Information processing device, information processing method, and program

Abstract

To enable deliverables pertaining to furniture or fixtures to be efficiently provided.SOLUTION: An input control unit 51 executes various kinds of control related to input information IJ which is transmitted from a spatial designer terminal 2 by a spatial designer KD and then entered via a communication unit 19. The input information IJ includes main objective information indicating a main objective relating to a prescribed space or the furniture or fixtures arranged in the prescribed space and incidental information relating to the prescribed space or the furniture or fixtures arranged in the prescribed space. An output control unit 52 outputs information related the furniture or fixtures arranged in the prescribed space along with the main objective information, or information related to the prescribed space where the furniture or fixtures are arranged along with the main objective information, as output information OJ obtained as the result of input to an AI model 73.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

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 provision of furniture or fixture-related deliverables, but conventional technologies including those disclosed in Patent Document 1 alone are unable to adequately meet such demands.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and has an object to enable efficient provision of deliverables relating to furniture or fixtures. [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 main purpose information indicating a main purpose of a specified space or a furniture or fixture to be arranged in the specified space as input information; an output means for outputting, as output information obtained as a result of inputting the input information into a predetermined model, information on furniture or fixtures to be arranged in the predetermined space in accordance with the main purpose, or information on the predetermined space in which the furniture or fixtures are arranged in accordance with the main purpose; 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 provide deliverables relating to furniture or fixtures. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overview of a 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 the relationship between the contractor and the client in the service shown in FIG. 1. [Diagram 3] 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. [Figure 4] 4 is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of a server in the information processing system shown in FIG. 3. [Diagram 5] 5 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a server in FIG. 4 that constitutes the information processing system in FIG. 3. [Figure 6] 6 is a diagram showing a specific example of a screen provided by the present service of FIG. 1 to which the server having the functional configuration of FIG. 5 is applied, the screen being a user interface used to input information for requesting the provision of a scene image. [Figure 7]6 is a diagram showing a specific example of a screen provided by the present service of FIG. 1 to which a server having the functional configuration of FIG. 5 is applied, the screen being a user interface used to provide a scene image. [Figure 8] 6 is a diagram showing a screen provided by the present service of FIG. 1 to which a server having the functional configuration of FIG. 5 is applied, and is a diagram showing a specific example of a user interface screen relating to a chat function after a scene image has been provided. [Figure 9] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a specific example of a screen provided by the present service of FIG. 1 to which the server having the functional configuration of FIG. 5 is applied, the screen being a user interface used to input information for a request to provide a layout image. [Figure 10] 6 is a diagram showing a specific example of a screen provided by the present service of FIG. 1 to which a server having the functional configuration of FIG. 5 is applied, the screen being a user interface used to provide a layout image. [Figure 11] 6 is a diagram showing a screen provided by the present service of FIG. 1 to which a server having the functional configuration of FIG. 5 is applied, the diagram showing a specific example of a user interface screen relating to a chat function after a layout image has been provided. [Figure 12] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a specific example of a screen provided by the present service of FIG. 1 to which the server having the functional configuration of FIG. 5 is applied, the screen being a user interface used to input information when requesting a list of furniture or fixture candidates. [Figure 13] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a specific example of a user interface screen used to provide a list of furniture or fixture candidates, which is provided by the present service of FIG. 1 to which the server having the functional configuration of FIG. 5 is applied. [Figure 14] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a specific example of a screen provided by the present service of FIG. 1 to which the server having the functional configuration of FIG. 5 is applied, the screen being a user interface used when proceeding from checking a list of furniture or fixture candidates to placing an order. [Figure 15] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing another 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 another embodiment of the information processing device of the present invention is applied. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a learning unit, an AI model, and the like, among the functional configurations of the server constituting the information processing system of FIG. 15. 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 Figs. 1 and 2, 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. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the relationship between the contractor and the client in the service shown in FIG.

[0013] This service makes it possible to efficiently provide deliverables related to furniture or fixtures.

[0014] Although not limited thereto, the contractor is defined as, for example, a designer, an architect, etc. In contrast, the client is defined as a party that requests the contractor, that is, a designer, an architect, etc., to provide a deliverable related to furniture or fixtures. 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] A more specific example will be given for explanation. First, for example, a scene image is used to grasp the space image that the space user KU wants to realize at the initial proposal stage, and such a scene image is highly important. Currently, when searching for scene images on websites such as the Internet, there are problems with copyrights. There is also the problem that suitable images are not available. Furthermore, there is also the problem that it takes time to search. This service can solve these problems.

[0018] In other words, this service enables a space designer KD to automatically generate a scene image and provide it efficiently (e.g., quickly) when he or she wishes to present an image such as a scene image to a space user KU.

[0019] Secondly, for example, layout images are usually created from scratch using CAD or dedicated software, which is a very time-consuming task. Also, after the layout image is created, it is not agreed upon in one go with the space user KU, so the layout image is gradually solidified as multiple proposals are presented to the space user KU, which can be very time-consuming if multiple proposals are to be created. This service can solve these problems.

[0020] In other words, this service enables a space designer KD to provide a layout image (layout diagram) to a space user KU efficiently (e.g., quickly).

[0021] Finally, the third problem is that, for example, when selecting furniture or fixtures, it is usually necessary to choose from over a dozen brands and dozens of products, and it is not easy to secure the time to make this selection. In order to secure the selection time, the space designer KD may have to work late into the night or be forced to turn down a project, but this service can solve such problems.

[0022] In other words, when selecting recommended furniture or fixtures (products) based on a layout drawing, this service makes it possible to make the selection automatically and efficiently (e.g., quickly).

[0023] To sum up the above three examples, the present service enables the efficient provision of deliverables related to furniture or fixtures.

[0024] In this service, the input information IJ from the space designer KD to the server includes, for example, main purpose information and additional information. 1A, for example, the main purpose information SJ-A includes information such as a scene image, etc. Also, the supplementary information FJ-A includes information such as a desired taste, a production area, and materials.

[0025] For example, in the case of Fig. 1B, the main objective information SJ-B may include information on one or more layout areas within a given property, and the supplementary information FJ-B may include information on layout elements, conditions, and the like.

[0026] For example, in the case of Fig. 1C, the main purpose information SJ-C may include information such as a layout image, etc. Also, the supplementary information FJ-C may include information such as a project outline, a desired design, and an image of a product.

[0027] In this service, when the server receives the input information IJ as described above, the AI ​​model 73 (73-A to 73-C) of the server and other components function to automatically generate appropriate output information OJ according to the input. Then, this automatically generated output information OJ is sent to the space designer KD. The space designer KD can receive output information OJ through this service.

[0028] In this service, the output information OJ (OJ-A to OJ-C) from the server to the space designer KD includes a scene image in the case of Fig. 1(A), a layout image in the case of Fig. 1(B), and a list of furniture or fixture candidates in the case of Fig. 1(C).

[0029] In addition, this service allows for the exchange of comments between the space designer KD and the server, and between the space designer KD and the space user KU, based on the scene image in the case of Fig. 1(A), the layout image in the case of Fig. 1(B), and the list of furniture or fixture candidates in the case of Fig. 1(C) (described later). It is also possible to place an order.

[0030] As can be seen from the above explanation of the overview of this service with reference to Figures 1 and 2, this service has the effect of enabling the efficient provision of deliverables related to furniture or fixtures.

[0031] Although this service is not described in detail in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, 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 output information OJ (OJ-A to OJ-C) as deliverable information, but also enables seamless chat communication for product changes and detailed specification confirmation.

[0032] In addition, this service can read dimensional data from drawings and display the fit of furniture combinations (such as chairs and desks, sofas and side tables, etc.). Furthermore, this service can also display, for example, the degree of recommendation or the degree of match in a numerical form.

[0033] Note that the input information IJ-A to IJ-C are collectively referred to as input information IJ. The output information OJ-A to OJ-C are collectively referred to as output information OJ. Furthermore, the AI ​​models 73-A to 73-C are collectively referred to as AI models 73.

[0034] Next, with reference to FIG. 3, 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. 3 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.

[0035] The information processing system shown in FIG. 3 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of a server in the information processing system shown in FIG.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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 .

[0045] 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. 4. Therefore, a description of the hardware configuration of the space designer terminal 2 and the space user terminal 3 will be omitted.

[0046] 4, various processes can be executed by cooperation of various hardware and various software, and as a result, the above-mentioned service can be provided.

[0047] The functional configuration of the server 1 in FIG. 4 in the information processing system in FIG. 3 will be described below. FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the server of FIG. 4 constituting the information processing system of FIG.

[0048] As shown in FIG. 5, in the CPU 11, an input control unit 51, an output control unit 52, a furniture / fixture information control unit 53, a UI (User Interface) control unit 54, and a learning unit 55 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] The furniture and fixtures information DB 71 stores information on the scene image, desired taste, creation area, materials, drawings, layout elements, conditions, desired design, image products, etc., in addition to the furniture and fixtures. The furniture and fixture information DB 71 may be stored centrally on the cloud.

[0051] 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.

[0052] The input information IJ from such a space designer KD includes main purpose information indicating the main purpose of the specified space or the furniture or fixtures to be placed in the specified space, and additional information regarding the specified space or the furniture or fixtures to be placed in the specified space.

[0053] A specific example of the main purpose information is information showing a scene image of a specific space in which furniture or fixtures are arranged. For example, in the case of Fig. 1A, the main objective information SJ-A is scene image information, and the supplementary information FJ-A is desired taste, production area, material, etc.

[0054] Furthermore, specific examples of main purpose information include information indicating one or more layout areas within a predetermined space indicating a specific property. For example, in the case of Fig. 1B, the main objective information SJ-B is information on one or more layout areas in a given property, and the supplementary information FJ-B is information on layout elements, conditions, etc.

[0055] Furthermore, specific examples of main purpose information include information showing the layout of furniture or fixtures in a specified space representing a specific property. For example, in the case of Fig. 1(C) above, the main objective information SJ-C would be information on the layout image, and the supplementary information FJ-C would be information on the project outline, desired design, image product, etc.

[0056] 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.

[0057] 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 automatically generates a scene image based on information input as input information IJ, such as scene image information as main objective information, and additional information such as desired taste, generation area, material, etc.

[0058] In addition, the AI ​​model 73 automatically generates a layout image based on the input information IJ, for example, information on one or more layout areas within a specified property as main objective information, and information on layout elements, conditions, etc. as additional information.

[0059] In addition, the AI ​​model 73 automatically generates a list of furniture or fixture candidates based on the input information IJ, such as information on a layout image as the main objective information, and information such as a project outline, desired design, and image product as additional information.

[0060] The output control unit 52 outputs, as output information OJ obtained as a result of input to the AI ​​model 73, furniture or fixtures arranged in a specified space in accordance with the main purpose information (main purpose), or information regarding the specified space in which the furniture or fixtures are arranged in accordance with the main purpose information (main purpose).

[0061] For example, in the case of FIG. 1(A) described above, the output control unit 52 executes various controls for outputting the scene image as the output information OJ. Also, in the case of FIG. 1B, for example, the output control unit 52 executes various controls for outputting the layout image as output information OJ. Furthermore, in the case of FIG. 1(C) described above, for example, the output control unit 52 executes various controls for outputting a list of furniture or fixture candidates as output information. The output control unit 52 obtains a scene image, a layout image, a list of furniture or fixture candidates, etc. from the AI ​​model 73 as described above.

[0062] The output control unit 52 not only outputs a scene image, a layout image, and a list of furniture or fixture candidates, but also stores a log related to this in the proposed data log information DB 72. The output control unit 52 also updates the information in the proposed data log information DB 72 by storing various items related to the output of the scene image, the layout image, and the list of furniture or fixture candidates. In addition, the proposed data log information DB 72 also stores various proposed examples of furniture or fixtures.

[0063] The output control unit 52 outputs as output information OJ, for example, a list of furniture or fixture candidates, as well as an output layout drawing (see the drawing with dimension lines in Figure 14) in which each of the multiple furniture or fixture candidates listed in the list of furniture or fixture candidates is associated with the multiple furniture or fixture candidates. The output control unit 52 also outputs information related to the estimate as output information OJ.

[0064] When information relating to a specific piece of furniture or fixture is selected from the output information OJ, the furniture / furniture information control unit 53 presents detailed information about the specific piece of furniture or fixture. Specifically, when a click is made on a piece of furniture or fixture in, for example, a scene image, a layout image, or a list of candidate furniture or fixtures displayed on the space designer KD (space designer terminal 2), the furniture / fixture information control unit 53 presents detailed information on the piece of furniture or fixture that has been clicked on.

[0065] 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 provides a user interface (UI) for communication (including the chat function CK in FIG. 2) using the output information OJ.

[0066] The learning unit 55 performs a predetermined machine learning process using information on multiple pieces of furniture or fixtures stored in the furniture / furniture information DB71, a list of scene images, layout images, and furniture or fixture candidates that have already been output and various proposed examples stored in the proposed data log information DB72, as learning data.

[0067] 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.

[0068] Next, a specific example of a user interface screen 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. 5 is applied, the screen being used to input information for requesting the provision of a scene image.

[0069] On the user interface screen of the space designer terminal 2 operated by the space designer KD, the information input in the request for provision of a scene image (as input information IJ from the space designer KD to the server 1) includes, for example, main purpose information and additional information.

[0070] In this embodiment, the space designer KD attaches scene image information as the main objective information as shown in step 1 of Fig. 6. Note that the input order is indicated by "step" here. In the data attachment step of step 1, in this embodiment, the space designer KD attaches, for example, a handwritten drawing of a scene image. In this embodiment, a request for providing a scene image can be accepted in the form of a hand-drawn image by a space designer KD. For example, a hand-drawn image can be added by pressing the "Add" button. In this embodiment, by pressing the "Add from Master" button, it is possible to select and add a scene image that is closest to the image of the space designer KD from the selection scene images stored in advance in the furniture and fixtures information DB71.

[0071] Once you have finished inputting the scene image as the main information in step 1, you can select the desired taste as additional information in step 2. In this embodiment, it is possible to select taste axes essential to spatial design, such as modern, classic, industrial, and Scandinavian.

[0072] Once you have selected the desired taste in step 2, select the generation area shown in step 3. In this embodiment, the generation area can be selected from among an office, a conference room, a refreshment area, a president's office, an entrance area, and a dining area. Since there are various areas for which an image is to be presented, by selecting a generation area, the image of furniture or fixtures is prevented from being misaligned in the automatic generation of a scene image on the server 1 side.

[0073] Once you have selected the generation area in step 3, select the material shown in step 4. In this embodiment, the material can be selected for each of the floor, walls, and ceiling. What is important in spatial composition is the material and texture of the materials (floor, walls, ceiling), and by selecting them as in this embodiment, it is possible to generate a better image when automatically generating scene images on the server 1 side.

[0074] After the material selection is completed in step 4, pressing the "Create Image" button shown in the lower right of FIG. 6 will cause the server 1 to automatically generate a scene image. After the automatic generation of the scene image is executed on the server 1 side, the scene image is provided to the space designer KD side.

[0075] Next, a specific example of a user interface screen will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a specific example of a screen provided by the present service of FIG. 1 to which the server having the functional configuration of FIG. 5 is applied, the screen being a user interface used to provide a scene image. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a specific example of a screen provided by the present service of FIG. 1 to which the server having the functional configuration of FIG. 5 is applied, the screen being a user interface screen relating to a chat function after a scene image has been provided.

[0076] The scene image (delivery product) provided to the space designer KD by the automatic generation on the server 1 side is, for example, as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, a plurality of scene images are automatically generated on the server 1 side, and two scene images with high recommendation levels (indicated as %) determined by a predetermined algorithm are provided. Here, the predetermined algorithm for calculating the recommendation level is an AI obtained as a result of machine learning using predetermined scene images, furniture data, and actual recommendation levels as learning data. Here, the applicant has prepared a large amount of learning data of predetermined scene images, furniture data, and actual recommendation levels in advance, and as a result, it is possible to present highly reliable recommendation levels from the beginning of learning. Furthermore, by re-learning using the scene images and furniture data presented as in the example of FIG. 7, the recommendation level becomes even more reliable. In this embodiment, for example, when a chair in a scene image is clicked (or tapped), detailed information about the chair is obtained in a pop-up or the like. In this embodiment, for example, by pressing a "Share" button, a sharing link can be created that can be presented to the space user KU, and by sharing the scene image, the image can be seamlessly confirmed. In this embodiment, for example, if the currently displayed scene image is judged to be inappropriate by the space designer KD, a different scene image is presented to the space user KU by pressing the “Replace” button.

[0077] In this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 7, it is possible to exchange comments. That is, it is possible to exchange comments as shown in the boxed area on the right side of Fig. 7 (Fig. 7 shows an example of an exchange (reconciliation) of comments about the Aeron Chair). In addition, the exchange of comments (reconciliation) can 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 (see Figure 2).

[0078] Next, a specific example of a user interface screen will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 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. 5 is applied, the screen being used to input information for requesting the provision of a layout image.

[0079] On the user interface screen of the space designer terminal 2 operated by the space designer KD, the information input in a request for provision of a layout image (as input information IJ from the space designer KD to the server 1) includes, for example, main purpose information and additional information.

[0080] In this embodiment, as shown in step 1 of FIG. 9, the space designer KD attaches data of a drawing of a specific property as the main objective information. In this embodiment, it is possible to draw one or more layout areas within a given property, for example, on the Web (FIG. 9 shows, as an example, line drawings of an office, a relaxation area, and a conference room).

[0081] Once you have finished inputting the drawings of the specified property as the main objective information in step 1, you will select the layout elements shown in step 2 as additional information. In this embodiment, an island-style layout is selected for the office drawn on the web, a rectangle is selected for the conference room, and communication is selected for refreshment. In this embodiment, by selecting in advance the viewpoints to be considered for each layout area, high-quality output information OJ can be generated on the server 1 side.

[0082] After the selection of the layout elements as the additional information in step 2 is completed, the conditions shown in step 3 are selected.

[0083] After selecting the conditions in step 3, the user presses the "Create layout" button shown in the lower right of FIG. 9, which causes the server 1 to automatically generate a layout image. After the automatic generation of the layout image is executed on the server 1 side, the layout image is provided to the space designer KD side.

[0084] Next, a specific example of a user interface screen will be described with reference to FIG. 10 and FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a specific example of a screen provided by the present service of FIG. 1 to which the server having the functional configuration of FIG. 5 is applied, and is a diagram showing a specific example of a user interface screen used to provide a layout image. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a specific example of a screen provided by the present service of FIG. 1 to which the server having the functional configuration of FIG. 5 is applied, the screen being a user interface screen relating to a chat function after a layout image has been provided.

[0085] The layout image (deliverable) provided to the space designer KD by the automatic generation on the server 1 side is, for example, as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, a plurality of layout images are automatically generated on the server 1 side, and two layout images with high recommendation levels (indicated as %) determined by a predetermined algorithm are provided. In this embodiment, for example, when a chair in a layout image is clicked (or tapped), detailed information about the chair is obtained in a pop-up or the like.

[0086] In this embodiment, it is possible to exchange comments as shown in Fig. 11. That is, it is possible to exchange comments as shown in the boxed area on the right side of Fig. 11 (Fig. 11 shows an example of an exchange (reconciliation) of comments about the Aeron Chair). In addition, the exchange of comments (reconciliation) can 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 (see Figure 2).

[0087] Next, a specific example of a user interface screen will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 shows a specific example of a user interface screen provided by the service of FIG. 1 to which a server having the functional configuration of FIG. 5 is applied, the screen being used to input information when requesting a list of furniture or fixture candidates.

[0088] In this embodiment, as shown in step 1 of FIG. 12, the space designer KD attaches a layout image (drawing) as data as main object information (uploads the drawing). In this embodiment, when a layout image is attached as data, category icons such as chairs in the layout image are read at this point, and the number of units is counted and displayed, for example, as shown in Figure 12 (automatic counting from the layout image can achieve significantly higher efficiency than manual counting).

[0089] Once you have finished inputting the layout image (drawing) as the main information in step 1, you will now enter the project outline as additional information in step 2. In this embodiment, the size, estimated budget, and delivery date are input. It is also possible to input the necessary information using free words.

[0090] Once you have finished entering the project summary as additional information in step 2, select the desired design as shown in step 3. In this embodiment, it is possible to select taste axes essential for spatial design, such as modern, classic, industrial, and Scandinavian.

[0091] Once you have selected the desired design as additional information in step 3, select the image product shown in step 4. In Fig. 12, various chairs can be selected. In this embodiment, by being able to select products stored (registered) in the furniture and fixture information DB71, it is possible to provide an axis for selecting a product that is closer to the image.

[0092] Once you have finished selecting the image products in step 4, by pressing the "Perform automatic selection" button shown in the lower right of Figure 12, the server 1 will automatically generate a list of furniture or fixture candidates (specifically, automatically select products according to the layout drawing). After the server 1 automatically generates a list of furniture or fixture candidates (specifically, automatically selects products according to the layout drawing), the list of furniture or fixtures is provided to the space designer KD.

[0093] Next, a specific example of a user interface screen will be described with reference to FIG. 13 and FIG. FIG. 13 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. 5 is applied, the screen being used to provide a list of furniture or fixture candidates. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a specific example of a user interface screen provided by the present service of FIG. 1 to which a server having the functional configuration of FIG. 5 is applied, which is used when proceeding from checking the list of furniture or fixture candidates to placing an order.

[0094] In the example of Figure 13, a list (deliverable) of furniture or fixture candidates provided to the space designer KD by automatic generation on the server 1 side is displayed, along with a layout image showing the furniture or fixture candidates arranged in one or more layout areas (layout areas A, B, and C in the example of Figure 13). A distinctive feature of this list is that the information about the furniture or fixture candidates listed includes a display indicating the layout area in which the furniture or fixture will be placed (in the example of Figure 13, an alphabetical display indicating one of layout areas A, B, or C) in the upper right corner of the thumbnail image of the furniture or fixture candidate, allowing the user to see at a glance which of one or more layout areas the furniture or fixture will be placed in. Another characteristic feature is that the information on the furniture or fixture candidates listed in the list also includes the degree of match (corresponding to the recommendation degree described above in FIG. 7). That is, in this embodiment, the list of furniture or fixtures is automatically generated on the server 1 side, and furniture or fixtures with a high degree of match (indicated as a percentage) determined by a predetermined algorithm are listed. As in the example of Figure 7, if the currently displayed list (the furniture or fixture candidates in the list) is judged to be inappropriate by the space designer KD, pressing the "replace selection" button will present a different list (different furniture or fixture candidates) to the space designer KD. On the other hand, for example, if the space designer KD determines that the currently displayed list (the furniture or fixture candidates in the list) is suitable, when the space designer KD presses the "Request a quote" button, the display screen will transition from the screen in Figure 13 to the screen in Figure 14.

[0095] On the user interface screen of the space designer terminal 2 operated by the space designer KD (the part surrounded by a large frame in the figure that is opened by the ``Project Information'' tab), as shown in Figure 14, a list of furniture or fixture candidates as quotation information including estimates, and a layout image are displayed. The list of furniture and fixture candidates includes a list portion having candidates similar to those in Figure 13, and further includes an estimate display portion showing the estimated cost. In this way, the list of furniture and fixture candidates in Figure 14 includes not only a list portion but also an estimate display portion, so it also functions as an estimate. Each time such an estimate (list of furniture and fixture candidates) is created, a tagged sheet is created and superimposed. For example, in the example of FIG. 14, the most recently created estimate (list of furniture and fixture candidates) is shown as a sheet with a tag called "Project Information", and two estimates created in the past 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. 14, for example, when the tag called "Estimate Ver. 1" is clicked, the past estimate (list of furniture and fixtures) 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 (list of furniture and fixtures) managed by the sheet with the tag called "Estimate Ver. 2" is displayed. In addition, the list of furniture and fixture candidates shown in FIG. 14 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. 14) is output as an XX file. Here, XX is not particularly limited, but for example, Excel (registered trademark) can be adopted. Also, 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. 14) 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. In Figure 14, the space designer KD can proceed to ordering by pressing the "Proceed to Order" button.

[0096] As described above with reference to FIG. 14, according to this embodiment, the server 1 can efficiently provide products related to furniture or fixtures.

[0097] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, not only is output information OJ automatically generated as deliverable information, but changes to products and confirmation of detailed specifications can also be seamlessly communicated through chat.

[0098] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, for example, the fit of furniture combinations (chair and desk, sofa and side table, etc.) can be displayed by reading the dimensional data from drawings. Furthermore, this service can also display, for example, the degree of recommendation or the degree of match in a numerical form.

[0099] Hereinafter, another embodiment of the information processing device of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing another 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 another embodiment of the information processing device of the present invention is applied. FIG. 16 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a learning unit, an AI model, and the like, among the functional configurations of the server constituting the information processing system of FIG.

[0100] The information processing system shown in FIG. 15 is configured to include a server 1, a space designer terminal 2, a space user terminal 3, and a transaction system 4. The server 1, the space designer terminal 2, the space user terminal 3, and the trading system 4 are connected to each other via a predetermined network N such as the Internet.

[0101] 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, a space user terminal 3, and a transaction system 4. The space designer terminal 2 and the space user terminal 3 are the same as those described above with reference to FIG. 3 and the like, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted here.

[0102] The trading system 4 is an information processing device equipped with a furniture and fixtures trading DB81 (memory unit) that stores information regarding the trading history of furniture and fixtures, i.e., for example, furniture and fixtures trading history information, and is managed by the service provider in the same manner as the server 1. The transaction record mentioned above refers to, for example, the purchase of furniture and fixtures by end users (including space users KU). Furniture and fixture transaction record information includes, not only product information, quantity information, and price information on the purchased furniture and fixtures, but also end user geographic data (geographic data such as delivery destination), demographic data (demographic data such as age, sex, and family structure), psychographic data (end user data such as preferences), etc. (but is not limited to these). In this case, the furniture / fixtures transaction DB 81 is provided in the transaction system 4 managed by the service provider, but this is not the only possibility. In other words, a database of furniture and fixtures suppliers (which is linked to this service) may correspond to the furniture / fixtures transaction DB 81.

[0103] In FIG. 16, a furniture / fixtures information DB 71 stores information on a large number of products (furniture / 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 fixtures information DB 71 stores information on the scene image, desired taste, creation area, materials, drawings, layout elements, conditions, desired design, image products, etc., in addition to the furniture and fixtures.

[0104] The proposed data log information DB 72 stores logs related to the output of scene images, layout images, and lists of furniture or fixture candidates, as well as various proposed examples of furniture or fixtures. The furniture and fixtures transaction DB 81 stores the above-mentioned furniture and fixtures transaction record information (product information, quantity information, price information, end user geographic data, demographic data, psychographic data, etc. regarding the furniture and fixtures purchased).

[0105] The information stored in the furniture / fixture information DB 71, the proposed data log information DB 72, and the furniture / fixture transaction DB 81 as described above is utilized as learning data.

[0106] The learning unit 55 executes a predetermined machine learning using the above-mentioned learning data, and updates the AI ​​model 73. This update enables the AI ​​model 73 to generate appropriate output information OJ according to the input. The learning unit 55 uses the above-mentioned learning data to automatically learn, for example, industry-specific trends and practices.

[0107] When input information IJ is input under the control of the input control unit 51 (see FIG. 5), the AI ​​model 73 generates appropriate output information OJ in response to this input. Specifically, the AI ​​model 73 automatically generates a scene image based on the input information IJ, such as scene image information as the main objective information, and additional information such as the desired taste, generation area, material, etc. (for example, automatically generating a scene image that matches industry-specific trends and practices). In addition, the AI ​​model 73 automatically generates a layout image based on the input information IJ, for example, information on one or more layout areas within a specified property as main objective information, and information on layout elements, conditions, etc. as additional information (for example, automatically generating a layout image that matches industry-specific trends and practices).

[0108] In addition, the AI ​​model 73 automatically generates a list of furniture or fixture candidates based on the input information IJ, such as layout image information as the main purpose information, and additional information such as a project summary, desired design, and image product (for example, automatically generates a list of furniture or fixture candidates that match industry-specific trends and practices).

[0109] Here, an example will be given to explain how the learning unit 55 executes predetermined machine learning using the above-mentioned learning data. For example, suppose the main objective information is a scene image and the secondary information is that modern is selected as the desired taste, and the space designer KD proposes to the end user a list of furniture and fixtures, such as Furniture A, Furniture B, Furniture C, ... Furniture Z. At this time, if the end user purchases furniture B and furniture C as furniture and fixtures to be placed in a modern space, the information on furniture B and furniture C from the furniture and fixture information DB71 will be used as learning data. Moreover, information on the proposed content including modern scene images from the proposed data log information DB 72 is used as learning data. Moreover, transaction record information of furniture B and furniture C from the furniture and fixture transaction DB 81 is used as learning data. Using such learning data, the learning unit 55 can re-learn, and as a result, for example, it will re-learn the tendency that furniture B and furniture C are more modern in trend than furniture A and furniture Z. This makes it possible to update the AI ​​model 73 to one that can make proposals that are more in line with modern trends.

[0110] To summarize the contents explained with reference to Figures 1 to 16, the server 1 has (1) an interior coordination image automatic generation function, (2) an automatic layout drawing creation function, and (3) a function of assisting in the selection of furniture and fixtures and the creation of estimates and proposals. According to the above-mentioned (1) automatic interior coordination image generation function, the taste, situation, and theme of the example image to be generated can be specified by free text input or by uploading a reference example image. In addition, it is possible to specify specific products as furniture and fixtures to be displayed in the generated image. Product names and model numbers can be freely entered as text, product photos can be uploaded, and products can be searched and selected from the product database (furniture and fixture information DB71, etc.). Non-existent original products can also be specified by uploading a created product image or illustration image, or by freely entering a product description in text. In addition, in order to generate an image that is closer to the proposer's proposed image, the proposer can specify the composition of the generated image and the display positions of objects such as furniture and fixtures by creating a rough sketch on the screen, or by uploading an image created with an external tool or a scanned rough sketch. Furthermore, unlike other general-purpose image generation AI, this function is based on a DX system specialized for the spatial design and planning industry, and comprehensively accumulates text information, specification information, image information, and drawing information for furniture, fixtures, buildings, and equipment, and this information is constantly added and updated, allowing it to learn automatically. Furthermore, it can automatically learn industry-specific trends and practices from not only the tendencies of the generated images, but also the usage trends of the product database and order management function, and automatically generate interior coordination images that are considered to be usable in practice by industry insiders.

[0111] According to the above-mentioned (2) automatic layout drawing creation function, the basic information of the layout drawing, such as spatial shape and spatial dimension information, can be specified by uploading an image of a spatial drawing PDF, an image created with an external tool, or an image of a hand-drawn drawing. In addition, the conditions for the furniture layout can be specified by freely entering the space usage purpose, number of users, situation, theme, etc., or by uploading a reference layout drawing. Even if the specific furniture to be arranged has not been decided, if the type, purpose, and quantity of furniture (such as office chairs and meeting tables) are specified, the furniture suitable for the conditions can be automatically selected and the layout drawing generated. When specifying the furniture and fixtures to be laid out, you can specify them by freely entering the product name and model number, uploading a product photo, or searching and selecting from the product database. Even original products that do not actually exist can be specified by uploading a product image or illustration you have created, or by freely entering a product description. For multiple products, you can also specify the product information in a list in CSV format all at once. In addition, detailed information on the layout of furniture can be viewed by pointing at the item on the screen. It can also be displayed and output in list form separately from the drawing. In addition, the generated layout drawing can be modified by specifying the area to be modified on the screen, or by inputting conditions into text to generate a modified drawing. In addition, when a designer (space designer KD, etc.) uses a dedicated tool to create and modify detailed drawings, it is possible to output the generated layout drawing in a file format that can be read into CAD, Vector Works (registered trademark), Illustrator (registered trademark), etc. After modification with the dedicated tool, the data can be read again and a rough draft or modified draft can be automatically generated by inputting text or uploading images. Furthermore, unlike other general-purpose image generation AI, this function is based on a DX system specialized for the spatial design and planning industry, and comprehensively accumulates text information, specification information, image information, and drawing information for furniture, fixtures, buildings, and equipment, and this information is constantly added and updated, allowing it to learn automatically. Furthermore, it can automatically learn industry-specific trends and practices from not only the trends in the generated drawings, but also the usage trends of the product database and order management function, and automatically generate layout drawings that are considered by industry insiders to be usable in practice.

[0112] According to the above-mentioned (3) furniture and fixture selection and quotation / proposal creation assistance function, even if the type and quantity of furniture to be arranged has not been decided, the estimated budget for furniture and fixtures, the size of the space to be arranged, the purpose of use, the number of people using it, the situation, the theme, etc. can be specified by free text input or by uploading reference layout drawings and reference interior coordination example images, and candidate furniture and fixtures can be automatically selected. A proposal list including the product information, product pack information, and product images required for the proposal can be automatically generated. In addition, by specifying additional conditions for the generated furniture and fixtures proposal list, preliminary proposals and revised proposals can be easily generated automatically. The generated furniture and fixture proposal list data can be downloaded in Excel (registered trademark) or PowerPoint (registered trademark) format. In addition, by registering the proposer's own quotation and proposal format as a template, the selected list information can be converted into that original template and output. This dramatically simplifies the effort required to create quotation and proposals for selected furniture and fixtures. Furthermore, if the selection of product information is linked to a product database that also manages the latest product inventory information, the inventory information of the selected furniture and fixtures can be grasped at the same time, thus eliminating the need to check inventory when making proposals and placing orders. Furthermore, unlike other general-purpose information generation AI, this function is based on a DX system specialized for the spatial design and planning industry, and comprehensively accumulates text information, specification information, image information, and drawing information for furniture, fixtures, buildings, and facilities, and this information is constantly added and updated, allowing it to learn automatically. Furthermore, it can automatically learn industry-specific trends and practices from not only the trends in the generated furniture and fixture selection information, but also the usage trends of the product database and order management function, and automatically generate furniture and fixture selection lists that are considered by industry insiders to be usable in practice.

[0113] The above describes one embodiment of the present invention and another embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and modifications, improvements, etc. that can achieve the object of the present invention are considered to be included in the present invention.

[0114] 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.

[0115] Also, for example, the output information is image information in the above embodiment, but is not limited to this, and may be text, audio, or other information. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the output information (hereinafter referred to as "layout information") indicating the layout of a specified space in which furniture or fixtures are respectively arranged in one or more layout areas is the layout image OJ-B of FIG. 1 or the layout image of FIG. 10, but is not limited to this and may be information such as text or audio.

[0116] 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).

[0117] Furthermore, the system configuration shown in FIG. 3 and the hardware configuration of the server 1 shown in FIG. 4 are merely examples for achieving the object of the present invention, and are not particularly limited.

[0118] In addition, the functional block diagram shown in Fig. 5 is merely an example and is not particularly limited. In other words, it is sufficient that the information processing system in Fig. 3 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. 5.

[0119] Furthermore, the locations of the functional blocks are not limited to those shown in FIG. 5 and may be arbitrary. 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).

[0120] 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.

[0121] 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.

[0122] 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.

[0123] 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.

[0124] 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. 5, etc.) An input unit (e.g., an input control unit 51 in FIG. 5 ) for inputting information including at least main purpose information (e.g., main purpose information SJ-A in FIG. 1 ) indicating the main purpose of a specified space or furniture or fixtures to be placed in the specified space as input information (e.g., input information IJ-A in FIG. 1 ); an output means (e.g., the output control unit 52 in FIG. 5 ) for outputting, as output information (e.g., the output information OJ-A in FIG. 1 ) obtained as a result of inputting the input information into a predetermined model (e.g., the AI ​​model 73 in FIG. 5 ), information on furniture or fixtures to be arranged in the predetermined space in accordance with the main purpose, or information on the predetermined space in which the furniture or fixtures are arranged in accordance with the main purpose; It is sufficient to have the above. According to such an information processing device (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 5), deliverables relating to furniture or fixtures can be provided efficiently.

[0125] In addition, (2) an information processing device to which the present invention is applied (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 5, etc.) The specified model that uses the input information is a model obtained as a result of a specified machine learning process using first information about the space in which the furniture or fixtures are arranged (e.g., various proposed examples of furniture or fixtures stored in the proposed data log information DB72 in Figure 5) and second information about the furniture or fixtures to be arranged in the space (e.g., information stored in the furniture and fixture information DB71 in Figure 5) as learning data. According to such an information processing device (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 5), it is possible to provide deliverables more efficiently.

[0126] In addition, (3) an information processing device to which the present invention is applied (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 15, etc.) The specified model that uses the input information is a model obtained as a result of the specified machine learning using third information regarding the trading history of furniture or fixtures (for example, the furniture / fixtures trading history information in Figure 16) in addition to the first information and the second information as the learning data. According to such an information processing device (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 15), the third information on the results of transactions of furniture or fixtures is also used as learning data, so that trends and customs specific to the industry can be automatically learned, for example. This makes it possible to provide deliverables more efficiently.

[0127] In addition, (4) an information processing device to which the present invention is applied (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 15, etc.) a learning means (e.g., the learning unit 55 in FIG. 16 ) that uses the first information, the second information, and the third information as the learning data, executes the predetermined machine learning, and generates or updates the predetermined model; The sensor may further include: According to such an information processing device (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 15), since it further includes a learning means (for example, the learning unit 55 in FIG. 16), it is possible to execute a predetermined machine learning using the first information, the second information, and the third information as learning data, and generate or update a predetermined model. This makes it possible to provide a deliverable more efficiently.

[0128] In addition, (5) an information processing device to which the present invention is applied (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 5, etc.) The main purpose information is information indicating a scene image of the specified space in which furniture or fixtures are arranged (for example, information on the scene image in the main purpose information SJ-A in FIG. 1, etc.), The output information is a scene image of the predetermined space in which furniture or fixtures are arranged according to the scene image (for example, the scene image in output information OJ-A in FIG. 1). According to such an information processing device (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 5), a scene image can be provided as a result.

[0129] In addition, (6) an information processing device to which the present invention is applied (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 5, etc.) The main objective information is information indicating one or more layout areas in the specified space indicating a specific property (for example, one or more layout areas in the specified space indicating a specific property in the main objective information SJ-B of FIG. 1), The output information is layout information of the predetermined space in which furniture or fixtures are arranged in each of the one or more layout areas (for example, information such as a layout image in output information OJ-B of FIG. 1). According to such an information processing device (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 5), a layout image can be provided as a deliverable.

[0130] In addition, (7) an information processing device to which the present invention is applied (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 5, etc.) The main purpose information is information indicating a layout in which furniture or fixtures are arranged in the specified space indicating a specific property (for example, a layout image in the main purpose information SJ-C in FIG. 1, etc.), The output information is a list of furniture or fixture candidates arranged in the specified space (for example, a list of furniture or fixture candidates in the main objective information SJ-C in FIG. 1). According to such an information processing device (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 5), a list of furniture or fixture candidates can be provided as a deliverable.

[0131] In addition, (8) an information processing device to which the present invention is applied (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 5, etc.) The input information further includes additional information (such as additional information FJ-A in FIG. 1) relating to the predetermined space or the furniture or fixtures to be arranged in the predetermined space. According to such an information processing device (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 5), a deliverable can be provided with high accuracy.

[0132] In addition, (9) an information processing device to which the present invention is applied (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 5, etc.) When information on a specific piece of furniture is selected from the output information, a furniture information presentation means (for example, the furniture / furniture information control unit 53 in FIG. 5 or the like) presents detailed information on the specific piece of furniture; It further comprises: According to such an information processing device (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 5), detailed information on a given piece of furniture can be presented.

[0133] In addition, (10) an information processing device to which the present invention is applied (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 5, etc.) a UI providing means (e.g., a UI control unit 54 in FIG. 5 ) for providing a UI (User Interface) for communication between a first party (e.g., a space designer KD in FIG. 2 ) who provided the input information and another second party (e.g., a space user KU in FIG. 2 ) using the output information; It further comprises: According to such an information processing device (for example, the server 1 in FIG. 5), communication using output information can be carried out. [Explanation of symbols]

[0134] 1...Server, 2...Space designer terminal, 3...Space user terminal, 4...Trading system, 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...Furniture and fixture information control section, 54...UI (User Interface) Interface) control unit, 55...Learning unit, 71...Furniture and fixture information DB, 72...Proposal data log information DB, 73...AI model, 81...Furniture and fixture transaction DB, 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 main purpose information indicating a main purpose of a specified space or a furniture or fixture to be arranged in the specified space as input information; an output means for outputting, as output information obtained as a result of inputting the input information into a predetermined model, information on furniture or fixtures to be arranged in the predetermined space in accordance with the main purpose, or information on the predetermined space in which the furniture or fixtures are arranged in accordance with the main purpose; An information processing device comprising:

2. The predetermined model using the input information is a model obtained as a result of a predetermined machine learning using first information on a space in which furniture or fixtures are arranged and second information on the furniture or fixtures to be arranged in the space as learning data. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

3. The predetermined model using the input information is a model obtained as a result of the predetermined machine learning using third information on a trading record of furniture or fixtures as the learning data in addition to the first information and the second information. The information processing device according to claim 2 .

4. a learning means for executing the predetermined machine learning using the first information, the second information, and the third information as the learning data to generate or update the predetermined model; The information processing device according to claim 3 , further comprising:

5. The main objective information is information indicating a scene image of the specified space in which furniture or fixtures are arranged, The output information is a scene image of the specified space in which furniture or fixtures are arranged according to the scene image. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

6. The main objective information is information indicating one or more layout areas within the specified space indicating a specific property, The output information is layout information of the specified space in which furniture or fixtures are arranged in each of the one or more layout areas. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

7. The main objective information is information indicating a layout in which furniture or fixtures are arranged in the specified space indicating a specific property, The output information is a list of furniture or fixture candidates arranged in the specified space. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

8. The input information further includes supplementary information regarding a predetermined space or furniture or fixtures to be placed in the predetermined space. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

9. a furniture information presenting means for presenting detailed information about a specific piece of furniture when that piece of furniture is selected from the output information; The information processing device according to claim 1 , further comprising:

10. a UI providing means for providing a UI (User Interface) for communication between a first person who has provided the input information and another second person using the output information; The information processing device according to claim 1 , further comprising:

11. An information processing method executed by an information processing device, An input step of inputting information including at least main purpose information indicating a main purpose of a predetermined space or a furniture or fixture to be arranged in the predetermined space as input information; an output step of outputting, as output information obtained as a result of inputting the input information into a predetermined model, information on furniture or fixtures to be arranged in the predetermined space in accordance with the main purpose, or information on the predetermined space in which the furniture or fixtures are arranged in accordance with the main purpose; An information processing method comprising:

12. On the computer, An input step of inputting information including at least main purpose information indicating a main purpose of a predetermined space or a furniture or fixture to be arranged in the predetermined space as input information; an output step of outputting, as output information obtained as a result of inputting the input information into a predetermined model, information on furniture or fixtures to be arranged in the predetermined space in accordance with the main purpose, or information on the predetermined space in which the furniture or fixtures are arranged in accordance with the main purpose; A program that executes control processing including:

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