Information processing method, information processing device, and information processing program

Abstract

To provide an information processing method, an information processing device, and an information processing program capable of arranging a getting-on / off place for improving a profit of an entrepreneur.SOLUTION: In an information processing method, a computer performs: acquiring arrangement desiring position information which indicates a position desired to arrange a stop and counter value information which indicates a counter value with respect to the arrangement of the stop; determining an arrangement impossible area in the periphery of the position indicated by the arrangement desiring position information, which has a largeness corresponding to the counter value indicated by the counter value information and where the stop is not to be arranged; and outputting output information including the position of the stop to be arranged and arrangement impossible area information indicating the arrangement impossible area.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information processing method, an information processing device, and an information processing program. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, when determining bus stops for route buses or on-demand transport, facilities along the route expect to attract more customers and would like to have bus stops located in front of the facilities. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an information processing method for determining suitable boarding and disembarking locations for on-demand transport. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-215798 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, when establishing new boarding and alighting points, transportation operators of fixed-route buses and on-demand transport services cannot endlessly increase the number of stops to meet diverse needs, due to the need to ensure smooth operation, reduce management costs for transport operators, and increase passenger convenience. Furthermore, these operators are faced with the challenge of chronic revenue declines due to population decline, and may be seeking revenue sources other than passenger fares.

[0005] The problem to be solved by the present disclosure is to provide an information processing method, an information processing device, and an information processing program that can set up boarding and disembarking locations that will increase the profits of operators. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The information processing method disclosed herein involves a computer acquiring desired installation location information indicating a desired location for installing a bus stop and fee information indicating a fee for installing the bus stop, determining an impossible-to-install area indicating an area where the bus stop will not be installed around the location indicated by the desired installation location information, the area having a size according to the fee indicated by the fee information, and outputting output information including the location of the bus stop to be installed and the impossible-to-install area information indicating the impossible-to-install area. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the information processing method, information processing device, and information processing program disclosed herein, it is possible to set up boarding and disembarking locations that increase the profits of transportation businesses. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of an information processing system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the information processing device according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the information processing device according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram for explaining an installation impossible area according to the embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing by the information processing device according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of an information processing device according to the first modification. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram for explaining an installation impossible area according to the first modified example. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram for explaining an installation impossible area according to the second modified example. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram for explaining an installation impossible area according to the third modified example. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram for explaining an installation impossible area according to the fifth modified example. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram for explaining an installation impossible area according to the sixth modified example. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of processing by an information processing device according to the sixth modification. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, embodiments of an information processing method, an information processing device, and an information processing program according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0010] (Embodiment) An example of a usage form of an information processing system equipped with the information processing device of this embodiment is a system used when a transportation company that operates a route bus or on-demand transportation service decides on a new bus stop to be installed on a route based on the desired location of the stop and the compensation for installing the stop from the operator of a facility on the route.

[0011] 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of an information processing system 10 according to an embodiment. The information processing system 10 is a system including a first input / output device 1, an information processing device 2, and a second input / output device 3.

[0012] The first input / output device 1 is, for example, a device configured by a computer equipped with an input device such as a keyboard and an output device such as a display. The first input / output device 1 is, for example, a device owned by a transportation company that operates route buses or on-demand transportation. The first input / output device 1 may also be a tablet-type terminal device.

[0013] The first input / output device 1 acquires, for example, new route information to be newly operated, input by a transportation business operator, and outputs it to the information processing device 2. The first input / output device 1 also acquires, from the information processing device 2, the positions of bus stops to be newly installed and installation-prohibited areas indicating areas where bus stops should not be installed, and outputs them to a display. Details will be described later.

[0014] The information processing device 2 is, for example, a server device managed by a transportation business operator. The information processing device 2 is configured with one or more computers. The information processing device 2 is connected to the first input / output device 1 and the second input / output device 3 via a communication line such as the Internet.

[0015] The information processing device 2, for example, acquires new route information operated by a transportation business operator from the first input / output device 1 and registers it in the auxiliary storage device. The information processing device 2 also outputs the registered new route information to the second input / output device 3. Furthermore, the information processing device 2 acquires information from the second input / output device 3 from operators of facilities, etc. located on the route of the new route information, such as desired locations for installing bus stops and the fees for installing the bus stops. The information processing device 2 then determines the locations of the new bus stops to be installed and the installation-prohibited areas indicating areas where bus stops should not be installed, and outputs them to the second input / output device 3. Details will be described later.

[0016] The second input / output device 3 is, for example, a device configured by a computer equipped with an input device such as a keyboard and an output device such as a display. The second input / output device 3 is, for example, a device owned by an operator of a facility or the like located on the route for which new route information is provided. The second input / output device 3 may also be a tablet-type terminal device.

[0017] The second input / output device 3 acquires, for example, information input by the operator, such as the location where the operator wishes to install a bus stop and the price for installing the bus stop, and outputs this information to the information processing device 2. The second input / output device 3 also acquires from the information processing device 2 the location of a new bus stop to be installed and an installation-prohibited area indicating an area where no bus stops should be installed, and outputs this information to the display. Details will be described later.

[0018] 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of an information processing device 2 according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the information processing device 2 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 21, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 22, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 23, an auxiliary storage device 24, and a communication I / F (interface) 25.

[0019] The CPU 21 is the main controller. The RAM 22 expands programs and various data. The ROM 23 stores various programs. The auxiliary storage device 24 stores various programs and data. The communication I / F 25 is an interface for data communication between the first input / output device 1 and the second input / output device 3.

[0020] The CPU 21, RAM 22, ROM 23, auxiliary storage device 24, and communication I / F 25 are connected to one another via a bus 26. The CPU 21, RAM 22, and ROM 23 constitute each of the functional units, described below, provided in the information processing device 2. That is, each of the functional units provided in the information processing device 2 executes control processing of the information processing device 2, described below, by the CPU 21 operating in accordance with a control program stored in the ROM 23 or auxiliary storage device 24 and deployed in the RAM 22.

[0021] The auxiliary storage device 24 is configured with a non-volatile memory such as an HDD (Hard Disc Drive) or flash memory that retains stored information even when the power is turned off. The auxiliary storage device 24 is an example of a storage unit. The auxiliary storage device 24 stores new route information registered by the information processing device 2, desired installation location information acquired by the information processing device 2, payment information, and output information generated by the information processing device 2. Details of the various types of information will be described later.

[0022] Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the information processing device 2 according to the embodiment. As shown in Fig. 3, the information processing device 2 includes a registration unit 211, an output unit 212, an acquisition unit 213, a determination unit 214, and a generation unit 215. Note that the functional configuration of the information processing device 2 is not limited to this.

[0023] The registration unit 211 registers new route information. Specifically, the registration unit 211 acquires new route information of a route that the transportation business operator will newly operate, output by the first input / output device 1, and registers the information in the storage unit. The new route information includes possible installation location information indicating the installation locations of bus stops where bus stops can be installed, possible installation number information indicating the number of bus stops where bus stops can be installed, and desired price information indicating the desired price for installing the bus stops. An upper limit is set for the number of bus stops. Also, a lower limit is set for the desired price.

[0024] The output unit 212 outputs the new route information. Specifically, the output unit 212 outputs the new route information registered by the registration unit 211 to the second input / output device 3. Note that the output unit 212 may also acquire the new route information from a storage unit and output it to the second input / output device 3.

[0025] The acquisition unit 213 acquires desired installation position information and consideration information. Specifically, the acquisition unit 213 acquires desired installation position information indicating a position where the operator wishes to install a bus stop and consideration information indicating a consideration for installing the bus stop, which are output by the second input / output device 3. Then, the acquisition unit 213 stores the acquired desired installation position information and consideration information in the storage unit.

[0026] Here, the operator selects the desired location for the bus stop from among the bus stop locations that are included in the available location information and that can accommodate the bus stop. The operator also sets an upper limit on the fee for installing the bus stop.

[0027] The determination unit 214 determines an installation impossible area. Specifically, the determination unit 214 determines an installation impossible area indicating an area where no bus stops are to be installed, around the position indicated by the desired installation position information, and the size of the installation impossible area corresponds to the consideration indicated by the consideration information. Furthermore, the determination unit 214 determines to expand the size of the installation impossible area in proportion to the consideration set by the business operator and indicated by the consideration information.

[0028] An installation-prohibited area is, for example, an area around a location where a bus operator wants to install a bus stop, in which other operators cannot install their desired bus stops. The size of the installation-prohibited area is determined according to the price, and it can also be said to be an exclusive installation right that prevents other bus stops from being installed around the location where the operator wants to install a bus stop.

[0029] Furthermore, when there is a plurality of pieces of desired installation location information, the determination unit 214 determines each of the installation impossible areas around the positions indicated by the plurality of pieces of desired installation location information. At this time, the determination unit 214 determines each of the installation impossible areas so as to maximize the total consideration. In other words, when there is a plurality of pieces of desired installation location information, the determination unit 214 determines each of the installation impossible areas around the positions indicated by the plurality of pieces of desired installation location information so as to maximize the total consideration.

[0030] Here, the installation impossible area will be explained using Fig. 4. Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram for explaining the installation impossible area according to the embodiment. Here, in Fig. 4, it is assumed that the number of bus stops where the bus stops registered by the transportation business operator can be installed according to the installation possible number information is five. It is also assumed that the total amount of payment for installing bus stops at each facility is equal to or greater than the desired payment included in the desired payment information.

[0031] 4 shows bus stop installation locations 40 where bus stops can be installed, as well as an installation-prohibited area 41 for facility A, an installation-prohibited area 42 for facility B, an installation-prohibited area 43 for facility C, an installation-prohibited area 44 for facility D, and an installation-prohibited area 45 for facility E. Each installation-prohibited area is, for example, a concentric circle with the facility at its center.

[0032] Specifically, the installation-prohibited area 41 shown in FIG. 4 is a concentric circle with a radius Ra centered on facility A. The installation-prohibited area 42 is a concentric circle with a radius Rb centered on facility B. The installation-prohibited area 43 is a concentric circle with a radius Rc centered on facility C. The installation-prohibited area 44 is a concentric circle with a radius Rd centered on facility D. The installation-prohibited area 45 is a concentric circle with a radius Re centered on facility EA.

[0033] For example, if the cost for facility A determined by the determination unit 214 is Pa, the cost for facility B is Pb, the cost for facility C is Pc, the cost for facility D is Pd, and the cost for facility E is Pe, then the cost can be expressed as radius Ra = Pa × Z, radius Rb = Pb × Z, radius Rc = Pc × Z, radius Rd = Pd × Z, and radius Re = Pe × Z. Here, Z is the route unit cost coefficient [m / yen], which is a coefficient set for each route.

[0034] Furthermore, the prices Pa, Pb, Pc, Pd, and Pe are equal to or less than the upper limit of the price for installing a bus stop in the price information set by each facility. If the transportation business operator's desired price is S, the determination unit 214 determines each installation impossible area so that S≦Pa+Pb+Pc+Pd+Pe, as shown below, i.e., so that the total price is maximized.

[0035] Here, assuming that facility A is the largest consideration for the installation of a bus stop among operators of facilities A to E, the radius of each impossible-to-install area is proportional to the size of the consideration, and therefore impossible-to-install area 41 in FIG. 4 is the largest. Note that impossible-to-install areas are not limited to concentric circles, and may be determined based on, for example, the distance of the road. This allows transportation operators to determine bus stops that will increase their profits.

[0036] Returning to Fig. 3, the generation unit 215 generates output information. Specifically, the generation unit 215 generates output information including the positions of the bus stops to be installed, determined by the determination unit 214, and installation-impossible area information indicating the installation-impossible area. The output information is, for example, the schematic diagram shown in Fig. 4. Note that the output information is not limited to the form shown in Fig. 4, and may be, for example, a table indicating the positions of the bus stops to be installed and the installation-impossible area information indicating the installation-impossible area in an XY coordinate system.

[0037] Then, the output unit 212 outputs the output information generated by the generation unit 215, which includes the position of the bus stop to be installed and installation impossible area information indicating the installation impossible area, to the second input / output device 3. In addition, the output unit 212 outputs the output information generated by the generation unit 215 to the first input / output device 1.

[0038] This allows operators to check the locations of stops set by themselves and other operators. Operators can also check their own non-installation areas along with the locations of stops set by themselves. Furthermore, transportation operators can check the locations of new stops to be set, the non-installation areas of those stops, and the desired fare.

[0039] Next, an example of the flow of information processing executed by the information processing device 2 of this embodiment will be described. Fig. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of processing by the information processing device 2 according to this embodiment.

[0040] The registration unit 211 acquires new route information of a route that the transportation business operator will newly operate, output by the first input / output device 1, and registers the information in the storage unit (step S51). The output unit 212 outputs the new route information registered by the registration unit 211 to the second input / output device 3 (step S52).

[0041] The acquisition unit 213 acquires desired installation location information indicating a location where the operator wishes to install a bus stop and consideration information indicating a consideration for installing the bus stop (step S53), both of which are output by the second input / output device 3. The determination unit 214 determines an installation-prohibited area indicating an area in which the bus stop should not be installed, around the location indicated by the desired installation location information, the area having a size according to the consideration indicated by the consideration information (step S54).

[0042] The generation unit 215 generates output information including the position of the bus stop to be installed determined by the determination unit 214 and installation impossible area information indicating the installation impossible area (step S55). The output unit 212 outputs the output information including the position of the bus stop to be installed determined by the generation unit 215 and the installation impossible area information indicating the installation impossible area to the second input / output device 3 (step S56). When the processing of step S56 ends, the information processing device 2 ends this processing.

[0043] As described above, the information processing method executed by the information processing device 2 of this embodiment involves a computer acquiring desired installation location information indicating the desired location where a bus stop is to be installed and fee information indicating the fee for installing the bus stop, determining an impossible-to-install area indicating an area where no bus stop will be installed around the location indicated by the desired installation location information, the area having a size according to the fee indicated by the fee information, and outputting output information including the location of the bus stop to be installed and the impossible-to-install area information indicating the impossible-to-install area.

[0044] Therefore, since bus stops will be set up around their facilities, operators can expect an increase in customers using their facilities and increase their revenue. In addition, by paying a fee to the transportation operator, operators can determine areas where bus stops cannot be set up, and therefore, customers who use other facilities are expected to use their facilities, thereby enabling operators to acquire new customers.

[0045] Transportation operators can receive compensation for installing bus stops at their facilities, which allows them to generate revenue from sources other than passenger fares. This allows transportation operators to install boarding and alighting areas that will increase their profits.

[0046] In the description of the present disclosure, components having the same or substantially the same functions as those described above with respect to the previously-mentioned drawings may be given the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof may be omitted as appropriate. Furthermore, even when the same or substantially the same parts are shown, the dimensions and proportions may be different depending on the drawing. Furthermore, for example, in order to ensure the visibility of the drawings, reference numerals may be given to only the main components in the description of each drawing, and reference numerals may not be given to components having the same or substantially the same functions as those described above with respect to the previously-mentioned drawings.

[0047] (First Modification) For example, a business operator may want to expand the installation impossible area to incorporate the installation impossible area of ​​the facility of another business operator into their own installation impossible area in order to guide customers who use the facility of another business operator to their own facility. In the first modified example, a form will be described in which the information processing device 2 outputs output information to the second input / output device 3, and then sets a further installation impossible area in addition to the installation impossible area determined by the business operator.

[0048] Fig. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the information processing device 2 according to Modification 1. As shown in Fig. 6, the information processing device 2 according to Modification 1 includes a registration unit 211, an output unit 212, an acquisition unit 213, a determination unit 214, a generation unit 215, and a reception unit 216.

[0049] The receiving unit 216 receives the installation impossible area change information. Specifically, the receiving unit 216 receives the installation impossible area change information indicating a change to the output installation impossible area output by the second input / output device 3. The installation impossible area change information includes information about the business operator that wants to change the installation impossible area, the current installation impossible area of ​​that business operator, and the installation impossible area of ​​another business operator that the business operator wants to acquire.

[0050] When there is installation impossible area change information, the determining unit 214 increases the fee and expands at least one of the installation impossible areas. Here, a form in which the determining unit 214 expands at least one installation impossible area will be described with reference to FIG. 7.

[0051] FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating an installation impossible area according to a first modified example. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating the installation impossible area 41 of facility A in FIG. 4 enlarged to an installation impossible area 71. In FIG. 7, it is assumed that facility A is in a competitive relationship with facility E. It is assumed that facility A transmits installation impossible area change information to the information processing device 2 via the first input / output device 1 in order to incorporate the installation impossible area 45 of facility E, which is in a competitive relationship, shown in FIG. 4. It is also assumed that the information processing device 2 has not received installation impossible area change information from other facilities.

[0052] For example, the determination unit 214 takes the installation-prohibited area 45 of facility E and expands the installation-prohibited area 41 of facility A shown in Fig. 4 to the installation-prohibited area 71 shown in Fig. 7. At this time, the installation-prohibited area 71 becomes a concentric circle of radius Raa centered on facility A. Since radius Ra shown in Fig. 4 is the upper limit of the fee for facility A, radius Raa shown in Fig. 7 can be set as an increased fee that increases the upper limit of the fee, thereby expanding the installation-prohibited area 71.

[0053] The determination unit 214 determines the increased compensation to be, for example, equal to or greater than the compensation corresponding to the radius Re of the installation impossible area 45 of facility E. This allows the information processing device 2 to expand the installation impossible area 41 of facility A to the installation impossible area 71 without reducing the maximum compensation to the transportation business operator.

[0054] In the above-described embodiment, there may be overlapping of the uninstallable areas determined by the information processing device 2. For example, when the uninstallable areas overlap, the information processing device 2 may reduce at least one of the uninstallable areas so as to maximize the total amount of payment.

[0055] (Second Modification) FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram for explaining an impossible-to-install area according to a second modified example. In FIG. 8, a form for reducing the impossible-to-install area of ​​an operator who receives a low fee will be explained. Here, in FIG. 8, it is assumed that the number of bus stops where the bus operators can install stops in the installation possible number information registered by the transportation operator is three. It is also assumed that the total amount of compensation for installing bus stops at each facility is equal to or greater than the desired compensation included in the desired compensation information. It is assumed that the compensation is set higher for facility F than for facility G.

[0056] 8 shows bus stop installation locations 40 where bus stops can be installed, an installation-prohibited area 81 for facility F, an installation-prohibited area 82 for facility G, and an installation-prohibited area 83 for facility H. In FIG. 8, the installation-prohibited area 81 for facility F overlaps with the installation-prohibited area 82 for facility G. When the installation-prohibited areas overlap as shown in FIG. 8, for example, the determination unit 214 reduces the length of the radius 84 of the installation-prohibited area 82 for facility G, which has a low payment, so as to maximize the total payment, thereby reducing it to an installation-prohibited area 85 for facility G.

[0057] (Third Modification) FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram for explaining the impossible-to-install area according to the third modified example. FIG. 9 explains a form in which the impossible-to-install area of ​​a business operator with a high fee is reduced. Here, in FIG. 9, it is assumed that the number of bus stops at which the transportation business operator can install stops in the installation capacity information registered by the transportation business operator is four. It is also assumed that the total amount of compensation for installing bus stops at each facility is equal to or greater than the desired compensation included in the desired compensation information. It is assumed that the compensation for facility J is set higher than that for facility K, facility L, and facility M. In other words, the compensation for facility J is set the highest.

[0058] 9 shows bus stop installation locations 40 where bus stops can be installed, an installation impossible area 91 for facility J, an installation impossible area 92 for facility K, an installation impossible area 93 for facility L, and an installation impossible area 94 for facility M. In FIG. 9, the installation impossible area 91 for facility J overlaps with the installation impossible area 92 for facility K, the installation impossible area 93 for facility L, and the installation impossible area 94 for facility M. As shown in FIG. 9, when the installation impossible areas overlap, for example, the determination unit 214 reduces the length of the radius 95 of the installation impossible area 91 for facility J, which has a high price, so that the total price is maximized, and reduces it to an installation impossible area 96 for facility J.

[0059] (Fourth Modification) In the third modified example described above, the information processing device 2 reduces at least one of the non-installation areas when the non-installation areas overlap so as to maximize the total consideration amount, but this is not limiting. For example, when the non-installation areas overlap, the determination unit 214 of the information processing device 2 may change the position of at least one of the non-installation areas so that the non-installation areas do not overlap. This allows the information processing device 2 to determine bus stops that will increase the profits of the transportation business operator.

[0060] (Fifth Modification) In the above-described embodiment, there are cases where the installation impossible areas determined by the information processing device 2 do not overlap. For example, when the installation impossible areas do not overlap, the information processing device 2 may expand at least one of the installation impossible areas in proportion to the consideration.

[0061] Fig. 10 is a schematic diagram for explaining the impossible-to-install area according to the fifth modified example. Fig. 10 explains a form in which the impossible-to-install area of ​​each business operator is expanded. Here, in Fig. 10, the number of bus stops where the bus operators can install the bus stops registered in the possible installation number information is assumed to be three. Furthermore, it is assumed that the total amount of payment for installing bus stops at each facility is equal to or greater than the desired payment included in the desired payment information.

[0062] 10 shows bus stop installation locations 40 where bus stops can be installed, an installation impossible area 101 for facility N, an installation impossible area 102 for facility P, and an installation impossible area 103 for facility R. In FIG. 10, there is no overlap between the installation impossible areas of facility N 101, facility P 102, and facility R 103.

[0063] 10 , when the installation impossible areas do not overlap, for example, the determination unit 214 increases the length of the radius 104 of the installation impossible area 101 of facility N in proportion to the fee, so that it becomes an installation impossible area 105 of facility F. Furthermore, the determination unit 214 increases the length of the radius 106 of the installation impossible area 102 of facility P in proportion to the fee, so that it becomes an installation impossible area 107 of facility P.

[0064] Furthermore, the determination unit 214 increases the length of the radius 108 of the installation impossible area 103 of the facility R in proportion to the compensation, so that the radius 108 becomes the installation impossible area 109 of the facility R. This allows the transportation business operator to prevent an unlimited increase in bus stops, thereby reducing the management costs of the transportation business operator.

[0065] (Sixth Modification) In the above-described embodiment, a configuration in which a new bus stop is installed on a new route has been described. In the sixth modified example, a configuration in which a new bus stop is added to an existing route will be described.

[0066] The registration unit 211 registers additional stop information. Specifically, the registration unit 211 acquires additional stop information that is output by the first input / output device 1 and that the transportation business operator adds to an existing route, and registers the information in the storage unit. The additional stop information includes additional installation possible location information indicating the location of a stop where an additional stop can be installed, additional installation possible number information indicating the number of stops where an additional stop can be installed, and additional desired price information indicating the desired price for installing the additional stop. An upper limit is set for the number of stops. Also, a lower limit is set for the desired price.

[0067] The output unit 212 outputs the additional bus stop information registered by the registration unit 211 to the second input / output device 3. Note that the output unit 212 may obtain the additional bus stop information from the storage unit and output it to the second input / output device 3.

[0068] The acquisition unit 213 acquires desired additional installation position information and consideration information. Specifically, the acquisition unit 213 acquires desired additional installation position information indicating a position where the operator wishes to additionally install a bus stop and consideration information indicating a consideration for additional installation of the bus stop, which are output by the second input / output device 3. Then, the acquisition unit 213 stores the acquired desired additional installation position information and consideration information in the storage unit.

[0069] Here, the operator selects the location where the operator wishes to add a bus stop from among the additional bus stop locations included in the additional bus stop location information, and sets an upper limit on the fee for adding a bus stop.

[0070] The determination unit 214 determines an installation-prohibited area indicating an area in which no bus stops will be installed, around the position indicated by the additional installation desired position information, with a size corresponding to the fee indicated by the fee information, so as not to overlap with existing installation-prohibited areas.

[0071] Here, the installation impossible area will be explained using Fig. 11. Fig. 11 is a schematic diagram for explaining the installation impossible area according to the fifth modified example. Here, in Fig. 11, it is assumed that the number of bus stops at which it is possible to install additional bus stops in the additional installation possible number information registered by the transportation business operator is one. It is also assumed that the fee for installing a bus stop at each facility is equal to or greater than the desired fee included in the desired fee information.

[0072] Figure 11 shows a case in which a transportation business operator adds one new bus stop to installation location 40 shown in Figure 4. Figure 11 shows bus stop installation location 40 where a new bus stop can be installed, existing installation-prohibited areas 41, 42, 43, 44, and 45, and an installation-prohibited area 111 for a newly added facility S.

[0073] The installation impossible area 111 is determined so as not to overlap with existing installation impossible areas. The installation impossible area 111 is a concentric circle with a radius Rs centered on the facility S. This allows the transportation business operator to increase its profits by installing new and additional bus stops.

[0074] The generation unit 215 generates output information including the positions of the bus stops to be additionally installed, installation impossible area information indicating the installation impossible area, and existing installation impossible area information determined by the determination unit 214. The output information is, for example, the schematic diagram shown in FIG.

[0075] Then, the output unit 212 outputs the output information generated by the generation unit 215, including the position of the bus stop to be additionally installed, installation impossible area information indicating the installation impossible area, and existing installation impossible area information, to the second input / output device 3. In addition, the output unit 212 outputs the output information generated by the generation unit 215 to the first input / output device 1.

[0076] 12 is a flowchart showing an example of processing of the information processing device 2 according to the sixth modification. The registration unit 211 acquires additional stop information that a transportation business operator adds to an existing route, output by the first input / output device 1, and registers the additional stop information in the storage unit (step S121). The output unit 212 outputs the additional stop information registered by the registration unit 211 to the second input / output device 3 (step S122).

[0077] The acquisition unit 213 acquires desired additional installation position information indicating a position where the operator wishes to install an additional bus stop and consideration information indicating a consideration for installing the additional bus stop (step S123), output by the second input / output device 3. The determination unit 214 determines an impossible-to-install area indicating an area where no bus stops should be installed, around the position indicated by the desired additional installation position information, and having a size corresponding to the consideration indicated by the consideration information, so as not to overlap with existing impossible-to-install areas (step S124).

[0078] The generation unit 215 generates output information including the position of the bus stop to be additionally installed determined by the determination unit 214, installation impossible area information indicating the installation impossible area, and existing installation impossible area information (step S125). The output unit 212 outputs the output information including the position of the bus stop to be installed, installation impossible area information indicating the installation impossible area, and existing installation impossible area information generated by the generation unit 215 to the second input / output device 3 (step S126). When the processing of step S126 ends, the information processing device 2 ends this processing.

[0079] This will allow transportation operators to increase their profits by setting up new bus stops.

[0080] (Seventh Modification) The fees set by the transportation business operator may be different depending on the region. For example, the transportation business operator may set fees for urban areas and suburban areas separately, and the information processing device 2 may determine the areas where installation is not possible. For example, since the transportation business operator may set fees according to the number of passengers, the fees for urban areas are set higher than the fees for suburban areas because more passengers are expected.

[0081] The program executed by the information processing device 2 of this embodiment may be configured to be provided as a computer program product by being recorded in an installable or executable file format on a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM (Compact Disk Read Only Memory), a flexible disk (FD), a CD-R (Compact Disk Recordable), or a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk).

[0082] Furthermore, the program executed by the information processing device 2 of this embodiment may be configured to be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and provided by being downloaded via the network. Also, the program executed by the information processing device 2 of this embodiment may be configured to be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

[0083] A program executed by the information processing device 2 of this embodiment can cause a computer to function as the information processing device 2 described in this embodiment. In this computer, the CPU 21 can read the program from a computer-readable storage medium onto the main storage device and execute the program.

[0084] Although the embodiments of the present disclosure have been described, the above embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The above novel embodiments can be embodied in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. The above embodiments are included within the scope and spirit of the invention, and are also included in the inventions and their equivalents as defined in the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0085] 1 First input / output device 2. Information processing equipment 3 Second input / output device 211 Registration Department 212 Output section 213 Acquisition Department 214 Decision Section 215 Generation part 216 Receiving unit

Claims

1. The computer Acquire desired installation location information indicating a desired location for installing a bus stop and consideration information indicating a consideration for installing the bus stop; determining an installation-prohibited area indicating an area in which the bus stop is not to be installed, the area having a size corresponding to the consideration indicated by the consideration information, around the position indicated by the desired installation position information; outputting output information including the location of the bus stop to be installed and installation impossible area information indicating the installation impossible area; Information processing methods.

2. The determination is made to increase the size of the installation impossible area in proportion to the consideration. The information processing method according to claim 1 .

3. When there are a plurality of pieces of desired installation location information, the determination determines each of the non-installation areas around the positions indicated by the plurality of pieces of desired installation location information so that the total amount of the consideration is maximized.

3. The information processing method according to claim 1 or 2.

4. When there is non-installable area change information indicating a change to the non-installable area, the decision is to increase the price and expand at least one of the non-installable areas. The information processing method according to claim 3 .

5. When the non-installable areas overlap, the determination includes reducing at least one of the non-installable areas so that the total amount of the payment is maximized. The information processing method according to claim 3 .

6. When the non-installable areas overlap, the determination involves changing the position of at least one of the non-installable areas so that the non-installable areas do not overlap. The information processing method according to claim 3 .

7. When the non-installable areas do not overlap, the determination includes expanding at least one of the non-installable areas in proportion to the consideration. The information processing method according to claim 3 .

8. an acquisition unit that acquires desired installation location information indicating a desired location for installing a bus stop and consideration information indicating a consideration for installing the bus stop; a determination unit that determines an impossible-to-install area indicating an area in which the bus stop is not to be installed, the impossible-to-install area having a size corresponding to the consideration indicated by the consideration information, around the position indicated by the desired installation position information; an output unit that outputs output information including the location of the bus stop to be installed and installation impossible area information indicating the installation impossible area; An information processing device comprising:

9. Acquire desired installation location information indicating a desired location for installing a bus stop and consideration information indicating a consideration for installing the bus stop; determining an installation impossible area indicating an area in which the bus stop is not to be installed, the area having a size according to the consideration indicated by the consideration information, around the position indicated by the desired installation position information; outputting output information including the location of the bus stop to be installed and installation impossible area information indicating the installation impossible area; An information processing program that causes a computer to execute a process.

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