Management device, management method, and management program for facility device, and facility system

Abstract

To provide a management device, a management method, a management program, a facility system and a facility control system which manage the use of a facility device so that a passing body can more efficiently use the facility device.SOLUTION: In a management device 13 of a facility system 1, a reservation unit 16 applies for a use reservation responding to a request for using a facility device by a passing body, to the facility device when the request is received by a reception unit 15. A notification unit 18 suspends settlement of the use reservation without notifying the passing body of the settlement until the use reservation is settled in an operation schedule of the facility device thereafter. After the use reservation is settled, the notification unit 18 notifies the passing body of the settlement of the use reservation. A monitoring unit 19 monitors so that the facility device does not change the use reservation of the passing body in the operation schedule until the passing body uses the facility device thereafter.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a management device, a management method, and a management program for facility equipment, a facility system, and a facility control system. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses an example of an elevator management system. The elevator management system manages elevators that can be used by autonomously moving robots and the like. In the elevator management system, an allocation control device assigns a elevator to be used by a robot in response to a call received from the robot. The robot receives the allocation result from the allocation control device and moves to the landing of the assigned elevator. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 7334839 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in elevators and the like managed by the system of Patent Document 1, the allocation may be changed after the notification of the allocation result to a passing object that passes through the building where the elevator is installed and uses the elevator. In such cases, depending on the timing of the change, the passing object may not be able to use the elevator as planned, which may reduce the utilization efficiency of facility equipment such as elevators.

[0005] The present disclosure relates to solving such problems, and provides a management device, a management method, a management program, a facility system, and a facility control system that manage the use of facility equipment so that passing entities can use the facility equipment more efficiently. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The equipment management device according to the present disclosure includes a reception unit that receives a use request from a passing body for equipment that is installed within a range traveled by the passing body and that can be used by the passing body; a reservation unit that, when the reception unit receives the use request from the passing body for the equipment, submits a use reservation for the use request to the equipment; a collection unit that collects information including an operation schedule from the equipment; a notification unit that withholds a notification of confirmation of the use reservation to the passing body from the time the reservation unit submits the use reservation for the use request of the passing body until the use reservation is confirmed in the operation schedule of the equipment, and notifies the passing body of the confirmation of the use reservation after the use reservation is confirmed; and a monitoring unit that monitors the equipment to prevent the use reservation for the passing body in the operation schedule from being changed after the notification unit sends the confirmation notification of the use reservation for the use request of the passing body until the passing body uses the equipment.

[0007] The facility equipment management method of the present disclosure is a method in which a computer receives a use request from a passing body for facility equipment that is installed within a range traveled by the passing body and that can be used by the passing body, and when receiving the use request from the passing body for the facility equipment, applies to the facility equipment for a use reservation for the use request, collects information including an operation schedule from the facility equipment, and from the time the use reservation for the passing body's use request is applied for until the use reservation is confirmed in the operation schedule of the facility equipment, withholds notification of confirmation of the use reservation from the time the use reservation for the passing body's use request is applied for until the use reservation is confirmed in the operation schedule of the facility equipment, and notifies the passing body of the confirmation of the use reservation after the use reservation is confirmed, and monitors the facility equipment to prevent the use reservation for the passing body in the operation schedule from being changed after notifying the passing body of the confirmation of the use reservation for the use request from the time the computer notifies the passing body of the confirmation of the use reservation until the passing body uses the facility equipment.

[0008] The facility equipment management program of the present disclosure causes a computer to perform the following operations: accept a use request from a passing body for facility equipment that is installed within a range traveled by the passing body and that can be used by the passing body; when accepting a use request from the passing body for the facility equipment, apply for a use reservation for the use request to the facility equipment; collect information including an operation schedule from the facility equipment; from the time the use reservation for the passing body's use request is applied for until the use reservation is confirmed in the operation schedule of the facility equipment, withhold a notification of confirmation of the use reservation to the passing body without notifying the passing body of the confirmation of the use reservation after the use reservation is confirmed; and monitor the facility equipment to prevent the passing body from changing the use reservation for the passing body in the operation schedule after notifying the passing body of the confirmation of the use reservation for the use request until the passing body uses the facility equipment.

[0009] The facility system according to the present disclosure includes facility equipment that is provided within a range where a passing object passes and that can be used by the passing object; a reception unit that receives a use request from the passing object for the facility equipment; a reservation unit that, when the reception unit receives the use request from the passing object for the facility equipment, submits a use reservation for the use request to the facility equipment; a collection unit that collects information including an operation schedule from the facility equipment; and a collection unit that performs the operation from the time the reservation unit submits the use reservation for the use request of the passing object until the use reservation is confirmed in the operation schedule of the facility equipment. The equipment is provided with a notification unit that withholds notification of the confirmation of the usage reservation without notifying the passing body, and notifies the passing body of the confirmation of the usage reservation after the usage reservation is confirmed, and a monitoring unit that monitors the equipment so that the equipment does not change the usage reservation of the passing body in the operation schedule from the time the notification unit issues the confirmation notification of the usage reservation for the passing body's usage request until the passing body uses the equipment, and the equipment maintains the usage reservation of the passing body without changing it while the monitoring unit is monitoring so that the usage reservation of the passing body is not changed.

[0010] The facility control system according to the present disclosure includes a facility control unit that controls the operation of facility equipment that is provided within a range where a passing object passes and that can be used by the passing object; a reception unit that receives a use request from the passing object for the facility equipment; a reservation unit that, when the reception unit receives the use request from the passing object for the facility equipment, submits a use reservation for the use request to the facility control unit; a collection unit that collects information including an operation schedule of the facility equipment from the facility control unit; and a collection unit that, after the reservation unit submits the use reservation for the use request from the passing object, submits the use reservation according to the operation schedule of the facility equipment. a notification unit that withholds notification of confirmation of the usage reservation to the passing body without notifying the passing body until the usage reservation is confirmed in the facility equipment, and notifies the passing body of the confirmation of the usage reservation after the usage reservation is confirmed; and a monitoring unit that monitors the facility equipment so that the facility control unit does not change the usage reservation of the passing body in the operation schedule from the notification unit's notification of confirmation of the usage reservation for the usage request of the passing body until the passing body uses the facility equipment, and the facility control unit maintains the usage reservation of the passing body without changing it while the monitoring unit is monitoring to prevent the usage reservation of the passing body from being changed. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the management device, management method, management program, facility system, or facility control system disclosed herein, the use of facility equipment is managed so that passing objects can use the facility equipment more efficiently. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] 1 is a configuration diagram of a facility system according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the facility system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] 1 is a hardware configuration diagram of a main part of a facility system according to a first embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the facility system according to the second embodiment. [Figure 5]FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram of a facility system according to a third embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the facility system according to the third embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The following describes embodiments of the subject matter of the present disclosure with reference to the accompanying drawings. In each drawing, identical or corresponding parts are designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations are appropriately simplified or omitted. Note that the subject matter of the present disclosure is not limited to the following embodiments, and any component of the embodiments may be modified or omitted within the scope of the gist of the present disclosure.

[0014] Embodiment 1 FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a facility system 1 according to the first embodiment.

[0015] The facility system 1 is applied to, for example, a facility 2. The facility 2 includes, for example, one or more buildings. The facility 2 may be part or all of a building. The facility 2 may include one or both of an outdoor portion and an indoor portion of a building. The facility 2 may be, for example, a commercial facility, an office building, an accommodation facility, a residential facility, a public facility, or other facility, or a complex of these. The facility system 1 includes one or more facility devices. The facility devices are, for example, devices installed in the facility 2.

[0016] A plurality of moving objects pass through the facility 2. Each moving object uses equipment installed in the facility 2. The moving objects may be, for example, users who use the facility 2. Alternatively, the moving objects may be information devices 3 carried by the users and moving around the facility 2 together. The information devices 3 may be, for example, portable general-purpose information processing terminal devices such as smartphones or smartwatches, or dedicated information processing terminal devices for the facility system 1. The moving objects may be, for example, mobile objects 4 that are mobile devices that provide services in the facility 2. The mobile objects 4 may be, for example, autonomous mobile objects that move autonomously. The mobile objects 4 may be, for example, robots, drones, mobility devices, self-driving vehicles, or other mobile devices. The mobile objects 4 may move by, for example, running, walking, flying, navigating, or other modes. Services provided by the mobile objects 4 include, for example, transportation, guidance, security, cleaning, and other services. The information device 3 and the mobile object 4, which are examples of the moving object, may be devices within the facility system 1, or may be devices outside the system that cooperate with the facility system 1.

[0017] The information device 3 and the mobile object 4 are equipped with a wireless communication function so that they can communicate information with external devices and the like. The information device 3 and the mobile object 4 communicate with external devices directly or indirectly via a communication network 5 or the like. The communication network 5 includes, for example, the Internet, a telephone network, or an optical communication network. The communication network 5 may include a local network such as a LAN (Local Area Network) within the facility 2, or may include industrial communications such as short-range wireless communications. The communication network 5 may also include a wired or wireless intranet or the like.

[0018] The mobile object 4 may operate autonomously or may operate under the control of a mobile object control device 6. The mobile object control device 6 is a device that controls the movement of the mobile object 4 and the execution of tasks, etc. The mobile object control device 6 communicates with external devices via a communication network 5 or the like. The mobile object control device 6 may control the operation of multiple mobile objects 4. When multiple mobile objects 4 pass through the facility 2, multiple mobile object control devices 6 may be provided to control the operation of some or all of the multiple mobile objects 4. Each mobile object control device 6 may be managed by, for example, a different administrator. The administrator of the mobile object control device 6 may be, for example, the manufacturer or management company of the corresponding mobile object 4. Note that the same administrator may manage multiple mobile object control devices 6. Some or all of the mobile object control devices 6 may be devices within the facility system 1, or may be devices outside the system that cooperates with the facility system 1. Each mobile object control device 6 is, for example, a computer system consisting of one or more server devices. Here, a computer system consisting of one or more devices may simply be referred to as a computer. The multiple server devices constituting the mobile object control device 6 may be located in different locations. In this case, the multiple server devices communicate information with each other, for example, via a communication network 5. Some or all of the functions of the mobile object control device 6 may be implemented, for example, by processing or storage resources on a cloud service.

[0019] Information device 3 and mobile object 4 may have a function for acquiring current location information. The current location information is acquired by information device 3 or mobile object 4 itself, or mobile object control device 6, using, for example, a satellite positioning system such as a global positioning system (GPS), an autonomous navigation system, an indoor positioning system, or other positioning systems.

[0020] The equipment is installed within an area through which passing objects pass, so that it can be used by objects passing through the facility 2. The area through which passing objects pass may be, for example, a corridor or a room in the facility 2. The equipment includes, for example, an elevator 7, a security gate 8, signage 9, and a speaker 10. The elevator 7 includes one or more cars. The car of the elevator 7 is a device that carries passing objects and moves up and down to transport the passing objects between multiple floors of the facility 2. The car of the elevator 7 is an example of an element of the elevator 7. The security gate 8 includes one or more lanes. The security gate 8 is a device that allows permitted passing objects to pass through each lane and blocks unauthorized passing objects. The lanes of the security gate 8 are an example of an element of the security gate 8. The signage 9 is a device that displays information using video or the like. The signage 9 may include multiple display areas, for example, by splitting the screen. The display area of ​​the signage 9 is an example of an element of the signage 9. The speaker 10 is a device that presents information by voice. The facility equipment may be any of these other devices. The facility equipment may be, for example, an automatic door, lighting equipment, escalators, air conditioning equipment, ventilation equipment, or firefighting equipment.

[0021] The facility system 1 includes a facility control system 11. The facility control system 11 is a system that manages the use of facility equipment by passing objects and controls the operation of the facility equipment. The facility control system 11 includes a facility control device 12 and a management device 13.

[0022] The equipment control device 12 is a device that controls the operation of equipment devices. The equipment control device 12 is an example of an equipment control unit. The equipment control device 12 communicates with external devices, for example, via a communication network 5. An equipment control device 12 may be provided for each equipment device, or may control the operation of multiple equipment devices. Some or all of the equipment control devices 12 may be devices within the equipment system 1, or may be devices outside the system that cooperate with the equipment system 1. The equipment control device 12 may be, for example, a device such as a control panel, or may be a computer system including one or more server devices. The multiple server devices that make up the equipment control device 12 may be located in different locations. In this case, the multiple server devices communicate information with each other, for example, via a communication network 5. Some or all of the functions of the equipment control device 12 may be implemented, for example, by processing or storage resources on a cloud service. Some or all of the equipment devices included in the equipment system 1 may operate under the control of the equipment control device 12, or may operate independently under the control of the equipment devices themselves.

[0023] The management device 13 is a device that performs processes such as managing the use of facility equipment by passing objects. The management device 13 communicates with external devices via a communication network 5 or the like. The management device 13 is, for example, a computer system including one or more server devices. The multiple server devices that make up the management device 13 may be located in different locations. In this case, the multiple server devices communicate information with each other, for example, via the communication network 5. Some or all of the functions of the management device 13 may be implemented, for example, by processing or storage resources on a cloud service. Note that the management device 13 may include some or all of the functions of the mobile object control device 6 and the facility control device 12. The management device 13 includes a memory unit 14, a reception unit 15, a reservation unit 16, a collection unit 17, a notification unit 18, and a monitoring unit 19.

[0024] The storage unit 14 is a part equipped with a function for storing information. The storage unit 14 stores, for example, information on each of the equipment devices operating in the facility 2. The storage unit 14 may also store, for example, information on each of the mobile objects 4 operating in the facility 2.

[0025] The reception unit 15 is a part that has a function of receiving a request to use the facility equipment from a passing object. For example, if the facility equipment is an elevator 7, the use request may be a call request including information on the departure floor and destination floor of the passing object. For example, if the facility equipment is a security gate 8, the use request may be an authentication request including authentication information for authenticating the passing object. For example, if the facility equipment is a signage 9, the use request may be a display request including information on a video to be displayed. For example, if the passing object is a mobile object 4 or an information device 3, the use request is transmitted from the passing object to the reception unit 15 via the communication network 5. For example, if the passing object is a mobile object 4, the use request is transmitted from the mobile object control device 6 that controls the operation of the mobile object 4 to the reception unit 15 via the communication network 5. For example, if the passing object is a user, the use request may be transmitted to the reception unit 15 via an operation panel (not shown) provided in the facility 2. The operation panel may be, for example, a hall operation panel for the elevator 7.

[0026] The reservation unit 16 is a part that has a function of applying for a usage reservation to the facility equipment in response to a usage request from a passing entity that uses the facility equipment. For example, when the reception unit 15 receives a usage request from a passing entity, the reservation unit 16 applies for a usage reservation for the usage request. The usage reservation information includes, for example, information on the usage request. The reservation unit 16 transmits the usage reservation to the facility equipment via, for example, the communication network 5. The reservation unit 16 may transmit the usage reservation to the facility control device 12 that controls the facility equipment.

[0027] The collection unit 17 is a component equipped with a function for collecting information from external devices. The collection unit 17 collects information, including operation schedules, from facility equipment or the facility control device 12 that controls the facility equipment via the communication network 5 or the like. The operation schedule is, for example, an operation schedule of the facility equipment to realize the requested use reservation. For example, if the facility equipment is an elevator 7, the operation schedule includes the allocation of passenger calls to each car or the order of floor stops for each car. The facility equipment operates, for example, based on the operation schedule. The facility equipment or the facility control device 12 that controls the facility equipment sets the operation schedule in accordance with the requested use reservation. The collection unit 17 may collect information, such as operation status, from passing objects, such as the mobile object 4 or the information device 3, via the communication network 5 or the like. The operation status of the passing object includes, for example, the current location information of the passing object.

[0028] The notification unit 18 is a part that has a function of sending notifications to passing objects. For example, if the passing object is an information device 3 or a mobile object 4, the notification by the notification unit 18 is transmitted to the information device 3 or the mobile object 4 via the communication network 5. For example, if the passing object is a mobile object 4, the notification by the notification unit 18 may be transmitted to a mobile object control device 6 that controls the operation of the mobile object 4 via the communication network 5. For example, if the passing object is a user of equipment, the notification by the notification unit 18 may be transmitted through a display or audio device provided near the equipment. Here, the periphery of the equipment is, for example, a range within the facility 2 that is preset for the equipment. The periphery of the equipment is, for example, an area within a preset distance from the equipment. For example, if the equipment is an elevator 7, the periphery of the equipment may be an area such as the elevator hall of the elevator 7. The display is a device that displays information using images or the like. The display may be, for example, a signage 9, which is equipment. The sound device is a device that presents information by sound, and may be, for example, a speaker 10, which is a facility device.

[0029] For example, the notification unit 18 may withhold a confirmation notification of the usage reservation from the time the reservation unit 16 submits a usage reservation for a request from a passing object until the usage reservation is confirmed in the operation schedule of the facility equipment without notifying the passing object of the confirmation notification of the usage reservation. During this period, the notification unit 18 may withhold any notification to the passing object. The confirmation notification is a notification indicating that the usage reservation for the facility equipment for the passing object has been confirmed and the details of the confirmation. The confirmation notification may include information specifying an element to be used by the passing object among multiple elements included in the facility equipment. For example, if the facility equipment is an elevator 7, the confirmation notification may include information specifying a car assigned to the passing object. For example, if the facility equipment is a security gate 8, the confirmation notification may include information specifying a lane through which the passing object should pass. For example, if the facility equipment is a signage 9, the confirmation notification may include information specifying a display area in which to display the video of the display request from the passing object. Before a usage reservation is confirmed, the facility equipment may change its operation schedule, for example, to improve the efficiency of its own operation. After a usage reservation is confirmed, the facility equipment does not change its operation schedule without a request from a passing object or the management device 13. The operation schedule includes information on whether or not the usage reservation has been confirmed. The notification unit 18 determines whether or not to issue a confirmation notification based on, for example, the operation schedule collected by the collection unit 17 from the facility equipment. After a usage reservation for a usage request from a passing object is confirmed, the notification unit 18 notifies the passing object of the confirmation of the usage reservation.

[0030] The monitoring unit 19 is a component equipped with a function for monitoring the operation of the facility devices. The monitoring unit 19 may monitor the operation of the facility devices through monitoring the facility control device 12 that controls the facility devices. The monitoring unit 19 monitors the operation of the facility devices, for example, based on information collected by the collection unit 17. The monitoring unit 19 monitors the operation of the facility devices so that the facility devices or the facility control device 12 do not change the use reservation of the facility device in the operation schedule after the notification unit 18 notifies the facility device of the confirmation of the use reservation for the use request of the facility device until the facility device uses the facility device. The monitoring unit 19 may monitor the operation of the facility devices or the facility control device 12 so that the use reservation of the facility device in the operation schedule does not change, for example, until the facility device starts using the facility device or until the facility device completes using the facility device. The monitoring unit 19 may monitor the operation of the facility devices or the facility control device 12 so that the use reservation is not changed by transmitting a control signal, for example, that prohibits or restricts changes to the use reservation, to the facility devices or the facility control device 12 via the communication network 5. Information on whether the monitoring unit 19 is monitoring may be notified to the facility devices or the facility control device 12 via the communication network 5, for example. The facility device or facility control device 12 maintains the reservation for use of the vehicle without changing it while the monitoring unit 19 is monitoring so as not to change the reservation for use of the vehicle.

[0031] Next, an example of the operation of the equipment system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the facility system 1 according to the first embodiment. In this example, the moving object uses equipment whose operation is controlled by an equipment control device 12 .

[0032] A passing object makes a request to management device 13 to use a facility device. For example, if the passing object is a mobile object 4, the mobile object 4 outputs the use request when it approaches the facility device, i.e., when the distance from the facility device falls within a preset range. For example, if the passing object is an information device 3, the information device 3 outputs the use request based on the user's operation. Thereafter, the passing object waits, for example, near the facility device until it receives a confirmation notification.

[0033] The reception unit 15 of the management device 13 receives a use request for an equipment device from a moving object. The reservation unit 16 submits a use reservation for the use request to the equipment control device 12, which controls the operation of the equipment. The notification unit 18 withholds a confirmation notification of the use reservation to the moving object 4 until the use reservation is confirmed in the operation schedule of the equipment. During this time, the notification unit 18 may not send any notification to the moving object 4, may notify the moving object 4 that the use request has been accepted, or may issue an explicit instruction or request to wait.

[0034] The equipment control device 12 accepts a usage reservation request. In response to the requested usage reservation, the equipment control device 12 sets the usage reservation in the operation schedule of the equipment. At this point, the usage reservation set in the operation schedule may be tentative and changeable. The equipment control device 12 may change, for example, the order or timing at which the passing object that made the usage request starts using the equipment, or the selection of the equipment elements to be used by the passing object, in the operation schedule. The equipment control device 12 then confirms the usage reservation of the equipment by the passing object in the operation schedule. For example, the equipment control device 12 may confirm the usage reservation immediately without provisionally setting it, may confirm the usage reservation after a predetermined time has elapsed since the provisional setting of the usage reservation, or may confirm the usage reservation when the time until the usage start timing is within a predetermined time.

[0035] The collection unit 17 of the management device 13 collects information on operation schedules from the equipment control device 12. The collection unit 17 may also collect information on the current operation status of the equipment. The notification unit 18 determines whether the use reservation for the passing object has been confirmed based on the operation schedule collected by the collection unit 17. After the use reservation is confirmed, the notification unit 18 notifies the passing object of a confirmation notification. The confirmation notification may be information provided to the passing object or a command to the passing object to start use. The monitoring unit 19 begins monitoring, based on the information collected by the collection unit 17, to ensure that the equipment control device 12 does not change the use reservation for the passing object. During this time, the collection unit 17 collects information such as the operation schedule and operation status from the equipment control device 12 as needed.

[0036] Thereafter, the passing object that has received the confirmation notification begins using the facility equipment based on the confirmation notification. For example, if the confirmation notification includes information such as the timing for starting use, the passing object may wait until that timing before starting to use the facility equipment. The facility equipment operates according to its operation schedule so that the passing object can use it. For example, if the facility equipment is an elevator 7, the facility control device 12 causes the car assigned to the passing object to travel to the departure floor of the passing object, and after the passing object boards, causes the car to travel to the arrival floor of the passing object. Thereafter, the passing object completes its use of the facility equipment.

[0037] The monitoring unit 19 of the management device 13 determines that the passing entity has completed use of the facility equipment based on the operating status information collected by the collection unit 17. The monitoring unit 19 ends monitoring of the facility control device 12 after the passing entity has completed use of the facility equipment.

[0038] The facility system 1 operates in the same manner for facility equipment whose operation is controlled independently of the facility control device 12. That is, the reservation unit 16 requests a usage reservation for the facility equipment. The collection unit 17 collects information on the operation schedule and operation status from the facility equipment. The monitoring unit 19 monitors the facility equipment to prevent changes to the usage reservation of the vehicle.

[0039] As described above, the facility system 1 according to the first embodiment includes facility equipment and a facility control system 11. The facility equipment is installed within an area where passing objects pass through. The facility control system 11 includes a facility control device 12 and a management device 13. The facility control device 12 controls the operation of the facility equipment. The management device 13 includes a reception unit 15, a reservation unit 16, a collection unit 17, a notification unit 18, and a monitoring unit 19. The reception unit 15 receives a use request from a passing object for facility equipment that can be used by the passing object. When the reception unit 15 receives a use request from a passing object for the facility equipment, the reservation unit 16 submits a use reservation for the use request to the facility equipment. The collection unit 17 collects information including operation schedules from the facility equipment. The notification unit 18 holds off on notifying the passing body of a confirmation notice of the use reservation from the time the reservation unit 16 submits a use reservation for the passing body's use request until the use reservation is confirmed in the operation schedule of the facility equipment. After the use reservation is confirmed, the notification unit 18 notifies the passing body of the confirmation notice of the use reservation. The monitoring unit 19 monitors the facility equipment to prevent the facility equipment from changing the use reservation for the passing body in the operation schedule from the time the notification unit 18 submits the confirmation notice of the use reservation for the passing body's use request until the passing body uses the facility equipment. The facility equipment or facility control device 12 maintains the use reservation for the passing body in the operation schedule without changing it while the monitoring unit 19 is monitoring to prevent changes to the use reservation for the passing body.

[0040] With this configuration, the operation schedule of the facility equipment is not changed after the confirmation notification is sent to the passing body, so the passing body can reliably use the facility equipment as planned. Furthermore, after receiving the confirmation notification, there is no need to take any action in anticipation of a change in the operation schedule of the facility equipment, so the passing body can use the facility equipment more efficiently. Furthermore, because the confirmation notification is not sent to the passing body until the use reservation is confirmed, the facility equipment can flexibly change the use reservation that was provisionally set in the operation schedule. This further improves the utilization efficiency of the facility equipment.

[0041] The facility device includes a plurality of elements that are selectively used when the facility device is used, and the determination notification includes information specifying an element to be used by the traveling object from among the plurality of elements of the facility device.

[0042] This configuration allows the equipment to flexibly change the elements used by the traveling entity before receiving the confirmation notification. Also, after receiving the confirmation notification, there is no need to take actions that anticipate changes in the elements of the equipment to be used, allowing the traveling entity to use the equipment more efficiently.

[0043] The passing object is a moving object 4 or an information device 3. The moving object 4 moves autonomously to pass through the facility 2. The information device 3 is carried by a human user and moves with the user to pass through the facility 2.

[0044] This configuration allows devices to communicate with each other to send and receive information such as reservations and confirmation notifications, thereby ensuring more reliable cooperation between the facility equipment and moving objects such as the mobile object 4 or the information device 3.

[0045] Next, an example of the hardware configuration of the facility system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a hardware configuration diagram of a main part of the facility system 1 according to the first embodiment.

[0046] Some or all of the functions of the equipment system 1 may be implemented by a processing circuit. The processing circuit includes at least one processor 100a and at least one memory 100b. The processing circuit may include at least one dedicated hardware 200 in addition to or in place of the processor 100a and the memory 100b.

[0047] When the processing circuit includes a processor 100a and a memory 100b, each function of the equipment system 1 is realized by software, firmware, or a combination of software and firmware. At least one of the software and firmware is written as a program. The program is stored in the memory 100b. The processor 100a realizes each function of the equipment system 1 by reading and executing the program stored in the memory 100b. The program may be a program package including multiple subprograms, modules, libraries, or the like. The program may also be called a program product.

[0048] The processor 100a is also called a CPU (Central Processing Unit), processing device, arithmetic unit, microprocessor, microcomputer, or DSP. The memory 100b is configured by, for example, a non-volatile or volatile semiconductor memory such as RAM, ROM, flash memory, EPROM, or EEPROM.

[0049] Where the processing circuitry comprises dedicated hardware 200, the processing circuitry may be implemented, for example, as a single circuit, multiple circuits, a programmed processor, parallel programmed processors, an ASIC, an FPGA, or a combination thereof.

[0050] Each function of the equipment system 1 can be realized by a processing circuit. Alternatively, each function of the equipment system 1 can be realized collectively by a processing circuit. Some of the functions of the equipment system 1 may be realized by dedicated hardware 200, and other parts may be realized by software or firmware. In this way, the processing circuit realizes each function of the equipment system 1 by dedicated hardware 200, software, firmware, or a combination of these.

[0051] Embodiment 2 In the second embodiment, differences from the example disclosed in the first embodiment will be described in particular detail. For features not described in the second embodiment, any of the features of the example disclosed in the first embodiment may be adopted.

[0052] The request for use of a moving object includes priority information. The priority is, for example, a continuous number, a discrete step, or other comparable information that indicates the degree of priority. The priority is set in advance according to, for example, the type of moving object or the type of service provided by the moving object 4. For example, a high priority is set for a request for use of a moving object 4 that performs an urgent task such as emergency transport.

[0053] FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the facility system 1 according to the second embodiment. In this example, two moving objects A and B use the same equipment that operates without the aid of the equipment control device 12. Here, when moving object A and moving object B are not particularly distinguished from each other, they may be simply referred to as moving objects. Moving object A is an example of a first moving object. Moving object B is an example of a second moving object.

[0054] Passing object A makes a request to use the facility equipment to management device 13. The request to use the facility equipment from passing object A includes information on the priority of the facility equipment's use by passing object A. Thereafter, passing object A waits, for example, near the facility equipment until a confirmation notification is received.

[0055] The reception unit 15 of the management device 13 receives a request for use of the facility equipment from the passing entity A. The reservation unit 16 submits a reservation for use of the facility equipment for the request. The notification unit 18 withholds a confirmation notification of the reservation for use from the passing entity A until the reservation for use is confirmed in the operation schedule of the facility equipment.

[0056] The equipment accepts a usage reservation request. The equipment sets the usage reservation in the operation schedule according to the requested usage reservation. At this point, the usage reservation set in the operation schedule may be tentative and subject to change. The equipment may change, for example, the order or timing of when traveling entity A starts using the equipment, or the selection of elements of the equipment to be used by traveling entity A, in the operation schedule. The equipment then confirms the usage reservation by traveling entity A in the operation schedule.

[0057] The collection unit 17 of the management device 13 collects operation schedule information from the equipment. The collection unit 17 may also collect information on the current operation status of the equipment. The notification unit 18 determines whether the use reservation for the passing object A has been confirmed based on the operation schedule collected by the collection unit 17. After the use reservation has been confirmed, the notification unit 18 notifies the passing object A of the confirmation. The monitoring unit 19 begins monitoring the equipment to prevent the use reservation for the passing object A from being changed based on the information collected by the collection unit 17, etc. During this time, the collection unit 17 collects information such as the operation schedule and operation status from the equipment as needed.

[0058] After passing object A makes a request to use the facility equipment, passing object B makes a request to use the facility equipment to management device 13. Passing object B's request to use the facility equipment includes information on the priority of passing object B's use of the facility equipment. In this example, the priority of passing object B's request to use the facility equipment is higher than the priority of passing object A's request to use the facility equipment. Also, in this example, passing object B makes a request to use the facility equipment before passing object A starts using the facility equipment. Passing object B waits, for example, near the facility equipment until a confirmation notification is received.

[0059] The reception unit 15 of the management device 13 receives a request to use the facility equipment from the passing object B. The reservation unit 16 determines whether the passing objects A and B can use the facility equipment at the same time.

[0060] For example, when the facility equipment includes multiple elements that are used selectively, the reservation unit 16 determines that passing object A and passing object B can use the facility simultaneously when there is an empty element that is not used by passing object A but can be used by passing object B in the operation schedule collected by the collection unit 17. The reservation unit 16 determines that passing object A and passing object B cannot use the facility simultaneously when there is an empty element that is not used by passing object A but can be used by passing object B in the operation schedule collected by the collection unit 17. Such elements are, for example, a car in an elevator 7, a lane in a security gate 8, a display area in a signage 9, etc. In cases where the lane in the security gate 8 is not bidirectional, the reservation unit 16 may determine whether passing object A and passing object B can use the facility simultaneously for each direction of travel in each lane.

[0061] If the facility equipment is an elevator 7, the reservation unit 16 may determine whether traveling objects A and B can use the same car at the same time. For example, the reservation unit 16 determines that traveling objects A and B can use the same car at the same time when the sum of the weights of traveling objects A and B does not exceed the load capacity of the car and the sum of the effective widths of traveling objects A and B does not exceed the inner width of the car. For example, the reservation unit 16 determines that traveling objects A and B cannot use the same car at the same time when the sum of the weights of traveling objects A and B exceeds the load capacity of the car or the sum of the effective widths of traveling objects A and B exceeds the inner width of the car. Information such as the weight and effective width of each traveling object and the load weight and inner width of the car may be stored in advance in the storage unit 14.

[0062] When the facility equipment is a security gate 8, the reservation unit 16 may determine whether passing objects A and B can use the same lane at the same time. For example, the reservation unit 16 determines that passing objects A and B can use the lane at the same time when the passing directions of passing objects A and B are the same. For example, the reservation unit 16 determines that passing objects A and B cannot use the lane at the same time when the passing directions of passing objects A and B are different. The reservation unit 16 may determine information on the passing direction of passing objects based on, for example, position information of passing objects collected by the collection unit 17.

[0063] When the facility device is signage 9, the reservation unit 16 may determine whether the content of the display requests of passing object A and passing object B supports split screen display. For example, when both the content of the display requests of passing object A and passing object B supports split screen display, the reservation unit 16 determines that passing object A and passing object B can use the facility device simultaneously. For example, when at least one of the content of the display requests of passing object A or passing object B does not support split screen display, the reservation unit 16 determines that passing object A and passing object B cannot use the facility device simultaneously.

[0064] When it is determined that passing object A and passing object B can use the facility equipment simultaneously, the reservation unit 16 requests the facility equipment to make a reservation for passing object B's use request. On the other hand, when it is determined that passing object A and passing object B cannot use the facility equipment simultaneously, the reservation unit 16 compares the priority of passing object A's use request, which was received first, with the priority of passing object B's use request, which was received later. In this example, since the priority of passing object B's use request, which was received later, is higher, the reservation unit 16 requests the facility equipment to cancel the reservation for passing object A's use request, which was received earlier. At this time, the notification unit 18 notifies passing object A of the cancellation of the reservation. The notification may be an instruction or request to passing object A to wait. Alternatively, the reservation unit 16 may request the cancellation of the reservation after inquiring with passing object A about whether the cancellation is possible. At this time, the notification unit 18 notifies passing object A of the inquiry about whether the cancellation is possible. For example, after receiving a response from passing object A that the cancellation is permitted, the reservation unit 16 may request the facility device to cancel the usage reservation for the usage request of passing object A. Note that the notification unit 18 does not have to notify passing object A of the cancellation of the usage reservation. In this case, if the waiting instruction for passing object A includes time information, the time may be updated to a time that also takes into account the usage time of passing object B.

[0065] The facility device accepts the request to cancel the reservation. In response to the requested cancellation of the reservation, the facility device cancels the reservation of vehicle A from the operation schedule of the facility device.

[0066] Thereafter, the reservation unit 16 of the management device 13 submits a reservation for use to the facility equipment for the use request of the passing entity B. The notification unit 18 withholds a confirmation notification of the use reservation without notifying the passing entity B until the use reservation is confirmed in the operation schedule of the facility equipment.

[0067] The facility device accepts a use reservation request from moving entity B. The facility device sets the use reservation in the operation schedule according to the requested use reservation. The facility device then confirms the use reservation by moving entity B in the operation schedule.

[0068] The notification unit 18 determines whether the use reservation for the moving object B has been confirmed based on the operation schedule collected by the collection unit 17. After the use reservation has been confirmed, the notification unit 18 notifies the moving object B of a confirmation notification. The monitoring unit 19 monitors the use reservation for the moving object B based on the information collected by the collection unit 17, etc., to prevent the facility equipment from changing it.

[0069] After that, passing entity B, having received the confirmation notification, starts using the equipment based on the confirmation notification. The equipment operates according to the operation schedule so that passing entity B can use it. Passing entity B then completes its use of the equipment. Passing entity B may send a completion notification to management device 13 when it has completed its use of the equipment.

[0070] The reservation unit 16 of the management device 13 determines that passing entity B has completed use of the equipment based on the operation status information collected by the collection unit 17. Alternatively, when passing entity B sends a completion notification, the reservation unit 16 may determine that passing entity B has completed use of the equipment based on the completion notification. After passing entity B has completed use of the equipment, the reservation unit 16 resubmits a usage reservation to the equipment for passing entity A's canceled usage request. The notification unit 18 withholds a confirmation notification of the usage reservation without notifying passing entity A until the usage reservation is confirmed in the operation schedule of the equipment.

[0071] The facility device accepts a use reservation request from traveling entity A. The facility device sets the use reservation in the operation schedule according to the requested use reservation. The facility device then confirms the use reservation by traveling entity A in the operation schedule.

[0072] The notification unit 18 determines whether the use reservation for the moving object A has been confirmed based on the operation schedule collected by the collection unit 17. After the use reservation has been confirmed, the notification unit 18 notifies the moving object A of a confirmation notification. The monitoring unit 19 monitors the use reservation for the moving object A based on the information collected by the collection unit 17, etc., to prevent the facility equipment from changing it.

[0073] After that, passing entity A, having received the confirmation notification, starts using the equipment based on the confirmation notification. The equipment operates according to the operation schedule so that passing entity A can use it. Passing entity A then completes its use of the equipment. Passing entity A may send a completion notification to management device 13 when it has completed its use of the equipment.

[0074] The monitoring unit 19 of the management device 13 determines that the passing entity A has completed use of the facility equipment based on the operating status information collected by the collection unit 17. The monitoring unit 19 ends monitoring of the facility control device 12 after the passing entity A has completed use of the facility equipment.

[0075] As described above, in the facility system 1 according to the second embodiment, the reception unit 15 of the management device 13 may receive a use request from a passing object A, and then receive a use request from a passing object B before the passing object A starts using the facility equipment. Here, the use request from the passing object A and the use request from the passing object B each include priority information. The priority of the use request from the passing object B is higher than the priority of the use request from the passing object A. In this case, the reservation unit 16 determines whether the passing object A and the passing object B can use the facility equipment simultaneously. If they cannot be used simultaneously, the reservation unit 16 requests the facility equipment to cancel the use reservation for the use request from the passing object A, which has a lower priority, and requests the facility equipment to make a use reservation for the use request from the passing object B. At this time, the notification unit 18 notifies the passing object A of the cancellation of the use reservation for the use reservation for the passing object A. After the passing object B uses the facility equipment, the reservation unit 16 requests the facility equipment to make a new use reservation for the canceled use request from the passing object A.

[0076] This configuration makes it possible to change the order of use according to priority when multiple vehicles use equipment, thereby enabling more efficient and appropriate use of equipment.

[0077] Note that the reception unit 15 may receive a request to use the facility equipment from a passing object B while a passing object A has already started using the facility equipment and is using it. In this case, the monitoring unit 19 may continue monitoring so that the facility equipment does not change the use reservation of passing object A in the operation schedule, regardless of the priority of the use requests of passing object A and passing object B. In this case, the notification unit 18 may notify passing object B that passing object A is using the facility equipment. Passing object A, which has started using the facility equipment earlier, is an example of a third passing object. Passing object B, which makes a use request later, is an example of a fourth passing object. The notification unit 18 may also notify passing object A that the facility equipment is being used by passing object A through a display or audio device provided near the facility equipment.

[0078] With this configuration, the equipment does not change its operation while the passing object is using it, so the passing object can use the equipment more reliably. Also, the usage status of the equipment is notified to those around via a display or audio device, which further increases the sense of security of users around the equipment.

[0079] Embodiment 3 In the third embodiment, differences from the examples disclosed in the first or second embodiment will be described in particular detail. For features not described in the third embodiment, any of the features of the examples disclosed in the first or second embodiment may be adopted.

[0080] FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of the facility system 1 according to the third embodiment.

[0081] In the facility 2, a sensor 20 is provided around the equipment. A plurality of sensors 20 may be provided. The sensor 20 is a device that detects object recognition information around the equipment. The sensor 20 is, for example, a camera that captures images to detect object recognition information, or a distance sensor that measures distance to detect object recognition information. The sensor 20 may be a device that operates continuously, or may be a device that operates for a certain period of time when an activation signal is input from an external device. The sensor 20 is connected to, for example, a communication network 5 so that it can receive activation signals from external devices and transmit object recognition information to external devices. The sensor 20 may be a device within the equipment system 1, or may be a device outside the system that cooperates with the equipment system 1.

[0082] In the management device 13, the collection unit 17 collects object recognition information detected by the sensor 20. The collection unit 17 may output an activation signal to the sensor 20. The collection unit 17 may collect the object recognition information as needed when the sensor 20 is constantly operating.

[0083] The management device 13 includes a detection unit 21. The detection unit 21 is a component equipped with a function for detecting abnormalities in passing objects occurring around facility equipment. The detection unit 21 detects abnormalities in passing objects based on, for example, object recognition information from the sensor 20 collected by the collection unit 17. The detection unit 21 detects abnormalities in the passing object 4, for example, when location information collected by the collection unit 17 from the moving object 4 or the moving object control device 6 controlling the moving object 4 does not match with object recognition information detected by the sensor 20 about the moving object 4. The detection unit 21 detects abnormalities in multiple passing objects, for example, when multiple passing objects are abnormally close to each other based on the object recognition information detected by the sensor 20. The detection unit 21 detects abnormalities in the multiple passing objects, for example, when a passing object enters a range preset as a range for facility equipment that normally does not enter, based on the object recognition information detected by the sensor 20. When the detection unit 21 detects an abnormality, the notification unit 18 notifies the vehicle of a request to stop, and the monitoring unit 19 outputs a request to the facility equipment to respond to the detected abnormality. The request to the vehicle to stop is, for example, an instruction or request to temporarily stop at the location. The request to respond to the abnormality is, for example, an instruction to perform an operation to restore the facility equipment to normal operation. The operation includes, for example, a temporary suspension of operation, an automatic inspection operation, or other operation.

[0084] Next, an example of the operation of the equipment system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the facility system 1 according to the third embodiment. In this example, the moving object uses equipment whose operation is controlled by an equipment control device 12 .

[0085] The passing object makes a request to management device 13 to use the facility equipment. The passing object may also provide location information to management device 13. The passing object may also provide location information to management device 13 at any time. Thereafter, the passing object waits, for example, in the vicinity of the facility equipment until a confirmation notification is received.

[0086] The reception unit 15 of the management device 13 receives a request for use of equipment from a passing entity. The reservation unit 16 submits a reservation for use of the requested use to the equipment control device 12, which controls the operation of the equipment. The notification unit 18 withholds notification of confirmation of the reservation for use to the passing entity until the reservation for use is confirmed in the operation schedule of the equipment.

[0087] The equipment control device 12 accepts a use reservation request. In response to the requested use reservation, the equipment control device 12 sets the use reservation in the operation schedule of the equipment. Then, the equipment control device 12 confirms the use reservation of the equipment by the passing object in the operation schedule.

[0088] The collection unit 17 of the management device 13 collects information on operation schedules and operation status from the equipment control device 12. The notification unit 18 determines whether the use reservation for the passing object has been confirmed based on the operation schedule and other information collected by the collection unit 17. After the use reservation is confirmed, the notification unit 18 notifies the passing object of a confirmation notification. Based on the information collected by the collection unit 17 and other information, the monitoring unit 19 begins monitoring to prevent the equipment control device 12 from changing the use reservation for the passing object. The collection unit 17 outputs an activation signal to a sensor 20 installed in the vicinity of the equipment. The activation signal may be output from the equipment to the sensor 20. Note that if the sensor 20 is operating constantly, the output of the activation signal may be omitted. While the monitoring unit 19 is monitoring, the collection unit 17 periodically collects information such as the operation schedule and operation status from the equipment control device 12, location information from the mobile object 4, and object recognition information from the sensor 20.

[0089] After that, the passing object that has received the confirmation notification starts using the facility equipment based on the confirmation notification. The facility equipment operates according to the operation schedule so that the passing object can use it.

[0090] In this example, the detection unit 21 detects an abnormality in a passing object based on information collected by the collection unit 17. At this time, the notification unit 18 notifies the passing object of a request to stop. Furthermore, the monitoring unit 19 outputs a request to the facility equipment to respond to the detected abnormality. The notification unit 18 may subsequently notify the passing object of a request for operation after stopping. In accordance with the request output from the monitoring unit 19, the facility equipment performs an operation to restore the facility equipment to normal operation.

[0091] As described above, the management device 13 of the facility system 1 according to the third embodiment includes the detection unit 21. The detection unit 21 detects an abnormality in a passing object occurring around the facility equipment. The collection unit 17 collects object recognition information around the facility equipment detected by sensors 20 provided around the facility equipment. When the detection unit 21 detects an abnormality in a passing object based on the information collected by the collection unit 17, the notification unit 18 notifies the passing object of a request to stop, and the monitoring unit 19 outputs a request to the facility equipment to respond to the detected abnormality.

[0092] With this configuration, the management device 13 can grasp the status of the equipment and the passing object more accurately using the object recognition information of the sensor 20. When the detection unit 21 detects an unexpected operating condition or the like as an abnormality, a request to respond to the abnormality is output to both the passing object and the equipment, so that a more appropriate response can be made to the abnormality that has occurred.

[0093] To summarize the above explanation, possible configurations of the technology according to the present disclosure include the configurations listed below as appendices. (Appendix 1) a reception unit that receives a request for use by a passing object for facility equipment that is provided within a range that the passing object passes and that can be used by the passing object; a reservation unit that, when the reception unit receives a request for use of the facility equipment by the passing body, applies to the facility equipment for a reservation for use of the request for use; a collection unit that collects information including an operation schedule from the facility equipment; a notification unit that holds off a notification of confirmation of the use reservation to the passing entity from the time when the reservation unit applies for a use reservation for the use request of the passing entity until the use reservation is confirmed in the operation schedule of the facility equipment, without notifying the passing entity of the confirmation of the use reservation, and notifies the passing entity of the confirmation of the use reservation after the use reservation is confirmed; a monitoring unit that monitors the facility equipment so that the facility equipment does not change the reservation for use of the passing object in the operation schedule from the notification unit's notification of confirmation of the reservation for use of the passing object to the time the passing object uses the facility equipment; An equipment management device comprising: (Appendix 2) The facility equipment includes a plurality of elements, any one of which is selectively used when the facility equipment is used, The determination notification includes information specifying an element to be used by the passing object among the plurality of elements of the facility equipment. 2. A management device for the equipment described in Appendix 1. (Appendix 3) When the reception unit receives a use request for the facility equipment including priority information from a first passing body that is the passing body, and then receives a use request for the facility equipment including information of a higher priority than that of the first passing body from a second passing body that is the passing body before the first passing body starts using the facility equipment, when determining that the first traveling body and the second traveling body cannot simultaneously use the facility equipment, the reservation unit requests the facility equipment to cancel the use reservation for the use request of the first traveling body, and requests the facility equipment to make a use reservation for the use request of the second traveling body; the reservation unit, after the second traveling body has used the facility equipment, resubmits a use reservation to the facility equipment for the canceled use request of the first traveling body; A management device for equipment described in Supplementary Note 1 or Supplementary Note 2. (Appendix 4) When the reception unit receives a request to use the facility equipment from a fourth moving body that is the moving body while the third moving body that is the moving body is using the facility equipment, The monitoring unit continues monitoring to prevent the facility device from changing the reservation for use of the third vehicle in the operation schedule, The notification unit notifies the fourth vehicle that the third vehicle is using the facility equipment. 4. A management device for facility equipment according to any one of Supplementary Note 1 to Supplementary Note 3. (Appendix 5) The notification unit notifies the third moving object that it is using the facility equipment through a display or a sound device provided near the facility equipment. 5. A management device for the equipment described in Supplementary Note 4. (Appendix 6) A detection unit that detects an abnormality in the passing object occurring around the facility equipment. Equipped with the collection unit collects object recognition information around the facility equipment detected by a sensor provided around the facility equipment; When the detection unit detects an abnormality in the passing object based on the information collected by the collection unit, the notification unit notifies the passing object of a request to stop, and the monitoring unit outputs a request to the facility device to respond to the detected abnormality. 6. A management device for facility equipment according to any one of Supplementary Note 1 to Supplementary Note 5. (Appendix 7) The passing object is a mobile object that is a device that passes by moving autonomously, or an information device that is carried by a human user and passes by moving with the user. 7. A management device for facility equipment according to any one of Supplementary Note 1 to Supplementary Note 6. (Appendix 8) The computer Accepting a request from a passing object to use facility equipment that is provided within a range through which the passing object passes and that can be used by the passing object; When receiving a use request from the passing body for the facility equipment, applying for a use reservation for the use request to the facility equipment; Collecting information including an operation schedule from the facility equipment; From the time when a reservation for use of the travelling body is applied for, until the reservation is confirmed in the operation schedule of the facility equipment, a notification of confirmation of the reservation for use is withheld without being sent to the travelling body, and after the reservation for use is confirmed, a notification of confirmation of the reservation for use is sent to the travelling body; monitoring the facility equipment so that the facility equipment does not change the reservation for use of the passing object in the operation schedule from the time when the facility equipment receives a notification of confirmation of the reservation for use of the passing object regarding the request for use of the passing object until the passing object uses the facility equipment; A method for managing facility equipment. (Appendix 9) On the computer, Accepting a request from a passing object to use facility equipment that is provided within a range through which the passing object passes and that can be used by the passing object; When receiving a use request from the passing body for the facility equipment, applying for a use reservation for the use request to the facility equipment; Collecting information including an operation schedule from the facility equipment; From the time when a reservation for use of the travelling body is applied for, until the reservation is confirmed in the operation schedule of the facility equipment, a notification of confirmation of the reservation for use is withheld without being sent to the travelling body, and after the reservation for use is confirmed, a notification of confirmation of the reservation for use is sent to the travelling body; monitoring the facility equipment so that the facility equipment does not change the reservation for use of the passing object in the operation schedule from the time when the facility equipment receives a notification of confirmation of the reservation for use of the passing object regarding the request for use of the passing object until the passing object uses the facility equipment; A facility equipment management program that executes the above. (Appendix 10) equipment that is provided within a range where a passing object passes and that can be used by the passing object; a reception unit that receives a request for use of the facility equipment by the vehicle; a reservation unit that, when the reception unit receives a request for use of the facility equipment by the passing body, applies to the facility equipment for a reservation for use of the request for use; a collection unit that collects information including an operation schedule from the facility equipment; a notification unit that holds off a notification of confirmation of the use reservation to the passing entity from the time when the reservation unit applies for a use reservation for the use request of the passing entity until the use reservation is confirmed in the operation schedule of the facility equipment, without notifying the passing entity of the confirmation of the use reservation, and notifies the passing entity of the confirmation of the use reservation after the use reservation is confirmed; a monitoring unit that monitors the facility equipment so that the facility equipment does not change the reservation for use of the passing object in the operation schedule from the notification unit's notification of confirmation of the reservation for use of the passing object to the time the passing object uses the facility equipment; Equipped with The facility device maintains the reservation for use of the passing object without changing it while the monitoring unit is monitoring so as not to change the reservation for use of the passing object. Equipment system. (Appendix 11) an equipment control unit that controls the operation of equipment that is provided within a range through which the passing object passes and that can be used by the passing object; a reception unit that receives a request for use of the facility equipment by the vehicle; a reservation unit that, when the reception unit receives a request for use of the facility equipment by the passing body, submits a reservation for use of the facility equipment to the facility control unit; a collection unit that collects information including operation schedules of the facility devices from the facility control unit; a notification unit that holds off a notification of confirmation of the use reservation to the passing entity from the time when the reservation unit applies for a use reservation for the use request of the passing entity until the use reservation is confirmed in the operation schedule of the facility equipment, without notifying the passing entity of the confirmation of the use reservation, and notifies the passing entity of the confirmation of the use reservation after the use reservation is confirmed; a monitoring unit that monitors the facility control unit to prevent the facility control unit from changing the use reservation of the passing object in the operation schedule from the time when the notification unit notifies the facility control unit that a reservation for use of the passing object has been confirmed until the passing object uses the facility equipment; Equipped with the facility control unit maintains the reservation for use of the passing object without changing it while the monitoring unit is monitoring so as not to change the reservation for use of the passing object; Equipment control systems. [Explanation of symbols]

[0094] 1 Facility system, 2 Facility, 3 Information equipment, 4 Mobile object, 5 Communication network, 6 Mobile object control device, 7 Elevator, 8 Security gate, 9 Signage, 10 Speaker, 11 Facility control system, 12 Facility control device, 13 Management device, 14 Memory unit, 15 Reception unit, 16 Reservation unit, 17 Collection unit, 18 Notification unit, 19 Monitoring unit, 20 Sensor, 21 Detection unit, 100a Processor, 100b Memory, 200 Dedicated hardware

Claims

1. a reception unit that receives a request for use by a passing object for facility equipment that is provided within a range that the passing object passes and that can be used by the passing object; a reservation unit that, when the reception unit receives a request for use of the facility equipment by the passing body, applies to the facility equipment for a reservation for use of the request for use; a collection unit that collects information including an operation schedule from the facility equipment; a notification unit that holds off a notification of confirmation of the use reservation to the passing entity from the time when the reservation unit applies for a use reservation for the use request of the passing entity until the use reservation is confirmed in the operation schedule of the facility equipment, without notifying the passing entity of the confirmation of the use reservation, and notifies the passing entity of the confirmation of the use reservation after the use reservation is confirmed; a monitoring unit that monitors the facility equipment so that the facility equipment does not change the reservation for use of the passing object in the operation schedule from the notification unit's notification of confirmation of the reservation for use of the passing object to the time the passing object uses the facility equipment; An equipment management device comprising:

2. The facility equipment includes a plurality of elements, any one of which is selectively used when the facility equipment is used, The determination notification includes information specifying an element to be used by the passing object among the plurality of elements of the facility equipment. The facility equipment management device according to claim 1 .

3. When the reception unit receives a use request for the facility equipment including priority information from a first traveling body that is the traveling body, and then receives a use request for the facility equipment including information of a higher priority than that of the first traveling body from a second traveling body that is the traveling body before the first traveling body starts using the facility equipment, When the reservation unit determines that the first traveling body and the second traveling body cannot simultaneously use the facility equipment, the reservation unit requests the facility equipment to cancel the use reservation for the use request of the first traveling body, and requests the facility equipment to make a use reservation for the use request of the second traveling body; the reservation unit, after the second traveling body has used the facility equipment, resubmits a use reservation to the facility equipment for the canceled use request of the first traveling body; The management device for facility equipment according to claim 1 or 2.

4. When the reception unit receives a request to use the facility equipment from a fourth moving body while the third moving body is using the facility equipment, The monitoring unit continues monitoring to prevent the facility device from changing the reservation for use of the third vehicle in the operation schedule, The notification unit notifies the fourth moving body that the third moving body is using the facility equipment. The management device for facility equipment according to claim 1 or 2.

5. The notification unit notifies the third vehicle that it is using the facility equipment through a display or a sound device provided near the facility equipment. The facility equipment management device according to claim 4.

6. A detection unit that detects an abnormality in the passing object occurring around the facility equipment. Equipped with the collection unit collects object recognition information around the facility equipment detected by a sensor provided around the facility equipment; When the detection unit detects an abnormality in the passing object based on the information collected by the collection unit, the notification unit notifies the passing object of a request to stop, and the monitoring unit outputs a request to the facility device to respond to the detected abnormality. The management device for facility equipment according to claim 1 or 2.

7. The passing object is a mobile object that is a device that passes by moving autonomously, or an information device that is carried by a human user and passes by moving with the user. The management device for facility equipment according to claim 1 or 2.

8. The computer Accepting a request from a passing object to use facility equipment that is provided within a range through which the passing object passes and that can be used by the passing object; When receiving a use request from the passing body for the facility equipment, applying for a use reservation for the use request to the facility equipment; Collecting information including an operation schedule from the facility equipment; From the time when a reservation for use of the travelling body is applied for, until the reservation is confirmed in the operation schedule of the facility equipment, a notification of confirmation of the reservation for use is withheld without being sent to the travelling body, and after the reservation for use is confirmed, a notification of confirmation of the reservation for use is sent to the travelling body; monitoring the facility equipment so that the facility equipment does not change the reservation for use of the passing object in the operation schedule from the time when the facility equipment receives a notification of confirmation of the reservation for use of the passing object regarding the request for use of the passing object until the passing object uses the facility equipment; A method for managing facility equipment.

9. On the computer, Accepting a request from a passing object to use facility equipment that is provided within a range through which the passing object passes and that can be used by the passing object; When receiving a use request from the passing body for the facility equipment, applying for a use reservation for the use request to the facility equipment; Collecting information including an operation schedule from the facility equipment; From the time when a reservation for use of the travelling body is applied for, until the reservation is confirmed in the operation schedule of the facility equipment, a notification of confirmation of the reservation for use is withheld without being sent to the travelling body, and after the reservation for use is confirmed, a notification of confirmation of the reservation for use is sent to the travelling body; monitoring the facility equipment so that the facility equipment does not change the reservation for use of the passing object in the operation schedule from the time when the facility equipment receives a notification of confirmation of the reservation for use of the passing object regarding the request for use of the passing object until the passing object uses the facility equipment; A facility equipment management program that executes the above.

10. equipment that is provided within a range where a passing object passes and that can be used by the passing object; a reception unit that receives a request for use of the facility equipment by the vehicle; a reservation unit that, when the reception unit receives a request for use of the facility equipment by the passing body, applies to the facility equipment for a reservation for use of the request for use; a collection unit that collects information including an operation schedule from the facility equipment; a notification unit that holds off a notification of confirmation of the use reservation to the passing entity from the time when the reservation unit applies for a use reservation for the use request of the passing entity until the use reservation is confirmed in the operation schedule of the facility equipment, without notifying the passing entity of the confirmation of the use reservation, and notifies the passing entity of the confirmation of the use reservation after the use reservation is confirmed; a monitoring unit that monitors the facility equipment so that the facility equipment does not change the reservation for use of the passing object in the operation schedule from the notification unit's notification of confirmation of the reservation for use of the passing object to the time the passing object uses the facility equipment; Equipped with The facility device maintains the reservation for use of the passing object without changing it while the monitoring unit is monitoring so as not to change the reservation for use of the passing object. Equipment system.

11. an equipment control unit that controls the operation of equipment that is provided within a range through which the passing object passes and that can be used by the passing object; a reception unit that receives a request for use of the facility equipment by the vehicle; a reservation unit that, when the reception unit receives a request for use of the facility equipment by the passing body, submits a reservation for use of the facility equipment to the facility control unit; a collection unit that collects information including operation schedules of the facility devices from the facility control unit; a notification unit that holds off a notification of confirmation of the use reservation to the passing entity from the time when the reservation unit applies for a use reservation for the use request of the passing entity until the use reservation is confirmed in the operation schedule of the facility equipment, without notifying the passing entity of the confirmation of the use reservation, and notifies the passing entity of the confirmation of the use reservation after the use reservation is confirmed; a monitoring unit that monitors the facility control unit to prevent the facility control unit from changing the use reservation of the passing object in the operation schedule from the time when the notification unit notifies the facility control unit that a reservation for use of the passing object has been confirmed until the passing object uses the facility equipment; Equipped with the facility control unit maintains the reservation for use of the passing object without changing it while the monitoring unit is monitoring so as not to change the reservation for use of the passing object; Equipment control systems.

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