INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING MaaS

The information processing device on eVTOLs facilitates direct data transmission to maintenance terminals, addressing inefficiencies in eVTOL maintenance by enabling immediate access to necessary information, thus reducing maintenance time.

JP2025140196APending Publication Date: 2025-09-29TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
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JP2024039411
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JP · JP
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Filing Date
2024-03-13
Publication Date
2025-09-29

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Technical Problem

Maintenance technicians for eVTOLs face increased work time due to the need to query an external system for necessary information, which is inefficient given the frequent and short flight times of these aircraft.

Method used

An information processing device mounted on the aircraft performs short-range wireless communication with terminal devices to identify and transmit relevant maintenance data directly to mechanics, reducing the need for querying external systems.

Benefits of technology

This approach streamlines aircraft maintenance by allowing mechanics to immediately access necessary data, thereby reducing their workload and maintenance time.

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Abstract

To improve a technique for improving efficiency of maintenance time of a flying body.SOLUTION: An information processing device 10 includes a communication unit 13 which is mounted on a flying body 20 and performs short-range wireless communication with a plurality of terminal devices 30, and a control unit 11. When detecting the presence of each of the plurality of terminal devices 30 after completion of a flight of the flying body 20 by the communication unit 13, the control unit 11 identifies one or more inspection items corresponding to users of the respective terminal devices 30 among a plurality of inspection items for the flying body 20, identifies one or more pieces of reference data to be used by each user for checking one or more inspection items among a plurality of pieces of reference data collected by the flying body 20 during the flight, and transmits the identified one or more pieces of reference data to each of the plurality of terminal devices 30 via the communication unit 13.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information processing device and a MaaS providing method. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there are known aircraft traffic control systems that communicate with aircraft. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an aircraft traffic control system that manages flight path planning and takeoff and landing of aircraft at an airport equipped with multiple parking areas. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2023-000617 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] When all information about an aircraft is transmitted to the aircraft traffic management system, the maintenance technicians responsible for maintaining that aircraft must individually obtain the information necessary for their own maintenance work from the aircraft traffic management system. Therefore, the maintenance work time increases by the time it takes for each maintenance technician to query the aircraft traffic management system using a terminal device for the necessary information. On the other hand, aircraft such as eVTOLs have a short flight time per flight and fly frequently. eVTOL stands for electric vertical take off and landing. Therefore, maintenance of aircraft such as eVTOLs after flight must be performed frequently and quickly. Thus, there is room for improvement in technology to streamline aircraft maintenance time. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The information processing device of the present disclosure is an information processing device that is mounted on an aircraft and includes a communication unit that performs short-range wireless communication with a plurality of terminal devices, and a control unit, wherein when the control unit detects the presence of each of the plurality of terminal devices via the communication unit after the aircraft has completed its flight, the control unit identifies one or more inspection items corresponding to each user of the plurality of terminal devices from among the plurality of inspection items of the aircraft, identifies one or more reference data from among the plurality of reference data collected by the aircraft during the flight that the user will use to check the one or more inspection items, and transmits the identified one or more reference data to each of the plurality of terminal devices via the communication unit. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] The present disclosure makes it possible to improve technology that improves the efficiency of aircraft maintenance time. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a terminal device according to the present embodiment. [Figure 4A] 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the system according to the present embodiment. [Figure 4B] 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the system according to the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, the same or corresponding parts are designated by the same reference numerals. In the description of this embodiment, the description of the same or corresponding parts will be omitted or simplified as appropriate.

[0009] As shown in Fig. 1, a system 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes an information processing device 10, an aircraft 20, and a plurality of terminal devices 30. Although terminal devices 30A to 30N are illustrated in Fig. 1, the number of terminal devices 30 included in the system 1 is not limited. The devices are connected to each other via a network 40 so as to be able to communicate with each other.

[0010] The information processing device 10 is a computer mounted on the aircraft 20. The information processing device 10 may be configured integrally with the aircraft 20 and be able to control each part of the aircraft 20.

[0011] The aircraft 20 includes an eVTOL. The aircraft 20 has a cabin approximately the size of a passenger car that can accommodate one or more occupants, and a mechanism including one or more rotors for generating lift and thrust. The aircraft 20 includes a control unit, a communication unit, and a memory unit. Data detected by various sensors included in the aircraft 20 during flight is acquired by the control unit as reference data and stored in the memory unit. Specifically, the various sensors may include a speed sensor that detects flight speed, an altitude sensor that detects flight altitude, an attitude angle sensor that detects attitude angle during flight, a position sensor that detects the position of the aircraft 20, a sensor that detects rotor temperature changes, a sensor that detects motor temperature changes, an air pressure sensor that detects tire air pressure, a sensor that detects tire temperature changes, a sensor that detects flight distance, a sensor that detects flight time, a sensor that detects the number of takeoffs and landings, and the like. The control unit of the aircraft 20 can output the reference data to the information processing device 10.

[0012] The terminal device 30 is, for example, a mobile device such as a mobile phone, a smartphone, or a tablet, or a PC. "PC" is an abbreviation for personal computer. The terminal device 30 is used by a user. In this embodiment, the user is a mechanic who maintains the aircraft 20. The terminal device 30 can communicate with the information processing device 10 via short-range wireless communication. Short-range wireless communication includes communication according to standards such as infrared communication, Bluetooth (registered trademark), and Wi-Fi (registered trademark).

[0013] The network 40 includes the Internet, at least one WAN, at least one MAN, or any combination thereof. "WAN" is an abbreviation for wide area network. "MAN" is an abbreviation for metropolitan area network. The network 40 may include at least one wireless network, at least one optical network, or any combination thereof. The wireless network may be, for example, an ad hoc network, a cellular network, a wireless LAN, a satellite communication network, or a terrestrial microwave network. "LAN" is an abbreviation for local area network. The network 40 according to this embodiment includes a short-range wireless communication network.

[0014] First, an overview of this embodiment will be described, and details will be provided later. An information processing device 10 is mounted on an aircraft 20 and performs short-range wireless communication with multiple terminal devices 30. When the information processing device 10 detects the presence of each of the multiple terminal devices 30 after the aircraft 20 has completed its flight, the information processing device 10 identifies one or more inspection items corresponding to each user of the multiple terminal devices 30 from among multiple inspection items of the aircraft 20. The information processing device 10 identifies one or more reference data from among multiple reference data collected by the aircraft 20 during its flight, the reference data being used by the user to check the one or more inspection items. The information processing device 10 transmits the identified one or more reference data to each of the multiple terminal devices 30.

[0015] Compared to conventional airplanes, eVTOLs as aircraft 20 have shorter flight distances and can accommodate fewer passengers, so they are expected to fly more frequently than conventional airplanes within a certain period of time. Therefore, maintenance performed at the landing site where an eVTOL lands after a flight must be performed more quickly in preparation for the next eVTOL to arrive. According to this embodiment, once the aircraft 20 arrives at the landing site after the flight and the terminal device 30 used by the mechanic performing maintenance at the landing site are in close proximity to each other, the terminal device 30 can immediately acquire the reference data necessary for the inspection items that the mechanic is responsible for. For example, compared to a case in which all reference data is temporarily collected on an external server that communicates with the aircraft 20 and each terminal device must request the necessary information from the external server, the information processing device 10 according to this embodiment can transmit only the necessary information to each terminal device 30 in a short time. This allows each mechanic to immediately begin maintenance work, reducing the mechanic's workload and time costs. This makes it possible to improve technology that streamlines aircraft maintenance time.

[0016] The configuration of the information processing device 10 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 2. The information processing device 10 includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, and a communication unit 13.

[0017] The control unit 11 includes at least one processor, at least one programmable circuit, at least one dedicated circuit, or any combination thereof. The processor is a general-purpose processor such as a CPU or GPU, or a dedicated processor specialized for specific processing. "CPU" is an abbreviation for central processing unit. "GPU" is an abbreviation for graphics processing unit. An example of the programmable circuit is an FPGA. "FPGA" is an abbreviation for field-programmable gate array. An example of the dedicated circuit is an ASIC. "ASIC" is an abbreviation for application specific integrated circuit. The control unit 11 controls each unit of the information processing device 10 and executes processing related to the operation of the information processing device 10.

[0018] The storage unit 12 includes at least one semiconductor memory, at least one magnetic memory, at least one optical memory, or any combination thereof. The semiconductor memory is, for example, a RAM, a ROM, or a flash memory. "RAM" is an abbreviation for random access memory. "ROM" is an abbreviation for read only memory. RAM is, for example, an SRAM or a DRAM. "SRAM" is an abbreviation for static random access memory. "DRAM" is an abbreviation for dynamic random access memory. ROM is, for example, an EEPROM. "EEPROM" is an abbreviation for electrically erasable programmable read only memory. Flash memory is, for example, an SSD. "SSD" is an abbreviation for solid-state drive. Magnetic memory is, for example, an HDD. "HDD" is an abbreviation for hard disk drive. The storage unit 12 functions, for example, as a main storage device, an auxiliary storage device, or a cache memory. The storage unit 12 stores information used in the operation of the information processing device 10 and information obtained by the operation of the information processing device 10.

[0019] The communication unit 13 includes at least one communication module. The communication module is, for example, a module that complies with a wired LAN communication standard such as Ethernet (registered trademark) or a wireless LAN communication standard such as IEEE802.11. "IEEE" is an abbreviation for Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The communication unit 13 communicates with devices other than the information processing device 10. The communication unit 13 receives information used in the operation of the information processing device 10 and transmits information obtained by the operation of the information processing device 10. The communication unit 13 includes an antenna for short-range wireless communication.

[0020] The configuration of the terminal device 30 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 3. The terminal device 30 includes a control unit 31, a storage unit 32, a communication unit 33, an input unit 34, and an output unit 35.

[0021] The control unit 31 includes at least one processor, at least one programmable circuit, at least one dedicated circuit, or any combination thereof. The processor is a general-purpose processor such as a CPU or GPU, or a dedicated processor specialized for a specific process. The programmable circuit is, for example, an FPGA. The dedicated circuit is, for example, an ASIC. The control unit 31 controls each part of the terminal device 30 and executes processes related to the operation of the terminal device 30.

[0022] The storage unit 32 includes at least one semiconductor memory, at least one magnetic memory, at least one optical memory, or any combination thereof. The semiconductor memory is, for example, a RAM, a ROM, or a flash memory. The RAM is, for example, an SRAM or a DRAM. The ROM is, for example, an EEPROM. The flash memory is, for example, an SSD. The magnetic memory is, for example, an HDD. The storage unit 32 functions as, for example, a main storage device, an auxiliary storage device, or a cache memory. The storage unit 32 stores data used in the operation of the terminal device 30 and data obtained by the operation of the terminal device 30.

[0023] The communication unit 33 includes at least one communication interface. The communication interface is, for example, an interface compatible with a mobile communication standard such as LTE, the 4G standard, or the 5G standard, or a wireless LAN communication standard such as IEEE802.11. "LTE" is an abbreviation for Long Term Evolution. "4G" is an abbreviation for 4th generation. "5G" is an abbreviation for 5th generation. The communication unit 33 communicates with devices other than the terminal device 30. The communication unit 33 receives data used in the operation of the terminal device 30 and transmits data obtained by the operation of the terminal device 30. The communication unit 33 includes an antenna for short-range wireless communication.

[0024] The input unit 34 includes at least one input interface. The input interface is, for example, a physical key, a capacitive key, a pointing device, a touch screen integrated with a display, a camera, or a microphone. The input unit 34 accepts an operation to input data used for the operation of the terminal device 30. The input unit 34 may be connected to the terminal device 30 as an external input device instead of being provided in the terminal device 30. The connection interface may be an interface compatible with standards such as USB, HDMI (registered trademark), or Bluetooth (registered trademark). "USB" is an abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus. "HDMI (registered trademark)" is an abbreviation for High-Definition Multimedia Interface.

[0025] The output unit 35 includes at least one output interface. The output interface is, for example, a display or a speaker. The display is, for example, an LCD or an organic EL display. "LCD" is an abbreviation for liquid crystal display. "EL" is an abbreviation for electroluminescent. The output unit 35 outputs data obtained by the operation of the terminal device 30. The output unit 35 may be connected to the terminal device 30 as an external output device instead of being provided in the terminal device 30. The connection interface may be an interface compatible with standards such as USB, HDMI (registered trademark), or Bluetooth (registered trademark).

[0026] The functions of the information processing device 10 or the terminal device 30 are realized by executing a program according to the present embodiment on a processor serving as the control unit 11 or the control unit 31. That is, the functions of the information processing device 10 or the terminal device 30 are realized by software. The program causes a computer to execute the operations of the information processing device 10 or the terminal device 30, thereby causing the computer to function as the information processing device 10 or the terminal device 30. That is, the computer functions as the information processing device 10 or the terminal device 30 by executing the operations of the information processing device 10 or the terminal device 30 in accordance with the program.

[0027] The program can be stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium. Examples of non-transitory computer-readable media include flash memory, magnetic recording devices, optical disks, magneto-optical recording media, and ROMs. The program can be distributed by selling, transferring, or lending portable media such as SD cards, DVDs, or CD-ROMs that store the program. "SD" is an abbreviation for Secure Digital. "DVD" is an abbreviation for digital versatile disc. "CD-ROM" is an abbreviation for compact disc read only memory. The program can also be distributed by storing it in the storage of a server and transferring it from the server to another computer. The program can also be provided as a program product.

[0028] A computer temporarily stores a program stored on a portable medium or transferred from a server in its main storage device. The computer then reads the program stored in the main storage device using a processor and executes processing in accordance with the read program. The computer may also read the program directly from a portable medium and execute processing in accordance with the program. The computer may also execute processing in accordance with the received program each time a program is transferred from a server to the computer. Processing may also be executed through a so-called ASP-type service that achieves its functions by issuing execution instructions and obtaining results without transferring the program from the server to the computer. "ASP" is an abbreviation for application service provider. A program is information used for processing by a computer and includes something equivalent to a program. For example, data that is not a direct instruction to a computer but has properties that specify computer processing falls under the category of "something equivalent to a program."

[0029] Some or all of the functions of the information processing device 10 or the terminal device 30 may be realized by a programmable circuit or a dedicated circuit as the control unit 11 or the control unit 31. In other words, some or all of the functions of the information processing device 10 or the terminal device 30 may be realized by hardware.

[0030] The operation of the system 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 4A and 4B. The operation described below corresponds to the method according to this embodiment. That is, the method according to this embodiment includes steps S1 to S11 shown in Figures 4A and 4B. In the following, it is assumed that communication between the information processing device 10 and an external device is performed via the communication unit 13 and the network 40.

[0031] In S1 of FIG. 4A , after the flight of the aircraft 20 has ended, the control unit 11 of the information processing device 10 detects the presence of each of the multiple terminal devices 30 via short-range wireless communication. Any method may be used for detection via short-range wireless communication. For example, the control unit 11 may detect the terminal device 30 when it is present on a Wi-Fi® network, which is the same network 40 as the information processing device 10. The control unit 11 may detect the terminal device 30 by pairing with the terminal device 30 via Bluetooth®. After detecting that the flight of the aircraft 20 has ended, the control unit 11 may start emitting radio waves as a Wi-Fi® access point. For example, the control unit 11 may detect that the flight has ended when it receives a signal indicating the end of the flight from the control unit of the aircraft 20, or when it determines that the aircraft 20 has arrived at a landing site based on location information generated by a positioning unit included in the information processing device 10 or the aircraft 20. In this example, the control unit 11 detects the terminal device 30A and the terminal device 30B.

[0032] In S2, the control unit 11 identifies one or more inspection items corresponding to each user of the multiple terminal devices 30 from among the multiple inspection items of the aircraft 20. Specifically, the users are mechanics who maintain the aircraft 20. Any method may be used to identify the inspection items. For example, the control unit 11 obtains information indicating an association between the identifier of the mechanic, the identifier of the terminal device 30, and the inspection item by reading it from the storage unit 12. The control unit 11 may also obtain the information by receiving it from a server device installed at the landing site of the aircraft 20. The control unit 11 obtains the identifier of the terminal device 30 connected via short-range wireless communication in S1, and identifies the inspection item based on the identifier and the obtained information. In this example, the control unit 11 identifies "tire inspection" as the inspection item corresponding to user A using terminal device 30A, and "motor inspection" that drives the propeller as the inspection item corresponding to user B using terminal device 30B.

[0033] In S3, the control unit 11 acquires multiple pieces of reference data collected by each sensor of the aircraft 20 during flight. The multiple pieces of reference data are stored in a memory unit of the aircraft 20. The control unit 11 sends a signal to the control unit of the aircraft 20 to instruct it to output the reference data. In response to the signal, the control unit of the aircraft 20 outputs the reference data to the information processing device 10, and the control unit 11 of the information processing device 10 acquires the reference data. The control unit 11 may acquire the reference data by reading it directly from the memory unit of the aircraft 20. In this example, the reference data acquired in S3 includes "change in tire air pressure," "change in tire temperature," "change in motor temperature," "number of takeoffs and landings," "flight time," etc.

[0034] The control unit 11 may transmit the plurality of reference data acquired in S3 and collected by the flying object 20 during its flight to a control device that controls the flying object 20. The control device is a server device installed in a control tower. In this case, the control unit of the control device receives the reference data, associates it with identification information that identifies the flying object 20, and stores it in a memory unit. This allows the control device to accumulate a plurality of reference data for each flying object 20.

[0035] In S4, the control unit 11 further acquires level of detail information indicating the level of detail for the multiple inspection items, and, based on the level of detail information, identifies reference data from the reference data acquired in S3 to be used to check each inspection item identified in S2. The control unit 11 may acquire the level of detail information by reading it from the storage unit 12 or by receiving it from a server device installed at the landing site. The level of detail information according to this embodiment is information indicating the level of detail in stages, such as "high," "medium," or "low." The level of detail information may be updated according to the timing of various inspections of the aircraft 20 as stipulated by law. For example, when a large-scale inspection is to be performed, the level of detail for all inspection items indicated by the level of detail information may be set to "high." Any method may be used to identify the reference data. For example, the control unit 11 may identify the reference data by referring to information that previously associates inspection items with reference data. This information may be stored in the storage unit 12.

[0036] In this example, the level of detail information indicates a "high" level of detail for the tire inspection, which is an inspection item for user A, and a "medium" level of detail for the motor inspection, which is an inspection item for user B. In this case, the control unit 11 specifies, as reference data, "tire pressure change," "number of takeoffs and landings," and "tire temperature change," which are obtained by adding "tire temperature change" to "tire pressure change" and "number of takeoffs and landings" when the level of detail is "medium" for the tire inspection, which is an inspection item for user A. The control unit 11 specifies, as reference data, "motor temperature change" and "flight time," which are obtained by adding "flight time" to "motor temperature change" when the level of detail is "low." In this way, the control unit 11 further acquires level of detail information indicating the levels of detail for multiple inspection items, and the higher the level of detail indicated by the level of detail information, the more reference data one or more are specified.

[0037] In S5, the control unit 11 determines whether each of the reference data identified in S4 has a difference from the standard value that is equal to or greater than a first predetermined value. If it is determined that there is a difference that is equal to or greater than the first predetermined value, the control unit 11 proceeds to S6. If it is determined that there is no difference that is equal to or greater than the first predetermined value, the control unit 11 proceeds to S7. The control unit 11 reads the standard value and the first predetermined value from the storage unit 12 and makes a determination for each of the reference data.

[0038] In S6, the control unit 11 adds information indicating a warning to the reference data determined to have a difference of equal to or greater than the first predetermined value. In this example, it is assumed that the value of "tire temperature change" in the reference data related to the inspection item of user A differs from the reference value by equal to or greater than the first predetermined value. In this case, the control unit 11 adds warning information indicating a warning to the reference data of "tire temperature change". Thereafter, the processing of the control unit 11 proceeds to S7.

[0039] In S7, the control unit 11 determines whether there is a difference of at least a second predetermined value for each of the reference data identified in S4 compared to the difference since the end of the previous flight. If it is determined that there is a difference of at least the second predetermined value, the control unit 11 proceeds to S8. If it is determined that there is no difference of at least the second predetermined value, the control unit 11 proceeds to S9. The control unit 11 reads the value associated with each of the reference data after the end of the previous flight and the second predetermined value from the storage unit 12, and makes a determination for each of the reference data. The control unit 11 may obtain each of the reference data after the end of the previous flight by receiving it from a server device installed at the landing site of the aircraft 20, and use it to compare with each of the reference data identified in S4.

[0040] If the reference data obtained in S3 has been transmitted to the above-mentioned control device, the control unit 11 may obtain each reference data after the end of the previous flight by receiving it from the control device, and determine whether there is a difference greater than or equal to a second predetermined value.

[0041] In S8, the control unit 11 adds information indicating a warning to the reference data determined to have a difference of equal to or greater than the second predetermined value. In this example, it is assumed that the value of "motor temperature change" in the reference data related to the inspection item of user B has a difference of equal to or greater than the second predetermined value from the value of "motor temperature change" after the end of the previous flight. In this case, the control unit 11 adds warning information indicating a warning to the reference data for "motor temperature change". Thereafter, the processing of the control unit 11 proceeds to S9.

[0042] As shown in S1 to S8, the control unit 11 identifies one or more pieces of reference data that the user uses to check one or more inspection items from among the multiple pieces of reference data collected by the aircraft 20 during flight.

[0043] In S9 of Fig. 4B, the control unit 11 transmits the identified reference data to each of the multiple terminal devices 30 via short-range wireless communication. In this example, the control unit 11 transmits the reference data of "tire pressure change," "number of takeoffs and landings," and "tire temperature change" with warning information added to the terminal device 30A of user A. The control unit 11 transmits the reference data of "motor temperature change" and "flight time" with warning information added to the terminal device 30B of user B.

[0044] In S10, the control unit 31 of the terminal device 30 acquires the identified reference data by receiving it from the information processing device 10. In this example, the control unit 31 of the terminal device 30A receives the reference data of "tire pressure change," "number of takeoffs and landings," and "tire temperature change" with warning information added. The control unit 31 of the terminal device 30B receives the reference data of "motor temperature change" and "flight time" with warning information added.

[0045] In S11, the control unit 31 outputs the acquired reference data via the output unit 35. In this example, the control unit 31 outputs the reference data by displaying it on a display serving as the output unit 35. This allows each mechanic to immediately grasp the reference data required for the inspection item for which he or she is responsible. The control unit 31 of the terminal device 30 may preferentially output the reference data to which warning information has been added in S6 or S8 to the output unit 35. For example, the control unit 31 may display the reference data to which warning information has been added on the output unit 35 earlier than other reference data. The control unit 31 may also display the reference data to which warning information has been added on the output unit 35 in an emphasized manner so that it stands out more than other reference data. This makes it easier for each mechanic to determine whether to perform inspection work on the reference data to which warning information has been added preferentially or more carefully.

[0046] In this example, the control unit 31 of the terminal device 30A highlights the "tire temperature change," which is the reference data to which the warning information has been added, and displays it on the output unit 35 together with the other reference data, "tire air pressure change" and "number of takeoffs and landings." The control unit 31 of the terminal device 30B also highlights the "motor temperature change," which is the reference data to which the warning information has been added, and displays it on the output unit 35 together with the other reference data, "flight time." Thereafter, the operation of the system 1 ends.

[0047] The present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments. For example, two or more blocks in the block diagram may be integrated, or one block may be divided. Instead of executing two or more steps in the flowchart chronologically as described, the steps may be executed in parallel or in a different order depending on the processing capabilities of the device executing each step or as needed. Other modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure. For example, in the above-described embodiments, the operation of the system 1 is described as being divided into steps S1 to S11. However, embodiments in which some steps are omitted are also possible. For example, the operations of S4 to S8 may be omitted. Furthermore, for example, the information processing device 10 according to the above-described embodiments may be used to provide MaaS (Mobility as a Service), a service utilizing mobility. [Explanation of symbols]

[0048] 1 System 10. Information processing equipment 11 Control section 12 Storage section 13 Communications Department 20 Flying Objects 30 Terminal Equipment 31 Control Unit 32 Storage section 33 Communications Department 34 Input section 35 Output section 40 Network

Claims

1. An information processing device mounted on an aircraft and including a communication unit that performs short-range wireless communication with a plurality of terminal devices, and a control unit, The control unit When the presence of each of the plurality of terminal devices is detected by the communication unit after the flight of the aircraft has ended, one or more inspection items corresponding to each user of the plurality of terminal devices are identified from among the plurality of inspection items of the aircraft; Identifying one or more pieces of reference data to be used by the user to confirm the one or more inspection items from among a plurality of pieces of reference data collected by the aircraft during the flight; The information processing device transmits the one or more identified reference data to each of the plurality of terminal devices via the communication unit.

2. 2. The information processing device according to claim 1, The control unit further acquires detail level information indicating the degree of detail of the plurality of inspection items, and the higher the degree of detail indicated by the detail level information, the more of the one or more reference data that are identified.

3. 3. The information processing device according to claim 1, The control unit determines whether the identified one or more reference data have a difference from a reference value of a first predetermined value or more, and if the difference is greater than the first predetermined value, sends the identified one or more reference data along with a warning to each of the multiple terminal devices.

4. 3. The information processing device according to claim 1, The control unit determines whether the identified one or more reference data have a difference of a second predetermined value or more compared to after the end of the previous flight, and if a difference of the second predetermined value or more is found, transmits the identified one or more reference data together with a warning to each of the plurality of terminal devices.

5. 3. The information processing device according to claim 1, The control unit transmits multiple pieces of reference data collected by the aircraft during the flight to a control device that controls the aircraft via the communication unit.

6. A method for providing MaaS (Mobility as a Service) using the information processing device according to claim 1.

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