Evacuation system

Abstract

To provide an evacuation system that can enhance the effectiveness of a shelter operation manual.SOLUTION: A system comprises input means for accepting operational input, a plurality of mobile terminals each of which has a code reader function for reading two-dimensional codes, and a server. The two-dimensional codes incorporate shelter identification information, evacuee information, and address information for transmitting information to the server, each of the plurality of mobile terminals reads the two-dimensional codes using the code reader function to obtain the shelter identification information, the evacuee information, and the address information, then accepts operational input using the input means for the evacuee information, generates completed evacuee information, and transmits roster information containing the completed evacuee information and the shelter identification information to the server identified by the address information. The server aggregates the roster information received from each of the multiple mobile terminals to create an evacuee list that associates shelters with evacuees.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an evacuation system suitable for operating evacuation shelters in the event of a disaster. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, natural disasters such as earthquakes, typhoons, heavy rains, and volcanic eruptions have been increasing. When a natural disaster occurs, evacuation shelters are opened in each region as needed to evacuate residents. An evacuation guidance system has been proposed that can suggest appropriate evacuation destinations to evacuees after evacuation shelters have been opened in the event of a disaster, taking into account the current status of the shelters (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-24530 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Various prior art techniques have been proposed, including Cited Document 1, for proposing appropriate evacuation shelters or managing evacuation shelters after they have been opened. However, when a disaster occurs, it is necessary to first open evacuation shelters and begin operation. The operation of these evacuation shelters is typically led by local governments and carried out in accordance with a predetermined evacuation shelter operation manual. In other words, it is important to prepare an evacuation shelter operation manual before a disaster occurs.

[0005] In addition, by conducting evacuation drills in accordance with a pre-established evacuation shelter operation manual, local residents can gain experience in operating an evacuation shelter, and the evacuation drills can also be used to correct any deficiencies in the evacuation shelter operation manual and update it as necessary.

[0006] However, it is possible that some areas have not yet created evacuation shelter operation manuals. Even in areas where evacuation shelter operation manuals have been created, it is possible that the contents of the evacuation shelter operation manuals have not been fully disseminated to residents other than those involved, including disaster prevention officers who are entrusted with evacuation shelter operations.

[0007] Furthermore, even if evacuation drills are conducted, the number of participants is limited, and many local residents are unaware of the contents of the evacuation shelter operation manual and are therefore unable to participate in evacuation drills.

[0008] Furthermore, even if evacuation shelter operation manuals are created with great effort, they may become outdated if they are not properly reviewed after evacuation drills or regular meetings. However, updating the manuals and distributing them to the community takes time and money.

[0009] Therefore, it is desirable to deepen the understanding of local residents about evacuation shelter operation manuals, and to make it easy and efficient to create, maintain, and manage evacuation shelter operation manuals.

[0010] The present disclosure has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide an evacuation system that can increase the effectiveness of evacuation shelter operation manuals. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] The evacuation system disclosed herein is an evacuation system comprising a plurality of mobile terminals each having an input means for accepting operational input and a code reader function for reading a two-dimensional code, and a server capable of communicating individually with each of the plurality of mobile terminals, wherein the two-dimensional code incorporates evacuation shelter identification information for identifying the evacuation shelter, evacuee information that specifies the information to be filled in for identifying the evacuee, and address information for sending information to the server, and each of the plurality of mobile terminals reads the two-dimensional code provided at the evacuation shelter using its code reader function to obtain the evacuation shelter identification information, evacuee information, and address information, accepts operational input using the input means for the evacuee information, generates completed evacuee information after the information to be filled in has been set, and sends name list information including the completed evacuee information and evacuation shelter identification information to a server identified by the address information, and the server compiles and processes the name list information received from each of the plurality of mobile terminals to create a list of evacuees that matches evacuation shelters with evacuees. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the present disclosure, an evacuation system can be obtained that can increase the effectiveness of evacuation shelter operation manuals. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the concept of an evacuation system according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] 1 is an overall configuration diagram of an evacuation system according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a mobile terminal according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing display examples of first to third screens in the first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 shows display examples of fourth to sixth screens in the first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 shows display examples of a seventh screen and an eighth screen according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 7]FIG. 10 is a diagram showing display examples of 9th to 11th screens in the first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram relating to a second function executed by the mobile terminal in the first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram relating to a tallying function executed by a server capable of communicating with each mobile terminal in the first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is an overall configuration diagram of an evacuation system according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the evacuation system of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. The technical feature of the evacuation system disclosed herein is that by running application software related to an evacuation shelter operation manual on a mobile device, the actions that each person should take at the evacuation shelter according to their assigned roles are displayed in sequence, and on each screen that is displayed in sequence, it is possible to add corrections to the displayed content, and it is possible to create a list of corrections that matches the display screen with the corrections.

[0015] The present application is based on the provision of an electronic shelter operation manual, localized for each shelter assigned to an evacuation area, as application software. Therefore, in the following, in embodiment 1, individual functions of the application software are described, in embodiment 2, a method for realizing the function of creating a list at an evacuation shelter by application software is described, and in embodiment 3, a method for building this application software is described.

[0016] Embodiment 1 Fig. 1 is a diagram illustrating the concept of an evacuation system according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. Area A1 in Fig. 1 is a simulated representation of an area for evacuation to an evacuation shelter 2 in the event of a disaster. As an example, area A1 corresponds to a "school district of an elementary or junior high school."

[0017] In addition, the evacuation shelters 2 opened within area A1 correspond to evacuation shelters that are pre-set for each evacuee 1 residing within area A1 in the event of a disaster, and include public facilities such as elementary schools, junior high schools, and community centers.

[0018] The present disclosure aims to provide an evacuation system that can improve the effectiveness of an evacuation shelter operation manual. To achieve this objective, during an actual evacuation following a disaster or during an evacuation drill, an evacuee 1 activates application software on his or her mobile terminal 10 and executes the functions described below, thereby improving the effectiveness of the evacuation shelter operation manual.

[0019] Note that Figure 1 illustrates an example in which one evacuation shelter 2 is allocated 1:1 within one area A1, but the evacuation system disclosed herein can also be applied to cases in which multiple evacuation shelters are allocated within one area, or in which one evacuation shelter is allocated in common to multiple areas.

[0020] In other words, each evacuee 1 can achieve the objectives of the present disclosure by executing application software related to an electronic shelter operation manual that is localized to correspond to the shelter 2 assigned to them on their own mobile terminal 10.

[0021] 2 is an overall configuration diagram of the evacuation system according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. In FIG. 2, the mobile terminals 10 carried by the evacuees 1 in the area A1 are illustrated as N mobile terminals 10(1) to 10(N).

[0022] Each evacuee 1 starts up dedicated application software installed on the mobile terminal 10 in order to take the actions that need to be taken at the evacuation shelter 2 in accordance with the evacuation shelter operation manual according to their respective roles.

[0023] It should be noted that installation of application software on the mobile terminal 10 is not essential, and the present invention can also be implemented, for example, in a format in which application software on the cloud is used on the mobile terminal 10 via the Internet (Web application).

[0024] That is, the mobile terminal 10 has a communication means that can connect to the Internet, and can use application software for supporting the establishment of evacuation shelters on the cloud via the Internet.

[0025] When using this application software on the mobile terminal 10, the user first goes through the user registration procedure, if necessary, sets a user ID and password, and logs in to the application software (launches the application software).

[0026] For example, if these initial setup procedures are carried out for all participants during an evacuation drill, it will be possible to quickly use the application software to support the opening of evacuation shelters in the event of a disaster.

[0027] The application software may also be used in a form that combines a native application and a web application, which is called a hybrid application.

[0028] That is, the application software according to the present disclosure may be of any type as long as it can be executed using the mobile terminal 10. For ease of explanation, the following description will be given using a native application format, that is, a format in which the application software is installed on the mobile terminal 10, as an example.

[0029] That is, each mobile terminal 10 is capable of executing various functions described below by activating the application software during an actual evacuation or an evacuation drill. As a result, even if each evacuee 1 carrying the mobile terminal 10 does not know the contents of the evacuation shelter operations manual, the evacuee 1 can take appropriate action by executing the application software, thereby increasing the effectiveness of the evacuation shelter operations manual.

[0030] Furthermore, each of the mobile terminals 10(1) to 10(N) is connected to a server 30, which corresponds to a host computer, via a network 20 such as the Internet so as to be able to communicate with each other. Therefore, each evacuee 1 can use the mobile terminal 10 to receive necessary information from the server 30 or send necessary information to the server 30.

[0031] For example, if each evacuee 1 does not have dedicated application software installed on his / her mobile terminal 10, he / she can obtain the dedicated application software from the server 30 by sending a download request for the dedicated application software from the mobile terminal 10 to the server 30.

[0032] 3 is a functional block diagram of mobile terminal 10 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. Mobile terminal 10 is configured to include control unit 11, storage unit 12, display unit 13, and input unit 14. Here, input unit 14 corresponds to input means that accepts operational input from evacuee 1 carrying mobile terminal 10 in response to content displayed on display unit 13 of mobile terminal 10.

[0033] The storage unit 12 is installed with dedicated application software relating to an electronic shelter operation manual that is localized for each evacuee 1 in accordance with the shelter assigned to that evacuee.

[0034] The control unit 11 corresponds to a CPU provided in the mobile terminal 10, and starts application software based on operational inputs made by the evacuee 1 via the input unit 14. Furthermore, by starting the application software, the control unit 11 sequentially displays the required tasks on the screen of the display unit 13, and sequentially executes the tasks based on operational inputs made by the evacuee 1 via the input unit 14.

[0035] In reality, it is possible that the area A1 is not uniquely identified, and the evacuation shelter 2 assigned to each individual cannot be uniquely identified. In such a case, for example, a QR code (registered trademark) attached to the evacuation shelter can be read using the mobile terminal 10, thereby identifying dedicated application software suitable for that evacuation shelter.

[0036] In addition, this dedicated application software can also notify the local government of the URL of the web app via email or social networking services such as LINE (registered trademark).

[0037] Alternatively, if the dedicated application software that has already been acquired and stored in the memory unit 12 contains processing content corresponding to each of multiple evacuation shelters, when this application software is started on the mobile terminal 10, the location information of the mobile terminal 10 may be acquired and the evacuation shelter 2 corresponding to that location may be set.

[0038] Alternatively, when the application software is launched, the appropriate shelter 2 may be selected from a regional menu via the input unit 14, or the name of the shelter 2 may be entered directly, and an appropriate shelter may be selected based on operational input.

[0039] The evacuation system according to the first embodiment has a technical feature that, during an actual evacuation or an evacuation drill, the control unit 11 of the mobile terminal 10 can perform the following three functions by starting dedicated application software and executing each task in sequence.

[0040] <First function> The control unit 11 can execute a first function of displaying on the display unit 13, in sequence, the actions that each evacuee 1 carrying the mobile terminal 10 should take at the evacuation shelter 2 according to their assigned roles, based on operational input via the input unit 14.

[0041] <Second function> When each screen is displayed in sequence, the control unit 11 can execute a second function that enables the evacuee 1 carrying the mobile terminal 10 to add a memo to the screen as a correction when he or she notices a correction to be made to the displayed content by operating the input unit 14. Here, "corrections" refer to deficiencies or areas for improvement in the evacuation shelter operation manual.

[0042] <Third function> The control unit 11 can execute a third function of aggregating one or more notes with corrections written on them and pasted on the screen, creating a list of corrections that associates the display screen with the corrections, and sending the list to the server 30.

[0043] Next, specific screen display contents, the contents of each task executed by the evacuee 1, and the first to third functions will be described in detail with reference to Figs. 4 to 9. Fig. 4 is a diagram showing display examples of the first to third screens in the first embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 5 is a diagram showing display examples of the fourth to sixth screens in the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] Fig. 6 is a diagram showing display examples of the 7th and 8th screens in embodiment 1 of the present disclosure, and Fig. 7 is a diagram showing display examples of the 9th to 11th screens in embodiment 1 of the present disclosure.

[0045] Screens 1 to 11 show an example of execution when a localized and digitized shelter operation manual for the shelter 2 assigned to area A1 shown in Figure 1 is supplied as application software.

[0046] By running this application software and utilizing the first function, evacuees 1 carrying mobile terminals 10 can easily understand the actions they should take by following the sequentially displayed screens, even if they are unfamiliar with the contents of the evacuation shelter operation manual. Furthermore, by utilizing the second and third functions, evacuees 1 can easily provide their own opinions on deficiencies and areas for improvement in the application software.

[0047] In other words, by executing application software corresponding to the localized evacuation shelter operation manual, evacuee 1 can easily understand what actions to take by sequentially deciphering the instructions displayed in story format in accordance with screen transitions.

[0048] Furthermore, evacuees 1 can easily write down any deficiencies or improvements in the application software, and support the updating of the application software. As a result, an evacuation system that can improve the effectiveness of the evacuation shelter operation manual can be realized.

[0049] Therefore, a specific example of a series of processes by the evacuation system of the present disclosure will be described in the order of the first to eleventh screens shown in FIGS.

[0050] The first screen shown in FIG. 4 is the initial screen that appears when the application software is launched, and is a screen that introduces the target evacuation shelter 2. The first screen has embedded therein the name of the evacuation shelter, a photo of the exterior of the evacuation shelter 2, the creator, and the creation date. When the control unit 11 receives, for example, a finger slide operation via the input unit 14 while the first screen is displayed on the display unit 13, it transitions the screen to display the second screen on the display unit 13.

[0051] The second screen is a screen that informs the evacuees 1 of precautions to take when opening the evacuation shelter 2 and notifies them that the opening work will begin. When the control unit 11 receives a touch operation on the "Start" display portion via the input unit 14 while the second screen is displayed on the display unit 13, it transitions the screen to display the third screen on the display unit 13.

[0052] The third screen is a screen that displays a map of the specific storage location and the names of the equipment to be taken out, in order to encourage the evacuee 1 to take out the equipment necessary for opening a shelter from the storage location. When the control unit 11 receives a touch operation on the "Next" display portion via the input unit 14 while the third screen is displayed on the display unit 13, it transitions the screen to display the fourth screen on the display unit 13.

[0053] On the other hand, when the control unit 11 receives a touch operation on the "Back" display area via the input unit 14 while the third screen is displayed on the display unit 13, it transitions to the previous screen so that the second screen is displayed on the display unit 13.

[0054] 5 is a screen for allowing evacuee 1 to select whether to act as a leader or to help with other tasks as a role assignment in opening evacuation shelter 2. When control unit 11 receives a touch operation on the display portion of "Become a leader" via input unit 14 while displaying the fourth screen on display unit 13, control unit 11 transitions the screen to display a fifth screen on display unit 13.

[0055] On the other hand, when the control unit 11 receives a touch operation on the display area for "Help with other things" via the input unit 14 while the fourth screen is displayed on the display unit 13, the control unit 11 performs a screen transition to display the ninth screen on the display unit 13.

[0056] If "Become a leader" is selected while the fourth screen is displayed, the control unit 11 will then display the fifth to eighth screens in sequence, and will inform the user of the tasks to be performed as a leader in sequence.

[0057] On the other hand, if "Help with other tasks" is selected while the fourth screen is displayed, the control unit 11 will then sequentially display the ninth to eleventh screens, and will sequentially inform the user of the tasks to be performed by the user other than the leader.

[0058] In this way, each evacuee 1 can select a role that suits them. If necessary, the leader can assign suitable people to each role at his / her discretion.

[0059] The fifth screen prompts the leader to enter their name and gather collaborators to form a team. The leader enters their own name, organizes each team (safety check team, reception setup team, toilet team, etc.), appoints team leaders, and ticks the completed items.

[0060] The control unit 11 causes the display unit 13 to display the fifth screen, and when the necessary information has been set and a touch operation on the "Next" display area is received via the input unit 14, the control unit 11 performs a screen transition to display the sixth screen on the display unit 13.

[0061] On the other hand, when the control unit 11 receives a touch operation on the "Back" display area via the input unit 14 while the fifth screen is displayed on the display unit 13, it transitions to the previous screen so that the fourth screen is displayed on the display unit 13.

[0062] The sixth screen is used to prompt the leader about the tasks that need to be carried out in order after the team formation is complete. The leader can follow the content displayed on the sixth screen to understand the sequence of tasks that need to be carried out in order as the leader and carry them out quickly.

[0063] Furthermore, the leader performs a series of tasks to determine whether or not this shelter 2 can be used as a shelter. Specifically, the leader has the safety confirmation team confirm whether shelter 2 is safe. If the leader determines that shelter 2 can be used, the leader can complete the series of processes related to the opening of shelter 2 by performing a touch operation on the "usable" display area.

[0064] Furthermore, if the leader determines that Shelter 2 is unusable, he or she can touch the "Unusable" display area and take appropriate action according to the content displayed after transitioning to the seventh screen.

[0065] In other words, when the control unit 11 receives a touch operation on the "Available" display section via the input unit 14 while the sixth screen is displayed on the display unit 13, it determines that the evacuation shelter 2 can be opened and transitions to another screen not shown.

[0066] On the other hand, when the control unit 11 receives a touch operation on the "unavailable" display section via the input unit 14 while the sixth screen is displayed on the display unit 13, it makes the shelter 2 unusable and performs a screen transition to display the seventh screen on the display unit 13 so that action can be taken to guide the user to a new shelter.

[0067] The seventh screen is a screen for encouraging the leader to take action to spread the word that Evacuation Center 2 is off-limits. The leader can attach a no-use tag to the entrance of Evacuation Center 2 according to the information displayed on the seventh screen, and can then touch "Next" to receive further instructions on what actions to take.

[0068] That is, when the control unit 11 receives a touch operation on the "Next" display portion via the input unit 14 while the seventh screen is displayed on the display unit 13, the control unit 11 performs a screen transition to display the eighth screen on the display unit 13.

[0069] On the other hand, when the control unit 11 receives a touch operation on the "Back" display area via the input unit 14 while the seventh screen is displayed on the display unit 13, it transitions to the previous screen so that the sixth screen is displayed on the display unit 13.

[0070] The eighth screen is a screen that displays information about a new shelter 2a to which evacuees 1 should be guided if it is determined that the original shelter 2 is unusable. The leader can obtain information about the name and location of the new shelter 2a by following the content displayed on the eighth screen. In addition, evacuees 1 other than the leader can also obtain information about the name and location of the new shelter 2a by viewing this eighth screen, and can take appropriate evacuation actions.

[0071] The eighth screen shows an example in which two destinations are set as the new evacuation shelter 2a.

[0072] When the control unit 11 receives a touch operation on the "TOP" display portion via the input unit 14 while the eighth screen is displayed on the display unit 13, the control unit 11 performs a screen transition so that the first screen, which is the initial screen, is displayed on the display unit 13.

[0073] On the other hand, when the control unit 11 receives a touch operation on the "Back" display area via the input unit 14 while the eighth screen is displayed on the display unit 13, it transitions to the previous screen so that the seventh screen is displayed on the display unit 13.

[0074] Next, a series of processes after transitioning from the 4th screen to the 8th screen will be explained using the 9th screen to the 11th screen shown in Fig. 7. Evacuees 1 who have selected "Help others" on the 4th screen and wish to be other than the leader can take appropriate action according to their role according to the contents displayed on the 9th screen and onwards.

[0075] The ninth screen is a screen that prompts evacuees 1 who wish to be other than leaders to select the tasks they can help with in running evacuation shelter 2. Those who wish to be other than leaders can follow the content displayed on the ninth screen and select "Start work" for the team that will fulfill the role that suits them best from among multiple teams.

[0076] That is, when the control unit 11 receives a touch operation on the "Start work" display section via the input unit 14 while the 9th screen is displayed on the display unit 13, the control unit 11 performs a screen transition so that the actions to be taken as a member of the corresponding team are displayed on the display unit 13.

[0077] For example, when the control unit 11 receives a touch operation for "Start work" related to the safety confirmation team while the ninth screen is displayed on the display unit 13, the control unit 11 will transition the screen to display the tenth screen on the display unit 13, and inform the user of the actions that should be taken as a member of the safety confirmation team.

[0078] The 10th screen describes the case of obtaining a building key as a specific example of the actions to be taken as a member of the safety confirmation team. Evacuee 1, who wants to obtain a building key as a member of the safety confirmation team, should check the box to the right of "Obtaining the key from the key storage location" on the 10th screen, and then touch "Next."

[0079] The control unit 11 causes the display unit 13 to display the 10th screen, and when a check mark is entered in the box to the right of the words "When obtaining a key from the key storage location," and then receives a touch operation on the "Next" display portion via the input unit 14, the control unit 11 performs a screen transition to display the 11th screen on the display unit 13.

[0080] On the other hand, in this state, when the control unit 11 receives a touch operation on the "Back" display area via the input unit 14, the control unit 11 transitions to the previous screen so that the 9th screen is displayed on the display unit 13, allowing the selection of another team.

[0081] Screen 11 shows an example of the actions to be taken when obtaining a key as a member of a safety team. The locations of the key boxes where various keys are stored are displayed on a map as "storage locations," and the purpose of each key stored in the key box is displayed with a photo.

[0082] Note that the screens that are displayed after "Next" is touched while the 11th screen is being displayed are omitted. Also, when the control unit 11 receives a touch operation on the "Back" display portion via the input unit 14 while the 11th screen is being displayed on the display unit 13, it transitions to the previous screen so that the 10th screen is displayed on the display unit 13.

[0083] In the above explanation, when the safety confirmation team is selected in the 9th screen, the action procedure that the safety confirmation team should take is explained on multiple screens. When another team, for example, the toilet team, is selected in the 9th screen, the action procedure that the toilet team should take is similarly shown on multiple screens.

[0084] In this way, the action procedures can be easily displayed on the mobile terminal 10 so that they can be displayed on one screen without scrolling. The screen showing these action procedures is also called an action card, and is designed to make it easier for evacuees 1 to understand the actions they should take, compared to a document that is just text, such as a normal evacuation manual.

[0085] The toilet team's action cards contain information that can be understood on a single screen, such as where to store temporary toilets and how to set them up.

[0086] In this way, the present disclosure creates multiple action cards outlining the steps of action that evacuees 1 should take from the text content specified in the evacuation manual, and displays these action cards in sequence on the display unit 13 of the mobile terminal 10 by switching screens, making it easier for evacuees 1 to take action when an evacuation shelter is opened.

[0087] The first function executed by the mobile terminal 10 on which dedicated application software suitable for evacuation shelters is installed has been described above with reference to Figures 4 to 7. Next, the second and third functions executed by the mobile terminal 10 will be described with reference to Figures 8 and 9.

[0088] Fig. 8 is an explanatory diagram relating to the second function executed by mobile terminal 10 in the first embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 8 specifically illustrates the second function when a series of processes relating to the first to eighth screens shown in Figs. 4 to 6 are executed.

[0089] In particular, Figure 8 illustrates an example in which Persons A, B, and C, who are participating in an evacuation drill to open a shelter, sequentially view the contents displayed on Screens 1 to 8, and then use the second function on their own mobile terminals 10 to add corrections as notes.

[0090] For example, the third screen shown in Figure 4 above shows specific items related to equipment and their storage locations. Suppose that Person A, who participated in an evacuation drill, notices on the third screen that "flashlight" is not listed as an item of equipment and becomes concerned. Person A, who is concerned about whether a flashlight is needed in the equipment, can use the second function to attach a note to the third screen saying "Add flashlight to equipment."

[0091] For example, the fourth screen shown in Figure 5 above offers the choice between a leader and other roles. Suppose that when Person B, who participated in an evacuation drill, views this fourth screen, he or she becomes concerned that the role of leader is too heavy for one person to handle, and wonders about the need for a "sub-leader" role. Concerned about whether a sub-leader is necessary in addition to the leader, Person B can use the second function to attach a note to the fourth screen saying, "Why not create a sub-leader to support the leader?"

[0092] Also, for example, the eighth screen shown in Figure 6 above shows information about a new evacuation shelter, 2a, if it is determined that the originally planned evacuation shelter, 2, is unusable. Suppose that person C, who participated in the evacuation drill, noticed on the eighth screen that the map for the new evacuation shelter was unclear, making it difficult to grasp its location. Concerned that the map might be difficult to read, person C can use the second function to attach a note to the eighth screen saying, "I would like the map to be easier to read."

[0093] One method for realizing this second function is for the control unit 11 to cause a keypad for character input to be displayed on the screen as the input unit 14 when a specific position on the screen is touched for a specific period of time, allowing notes to be entered by operating the input unit, and pasting the contents of the note onto the screen.

[0094] The second function is a function that allows users to freely write comments on any action cards that show the procedures for evacuees to follow during evacuation and are displayed on the display unit 13 of the mobile terminal 10, indicating points that should be improved or revised.

[0095] This function can also be used in the event of an actual disaster, but is primarily intended for use during evacuation drills to check whether the information written or illustrated on action cards and evacuation manuals is accurate.

[0096] Also, Figure 8 shows an example in which the second function is executed, and Persons A, B, and C each attach one note to one screen, but each person can also attach multiple notes to any screen.

[0097] For example, if all three notes shown in FIG. 8 are attached by person A, the mobile terminal 10 held by person A can execute a third function of aggregating these three notes.

[0098] Specifically, the control unit 11 can execute a third function of tallying one or more memos containing corrections, associating the display screen with the corrections, and creating a list of corrections to be sent to the server 30. The third function of creating a list of corrections is performed individually on all mobile terminals 10 to which one or more corrections are attached as memos.

[0099] Fig. 9 is an explanatory diagram relating to a tallying function executed by the server 30 capable of communicating with each mobile terminal 10 in the first embodiment of the present disclosure. Specifically, Fig. 9 illustrates an example in which the three memos shown in Fig. 8 above are tallied by the server 30 and the tallying results are output in the form of minutes.

[0100] In this way, the third function is a function that tally up comments added to action cards by the second function during evacuation drills, etc. Then, by obtaining a list of corrections with comments, it tally up the correspondence between the action cards (display screen) and the corrections, and outputs the tally results.

[0101] By acquiring the list of corrections generated by the mobile terminal 10 owned by Mr. A, the server 30 can obtain the correction item "Add a flashlight to the equipment" that is written in association with the third screen.

[0102] In addition, by acquiring the list of corrections generated by the mobile terminal 10 owned by Mr. B, the server 30 can obtain the correction item "Why not create a sub-leader to support the leader?" that is written in association with the fourth screen.

[0103] Furthermore, by acquiring the list of corrections generated by the mobile terminal 10 owned by Mr. C, the server 30 can obtain the correction item "I would like the map to be easier to read" that was written in association with the 8th screen.

[0104] However, since it is difficult to understand just by summarizing the text of the comments made by A, B, and C, it is a good idea to also display which screen the comment was made on and the title of the action card or screen to which the comment was made (in this case, the 3rd, 4th, and 8th screens).

[0105] For example, the title of the action card on the third screen might be "Check supplies when evacuating," the title of the action card on the fourth screen might be "Decide on leader," and the title of the action card on the eighth screen might be "Alternate shelter when prohibited from use."

[0106] Then, the server 30 can execute a function of acquiring the list of corrections created by each of the multiple mobile terminals 10, tallying up the associations between the display screens and the corrections across all the mobile terminals 10, and outputting the tally results. For example, as shown in Fig. 9, the server 30 can generate and output minutes of a meeting in which the tally results are "minutes" along with "meeting name," "date and time," "location," and "attendees" corresponding to the evacuation drill that was carried out.

[0107] As described above, according to embodiment 1, by using an evacuation system equipped with multiple mobile terminals having the first to third functions and a server having a counting function, the following effects can be achieved.

[0108] Effect 1: Effect obtained from functions 1 to 3 of the mobile device During an actual evacuation in the event of a disaster, or during an evacuation drill, a mobile device on which application software according to the present disclosure is installed can sequentially display the actions that each person should take at an evacuation shelter according to their assigned roles, in accordance with the content on the screen, and guide them to take appropriate actions.

[0109] Therefore, even if evacuees are not familiar with the evacuation shelter operation manual, they can take appropriate actions according to their roles by following the contents displayed on the customized application software.

[0110] Furthermore, by executing the second and third functions of the application software, the mobile terminal can easily collect corrections to each screen of the application software during an actual evacuation in the event of a disaster or during an evacuation drill, and can create a list of corrections for each mobile terminal that matches the display screen with the corrections.

[0111] Therefore, evacuees can easily document their desired modifications to the customized application software and transmit them to the server as a list of modifications.

[0112] Effect 2: Effect obtained by the server's aggregation function By compiling and processing the list of corrections obtained from each mobile device that can communicate with each other, the server can easily collect requests for improvements from users in each region regarding application software that will be executed during actual evacuations in the event of a disaster or during evacuation drills.

[0113] Those involved, including disaster prevention personnel in charge of evacuation shelter measures, can quickly and easily improve application software to make it suitable for practical use, taking into account requests for improvements from users. In other words, they can quickly gather real feedback from each user of the application software and reflect it in a timely manner when revising the application software.

[0114] Therefore, it is possible to realize an evacuation system that can improve the effectiveness of evacuation shelter operation manuals. In particular, it is possible to collect all issues that need improvement every time the application software is executed, and based on the collected results, it is possible to easily improve the completeness of the customized application software.

[0115] Embodiment 2 In the above embodiment 1, we have described an evacuation system equipped with a mobile terminal 10 that realizes the first to third functions by launching application software localized for the evacuation shelter 2, displaying the necessary tasks on the screen in sequence, and executing the tasks in sequence based on operational inputs by the evacuee 1.

[0116] In contrast to this, in the second embodiment, a method for realizing, by application software, a function for creating a list of evacuees who are using the evacuation shelter 2 after the evacuation shelter 2 has been opened will be described in detail.

[0117] In conventional shelter operations, evacuees were managed using the following procedures: Step 1: Fill out the "Evacuation Card" When evacuees use an evacuation shelter, they fill out the necessary information on an "evacuee card." Step 2: Create a management list The shelter manager will create a "refugee list" based on the "refugee cards."

[0118] In such conventional procedures, the creation of the evacuee list is primarily a manual task performed by evacuees and administrators, placing a burden on the evacuee list. Therefore, in this second embodiment, a list creation function is added to the application software described in the first embodiment, thereby reducing the burden on the operation of evacuation centers.

[0119] Fig. 10 is a diagram illustrating the overall configuration of an evacuation system according to Embodiment 2 of the present disclosure. The configuration of the evacuation system according to Embodiment 2 shown in Fig. 10 differs from the configuration of the evacuation system according to Embodiment 1 shown in Fig. 2 in the following two points.

[0120] Difference 1: There is an additional PC40 installed in the local government that manages Shelter 2 and owned by the disaster prevention manager. Difference 2: Each mobile terminal 10 carried by each evacuee 1 has a code reader function for reading two-dimensional codes.

[0121] Here, a specific example of a two-dimensional code is a QR code, and in this case, a mobile terminal 10 having a function for reading QR codes is utilized.

[0122] In the evacuation system according to the second embodiment using FIG. 10, each evacuee 1 using the evacuation shelter 2 executes the list creation function by performing a series of operations in the following procedure.

[0123] The list creation function, which can be performed using the following procedure, can be executed by a mobile terminal 10 having a code reader function that reads two-dimensional codes. Also, the list creation for the evacuation shelter 2 can be considered as one item in the evacuation shelter operation manual and incorporated as an additional function of the application software described in the first embodiment above, thereby increasing the effectiveness of the evacuation shelter operation manual.

[0124] Step 1: Reading the 2D code using the mobile terminal 10 An evacuee 1 who visits a shelter 2 reads a two-dimensional code prepared at the shelter 2 using the code reader function of a mobile terminal 10. Here, the two-dimensional code incorporates shelter identification information for identifying the shelter 2, evacuee information that specifies the items to be filled in for identifying the evacuee, and address information for sending information to the server 30.

[0125] Step 2: Creating evacuee information using the mobile terminal 10 The evacuees 1 use the mobile terminal 10 to enter the necessary information regarding the evacuee information, which specifies the information to be entered in order to identify the evacuees. Specifically, each evacuee 1 enters the necessary information into the information to be entered displayed on the display unit 13 of the mobile terminal 10 via the input unit 14. As a result, the mobile terminal 10 can generate list information including the filled-in evacuee information after the information to be entered has been set and the evacuation shelter identification information.

[0126] In the case of compiling evacuee information, it was explained that the evacuee himself / herself inputs the name, gender, address, etc. that can identify the evacuee on the mobile terminal 10. However, it is also possible to simply create a list of evacuee names by installing a reading means that can read data such as the telephone number of the mobile terminal 10 at the entrance to the evacuation shelter, and sending the personal identification information of the evacuee, such as the telephone number, read by the reading means to the server 30 as evacuee information.

[0127] Furthermore, when creating a list of evacuees, it is important to add information about the evacuation shelter where the evacuees are taking refuge, but the top priority is information about the evacuees, i.e., who is taking refuge, so the list of evacuees may be created using only information about the evacuees.

[0128] Step 3: Sending the name list information to the server 30 using the mobile terminal 10 The evacuee 1 performs a transmission process to transmit the completed evacuee information created in step 2 to the server 30. As an example, the evacuee 1 fills in the necessary information for the evacuee information, and then touches the display portion of the "Send" button on the display unit 13. As a result, the control unit 11 of the mobile terminal 10 transmits the directory information created in step 2 to the server 30 identified by the address information via the Internet communication network 20.

[0129] Meanwhile, the server 30 can create a list of evacuees that associates evacuation shelters with evacuees by aggregating the list information received from each mobile terminal 10.

[0130] Furthermore, when the server 30 receives a request from a person with access rights to view the evacuee list created for each evacuation shelter 2, the server 30 can make the evacuee list available to the sender of the request.

[0131] For example, consider a case where a local government that manages shelter 2 has access authority and wants to view a list of evacuees corresponding to shelter 2 in order to understand the situation at shelter 2. In this case, as an example, server 30 is installed in the local government, and upon receiving a view request from PC 40 owned by a disaster prevention manager who has access authority, server 30 allows the disaster prevention manager to view the corresponding list of evacuees.

[0132] By utilizing the evacuation system of this embodiment 2, which has such a configuration, the burden of creating a list of evacuee names can be reduced, and anyone with access rights can view the list of evacuee names created on server 30 as needed.

[0133] In order to accurately manage the evacuees staying at shelter 2, it is important for server 30 to manage the evacuation period, which is specified by the start date and time and end date and time when the evacuees will use shelter 2.

[0134] Therefore, it is conceivable that the "evacuation period" can also be entered when filling in the necessary information for evacuees using the mobile terminal 10, and that the evacuees can update this "evacuation period" as needed depending on the situation, and send the updated evacuee information to the server 30, thereby allowing the server 30 to manage the latest status regarding the "evacuation period."

[0135] Specifically, the mobile terminal 10 and the server 30 work together to update the "evacuation period" using the following procedure, making it possible to accurately manage the evacuees staying at the evacuation shelter 2.

[0136] Step 1: Processing for setting evacuation period by evacuee using mobile terminal 10 When an evacuee starts using the evacuation shelter 2, the evacuee sets the evacuation period included in the evacuee information via the input unit 14 of the mobile terminal 10. As a result, the mobile terminal 10 can generate filled-in evacuee information and transmit the list information including the generated filled-in evacuee information to the server 30.

[0137] Step 2: Processing for setting the evacuation period by the evacuee using the mobile terminal 10 When a change occurs in the evacuation period, the evacuees update the evacuation period included in the filled-in evacuee information as needed via the input unit 14 of the mobile terminal 10. As a result, the mobile terminal 10 generates updated evacuee information after the update process of the evacuation period has been performed, and each time the updated roster information including the updated evacuee information is generated, it can transmit the updated roster information to the server 30.

[0138] Step 3: Update process of the evacuee list by the server 30 When the server 30 receives updated list information from any one of the plurality of mobile terminals 10, the server 30 executes processing for updating the evacuee list.

[0139] In this way, the server 30 can manage the latest information regarding who is evacuated to each evacuation shelter 2 based on the latest evacuation period, and furthermore, anyone with access rights can request to view the server 30 and view the latest evacuee list, which has been updated as appropriate.

[0140] Embodiment 3 In this third embodiment, we will provide additional explanation on how to build application software that provides localized and digitized shelter operation manuals for each shelter 2 assigned to an evacuation area using multiple screen configurations such as those shown in Figures 4 to 7 above.

[0141] The application software according to the present disclosure has the following features, as typified by the screens shown in FIGS. 4 to 7 in the first embodiment.

[0142] Feature 1: Screen design inspired by action cards The application software according to the present disclosure employs a screen design that can concisely display on each screen what action should be taken by whom in what situation. This type of screen design is hereinafter referred to as an "action card-inspired screen design."

[0143] Feature 2: Designed to allow for the insertion of photos, drawings, maps, etc. The application software according to the present disclosure employs a configuration that allows for the insertion of photographs, pictures, maps, etc., as needed, into screens designed based on the idea of ​​action cards. For example, a photograph is inserted into the first screen in Fig. 4 or the eleventh screen in Fig. 7, and a map is inserted into the third screen in Fig. 4, the eighth screen in Fig. 6, or the eleventh screen in Fig. 7.

[0144] Feature 3: Each screen is designed to allow for input operations. The system is configured to accept selection inputs according to the role allocation on each screen, and transition to the desired screen. Also, as explained as the second function in the first embodiment, the system is configured to allow users to add notes on the screen when they notice something that needs to be corrected.

[0145] Furthermore, as explained above in the second embodiment as a list creation function, a configuration is adopted in which evacuee information can be set and updated based on subjective operational input by the evacuees 1 using the evacuation shelter 2.

[0146] Application software having such features 1 to 3 can be easily constructed using application software that has already been created as a standard model as a starting point.

[0147] Function 1 can be customized by modifying or adding necessary screens and deleting unnecessary screens according to the evacuation shelter 2, and by editing the appropriate text for each screen. For example, on the third screen shown in Figure 4, customization can be easily achieved by appropriately editing the content of "Equipment."

[0148] Furthermore, with regard to function 2, customization is possible by inserting a photograph taken by the mobile terminal 10 or a map or picture obtainable by the mobile terminal 10 into the screen of the standard model. For example, customization can be easily achieved by appropriately editing the contents of the photograph or map on the 11th screen shown in FIG. 7 above.

[0149] Furthermore, with regard to function 3, customization can be easily realized by utilizing the second function described in the first embodiment and the name list creation function described in the second embodiment.

[0150] In other words, regardless of whether an evacuation shelter operation manual already exists, application software that is appropriately customized for each evacuation shelter 2 and has Features 1 to 3 can be easily constructed using application software that has already been created as a standard model as a starting point.

[0151] The application software constructed in this way can be applied not only in the event of an actual disaster, but also in evacuation drills. In evacuation drills, individuals or groups can easily experience evacuation shelters suited to their own needs at any time by running the application software on the mobile terminal 10, allowing for flexible evacuation drills to be conducted as needed.

[0152] In other words, the evacuation system according to the present disclosure can be easily customized and constructed to suit each evacuation shelter. Furthermore, the evacuation system according to the present disclosure can deepen local residents' understanding of the evacuation shelter operation manual through flexible evacuation drills conducted using application software, and can also easily and efficiently create, maintain, and manage the evacuation shelter operation manual.

[0153] In particular, the evacuation system disclosed herein, which has Features 1 to 3, contributes to the promotion of regional disaster prevention, allows anyone to easily understand the actions that should be taken at evacuation shelters, and easily grasp the evacuation shelter's reception situation, and further allows the application software to be quickly reviewed and improved by reflecting the opinions of many people.

[0154] In the first and second embodiments, the application software for opening evacuation shelters in the event of a disaster is installed on a mobile device (native application), but it is also possible to use a format in which the application software on the cloud is used on the mobile device via the Internet (web application) without installing the application software on the mobile device, or a format in which a native application and a web application are combined, known as a hybrid application. [Explanation of symbols]

[0155] 1 Evacuee, 2 Evacuation shelter, 10, 10(1) to 10(N) Mobile terminal, 11 Control unit, 12 Memory unit, 13 Display unit, 14 Input unit, 20 Internet communication network, 30 Server, 40 PC.

Claims

1. a plurality of portable terminals each having an input means for receiving an operation input and a code reader function for reading a two-dimensional code; a server capable of individually communicating with each of the plurality of mobile terminals; An evacuation system comprising: The two-dimensional code includes address information for transmitting information to the server, Each of the plurality of mobile terminals By reading the two-dimensional code prepared at the evacuation shelter using the code reader function, the operation input using the input means for evacuee information that defines the entry items for identifying the evacuee is accepted, and completed evacuee information after the entry items have been set is generated; Sending list information including the completed evacuee information to the server identified by the address information; The server creates a list of evacuees by aggregating the list information received from each of the plurality of mobile terminals. Evacuation system.

2. a plurality of portable terminals each having an input means for receiving an operation input and a code reader function for reading a two-dimensional code; a server capable of individually communicating with each of the plurality of mobile terminals; An evacuation system comprising: The two-dimensional code incorporates shelter identification information for identifying the shelter, evacuee information that defines items to be entered for identifying the evacuee, and address information for transmitting information to the server, Each of the plurality of mobile terminals The two-dimensional code prepared at the evacuation shelter is read by the code reader function to obtain the evacuation shelter identification information, the evacuee information, and the address information; Accepting the operation input using the input means for the evacuee information, and generating filled-in evacuee information after the entry items have been set; Sending list information including the completed evacuee information and the evacuation shelter identification information to the server identified by the address information; The server aggregates the list information received from each of the plurality of mobile terminals to create a list of evacuees that associates evacuation shelters with evacuees. Evacuation system.

3. When the server receives a request to view the evacuee list from a person having access authority, the server allows the person having access authority to view the evacuee list. The evacuation system according to claim 2 .

4. The evacuation information includes, as the entry, an evacuation period specified by a start date and time and an end date and time when the evacuee will use the evacuation shelter; Each of the plurality of mobile terminals When a change occurs in the evacuation period, the input means is used to accept the operation input for the entered evacuee information in order to perform an update process for the evacuation period, and updated evacuee information is generated after the update process for the evacuation period has been performed; transmitting updated list information including the updated evacuee information and the evacuation shelter identification information to the server identified by the address information; When the server receives the updated list information from any one of the plurality of mobile terminals, the server executes an update process for the evacuee list.

4. The evacuation system according to claim 2 or 3.

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