Information processing system

Abstract

To provide an information processing system for improving convenience of management and search of molds.SOLUTION: N IC tags 2 (n is an integer of 2 or more) are respectively attached to n molds K. An IC tag reader 4 receives output signals of the IC tags 2. A server 1 executes processing for managing the n molds based on the output signals received by the IC tag reader 4. A processor terminal 3 displays information relating to the n molds K based on the processing result by the server 1. A collation unit 52 of the server 1 collates the output signals received by the IC tag reader 4 with management information of the molds K. A provision control unit 53 executes control of providing the information of the molds K based on the collation result collated by the collation unit 52.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing system. [Background technology]

[0002] A technology has been proposed that uses IC tags to allow manufacturers that are outsourced to manufacture parts and the like to manage molds lent by outsourcers. For example, in the technology described in Patent Document 1, IC tags are attached to the molds, and multiple card readers are placed in advance at multiple specified locations, so that the molds are managed by associating which IC tag has been read by which card reader (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2007-207195 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] For example, the above-mentioned technology makes it possible to manage molds by identifying those placed in a specific location, but installing multiple card readers incurs a lot of costs.In addition, it requires a lot of effort to simultaneously check the presence of many molds, i.e., to take an inventory, or to search for a specific mold. Thus, there has been a demand for improved convenience in managing and searching for molds. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, an information processing system according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: n IC tags attached to n molds (n is an integer value of 2 or more), an IC tag reader for receiving an output signal of the IC tag; A server that executes a process for managing the n molds based on the output signal received by the IC tag reader; an information terminal that displays information about the n molds based on a processing result by the server; An information processing system comprising: The n IC tags are A storage means for storing identification information for identifying the n molds to which the n IC tags are attached; an output means for outputting an output signal corresponding to the identification information; having The IC tag reader includes: a receiving means for receiving output signals output from m IC tags (m is an integer value between 1 and n) among the n IC tags; having The server, A management information acquisition means for acquiring management information related to the management contents of the n molds linked to the identification information of the n molds; A verification means for verifying the output signal received by the IC tag reader with the management information; a providing control means for executing control for providing information about the mold based on a result of the matching performed by the matching means; having The information terminal includes: A display means for displaying information about the mold based on the control by the provision control means; has.

[0006] In addition, an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: n IC tags attached to n molds (n is an integer value of 2 or more), an IC tag reader for receiving an output signal of the IC tag; an information terminal that displays information about at least a part of the n molds based on the output signal received by the IC tag reader; An information processing system comprising: The n IC tags are A storage means for storing identification information for identifying a specific mold to which the IC tag is attached; an output means for outputting an output signal corresponding to the identification information; having The IC tag reader includes: a receiving means for receiving an output signal output from a predetermined IC tag among the n IC tags and detecting the intensity of the output signal; having The information terminal includes: A selection receiving means for receiving a selection of a target mold to be searched among the n molds; An intensity information acquiring means for acquiring intensity information regarding the intensity of the output signal received from the selected target mold as the predetermined IC tag; a display means for displaying information about the mold including at least a graphic changed based on the strength information; has.

[0007] In addition, an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: n IC tags attached to n molds (n is an integer value of 2 or more), a mobile body having an IC tag reader for receiving an output signal from the IC tag and an imaging unit for imaging the surroundings, the mobile body being capable of moving within a predetermined space; A server that executes a process for managing the n molds based on an output signal received by the IC tag reader; An information processing system comprising: The n IC tags are A storage means for storing identification information for identifying a specific mold to which the IC tag is attached; an output means for outputting an output signal corresponding to the identification information; having The moving body is a receiving means for receiving an output signal output from a predetermined IC tag among the n IC tags; A location information acquisition means for acquiring location information of the moving body; an imaging unit control means for controlling the imaging unit of the moving object to acquire image data captured by the imaging unit; a storage control means for controlling the storage of the output signal corresponding to the identification information, the position information, and the image data in association with each other; having The server, A management information acquisition means for acquiring management information related to management contents associated with the identification information of the n molds; A verification means for verifying the output signal received by the IC tag reader with the management information; a storage control means for executing control for storing the position information and the image data corresponding to the management information in association with the identification information based on a result of the comparison by the comparison means; has.

[0008] In addition, an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: n IC tags attached to n molds (n is an integer value of 2 or more), a mobile body having an IC tag reader for receiving an output signal from the IC tag and an imaging unit for imaging the surroundings, the mobile body being capable of moving within a predetermined space; A server that executes a process for managing the n molds based on an output signal received by the IC tag reader; An information processing system comprising: The n IC tags are A storage means for storing identification information for identifying a specific mold to which the IC tag is attached; an output means for outputting an output signal corresponding to the identification information; having The moving body is a receiving means for receiving an output signal output from a predetermined IC tag among the n IC tags; A location information acquisition means for acquiring location information of the moving body; an imaging unit control means for controlling the imaging unit of the moving object to acquire image data captured by the imaging unit; a storage control means for controlling the storage of the output signal corresponding to the identification information, the position information, and the image data in association with each other; having The server, A selection receiving means for receiving a selection of a target mold to be searched among the n molds; An intensity information acquisition means for acquiring information regarding the intensity of the output signal received from the selected target mold as the predetermined IC tag; a storage control means for storing the position information and the image data, which are acquired by the intensity information acquisition means and which indicate the largest intensity of the output signal, as the position information and the image data of the selected mold; has.

[0009] An information processing method and a program according to one aspect of the present invention are a method and a program corresponding to an information processing device according to one aspect of the present invention. Effect of the Invention

[0010] According to the present invention, the convenience of managing and searching for molds is improved. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overview of a service that can be realized by an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an information processing system according to an embodiment of an information processing device of the present invention. [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 the server shown in FIG. 3 included in the information processing system shown in FIG. 2. [Diagram 5] 5 is a diagram showing an example of a top screen provided by an information processing system having the functional blocks shown in FIG. 4. [Figure 6] 5 is a diagram showing an example of a mold inventory screen provided by an information processing system having the functional blocks shown in FIG. 4. [Figure 7] 5 is a diagram showing an example of a read tag list screen provided by an information processing system having the functional block shown in FIG. 4. FIG. [Figure 8] 5 is a diagram showing an example of a die search screen provided by an information processing system having the functional blocks shown in FIG. 4. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0012] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0013] 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 according to one embodiment of the present invention (see FIG. 2 described later) will be described.

[0014] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overview of this service that can be realized by an information processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] This service is a service that supports users who store molds in efficiently managing those molds. With its mold management support function and mold search support function, this service supports users in managing and searching for molds, thereby improving convenience.

[0016] That is, the mold management support function is a function that supports the management of storage locations for n molds K-1 to Kn (n is an integer value of 2 or more). Also, the mold search support function is a function that supports the search for a target mold Kt (t is any integer value from 1 to n) among the n molds K-1 to Kn. In the following, when there is no need to distinguish between each of the n molds, they will be collectively referred to as "mold K."

[0017] For example, a processor U who manufactures or processes a given item using a die K is assumed to be a user of this service. The processor U processes the given item (e.g., press processing) using n dies K-1 to Kn corresponding to the product and its processing steps, respectively. Upon completion of processing, the processor U removes the die K from the processing equipment (e.g., a press machine) and stores it, and reuses the stored die K when reproducing, etc. In other words, the die K is an asset and needs to be stored and managed appropriately.

[0018] Here, if the processor U has multiple bases (e.g., factories, warehouses, etc.), the mold K may be transported from the base where the processing was performed to another base. The processor U may also lend the mold K to another processor, and the mold K may be present at the other processor's base. Thus, the processor U must manage the bases where the n molds K are located. The processor U also checks at a specified time by taking an inventory to confirm whether the n molds K are indeed present at the bases. As a result of such an inventory, the mold K may not be present at the base where it should be, and may be found at another base. The mold management support function is a function that takes such situations into consideration and supports the management of the storage locations, etc. of the n molds K.

[0019] In addition, when the processor U uses the mold Kt, the mold Kt needs to be taken out of the warehouse or the like where it is stored. At this time, it is considered that the mold Kt can be managed using the position coordinates and shelf numbers assigned inside the base. However, in actual bases, it is often difficult to manage the mold Kt using the position coordinates and shelf numbers. Specifically, for example, the mold K is appropriately stacked on a pallet for loading and unloading, and when the necessary mold K is taken out, the other molds K are moved. Also, as can be seen from the need for the above-mentioned inventory, the target mold Kt may not be present at the management position. The mold search support function is a function that supports the search for the target mold Kt in consideration of such a situation.

[0020] Below, we will continue to use Figure 1 to explain the mold management support function and mold search support function of this service.

[0021] The processor U records and manages information on the bases where n dies K are stored in the server 1. At this time, IC tags 2-1 to 2-n are attached to the n dies K-1 to Kn, respectively. In the following, when there is no need to distinguish between the IC tags 2-1 to 2-n, they will be collectively referred to as "IC tag 2."

[0022] The IC tag 2 is a combination of an IC chip capable of wireless communication and an antenna for wireless communication, and is further integrated with an adhesive sticker or the like for attaching to an object. In the following description of this embodiment, the IC tag 2 is described as being of a passive type that does not have a built-in battery and operates by obtaining power from wireless radio waves from an IC tag reader. However, the IC tag 2 is not limited to being of the passive type, and may be of an active type that operates by obtaining power from a built-in battery or the like.

[0023] The processor U sets in advance information (hereinafter referred to as "mold management information") about the contents to be managed by the processor U for each of the n molds K. Although details will be described later, the management information of the mold K includes information for identifying the mold K (hereinafter referred to as "identification information") and information about the storage location of the mold K. The management information is stored in a management information DB 61 provided in the server 1.

[0024] The processor U can inventory and search for the mold K using the processor terminal 3 and the IC tag reader 4, or a drone 5 equipped with an IC tag reader and a camera.

[0025] There are two methods, a first method and a second method, for inventorying and searching for the mold K in this service. That is, the first method is a method in which a person in charge of the processor U (hereinafter simply referred to as "processor U") goes to the storage location and uses a processor terminal 3 and a handy IC tag reader 4 to inventory and search for the mold K. The second method is a second method in which a person in charge of the processor U does not go to the storage location but uses a drone 5 equipped with an IC tag reader and a camera to inventory and search for the mold K. In this embodiment, both the first method and the second method can be used as appropriate.

[0026] First, an inventory of the mold K by the first method in which the person in charge of the processor U goes to the storage location and uses the processor terminal 3 and the IC tag reader 4 will be described.

[0027] The processor U carries the processor terminal 3 and the IC tag reader 4 and goes to the storage location of the mold K. At this time, the processor U inputs into the processor terminal 3 information about the storage location he or she has visited.

[0028] Then, under the control of the processor terminal 3, a command to transmit identification information is output as radio waves from the IC tag reader 4 carried by the processor U to the IC tag 2. The IC tag 2 within the reach of the radio waves output from the IC tag reader 4 outputs radio waves including the identification information in accordance with the command.

[0029] The reception of radio waves including the identification information by the IC tag reader 4 indicates that the IC tag reader 4 and the IC tag 2 are within the range of the radio waves of each other. In other words, the reception of the identification information by the IC tag reader 4 confirms that the mold K linked to the identification information is present in the storage location to which the processor U is present. This information is provided to the server 1 via the processor terminal 3, and is reflected in and stored in the management information.

[0030] By moving around the storage location (facility), the processor U can bring the entire storage location within the range of the radio waves and confirm the presence of the mold K within the storage location. As will be described in detail later, the processor terminal 3 can present the processor U with information such as mold K that was managed as being present in the storage location, mold K that was actually present in the storage location, and mold K that was managed as not being present in the storage location but was actually present in the storage location. In this way, the service can support the processor U in managing (inventorying) the mold K.

[0031] Next, we will explain the inventory of molds K using a second method in which the processor U does not go to the storage location but uses a drone 5 equipped with an IC tag reader and a camera.

[0032] The drone 5 has an IC tag reader and automatically flies and moves around the storage location of the mold K. Note that the drone 5 is only required to be able to move around the storage location, and the method of movement is not limited. That is, for example, the drone 5 may be one that travels on the ground or one that flies in the air.

[0033] Here, the drone 5 acquires position information of the drone 5 itself. The position information of the drone 5 may be, for example, information acquired using a global positioning system (GPS), information acquired using a beacon installed in the storage location, or information acquired using other methods, or may be a combination of such information.

[0034] Then, a command to transmit the identification information is output as a radio wave from the IC tag reader of the drone 5 to the IC tag 2. As a result, the IC tag 2 within the reach of the radio wave output from the IC tag reader outputs a radio wave including the identification information in accordance with the command.

[0035] Reception of radio waves including identification information by the IC tag reader indicates that the IC tag reader 4 and the IC tag 2 are within the reach of the radio waves from each other. In other words, reception of identification information by the IC tag reader confirms that the mold K linked to the identification information is within the reach of the radio waves from the position of the drone. This fact is stored in one area of ​​a memory unit provided in the drone 5 together with the position information.

[0036] In addition, the drone 5 uses a camera provided in the drone 5 itself to capture an image of the surroundings of the drone 5. Image data of the surroundings of the drone 5 captured when it is confirmed that at least the mold K is present is stored in one area of ​​a storage unit provided in the drone 5.

[0037] Information stored in a certain area of ​​the memory unit provided in the drone 5 is transmitted from the drone 5 to the server 1 as appropriate.

[0038] In this way, the drone 5 moves around the storage location (facility) to bring the entire storage location within the range of its radio waves, and is able to confirm the presence of the mold K within the storage location. In addition, the processor U can confirm the details of where the mold K is located, and can confirm and organize information that the mold K certainly exists, by checking the captured images and location information. Similarly to the above, the processor U can check information on the mold K that should be in the storage location, the mold K that was actually in the storage location, and the mold K that should not be in the storage location but was. In this way, the service can support the processor U in managing (inventorying) the mold K.

[0039] Next, a search for the mold Kt by the first method in which the person in charge of the processor U goes to the storage location and uses the IC tag reader 4 and the processor terminal 3 will be described.

[0040] The processor U carries the IC tag reader 4 and the processor terminal 3 and goes to the storage location of the dies K. At this time, the processor U designates, from among the n dies K, a die Kt to be searched for.

[0041] Then, a command to transmit the identification information is output as radio waves from the IC tag reader 4 carried by processor U. As a result, IC tags 2 within the reach of the radio waves output from the IC tag reader 4 output radio waves including the identification information in accordance with the command. Reception of radio waves including the identification information by the IC tag reader 4 indicates that the IC tag reader 4 and the IC tag 2 are both within the reach of the radio waves. At this time, the IC tag reader 4 also acquires the strength and direction of the radio waves transmitted from the IC tag 2. Strong radio wave strength indicates that the IC tag reader 4 and the IC tag 2 are close to each other.

[0042] That is, when identification information is received by the IC tag reader 4, if the mold K linked to the identification information is the mold Kt, information on the search results for the mold Kt based on at least one of the strength and direction of the radio waves acquired by the IC tag reader 4 is presented to the processor U via the processor terminal 3.

[0043] By moving around the storage location (facility), the processor U can bring the entire storage location within the range of the radio waves and search for the mold Kt within the storage location. As will be described in more detail later, the processor terminal 3 can provide the processor U with information regarding the distance and direction between the IC tag reader 4 and the mold Kt. The processor U can efficiently find the mold Kt by searching while checking the search results for the mold Kt. In this way, this service can support the processor U in his search for the mold K.

[0044] Next, a search for the mold Kt using a second method in which the processor U does not go to the storage site but uses a drone 5 equipped with an IC tag reader and a camera will be described.

[0045] The processor U designates in advance a mold Kt to be searched for among n molds K. The drone 5 has an IC tag reader and automatically moves around the storage location of the mold K. At this time, the drone 5 acquires its own location information. The location information of the drone 5 may be, for example, information about the storage location acquired using a GPS, information about the position coordinates in the storage location acquired using a beacon installed in the storage location, or location information acquired using other methods, or may be a combination of such information.

[0046] Then, a command to transmit the identification information is output as radio waves from the IC tag reader of the drone 5. As a result, the IC tag 2 within the reach of the radio waves output from the IC tag reader outputs radio waves including the identification information in accordance with the command. Reception of the radio waves including the identification information by the IC tag reader indicates that the IC tag reader 4 and the IC tag 2 are both within the reach of the radio waves.

[0047] That is, when the identification information is received by the IC tag reader, if the mold K linked to the identification information is the mold Kt to be searched for, it is confirmed that the mold Kt is present in the location information (near the storage location or more detailed location coordinates). This information is stored in one area of ​​the memory unit provided in the drone 5.

[0048] In addition, the drone 5 uses a camera provided in the drone 5 itself to capture an image of the surroundings in which the presence of the mold Kt has been confirmed. Data of the captured image is stored in one area of ​​a storage unit provided in the drone 5.

[0049] Information stored in a certain area of ​​the memory unit provided in the drone 5 is transmitted from the drone 5 to the server 1.

[0050] In other words, when identification information is received by the IC tag reader, if the mold K linked to the identification information is mold Kt, information on the search results for the mold Kt based on at least one of the strength and direction of the radio waves acquired by the IC tag reader mounted on the drone 5 is presented to the processor U.

[0051] The drone 5 moves autonomously within the storage location (facility), bringing the entire storage location within the range of radio waves, and is able to search for the mold Kt within the storage location. As will be described in more detail later, the processor U can be provided with the location information of the drone 5 when the identification signal of the mold Kt was obtained, the image captured from that location, and information regarding the distance and direction from that location. The processor U can efficiently find the mold Kt by checking the search results of the mold Kt searched for using the drone 5. In this way, the service can support the processor U in searching for the mold K.

[0052] The outline of the service that can be realized by the information processing system according to one embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to FIG.

[0053] 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.

[0054] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the information processing device of the present invention.

[0055] The information processing system SYS shown in FIG. 2 is configured to include a server 1, an IC tag reader 4, a processor terminal 3, a drone 5, and an IC tag 2. The server 1, the processor terminal 3, and the drone 5 are connected to each other via a predetermined network NW such as the Internet.

[0056] The server 1 is an information processing device managed by the provider of this service. The server 1 executes various processes for realizing this service while appropriately communicating with the processor terminal 3 and the drone 5.

[0057] The IC tag reader 4 is a reader for the IC tag 2 carried by the processor U. The IC tag reader 4 is capable of communicating with the IC tag 2 via a predetermined wireless communication such as the UHF band. The IC tag reader 4 is also capable of providing the results of reading the IC tag 2 to the processor terminal 3 via short-range wireless communication, wired connection communication, or a predetermined network (for example, the network NW).

[0058] The processor terminal 3 is an information processing terminal carried and operated by the processor U. The processor terminal 3 is composed of a smartphone, a tablet, a personal computer, etc. In addition, the results of management (inventory) and search of the mold K by the second method using a drone 5 having an IC tag reader and a camera are also displayed on the processor terminal 3.

[0059] The drone 5 is a mobile body capable of moving autonomously and equipped with an IC tag reader and a camera (not shown).

[0060] FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of a server in the information processing system shown in FIG.

[0061] 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.

[0062] 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.

[0063] The CPU 11, ROM 12, and RAM 13 are connected to one another via a bus 14. An input / output interface 15 is also connected to this 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.

[0064] 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 processor terminal 3 and the drone 5 in FIG. 2) via a network NW including the Internet.

[0065] Removable media 40, 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 40 by the drive 20 is installed in the storage unit 18 as necessary. Further, the removable medium 40 can store various data stored in the storage unit 18 in the same manner as the storage unit 18 .

[0066] Although not shown, the processor terminal 3 and the drone 5 in Fig. 2 can have a configuration basically similar to the hardware configuration shown in Fig. 3. Therefore, the description of the hardware configuration of the processor terminal 3 and the drone 5 will be omitted.

[0067] The various hardware and software constituting the information processing system of Fig. 2, including the server 1 of Fig. 3, cooperate to execute various processes for realizing the present service of Fig. 1. As a result, the service provider can provide the present service to the processor U.

[0068] FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the server shown in FIG. 3 included in the information processing system shown in FIG. In addition, in the functional block diagram shown in FIG. 4, functional blocks used in both the first method and the second method in the management (inventory) and search of the mold K shown in FIG. 1 are illustrated.

[0069] As shown in FIG. 4, in the CPU 11 of the server 1, a management information acquisition unit 51, a collation unit 52, a provision control unit 53, a storage control unit 54, and a travel route setting unit 55 function. In addition, in one area of ​​the storage unit 18 of the server 1, a management information DB 61 and an image DB 62 are stored.

[0070] As described above, the n IC tags 2 are attached to the n molds K, respectively. For ease of explanation, only one IC tag 2 is illustrated in FIG.

[0071] The management information acquisition unit 51 acquires management information related to the management contents of the n dies linked to the identification information of the n dies K. As described above, the management information is information on the contents managed by the processor U for each of the n dies K. As will be described later with reference to Fig. 7, the management information is appropriately presented to the processor U as information related to the dies K on a read tag list screen or the like. The management information of the mold K is stored in the mold management DB 61 in association with the mold K.

[0072] The collation unit 52 collates the output signal received by the IC tag reader with the management information stored in the mold management DB 61 .

[0073] The provision control unit 53 executes control to provide information about the mold K to the processor U via the processor terminal 3 based on the collation result obtained by the collation unit 52. An example of providing the position information of the mold K to the processor U will be described later with reference to FIG.

[0074] Specifically, for example, the provision control unit 53 executes control to provide the location information of the mold K in a form in which the location information is displayed superimposed on map information.

[0075] Also, for example, the provision control unit 53 provides information on a guidance route to the position of the selected mold based on the current position information of the drone 5. The guidance route is a route from a predetermined position (for example, the current position of the processor U or the entrance of the base, etc.) to the mold K among routes (so-called passages, etc.) included in the map information of the base where the mold K is stored or found. This allows the processor U to check the guidance route information and easily reach the mold K searched for using the drone 5.

[0076] The provision control unit 53 executes control to provide image data in association with the identification information.

[0077] For example, the provision control unit 53 executes control to provide image data of the selected mold Kt. The image data of the mold Kt may include the following. That is, for example, the image data of the mold Kt is provided with image data that is considered to be closest to the mold Kt among the images captured by the drone 5. This allows the processor U to easily find the mold Kt by checking the images of the surrounding area where the mold Kt was found. In addition, when the management information DB 61 includes image data of the appearance of the mold K, the image data of the appearance of the mold Kt may be provided as information on the mold Kt. This allows the processor U to easily find the mold Kt by checking the image of the appearance of the mold Kt.

[0078] The storage control unit 54 of the server 1 executes control to store the position information and image data corresponding to the management information in association with the identification information, based on the result of the matching by the matching unit 52.

[0079] The movement path setting unit 55 sets the movement path of the drone 5 based on the strength and propagation direction of the output signal detected by the IC tag reader of the drone 5.

[0080] The IC tag 2 includes an output unit 71 and an identification information storage unit 81 .

[0081] The identification information storage unit 81 stores identification information for identifying each of the n molds K to which the n IC tags 2 are attached. The identification information stored in each of the n IC tags 2 may be any information that can identify the mold K to which the IC tag 2 is attached. Specifically, for example, a serial number uniquely attached to the IC tag 2 may be used as the identification information.

[0082] The output unit 71 outputs an output signal corresponding to the identification information stored in the identification information storage unit 81 .

[0083] The processor terminal 3 displays information about the n dies based on the results of processing by the server 1. In the CPU of the processor terminal 3, a display unit 101, a selection receiving unit 102, and a strength information acquiring unit 103 function.

[0084] The display unit 101 of the processor terminal 3 displays information about the mold K under the control of the supply control unit 53. The display unit 101 displays information about the mold K including at least a graphic that has been changed based on the strength information. Specifically, for example, as will be described later with reference to Fig. 8, the display unit 101 can display at least a graphic in the form of a bar that has been changed based on the strength information.

[0085] The selection receiving unit 102 receives the selection of a mold Kt to be searched for from among n molds.

[0086] The intensity information acquisition unit 103 acquires intensity information regarding the intensity of the output signal received as the predetermined IC tag 2 of the selected mold K.

[0087] The intensity information acquisition unit 103 acquires information regarding the intensity of an output signal received from the selected target mold Kt as a predetermined IC tag 2.

[0088] The IC tag reader 4 receives an output signal from an IC tag. Specifically, the IC tag reader 4 has a receiving unit 91 and a management unit 92.

[0089] A receiving unit 91 of the IC tag reader 4 receives output signals output from m IC tags (m is an integer value between 1 and n) out of the n IC tags. Moreover, the receiver 91 receives an output signal output from a predetermined IC tag among the n IC tags 2, and detects the intensity of the output signal.

[0090] The management unit 92 manages information relating to the output signal received by the receiving unit 91 . Specifically, for example, the information on the received output signal includes identification information included in the received output signal, information on the strength of the received output signal, and information on the receiving direction of the received output signal. In addition, the management unit 92 provides the information on the received output signal to the processor terminal 3.

[0091] As shown in FIG. 4, in the drone 5, a receiving unit 111, a position information acquisition unit 112, an imaging unit control unit 113, and a memory control unit 114 function. In addition, an image data storage unit 80 is arranged in one area of ​​the storage unit of the drone 5.

[0092] Although not shown, the drone 5 has an IC tag reader that receives an output signal from an IC tag and an imaging unit that can image the surroundings. In Fig. 4, of the IC tag reader that the drone 5 has, only the receiving unit 111 that receives a signal from the IC tag 2 is shown. The drone 5 also has a function corresponding to the management unit 92 that the above-mentioned IC tag reader 4 has.

[0093] The receiving unit 111 of the drone 5 receives an output signal output from a predetermined IC tag among the n IC tags. Furthermore, the receiving unit 111 can receive an output signal output from a predetermined IC tag among the n IC tags 2, and detect the intensity of the output signal. A management unit (not shown) of the drone 5 manages information related to the output signal received by the receiving unit 111. The information related to the received output signal is provided to the server 1 as appropriate.

[0094] The location information acquisition unit 112 acquires location information of the drone 5.

[0095] The imaging unit control unit 113 controls the imaging unit of the drone 5 to acquire captured image data. The image data acquired by the imaging unit control unit 113 is temporarily stored in the image data storage unit 80 provided in the drone 5. The image data is transmitted to the server 1 as appropriate.

[0096] The storage control unit 114 stores an output signal corresponding to the identification information, the position information, and the image data in association with each other. The storage control unit 114 stores the position information and the image data in which the intensity of the output signal acquired by the intensity information acquisition means is the greatest, as the position information and the image data of the selected mold.

[0097] The IC tag reader 4 detects the strength and propagation direction of the output signal output by the IC tag. The display unit 101 displays the intensity and propagation direction of the output signal as changes in the size and direction of a figure.

[0098] As described above, since the server 1 in Figure 2 has the functional configuration shown in Figure 4, a user using the present service in Figure 1 can easily manage (inventory) and search for mold K.

[0099] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8, examples of screens for managing (inventorying) and searching for dies K, which are presented to the processor U by the server 1 having the functional configuration of FIG. 4, will be described.

[0100] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a top screen provided by an information processing system having the functional blocks shown in FIG. When the management company U starts up the application program of this service to manage (inventory) or search for the mold K, the top screen G1 shown in FIG.

[0101] A master read button hide check box B1 is arranged on the top screen G1 shown in Fig. 5. When the master read button hide check box B1 is checked, each master read button described below is hidden. In the example of FIG. 5, the master read button hide check box B1 is not checked, and each master read button is displayed.

[0102] Each master read button is arranged on the top screen G1 shown in Fig. 5. When each master read button is operated, a part or all of the management information DB 61 stored in the server 1 is read into the processor terminal 3. This makes it possible to manage and search for the mold K even when the processor terminal 3 is not in a network environment. However, if each master read button is operated erroneously, there is a risk that the management information in the processor terminal 3, i.e., the master, may be deleted. Due to the above-mentioned master read button non-display checkbox B1, each master read button is normally hidden after reading.

[0103] A storage location pull-down button B2 is arranged on the top screen G1 shown in Fig. 5. When the storage location pull-down button B2 is operated, a list of storage locations registered in the management information is displayed. By selecting an arbitrary storage location from the list of storage locations, the storage location to be managed (inventory) is selected.

[0104] A READER selection button is provided on the top screen G1 shown in Fig. 5. When the READER selection button is operated, candidate IC tag readers 4 are displayed in a list, and it becomes possible to select an IC tag reader to be used for management (inventory) or search.

[0105] Master reset buttons are arranged on the top screen G1 shown in Fig. 5. When each master reset button is operated, the database (master) of management information and position information stored in the processor terminal 3 is reset.

[0106] A location information acquisition selection button is provided on the top screen G1 shown in Fig. 5. When the application software of this service is launched, "Location information available" is selected in the location information selection button, and acquisition of location information using GPS begins. When processor U selects "No location information" in the location information selection button, the GPS is disabled and location information is no longer acquired.

[0107] A mold inventory start button is arranged on the top screen G1 shown in Fig. 5. When the mold inventory start button is operated, the screen transitions to a mold inventory screen G2, which will be described later with reference to Fig. 6.

[0108] A mold tag list button is arranged on the top screen G1 shown in Fig. 5. When the mold tag list button is operated, the screen transitions to a read tag list screen, which will be described later with reference to Fig. 7.

[0109] A mold information search button is located on the top screen G1 shown in Fig. 5. When the mold information search button is operated, the screen transitions to a mold information search screen (not shown). When the mold information search button is operated, the information of the mold K registered as management information can be searched.

[0110] A die search button is arranged on the top screen G1 shown in Fig. 5. When the die search button is operated, the screen transitions to a die search screen, which will be described later with reference to Fig. 8.

[0111] A location information acquisition stop button is arranged on the top screen G1 shown in Fig. 5. When the location information acquisition stop button is operated, acquisition of location information such as GPS is disabled. The location information acquisition stop button is a button that is operated when "location acquisition enabled" is selected in the location information selection button and acquisition of location information is to be stopped (interrupted) at a predetermined timing.

[0112] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a mold inventory screen provided by an information processing system having the functional blocks shown in FIG.

[0113] The mold inventory screen G2 shown in Fig. 6 displays RFID Status. RFID Status is the connection status with the IC tag reader 4. When RFID Status is Connected, it means that it is connected. If there is no connection with the IC tag reader, an error message is displayed.

[0114] Tag Data is displayed on the mold inventory screen G2 shown in Fig. 6. The tag data is data corresponding to the identification information transmitted from the IC tag 2 and received by the IC tag reader.

[0115] An inventory button is arranged on the mold inventory screen G2 shown in Fig. 6. When the inventory button is operated, the IC tags 2 within the radio wave reach are read only once via the IC tag reader 4. As a result, only the output signals of the IC tags 2 in the vicinity of the IC tag reader 4 are received only once.

[0116] A continuous reading button is provided on the mold inventory screen G2 shown in Fig. 6. When the continuous reading button is operated, IC tags within the radio wave reach are continuously read via the IC tag reader 4 until the continuous reading button is operated again. This allows the processor U to carry the IC tag reader 4 and walk around the storage area, thereby taking an inventory of all the molds K in the storage area at once.

[0117] A read tag list button is arranged on the mold inventory screen G2 shown in Fig. 6. When the read tag list button is operated, the screen transitions to a read tag list screen G3, which will be described later with reference to Fig. 7.

[0118] An unregistered tag list button is arranged on the mold inventory screen G2 shown in Fig. 6. When the unregistered tag list button is operated, a list of identification information (such as the serial number of an IC tag not associated with a mold K) of IC tags 2 that are not registered in the management information DB 61 (master) is displayed. This makes it possible to find a mold K to which a tag that is not registered in the management information DB 61 is attached.

[0119] As with the top screen G1, the mold inventory screen G2 shown in Fig. 6 has a mold information search button arranged thereon. This allows, for example, viewing management information about a mold K that has not been found in the inventory to understand the specifications of that mold K and to visually search for that mold K.

[0120] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a read tag list screen provided by an information processing system having the functional block shown in FIG.

[0121] The read tag list screen G3 shown in FIG. 7 displays a list of information relating to the mold K and the IC tag set. For example, information regarding the mold K and the IC tag pair includes the "IC tag number," "mold number," "mold type," "storage location," "area," "rack," and "pallet number," all of which are linked together. The "IC tag number" is information equivalent to identification information, and is a number uniquely assigned to an IC tag. The "mold number" and "mold type" are information assigned by processor U, etc., to manage mold K. Processor U assigns a "mold number" and "mold type" that makes it easy to call and understand mold K. The "mold number" and "mold type" are linked and managed with the "IC tag number." "Storage location," "area," "rack," and "pallet number" are each management information regarding the location where the mold K is stored. In other words, "storage location" is location information indicating the base. "Area" is location information indicating an area into which the base is divided into a specified range. "Rack" is location information specifying a shelf or the like placed in the storage location. "Pallet number" is location information specifying the pallet on which the mold K is loaded for loading. Anything necessary for the management of the mold K is registered as appropriate.

[0122] In the example shown in Fig. 7, the read tag list screen G3 lists dies Ka (a is an arbitrary integer value between 1 and n) and Kb (b is an integer value between 1 and n, different from a). Both dies Ka and Kb are dies K that are managed as being stored in the first factory selected in Fig. 5. The information on the mold Ka is shown hatched, and the information on the mold Kb is shown without hatching. The hatching of the mold Ka indicates that the output signal of the IC tag 2-a of the mold Ka is being received. The absence of hatching of the mold Kb indicates that the output signal of the IC tag 2-b of the mold Kb is not being received. That is, as a result of the inventory, mold Ka was correctly found in Factory 1. Also, mold Kb was not found in Factory 1 and is currently missing. In this way, processor U will proceed with inventory by searching for mold Kb within its first factory or by searching other factories (storage locations).

[0123] However, in this service, IC tags are used to take an inventory of the mold K, so it is possible to take an inventory of the mold K simply by visiting the area where the mold K is stored with an IC tag reader 4, without having to visually read each and every mold number engraved on the mold K. This reduces the labor required for taking an inventory of the mold K.

[0124] A target tag button is arranged on the read tag list screen G3 shown in Fig. 7. When the target tag button is operated, a list of IC tags for the selected storage location is displayed. In other words, a list of dies K that have been managed as existing in that storage location is displayed.

[0125] The read tag list screen G3 shown in Fig. 7 has a non-target tag button. When the non-target tag button is operated, a list of IC tags other than those in the selected storage location is displayed. In other words, a list of dies K that were managed as not existing in that storage location is displayed.

[0126] A "Show all" button is provided on the read tag list screen G3 shown in Fig. 7. When the "Show all" button is operated, all IC tags are displayed in a list, regardless of whether they have been read or not, as described below.

[0127] A "Read" button is arranged on the read tag list screen G3 shown in Fig. 7. When the "Read" button is operated, a list of dies K whose IC tags 2 have been read by the IC tag reader 4 is displayed.

[0128] An unread button is provided on the read tag list screen G3 shown in Fig. 7. When the unread button is operated, a list of dies K whose IC tags 2 have not been read by the IC tag reader 4 is displayed. The processor U can take an inventory of the dies K while viewing the list of dies K that are in the storage location but whose IC tags 2 have not been read, that is, the list of dies K that are not currently hatched as described above. This makes it easy to take an inventory of dies K that should be in the storage location but have not been found.

[0129] An IC tag number order button is arranged on the read tag list screen G3 shown in Fig. 7. When the IC tag number order button is operated, the above-mentioned list is displayed in the order of IC tag numbers.

[0130] The read tag list screen G3 shown in Fig. 7 has a Model Number Order button. When the Model Number Order button is operated, the above list is displayed in model number order. Depending on the storage conditions, items may be stored in IC tag order or model number order. Processor U can efficiently take inventory by appropriately operating the IC tag number order button or model number order button.

[0131] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a die search screen provided by an information processing system having the functional blocks shown in FIG.

[0132] The mold search screen G4 shown in FIG. 8 displays the RFID Status, similar to the mold inventory screen G2 shown in FIG.

[0133] An IC tag number input field is provided on the mold search screen G4 shown in Fig. 8. The processor U inputs the IC tag number into the IC tag number input field. In the example shown in Fig. 8, IC tag number 4451 is input. When the IC tag number is input, the IC tag 2 linked to that IC tag number is searched for. When an output signal is received from the IC tag 2 linked to that IC tag number, the positional relationship between that IC tag 2 and the IC tag reader 4 is displayed on the screen based on the strength and direction of the received output signal.

[0134] On the die search screen G4 shown in FIG. 8, the distance between the IC tag reader 4 and the IC tag 2 is displayed in the form of a graphic.

[0135] Here, a "figure" is a broad concept that means something that can be represented as an image on a terminal, such as a collection of lines or points, a symbol, a three-dimensional shape, or a combination of these, or a combination of these with color.

[0136] In the example of the die search screen G4 shown in Fig. 8, since the strength of the output signal received by the IC tag reader 4 is strong, the distance between the IC tag reader 4 and the IC tag 2 is considered to be close, and the hatched bar extends to the Near side. If the strength of the output signal received by the IC tag reader 4 is weak, the distance between the IC tag reader 4 and the IC tag 2 is considered to be far, and the hatched bar extends only to the Far side. Thus, in the example of Fig. 8, the distance to the die Kt is presented in the form of a hatched bar graphic based on the strength of the output signal.

[0137] The angle between the IC tag reader 4 and the IC tag is displayed in a graphical form on the tool search screen G4 shown in Fig. 8. That is, as shown on the tool search screen G4 shown in Fig. 8, the fact that an output signal is being received from the right front is shown as Dir (direction) in the form of an arrow. Note that the angle may be appropriately converted into the angle between the IC tag and the terminal (e.g., the processor's terminal 3) that displays the tool search screen G4 shown in Fig. 8 and then displayed.

[0138] In this way, since the strength and direction of the received output signal are included as graphics on the die search screen G4, the processor U can intuitively search for the die K.

[0139] Although not shown in the figure, the location information associated with the die K is superimposed on map information and presented to the processor U. This allows the processor U to easily grasp the last confirmed location information of the target die K.

[0140] 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.

[0141] In the above embodiment, the inventory and search of the mold K in this service are performed using two methods, the first method and the second method, but this is not particularly limited. That is, for example, the information processing system may have only the function for the first method, or may have only the function for the second method. Furthermore, the information processing system may have only one of the mold management support function and the mold search support function.

[0142] In the above embodiment, the processor terminal 3 and the IC tag reader 4 are described as separate information processing devices capable of communicating with each other according to a short-range wireless communication standard, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, for example, the processor terminal 3 may be equipped with a function equivalent to the receiver 91 of the IC tag reader 4.

[0143] In the above embodiment, the information acquired by the drone 5 is temporarily stored in a storage unit of the drone 5 and appropriately transmitted to the server 1, for example, after the drone 5 lands, but this is not particularly limited. That is, for example, while the drone 5 is performing management (inventory) or search, the information acquired by the drone 5 may be transmitted to the server 1 via a predetermined network (for example, a network NW such as the Internet or an intranet). In this case, processor U can view the results of management (inventory) and search by drone 5 in real time.

[0144] In the above-described embodiment, a part or all of the management information DB61 is copied to the processor terminal 3, so that management (inventory) and search can be performed in a stand-alone manner even when the processor terminal 3 cannot connect to a specified network, but this is not particularly limited. That is, similar to the drone 5 described above, information may be transmitted from the processor terminal 3 to the server 1 in real time.

[0145] In the above embodiment, the mold K stored in the storage location is described as being stocked, but the area subject to the "stocktaking" is not limited to an area for "storage". In this service, it is also possible to take an inventory of the mold K set in the processing tool, as long as the mold K has an IC tag 2 attached. In other words, the mold K present in the usage location, rather than the storage location, can also be subject to the stocktaking.

[0146] For example, 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.

[0147] 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 various 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.

[0148] Furthermore, the locations of the functional blocks and databases are not limited to those shown in FIG. 4 and may be arbitrary. For example, at least a part of the functional blocks and databases arranged on the server 1 side may be transferred to the processor terminal 3 side or to another information processing device (not shown).

[0149] 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.

[0150] 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.

[0151] 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.

[0152] 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.

[0153] 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.

[0154] That is, an information processing system to which the present invention is applied (for example, the information processing system SYS of FIG. 4) n IC tags (e.g., IC tag 2 in Fig. 4) attached to n molds (n is an integer value of 2 or more), an IC tag reader (e.g., IC tag reader 4 in FIG. 4) that receives an output signal of the IC tag; A server (e.g., server 1 in FIG. 4) that executes a process for managing the n molds based on the output signal received by the IC tag reader; An information terminal (for example, the processor terminal 3 in FIG. 4) that displays information about the n molds based on the processing result by the server; An information processing system comprising: The n IC tags are A storage means (e.g., an identification information storage unit 81 in FIG. 4) that stores identification information for identifying the n molds to which the n IC tags are attached; An output means (e.g., the output unit 71 in FIG. 4) that outputs an output signal corresponding to the identification information; having The IC tag reader includes: A receiving means (e.g., the receiving unit 91 in FIG. 4) for receiving output signals output from m IC tags (m is an integer value between 1 and n) out of the n IC tags; having The server, A management information acquisition means (for example, the management information acquisition unit 51 in FIG. 4) for acquiring management information related to the management contents of the n molds linked to the identification information of the n molds; A verification unit (e.g., the verification unit 52 in FIG. 4) that verifies the output signal received by the IC tag reader with the management information; A provision control means (for example, the provision control unit 53 in FIG. 4) that executes control for providing information about the mold based on the collation result obtained by the collation means; having The information terminal includes: A display means (for example, the display unit 101 in FIG. 4) for displaying information related to the mold based on the control by the provision control means; has.

[0155] That is, an information processing system to which the present invention is applied (for example, the information processing system SYS of FIG. 4) n IC tags (e.g., IC tag 2 in Fig. 4) attached to n molds (n is an integer value of 2 or more), an IC tag reader (e.g., IC tag reader 4 in FIG. 4) that receives an output signal of the IC tag; An information terminal (e.g., the processor terminal 3 in FIG. 4) that displays information about at least a part of the n molds based on the output signal received by the IC tag reader; An information processing system comprising: The n IC tags are A storage means (e.g., an identification information storage unit 81 in FIG. 4) for storing identification information for identifying a specific mold to which the IC tag is attached; An output means (e.g., the output unit 71 in FIG. 4) that outputs an output signal corresponding to the identification information; having The IC tag reader includes: a receiving means (e.g., the receiving unit 91 in FIG. 4) for receiving an output signal output from a predetermined IC tag among the n IC tags and detecting the intensity of the output signal; having The information terminal includes: A selection receiving means (e.g., a selection receiving unit 102 in FIG. 4) that receives a selection of a target mold to be searched from among the n molds; An intensity information acquisition means (for example, the intensity information acquisition unit 103 in FIG. 4) that acquires intensity information regarding the intensity of the output signal received from the selected target mold as the specified IC tag; A display means (for example, the display unit 101 in FIG. 4) for displaying information about the mold including at least a graphic changed based on the strength information; has.

[0156] That is, an information processing system to which the present invention is applied (for example, the information processing system SYS of FIG. 4) n IC tags (e.g., IC tag 2 in Fig. 4) attached to n molds (n is an integer value of 2 or more), A mobile object (e.g., a drone 5 in FIG. 4) having an IC tag reader that receives an output signal from the IC tag and an imaging unit that can image the surroundings and that can move within a predetermined space; A server (e.g., server 1 in FIG. 4) that executes a process for managing the n molds based on an output signal received by the IC tag reader; An information processing system comprising: The n IC tags are A storage means (e.g., an identification information storage unit 81 in FIG. 4) for storing identification information for identifying a specific mold to which the IC tag is attached; An output means (e.g., the output unit 71 in FIG. 4) that outputs an output signal corresponding to the identification information; having The moving body is A receiving means (for example, the receiving unit 111 in FIG. 4) for receiving an output signal output from a predetermined IC tag among the n IC tags; A location information acquisition means (for example, the location information acquisition unit 112 in FIG. 4) for acquiring location information of the moving body; An imaging unit control means (e.g., the imaging unit control unit 113 in FIG. 4) for controlling the imaging unit of the moving object to acquire captured image data; a storage control unit (for example, the storage control unit 114 in FIG. 4) that executes control to associate and store the output signal corresponding to the identification information, the position information, and the image data; having The server, A management information acquisition means (for example, a management information acquisition unit 51 in FIG. 4) that acquires management information related to management contents associated with the identification information of the n molds; A verification unit (e.g., the verification unit 52 in FIG. 4) that verifies the output signal received by the IC tag reader with the management information; a storage control means (e.g., a storage control unit 54) that executes control to associate the position information and the image data corresponding to the management information with the identification information and store them based on the collation result of the collation means; has.

[0157] That is, an information processing system to which the present invention is applied (for example, the information processing system SYS of FIG. 4) n IC tags (e.g., IC tag 2 in Fig. 4) attached to n molds (n is an integer value of 2 or more), A mobile object (e.g., a drone 5 in FIG. 4) having an IC tag reader that receives an output signal from the IC tag and an imaging unit that can image the surroundings and that can move within a predetermined space; A server (e.g., server 1 in FIG. 4) that executes a process for managing the n molds based on an output signal received by the IC tag reader; An information processing system comprising: The n IC tags are A storage means (e.g., an identification information storage unit 81 in FIG. 4) for storing identification information for identifying a specific mold to which the IC tag is attached; An output means (e.g., the output unit 71 in FIG. 4) that outputs an output signal corresponding to the identification information; having The moving body is A receiving means (for example, the receiving unit 111 in FIG. 4) for receiving an output signal output from a predetermined IC tag among the n IC tags; A location information acquisition means (for example, the location information acquisition unit 112 in FIG. 4) for acquiring location information of the moving body; An imaging unit control means (e.g., the imaging unit control unit 113 in FIG. 4) for controlling the imaging unit of the moving object to acquire captured image data; a storage control unit (e.g., a storage control unit 114) that executes control to associate and store the output signal corresponding to the identification information, the position information, and the image data; having The server, A selection receiving means (e.g., a selection receiving unit 102 in FIG. 4) that receives a selection of a target mold to be searched from among the n molds; An intensity information acquisition means (for example, the intensity information acquisition unit 103 in FIG. 4) that acquires information regarding the intensity of the output signal received from the selected target mold as the specified IC tag; A storage control means (for example, the storage control unit 114 in FIG. 4) that stores the position information and the image data of the output signal having the largest intensity acquired by the intensity information acquisition means as the position information and the image data of the selected mold; has.

[0158] The server, A provision control means (e.g., the provision control unit 53 in FIG. 4) that executes control to provide information in which the location information is superimposed on map information; It may further comprise:

[0159] The server, A provision control means (e.g., the provision control unit 53 in FIG. 4) that provides information on a guide path to the selected position of the mold based on current position information of the moving object; The device may further include:

[0160] The server, A provision control means (e.g., the provision control unit 53 in FIG. 4) that executes control to provide the image data in association with the identification information; It may further comprise:

[0161] The server, A provision control means (e.g., the provision control unit 53 in FIG. 4) that executes control to provide image data of the selected mold; The device may further include:

[0162] The IC tag reader includes: Detecting the strength and propagation direction of an output signal output by the IC tag; The display means includes: The strength and propagation direction of the output signal can be displayed as changes in feature size and feature orientation.

[0163] The IC tag reader includes: Detecting the strength and propagation direction of an output signal output by the IC tag; The server, a movement path setting means (for example, the movement path setting unit 55 in FIG. 4) for setting a movement path of the moving object based on the strength and propagation direction of the output signal detected by the IC tag reader; It may further comprise: [Explanation of symbols]

[0164] K···Mold, SYS··Information processing system, 1···Server, 2···IC tag, 3···Processor terminal, 4···IC tag reader, 5···Drone, 11···CPU, 18···Memory unit, 19···Communication unit, 20···Drive, 40··Removable media, 51···Management information acquisition unit, 52···Collation unit, 53···Provision control unit, 54···Memory control unit, 55 ··· travel route setting section, 61··· management information DB, 62··· image DB, 71··· output section, 80··· image data storage section, 81··· identification information storage section, 91··· receiver, 92··· management section, 101··· display section, 102··· selection reception section, 103··· intensity information acquisition section, 111··· receiver, 112··· position information acquisition section, 113··· imaging section control section, 114··· storage control section

Claims

1. n IC tags attached to n molds (n is an integer value of 2 or more), an IC tag reader for receiving an output signal of the IC tag; A server that executes a process for managing the n molds based on the output signal received by the IC tag reader; an information terminal that displays information about the n molds based on a processing result by the server; An information processing system comprising: The n IC tags include A storage means for storing identification information for identifying the n molds to which the n IC tags are attached; an output means for outputting an output signal corresponding to the identification information; having The IC tag reader includes: A receiving means for receiving output signals output from m IC tags (m is an integer value of 1 to n) among the n IC tags; having The server, A management information acquisition means for acquiring management information relating to the management contents of the n molds linked to the identification information of the n molds; a comparison means for comparing the output signal received by the IC tag reader with the management information; a providing control means for executing control for providing information about the mold based on a result of the matching performed by the matching means; having The information terminal includes: A display means for displaying information about the mold based on the control by the provision control means; An information processing system having the above configuration.

2. n IC tags attached to n molds (n is an integer value of 2 or more), an IC tag reader for receiving an output signal of the IC tag; an information terminal that displays information about at least a part of the n molds based on an output signal received by the IC tag reader; An information processing system comprising: The n IC tags include A storage means for storing identification information for identifying a specific mold to which the IC tag is attached; an output means for outputting an output signal corresponding to the identification information; having The IC tag reader includes: a receiving means for receiving an output signal output from a predetermined IC tag among the n IC tags and detecting the intensity of the output signal; having The information terminal includes: A selection receiving means for receiving a selection of a target mold to be searched among the n molds; An intensity information acquiring means for acquiring intensity information regarding the intensity of the output signal received from the selected target mold as the specified IC tag; a display means for displaying information about the mold including at least a graphic changed based on the strength information; An information processing system having the above configuration.

3. n IC tags attached to n molds (n is an integer value of 2 or more), a mobile body having an IC tag reader for receiving an output signal from the IC tag and an imaging unit for imaging the surroundings, the mobile body being capable of moving within a predetermined space; A server that executes a process for managing the n molds based on an output signal received by the IC tag reader; An information processing system comprising: The n IC tags include A storage means for storing identification information for identifying a specific mold to which the IC tag is attached; an output means for outputting an output signal corresponding to the identification information; having The moving body is a receiving means for receiving an output signal output from a predetermined IC tag among the n IC tags; A location information acquisition means for acquiring location information of the moving body; an imaging unit control means for controlling the imaging unit of the moving object to acquire image data captured by the imaging unit; a storage control means for controlling the storage of the output signal corresponding to the identification information, the position information, and the image data in association with each other; having The server, A management information acquisition means for acquiring management information related to management contents associated with the identification information of the n molds; a comparison means for comparing the output signal received by the IC tag reader with the management information; a storage control means for executing control for storing the position information and the image data corresponding to the management information in association with the identification information based on a result of the comparison by the comparison means; An information processing system having the above configuration.

4. n IC tags attached to n molds (n is an integer value of 2 or more), a mobile body having an IC tag reader for receiving an output signal from the IC tag and an imaging unit for imaging the surroundings, the mobile body being capable of moving within a predetermined space; A server that executes a process for managing the n molds based on an output signal received by the IC tag reader; An information processing system comprising: The n IC tags include A storage means for storing identification information for identifying a specific mold to which the IC tag is attached; an output means for outputting an output signal corresponding to the identification information; having The moving body is a receiving means for receiving an output signal output from a predetermined IC tag among the n IC tags; A location information acquisition means for acquiring location information of the moving body; an imaging unit control means for controlling the imaging unit of the moving object to acquire image data captured by the imaging unit; a storage control means for controlling the storage of the output signal corresponding to the identification information, the position information, and the image data in association with each other; having The server, A selection receiving means for receiving a selection of a target mold to be searched among the n molds; An intensity information acquisition means for acquiring information regarding the intensity of the output signal received from the selected target mold as the specified IC tag; a storage control means for storing the position information and the image data, which are acquired by the intensity information acquisition means and which indicate the largest intensity of the output signal, as the position information and the image data of the selected mold; An information processing system having the above configuration.

5. The server, a provision control means for executing control for providing information in which the location information is superimposed on map information; The information processing system according to claim 3 or 4, further comprising:

6. The server, a provision control means for providing information on a guide path to the selected position of the mold based on current position information of the moving body; The information processing system according to claim 3 , further comprising:

7. The server, a provision control means for executing control for providing the image data in association with the identification information; The information processing system according to claim 3 , further comprising:

8. The server, A providing control means for executing control for providing image data of the selected mold; The information processing system according to claim 4 , further comprising:

9. The IC tag reader includes: Detecting the strength and propagation direction of the output signal output by the IC tag; The display means is The intensity and propagation direction of the output signal are displayed as a change in the size and orientation of a figure. The information processing system according to claim 2 .

10. The IC tag reader includes: Detecting the strength and propagation direction of the output signal output by the IC tag; The server, a movement path setting means for setting a movement path of the moving object based on the intensity and propagation direction of the output signal detected by the IC tag reader; The information processing system according to claim 4 , further comprising:

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