Sharing method for delivery information of gas vessel and system thereof and program and storage medium and information terminal

Abstract

To share delivery information containing unique information regarding a delivery destination, transportation, and exchange of a gas vessels to enhance delivery efficiency.SOLUTION: A server (24) includes a process that associates unique information which includes one or more of delivery destination information representing a delivery destination of a gas vessel (4), truck conveyance information representing a truck conveyance of the gas vessel, cart transport information indicative of cart transport of gas vessels, gas vessel exchange information representing an exchange of the gas vessel with delivery personnel information identifying the delivery personnel, and storing the unique information and delivery personnel information in a database (database section 46) and a process where an information terminal (information terminal 26-1, 26-2, ..., 26-n, information sharing terminal device 184) carried by the delivery personnel (10) obtains unique information from the server, and if the unique information is image information, displays the image information on an image display section, and if the unique information is audio information, outputs the audio information to an audio output section.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a technology for sharing delivery information used in the delivery of gas containers such as LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas). [Background technology]

[0002] Generally, a delivery truck departs from a delivery base, transports the gas container to the delivery destination using a dolly from the stopping position, and a delivery person exchanges the gas container for a used gas container at the delivery destination.

[0003] Regarding the delivery of such gas containers, it is known that the container number, owner number, administrator number, etc. of the gas container are registered in a management server, and the delivery of the gas container is managed using these numbers (for example, Patent Document 1).

[0004] Furthermore, with regard to the delivery of gas containers, a delivery support system is known that generates daily delivery data and generates delivery data assigned to each delivery person, thereby supporting delivery personnel in delivering gas containers (for example, Patent Document 2).

[0005] This delivery support system calculates the time required from when the delivery vehicle stops at the delivery destination until the delivery work is completed, and determines whether the stopping position is appropriate based on this time. Based on the results of this determination, the delivery person can shorten the work time by changing the stopping position of the delivery vehicle to an appropriate position, thereby achieving efficiency in delivery work (for example, Patent Document 3). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-199590 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-232841 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-125064 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] Incidentally, gas container deliveries involve unique information associated with the delivery destination, transportation, or exchange. This unique information includes information specific to each delivery destination, such as road conditions on the way to the destination, aisle conditions in the case of cart transport, the installation environment of the gas container, and points to note.

[0008] Generally, unique information is not displayed on map information that identifies the location information of the delivery destination, general road information leading to the delivery destination, route information, etc. In other words, even if the location information of the delivery destination, road information, and route information near the delivery destination are identified, unique information cannot be obtained without actually experiencing gas container delivery. However, this unique information, which depends on the delivery experience and intuition of the delivery person, is extremely valuable information for gas container delivery.

[0009] Previously, delivery personnel would empirically acquire specific information about delivery destinations, transportation routes, and gas container exchanges through the delivery of gas containers, and this information would become their own skills and know-how. In other words, this specific information was managed individually by each delivery personnel, and tended to become personalized.

[0010] This unique information includes: a) Selection of truck transport route a) Selection of parking areas for transferring gas containers from trucks to trolleys C) Instructions for transporting the cart and important information d) Instructions for replacing gas containers at the delivery destination, important information, and the circumstances of the delivery destination The circumstances of the delivery destination include dogs running loose on the delivery destination premises, discrepancies between the delivery destination address and the location of the gas container, and traffic conditions in the trolley aisle, and these are also unique information that are not general map information.

[0011] If this unique information is attributed to each delivery person, it can be useful in improving the delivery efficiency of a specific delivery person as it reflects the experience and skills of that delivery person, unlike general delivery information. However, there is a problem in that this unique information belonging to each delivery person prevents sharing between delivery people, which can actually lead to a decrease in delivery efficiency.

[0012] Furthermore, personalized, unique information leads to a lack of flexibility among delivery personnel and encourages the tendency for delivery methods to become specialized. As a result, it hinders the distribution of delivery work and the standardization of delivery information, leading to a deterioration in delivery efficiency and management. It also poses issues such as the need to train successors as delivery personnel age and leave the company, as well as an imbalance in the share of work among delivery personnel.

[0013] The inventors of the present disclosure have discovered that breaking down the personalization of delivery information, including unique information related to the delivery destination, transportation, or replacement of gas containers, and sharing unique information among delivery personnel will contribute to improving delivery efficiency.

[0014] Therefore, based on the above-mentioned problems and findings, the object of the present invention is to share delivery information including unique information related to the delivery destination, transportation, and replacement of gas containers, thereby improving the delivery efficiency of gas containers. [Means for solving the problem]

[0015] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, according to one aspect of the method for sharing gas container delivery information of the present invention, the method includes a step in which a server associates unique information including any one or more of delivery destination information indicating the delivery destination of the gas container, truck transport information indicating truck transport of the gas container, cart transport information indicating cart transport of the gas container, and gas container replacement information indicating replacement of the gas container with delivery person information identifying the delivery person, and stores the unique information and the delivery person information in a database; and a step in which an information terminal carried by the delivery person acquires the unique information from the server, and if the unique information is image information, presents the image information in an image presentation unit, and if the unique information is audio information, outputs the audio information to a pronunciation unit.

[0016] This method for sharing gas container delivery information may further include a step in which the information terminal acquires unique information including any one or more of the delivery destination information, the truck transport information, the trolley transport information, and the gas container exchange information using an imaging unit or an audio collection unit; a step in which the unique information is provided to the server from the information terminal carried by the delivery person; and a step in which the server associates the unique information acquired from the information terminal with the delivery person information and stores it in the database.

[0017] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, according to one aspect of the gas container delivery information sharing system of the present invention, the system includes a server that associates unique information including any one or more of delivery destination information indicating the delivery destination of the gas container, truck transport information indicating truck transport of the gas container, cart transport information indicating cart transport of the gas container, and gas container replacement information indicating replacement of the gas container with delivery person information that identifies the delivery person, and stores the unique information and the delivery person information in a database, and an information terminal that is carried by the delivery person, acquires the unique information from the server, and if the unique information is image information, presents the image information in an image presentation unit, and if the unique information is audio information, outputs the audio information to a pronunciation unit.

[0018] In this gas container delivery information sharing system, the information terminal further acquires unique information including any one or more of the delivery destination information, the truck transport information, the trolley transport information, and the gas container exchange information using an imaging unit or an audio collection unit, provides the unique information to the server, and the server associates the unique information acquired from the information terminal with the delivery person information and stores it in the database.

[0019] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, according to one aspect of the program of the present invention, there is provided a program to be executed by a computer, which causes the computer to perform the following functions: a server associates unique information including any one or more of delivery destination information indicating the delivery destination of a gas container, truck transport information indicating truck transport of the gas container, cart transport information indicating cart transport of the gas container, and gas container replacement information indicating replacement of the gas container with delivery person information that identifies a delivery person, and stores the unique information and the delivery person information in a database; and an information terminal carried by the delivery person acquires the unique information from the server, and if the unique information is image information, presents the image information in an image presentation unit, and if the unique information is audio information, outputs the audio information to a pronunciation unit.

[0020] This program may further cause the computer to execute the following functions: the information terminal acquires unique information including any one or more of the delivery destination information, the truck transport information, the trolley transport information, and the gas container exchange information using an imaging unit or a sound collection unit; the information terminal provides the unique information to the server; and the server associates the unique information acquired from the information terminal with the delivery person information and stores it in the database.

[0021] To achieve the above object, one aspect of a recording medium of the present invention is a recording medium storing the program.

[0022] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, according to one aspect of the information terminal of the present invention, unique information including any one or more of delivery destination information indicating the delivery destination of the gas container, truck transport information indicating truck transport of the gas container, trolley transport information indicating trolley transport of the gas container, and gas container replacement information indicating replacement of the gas container is associated with delivery person information identifying the delivery person, and the information terminal is linked to a server that stores the unique information and the delivery person information in a database, and is carried by the delivery person, obtains the unique information from the server, and if the unique information is image information, presents the image information in an image presentation unit, and if the unique information is audio information, outputs the audio information in a pronunciation unit.

[0023] In this information terminal, the information terminal may further acquire unique information including any one or more of the delivery destination information, the truck transport information, the trolley transport information, and the gas container replacement information using an imaging unit or a sound collection unit. [Effects of the Invention]

[0024] According to the present invention, any of the following effects can be obtained. (1) It is possible to eliminate the individualization and personalization of delivery information, including unique information identified by the delivery destination, transportation, or exchange of a gas container, by delivery personnel, and to realize the sharing and visualization of delivery information including such unique information, thereby improving the delivery efficiency of gas containers.

[0025] (2) It becomes easier to manage delivery information including the unique information and delivery management of gas containers.

[0026] (3) Changes in delivery destinations can be reflected quickly, eliminating the negative effects of changes in delivery personnel.

[0027] (4) Delivery information including the unique information can be easily transmitted between delivery personnel. (5) By eliminating delivery slips, delivery information including the unique information can be made paperless, and delivery management can be systematized. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0028] [Figure 1] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating a delivery form of a gas container according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a delivery pattern of gas containers. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing classification of delivery information. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a system for sharing delivery information. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing functional units constituting a delivery information sharing system. [Figure 6]FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating hardware of an information terminal. [Figure 7] FIG. 1A is a diagram showing an example of a delivery information database, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing an example of a delivery destination information file. [Figure 8] 1A is a diagram showing an example of a truck transport information file, FIG. 1B is a diagram showing an example of a carriage transport information file, and FIG. 1C is a diagram showing an example of a gas container exchange information file. [Figure 9] 10 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for sharing delivery information. [Figure 10] 10 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for outputting unique information. [Figure 11] FIG. 10A is a diagram showing a menu selection screen for delivery information, FIG. 10B is a diagram showing a presentation of delivery information, and FIG. 10C is a diagram showing an example of presentation of specific information. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing functional units for configuring a delivery information sharing system according to a second embodiment. [Figure 13] 10 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for updating delivery information. [Figure 14] FIG. 10A is a diagram showing a menu selection screen for delivery information, FIG. 10B is a diagram showing the presentation of delivery information, and FIG. 10C is a diagram showing an example of output of specific information. [Figure 15] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an information sharing terminal device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 16] 10 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for presenting delivery information according to the second embodiment. [Figure 17] 10A is a diagram showing a delivery information presentation screen, FIG. 10B is a diagram showing a unique information presentation screen, and FIG. 10C is a diagram showing unique information voice output. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0029] First Embodiment Fig. 1 shows a delivery form of a gas container according to the first embodiment. The delivery form of the gas container shown in Fig. 1 is an example, and the present disclosure is not limited to such a delivery form.

[0030] As shown in Figure 1, delivery of the gas container 4 to the delivery destination 2 includes transportation and gas container exchange. Transportation includes truck transportation and dolly transportation. Truck transportation includes loading at the delivery center 8, transportation by truck 12, and reloading at the parking area 18. Dolly transportation is transportation of the gas container 4 using a dolly 14.

[0031] Delivery destination 2 receives LPG in gas container units, and as gas is used, the time for replacement of gas container 4 arrives, and the gas container is replaced. This delivery destination 2 is the location where gas container 4 is installed. At this delivery destination 2, the amount of gas used is measured by gas meter 6, and the administrator predicts the time for replacement of gas container 4 using the measurement information obtained from delivery destination 2, and replaces gas container 4 when this replacement time arrives.

[0032] In this gas container exchange, a gas container 4 filled with LPG is delivered from a distribution center 8 to a delivery destination 2 when the time for exchange has arrived, and the used gas container 4 is exchanged. The distribution center 8 is a base where LPG is loaded into the gas container 4, and the gas containers 4 are collected and stored.

[0033] The delivery and replacement of the gas container 4 is performed by a delivery person 10. The delivery person 10 is a person or a robot who delivers and replaces the gas container 4. A truck 12 or a cart 14 is used as a delivery vehicle to transport the gas container 4. The truck 12 and the cart 14 are examples of delivery vehicles. The cart 14 is transported by the truck 12 together with the gas container 4. The truck 12 or the cart 14 may be a transport robot.

[0034] The truck 12 is used to transport the gas container 4 by traveling on a road 16 such as a public road, and is parked, for example, in a parking space 18 that is optimal for the delivery destination 2. The cart 14 is used to transport the gas container 4 from the parking space 18 of the truck 12 to the nearest delivery destination 2, for example, in a cart passage 20 such as a narrow road where truck movement is difficult.

[0035] The delivery person 10 is responsible for loading the gas container 4 onto the truck 12, transporting it using the truck 12, transferring it from the truck 12 to the cart 14, transporting it using the cart 14, and replacing the gas container 4.

[0036] In this way, the delivery of the gas container 4 is at least 1) Loading the gas container 4 onto the truck 12, transporting it by the truck 12, and transferring the gas container 4 from the truck 12 to the cart 14 (truck transport) 2) Transport of the gas container 4 by the cart 14 (cart transport) 3) Replacement of gas container 4 (gas container replacement) can be classified into:

[0037] For this delivery, delivery information is used, including general information such as the address of the delivery destination 2, and specific information about the gas container delivery (i.e., information obtained by the delivery person 10) that is specified by the delivery destination 2, transportation by truck 12 or cart 14, or gas container exchange. The specific information included in this delivery information is information that does not appear in general information such as address or location, and is, for example, information that the delivery person 10 knows or has acquired empirically.

[0038] <Delivery pattern by truck 12, or truck 12 and dolly 14> 2 shows a transport pattern by the truck 12, or the truck 12 and the dolly 14. In FIG. 2, arrows indicate the direction of movement of the truck 12 or the dolly 14.

[0039] In delivery pattern A, as shown in A of Figure 2, truck 12 loaded with gas container 4 departs from delivery center 8 and travels along road 16 to transport gas container 4 to parking location 18-a. The gas container 4 is transferred from truck 12 to dolly 14, which then transports it from parking location 18-a to delivery destination 2-a.

[0040] In delivery pattern B, as shown in FIG. 2B, the used gas container 4 is transported by the dolly 14 at the delivery destination 2-a to the parking area 18-a.

[0041] In delivery pattern C, as shown in FIG. 2C, the used gas container 4 is returned to the truck 12 at the parking location 18-a, and a new gas container 4 is transferred from the truck 12 to the cart 14 for transport to another delivery destination 2-b.

[0042] In delivery pattern D, as shown in FIG. 2D, truck 12 is driven from parking location 18-a to next delivery destination 2 and transports gas container 4 to parking location 18-b.

[0043] In delivery pattern E, as shown in E of FIG. 2, when delivery of the gas container 4 is completed, for example, the used gas container 4 is transported from parking space 18-e to delivery center 8.

[0044] As shown in delivery patterns A, B, . . . , E, delivery of the gas container 4 can be classified into transportation of the gas container 4 by truck 12, transportation of the gas container 4 by cart 14, and exchange of the gas container at the delivery destination 2.

[0045] <Gas Cylinder 4 Delivery Information> 3 shows a classification table 21 for delivery information of gas containers 4. This classification table 21 is an example of a database that classifies and stores delivery information into multiple categories. As shown in the classification table 21, the delivery information of gas containers 4 is stored by classifying it into the categories of delivery destination information, transportation information, and gas container replacement information.

[0046] The delivery destination information, transportation information, and gas container exchange information each include general information and specific information. The general information is information that indicates the location of the delivery destination, etc. The specific information is information that does not appear in the general information, such as individual, specific information that the delivery person determines to be useful in delivering the gas container 4, and may include information included in the general information.

[0047] <Shipping address information, its general information and specific information> The delivery destination information includes general information (hereinafter simply referred to as "general information") that objectively indicates the location of the delivery destination 2 of the gas container 4, and specific information (hereinafter simply referred to as "specific information") about the gas container delivery that is identified by the delivery destination 2, transportation, or exchange of the gas container 4. The general information about the delivery destination 2 includes date and time information, location information, distance information, weather information, traffic information, etc. The location information and distance information included in this general information can be obtained, for example, by a GPS (Global Positioning System). The specific information about the delivery destination 2 is information that the delivery person 10 or the like obtains from the delivery destination 2.

[0048] The transportation information is classified into truck transportation information and cart transportation information, which are specified by the delivery means. The truck transportation information includes general information regarding the loading, transportation, and transshipment of the gas container 4, and specific information specified by the truck transportation.

[0049] General information on loading, transportation, and transshipment includes, for example, delivery person information, truck information, distribution center information, loading information, road information, parking location information, transshipment information, and transportation history information. Road information includes road location information, identification information such as road names, traffic information indicating traffic conditions, travel road information, and landmark information such as government office information, shrine and temple information, intersection information, telephone pole information, manhole information, vending machine information, road sign information, and store information. Government office information includes information on city halls, police stations, police boxes, post offices, and fire stations. The location information included in this general information can be obtained, for example, using GPS.

[0050] In contrast, unique information regarding truck transport information is information that delivery personnel 10 and others obtain from truck transport, such as information about individual circumstances that are the delivery personnel's know-how, such as road conditions, parking location selection, ease of truck driving, etc.

[0051] <Carriage information, its general information and specific information> The carriage transport information includes general information identified by the carriage transport and specific information identified by the carriage transport.

[0052] The general information identified by the carriage transport includes, for example, position information of the carriage passage 20, identification information such as the passage name, position information, delivery person information, carriage passage information, transport distance information, transport history information, etc. The carriage passage information includes landmark information such as the transport position or destination direction, and identification information such as government office information, shrine and temple information, intersection information, telephone pole information, manhole information, vending machine information, road sign information, and store information. The position information included in this general information can be obtained, for example, by GPS.

[0053] In contrast, the unique information identified by cart transport is information obtained by the delivery person 10 or the like from the cart transport, and includes information such as individual circumstances that the delivery person 10 considers to be know-how, such as the passage conditions, the selection of passages, and points to note when passing through.

[0054] <Gas cylinder replacement information, its general information and specific information> The gas container replacement information includes general information indicating the gas container replacement and specific information identified by the gas container replacement. The general information of the gas container replacement includes, for example, delivery destination information, gas container information, device information, gas usage information, replacement time information, replacement history information, etc.

[0055] In contrast, the unique information identified by this gas container replacement is information such as the circumstances of the delivery destination 2 that the delivery person 10 or the like obtains through the gas container replacement, the installation environment of the gas container 4, and the points to be considered when replacing the container at each delivery destination, as well as other individual circumstances that the delivery person has as their know-how.

[0056] <Delivery information sharing system> Fig. 4 shows a delivery information sharing system according to the first embodiment. The configuration shown in Fig. 4 is an example, and the system of the present disclosure is not limited to such a configuration.

[0057] This sharing system 22 includes a server 24, a plurality of information terminals 26-1, 26-2, ..., 26-n (hereinafter simply referred to as "information terminals 26"), and the like. The server 24 is, for example, a computer system installed by an administrator, and is an example of a management processing device that performs processing such as sharing delivery information. In other words, the server 24 is, for example, a cloud server.

[0058] The information terminal 26 is an information processing terminal connected to the server 24 by wire or wirelessly, such as a smartphone carried by each delivery person 10 in charge of delivering the gas container 4. This information terminal 26 is used to acquire at least the unique information included in the delivery information of the delivery destination 2. This information terminal 26 is used to acquire and present the delivery information of the gas container 4, including the unique information associated with the delivery destination, transportation, or exchange of the gas container 4.

[0059] The server 24 is connected by wire or wirelessly to meter reading units 28-1, 28-2, . . . , 28-n, meter reading terminals 30-1, 30-2, . . . , 30-n, a GPS system 32, a weather information source 34, a traffic information source 36, and the like.

[0060] The meter reading units 28-1, 28-2, . . . , 28-n constitute part of the smart meter installed at the delivery destination 2, and periodically obtain meter reading information indicating the amount of gas used at the delivery destination 2 and provide it to the server 24.

[0061] The meter reading terminals 30-1, 30-2, . . . , 30-n provide the server 24 with guideline information that is read and input by a meter reader from the gas meter 6 at the delivery destination 2 where no smart meter is installed.

[0062] The GPS system 32 provides information about location and distance. The server 24 uses the GPS system 32 to obtain positioning information about the delivery destination 2, the truck 12, the road 16, the parking location 18, the trolley path 20, and specific locations and distances.

[0063] The weather information source 34 issues, for example, weather information for the area to which the delivery destination 2 belongs and provides it to the server 24 on a regular basis.

[0064] The traffic information source 36 issues, for example, road and traffic information for the area in which the delivery destination 2 is located, and provides this information to the server 24 on a regular basis.

[0065] Each delivery person 10-1, 10-2, . . . , 10-n carries an information terminal 26 and is in charge of delivering the gas containers 4 using a truck 12-1, 12-2, . . . , 12-n.

[0066] This sharing system 22 includes a delivery information group 2X in which delivery information for gas containers 4 is shared by each delivery person 10-1, 10-2, ..., 10-n. If this delivery information group 2X is displayed in a matrix, ignoring the location information of each delivery destination 2, it can be expressed as delivery destinations 2-11, 2-12, ..., 2-1n, 2-21, 2-22, ..., 2-2n, ..., 2-m1, 2-m2, ..., 2-mn.

[0067] <Functional parts of the shared system 22> Fig. 5 shows an example of the functional units of the sharing system 22. The functions shown in Fig. 5 are merely an example, and the present disclosure is not limited to such functions.

[0068] The functional units of this sharing system 22 include a delivery information acquisition unit 40, an information classification unit 42, an information registration unit 44, a database unit 46, and an information presentation unit 48. The delivery information acquisition unit 40 acquires delivery information for delivering the gas container 4 to the delivery destination 2. The delivery information acquisition unit 40 includes a general information acquisition unit 50 and a specific information acquisition unit 52.

[0069] The general information acquisition unit 50 is used to acquire general information such as the location information of the delivery destination 2. This general information acquisition unit 50 includes a delivery destination information acquisition unit 50-2, a GPS information acquisition unit 50-4, a weather information acquisition unit 50-6, and a traffic information acquisition unit 50-8. The delivery destination information acquisition unit 50-2 acquires identification information such as the name and address of the delivery destination 2. The GPS information acquisition unit 50-4 acquires GPS information such as location information, distance information, and time information from the GPS system 32. The weather information acquisition unit 50-6 acquires weather information from the weather information source 34. The traffic information acquisition unit 50-8 acquires traffic information from the traffic information source 36.

[0070] The unique information acquisition unit 52 acquires unique information about the gas container delivery, which is specified by the delivery destination, transportation, or exchange of the gas container 4. The unique information acquisition unit 52 includes a character information acquisition unit 52-2 that acquires character information representing the unique information, an image information acquisition unit 52-4 that acquires image information representing the unique information, and an audio information acquisition unit 52-6 that acquires audio information representing the unique information.

[0071] The information classification unit 42 then executes a classification process for the delivery information including the unique information. The delivery information including the unique information is classified into, for example, delivery destination information, transportation information, or gas container replacement information.

[0072] When acquiring various types of information, the information registration unit 44 registers the general information acquired by the general information acquisition unit 50, the specific information acquired by the specific information acquisition unit 52, and the delivery information classified by the information classification unit 42 in the delivery information database 82 (A in Figure 7).

[0073] The database unit 46 stores a delivery information database 82, and sends and receives information such as storing and reading registration information.

[0074] The information presentation unit 48 presents general information such as delivery destination information of the gas container 4, delivery destination 2 of the gas container 4, and unique information of the gas container delivery identified by transportation or replacement. The information presentation unit 48 includes a text information presentation unit 48-2 that presents text information representing the general information and unique information, an image information presentation unit 48-4 that presents image information representing the general information and unique information, and an audio information presentation unit 48-6 that presents audio information representing the general information and unique information.

[0075] <Server24 Hardware> The server 24 comprises a processor, a memory unit, an input / output unit (I / O), a communication unit, etc. The processor executes the OS (Operating System) and delivery information sharing program (hereinafter simply referred to as the "sharing program") stored in the memory unit. The memory unit is an example of a storage medium made up of memory elements such as ROM (Read-Only Memory) and RAM (Random-Access Memory), and stores various programs such as the sharing program, and information such as the delivery information database 82 (A in Figure 7). The I / O acquires and outputs delivery information under the control of the processor. The communication unit, under the control of the processor, communicates with the weather information source 34, traffic information source 36, and information terminal 26 to send and receive general information and specific information relating to delivery information.

[0076] <Hardware of Information Terminal 26> 6 shows the hardware of the information terminal 26. The information terminal 26 comprises a main body 54, an information input unit 56, and an information output unit 58.

[0077] The main body 54 includes a processor 60, a storage unit 62, an I / O 64, a communication unit 66, and the like. The processor 60 cooperates with the server 24 and executes the OS and shared programs stored in the memory unit 62 .

[0078] The memory unit 62 is an example of a storage medium consisting of memory elements such as ROM and RAM, and under the control of the processor 60, stores various programs such as shared programs, classification table 21 (Figure 3), delivery information database 82 (A in Figure 7), and other information.

[0079] The I / O 64 outputs and acquires various types of information under the control of the processor 60 . The communications unit 66 communicates with the server 24 under the control of the processor 60 to exchange general information from the GPS system 32, weather information source 34, and traffic information source 36, among others.

[0080] The information input unit 56 is a means for acquiring various pieces of information, and includes a keyboard 68, a touch sensor 70, a camera 72, a microphone 74, and the like. The keyboard 68 is used for inputting character information and for control operations. The touch sensor 70, under the control of the processor 60, detects touch input by a finger, a stylus pen, or the like onto the keyboard screen presented on the information output unit 58.

[0081] The camera 72 acquires image information at the time of photographing, such as transportation information and delivery location, under the control of the processor 60. This camera 72 may be an information sharing terminal device 184 (FIG. 15) installed on the head of the delivery person 10. The microphone 74 detects the voice emitted by the delivery person 10 under the control of the processor 60. This microphone 74 may be configured as an information sharing terminal device 184 (FIG. 15) equipped with a microphone function.

[0082] The information output unit 58 includes a display 78, a speaker 80, and the like. The display 78 presents image information under the control of the processor 60, and may be, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). This display 78 may be an information sharing terminal device 184 installed on the head of the delivery person 10. The speaker 80 reproduces sound under the control of the processor 60. This speaker 80 may also be an information sharing terminal device 184.

[0083] <Delivery Information Database 82> This delivery information database 82 is an example of a database of the present disclosure, and is stored in the storage unit 62. This delivery information database 82 stores at least general information and specific information of delivery information for the gas container 4 in association with each other. Therefore, according to the delivery information database 82, specific information can be extracted using at least one or more of delivery destination information, delivery person information, and gas container replacement information as parameters.

[0084] 7A shows an example of a delivery information database 82 that stores delivery information. This delivery information database 82 includes a delivery destination information file 84, a truck transport information file 86, a dolly transport information file 88, and a gas container exchange information file 90.

[0085] The delivery destination information file 84 specifies the delivery destination 2 and stores common information such as traffic information, weather information, and delivery environment information that is common to the truck transport information, trolley transport information, and gas container exchange information. The delivery destination information file 84 stores general information and specific information specified by the delivery destination 2.

[0086] The truck transport information file 86 stores transport information regarding truck transport of the gas container 4, and this transport information includes general information and specific information. The trolley transport information file 88 stores transport information regarding trolley transport of the gas container 4, and this transport information similarly includes general information and specific information. In addition, the gas container replacement information file 90 stores replacement information regarding gas container replacement at the delivery destination 2, and this replacement information includes general information and specific information.

[0087] <Shipping Information File 84> 7B shows an example of the delivery destination information file 84. This delivery destination information file 84 contains a delivery destination information section 92, a date and time information section 94, a weather information section 96, a traffic information section 98, and the like.

[0088] The delivery destination information section 92 stores information about delivery destination 2. This delivery destination information section 92 is provided with a general information section 92-2 and a specific information section 92-4. The general information section 92-2 stores general information identified by the delivery destination information. The specific information section 92-4 stores one or more of text information, image information, and audio information representing the specific information identified by the delivery destination information.

[0089] The date and time information section 94 stores date and time information such as the delivery date and time and replacement date and time of the gas container 4 at the delivery destination 2. The weather information section 96 stores weather information such as rainy weather information for the delivery destination area obtained from the weather information source 34 on the delivery date or replacement date. The traffic information section 98 stores traffic information such as traffic congestion in the delivery destination area obtained from the traffic information source 36 on the delivery date or replacement date. Note that the date and time information section 94, weather information section 96, or traffic information section 98 may store text information, image information, or audio information related to the corresponding information, similar to the delivery destination information section 92.

[0090] <Truck Transport Information File 86> 8A shows an example of a truck transport information file 86. This truck transport information file 86 includes a delivery person information section 100, a truck information section 102, a delivery center information section 104, a loading information section 106, a road information section 108, a parking location information section 110, a transshipment information section 112, a transportation history information section 114, and the like.

[0091] The delivery person information section 100 stores identification information of the delivery person 10 who is in charge of transporting the gas container 4, such as driving the truck 12. Similar to the delivery destination information section 92, this delivery person information section 100 is provided with a general information section 100-2 and a unique information section 100-4, with the general information section 100-2 storing general information identified by the delivery person information and the unique information section 100-4 storing one or more of text information, image information, and audio information representing the unique information identified by the delivery person information.

[0092] The truck information section 102 stores identification information of the truck 12 used to transport the specific gas container 4. This truck information section 102 is similarly provided with a general information section 102-2 and a specific information section 102-4, and the general information section 102-2 stores general information identified by the truck information, and the specific information section 102-4 stores any one or more of text information, image information, and audio information representing the specific information identified by the truck information.

[0093] The delivery center information section 104 stores identification information such as information about an administrator who manages the delivery of gas containers 4, such as delivery center 8. This delivery center information section 104 is similarly provided with a general information section 104-2 and a specific information section 104-4, and the general information section 104-2 stores general information identified by the delivery center information, and the specific information section 104-4 stores any one or more of text information, image information, and audio information representing the specific information identified by the delivery center information.

[0094] The loading information unit 106 stores loading information used for loading the gas container 4 onto the corresponding truck 12 at the delivery center 8. This loading information unit 106 is similarly provided with a general information unit 106-2 and a specific information unit 106-4, and the general information unit 106-2 stores general information identified by the loading information, and the specific information unit 106-4 stores any one or more of text information, image information, and audio information representing the specific information identified by the loading information.

[0095] The road information unit 108 stores road information that can be referenced for truck transportation, such as the names of roads to be traveled to transport the gas container 4, road locations, traffic information, and the aforementioned landmark information. This road information unit 108 is similarly provided with a general information unit 108-2 and a specific information unit 108-4, with the general information unit 108-2 storing general information identified by the road information and the specific information unit 108-4 storing any one or more of text information, image information, and audio information representing the specific information identified by the road information.

[0096] The parking space information unit 110 stores parking space information used to identify the parking space 18, such as location information of the parking space 18 where the truck 12 is parked for the transshipment of gas containers 4 or for the delivery person 10 to take a break, and information about landmarks therefor. The parking space information unit 110 is similarly provided with a general information unit 110-2 and a specific information unit 110-4, and the general information unit 110-2 stores general information identified by the parking space information, and the specific information unit 110-4 stores any one or more of text information, image information, and audio information representing the specific information identified by the parking space information.

[0097] The transshipment information section 112 stores transshipment information used for transshipping the gas containers 4 from the truck 12 to the cart 14 at the parking area 18. The transshipment information section 112 is similarly provided with a general information section 112-2 and a specific information section 112-4, and the general information section 112-2 stores general information specified by the transshipment information, and the specific information section 112-4 stores any one or more of text information, image information, and audio information representing the specific information specified by the transshipment information.

[0098] The transportation history information unit 114 stores history information indicating the transportation history of the gas container 4. Note that the transportation history information unit 114 may have a specific information unit in addition to a general information unit, thereby storing the corresponding specific information in the same manner as the delivery person information unit 100, etc.

[0099] <Carriage Information File 88> 8B shows an example of the cart transport information file 88. This cart transport information file 88 includes a delivery person information section 116, a cart passage information section 118, a transport distance information section 120, a traffic caution information section 122, a transport history information section 124, and the like.

[0100] The delivery person information section 116 stores identification information of the delivery person 10 in charge of transporting the parcel using the cart 14. This delivery person information section 116 is similarly provided with a general information section 116-2 and a specific information section 116-4. The general information section 116-2 stores general information identified by the delivery person information, and the specific information section 116-4 stores any one or more of text information, image information, and audio information representing the specific information identified by the delivery person information.

[0101] The trolley passage information unit 118 stores information about the passageway through which the trolley 14 transporting the gas container 4 to the delivery destination 2 passes. This trolley passage information unit 118 is similarly provided with a general information unit 118-2 and a specific information unit 118-4, and the general information unit 118-2 stores general information identified by the trolley passage information, and the specific information unit 118-4 stores any one or more of text information, image information, and audio information representing the specific information identified by the trolley passage information.

[0102] The transportation distance information unit 120 stores transportation distance information including, for example, the distance of the cart passage 20 from the parking place 18 to the delivery destination 2.

[0103] The traffic caution information section 122 stores caution information including precautions to take when traveling through the trolley passage 20. This traffic caution information section 122 is similarly provided with a general information section 122-2 and a specific information section 122-4, and the general information section 122-2 stores general information specified by the traffic caution information, and the specific information section 122-4 stores any one or more of text information, image information, and audio information representing the specific information specified by the traffic caution information.

[0104] History information regarding carriage transportation is stored in the transportation history information unit 124. This transportation history information unit 124 may have a specific information unit in addition to a general information unit, thereby storing the relevant specific information in the same way as the delivery person information unit 116, etc.

[0105] <Gas Cylinder Replacement Information File 90> 8C shows an example of a gas container replacement information file 90. This gas container replacement information file 90 includes a delivery person information section 126, a device used information section 128, a gas container information section 130, a gas usage amount information section 132, a replacement timing information section 134, a delivery destination consideration information section 136, and a replacement history information section 138.

[0106] The delivery person information section 126 stores delivery person information such as identification information of the delivery person 10 who will replace the gas container 4 at the delivery destination 2. This delivery person information section 126 is similarly provided with a general information section 126-2 and a unique information section 126-4, and the general information section 126-2 stores general information identified by the delivery person information, and the unique information section 126-4 stores any one or more of text information, image information, and audio information representing the unique information identified by the delivery person information.

[0107] The equipment usage information section 128 stores equipment usage information that indicates the equipment used by the delivery destination 2. The gas container information section 130 stores gas container information related to the gas container 4 at the delivery destination 2. This gas container information section 130 similarly includes a general information section 130-2 and a unique information section 130-4, and the general information section 130-2 stores general information identified by the gas container information, and the unique information section 130-4 stores any one or more of text information, image information, and audio information that indicates the unique information identified by the gas container information.

[0108] The gas usage information section 132 stores gas usage information such as the amount of gas used at the delivery destination 2 and its trend information.

[0109] The replacement time information section 134 stores replacement time information that indicates when to replace the gas container 4 at the delivery destination 2. This replacement time information section 134 is similarly provided with a general information section 134-2 and a unique information section 134-4, and the general information section 134-2 stores general information identified by the replacement time information, and the unique information section 134-4 stores any one or more of text information, image information, and audio information that indicates the unique information identified by the replacement time information.

[0110] The delivery destination consideration information section 136 stores consideration information such as points to be considered when replacing the gas container 4 at the delivery destination 2. This delivery destination consideration information section 136 is similarly provided with a general information section 136-2 and a specific information section 136-4, and the general information section 136-2 stores general information identified by the delivery destination consideration information, and the specific information section 136-4 stores any one or more of text information, image information, and audio information representing the specific information identified by the delivery destination consideration information.

[0111] The replacement history information section 138 stores history information regarding the replacement of the gas container at the delivery destination 2. This replacement history information section 138 may have a specific information section in addition to a general information section, so that the corresponding specific information can be stored in the same way as the delivery person information section 126, etc.

[0112] <Delivery information acquisition process> This process of obtaining delivery information is a process for sharing delivery information, and is an example of a process for sharing general information and specific information included in delivery information. An example of the delivery information processing steps is shown in Figure 9. This processing step includes displaying a menu (S101), obtaining delivery destination information (S102), determining whether to register the delivery information (S103), obtaining the delivery information (S104), classifying the delivery information (S105), registering the delivery information (S106), determining whether to obtain unique information (S107), obtaining the unique information (S108), and registering the unique information (S109).

[0113] Menu display (S101): This menu display (S101) is executed by the information presenting unit 48 under the control of the processor 60. In this menu display (S101), for example, a menu selection screen 140 shown in A of FIG. 11 is presented on the display 78 of the information presenting unit 48 or the information output unit 58.

[0114] Acquisition of delivery destination information (S102): This acquisition of delivery destination information (S102) is executed by the delivery destination information acquisition unit 50-2 in the delivery information acquisition unit 40 under the control of the processor 60. Through this process, the general information acquisition unit 50 in the delivery information acquisition unit 40 acquires general information specified by the delivery destination 2, etc., and the specific information acquisition unit 52 acquires specific information specified by the delivery destination 2, etc. In this case, acquisition of general information is selected from the menu selection screen 140.

[0115] Decision to register delivery information (S103): This decision to register delivery information (S103) is controlled by the processor 60 to acquire instructions input from the delivery person 10 and determine whether to register or reject the delivery information. If delivery information is not to be registered (NO in S103), this process ends. In other words, if acquisition of general information is selected from the menu selection screen 140, the process proceeds to registering the delivery information.

[0116] Acquisition of delivery information (S104): This acquisition of delivery information (S104) is executed by the general information acquisition unit 50 of the delivery information acquisition unit 40 under the control of the processor 60, and the delivery information is acquired. Classification of delivery information (S105): Classification of delivery information (S105) is executed by the information classifying unit 42 under the control of the processor 60, and classifies the acquired delivery information into at least truck transport information, cart transport information, and gas container exchange information.

[0117] Registration of delivery information (S106): This registration of delivery information (S106) is executed by the information registration unit 44 under the control of the processor 60. The acquired delivery information is stored and registered in the delivery information database 82 by the database unit 46.

[0118] Determination of Acquisition of Unique Information (S107): In this determination of acquisition of unique information (S107), under the control of the processor 60, a determination is made as to whether or not to acquire unique information in response to an instruction from the delivery person 10.

[0119] Acquisition of unique information (S108): This acquisition of unique information (S108) is executed by the unique information acquisition unit 52 under the control of the processor 60. This acquires unique information for the gas container delivery, which is specified by the delivery destination 2, transportation, or exchange of the gas container 4. This unique information is acquired as character information, image information, or audio information, which is specified by the delivery destination 2, transportation, or exchange of the gas container 4. Character information can be acquired by operating the keyboard 68, image information by image input using the camera 72, and audio information by audio input using the microphone 74.

[0120] Registration of unique information (S109): This registration of unique information (S109) is executed by the information registration unit 44 under the control of the processor 60. As a result, unique information specified by the delivery destination 2, transportation, or exchange of the gas container 4 is stored and registered in the unique information unit 92-4 of the delivery destination information file 84 of the delivery information database 82, etc.

[0121] By obtaining such delivery destination information, general information and specific information about the gas container delivery identified by the gas container delivery destination 2, transportation or exchange, and storing it in the delivery information database 82, delivery information including specific information can be shared.

[0122] <Output process of shared delivery information> Fig. 10 shows an example of the output process of shared delivery information. This output process includes the selection of menu information (S201), acquisition of delivery destination information (S202), decision on whether to present delivery information (S203), selection of delivery information (S204), presentation of delivery information (S205), selection of unique information (S206), and presentation of unique information (S207).

[0123] Selection of menu information (S201): This selection of menu information (S201) is executed by the information presenting unit 48 under the control of the processor 60. In this selection of menu information (S201), for example, a menu selection screen 140 shown in FIG. 11A is presented on the display 78 of the information output unit 58, and menu information is selected from this screen.

[0124] Acquisition of delivery destination information (S202): This acquisition of delivery destination information (S202) is executed by the delivery destination information acquisition unit 50-2 of the delivery information acquisition unit 40 under the control of the processor 60. Through this process, the general information acquisition unit 50 of the delivery information acquisition unit 40 acquires general information specified by the delivery destination 2, etc., and the specific information acquisition unit 52 acquires specific information specified by the delivery destination 2, etc. In this case, acquisition of general information is selected from the menu selection screen 140.

[0125] Judgment on presentation of delivery information (S203): In this judgment on presentation of delivery information (S203), the processor 60 controls the menu selection screen 140 presented on the display 78 of the information output unit 58 to select presentation of delivery information.

[0126] Selection of delivery information (S204): In this selection of delivery information (S204), the processor 60 controls the execution of a selection process of delivery information based on the selection of the presentation of delivery information.

[0127] Presentation of delivery information (S205): In this presentation of delivery information (S205), the processor 60 controls the information presentation unit 48 to present the delivery information specified by the delivery destination information, and the delivery information is presented on the display 78 of the information output unit 58.

[0128] Selection of unique information (S206): In this selection of unique information (S206), the processor 60 selects the relevant unique information from the delivery information presented on the display 78 of the information output unit 58.

[0129] Presentation of unique information (S207): This presentation of unique information (S207) is based on the selection of the specified unique information, and under the control of the processor 60, unique information of truck transport information, trolley transport information or gas container exchange information associated with the delivery destination information is selected, and as a result, text information, image information or audio information representing the selected unique information is output.

[0130] The unique information shared in this way can be identified by the delivery destination 2, transportation or exchange of the gas container 4 and presented as text information, image information or audio information, and the unique information can be freely used between delivery personnel 10 in the same way as general information, without being attached to a specific delivery personnel 10.

[0131] <Presenting shared delivery information> A menu display screen is used to present the shared delivery information. A in Fig. 11 shows a menu selection screen 140.

[0132] This menu selection screen 140 includes a title section 142 and a selection information section 144. For example, "Menu Selection Screen" is displayed in the title section 142. The selection information section 144 presents a plurality of selection items to be selected, such as acquisition of general information, acquisition of specific information, presentation of delivery information, truck transport information, cart transport information, and gas container replacement information.

[0133] At the beginning of each item, a check box 146-1, 146-2, ..., 146-6 is provided, and by inputting a selection mark into one of the check boxes 146-1, 146-2, ..., 146-6, the process presented in the item can be selected and executed.

[0134] The shared delivery information is presented on an information presentation screen 148. B of Fig. 11 shows the delivery information presentation screen 148.

[0135] This delivery information presentation screen 148 includes a title section 150 and a selection information section 152. For example, "Delivery Information Presentation Screen" is displayed in the title section 150. The selection information section 152 has multiple selection items to be selected, including a delivery destination information section, a truck transport information section, a trolley transport information section, and a gas container exchange information section, and each information section has selection items for general information and specific information. By selecting each selection item, the corresponding information can be selected and presented.

[0136] 11C shows the presentation of unique information. When unique information specified in the truck transportation information section is selected, the unique information specified in the truck transportation information is output by displaying character information 154, displaying image information 156, or playing audio information 158.

[0137] <Sharing of delivery information> The unique information is acquired as text information, image information, or audio information. This unique information is stored and registered in the delivery information database 82 together with general information about the gas container delivery, which specifies the destination, transportation, or exchange of the gas container.

[0138] The unique information registered in the delivery information database 82 can be extracted using at least one or more of delivery destination information, delivery person information, and gas container exchange information as parameters.

[0139] In this way, unique information that previously belonged to a specific delivery person 10, for example, can now be acquired, registered, and retrieved in a shared manner, and this unique information can be freely used by each delivery person 10 as text information, image information, or audio information.

[0140] <Advantages of the First Embodiment> According to the first embodiment described above, any of the following effects can be obtained. (1) The unique information of the gas container delivery, which is specified by the delivery destination 2, transportation or exchange of the gas container 4, can be shared. (2) By sharing unique information, unique information that tends to belong to a particular delivery person 10 can be freely used among delivery people 10 in the same way as general information, thereby improving delivery efficiency.

[0141] Second Embodiment Fig. 12 shows the functional units of the delivery information sharing system according to the second embodiment. In Fig. 12, the same parts as in Fig. 5 are given the same reference numerals.

[0142] As shown in FIG. 12, this sharing system 22 comprises an authority setting unit 160 and an information storage and update unit 162, and the other functional units are the same as those in the first embodiment.

[0143] The authority setting unit 160 sets the authority for updating delivery information including unique information. This authority is set not only to the administrator but also to, for example, an experienced delivery person 10. The authority setting unit 160 receives identification information from an authorized operator and sets the authority for updating information. In other words, access by unauthorized delivery persons 10 is prohibited.

[0144] The information storage and update unit 162 stores the unique information acquired by the delivery person 10 and delivery information including that unique information in the delivery information database 82, and updates already registered information based on access from an authorized person. The other functional units have already been described, so their description will be omitted.

[0145] <Shipping information update process> 13 shows an example of a delivery information update process. This update process includes menu display (S301), acquisition of delivery destination information (S302), presentation of delivery information (S303), information selection (S304), presentation of selected information (S305), selection of unique information (S306), output of unique information (S307), determination of unique information acquisition (S308), acquisition of unique information (S309), determination of information update (S310), determination of update authority (S311), information update (S312), presentation of information (S313), etc.

[0146] Menu display (S301): This menu display (S301) is executed by the information presenting unit 48 under the control of the processor 60. This menu display (S301) presents, for example, a menu selection screen 164 shown in A of FIG. 14 on the display 78 of the information output unit 58.

[0147] Acquisition of delivery destination information (S302): This acquisition of delivery destination information (S302) is executed by the delivery destination information acquisition unit 50-2 under the control of the processor 60. Through this process, the general information acquisition unit 50 acquires general information specified by the delivery destination 2, etc., and the specific information acquisition unit 52 acquires specific information specified by the delivery destination 2, etc. In this case, acquisition of general information is selected from the menu selection screen 164.

[0148] Presentation of delivery information (S303): This presentation of delivery information (S303) is executed by the information presentation unit 48 under the control of the processor 60. The general information and specific information acquired by the delivery destination information acquisition unit 50-2 are provided to the database unit 46 and also to the information presentation unit 48 under the control of the processor 60, where they are visualized using text information and image information and converted into audible voice using audio information.

[0149] Information Selection (S304): This information selection (S304) is executed by the information output unit 58, the touch sensor 70, and the like under the control of the processor 60.

[0150] Presentation of Selected Information (S305): This presentation of selected information (S305) is executed by the information presenting unit 48 under the control of the processor 60.

[0151] Selection of unique information (S306): This selection of unique information (S306) is executed by the information output unit 58, the touch sensor 70, and the like under the control of the processor 60.

[0152] Output of unique information (S307): The output of unique information (S307) is executed by the information presenting unit 48 under the control of the processor 60.

[0153] Determination of acquisition of unique information (S308): This determination of acquisition of unique information (S308) is executed by the menu selection screen 164 (A in FIG. 14) displayed on the display 78 of the information output unit 58 and the information input unit 56 under the control of the processor 60.

[0154] Acquisition of unique information (S309): This acquisition of unique information (S309) is executed by the unique information acquisition unit 52 under the control of the processor 60.

[0155] Determination of Information Update (S310): This determination of information update (S310) is made by the information registration unit 44 under the control of the processor 60.

[0156] Determining Update Authority (S311): This determination of update authority (S311) is made under the control of the processor 60 by determining whether update authority has been set in the authority setting unit 160 or not.

[0157] Information update (S312): In this information update (S312), when update authority is set in the authority setting unit 160, the processor 60 controls to update the already acquired unique information with the newly acquired latest unique information.

[0158] Presentation of information (S313): In this presentation of information (S313), the processor 60 controls the information output unit 58 to output the latest updated unique information.

[0159] <Information presentation> The menu display screen is used to update delivery information. A in Figure 14 shows the menu selection screen 164.

[0160] This menu selection screen 164 includes a title section 166 and a selection information section 168. For example, "Menu Selection Screen" is displayed in the title section 166. The selection information section 168 presents a plurality of selection items to be selected, such as obtaining general information, obtaining specific information, providing delivery information, truck transport information, cart transport information, gas container replacement information, information update, and setting update authority.

[0161] At the beginning of each item, a check box 170-1, 170-2, ..., 170-8 is provided, and by inputting a selection mark or the like into one of these check boxes 170-1, 170-2, ..., 170-8, the process presented in the item can be selected and executed.

[0162] The shared delivery information is presented on an information presentation screen 172. B of Fig. 14 shows the delivery information presentation screen 172.

[0163] Similar to delivery information presentation screen 148 (B in FIG. 11), delivery information presentation screen 172 includes title section 174 and selected information section 176. For example, "Delivery Information Presentation Screen" is displayed in title section 174. In selected information section 176, multiple selection items are set, including a delivery destination information section, a truck transport information section, a trolley transport information section, and a gas container exchange information section, and selection items for general information and specific information are set in each information section. By selecting each selection item, the corresponding information can be selected and presented.

[0164] 14C shows the presentation of unique information. For example, if unique information specified in the selected carriage transport information section is selected, the unique information specified in the carriage transport information is updated and output by displaying text information 178, displaying image information 180, or playing audio information 182.

[0165] <Sharing and updating delivery information> As described in the first embodiment, the unique information is acquired as character information, image information, or audio information, and this information is shared, and this is also true in the second embodiment.

[0166] Regarding the shared unique information, for example, when it is time to replace the gas container 4, the delivery person 10 can obtain the unique information and update the already registered information, thereby sharing the unique information and keeping it up to date.

[0167] If the unique information is updated by a delivery person 10 who has the authority to update, the reliability of the unique information and its updates is maintained.

[0168] <Advantages of the Second Embodiment> According to the second embodiment described above, any one of the following effects can be obtained. (1) The unique information of the gas container delivery, which is specified by the delivery destination 2, transportation or exchange of the gas container 4, can be shared and updated. (2) The reliability of the proprietary information can be maintained if the proprietary information is updated only if the updating authority is held. [Example]

[0169] Fig. 15 shows an information sharing terminal device according to the first embodiment. In Fig. 15, the same parts as those in Fig. 6 are given the same reference numerals. This information sharing terminal device 184 can be used by being worn on the head of delivery person 10.

[0170] This information sharing terminal device 184 has a device body 186 designed like glasses, and a pair of hooks 188 are attached to this device body 186 so that it can be attached to and detached from the head of the delivery person 10.

[0171] The device main body 186 integrally comprises a control unit 189, a fluoroscopic unit 190, an imaging unit 192, an image display unit 194, a sound collection unit 196, and a sound generation unit 198. Control unit 189 is configured with a computer including a processor, a storage unit, an I / O unit, and a communication unit, similar to main body unit 54 of information terminal 26 (FIG. 6), and executes information processing, information recording, information presentation, etc., including communication with information terminal 26, under the control of the processor. This information processing includes processes such as obtaining image information by imaging using imaging unit 192, obtaining audio information by collecting sound using sound collection unit 196, displaying image information using image display unit 194, and playing audio information using sound generation unit 198. Under the control of the processor, the communication unit sends and receives information to and from communication unit 66 of information terminal 26 via a wireless or wired connection.

[0172] The see-through unit 190 covers the eyes of the delivery person 10 and is see-through. The imaging unit 192 corresponds to the camera 72 described above, and the image display unit 194 corresponds to the display 78 described above. The sound collection unit 196 corresponds to the microphone 74 described above that collects the voice of the delivery person 10 and environmental sounds, and the sound generation unit 198 corresponds to the speaker 80 described above.

[0173] <Effects of Example 1> According to the first embodiment, any of the following effects can be obtained. (1) The acquisition of unique information and the updating of registered information can be performed by the information sharing terminal device 184 shared by the delivery personnel 10. (2) The information sharing terminal device 184 is installed on the head of the delivery person 10 and can be operated, so it does not tie the hands of the delivery person 10 and does not interfere with the work of truck transport, cart transport, or gas container replacement, so unique information can be acquired or updated at will. [Example]

[0174] <Delivery information presentation process> 16 shows the process of presenting delivery information according to Example 2. This presentation process includes a delivery mode for the gas container 4 (S401), a decision to present the delivery information (S402), presentation of the delivery information (S403), a decision to select a delivery destination (S404), a decision to select general information (S405), presentation of the general information (S406), a decision to end presentation of the general information (S407), a decision to select unique information (S408), presentation of an image of the unique information (S409), audio output of the unique information (S410), and a decision to end presentation of the unique information (S411).

[0175] Gas Cylinder 4 Delivery Mode (S401): This gas cylinder 4 delivery mode (S401) is included in the shared program, and is executed under the control of the processor 60 upon receiving an execution instruction from the delivery person 10.

[0176] Judgment on presentation of delivery information (S402): This judgment on presentation of delivery information (S402) is executed in response to an instruction from delivery person 10 to present delivery information.

[0177] Presentation of delivery information (S403): When the processor 60 receives an instruction to present delivery information, the processor 60 controls the display 78 of the information output unit 58 to display a delivery information presentation screen 200 (A in FIG. 17).

[0178] Selection and determination of delivery destination (S404): The delivery information presentation screen 200 presents multiple delivery destinations, allowing the delivery destination to be selected. The processor 60 determines the selected delivery destination based on the delivery destination selection by the delivery person 10. For example, delivery destination information is presented on the delivery information presentation screen 200. This delivery destination information includes general information and specific information. It is possible to select whether the information to be presented is general information or specific information.

[0179] Selection and determination of general information (S405): The delivery destination and general information can be selected from the delivery information presentation screen 200. The processor 60 determines the selection of the delivery destination and general information selected by the delivery person 10.

[0180] Presentation of general information (S406): The designated delivery destination and its general information are presented on the display 78 under the control of the processor 60. This information has already been described, so details thereof will be omitted.

[0181] Determining whether to end presentation of general information (S407): This general information continues to be presented until an instruction to end presentation is received. Ending of presentation is determined by a selection made by delivery person 10. Processor 60 determines whether delivery person 10 has selected to end presentation.

[0182] Selection of unique information (S408): The delivery destination and unique information can be selected from a general information display screen (not shown). The processor 60 determines whether the delivery person 10 has selected the delivery destination and unique information.

[0183] Displaying unique information as an image (S409): Under the control of the processor 60, the display 78 displays unique information such as points to note together with image information as unique information on the unique information display screen 202 (FIG. 17B).

[0184] Voice output of unique information (S410): This voice output of unique information (S410) is controlled by the processor 60 to output voice output (C in FIG. 17) together with the unique information presentation screen 202 (B in FIG. 17).

[0185] Determining whether to end presentation of unique information (S411): This unique information continues to be presented until an instruction to end presentation is received. Similarly, the end of presentation is determined by a selection from the delivery person 10. The processor 60 determines whether to end presentation as selected by the delivery person 10. Then, the presentation of the delivery information for the gas container 4 is ended.

[0186] <Providing shipping information> The presentation of delivery information includes a delivery information presentation screen 200 (FIG. 17A), a unique information presentation screen 202 (FIG. 17B), and a voice output of the unique information (FIG. 17C).

[0187] 17A, the delivery information presentation screen 200 presents a map display / delivery destination display section 204 and a delivery destination information presentation section 206. The map display / delivery destination display section 204 displays a map 208 including multiple delivery destinations, along with marks 210 representing delivery destinations 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, ... at corresponding positions on the map 208.

[0188] Delivery destination section 206-2 and delivery destination information section 206-4 are presented in delivery destination information presentation section 206. Delivery destinations 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, ... are displayed in delivery destination section 206-2, and the delivery destination can be selected by checking any of delivery destinations 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, ...

[0189] The delivery destination information section 206-4 presents a general information section 206-42 and a specific information section 206-44. The general information section 206-42 displays whether or not general information is registered, with "registered" indicating an already registered state. Similarly, the specific information section 206-44 displays whether or not specific information is registered, with "registered" indicating an already registered state. No mark means that specific information has not been registered.

[0190] As shown in B of Fig. 17, the unique information presentation screen 202 presents an image information section 212 and a text information section 214. Unique information identified by an image is presented in the image information section 212. Unique information identified by text, such as attention information indicating points to note for the delivery destination, is presented in the text information section 214. In this example, "Delivery destination 2A, please note that..." is presented as text information indicating unique information.

[0191] As shown in C of FIG. 17, when the unique information is presented, the unique information, for example, a voice output indicating the aforementioned points of attention, is reproduced from the speaker 80 (FIG. 6). In this example, the voice representing the unique information is "Please contact 2A at..."

[0192] <Effects of Example 2> According to the second embodiment described above, any of the following effects can be obtained. (1) Each delivery person 10 can freely use the shared unique information along with general information about the gas container delivery, which is specified by the delivery destination, transportation, or exchange of the gas container. (2) By sharing and utilizing unique information, it is possible to encourage the registration of useful unique information, thereby further improving delivery efficiency.

[0193] Other Embodiments The present disclosure includes the following embodiments. (1) In the above embodiment, the transport information is classified into two categories: truck transport information and cart transport information. However, the transport information may be classified into a single category or into three or more categories. (2) The unique information may be ranked according to its importance and classified according to its importance.

[0194] (3) An administrator terminal may be installed in the server 24 to centrally manage all information such as the acquisition or updating of delivery information including unique information, and delivery by delivery personnel. (4) To acquire the unique information, a smartphone or tablet terminal carried by the delivery person 10 may be used as an example of the information terminal 26.

[0195] (5) Although the truck 12 and the dolly 14 are used to transport the gas container 4, vehicles or transport robots may be used instead of the truck 12 or the dolly 14 depending on the delivery distance. (6) The delivery of the gas container 4 and the acquisition or updating of the unique information are not limited to being performed by the delivery person 10 alone, but may be performed by multiple people.

[0196] (7) The delivery information of the gas container 4 including the unique information may be based on measurement information from a drive recorder.

[0197] (8) Regarding the sending of unique information, the truck 12 delivering the gas container 4 may detect the location of the truck 12 before it arrives at the delivery destination 2, determine the unique information of the delivery destination 2 from this detected location, and notify the delivery person 10 to assist in the delivery of the gas container.

[0198] As explained above, the most preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the above description. Various modifications and changes are possible for those skilled in the art based on the gist of the invention as set forth in the claims or disclosed in the detailed description. It goes without saying that such modifications and changes are included within the scope of the present invention. [Industrial Applicability]

[0199] By using the system and method disclosed herein, the process from obtaining delivery information to using it, which previously belonged to individual delivery personnel, can be made into a consistent shared process, thereby enabling the sharing of gas container delivery information and improving delivery efficiency. [Explanation of symbols]

[0200] 2. Delivery address 4 Gas bottles 6 Gas meter 8. Distribution Center 10 delivery person 12 tracks 14 carts 16 Road 18 Parking spaces 20 Cart passage 21 Classification Table 22 Shared Systems 24 servers 26-1, 26-2, 26-n Information terminal 28-1, 28-2, 28-n Meter reading section 30-1, 30-2, 30-n Meter reading terminal 32 GPS system 34 Weather Information Sources 36 Traffic information sources 40 Delivery information acquisition department 42 Information Classification Department 44 Information Registration Department 46 Database Department 48 Information presentation section 48-2 Character information presentation section 48-4 Image information presentation section 48-6 Audio Information Presentation Unit 50 General information acquisition department 50-2 Delivery destination information acquisition section 50-4 GPS information acquisition section 50-6 Weather Information Acquisition Section 50-8 Traffic information acquisition department 52 Unique information acquisition unit 52-2 Character information acquisition section 52-4 Image information acquisition section 52-6 Voice information acquisition unit 54 Main body 56 Information input section 58 Information output section 60 processors 62 Storage section 64 I / O 66 Communications Department 68 keyboards 70 Touch Sensor 72 Camera 74 Microphone 78 Display 80 speakers 82 Delivery Information Database 84 Delivery Information File 86 Truck Transport Information File 88 Cart transport information file 90 Gas Cylinder Replacement Information File 92 Delivery Information Department 92-2 General Information Department 92-4 Unique information section 94 Date and Time Information Department 96 Weather Information Department 98 Traffic Information Department 100 Delivery Person Information Department 100-2 General Information Department 100-4 Unique information section 102 Truck Information Department 102-2 General Information Department 102-4 Specific information section 104 Distribution Center Information Department 104-2 General Information Department 104-4 Specific information section 106 Loading Information Department 106-2 General Information Department 106-4 Specific information section 108 Road Information Department 108-2 General Information Department 108-4 Specific information section 110 Parking Information Department 110-2 General Information Department 110-4 Specific information section 112 Transshipment Information Department 112-2 General Information Department 112-4 Specific information section 114 Transportation History Information Department 116 Delivery Person Information Department 116-2 General Information Department 116-4 Specific information section 118 Carriageway Information Department 118-2 General Information Department 118-4 Specific information section 120 Transport Distance Information Department 122 Traffic Notice Information Department 122-2 General Information Department 122-4 Specific information section 124 Transportation History Information Department 126 Delivery Person Information Department 126-2 General Information Department 126-4 Unique information section 128 Equipment Information Department 130 Gas Cylinder Information Department 130-2 General Information Department 130-4 Specific information section 132 Gas Usage Information Section 134 Replacement timing information department 134-2 General Information Department 134-4 Specific information section 136 Delivery destination information department 136-2 General Information Department 136-4 Unique information section 138 Exchange History Information Section 140 Menu selection screen 142 Title section 144 Information Selection Section 146-1, 146-2, ..., 146-6 checkboxes 148 Delivery information presentation screen 150 Title section 152 Selected Information Department 154 Textual Information 156 Image Information 158 Audio Information 160 Permission setting section 162 Information storage and update section 164 Menu selection screen 166 Title section 168 Information Selection Section 170-1, 170-2, ..., 170-8 check boxes 172 Delivery information presentation screen 174 Title section 176 Selected Information Department 178 Textual Information 180 Image Information 182 Audio Information 184 Information sharing terminal device 186 Device body 188 Hook 189 Control Unit 190 Transparent section 192 Imaging unit 194 Image display unit 196 Sound collection section 198 Pronunciation Section 200 Delivery information presentation screen 202 Unique information presentation screen 204 Map display / delivery destination display section 206 Delivery destination information presentation section 206-2 Delivery destination section 206-4 Delivery destination information department 206-42 General Information Department 206-44 Specific information section 208 Map 210 marks 212 Image Information Department 214 Text Information Section

Claims

1. a step in which the server associates unique information including any one or more of delivery destination information indicating a delivery destination of the gas container, truck transport information indicating truck transport of the gas container, cart transport information indicating cart transport of the gas container, and gas container replacement information indicating replacement of the gas container with delivery person information identifying a delivery person, and stores the unique information and the delivery person information in a database; an information terminal carried by the delivery person acquires the unique information from the server, and if the unique information is image information, presents the image information on an image display unit, and if the unique information is audio information, outputs the audio information on an audio output unit; A method for sharing gas container delivery information, including:

2. Furthermore, the information terminal acquires unique information including any one or more of the delivery destination information, the truck transport information, the cart transport information, and the gas container exchange information by an imaging unit or a sound collecting unit; providing the unique information to the server from the information terminal carried by the delivery person; a step in which the server associates the unique information acquired from the information terminal with the delivery person information and stores the information in the database; The method for sharing gas container delivery information according to claim 1, comprising:

3. a server that associates unique information, including any one or more of delivery destination information indicating a delivery destination of a gas container, truck transport information indicating truck transport of the gas container, cart transport information indicating cart transport of the gas container, and gas container replacement information indicating replacement of the gas container, with delivery person information that identifies a delivery person, and stores the unique information and the delivery person information in a database; an information terminal carried by the delivery person, which acquires the unique information from the server, and if the unique information is image information, presents the image information in an image presentation unit, and if the unique information is audio information, outputs the audio information in an audio pronunciation unit; A system for sharing gas container delivery information, including:

4. Furthermore, the information terminal acquires unique information including any one or more of the delivery destination information, the truck transport information, the cart transport information, and the gas container exchange information by an imaging unit or a sound collection unit, and provides the unique information to the server, 4. The gas container delivery information sharing system according to claim 3, wherein the server associates the unique information acquired from the information terminal with the delivery person information and stores the information in the database.

5. A program to be executed by a computer, a function of the server associating unique information including any one or more of delivery destination information indicating the delivery destination of the gas container, truck transport information indicating the truck transport of the gas container, cart transport information indicating the cart transport of the gas container, and gas container replacement information indicating the replacement of the gas container with delivery person information identifying a delivery person, and storing the unique information and the delivery person information in a database; a function of an information terminal carried by the delivery person acquiring the unique information from the server, and if the unique information is image information, presenting the image information in an image presentation unit, and if the unique information is audio information, outputting the audio information in an audio pronunciation unit; A program for causing the computer to execute the above.

6. Furthermore, the information terminal has a function of acquiring specific information including any one or more of the delivery destination information, the truck transport information, the cart transport information, and the gas container exchange information by an imaging unit or a sound collecting unit; a function of the information terminal providing the unique information to the server; a function of the server storing the unique information acquired from the information terminal in the database in association with the delivery person information; 6. The program according to claim 5, for causing the computer to execute the steps of:

7. A recording medium storing the program according to claim 5 or 6.

8. An information terminal that associates unique information including any one or more of delivery destination information indicating a delivery destination of a gas container, truck transport information indicating truck transport of the gas container, cart transport information indicating cart transport of the gas container, and gas container replacement information indicating replacement of the gas container with delivery person information that identifies a delivery person, and that cooperates with a server that stores the unique information and the delivery person information in a database, An information terminal carried by the delivery person, which acquires the unique information from the server, and if the unique information is image information, presents the image information in an image presentation section, and if the unique information is audio information, outputs the audio information in a pronunciation section.

9. The information terminal according to claim 8, further comprising an imaging unit or a sound collection unit to acquire unique information including any one or more of the delivery destination information, the truck transport information, the trolley transport information, and the gas container replacement information.

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