Work management system, work management program, and work management method

Abstract

To reduce operations of a worker required in a field.SOLUTION: The work management system 1000 includes an information acquisition unit 260 and an output unit 270. The information acquisition unit 260 acquires device information representing identification of the first work device 100 from the first work device 100 that performs work in the farm field 600 by direct communication. The output section 270 automatically outputs the setting information representing the setting when the work device 100 of the type represented by the device information performs the work to the first work device 100 by the direct communication by acquiring the device information. The work management system 1000 may further include a work information extraction unit that extracts first work information indicating work using the work device 100 identified by the device information from a plurality of pieces of work information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a work management system, a work management program, and a work management method. [Background technology]

[0002] When work is performed in a field using a work implement, the work implement is set according to the work.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique in which the details of work to be performed in a farm field are selected on a mobile terminal, and settings corresponding to the selected work are set in a work device. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6069138 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In the technology described in Patent Document 1, a worker must use a mobile terminal in the field to select the details of the work to be performed. When operating a mobile terminal in the field, problems arise, such as the worker's dirty hands making it difficult to operate, or the image displayed on the mobile terminal being difficult to read due to backlighting, etc. Furthermore, the operation of selecting the work details in the field can be cumbersome in itself.

[0006] In view of the above circumstances, one of the objects of the present disclosure is to reduce the number of operations required when a worker starts work in a farm field. Other objects can be understood from the following description and explanation of the embodiments. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The following describes the means for solving the problems using the numbers and symbols used in the description of the invention. These numbers and symbols are added in parentheses for reference purposes to show an example of the correspondence between the claims and the description of the invention. Therefore, the claims should not be interpreted as being limited by the parenthetical descriptions.

[0008] To achieve the above object, a work management system (1000) according to one embodiment includes an information acquisition unit (260) and an output unit (270). The information acquisition unit (260) acquires, via direct communication, device information indicating the identification of a first work device (100) from a first work device (100) performing work in a field (600). The output unit (270) acquires the device information and automatically outputs, via direct communication, to the first work device (100) setting information indicating the settings of the identified work device (100) when performing work, the setting information being indicated in the device information.

[0009] To achieve the above object, a work management program (510) according to one embodiment causes the arithmetic unit (220) to acquire, via direct communication, device information indicating the identification of a first work device (100) from a first work device (100) performing work in a field (600). The work management program (510) also causes the arithmetic unit (220) to automatically output, via direct communication, to the first work device (100) setting information indicating the settings of the identified work device (100) when performing work, which is indicated in the device information, by acquiring the device information.

[0010] To achieve the above object, a work management method according to one embodiment includes acquiring, via direct communication, device information indicating the identification of a first work device (100) from a first work device (100) performing work in a field (600). The work management method also includes extracting, from a plurality of pieces of work information, first work information indicating work to be performed using the work device (100) identified in the device information. The work management method further includes acquiring the device information and automatically outputting, via direct communication, to the first work device (100), setting information indicating settings for the work device (100) identified in the device information when performing the work represented in the extracted first work information. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the above embodiment, the amount of operation required by the worker in the field is reduced, and the worker can work efficiently. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram of a work management system according to one embodiment; [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating setting information according to an embodiment. [Figure 3] 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a working device according to an embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating functional blocks executed by the work management system according to an embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a worker terminal according to an embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 illustrates a configuration of a data storage device according to an embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a work registration terminal according to an embodiment. [Figure 8] 10 is a flowchart illustrating a process for registering work information in a work management system according to an embodiment. [Figure 9A] 1 is a flowchart illustrating a process performed by a work management system according to an embodiment to assist a worker in performing a work using a work device. [Figure 9B] 1 is a flowchart illustrating a process performed by a work management system according to an embodiment to assist a worker in performing a work using a work device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] (Embodiment) A work management system 1000 according to this embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the work management system 1000 includes a work device 100, a worker terminal 200, a data storage device 300, and a work registration terminal 400. The data storage device 300 is configured to be able to communicate with the worker terminal 200 and the work registration terminal 400 via a network 20, such as the Internet or an intranet. The worker terminal 200 is configured to be able to communicate directly with the work device 100. Direct communication refers to communication without any physical equipment acting as an intermediary for communication, for example.

[0014] The task device 100 performs work while moving in, for example, a field 600. When performing work in the field 600, settings are made to the task device 100 according to the work in the field 600. For example, when spraying agricultural materials such as fertilizer or pesticides in the field 600, as shown in FIG. 2, the amount of agricultural material to be sprayed may be set for each of a plurality of small areas 601 into which the field 600 is divided. In this case, the range of each small area 601 and the amount of agricultural material to be sprayed corresponding to each small area 601 are set in the task device 100. The task device 100 identifies the small area 601 that includes its own position, and sprays the set amount of agricultural material to the identified small area 601. Information indicating the amount of fertilizer to be sprayed for each small area 601 is sometimes called a fertilization map.

[0015] The task device 100 acquires setting information, such as the amount of agricultural material to be sprayed in the small area 601, from the data storage device 300 via the worker terminal 200. For example, the task device 100 establishes communication with the worker terminal 200 and outputs device information that indicates the identification of the task device 100. By acquiring the device information from the task device 100, the worker terminal 200 automatically outputs the device information to the data storage device 300 without requiring operation by the worker using the worker terminal 200.

[0016] The data storage device 300 stores work information that represents work to be performed in one or more fields 600. The work information represents the identification of the work device 100 that is to perform the work in the field 600 and setting information to be set in the work device 100 for that work. The data storage device 300 searches for work information that represents the identification of the work device 100 represented in the device information, and extracts the setting information represented in the extracted work information. The data storage device 300 outputs the extracted setting information to the worker terminal 200. The worker terminal 200 automatically outputs the setting information received from the data storage device 300 to the work device 100 without any operation by the worker.

[0017] The work device 100 is set according to setting information acquired from the worker terminal 200. For example, a fertilization map represented in the setting information is set in the work device 100. The work device 100 performs work in the field 600 based on the setting information.

[0018] In this way, the work management system 1000 automatically sets the corresponding setting information in the work device 100 via the worker terminal 200. This reduces the number of operations required of the worker in the field 600, allowing the worker to work in the field 600 efficiently. For example, in the field 600, the worker may not be able to easily operate the worker terminal 200. For example, the worker's hands may be dirty from work in the field 600, or the display on the worker terminal 200 may be difficult to see due to sunlight or the like. Even in such cases, the work management system 1000 can easily set the setting information in the work device 100.

[0019] The work information is registered from the work registration terminal 400, for example.

[0020] (Work management system configuration) The configuration of a task management system 100 included in the task management system 1000 shown in Fig. 1 will be described. As shown in Fig. 3, the task management system 100 includes an input / output device 110, a positioning device 115, a computing device 120, a communication device 130, and a storage device 140. Information for controlling the task management system 100 is input to the input / output device 110. The input / output device 110 also outputs information for controlling the task management system 100, such as the speed of the task management system 100. The input / output device 110 also includes various input and output devices, and may include, for example, a steering wheel, buttons, levers, a display, a touch panel, etc.

[0021] The positioning device 115 acquires position information representing the position of the operating apparatus 100 at each time, for example, latitude and longitude. For example, the positioning device 115 measures the position of the operating apparatus 100 at a predetermined interval (for example, every 10 seconds) and outputs position information representing the measured position to the computing device 120. For example, the positioning device 115 may include a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver, a quantum compass, etc. The position information may also include information representing the measured time in association with the measured position.

[0022] The communication device 130 is connected to the worker terminal 200 and communicates directly with the worker terminal 200. For example, the communication device 130 transfers setting information acquired from the worker terminal 200 to the calculation device 120. The communication device 130 also transfers signals generated by the calculation device 120, such as signals representing device information, to the worker terminal 200. The communication device 130 includes, for example, a transceiver used for short-range wireless communication, such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or a wireless LAN (Local Area Network). In the case of a transceiver used for a wireless LAN, the communication device 130 may have an access point.

[0023] The storage device 140 stores various data, such as the control program 500, for setting the setting information for performing work in the field 600 in the work device 100. The storage device 140 is used as a non-transitory tangible storage medium for storing the control program 500. The control program 500 may be provided as a computer program product recorded on a computer-readable storage medium 1, or may be provided as a computer program product downloadable from a server.

[0024] The arithmetic device 120 reads and executes the control program 500 from the storage device 140, and performs various data processing to set the setting information in the maintenance device 100. For example, the arithmetic device 120 may include an ECU (Electric Control Unit), a central processing unit (CPU), etc.

[0025] By reading and executing the control program 500, the arithmetic device 120 cooperates with the storage device 140 to implement a device output unit 150, a setting unit 160, and a control unit 170, as shown in FIG. 4. The device output unit 150 outputs device information to the worker terminal 200. The setting unit 160 sets the work device 100 in accordance with the setting information. The control unit 170 controls each unit of the work device 100, such as a work machine, to perform work in the field 600.

[0026] The working apparatus 100 may have a removable control terminal and be controlled by the control terminal. For example, a removable control terminal may be provided so that an operator can use the control terminal to make an emergency stop of the working apparatus 100 when the working apparatus 100 is performing work by autonomous traveling.

[0027] Next, the configuration of the worker terminal 200 shown in Fig. 1 will be described. As shown in Fig. 5, the worker terminal 200 includes an input / output device 210, a calculation device 220, a communication device 230, and a storage device 240. The worker terminal 200 includes, for example, a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, a tablet, or a mobile phone. Information used by the calculation device 220 to execute processing is input to the input / output device 210. The input / output device 210 also outputs the results of processing executed by the calculation device 220. The input / output device 210 includes various input devices and output devices, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a microphone, a display, a speaker, and a touch panel.

[0028] The communication device 230 is connected to the maintenance apparatus 100 and communicates directly with the maintenance apparatus 100. For example, the communication device 230 transfers device information acquired from the maintenance apparatus 100 to the arithmetic device 220. The communication device 230 also transfers signals generated by the arithmetic device 220, such as signals representing setting information, to the maintenance apparatus 100. The communication device 230 includes, for example, a transceiver used for short-range wireless communication.

[0029] The communication device 230 is also connected to the network 20 and communicates with each device via the network 20. The communication device 230, for example, transfers setting information acquired from the data storage device 300 to the arithmetic device 220. The communication device 230 also transfers a signal generated by the arithmetic device 220 to the data storage device 300. The communication device 230 may acquire information from another device not connected via the network 20. For example, the communication device 230 may acquire information from another device via any storage medium, such as a memory card or a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory. The communication device 230 may also acquire information from another device directly connected via a USB or the like. The communication device 230 includes various interfaces, such as a transceiver used for wireless communication, such as a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) or a cellular network, a network interface card (NIC), a USB terminal, and the like.

[0030] The storage device 240 stores various data for automatically transferring setting information to the maintenance device 100, such as a work management program 510. The storage device 240 is used as a non-transitory tangible storage medium for storing the work management program 510. The work management program 510 may be provided as a computer program product recorded on a computer-readable storage medium 2, or may be provided as a computer program product downloadable from a server.

[0031] The arithmetic device 220 reads and executes the operation management program 510 from the storage device 240, and performs various data processing for automatically transferring the setting information to the operation device 100. For example, the arithmetic device 220 includes a central processing unit (CPU) and the like.

[0032] By reading and executing the work management program 510, the arithmetic device 220 cooperates with the storage device 240 to implement a connection unit 250, an information acquisition unit 260, and an output unit 270, as shown in FIG. 4. The connection unit 250 establishes a connection for communicating with the work device 100. The information acquisition unit 260 acquires device information from the work device 100 and outputs the acquired device information to the data storage device 300. In addition, the output unit 270 outputs setting information to the work device 100 that indicates the settings of the work device 100 that performs work in the field 600.

[0033] Next, the configuration of the data storage device 300 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, the data storage device 300 includes an input / output device 310, a calculation device 320, a communication device 330, and a storage device 340. The data storage device 300 is a computer including, for example, a cloud server. Information used by the calculation device 320 to execute processing is input to the input / output device 310. The input / output device 310 also outputs the results of processing executed by the calculation device 320. The input / output device 310 includes various input and output devices, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a microphone, a display, a speaker, and a touch panel. The input / output device 310 may be omitted.

[0034] The communication device 330 is connected to the network 20 and communicates with each device via the network 20. For example, the communication device 330 transfers information acquired from the worker terminal 200 to the calculation device 320. The communication device 330 also transfers a signal generated by the calculation device 320 to the worker terminal 200. The communication device 330 may also transfer information acquired from the work registration terminal 400 to the calculation device 320. The communication device 330 includes various interfaces, for example, a network interface card (NIC) and a USB terminal.

[0035] The storage device 340 stores various data for outputting setting information to the worker terminal 200, such as work data 520, and a data storage program 530. The storage device 340 is used as a non-transitory tangible storage medium that stores the data storage program 530. The data storage program 530 may be provided as a computer program product recorded on a computer-readable storage medium 3, or may be provided as a computer program product downloadable from a server.

[0036] The work data 520 stores one or more pieces of work information representing information related to work to be performed by the work apparatus 100 in one or more fields 600. The work information represents, for example, information representing the field 600 where the work is to be performed (e.g., the location and area of ​​the field 600). The work information may also represent the type of work to be performed in the field 600, such as tilling, sowing, fertilizing, or spraying pesticides. The work information may also represent, for example, the identification of the work apparatus 100 that is to perform the work in the field 600 (e.g., the type of work to be performed by the work apparatus 100, the model number of the work apparatus 100, an identifier representing an individual work apparatus 100, etc.). Here, the identifier representing an individual work apparatus 100 represents, for example, the serial number of the work apparatus 100, or a character string (a combination of letters, numbers, symbols, etc.) set so as to be distinguishable from other work apparatuses 100. The work information may also represent information indicating the worker who is scheduled to perform the work in the field 600, such as the name of the worker or an identifier indicating the worker. Furthermore, the work information may represent the period (e.g., date) when the work is scheduled to be performed in the field 600. The work information includes setting information indicating the settings (e.g., a fertilization map) of the work device 100 when performing the work in the field 600. The work information represents these pieces of information in association with each other.

[0037] The arithmetic unit 320 reads out the data storage program 530 from the storage device 340 and executes it to perform various data processing operations for outputting the setting information to the worker terminal 200. For example, the arithmetic unit 320 includes a central processing unit (CPU) and the like.

[0038] By reading and executing the data storage program 530, the arithmetic device 320 cooperates with the storage device 340 to implement a data storage unit 350 and a work information extraction unit 360, as shown in FIG. 4. The data storage unit 350 stores, for example, work data 520. The work information extraction unit 360 extracts setting information to be set in the work device 100 that is scheduled to perform work in the field 600, based on the device information acquired from the worker terminal 200. The extracted setting information is output to the worker terminal 200 by the work information extraction unit 360.

[0039] Next, the configuration of the work registration terminal 400 shown in Fig. 1 will be described. As shown in Fig. 7, the work registration terminal 400 includes an input / output device 410, a calculation device 420, a communication device 430, and a storage device 440. The work registration terminal 400 includes, for example, a computer, a tablet, a mobile phone, etc. Information used by the calculation device 420 to execute processing is input to the input / output device 410. The input / output device 410 also outputs the results of processing executed by the calculation device 420. The input / output device 410 includes various input devices and output devices, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a microphone, a display, a speaker, a touch panel, etc.

[0040] The communication device 430 is connected to the network 20 and communicates with each device via the network 20. The communication device 430, for example, transfers information acquired from the data storage device 300 to the arithmetic device 420. The communication device 430 also transfers signals generated by the arithmetic device 420 to the data storage device 300. The communication device 430 includes various interfaces, such as a transceiver used for wireless communication such as a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) or a cellular network, a NIC (Network Interface Card), and a USB terminal.

[0041] The storage device 440 stores various data, such as a work registration program 540, for registering information about work performed in the field 600. The storage device 440 is used as a non-transitory tangible storage medium that stores the work registration program 540. The work registration program 540 may be provided as a computer program product recorded on a computer-readable storage medium 4, or may be provided as a computer program product downloadable from a server.

[0042] The arithmetic device 420 reads and executes the work registration program 540 from the storage device 440, and performs various data processing operations to register information related to the work performed in the field 600. For example, the arithmetic device 420 includes a central processing unit (CPU) and the like.

[0043] 4, the arithmetic device 420 reads and executes the work registration program 540, thereby realizing a work registration unit 450 in cooperation with the storage device 440 and the input / output device 410. The work registration unit 450 receives information related to work performed in the field 600, such as work information. The work registration unit 450 outputs the received work information to the data storage device 300.

[0044] (Work information registration operation) First, the operation of the work management system 1000 when work information is registered by manual input by a user, such as a manager of work in the field 600 or the owner of the field 600, will be described. For example, the user inputs an operation to register work information into the input / output device 410 of the work registration terminal 400. In response to the operation, the arithmetic device 420 of the work registration terminal 400 reads and executes a work registration program 540 from the storage device 440. When the work registration program 540 is executed, the arithmetic device 420 starts the process shown in FIG. 8, which is part of the work management method. Note that the arithmetic device 320 of the data storage device 300 reads and executes a data storage program 530, for example, when started up.

[0045] In step S110, the work registration unit 450, which is realized by the calculation device 420, accepts work information input by the user. For example, the work registration unit 450 displays, on the input / output device 410, a map image representing a map of an area including the field 600 where work is planned to be performed. The user specifies the location of the field 600 where work is planned to be performed on the displayed map image and inputs the location of the field 600. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the user specifies the positions of vertices 602 of the field 600 in order along the contour of the field 600. The work registration unit 450 generates information representing the coordinates of the specified positions, for example, latitude and longitude, in the specified order, and includes this information in the work information as information representing the location and area of ​​the field 600.

[0046] For example, the user inputs information indicating the type of work to be performed in the field 600 to the input / output device 410. The work registration unit 450 includes the input information indicating the type of work in the work information.

[0047] Furthermore, the user may input information indicating the identification of the maintenance apparatus 100 that is to perform the work (for example, the type of work to be performed by the maintenance apparatus 100, the model number of the maintenance apparatus 100, an identifier indicating an individual maintenance apparatus 100, or a combination of these) into the input / output device 410. The work registration unit 450 includes the information indicating the identification of the maintenance apparatus 100 that is to perform the input work in the work information.

[0048] The user may input information representing a worker who is scheduled to perform work using the work device 100 in the field 600 to the input / output device 410. The work registration unit 450 includes the input information representing the worker in the work information.

[0049] The user may input information indicating the period during which work will be performed in the field 600 to the input / output device 410. The work registration unit 450 includes the input information indicating the period in the work information.

[0050] Furthermore, the user may input setting information representing the settings of the work implement 100 when working in the field 600 (for example, a fertilization map). For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the user may directly input the amount of agricultural material to be applied to each small area 601. The user may also classify the amount of agricultural material to be applied to each small area 601 into multiple levels (for example, five levels) and input the level of the amount to be applied to each small area 601. The user may generate the setting information using information at each position in the field 600, for example, the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI). The work registration unit 450 includes the input or generated setting information in the work information.

[0051] The work registration unit 450 outputs work information including the various types of input or generated information to the data storage device 300.

[0052] In step S115 shown in FIG. 8, the data storage unit 350 of the data storage device 300 stores the work information acquired from the work registration terminal 400 in the work data 520.

[0053] As a result, one or more pieces of work information input at the work registration terminal 400 are stored in the work data 520 of the data storage device 300.

[0054] (Performing work using work equipment) Next, the operation of the work management system 1000 when a worker works in the field 600 will be described. For example, a user inputs an operation to the input / output device 110 of the work device 100 to set configuration information related to work in the field 600 in the work device 100. The arithmetic device 120 of the work device 100 reads and executes a control program 500 from the storage device 140 in response to the operation. When the control program 500 is executed, the arithmetic device 120 starts the processing shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, which is part of a work management method. Note that the arithmetic device 220 of the worker terminal 200 reads and executes the work management program 510, for example, when started up. In addition, the arithmetic device 320 of the data storage device 300 also reads and executes a data storage program 530, for example, when started up.

[0055] In step S210, the device output unit 150 realized by the arithmetic device 120 waits for communication with the worker terminal 200. For example, the device output unit 150 waits so that it can respond to a signal from the worker terminal 200 requesting connection via short-range wireless communication (for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark)).

[0056] In step S215, the connection unit 250 of the worker terminal 200 outputs a request signal to nearby maintenance devices 100 to request connection via short-range wireless communication. For example, the connection unit 250 outputs an inquiry signal to all nearby maintenance devices 100 without specifying a destination. The connection unit 250 outputs the request signal to maintenance devices 100 that have responded to the inquiry signal. The inquiry signal is output by the connection unit 250 periodically, for example.

[0057] In step S220, device output unit 150 of maintenance device 100 permits connection from worker terminal 200 in response to the request signal from worker terminal 200. For example, in response to the request signal from worker terminal 200, device output unit 150 outputs a signal indicating that connection is permitted to worker terminal 200.

[0058] In step S225, when a connection with the worker terminal 200 is established, the device output unit 150 outputs device information indicating the identification of the working device 100 to the worker terminal 200. The device information is registered in the device output unit 150 in advance.

[0059] In step S230, the information acquisition unit 260 of the worker terminal 200 outputs the device information acquired from the maintenance device 100 and worker information indicating the worker using the worker terminal 200 to the data storage device 300. For example, in response to receiving the device information from the maintenance device 100, the information acquisition unit 260 outputs the device information and worker information to the data storage device 300 without any operation by the worker. Here, the worker information is registered in advance in the information acquisition unit 260. For example, the worker information is registered when the work management program 510 is installed in the worker terminal 200. Alternatively, the worker information may be input to the input / output device 210 of the worker terminal 200 when the worker terminal 200 is started up.

[0060] In step S235, the work information extraction unit 360 of the data storage device 300 determines whether work information corresponding to the device information and worker information acquired from the worker terminal 200 exists in the work information stored in the work data 520. The work information extraction unit 360 extracts work information related to the work performed by the worker represented in the worker information using the work device 100 identified in the device information from the work information stored in the work data 520. If work information is extracted, the work information extraction unit 360 determines that corresponding work information exists in the work information stored in the work data 520. If not extracted, the work information extraction unit 360 determines that corresponding work information does not exist. If corresponding work information does not exist (NO), the work information extraction unit 360 executes the process of step S260 shown in FIG. 9B. If corresponding work information exists (YES), the work information extraction unit 360 executes the process of step S240 shown in FIG. 9A.

[0061] In step S240, the work information extraction unit 360 outputs the setting information included in the extracted work information to the worker terminal 200.

[0062] In step S245, output unit 270 of worker terminal 200 outputs the setting information acquired from data storage device 300 to maintenance device 100. For example, when output unit 270 acquires the setting information from data storage device 300, output unit 270 automatically outputs the setting information to maintenance device 100 without any operation by the worker using worker terminal 200. Note that because the connection between the worker terminal 200 and the maintenance device 100 to which output unit 270 outputs the setting information is established by short-range wireless communication, worker terminal 200 does not need to output a signal requesting reconnection to maintenance device 100.

[0063] In step S250, the setting unit 160 of the working apparatus 100 sets the setting information acquired from the worker terminal 200 in the working apparatus 100. For example, when the setting information represents a fertilization map as shown in FIG. 2 , the setting unit 160 sets in the working apparatus 100 the range of each small area 601 and the amount of fertilizer to be spread in each small area 601. When the setting information represents a movement path of the working apparatus 100, the setting unit 160 sets the path along which the working apparatus 100 will move when working in the field 600. Furthermore, when the setting information represents the spacing between plants or the spacing between rows, the setting unit 160 sets in the working apparatus 100 the spacing between plants or the spacing between rows represented in the setting information.

[0064] In step S255 shown in FIG. 9A, the control unit 170 controls the working apparatus 100 in accordance with the set setting information. For example, when the setting information indicates the amount of agricultural material to be sprayed in each small area 601 as shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 170 controls the amount of agricultural material to be sprayed in accordance with the position of the working apparatus 100. For example, the control unit 170 acquires the current position of the working apparatus 100 from the positioning device 115 and identifies the small area 601 that includes the current position. The control unit 170 acquires the amount of agricultural material to be sprayed corresponding to the identified small area 601 from the setting information and controls the working apparatus 100 so that the acquired amount of agricultural material is sprayed. For example, the control unit 170 may change the amount of agricultural material to be sprayed per unit time in accordance with the speed of the working apparatus 100. For example, the control unit 170 controls the amount of agricultural material to be sprayed per unit time so that the faster the speed of the working apparatus 100 is, the greater the amount of agricultural material to be sprayed per unit time.

[0065] Furthermore, when the setting information indicates a movement path of the working device 100, the control unit 170 controls the working device 100 to move along that movement path. Furthermore, when the setting information indicates spacing between plants or rows, the control unit 170 controls the working device 100 so that the spacing between plants or rows of the crop to be transplanted becomes the spacing between plants or rows indicated in the setting information.

[0066] As described above, in step S235 shown in FIG. 9A, if corresponding work information does not exist (NO), the work information extraction unit 360 of the data storage device 300 executes the process of step S260 shown in FIG. 9B. In step S260, the work information extraction unit 360 outputs non-existence information indicating that corresponding work information does not exist to the worker terminal 200. The non-existence information indicates that there is no work information indicating a work performed by the worker represented in the worker information using the work device 100 identified in the device information. In other words, the non-existence information indicates that the worker using the worker terminal 200 is not scheduled to perform a work using the work device 100 connected to the worker terminal 200.

[0067] In step S265, when the output unit 270 of the worker terminal 200 acquires the non-existence information from the data storage device 300, it outputs the non-existence information to the work device 100.

[0068] In step S270, upon acquiring the non-existence information from worker terminal 200, device output unit 150 of maintenance device 100 disconnects the connection with worker terminal 200. Because there is no work scheduled to be performed by the worker using worker terminal 200 using its own device, device output unit 150 disconnects the short-range wireless communication connection established with worker terminal 200. Because there is a possibility that a worker using another worker terminal 200 will use its own device, device output unit 150 returns to the processing of step S210 and waits for communication with another nearby worker terminal 200. Thereafter, the processing is repeated until setting information is set in maintenance device 100.

[0069] In this way, the worker can transmit setting information from the data storage device 300 to the work device 100 via the worker terminal 200 and set the setting information transmitted to the work device 100 without operating the worker terminal 200 in the field 600.

[0070] (Variation) The above-described embodiments and modifications are merely examples. The configurations described in each embodiment and modification may be arbitrarily modified and / or combined as long as the functionality is not impaired. Furthermore, some of the functions described in the embodiments and modifications may be omitted as long as the required functionality is achieved. For example, in step S235 shown in FIG. 9A, the task information extraction unit 360 of the data storage device 300 may determine whether task information corresponding to the device information is present in the task information stored in the task data 520 without using worker information. In this case, the task information extraction unit 360 extracts task information related to tasks to be performed using the task device 100 identified in the device information from the task data 520, regardless of the worker. The task information extraction unit 360 determines that corresponding task information exists when task information is extracted, and determines that corresponding task information does not exist when task information is not extracted. In this case, the information acquisition unit 260 of the worker terminal 200 may not output the worker information to the data storage device 300 in step S230.

[0071] 9A, the work information extraction unit 360 of the data storage device 300 may use a period (e.g., a date) during which the work is scheduled to be performed to extract corresponding work information from the work data 520. For example, the work information extraction unit 360 may extract work information from the work data 520 regarding work scheduled to be performed during a period including the date on which the worker represented in the worker information is performing the work using the work device 100 identified in the device information. In this case, the work information extraction unit 360 may also extract work information without using the worker information.

[0072] Furthermore, in step S235 shown in FIG. 9A , the work information extraction unit 360 of the data storage device 300 may use the position of the work device 100 to extract corresponding work information from the work data 520. For example, the device output unit 150 of the work device 100 includes position information indicating the position of the work device 100 in the device information and outputs the information to the data storage device 300 via the worker terminal 200. The work information extraction unit 360 of the data storage device 300 identifies the field 600 in which the work device 100 will perform work, based on the position of the work device 100. For example, the work information extraction unit 360 identifies the field 600 closest to the position of the work device 100 as the field 600 in which the work device 100 will perform work. The work information extraction unit 360 extracts work information related to the work to be performed in the identified field 600. For example, the work information extraction unit 360 extracts work information related to work that the worker indicated in the worker information is scheduled to perform using the work device 100 identified in the device information in the identified field 600. In this case, too, the work information extraction unit 360 does not need to use the worker information, and may use the period (e.g., date) during which the work is scheduled to be performed.

[0073] For example, in steps S210 to S220 shown in FIG. 9A , the short-range wireless communication connection between the maintenance apparatus 100 and the worker terminal 200 may be established by any method. For example, in step S215, the device output unit 150 of the maintenance apparatus 100 may output a request signal to a nearby worker terminal 200 to request a connection via short-range wireless communication. In this case, in step S220, the connection unit 250 of the worker terminal 200 permits connection with the maintenance apparatus 100. In this case, step S210 may be omitted. Alternatively, the device output unit 150 of the maintenance apparatus 100 may display information indicating connectable worker terminals 200 and receive information indicating the worker terminal 200 to connect. In this case, the worker inputs information indicating the worker terminal 200 to connect to the input / output device 210. The device output unit 150 receives the input information as information indicating the worker terminal 200 to connect, and outputs a request signal to the worker terminal 200 indicated in the received information to request a connection. Furthermore, the device output unit 150 may reject a request signal requesting connection from a terminal other than the worker terminal 200 indicated in the received information.

[0074] For example, connection unit 250 of worker terminal 200 may be realized by the operating system of worker terminal 200. In this case, connection unit 250 is realized by the operating system of worker terminal 200 even if task management program 510 is not executed. Therefore, arithmetic device 220 of worker terminal 200 may realize information acquisition unit 260 and output unit 270, excluding connection unit 250, by executing task management program 510. Furthermore, arithmetic device 220 of worker terminal 200 may read and execute task management program 510 when a connection with task device 100 via short-range wireless communication is established.

[0075] 9B , when corresponding work information does not exist, the output unit 270 of the worker terminal 200 outputs non-existence information to the work apparatus 100 to disconnect the communication with the work apparatus 100. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the output unit 270 may disconnect the connection with the work apparatus 100 without outputting non-existence information to the work apparatus 100. In this case, the device output unit 150 of the work apparatus 100 may detect that the connection with the worker terminal 200 has been disconnected, determine that corresponding work information does not exist, and return to the process of step S210 to repeat the process.

[0076] Furthermore, when corresponding work information does not exist, output unit 270 of worker terminal 200 may execute any process as non-existence processing. For example, as non-existence processing, output unit 270 may notify the worker using worker terminal 200 that corresponding work information does not exist (for example, that no work has been performed using the connected work device 100). For example, output unit 270 may display an image indicating that corresponding work information does not exist on input / output device 210 of worker terminal 200. Furthermore, output unit 270 may notify the worker that corresponding work information does not exist by sound.

[0077] Furthermore, the output unit 270 may display information, such as the name, of the worker who is originally scheduled to perform the work using the identified work device 100 represented in the device information on the input / output device 210. For example, the output unit 270 displays the information of the worker who is originally scheduled to perform the work as a notification on a smartphone. In this case, the work information extraction unit 360 of the data storage device 300 extracts work information about the work that is scheduled to be performed using the identified work device 100 represented in the work device from the work data 520. The data storage device 300 outputs information about the worker represented in the extracted work information to the worker terminal 200, including the information in non-existence information.

[0078] Furthermore, the output unit 270 may notify the worker who was originally scheduled to perform the work of information indicating that the work apparatus 100 and its own device have been connected. For example, the output unit 270 outputs information indicating that the work apparatus 100 and its own device have been connected, addressed to the worker who was originally scheduled to perform the work. For example, the output unit 270 outputs the device information and information indicating its own device to the worker terminal 200 used by the worker who was originally scheduled to perform the work. In this case, the data storage device 300 outputs the information indicating the worker who was originally scheduled to perform the work, including information indicating the worker's notification destination (e.g., email address), to the worker terminal 200. The worker terminal 200 outputs the device information and information indicating its own device, such as the name of its own device and the name of the worker who will use its own device, to the worker's notification destination acquired from the data storage device 300.

[0079] Furthermore, the output unit 270 may execute non-existence processing that is set in advance by the worker using the worker terminal 200. For example, when the worker does not set anything as non-existence processing, the output unit 270 may end the processing when corresponding work information does not exist.

[0080] 9B , the device output unit 150 of the maintenance device 100 may display information about the connected worker terminal 200 on the input / output device 210. For example, the device output unit 150 may display the name of the connected worker terminal 200. The device output unit 150 may also display the name of the worker using the connected worker terminal 200. In this case, the output unit 270 of the worker terminal 200 outputs worker information indicating the worker using the worker terminal 200 to the maintenance device 100, including the worker information in the absence information.

[0081] The device output unit 150 may also display information indicating the worker who was originally scheduled to perform the task. In this case, the device output unit 150 acquires the information indicating the worker who was originally scheduled to perform the task from the data storage device 300 via the worker terminal 200. For example, the task information extraction unit 360 of the data storage device 300 extracts task information for a task to be performed using the task device 100 identified in the task data 520. The data storage device 300 outputs information indicating the worker represented in the extracted task information to the worker terminal 200, including the absence information. Furthermore, the output unit 270 of the worker terminal 200 outputs the absence information acquired from the data storage device 300, including the information indicating the worker who was originally scheduled to perform the task, to the task device 100.

[0082] For example, the work information extraction unit 360 may be realized by the arithmetic device 220 of the worker terminal 200. For example, the worker terminal 200 may acquire in advance at least a portion of the work information in the work data 520 from the data storage device 300. Before arriving at the field 600 (for example, at home), the worker terminal 200 may acquire, from the data storage device 300, work information that represents work that the worker using the worker terminal 200 plans to perform, from the work information stored in the work data 520. Furthermore, before arriving at the field 600, the worker terminal 200 may acquire, from the data storage device 300, work information whose work period includes the date on which the work will be performed.

[0083] In this case, the processing of step S230 shown in Fig. 9A is omitted, and in step S235, the work information extraction unit 360 realized by the arithmetic device 220 of the worker terminal 200 determines whether corresponding work information exists in the work information stored in the worker terminal 200. In this case, the processing of step S240 and the processing of step S260 shown in Fig. 9B are also omitted.

[0084] The job management program 510 may include a control program 500, a data storage program 530, a job registration program 540, or any combination thereof.

[0085] The work management system 1000 does not include the work device 100, and may acquire device information from an external work device 100 that is not included in the work management system 1000, and output setting information to the external work device 100. In this case, the device information may indicate a connection destination when the worker terminal 200 connects via short-range wireless communication.

[0086] (Addendum) The work management system, work management program, and work management method described in each embodiment can be described as follows.

[0087] The work management system according to the first aspect includes: an information acquisition unit that acquires, via direct communication, device information indicating the identification of a first work implement from a first work implement that performs work in a field; an output unit that automatically outputs setting information representing settings of the identified work device represented in the device information when performing work to the first work device by acquiring the device information; Equipped with.

[0088] A work management system according to a second aspect is the work management system according to the first aspect, a work information extraction unit that extracts, from a plurality of pieces of work information, first work information that represents a work performed using a work device identified in the device information; The output unit outputs the setting information corresponding to the extracted first work information.

[0089] A work management system according to a third aspect is the work management system according to the first aspect, a first worker terminal including the information acquisition unit and the output unit; The setting information output by the output unit represents the setting of the identified work device represented in the device information when the first worker using the first worker terminal performs work.

[0090] A work management system according to a fourth aspect is the work management system according to the third aspect, a work information extraction unit that extracts, from a plurality of pieces of work information, first work information that represents a work performed by the first worker using a work device identified in the device information; The output unit outputs the setting information corresponding to the extracted first work information.

[0091] A work management system according to a fifth aspect is a work management system according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, The first work device includes a device output unit that is provided in the first work device and outputs the device information when a connection with the first work device is established.

[0092] A work management system according to a sixth aspect is the work management system according to the second or fourth aspect, The output unit executes a preset non-existence process when the first work information to be extracted by the work information extraction unit does not exist.

[0093] A work management system according to a seventh aspect is the work management system according to the sixth aspect, a second worker terminal different from the first worker terminal, the second worker terminal including the information acquisition unit and the output unit; a device output unit provided in the first work device and configured to output the device information; Furthermore, The device output unit outputs the device information to the second worker terminal in response to the non-existence process executed by the first worker terminal.

[0094] A work management system according to an eighth aspect is the work management system according to the seventh aspect, the non-existence process includes disconnecting communication between the first worker terminal and the maintenance device; The device output unit outputs the device information to the second worker terminal when communication with the first worker terminal is disconnected.

[0095] A work management system according to a ninth aspect is the work management system according to the eighth aspect, The absence treatment is The output unit of the first worker terminal outputs non-existence information indicating that the first work information to be extracted by the work information extraction unit does not exist. Including, The device output unit disconnects communication with the first worker terminal in response to the non-existence information.

[0096] A work management system according to a tenth aspect is the work management system according to any one of the sixth to ninth aspects, As the absence processing, the output unit notifies the first worker that there is no work using the first work device.

[0097] A work management program according to an eleventh aspect includes: acquiring, via direct communication, device information representing the identification of a first work implement that performs work in a field; automatically outputting setting information representing settings of the identified work device represented in the device information when performing work to the first work device by acquiring the device information through the direct communication; The calculation device executes the following.

[0098] A work management method according to a twelfth aspect includes: acquiring, via direct communication, device information representing the identification of a first work implement that performs work in a field; extracting, from a plurality of pieces of work information, first work information representing a work to be performed using a work device identified in the device information; automatically outputting setting information representing settings of the identified work device represented in the device information to the first work device through the direct communication by acquiring the device information when performing the work represented in the extracted first work information; Includes. [Explanation of symbols]

[0099] 1, 2, 3, 4: Storage medium 20: Network 100: Work equipment 110: Input / output device 115: Positioning device 120: Arithmetic device 130: Communication equipment 140: Storage device 150: Device output section 160: Setting section 170: Control unit 200: Worker terminal 210: Input / output device 220: Arithmetic device 230:Communication equipment 240: Storage device 250: Connection 260: Information acquisition department 270: Output section 300: Data storage device 310: Input / output device 320: Arithmetic device 330: Communication equipment 340 :Storage device 350: Data storage unit 360: Work information extraction unit 400: Work registration terminal 410: Input / output device 420: Arithmetic device 430: Communication equipment 440 :Storage device 450: Work registration department 500: Control program 510: Work Management Program 520: Work data 530: Data storage program 540: Work registration program 600: Field 601 :Small area 602: Vertex 1000: Work management system

Claims

1. an information acquisition unit that acquires, via direct communication, device information indicating the identification of a first work device from a first work device that performs work in a field; an output unit that automatically outputs setting information representing settings of the identified work device represented in the device information when performing work to the first work device through the direct communication by acquiring the device information; A work management system comprising:

2. a work information extraction unit that extracts, from a plurality of pieces of work information, first work information that represents a work performed using a work device identified in the device information; The output unit outputs the setting information corresponding to the extracted first work information. The work management system according to claim 1 .

3. a first worker terminal including the information acquisition unit and the output unit; The setting information output by the output unit represents the setting of the identified work device represented in the device information when the first worker using the first worker terminal performs work. The work management system according to claim 1 .

4. a work information extraction unit that extracts, from a plurality of pieces of work information, first work information that represents a work performed by the first worker using a work device identified in the device information; The output unit outputs the setting information corresponding to the extracted first work information. The work management system according to claim 3 .

5. a device output unit that is provided in the first work device and outputs the device information when a connection with the first work device is established; The work management system according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The output unit executes a preset non-existence process when the first work information to be extracted by the work information extraction unit does not exist. The work management system according to claim 2 or 4.

7. a second worker terminal different from the first worker terminal, the second worker terminal including the information acquisition unit and the output unit; a device output unit provided in the first work device and configured to output the device information; Furthermore, The device output unit outputs the device information to the second worker terminal in response to the non-existence process executed by the first worker terminal. The work management system according to claim 6 .

8. the absence processing includes disconnecting communication between the first worker terminal and the work device; The device output unit outputs the device information to the second worker terminal when communication with the first worker terminal is disconnected. The work management system according to claim 7 .

9. The absence treatment is The output unit of the first worker terminal outputs non-existence information indicating that the first work information to be extracted by the work information extraction unit does not exist. Including, The device output unit disconnects communication with the first worker terminal in response to the non-existence information. The work management system according to claim 8 .

10. The output unit notifies the first worker that there is no work using the first work device as the absence process. The work management system according to claim 6 .

11. acquiring, via direct communication, device information representing an identification of a first work device that performs work in a field from the first work device; automatically outputting setting information representing settings of the identified work device represented in the device information when performing work to the first work device by acquiring the device information through the direct communication; A work management program that causes a computing device to execute the above.

12. acquiring, via direct communication, device information representing an identification of a first work device that performs work in a field from the first work device; extracting, from a plurality of pieces of work information, first work information representing a work to be performed using a work device identified in the device information; automatically outputting setting information representing settings of the identified work device represented in the device information to the first work device through the direct communication by acquiring the device information when performing the work represented in the extracted first work information; Work management methods including:

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