Information processing apparatus and information processing method

Abstract

To provide an information processor and an information processing method for reducing the load of the inspection of an inspection object to be used for construction work.SOLUTION: The present invention is the information processor 1 including the check management unit 11 that manages the answer form prepared for each type of the check target object and having the options used to select the check target object and the check item for each type of the check target object, and the first identification codes attached to the check target objects and including the location information of the answer form, and the display control unit 12 that reads the first identification codes and causes the terminal 2 accessing the location information of the answer form to display the answer form. When there are a plurality of check targets and the check result for each check target is obtained by the input to the response form from the terminal 2, the check management unit 11 manages the list of the check results and the second identification codes including the location information of the list of the check results, and the display control unit 12 reads the second identification codes and displays the check results on the terminal 2 that has accessed the location information of the list of the check results.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] In recent years, there has been active development in technology related to the management of construction machinery used in construction work. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a management system configured to be able to communicate with a terminal and managing construction machinery. The invention of Patent Document 1 issues management information that is information for uniquely identifying and managing construction machinery and is associated with basic machinery data. It also receives the management information acquired at the terminal. It also acquires inspection information from the terminal that indicates the results of the inspection of the construction machinery and is associated with the management information that identifies the construction machinery. It also determines whether the construction machinery is operable based on the inspection information. It also outputs operable information indicating the results of the determination to at least the terminal. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-153147 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The invention of Patent Document 1 not only prepares inspection information for each construction machine, but also prepares an inspection information input format for entering inspection results for each construction machine. Considering that there are a wide variety of construction machines used in construction work, it is necessary for management to prepare inspection information input formats with modified content for each construction machine. However, such preparation poses the problem of placing a heavy burden on management.

[0005] From this perspective, an object of the present invention is to propose an information processing device and an information processing method that reduce the burden of inspecting inspection targets used in construction work. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention provides an inspection management unit that manages answer forms prepared for each type of inspection object, which have options used to select the inspection object and inspection items for each type of inspection object, as well as first identification codes that are attached to the inspection objects and include location information of the answer forms; The information processing device includes a display control unit that reads the first identification code and causes a terminal device that accesses location information of the answer form to display the answer form. The present invention also provides an inspection step of managing a response form prepared for each type of inspection object, which has options used to select the inspection object and inspection items for each type of inspection object, and a first identification code attached to the inspection object and including location information of the response form; and a display step of reading the first identification code and displaying the answer form on a terminal device that has accessed location information of the answer form. With this configuration, the management side only needs to prepare a first identification code for each type of inspection object, and does not need to prepare one for each inspection object. Therefore, even in situations where there are a wide variety of inspection objects used in construction work, the management burden can be reduced.

[0007] Furthermore, if there are multiple inspection objects and the inspection results for each of the inspection objects are obtained by inputting the results into the answer form from the terminal device, The inspection management unit manages the list of inspection results and a second identification code including location information of the list of inspection results, The display control unit It is preferable that the second identification code be read and the inspection results be displayed on the terminal device that has accessed location information for the list of inspection results. This makes it easy to check whether the inspection items used in construction work are operational. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, the burden of inspecting objects to be inspected used in construction work can be reduced. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a functional configuration diagram of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. [Figure 3] This is an example screen (1 / 4) of the answer form. [Figure 4] This is an example of the answer form screen (2 / 4). [Figure 5] This is an example screen (3 / 4) of the answer form. [Figure 6] This is an example screen of the answer form (4 / 4). [Figure 7] 10 is an example of a screen displaying a list of inspection results. [Figure 8] 4 is a sequence diagram illustrating an information processing method according to the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Each drawing is merely a schematic illustration to allow a sufficient understanding of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated examples. In each drawing, common or similar components are designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations thereof will be omitted.

[0011] [composition] FIG. 1 is a functional configuration diagram of an information processing system according to this embodiment. The information processing system 100 is a system for managing inspection objects used in construction work. The inspection objects include, but are not limited to, construction machinery that moves with a drive source, machinery that does not move with a drive source (e.g., belt conveyors and generators), and equipment that does not have a drive source (e.g., scaffolding, shoring, and safety fences). The information processing system 100 includes an information processing device 1 and a terminal device 2. The terminal device 2 is, for example, a smartphone or a tablet terminal, and is carried by an inspector (e.g., a worker) who inspects the inspection objects. The terminal device 2 may also be, for example, a PC. The information processing device 1 and the terminal device 2 are connected to each other via a network (e.g., the Internet) so as to be able to communicate with each other. The terminal device 2 can also capture an image of an inspection sign 4 affixed to a forklift 3, which is an example of construction machinery.

[0012] The information processing device 1 is a computer equipped with hardware such as an input unit, an output unit, a control unit, and a storage unit. For example, if the control unit is configured with a CPU (Central Processing Unit), information processing by a computer including the control unit is realized by program execution processing by the CPU. Furthermore, the storage unit included in the computer stores various programs for realizing the functions of the computer in response to instructions from the CPU. This realizes collaboration between software and hardware. The programs can be provided by recording them on a recording medium or via a network. Furthermore, the storage unit may be implemented as a cloud. The above description of the information processing device 1 also applies to the information processing device 1 and the terminal device 2. An administrator who manages the inspection of inspection objects can use the console to input requests to the information processing device 1. The console can display the processing details of the information processing device 1.

[0013] The information processing device 1 includes an inspection management unit 11 and a display control unit 12. The information processing device 1 also stores an inspection information DB 13 and a management information DB 14. "DB" is an abbreviation for database.

[0014] The inspection management unit 11 manages inspection information relating to the inspection of the object to be inspected. The display control unit 12 causes the terminal device 2 to display the processing contents of the information processing device 1. The display control unit 12 can also cause the console to display the processing contents of the information processing device 1. The inspection information DB 13 stores inspection information. The management information DB 14 stores management information relating to the management of inspection objects.

[0015] (Inspection information) The inspection information includes, for example, a unique identifier of the inspection object, a type identifier of the inspection object, a response form, and location information of the response form, all of which are associated with each other. The unique identifier of the inspection object is an identifier to which a different value is assigned for each inspection object. The type identifier of the inspection object is an identifier to which a different value is assigned for each type of inspection object. The response form is a format used by inspectors when inspecting inspection objects. The response form is prepared for each "type" of inspection object, and has a first option used to select the "type" of inspection object (subcategory of the type) included in the "type," a second option used to select the inspection object, and inspection items for each type. The administrator can create response forms for inspection objects in advance for each type of inspection object. In other words, the same response form is used for inspection objects of the same type. Furthermore, the same response form has different inspection items prepared for each type of inspection object for the same type of inspection object. The inspection management unit 11 can upload response forms to the network based on input from the administrator. The location information of the answer form is a specifier that specifies the answer form as a resource on the network. For example, the location information of the answer form is a URL (Uniform Resource Locator), but is not limited to this. Existing technology can generate a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark; "QR" stands for Quick Response) that includes the location information of the answer form. The inspection management unit 11 can manage the two-dimensional code (first identification code) as the location information of the answer form.

[0016] (Management information) The management information includes, for example, a unique identifier of the inspection object, a type identifier of the inspection object, a name of the inspection object, basic data of the inspection object, and an inspection result of the inspection object, all of which are associated with each other. The unique identifier of the inspection object is an identifier to which a different value is assigned for each inspection object. The type identifier of the inspection object is an identifier to which a different value is assigned for each type of inspection object. The name of the inspection object is the name printed on the inspection sign 4 attached to the inspection object. The basic data of the inspection object includes, for example, but is not limited to, the performance, purpose, dimensions, material, manufacturing date, name of the manufacturer, and name of the user of the inspection object. If the inspection object is a brought-in machine (a machine not owned by the prime contractor of the construction work but used in the construction work), the basic data may include data on the brought-in machine use notification submitted to the prime contractor. The inspection results of the inspection object are data that is input into a response form by an inspector using the terminal device 2 and transmitted from the terminal device 2 to the information processing device 1.

[0017] (Inspection sign) 2 is an explanatory diagram of an inspection signboard. The inspection signboard 4 is an inspection support means that encourages inspectors to perform inspections. The inspection signboard 4 has the name of the object to be inspected 41 and two types of two-dimensional codes 42 and 43 printed on it. The inspection object name 41 is the name of the inspection object to which the inspection sign 4 is attached. One two-dimensional code 42 is a two-dimensional code generated from the location information of a response form used when inspecting an inspection object to which an inspection signboard 4 is attached. The other two-dimensional code 43 is a two-dimensional code (second identification code) generated from the location information of the list of inspection results. The list of inspection results is data summarizing whether or not each inspection object used in construction work is usable. The location information of the list of inspection results is a specifier that specifies the list of inspection results as a resource on the network. For example, the location information of the list of inspection results is a URL, but is not limited to this. The inspection management unit 11 can manage the two-dimensional code 43.

[0018] (Inspection method) The inspection method by the inspector will be explained in detail. Figures 3 to 6 are example screens (1 / 4) to (4 / 4) of the response form. In this explanation, the object to be inspected is a forklift 3. The "type" of the forklift 3 is assumed to be "general-purpose machinery." The types of inspection objects handled in the inspection information and management information can be set appropriately by the management side, but examples include general-purpose machinery (e.g., forklifts, crawler cranes), scaffolding (e.g., quick ladders), internal construction equipment (e.g., generators, concrete pumps), earth removal equipment (e.g., belt conveyors), face and trailing cart inspection equipment (e.g., carts), and various equipment within the yard (e.g., servo locomotives). Note that if six "types" are set as above, six types of response forms will be prepared.

[0019] When inspecting a forklift 3, an inspector uses the terminal device 2 to read the two-dimensional code 42 on the inspection sign 4 affixed to the forklift 3. The terminal device 2 then acquires the URL included in the two-dimensional code 42. The inspector accesses the URL using the terminal device 2, and, in accordance with display control by the display control unit 12, can display on the screen an answer form associated with the "type" to which the forklift 3 belongs (in this example, an answer form corresponding to "general-purpose machinery"). As shown in FIG. 3, the answer form displays options for the inspector to select the company to which the inspector belongs ("1. Affiliated company"). The inspector taps the radio button for the appropriate company. Upon tapping, the answer form is displayed expanded at the bottom of the screen.

[0020] As shown in Figure 4, the expanded response form displays a field for inputting the inspector's name and options (first option) for selecting the type of inspection object (a subcategory of "type," which in this example is the general name of the inspection object belonging to the "general-purpose machinery" category) ("2. Inspector Name," "3. Inspected Machine"). The inspector enters their own name and taps the radio button for the appropriate type ("forklift" in this example). Once tapped, the response form will be expanded and displayed at the bottom of the screen.

[0021] As shown in Figure 5, the expanded response form displays an option (second option) to be used to select one of the multiple inspection objects included in the selected "type" (in this example, "forklift," the general name for the inspection object) ("4. Forklift"). The inspector taps the radio button ("Forklift No. 1") that matches the inspection object name 41 on the inspection sign 4. When tapped, the response form is expanded and displayed at the bottom of the screen.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 6, the expanded response form displays the inspection items prepared for the selected inspection object ("5. Forklift inspection form"). The inspector taps the "Good" radio button or the "Poor" radio button for each inspection item. After tapping, when the inspector taps the send button 21, the terminal device 2 transmits the response items entered in the response form to the information processing device 1 as the inspection results. The inspection management unit 11 includes the inspection results received by the information processing device 1 in the management information of the inspection object, and stores the management information in the management information DB 14.

[0023] The inspection items displayed in FIG. 6 will differ depending on the type of inspection object selected. For example, the "crawler crane" shown in FIG. 4 is the same type (general-purpose machine) as the "forklift," but they are different types. Therefore, when a crawler crane inspector fills out a response form for a crawler crane, which is the object being inspected, the inspection items prepared for the crawler crane are different from the inspection items for a forklift, as shown in FIG. 5. However, the response form for a crawler crane is the same as the response form for a forklift. Furthermore, among the two-dimensional codes printed on the inspection sign attached to the crawler crane, the two-dimensional code containing the location information of the response form is the same as two-dimensional code 42 printed on inspection sign 4 attached to forklift 3.

[0024] (Displaying a list of inspection results) The information processing device 1 can receive inspection results for each inspection object used in construction work by inputting information into a response form from the terminal device 2. The inspection management unit 11 can include the received inspection results in management information for the corresponding inspection object and store the management information in the management information DB 14. The inspection management unit 11 can create data listing the received inspection results.

[0025] The inspector can check the list of inspection results. Specifically, the inspector uses the terminal device 2 to read the two-dimensional code 43 on the inspection sign 4 affixed to the forklift 3. The terminal device 2 then obtains the URL contained in the two-dimensional code 43. The inspector can access the URL using the terminal device 2 and display a list of inspection results on the screen in accordance with the display control of the display control unit 12. Figure 7 is an example of a screen displaying the list of inspection results. As shown in Figure 7, the list of inspection results displays the inspection status as of the inspection date (July 6, 2023 in Figure 7) for each inspection object (inspection machine) whose type is general-purpose machinery.

[0026] The display control unit 12 can update the list of inspection results in real time. Assume that an inspector who transmitted an inspection result indicating no defects for "forklift No. 1" (see FIG. 6) reads the two-dimensional code 43 on the inspection signboard 4 using the terminal device 2. In this case, in the example screen of FIG. 7, "Available for Use" (symbol 71) is displayed in the "Available / Not Available" column for "forklift No. 1." For example, for an inspection object for which an inspection result indicating a defect in at least one inspection item has been transmitted to the information processing device 1, "Not Available for Use" is displayed in the "Available / Not Available" column of the example screen of FIG. 7. Furthermore, for an inspection object for which an inspection result has not been transmitted to the information processing device 1 as of the inspection date, "Not Available for Use" is displayed (provisionally) in the "Available / Not Available" column of the example screen of FIG. 7.

[0027] [process] The information processing method of this embodiment will be described below. Fig. 8 is a sequence diagram showing the information processing method of this embodiment. It is assumed that answer forms for each type have already been created on the management side.

[0028] First, the terminal device 2 reads the first identification code (step S1). In the case of an inspection of a forklift 3, the terminal device 2 reads the two-dimensional code 42 on the inspection signboard 4 in accordance with the inspector's operation. The terminal device 2 can access the URL of the response form. Next, the display control unit 12 of the information processing device 1 controls the display of the response form (step S2). Specifically, the display control unit 12 causes the terminal device 2 that read the first identification code to display a response form corresponding to the "type" of the inspection object. In the response form displayed on the terminal device 2, the inspector selects the "type" which is a subcategory of the "type" of the inspection object, selects the inspection object (proper name) which is a subcategory of the "type" (general name), and selects "pass" or "fail" for each inspection item corresponding to the "type" of the inspection object.

[0029] Next, the terminal device 2 transmits the inspection results to the information processing device 1 (step S3). Specifically, when all necessary answer items are selected in the answer form and a transmission command is issued (by tapping the send button 21), the terminal device 2 transmits the selected answer forms to the information processing device 1 as the inspection results. Next, the inspection management unit 11 of the information processing device 1 updates the management information (step S4). Specifically, the inspection management unit 11 includes the inspection results received from the terminal device 2 in the management information of the corresponding inspection object, and stores the management information in the management information DB 14. The inspection management unit 11 can create data of a list of inspection results using the received inspection results.

[0030] Next, the terminal device 2 reads the second identification code (step S5). In the case of an inspection of a forklift 3, the terminal device 2 reads the two-dimensional code 43 on the inspection signboard 4 in accordance with the inspector's operation. The terminal device 2 can access the URL of the data listing the inspection results. Next, the display control unit 12 of the information processing device 1 controls the display of the list of inspection results (step S6). Specifically, the display control unit 12 causes the terminal device 2 that read the second identification code to display the list of inspection results. This completes the processing of FIG. 8.

[0031] [effect] According to this embodiment, the burden of inspecting objects to be inspected used in construction work can be reduced. More specifically, the management side only needs to prepare a first identification code (two-dimensional code 42) for each type of inspection object, and does not need to prepare one for each inspection object. Therefore, even in situations where there are a wide variety of inspection objects used in construction work, the management burden can be reduced. Furthermore, by using the second identification code (two-dimensional code 43), it is possible to easily check whether an inspection object used in construction work is operational or not. It will also greatly promote paperless inspections.

[0032] [others] (a) This embodiment is not limited to pre-work inspections, but can also be applied to monthly, annual, and other periodic inspections. It can also be applied to irregular inspections carried out during bad weather or after natural disasters. (b): When an inspection is performed by answering a question form, authentication processing of the inspector may be performed after the first identification code is read. In other words, personal information of the inspector may be registered in advance in the information processing device 1, and identity verification processing may be performed when the code is read by the terminal device 2. Similarly, when checking a list of inspection results, authentication processing of the inspector may be performed after the second identification code is read. (c): When the terminal device 2 displays a list of inspection results, the display control unit 12 may cause the terminal device 2 to display a list of inspection results for a type of inspection object other than the type of inspection object inspected by the inspector. Also, the display control unit 12 may cause the terminal device 2 to display a list of inspection results for all inspection objects used in the construction work. (d) The first identification code and the second identification code are not limited to two-dimensional codes, but may be one-dimensional codes such as barcodes.

[0033] (e) It is also possible to realize a technology that appropriately combines the various technologies described in this embodiment. (f) The software described in this embodiment can be realized as hardware, and vice versa. (g) In addition, the components of the present invention may be modified as appropriate within the scope of the invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0034] 100 Information Processing Systems 1. Information processing equipment 2. Terminal Device 11 Inspection Management Department 12 Display control unit 13 Inspection Information DB 14 Management information DB 42 Two-dimensional code (first identification code) 43 2D code (secondary identification code)

Claims

1. an inspection management unit that manages answer forms prepared for each type of inspection object, which have options used to select the inspection object and inspection items for each type of inspection object, as well as first identification codes that are attached to the inspection objects and include location information of the answer forms; an information processing device comprising: a display control unit that reads the first identification code and causes a terminal device that accesses location information of the answer form to display the answer form;

2. When there are a plurality of inspection objects and an inspection result for each of the inspection objects is obtained by inputting the result into the answer form from the terminal device, The inspection management unit manages the list of inspection results and a second identification code including location information of the list of inspection results, The display control unit The information processing device according to claim 1 , wherein the second identification code is read and the inspection results are displayed on the terminal device that has accessed location information of the list of inspection results.

3. an inspection step of managing a response form prepared for each type of inspection object, which has options used to select the inspection object and inspection items for each type of inspection object, and a first identification code attached to the inspection object and including location information of the response form; a display step of reading the first identification code and displaying the answer form on a terminal device that has accessed location information of the answer form.

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