Operating condition notification device

Abstract

To provide an operating condition notification device capable of improving convenience for a user.SOLUTION: An operating condition notification device comprises a processor. In a case where a mobility that a user can get on and get off at a predetermined getting-on / getting off place arrives at the getting-on / getting-off place late and in a case where a user who utilizes the mobility leaves the getting-on / getting off place, the processor receives information relating to moving means that the user utilizes when the user leaves the getting-on / getting-off place, calculates a time for the user to go back to the getting-on / getting-off place based on an estimated time of arrival of the mobility at the getting-on / getting-off place, a moving speed of the moving means and a present location of the user acquired from a terminal carried with the user, and notifies the terminal of going-back to the getting-on / getting-off place at the calculated time.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an operation status notification device.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a demand-type vehicle operation management system.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the technology disclosed in Patent Document 1, in mobility where an unspecified number of people get on and off, even if an attempt is made to operate as scheduled, there is a possibility of delay due to weather, traffic congestion, accidents, construction work, etc. In that case, since it is necessary to wait at the boarding and alighting locations of the mobility, there is a problem with convenience.

[0005] The present disclosure has been made in view of the above, and an object thereof is to provide an operation status notification device capable of improving user convenience.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The operation status notification device according to the present disclosure includes a processor. When the mobility that can get on and off at a predetermined boarding and alighting location arrives at the boarding and alighting location late, and the user who uses the mobility leaves the boarding and alighting location, the processor receives information about the means of movement used by the user when leaving the boarding and alighting location, and based on the expected arrival time of the mobility at the boarding and alighting location, the moving speed of the means of movement, and the current position of the user acquired from the terminal held by the user, calculates the time when the user returns to the boarding and alighting location, and notifies the terminal to return to the boarding and alighting location according to the calculated time.

Effects of the Invention

[0007] According to the present disclosure, it is not necessary for the user to wait for a long time at the boarding and alighting location, and even if the user leaves the boarding and alighting location, it is possible to prevent being late for the mobility, so the convenience of the user is improved.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0009] The operation status notification device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the components in the following embodiments include those that can be replaced by those skilled in the art and are easy to replace, or those that are substantially the same.

[0010] (Operation Status Notification System) A running status notification system including a running status notification device according to an embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 1. The running status notification system includes a running status notification device 1, an information terminal 2, a mobility 3, and a user terminal 4. The running status notification device 1, the information terminal 2, the mobility 3, and the user terminal 4 are all equipped with communication functions and are configured to communicate with each other through a network N and exchange various information. This network N is composed of, for example, an Internet line network, a mobile phone line network, and the like.

[0011] (Running status notification device) The running status notification device 1 is for notifying the user terminal 4 of the running status of the mobility 3. This running status notification device 1 is realized by, for example, a general-purpose computer such as a workstation or a personal computer. Further, the running status notification device 1 includes a control unit 11, a communication unit 12, and a storage unit 13.

[0012] The control unit 11 is realized by, for example, a processor composed of a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a memory (main storage unit) composed of a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and the like.

[0013] When notifying the user terminal 4 of the running status of the mobility 3, the control unit 11 performs the following processing. First, the control unit 11 acquires information about the mobility 3 that the user plans to board (hereinafter referred to as "boarding schedule information") from the user terminal 4. This boarding schedule information includes, for example, information for identifying the mobility 3 that the user plans to board (such as vehicle number, line number, destination, via points, etc.), the scheduled boarding time, the scheduled number of passengers, and the like.

[0014] The control unit 11 may obtain the scheduled boarding information from, for example, the user terminal 4. In this case, for example, the user inputs the necessary information through an application installed on the user terminal 4 (for example, a mobility reservation application), and the scheduled boarding information is transmitted from the user terminal 4 to the operation status notification device 1. Further, the control unit 11 may obtain the scheduled boarding information from, for example, the information terminal 2. In this case, for example, the user inputs the necessary information using the information terminal 2 installed at the boarding and alighting location of the mobility 3, and the scheduled boarding information is transmitted from the information terminal 2 to the operation status notification device 1.

[0015] Through such processing, the scheduled boarding information of each user is registered in the storage unit 13 of the operation status notification device 1. Note that the transmission of the scheduled boarding information to the operation status notification device 1 may be performed at any timing as long as it is before the user performs the boarding procedure (check-in) for the mobility 3.

[0016] Subsequently, the control unit 11 obtains information regarding the user's boarding procedure for the mobility 3 (hereinafter referred to as "check-in information"). The control unit 11 may obtain the check-in information from, for example, the user terminal 4. In this case, for example, the user touches the user terminal 4 to the information terminal 2 installed at the boarding and alighting location (non-contact information communication), and the check-in information is transmitted from the user terminal 4 to the operation status notification device 1. Alternatively, the check-in information is transmitted from the user terminal 4 to the operation status notification device 1 by having the information terminal 2 read the two-dimensional barcode displayed on the user terminal 4 or having the user terminal 4 read the two-dimensional barcode displayed on the information terminal 2. Further, the control unit 11 may obtain the check-in information from, for example, the information terminal 2. In this case, for example, the user inputs the necessary information using the information terminal 2 installed at the boarding and alighting location of the mobility 3, and the check-in information is transmitted from the information terminal 2 to the operation status notification device 1.

[0017] Subsequently, the control unit 11 acquires information regarding the current position of the mobility 3 during travel (hereinafter referred to as "mobility position information") from the mobility 3 during travel. In this case, the control unit 11 acquires the mobility position information constantly or at predetermined timings.

[0018] Subsequently, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the mobility 3 arrives at the boarding / alighting location on time (presence or absence of delay) based on the acquired mobility position information. In this case, the control unit 11 calculates, for example, the scheduled arrival time at the boarding / alighting location based on the current position and the moving speed of the mobility 3. Then, the control unit 11 compares the calculated scheduled arrival time with a predetermined scheduled arrival time (the scheduled arrival time determined in the timetable). Thereby, the presence or absence of delay of the mobility 3 is determined.

[0019] When the mobility 3 arrives at the boarding / alighting location on time (when there is no delay), the control unit 11 notifies, for example, the user terminal 4 that the mobility 3 has arrived on time. Alternatively, the control unit 11 may notify that the mobility 3 has arrived on time through the information terminal 2. In this case, the above notification can be made through a display, a speaker, etc. provided on the information terminal 2.

[0020] When the mobility 3 arrives at the boarding / alighting location late (when there is a delay) and the user who uses the mobility 3 leaves the boarding / alighting location, the control unit 11 receives information regarding the means of transportation used when the user leaves the boarding / alighting location (hereinafter referred to as "means of transportation information"). Examples of the means of transportation include walking, a bicycle (shared bicycle), a car (taxi), etc.

[0021] In addition, when Mobility 3 arrives at the boarding / alighting location late, for example, the control unit 11 may notify the user terminal 4 that Mobility 3 will arrive late, or may notify, through the information terminal 2, that Mobility 3 will arrive late. When Mobility 3 arrives at the boarding / alighting location late, the control unit 11 may transmit route information to a standby available location (such as a café, bookstore, etc.) near the boarding / alighting location to the user terminal 4 to prompt the user to wait at the standby available location.

[0022] The control unit 11 may acquire moving means information from the information terminal 2, for example. In this case, for example, when the user inputs necessary information using the information terminal 2 installed at the boarding / alighting location of Mobility 3, the moving means information is transmitted from the information terminal 2 to the operation status notification device 1. Also, the control unit 11 may acquire moving means information from the user terminal 4, for example. In this case, for example, when the user inputs necessary information through an application (such as a mobility reservation application) installed on the user terminal 4, the moving means information is transmitted from the user terminal 4 to the operation status notification device 1.

[0023] In addition to the moving means information, the control unit 11 may further acquire the user's destination, the route to the destination, traffic information (such as the presence or absence of traffic jams) for each moving means used by the user, etc. In this case, the control unit 11 can acquire information regarding the user's destination and the route to the destination from the user terminal 4, for example, and acquire traffic information for each moving means used by the user from an external traffic information server or the like. Thus, by further acquiring information other than the moving means information, the control unit 11 can perform the notification to the user described later with higher accuracy.

[0024] Subsequently, the control unit 11 acquires information regarding the user's current position (hereinafter referred to as "user position information") from the user terminal 4. In this case, the control unit 11 acquires the user position information constantly or at predetermined timings. Note that in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the user always carries the user terminal 4, and thus it is assumed that the current position of the user terminal 4 coincides with the user's current position.

[0025] Subsequently, based on the scheduled arrival time of Mobility 3 at the boarding and alighting location calculated as described above, the moving speed of the means of transportation included in the means of transportation information, and the user position information, the control unit 11 calculates the time when the user who has left the boarding and alighting location returns to the boarding and alighting location (hereinafter referred to as the "return time"). This return time varies depending on, for example, the moving speed of the means of transportation used by the user and the presence or absence of traffic congestion when using the means of transportation. Therefore, the control unit 11 may calculate the latest return time each time there is a change in the moving speed of the means of transportation or a traffic congestion occurs.

[0026] Subsequently, the control unit 11 notifies the user terminal 4 to return to the boarding and alighting location in accordance with the return time calculated as described above, or a predetermined time before the return time (for example, 10 minutes before). In this case, the control unit 11 causes a message such as "Please return to boarding and alighting location A immediately" or "Please return to boarding and alighting location A in 10 minutes" to be output through a display or speaker provided in the user terminal 4. Thereby, a reminder is given for the user to return to the boarding and alighting location A.

[0027] Note that when notifying the user terminal 4 to return to the boarding and alighting location, the control unit 11 may simultaneously notify the scheduled arrival time of Mobility 3 at the boarding and alighting location. Further, when the control unit 11 recalculates the return time in response to a change in the moving speed of the means of transportation or the occurrence of traffic congestion as described above, it may notify the user terminal 4 to that effect, or notify the user to return to the boarding and alighting location quickly (or slowly).

[0028] The communication unit 12 is composed of, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network) interface board, a wireless communication circuit for wireless communication, and the like. The communication unit 12 exchanges information with the information terminal 2, Mobility 3, and the user terminal 4 through communication via the network N.

[0029] The storage unit 13 is composed of recording media such as, for example, an EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), a hard disk drive (HDD), and a removable medium. Examples of the removable medium include disk recording media such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory, a CD (Compact Disc), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), and a BD (Blu-ray (registered trademark) Disc). Further, the storage unit 13 can store an operating system (OS), various programs, various tables, various databases, and the like.

[0030] The storage unit 13 stores, as necessary, information about the user, ride schedule information, check-in information, mobility position information, the scheduled arrival time at the boarding and alighting locations of Mobility 3, means of transportation information, traffic information, user position information, turning-back time, and the like.

[0031] (Information terminal) The information terminal 2 is for notifying a user of predetermined information or acquiring predetermined information from the user. This information terminal 2 is installed at the boarding and alighting locations of Mobility 3 and includes output means such as a display and a speaker, and input means such as a touch panel. Further, the information terminal 2 includes a contactless communication function such as NFC (Near Field Communication (registered trademark)) or FeliCa (registered trademark), and a function for displaying and reading two-dimensional barcodes. As described above, the information terminal 2 is used for registering ride schedule information by the user, checking in to Mobility 3, registering the means of transportation by the user, and the like. In the present embodiment, although the information terminal 2 and the operation status notification device 1 are described as separate hardware, they can also be realized by one piece of hardware.

[0032] (Mobility) Mobility 3 is a moving body that allows multiple users to board and alight at predetermined boarding and alighting locations. Examples of this Mobility 3 include buses, trains, shared taxis, flying taxis, etc. In addition, Mobility 3 is equipped with means (such as GPS positioning means, etc.) capable of detecting its current position.

[0033] (User terminal) The user terminal 4 is realized by, for example, wearable devices such as smartphones, tablet terminals, and smartwatches owned by the user. This user terminal 4 is equipped with output means such as a display and a speaker, and input means such as a touch panel. In addition, the user terminal 4 is equipped with non-contact communication functions such as NFC (Near Field Communication (registered trademark)) and FeliCa (registered trademark), and functions for displaying and reading two-dimensional barcodes. In addition, the user terminal 4 includes a control unit 41, a communication unit 42, a storage unit 43, and a positioning unit 44.

[0034] The control unit 41 is realized by, for example, a processor composed of a CPU or the like, and a memory (main storage unit) composed of a RAM, a ROM, or the like. As described above, the control unit 41 transmits boarding schedule information, check-in information, transportation means information, user position information, etc. to the operation status notification device 1 as necessary.

[0035] The communication unit 42 is composed of, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network) interface board, a wireless communication circuit for wireless communication, etc. The communication unit 42 exchanges information with the operation status notification device 1, the information terminal 2, and the Mobility 3 through communication via the network N.

[0036] The storage unit 43 is composed of recording media such as EPROM, hard disk drives, and removable media. Examples of removable media include disk recording media such as USB memories, CDs, DVDs, and BDs. In addition, the storage unit 43 can store an operating system, various programs, various tables, various databases, etc.

[0037] In the memory unit 43, ride schedule information, check-in information, means of transportation information, user location information, etc. are stored as necessary.

[0038] The positioning unit 44 receives radio waves from, for example, GPS satellites and detects the current position of the user terminal 4. Note that the method for detecting the current position of the user terminal 4 is not limited to the method using GPS satellites, and for example, a method combining LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging, Laser Imaging Detection and Ranging) and a 3D map may be used. The current position of the user terminal 4 detected by the positioning unit 44 is used for the processing in the control unit 11 of the operation status notification device 1.

[0039] (Operation status notification method) The flow of the operation status notification method according to the embodiment executed by the operation status notification device according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 2.

[0040] First, the control unit 11 acquires information (ride schedule information) regarding the mobility 3 for which the user has a ride schedule from the user terminal 4 (step S1). Subsequently, the control unit 11 acquires information (referred to as check-in information) regarding the boarding procedure of the user to the mobility 3 (step S2).

[0041] Subsequently, the control unit 11 determines whether the arrival of the mobility 3 is delayed (step S3). In step S3, the control unit 11 calculates the scheduled arrival time at the boarding and alighting location based on the current position and moving speed of the mobility 3, and determines whether the arrival of the mobility 3 is delayed by comparing the calculated scheduled arrival time with a predetermined scheduled arrival time.

[0042] If it is determined in step S3 that the arrival of the mobility 3 is delayed (Yes in step S3), the control unit 11 determines whether the user moves from the boarding and alighting location of the mobility 3 (step S4).

[0043] In step S4, when the user moves from the boarding / alighting location of Mobility 3 (Yes in step S4), the control unit 11 acquires information regarding the user's means of movement (means-of-movement information) from the user (step S5).

[0044] Subsequently, the control unit 11 calculates the time when the user returns to the boarding / alighting location (step S6). In step S6, the control unit 11 calculates the user's return time based on the scheduled arrival time of Mobility 3 at the boarding / alighting location obtained from the current position of Mobility 3, the moving speed of the user's means of movement, and the user position information.

[0045] Subsequently, the control unit 11 notifies the user to return to the boarding / alighting location using the user terminal 4 in accordance with the calculated return time or a predetermined time before the return time (for example, 10 minutes before) (step S7), and completes this process.

[0046] Note that in step S3 described above, when it is determined that the arrival of Mobility 3 is not delayed (No in step S3), the control unit 11 completes this process. Also, in step S4 described above, when the user does not move from the boarding / alighting location of Mobility 3 (No in step S4), the control unit 11 completes this process.

[0047] In the operation status notification device according to the embodiment described above, when the operation of Mobility 3 where a plurality of people board and alight is delayed, the user terminal 4 touches the information terminal 2 provided at the boarding / alighting location or the like, or reads a two-dimensional barcode. Thereby, before Mobility 3 arrives at the boarding / alighting location, the user can be notified. Therefore, according to the operation status notification device according to the embodiment, it is not necessary for the user to wait for a long time at the boarding / alighting location, and even if the user leaves the boarding / alighting location, it is possible to prevent being late for boarding Mobility 3, thus improving the convenience for the user.

[0048] Further effects and modifications can be easily derived by those skilled in the art. Therefore, the broader aspects of the present invention are not limited to the specific details and representative embodiments presented and described above. Accordingly, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the general inventive concept defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0049] 1 Operation status notification device 11 Control unit 12 Communication unit 13 Storage unit 2 Information terminal 3 Mobility 4 User terminal 41 Control unit 42 Communication unit 43 Storage unit 44 Positioning unit

Claims

【Claim 1】 comprising a processor, wherein the processor receives information regarding the means of movement used by the user when leaving the boarding and alighting location, in the case where mobility that can board and alight at a predetermined boarding and alighting location arrives at the boarding and alighting location late and the user who uses the mobility leaves the boarding and alighting location, calculates the time when the user returns to the boarding and alighting location based on the expected arrival time of the mobility at the boarding and alighting location, the moving speed of the means of movement, and the current position of the user acquired from the terminal held by the user, and notifies the terminal to return to the boarding and alighting location in accordance with the calculated time. An operation status notification device.

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