator when loading a product onto a moving body that transports products with product identification information assigned thereto in advance. The loading assistance server acquires moving body identification information assigned to the moving body in advance, collates the moving body identification information and the product identification information with an order acquired in advance, and notifies the loading operator of information to permit shipment if the moving body identification information and the product identification information match a content of the order.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a loading support method, a shipping method, a loading support server, a program, a recording medium, a loading support system, and an information terminal. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a loading support method, a shipping method, a loading support server, a program, a recording medium, a loading support system, and an information terminal for loading a product, to which product identification information has been previously assigned, onto a transporting vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] In general, in the distribution of products, it is important to correctly load products that match the ordered product identification information onto a moving object such as a truck. Conventionally, a truck arranged based on order information displays the ordered product identification information and moves to a product loading area, where a loading worker checks the displayed product identification information and loads the products onto the truck.

[0003] Here, in order to clarify the loading history, a system for identifying trucks and work machines may be used. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a system for managing the material transportation history in civil engineering work, which acquires vehicle identification information for identifying the transport vehicle at the time of loading. Also, for example, Patent Document 2 discloses a method for determining the correspondence between a mobile terminal and the work machine performing the work, based on the reception information of a beacon transmitted from a communication device mounted on the work machine to a mobile terminal carried by the worker. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2016-057882 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2014-199981 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In the conventional work described above, since the loading worker visually checks the posted product identification information before loading the products, there is a risk of erroneous shipment of the wrong products being loaded onto a truck, for example, when it is dark. Even if the loading worker carefully checks the products, erroneous shipment of the products being loaded onto a truck different from the intended one may occur, for example, when the same type of products are distributed in multiple locations.

[0006] The technologies of Patent Documents 1 and 2 are not systems that check whether the product identification information of the product to be loaded matches the product identification information of the ordered product, and ensure that the product is loaded onto a truck that has appropriate vehicle identification information linked to the order information. In other words, the technologies of Patent Documents 1 and 2 were insufficient in terms of the function of preventing erroneous shipments.

[0007] An object of the present disclosure, made to solve the above problems, is to provide a loading assistance method, a shipping method, a loading assistance server, a program, a recording medium, a loading assistance system, and an information terminal that can prevent erroneous shipping. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] (1) A loading assistance method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, A loading support method executed by a loading support server to support a loading operator when a product to which product identification information has been previously assigned is loaded onto a moving body that transports the product, the method comprising: The loading assistance server, Acquire moving body identification information previously assigned to the moving body; Matching the mobile identification information and the product identification information with a previously obtained order; When the mobile unit identification information and the product identification information match the contents of the order, the loading operator is notified of information regarding readiness for shipment.

[0009] (2) As an embodiment of the present disclosure, in (1), The shipping amount of the product is set by mass or volume.

[0010] (3) As an embodiment of the present disclosure, in (1) or (2), The loading assistance server, The moving object identification information is acquired via an information terminal used by the loading operator; and and notifying the loading operator of the information regarding the shipment readiness via the information terminal.

[0011] (4) A shipping method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, The loading assistance server, Implement any one of the loading assistance methods (1) to (3), When the information regarding the readiness for shipment is notified to the loading operator, the shipping procedure for the product is carried out.

[0012] (5) A loading assistance server according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, A loading support server that supports a loading worker when a product having product identification information previously assigned thereto is loaded onto a moving body that transports the product, the loading support server comprising: The loading assistance server, A first communication unit that acquires moving object identification information that is previously assigned to the moving object; a matching unit for matching the mobile unit identification information and the product identification information with a previously acquired order; and a determination unit that outputs information regarding readiness for shipment to a predetermined output destination when the mobile unit identification information and the product identification information match the contents of the order.

[0013] (6) A program according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, (5) The loading support server Acquiring moving body identification information previously assigned to the moving body; Matching the mobile identification information and the product identification information with a previously obtained order; When the mobile unit identification information and the product identification information match the contents of the order, information regarding readiness for shipment is output to a predetermined output destination.

[0014] (7) A recording medium according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, (6) A recording medium that can be read by the loading support server and that records the program.

[0015] (8) A loading assistance system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, A loading assistance system that assists a loading operator when a product to which product identification information has been previously assigned is loaded onto a mobile body that transports the product, the loading assistance system comprising: The loading support system includes a loading support server (5) and an information terminal used by the loading worker, The first communication unit of the loading assistance server acquires, via the information terminal, moving body identification information previously assigned to the moving body; and When the terminal processing unit of the information terminal acquires information regarding shipment readiness output from the loading support server, it executes at least one of the following: notifying the loading worker of the information regarding shipment readiness in a predetermined format.

[0016] (9) An information terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: An information terminal that supports a loading operator when a product to which product identification information has been previously assigned is loaded onto a moving body that transports the product, the information terminal comprising: The information terminal includes a second communication unit that communicates with the loading support server and a terminal processing unit, The terminal processing unit includes: acquiring moving object identification information previously assigned to the moving object, and outputting the moving object identification information and the product identification information to the loading assistance server via the second communication unit; and when information regarding shipment readiness output from the loading support server via the second communication unit is acquired, notifying the loading operator of the information regarding shipment readiness in a predetermined format; The information regarding the ready-to-ship product is output by the loading assistance server that has acquired the mobile unit identification information and the product identification information when the mobile unit identification information and the product identification information match the contents of the order.

[0017] (10) A program according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, (9) On the information terminal, acquiring moving object identification information previously assigned to the moving object, and outputting the moving object identification information and the product identification information to the loading assistance server via the second communication unit; and When information regarding shipment readiness output from the loading support server is obtained via the second communication unit, the device executes at least one of the following: notifying the loading worker of the information regarding shipment readiness in a predetermined format.

[0018] (11) A recording medium according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, (10) A recording medium that can be read by the information terminal and that records the program.

[0019] (12) As an embodiment of the present disclosure, in (9), The information terminal includes an input unit for inputting instructions from the loading operator, When the terminal processing unit acquires information related to a non-shipment output from the loading support server via the second communication unit, the input unit does not accept an instruction from the loading operator, The information regarding the non-shipment is output by the loading assistance server that has acquired the mobile unit identification information and the product identification information when the mobile unit identification information or the product identification information does not match the contents of the order.

[0020] (13) A program according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, (12) On the information terminal, When information regarding undeliverable shipment is output from the loading support server via the second communication unit, the input unit is made not to accept instructions from the loading worker.

[0021] (14) A recording medium according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, (13) A recording medium having the program recorded thereon and readable by the information terminal. Effect of the Invention

[0022] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a loading support method, a shipping method, a loading support server, a program, a recording medium, a loading support system, and an information terminal that can prevent erroneous shipping. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0023] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration example of a loading assistance system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining an example of the configuration of the loading support server. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the processing of a loading assistance method executed by a loading assistance server according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a process executed by an information terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure as loading assistance. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of information displayed on the information terminal. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0024] Hereinafter, a loading assistance method, a shipping method, a loading assistance server, a program, a recording medium, a loading assistance system, and an information terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0025] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration example of a loading support system according to the present embodiment. The loading support system is a system that supports a loading worker when a product is loaded onto a moving body that transports a product to which product identification information has been previously assigned. The moving body includes not only vehicles such as trucks, but also means of transportation such as ships, railways, and airplanes. The loading worker is a person who loads products onto the moving body. The loading worker may load products using a machine such as a forklift or a shovel. The product identification information is a unique number for distinguishing the type of product, and may be at least one of letters, numbers, and symbols, for example. The assignment of product identification information is not limited to the identification information being directly assigned to the product. For example, when a specific type of product is collected in a section that can be distinguished from others, assigning identification information to the section is an example of assigning product identification information to a specific type of product.

[0026] Although the loading of products targeted by the loading support system is not limited, in this embodiment, an example of loading of slag in a yard, which is performed as part of the operation of a steelworks, will be described. Slag is stored in piles in storage areas (sections) determined for each type. Here, the type may be, for example, a classification based on whether the slag's composition, shape, size, or at least a part of these satisfy a specific standard (pass or fail). In this embodiment, a loading operator uses a shovel to load the slag onto a truck, which is a mobile body that transports products. In this embodiment, product identification information is assigned to each type of slag, that is, each pile of slag. Furthermore, the same type of slag may be piled up in piles at multiple locations. In this case, the slag at different locations may be assigned a common product identification information or different product identification information.

[0027] The loading support system includes a loading support server 10 and an information terminal 20 used by a loading worker. The information terminal 20 is communicably connected to the loading support server 10 via a network 40. The network 40 may be, for example, the Internet. Furthermore, the network 40 may be configured to include, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network) in part.

[0028] The loading support server 10 executes the process of collation and judgment in a loading support method for supporting a loading worker when a product is loaded onto a mobile object. The loading support server 10 also manages the shipping status of the product. The loading support server 10 includes a first communication unit 11, a storage unit 12, and a control unit 13. The control unit 13 includes a collation unit 131 and a judgment unit 132. The loading support server 10 may be configured, for example, as a hardware configuration, with one or more server computers. The components of the loading support server 10 will be described in detail later.

[0029] The information terminal 20 performs input and output of information required in a loading support method for supporting a loading worker when a product is loaded onto a mobile body. The information terminal 20 includes a second communication unit 21, an input unit 22, a terminal processing unit 23, and a display unit 24. The information terminal 20 may be a mobile terminal device such as a smartphone or a tablet as a hardware configuration. However, the information terminal 20 is not limited to such a mobile terminal device as long as it is a device having a communication function, an input function, and a display function. Details of the components of the information terminal 20 will be described later. Here, the loading support system includes one or more information terminals 20. In this embodiment, a loading worker is placed at each pile (storage area) where slag is piled up, and each loading worker uses an information terminal 20, so there are multiple information terminals 20. The same worker may manage multiple piles where slag is piled up.

[0030] 2 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the loading support server 10. The loading support server 10 may be configured with one server computer, or may be configured with multiple server computers. When the loading support server 10 is configured with multiple server computers, the multiple server computers may have a hierarchical structure.

[0031] In the example of FIG. 2, the upper device and the lower device are relative relationships between devices, and indicate the upper side and the lower side in information management. In FIG. 2, the upper device is arranged to be located at the top. The upper device can limit the information output (disclosed) to the lower device, and can freely obtain information from the lower device. For example, the loading support server 10 is a higher device with respect to all the information terminals 20. In the example of FIG. 2, the loading support server 10 includes a main server 101 and a sub-server 102. The main server 101 is a higher device with respect to the sub-server 102. Also, the sub-server 102 is a higher device with respect to the information terminals 20. For example, there is one main server 101, and the order information and the mobile object arrangement information may be obtained via the network 40 or by input using an input device (for example, a keyboard and a mouse). The order information may include, for example, the product identification information, the number or amount, and the shipping date and time of the product that is the subject of the order. Also, the mobile object arrangement information may include, for example, the mobile object identification information of the mobile object for loading the product and the scheduled arrival date and time at the storage area. The mobile object identification information is a unique number for distinguishing the type of mobile object, and may be, for example, at least one of letters, numbers, and symbols. If the mobile object is a vehicle, the license plate number may be used as the mobile object identification information. The main server 101 may manage the contents of the order. The contents of the order include at least the correspondence between the product identification information in a certain order and the mobile object identification information of the mobile object used in the order.

[0032] In the example of FIG. 2, the sub-server 102 includes a sub-server 102-1, a sub-server 102-2, and a sub-server 102-3. The sub-servers 102-1, 102-2, and 102-3 may be installed in different regions and support loading workers in the regions in which they are installed. For example, the sub-server 102-1 may be located in region "A" and be capable of communicating with the information terminals 20-1, 20-2, and 20-3 used by loading workers in the product (slag) storage area in region "A". For example, the sub-server 102-2 may be located in region "B" and be capable of communicating with the information terminals 20-4, 20-5, and 20-6 used by loading workers in the product storage area in region "B". For example, the sub-server 102-3 may be located in area "C" and be capable of communicating with the information terminals 20-7 and 20-8 used by loading workers in the product storage area of ​​area "C."

[0033] Also, the sub-servers 102-1, 102-2, and 102-3 may be able to communicate with the main server 101 via the network 40. The main server 101 may output, for example, the contents of an order to each of the sub-servers 102-1, 102-2, and 102-3. Also, for example, the sub-server 102-1 may manage the location information (coordinates as a specific example) of a product storage location in area "A" in association with the product identification information of the product to be loaded there. For example, the sub-server 102-2 may manage the location information of a product storage location in area "B" in association with the product identification information of the product to be loaded there. For example, the sub-server 102-3 may manage the location information of a product storage location in area "C" in association with the product identification information of the product to be loaded there. The main server 101 may acquire the product identification information associated with the location of the product storage location from the sub-servers 102-1, 102-2, and 102-3.

[0034] 2, the loading support server 10 is composed of multiple server computers with a hierarchical structure, which enables efficient information management from the higher-level device side, taking into consideration security, for example. Also, by acquiring information by region using server computers arranged by region, changes (moving the storage area, for example) can be quickly handled, making it possible to manage loading work based on accurate information.

[0035] The components of the loading support server 10 will be described in detail below. The loading support server 10 may be composed of multiple server computers as shown in Fig. 2, but when viewed as a loading support system, it can be treated as a single computer as a whole. Therefore, the components will be described in detail below without making any internal distinctions (between the main server 101 and the sub-server 102) of the loading support server 10.

[0036] The first communication unit 11 includes one or more communication modules that connect to the network 40. The first communication unit 11 may include a communication module that supports mobile communication standards such as 4G (4th Generation) and 5G (5th Generation). The first communication unit 11 may include a communication module that supports a wireless or wired LAN standard.

[0037] In this embodiment, the first communication unit 11 acquires moving object identification information that is previously assigned to the moving object. As described later, the moving object identification information is acquired by an information terminal 20 used by a loading worker, and the first communication unit 11 can acquire the moving object identification information via the information terminal 20.

[0038] The storage unit 12 is one or more memories. The memory may be, for example, a semiconductor memory, a magnetic memory, an optical memory, or the like, but is not limited to these and may be any memory. The storage unit 12 is, for example, built into a server computer constituting the loading support server 10, but may also be configured to be external to the server computer and accessed by the server computer.

[0039] In this embodiment, the storage unit 12 stores the details of the orders. The details of the orders may be stored, for example, as a table that associates product identification information with mobile object identification information of the mobile object used in the order for each order.

[0040] The control unit 13 is one or more processors. The processor may be, for example, a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor specialized for a specific process, but is not limited to these and may be any processor. The control unit 13 controls the overall operation of the loading support server 10.

[0041] Here, the loading support server 10 may have the following software configuration. One or more programs used to control the operation of the loading support server 10 are stored in the storage unit 12. When the program stored in the storage unit 12 is read by the processor of the control unit 13, the program causes the processor to function as a matching unit 131 and a determination unit 132.

[0042] The collation unit 131 collates the mobile object identification information and the product identification information with the previously acquired order. The collation unit 131 may acquire the mobile object identification information and the product identification information via the first communication unit 11, for example, and search for the orders stored in the storage unit 12 that correspond to the acquired mobile object identification information and product identification information.

[0043] The determination unit 132 outputs information on whether the product can be shipped or information on whether the product cannot be shipped to a predetermined output destination according to the result of the comparison by the comparison unit 131. The predetermined output destination includes at least the information terminal 20 from which the first communication unit 11 has obtained the mobile object identification information.

[0044] When the mobile object identification information and the product identification information match the contents of the order, the determination unit 132 notifies the loading worker of information regarding readiness for shipment via the information terminal 20. Here, the information regarding readiness for shipment includes various information related to the work of preparing for shipment of the product based on the determination that the product can be shipped. The information regarding readiness for shipment may include information indicating that shipment is possible, information indicating the contents of the order, information permitting (prompting) the loading of the product onto the mobile object, and information for grasping the timing when loading of the product will be completed.

[0045] When the mobile object identification information or the product identification information does not match the order contents, the determination unit 132 notifies the loading worker of information regarding the impossibility of shipment via the information terminal 20. Here, the information regarding the impossibility of shipment includes various information for stopping the work of preparing the product for shipment. The information regarding the impossibility of shipment may include information indicating that shipment is not possible, information indicating that the mobile object identification information or the product identification information does not match the order contents, and information (warning) for stopping the loading of the product.

[0046] Here, the loading support server 10 may proceed with the shipping procedure of the product when the information on the shipment readiness is notified to the loading worker. That is, the loading support server 10 may execute a shipping method in which the processing of the shipping procedure of the product proceeds after the determination unit 132 confirms that there is no erroneous shipping based on the collation result. The processing of the shipping procedure of the product may be, for example, associating the completion of loading with the order and updating the contents of the order in the storage unit 12. Furthermore, the processing of the shipping procedure of the product may be, when a certain amount of product is ordered, weighing the amount of the product loaded on the mobile body, associating the weighing result with the order, and updating the contents of the order in the storage unit 12. Here, the weighing may be performed using a scale such as a truck scale. The loading support server 10 may obtain the weighing value via the network 40 from, for example, another system that manages the weighing value. When a certain amount of product (e.g., slag) is ordered, the product is loaded onto a plurality of mobile bodies, and a time difference may occur between the loading of each of them. By associating the weighing result with the order, it becomes possible for the loading assistance server 10 to accurately manage whether or not the loading of a certain requested amount has been completed correctly.

[0047] The components of the information terminal 20 will be described in detail below. As illustrated in FIG. 2, there may be a plurality of information terminals 20. However, the configuration of each of the plurality of information terminals 20 is the same. Therefore, the components of one information terminal 20 will be described in detail below.

[0048] The second communication unit 21 includes one or more communication modules connected to the network 40. The second communication unit 21 may include a communication module compatible with mobile communication standards such as 4G (4th Generation) and 5G (5th Generation). The second communication unit 21 may include a communication module compatible with a wireless or wired LAN standard. The second communication unit 21 communicates with the loading support server 10 via the network 40.

[0049] In this embodiment, the second communication unit 21 directly acquires the mobile body identification information previously assigned to the mobile body. For example, the mobile body is equipped with a beacon, and the beacon emits radio waves indicating the mobile body identification information. In this embodiment, the second communication unit 21 also includes a communication module capable of detecting the radio waves of the beacon. When the mobile body approaches within the detection range of the radio waves, the second communication unit 21 reads the mobile body identification information of the mobile body from the received radio waves. In this embodiment, the driver of the mobile body can emit the mobile body identification information simply by installing a beacon on the mobile body. In other words, the driver of the mobile body does not need to perform special work to identify the mobile body identification information, so the use of a beacon can reduce the burden on the driver.

[0050] In addition, the second communication unit 21 acquires information on whether the item can be shipped or information on whether the item cannot be shipped from the loading assistance server 10.

[0051] Further, the second communication unit 21 may acquire information associating the products piled up in a mountain shape in the storage area with the product identification information (hereinafter, management information related to product identification information) from the loading support server 10. When loading products into a mobile object, the loading worker may check the product identification information of the product to be loaded by referring to the management information related to product identification information. As a specific example, the loading worker may perform the check by selecting the product identification information of the product to be loaded from a group of product identification information displayed as a list associated with the location information of the storage area. The acquired mobile object identification information and the selected product identification information are output from the second communication unit 21 to the loading support server 10 via the network 40 according to an instruction from the terminal processing unit 23.

[0052] The input unit 22 inputs instructions from the loading worker. The input unit 22 may be, for example, but is not limited to, a touch screen. The display unit 24 displays information to the loading worker. The display unit 24 may be, for example, various displays such as a liquid crystal display. In this embodiment, the input unit 22 and the display unit 24 are realized by a touch screen display in which a touch screen is integrated with a display.

[0053] The device processing unit 23 is configured to include one or more processors. The processor is, for example, a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor specialized for a specific process, but is not limited to these and can be any processor. The device processing unit 23 controls the overall operation of the information terminal 20. The device processing unit 23 may execute various processes for loading assistance by reading a program stored in a storage device (for example, a memory built into the device processing unit 23). The storage device may also store the above-mentioned acquired moving object identification information and selected product identification information.

[0054] When the device processing unit 23 acquires information on shipment OK output from the loading support server 10 via the second communication unit 21, it notifies the loading worker of the information on shipment OK in a predetermined format. Furthermore, when the device processing unit 23 acquires information on shipment NG output from the loading support server 10 via the second communication unit 21, it notifies the loading worker of the information on shipment NG in a predetermined format. The information on shipment OK may be displayed on the touch screen display, for example, as a screen for accepting completion or confirmation of work by the loading worker. Furthermore, the information on shipment NG may be displayed on the touch screen display without a button for accepting instructions, etc., so that the input unit 22 does not accept instructions from the loading worker.

[0055] In addition, the terminal processing unit 23 outputs necessary information to the loading support server 10. The terminal processing unit 23 outputs the acquired moving object identification information and the selected product identification information to the loading support server 10 via the second communication unit 21 and the network 40, as described above.

[0056] FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the process of the loading support method executed by the loading support server 10. As shown in FIG.

[0057] The first communication unit 11 acquires, via the information terminal 20, mobile object identification information previously assigned to the mobile object (step S11). Step S11 may be executed, for example, when the mobile object approaches within the detection range of the radio waves of the information terminal 20 and the information terminal 20 reads the mobile object identification information. The first communication unit 11 may also acquire product identification information via the information terminal 20.

[0058] The collation unit 131 collates the moving object identification information and the product identification information with the previously acquired order (step S12).

[0059] If the moving object identification information and the product identification information match the contents of the order (Yes in step S13), the determination unit 132 notifies the loading worker of information regarding the readiness for shipment via the information terminal 20 (step S14). At this time, the loading support server 10 may further execute a process for proceeding with the shipping procedure for the product (step S15).

[0060] If the moving object identification information or the product identification information does not match the contents of the order (No in step S13), the determination unit 132 notifies the loading worker of information regarding the non-shipment via the information terminal 20 (step S16).

[0061] FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a process executed by the information terminal 20 as loading assistance.

[0062] The second communication unit 21 acquires the mobile object identification information previously assigned to the mobile object (step S21). The second communication unit 21 also acquires management information related to the product identification information from the loading support server 10. The loading worker selects the product identification information of the product to be loaded from a group of product identification information displayed as a list associated with the location information of the storage area.

[0063] The terminal processing unit 23 outputs the acquired moving object identification information and the selected product identification information to the loading assistance server 10 via the second communication unit 21 (step S22).

[0064] When the terminal processing unit 23 acquires the information on the shipment readiness output from the loading support server 10 via the second communication unit 21 (Yes in step S23), it notifies the loading worker of the information on the shipment readiness in a predetermined format (step S24). The left diagram in FIG. 5 is an example of the information on the shipment readiness notified to the loading worker. The information on the shipment readiness exemplified in FIG. 5 includes the mobile object identification information, the product identification information, and the fact that the collation result matches the order. The terminal processing unit 23 may further execute a process related to loading (step S25). The information on the shipment readiness exemplified in FIG. 5 displays a button for receiving instructions. The loading worker presses the button depending on the progress of the work. When the button is pressed, the terminal processing unit 23 notifies the loading support server 10 that the button has been pressed, as a process related to loading. This notification allows the loading support server 10 to accurately grasp the progress of the loading work. In addition, by displaying information regarding readiness for shipment including buttons corresponding to the progress of the work, even loading workers with low levels of skill can notify the progress of the work with a simple operation.

[0065] When the terminal processing unit 23 acquires information on non-shipment output from the loading support server 10 via the second communication unit 21 (No in step S23), it notifies the loading worker of the information on non-shipment in a predetermined format (step S26). The right diagram in FIG. 5 is an example of information on non-shipment notification notified to the loading worker. The information on non-shipment illustrated in FIG. 5 includes information on the mobile object identification information, the product identification information, and the result of the comparison that does not match the order. In addition, the information on non-shipment illustrated in FIG. 5 shows only a warning, and is displayed without a button for receiving an instruction so that the input unit 22 does not receive an instruction from the loading worker. By displaying the information on non-shipment without a button, it is possible to prevent a loading worker with low skill from mistakenly proceeding with the work and pressing a button by mistake. In addition, since the mobile object identification information and the product identification information are displayed even if the information is on non-shipment, it is also possible for the loading worker to encourage the driver of the mobile object to move to an appropriate storage area based on this information. By correcting the mismatch between the mobile object and the storage area on-site, more efficient loading work is possible.

[0066] As described above, the loading support method, shipping method, loading support server 10, loading support system, and information terminal 20 according to the present embodiment can effectively prevent erroneous shipping by the loading support server 10 managing the identification information of the order and the moving object in an integrated manner. Here, the loading support server 10 may have an internal hierarchical structure as shown in the example of FIG. 2, and in this case, for example, the main server 101 can manage the identification information of the order and the moving object in an integrated manner. Furthermore, the loading support method, shipping method, loading support server 10, loading support system, and information terminal 20 according to the present embodiment are particularly effective for "products" whose shipping amount cannot be set by the number of pieces. More specifically, they are particularly effective for "products" whose shipping amount is set by the mass or volume. For example, for "products" whose shipping amount can be set by the number of pieces, systematic matching (checking whether the shipping order product matches the actual product) is possible by attaching a barcode or IC tag to the "product" without using the present loading support system. However, for "products" whose shipping quantity cannot be set by number, this loading assistance system is highly useful since barcodes or IC tags cannot be attached to the "products."

[0067] Although the embodiments of the present disclosure have been described based on the drawings and examples, it should be noted that those skilled in the art can easily make various modifications or corrections based on the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be noted that these modifications or corrections are included in the scope of the present disclosure. For example, the functions included in each component or each step can be rearranged so as not to be logically contradictory, and multiple components or steps can be combined into one or divided. The embodiments of the present disclosure can also be realized as a program executed by a processor included in the device or a storage medium on which a program is recorded. The storage medium is configured to be readable by the loading assistance server 10 or the information terminal 20. It should be understood that these are also included in the scope of the present disclosure. [Explanation of symbols]

[0068] 10 Loading Support Server 11 First Communications Department 12 Storage section 13 Control section 20, 20-1, 20-2, 20-3, 20-4, 20-5, 20-6, 20-7, 20-8 Information terminal 21 Second Communications Department 22 Input section 23 Terminal Processing Section 24 Display 40 Network 101 Main Server 102, 102-1, 102-2, 102-3 Secondary servers 131 Collation Unit 132 Judgment section

Claims

1. A loading support method executed by a loading support server to support a loading worker when a product to which product identification information has been previously assigned is loaded onto a moving body that transports the product, the method comprising: The loading assistance server, Acquire moving body identification information previously assigned to the moving body; Matching the mobile identification information and the product identification information with a previously obtained order; The loading support method includes notifying the loading worker of information regarding readiness for shipment when the moving object identification information and the product identification information match the contents of the order.

2. The method for assisting loading according to claim 1 , wherein a shipping amount of the product is set by mass or volume.

3. The loading assistance server, The moving object identification information is acquired via an information terminal used by the loading operator; and 3. The loading support method according to claim 1, further comprising: notifying the loading worker of the information regarding the shipment readiness via the information terminal.

4. The loading assistance server, Executing the loading assistance method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The shipping method further comprises, when the information regarding the readiness for shipment is notified to the loading operator, proceeding with the shipping procedure for the product.

5. A loading support server that supports a loading worker when a product having product identification information previously assigned thereto is loaded onto a moving body that transports the product, the loading support server comprising: The loading assistance server, A first communication unit that acquires moving object identification information that is previously assigned to the moving object; a matching unit for matching the mobile unit identification information and the product identification information with a previously acquired order; a determination unit that outputs information regarding readiness for shipment to a predetermined output destination when the moving object identification information and the product identification information match the contents of the order.

6. The loading assistance server according to claim 5, Acquiring moving body identification information previously assigned to the moving body; Matching the mobile identification information and the product identification information with a previously obtained order; a program for outputting information regarding readiness for shipment to a predetermined output destination when the mobile unit identification information and the product identification information match the contents of the order;

7. A recording medium readable by the loading support server, which records the program according to claim 6.

8. A loading assistance system that assists a loading operator when a product to which product identification information has been previously assigned is loaded onto a mobile body that transports the product, the loading assistance system comprising: The loading support system includes the loading support server according to claim 5 and an information terminal used by the loading worker, The first communication unit of the loading assistance server acquires, via the information terminal, moving body identification information that is previously assigned to the moving body; and A loading support system which performs at least one of the following: when the terminal processing unit of the information terminal acquires information regarding shipment readiness output from the loading support server, notifies the loading worker of the information regarding shipment readiness in a predetermined format.

9. An information terminal that supports a loading operator when a product to which product identification information has been previously assigned is loaded onto a moving body that transports the product, the information terminal comprising: The information terminal includes a second communication unit that communicates with the loading support server and a terminal processing unit, The terminal processing unit includes: acquiring moving object identification information previously assigned to the moving object, and outputting the moving object identification information and the product identification information to the loading assistance server via the second communication unit; and when information regarding shipment approval output from the loading support server via the second communication unit is acquired, notifying the loading operator of the information regarding shipment approval in a predetermined format; The information regarding the shipment readiness is output by the loading assistance server that has acquired the mobile unit identification information and the product identification information when the mobile unit identification information and the product identification information match the contents of the order, on an information terminal.

10. The information terminal according to claim 9, acquiring moving object identification information previously assigned to the moving object, and outputting the moving object identification information and the product identification information to the loading assistance server via the second communication unit; and A program for executing at least one of the following: when information regarding shipment readiness is obtained from the loading support server via the second communication unit, notifying the loading worker of the information regarding shipment readiness in a predetermined format.

11. A recording medium readable by the information terminal, on which the program according to claim 10 is recorded.

12. The information terminal includes an input unit for inputting instructions from the loading operator, When the terminal processing unit acquires information related to a non-shipment output from the loading support server via the second communication unit, the input unit does not accept an instruction from the loading operator, The information terminal according to claim 9, wherein the information regarding the non-shipment is output by the loading assistance server that has acquired the mobile object identification information and the product identification information when the mobile object identification information or the product identification information does not match the contents of the order.

13. The information terminal according to claim 12, A program for causing the input unit not to accept instructions from the loading worker when information regarding a non-shipment request output from the loading support server is obtained via the second communication unit.

14. A recording medium readable by the information terminal, on which the program according to claim 13 is recorded.

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