Information processor and monitoring system

Abstract

To minimize labor needed to display an image based on pieces of information sent from plural sensors installed in a monitoring object area.SOLUTION: An information processor executes an acquisition step (S1) of acquiring pieces of detection information of plural sensors arranged in a monitoring object area and pieces of position information representing positions of the respective sensors, an encapsulation step (S2) of encapsulating the pieces of detection information and the pieces of position information, a conversion step (S3) of converting conversion data, which includes the encapsulated pieces of detection information and pieces of position information, into vector data, and an output step (S4) of performing processing of superposing icons of the sensors based on the vector data on a map indicating the monitoring object area, and thus displaying the icons.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing device and a monitoring system. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there is known a status monitoring system such as that described in Patent Document 1. A processor of this system acquires detection results from a plurality of status sensors that are installed in a plurality of locations and detect information that affects the status of each of the locations, grasps status information that indicates the status of each location according to the detection results, acquires floor map information including sections, sets areas that correspond to the detection capabilities of each status sensor and are designated by a user as sections of the floor map information, and displays the grasped status information for each section or area of ​​the floor map information.

[0003] Also known is a factory equipment resource information management system as described in Patent Document 2. The factory resource information display means of this system displays a factory equipment layout diagram in a window based on map data, and also displays information based on corresponding predetermined map data, government notification document information, or factory resource information in a window in response to a predetermined specification for a display element including the displayed factory equipment layout diagram. The layout diagram data handled by this system is CAD data. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 7320233 Public Relations [Patent Document 2] JP Patent Publication No. 2001-243295 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, systems such as that described in Patent Document 1 that display a floor map according to status information often generate the floor map and images according to the status information in bitmap format. For this reason, conventional systems had to regenerate the floor map and images according to the status information every time the detection results of the sensor changed. The process of regenerating images is time-consuming and can cause delays in image display.

[0006] Furthermore, a system that handles CAD data (vector data) as described in Patent Document 2 allows layout drawings to be generated with less effort than when generating them in bitmap format. However, conventional systems that handle CAD data have a problem in that when displaying images based on information obtained from outside (e.g., data from a sensor), it takes time to convert the data into CAD data. In particular, when data is obtained from multiple different sources, there is a possibility that each data may be converted into CAD data using a different method. Converting each data using a different conversion method requires more effort and may interfere with image display.

[0007] One aspect of the present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to reduce the effort required when displaying images based on information from multiple sensors installed in a monitored area. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to solve the above problem, an information processing device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a processor that executes an acquisition step of acquiring detection information from multiple sensors placed within a monitored area and location information indicating the location of each sensor, an encapsulation step of encapsulating the detection information and the location information, a conversion step of converting conversion data including the encapsulated detection information and the location information into vector data, and an output step of performing processing to superimpose an icon of the sensor based on the vector data on a map indicating the monitored area.

[0009] A monitoring system according to another aspect of the present invention includes one or more sensors arranged in a monitored area and the above-described information processing device. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to each aspect of the present invention, it is possible to reduce the effort required to display an image based on information from a plurality of sensors provided in a monitored area. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is a configuration diagram illustrating an example of a monitoring system according to an embodiment of one aspect of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the electrical configuration of an information processing device included in the system. [Figure 3] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of processing executed by a processor included in the device. [Figure 4] 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of encapsulation of detection information performed by the device. FIG. [Figure 5] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating an example of conversion of encapsulated detection information and position information into vector data performed by the device. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a map displayed by a display unit of the monitoring system according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen displayed by the display unit. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a detailed information screen displayed by the display unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0013] <Monitoring system> First, the monitoring system will be described.

[0014] The monitoring system 100 is used by a user to monitor conditions within a monitored area. The monitored area is not particularly limited, but may be, for example, a factory. As shown in FIG. 1 , the monitoring system 100 includes an information processing device 1 and one or more sensors 2. The monitoring system 100 according to this embodiment further includes a gateway 3 and a display device 5.

[0015] [Information processing device] The information processing device 1 controls the display of the map 511a based on the detection information of the sensor 2. Details of the map will be described later. The information processing device 1 according to this embodiment is configured as a server that provides cloud services. That is, the information processing device 1 is connected to other components in the monitoring system 100 via the Internet. Note that the information processing device 1 may be configured as a general PC (Personal Computer), a mobile terminal, a dedicated device, or the like. In this case, the information processing device 1 may be installed within or near the area to be monitored. Specific operations of this information processing device 1 will be described later.

[0016] [Sensor] The multiple sensors 2 are each arranged within the monitored area. If the monitored area is a factory, the sensors 2 are arranged, for example, on various internal facilities (machines, etc.), building walls, ceilings, doors, etc. The multiple sensors 2 are each connected to the information processing device 1. The connection between the sensors 2 and the information processing device 1 may be wired or wireless. The multiple sensors 2 measure targets and transmit the measurement values ​​to the information processing device 1. The sensors 2 include a watt-hour meter (power sensor), a vibration sensor, a temperature and humidity sensor, an opening / closing sensor, an operation monitor, etc. The watt-hour meter detects the amount of power consumed by the facility in which the watt-hour meter is installed. The vibration sensor detects the magnitude of vibration of the facility in which the vibration sensor is installed. The temperature and humidity sensor detects the temperature and humidity of the surrounding space. The opening / closing sensor is installed on a door and detects whether the door is open or closed. The operation monitor detects the operating status of the machine in which the operation monitor is installed.

[0017] The sensor 2 also includes a stacked indicator light 4. The stacked indicator light 4 is provided on or near the machine. The stacked indicator light 4 is connected to the information processing device 1. The connection between the stacked indicator light 4 and the information processing device 1 may be wired or wireless. The stacked indicator light 4 measures the operating state of the machine and transmits the measurement value to the information processing device 1. In other words, the stacked indicator light 4 is one form of an operation monitor. The stacked indicator light 4 lights up in a color according to the operating state of the machine (a color based on a measurement value measured by the stacked indicator light 4 itself). The stacked indicator light 4 may be configured to transmit lighting color information to the information processing device 1 instead of or together with the measurement value. The lighting color information is information indicating the current lighting color of the stacked indicator light 4.

[0018] Furthermore, the sensors 2 may include a watt-hour meter, a vibration sensor, a temperature / humidity sensor, an open / close sensor, a human presence sensor, an interruption sensor, an acceleration sensor, a mat sensor, etc. The human presence sensor detects when a person enters a predetermined range. The interruption sensor has a light-emitting unit that emits light and a receiving unit that receives the light from the light-emitting unit, and detects whether the light from the light-emitting unit is interrupted. The acceleration sensor is installed in a building or facility and detects the acceleration acting on the building or facility. The mat sensor is laid on the floor and detects the magnitude of the load from a person or object passing over it. Furthermore, the multiple sensors 2 may all be the same type of sensor 2, or may all be different types of sensors 2. Furthermore, at least two of the multiple sensors 2 may be the same type of sensor 2, and the others may be different types of sensors 2.

[0019] [gateway] The gateway 3 collects measurement values ​​from the sensor 2 and transmits them to the information processing device 1. Furthermore, if the sensor 2 includes a stacked indicator light 4 and the stacked indicator light 4 is configured to output lighting color information, the gateway 3 collects lighting color information from the stacked indicator light 4 and transmits it to the information processing device 1. The gateway 3 according to this embodiment is composed of a router or the like.

[0020] [Display device] The display device 5 communicates with the information processing device 1. The communication between the sensor 2 and the information processing device 1 may be wired or wireless. The display device 5 according to this embodiment has a browser. The display device 5 receives web page data of a map 511a showing the area to be monitored from the information processing device 1, and displays the map 511a based on the data on the display unit 51. The display device 5 may display the map 511a using an application other than a browser. If the information processing device 1 has a display unit, the monitoring system 100 does not need to have a display device 5.

[0021] The display device 5 according to this embodiment includes an operation unit 52 that can be operated by a user. The operation unit is configured with a keyboard, a pointing device (such as a mouse), a touch panel, etc. The display device 5 accepts various operations by the user via the operation unit 52. The operations accepted by the display device 5 include a threshold setting operation, a map addition operation, an icon addition operation, a change operation, an information display operation, etc.

[0022] The threshold setting operation is an operation for setting a threshold in the information processing device 1. The threshold setting operation is performed, for example, after a sensor icon i is set and before changing the threshold of the sensor 2 that has already been set. The threshold is a value used for comparison with the measurement value of the sensor 2, which will be described later. In the threshold setting operation according to this embodiment, a first threshold and a second threshold greater than the first threshold are set for one type of sensor 2. Note that the number of thresholds set may be one, or three or more. When a value to be used as a threshold is input via the operation unit 52, the display device 5 transmits the value to the information processing device 1. Upon receiving the value, the information processing device 1 sets the value as the threshold for the corresponding sensor 2.

[0023] The map adding operation, icon adding operation, change operation, and information display operation will be described in detail later. Note that if the information processing device is equipped with an input unit, or if the monitoring system 100 is equipped with an independent input device that can be operated by the user, the display device 5 does not need to be equipped with an operation unit.

[0024] <Details of information processing device> Next, the information processing device 1 will be described in detail.

[0025] [Configuration of information processing device] 2, the information processing device 1 includes a processor 11. The information processing device 1 according to this embodiment further includes an input / output interface 12, a primary memory 13, and a secondary memory 14. The processor 11, the input / output interface 12, the primary memory 13, and the secondary memory 14 are connected via a bus 15.

[0026] [Input / Output Interface] The input / output interface 12 connects the multiple sensors 2 to the processor 11. Measurement values ​​from the multiple sensors 2 are input to the input / output interface 12. The input / output interface 12 also connects the display device 5 to the processor 11. The input / output interface 12 outputs the processing results of the processor 11 to the display device 5.

[0027] [Primary memory / Secondary memory] The primary memory 13 stores a control program. The secondary memory 14 temporarily stores various pieces of information that the processor 11 acquires from the sensors 2, the stacked indicator lights 4, and the like.

[0028] [Processor] The processor 11 controls the operation of the information processing device 1. The processor 11 according to this embodiment executes an acquisition step S1, an encapsulation step S2, a conversion step S3, and an output step S4, as shown in Fig. 3, in accordance with a control program stored in the primary memory 13. The processor 11 according to this embodiment further executes a second output step S5. The processor 11 according to this embodiment also repeatedly executes the acquisition step S1, the encapsulation step S2, the conversion step S3, and the output step S4.

[0029] (Acquisition step) In the first acquisition step S1, the processor 11 acquires detection information from the sensor 2. The "detection information" includes the measurement value (high or low signal) of the sensor 2. If multiple sensors 2 are installed in the monitored area, the processor 11 acquires detection information from each of the multiple sensors 2 in the acquisition step S1. If the sensor 2 includes a stacked indicator light 4 and the stacked indicator light 4 is configured to output lighting color information, the "detection information" may include lighting color information.

[0030] Furthermore, in the acquisition step S1, the processor 11 further acquires position information. The position information is information indicating the position of the sensor 2. The "information indicating the position" includes, for example, planar coordinates (x, y) with a predetermined point in the monitored area as the reference (origin). This allows the movement of the sensor 2 to be immediately reflected in the arrangement of the icon i, even if the sensor 2 is moved. Note that if the position information is set in advance in the information processing device 1, the processor 11 does not need to acquire the position information in the acquisition step S1.

[0031] (Encapsulation step) After acquiring the detection information, the processor 11 executes an encapsulation step S2. In the encapsulation step S2, the processor 11 encapsulates the detection information and the location information. In the encapsulation step S2 according to this embodiment, the processor 11 encapsulates the detection information, the location information, and the type information. The type information is information indicating the type of the sensor 2 (for example, the sensor name). The type information is set by performing an icon addition operation, which will be described later. Hereinafter, information including at least the encapsulated detection information and the location information will be referred to as conversion data.

[0032] If the detection result is a measurement value, in the encapsulation step S2 according to this embodiment, the processor 11 first compares the measurement value with a threshold value of the sensor 2 that has been input in advance. Then, the processor 11 generates behavior information based on the result of the comparison with the threshold value. The behavior information is information that indicates the behavior of the icon i. In the encapsulation step S2 according to this embodiment, the processor 11 generates behavior information that indicates the color of the icon i. Specifically, if the measurement value is less than the first threshold, the processor 11 generates behavior information that indicates a normal behavior (e.g., green). If the measurement value is equal to or greater than the first threshold and less than the second threshold, the processor 11 generates behavior information that indicates a behavior that calls for attention (e.g., yellow). If the measurement value is equal to or greater than the second threshold, the processor 11 generates behavior information that indicates a behavior that notifies an alert (e.g., red). Then, the processor 11 encapsulates the measurement value, location information, and behavior information. Specifically, the processor 11 generates conversion data that encapsulates type information, position information, data format, detection information, and aspect information from the detection information (measurement value), position information, and threshold value, as shown in Fig. 4. The aspect information may be information indicating the size of the icon i, for example.

[0033] On the other hand, if the detection result is lighting color information, in the encapsulation step according to this embodiment, the processor 11 encapsulates the lighting color information and position information indicating the position of the stacked indicator light 4. Specifically, the processor 11 generates conversion data from the detection information (lighting color information) and position information, which is a collection of encapsulated type information, position information, data format, and detection information.

[0034] When encapsulating the detection data, etc., the processor 11 standardizes the data format of each piece of detection information into a predetermined data format. As a result, even if the data format of the detection information output by each sensor 2 differs due to reasons such as different manufacturers of the sensors 2, the data format of the conversion data will be the same regardless of the sensor 2. Therefore, the processor 11 can easily perform conversion to vector data in conversion step S3, which will be described later.

[0035] (Conversion step) After generating the conversion data, the processor 11 executes a conversion step S3. In the conversion step S3, the processor 11 converts the conversion data generated in the encapsulation step S2 into vector data. In the conversion step S3 according to this embodiment, the processor 11 converts the conversion data into vector data in SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) format, as shown in Fig. 5. Note that the processor 11 may also convert the conversion data into vector data in other formats (e.g., AI format, INDD format, PDF format, EPS format, DFX format, DWF format, etc.).

[0036] (output step) After converting the detection information into vector data, the processor 11 executes an output step S4. In the output step S4, the processor 11 performs processing for superimposing an icon i of the sensor 2 based on the vector data on a map 511a showing the monitored area. In the output step S4 according to this embodiment, the processor 11 generates web page data for the map 511a on which the icon i is superimposed, and transmits the data to the display device 5. The display device 5, having received the data, displays a map display screen 511 on the display unit 51. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the map display screen 511 displays a map 511a, an icon legend 511b, and a status legend 511c. The map 511a shows, in a plan view, the layout and shape of facilities, passageways, and the like provided in the monitored area. The icon i is superimposed on the map 511a. The icon legend 511b indicates the correspondence between the shape of the icon i and the type of the sensor 2. The status legend 511c indicates the correspondence between the color of the icon i and the status of the object to be measured by the sensor 2.

[0037] As described above, in the encapsulation step S2 according to this embodiment, the processor 11 encapsulates the detection information, position information, and type information (generating conversion data including the encapsulated type information). Therefore, in the output step S4 according to this embodiment, the processor 11 performs processing to superimpose and display the icon i in a shape corresponding to the type information. Specifically, the processor 11 sets the icon i of the watt-hour meter to, for example, a shape that evokes electricity. The icon i of the stacked indicator light 4 to, for example, its shape in plan view (circle). The icon i of the vibration sensor to, for example, a shape that evokes shaking (arrow). The icon i of the temperature and humidity sensor to, for example, a shape that resembles a thermometer. The icon i of the open / close sensor to, for example, a lock shape. As a result, the icon i of a shape corresponding to the type of sensor 2 is superimposed and displayed on the map 511a. Therefore, the user of the monitoring system 100 can easily understand what the icon i of interest corresponds to the sensor 2 that detects.

[0038] As described above, in the output step S4 according to this embodiment, the processor 11 encapsulates the measurement value, the position information, and the aspect information (generates conversion data including the encapsulated aspect information). Therefore, in the output step S4 according to this embodiment, the processor 11 performs processing to superimpose and display the icon i on the map 511a in a manner corresponding to the aspect information generated in the encapsulation step S2. As described above, the aspect information according to this embodiment is information indicating the color of the icon i. Therefore, in the output step S4 according to this embodiment, the processor 11 generates the icon i in the color indicated by the aspect information and superimposes it on the map 511a. As a result, the icon i in a manner corresponding to the level of the measurement value of the sensor 2 is superimposed and displayed on the map 511a. Therefore, the user of the monitoring system 100 can easily grasp the state of the object in which the sensor 2 is installed.

[0039] Furthermore, as described above, if the sensor 2 includes a stack indicator light 4 and the stack indicator light 4 is configured to output lighting color information, the processor 11 may acquire lighting color information from the stack indicator light 4 as detection information in the acquisition step S1. In this case, in the output step S4, the processor 11 performs processing to superimpose an icon i of the stack indicator light 4 based on the vector data on the map 511a in a color corresponding to the lighting color information. As a result, the icon i of the stack indicator light 4 in the same color as the lighting color of the stack indicator light 4 is superimposed on the map 511a. This allows the user of the monitoring system 100 to easily grasp the status of the facility in which the stack indicator light 4 is installed.

[0040] As described above, a predetermined map addition operation may be performed by the user on the display device 5. The map addition operation is an operation for setting a map 511a in the information processing device 1. The map addition operation is performed, for example, before monitoring a monitored area for the first time, or after an addition or change has been made to the monitored area. When a predetermined screen call operation is performed, the processor 11 displays a setting screen 512 on the display unit 51. As shown in FIG. 7, the setting screen 512 displays a map 511a similar to the map display screen 511, as well as a data input field 512a. The data input field 512a is configured so that vector data representing the map 511a can be input in text format. The map addition operation according to this embodiment involves inputting the vector data into the data input field 512a. When the map addition operation is performed, the processor 11 performs a process of displaying a new map 511a with an icon i superimposed thereon in an output step S4. When vector data representing the map 511a is input via the operation unit 52, the display device 5 transmits the vector data to the information processing device 1. The information processing device 1, which has received the vector data, sets the map 511a based on the vector data as the map 511a of the monitored area. As a result, the display device 5 displays the new added map 511a. Therefore, even if there is a change in the monitored area (such as a change in the layout of equipment, or an expansion or reduction of the monitored area), the user of the monitoring system can immediately grasp the change.

[0041] As described above, the user may perform a predetermined icon addition operation on the display device 5. The icon addition operation is an operation for setting type information in the information processing device 1. The icon addition operation is performed, for example, before monitoring the monitored area for the first time, or after adding or changing sensors 2 installed in the monitored area. The setting screen 512 displays a map 511a, a data input field 512a, and operation buttons 512c. The operation buttons 512c include an add button (ADD SETTING ICON) for adding an icon i, a delete button (REMOVE) for deleting the icon i, and an update button (UPDATE SVG) for updating the status of the icon i. The icon addition operation according to this embodiment involves touching or clicking the add button and specifying the type of icon i to be added. When the type of icon i is specified, the display device 5 transmits type information corresponding to the specified type to the information processing device 1. Upon receiving the type information, the information processing device 1 sets the sensor 2 corresponding to the type information as a communication target. When an icon addition operation is performed, the processor 11 performs processing for superimposing and displaying a new icon i in an output step S4. As a result, the new icon i is additionally superimposed and displayed on the map 511a. Therefore, even when a new sensor 2 is added within the monitored area, the user of the monitoring system can immediately grasp the status of the facility or the like in which the new sensor 2 is installed.

[0042] As described above, the user may perform a predetermined change operation on the icon i on the display device 5. The setting screen 512 displays the map 511a, the data input field 512a, and also the slider 512b. The slider 512b slides in response to a user operation. The slider 512b includes a slider for adjusting the horizontal (X-axis) position of the icon i, a slider for adjusting the vertical (Y-axis) position of the icon i, and a slider for adjusting the size of the icon i. The change operation according to this embodiment involves specifying the icon i to be changed and sliding the slider 512b. When a change operation is performed, the processor 11 changes at least one of the display position and size of the icon i in accordance with the content of the change operation (the amount of sliding of the slider) in an output step S4. As a result, the icon i whose display position and / or size have been changed is superimposed on the map 511a. Therefore, when the icon i is small and difficult to view, the user can enlarge the icon i to make it easier to view. Furthermore, when the user wishes to check the facility on which the icon i is superimposed on the map 511a, the user can move the icon i that is superimposed.

[0043] In the output step S4, the processor 11 may perform a process of displaying the map 511a on the display unit 51 included in the information processing device 1. In addition, if the data of the map 511a is prepared separately, in the output step S4, the processor 11 may generate only the data of the icon i and transmit it to the display device 5 or display it on the display unit 51.

[0044] (2nd output step) When a predetermined information display operation is performed on icon i, the processor 11 further executes a second output step S5. The "information display operation" includes, for example, clicking icon i using a pointing device or touching a portion of a touch panel where icon i is displayed. In the second output step S5, the processor 11 performs processing to display detailed information. The detailed information is information indicating details about the sensor 2 corresponding to icon i. In the second output step S5 according to the present embodiment, the processor 11 displays a detailed information screen 513 on the display unit 51. The detailed information screen 513 may be displayed by replacing the map display screen 511 or together with the map display screen 511. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the detailed information screen 513 displays a target situation 513a, a measurement value graph 513b, and a threshold value 513c. The target situation 513a is the situation of the detection target based on the measurement value of the sensor 2 corresponding to icon i. If the sensor 2 is an open / close sensor, the target situation 513a indicates the open / close state of the door to which the sensor 2 is attached. In this case, the target situation 513a includes the number of times the door was opened that day. The measurement value graph 513b is a graph showing the time transition of the measurement value of the sensor 2. The threshold value 513c is the threshold value (first threshold value, second threshold value) set for the sensor 2 corresponding to the icon i. This allows the user to easily grasp the detailed situation of the sensor 2.

[0045] [Effects of the information processing device] The information processing device 1 described above generates conversion data for conversion into vector data by encapsulating detection information, etc. In doing so, the information processing device 1 standardizes the data format of the detection information into a predetermined data format. As a result, even if the data format of the detection information output by each sensor 2 differs due to reasons such as different manufacturers of the sensors 2, the data format of the conversion data will be the same regardless of the sensor 2. Therefore, the information processing device 1 can reduce the effort required to display an image (icon i) based on detection information from multiple sensors 2 installed in a monitored area. As a result, the map 511a and the icon i can be displayed on the display unit 51 without delay and reliably (without hindrance).

[0046] <Modification> The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims. In other words, embodiments obtained by appropriately combining the technical means disclosed in different embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

[0047] For example, the information processing device 1 described above includes one processor 11, which executes all of the acquisition step S1, encapsulation step S2, conversion step S3, and output step S4. However, the information processing device 1 may be configured to include multiple processors, with one processor executing some of these processes and another processor executing the rest. In this case, the information processing device 1 may not be a single device, but may instead be configured as a system in which multiple processors are distributed across different devices.

[0048] Furthermore, some or all of the functions of the processor 11 can be realized by logic circuits. For example, an integrated circuit in which a logic circuit that functions as each of the control blocks is formed is also included in the scope of the present invention. In addition, the functions of each of the control blocks can also be realized by, for example, a quantum computer.

[0049] <Summary> An information processing device according to aspect 1 of the present invention is configured to include a processor that executes an acquisition step of acquiring detection information from a plurality of sensors arranged within a monitored area and location information indicating the location of each sensor; an encapsulation step of encapsulating the detection information and the location information; a conversion step of converting conversion data including the encapsulated detection information and the location information into vector data; and an output step of performing processing to superimpose an icon of the sensor based on the vector data on a map indicating the monitored area.

[0050] An information processing device according to aspect 2 of the present invention may be configured such that, in aspect 1 above, the processor encapsulates the detection information, the location information, and type information indicating the type of each sensor in the encapsulation step, and performs processing to superimpose and display the icon in a shape corresponding to the type information in the output step.

[0051] An information processing device according to aspect 3 of the present invention may be configured such that, in aspect 1 or 2 above, the detection information includes a measurement value output by the sensor, and the processor, in the encapsulation step, compares the measurement value with a threshold value of the sensor, generates behavior information indicating the behavior of the icon based on the comparison result with the threshold value, encapsulates the measurement value, the location information, and the behavior information, and, in the output step, performs processing to superimpose the icon on the map in a behavior corresponding to the behavior information.

[0052] An information processing device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention may be configured such that, in any of the above-mentioned first to third aspects, the sensor includes a stacked indicator light that is provided on a machine and lights up in a color corresponding to the operating state of the machine, the detection information includes lighting color information that indicates the lighting color of the stacked indicator light, and the processor, in the encapsulation step, encapsulates the lighting color information and position information that indicates the position of the stacked indicator light, and in the output step, performs processing to superimpose an icon of the stacked indicator light based on the vector data on the map in a color corresponding to the lighting color information.

[0053] An information processing device according to aspect 5 of the present invention may be configured such that, in any of aspects 1 to 4 above, when a specified map addition operation is performed, the processor performs processing in the output step to display a new map with the icon superimposed thereon.

[0054] An information processing device according to aspect 6 of the present invention may be configured such that, in any of aspects 1 to 5 above, when a specified icon addition operation is performed, the processor performs processing to superimpose and display a new icon in the output step.

[0055] An information processing device according to aspect 7 of the present invention may be configured such that, in any of aspects 1 to 6 above, when a predetermined change operation is performed on the icon, in the output step, the processor changes at least one of the display position and size of the icon according to the content of the change operation.

[0056] An information processing device according to aspect 8 of the present invention may be configured such that, in any of aspects 1 to 7 above, when a predetermined information display operation is performed on the icon, the processor further executes a second output step of processing to display detailed information indicating details about the sensor corresponding to the icon.

[0057] A monitoring system according to a ninth aspect of the present invention may be configured as in any one of the first to eighth aspects above, comprising one or more sensors arranged within the monitored area and the information processing device. [Explanation of symbols]

[0058] 100: monitoring system, 1: information processing device, 11: processor, 12: input / output interface, 13: primary memory, 14: secondary memory, 15: bus, 2: sensor, 3: gateway, 4: stacked indicator light, 5: display device, 51: display unit, 511: map display screen, 511a: map, 511b: icon legend, 511c: status legend, 512: setting screen, 512a: data input field, 512b: slider, 513: detailed information screen, 513a: target status, 513b: measured value graph, 513c: threshold, 52: operation unit, i: icon, S1: acquisition step, S2: encapsulation step, S3: conversion step, S4: output step, S5: second output step

Claims

1. an acquisition step of acquiring detection information from a plurality of sensors arranged in a monitored area and location information indicating the location of each sensor; an encapsulation step of encapsulating the sensing information and the location information; a conversion step of converting conversion data including the encapsulated detection information and the position information into vector data; an output step of performing processing to superimpose an icon of the sensor based on the vector data on a map showing the area to be monitored; a processor that executes 1. An information processing device comprising:

2. The processor: In the encapsulation step, the detection information, the position information, and type information indicating a type of each sensor are encapsulated; In the output step, a process is performed to superimpose the icon in a shape corresponding to the type information.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:

3. the detection information includes a measurement value output by the sensor, The processor: In the encapsulation step, comparing the measurement to a threshold value of the sensor; generating aspect information indicating an aspect of the icon based on a comparison result with the threshold value; encapsulating the measurement values, the position information, and the aspect information; In the output step, a process is performed to superimpose the icon on the map in a manner corresponding to the manner information.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:

4. The sensor includes a stacked indicator light that is provided on the machine and lights up in a color corresponding to the operating state of the machine, The detection information includes lighting color information indicating the lighting color of the stacked indicator light, The processor: In the encapsulation step, the lighting color information and position information indicating the position of the stacked indicator light are encapsulated; In the output step, a process is performed to superimpose the icons of the stacked indicator lights based on the vector data on the map in a color corresponding to the lighting color information.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:

5. When a predetermined map addition operation is performed, the processor performs processing to display a new map on which the icon is superimposed in the output step.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:

6. When a predetermined icon addition operation is performed, the processor performs processing for superimposing and displaying a new icon in the output step.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:

7. When a predetermined change operation is performed on the icon, the processor changes at least one of a display position and a size of the icon in accordance with the content of the change operation in the output step.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:

8. When a predetermined information display operation is performed on the icon, the processor further executes a second output step of processing to display detailed information indicating details about the sensor corresponding to the icon.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:

9. one or more sensors positioned within the monitored area; An information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 8; Equipped with A monitoring system characterized by:

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