Information processing device, information processing method, and program

Abstract

To enable selection of furniture or fixtures between an orderer and a contractor to be efficiently carried out.SOLUTION: An input control unit 51 executes various kinds of control related to input information IJ including layout drawing information, spatial image information, designated desired furniture information, and selection point information, as well as inputting entered input information IJ into an AI model 73, thereby automatically generating a list of furniture and fixtures. An output control unit 52 executes various kinds of control to output information including at least the list of furniture and fixtures as output information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] Conventionally, platforms for conducting transactions between an orderer who places an order for a product and a seller who receives an order for the product have been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2010-102391 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in recent years, there has been a demand for efficient selection of furniture or fixtures between clients and contractors, but the current situation is that such demand cannot be fully met with conventional techniques including Patent Document 1 alone.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and aims to enable efficient selection of furniture or fixtures between an orderer and a contractor. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, an information processing device according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: An input means for inputting information including at least a drawing of a layout of a predetermined space as input information; an output means for selecting a plurality of furniture or fixture candidates to be arranged in the predetermined space according to the layout based on the input information, and outputting information including at least a furniture list in which each of the plurality of furniture or fixture candidates is listed as output information; Equipped with.

[0007] An information processing method and a program according to one aspect of the present invention are each an information processing method and a program corresponding to the information processing device according to the aspect of the present invention described above. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, it is possible to efficiently select furniture or fixtures between an orderer and a contractor. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overview of the present service that can be realized by an information processing system to which a server according to an embodiment of the information processing device of the present invention is applied. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of an information processing system to which the present service of FIG. 1 is applied, that is, an information processing system to which a server according to an embodiment of an information processing device of the present invention is applied. [Diagram 3] 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of a server in the information processing system shown in FIG. 2. [Figure 4] 4 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a server in FIG. 3 that constitutes the information processing system in FIG. 2. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a specific example of a user interface screen provided by the present service of FIG. 1 to which the server having the functional configuration of FIG. 4 is applied, the screen being used when inputting project information in a request for quotation. [Figure 6] 5 is a diagram showing a specific example of a user interface screen provided by the present service of FIG. 1 to which the server having the functional configuration of FIG. 4 is applied, the screen being used when confirming quotation information. FIG. [Figure 7]FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a specific example of a user interface screen provided by the present service of FIG. 1 to which the server having the functional configuration of FIG. 4 is applied, the screen being used when proceeding from confirming quotation information to placing an order. [Figure 8] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an overview of functions that are enabled by screen operations specifying "Board." [Figure 9] FIG. 9 corresponds to the circled area 1 in FIG. 8, and shows a pattern creation function for each area. [Figure 10] FIG. 9 corresponds to the circled area 2 in FIG. 8, and shows mutual communication between the drawings. [Figure 11] FIG. 9 corresponds to the circled area 3 in FIG. 8, and shows a switching function for each drawing. [Figure 12] FIG. 9 corresponds to the circled portion 4 in FIG. 8 and shows the amount adjustment in real time. [Figure 13] FIG. 9 corresponds to the circled portion 5 in FIG. 8 and shows image output of area mapping. [Figure 14] FIG. 9 corresponds to the circled area 6 in FIG. 8 and shows how to erase furniture drawings. [Figure 15] FIG. 11 is a diagram relating to selection of a pattern for each area. [Figure 16] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an overview of functions that are enabled by screen operations specifying "cards." [Figure 17] FIG. 17 corresponds to the circled area 1 in FIG. 16 and shows a pattern creation function for each area. [Figure 18] 17 is a diagram corresponding to the circled area 2 in FIG. 16, and shows customization switching of option specifications. [Figure 19] FIG. 17 corresponds to the circled area 3 in FIG. 16, and shows the function of automatically creating an estimate e-mail from an e-mail. [Figure 20] FIG. 17 corresponds to the circled area 4 in FIG. 16 and shows the automatic transfer of inventory and order delivery date information. [Figure 21]FIG. 2 is a diagram showing communication etc. using the chat function of FIG. 1. [Figure 22] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing communication etc. using the chat function of FIG. 1. [Figure 23] FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining an overview of one of the features of the present service shown in FIGS. 8 to 22. [Figure 24] FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining an overview of one of the features of the present service shown in FIGS. 8 to 22. [Diagram 25] FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a specific example of one of the features of the present service shown in FIGS. 8 to 22. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0011] First, with reference to FIG. 1, an overview of a service (hereinafter, referred to as "this service") that can be realized by an information processing system to which a server according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied will be described.

[0012] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overview of the present service that can be realized by an information processing system to which a server according to an embodiment of the information processing device of the present invention is applied.

[0013] This service enables efficient selection of furniture or fixtures between the client and the contractor.

[0014] Although not limited to this, the contractor is defined as, for example, a designer, an architect, etc. In contrast, the ordering party is defined as a party that requests the selection of furniture or fixtures from the contractor, such as a designer, an architect, etc. In this embodiment, in accordance with the above example, the contractor is called the space designer KD, and the orderer is called the space user KU.

[0015] To explain this service in more detail, this service provides a predetermined value to the space designer KD by having a server providing this service (described later) output appropriate output information OJ to the space designer KD, for example using an AI model 73, based on input information IJ from the space designer KD, and also enables the space designer KD to quickly provide the request of the space user KU as a deliverable between the space designer KD and the space user KU.

[0016] In addition, this service makes it possible to provide a forum for communication (for example, confirmation of the contents of the deliverables, coordination) between the space designer KD and the space user KU, using the server's chat function CK, based on the output information OJ sent to the space designer KD.

[0017] As a more specific example, this service makes it possible for space designers KD to resolve issues such as not having time to select furniture or fixtures or prepare estimates when working on small projects, properties with no track record (such as offices), or when working on multiple projects.

[0018] In other words, when the space designer KD inputs the specified requirements related to the request from the space user KU, this service (the server) selects and estimates the furniture or fixtures on behalf of the space user, thereby resolving the above-mentioned problems and enabling the provision of the coordination results (deliverables) etc. as a specified value.

[0019] This service makes it possible to efficiently select furniture or fixtures between a space designer KD and a space user KU, based on a request from the space user KU to the space designer KD.

[0020] In this service, the input information IJ from the space designer KD to the server includes, for example, case information and requirement information. The above-mentioned project information includes, although not shown in the figure, information such as the project name, client name, planned delivery address, planned delivery date, scale, budget, and project type, which are input via a user interface displayed to the space designer KD.

[0021] Moreover, the requirement information includes information on a layout drawing such as that shown by (1) in the input information IJ of FIG. The layout drawing information is uploaded to the server.

[0022] In this service, in addition to uploading layout drawing information, the above requirement information also includes an image of the space (shown in input information IJ (2)), desired furniture (shown in input information IJ (3)), and selection points (shown in input information IJ (4)).

[0023] Although not limited to this, (2) the space image and (3) the desired furniture can be selected from multiple candidates by the space designer KD in the user interface. Also, (4) the selection points can be directly input by the space designer KD in a free word input field, for example.

[0024] In this service, when the server receives the input information IJ as described above, the AI ​​model 73 (described later) of the server functions to generate appropriate output information OJ according to the input. Then, the server outputs, for example, a delivery notice to the space designer KD. When the space designer KD receives the delivery notice, he or she can then perform a predetermined operation to be provided with the output information OJ.

[0025] In this service, the output information OJ from the server to the space designer KD is, for example, a list of furniture and fixtures as shown in (1) of the output information OJ in FIG. The above (1) furniture and fixtures list is, for example, a list of products (furniture and fixtures) including quotation information ((3) furniture and fixtures quotation).

[0026] With this service, (1) based on a list of furniture and fixtures, it is possible for the spatial designer KD and the server to exchange comments, for example, for each product (described later). In addition to (1) the list of furniture and fixtures, it is also possible to check and order products (furniture and fixtures) by zoning in the drawing view display ((2) layout drawing corresponding to the furniture and fixtures).

[0027] As can be seen from the above explanation of the overview of this service with reference to Figure 1, this service has the effect of enabling efficient selection of furniture or fixtures between the space designer KD and the space user KU, which is based on a request from the space user KU to the space designer KD.

[0028] Although this service is not described in detail in FIG. 1, the following effects can be obtained from the functions, which will be described later, of the server that provides this service. In other words, this service not only automatically generates a list of furniture and fixtures, but also enables seamless chat communication for changes to products and detailed specification confirmation.

[0029] In addition, this service allows you to check the details of the plans while they are linked to the furniture or fixtures. Furthermore, this service allows the space designer KD to automatically output proposals in various output formats to the space user KU.

[0030] In addition, this service makes it possible to consolidate quotation formats that would otherwise vary when requests are made to each furniture and fixture manufacturer, and also makes it possible to consolidate information such as inventory information and order deadlines in a list. In addition, this service allows you to make a one-stop estimate and order for the products (furniture and fixtures) you wish to purchase.

[0031] In addition, this service has a furniture and fixture information database, which will be described later, and can provide comprehensive proposals from an agency platform perspective. This allows proposals that balance design, functionality, and cost.

[0032] Next, with reference to FIG. 2, a description will be given of the configuration of an information processing system that realizes the provision of the above-mentioned service, that is, an information processing system to which a server according to an embodiment of an information processing device of the present invention is applied. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of an information processing system to which the present service of FIG. 1 is applied, that is, an information processing system to which a server according to an embodiment of an information processing device of the present invention is applied.

[0033] The information processing system shown in FIG. 2 is configured to include a server 1, a space designer terminal 2, and a space user terminal 3. The server 1, the space designer terminal 2, and the space user terminal 3 are connected to each other via a predetermined network N such as the Internet.

[0034] The server 1 is an information processing device managed by a service provider. The server 1 executes various processes for realizing this service while appropriately communicating with a space designer terminal 2 and a space user terminal 3.

[0035] The space designer terminal 2 is an information processing device operated by the space designer KD. The space designer terminal 2 is configured with a personal computer, a tablet, a smartphone, or the like. In this embodiment, it is assumed that there are a plurality of space designers KD, and therefore a plurality of space designer terminals 2 are also assumed to exist. The space designer terminal 2, for example, accepts input operations of various information by a space designer KD and transmits this as input information IJ to the server 1, and also receives and displays various information including output information OJ transmitted from the server 1.

[0036] The space user terminal 3 is an information processing device operated by the space designer KD. Like the space designer terminal 2, the space user terminal 3 is configured with a personal computer, a tablet, a smartphone, or the like. In this embodiment, it is assumed that there are a plurality of space designers KD, and therefore a plurality of space user terminals 3 are also assumed to exist. The space user terminal 3 directly exchanges information related to ordering with the space designer terminal 2, and also performs chat communication with the space designer terminal 2 via the server 1, for example.

[0037] FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of a server in the information processing system shown in FIG.

[0038] The server 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, a bus 14, an input / output interface 15, an input unit 16, an output unit 17, a memory unit 18, a communication unit 19, and a drive 20.

[0039] The CPU 11 executes various processes according to a program recorded in the ROM 12 or a program loaded from the storage unit 18 into the RAM 13 . The RAM 13 also stores data and the like necessary for the CPU 11 to execute various processes.

[0040] The CPU 11, the ROM 12, and the RAM 13 are connected to one another via a bus 14. An input / output interface 15 is also connected to the bus 14. An input unit 16, an output unit 17, a storage unit 18, a communication unit 19, and a drive 20 are connected to the input / output interface 15.

[0041] The input unit 16 is configured with, for example, a keyboard and is used to input various information. The output unit 17 is configured with a display such as a liquid crystal display, a speaker, and the like, and outputs various information as images and sounds. The storage unit 18 is configured with a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or the like, and stores various data. The communication unit 19 communicates with other devices (for example, the space designer terminal 2 and the space user terminal 3 in FIG. 2) via a network including the Internet.

[0042] Removable media 30, such as a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, or a semiconductor memory, is appropriately loaded into the drive 20. A program read from the removable media 30 by the drive 20 is installed in the storage unit 18 as necessary. Furthermore, the removable medium 30 can also store various data stored in the storage unit 18 in the same manner as the storage unit 18 .

[0043] Although not shown, the space designer terminal 2 and the space user terminal 3 in Fig. 2 can also have a configuration basically similar to the hardware configuration shown in Fig. 3. Therefore, a description of the hardware configuration of the space designer terminal 2 and the space user terminal 3 will be omitted.

[0044] The various processes can be executed by the cooperation of the various hardware and software of the server 1 in Fig. 3. As a result, the above-mentioned service can be provided.

[0045] The functional configuration of the server 1 in FIG. 3 in the information processing system in FIG. 2 will be described below. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the server of FIG. 3 constituting the information processing system of FIG.

[0046] As shown in FIG. 4, in the CPU 11, an input control unit 51, an output control unit 52, a quotation creation unit 53, a UI (User Interface) control unit 54, a learning unit 55, and an information processing unit 56 function. In addition, in the storage unit 18, a furniture / furniture information DB 71, a proposed data log information DB 72, and an AI model 73 are arranged.

[0047] The furniture and fixtures information DB 71 stores information on a large number of products (furniture and fixtures) that can be the subject of ordering operations. Products such as furniture and fixtures have many variations in the combination of multiple options. For example, furniture has many variations in the combination of options such as the material of the furniture, the presence or absence of certain parts, color, etc. Product information for each of these many option variations is managed and stored in the furniture and fixture information DB71. The furniture and fixture information DB 71 may be centrally stored on the cloud. The furniture and fixture information DB 71 may also store information that can be used when selecting a space image and desired furniture, which will be described later.

[0048] The input control unit 51 executes various controls with respect to the input information IJ, that is, the input information IJ transmitted from the space designer terminal 2 by the space designer KD and input (received) via the communication unit 19. Here, the space designer KD is assumed to be, for example, a designer, an architect, etc. In other words, it is assumed to be a person involved in the arrangement of multiple pieces of furniture or fixtures in a specified space.

[0049] The input information IJ from the space designer KD includes the above-mentioned case information and requirement information. Specifically, the above-mentioned project information includes information such as the project name, client name, planned delivery address, planned delivery date, scale, budget, and project type, which are input via a user interface displayed to the spatial designer KD.

[0050] The requirement information includes layout drawing information relating to a drawing of the layout of the specified space, space image information showing an image of the specified space, desired furniture information indicating the desired specification of at least a portion of multiple furniture or fixture candidates, and selection point information input in free words by the space designer KD indicating points to consider when selecting from multiple furniture or fixture candidates.

[0051] The input control unit 51 executes various controls regarding the input information IJ as described above, and inputs the input information IJ to the AI ​​model 73.

[0052] When input information IJ is input to the AI ​​model 73 under the control of the input control unit 51, the AI ​​model 73 generates appropriate output information OJ in accordance with this input. Specifically, the AI ​​model 73 selects a plurality of furniture or fixture candidates based on input information IJ, such as layout drawing information, spatial image information, desired specified furniture information, and selection point information, and automatically generates a furniture and fixture list in which each of the plurality of furniture or fixture candidates is listed, i.e., a furniture and fixture list.

[0053] The output control unit 52 executes various controls for outputting information including at least the furniture and fixture list as output information. The output control unit 52 acquires the furniture and fixture list from the AI ​​model 73, and acquires information on the multiple furniture or fixture candidates listed in the furniture and fixture list from the furniture and fixture information DB 71.

[0054] Furthermore, the output control unit 52 not only outputs the furniture and fixtures list, but also stores the furniture and fixtures list itself and a log related thereto in the proposed data log information DB 72. The output control unit 52 updates the information in the proposed data log information DB 72 by storing various items related to the output of the furniture and fixtures list.

[0055] In addition to the furniture and fixture list, the output control unit 52 also outputs, as output information OJ, an output layout drawing (see FIG. 7) in which each of the multiple furniture or fixture candidates listed in the furniture and fixture list is associated with the respective furniture or fixture candidates. Further, under the control of the quotation creation unit 53, the output control unit 52 also outputs information relating to the quotation, which will be described later, as output information OJ.

[0056] In addition, the output control unit 52 selects, for each of the multiple areas, one or more patterns consisting of multiple furniture or fixture candidates to be placed in that area based on the input information IJ, and outputs information including at least a furniture and fixture list from which one or more patterns can be extracted for each of the multiple areas as output information OJ (the functions of the output control unit 52 are shown in Figures 8 and onwards).

[0057] The quotation creation unit 53 obtains the estimated price of each of the multiple furniture or fixture candidates listed in the furniture and fixture list from the furniture and fixture information DB 71 (or obtains specified amount information (unit price, etc.) from the furniture and fixture information DB 71 and calculates the estimated price based on this), and creates information related to the quotation based on the obtained (or calculated) results and provides this information to the output control unit 52. Furthermore, when the quotation preparation unit 53 prepares information related to a plurality of quotations, the quotation preparation unit 53 can execute control to separately and independently manage information related to each of the plurality of quotations. For example, the quotation preparation unit 53 can execute control to manage information using tabbed sheets of "Project Information", "Quotation Ver. 1", and "Quotation Ver. 2" in Fig. 6 described later. In addition, the quotation creation unit 53, in cooperation with the output control unit 52, can execute control to output information (data) related to the quotation in a file of a specified format (for example, control to output in an XX file when the ``Output to XX'' button in Figure 6 is pressed, and control to output in a △△ file when the ``Output to △△'' button is pressed).

[0058] The UI control unit 54 controls a user interface (UI) that exchanges information with the space designer KD (space designer terminal 2), and between the space designer KD (space designer terminal 2) and the space user KU (space user terminal 3). The UI control unit 54 outputs the output information OJ and provides a user interface (UI) for communication using the output information OJ (including the chat function CK in FIG. 1). Here, the output form of the output information OJ is not particularly limited. For example, if the output information OJ is image information, the output information OJ is output in a form displayed on the screen of the UI. Also, for example, if the output information OJ is a file that can be printed on paper and the UI has an output instruction function such as a printer, the output information OJ is output in a form that is printed on paper.

[0059] The learning unit 55 performs a predetermined machine learning process using, as learning data, output layout drawings, etc., in which information on multiple pieces of furniture or fixtures stored in the furniture and fixture information DB71, the furniture and fixture list stored in the proposed data log information DB72, and each of the multiple furniture or fixture candidates listed in the furniture and fixture list are associated with each other.

[0060] The learning unit 55 performs predetermined machine learning using the learning data to update the AI ​​model 73 so that the AI ​​model 73 can generate appropriate output information OJ in response to the input.

[0061] The information processing unit 56 processes information in the furniture and fixture information DB 71 based on instructions from the space designer KD (space designer terminal 2) during information exchange with the space designer KD (space designer terminal 2), for example. The information processing unit 56 processes information in the furniture and fixtures list, for example, in the furniture and fixtures information DB 71 for each of one or more patterns for each of a plurality of areas (the functions of the information processing unit 56 are shown in FIG. 8 and subsequent figures).

[0062] In the CPU 11, the information processing unit 56 (and the output control unit 52) ​​further functions, so that the server 1 not only automatically generates a furniture / fixtures list, but also enables the creation of patterns for products (furniture / fixtures) and enables seamless communication, for example by chat, for changes to products (furniture / fixtures) and confirmation of detailed specifications. The pattern creation, modification, detailed specification confirmation, etc. of the above-mentioned products (furniture and fixtures) will be described later with reference to Figure 8 and subsequent drawings.

[0063] Next, a specific example of a user interface screen used when inputting project information in a quotation request will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a specific example of a user interface screen provided by the present service of FIG. 1 to which the server having the functional configuration of FIG. 4 is applied, the screen being used when inputting project information in a request for quotation.

[0064] On the user interface screen of the space designer terminal 2 operated by the space designer KD, the input of project information in a request for estimate includes the project information and requirement information described above. Regarding project information, although not shown here, the user interface screen is provided with various boxes and buttons for inputting or selecting information such as the project name, client name, planned delivery address, planned delivery date, size (area), budget, project type (e.g. office, residence, model room, store), etc.

[0065] Regarding requirement information as input of project information in a quotation request, a section showing the current input stage is provided on the user interface screen shown in Fig. 5. That is, sections showing each stage of project information, quotation information, materials, and confirmation screen are provided. The screen of FIG. 5 indicates that the current stage is for inputting quotation information and materials.

[0066] Furthermore, the user interface screen shown in FIG. 5 has input sections for the desired reply date, selection points, drawing upload, space image, and desired specified furniture. In the input section for the desired reply date, the user can input the date on which the user would like the deliverables to be provided by this service.

[0067] In the input section for selection points, points to consider when selecting from among multiple furniture or fixture candidates can be entered in free words. The input portion for uploading drawings is designed to allow input of layout drawing information to be uploaded to the server 1. Note that multiple pieces of layout drawing information can be input.

[0068] In the input section relating to the space image, space image information showing an image of a predetermined space can be input. Note that multiple pieces of space image information can be input, and may be selected from the furniture and fixture information DB 71, for example. In the input section relating to the desired furniture, desired furniture information can be input, which indicates that at least a part of a plurality of furniture or fixture candidates is desired and specified.

[0069] After completing the above-mentioned predetermined input, when the “Next” button is clicked, a confirmation screen (not shown) is displayed on the space designer terminal 2. After checking, when a predetermined button indicating that checking has been completed is clicked, a message to that effect is transmitted from the space designer terminal 2 to the server 1, and the server 1 confirms the input of the input information IJ.

[0070] In the server 1, appropriate output information OJ is generated according to the input information IJ. Specifically, the AI ​​model 73 automatically generates a furniture / furniture list in which each of a plurality of furniture or fixture candidates is listed, that is, a furniture / furniture list. When the furniture and fixture list is generated, for example, the output control unit 52 outputs a delivery completion notice to the space designer terminal 2 so that the space designer KD can receive the furniture and fixture list.

[0071] Next, a specific example of a user interface screen used when checking quotation information will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a specific example of a user interface screen provided by the present service of FIG. 1 to which the server having the functional configuration of FIG. 4 is applied, the screen being used when confirming quotation information.

[0072] In the user interface screen of the space designer terminal 2 operated by the space designer KD, a furniture and fixture list is displayed as quotation information including an estimate (the part enclosed in a large frame in the figure, which is opened by the "Project Information" tab). The furniture and fixture list in Fig. 6 is output information OJ displayed on the screen. The furniture and fixture list includes a list section that lists multiple furniture or fixture candidates, and an estimate display section that shows the estimated cost. In this way, the furniture and fixture list in Figure 6 includes not only a list section but also an estimate display section, so it also functions as an estimate.

[0073] In the list section above, for example, photos of products (furniture and fixtures) are arranged vertically, and horizontally, the supplier, area, manufacturer, manufacturer part number, brand, category, item name, list price / retail price, purchase price / retail price, quantity, subtotal, stock quantity, order deadline, and corresponding names and numbers are displayed. On the other hand, the estimate display portion displays the subtotal, total amount, etc. relating to the estimate. Each time such an estimate (furniture and fixture list) is created, a tagged sheet is created and superimposed. For example, in the example of FIG. 6, the most recently created estimate (furniture and fixture list) is shown as a sheet with a tag called "Project Information," and two previously created estimates are managed by a sheet with a tag called "Estimate Ver. 1" and a sheet with a tag called "Estimate Ver. 2," respectively. That is, although not shown in FIG. 6, for example, when the tag called "Estimate Ver. 1" is clicked, the past estimate (furniture and fixture list) managed by the sheet with the tag called "Estimate Ver. 1" is displayed. Similarly, for example, when the tag called "Estimate Ver. 2" is clicked, the past estimate (furniture and fixture list) managed by the sheet with the tag called "Estimate Ver. 2" is displayed. The furniture and fixture list shown in FIG. 6 can be output as a file in a specified format not only to the space designer KD but also to the space user KU. Specifically, for example, when the button "Output to XX" is clicked, the sheet of the currently displayed (selected) tag (the sheet of the tag "Project Information" in the example of FIG. 6) is output as an XX file. Here, XX is not particularly limited, but for example, Excel (registered trademark) can be adopted. For example, when the button "Output to △△" is clicked, the sheet of the currently displayed (selected) tag (the sheet of the tag "Project Information" in the example of FIG. 6) is output as a △△ file. Here, △△ is not particularly limited as long as it is different from XX, but for example, PowerPoint (registered trademark) can be adopted.

[0074] In this embodiment, for example, it is possible to exchange comments for each product (furniture / furniture). That is, in Fig. 6, it is possible to exchange comments as shown in the area enclosed in a small frame on the right side of the furniture / furniture list (Fig. 6 shows an example of the exchange (reconciliation) of comments about the Aeron Chair).

[0075] The above-mentioned exchange of comments (reconciliation) can also be provided as a place for communication (for example, confirmation of the contents of the deliverables and reconciliation) between the space designer KD and the space user KU using the chat function CK.

[0076] Although FIG. 6 does not mention proceeding to ordering, it is assumed that it is possible to proceed from the quotation information to ordering, as will be explained later with reference to FIG.

[0077] Next, a specific example of a user interface screen used when proceeding from confirmation of quotation information to ordering will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a specific example of a user interface screen provided by the present service of FIG. 1 to which the server having the functional configuration of FIG. 4 is applied, the screen being used when proceeding from confirming quotation information to placing an order.

[0078] In FIG. 7, a furniture and fixture list (including layout drawing information related to the layout drawing of the specified space) is displayed as quotation information including an estimate on the user interface screen of the space designer terminal 2 operated by the space designer KD. The furniture and fixtures list in FIG. 7 corresponds to each area of ​​the layout drawing, and is output information OJ displayed on the screen.

[0079] As shown in the lower right of Figure 7, the screen has a "Proceed to Order" button, which allows the user to proceed to placing an order after confirming the quotation information. Of course, the above-mentioned exchange of comments (reconciliation) can also be carried out on the screen in FIG.

[0080] As explained above with reference to Figure 7, according to this embodiment, the service makes it possible to efficiently select furniture or fixtures between the space designer KD and the space user KU, which is based on a request from the space user KU to the space designer KD.

[0081] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, not only can the server 1 automatically generate a furniture and fixtures list, but changes to products (furniture and fixtures) and confirmation of detailed specifications can also be made seamlessly through chat communication.

[0082] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, detailed content can be confirmed while the layout drawing and the furniture or fixtures are linked together. Furthermore, according to this embodiment, proposals from the space designer KD to the space user KU can be automatically output in various output formats (output to OO, output to △△, etc.).

[0083] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, it is possible to consolidate quotation formats that vary when requests are made to each furniture / fixture manufacturer, and it is also possible to consolidate, for example, inventory information, order deadlines, and the like, in a list, for example, as shown in FIG. Furthermore, according to this embodiment, it is possible to make a comprehensive estimate and order for the products (furniture and fixtures) that one wishes to purchase.

[0084] In addition, according to the present embodiment, since the furniture and fixture information DB 71 is included, it is possible to make comprehensive proposals from an agency platform perspective, thereby making it possible to make proposals that satisfy the balance between design, functionality, and cost.

[0085] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an overview of functions that become possible by operating the screen with "Board" specified. The "board" mentioned above refers to a screen operation button that enables the management of products and money based on the information in the drawing, and here it is placed next to the "card" button in the upper left corner of Figure 8 (more on "cards" later). 8 show an overview of six functions that are mainly enabled by screen operations that specify "Board." The six functions are mainly provided by the information processing unit 56 and the output control unit 52 of the server 1.

[0086] Circle 1 in Fig. 8 shows the creation of patterns for each area. Circle 2 shows the mutual communication for each drawing. Circle 3 shows the switching function for each drawing. Circle 4 shows the real-time price adjustment. Circle 5 shows the image output of area mapping. Circle 6 shows the erasure of furniture drawings. These six functions will be explained in more detail below.

[0087] FIG. 9 corresponds to the circled area 1 in FIG. 8, and shows the pattern creation function for each area. In FIG. 9, when a desired area is selected from the area enclosed in a thick frame on the left side of the drawing, the area is displayed, for example, highlighted on the drawing. For example, if Area 1 is selected, three combinations of furniture to be used in Area 1 have been created: Pattern 1 (plum), Pattern 2 (bamboo), and Pattern 3 (pine). Of these three, Pattern 1 (plum) is set for Area 1 here (note that it is possible to change the setting from Pattern 1 (plum) to Pattern 2 (bamboo) or Pattern 3 (pine). It is also possible to add patterns). In this service, for example, the information in the furniture / fixtures information DB 71 is processed by the information processing unit 56 to create patterns for the combinations of furniture to be used for each area, and the output control unit 52 outputs these patterns.

[0088] This service allows you to create and manage multiple product patterns for each area, making it possible to manage product groups that can number more than 100 depending on the project without making mistakes. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 15 (Figure 15 is a diagram related to the selection of patterns for each area), if you try to manage using a spreadsheet software, this software can only manage up to a certain area on the drawing, and if you try to pattern the combination of furniture to be used by area, the sheets will be divided. This not only makes it difficult to see, but also makes management complicated, and various other problems arise. With this service, you can select a pattern for each area, and freely duplicate multiple combination plans. This service also allows you to realize management in a hierarchical structure that has never been seen before.

[0089] As shown on the right side of Figure 9, for example, three patterns can be created for a conference room (area 1): pattern 1 (plum), pattern 2 (bamboo), and pattern 3 (pine), making it possible to freely customize the combination of furniture used. Changes to the furniture to be used will be described later with reference to FIG.

[0090] FIG. 10 corresponds to the circled area 2 in FIG. 8, and shows mutual communication between the drawings. In FIG. 10, in this service, the information processing unit 56 and the output control unit 52 function to enable simultaneous editing and viewing between the space designer KD (space designer terminal 2), for example, on the cloud. As shown in Figure 10, this service makes it possible, for example, to pass on memos (communicate) while looking at a blueprint, or to drop and plot furniture onto the blueprint (by using the pinning tool and writing tool in the frame at the top left of the blueprint, it is possible to make notes as described above).

[0091] FIG. 11 is a diagram corresponding to the circled area 3 in FIG. 8, and shows the switching function for each drawing. In FIG. 11, with this service, the information processing unit 56 and the output control unit 52 function, and it is possible to switch to a registered drawing by selecting, for example, a framed drawing in the upper left corner of the drawing. With this service, even if you switch drawings, the pinning information as shown in Figure 11 and the color information (highlighting, etc.) resulting from the selection of an area remain intact, making customization easy. (Even when switching layout drawings or when multiple selections are made, area and product information remains intact, making it easy to create multiple proposals and edit. If the information remains, there is no need for reprocessing, saving work effort.)

[0092] FIG. 12 corresponds to the circled area 4 in FIG. 8, and shows the amount adjustment in real time. In FIG. 12, in this service, the information processing unit 56 and the output control unit 52 function, so that the displayed price can be changed in real time every time a product is replaced. With this service, when you want to adjust the final price, for example, you can use the screen shown in Figure 12 to compare the prices and the drawings on the same screen to determine which products you need to replace to achieve that result. With this service, you can change the price list in the bold frame on the right side of the image in real time by clicking on products (furniture and fixtures) or adding or deleting them by dragging and dropping them. This service allows wholesale-specific amounts, such as list price, offered price, and cost price, to be changed and edited in real time, making it possible to adjust the calculation of "gross profit," which is a key point in wholesale, on a product-by-product basis.

[0093] FIG. 13 corresponds to the circled area 5 in FIG. 8, and shows image output of area mapping. In FIG. 13, in this service, the information processing unit 56 and the output control unit 52 function to appropriately output an image in which area information and furniture information are mapped to a target person. Specifically, by clicking "Image Output" on the right side of the figure, you can output an image with area information and furniture information mapped on it. Similarly, by clicking "File Output", you can output a file. The file can be output in, for example, PowerPoint (registered trademark) or Excel (registered trademark).

[0094] FIG. 14 corresponds to the circled area 6 in FIG. 8, and shows how to erase furniture drawings. In FIG. 14, with this service, the information processing unit 56 and the output control unit 52 function to enable the selection of products (furniture and fixtures) on the drawing and the sequential erasure of information pinned on the screen, for example, according to the order status. Specifically, for example, because furniture from various manufacturers is ordered and delivered (5 to 15 manufacturers per order), delivery times often vary depending on the manufacturer. Therefore, it is necessary to proceed with ordering in stages. Also, it is possible to respond by saying that it is necessary to place an order in advance because this area is confirmed (customer's request approval has been completed, etc.).

[0095] FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an overview of functions that become possible by operating the screen when "Card" is specified. The "card" mentioned above is a screen operation button that enables management of product prices, etc. based on product (furniture / fixtures) information, and is placed in the upper left of Figure 16 alongside the "board" button mentioned above. 16, circled 1 to 4 show an overview of four functions that are mainly enabled by screen operations specifying "card." The four functions are mainly provided by the information processing unit 56 and the output control unit 52 of the server 1.

[0096] Circle 1 in Fig. 16 shows the creation of patterns for each area. Circle 2 shows the customization switching of optional specifications. Circle 3 shows the automatic creation function of quotation emails from emails. Circle 4 shows the automatic transfer of inventory and order delivery date information. These four functions will be explained in more detail below.

[0097] FIG. 17 corresponds to the circled area 1 in FIG. 16, and shows the pattern creation function for each area. In FIG. 17, in this service, by the functioning of the information processing unit 56 and the output control unit 52, for example, in area 1, it is possible to create three combinations of furniture to be used: pattern 1 (plum), pattern 2 (bamboo), and pattern 3 (pine). In this service, for example, the difference between pattern 1 (plum) and pattern 2 (bamboo) can be distinguished by highlighting the difference, for example. In this service, the information processing unit 56 and the output control unit 52 function to enable products (furniture and fixtures) to be clicked or added and deleted by drag and drop.

[0098] FIG. 18 corresponds to the circled area 2 in FIG. 16, and shows customization switching of option specifications. In this service, the information processing unit 56 and the output control unit 52 function to allow the optional specifications to be checked by switching between images of the materials and customization specifications registered in the furniture and fixtures information DB 71. Products (furniture and fixtures) are made up of various combinations of options, such as upholstery and leg colors. With this service, optional specifications can be provided for each selected product (furniture / displays). Since detailed adjustments such as changing the color or adjusting the taste may be made multiple times according to customer's request, this service stores all the option patterns in the furniture and fixtures information DB71. This makes management and editing easy. Furthermore, with this service, it is also possible to manage situations where only some details have been determined, such as when the legs have been determined but the upholstery has not.

[0099] FIG. 19 corresponds to the circled area 3 in FIG. 16, and shows the function of automatically generating an estimate e-mail from an e-mail. In this service, the information processing unit 56 and the output control unit 52 function to, for example, create and distribute an e-mail when requesting a quote from a manufacturer with a single click of a button. Furthermore, by linking reply information with e-mails, etc., efficient management is possible.

[0100] FIG. 20 corresponds to the circled area 4 in FIG. 16, and shows the automatic transfer of inventory and order delivery date information. In this service, the information processing unit 56 and the output control unit 52 function to, for example, decipher the body of an email and automatically input information such as inventory information, delivery date, and order limit information contained in the email. Note that an external AI device may be used to decipher the body of an email. This service allows you to manage information such as inventory information, delivery dates, and order limits, thereby preventing missed orders.

[0101] 21 and 22 are diagrams each showing communication etc. using the chat function of FIG. 1. For example, if an instruction to modify furniture coordination is transmitted from the service provider to the customer (the first party mentioned above, such as KD, the space designer in Figure 1), as shown on the right side of Figure 21, and then from the customer to the client (the second party mentioned above, such as KU, the space user in Figure 1), the transmission would be like a game of telephone, and efficient communication would not be achieved. Therefore, efficient communication can be achieved by sharing information in the manner shown in Fig. 22. For this purpose, it is effective to use the chat function CK in Fig. 1. In addition, in this service, the information processing unit 56 and the output control unit 52 function to make it possible to share information among the three parties by hiding unnecessary information as shown in Fig. 21 (for example, it may be preferable to hide price information from the client).

[0102] One of the features of the present service shown in FIGS. 8 to 22 will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24 are diagrams for explaining an overview of one of the features of the present service shown in FIGS. As shown in Fig. 23, conventionally, management of layout drawings of a given space was performed by so-called spreadsheet application software. Therefore, due to the concept of spreadsheets, only drawings up to the area level could be managed, and when creating multiple patterns of drawings for each area, the sheets were divided, which resulted in poor visibility and complicated management. The pattern here refers to a pattern of one or more candidate pieces of furniture or fixtures to be placed in an area, and more specifically, refers to a pattern of information on one or more pieces of furniture or fixtures to be placed in each area (a list of furniture and fixtures for each area). In contrast, in this service, the server 1 manages layout drawings of a given space so that one or more patterns can be selected for each area. As a result, as shown in Fig. 24, the server 1 can manage a master in which one or more patterns are associated with each area of ​​a layout drawing of a given space. In this case, the server 1 can freely generate a plan (proposal) by extracting any one of one or more patterns for each area from the master, according to an instruction from a user (for example, a space designer KD who is a contractor). For example, in the master of the example of FIG. 24, area E1 is associated with two patterns P1 and P2, area E2 is associated with two patterns P1 and P2, and area E3 is associated with two patterns P1 and P2. In this case, it is possible to generate a proposal 1 in which pattern P1 is extracted from area E1, pattern P2 is extracted from area E2, and pattern P1 is extracted from area E3. Also, a proposal 2 can be generated in which pattern P2 is extracted from area E1, pattern P2 is extracted from area E2, and pattern P1 is extracted from area E3. In addition, it is possible to generate N proposals (N is any integer value equal to or less than 8, excluding 1 and 2) in which pattern P1 is extracted from area E1, pattern P1 is extracted from area E2, and pattern P2 is extracted from area E3. In this way, in the master of the example of FIG. 24, two patterns are associated with each of the three areas, so that 2×2×2=8 types of proposals can be generated.

[0103] FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a specific example of one of the features of the present service shown in FIGS. In the specific example of Figure 25, in a master drawing of a layout of a first specified space having areas A, B, and C (hereinafter referred to as the "first master"), area A is associated with patterns 1 and 2 for the furniture and fixtures list, area B is associated with patterns 3 and 4 for the furniture and fixtures list, and area C is associated with pattern 1 for the furniture and fixtures list. In addition, this first master can be duplicated to generate a master of a layout drawing of another predetermined space. For example, in the specific example of Fig. 25, a master of a layout drawing of a second predetermined space having areas D, E, and F (hereinafter referred to as "second master") is generated based on what is duplicated from the first master. In this second master, patterns 10 and 11 for the furniture and fixtures list are associated with area D, patterns 12 and 13 for the furniture and fixtures list are associated with area E, and pattern 14 for the furniture and fixtures list is associated with area F. In this case, as a first proposal for a layout of a first predetermined space having areas A, B, and C, a proposal is generated in which pattern 1 is extracted for area A, pattern 3 is extracted for area B, and pattern 5 is extracted for area C. In addition, as a second proposal for a layout of a first specified space having areas A, B, and C, a proposal is generated in which pattern 2 is extracted from area A, pattern 4 is extracted from area B, and pattern 5 is extracted from area C. In addition, as a third proposal for a layout of a first specified space having areas A, B, and C, a proposal is generated in which pattern 2 is extracted in area A, pattern 3 is extracted in area B, and pattern 5 is extracted in area C. In addition, as a layout proposal for a second specified space having areas D, E, and F, a proposal is generated in which pattern 10 is extracted from area A, pattern 12 is extracted from area B, and pattern 14 is extracted from area C.

[0104] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and modifications, improvements, etc. within the scope that can achieve the object of the present invention are considered to be included in the present invention.

[0105] For example, in the above embodiment, furniture or fixtures are used as the goods, but the goods are not limited to this and can be free goods, electronic information materials, services whether paid or free, etc. In this specification, not only furniture or fixtures but also such free goods, electronic information materials, services whether paid or free, etc. may be collectively referred to as "goods, etc." In other words, the present invention can be widely applied to goods, etc. In the above embodiment, the products are furniture or fixtures, and therefore the space designer KD and the space user KU are used, but this is not particularly limited, and the products may be a contractor and an orderer.

[0106] Also, for example, the location of product information, etc., was assumed to be the furniture / fixtures information DB71 in the server 1 in the above embodiment, but is not limited to this, and it would be sufficient if it was a location that can be expressed as identifiable information (location information), such as any storage device (a location that can be identified by a URL) on the Internet (cloud).

[0107] Furthermore, the system configuration shown in FIG. 2 and the hardware configuration of the server 1 shown in FIG. 3 are merely examples for achieving the object of the present invention, and are not particularly limited.

[0108] In addition, the functional block diagram shown in Fig. 4 is merely an example and is not particularly limited. In other words, it is sufficient that the information processing system in Fig. 2 is provided with a function capable of executing the above-mentioned series of processes as a whole, and the functional blocks and databases used to realize this function are not particularly limited to the example in Fig. 4.

[0109] Furthermore, the locations of the functional blocks are not limited to those shown in FIG. For example, at least a part of the functional blocks arranged on the server 1 side may be provided on the space designer terminal 2 side, the space user terminal 3 side, or another information processing device (not shown).

[0110] Furthermore, the above-described series of processes can be executed by hardware or software. Furthermore, one functional block may be configured as a single piece of hardware, a single piece of software, or a combination of both.

[0111] When the series of processes is executed by software, the program constituting the software is installed into a computer or the like from a network or a recording medium. The computer may be a computer implemented with dedicated hardware. Furthermore, the computer may be a computer capable of executing various functions by installing various programs thereon, such as a server, a general-purpose smartphone, or a personal computer.

[0112] A recording medium containing such a program may be composed not only of a removable medium (not shown) that is distributed separately from the device body in order to provide the program to the user, but also of a recording medium that is provided to the user in a pre-installed state in the device body.

[0113] In this specification, the steps of describing a program to be recorded on a recording medium include not only processes that are performed chronologically according to the order, but also processes that are not necessarily performed chronologically but are executed in parallel or individually.

[0114] In summary, it is sufficient for an information processing device to which the present invention is applied to have the following configuration, and various embodiments can be adopted. That is, (1) an information processing device to which the present invention is applied (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 4, etc.) An input unit (e.g., an input control unit 51 in FIG. 4 ) for inputting information including at least a layout drawing of a predetermined space (e.g., layout drawing information shown in the drawing upload in FIG. 5 ) as input information (e.g., input information IJ in FIG. 1 ); an output means (e.g., the output control unit 52 in FIG. 4 ) for selecting candidates for a plurality of furniture or fixtures (e.g., a plurality of furniture or fixtures including the desired specified furniture in FIG. 5 ) to be arranged in the specified space (e.g., the space shown in the layout diagram in FIG. 5 ) according to the layout (e.g., the layout shown in the layout diagram in FIG. 5 ) based on the input information, and outputting information including at least a furniture list (e.g., the furniture and fixture list in FIG. 6 ) in which each of the candidates for the plurality of furniture or fixtures is listed as output information (e.g., the output information OJ in FIG. 1 ); It is sufficient to have the above. According to such an information processing device (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 4), it is possible to efficiently select furniture or fixtures.

[0115] In addition, (2) an information processing device to which the present invention is applied (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 4, etc.) The input information (e.g., input information IJ in FIG. 1) further includes space image information (e.g., information relating to the space image shown in FIG. 5) indicating an image of the specified space, inputted by a person involved in the arrangement of the multiple furniture pieces or fixtures in the specified space (e.g., space designer KD in FIG. 1). According to such an information processing device (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 4), spatial image information is input, so that it is possible to output more accurate output information (for example, the output information OJ in FIG. 1).

[0116] In addition, (3) an information processing device to which the present invention is applied (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 4, etc.) The input information (e.g., input information IJ in FIG. 1) further includes desired designated furniture information (e.g., information relating to desired designated furniture shown in FIG. 5) input by a person involved in the arrangement of the plurality of furniture pieces or fixtures in the specified space (e.g., space designer KD in FIG. 1), indicating a desired designation of at least a portion of the plurality of furniture pieces or fixtures. According to such an information processing device (eg, server 1 in FIG. 4), since the desired specified furniture information is input, it is possible to output more accurate output information (eg, output information OJ in FIG. 1).

[0117] In addition, (4) an information processing device to which the present invention is applied (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 4, etc.) The input information (e.g., input information IJ in FIG. 1) further includes selection point information (e.g., information relating to the selection points shown in FIG. 5) indicating points to consider when selecting the multiple furniture or fixture candidates, which is input in free words by a person involved in the arrangement of the multiple furniture or fixtures in the specified space (e.g., space designer KD in FIG. 1). According to such an information processing device (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 4), since the selection point information is input, it is possible to output more accurate output information (for example, the output information OJ in FIG. 1).

[0118] In addition, (5) an information processing device to which the present invention is applied (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 4, etc.) The output information (e.g., output information OJ in FIG. 1) further includes the drawing of the layout of the specified space (e.g., layout drawing information in FIG. 7) that is associated with each of the plurality of furniture or fixture candidates listed in the furniture list (e.g., furniture and fixture list in FIG. 7). According to such an information processing device (e.g., server 1 in FIG. 4), the output information (e.g., output information OJ in FIG. 1) includes a layout drawing with the above-mentioned correspondence, so that better output information (e.g., output information OJ in FIG. 1) can be output.

[0119] In addition, (6) an information processing device to which the present invention is applied (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 4, etc.) An estimate creating means (e.g., the estimate creating unit 53 in FIG. 4, etc.) for acquiring or calculating an estimated price (e.g., the estimated price in FIG. 6, etc.) of each of the plurality of furniture or fixture candidates listed in the furniture list (e.g., the furniture and fixture list in FIG. 6, etc.) and creating an estimate (e.g., the estimate in FIG. 6, etc.) based on the acquired or calculated result. Further equipped with The output information (eg, output information OJ in FIG. 1) further includes the quotation. Here, (7) when the quotation creation means creates a plurality of quotations, the quotation creation means can also execute control to separately and independently manage each of the plurality of quotations (for example, control to manage them using tagged sheets of "Project Information," "Quotation Ver. 1," and "Quotation Ver. 2" in FIG. 6). In addition, (8) the quotation creation means executes control to output the created quotation data in a file of a predetermined format (for example, when the "Output to XX" button in FIG. 6 is pressed, the data is output in a XX file, and when the "Output to △△" button is pressed, the data is output in a △△ file). It is also possible to do so. Such an information processing device (such as server 1 in FIG. 4) can also create an estimate (such as the estimate in FIG. 6), and if necessary, when multiple estimates are created, each can be managed separately and independently, or the estimates can be output as files in a specified format, making it possible to make the selection of furniture or fixtures even more efficient.

[0120] In addition, (9) an information processing device to which the present invention is applied (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 4, etc.) a UI providing means (e.g., a UI control unit 54 in FIG. 4 ) for providing a UI (User Interface) for communication (e.g., communication using a chat function CK in FIG. 1 ) using the output information (e.g., the output information OJ in FIG. 1 ) between a first party (e.g., a space designer KD in FIG. 1 ) and a second party (e.g., a space user KU in FIG. 1 ) who are involved in the arrangement of the plurality of furniture or fixtures in the specified space; It further comprises: Such an information processing device (e.g., server 1 in FIG. 4) enables further communication (e.g., communication using chat function CK in FIG. 1) between a first party (e.g., space designer KD in FIG. 1) and a second party (e.g., space user KU in FIG. 1), thereby making it possible to select furniture or fixtures even more efficiently.

[0121] In addition, (10) an information processing device to which the present invention is applied (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 4, etc.) The layout of the predetermined space (e.g., the layout shown in FIG. 9 ) includes a plurality of areas (e.g., area 1, area 2, etc. in FIG. 9 ) each of which exists independently within the predetermined space, The output means selects, for each of the plurality of areas based on the input information, one or more patterns (e.g., pattern 1 (plum), pattern 2 (bamboo), pattern 3 (pine) in FIG. 9, etc.) consisting of candidates for the plurality of furniture pieces (e.g., the plurality of chairs in FIG. 9) or fixtures to be placed in that area, and outputs, as the output information, information including at least the furniture list from which one or more of the patterns can be extracted for each of the plurality of areas. It is possible. According to such an information processing device (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 4), it is possible to output at least a furniture list from which one or more patterns can be extracted for each of a plurality of areas.

[0122] In addition, (11) an information processing device to which the present invention is applied (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 4, etc.) An information processing unit (e.g., information processing unit 56 in FIG. 4 ) that processes information for each of the one or more patterns in each of the plurality of areas with respect to the furniture list. The sensor may further include: According to such an information processing device (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 4), for example, it is possible to change products (furniture and fixtures) and check detailed specifications.

[0123] In addition, (12) an information processing device to which the present invention is applied (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 4, etc.) a master management means for generating, for each of the plurality of areas, one or more pieces of candidate information indicating candidate patterns of the one or more pieces of furniture or fixtures to be arranged in the area based on the input information, and generating and managing a master (e.g., the master in FIG. 24 and FIG. 25) in which the candidate information for each of the one or more patterns is associated with each of the plurality of areas; Further equipped with The output means outputs, as the output information, information including the candidate information of one of the patterns arbitrarily extracted for each of the plurality of areas from the master (for example, the proposals in FIG. 24 and FIG. 25 ); It is possible. According to such an information processing device (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 4), it is possible to easily generate information in which various patterns are combined as information (proposals) in which arbitrary patterns are extracted for each of a plurality of areas. [Explanation of symbols]

[0124] 1···Server, 2···Space designer terminal, 3···Space user terminal, 11···CPU, 12···ROM, 13···RAM, 14···Bus, 15···Input / output interface, 16···Input section, 17···Output section, 18···Memory section, 19···Communication section, 20···Drive, 30···Removable media, 51···Input control section, 52···Output control section, 53···Quotation creation section, 54···UI (User Interface) control section, 55···Learning section, 56···Information processing section, 71···Furniture and fixture information DB, 72···Proposal data log information DB, 73···AI model, IJ···Input information, OJ···Output information, KD···Space designer, KU···Space user, CK···Chat function

Claims

1. An input means for inputting information including at least a drawing of a layout of a predetermined space as input information; an output means for selecting a plurality of furniture or fixture candidates to be arranged in the predetermined space according to the layout based on the input information, and outputting information including at least a furniture list in which each of the plurality of furniture or fixture candidates is listed as output information; An information processing device comprising:

2. The input information further includes space image information indicating an image of the specified space input by a person involved in the arrangement of the plurality of furniture or fixtures in the specified space. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

3. The input information further includes desired designated furniture information indicating that a person involved in the arrangement of the plurality of furniture or fixtures in the specified space desires to designate at least a portion of the plurality of furniture or fixture candidates, The information processing device according to claim 1 .

4. The input information further includes selection point information indicating points to be considered when selecting candidates for the plurality of furniture or fixtures, the selection point information being input in free words by a person involved in the arrangement of the plurality of furniture or fixtures in the specified space; The information processing device according to claim 1 .

5. The output information further includes the drawing of the layout of the specified space in which each of the plurality of furniture or fixture candidates listed in the furniture list is associated with the drawing of the layout of the specified space. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

6. An estimate creation means for acquiring or calculating an estimated price for each of the plurality of furniture or fixture candidates listed in the furniture list, and creating an estimate based on the acquired or calculated results. Further equipped with The output information further includes the quotation. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

7. When a plurality of quotations are created, the quotation creation means executes control to separately and independently manage each of the plurality of quotations. The information processing device according to claim 6.

8. The quotation creation means executes control to output the created quotation data in a file of a predetermined format.

8. The information processing device according to claim 6 or 7.

9. a UI providing means for providing a UI (User Interface) for communication using the output information between a first person and a second person who are involved in the arrangement of the plurality of pieces of furniture or fixtures in the specified space; Further comprising: The information processing device according to claim 1 .

10. The layout of the predetermined space includes a plurality of areas each of which exists independently within the predetermined space, the output means selects, for each of the plurality of areas, one or more patterns consisting of candidates for the plurality of furniture or fixtures to be arranged in that area based on the input information, and outputs, as the output information, information including at least the furniture list from which one or more patterns can be extracted for each of the plurality of areas; The information processing device according to claim 1 .

11. an information processing means for processing information on the furniture list for each of the one or more patterns in each of the plurality of areas; The information processing device according to claim 10 , further comprising:

12. a master management means for generating, for each of the plurality of areas, one or more pieces of candidate information indicating candidate patterns of the one or more pieces of furniture or fixtures to be arranged in the area based on the input information, and generating and managing a master in which the candidate information for each of the one or more patterns is associated with each of the plurality of areas; Further equipped with the output means outputs, as the output information, information including the candidate information of one of the patterns arbitrarily extracted for each of the plurality of areas from the master; The information processing device according to claim 1 .

13. An information processing method executed by an information processing device, an input step of inputting information including at least a drawing of a layout of a predetermined space as input information; an output step of selecting, based on the input information, a plurality of furniture or fixture candidates to be arranged in the predetermined space according to the layout, and outputting, as output information, information including at least a furniture list in which each of the plurality of furniture or fixture candidates is listed; An information processing method comprising:

14. On the computer, an input step of inputting information including at least a drawing of a layout of a predetermined space as input information; an output step of selecting, based on the input information, a plurality of furniture or fixture candidates to be arranged in the predetermined space according to the layout, and outputting, as output information, information including at least a furniture list in which each of the plurality of furniture or fixture candidates is listed; A program that executes control processing including:

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