Abandoned property confirmation and notification system

Abstract

To provide an abandoned property confirmation and notification system to clearly distinguish abandoned property confirmation points from other points and efficiently notify a confirming person (e.g., a driver) based on the timing of arrival at the abandoned property confirmation point.SOLUTION: An abandoned property confirmation and notification system according to an embodiment includes a determination unit and a notification control unit. The determination unit determines that a bus arrives at an abandoned property confirmation point based on a relationship between a current location and a destination point of the bus. The notification control unit controls a notification unit on the bus so as to perform a notification for prompting a confirming person to confirm the abandoned property based on the timing determined as the arrival of the bus at the abandoned property confirmation point and detection information indicating whether or not the confirming person is detected in the rear portion of the bus.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] An embodiment of the present invention relates to an abandoned object confirmation and notification system. [Background technology]

[0002] There have been many reported cases of passengers, such as small children and people with disabilities, being left behind on school buses, including a tragic accident in which a small child was left behind and died. Conventionally, in order to prevent passengers from being left behind, there have been products that sound an alarm when the engine switch is turned off, and the driver or other person checking the status presses a button at the rear of the vehicle to stop the alarm. When the person checking the status presses the button at the rear of the vehicle, it is assumed that the person checking the status moves from the front to the rear of the vehicle, and it means that the entire vehicle has been confirmed as having been left behind.

[0003] The method of pressing a button at the rear of the bus to stop the alarm is excellent in terms of encouraging the person checking to check, but if the alarm sounds every time the engine switch is turned off, the alarm will sound even when the engine switch is turned off after a bus has been traveling without passengers, that is, when it is clearly not necessary to check for abandoned vehicles, which is inconvenient for the person checking. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Utility model registration No. 3240063 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The problem that this embodiment aims to solve is to clearly distinguish between abandoned vehicle confirmation points and other points, and to efficiently notify the person checking (e.g., the driver) based on the timing of arrival at the abandoned vehicle confirmation point. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The abandoned vehicle confirmation and notification system according to the embodiment includes a determination unit and a notification control unit. The determination unit determines that the bus has arrived at the abandoned vehicle confirmation point based on the relationship between the current position of the bus and the end point position. The notification control unit controls the notification unit inside the bus to issue a notification urging the user to confirm that the vehicle has been abandoned based on the timing at which it is determined that the bus has arrived at the abandoned vehicle confirmation point and detection information indicating whether a person has been detected in the rear of the bus interior. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of an abandoned object confirmation / notification system according to a first embodiment; [Diagram 2] 2 is a diagram showing an example of the arrangement of a detection unit in the abandoned object confirmation / notification system according to the first embodiment; FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a time chart when a warning sound is emitted in the abandoned vehicle confirmation / notification system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the abandoned object confirmation / notification system according to the first embodiment; FIG. [Diagram 5] 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the abandoned object confirmation / notification system according to the first embodiment; FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of an abandoned object confirmation / notification system according to a second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0008] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the abandoned vehicle confirmation / notification system will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0009] (First embodiment) FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of an abandoned object confirmation / notification system according to the first embodiment.

[0010] Fig. 1 shows an abandoned vehicle confirmation and notification system 1 according to the first embodiment. The abandoned vehicle confirmation and notification system 1 includes an information server 10, a terminal of a bus B (hereinafter referred to as a "bus terminal") 20, a detection unit 30, and a confirmation management terminal 40. The information server 10 and a plurality of bus terminals including the bus terminal 20 are connected to each other via a network N1 so as to be able to communicate wirelessly. In Fig. 1, only the bus terminal 20 of a specific bus B is illustrated as an example among the plurality of bus terminals connected to the information server 10.

[0011] Furthermore, bus terminal 20 and detection unit 30 are connected to be able to communicate with each other via network N2, either wired or wirelessly. Below, a case where bus terminal 20 and detection unit 30 are connected to be able to communicate with each other wirelessly will be described. In the case of a wireless connection, it is easy to set up because there is no need to install wiring in the inner wall of the bus or to cover it with molding along the inner wall of the bus. Information server 10 and confirmation management terminal 40 are connected to be able to communicate with each other wirelessly via network N3.

[0012] The information server 10 holds data from the Bus Location System introduced by each bus company, and includes a control unit 11, a server-side communication unit 12, and a database 13. The bus location system is a system that collects the current location of a bus using wireless communication, a GPS (Global Positioning System), etc., to help adjust the punctual operation of the bus. The bus location system can provide the collected information on the current location of the bus to the bus.

[0013] The control unit 11 includes a processing circuit and a memory (both not shown). The processing circuit means a processor such as a dedicated or general-purpose CPU (Central Processing Unit) or MPU (Micro Processor Unit) that executes a predetermined program, as well as an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) and a programmable logic device. Examples of the programmable logic device include circuits such as a simple programmable logic device (SPLD), a complex programmable logic device (CPLD), and a field programmable gate array (FPGA).

[0014] The processing circuit may be configured with a single processor, or may be configured with a combination of multiple independent processors. In the latter case, multiple memories corresponding to the multiple processors may be provided, and the programs executed by each processor may be stored in a storage circuit corresponding to the processor. As another example, one memory may be configured to collectively store programs corresponding to the functions of the multiple processors.

[0015] The memory is configured, for example, by semiconductor memory elements such as RAM (Random Access Memory) and flash memory, a hard disk, an optical disk, etc. The memory may be configured as a circuit that allows portable media such as a Universal Serial Bus (USB) memory and a Digital Video Disk (DVD) to be detachably attached. The memory stores various programs (including application programs and an Operating System (OS) etc.) executed in the processing circuit, character information required for executing the programs, and image data. The memory also stores various commands for controlling the OS and a Graphical User Interface (GUI) program that supports input from a touch panel.

[0016] The server-side communication unit 12 implements various information communication protocols according to the form of the network N1. The server-side communication unit 12 connects the information server 10 to external devices, for example, the bus terminal 20 and the confirmation management terminal 40, in accordance with the various protocols. This connection can be an electrical connection via an electronic network. Here, the electronic network means any information and communication network that uses electrical communication technology, and includes the Internet, telephone communication line networks, satellite communication networks, and the like.

[0017] The database 13 includes, for example, an operation information DB (Data Base) and a map information DB. The operation information DB is a database that manages information related to the operation of bus routes on which buses (routed buses, demand buses, etc.) operate, and holds, for example, route information (route change information) of the bus route, a timetable, boarding reservation information for each bus stop, and the estimated arrival time (including delay information) of the bus and other buses currently in operation at each bus stop, occupancy rate, and disembarking reservation information. In addition, the operation information DB records the past operation history of the bus route (for example, the occupancy rate for each section, the number of passengers boarding and alighting at each bus stop, and the history of arrival, departure, and passing times) by time period and section (or bus stop). The map information DB is a database that manages map information.

[0018] The bus terminal 20 is a terminal that is provided in the bus B and can be operated by a checker such as a bus driver. The bus B here means a vehicle designed for passenger transportation and capable of defining a "destination", and includes route buses (including express buses) that operate according to a fixed route according to a set timetable, reservation-based buses such as demand buses that operate in response to user requests, and school buses (including infant buses that are shuttle buses for kindergartens) that operate for the purpose of commuting students. If the bus B is provided with a main switch (also called a "battery switch") that is a power switch for the electrical system of the bus B, the checker can turn the power of the electrical system of the bus B on and off by operating the main switch, and if the bus B is not provided with a main switch, the checker can turn the power of the electrical system of the bus B on and off by operating the engine switch (engine key).

[0019] Bus terminal 20 includes a control unit 21, a bus side communication unit 22, a short-range communication unit 23, an input unit (eg, a microphone) 24, and a notification unit (eg, a speaker) 25.

[0020] The control unit 21 has a configuration equivalent to that of the control unit 11 of the information server 10. The bus side communication unit 22 has a configuration equivalent to that of the server side communication unit 12 of the information server 10.

[0021] The short-range communication unit 23 implements various information communication protocols according to the form of the network N2. The short-range communication unit 23 connects the bus terminal 20 to the detection unit 30 according to the various protocols. This connection can be an electrical connection via an electronic network. For example, the short-range communication unit 23 can establish communication with the detection unit 30 by Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The short-range communication unit 23 can also establish communication with the detection unit 30 by wire as well as wirelessly.

[0022] The input unit 24 includes an input device that can be operated by the verifyer, and an input circuit that inputs a signal from the input device. The input device can be realized by a voice input device, a touchpad that performs input operations by touching the operation surface, a touchscreen in which the display screen and touchpad are integrated, a non-contact input device using an optical sensor, etc. When the verifyer operates the input device, the input circuit generates a signal according to the operation and outputs it to the control unit 21.

[0023] The notification unit 25 is, for example, a speaker. The speaker is an electro-acoustic transducer that converts electrical vibrations into physical vibrations.

[0024] For example, the bus terminal 20 may be configured with a voice packet transceiver (VPT) capable of data communication or voice communication with the information server 10 using a mobile communication network.

[0025] The notification unit 25 may be a display. The display is configured with a general display output device such as a liquid crystal display or an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) display. The display displays various information (for example, a warning display) according to the control of the control unit 21.

[0026] The detection unit 30 is provided in the rear interior of the bus B. The detection unit 30 acquires detection information that is information on the detection of a person checking at the rear interior of the bus B. An example of the arrangement of the detection unit 30 is shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 2 shows an example of the arrangement of the detection unit 30 when looking from the front to the rear interior of the bus B. For example, the detection unit 30 is a button 301 provided at the rear interior as shown in FIG. 2(A), which is pressed by a person checking who has moved to the rear interior. Alternatively, the detection unit 30 is a camera (image sensor) 302 installed to capture the rear interior as shown in FIG. 2(B), which recognizes an operator who has moved to the rear interior by an image. The detection unit 30 transmits the detection information to the short-range communication unit 23 via the network N2.

[0027] The confirmation management terminal 40 is a terminal that enables a third party to manage non-implementation of abandoned vehicle checks for bus B. For example, the confirmation management terminal 40 is an operation management terminal that is provided in a bus center or garage that can accommodate multiple buses and can manage the operation of multiple buses. Like the bus terminal 20, the confirmation management terminal 40 comprises a control unit, a communication unit, an input unit, and an alarm unit. In a second embodiment described later, the confirmation management terminal 40 is a terminal such as a smartphone carried by a person (e.g., the school principal) who monitors the operation of bus B.

[0028] Next, the functions of the abandoned vehicle confirmation and notification system 1 will be described. The processing circuit of the control unit 11 realizes an acquisition unit F1, a determination unit F2, and a notification control unit F3 by reading and executing a computer program stored in a memory or directly incorporated in the processing circuit. Hereinafter, a case where the units F1 to F3 function in a software manner by executing a computer program will be described as an example, but all or part of the functions of the units F1 to F3 may be realized by a circuit such as an ASIC. In addition, a case where the units F1 to F3 are provided in the information server 10 will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this case, and the units F1 to F3 may be provided in the bus terminal 20. In this case, the bus terminal 20 acquires data of the bus location system from the information server 10 via the network N1.

[0029] The acquisition unit F1 has a function of acquiring, via the network N1, detection information that is information that an inspector has been detected at the rear of the interior of bus B, and power information that is information indicating whether the power to the electrical system of bus B is on / off. If bus B is equipped with a main switch that is a power switch for the electrical system of bus B, the power to the electrical system of bus B can be turned on / off by the inspector operating the main switch, and if bus B is not equipped with a main switch, the power to the electrical system of bus B can be turned on / off by the inspector operating an engine switch. The acquisition unit F1 may also have a function of acquiring opening / closing information that indicates the open / closed state of the boarding and alighting doors of bus B via the network N1.

[0030] The determination unit F2 has a function of determining that Bus B has arrived at the abandoned vehicle confirmation point based on the relationship between the current location of Bus B and the end point location. In other words, the determination unit F2 performs an "arrival determination" of Bus B at the end point location. For example, the current location of Bus B is based on a bus location system. The end point location of Bus B may be obtained from the bus location system, or may be located in advance on a map on which the current location of Bus B is located.

[0031] If the arrival determination were made at the time when the power to the electrical system of bus B was turned off, a warning sound would be issued even when the engine switch was turned off after the bus was traveling without passengers, in other words, when an abandoned vehicle confirmation was clearly unnecessary, which would be inconvenient for the person checking. On the other hand, abandoned vehicle confirmation and notification system 1 determines the arrival of bus B based on the relationship between the current position and the end point position, making it possible to reduce unnecessary notifications.

[0032] Specifically, when it is determined that bus B has arrived at the end point based on the current position of bus B based on the bus location system, and when it is determined that the power supply of bus B's power system has been turned off, the determination unit F2 determines that bus B has arrived at the abandoned vehicle confirmation point. By combining the timing at which the power supply of bus B's electrical system is turned off with the relationship between bus B's current position and the end point, unnecessary notifications can be further reduced. However, this combination is not limited to this. For example, when it is determined that the bus has arrived at the end point based on the current position of bus B based on the bus location system, and when it is determined that the boarding and alighting doors of bus B have been opened, the determination unit F2 may determine that bus B has arrived at the abandoned vehicle confirmation point. The determination as to whether the boarding and alighting doors of bus B have been opened is based on the opening and closing information described above.

[0033] The notification control unit F3 has a function of controlling the notification unit 25 in the bus B to issue a notification to encourage a confirmation of an abandoned vehicle based on the timing when it is determined that the bus B has arrived at the abandoned vehicle confirmation point and the detection information acquired by the acquisition unit F1. For example, the notification control unit F3 causes the speaker serving as the notification unit 25 of the bus B to emit a warning voice such as "Please check for abandoned vehicles" or auditory information (audio) such as a beep sound for a certain period of time. Also, for example, the notification control unit F3 causes the display serving as the notification unit 25 of the bus B to display visual information such as a warning text "Please check for abandoned vehicles". Also, when the detection information is not acquired by the acquisition unit F1, the notification control unit F3 can transmit information indicating that a confirmation of an abandoned vehicle has not been carried out to the confirmation management terminal 40. This makes it possible to notify a third party (the operator of the confirmation management terminal 40) that the bus B has not carried out a confirmation of an abandoned vehicle.

[0034] The notification control unit F3 may not only cause the notification unit 25 of the bus B to emit a warning sound once, but may also cause it to emit a warning sound multiple times within a certain period of time. Figure 3 shows a time chart for emitting a warning sound. Figure 3(A) shows a time chart for emitting a warning sound once, and Figure 3(B) shows a time chart for emitting a warning sound twice.

[0035] 3(A), when it is determined that button 301 (shown in FIG. 2(A)) has not been pressed until a first time t1 has elapsed from timing T0 at which it is determined that bus B has arrived at the abandoned vehicle confirmation point based on the detection information acquired by acquisition unit F1 (i.e., the person checking has not moved to the rear of the vehicle), notification control unit F3 causes notification unit 25 to emit a warning sound. Unless detection is made by detection unit 30 until a second time t2 has elapsed from timing T1 at which the warning sound is emitted, notification control unit F3 notifies a third party that an abandoned vehicle confirmation has not been carried out.

[0036] 3A, when it is determined that the button 301 has not been pressed until a first time t1 has elapsed since the timing T0 at which it is determined that the bus B has arrived at the abandoned vehicle confirmation point based on the detection information acquired by the acquisition unit F1, the notification control unit F3 causes the notification unit 25 to emit a first warning sound. When it is determined that the button 301 has not been pressed until a second time t2 has elapsed since the timing T1 at which the first warning sound is emitted, the notification control unit F3 causes the notification unit 25 to emit a second warning sound. The notification control unit F3 notifies a third party that abandoned vehicle confirmation will not be performed unless the detection unit 30 detects the button 30 until a third time t3 has elapsed since the timing T2 at which the second warning sound is emitted.

[0037] Figures 4 and 5 are flowcharts showing the operation of the abandoned vehicle confirmation and notification system 1. In Figures 4 and 5, the letters "ST" followed by numbers indicate each step of the flowchart. Note that Figures 4 and 5 illustrate the case of one warning as shown in Figure 3(A).

[0038] 4, the determination unit F2 of the information server 10 determines whether or not a specific bus B among a plurality of buses has arrived at the end point through the network N1 (step ST1). The determination unit F2 acquires the current location and end point location of the bus B based on data from the bus location system, and can determine whether or not the bus B has arrived at the end point location from the relationship between the current location and the end point location of the bus B. If the determination in step ST1 is NO, that is, if it is determined that the bus B has not arrived at the end point location, the determination unit F2 repeats the determination until it is determined that the bus B has arrived at the end point location.

[0039] On the other hand, if the determination in step ST1 is YES, i.e., it is determined that bus B has arrived at the end point, the determination unit F2 determines whether the power to the electrical system of bus B has been turned off, i.e., whether the main switch of bus B has been turned off (step ST2). The acquisition unit F1 acquires power information, which is information indicating whether the main switch of bus B is on / off, via the network N1, allowing the determination unit F2 to determine whether the main switch of bus B has been turned off. If the determination in step ST2 is NO, i.e., it is determined that the main switch of bus B has not been turned off, the determination unit F2 repeats the determination until it is determined that the main switch of bus B has been turned off.

[0040] On the other hand, if the determination in step ST2 is YES, that is, if it is determined that the main switch of the bus B has been turned off, the determination unit F2 determines that the bus B has arrived at the abandoned vehicle confirmation point (step ST3). In other words, if the determination unit F2 determines that the bus B has arrived at the end point and that the power supply of the power system of the bus B has been turned off, it determines that the bus B has arrived at the abandoned vehicle confirmation point. Then, the notification control unit F3 determines whether or not a person has been detected in the rear of the interior of the bus B (step ST4). After the power supply of the power system of the bus B has been turned off, if the person presses the button 301 (shown in FIG. 2(A)) in the rear of the interior of the bus B or if the person is image-recognized by the camera 302 (shown in FIG. 2(B)) in the rear of the interior of the bus B, the acquisition unit F1 acquires detection information, which is information that the person has been detected in the rear of the interior of the bus B, via the networks N2 and N1, and the notification control unit F3 determines that the person has been detected in the rear of the interior of the bus B.

[0041] The acquisition unit F1 acquires detection information that indicates that a person has been detected at the rear of the interior of bus B, and the notification control unit F3 can determine whether or not a person has been detected at the rear of the interior of bus B. If the determination in step ST4 is YES, that is, if it is determined that a person has been detected at the rear of the interior of bus B, the operation of the abandoned vehicle confirmation notification system 1 is terminated. That is, in this case, it is considered that after turning off the main switch, the person who had checked the vehicle was abandoned while moving to the rear of bus B before the warning sound was issued (during time t1 in FIG. 3(A)).

[0042] On the other hand, if the determination in step ST4 is NO, that is, if it is determined that a person checking has not been detected at the rear of the interior of bus B, the notification control unit F3 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the timing when bus B arrived at the abandoned vehicle confirmation point (step ST5). If the determination in step ST5 is NO, that is, if it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed since bus B arrived at the abandoned vehicle confirmation point, the process returns to the determination in step ST4.

[0043] On the other hand, if the determination in step ST5 is YES, that is, if it is determined that a predetermined time has passed since the bus B arrived at the abandoned vehicle confirmation point, the process proceeds to FIG. 5. Then, the notification control unit F3 causes the notification unit 25 of the bus B to emit a warning sound via the network N1 (step ST6). Then, the notification control unit F3 determines whether or not a person checking has been detected at the rear of the interior of the bus B, as in step ST4 (step ST7). If the determination in step ST7 is YES, that is, if it is determined that a person checking has been detected at the rear of the interior of the bus B, the operation of the abandoned vehicle confirmation notification system 1 is terminated. That is, in this case, it is considered that the person checking has moved to the rear of the interior of the bus B after turning off the main switch and after the warning sound has been emitted (during time t2 in FIG. 3(A)), and has checked for abandoned vehicle.

[0044] On the other hand, if the determination in step ST7 is NO, that is, if it is determined that a person checking has not been detected at the rear of the interior of the bus B, the notification control unit F3 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the timing of emitting the warning sound in step ST6 (step ST8). If the determination in step ST8 is NO, that is, if it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the timing of emitting the warning sound, the process returns to the determination in step ST7.

[0045] On the other hand, if the determination in step ST8 is YES, that is, if it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed since the warning sound was emitted, the notification control unit F3 causes the confirmation management terminal 40 to notify via the network N3 that the abandoned vehicle confirmation was not carried out (step ST9). This makes it possible to notify a third party (the operator of the confirmation management terminal 40) that the abandoned vehicle confirmation for the bus B was not carried out.

[0046] As described above, according to the abandoned vehicle confirmation and notification system 1, data from the bus location system can be used to clearly distinguish between abandoned vehicle confirmation points and other points, and the person checking the abandoned vehicle can be efficiently notified based on the timing of arrival at the abandoned vehicle confirmation point.

[0047] Second embodiment The abandoned vehicle confirmation and notification system 1 shown in Fig. 1 uses data from a bus location system to notify the person who confirmed the abandoned vehicle B, but is not limited to this case. As in the case of a school bus, the current location of the bus may be acquired without using data from the bus location system, and a notification may be sent to the person who confirmed the abandoned vehicle. This case will be described as the second embodiment.

[0048] Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of an abandoned vehicle confirmation / notification system according to the second embodiment. In Fig. 6, the same members as those shown in Fig. 1 are given the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0049] Fig. 6 shows an abandoned vehicle confirmation and notification system 1A according to an embodiment. The abandoned vehicle confirmation and notification system 1A includes a bus terminal 20 and a detection unit 30. A plurality of bus terminals including the bus terminal 20 and a confirmation management terminal 40 are wirelessly connected to each other via a network N3 so as to be able to communicate with each other. Fig. 6 illustrates only the bus terminal 20 of a specific bus B among the plurality of bus terminals connected to the confirmation management terminal 40.

[0050] Bus terminal 20 comprises control unit 21, bus side communication unit 22, short-range communication unit 23, input unit (e.g., microphone) 24, and notification unit (e.g., speaker) 25. Verification management terminal 40 comprises a control unit, a communication unit, an input unit, and a notification unit (not shown). These components of verification management terminal 40 are equivalent to control unit 21, bus side communication unit 22, input unit 24, and notification unit 25 of bus terminal 20, respectively.

[0051] The processing circuit of the control unit 21 realizes an acquisition unit F1, a notification control unit F3, and a determination unit F4 by reading and executing a computer program stored in a memory or directly incorporated in the processing circuit. In the following, an example will be described in which the units F1, F3, and F4 function in a software manner by executing a computer program, but all or part of the functions of the units F1, F3, and F4 may be realized by a circuit such as an ASIC.

[0052] The determination unit F4 has a function of receiving GPS data and determining the timing when Bus B arrives at the abandoned vehicle confirmation point based on the relationship between the current position of Bus B based on the GPS and the end point position. In other words, the determination unit F2 performs an "arrival determination" of Bus B at the end point position. The end point position of Bus B may be acquired from the GPS, or may be located in advance on the map where the current position of Bus B is located.

[0053] Specifically, when it is determined that bus B has arrived at the end point based on the current position of bus B obtained from the GPS, and when it is determined that the switch of the power system of bus B has been turned off, the determination unit F2 determines that bus B has arrived at the abandoned vehicle confirmation point. By combining the timing at which the power of the electrical system of bus B is turned off with the relationship between the current position of bus B and the end point, it is possible to further reduce unnecessary notifications. However, this combination is not limited to this. For example, the determination unit F2 may determine that bus B has arrived at the abandoned vehicle confirmation point when it is determined that bus B has arrived at the end point based on the current position of bus B obtained from the GPS, and when it is detected that the boarding and alighting door of bus B has been opened.

[0054] 4 and 5, the operation of the abandoned vehicle confirmation and notification system 1A is omitted. The notification control unit F3 causes the confirmation management terminal 40 to notify the non-implementation of the abandoned vehicle confirmation via the network N3 (step ST9). This allows a third party (the operator of the confirmation management terminal 40, for example, the principal) to be notified that the abandoned vehicle confirmation of the bus B was not implemented.

[0055] As described above, according to the abandoned vehicle confirmation notification system 1A, it is possible to clearly distinguish between abandoned vehicle confirmation points and other points by using GPS data, and to efficiently notify the person checking based on the timing of arrival at the abandoned vehicle confirmation point.

[0056] According to at least one of the embodiments described above, it is possible to clearly distinguish between abandoned vehicle confirmation points and other points, and to efficiently notify the person checking (e.g., the driver) based on the timing of arrival at the abandoned vehicle confirmation point.

[0057] Although some embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included in the scope of the invention and its equivalents described in the claims, as well as in the scope and spirit of the invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0058] 1,1A…Abandoned vehicle confirmation and notification system 10. Information server 11...Control section 20…Bus terminal 21...Control unit 25…Information Department 30…Detection unit 40...Confirmation management terminal F1…Acquisition part F2, F4…judgment section F3…Notification control section

Claims

1. a determination unit that determines that the bus has arrived at an abandoned vehicle confirmation point based on a relationship between a current position of the bus and a destination position; a notification control unit that controls a notification unit inside the bus to issue a notification urging a passenger to confirm that the passenger has been left behind, based on a timing when it is determined that the bus has arrived at the abandoned vehicle confirmation point and detection information indicating whether a passenger has been detected at the rear of the bus; and An abandoned vehicle confirmation and notification system having the above-mentioned.

2. the determination unit acquires the current location of the bus based on a bus location system that manages the current locations of a plurality of buses; The abandoned object confirmation and notification system according to claim 1 .

3. the determination unit determines that the bus has arrived at the end point based on the current location of the bus acquired from the bus location system and determines that the power supply of the power system of the bus has been turned off, and determines that the bus has arrived at the abandoned vehicle confirmation point. The abandoned object confirmation and notification system according to claim 2.

4. the determination unit determines that the bus has arrived at the destination location based on the current location of the bus acquired from the bus location system and determines that the bus has arrived at the abandoned vehicle confirmation point when it detects that a boarding / alighting door of the bus has been opened. The abandoned object confirmation and notification system according to claim 2.

5. the determination unit acquires the current position of the bus from a Global Positioning System (GPS) that manages the current positions of a plurality of buses; The abandoned object confirmation and notification system according to claim 1 .

6. the determination unit determines that the bus has arrived at the end point based on the current position of the bus acquired from the GPS and determines that a switch of a power system of the bus has been turned off, and determines that the bus has arrived at the abandoned vehicle confirmation point. The abandoned object confirmation and notification system according to claim 5.

7. the determination unit determines that the bus has arrived at the end point based on the current position of the bus acquired from the GPS and determines that the bus has arrived at the abandoned vehicle confirmation point when it detects that a boarding / alighting door of the bus has been opened. The abandoned object confirmation and notification system according to claim 5.

8. A button is further provided at a rear portion of the interior of the bus, the notification control unit controls the notification unit to issue a notification prompting a confirmation of abandonment when it is determined that the button is not pressed until a predetermined time has elapsed from a timing at which it is determined that the bus has arrived at a confirmation point of abandonment based on the detection information. The abandoned object confirmation and notification system according to claim 1 .

9. The notification unit further includes a speaker. The notification control unit causes the speaker to emit audio information prompting the user to confirm that the vehicle has been left behind.

9. The abandoned object confirmation and notification system according to claim 1.

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