Information processing apparatus, content providing method, vehicle, and program

Abstract

To appropriately output content even when a plurality of passengers having mutually-different attributes are onboard.SOLUTION: An information processing apparatus (10) comprises: an information acquisition unit (101) that acquires attribute information of first and second passengers; a determination unit (102) that determines first and second content to be provided to the first and second passengers on the basis of the attribute information; and an output control unit (103) that provides the first and second content to the first and second passengers.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a system that displays content according to the attributes or positions of passengers on a display unit provided in a position visible to passengers in a vehicle. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2022-58312 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the system described in Patent Document 1, when a plurality of passengers with different attributes board a plane, it may not be possible to output content appropriately to the plurality of passengers. An aspect of the present disclosure aims to output content appropriately even when multiple passengers with different attributes are on board. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to solve the above problem, an information processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is an information processing device that controls an output unit used to output content and provides content to a first passenger and a second passenger on a moving body, and includes: an information acquisition unit that acquires attribute information indicating the attributes of the first passenger and the second passenger, a determination unit that determines a first content to be provided to the first passenger and a second content to be provided to the second passenger based on the attribute information of the first passenger and the second passenger, and an output control unit that causes the output unit to provide the first content to the first passenger and the output unit to provide the second content to the second passenger.

[0006] In addition, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a content provision method according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is a content provision method that controls an output unit used to output content and provides content to a first passenger and a second passenger on a moving body, obtains attribute information indicating the attributes of the first passenger and the second passenger, determines a first content to be provided to the first passenger and a second content to be provided to the second passenger based on the attribute information of the first passenger and the second passenger, and causes the output unit to provide the first content to the first passenger and the output unit to provide the second content to the second passenger.

[0007] The information processing device according to each aspect of the present disclosure may be realized by a computer. In this case, the information processing device program that causes the computer to operate as each part (software element) of the information processing device to realize the information processing device on the computer, and the computer-readable recording medium on which the program is recorded, also fall within the scope of the present disclosure. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, content can be output appropriately even when multiple passengers with different attributes are on board. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example configuration of a content providing system using an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] 1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic internal structure of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram used to explain an output control unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing an example configuration of a content providing system using an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The content providing system 1 shown in Fig. 1 includes an information processing device 10 and a server 20. The information processing device 10 is disposed, for example, inside a vehicle 30. The vehicle 30 is an example of a moving body capable of accommodating multiple passengers, such as a bus or a shared taxi.

[0011] The server 20 is located outside the information processing device 10. The server 20 provides a web service for seat reservations to passengers boarding the vehicle 30. When making a seat reservation, the passengers boarding the vehicle 30 register their own attributes with the server 20. The passenger attributes include destination, gender, age, nationality, and language used.

[0012] The information processing device 10 provides content to passengers of the vehicle 30. The content is perceptible by passengers through their five senses, and includes, for example, video, audio, vibration, scent, mist, etc. The server 20 stores data of the content that the information processing device 10 provides to passengers.

[0013] FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically illustrating a cross section of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 2, a vehicle 30 is provided with a plurality of seats ST1-ST4 and a plurality of passengers PS1-PS4. As indicated by the arrow in FIG. 2, a traveling direction R1 of the vehicle 30 is defined. The traveling direction R1 is an example of a moving direction. The seats ST1-ST4 are lined up along the traveling direction R1 of the vehicle 30. The passengers PS1-PS4 are an example of a first passenger and a second passenger.

[0014] The seats ST1-ST4 are, for example, swivel-type cross seats, and the seating direction can be changed. In Fig. 2, the seating direction of the seats ST1-ST4 faces the traveling direction R1 of the vehicle 30. Each seat ST1-ST4 is equipped with a sensor or the like for detecting the seating direction.

[0015] A display device 31 is disposed inside the vehicle 30. The display device 31 shown in FIG. 2 is an example of an output unit, and is a transmissive display disposed at the window position of the vehicle 30. The display device 31 has a display area that is long in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle 30 so that at least a portion of the display area is visible to all of the passengers PS1-PS4 seated in seats ST1-ST4. The display device 31 is connected to the information processing device 10 and is used to output video content.

[0016] 3 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 3, the information processing device 10 includes a control unit 100, a storage unit 110, and an input / output interface 140.

[0017] The control unit 100 has, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a main memory device. The storage unit 110 has, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), an SSD (Solid State Drive), etc. The storage unit 110 stores programs executed by the control unit 100 and content data transmitted from the server 20.

[0018] The input / output interface 140 is, for example, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) terminal, a Local Area Network (LAN) terminal, etc. The information processing device 10 is connected to a vehicle communication network such as a Controller Area Network (CAN) via the input / output interface 140. The information processing device 10 can be connected to a display device 31 of the vehicle 30 and a network 40 via the CAN. The information processing device 10 can acquire information related to the detection results of the seating orientation from sensors, etc., provided in the seats ST1-ST4 via the input / output interface 140.

[0019] The control unit 100 executes a program stored in the storage unit 110 to function as an information acquisition unit 101 , a determination unit 102 , and an output control unit 103 .

[0020] The information acquisition unit 101 acquires attribute information indicating the attributes of each of the passengers PS1-PS4 boarding the vehicle 30. For example, the information acquisition unit 101 acquires the attribute information of the passengers PS1-PS4 from the server 20. The information acquisition unit 101 also acquires information about the seating direction of each of the seats ST1-ST4 from sensors or the like provided in the seats ST1-ST4.

[0021] The determination unit 102 determines the content to be provided to each of the passengers PS1-PS4 based on the attribute information of the passengers PS1-PS4 acquired by the information acquisition unit 101. For example, the determination unit 102 determines, as the content to be provided to each of the passengers PS1-PS4, content that provides tourist information about the destination registered by each of the passengers PS1-PS4 in the language registered by each of the passengers PS1-PS4 from among the content stored in the server 20. Furthermore, the determination unit 102 determines, as the content to be provided to each of the passengers PS1-PS4, advertising content that is likely to interest the passengers PS1-PS4 based on the gender, age, nationality, and language registered by each of the passengers PS1-PS4.

[0022] 4 is a diagram used to explain the output control unit 103. The output control unit 103 causes the content determined for each of the passengers PS1-PS4 by the determination unit 102 to be provided to each of the passengers PS1-PS4. In FIG. 4, the description will be given assuming that the determination unit 102 has selected video content as the content to be provided to passengers PS1-PS4. The output control unit 103 outputs the video content to be provided to each of the passengers PS1-PS4 from the display device 31.

[0023] The output control unit 103 outputs the video content to be provided to each passenger PS1-PS4 to a display area visible to each passenger PS1-PS4 of the display device 31. In Fig. 4, display areas 41A-41D are shown as the display areas of the display device 31. The display areas 41A-41D are examples of the first area and the second area, and each display area has an upper display area 42A-42D at its upper part.

[0024] When seat ST1 faces the traveling direction R1 of vehicle 30, passenger PS1 can see display area 41A. When seat ST1 faces the opposite direction from traveling direction R1 of vehicle 30, passenger PS1 can see display area 41A and upper display areas 42B-42D. When seat ST1 faces the opposite direction from traveling direction R1 of vehicle 30 and seat ST2 faces the traveling direction R1 of vehicle 30, that is, when seat ST1 and seat ST2 face each other, passenger PS1 can see display area 41B.

[0025] When seat ST2 faces the traveling direction R1 of vehicle 30, passenger PS2 can see display area 41B and upper display area 42A. When seat ST2 faces the opposite direction to traveling direction R1 of vehicle 30, passenger PS2 can see display area 41B and upper display areas 42C and 42D. When seats ST1 and ST2 face each other, passenger PS2 can see display area 41A. When seats ST2 and ST3 face each other, passenger PS2 can see display area 41C.

[0026] When seat ST3 faces the traveling direction R1 of vehicle 30, passenger PS3 can see display area 41C and upper display areas 42A and 42B. When seat ST3 faces the opposite direction to the traveling direction R1 of vehicle 30, passenger PS3 can see display area 41C and upper display area 42D. When seats ST2 and ST3 face each other, passenger PS3 can see display area 41B. When seats ST3 and ST4 face each other, passenger PS3 can see display area 41D.

[0027] When seat ST4 faces the traveling direction R1 of vehicle 30, passenger PS4 can see display area 41D and upper display areas 42A-42C. When seat ST4 faces the opposite direction to traveling direction R1 of vehicle 30, passenger PS4 can see display area 41D. Furthermore, when seat ST3 and seat ST4 face each other, passenger PS4 can see display area 41C.

[0028] The output control unit 103 determines a display area in which to display video content for each of the passengers PS1 to PS4, based on the orientation of the seats ST1 to ST4 and the attribute information of each of the passengers PS1 to PS4.

[0029] For example, when all of the seats ST1-ST4 are facing the traveling direction R1, video content according to the attribute information of each of the passengers PS1-PS4 is displayed in the display areas 41A-41D, respectively.

[0030] If there are multiple passengers in the row where seats ST1-ST4 are located, video content corresponding to the attribute information of the passengers in each row may be displayed in display areas 41A-41D corresponding to each row. For example, if seat ST1 is a two-seater, video content corresponding to the attribute information of the passenger sitting in a seat in seat ST1 that is relatively close to display device 31 may be displayed in the lower half of display area 41A, and video content corresponding to the attribute information of the passenger sitting in a seat that is relatively far from display device 31 may be displayed in the lower half of display area 41A. If at least some of the attribute conditions of the multiple passengers sitting in seat ST1 are the same, video content corresponding to the common features of their attribute information may be displayed in display area 41A.

[0031] Furthermore, if at least part of the passenger attribute information is the same for multiple seats among seats ST1-ST4 that are adjacent to each other in the traveling direction R1, video content may be displayed in a display area that is visible to multiple passengers. For example, if at least part of the attribute information of passenger PS2 in seat ST2 and passenger PS3 in seat ST3 is the same, video content according to the commonality of the attribute information may be displayed in display area 42B.

[0032] If at least part of the attribute information of passengers facing each other among seats ST1-ST4 is the same, video content may be displayed using a display area for both passengers. For example, if seats ST1 and ST2 face each other and at least part of the attribute information of passengers PS1 and PS2 is the same, video content may be displayed according to the commonalities in the attribute information. In this case, output control unit 103 may display the video content using display area 41A and display area 41B as a single display area.

[0033] When all seats ST1-ST4 are facing the display device 31, the entire display area 41A-41D of the display device 31 may be used to display video content according to commonalities in the attribute information of passengers PS1-PS4 in seats ST1-ST4. For example, if passengers PS1-PS4 all have the same destination, video content providing sightseeing information about that destination may be displayed.

[0034] For passengers PS1-PS4 who wish to keep their attribute information secret, the video content intended for those passengers may not be displayed in the upper display areas 42A-42D, but may be displayed in a display area other than the upper display areas 42A-42D. For example, when passenger PS1 wishes to keep his or her attribute information, such as his or her destination, secret, the video content may not be displayed in the upper display area 42A, which is visible to other passengers PS2-PS4. Whether or not passengers wish to keep their attribute information secret may be registered in advance with the server 20, for example, when reserving a seat.

[0035] Display areas 41A-41D near seats ST1-ST4 where no passenger is seated may not display content, allowing passengers to enjoy the scenery outside vehicle 30. Display areas 41A-41D near seats where no passenger is seated may be used to display video content for other passengers or advertising content. For example, when passenger PS1 is not seated in seat ST1, video content for passenger PS2 may be displayed using display areas 41A and 41B, or nothing may be displayed in display area 41A, or advertising content may be displayed in display area 41A.

[0036] If the seats ST1-ST4 have backrests that can be reclined relative to the seat, the display area visible to passengers PS1-PS4 may be changed depending on the posture of seats ST1-ST4, such as the angle of the backrest relative to the seat. For example, when the backrest of seat ST1 facing the traveling direction R1 is reclined toward seat ST2, posture information including the angle of the backrest relative to the seat of seat ST1 may be output from seat ST1 to information processing device 10. In this case, information processing device 10 may set the display area visible to passenger PS1 as upper display area 42A.

[0037] (Action and effect) As described above, the information processing device 10 according to this embodiment provides the following advantageous effects. The information processing device 10 controls the display device 31 used to output content and provides content to a first passenger PS1, etc. and a second passenger PS2, etc., who are boarding a vehicle 30. The information processing device 10 includes an information acquisition unit 101, a determination unit 102, and an output control unit 103. The information acquisition unit 101 acquires attribute information indicating the attributes of each of the first passenger PS1, etc. and the second passenger PS2, etc. The determination unit 102 determines a first content to be provided to the first passenger PS1, etc. and a second content to be provided to the second passenger PS2, etc., based on the attribute information of each of the first passenger PS1, etc. and the second passenger PS2, etc. The output control unit 103 causes the display device 31 to provide the first content to the first passenger PS1, etc., and the display device 31 to provide the second content to the second passenger PS2, etc. According to the above configuration, the information processing device 10 can appropriately output content even when multiple passengers with different attributes are boarding the vehicle.

[0038] The information processing device 10 is provided in a vehicle 30 and is arranged in a position where it is at least partially visible to a first passenger PS1 etc. and a second passenger PS2 etc. The output control unit 103 determines a first area 41A etc. that is visible to the first passenger PS1 etc. and a second area 41B etc. that is visible to the second passenger PS2 etc. based on the positions, orientations, and postures of the seats in which the first passenger PS1 etc. and the second passenger PS2 etc. are respectively seated, and displays the first content in the first area 41A etc. and the second content in the second area 41B etc. According to the above configuration, the information processing device 10 can appropriately provide video content to multiple passengers.

[0039] When a first seat ST1 etc. where a first passenger PS1 etc. is seated faces a second seat ST2 etc. where a second passenger PS2 etc. is seated, the output control unit 103 displays content according to attributes common to the first passenger PS1 etc. and the second passenger PS2 etc. in an area visible to both the first passenger PS1 etc. and the second passenger PS2 etc. According to the above configuration, the information processing device 10 can appropriately provide video content to multiple passengers seated facing each other.

[0040] The first seat ST1 etc. where the first passenger PS1 etc. is seated and the second seat ST2 etc. where the second passenger PS2 etc. is seated are lined up along the traveling direction R1 of the vehicle 30, and the display device 31 is disposed at the position of the vehicle window on the left and right side walls facing the traveling direction R1 of the vehicle 30, with the display area extending along the traveling direction R1. According to the above configuration, at least a part of the display area is visible from both the first seat ST1 etc. and the second seat ST2 etc.

[0041] In the content providing method described above, the information processing device 10 controls the display device 31 used to output content to provide content to a first passenger PS1, etc. and a second passenger PS2, etc., who are boarding a vehicle 30. When functioning as the information acquisition unit 101, the information processing device 10 acquires attribute information indicating the attributes of each of the first passenger PS1, etc. and the second passenger PS2, etc. When functioning as the determination unit 102, the information processing device 10 determines a first content to be provided to the first passenger PS1, etc. and a second content to be provided to the second passenger PS2, etc., based on the attribute information of each of the first passenger PS1, etc. and the second passenger PS2, etc. When functioning as the output control unit 103, the information processing device 10 causes the display device 31 to provide the first content to the first passenger PS1, etc., and causes the display device 31 to provide the second content to the second passenger PS2, etc. According to the above configuration, content can be output appropriately even when multiple passengers with different attributes are on board.

[0042] The vehicle 30 includes an information processing device 10 and a display device 31.

[0043] [Software implementation example] The functions of the information processing device 10 (hereinafter referred to as the "device") can be realized by a program that causes a computer to function as the device, and a program that causes a computer to function as each control block of the device (particularly each part included in the control unit 100).

[0044] In this case, the device includes a computer having at least one control device (e.g., a processor) and at least one storage device (e.g., a memory) as hardware for executing the program. The control device and storage device execute the program, thereby realizing the functions described in each of the above embodiments.

[0045] The program may be non-transitory and may be recorded on one or more computer-readable recording media. The recording media may or may not be included in the device. In the latter case, the program may be supplied to the device via any wired or wireless transmission medium.

[0046] In addition, some or all of the functions of each of the control blocks can be realized by logic circuits. For example, integrated circuits in which logic circuits that function as each of the control blocks are formed are also included in the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, the functions of each of the control blocks can also be realized by, for example, a quantum computer.

[0047] Furthermore, each process described in each of the above embodiments may be executed by AI (Artificial Intelligence). In this case, the AI ​​may run on the control device or on another device (for example, an edge computer or a cloud server).

[0048] [Modification] In the above embodiment, a content providing method for providing content while a vehicle 30 such as a bus or a ride-sharing taxi is moving has been described. However, the information processing device and the content providing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can also be applied to providing content while a moving body other than a bus or a ride-sharing taxi is moving, such as a train, an airplane, a ship, etc.

[0049] In the above embodiment, the determination unit 102 acquires data of content to be provided to passengers from the server 20. However, the content data may be stored in advance in the storage unit 110 of the information processing device 10.

[0050] In the above embodiment, the control unit 100 of the information processing device 10 arranged inside the vehicle 30 functions as the information acquisition unit 101, the determination unit 102, and the output control unit 103. However, the information processing device that functions as the information acquisition unit 101, the determination unit 102, and the output control unit 103 may be arranged outside the vehicle 30, and for example, the server 20 may function as the information processing device.

[0051] In the above embodiment, a case where video content is provided from the display device 31 has been described. However, the content for which the output control unit 103 controls the output is not limited to video content. For example, the output control unit 103 may also control the output of audio, vibration, mist, and fragrance content. For example, the vehicle 30 may be provided with an audio output unit such as headphones or speakers for each seat ST1-ST4, and audio information based on attribute information may be output from the audio output unit. For example, the vehicle 30 may be provided with a vibrator for providing vibration content on the back surface of the display device 31, so that the display surface vibrates along with the video. For example, the vehicle 30 may be provided with a device for spraying mist or fragrance components for each seat ST1-ST4.

[0052] In the above embodiment, the display device 31 is a transmissive display disposed at the window position of the vehicle 30, but the display device 31 is not limited to this. For example, the display device 31 may be a non-transmissive display disposed at the window position of the vehicle 30, or a display disposed on the ceiling, floor, or the like of the vehicle 30, the display area of ​​which extends along the traveling direction R1. The display device 31 may also be configured by combining multiple displays. The display device 31 may also be configured by a screen and a projector. The display device 31 may also be a display provided in each seat ST1, etc. of the vehicle 30, or may be an information terminal carried by a passenger, such as a smartphone or tablet.

[0053] [Additional notes] The present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims. Embodiments obtained by appropriately combining the technical means disclosed in different embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present disclosure. [Explanation of symbols]

[0054] 10. Information processing equipment 20 servers 30 vehicles 31 Display device 40 Network 41A, 41B, 41C, 41D display area 42A, 42B, 42C, 42D Upper display area 100 control section 101 Information Acquisition Department 102 Decision Section 103 Output control section PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4 Passenger ST1, ST2, ST3, ST4 seats

Claims

1. An information processing device that controls an output unit used to output content and provides content to a first passenger and a second passenger on a moving object, an information acquisition unit that acquires attribute information indicating attributes of the first passenger and the second passenger; a determination unit that determines a first content to be provided to the first passenger and a second content to be provided to the second passenger based on the attribute information of the first passenger and the second passenger, respectively; an output control unit that causes the output unit to provide the first content to the first passenger and the output unit to provide the second content to the second passenger.

2. the output unit is a display device provided in the moving body, and is disposed at a position at which at least a portion of the display device is visible to the first passenger and the second passenger; The output control unit determining a first area visible to the first passenger and a second area visible to the second passenger based on the positions, orientations, and postures of the seats in which the first passenger and the second passenger are seated, respectively; The information processing device according to claim 1 , wherein the first content is displayed in the first area, and the second content is displayed in the second area.

3. 3. The information processing device according to claim 2, wherein when a first seat in which the first passenger is seated faces a second seat in which the second passenger is seated, the output control unit displays content according to attributes common to the first passenger and the second passenger in an area visible to both the first passenger and the second passenger.

4. the first seat and the second seat are arranged side by side along the direction of movement of the moving body, The information processing device according to claim 3 , wherein the display devices are arranged on left and right side walls, a ceiling of the mobile body, and a floor surface of the mobile body in a direction of movement of the mobile body, and a display area extends in the direction of movement of the mobile body.

5. A content providing method for providing content to a first passenger and a second passenger on a moving object by controlling an output unit used to output content, the method comprising: acquiring attribute information indicating attributes of the first passenger and the second passenger; determining a first content to be provided to the first passenger and a second content to be provided to the second passenger based on the attribute information of the first passenger and the second passenger, respectively; A content providing method, comprising: causing the output unit to provide the first content to the first passenger; and causing the output unit to provide the second content to the second passenger.

6. An information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4; A vehicle equipped with the output unit.

7. 2. A program for causing a computer to function as the information processing device according to claim 1, the program causing a computer to function as the information acquisition unit, the determination unit, and the output control unit.

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