Advertisement distribution device, collection management device, advertisement distribution method, and advertisement distribution program

Abstract

To provide an advertisement distribution device, a collection management device, an advertisement distribution method, and an advertisement distribution program that convey the appeal of food products to consumers in order to acquire new consumer groups and promote sales by retailers.SOLUTION: An advertisement distribution device 4 includes an arrival schedule acquisition unit 19 which acquires arrival schedule information including a date and time at which food products shipped from a producer to a retailer will arrive at the retailer, and an advertisement generation unit 20 which generates advertisement information relating to the food products on the basis of the arrival schedule information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an advertisement distribution device, a collection management device, an advertisement distribution method, and an advertisement distribution program that distribute information about food products from retailers to consumers. [Background technology]

[0002] In food sales, in order to encourage consumer purchases, it is important to accurately convey the appeal of the food from various aspects. Examples include deliciousness and rarity, making it difficult to obtain. Patent Document 1 lists quality and safety as the appeal of the food being sold, and has known a technology that allows consumers to easily obtain information about the origin of the food directly from the food producer, allowing them to purchase the food knowing that it is of high quality and safety. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2009-181223 A (Page 6, 0024) Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] As described above, food retailers have encouraged consumers to make purchases. However, in order to attract new consumer segments, it is necessary to communicate the appeal of food products from a different perspective than the above. Conventional technologies have only served as a means to communicate quality and safety to consumers, making it difficult to expand into new consumer segments. There is a need to provide a means to communicate the appeal of food products to consumers in a way that stimulates their desire to purchase, and to enable them to purchase them.

[0005] This disclosure has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to attract new consumer segments and promote sales by retailers by providing a means to communicate the appeal of food products to consumers. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the advertising distribution device disclosed herein includes an information acquisition unit that acquires expected arrival information including the date and time that food products shipped from a producer to a retailer will arrive at the retailer, an advertising generation unit that generates advertising information regarding the food products based on the expected arrival information, and an advertising distribution unit that distributes the generated advertising information to consumers. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] The advertising distribution device disclosed herein generates and distributes advertising information about food products based on expected arrival information, thereby transmitting advertising information including the date and time of arrival at the store to consumers. This allows consumers to purchase the products immediately after arrival, encouraging them to purchase them by using the high freshness of the food products as an appealing feature. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a producer terminal device, a collection management device, a mobile object management device, an advertisement distribution device, and an advertisement display device according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the format of a shipping plan information input screen presented on the producer terminal device according to the first embodiment; [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the format of a collection schedule information guide screen presented on the producer terminal device according to the first embodiment; [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a format when the advertisement display device according to the first embodiment presents an advertisement information screen to a terminal device. [Figure 5] 1 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of a producer terminal device according to a first embodiment; [Figure 6] 1 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the collection management device according to the first embodiment; [Figure 7]1 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of a mobile object management device according to a first embodiment; [Figure 8] 1 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of an advertisement distribution device according to a first embodiment; [Figure 9] 1 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of an advertisement display device according to a first embodiment; [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a format when an advertisement display device according to a second embodiment presents an advertisement information screen on a display. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a format when an advertisement information screen is presented on a side surface of a moving object by an advertisement display device according to a second embodiment; [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a producer terminal device, a collection management device, a mobile object management device, an advertisement distribution device, and a mobile object management device according to a third embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of an advertising information input screen for inputting advertising information to be presented to the producer terminal device according to the fourth embodiment. [Figure 14] 10 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of a producer terminal device according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 15] 10 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the collection management device according to the fourth embodiment. [Figure 16] 10 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of an advertisement distribution device according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 17] FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a producer terminal device, a collection management device, a mobile object management device, an advertisement distribution device, and a mobile object management device according to a fifth embodiment. [Figure 18] 13 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of a mobile object management device according to a fifth embodiment. [Figure 19] 10 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the collection management device according to the fifth embodiment. [Figure 20] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of the hardware configuration of a collection management device and an advertisement distribution device. [Figure 21] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a producer terminal device, a mobile object management device, and an advertisement display device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] An advertisement distribution device, a collection management device, an advertisement distribution method, and an advertisement distribution program according to embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the present disclosure is not limited to each embodiment, and each embodiment can be combined or modified as appropriate. Furthermore, the same reference numerals will be used to designate equivalent components in the present embodiment, and their description will be omitted.

[0010] Embodiment 1 Figure 1 is a diagram showing an example configuration of a producer terminal device 1, a collection management device 2, a mobile object management device 3, an advertisement distribution device 4, and an advertisement display device 5 in accordance with embodiment 1, which are devices that generate and distribute advertising information about food products based on expected arrival information including the date and time of arrival from the producer to the retailer.

[0011] The producer terminal device 1 comprises an acquisition unit 6, a presentation unit 7, a selection unit 8, and a distribution unit 9, and the acquisition unit 6 and distribution unit 9 are connected to the collection management device 2 via a network 28. The producer terminal device 1 is a terminal device owned by a food producer and is equipped with a screen for presenting information. The acquisition unit 6 acquires information distributed from the collection management device 2. The presentation unit 7 presents the information on the screen. The selection unit 8 allows the producer to select the items presented by the presentation unit 7. The distribution unit 9 distributes the information selected by the producer using the selection unit 8 from the producer terminal device 1 to the collection management device 2.

[0012] The collection management device 2 comprises an information acquisition unit 10, an information generation unit 11, a schedule generation unit 12, an information distribution unit 13, and an information storage unit 14, and the information acquisition unit 10 and the information distribution unit 13 are connected to the producer terminal device 1, the mobile object management device 3, and the advertisement distribution device 4 via a network 28. The information acquisition unit 10 acquires information distributed from the producer terminal device 1 and the mobile object management device 3. The information generation unit 11 generates information related to a series of collection operations by a mobile object 29a that travels to the producer's location, picks up the food products, and transports them to a retailer. The schedule generation unit 12 generates collection schedule information and arrival schedule information that manage the collection operations by the mobile object 29a. The information distribution unit 13 distributes information to the collection management device 2, the mobile object management device 3, and the advertisement distribution device 4. The information storage unit 14 stores data.

[0013] The mobile object management device 3 comprises a schedule acquisition unit 15, a location information acquisition unit 16, a presentation unit 17, and a distribution unit 18, and the schedule acquisition unit 15 and the distribution unit 18 are connected to the collection management device 2 via a network 28. The mobile object management device 3 is a terminal device held by the operator of the mobile object 29a, and comprises a screen for presenting information. The schedule acquisition unit 15 acquires information from the collection management device 2. The location information acquisition unit 16 acquires location information of the mobile object 29a. The presentation unit 17 presents the information on the screen. The distribution unit 18 distributes the location information of the mobile object 29a to the collection management device 2.

[0014] The advertisement distribution device 4 includes an information acquisition unit 19, an advertisement generation unit 20, and an advertisement distribution unit 21, and the information acquisition unit 19 and the advertisement distribution unit 21 are connected to the collection management device 2 and the advertisement display device 5 via a network 28. The advertisement distribution device 4 generates advertisement information and distributes the advertisement information to consumers. The information acquisition unit 19 acquires expected arrival information from the collection management device 2 and advertisement distribution setting information from the advertisement display device 5, in which the consumer has set information regarding the advertisement information being distributed in advance. The advertisement generation unit 20 generates advertisement information for the food products, including the date and time of arrival at the store, based on the expected arrival information. The advertisement distribution unit 21 distributes the generated advertisement information to the advertisement display device 5 based on the advertisement distribution setting information. Note that although the collection management device 2 and the advertisement distribution device 4 are shown separated via the network 28 in FIG. 1, they may be installed in the same device.

[0015] The advertisement display device 5 includes an advertisement acquisition unit 22, a presentation unit 23, a selection unit 24, a distribution unit 25, a location information acquisition unit 26, and a terminal control unit 27, and the advertisement acquisition unit 22 and the distribution unit 25 are connected to the advertisement distribution device 4 via a network 28. The advertisement display device 5 is a terminal device owned by a consumer and includes a screen for presenting information. The advertisement acquisition unit 22 acquires advertisement information generated by the advertisement distribution device 4. The presentation unit 23 presents the information on the screen. The selection unit 24 allows the consumer to select an item presented on the presentation unit 23. The distribution unit 25 delivers advertisement distribution setting information set by the consumer using the selection unit 24. The location information acquisition unit 26 acquires location information of the advertisement display device 5. The terminal control unit 27 controls the presentation of advertisement information based on the consumer's location information.

[0016] The producer terminal device 1, the mobile object management device 3, and the advertisement display device 5 are, for example, a smartphone, a tablet, a desktop computer, or a notebook computer. The selection unit 8 provided in the producer terminal device 1 is, for example, a keyboard, a mouse, a keypad, or a touch panel.

[0017] The following describes the operation of generating and distributing advertising information about food products based on estimated arrival information according to the first embodiment. When a producer requests a retailer to collect the product, the producer enters a contract with the retailer that will sell the food products, and receives a producer ID from the retailer after the contract is signed. The producer operates the producer terminal device 1 to launch a dedicated application and enters his or her own producer ID and password. If the collection management device 2 verifies the entered producer ID and password and confirms that they are correct, the information distribution unit 13 distributes a shipment plan information input screen 40 for entering shipment plan information to the producer terminal device 1, and the producer terminal device 1 presents it to the presentation unit 7.

[0018] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the format of a shipping plan information input screen 40 presented on the producer terminal device 1. The shipping plan information input screen 40 includes the following fields: requester information 42, shipping destination information 43, shipping item name information 44, shipping quantity information 45, environmental information 46 indicating the storage conditions of the food products during transportation, and map information 47a. The requester information 42 is the name of the producer who will be shipping the food products. The shipping destination information 43 is the name of the retailer selling the food products to be shipped. The shipping item name information 44 is the name of the food products to be shipped. The shipping quantity information 45 is the quantity of the food products to be shipped. The environmental information 46 is the environment in which the freshness of the food products can be appropriately maintained. The map information 47a is map information including the locations of the producers and retailers. The presented map information may use data previously registered in the information storage unit 14, or may be newly obtained from an external source.

[0019] A shipping plan information input screen 40 is presented on the presentation unit 7 of the producer terminal device 1. The producer inputs information into the shipping plan information input screen 40 using the selection unit 8. The requester information 42 presents the name of the contracted producer corresponding to the producer ID. The shipping destination information 43 presents the name of the retailer with which the producer has a contract. However, if the retailer has two or more different retailers, a selection screen may be presented so that the producer can select the retailer they wish to sell to from the options. The producer inputs the name of the food item in the shipping item name information 44. The producer inputs the quantity of the food item to be shipped in the shipping quantity information 45. Note that the input information may not only be the quantity of the food item, but also weight, volume, and so on. The producer inputs the environment in which the food item can be properly maintained fresh in the environmental information 46, such as room temperature, refrigeration, or freezing. The map information 47a presents map information including the producer's location 48 and the retailer's location 49.

[0020] The information input by the producer to the shipping plan information input screen 40 is distributed to the collection management device 2 via the distribution unit 9 as shipping plan information.

[0021] When the collection management device 2 receives the shipping plan information via the information acquisition unit 10, the schedule generation unit 12 generates collection schedule information including the estimated date and time the mobile object will arrive at the producer's location, the estimated time from arrival until the loading of food items is completed, the estimated date and time the mobile object loaded with food items will arrive at the retailer, first route information for the mobile object to travel to the producer's location, and second route information for the mobile object to travel from the producer's location to the retailer. The first and second route information are generated by inputting the location of the producer, the location information of the mobile object, and the location of the retailer into map data and calculating a route suitable for travel. Elements used for the calculation include the shortest travel distance route and the presence or absence of a route specifically designed for mobile objects. The retailer that receives the food items can freely set the priority of each element, allowing the collection management device 2 to generate a suitable travel route. The estimated date and time of arrival at the producer's location and the estimated date and time of arrival at the retailer are calculated from the first and second route information. The estimated time required to complete loading is determined by storing in advance in the information storage unit 14 the time required for past loading operations, and an appropriate time is selected from the shipping plan information.

[0022] When generating collection schedule information by the schedule generation unit 12, artificial intelligence (AI) may be used to predict congestion on the route along which the mobile object will travel. The AI uses a trained model that has learned congestion history data that records past congestion situations, and traffic volume data that indicates real-time traffic volume at the time the mobile object travels. The congestion history data and traffic volume data are obtained from an external source, and are the latest data available at the time the mobile object travels.

[0023] AI is used to predict where congestion will occur along the route of the moving object. By predicting congestion in advance, it is possible to set a route that avoids congestion, and it is possible to avoid the moving object being delayed on its arrival date and time. The schedule generation unit uses AI to generate a route that avoids congestion based on the first and second route information.

[0024] The information generation unit 11 generates a collection schedule information guide screen 50 that presents collection schedule information. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the format of the collection schedule information guide screen 50 presented on the presentation unit 7 of the producer terminal device 1. The collection schedule information guide screen 50 includes items such as estimated arrival date and time information 51, estimated loading time information 52, store arrival date and time information 53, map information 47b, a complete button 56, and a cancel button 57. The estimated arrival date and time information 51 indicates the estimated date and time when the mobile object will arrive at the producer's location. The estimated loading time information 52 indicates the estimated time when the mobile object will complete loading of groceries after arriving at the producer's location. The store arrival date and time information 53 indicates the estimated date and time when the mobile object will arrive at the store. The map information 47b presents map information including the producer's location 48, the store's location 49, and the mobile object's location 54, and shows first route information 55 that the mobile object will take to the producer's location. The complete button 56 is an input item for the producer to notify that the loading of food products onto the mobile object has been completed, and the cancel button 57 is an input item for the producer to notify that the food product collection operation is canceled. The collection management device 2 distributes the collection schedule information guide screen 50 from the information distribution unit 13 to the producer terminal device 1.

[0025] The collection management device 2 generates a mobile object schedule information screen that conveys collection schedule information to an operator operating a mobile object, in addition to generating the collection schedule information guidance screen 50. The mobile object schedule information screen is the same as the collection schedule information guidance screen 50 except that it does not have the items of the complete button 56 and the cancel button 57.

[0026] The collection management device 2 distributes the collection schedule information guide screen 50 to the producer terminal device 1, and also distributes a mobile object schedule guide screen to the mobile object management device 3. The operator operating the mobile object understands the mobile object schedule guide screen presented on the presentation unit 17 of the mobile object management device 3, and collection work by the mobile object is carried out in accordance with the collection schedule information. By distributing the collection schedule information guide screen 50 and the mobile object schedule guide screen by the collection management device 2, the producer and the operator operating the mobile object can share the collection schedule information, enabling efficient delivery of food products.

[0027] If the producer wishes to cancel the collection operation, he or she selects the cancel button 57. When the cancel button 57 is selected, the producer terminal device 1 distributes a cancellation report from the distribution unit 9. When the collection management device 2 acquires the cancellation report, it distributes the cancellation report to the mobile object management device 3. When the operator operating the mobile object confirms the cancellation report presented on the presentation unit 17 of the mobile object management device 3, the mobile object cancels its movement and returns to the store, which is its waiting location. When the mobile object returns to the store, the cancellation of the collection operation is complete.

[0028] When the mobile object arrives at the producer's location according to the collection schedule information, it loads the food items according to the scheduled time shown in the estimated loading time information 52. The mobile object on which the loading is performed already has the environment shown in the environmental information 46 on the mobile object schedule information screen, and appropriately maintains the freshness of the food items.

[0029] Once the producer has confirmed that the food has been loaded, he or she selects the complete button 56. By selecting the complete button, the loading of the food is considered to be complete. When the complete button 56 is selected, the producer terminal device 1 distributes a loading completion report from the distribution unit 9. When the collection management device 2 acquires the loading completion report, the schedule generation unit 12 generates arrival schedule information. The arrival schedule information includes information on a second route that the mobile object will take to the store and information on the expected arrival date and time. The collection management device 2 distributes the arrival schedule information from the information distribution unit 13 to the mobile object management device 3. When the operator operating the mobile object confirms the arrival schedule information, the mobile object begins moving to the store according to the second route information.

[0030] The mobile object management device 3 has a location information acquisition unit 16, and the collection management device 2 can constantly grasp the location information of the mobile object by acquiring the location information of the mobile object through distribution from the distribution unit 18. The collection management device 2 compares the location information of the mobile object with the second route information included in the arrival schedule information, and if it determines that there will be a change in the scheduled arrival date and time, generates revised arrival schedule information that amends the scheduled arrival date and time at the retailer. Note that an example of a means for acquiring location information is a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiving device, but the consumer's location information may also be acquired by other means.

[0031] The collection management device 2 distributes the expected arrival information to the mobile object management device 3 and also distributes the expected arrival information to the advertisement distribution device 4.

[0032] The advertisement distribution device 4 is a device that distributes advertisement information to the advertisement display device 5. When expected arrival information is acquired through the information acquisition unit 19, the advertisement generation unit 20 generates an advertisement information screen 58a including advertisement information related to food products sold at the store. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the format in which the advertisement display device 5 presents the advertisement information screen 58a to a terminal device. The advertisement information screen 58a includes producer information 59a, product name information 60a, store name information 61a, photo information 62a, and store arrival date and time information 63a. The producer information 59a presents the name of the producer corresponding to the producer ID. The product name information 60a is the name of the food product, and the store name information 61a is the name of the store that sells the food product. The product name information 60a and the store name information 61a are presented according to the information entered in the shipping plan information. The photo information 62a is a photo of the food product. The photo data is stored by the producer in the information storage unit 14, and photo data linked to product name information 60a is selected and presented in photo information 62a. Dealer arrival date and time information 63a is the date and time when the mobile object will arrive at the dealer, and presents the estimated arrival date and time included in the arrival schedule information.

[0033] The advertisement display device 5 is a device that presents advertisement information to consumers. The advertisement display device 5 receives input of advertisement distribution setting information, in which the consumer sets information regarding the distribution of advertisement information in advance. To input the advertisement distribution setting information, selection items related to advertisement distribution are presented to the presentation unit 23. The consumer selects a desired answer from the selection unit 24. Note that the selection items may only be a selection of whether or not to distribute advertisement information. Alternatively, the consumer may select categories of advertisement information that they wish to receive and categories that they do not wish to receive. The selected advertisement distribution setting information is distributed to the advertisement distribution device 4 via the distribution unit 25.

[0034] When the advertisement distribution device 4 acquires the advertisement distribution setting information from the advertisement display device 5, it distributes the generated advertisement information screen 58a to the advertisement display device 5 of the corresponding consumer in accordance with the advertisement distribution setting information. The advertisement distribution device 4 also transmits range information related to advertisement distribution, which has been set in advance by the store, to the advertisement display device 5. The range information is range information that has been set in advance by the store and defines a range for determining consumers whose location information will be displayed on the advertisement.

[0035] The advertisement display device 5 acquires the advertisement information screen 58a via the advertisement acquisition unit 22. The advertisement display device 5 has a location information acquisition unit 26, which allows it to constantly grasp the consumer's location information. An example of the location information acquisition unit 26 is a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiving device, but the consumer's location information may be acquired by other means. When the terminal control unit 27 of the advertisement display device 5 determines that the range information acquired from the advertisement distribution device 4 includes the location information, the advertisement display device 5 presents the advertisement information screen 58a on the presentation unit 23. As a result, the advertisement information including the store arrival date and time information 63a is transmitted to consumers who are located within the range information set by the store and who wish to receive the advertisement information, and they can immediately obtain fresh food products.

[0036] When the collection management device 2 generates changed expected arrival information in which the expected arrival date and time of the mobile object at the dealer is revised, the advertisement distribution device 4 acquires the changed expected arrival information via the information acquisition unit 19. Upon acquiring the changed expected arrival information, the advertisement distribution device 4 causes the advertisement generation unit 20 to modify the dealer arrival date and time information 63a on the advertisement information screen 58a in accordance with the expected arrival date and time included in the changed expected arrival information. The modified advertisement information screen 58a is distributed to the advertisement display device 5 and presented on the presentation unit 23.

[0037] Next, the operational procedures of the producer terminal device 1, the collection management device 2, the mobile object management device 3, the advertisement distribution device 4, and the advertisement display device 5 according to the first embodiment are shown. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operational procedures of the producer terminal device 1. The producer terminal device 1 acquires the shipment plan information input screen 40, enters and distributes shipment plan information, acquires the collection schedule information guide screen 50, and reports loading completion. In step S10, the producer terminal device 1 acquires the producer's input of a producer ID and password, and distributes them to the collection management device 2 in step S11. In step S12, the producer terminal device 1 acquires the producer's input of food shipment plan information on the shipment plan information input screen 40, and distributes the entered shipment plan information to the collection management device 2 in step S13. In step S14, the producer terminal device 1 acquires the collection schedule information guide screen 50 from the collection management device 2 and confirms the collection schedule information.

[0038] In step S15, when the producer terminal device 1 completes loading of food products onto the mobile object by the producer, the producer terminal device 1 acquires a loading completion report from the producer in step S16, delivers the loading completion report to the collection management device 2 in step S17, and terminates operation. Note that if the completion of loading of food products onto the mobile object is not confirmed in step S15, the producer terminal device 1 acquires input of a cancellation report from the producer, and delivers the cancellation report to the collection management device 2 in step S17.

[0039] 6 is a flowchart showing the operation procedure of the collection management device 2. In step S21, the collection management device 2 acquires the producer ID and password distributed by the producer terminal device 1. In step S22, the collection management device 2 checks the producer ID and password against the database held by the collection management device 2, and if it is confirmed that they match, in step S23 the collection management device 2 acquires shipping plan information from the producer terminal device 1. Note that if the collection management device 2 cannot confirm that the producer ID and password match in step S22, it repeats the acquisition in step S21.

[0040] In step S24, the collection management device 2 generates collection schedule information, and in step S25 distributes it to the producer terminal device 1 and the mobile object management device 3. In step S26, the collection management device 2 receives a loading completion report from the producer terminal device 1, and generates arrival schedule information in step S27. In step S28, the collection management device 2 distributes the generated arrival schedule information to the mobile object management device 3 and the advertisement distribution device 4. If the collection management device 2 cannot confirm the loading completion report in step S26, it checks whether there has been a cancellation by the producer terminal device 1 in step S30. If the collection management device 2 confirms a cancellation by the producer terminal device 1 in step S30, it reports the cancellation in step S31 and distributes it to the mobile object management device 3 in step S32. If the collection management device 2 cannot confirm a cancellation by the producer terminal device 1 in step S30, it repeats the check in step S26.

[0041] In step S29, the collection management device 2 checks with the mobile object management device 3 whether there has been a change in the scheduled arrival date and time of the mobile object to the store, and ends the operation if no change has been confirmed. If the collection management device 2 confirms a change in the scheduled arrival date and time in step S29, it generates changed scheduled arrival information in step S33 and distributes it to the mobile object management device 3 and the advertisement distribution device 4 in step S34.

[0042] 7 is a flowchart showing the operation procedure of the mobile object management device 3. In step S40, the mobile object management device 3 confirms that it has acquired collection schedule information from the collection management device 2. Since the mobile object receives food products according to the collection schedule information, if collection schedule information is not delivered, the mobile object management device 3 repeats the confirmation in step S40. After confirming that the collection schedule information has been delivered in step S40, in step S41 the mobile object management device 3 moves the mobile object to the producer's location according to the collection schedule information.

[0043] In step S42, the mobile object management device 3 checks whether or not a loading completion report has been received. If the loading completion report has been received, the mobile object management device 3 acquires expected arrival information from the collection management device 2 in step S43, and starts the movement of the mobile object to the store in step S44. If the mobile object management device 3 does not receive a loading completion report in step S42, it checks whether or not a cancellation has been received in step S47. If the mobile object management device 3 receives a cancellation from the collection management device 2, it cancels the receipt of the groceries and starts the movement of the mobile object to the store in step S46. If the mobile object management device 3 does not receive a cancellation in step S47, it repeats the check for the loading completion report in step S42.

[0044] In step S44, the mobile object management device 3 moves the mobile object to the dealer in accordance with the estimated arrival information, but in step S45, it compares the mobile object's location information with the second route information included in the estimated arrival information, and if it determines that there will be a change in the estimated arrival date and time, it measures the difference in the arrival date and time at the fixed point on the route that occurs in the mobile object's location information and the second route information in step S48, and delivers the measurement result to the collection management device 2 in step S49 to generate changed estimated arrival information. After processing step S49, the mobile object management device 3 continues the movement of the mobile object to the dealer in step S44, and terminates operation after arrival. Note that in step S45, the mobile object management device 3 compares the mobile object's current location with the estimated arrival information, and if it determines that there has been no change, it continues the movement of the mobile object to the dealer in step S46.

[0045] 8 is a flowchart showing the operation procedure of the advertisement distribution device 4. In step S60, the advertisement distribution device 4 confirms the distribution of the expected arrival information from the collection management device 2. If the distribution of the expected arrival information cannot be confirmed, the advertisement distribution device 4 repeats the confirmation in step S60. If the distribution of the expected arrival information is confirmed in step S60, the advertisement distribution device 4 generates advertisement information in step S61. After generating the advertisement information, the advertisement distribution device 4 acquires advertisement distribution setting information from the advertisement display device 5 in step S62. In step S63, the advertisement distribution device 4 distributes the advertisement information to the advertisement display device 5 in accordance with the acquired advertisement distribution setting information.

[0046] In step S64, the advertisement distribution device 4 checks whether there is changed expected arrival information in which the expected arrival date and time has been revised from the collection management device 2. If changed expected arrival information is confirmed, the advertisement distribution device 4 corrects the advertisement information in step S65. After the advertisement information is corrected, in step S66 the advertisement distribution device 4 acquires advertisement distribution setting information from the advertisement display device 5. In step S67, the advertisement distribution device 4 distributes the revised advertisement information to the advertisement display device 5 in accordance with the acquired advertisement distribution setting information. After distributing the revised advertisement information, the confirmation is repeated in step S64. Note that if no change in the changed expected arrival information is confirmed in step S64, the advertisement distribution device 4 terminates operation.

[0047] 9 is a flowchart showing the operation procedure of the advertisement display device 5. In step S70, the advertisement display device 5 acquires advertisement distribution setting information in which the consumer has selected their desired advertisement distribution. Since advertisement information is distributed according to the advertisement distribution setting information, if advertisement distribution setting information is not acquired, the advertisement display device 5 repeats the confirmation in step S70. The advertisement display device 5 confirms the acquisition of the advertisement distribution setting information in step S70, distributes the advertisement distribution setting information to the advertisement distribution device 4 in step S71, and acquires the advertisement information distributed from the advertisement distribution device 4 in accordance with the advertisement distribution setting information in step S72.

[0048] When the advertisement display device 5 acquires the location information of the advertisement display device 5 in step S73, it checks in step S74 whether the location information is included in a preset target range. If it is confirmed that the location information is included in the target range, the advertisement display device 5 presents the advertisement information in step S75 and ends its operation. Note that if it is confirmed in step S74 that the consumer's location information is not included in the target range, the advertisement display device 5 does not present the advertisement information and returns to step S72.

[0049] According to the first embodiment, when the producer terminal device 1 distributes the shipping plan information entered on the shipping plan information input screen 40 and the collection management device 2 generates collection schedule information, it distributes the collection schedule information guide screen 50 to the producer terminal device 1 and distributes the mobile object schedule guide screen to the mobile object management device 3. The producer terminal device 1 and the mobile object management device 3 check the screens sent to their respective terminal devices and carry out collection work. When loading of the food items onto the mobile object is complete, the collection management device 2 generates arrival schedule information. The advertisement distribution device 4 generates advertising information including the arrival schedule information and distributes it to the advertisement display device 5. The advertisement display device 5 presents an advertising information screen 58a including the expected date and time of arrival of the food items. As a result, advertising information including the arrival date and time at the retailer can be distributed to consumers, allowing the retailer to sell fresh food items to consumers immediately after their arrival, thereby encouraging consumer purchases.

[0050] Embodiment 2 The second embodiment differs from the advertisement display device 5 of the first embodiment in that the terminal device that presents the advertisement information in the advertisement display device 5 is not a terminal device owned individually by a consumer, but a terminal device that can be viewed simultaneously by an unspecified number of consumers. For example, FIG. 10 shows an example of the terminal device of the second embodiment in a format in which the information is presented on a display 39b installed in a specific location, and FIG. 11 shows an example of the format in which the information is presented on the side of a vehicle 39c when a mobile object is performing a collection operation. Note that in FIGS. 10 and 11, the same reference numerals as in FIG. 4 indicate the same or equivalent parts, and the configuration is the same as in FIG. 1. The advertisement display device 5 of the second embodiment can convey advertisement information not only to consumers who own the terminal device of the first embodiment, but also to an unspecified number of consumers, including those who do not own a terminal device.

[0051] Embodiment 3 The collection management device 2, mobile object management device 3, and advertisement distribution device 4 of the third embodiment differ from the collection management device 2, mobile object management device 3, and advertisement distribution device 4 of the first embodiment in that the mobile objects are capable of autonomous movement. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example configuration of the producer terminal device 1, collection management device 2, mobile object management device 3, advertisement distribution device 4, and advertisement display device 5 according to the third embodiment, and mobile object 29b is an autonomous mobile object. Note that the same reference numerals as in FIG. 1 indicate the same or equivalent parts, and parts with the same configuration are not described in FIG. 12. Also, descriptions of the same operational procedures are omitted.

[0052] 12 shows the operations of the collection management device 2, the mobile object management device 3, and the advertisement distribution device 4 according to the third embodiment. The mobile object management device 3 shown in FIG. 12 has a control unit 30. The mobile object management device 3 acquires collection schedule information generated by the collection management device 2 from the schedule acquisition unit 15. The control unit 30 controls the mobile object 29b to start autonomous movement according to information on a first route to the producer's location and information on the estimated arrival date and time, which are included in the collection schedule information. When the mobile object arrives at the producer's location, loading of food products is performed. When loading onto the mobile object is completed and the producer transmits a loading completion report, the mobile object management device 3 acquires arrival schedule information from the collection management device 2. The control unit 30 controls the mobile object 29b to start autonomous movement according to information on a second route to the store, which are included in the arrival schedule information, and information on the estimated arrival date and time, which the mobile object takes. Note that the mobile object 29b may be ridden by a person, or may be autonomously moving without a person on board. 12 illustrates a vehicle that moves on the ground, but is not limited to this and may be an autonomous flying robot. When a moving object moves autonomously, the possibility of operational errors is reduced compared to movement operated by a human, and the accuracy of the arrival date and time at the store is improved.

[0053] The collection management device 2 distributes the expected arrival information to the mobile object management device 3, and also distributes the expected arrival information to the information acquisition unit 19 of the advertisement distribution device 4. The advertisement distribution device 4 generates an advertisement in the advertisement generation unit 20 based on the expected arrival information including the expected date and time when the autonomous mobile object will arrive at the store. According to the advertisement distribution device 4 of the third embodiment, by acquiring the expected arrival information regarding the collection performed by the autonomous mobile object, it becomes possible to convey advertisement information including a highly accurate arrival date and time to consumers.

[0054] Embodiment 4 In the first embodiment, when a collection request is made from the producer terminal device 1, the information distribution unit 13 distributes a shipping plan information input screen 40 for inputting shipping plan information to the producer, causing the producer to enter the information. However, in the fourth embodiment, after the shipping plan information input screen 40 is distributed by the producer terminal device 1 to cause the producer to enter the information, an advertising information input screen 58b is also distributed to the producer terminal device 1 to cause the producer to enter the information. This is a difference between the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment in that the collection management device 2 of the fourth embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of an advertising information input screen 58b for inputting advertising information to be presented to the producer terminal device 1. Note that the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 4, which shows the advertising screen generated by the advertising distribution device 4, indicate the same or corresponding parts, and the configuration is the same as that of FIG. 1.

[0055] The operation of the producer terminal device 1, the collection management device 2, and the advertisement distribution device 4 according to the fourth embodiment is shown. When the producer terminal device 1 creates a shipping plan information input screen 40 and distributes the shipping plan information entered by the producer to the collection management device 2 via the distribution unit 9, the collection management device 2 distributes an advertisement information input screen 58b, which is a screen for the producer to create an advertisement, to the producer terminal device 1. The advertisement information input screen 58b includes producer information 59b, product name information 60b, retailer name information 61b, photo information 62b, and retailer arrival date and time information 63b. The producer inputs the name of the person who produced the food product into the producer information 59b. The producer inputs the name of the food product into the product name information 60b. The retailer name information 61b presents the name of the retailer selling the food product. The photo information 62b is a photo of the food product. The photo data may be selected from previously taken photos stored in the producer terminal device 1 owned by the producer, or a photo taken when creating the advertising information input screen 58b may be used. The store arrival date and time information 63b is the date and time when the mobile object loaded with food products arrives at the store.

[0056] The advertising information input screen 58b may be configured to allow input from a format in which the position of each piece of information is predetermined. By inputting from a format, producers can easily create advertisements. The advertising information input screen 58b may also allow input of a catchy slogan that expresses the characteristics of the food product. Inputting a catchy slogan that suits the food product can lead to sales promotion among consumers. By having the producer create the advertising information input screen 58b, advertising information about the food product can be provided directly from the producer to the consumer via the retailer.

[0057] When the producer creates the advertising information input screen 58b, the producer terminal device 1 distributes it as advertising design information from the distribution unit 9 to the collection management device 2. When the collection management device 2 confirms that the shipping plan information and advertising design information have been acquired, it distributes the collection schedule information guide screen 50 to the producer terminal device 1 in accordance with the first embodiment.

[0058] According to the first embodiment, when the collection management device 2 distributes the expected arrival information to the advertisement distribution device 4, the collection management device 2 also distributes the advertisement design information to the advertisement distribution device 4.

[0059] The advertisement distribution device 4 generates an advertisement information screen 58a in the advertisement generation unit 20 based on the advertisement design information. As in the first embodiment, the advertisement generation unit 20 presents the estimated date and time of arrival of the mobile object at the store, which is included in the estimated arrival information, in the store arrival date and time information 63b. The advertisement display device 5 acquires the advertisement information screen 58a through the advertisement acquisition unit 22 in accordance with the first embodiment. The acquired advertisement information screen 58a is presented by the presentation unit 23. In the fourth embodiment, the collection management device 2 allows the producer to set the content of the advertisement information to be distributed, and therefore the producer can freely decide the information that he wants to convey to consumers about the food products he sells.

[0060] Next, the operation procedures of the producer terminal device 1, the collection management device 2, and the advertisement distribution device 4 according to the fourth embodiment will be described. Fig. 14 is a flowchart showing the operation procedures of the producer terminal device 1, Fig. 15 is a flowchart showing the operation procedures of the collection management device 2, and Fig. 16 is a flowchart showing the operation procedures of the advertisement distribution device 4. Note that the same reference numerals as those in Figs. 5, 6, and 8, which are the operation procedures in the first embodiment, indicate the same or equivalent parts, and descriptions of the same operation procedures will be omitted.

[0061] In Figure 14, the operational procedures from step S10 to step S13 and step S14 to step S18 are the same as those described in Figure 5. In Figure 14, the producer terminal device 1 inputs and distributes advertising design information. In step S13, the producer terminal device 1 distributes shipping plan information, and in step S19, it inputs advertising design information from the producer. In step S20, the producer terminal device 1 distributes the advertising design information input by the producer to the collection management device 2, and the process proceeds to step S14.

[0062] In Figure 15, the operational procedures from step S21 to step S23 and from step S24 to step S34 are the same as the operations described in Figure 6. In Figure 15, the collection management device 2 acquires and distributes advertising design information. In step S23, the collection management device 2 acquires shipping plan information from the producer terminal device 1, and then in step S35, acquires advertising design information from the producer terminal device 1. After step S35 is completed, the collection management device 2 proceeds to step S24.

[0063] In step S27, the collection management device 2 generates arrival schedule information, and in step S28, distributes the generated arrival schedule information and advertisement design information to the advertisement distribution device 4. After step S28 is completed, the collection management device 2 proceeds to step S29.

[0064] In Figure 16, the operational procedure from step S61 to step S67 is the same as the operation described in Figure 8. In Figure 16, the advertisement distribution device 4 acquires advertisement design information and generates advertisement information. In step S60, the advertisement distribution device 4 confirms the distribution of the expected arrival information. If the distribution of the expected arrival information is not confirmed, the advertisement distribution device 4 repeats the confirmation in step S60. When the advertisement distribution device 4 confirms the distribution of the expected arrival information from the collection management device 2 in step S60, it acquires advertisement design information from the collection management device 2 in step S68. When the advertisement design information is acquired, the advertisement distribution device 4 generates advertisement information based on the advertisement design information in step S61.

[0065] Embodiment 5. The fifth embodiment differs from the collection management device 2 and mobile object management device 3 of the first embodiment in that the collection management device 2 and mobile object management device 3 of the fifth embodiment compare estimated loading time information with the time required to load food products onto a mobile object. Fig. 14 is a diagram showing an example configuration of a producer terminal device 1, collection management device 2, mobile object management device 3, advertisement distribution device 4, and advertisement display device 5 according to the fifth embodiment. Note that the same reference numerals as those in Figs. 1 and 12 indicate the same or equivalent parts, and parts with the same configuration are omitted in Fig. 17.

[0066] The mobile object management device 3 is equipped with a time measurement unit 31, which measures the time required to load food products onto the mobile object. The collection management device 2 is equipped with an information storage unit 14, which records the time required for loading and the time saved based on the estimated loading time information. The mobile object management device 3 compares the time required for loading with the estimated loading time information included in the collection schedule information generated by the collection management device 2 using the control unit 30, and delivers the saved time information to the collection management device 2 using the delivery unit 18. The time required for loading starts from the time when the mobile object arrives at the producer's location and stops moving, and ends from the time when the producer selects the complete button 56. The start point of the measurement may be set separately by prior agreement between the retailer and the producer. The collection management device 2 acquires the saved time information via the information acquisition unit 10 and records it in the information storage unit 14.

[0067] A retailer that has a contract with a producer for the sale of food products will provide a special benefit to the producer in accordance with the information on the time saved. The special benefit may be in any form that allows the producer to enjoy a profit, such as a reduction in the costs borne by the producer or priority for displaying the products in a more advantageous location within the retailer. In the fifth embodiment, the collection management device 2 can shorten the overall collection time by shortening the time required for loading, thereby enabling the mobile units to operate more efficiently.

[0068] Next, the operation procedures of the mobile object management device 3 and the collection management device 2 according to the fifth embodiment will be described. Fig. 18 is a flowchart showing the operation procedures of the mobile object management device 3, and Fig. 19 is a flowchart showing the operation procedures of the collection management device 2. Note that the same reference numerals as those in Fig. 6 and Fig. 7, which show the operation procedures in the first embodiment, indicate the same or equivalent parts, and descriptions of the same operation procedures will be omitted.

[0069] In Figure 18, the operational procedures from step S40 to step S42 and step S43 to step S49 are the same as the operations described in Figure 7. In Figure 18, the mobile object management device 3 generates and distributes reduced time information. When the mobile object management device 3 confirms a loading completion report from the cargo collection management device 2 in step S42, it compares the estimated loading time information with the time required for loading in step S50 to confirm whether or not a reduced time has been found. If a reduced time has been found, the mobile object management device 3 generates reduced time information in step S51 and distributes the reduced time information to the cargo collection management device 2 in step S52, and then proceeds to step S43. If the mobile object management device 3 cannot confirm a reduced time in step S50, it proceeds to step S43.

[0070] In Figure 19, the operational procedures from step S21 to step S26 and step S27 to step S34 are the same as those described in Figure 6. In Figure 19, the collection management device 2 acquires and records the shortened time information. In step S26, the collection management device 2 confirms the loading completion report, and in step S36, it checks whether or not there is shortened time information from the mobile object management device 3. If there is shortened time information, the collection management device 2 acquires the shortened time information from the mobile object management device 3 in step S37 and records the shortened time information in step S38. In step S39, the collection management device 2 grants a benefit in accordance with the shortened time information. Note that, depending on the content of the benefit, the timing of granting the benefit is not limited to step S39, and it may be granted after all operations have been completed. When step S39 is completed, the process proceeds to step S27. In step S36, the collection management device checks whether or not there is shortened time information, and if there is no shortened time information, it proceeds to step S27.

[0071] Next, the hardware configuration of the collection management device 2 and the advertisement distribution device 4 according to the first to fifth embodiments will be described. Fig. 20 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the collection management device 2 and the advertisement distribution device 4 according to the first to fifth embodiments. The collection management device 2 and the advertisement distribution device 4 are realized by a computer system including a processing circuit 103 and a communication device 100. The processing circuit 103 includes a processor 101 and a memory 102. The processing circuit 103 is a circuit on which the processor 101 executes software.

[0072] The information generation unit 11 and schedule generation unit 12 of the collection management device 2, and the advertisement generation unit 20 of the advertisement distribution device 4 are realized by software, firmware, or a combination of software and firmware. The software or firmware is written as a program and stored in memory 102. In the processing circuit 103, the processor 101 reads and executes the program stored in memory 102, thereby realizing the functions of the information generation unit 11, schedule generation unit 12, and advertisement generation unit 20. In other words, the processing circuit 103 includes memory 102 that stores a program that results in the processing of the collection management device 2 and the advertisement distribution device 4. It can also be said that the program stored in memory 102 causes a computer to execute the procedures and methods of the collection management device 2 and the advertisement distribution device 4.

[0073] The processor 101 is a CPU (also referred to as a central processing unit, processing unit, arithmetic unit, microprocessor, microcomputer, processor, or DSP (digital signal processor)). The memory 102 is, for example, a non-volatile or volatile semiconductor memory such as a RAM (random access memory), a ROM (read only memory), a flash memory, an EPROM (erasable programmable read only memory), an EEPROM (registered trademark) (electrically erasable programmable read only memory), a magnetic disk, a flexible disk, an optical disk, a compact disk, a mini disk, or a DVD (digital versatile disk). The information storage unit 14 of the collection management device 2 is realized by the memory 102. The information acquisition unit 10 and the information distribution unit 13 of the collection management device 2, and the information acquisition unit 19 and the advertisement distribution unit 21 of the advertisement distribution device 4 are realized by the communication device 100.

[0074] Next, the hardware configurations of the producer terminal device 1, mobile object management device 3, and advertisement display device 5 according to the first to fifth embodiments will be described. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the producer terminal device 1, mobile object management device 3, and advertisement display device 5 according to the first to fifth embodiments. The producer terminal device 1, mobile object management device 3, and advertisement display device 5 are realized by a computer system including a processing circuit 113, a communication device 110, an input device 114, and a display device 115. The processing circuit 113 includes a processor 111 and a memory 112. The processing circuit 113 is a circuit on which the processor 111 executes software.

[0075] The location information acquisition unit 16, control unit 30, and time measurement unit 31 of the mobile object management device 3, and the location information acquisition unit 26 and terminal control unit 27 of the advertisement display device 5 are realized by software, firmware, or a combination of software and firmware. The software or firmware is written as a program and stored in memory 112. In the processing circuit 113, the processor 111 reads and executes the program stored in memory 112, thereby realizing the functions of the location information acquisition unit 16, control unit 30, time measurement unit 31, location information acquisition unit 26, and terminal control unit 27. The processor 111 and memory 112 are assumed to be the same as the processor 101 and memory 102 shown in FIG. 15 .

[0076] The acquisition unit 6 and distribution unit 9 of the producer terminal device 1, the schedule acquisition unit 15 and distribution unit 18 of the mobile object management device 3, and the advertisement acquisition unit 22 and distribution unit 25 of the advertisement display device 5 are realized by the communication device 110. The input device 114 is an input device operated by a user. The input device 114 includes, for example, a keyboard, a mouse, a keypad, or a touch panel. The selection unit 8 of the producer terminal device 1 and the selection unit 24 of the advertisement display device 5 are realized by the input device 114. The display device 115 is a device that displays a screen. The display device 115 is, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display. The presentation unit 7 of the producer terminal device 1, the presentation unit 17 of the mobile object management device 3, and the presentation unit 23 of the advertisement display device 5 are realized by the display device 115.

[0077] Each of the producer terminal device 1, the collection management device 2, the mobile object management device 3, the advertisement distribution device 4, and the advertisement display device 5 may include an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). Each of the producer terminal device 1, the collection management device 2, the mobile object management device 3, the advertisement distribution device 4, and the advertisement display device 5 may be composed of two or more devices. [Explanation of symbols]

[0078] 1 Producer terminal device, 2 Mobile object management device, 3 Collection management device, 4 Advertising distribution device, 5 Advertising display device, 6 Acquisition unit, 7 Presentation unit, 8 Selection unit, 9 Distribution unit, 10 Information acquisition unit, 11 Information generation unit, 12 Schedule generation unit, 13 Information distribution unit, 14 Information storage unit, 15 Schedule acquisition unit, 16 Location information acquisition unit, 17 Presentation unit, 18 Distribution unit, 19 Information acquisition unit, 20 Advertisement generation unit, 21 Advertisement distribution unit, 22 Advertisement acquisition unit, 23 Presentation unit, 24 Selection unit, 25 Distribution unit, 26 Location information acquisition unit, 27 Terminal control unit, 28 Network, 29a 29b 29c Mobile object, 30 Control unit, 31 Time measurement unit, 39a Consumer-owned terminal device, 39b Display, 39c Vehicle, 40 Shipping plan information input screen, 41 Producer-owned terminal device, 42 Requester information, 43 Shipping destination information, 44 Shipping item name information, 45 Shipping quantity information, 46 Environmental information, 47a 47b Map information, 48 Location of producer, 49 Location of retailer, 50 Pickup schedule information guide screen, 51 Estimated arrival date and time information, 52 Estimated loading time information, 53 Retailer arrival date and time information, 54 Location of moving object, 55 Route information, 56 Complete button, 57 Cancel button, 58a 58b Advertising information screen, 59a 59b Producer information, 60a 60b Product name information, 61a 61b Retailer name information, 62a 62b Photo information, 63a 63b Retailer arrival date and time information, 64 Consumer, 100 Communication device, 101 Processor, 102 Memory, 103 Processing circuit, 110 Communication device, 111 Processor, 112 Memory, 113 processing circuit, 114 input device, 115 display device

Claims

1. an information acquisition unit that acquires arrival schedule information including the arrival date and time of the food product at the retail store for which the shipping request has been received from the producer; an advertisement generation unit that generates advertisement information about the food product including the arrival date and time based on the acquired information about the expected arrival at the store; an advertisement distribution unit that distributes the generated advertisement information to consumers; An advertisement distribution device comprising:

2. the information acquisition unit acquires modified arrival schedule information obtained by amending the arrival schedule information when the arrival date and time is changed, the advertisement generation unit modifies the advertisement information related to the food product based on the changed arrival schedule information; 2. The advertisement distribution device according to claim 1.

3. the advertisement generation unit generates the advertisement information based on advertisement design information about the food product created by the producer.

3. The advertisement distribution device according to claim 1 or 2.

4. the advertisement distribution unit selects a target person to whom advertisement information is to be distributed based on setting information of each consumer; 3. The advertisement distribution device according to claim 1 or 2.

5. the information acquisition unit acquires the arrival schedule information regarding collection performed by an autonomous moving body.

3. The advertisement distribution device according to claim 1 or 2.

6. an information generating unit that generates information for inputting food product shipping plan information to retailers on a terminal device of the producer; a schedule generating unit that generates arrival schedule information including the date and time of arrival at the store; an information distribution unit that distributes the expected arrival information to an advertisement distribution device that generates advertisement information related to the food product including the arrival date and time; A cargo collection management device comprising:

7. the schedule generation unit generates revised arrival schedule information by correcting the arrival schedule information when the arrival date and time is changed.

7. The cargo collection management device according to claim 6.

8. The schedule generation unit, in generating the arrival date and time, predicts congestion using a trained model that has trained congestion history data on the route along which the mobile body performing the collection will travel and traffic volume data at the time of travel, and generates the route that can avoid delays in the arrival date and time.

8. The cargo collection management device according to claim 6 or 7.

9. the schedule generation unit generates an estimated loading time, which is a scheduled time for the mobile body to pick up the groceries and complete loading; the information generating unit generates information for displaying the estimated loading time on the terminal device.

8. The cargo collection management device according to claim 6 or 7.

10. the information generation unit generates display information for the producer to create advertising design information regarding the food product; the information distribution unit distributes the display information to the terminal device.

8. The cargo collection management device according to claim 6 or 7.

11. an information acquisition step of acquiring arrival schedule information including the arrival date and time of the food product at the retail store for which the shipping request has been received from the producer; an advertisement generating step of generating advertisement information about the food product including the arrival date and time based on the acquired information on the expected arrival at the store; an advertisement distribution step of distributing the generated advertisement information to consumers; An advertisement distribution method comprising:

12. an information acquisition step of acquiring arrival schedule information including the arrival date and time of the food product at the retail store for which the shipping request has been received from the producer; an advertisement generating step of generating advertisement information about the food product including the arrival date and time based on the acquired information on the expected arrival at the store; an advertisement distribution step of distributing the generated advertisement information to consumers; An advertisement distribution program that causes a computer to execute the above.

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