Facility inspection support server, facility inspection support method, and computer program

Abstract

To provide a facility inspection support server, facility inspection support method, and computer program that can reduce the burden on on-site inspection workers in their inspection work.SOLUTION: A facility inspection support server 5 according to an embodiment includes: a storage unit 53 configured to associate an audio file acquired from the outside with location information at the time the audio file was generated and store the associated audio file; a text generation unit 521 configured to convert the audio file into a text file; and an integration processing unit 522 configured to detect multiple facility codes included in the text file and multiple inspection results, and identify a facility to be inspected using the multiple facility codes and the location information associated with the multiple facility codes, thereby associating the multiple inspection results corresponding to the facility to be inspected and recording the associated results in the storage unit 53.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] An embodiment of the present invention relates to an equipment inspection support server, an equipment inspection support method, and a computer program. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, infrastructure has been aging, and the percentage of facilities that were built 50 years ago or older is expected to increase at an accelerating rate over the next 20 years. In particular, it is estimated that 55% of road bridges will be 50 years or older by 2030, making regular inspections increasingly important for sustainable infrastructure maintenance and management.

[0003] For example, inspections of the Metropolitan Expressway can be broadly divided into three types: patrol inspections, foot inspections, and close-up inspections, and in addition to visual inspections, inspections are also carried out by skilled technicians using construction scaffolding and high-altitude work vehicles. The inspection companies that carry out the actual inspection work (those entrusted with the work by the facility manager) carry out the maintenance and repair work scheduled for the year, but work on elevated roads is always dangerous, as only one lane is regulated and it is not possible to completely stop general vehicle traffic. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2022-169378 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In addition to inspection equipment, on-site inspection workers are required to carry cameras for taking photos of the site and tablet devices, etc., but having to carry too many items can hinder the on-site inspection work and place a heavy burden on the on-site inspection worker, such as managing the safety of work on the road.

[0006] In addition, after completing their inspection work, on-site inspection workers must return to the office and organize the vast amount of inspection results data obtained during the equipment inspection, and then prepare reports based on the organized data. However, organizing the inspection results data, analyzing it, and preparing reports takes a lot of time and effort for the on-site inspection workers, and can be a heavy burden.

[0007] The embodiments of the present invention have been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and provide an equipment inspection support server, an equipment inspection support method, and a computer program that can reduce the burden on on-site inspection workers in their inspection work. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] An equipment inspection support server according to one embodiment includes a memory unit that stores an audio file acquired from an external source in association with location information at the time the audio file was generated, a text generation unit that converts the audio file into a text file, and an integration processing unit that detects a plurality of equipment codes and a plurality of inspection results included in the text file, and identifies equipment to be inspected using the plurality of equipment codes and the location information associated with the plurality of equipment codes, thereby associating the plurality of inspection results corresponding to the equipment to be inspected and recording them in the memory unit. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a configuration of an equipment inspection support system including an equipment inspection support server according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a facility inspection support server and a site inspection worker terminal according to an embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the site inspection operator terminal according to an embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of the equipment inspection support server according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] Hereinafter, a server, an information sharing method, and a computer program according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, parts with the same numbers perform the same operations, and redundant description will be omitted.

[0011] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a configuration of an equipment inspection support system including an equipment inspection support server according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a facility inspection support server and a site inspection worker terminal according to an embodiment.

[0012] The equipment inspection support system 1 includes a plurality of on-site inspection worker terminals 2, an equipment manager terminal 3, an infrastructure management system 4, and an equipment inspection support server 5. The plurality of on-site inspection worker terminals 2, the equipment manager terminal 3, the infrastructure management system 4, and the equipment inspection support server 5 are connected to each other via a network NET so as to be able to communicate with each other.

[0013] The multiple on-site inspection worker terminals 2 transmit, for example, inspection result information, inspection work record information, inspection work report information, and emergency measure content information (emergency measures implemented at the discretion of the site in response to abnormalities discovered during on-site inspection so as not to affect road traffic safety) to the equipment inspection support server 5. The equipment manager terminal 3 transmits, for example, commissioned work management information to the equipment inspection support server 5, and transmits annual inspection plan information and road regulation plan information to the infrastructure management system 4. The infrastructure management system 4 transmits, for example, diagnosis information and repair history information to the equipment inspection support server 5, and transmits inspection result reference information to the equipment manager terminal 3.

[0014] The equipment inspection support server 5, for example, sends confirmation information such as road regulation information to multiple on-site inspection worker terminals 2, sends contract management information to the equipment manager terminal 3, and sends inspection record registration information to the infrastructure management system 4.

[0015] The site inspection worker terminal 2 includes a mobile terminal 21, an audio input / output device 22, and an imaging device 23. The mobile terminal 21 includes, for example, at least one processor and a memory in which a program executed by the processor is recorded, and is configured to be able to realize various functions by software or a combination of software and hardware.

[0016] The mobile terminal 21 is an electronic device, and may be, but is not limited to, a smartphone, a tablet, a laptop, etc. The audio input / output device 22 may be, but is not limited to, a bone conduction headset, an earphone with a microphone, etc. The imaging device 23 may be, but is not limited to, a wearable camera, etc. For example, the mobile terminal 21 may be equipped with the functions of the audio input / output device 22 and the imaging device 23.

[0017] The mobile terminal 21 includes a communication unit 211 , an input unit 212 , a GPS receiving unit 213 , a HW control unit 214 , and a processing unit 215 .

[0018] The communication unit 211 can transmit information received from the outside to the components in the mobile terminal 21, and can transmit information received from the components in the mobile terminal 21 to the outside. The communication unit 211 is communicably connected to each of the equipment inspection support server 5, the infrastructure management system 4, and the equipment manager terminal 3 via the carrier network CN and the network NET. In addition, the communication unit 211 is communicably connected to each of the audio input / output device 22 and the imaging device 23 using a wired connection or short-range wireless communication.

[0019] The input unit 212 is operated by an operator (field inspection worker) of the mobile terminal 21, and may include various sensors such as a microphone and a touch panel for inputting various information (e.g., information for changing the numerical values ​​of various settings of the mobile terminal 21, etc.).

[0020] The GPS receiving unit 213 receives location information of the mobile terminal 21 from an artificial satellite. For example, the GPS receiving unit 213 may receive location information at the timing when audio data is received from the audio input / output device 22 described later (the timing when an audio file is generated), or may receive location information at the timing when image data is received from the imaging device 23 described later. The GPS receiving unit 213 associates date and time information when the location information is received with the location information and supplies the date and time information to the processing unit 215. The processing unit 215 may associate the location information with the date and time information.

[0021] The HW control unit 214 and the processing unit 215 are examples of a processor, and are typically a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and / or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), but may also be a microcontroller, an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), or the like.

[0022] The processor can realize various functions of the mobile terminal 21 by executing programs such as system software, application software, or firmware stored in the memory.

[0023] The processing unit 215 acquires voice data from the voice input / output device 22 via the communication unit 211. The processing unit 215 generates a voice file from a plurality of pieces of voice data. The timing at which the processing unit 215 generates the voice file may be, for example, the timing at which an utterance is recognized. After recognizing the utterance, the processing unit 215 performs processing in response to the voice command, and transmits the voice file to the equipment inspection support server 5 via the communication unit 211 when a series of processes is completed.

[0024] Furthermore, when the processing unit 215 detects a specific voice command, it transmits a camera shooting request signal to the imaging device 23. The processing unit 215 acquires image data from the imaging device 23. The processing unit 215 generates an image file from a plurality of image data. The image data may be image data or video data. The processing unit 215 encodes the image file using a codec, and transmits the encoded image file to the equipment inspection support server 5 via the communication unit 211.

[0025] Furthermore, the processing unit 215 associates the location information supplied from the GPS receiving unit 213 with the corresponding audio file and the corresponding image file. For example, the processing unit 215 associates location information having the same or nearby date and time information with an audio file. The processing unit 215 associates location information having the same or nearby date and time information with an image file.

[0026] Furthermore, when the processing unit 215 detects a specific voice command, it associates an inspection equipment code (equipment code) included in the voice file with the inspection result corresponding to the equipment code using speech recognition, and generates a metafile. The equipment code is a code assigned to the equipment to be inspected. For example, the metafile is associated with the equipment code, the inspection result corresponding to the equipment code, the location information of the inspection target equipment corresponding to the equipment code, date and time information, and the voice file. The processing unit 215 transmits the generated metafile to the equipment inspection support server 5 via the communication unit 211.

[0027] The audio input / output device 22 acquires speech by a user of the audio input / output device 22 using a microphone or the like, and transmits the speech data to the mobile terminal 21. The audio input / output device 22 transmits date and time information at the time of acquiring the speech data in association with the speech data. The speech data and the date and time information may be associated by the processing unit 215. The audio input / output device 22 also outputs operation guidance audio for the mobile terminal 21 to the wearer of the audio input / output device 22.

[0028] The imaging device 23 starts capturing images when it receives a voice command from the user of the imaging device 23. For example, when the processing unit 215 detects an utterance by the user of the imaging device 23 (the on-site inspection worker) to start capturing images with a camera, a camera capture request signal is transmitted from the processing unit 215 via the communication unit 211, and the imaging device 23 starts capturing still images or videos based on the camera capture request signal. The imaging device 23 transmits the captured still image or video as image data to the mobile terminal 21 in association with date and time information at the time of capturing. The image data and the date and time information may be associated by the processing unit 215.

[0029] The equipment manager terminal 3 has the function of managing the work outsourced to the inspection company, and confirming and searching the inspection results described below. The equipment manager terminal 3 includes a viewing unit 31. The viewing unit 31 displays information transmitted from the equipment inspection support server 5 on a screen. For example, the viewing unit 31 transmits a viewing request signal including the viewed information to the equipment inspection support server 5 via the network NET. The viewing unit 31 is configured to be able to display information included in a display signal transmitted from the equipment inspection support server 5 on a screen.

[0030] The facility inspection support server 5 includes a communication unit 51, a control unit 52, a storage unit 53, and a GIS display unit .

[0031] The communication unit 51 can transmit information received from the outside to the components in the equipment inspection support server 5, and can also transmit information received from the components in the equipment inspection support server 5 to the outside. The communication unit 51 is communicably connected between each of the on-site inspection worker terminal 2, the infrastructure management system 4, and the equipment manager terminal 3 via the carrier network CN and the network NET.

[0032] The storage unit 53 includes, for example, a main storage unit and an auxiliary storage unit. The main storage unit may include, for example, a read-only memory (ROM) and a random-access memory (RAM). The ROM is a non-volatile memory used exclusively for reading data, and can store data and various setting values ​​used by the control unit 52 when performing various processes. The RAM may be used as a so-called work area for temporarily storing data when the control unit 52 performs various processes. The main storage unit of this embodiment is, for example, a RAM, and is used as a memory.

[0033] The auxiliary storage unit is a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of a computer centered around the control unit 52. The auxiliary storage unit is, for example, an EEPROM (registered trademark) (electric erasable programmable read-only memory), a HDD (hard disk drive), or an SSD (solid state drive). The auxiliary storage unit can store data used by the control unit 52 in performing various processes, data generated by the processes in the control unit 52, various setting values, and the like.

[0034] The memory unit 53 also includes a received data storage unit 531 , an inspection equipment data storage unit 532 , an inspection report data storage unit 533 , and a contract information data storage unit 534 .

[0035] The received data storage unit 531 records data that the communication unit 51 receives from the outside. For example, the received data storage unit 531 records a voice file transmitted from the on-site inspection worker terminal 2. The received data storage unit 531 also records an image file transmitted from the on-site inspection worker terminal 2. The received data storage unit 531 also records a metafile transmitted from the on-site inspection worker terminal 2.

[0036] The inspection equipment data storage unit 532 records text files transmitted from the text generation unit 521, which will be described later. The inspection equipment data storage unit 532 also records the equipment to be inspected, a list of the equipment to be inspected, and the inspection records transmitted from the integration processing unit 522, which will be described later.

[0037] The inspection report data storage unit 533 records the inspection report transmitted from the report generation unit 523 described later. The inspection report data storage unit 533 also records the inspection report whose contents have been corrected in accordance with correction information transmitted from the report correction unit 524 described later.

[0038] The contract information data storage unit 534 stores contract information regarding the outsourced business management relationship for the equipment to be inspected between the equipment manager and the inspection company. For example, the contract information includes information on the outsourced business management period for any equipment to be inspected.

[0039] The control unit 52 is typically a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and / or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), but may also be a microcomputer, an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), etc. The control unit 52 can realize various functions of the equipment inspection support server 5 by executing programs such as system software, application software, or firmware stored in the storage unit 53.

[0040] The control unit 52 includes a text generation unit 521 , an integration processing unit 522 , a report generation unit 523 , and a report correction unit 524 .

[0041] The text generating unit 521 acquires an audio file from the received data storage unit 531. The text generating unit 521 may also acquire an audio file included in a metafile from the received data storage unit 531. The text generating unit 521 converts the acquired audio file into a text file using software.

[0042] For example, by using the Speech-to-Text engine shown in Fig. 2 as software, the text generating unit 521 converts the audio file into a text file. The text generating unit 521 may convert the audio file into a text file not by external software but by a function provided in the text generating unit 521. The text generating unit 521 transmits the generated text file to the integration processing unit 522 and the inspection equipment data storage unit 532.

[0043] The integration processing unit 522 obtains the text file from the text generating unit 521. The integration processing unit 522 detects a plurality of equipment codes included in the text file. The integration processing unit 522 also detects a plurality of inspection results included in the text file.

[0044] The integration processing unit 522 identifies the equipment to be inspected using multiple equipment codes and location information associated with the audio file corresponding to the text file. For example, the integration processing unit 522 determines that the equipment to be inspected has been identified when the equipment to be inspected corresponding to the equipment code matches the equipment to be inspected corresponding to the location information. The equipment to be inspected is, for example, lighting equipment or signs. The integration processing unit 522 transmits the identified equipment to be inspected to the inspection equipment data accumulation unit 532.

[0045] The integration processing unit 522 lists the identified multiple pieces of equipment to be inspected. For example, the integration processing unit 522 generates clusters of the same system for the equipment to be inspected, and lists the equipment codes of the equipment of the same system included in the cluster in ascending or descending order. The integration processing unit 522 may also list the equipment to be inspected in the order of date and time information associated with the equipment to be inspected. The integration processing unit 522 transmits the list of equipment to be inspected to the inspection equipment data accumulation unit 532.

[0046] The integration processing unit 522 associates multiple inspection results (including estimation results) corresponding to each of the multiple pieces of equipment to be inspected that have been listed, and records them in the inspection equipment data accumulation unit 532. The integration processing unit 522 generates an inspection record that includes the multiple inspection results corresponding to the recorded pieces of equipment to be inspected. The integration processing unit 522 transmits the inspection record to the inspection equipment data accumulation unit 532.

[0047] The inspection record may include at least the equipment to be inspected, a plurality of inspection results including an estimated result corresponding to the equipment to be inspected, location information associated with the equipment to be inspected, an equipment code associated with the equipment to be inspected, date and time information associated with the equipment to be inspected, etc. Without being limited thereto, the inspection record may also include an image file associated with the equipment to be inspected, an audio file associated with the equipment to be inspected, etc.

[0048] The report generation unit 523 acquires the inspection records recorded in the inspection equipment data storage unit 532. The report generation unit 523 generates an inspection report by applying a plurality of pieces of information included in the acquired inspection records to a preset format.

[0049] For example, the report generating unit 523 generates an inspection report by applying the above information to a format (format) previously set or created by an administrator, user, etc. of the equipment inspection support server, using the inspection target equipment included in the inspection record, multiple inspection results including the estimation results corresponding to the inspection target equipment, location information associated with the inspection target equipment, equipment code associated with the inspection target equipment, and date and time information associated with the inspection target equipment. The report generating unit 523 transmits the generated inspection report to the inspection report data accumulation unit 533.

[0050] Based on an external inspection report correction signal, the report correction unit 524 acquires an arbitrary inspection report from the inspection report data storage unit 533. The report correction unit 524 corrects the contents of the inspection report according to the correction information included in the inspection report correction signal.

[0051] For example, if the correction information includes multiple inspection results corresponding to the equipment to be inspected, the information is applied (overwritten) based on the format of the inspection report. The report correction unit 524 transmits the inspection report whose contents have been corrected according to the correction information to the inspection report data accumulation unit 533.

[0052] The GIS display unit 54 acquires the contract information from the contract information data accumulation unit 534. The GIS display unit 54 determines whether the information recorded and stored in the storage unit 53 can be viewed on the equipment manager terminal 3 based on the contract information.

[0053] The GIS display unit 54 receives a view request signal transmitted from the equipment manager terminal 3. The GIS display unit 54 extracts the viewed information contained in the view request signal and determines whether the desired information can be viewed based on the contract information. If the GIS display unit 54 determines that the desired information can be viewed, it obtains the necessary information from the storage unit 53 and transmits a display signal including the information to the equipment manager terminal 3 via the network NET.

[0054] Next, an example of the operation of the site inspection worker terminal 2 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the site inspection operator terminal according to an embodiment.

[0055] Processing starts when the application downloaded and installed on the mobile terminal 21 of the site inspection worker terminal 2 is started by the site inspection worker (step S1). As an initial operation, the HW control unit 214 notifies (sends) the server of a start-up notification including the user information (worker ID) of the site inspection worker, and connects to the audio input / output device 22 and the imaging device 23 (step S2).

[0056] The HW control unit 214 checks (determines) whether a connection has been established with the equipment inspection support server 5 using the communication unit 211 (step S3). If the HW control unit 214 determines that a connection has not been established with the equipment inspection support server 5 (step S3, NO), it performs the initialization of step S2 again. For example, at the time of initialization, the on-site inspection worker may perform an operation such as restarting the app again, or may restart the mobile terminal 21 itself.

[0057] When the HW control unit 214 determines that a connection with the equipment inspection support server 5 has been established (step S3, YES), the HW control unit 214 transitions to a state in which location information of the mobile terminal 21 can be acquired using the GPS receiving unit 213 (step S4).

[0058] The processing unit 215 waits until it recognizes an event (step S5, NO) in a state in which it is possible to acquire location information of the mobile terminal 21. Note that the event recognition may be performed not only by the processing unit 215 but also by the HW control unit 214.

[0059] When the processing unit 215 recognizes an event (step S5, YES), the processing proceeds to step S6 or step S7 depending on the event. When the processing unit 215 recognizes an utterance, the processing unit 215 acquires location information of the mobile terminal 21 at the time of utterance recognition and generates an audio file (step S6). When the processing of step S6 ends, the processing proceeds to step S8.

[0060] Furthermore, when the group message arrives, the processing unit 215 acquires the location information of the mobile terminal 21 at the time of the incoming call, and uses the speaker to play back the audio of the group message (step S7). It is assumed that the audio of the group message is recorded in an audio file that is generated at the same time as the incoming call. When the processing of step S7 ends, the process proceeds to the processing of step S4. That is, the processing unit 215 waits in a state in which the location information of the mobile terminal 21 can be acquired.

[0061] In step S6, the processing unit 215 recognizes the speech, generates a voice file, and then determines whether a voice command has been detected (step S8). For example, voice commands in this embodiment include taking a picture with a camera, sending a group message, registering an inspection equipment code, and completing a task.

[0062] When the processing unit 215 determines that a voice command for camera shooting has been detected (step S8, YES), it transmits a camera shooting request signal to the imaging device 23 and acquires image data transmitted from the imaging device 23. The processing unit 215 generates an image file from the multiple image data (step S9).

[0063] Furthermore, when the processing unit 215 determines that a voice command for sending a group message has been detected (step S8, YES), it generates an audio file by combining multiple audio files that recorded the group message received in step S7 (step S10).

[0064] Furthermore, when the processing unit 215 determines that a voice command for registering an inspection equipment code has been detected (step S8, YES), it recognizes the voice following the voice command as the equipment code, and the voice following the equipment code as the inspection result. That is, the processing unit 215 performs speech recognition in the order of the voice command, the equipment code, and the inspection result, and records them in an audio file. Note that this order is not limited to this, and the processing unit 215 may perform speech recognition in the order of the voice command, the inspection result, and the equipment code, and record them in an audio file.

[0065] The processing unit 215 associates the facility code included in the audio file with the inspection result corresponding to the facility code, and generates a metafile (step S11).

[0066] After performing any one of the processes of step S9, step S10, or step S11, the processing unit 215 transmits the generated file via the communication unit 211 to the equipment inspection support server 5 (step S12). When it is determined in step S8 that a voice command is not detected (step S8, NO), the processing unit 215 transmits the voice file not including the voice command generated in step S6 to the equipment inspection support server 5 via the communication unit 211 (step S12).

[0067] Furthermore, when the processing unit 215 determines that a voice command indicating completion of the work has been detected (step S8, YES), it terminates the app and sends an app termination notification to the equipment inspection support server 5, thereby terminating the processing of the on-site inspection worker terminal 2 (step S13).

[0068] Next, an example of the operation of the equipment inspection support server 5 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the equipment inspection support server according to an embodiment.

[0069] The equipment inspection support server 5 (control unit 52) ​​starts processing when it receives a start notification including an operator ID from any mobile terminal 21 (step S21). The control unit 52 determines whether all running applications have been terminated (step S22). That is, the control unit 52 determines whether it has received end notifications from the multiple on-site inspection operator terminals 2 that have received the start notifications.

[0070] When the control unit 52 receives the end notification from all of the plurality of on-site inspection worker terminals 2 from which the start notification has been received (step S22, YES), the control unit 52 ends the processing of the equipment inspection support server 5.

[0071] If the control unit 52 receives an end notification from some of the multiple field inspection worker terminals 2 that received the start-up notification, or does not receive an end notification from all of the multiple field inspection worker terminals 2 that received the start-up notification (step S22, NO), it determines whether it has detected an audio file or metafile sent from any field inspection worker terminal 2 (mobile terminal 21) (step S23).

[0072] When the control unit 52 determines that the voice file or metafile transmitted from any of the site inspection operator terminals 2 has not been detected (step S23, NO), the process returns to step S21.

[0073] When the control unit 52 determines that an audio file or metafile transmitted from any on-site inspection worker terminal 2 has been detected (step S23, YES), the text generation unit 521 converts the audio file or metafile obtained from the received data storage unit 531 into a text file using software (step S24).

[0074] The integration processing unit 522 determines whether multiple equipment codes included in the text file acquired from the text generating unit 521 have been detected (step S25). If the integration processing unit 522 determines that multiple equipment codes included in the text file acquired from the text generating unit 521 have been detected (step S25, YES), the integration processing unit 522 identifies equipment to be inspected using the detected multiple equipment codes and location information associated with the audio file corresponding to the text file, and lists the identified multiple equipment to be inspected (step S27).

[0075] Next, the integration processing unit 522 determines whether multiple inspection results included in the text file acquired from the text generating unit 521 have been detected (step S28). When the integration processing unit 522 determines that multiple inspection results included in the text file acquired from the text generating unit 521 have been detected (step S28, YES), the integration processing unit 522 inputs multiple inspection results corresponding to each of the listed multiple pieces of equipment to be inspected (step S29). That is, the integration processing unit 522 records multiple inspection results (including estimated results) corresponding to each of the listed multiple pieces of equipment to be inspected in the inspection equipment data storage unit 532 in association with each other.

[0076] The integrated processing unit 522 generates an inspection record including multiple inspection results corresponding to the recorded inspection target equipment, and updates the inspection record stored in the inspection equipment data storage unit 532 by sending the inspection record to the inspection equipment data storage unit 532 (step S30).

[0077] In addition, the report generating unit 523 acquires the inspection records recorded in the inspection equipment data storage unit 532, and generates an inspection report by applying a plurality of pieces of information contained in the acquired inspection records to a preset format (step S30). After the process of step S30 is completed, the process returns to the process of step S21. Thereafter, the processes from S21 to S30 are repeated.

[0078] According to the equipment inspection support server 5 of this embodiment, by generating a text file based on the audio file transmitted from the on-site inspection worker terminal 2, it becomes possible to identify the equipment to be inspected and generate an inspection record in which the inspection results linked to the equipment to be inspected are entered. This eliminates the need for the on-site inspection worker to directly write the inspection record on paper, etc., thereby reducing the burden on the on-site inspection worker.

[0079] In addition, according to the equipment inspection support server 5 of this embodiment, by fitting the generated inspection record into a pre-created format, it becomes possible to automatically generate the inspection report required when the inspection company reports to the equipment manager. This eliminates the need to create an inspection report from scratch after on-site inspection work, thereby reducing the burden on on-site inspection workers.

[0080] That is, according to the equipment inspection support server, the equipment inspection support method, and the computer program of this embodiment, it is possible to reduce the burden of inspection work on on-site inspection workers.

[0081] 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 novel 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 and spirit of the invention, and are included in the scope of the invention and its equivalents described in the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0082] 1. Equipment inspection support system 2…On-site inspection worker terminal 21. Mobile devices 211…Communications Department 212...Input section 213…GPS receiver 214...HW control unit 215... Processing section 22...Audio input / output device 23...Imaging device 3...Facility manager terminal 31…Viewing section 4. Infrastructure management system 5. Equipment inspection support server 51…Communications Department 52...Control unit 521…Text generation unit 522...Integrated processing unit 523…Report generation section 524…Report correction department 53...Storage section 531... Received data storage unit 532…Inspection equipment data storage section 533…Inspection report data storage unit 534...Contract information data storage unit 54...GIS display section

Claims

1. a storage unit that stores an externally acquired audio file and location information at the time of generating the audio file in association with each other; a text generator for converting the audio file into a text file; an integration processing unit that detects a plurality of equipment codes and a plurality of inspection results included in the text file, and identifies an inspection target equipment using the plurality of equipment codes and the location information associated with the plurality of equipment codes, thereby associating the plurality of inspection results corresponding to the inspection target equipment and recording them in the storage unit; An equipment inspection support server equipped with the above.

2. The equipment inspection support server according to claim 1 , wherein the integration processing unit generates an inspection record including a plurality of the inspection results corresponding to the equipment to be inspected recorded in the storage unit.

3. The facility inspection support server according to claim 2 , further comprising a report generation unit that generates an inspection report by applying a plurality of pieces of information included in the inspection record to a preset format.

4. Converting an externally acquired voice file stored in a memory unit into a text file; An equipment inspection support method, comprising: detecting a plurality of equipment codes and a plurality of inspection results included in the text file; identifying an equipment to be inspected using the plurality of equipment codes and location information at the time of generation of the audio file associated with the plurality of equipment codes; and associating the plurality of inspection results with the equipment to be inspected and recording them in a memory unit.

5. The equipment inspection support method according to claim 4 , further comprising the step of generating an inspection record including a plurality of the inspection results corresponding to the equipment to be inspected recorded in the memory unit.

6. The facility inspection support method according to claim 5 , further comprising the step of: generating an inspection report by applying a plurality of pieces of information contained in the inspection record to a preset format.

7. A computer program for causing a computer to execute the facility inspection support method according to any one of claims 4 to 6.

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