system

Abstract

Provide a system. A means for inputting attribute information of evacuees; a means for inputting existing supply information; A means for calculating the amount of supplies required based on the attribute information of evacuees and information on existing supplies; A system that includes a means for comparing existing supply information with the amount of supplies needed and proposing appropriate allocation of supplies.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The technology of the present disclosure relates to a system. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent document 1 discloses a persona chatbot control method performed by at least one processor, the method including the steps of receiving a user utterance, adding the user utterance to a prompt including an instruction sentence related to a description of the chatbot character, encoding the prompt, and inputting the encoded prompt into a language model to generate a chatbot utterance in response to the user utterance. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2022-180282 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] During disasters, the attributes of evacuees housed in evacuation shelters are diverse, making it difficult to appropriately allocate supplies to meet their needs. Furthermore, it is necessary to efficiently and accurately manage and distribute supplies without relying on the experience of the person in charge of the evacuation shelter. The purpose of this invention is to solve these problems and achieve optimal supply control. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The present invention is a system including the following means: a means for inputting attribute information of evacuees, a means for inputting information on existing supplies, a means for calculating the amount of supplies needed based on the attribute information of evacuees and the information on existing supplies, and a means for comparing the information on existing supplies with the amount of supplies needed and proposing an appropriate allocation of supplies. This system makes it possible to accurately grasp the specific needs of evacuees based on their attributes and efficiently allocate existing supplies.

[0006] "Refugees" refers to people who have temporarily taken refuge in a safe place due to a disaster or emergency.

[0007] "Attribute information" refers to basic personal information about evacuees, such as age, gender, and family composition.

[0008] "Supply information" refers to information showing the inventory status of necessary items to be provided to evacuees, such as food, water, blankets, sanitary products, and diapers.

[0009] "Input means" refers to the means used by the user to input evacuee information and material information into the system, and refers to input devices such as a keyboard, mouse, or touch screen.

[0010] "Means of calculation" refers to software or algorithms that have the function of calculating the amount of supplies needed based on the attributes and supply information of evacuees.

[0011] "Means of comparison" refers to software or algorithms that have the ability to compare existing supply information with calculated supply needs.

[0012] "Recommendation tools" refers to software or algorithms that are capable of generating recommendations on how to actually allocate supplies based on the results of the comparison.

[0013] The "system" refers to a set of hardware and software configurations that inputs evacuees' attribute information and material information, calculates the necessary supplies, and distributes them appropriately. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] 1 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the configuration of a data processing system according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] 1 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of main functions of a data processing device and a smart device according to a first embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the configuration of a data processing system according to a second embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of main functions of a data processing device and smart glasses according to a second embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the configuration of a data processing system according to a third embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of main functions of a data processing device and a headset-type terminal according to a third embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the configuration of a data processing system according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of main functions of a data processing device and a robot according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 9] 1 shows an emotion map onto which multiple emotions are mapped. [Figure 10] 1 shows an emotion map onto which multiple emotions are mapped. [Figure 11] FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram showing a processing flow of the data processing system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of processing in the data processing system in Application Example 1. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of processing in the data processing system according to the second embodiment when an emotion engine is combined. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of processing in the data processing system in Application Example 2 when an emotion engine is combined. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] An example of an embodiment of a system according to the technology of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0016] First, the terms used in the following description will be explained.

[0017] In the following embodiments, a coded processor (hereinafter simply referred to as a "processor") may be a single arithmetic device or a combination of multiple arithmetic devices. Furthermore, a processor may be a single type of arithmetic device or a combination of multiple types of arithmetic devices. Examples of arithmetic devices include a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GPGPU (General-Purpose computing on Graphics Processing Units), and an APU (Accelerated Processing Unit).

[0018] In the following embodiments, a coded RAM (Random Access Memory) is a memory in which information is temporarily stored and is used as a working memory by a processor.

[0019] In the following embodiments, the coded storage is one or more non-volatile storage devices that store various programs, various parameters, etc. Examples of non-volatile storage devices include flash memory (SSD (Solid State Drive)), magnetic disks (e.g., hard disks), and magnetic tapes.

[0020] In the following embodiments, a communication I / F (Interface) with a symbol is an interface including a communication processor, an antenna, etc. The communication I / F controls communication between multiple computers. Examples of communication standards applied to the communication I / F include wireless communication standards including 5G (5th Generation Mobile Communication System), Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), etc.

[0021] In the following embodiments, "A and / or B" is synonymous with "at least one of A and B." In other words, "A and / or B" means that it may be only A, only B, or a combination of A and B. Furthermore, in this specification, the same concept as "A and / or B" is also applied when three or more things are expressed connected by "and / or."

[0022] [First embodiment]

[0023] FIG. 1 shows an example of the configuration of a data processing system 10 according to the first embodiment.

[0024] 1, a data processing system 10 includes a data processing device 12 and a smart device 14. An example of the data processing device 12 is a server.

[0025] The data processing device 12 includes a computer 22, a database 24, and a communication I / F 26. The computer 22 is an example of a "computer" according to the technology of the present disclosure. The computer 22 includes a processor 28, a RAM 30, and a storage 32. The processor 28, the RAM 30, and the storage 32 are connected to a bus 34. The database 24 and the communication I / F 26 are also connected to the bus 34. The communication I / F 26 is connected to a network 54. Examples of the network 54 include a WAN (Wide Area Network) and / or a LAN (Local Area Network).

[0026] The smart device 14 includes a computer 36, a reception device 38, an output device 40, a camera 42, and a communication I / F 44. The computer 36 includes a processor 46, a RAM 48, and a storage 50. The processor 46, the RAM 48, and the storage 50 are connected to a bus 52. The reception device 38, the output device 40, and the camera 42 are also connected to the bus 52.

[0027] The reception device 38 includes a touch panel 38A, a microphone 38B, and the like, and receives user input. The touch panel 38A detects contact with an indicator (for example, a pen or a finger) to receive user input by the touch of the indicator. The microphone 38B detects the user's voice to receive user input by voice. The control unit 46A transmits data indicating the user input received by the touch panel 38A and the microphone 38B to the data processing device 12. In the data processing device 12, the specific processing unit 290 acquires the data indicating the user input.

[0028] The output device 40 includes a display 40A and a speaker 40B, and presents data to the user 20 by outputting the data in a form of expression that the user 20 can perceive (for example, audio and / or text). The display 40A displays visible information such as text and images in accordance with instructions from the processor 46. The speaker 40B outputs audio in accordance with instructions from the processor 46. The camera 42 is a compact digital camera equipped with an optical system including a lens, aperture, and shutter, and an imaging element such as a CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) image sensor or a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor.

[0029] The communication I / F 44 is connected to a network 54. The communication I / Fs 44 and 26 control the exchange of various information between the processor 46 and the processor 28 via the network 54.

[0030] FIG. 2 shows an example of the main functions of the data processing device 12 and the smart device 14.

[0031] 2, in the data processing device 12, a specific process is performed by the processor 28. A specific processing program 56 is stored in the storage 32. The specific processing program 56 is an example of a "program" according to the technology of the present disclosure. The processor 28 reads the specific processing program 56 from the storage 32 and executes the read specific processing program 56 on the RAM 30. The specific process is realized by the processor 28 operating as a specific processing unit 290 in accordance with the specific processing program 56 executed on the RAM 30.

[0032] The storage 32 stores a data generation model 58 and an emotion identification model 59. The data generation model 58 and the emotion identification model 59 are used by the identification processing unit 290.

[0033] In the smart device 14, the processor 46 performs the reception output process. The storage 50 stores a reception output program 60. The reception output program 60 is used in conjunction with the specific processing program 56 by the data processing system 10. The processor 46 reads the reception output program 60 from the storage 50 and executes the read reception output program 60 on the RAM 48. The reception output process is realized by the processor 46 operating as the control unit 46A in accordance with the reception output program 60 executed on the RAM 48.

[0034] Next, a description will be given of the specific processing performed by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as a "server" and the smart device 14 will be referred to as a "terminal."

[0035] The present invention relates to a supplies management system for evacuation shelters, which inputs attribute information of evacuees and information on existing supplies, calculates the amount of supplies needed based on the information, and proposes appropriate distribution of supplies. The system of the present invention can be implemented using the following devices and programs.

[0036] System Overview

[0037] This system aims to manage supplies at evacuation shelters, and provides a means to input evacuees' attribute information (age, gender, family composition, etc.) and information on existing supplies (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.). Furthermore, it includes a means to calculate the necessary supplies based on this information, compare them with existing supplies, and propose appropriate distribution.

[0038] Program Description

[0039] The program in this system inputs the evacuees' attribute information and supply information, calculates the amount of supplies needed, compares it with the existing supply amount, and proposes the optimal supply distribution. The specific program flow is as follows:

[0040] 1. Enter evacuee information

[0041] The user inputs attribute information (age, gender, family composition) of all evacuees at the shelter into the system using a terminal.

[0042] The terminal transmits this input information to the server.

[0043] 2. Enter existing material information

[0044] Users use a terminal to input the types of supplies (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.) and quantities currently available at the evacuation center into the system.

[0045] The terminal transmits this input information to the server.

[0046] 3. Calculating the amount of supplies needed

[0047] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee based on the received attribute information of the evacuees.

[0048] For example: Evacuees under the age of 3 need diapers, and adult women need sanitary products.

[0049] The server aggregates the calculated individual required supply amounts and calculates the total required supply amount.

[0050] 4. Comparison of supplies

[0051] The server compares the calculated required amount of materials with the amount of existing materials that has already been entered.

[0052] The server checks the comparison results and determines, for example, whether the food requirement is met or not.

[0053] 5. Proposal for distribution of supplies

[0054] Based on the comparison results, the server proposes how supplies should actually be distributed.

[0055] Example: If existing supplies are insufficient compared to the required amount, propose ways to distribute them as fairly as possible.

[0056] The server transmits the content of this proposal to the terminal.

[0057] 6. Display of proposals

[0058] The terminal displays the proposal content sent from the server to the user.

[0059] The user checks the displayed proposal and allocates materials as necessary.

[0060] Specific examples

[0061] For example, if a 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man are in an evacuation shelter, the user enters the following information into their device: Along with attribute information such as age, gender, and family composition, the current amount of supplies (100 food items, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary products, and 15 diapers) are also entered. Based on this information, the server calculates the amount of supplies needed (3 food items, 6 liters of water, 3 blankets, 1 sanitary product, and 5 diapers), compares them with the existing supplies, and if there is sufficient stock, proposes distribution as is, or if there is a shortage, presents an appropriate distribution plan.

[0062] In this way, by using the system of the present invention, it becomes possible to efficiently and fairly manage and distribute supplies at evacuation centers, and to provide appropriate support according to the needs of evacuees in the event of a disaster.

[0063] The processing flow will be explained below.

[0064] Program processing flow

[0065] Collecting and storing information on evacuees

[0066] Step 1:

[0067] User: Enter attribute information (age, gender, family composition) of evacuees at the evacuation shelter via the terminal.

[0068] Step 2:

[0069] Terminal - Sends the entered evacuee information to the server.

[0070] Step 3:

[0071] Server: Add the received evacuee information to a list and save it in the database.

[0072] Collecting and storing information on existing supplies

[0073] Step 4:

[0074] User: Enter the type of supplies currently in the evacuation center (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.) and their quantity via the terminal.

[0075] Step 5:

[0076] Terminal - Sends the entered existing material information to the server.

[0077] Step 6:

[0078] Server: Stores received information on existing materials in a dictionary or database.

[0079] Calculating supplies needed

[0080] Step 7:

[0081] Server: Retrieves stored evacuee information from the database.

[0082] Step 8:

[0083] Server: Calculates the amount of supplies needed based on the evacuees' attribute information.

[0084] For example: one food item per adult per day, two liters of water per day, five diapers per baby per day, one sanitary product per woman aged 13 and over per day, one blanket per person.

[0085] Step 9:

[0086] Server: Aggregates the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee and calculates the total amount of supplies needed.

[0087] Comparison with existing materials and proposals

[0088] Step 10:

[0089] Server - Retrieves stored information on existing materials from the database.

[0090] Step 11:

[0091] Server - Compare the calculated required amount of supplies with the amount of supplies already available.

[0092] Step 12:

[0093] Server - Determine whether existing supplies meet the requirements or are insufficient.

[0094] Example: If the required amount of food is 3 and there are 100 existing supplies, then we consider there to be enough food.

[0095] Step 13:

[0096] Server - Proposes appropriate allocation of materials based on the comparison results. If the existing materials meet the required amount, allocate that amount. If there is a shortage, create a proposal to allocate the existing amount to the maximum.

[0097] Display and confirm the proposed results

[0098] Step 14:

[0099] Server: Sends the generated allocation proposal to the user's device.

[0100] Step 15:

[0101] Terminal - Displays the routing proposal sent from the server to the user.

[0102] Step 16:

[0103] User - Check the distribution proposals displayed and allocate supplies as necessary.

[0104] Processing steps in specific examples

[0105] For example, if a 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man are in a shelter, the user enters the following information into the terminal and sends it to the server:

[0106] Step 1 to Step 3: Evacuee information (30-year-old woman, 1-year-old baby, 40-year-old man)

[0107] Steps 4 to 6: Information on existing supplies (100 food items, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary napkins, 15 diapers)

[0108] Based on this information, the server will calculate the required amount of supplies by taking the following steps, compare it with the existing amount, and make a proposal:

[0109] Steps 7 to 9: Calculate the amount of supplies needed from the evacuees' information (e.g., food for three people, 6 liters of water, three blankets, one sanitary product, five diapers).

[0110] Steps 10 to 13: Compare the existing supply information with the required supply quantities, determine whether there is sufficient stock, and prepare a proposal.

[0111] Steps 14 to 16: The generated proposal content is displayed to the user, and the user confirms it.

[0112] Example 1

[0113] Next, a description will be given of Example 1. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as a "server" and the smart device 14 will be referred to as a "terminal."

[0114] The management and distribution of supplies at evacuation shelters is extremely important, but doing it manually takes time and effort, and it is difficult to maintain fairness. For this reason, a system is needed that can accurately calculate the amount of supplies needed based on evacuees' attributes and information on existing supplies, and distribute supplies efficiently and fairly. Current methods make it difficult to quickly and accurately distribute supplies according to evacuees' needs, and there is a risk that evacuees may not receive the supplies they need appropriately.

[0115] The specific processing by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in the first embodiment is realized by the following means.

[0116] In this invention, the server includes means for inputting attribute information of evacuees, means for inputting existing supply information, means for calculating the amount of supplies needed based on the attribute information of evacuees and the existing supply information, means for comparing the calculated amount of supplies needed with the existing supply information, means for proposing an appropriate distribution of supplies based on the comparison results, means for notifying the user of the content of the proposal, and means for distributing supplies based on the content of the proposal, thereby enabling efficient and fair distribution of supplies based on the needs of evacuees.

[0117] "Evacuee attribute information" refers to basic information about each individual at the evacuation center, such as their age, gender, and family composition.

[0118] "Existing supplies information" refers to the types and quantities of supplies currently present at evacuation shelters.

[0119] "Required amount of supplies" refers to the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee based on the evacuee's attribute information.

[0120] "Means for comparison" refers to a means for comparing the calculated required amount of supplies with existing supply information and determining which supplies are sufficient and which are in short supply.

[0121] "Proposal means" refers to a means for calculating and proposing how supplies should be allocated based on the results of the comparison of supplies.

[0122] "Means for notifying users" refers to means for informing users of the resource allocation proposals generated by the server.

[0123] "Means for carrying out distribution" refers to the means for actually distributing materials based on the proposed material allocation method.

[0124] This invention is a system for efficient and fair management of supplies at evacuation shelters. It inputs attribute information of evacuees and information on existing supplies, calculates the amount of supplies needed based on that information, and proposes optimal distribution of supplies.

[0125] The system of the present invention is configured by the interaction between a server, a terminal, and a user. Specifically, the following hardware and software are involved:

[0126] Hardware and Software Overview

[0127] Server: A central computer responsible for processing and storing data. It performs key calculations and processes such as calculating and comparing required quantities of supplies and proposing distribution. The server used is a standard commercial server.

[0128] Terminal: The device used by the user to input information on evacuees and supplies. Specifically, this could be a PC, tablet, smartphone, etc.

[0129] User: A person who actually operates the system to input and check information, such as shelter managers or staff.

[0130] Program processing

[0131] 1. Enter evacuee information

[0132] The user inputs the attribute information (age, gender, family composition, etc.) of all evacuees in the shelter into the system using a terminal. This input is done through a dedicated application.

[0133] The device sends the input information to the server. Specifically, the information entered in the input form is sent to the server via API.

[0134] 2. Enter existing material information

[0135] The user also uses a terminal to input the types of supplies currently at the evacuation center (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.) and their quantities into the system.

[0136] The device sends this information to the server, which also uses the API to send the data.

[0137] 3. Calculating the amount of supplies needed

[0138] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee based on the received evacuee attribute information, following pre-set rules (e.g., evacuees under the age of three need diapers).

[0139] The server aggregates the individually calculated amounts of supplies needed and calculates the amount needed for the entire evacuation center. This aggregation result is stored in a database.

[0140] 4. Comparison of supplies

[0141] The server compares the current supply with the calculated required supply. For example, if 100 units of food are needed but only 80 units are currently available, the server recognizes the shortage.

[0142] The server uses the results of this comparison to determine how scarce or abundant a supply is.

[0143] 5. Proposal for distribution of supplies

[0144] Based on the comparison results, the server proposes an efficient and fair method for allocating resources. For example, if resources are in short supply, it will devise a fair distribution method based on the highest priority items.

[0145] The server sends this allocation proposal to the terminal.

[0146] 6. Display of proposals

[0147] The terminal displays the allocation proposal sent from the server to the user, and the proposal is displayed in a format that can be confirmed on the screen.

[0148] The user checks the proposal and allocates supplies as necessary.

[0149] Specific examples

[0150] For example, if there is a 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man in an evacuation shelter, the user enters the following information into their terminal: the evacuees' ages, genders, family composition, and current supply levels (100 food items, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary products, and 15 diapers). Based on this information, the server calculates the required supply levels (3 food items, 6 liters of water, 3 blankets, 1 sanitary product, and 5 diapers) and compares them with the existing supply levels. If there is sufficient stock, the server will suggest distributing the supplies as is, and if there is a shortage, it will suggest a fair distribution method.

[0151] Prompt Sentence Examples

[0152] "Calculate the amount of supplies needed based on the age, sex, and family composition of the evacuees, compare it with the amount of supplies currently available at the evacuation center, and propose an appropriate distribution method. Specific types of supplies include food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc."

[0153] By using this system, the management of supplies at evacuation centers can be carried out efficiently and fairly, making it possible to appropriately meet the needs of evacuees in the event of a disaster.

[0154] The flow of the identification process in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

[0155] Step 1:

[0156] Entering evacuee information

[0157] The user inputs the attribute information (age, gender, family composition) of all evacuees in the shelter into the system using a dedicated terminal. Specifically, the user enters the information of each evacuee into a form and clicks the submit button.

[0158] Input: Age, gender, and family structure of evacuees

[0159] The terminal temporarily stores the input information and transmits it to the server once all input is complete.

[0160] Output: Evacuee information data sent to the server

[0161] Step 2:

[0162] Entering existing material information

[0163] The user also uses a dedicated terminal to input the types of supplies currently at the evacuation shelter (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.) and their quantities into the system. Specifically, the user enters the quantities of each item in list format and clicks the send button.

[0164] Input: Type and quantity of each item

[0165] The terminal temporarily stores the inputted material information and transmits it to the server once all the information has been inputted.

[0166] Output: Material information data sent to the server

[0167] Step 3:

[0168] Calculating the amount of supplies needed

[0169] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee based on the received attribute information. For example, evacuees under the age of three need diapers.

[0170] Input: Evacuee information data

[0171] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee based on preset rules.

[0172] Data processing: Determining supplies based on age, gender, and family structure

[0173] Output: Required amount of supplies for each evacuee

[0174] Step 4:

[0175] Calculating the total amount of supplies needed

[0176] The server tally up the calculated amount of supplies needed for each evacuee and calculate the amount of supplies needed for the entire evacuation center.

[0177] Input: Amount of supplies needed for each evacuee

[0178] The server tally up all the required quantities to determine the total required quantity.

[0179] Data calculation: Counting the amount of supplies needed by each evacuee

[0180] Output: Required amount of supplies for the entire shelter

[0181] Step 5:

[0182] Comparison of supply quantities

[0183] The server compares the calculated total required quantity with the existing supply information. For example, if the required quantity is 100 units and the current quantity is 80 units, it determines that there is a shortage.

[0184] Input: Total supply requirements, existing supply information

[0185] The server compares the required amount with the current amount on a one-to-one basis to determine whether there is a shortage or surplus.

[0186] Data calculation: Comparison of required and existing supplies

[0187] Output: Shortage or surplus determination results

[0188] Step 6:

[0189] Proposal for material allocation

[0190] The server then proposes an appropriate method for distributing supplies based on the comparison results. For example, if supplies are in short supply, it suggests a method for prioritizing distribution to evacuees with the highest priority.

[0191] Input: Comparison result

[0192] The server calculates a fair and efficient distribution method and compiles a proposal.

[0193] Data calculation: Applying fair resource allocation algorithms

[0194] Output: Proposed allocation of supplies

[0195] Step 7:

[0196] Notification and display of proposals

[0197] The server transmits the proposed material distribution contents to the terminal.

[0198] Input: Proposed allocation of supplies

[0199] Output: Suggestions sent to the device

[0200] The terminal displays the received proposal content to the user. Specifically, the proposal content is displayed on the screen in a format that allows the user to check it.

[0201] Input: Suggestion from the server

[0202] Output: Displayed to the user who confirmed the proposal

[0203] Step 8:

[0204] Distribution of supplies

[0205] The user can confirm the displayed proposal and distribute the goods as necessary. Specifically, when the user presses the "Accept this proposal" button, the distribution of goods will proceed based on the proposal.

[0206] Input: Proposed allocation

[0207] Output: Carrying out the actual allocation of supplies

[0208] In this way, a series of steps are established to ensure efficient and fair distribution of supplies in evacuation centers.

[0209] (Application example 1)

[0210] Next, a description will be given of Application Example 1. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as a "server" and the smart device 14 will be referred to as a "terminal."

[0211] Improving the efficiency of inventory management and delivery planning at current logistics centers is a critical issue. In particular, in the event of a disaster, rapid and accurate distribution of supplies according to the needs of evacuees is required. However, it is currently difficult to accurately grasp the attributes of evacuees and the amount of supplies they need, and then appropriately compare and allocate them with existing inventory. This can result in shortages or surpluses of supplies, delaying assistance to evacuees. Furthermore, it is similarly difficult for logistics centers to efficiently manage inventory information and information on the needs of delivery destinations, and to create optimal distribution and delivery plans. This can result in wasted supplies and delivery delays.

[0212] The specific processing by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in the application example 1 is realized by the following means.

[0213] In this invention, the server includes means for inputting attribute information of evacuees, means for inputting existing supply information, means for calculating the amount of supplies needed based on the attribute information of evacuees and the existing supply information, means for comparing the amount of supplies needed with the existing supply information and proposing an appropriate distribution of supplies, means for inputting inventory information at the logistics center, means for inputting needs information of delivery destinations, and means for proposing an optimal allocation and delivery plan based on the inventory information and needs information. This enables efficient and fair management and distribution of supplies at evacuation shelters and logistics centers.

[0214] "Evacuee attribute information" refers to the characteristics of individual evacuees at evacuation centers, such as their age, gender, and family composition.

[0215] "Existing supplies information" refers to the types and quantities of supplies currently in stock at evacuation shelters and logistics centers.

[0216] The "amount of supplies required" refers to the amount of supplies that should be appropriately distributed to each evacuee, calculated based on the evacuee's attribute information.

[0217] "Means to propose appropriate allocation of supplies" refers to a system that compares the amount of supplies needed with existing supply information and provides the optimal distribution method.

[0218] "Inventory information at logistics centers" refers to data regarding the types and quantities of materials stored at logistics centers.

[0219] "Destination needs information" refers to data regarding the type and quantity of supplies required by each destination.

[0220] "Means for proposing optimal allocation and delivery plans based on inventory information and needs information" refers to a system that provides optimal material allocation and delivery plans based on inventory information at the logistics center and needs information at the delivery destination.

[0221] The present invention can be implemented as a materials management system for evacuation shelters and logistics centers. This system inputs attribute information of evacuees and information on existing materials, calculates the amount of materials needed, and proposes appropriate distribution. In addition, it has the function of inputting inventory information at the logistics center and information on the needs of delivery destinations and proposing optimal distribution and delivery plans.

[0222] Hardware and software used

[0223] The following hardware and software are used to realize this system.

[0224] Hardware: Smartphones, smart glasses, head-mounted displays, and robots

[0225] Software: Python programs, database management systems (e.g., MySQL (registered trademark), SQLite)

[0226] System processing overview

[0227] Entering information on evacuees and logistics centers

[0228] Users use terminals to input evacuees' attribute information (age, gender, family composition) and information on existing supplies (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers). The logistics center also inputs inventory information (type and quantity of supplies) and delivery destination needs information.

[0229] Calculating the amount of supplies needed

[0230] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee based on the received evacuee attribute information, and simultaneously calculates the optimal distribution and delivery plan based on inventory information at the logistics center and needs information at the delivery destination.

[0231] Comparison and Suggestion

[0232] The server compares the calculated required quantity of supplies with existing supply information and proposes an appropriate supply allocation. The logistics center also proposes optimal distribution and delivery plans based on inventory information and needs information.

[0233] Viewing Proposals

[0234] The terminal displays the proposal sent from the server to the user, who then checks the proposal and allocates and delivers supplies as necessary.

[0235] Specific examples

[0236] For example, suppose there is a 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man at an evacuation shelter. In this case, the user inputs the following information into their device: attribute information such as age, gender, and family composition, along with the current amount of supplies (100 food items, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary products, and 15 diapers). Based on this information, the server calculates the amount of supplies needed (3 food items, 6 liters of water, 3 blankets, 1 sanitary product, and 5 diapers) and compares them with the existing supplies to make a proposal.

[0237] For example, suppose a logistics center has 100 units of food and 80 liters of water, and 20 units of food are required for delivery to destination A and 50 liters of water for delivery to destination B. The user inputs inventory information and needs information into the terminal, and the system uses this information to propose an optimal allocation and delivery plan.

[0238] Example prompt: "Your distribution center has 100 units of food and 80 liters of water. Destination A has requested 20 units of food and Destination B has requested 50 liters of water. Please suggest the best allocation method based on your current inventory."

[0239] The flow of the specific processing in the application example 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0240] Step 1:

[0241] The user inputs the evacuees' attribute information (age, gender, family composition) using a terminal. This information is sent from the terminal to the server. The inputs are age, gender, and family composition, and the user's attribute information is saved in the database as output.

[0242] Step 2:

[0243] The user uses a terminal to input information about existing supplies (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers). This information is also sent from the terminal to the server. The input is the type and quantity of supplies, and the output is the supply information stored in a database.

[0244] Step 3:

[0245] The user inputs inventory information (type and quantity of materials) at the logistics center using a terminal. This information is sent to the server. The input is inventory information, and the output is stored in a database.

[0246] Step 4:

[0247] The user inputs the delivery destination's needs information (type and quantity of required supplies) using a terminal. This information is sent to the server. The needs information is input, and the needs information is saved in a database as output.

[0248] Step 5:

[0249] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed based on the evacuees' attribute information. This process determines the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee based on their age, gender, and family composition, and then aggregates these to determine the total amount of supplies needed. The input is the evacuees' attribute information, and the output is the amount of supplies needed.

[0250] Step 6:

[0251] The server compares the existing supply information with the required supply quantity. This process matches the existing supplies with the calculated required supplies and identifies shortages and excess supplies. The input is the existing supply information and the required supply quantity, and the output is the comparison result.

[0252] Step 7:

[0253] The server proposes an appropriate allocation of materials. In this process, it calculates a specific material allocation method based on the comparison results and generates a proposal. The comparison results are input, and an allocation proposal is obtained as output.

[0254] Step 8:

[0255] The server calculates the optimal allocation and delivery plan based on inventory information at the logistics center and needs information for delivery destinations. This process extracts the amount of materials needed to meet the needs of each delivery destination from inventory and creates an appropriate logistics plan. Inventory information and needs information are input, and a delivery plan is obtained as output.

[0256] Step 9:

[0257] The terminal displays the proposal and delivery plan sent from the server to the user. The user checks the proposal and allocates materials as necessary. The proposal and delivery plan are input, and are displayed to the user as output.

[0258] Furthermore, an emotion engine that estimates the user's emotion may be combined. That is, the identification processing unit 290 may estimate the user's emotion using the emotion identification model 59 and perform identification processing using the user's emotion.

[0259] The present invention combines an emotion engine with a supply management system for evacuation shelters, inputting attribute information of evacuees and information on existing supplies, calculating the amount of supplies needed based on this information, and recognizing the user's emotions to propose optimal supply distribution. The system of the present invention can be implemented using the following devices and programs.

[0260] System Overview

[0261] This system aims to manage supplies at evacuation shelters, and provides a means to input evacuees' attribute information (age, gender, family composition, etc.) and information on existing supplies (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.). It also includes a means to calculate the amount of supplies needed based on this information, recognize the user's emotions using an emotion engine, and optimize the distribution of supplies based on that information.

[0262] Program Description

[0263] The program of this system performs the following processes.

[0264] 1. Enter evacuee information

[0265] Users enter attribute information (age, gender, family composition) of all evacuees at the shelter into the system via their terminal.

[0266] The terminal transmits the input evacuee information to the server.

[0267] The server adds the received evacuee information to a list and stores it in a database.

[0268] 2. Enter existing material information

[0269] Users enter the types of supplies currently available at the evacuation center (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.) and their quantities into the system via a terminal.

[0270] The terminal transmits the input existing material information to the server.

[0271] The server stores the received existing material information in a dictionary or database.

[0272] 3. Calculating supplies needed

[0273] The server retrieves the stored evacuee information from the database and calculates the amount of supplies needed based on the evacuees' attribute information.

[0274] For example, evacuees under the age of three will need diapers, and adult women will need sanitary products.

[0275] The server aggregates the calculated individual required supply amounts and calculates the total required supply amount.

[0276] 4. Comparison of supplies

[0277] The server compares the calculated required amount of materials with the amount of existing materials that has already been entered.

[0278] The server checks the comparison results and determines, for example, whether the food requirement is met or not.

[0279] 5. Proposal for distribution of supplies

[0280] Based on the comparison results, the server proposes how supplies should actually be distributed.

[0281] If existing supplies are insufficient compared to the required amount, we will propose a method for distributing them as fairly as possible.

[0282] 6. Use of Emotion Engine

[0283] The emotion engine recognizes emotions from the user's facial expressions, tone of voice, input content, etc.

[0284] The server receives the emotion recognition results from the emotion engine and determines the stress level and urgency of the evacuees.

[0285] Based on the emotion recognition results, the server adjusts the supplies that need to be distributed as a priority and formulates an optimal distribution plan.

[0286] 7. Sending and displaying proposal results

[0287] The server transmits the generated allocation proposal and the allocation plan based on the emotion recognition results to the user's terminal.

[0288] The terminal displays the proposal content sent from the server to the user.

[0289] The user checks the displayed proposal and allocates materials as necessary.

[0290] Processing steps in specific examples

[0291] For example, if there is a 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man in a shelter, the user enters the following information into the terminal and sends it to the server.

[0292] Enter information about the evacuees, such as age, gender, and family composition.

[0293] Enter the current amount of supplies as 100 food items, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary products, and 15 diapers.

[0294] Based on this information, the server calculates the amount of supplies needed and makes a proposal by comparing it with the amount of supplies already available. Furthermore, an emotion engine recognizes the user's emotions and adjusts the priority of supplies based on that information if the user's stress level is high. For example, if there is an infant among the evacuees and the user is feeling high stress, it will suggest that diapers be prioritized. The server sends the emotion recognition results along with the distribution proposal to the device and displays them to the user, allowing the user to carry out optimal supply allocation.

[0295] In this way, by using the system of the present invention, it becomes possible to efficiently and fairly manage and distribute supplies at evacuation centers, and to provide appropriate support according to the needs and feelings of evacuees during disasters.

[0296] The processing flow will be explained below.

[0297] Program processing flow

[0298] Collecting and storing information on evacuees

[0299] Step 1:

[0300] User: Enter attribute information (age, gender, family composition) of evacuees at the evacuation shelter via the terminal.

[0301] Step 2:

[0302] Terminal - Sends the entered evacuee information to the server.

[0303] Step 3:

[0304] Server: Add the received evacuee information to a list and save it in the database.

[0305] Collecting and storing information on existing supplies

[0306] Step 4:

[0307] User: Enter the type of supplies currently in the evacuation center (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.) and their quantity via the terminal.

[0308] Step 5:

[0309] Terminal - Sends the entered existing material information to the server.

[0310] Step 6:

[0311] Server: Stores received information on existing materials in a dictionary or database.

[0312] Calculating supplies needed

[0313] Step 7:

[0314] Server: Retrieves stored evacuee information from the database.

[0315] Step 8:

[0316] Server: Calculates the amount of supplies needed based on the evacuees' attribute information.

[0317] For example: one food item per adult per day, two liters of water per day, five diapers per baby per day, one sanitary product per woman aged 13 and over per day, one blanket per person.

[0318] Step 9:

[0319] Server: Aggregates the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee and calculates the total amount of supplies needed.

[0320] Comparison with existing materials and proposals

[0321] Step 10:

[0322] Server - Retrieves stored information on existing materials from the database.

[0323] Step 11:

[0324] Server - Compare the calculated required amount of supplies with the amount of supplies already available.

[0325] Step 12:

[0326] Server - Checks the comparison results and determines, for example, whether food requirements are met or insufficient.

[0327] Using the Emotion Engine

[0328] Step 13:

[0329] Emotion engine - Recognizes emotions from the user's facial expressions, tone of voice, input, etc.

[0330] Step 14:

[0331] Server: Receives emotion recognition results from the emotion engine and determines the stress level and urgency of evacuees.

[0332] Step 15:

[0333] Server: Based on the emotion recognition results, it adjusts the priority of materials that need to be distributed and formulates an optimal distribution plan.

[0334] Sending and displaying proposal results

[0335] Step 16:

[0336] Server: The generated allocation proposal and the allocation plan based on the emotion recognition results are sent to the user's device.

[0337] Step 17:

[0338] Terminal - displays the suggestions sent from the server to the user.

[0339] Step 18:

[0340] User - Check the displayed proposal and allocate supplies as necessary.

[0341] Processing steps in specific examples

[0342] For example, if a 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man are in a shelter, the user enters the following information into the terminal and sends it to the server:

[0343] Step 1 to Step 3: Evacuee information (30-year-old woman, 1-year-old baby, 40-year-old man)

[0344] Steps 4 to 6: Information on existing supplies (100 food items, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary napkins, 15 diapers)

[0345] Based on this information, the server will calculate the required amount of supplies by taking the following steps, compare it with the existing amount, and make a proposal:

[0346] Steps 7 to 9: Calculate the amount of supplies needed from the evacuees' information (e.g., food for three people, 6 liters of water, three blankets, one sanitary product, five diapers).

[0347] Steps 10 to 12: Compare the existing supply information with the required supply quantities, determine whether there is sufficient stock, and prepare a proposal.

[0348] Steps 13 to 15: The emotion engine recognizes the user's emotions, and if the stress level is high, adjusts the priority of supplies based on that information.

[0349] Steps 16 to 18: The generated proposal content and emotion recognition results are sent to the user's terminal, and the user confirms them.

[0350] In this way, by using the system of the present invention, it becomes possible to efficiently and fairly manage and distribute supplies at evacuation centers, and to provide appropriate support according to the needs and feelings of evacuees during disasters.

[0351] Example 2

[0352] Next, a description will be given of Example 2. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as a "server" and the smart device 14 will be referred to as a "terminal."

[0353] Efficient and fair management of supplies at evacuation shelters is required amid a large number of evacuees. This requires accurate understanding of the evacuees' attributes and the current state of supplies, and accurate calculation of the amount of supplies needed. Furthermore, in order to provide more appropriate support, it is essential to allocate supplies while taking into account the emotions and stress experienced by evacuees. Conventional systems have difficulty simultaneously satisfying these complex conditions, making it impossible to achieve optimal distribution of supplies according to the needs of evacuees.

[0354] The specific processing by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in the second embodiment is realized by the following means.

[0355] In this invention, the server includes means for inputting attribute information of evacuees, means for inputting existing supply information, means for calculating the amount of supplies needed, means for comparing the existing supply information with the amount of supplies needed and proposing an appropriate distribution of supplies, means for optimizing the distribution of supplies using an emotion engine that recognizes the user's emotions, and means for transmitting and displaying a supply distribution plan to the user based on the distribution proposal and the emotion recognition results. This enables efficient and fair management and distribution of supplies that take into account the attribute information of evacuees, the current state of supplies, and the emotions of the evacuees.

[0356] "Evacuee attribute information" refers to the individual characteristics of people taking refuge in evacuation shelters, including their age, gender, and family structure.

[0357] "Existing supplies information" refers to data on the types and quantities of supplies currently stockpiled within evacuation centers.

[0358] "Amount of supplies needed" refers to the result of calculating the quantity of supplies needed by each evacuee based on the evacuee's attribute information.

[0359] An "emotion engine" is a system that analyzes a user's facial expressions, tone of voice, input content, etc. to recognize their emotions and stress level.

[0360] "Allocation proposal" refers to the process of comparing the amount of supplies needed with existing supply information and making specific proposals for how to allocate supplies.

[0361] A "supply distribution plan" refers to a plan or guideline that shows how supplies will actually be distributed to evacuees.

[0362] This invention is a system for efficient and fair management of supplies at evacuation shelters. It inputs attribute information of evacuees, combines it with existing supply information to calculate the required amount of supplies, and then uses an emotion engine to propose optimal supply allocation. This system is implemented using the following devices and programs.

[0363] This system uses terminals (e.g., smartphones, tablets, and PCs) and a server as hardware, and requires a database management system, an emotion recognition engine, and a program that implements a supply distribution algorithm as software.

[0364] 1. Hardware and Software Usage

[0365] The user inputs attribute information (age, gender, family composition, etc.) of all evacuees at the shelter into the terminal. The input information is sent from the terminal to the server, which stores it in a database. The user also inputs information about supplies currently at the shelter (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.) into the terminal. This is also sent to the server and stored in the database.

[0366] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed by each evacuee based on evacuee information retrieved from the database. The calculation applies rules such as diapers for infants under 2 years old and sanitary products for adult women. The calculated required amounts are tallied and compiled into the total amount of supplies needed.

[0367] The server then compares the required supply amount with the existing supply amount to determine which supplies are in short supply. Based on this information, the supply allocation algorithm proposes the optimal allocation method. Even if there is a shortage, the algorithm proposes a method to distribute supplies as fairly as possible.

[0368] Furthermore, the emotion engine analyzes the user's input, facial expressions, and tone of voice to recognize emotions. Based on the results of the emotion engine, the system determines the stress level and urgency of evacuees and adjusts the distribution of necessary supplies. A plan can be made to give priority to evacuees who are particularly stressed.

[0369] Finally, the server sends the generated resource allocation plan and the emotion recognition results to the terminal and visually displays them to the user. The user can then confirm the displayed proposal and carry out the actual resource allocation.

[0370] 2. Examples of concrete examples and prompts

[0371] For example, if a 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man are in an evacuation shelter, the user enters the following information into their device and sends it to the server: age, gender, and family composition are entered as evacuee information, and 100 food containers, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary products, and 15 diapers are entered as current supply quantities. Based on this information, the server calculates the required supply quantities and lists any shortages. Furthermore, if the emotion engine recognizes that the user is highly stressed, it will make suggestions, such as prioritizing the distribution of baby diapers.

[0372] An example prompt is:

[0373] A 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man are in an evacuation shelter and currently have the following supplies: 100 food containers, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary napkins, and 15 diapers. If the emotion engine recognizes that the user is experiencing high stress, it should use this information to suggest an optimal distribution plan for supplies.

[0374] In this way, the system of the present invention enables efficient and fair management and distribution of supplies at evacuation shelters, and in particular, enables optimal support according to the needs and feelings of evacuees.

[0375] The flow of the identification process in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

[0376] Step 1:

[0377] The user enters the attribute information (age, gender, family composition, etc.) of all evacuees in the evacuation shelter into an input form on the device. When the user presses "Finish," the entered information is sent to the server by the device. The server checks the received data and saves it in a database. This input data includes the individual attribute information of the evacuees, and subsequent processing is carried out based on that information.

[0378] Step 2:

[0379] The user inputs information about the supplies currently at the evacuation shelter into the terminal. Specifically, they input the types and quantities of food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc. The terminal checks the format of the input data and sends it to the server. The server saves the received data in a database and manages the supply information. This input data makes it possible to determine how much supply is currently at the evacuation shelter.

[0380] Step 3:

[0381] The server retrieves evacuee information from the database and calculates the amount of supplies each evacuee needs. For example, infants under three years old need diapers, and adult women need sanitary products. These calculations are performed based on rules embedded in the program to determine the amount of supplies needed. The calculated results are divided for each individual evacuee and used in subsequent aggregation processes.

[0382] Step 4:

[0383] The server tally up the amount of supplies needed for each individual evacuee and calculate the total amount of supplies needed for the entire evacuation center. Based on this, it creates a list of necessary supplies. This tally makes it possible to determine the level of shortage or sufficiency of supplies throughout the evacuation center.

[0384] Step 5:

[0385] The server compares the list of required supplies with existing supply information to identify the type and amount of supplies that are in short supply. For example, if 100 units of food are needed but there are only 80, the shortage is 20 units. The comparison results are compiled into a list and used to allocate supplies.

[0386] Step 6:

[0387] The server generates proposals for resource allocation. In the case of shortages, it suggests ways to distribute resources as fairly as possible. It is also possible to set specific priorities based on existing or customized rules. The proposals are compiled into a list to create an optimal distribution plan.

[0388] Step 7:

[0389] The emotion engine recognizes emotions from the user's input, facial expressions, and tone of voice. This analysis is performed using sensors such as cameras and microphones. The emotion engine's results determine whether the user is experiencing high levels of stress. The data obtained from the emotion engine is used to revise the supply distribution plan.

[0390] Step 8:

[0391] The server adjusts the supply distribution plan based on the results of the emotion engine. The plan is revised so that necessary supplies are given priority to evacuees with high stress levels. This allows for support that takes psychological urgency into account.

[0392] Step 9:

[0393] The server sends the final resource allocation plan to the user's device. The device visually displays the received plan, and the user confirms it. The user then allocates resources based on the displayed suggestions. Feedback on the final allocation is also collected and used to improve the system as a whole.

[0394] These detailed processing steps enable the system of the present invention to efficiently and fairly manage supplies at evacuation centers.

[0395] (Application example 2)

[0396] Next, a description will be given of Application Example 2. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as a "server" and the smart device 14 will be referred to as a "terminal."

[0397] In a supply management system for evacuation shelters, it is important to distribute supplies efficiently and fairly according to the needs of evacuees, but conventional systems do not take into account the emotional state of employees, resulting in uneven and inappropriate distribution of supplies.In addition, ignoring the emotional state of employees at logistics centers has led to issues such as reduced work efficiency and work delays due to stress.

[0398] The identification process by the identification processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in Application Example 2 is realized by the following means. In this invention, the server includes means for inputting attribute information of evacuees, means for inputting existing supply information, means for calculating the amount of supplies needed based on the attribute information of evacuees and the existing supply information, means for comparing the amount of supplies needed with the existing supply information and proposing an appropriate allocation of supplies, means for recognizing user emotions using an emotion engine and optimizing supply allocation based thereon, means for inputting attribute information of logistics center employees, and means for inputting inventory information within the logistics center. This enables optimal and fair management and allocation of supplies that takes into account the emotional states of evacuees and logistics center employees.

[0399] "Evacuee attribute information" refers to information including the age, sex, family structure, etc. of the evacuees.

[0400] "Existing supplies information" refers to information on the types and quantities of supplies currently present in evacuation shelters and logistics centers.

[0401] An "emotion engine" is a software or hardware system that recognizes emotions from a user's facial expressions, tone of voice, input content, etc.

[0402] "Attribute information of employees at a logistics center" refers to information such as the age, sex, and duties of employees working at a logistics center.

[0403] "Inventory information" is information about the types and quantities of goods such as luggage, equipment, and pallets present in the logistics center.

[0404] The "means for calculating the amount of necessary supplies" is a means for calculating the quantity of necessary supplies based on the attribute information of evacuees and the attribute information of employees.

[0405] The "means for proposing the allocation of supplies" is a means for comparing the amount of supplies needed with existing supply information and proposing the optimal distribution method.

[0406] The "means for optimizing the allocation of appropriate supplies" is a means for optimizing the allocation of supplies based on the emotional state of the user or employee recognized by the emotion engine.

[0407] The system of the present invention inputs attribute information of evacuees and employees and information on existing supplies, calculates the amount of supplies needed, and uses an emotion engine to propose optimal distribution in order to achieve efficient management and distribution of supplies at evacuation shelters and logistics centers. The system is configured as follows:

[0408] The server includes means for inputting attribute information of evacuees, means for inputting existing supply information, means for calculating the amount of supplies needed based on the attribute information of evacuees and the existing supply information, means for comparing the amount of supplies needed with the existing supply information and proposing an appropriate distribution of supplies, means for recognizing user emotions using an emotion engine and optimizing the allocation of supplies based thereon, means for inputting attribute information of employees of the distribution center, and means for inputting inventory information within the distribution center.This enables optimal and fair management and allocation of supplies that takes into account the emotional states of evacuees and employees of the distribution center.

[0409] Hardware and software used

[0410] 1. Hardware:

[0411] Smartphone or tablet (e.g. iPad, smartphone)

[0412] Internet connection

[0413] 2. Software:

[0414] Database (e.g. MySQL)

[0415] Server (e.g. Amazon Web Services)

[0416] Emotion recognition AI (e.g., AWS (registered trademark) Rekognition, Google (registered trademark) Cloud Vision)

[0417] Application development environment (e.g., ANDROID Studio, Xcode)

[0418] A natural language description of what the system does

[0419] Entering employee information

[0420] Employees enter their attribute information (age, gender, job responsibilities) into a terminal and send it to the server. The server stores the received information in a database. The amount of supplies needed is then calculated based on this information.

[0421] Entering inventory information

[0422] Current information about supplies at evacuation centers or distribution centers (e.g., the number of food items or pallets) is entered into the terminal and sent to the server, which also stores this information in a database.

[0423] Calculating the amount of supplies needed

[0424] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed based on the attributes of evacuees and employees stored in the database, as well as existing supply information. For example, certain age groups or jobs require specific supplies.

[0425] Comparison of supply quantities

[0426] The server compares the required amount of supplies with the amount of supplies already in use to identify shortages, revealing which supplies are in short supply and which are in excess.

[0427] Proposal for allocating supplies

[0428] Based on the comparison results, the server proposes the optimal method for allocating supplies. The server uses an emotion engine to analyze the emotions of users and employees and adjusts supply allocation as necessary. For example, priority is given to users in a high stress state.

[0429] Displaying the proposed results

[0430] The server sends the optimal resource allocation method proposal to the terminal, which displays it. The user can then confirm the proposal and allocate resources as needed.

[0431] Examples of concrete examples and prompts

[0432] Specific examples

[0433] If you have 30 employees working in a distribution center, and 10 of them are experiencing high levels of stress:

[0434] Employee information: age, gender, job responsibilities, stress level

[0435] Inventory information: 1,000 packages, 10 forklifts, 50 pallets

[0436] Prompt Sentence Examples

[0437] The user enters the following information:

[0438] Employee information -- age, gender, job responsibilities

[0439] Inventory information -- 1000 packages, 10 forklifts, 50 pallets

[0440] Emotion engine recognizes employee stress levels:

[0441] All employee data: { "Employee 1": { "Age": 40, "Gender": "Male", "Job": "Packing", "Stress level": "High"}, ...}

[0442] Inventory: {"Packages": 1000, "Forklifts": 10, "Pallets": 50}

[0443] Based on emotional data, employees with high stress levels are prioritized for breaks, and then supplies are distributed and work is evenly distributed.

[0444] As described above, by using the system of the present invention, supply management at evacuation centers and logistics centers can be carried out efficiently and fairly, and optimal distribution that takes emotions into consideration can be achieved.

[0445] The flow of the specific processing in the application example 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0446] Step 1:

[0447] Users enter the attribute information (age, gender, and duties) of employees at evacuation shelters and logistics centers into the terminal. The entered information is sent from the terminal to the server, which stores it in a database. The entered data is then used to calculate the amount of supplies needed.

[0448] Step 2:

[0449] Users input information about the current supplies in evacuation shelters and logistics centers (e.g., the number of items and the status of equipment use) into the terminal. The terminal then sends the input information to the server, which stores it in a database. The stored data is used for subsequent comparisons and to propose optimal allocations.

[0450] Step 3:

[0451] The server retrieves employee attribute information and material information stored in the database and calculates the amount of materials needed based on this information. For example, a specific job requires a specific amount of materials, or a specific age group requires specific materials. This generates a list of required materials.

[0452] Step 4:

[0453] The server compares the generated list of necessary supplies with the current supply information stored in the database to identify the supplies that are in short supply, thereby identifying the type and quantity of supplies that are in short supply.

[0454] Step 5:

[0455] The server creates an appropriate distribution plan based on the list of needed supplies and current supply information. The server ensures that supplies are distributed fairly to as many evacuees and employees as possible to avoid imbalances. Next, it uses an emotion engine to recognize the user's emotions.

[0456] Step 6:

[0457] The server uses an emotion engine to analyze the user's facial expressions, tone of voice, etc. to recognize the user's emotional state. Specifically, it identifies users in a high-stress state and adjusts the distribution plan so that users in a high-stress state receive necessary supplies first.

[0458] Step 7:

[0459] The server generates a final distribution plan and sends it to the terminal. The terminal displays the distribution plan sent from the server to the user. The user checks the proposed plan and allocates materials as necessary. As a result, appropriate and efficient material management is achieved.

[0460] The specific processing unit 290 transmits the result of the specific processing to the smart device 14. In the smart device 14, the control unit 46A causes the output device 40 to output the result of the specific processing. The microphone 38B acquires audio indicating a user input regarding the result of the specific processing. The control unit 46A transmits audio data indicating the user input acquired by the microphone 38B to the data processing device 12. In the data processing device 12, the specific processing unit 290 acquires the audio data.

[0461] The data generation model 58 is a so-called generative AI (Artificial Intelligence). An example of the data generation model 58 is ChatGPT (registered trademark) (Internet search engine).<URL: https: / / openai.com / blog / chatgpt> ), Gemini (registered trademark) (Internet search <url: https: gemini.google.com ?hl="ja">) and other generation AIs. The data generation model 58 is obtained by performing deep learning on a neural network. A prompt including an instruction is input to the data generation model 58, and inference data such as voice data indicating voice, text data indicating text, and image data indicating an image is also input. The data generation model 58 performs inference on the input inference data in accordance with the instruction indicated by the prompt, and outputs the inference result in a data format such as voice data and text data. Here, inference refers to, for example, analysis, classification, prediction, and / or summarization.

[0462] In the above embodiment, an example in which the specific process is performed by the data processing device 12 has been given, but the technology of the present disclosure is not limited to this, and the specific process may be performed by the smart device 14.

[0463] [Second embodiment]

[0464] FIG. 3 shows an example of the configuration of a data processing system 210 according to the second embodiment.

[0465] 3, the data processing system 210 includes the data processing device 12 and smart glasses 214. An example of the data processing device 12 is a server.

[0466] The data processing device 12 includes a computer 22, a database 24, and a communication I / F 26. The computer 22 is an example of a "computer" according to the technology of the present disclosure. The computer 22 includes a processor 28, a RAM 30, and a storage 32. The processor 28, the RAM 30, and the storage 32 are connected to a bus 34. The database 24 and the communication I / F 26 are also connected to the bus 34. The communication I / F 26 is connected to a network 54. Examples of the network 54 include a WAN (Wide Area Network) and / or a LAN (Local Area Network).

[0467] The smart glasses 214 include a computer 36, a microphone 238, a speaker 240, a camera 42, and a communication I / F 44. The computer 36 includes a processor 46, a RAM 48, and a storage 50. The processor 46, the RAM 48, and the storage 50 are connected to a bus 52. The microphone 238, the speaker 240, and the camera 42 are also connected to the bus 52.

[0468] The microphone 238 receives instructions and the like from the user 20 by receiving voice uttered by the user 20. The microphone 238 captures the voice uttered by the user 20, converts the captured voice into audio data, and outputs it to the processor 46. The speaker 240 outputs audio in accordance with instructions from the processor 46.

[0469] Camera 42 is a small digital camera equipped with an optical system including a lens, aperture, and shutter, and an imaging element such as a CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) image sensor or a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor, and captures images of the surroundings of user 20 (for example, an imaging range defined by an angle of view equivalent to the field of vision of a typical healthy person).

[0470] The communication I / F 44 is connected to a network 54. The communication I / Fs 44 and 26 are responsible for the exchange of various information between the processor 46 and the processor 28 via the network 54. The exchange of various information between the processor 46 and the processor 28 using the communication I / Fs 44 and 26 is carried out in a secure state.

[0471] Fig. 4 shows an example of the main functions of the data processing device 12 and the smart glasses 214. As shown in Fig. 4, in the data processing device 12, a specific process is performed by the processor 28. A specific process program 56 is stored in the storage 32.

[0472] The specific processing program 56 is an example of a "program" according to the technology of the present disclosure. The processor 28 reads the specific processing program 56 from the storage 32 and executes the read specific processing program 56 on the RAM 30. The specific processing is realized by the processor 28 operating as a specific processing unit 290 in accordance with the specific processing program 56 executed on the RAM 30.

[0473] The storage 32 stores a data generation model 58 and an emotion identification model 59. The data generation model 58 and the emotion identification model 59 are used by the identification processing unit 290.

[0474] In the smart glasses 214, the reception output process is performed by the processor 46. A reception output program 60 is stored in the storage 50. The processor 46 reads the reception output program 60 from the storage 50 and executes the read reception output program 60 on the RAM 48. The reception output process is realized by the processor 46 operating as the control unit 46A in accordance with the reception output program 60 executed on the RAM 48.

[0475] Next, a description will be given of the identification process performed by the identification processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as the "server" and the smart glasses 214 will be referred to as the "terminal."

[0476] The present invention relates to a supplies management system for evacuation shelters, which inputs attribute information of evacuees and information on existing supplies, calculates the amount of supplies needed based on the information, and proposes appropriate distribution of supplies. The system of the present invention can be implemented using the following devices and programs.

[0477] System Overview

[0478] This system aims to manage supplies at evacuation shelters, and provides a means to input evacuees' attribute information (age, gender, family composition, etc.) and information on existing supplies (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.). Furthermore, it includes a means to calculate the necessary supplies based on this information, compare them with existing supplies, and propose appropriate distribution.

[0479] Program Description

[0480] The program in this system inputs the evacuees' attribute information and supply information, calculates the amount of supplies needed, compares it with the existing supply amount, and proposes the optimal supply distribution. The specific program flow is as follows:

[0481] 1. Enter evacuee information

[0482] The user inputs attribute information (age, gender, family composition) of all evacuees at the shelter into the system using a terminal.

[0483] The terminal transmits this input information to the server.

[0484] 2. Enter existing material information

[0485] Users use a terminal to input the types of supplies (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.) and quantities currently available at the evacuation center into the system.

[0486] The terminal transmits this input information to the server.

[0487] 3. Calculating the amount of supplies needed

[0488] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee based on the received attribute information of the evacuees.

[0489] For example: Evacuees under the age of 3 need diapers, and adult women need sanitary products.

[0490] The server aggregates the calculated individual required supply amounts and calculates the total required supply amount.

[0491] 4. Comparison of supplies

[0492] The server compares the calculated required amount of materials with the amount of existing materials that has already been entered.

[0493] The server checks the comparison results and determines, for example, whether the food requirement is met or not.

[0494] 5. Proposal for distribution of supplies

[0495] Based on the comparison results, the server proposes how supplies should actually be distributed.

[0496] Example: If existing supplies are insufficient compared to the required amount, propose ways to distribute them as fairly as possible.

[0497] The server transmits the content of this proposal to the terminal.

[0498] 6. Display of proposals

[0499] The terminal displays the proposal content sent from the server to the user.

[0500] The user checks the displayed proposal and allocates materials as necessary.

[0501] Specific examples

[0502] For example, if a 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man are in an evacuation shelter, the user enters the following information into their device: Along with attribute information such as age, gender, and family composition, the current amount of supplies (100 food items, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary products, and 15 diapers) are also entered. Based on this information, the server calculates the amount of supplies needed (3 food items, 6 liters of water, 3 blankets, 1 sanitary product, and 5 diapers), compares them with the existing supplies, and if there is sufficient stock, proposes distribution as is, or if there is a shortage, presents an appropriate distribution plan.

[0503] In this way, by using the system of the present invention, it becomes possible to efficiently and fairly manage and distribute supplies at evacuation centers, and to provide appropriate support according to the needs of evacuees in the event of a disaster.

[0504] The processing flow will be explained below.

[0505] Program processing flow

[0506] Collecting and storing information on evacuees

[0507] Step 1:

[0508] User: Enter attribute information (age, gender, family composition) of evacuees at the evacuation shelter via the terminal.

[0509] Step 2:

[0510] Terminal - Sends the entered evacuee information to the server.

[0511] Step 3:

[0512] Server: Add the received evacuee information to a list and save it in the database.

[0513] Collecting and storing information on existing supplies

[0514] Step 4:

[0515] User: Enter the type of supplies currently in the evacuation center (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.) and their quantity via the terminal.

[0516] Step 5:

[0517] Terminal - Sends the entered existing material information to the server.

[0518] Step 6:

[0519] Server: Stores received information on existing materials in a dictionary or database.

[0520] Calculating supplies needed

[0521] Step 7:

[0522] Server: Retrieves stored evacuee information from the database.

[0523] Step 8:

[0524] Server: Calculates the amount of supplies needed based on the evacuees' attribute information.

[0525] For example: one food item per adult per day, two liters of water per day, five diapers per baby per day, one sanitary product per woman aged 13 and over per day, one blanket per person.

[0526] Step 9:

[0527] Server: Aggregates the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee and calculates the total amount of supplies needed.

[0528] Comparison with existing materials and proposals

[0529] Step 10:

[0530] Server - Retrieves stored information on existing materials from the database.

[0531] Step 11:

[0532] Server - Compare the calculated required amount of supplies with the amount of supplies already available.

[0533] Step 12:

[0534] Server - Determine whether existing supplies meet the requirements or are insufficient.

[0535] Example: If the required amount of food is 3 and there are 100 existing supplies, then we consider there to be enough food.

[0536] Step 13:

[0537] Server - Proposes appropriate allocation of materials based on the comparison results. If the existing materials meet the required amount, allocate that amount. If there is a shortage, create a proposal to allocate the existing amount to the maximum.

[0538] Display and confirm the proposed results

[0539] Step 14:

[0540] Server: Sends the generated allocation proposal to the user's device.

[0541] Step 15:

[0542] Terminal - Displays the routing proposal sent from the server to the user.

[0543] Step 16:

[0544] User - Check the distribution proposals displayed and allocate supplies as necessary.

[0545] Processing steps in specific examples

[0546] For example, if a 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man are in a shelter, the user enters the following information into the terminal and sends it to the server:

[0547] Step 1 to Step 3: Evacuee information (30-year-old woman, 1-year-old baby, 40-year-old man)

[0548] Steps 4 to 6: Information on existing supplies (100 food items, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary napkins, 15 diapers)

[0549] Based on this information, the server will calculate the required amount of supplies by taking the following steps, compare it with the existing amount, and make a proposal:

[0550] Steps 7 to 9: Calculate the amount of supplies needed from the evacuees' information (e.g., food for three people, 6 liters of water, three blankets, one sanitary product, five diapers).

[0551] Steps 10 to 13: Compare the existing supply information with the required supply quantities, determine whether there is sufficient stock, and prepare a proposal.

[0552] Steps 14 to 16: The generated proposal content is displayed to the user, and the user confirms it.

[0553] Example 1

[0554] Next, a description will be given of Example 1. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as a "server" and the smart glasses 214 will be referred to as a "terminal."

[0555] The management and distribution of supplies at evacuation shelters is extremely important, but doing it manually takes time and effort, and it is difficult to maintain fairness. For this reason, a system is needed that can accurately calculate the amount of supplies needed based on evacuees' attributes and information on existing supplies, and distribute supplies efficiently and fairly. Current methods make it difficult to quickly and accurately distribute supplies according to evacuees' needs, and there is a risk that evacuees may not receive the supplies they need appropriately.

[0556] The specific processing by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in the first embodiment is realized by the following means.

[0557] In this invention, the server includes means for inputting attribute information of evacuees, means for inputting existing supply information, means for calculating the amount of supplies needed based on the attribute information of evacuees and the existing supply information, means for comparing the calculated amount of supplies needed with the existing supply information, means for proposing an appropriate distribution of supplies based on the comparison results, means for notifying the user of the content of the proposal, and means for distributing supplies based on the content of the proposal, thereby enabling efficient and fair distribution of supplies based on the needs of evacuees.

[0558] "Evacuee attribute information" refers to basic information about each individual at the evacuation center, such as their age, gender, and family composition.

[0559] "Existing supplies information" refers to the types and quantities of supplies currently present at evacuation shelters.

[0560] "Required amount of supplies" refers to the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee based on the evacuee's attribute information.

[0561] "Means for comparison" refers to a means for comparing the calculated required amount of supplies with existing supply information and determining which supplies are sufficient and which are in short supply.

[0562] "Proposal means" refers to a means for calculating and proposing how supplies should be allocated based on the results of the comparison of supplies.

[0563] "Means for notifying users" refers to means for informing users of the resource allocation proposals generated by the server.

[0564] "Means for carrying out distribution" refers to the means for actually distributing materials based on the proposed material allocation method.

[0565] This invention is a system for efficient and fair management of supplies at evacuation shelters. It inputs attribute information of evacuees and information on existing supplies, calculates the amount of supplies needed based on that information, and proposes optimal distribution of supplies.

[0566] The system of the present invention is configured by the interaction between a server, a terminal, and a user. Specifically, the following hardware and software are involved:

[0567] Hardware and Software Overview

[0568] Server: A central computer responsible for processing and storing data. It performs key calculations and processes such as calculating and comparing required quantities of supplies and proposing distribution. The server used is a standard commercial server.

[0569] Terminal: The device used by the user to input information on evacuees and supplies. Specifically, this could be a PC, tablet, smartphone, etc.

[0570] User: A person who actually operates the system to input and check information, such as shelter managers or staff.

[0571] Program processing

[0572] 1. Enter evacuee information

[0573] The user inputs the attribute information (age, gender, family composition, etc.) of all evacuees in the shelter into the system using a terminal. This input is done through a dedicated application.

[0574] The device sends the input information to the server. Specifically, the information entered in the input form is sent to the server via API.

[0575] 2. Enter existing material information

[0576] The user also uses a terminal to input the types of supplies currently at the evacuation center (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.) and their quantities into the system.

[0577] The device sends this information to the server, which also uses the API to send the data.

[0578] 3. Calculating the amount of supplies needed

[0579] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee based on the received evacuee attribute information, following pre-set rules (e.g., evacuees under the age of three need diapers).

[0580] The server aggregates the individually calculated amounts of supplies needed and calculates the amount needed for the entire evacuation center. This aggregation result is stored in a database.

[0581] 4. Comparison of supplies

[0582] The server compares the current supply with the calculated required supply. For example, if 100 units of food are needed but only 80 units are currently available, the server recognizes the shortage.

[0583] The server uses the results of this comparison to determine how scarce or abundant a supply is.

[0584] 5. Proposal for distribution of supplies

[0585] Based on the comparison results, the server proposes an efficient and fair method for allocating resources. For example, if resources are in short supply, it will devise a fair distribution method based on the highest priority items.

[0586] The server sends this allocation proposal to the terminal.

[0587] 6. Display of proposals

[0588] The terminal displays the allocation proposal sent from the server to the user, and the proposal is displayed in a format that can be confirmed on the screen.

[0589] The user checks the proposal and allocates supplies as necessary.

[0590] Specific examples

[0591] For example, if there is a 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man in an evacuation shelter, the user enters the following information into their terminal: the evacuees' ages, genders, family composition, and current supply levels (100 food items, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary products, and 15 diapers). Based on this information, the server calculates the required supply levels (3 food items, 6 liters of water, 3 blankets, 1 sanitary product, and 5 diapers) and compares them with the existing supply levels. If there is sufficient stock, the server will suggest distributing the supplies as is, and if there is a shortage, it will suggest a fair distribution method.

[0592] Prompt Sentence Examples

[0593] "Calculate the amount of supplies needed based on the age, sex, and family composition of the evacuees, compare it with the amount of supplies currently available at the evacuation center, and propose an appropriate distribution method. Specific types of supplies include food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc."

[0594] By using this system, the management of supplies at evacuation centers can be carried out efficiently and fairly, making it possible to appropriately meet the needs of evacuees in the event of a disaster.

[0595] The flow of the identification process in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

[0596] Step 1:

[0597] Entering evacuee information

[0598] The user inputs the attribute information (age, gender, family composition) of all evacuees in the shelter into the system using a dedicated terminal. Specifically, the user enters the information of each evacuee into a form and clicks the submit button.

[0599] Input: Age, gender, and family structure of evacuees

[0600] The terminal temporarily stores the input information and transmits it to the server once all input is complete.

[0601] Output: Evacuee information data sent to the server

[0602] Step 2:

[0603] Entering existing material information

[0604] The user also uses a dedicated terminal to input the types of supplies currently at the evacuation shelter (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.) and their quantities into the system. Specifically, the user enters the quantities of each item in list format and clicks the send button.

[0605] Input: Type and quantity of each item

[0606] The terminal temporarily stores the inputted material information and transmits it to the server once all the information has been inputted.

[0607] Output: Material information data sent to the server

[0608] Step 3:

[0609] Calculating the amount of supplies needed

[0610] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee based on the received attribute information. For example, evacuees under the age of three need diapers.

[0611] Input: Evacuee information data

[0612] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee based on preset rules.

[0613] Data processing: Determining supplies based on age, gender, and family structure

[0614] Output: Required amount of supplies for each evacuee

[0615] Step 4:

[0616] Calculating the total amount of supplies needed

[0617] The server tally up the calculated amount of supplies needed for each evacuee and calculate the amount of supplies needed for the entire evacuation center.

[0618] Input: Amount of supplies needed for each evacuee

[0619] The server tally up all the required quantities to determine the total required quantity.

[0620] Data calculation: Counting the amount of supplies needed by each evacuee

[0621] Output: Required amount of supplies for the entire shelter

[0622] Step 5:

[0623] Comparison of supply quantities

[0624] The server compares the calculated total required quantity with the existing supply information. For example, if the required quantity is 100 units and the current quantity is 80 units, it determines that there is a shortage.

[0625] Input: Total supply requirements, existing supply information

[0626] The server compares the required amount with the current amount on a one-to-one basis to determine whether there is a shortage or surplus.

[0627] Data calculation: Comparison of required and existing supplies

[0628] Output: Shortage or surplus determination results

[0629] Step 6:

[0630] Proposal for material allocation

[0631] The server then proposes an appropriate method for distributing supplies based on the comparison results. For example, if supplies are in short supply, it suggests a method for prioritizing distribution to evacuees with the highest priority.

[0632] Input: Comparison result

[0633] The server calculates a fair and efficient distribution method and compiles a proposal.

[0634] Data calculation: Applying fair resource allocation algorithms

[0635] Output: Proposed allocation of supplies

[0636] Step 7:

[0637] Notification and display of proposals

[0638] The server transmits the proposed material distribution contents to the terminal.

[0639] Input: Proposed allocation of supplies

[0640] Output: Suggestions sent to the device

[0641] The terminal displays the received proposal content to the user. Specifically, the proposal content is displayed on the screen in a format that allows the user to check it.

[0642] Input: Suggestion from the server

[0643] Output: Displayed to the user who confirmed the proposal

[0644] Step 8:

[0645] Distribution of supplies

[0646] The user can confirm the displayed proposal and distribute the goods as necessary. Specifically, when the user presses the "Accept this proposal" button, the distribution of goods will proceed based on the proposal.

[0647] Input: Proposed allocation

[0648] Output: Carrying out the actual allocation of supplies

[0649] In this way, a series of steps are established to ensure efficient and fair distribution of supplies in evacuation centers.

[0650] (Application example 1)

[0651] Next, a description will be given of Application Example 1. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as a "server" and the smart glasses 214 will be referred to as a "terminal."

[0652] Improving the efficiency of inventory management and delivery planning at current logistics centers is a critical issue. In particular, in the event of a disaster, rapid and accurate distribution of supplies according to the needs of evacuees is required. However, it is currently difficult to accurately grasp the attributes of evacuees and the amount of supplies they need, and then appropriately compare and allocate them with existing inventory. This can result in shortages or surpluses of supplies, delaying assistance to evacuees. Furthermore, it is similarly difficult for logistics centers to efficiently manage inventory information and information on the needs of delivery destinations, and to create optimal distribution and delivery plans. This can result in wasted supplies and delivery delays.

[0653] The specific processing by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in the application example 1 is realized by the following means.

[0654] In this invention, the server includes means for inputting attribute information of evacuees, means for inputting existing supply information, means for calculating the amount of supplies needed based on the attribute information of evacuees and the existing supply information, means for comparing the amount of supplies needed with the existing supply information and proposing an appropriate distribution of supplies, means for inputting inventory information at the logistics center, means for inputting needs information of delivery destinations, and means for proposing an optimal allocation and delivery plan based on the inventory information and needs information. This enables efficient and fair management and distribution of supplies at evacuation shelters and logistics centers.

[0655] "Evacuee attribute information" refers to the characteristics of individual evacuees at evacuation centers, such as their age, gender, and family composition.

[0656] "Existing supplies information" refers to the types and quantities of supplies currently in stock at evacuation shelters and logistics centers.

[0657] The "amount of supplies required" refers to the amount of supplies that should be appropriately distributed to each evacuee, calculated based on the evacuee's attribute information.

[0658] "Means to propose appropriate allocation of supplies" refers to a system that compares the amount of supplies needed with existing supply information and provides the optimal distribution method.

[0659] "Inventory information at logistics centers" refers to data regarding the types and quantities of materials stored at logistics centers.

[0660] "Destination needs information" refers to data regarding the type and quantity of supplies required by each destination.

[0661] "Means for proposing optimal allocation and delivery plans based on inventory information and needs information" refers to a system that provides optimal material allocation and delivery plans based on inventory information at the logistics center and needs information at the delivery destination.

[0662] The present invention can be implemented as a materials management system for evacuation shelters and logistics centers. This system inputs attribute information of evacuees and information on existing materials, calculates the amount of materials needed, and proposes appropriate distribution. In addition, it has the function of inputting inventory information at the logistics center and information on the needs of delivery destinations and proposing optimal distribution and delivery plans.

[0663] Hardware and software used

[0664] The following hardware and software are used to realize this system.

[0665] Hardware: Smartphones, smart glasses, head-mounted displays, and robots

[0666] Software: Python programs, database management systems (e.g., MySQL, SQLite)

[0667] System processing overview

[0668] Entering information on evacuees and logistics centers

[0669] Users use terminals to input evacuees' attribute information (age, gender, family composition) and information on existing supplies (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers). The logistics center also inputs inventory information (type and quantity of supplies) and delivery destination needs information.

[0670] Calculating the amount of supplies needed

[0671] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee based on the received evacuee attribute information, and simultaneously calculates the optimal distribution and delivery plan based on inventory information at the logistics center and needs information at the delivery destination.

[0672] Comparison and Suggestion

[0673] The server compares the calculated required quantity of supplies with existing supply information and proposes an appropriate supply allocation. The logistics center also proposes optimal distribution and delivery plans based on inventory information and needs information.

[0674] Viewing Proposals

[0675] The terminal displays the proposal sent from the server to the user, who then checks the proposal and allocates and delivers supplies as necessary.

[0676] Specific examples

[0677] For example, suppose there is a 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man at an evacuation shelter. In this case, the user inputs the following information into their device: attribute information such as age, gender, and family composition, along with the current amount of supplies (100 food items, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary products, and 15 diapers). Based on this information, the server calculates the amount of supplies needed (3 food items, 6 liters of water, 3 blankets, 1 sanitary product, and 5 diapers) and compares them with the existing supplies to make a proposal.

[0678] For example, suppose a logistics center has 100 units of food and 80 liters of water, and 20 units of food are required for delivery to destination A and 50 liters of water for delivery to destination B. The user inputs inventory information and needs information into the terminal, and the system uses this information to propose an optimal allocation and delivery plan.

[0679] Example prompt: "Your distribution center has 100 units of food and 80 liters of water. Destination A has requested 20 units of food and Destination B has requested 50 liters of water. Please suggest the best allocation method based on your current inventory."

[0680] The flow of the specific processing in the application example 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0681] Step 1:

[0682] The user inputs the evacuees' attribute information (age, gender, family composition) using a terminal. This information is sent from the terminal to the server. The inputs are age, gender, and family composition, and the user's attribute information is saved in the database as output.

[0683] Step 2:

[0684] The user uses a terminal to input information about existing supplies (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers). This information is also sent from the terminal to the server. The input is the type and quantity of supplies, and the output is the supply information stored in a database.

[0685] Step 3:

[0686] The user inputs inventory information (type and quantity of materials) at the logistics center using a terminal. This information is sent to the server. The input is inventory information, and the output is stored in a database.

[0687] Step 4:

[0688] The user inputs the delivery destination's needs information (type and quantity of required supplies) using a terminal. This information is sent to the server. The needs information is input, and the needs information is saved in a database as output.

[0689] Step 5:

[0690] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed based on the evacuees' attribute information. This process determines the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee based on their age, gender, and family composition, and then aggregates these to determine the total amount of supplies needed. The input is the evacuees' attribute information, and the output is the amount of supplies needed.

[0691] Step 6:

[0692] The server compares the existing supply information with the required supply quantity. This process matches the existing supplies with the calculated required supplies and identifies shortages and excess supplies. The input is the existing supply information and the required supply quantity, and the output is the comparison result.

[0693] Step 7:

[0694] The server proposes an appropriate allocation of materials. In this process, it calculates a specific material allocation method based on the comparison results and generates a proposal. The comparison results are input, and an allocation proposal is obtained as output.

[0695] Step 8:

[0696] The server calculates the optimal allocation and delivery plan based on inventory information at the logistics center and needs information for delivery destinations. This process extracts the amount of materials needed to meet the needs of each delivery destination from inventory and creates an appropriate logistics plan. Inventory information and needs information are input, and a delivery plan is obtained as output.

[0697] Step 9:

[0698] The terminal displays the proposal and delivery plan sent from the server to the user. The user checks the proposal and allocates materials as necessary. The proposal and delivery plan are input, and are displayed to the user as output.

[0699] Furthermore, an emotion engine that estimates the user's emotion may be further combined. That is, the identification processing unit 290 may estimate the user's emotion using the emotion identification model 59, and perform identification processing using the user's emotion.

[0700] The present invention combines an emotion engine with a supply management system for evacuation shelters, inputting attribute information of evacuees and information on existing supplies, calculating the amount of supplies needed based on this information, and recognizing the user's emotions to propose optimal supply distribution. The system of the present invention can be implemented using the following devices and programs.

[0701] System Overview

[0702] This system aims to manage supplies at evacuation shelters, and provides a means to input evacuees' attribute information (age, gender, family composition, etc.) and information on existing supplies (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.). It also includes a means to calculate the amount of supplies needed based on this information, recognize the user's emotions using an emotion engine, and optimize the distribution of supplies based on that information.

[0703] Program Description

[0704] The program of this system performs the following processes.

[0705] 1. Enter evacuee information

[0706] Users enter attribute information (age, gender, family composition) of all evacuees at the shelter into the system via their terminal.

[0707] The terminal transmits the input evacuee information to the server.

[0708] The server adds the received evacuee information to a list and stores it in a database.

[0709] 2. Enter existing material information

[0710] Users enter the types of supplies currently available at the evacuation center (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.) and their quantities into the system via a terminal.

[0711] The terminal transmits the input existing material information to the server.

[0712] The server stores the received existing material information in a dictionary or database.

[0713] 3. Calculating supplies needed

[0714] The server retrieves the stored evacuee information from the database and calculates the amount of supplies needed based on the evacuees' attribute information.

[0715] For example, evacuees under the age of three will need diapers, and adult women will need sanitary products.

[0716] The server aggregates the calculated individual required supply amounts and calculates the total required supply amount.

[0717] 4. Comparison of supplies

[0718] The server compares the calculated required amount of materials with the amount of existing materials that has already been entered.

[0719] The server checks the comparison results and determines, for example, whether the food requirement is met or not.

[0720] 5. Proposal for distribution of supplies

[0721] Based on the comparison results, the server proposes how supplies should actually be distributed.

[0722] If existing supplies are insufficient compared to the required amount, we will propose a method for distributing them as fairly as possible.

[0723] 6. Use of Emotion Engine

[0724] The emotion engine recognizes emotions from the user's facial expressions, tone of voice, input content, etc.

[0725] The server receives the emotion recognition results from the emotion engine and determines the stress level and urgency of the evacuees.

[0726] Based on the emotion recognition results, the server adjusts the supplies that need to be distributed as a priority and formulates an optimal distribution plan.

[0727] 7. Sending and displaying proposal results

[0728] The server transmits the generated allocation proposal and the allocation plan based on the emotion recognition results to the user's terminal.

[0729] The terminal displays the proposal content sent from the server to the user.

[0730] The user checks the displayed proposal and allocates materials as necessary.

[0731] Processing steps in specific examples

[0732] For example, if there is a 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man in a shelter, the user enters the following information into the terminal and sends it to the server.

[0733] Enter information about the evacuees, such as age, gender, and family composition.

[0734] Enter the current amount of supplies as 100 food items, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary products, and 15 diapers.

[0735] Based on this information, the server calculates the amount of supplies needed and makes a proposal by comparing it with the amount of supplies already available. Furthermore, an emotion engine recognizes the user's emotions and adjusts the priority of supplies based on that information if the user's stress level is high. For example, if there is an infant among the evacuees and the user is feeling high stress, it will suggest that diapers be prioritized. The server sends the emotion recognition results along with the distribution proposal to the device and displays them to the user, allowing the user to carry out optimal supply allocation.

[0736] In this way, by using the system of the present invention, it becomes possible to efficiently and fairly manage and distribute supplies at evacuation centers, and to provide appropriate support according to the needs and feelings of evacuees during disasters.

[0737] The processing flow will be explained below.

[0738] Program processing flow

[0739] Collecting and storing information on evacuees

[0740] Step 1:

[0741] User: Enter attribute information (age, gender, family composition) of evacuees at the evacuation shelter via the terminal.

[0742] Step 2:

[0743] Terminal - Sends the entered evacuee information to the server.

[0744] Step 3:

[0745] Server: Add the received evacuee information to a list and save it in the database.

[0746] Collecting and storing information on existing supplies

[0747] Step 4:

[0748] User: Enter the type of supplies currently in the evacuation center (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.) and their quantity via the terminal.

[0749] Step 5:

[0750] Terminal - Sends the entered existing material information to the server.

[0751] Step 6:

[0752] Server: Stores received information on existing materials in a dictionary or database.

[0753] Calculating supplies needed

[0754] Step 7:

[0755] Server: Retrieves stored evacuee information from the database.

[0756] Step 8:

[0757] Server: Calculates the amount of supplies needed based on the evacuees' attribute information.

[0758] For example: one food item per adult per day, two liters of water per day, five diapers per baby per day, one sanitary product per woman aged 13 and over per day, one blanket per person.

[0759] Step 9:

[0760] Server: Aggregates the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee and calculates the total amount of supplies needed.

[0761] Comparison with existing materials and proposals

[0762] Step 10:

[0763] Server - Retrieves stored information on existing materials from the database.

[0764] Step 11:

[0765] Server - Compare the calculated required amount of supplies with the amount of supplies already available.

[0766] Step 12:

[0767] Server - Checks the comparison results and determines, for example, whether food requirements are met or insufficient.

[0768] Using the Emotion Engine

[0769] Step 13:

[0770] Emotion engine - Recognizes emotions from the user's facial expressions, tone of voice, input, etc.

[0771] Step 14:

[0772] Server: Receives emotion recognition results from the emotion engine and determines the stress level and urgency of evacuees.

[0773] Step 15:

[0774] Server: Based on the emotion recognition results, it adjusts the priority of materials that need to be distributed and formulates an optimal distribution plan.

[0775] Sending and displaying proposal results

[0776] Step 16:

[0777] Server: The generated allocation proposal and the allocation plan based on the emotion recognition results are sent to the user's device.

[0778] Step 17:

[0779] Terminal - displays the suggestions sent from the server to the user.

[0780] Step 18:

[0781] User - Check the displayed proposal and allocate supplies as necessary.

[0782] Processing steps in specific examples

[0783] For example, if a 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man are in a shelter, the user enters the following information into the terminal and sends it to the server:

[0784] Step 1 to Step 3: Evacuee information (30-year-old woman, 1-year-old baby, 40-year-old man)

[0785] Steps 4 to 6: Information on existing supplies (100 food items, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary napkins, 15 diapers)

[0786] Based on this information, the server will calculate the required amount of supplies by taking the following steps, compare it with the existing amount, and make a proposal:

[0787] Steps 7 to 9: Calculate the amount of supplies needed from the evacuees' information (e.g., food for three people, 6 liters of water, three blankets, one sanitary product, five diapers).

[0788] Steps 10 to 12: Compare the existing supply information with the required supply quantities, determine whether there is sufficient stock, and prepare a proposal.

[0789] Steps 13 to 15: The emotion engine recognizes the user's emotions, and if the stress level is high, adjusts the priority of supplies based on that information.

[0790] Steps 16 to 18: The generated proposal content and emotion recognition results are sent to the user's terminal, and the user confirms them.

[0791] In this way, by using the system of the present invention, it becomes possible to efficiently and fairly manage and distribute supplies at evacuation centers, and to provide appropriate support according to the needs and feelings of evacuees during disasters.

[0792] Example 2

[0793] Next, a description will be given of Example 2. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as a "server" and the smart glasses 214 will be referred to as a "terminal."

[0794] Efficient and fair management of supplies at evacuation shelters is required amid a large number of evacuees. This requires accurate understanding of the evacuees' attributes and the current state of supplies, and accurate calculation of the amount of supplies needed. Furthermore, in order to provide more appropriate support, it is essential to allocate supplies while taking into account the emotions and stress experienced by evacuees. Conventional systems have difficulty simultaneously satisfying these complex conditions, making it impossible to achieve optimal distribution of supplies according to the needs of evacuees.

[0795] The specific processing by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in the second embodiment is realized by the following means.

[0796] In this invention, the server includes means for inputting attribute information of evacuees, means for inputting existing supply information, means for calculating the amount of supplies needed, means for comparing the existing supply information with the amount of supplies needed and proposing an appropriate distribution of supplies, means for optimizing the distribution of supplies using an emotion engine that recognizes the user's emotions, and means for transmitting and displaying a supply distribution plan to the user based on the distribution proposal and the emotion recognition results. This enables efficient and fair management and distribution of supplies that take into account the attribute information of evacuees, the current state of supplies, and the emotions of the evacuees.

[0797] "Evacuee attribute information" refers to the individual characteristics of people taking refuge in evacuation shelters, including their age, gender, and family structure.

[0798] "Existing supplies information" refers to data on the types and quantities of supplies currently stockpiled within evacuation centers.

[0799] "Amount of supplies needed" refers to the result of calculating the quantity of supplies needed by each evacuee based on the evacuee's attribute information.

[0800] An "emotion engine" is a system that analyzes a user's facial expressions, tone of voice, input content, etc. to recognize their emotions and stress level.

[0801] "Allocation proposal" refers to the process of comparing the amount of supplies needed with existing supply information and making specific proposals for how to allocate supplies.

[0802] A "supply distribution plan" refers to a plan or guideline that shows how supplies will actually be distributed to evacuees.

[0803] This invention is a system for efficient and fair management of supplies at evacuation shelters. It inputs attribute information of evacuees, combines it with existing supply information to calculate the required amount of supplies, and then uses an emotion engine to propose optimal supply allocation. This system is implemented using the following devices and programs.

[0804] This system uses terminals (e.g., smartphones, tablets, and PCs) and a server as hardware, and requires a database management system, an emotion recognition engine, and a program that implements a supply distribution algorithm as software.

[0805] 1. Hardware and Software Usage

[0806] The user inputs attribute information (age, gender, family composition, etc.) of all evacuees at the shelter into the terminal. The input information is sent from the terminal to the server, which stores it in a database. The user also inputs information about supplies currently at the shelter (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.) into the terminal. This is also sent to the server and stored in the database.

[0807] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed by each evacuee based on evacuee information retrieved from the database. The calculation applies rules such as diapers for infants under 2 years old and sanitary products for adult women. The calculated required amounts are tallied and compiled into the total amount of supplies needed.

[0808] The server then compares the required supply amount with the existing supply amount to determine which supplies are in short supply. Based on this information, the supply allocation algorithm proposes the optimal allocation method. Even if there is a shortage, the algorithm proposes a method to distribute supplies as fairly as possible.

[0809] Furthermore, the emotion engine analyzes the user's input, facial expressions, and tone of voice to recognize emotions. Based on the results of the emotion engine, the system determines the stress level and urgency of evacuees and adjusts the distribution of necessary supplies. A plan can be made to give priority to evacuees who are particularly stressed.

[0810] Finally, the server sends the generated resource allocation plan and the emotion recognition results to the terminal and visually displays them to the user. The user can then confirm the displayed proposal and carry out the actual resource allocation.

[0811] 2. Examples of concrete examples and prompts

[0812] For example, if a 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man are in an evacuation shelter, the user enters the following information into their device and sends it to the server: age, gender, and family composition are entered as evacuee information, and 100 food containers, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary products, and 15 diapers are entered as current supply quantities. Based on this information, the server calculates the required supply quantities and lists any shortages. Furthermore, if the emotion engine recognizes that the user is highly stressed, it will make suggestions, such as prioritizing the distribution of baby diapers.

[0813] An example prompt is:

[0814] A 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man are in an evacuation shelter and currently have the following supplies: 100 food containers, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary napkins, and 15 diapers. If the emotion engine recognizes that the user is experiencing high stress, it should use this information to suggest an optimal distribution plan for supplies.

[0815] In this way, the system of the present invention enables efficient and fair management and distribution of supplies at evacuation shelters, and in particular, enables optimal support according to the needs and feelings of evacuees.

[0816] The flow of the identification process in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

[0817] Step 1:

[0818] The user enters the attribute information (age, gender, family composition, etc.) of all evacuees in the evacuation shelter into an input form on the device. When the user presses "Finish," the entered information is sent to the server by the device. The server checks the received data and saves it in a database. This input data includes the individual attribute information of the evacuees, and subsequent processing is carried out based on that information.

[0819] Step 2:

[0820] The user inputs information about the supplies currently at the evacuation shelter into the terminal. Specifically, they input the types and quantities of food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc. The terminal checks the format of the input data and sends it to the server. The server saves the received data in a database and manages the supply information. This input data makes it possible to determine how much supply is currently at the evacuation shelter.

[0821] Step 3:

[0822] The server retrieves evacuee information from the database and calculates the amount of supplies each evacuee needs. For example, infants under three years old need diapers, and adult women need sanitary products. These calculations are performed based on rules embedded in the program to determine the amount of supplies needed. The calculated results are divided for each individual evacuee and used in subsequent aggregation processes.

[0823] Step 4:

[0824] The server tally up the amount of supplies needed for each individual evacuee and calculate the total amount of supplies needed for the entire evacuation center. Based on this, it creates a list of necessary supplies. This tally makes it possible to determine the level of shortage or sufficiency of supplies throughout the evacuation center.

[0825] Step 5:

[0826] The server compares the list of required supplies with existing supply information to identify the type and amount of supplies that are in short supply. For example, if 100 units of food are needed but there are only 80, the shortage is 20 units. The comparison results are compiled into a list and used to allocate supplies.

[0827] Step 6:

[0828] The server generates proposals for resource allocation. In the case of shortages, it suggests ways to distribute resources as fairly as possible. It is also possible to set specific priorities based on existing or customized rules. The proposals are compiled into a list to create an optimal distribution plan.

[0829] Step 7:

[0830] The emotion engine recognizes emotions from the user's input, facial expressions, and tone of voice. This analysis is performed using sensors such as cameras and microphones. The emotion engine's results determine whether the user is experiencing high levels of stress. The data obtained from the emotion engine is used to revise the supply distribution plan.

[0831] Step 8:

[0832] The server adjusts the supply distribution plan based on the results of the emotion engine. The plan is revised so that necessary supplies are given priority to evacuees with high stress levels. This allows for support that takes psychological urgency into account.

[0833] Step 9:

[0834] The server sends the final resource allocation plan to the user's device. The device visually displays the received plan, and the user confirms it. The user then allocates resources based on the displayed suggestions. Feedback on the final allocation is also collected and used to improve the system as a whole.

[0835] These detailed processing steps enable the system of the present invention to efficiently and fairly manage supplies at evacuation centers.

[0836] (Application example 2)

[0837] Next, a description will be given of Application Example 2. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as a "server" and the smart glasses 214 will be referred to as a "terminal."

[0838] In a supply management system for evacuation shelters, it is important to distribute supplies efficiently and fairly according to the needs of evacuees, but conventional systems do not take into account the emotional state of employees, resulting in uneven and inappropriate distribution of supplies.In addition, ignoring the emotional state of employees at logistics centers has led to issues such as reduced work efficiency and work delays due to stress.

[0839] The identification process by the identification processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in Application Example 2 is realized by the following means. In this invention, the server includes means for inputting attribute information of evacuees, means for inputting existing supply information, means for calculating the amount of supplies needed based on the attribute information of evacuees and the existing supply information, means for comparing the amount of supplies needed with the existing supply information and proposing an appropriate allocation of supplies, means for recognizing user emotions using an emotion engine and optimizing supply allocation based thereon, means for inputting attribute information of logistics center employees, and means for inputting inventory information within the logistics center. This enables optimal and fair management and allocation of supplies that takes into account the emotional states of evacuees and logistics center employees.

[0840] "Evacuee attribute information" refers to information including the age, sex, family structure, etc. of the evacuees.

[0841] "Existing supplies information" refers to information on the types and quantities of supplies currently present in evacuation shelters and logistics centers.

[0842] An "emotion engine" is a software or hardware system that recognizes emotions from a user's facial expressions, tone of voice, input content, etc.

[0843] "Attribute information of employees at a logistics center" refers to information such as the age, sex, and duties of employees working at a logistics center.

[0844] "Inventory information" is information about the types and quantities of goods such as luggage, equipment, and pallets present in the logistics center.

[0845] The "means for calculating the amount of necessary supplies" is a means for calculating the quantity of necessary supplies based on the attribute information of evacuees and the attribute information of employees.

[0846] The "means for proposing the allocation of supplies" is a means for comparing the amount of supplies needed with existing supply information and proposing the optimal distribution method.

[0847] The "means for optimizing the allocation of appropriate supplies" is a means for optimizing the allocation of supplies based on the emotional state of the user or employee recognized by the emotion engine.

[0848] The system of the present invention inputs attribute information of evacuees and employees and information on existing supplies, calculates the amount of supplies needed, and uses an emotion engine to propose optimal distribution in order to achieve efficient management and distribution of supplies at evacuation shelters and logistics centers. The system is configured as follows:

[0849] The server includes means for inputting attribute information of evacuees, means for inputting existing supply information, means for calculating the amount of supplies needed based on the attribute information of evacuees and the existing supply information, means for comparing the amount of supplies needed with the existing supply information and proposing an appropriate distribution of supplies, means for recognizing user emotions using an emotion engine and optimizing the allocation of supplies based thereon, means for inputting attribute information of employees of the distribution center, and means for inputting inventory information within the distribution center.This enables optimal and fair management and allocation of supplies that takes into account the emotional states of evacuees and employees of the distribution center.

[0850] Hardware and software used

[0851] 1. Hardware:

[0852] Smartphone or tablet (e.g. iPad, smartphone)

[0853] Internet connection

[0854] 2. Software:

[0855] Database (e.g. MySQL)

[0856] Server (e.g. Amazon Web Services)

[0857] Emotion recognition AI (e.g. AWS Rekognition, Google Cloud Vision)

[0858] Application development environment (e.g. Android Studio, Xcode)

[0859] A natural language description of what the system does

[0860] Entering employee information

[0861] Employees enter their attribute information (age, gender, job responsibilities) into a terminal and send it to the server. The server stores the received information in a database. The amount of supplies needed is then calculated based on this information.

[0862] Entering inventory information

[0863] Current information about supplies at evacuation centers or distribution centers (e.g., the number of food items or pallets) is entered into the terminal and sent to the server, which also stores this information in a database.

[0864] Calculating the amount of supplies needed

[0865] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed based on the attributes of evacuees and employees stored in the database, as well as existing supply information. For example, certain age groups or jobs require specific supplies.

[0866] Comparison of supply quantities

[0867] The server compares the required amount of supplies with the amount of supplies already in use to identify shortages, revealing which supplies are in short supply and which are in excess.

[0868] Proposal for allocating supplies

[0869] Based on the comparison results, the server proposes the optimal method for allocating supplies. The server uses an emotion engine to analyze the emotions of users and employees and adjusts supply allocation as necessary. For example, priority is given to users in a high stress state.

[0870] Displaying the proposed results

[0871] The server sends the optimal resource allocation method proposal to the terminal, which displays it. The user can then confirm the proposal and allocate resources as needed.

[0872] Examples of concrete examples and prompts

[0873] Specific examples

[0874] If you have 30 employees working in a distribution center, and 10 of them are experiencing high levels of stress:

[0875] Employee information: age, gender, job responsibilities, stress level

[0876] Inventory information: 1,000 packages, 10 forklifts, 50 pallets

[0877] Prompt Sentence Examples

[0878] The user enters the following information:

[0879] Employee information -- age, gender, job responsibilities

[0880] Inventory information -- 1000 packages, 10 forklifts, 50 pallets

[0881] Emotion engine recognizes employee stress levels:

[0882] All employee data: { "Employee 1": { "Age": 40, "Gender": "Male", "Job": "Packing", "Stress level": "High"}, ...}

[0883] Inventory: {"Packages": 1000, "Forklifts": 10, "Pallets": 50}

[0884] Based on emotional data, employees with high stress levels are prioritized for breaks, and then supplies are distributed and work is evenly distributed.

[0885] As described above, by using the system of the present invention, supply management at evacuation centers and logistics centers can be carried out efficiently and fairly, and optimal distribution that takes emotions into consideration can be achieved.

[0886] The flow of the specific processing in the application example 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0887] Step 1:

[0888] Users enter the attribute information (age, gender, and duties) of employees at evacuation shelters and logistics centers into the terminal. The entered information is sent from the terminal to the server, which stores it in a database. The entered data is then used to calculate the amount of supplies needed.

[0889] Step 2:

[0890] Users input information about the current supplies in evacuation shelters and logistics centers (e.g., the number of items and the status of equipment use) into the terminal. The terminal then sends the input information to the server, which stores it in a database. The stored data is used for subsequent comparisons and to propose optimal allocations.

[0891] Step 3:

[0892] The server retrieves employee attribute information and material information stored in the database and calculates the amount of materials needed based on this information. For example, a specific job requires a specific amount of materials, or a specific age group requires specific materials. This generates a list of required materials.

[0893] Step 4:

[0894] The server compares the generated list of necessary supplies with the current supply information stored in the database to identify the supplies that are in short supply, thereby identifying the type and quantity of supplies that are in short supply.

[0895] Step 5:

[0896] The server creates an appropriate distribution plan based on the list of needed supplies and current supply information. The server ensures that supplies are distributed fairly to as many evacuees and employees as possible to avoid imbalances. Next, it uses an emotion engine to recognize the user's emotions.

[0897] Step 6:

[0898] The server uses an emotion engine to analyze the user's facial expressions, tone of voice, etc. to recognize the user's emotional state. Specifically, it identifies users in a high-stress state and adjusts the distribution plan so that users in a high-stress state receive necessary supplies first.

[0899] Step 7:

[0900] The server generates a final distribution plan and sends it to the terminal. The terminal displays the distribution plan sent from the server to the user. The user checks the proposed plan and allocates materials as necessary. As a result, appropriate and efficient material management is achieved.

[0901] The specific processing unit 290 transmits the result of the specific processing to the smart glasses 214. In the smart glasses 214, the control unit 46A causes the speaker 240 to output the result of the specific processing. The microphone 238 acquires audio indicating a user input regarding the result of the specific processing. The control unit 46A transmits audio data indicating the user input acquired by the microphone 238 to the data processing device 12. In the data processing device 12, the specific processing unit 290 acquires the audio data.

[0902] The data generation model 58 is a so-called generative AI (Artificial Intelligence). An example of the data generation model 58 is ChatGPT (Internet Search<URL: https: / / openai.com / blog / chatgpt> ), Gemini (Internet search <url: https: gemini.google.com ?hl="ja">) and other generation AIs. The data generation model 58 is obtained by performing deep learning on a neural network. A prompt including an instruction is input to the data generation model 58, and inference data such as voice data indicating voice, text data indicating text, and image data indicating an image is also input. The data generation model 58 performs inference on the input inference data in accordance with the instruction indicated by the prompt, and outputs the inference result in a data format such as voice data and text data. Here, inference refers to, for example, analysis, classification, prediction, and / or summarization.

[0903] In the above embodiment, an example in which the specific processing is performed by the data processing device 12 has been given, but the technology of the present disclosure is not limited to this, and the specific processing may be performed by the smart glasses 214.

[0904] [Third embodiment]

[0905] FIG. 5 shows an example of the configuration of a data processing system 310 according to the third embodiment.

[0906] 5, the data processing system 310 includes the data processing device 12 and a headset type terminal 314. An example of the data processing device 12 is a server.

[0907] The data processing device 12 includes a computer 22, a database 24, and a communication I / F 26. The computer 22 is an example of a "computer" according to the technology of the present disclosure. The computer 22 includes a processor 28, a RAM 30, and a storage 32. The processor 28, the RAM 30, and the storage 32 are connected to a bus 34. The database 24 and the communication I / F 26 are also connected to the bus 34. The communication I / F 26 is connected to a network 54. Examples of the network 54 include a WAN (Wide Area Network) and / or a LAN (Local Area Network).

[0908] The headset type terminal 314 includes a computer 36, a microphone 238, a speaker 240, a camera 42, a communication I / F 44, and a display 343. The computer 36 includes a processor 46, a RAM 48, and a storage 50. The processor 46, the RAM 48, and the storage 50 are connected to a bus 52. The microphone 238, the speaker 240, the camera 42, and the display 343 are also connected to the bus 52.

[0909] The microphone 238 receives instructions and the like from the user 20 by receiving voice uttered by the user 20. The microphone 238 captures the voice uttered by the user 20, converts the captured voice into audio data, and outputs it to the processor 46. The speaker 240 outputs audio in accordance with instructions from the processor 46.

[0910] Camera 42 is a small digital camera equipped with an optical system including a lens, aperture, and shutter, and an imaging element such as a CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) image sensor or a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor, and captures images of the surroundings of user 20 (for example, an imaging range defined by an angle of view equivalent to the field of vision of a typical healthy person).

[0911] The communication I / F 44 is connected to a network 54. The communication I / Fs 44 and 26 are responsible for the exchange of various information between the processor 46 and the processor 28 via the network 54. The exchange of various information between the processor 46 and the processor 28 using the communication I / Fs 44 and 26 is carried out in a secure state.

[0912] Fig. 6 shows an example of the main functions of the data processing device 12 and the headset type terminal 314. As shown in Fig. 6, in the data processing device 12, a specific process is performed by the processor 28. A specific process program 56 is stored in the storage 32.

[0913] The specific processing program 56 is an example of a "program" according to the technology of the present disclosure. The processor 28 reads the specific processing program 56 from the storage 32 and executes the read specific processing program 56 on the RAM 30. The specific processing is realized by the processor 28 operating as a specific processing unit 290 in accordance with the specific processing program 56 executed on the RAM 30.

[0914] The storage 32 stores a data generation model 58 and an emotion identification model 59. The data generation model 58 and the emotion identification model 59 are used by the identification processing unit 290.

[0915] In the headset type terminal 314, a reception output process is performed by the processor 46. A reception output program 60 is stored in the storage 50. The processor 46 reads the reception output program 60 from the storage 50 and executes the read reception output program 60 on the RAM 48. The reception output process is realized by the processor 46 operating as the control unit 46A in accordance with the reception output program 60 executed on the RAM 48.

[0916] Next, a description will be given of the identification process performed by the identification processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as the "server" and the headset type terminal 314 will be referred to as the "terminal."

[0917] The present invention relates to a supplies management system for evacuation shelters, which inputs attribute information of evacuees and information on existing supplies, calculates the amount of supplies needed based on the information, and proposes appropriate distribution of supplies. The system of the present invention can be implemented using the following devices and programs.

[0918] System Overview

[0919] This system aims to manage supplies at evacuation shelters, and provides a means to input evacuees' attribute information (age, gender, family composition, etc.) and information on existing supplies (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.). Furthermore, it includes a means to calculate the necessary supplies based on this information, compare them with existing supplies, and propose appropriate distribution.

[0920] Program Description

[0921] The program in this system inputs the evacuees' attribute information and supply information, calculates the amount of supplies needed, compares it with the existing supply amount, and proposes the optimal supply distribution. The specific program flow is as follows:

[0922] 1. Enter evacuee information

[0923] The user inputs attribute information (age, gender, family composition) of all evacuees at the shelter into the system using a terminal.

[0924] The terminal transmits this input information to the server.

[0925] 2. Enter existing material information

[0926] Users use a terminal to input the types of supplies (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.) and quantities currently available at the evacuation center into the system.

[0927] The terminal transmits this input information to the server.

[0928] 3. Calculating the amount of supplies needed

[0929] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee based on the received attribute information of the evacuees.

[0930] For example: Evacuees under the age of 3 need diapers, and adult women need sanitary products.

[0931] The server aggregates the calculated individual required supply amounts and calculates the total required supply amount.

[0932] 4. Comparison of supplies

[0933] The server compares the calculated required amount of materials with the amount of existing materials that has already been entered.

[0934] The server checks the comparison results and determines, for example, whether the food requirement is met or not.

[0935] 5. Proposal for distribution of supplies

[0936] Based on the comparison results, the server proposes how supplies should actually be distributed.

[0937] Example: If existing supplies are insufficient compared to the required amount, propose ways to distribute them as fairly as possible.

[0938] The server transmits the content of this proposal to the terminal.

[0939] 6. Display of proposals

[0940] The terminal displays the proposal content sent from the server to the user.

[0941] The user checks the displayed proposal and allocates materials as necessary.

[0942] Specific examples

[0943] For example, if a 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man are in an evacuation shelter, the user enters the following information into their device: Along with attribute information such as age, gender, and family composition, the current amount of supplies (100 food items, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary products, and 15 diapers) are also entered. Based on this information, the server calculates the amount of supplies needed (3 food items, 6 liters of water, 3 blankets, 1 sanitary product, and 5 diapers), compares them with the existing supplies, and if there is sufficient stock, proposes distribution as is, or if there is a shortage, presents an appropriate distribution plan.

[0944] In this way, by using the system of the present invention, it becomes possible to efficiently and fairly manage and distribute supplies at evacuation centers, and to provide appropriate support according to the needs of evacuees in the event of a disaster.

[0945] The processing flow will be explained below.

[0946] Program processing flow

[0947] Collecting and storing information on evacuees

[0948] Step 1:

[0949] User: Enter attribute information (age, gender, family composition) of evacuees at the evacuation shelter via the terminal.

[0950] Step 2:

[0951] Terminal - Sends the entered evacuee information to the server.

[0952] Step 3:

[0953] Server: Add the received evacuee information to a list and save it in the database.

[0954] Collecting and storing information on existing supplies

[0955] Step 4:

[0956] User: Enter the type of supplies currently in the evacuation center (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.) and their quantity via the terminal.

[0957] Step 5:

[0958] Terminal - Sends the entered existing material information to the server.

[0959] Step 6:

[0960] Server: Stores received information on existing materials in a dictionary or database.

[0961] Calculating supplies needed

[0962] Step 7:

[0963] Server: Retrieves stored evacuee information from the database.

[0964] Step 8:

[0965] Server: Calculates the amount of supplies needed based on the evacuees' attribute information.

[0966] For example: one food item per adult per day, two liters of water per day, five diapers per baby per day, one sanitary product per woman aged 13 and over per day, one blanket per person.

[0967] Step 9:

[0968] Server: Aggregates the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee and calculates the total amount of supplies needed.

[0969] Comparison with existing materials and proposals

[0970] Step 10:

[0971] Server - Retrieves stored information on existing materials from the database.

[0972] Step 11:

[0973] Server - Compare the calculated required amount of supplies with the amount of supplies already available.

[0974] Step 12:

[0975] Server - Determine whether existing supplies meet the requirements or are insufficient.

[0976] Example: If the required amount of food is 3 and there are 100 existing supplies, then we consider there to be enough food.

[0977] Step 13:

[0978] Server - Proposes appropriate allocation of materials based on the comparison results. If the existing materials meet the required amount, allocate that amount. If there is a shortage, create a proposal to allocate the existing amount to the maximum.

[0979] Display and confirm the proposed results

[0980] Step 14:

[0981] Server: Sends the generated allocation proposal to the user's device.

[0982] Step 15:

[0983] Terminal - Displays the routing proposal sent from the server to the user.

[0984] Step 16:

[0985] User - Check the distribution proposals displayed and allocate supplies as necessary.

[0986] Processing steps in specific examples

[0987] For example, if a 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man are in a shelter, the user enters the following information into the terminal and sends it to the server:

[0988] Step 1 to Step 3: Evacuee information (30-year-old woman, 1-year-old baby, 40-year-old man)

[0989] Steps 4 to 6: Information on existing supplies (100 food items, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary napkins, 15 diapers)

[0990] Based on this information, the server will calculate the required amount of supplies by taking the following steps, compare it with the existing amount, and make a proposal:

[0991] Steps 7 to 9: Calculate the amount of supplies needed from the evacuees' information (e.g., food for three people, 6 liters of water, three blankets, one sanitary product, five diapers).

[0992] Steps 10 to 13: Compare the existing supply information with the required supply quantities, determine whether there is sufficient stock, and prepare a proposal.

[0993] Steps 14 to 16: The generated proposal content is displayed to the user, and the user confirms it.

[0994] Example 1

[0995] Next, a description will be given of Example 1. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as a "server" and the headset type terminal 314 will be referred to as a "terminal."

[0996] The management and distribution of supplies at evacuation shelters is extremely important, but doing it manually takes time and effort, and it is difficult to maintain fairness. For this reason, a system is needed that can accurately calculate the amount of supplies needed based on evacuees' attributes and information on existing supplies, and distribute supplies efficiently and fairly. Current methods make it difficult to quickly and accurately distribute supplies according to evacuees' needs, and there is a risk that evacuees may not receive the supplies they need appropriately.

[0997] The specific processing by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in the first embodiment is realized by the following means.

[0998] In this invention, the server includes means for inputting attribute information of evacuees, means for inputting existing supply information, means for calculating the amount of supplies needed based on the attribute information of evacuees and the existing supply information, means for comparing the calculated amount of supplies needed with the existing supply information, means for proposing an appropriate distribution of supplies based on the comparison results, means for notifying the user of the content of the proposal, and means for distributing supplies based on the content of the proposal, thereby enabling efficient and fair distribution of supplies based on the needs of evacuees.

[0999] "Evacuee attribute information" refers to basic information about each individual at the evacuation center, such as their age, gender, and family composition.

[1000] "Existing supplies information" refers to the types and quantities of supplies currently present at evacuation shelters.

[1001] "Required amount of supplies" refers to the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee based on the evacuee's attribute information.

[1002] "Means for comparison" refers to a means for comparing the calculated required amount of supplies with existing supply information and determining which supplies are sufficient and which are in short supply.

[1003] "Proposal means" refers to a means for calculating and proposing how supplies should be allocated based on the results of the comparison of supplies.

[1004] "Means for notifying users" refers to means for informing users of the resource allocation proposals generated by the server.

[1005] "Means for carrying out distribution" refers to the means for actually distributing materials based on the proposed material allocation method.

[1006] This invention is a system for efficient and fair management of supplies at evacuation shelters. It inputs attribute information of evacuees and information on existing supplies, calculates the amount of supplies needed based on that information, and proposes optimal distribution of supplies.

[1007] The system of the present invention is configured by the interaction between a server, a terminal, and a user. Specifically, the following hardware and software are involved:

[1008] Hardware and Software Overview

[1009] Server: A central computer responsible for processing and storing data. It performs key calculations and processes such as calculating and comparing required quantities of supplies and proposing distribution. The server used is a standard commercial server.

[1010] Terminal: The device used by the user to input information on evacuees and supplies. Specifically, this could be a PC, tablet, smartphone, etc.

[1011] User: A person who actually operates the system to input and check information, such as shelter managers or staff.

[1012] Program processing

[1013] 1. Enter evacuee information

[1014] The user inputs the attribute information (age, gender, family composition, etc.) of all evacuees in the shelter into the system using a terminal. This input is done through a dedicated application.

[1015] The device sends the input information to the server. Specifically, the information entered in the input form is sent to the server via API.

[1016] 2. Enter existing material information

[1017] The user also uses a terminal to input the types of supplies currently at the evacuation center (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.) and their quantities into the system.

[1018] The device sends this information to the server, which also uses the API to send the data.

[1019] 3. Calculating the amount of supplies needed

[1020] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee based on the received evacuee attribute information, following pre-set rules (e.g., evacuees under the age of three need diapers).

[1021] The server aggregates the individually calculated amounts of supplies needed and calculates the amount needed for the entire evacuation center. This aggregation result is stored in a database.

[1022] 4. Comparison of supplies

[1023] The server compares the current supply with the calculated required supply. For example, if 100 units of food are needed but only 80 units are currently available, the server recognizes the shortage.

[1024] The server uses the results of this comparison to determine how scarce or abundant a supply is.

[1025] 5. Proposal for distribution of supplies

[1026] Based on the comparison results, the server proposes an efficient and fair method for allocating resources. For example, if resources are in short supply, it will devise a fair distribution method based on the highest priority items.

[1027] The server sends this allocation proposal to the terminal.

[1028] 6. Display of proposals

[1029] The terminal displays the allocation proposal sent from the server to the user, and the proposal is displayed in a format that can be confirmed on the screen.

[1030] The user checks the proposal and allocates supplies as necessary.

[1031] Specific examples

[1032] For example, if there is a 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man in an evacuation shelter, the user enters the following information into their terminal: the evacuees' ages, genders, family composition, and current supply levels (100 food items, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary products, and 15 diapers). Based on this information, the server calculates the required supply levels (3 food items, 6 liters of water, 3 blankets, 1 sanitary product, and 5 diapers) and compares them with the existing supply levels. If there is sufficient stock, the server will suggest distributing the supplies as is, and if there is a shortage, it will suggest a fair distribution method.

[1033] Prompt Sentence Examples

[1034] "Calculate the amount of supplies needed based on the age, sex, and family composition of the evacuees, compare it with the amount of supplies currently available at the evacuation center, and propose an appropriate distribution method. Specific types of supplies include food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc."

[1035] By using this system, the management of supplies at evacuation centers can be carried out efficiently and fairly, making it possible to appropriately meet the needs of evacuees in the event of a disaster.

[1036] The flow of the identification process in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

[1037] Step 1:

[1038] Entering evacuee information

[1039] The user inputs the attribute information (age, gender, family composition) of all evacuees in the shelter into the system using a dedicated terminal. Specifically, the user enters the information of each evacuee into a form and clicks the submit button.

[1040] Input: Age, gender, and family structure of evacuees

[1041] The terminal temporarily stores the input information and transmits it to the server once all input is complete.

[1042] Output: Evacuee information data sent to the server

[1043] Step 2:

[1044] Entering existing material information

[1045] The user also uses a dedicated terminal to input the types of supplies currently at the evacuation shelter (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.) and their quantities into the system. Specifically, the user enters the quantities of each item in list format and clicks the send button.

[1046] Input: Type and quantity of each item

[1047] The terminal temporarily stores the inputted material information and transmits it to the server once all the information has been inputted.

[1048] Output: Material information data sent to the server

[1049] Step 3:

[1050] Calculating the amount of supplies needed

[1051] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee based on the received attribute information. For example, evacuees under the age of three need diapers.

[1052] Input: Evacuee information data

[1053] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee based on preset rules.

[1054] Data processing: Determining supplies based on age, gender, and family structure

[1055] Output: Required amount of supplies for each evacuee

[1056] Step 4:

[1057] Calculating the total amount of supplies needed

[1058] The server tally up the calculated amount of supplies needed for each evacuee and calculate the amount of supplies needed for the entire evacuation center.

[1059] Input: Amount of supplies needed for each evacuee

[1060] The server tally up all the required quantities to determine the total required quantity.

[1061] Data calculation: Counting the amount of supplies needed by each evacuee

[1062] Output: Required amount of supplies for the entire shelter

[1063] Step 5:

[1064] Comparison of supply quantities

[1065] The server compares the calculated total required quantity with the existing supply information. For example, if the required quantity is 100 units and the current quantity is 80 units, it determines that there is a shortage.

[1066] Input: Total supply requirements, existing supply information

[1067] The server compares the required amount with the current amount on a one-to-one basis to determine whether there is a shortage or surplus.

[1068] Data calculation: Comparison of required and existing supplies

[1069] Output: Shortage or surplus determination results

[1070] Step 6:

[1071] Proposal for material allocation

[1072] The server then proposes an appropriate method for distributing supplies based on the comparison results. For example, if supplies are in short supply, it suggests a method for prioritizing distribution to evacuees with the highest priority.

[1073] Input: Comparison result

[1074] The server calculates a fair and efficient distribution method and compiles a proposal.

[1075] Data calculation: Applying fair resource allocation algorithms

[1076] Output: Proposed allocation of supplies

[1077] Step 7:

[1078] Notification and display of proposals

[1079] The server transmits the proposed material distribution contents to the terminal.

[1080] Input: Proposed allocation of supplies

[1081] Output: Suggestions sent to the device

[1082] The terminal displays the received proposal content to the user. Specifically, the proposal content is displayed on the screen in a format that allows the user to check it.

[1083] Input: Suggestion from the server

[1084] Output: Displayed to the user who confirmed the proposal

[1085] Step 8:

[1086] Distribution of supplies

[1087] The user can confirm the displayed proposal and distribute the goods as necessary. Specifically, when the user presses the "Accept this proposal" button, the distribution of goods will proceed based on the proposal.

[1088] Input: Proposed allocation

[1089] Output: Carrying out the actual allocation of supplies

[1090] In this way, a series of steps are established to ensure efficient and fair distribution of supplies in evacuation centers.

[1091] (Application example 1)

[1092] Next, a description will be given of Application Example 1. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as a "server" and the headset type terminal 314 will be referred to as a "terminal."

[1093] Improving the efficiency of inventory management and delivery planning at current logistics centers is a critical issue. In particular, in the event of a disaster, rapid and accurate distribution of supplies according to the needs of evacuees is required. However, it is currently difficult to accurately grasp the attributes of evacuees and the amount of supplies they need, and then appropriately compare and allocate them with existing inventory. This can result in shortages or surpluses of supplies, delaying assistance to evacuees. Furthermore, it is similarly difficult for logistics centers to efficiently manage inventory information and information on the needs of delivery destinations, and to create optimal distribution and delivery plans. This can result in wasted supplies and delivery delays.

[1094] The specific processing by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in the application example 1 is realized by the following means.

[1095] In this invention, the server includes means for inputting attribute information of evacuees, means for inputting existing supply information, means for calculating the amount of supplies needed based on the attribute information of evacuees and the existing supply information, means for comparing the amount of supplies needed with the existing supply information and proposing an appropriate distribution of supplies, means for inputting inventory information at the logistics center, means for inputting needs information of delivery destinations, and means for proposing an optimal allocation and delivery plan based on the inventory information and needs information. This enables efficient and fair management and distribution of supplies at evacuation shelters and logistics centers.

[1096] "Evacuee attribute information" refers to the characteristics of individual evacuees at evacuation centers, such as their age, gender, and family composition.

[1097] "Existing supplies information" refers to the types and quantities of supplies currently in stock at evacuation shelters and logistics centers.

[1098] The "amount of supplies required" refers to the amount of supplies that should be appropriately distributed to each evacuee, calculated based on the evacuee's attribute information.

[1099] "Means to propose appropriate allocation of supplies" refers to a system that compares the amount of supplies needed with existing supply information and provides the optimal distribution method.

[1100] "Inventory information at logistics centers" refers to data regarding the types and quantities of materials stored at logistics centers.

[1101] "Destination needs information" refers to data regarding the type and quantity of supplies required by each destination.

[1102] "Means for proposing optimal allocation and delivery plans based on inventory information and needs information" refers to a system that provides optimal material allocation and delivery plans based on inventory information at the logistics center and needs information at the delivery destination.

[1103] The present invention can be implemented as a materials management system for evacuation shelters and logistics centers. This system inputs attribute information of evacuees and information on existing materials, calculates the amount of materials needed, and proposes appropriate distribution. In addition, it has the function of inputting inventory information at the logistics center and information on the needs of delivery destinations and proposing optimal distribution and delivery plans.

[1104] Hardware and software used

[1105] The following hardware and software are used to realize this system.

[1106] Hardware: Smartphones, smart glasses, head-mounted displays, and robots

[1107] Software: Python programs, database management systems (e.g., MySQL, SQLite)

[1108] System processing overview

[1109] Entering information on evacuees and logistics centers

[1110] Users use terminals to input evacuees' attribute information (age, gender, family composition) and information on existing supplies (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers). The logistics center also inputs inventory information (type and quantity of supplies) and delivery destination needs information.

[1111] Calculating the amount of supplies needed

[1112] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee based on the received evacuee attribute information, and simultaneously calculates the optimal distribution and delivery plan based on inventory information at the logistics center and needs information at the delivery destination.

[1113] Comparison and Suggestion

[1114] The server compares the calculated required quantity of supplies with existing supply information and proposes an appropriate supply allocation. The logistics center also proposes optimal distribution and delivery plans based on inventory information and needs information.

[1115] Viewing Proposals

[1116] The terminal displays the proposal sent from the server to the user, who then checks the proposal and allocates and delivers supplies as necessary.

[1117] Specific examples

[1118] For example, suppose there is a 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man at an evacuation shelter. In this case, the user inputs the following information into their device: attribute information such as age, gender, and family composition, along with the current amount of supplies (100 food items, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary products, and 15 diapers). Based on this information, the server calculates the amount of supplies needed (3 food items, 6 liters of water, 3 blankets, 1 sanitary product, and 5 diapers) and compares them with the existing supplies to make a proposal.

[1119] For example, suppose a logistics center has 100 units of food and 80 liters of water, and 20 units of food are required for delivery to destination A and 50 liters of water for delivery to destination B. The user inputs inventory information and needs information into the terminal, and the system uses this information to propose an optimal allocation and delivery plan.

[1120] Example prompt: "Your distribution center has 100 units of food and 80 liters of water. Destination A has requested 20 units of food and Destination B has requested 50 liters of water. Please suggest the best allocation method based on your current inventory."

[1121] The flow of the specific processing in the application example 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

[1122] Step 1:

[1123] The user inputs the evacuees' attribute information (age, gender, family composition) using a terminal. This information is sent from the terminal to the server. The inputs are age, gender, and family composition, and the user's attribute information is saved in the database as output.

[1124] Step 2:

[1125] The user uses a terminal to input information about existing supplies (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers). This information is also sent from the terminal to the server. The input is the type and quantity of supplies, and the output is the supply information stored in a database.

[1126] Step 3:

[1127] The user inputs inventory information (type and quantity of materials) at the logistics center using a terminal. This information is sent to the server. The input is inventory information, and the output is stored in a database.

[1128] Step 4:

[1129] The user inputs the delivery destination's needs information (type and quantity of required supplies) using a terminal. This information is sent to the server. The needs information is input, and the needs information is saved in a database as output.

[1130] Step 5:

[1131] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed based on the evacuees' attribute information. This process determines the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee based on their age, gender, and family composition, and then aggregates these to determine the total amount of supplies needed. The input is the evacuees' attribute information, and the output is the amount of supplies needed.

[1132] Step 6:

[1133] The server compares the existing supply information with the required supply quantity. This process matches the existing supplies with the calculated required supplies and identifies shortages and excess supplies. The input is the existing supply information and the required supply quantity, and the output is the comparison result.

[1134] Step 7:

[1135] The server proposes an appropriate allocation of materials. In this process, it calculates a specific material allocation method based on the comparison results and generates a proposal. The comparison results are input, and an allocation proposal is obtained as output.

[1136] Step 8:

[1137] The server calculates the optimal allocation and delivery plan based on inventory information at the logistics center and needs information for delivery destinations. This process extracts the amount of materials needed to meet the needs of each delivery destination from inventory and creates an appropriate logistics plan. Inventory information and needs information are input, and a delivery plan is obtained as output.

[1138] Step 9:

[1139] The terminal displays the proposal and delivery plan sent from the server to the user. The user checks the proposal and allocates materials as necessary. The proposal and delivery plan are input, and are displayed to the user as output.

[1140] Furthermore, an emotion engine that estimates the user's emotion may be further combined. That is, the identification processing unit 290 may estimate the user's emotion using the emotion identification model 59, and perform identification processing using the user's emotion.

[1141] The present invention combines an emotion engine with a supply management system for evacuation shelters, inputting attribute information of evacuees and information on existing supplies, calculating the amount of supplies needed based on this information, and recognizing the user's emotions to propose optimal supply distribution. The system of the present invention can be implemented using the following devices and programs.

[1142] System Overview

[1143] This system aims to manage supplies at evacuation shelters, and provides a means to input evacuees' attribute information (age, gender, family composition, etc.) and information on existing supplies (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.). It also includes a means to calculate the amount of supplies needed based on this information, recognize the user's emotions using an emotion engine, and optimize the distribution of supplies based on that information.

[1144] Program Description

[1145] The program of this system performs the following processes.

[1146] 1. Enter evacuee information

[1147] Users enter attribute information (age, gender, family composition) of all evacuees at the shelter into the system via their terminal.

[1148] The terminal transmits the input evacuee information to the server.

[1149] The server adds the received evacuee information to a list and stores it in a database.

[1150] 2. Enter existing material information

[1151] Users enter the types of supplies currently available at the evacuation center (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.) and their quantities into the system via a terminal.

[1152] The terminal transmits the input existing material information to the server.

[1153] The server stores the received existing material information in a dictionary or database.

[1154] 3. Calculating supplies needed

[1155] The server retrieves the stored evacuee information from the database and calculates the amount of supplies needed based on the evacuees' attribute information.

[1156] For example, evacuees under the age of three will need diapers, and adult women will need sanitary products.

[1157] The server aggregates the calculated individual required supply amounts and calculates the total required supply amount.

[1158] 4. Comparison of supplies

[1159] The server compares the calculated required amount of materials with the amount of existing materials that has already been entered.

[1160] The server checks the comparison results and determines, for example, whether the food requirement is met or not.

[1161] 5. Proposal for distribution of supplies

[1162] Based on the comparison results, the server proposes how supplies should actually be distributed.

[1163] If existing supplies are insufficient compared to the required amount, we will propose a method for distributing them as fairly as possible.

[1164] 6. Use of Emotion Engine

[1165] The emotion engine recognizes emotions from the user's facial expressions, tone of voice, input content, etc.

[1166] The server receives the emotion recognition results from the emotion engine and determines the stress level and urgency of the evacuees.

[1167] Based on the emotion recognition results, the server adjusts the supplies that need to be distributed as a priority and formulates an optimal distribution plan.

[1168] 7. Sending and displaying proposal results

[1169] The server transmits the generated allocation proposal and the allocation plan based on the emotion recognition results to the user's terminal.

[1170] The terminal displays the proposal content sent from the server to the user.

[1171] The user checks the displayed proposal and allocates materials as necessary.

[1172] Processing steps in specific examples

[1173] For example, if there is a 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man in a shelter, the user enters the following information into the terminal and sends it to the server.

[1174] Enter information about the evacuees, such as age, gender, and family composition.

[1175] Enter the current amount of supplies as 100 food items, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary products, and 15 diapers.

[1176] Based on this information, the server calculates the amount of supplies needed and makes a proposal by comparing it with the amount of supplies already available. Furthermore, an emotion engine recognizes the user's emotions and adjusts the priority of supplies based on that information if the user's stress level is high. For example, if there is an infant among the evacuees and the user is feeling high stress, it will suggest that diapers be prioritized. The server sends the emotion recognition results along with the distribution proposal to the device and displays them to the user, allowing the user to carry out optimal supply allocation.

[1177] In this way, by using the system of the present invention, it becomes possible to efficiently and fairly manage and distribute supplies at evacuation centers, and to provide appropriate support according to the needs and feelings of evacuees during disasters.

[1178] The processing flow will be explained below.

[1179] Program processing flow

[1180] Collecting and storing information on evacuees

[1181] Step 1:

[1182] User: Enter attribute information (age, gender, family composition) of evacuees at the evacuation shelter via the terminal.

[1183] Step 2:

[1184] Terminal - Sends the entered evacuee information to the server.

[1185] Step 3:

[1186] Server: Add the received evacuee information to a list and save it in the database.

[1187] Collecting and storing information on existing supplies

[1188] Step 4:

[1189] User: Enter the type of supplies currently in the evacuation center (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.) and their quantity via the terminal.

[1190] Step 5:

[1191] Terminal - Sends the entered existing material information to the server.

[1192] Step 6:

[1193] Server: Stores received information on existing materials in a dictionary or database.

[1194] Calculating supplies needed

[1195] Step 7:

[1196] Server: Retrieves stored evacuee information from the database.

[1197] Step 8:

[1198] Server: Calculates the amount of supplies needed based on the evacuees' attribute information.

[1199] For example: one food item per adult per day, two liters of water per day, five diapers per baby per day, one sanitary product per woman aged 13 and over per day, one blanket per person.

[1200] Step 9:

[1201] Server: Aggregates the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee and calculates the total amount of supplies needed.

[1202] Comparison with existing materials and proposals

[1203] Step 10:

[1204] Server - Retrieves stored information on existing materials from the database.

[1205] Step 11:

[1206] Server - Compare the calculated required amount of supplies with the amount of supplies already available.

[1207] Step 12:

[1208] Server - Checks the comparison results and determines, for example, whether food requirements are met or insufficient.

[1209] Using the Emotion Engine

[1210] Step 13:

[1211] Emotion engine - Recognizes emotions from the user's facial expressions, tone of voice, input, etc.

[1212] Step 14:

[1213] Server: Receives emotion recognition results from the emotion engine and determines the stress level and urgency of evacuees.

[1214] Step 15:

[1215] Server: Based on the emotion recognition results, it adjusts the priority of materials that need to be distributed and formulates an optimal distribution plan.

[1216] Sending and displaying proposal results

[1217] Step 16:

[1218] Server: The generated allocation proposal and the allocation plan based on the emotion recognition results are sent to the user's device.

[1219] Step 17:

[1220] Terminal - displays the suggestions sent from the server to the user.

[1221] Step 18:

[1222] User - Check the displayed proposal and allocate supplies as necessary.

[1223] Processing steps in specific examples

[1224] For example, if a 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man are in a shelter, the user enters the following information into the terminal and sends it to the server:

[1225] Step 1 to Step 3: Evacuee information (30-year-old woman, 1-year-old baby, 40-year-old man)

[1226] Steps 4 to 6: Information on existing supplies (100 food items, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary napkins, 15 diapers)

[1227] Based on this information, the server will calculate the required amount of supplies by taking the following steps, compare it with the existing amount, and make a proposal:

[1228] Steps 7 to 9: Calculate the amount of supplies needed from the evacuees' information (e.g., food for three people, 6 liters of water, three blankets, one sanitary product, five diapers).

[1229] Steps 10 to 12: Compare the existing supply information with the required supply quantities, determine whether there is sufficient stock, and prepare a proposal.

[1230] Steps 13 to 15: The emotion engine recognizes the user's emotions, and if the stress level is high, adjusts the priority of supplies based on that information.

[1231] Steps 16 to 18: The generated proposal content and emotion recognition results are sent to the user's terminal, and the user confirms them.

[1232] In this way, by using the system of the present invention, it becomes possible to efficiently and fairly manage and distribute supplies at evacuation centers, and to provide appropriate support according to the needs and feelings of evacuees during disasters.

[1233] Example 2

[1234] Next, a description will be given of Example 2. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as a "server" and the headset type terminal 314 will be referred to as a "terminal."

[1235] Efficient and fair management of supplies at evacuation shelters is required amid a large number of evacuees. This requires accurate understanding of the evacuees' attributes and the current state of supplies, and accurate calculation of the amount of supplies needed. Furthermore, in order to provide more appropriate support, it is essential to allocate supplies while taking into account the emotions and stress experienced by evacuees. Conventional systems have difficulty simultaneously satisfying these complex conditions, making it impossible to achieve optimal distribution of supplies according to the needs of evacuees.

[1236] The specific processing by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in the second embodiment is realized by the following means.

[1237] In this invention, the server includes means for inputting attribute information of evacuees, means for inputting existing supply information, means for calculating the amount of supplies needed, means for comparing the existing supply information with the amount of supplies needed and proposing an appropriate distribution of supplies, means for optimizing the distribution of supplies using an emotion engine that recognizes the user's emotions, and means for transmitting and displaying a supply distribution plan to the user based on the distribution proposal and the emotion recognition results. This enables efficient and fair management and distribution of supplies that take into account the attribute information of evacuees, the current state of supplies, and the emotions of the evacuees.

[1238] "Evacuee attribute information" refers to the individual characteristics of people taking refuge in evacuation shelters, including their age, gender, and family structure.

[1239] "Existing supplies information" refers to data on the types and quantities of supplies currently stockpiled within evacuation centers.

[1240] "Amount of supplies needed" refers to the result of calculating the quantity of supplies needed by each evacuee based on the evacuee's attribute information.

[1241] An "emotion engine" is a system that analyzes a user's facial expressions, tone of voice, input content, etc. to recognize their emotions and stress level.

[1242] "Allocation proposal" refers to the process of comparing the amount of supplies needed with existing supply information and making specific proposals for how to allocate supplies.

[1243] A "supply distribution plan" refers to a plan or guideline that shows how supplies will actually be distributed to evacuees.

[1244] This invention is a system for efficient and fair management of supplies at evacuation shelters. It inputs attribute information of evacuees, combines it with existing supply information to calculate the required amount of supplies, and then uses an emotion engine to propose optimal supply allocation. This system is implemented using the following devices and programs.

[1245] This system uses terminals (e.g., smartphones, tablets, and PCs) and a server as hardware, and requires a database management system, an emotion recognition engine, and a program that implements a supply distribution algorithm as software.

[1246] 1. Hardware and Software Usage

[1247] The user inputs attribute information (age, gender, family composition, etc.) of all evacuees at the shelter into the terminal. The input information is sent from the terminal to the server, which stores it in a database. The user also inputs information about supplies currently at the shelter (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.) into the terminal. This is also sent to the server and stored in the database.

[1248] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed by each evacuee based on evacuee information retrieved from the database. The calculation applies rules such as diapers for infants under 2 years old and sanitary products for adult women. The calculated required amounts are tallied and compiled into the total amount of supplies needed.

[1249] The server then compares the required supply amount with the existing supply amount to determine which supplies are in short supply. Based on this information, the supply allocation algorithm proposes the optimal allocation method. Even if there is a shortage, the algorithm proposes a method to distribute supplies as fairly as possible.

[1250] Furthermore, the emotion engine analyzes the user's input, facial expressions, and tone of voice to recognize emotions. Based on the results of the emotion engine, the system determines the stress level and urgency of evacuees and adjusts the distribution of necessary supplies. A plan can be made to give priority to evacuees who are particularly stressed.

[1251] Finally, the server sends the generated resource allocation plan and the emotion recognition results to the terminal and visually displays them to the user. The user can then confirm the displayed proposal and carry out the actual resource allocation.

[1252] 2. Examples of concrete examples and prompts

[1253] For example, if a 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man are in an evacuation shelter, the user enters the following information into their device and sends it to the server: age, gender, and family composition are entered as evacuee information, and 100 food containers, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary products, and 15 diapers are entered as current supply quantities. Based on this information, the server calculates the required supply quantities and lists any shortages. Furthermore, if the emotion engine recognizes that the user is highly stressed, it will make suggestions, such as prioritizing the distribution of baby diapers.

[1254] An example prompt is:

[1255] A 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man are in an evacuation shelter and currently have the following supplies: 100 food containers, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary napkins, and 15 diapers. If the emotion engine recognizes that the user is experiencing high stress, it should use this information to suggest an optimal distribution plan for supplies.

[1256] In this way, the system of the present invention enables efficient and fair management and distribution of supplies at evacuation shelters, and in particular, enables optimal support according to the needs and feelings of evacuees.

[1257] The flow of the identification process in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

[1258] Step 1:

[1259] The user enters the attribute information (age, gender, family composition, etc.) of all evacuees in the evacuation shelter into an input form on the device. When the user presses "Finish," the entered information is sent to the server by the device. The server checks the received data and saves it in a database. This input data includes the individual attribute information of the evacuees, and subsequent processing is carried out based on that information.

[1260] Step 2:

[1261] The user inputs information about the supplies currently at the evacuation shelter into the terminal. Specifically, they input the types and quantities of food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc. The terminal checks the format of the input data and sends it to the server. The server saves the received data in a database and manages the supply information. This input data makes it possible to determine how much supply is currently at the evacuation shelter.

[1262] Step 3:

[1263] The server retrieves evacuee information from the database and calculates the amount of supplies each evacuee needs. For example, infants under three years old need diapers, and adult women need sanitary products. These calculations are performed based on rules embedded in the program to determine the amount of supplies needed. The calculated results are divided for each individual evacuee and used in subsequent aggregation processes.

[1264] Step 4:

[1265] The server tally up the amount of supplies needed for each individual evacuee and calculate the total amount of supplies needed for the entire evacuation center. Based on this, it creates a list of necessary supplies. This tally makes it possible to determine the level of shortage or sufficiency of supplies throughout the evacuation center.

[1266] Step 5:

[1267] The server compares the list of required supplies with existing supply information to identify the type and amount of supplies that are in short supply. For example, if 100 units of food are needed but there are only 80, the shortage is 20 units. The comparison results are compiled into a list and used to allocate supplies.

[1268] Step 6:

[1269] The server generates proposals for resource allocation. In the case of shortages, it suggests ways to distribute resources as fairly as possible. It is also possible to set specific priorities based on existing or customized rules. The proposals are compiled into a list to create an optimal distribution plan.

[1270] Step 7:

[1271] The emotion engine recognizes emotions from the user's input, facial expressions, and tone of voice. This analysis is performed using sensors such as cameras and microphones. The emotion engine's results determine whether the user is experiencing high levels of stress. The data obtained from the emotion engine is used to revise the supply distribution plan.

[1272] Step 8:

[1273] The server adjusts the supply distribution plan based on the results of the emotion engine. The plan is revised so that necessary supplies are given priority to evacuees with high stress levels. This allows for support that takes psychological urgency into account.

[1274] Step 9:

[1275] The server sends the final resource allocation plan to the user's device. The device visually displays the received plan, and the user confirms it. The user then allocates resources based on the displayed suggestions. Feedback on the final allocation is also collected and used to improve the system as a whole.

[1276] These detailed processing steps enable the system of the present invention to efficiently and fairly manage supplies at evacuation centers.

[1277] (Application example 2)

[1278] Next, a description will be given of Application Example 2. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as a "server" and the headset type terminal 314 will be referred to as a "terminal."

[1279] In a supply management system for evacuation shelters, it is important to distribute supplies efficiently and fairly according to the needs of evacuees, but conventional systems do not take into account the emotional state of employees, resulting in uneven and inappropriate distribution of supplies.In addition, ignoring the emotional state of employees at logistics centers has led to issues such as reduced work efficiency and work delays due to stress.

[1280] The identification process by the identification processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in Application Example 2 is realized by the following means. In this invention, the server includes means for inputting attribute information of evacuees, means for inputting existing supply information, means for calculating the amount of supplies needed based on the attribute information of evacuees and the existing supply information, means for comparing the amount of supplies needed with the existing supply information and proposing an appropriate allocation of supplies, means for recognizing user emotions using an emotion engine and optimizing supply allocation based thereon, means for inputting attribute information of logistics center employees, and means for inputting inventory information within the logistics center. This enables optimal and fair management and allocation of supplies that takes into account the emotional states of evacuees and logistics center employees.

[1281] "Evacuee attribute information" refers to information including the age, sex, family structure, etc. of the evacuees.

[1282] "Existing supplies information" refers to information on the types and quantities of supplies currently present in evacuation shelters and logistics centers.

[1283] An "emotion engine" is a software or hardware system that recognizes emotions from a user's facial expressions, tone of voice, input content, etc.

[1284] "Attribute information of employees at a logistics center" refers to information such as the age, sex, and duties of employees working at a logistics center.

[1285] "Inventory information" is information about the types and quantities of goods such as luggage, equipment, and pallets present in the logistics center.

[1286] The "means for calculating the amount of necessary supplies" is a means for calculating the quantity of necessary supplies based on the attribute information of evacuees and the attribute information of employees.

[1287] The "means for proposing the allocation of supplies" is a means for comparing the amount of supplies needed with existing supply information and proposing the optimal distribution method.

[1288] The "means for optimizing the allocation of appropriate supplies" is a means for optimizing the allocation of supplies based on the emotional state of the user or employee recognized by the emotion engine.

[1289] The system of the present invention inputs attribute information of evacuees and employees and information on existing supplies, calculates the amount of supplies needed, and uses an emotion engine to propose optimal distribution in order to achieve efficient management and distribution of supplies at evacuation shelters and logistics centers. The system is configured as follows:

[1290] The server includes means for inputting attribute information of evacuees, means for inputting existing supply information, means for calculating the amount of supplies needed based on the attribute information of evacuees and the existing supply information, means for comparing the amount of supplies needed with the existing supply information and proposing an appropriate distribution of supplies, means for recognizing user emotions using an emotion engine and optimizing the allocation of supplies based thereon, means for inputting attribute information of employees of the distribution center, and means for inputting inventory information within the distribution center.This enables optimal and fair management and allocation of supplies that takes into account the emotional states of evacuees and employees of the distribution center.

[1291] Hardware and software used

[1292] 1. Hardware:

[1293] Smartphone or tablet (e.g. iPad, smartphone)

[1294] Internet connection

[1295] 2. Software:

[1296] Database (e.g. MySQL)

[1297] Server (e.g. Amazon Web Services)

[1298] Emotion recognition AI (e.g. AWS Rekognition, Google Cloud Vision)

[1299] Application development environment (e.g. Android Studio, Xcode)

[1300] A natural language description of what the system does

[1301] Entering employee information

[1302] Employees enter their attribute information (age, gender, job responsibilities) into a terminal and send it to the server. The server stores the received information in a database. The amount of supplies needed is then calculated based on this information.

[1303] Entering inventory information

[1304] Current information about supplies at evacuation centers or distribution centers (e.g., the number of food items or pallets) is entered into the terminal and sent to the server, which also stores this information in a database.

[1305] Calculating the amount of supplies needed

[1306] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed based on the attributes of evacuees and employees stored in the database, as well as existing supply information. For example, certain age groups or jobs require specific supplies.

[1307] Comparison of supply quantities

[1308] The server compares the required amount of supplies with the amount of supplies already in use to identify shortages, revealing which supplies are in short supply and which are in excess.

[1309] Proposal for allocating supplies

[1310] Based on the comparison results, the server proposes the optimal method for allocating supplies. The server uses an emotion engine to analyze the emotions of users and employees and adjusts supply allocation as necessary. For example, priority is given to users in a high stress state.

[1311] Displaying the proposed results

[1312] The server sends the optimal resource allocation method proposal to the terminal, which displays it. The user can then confirm the proposal and allocate resources as needed.

[1313] Examples of concrete examples and prompts

[1314] Specific examples

[1315] If you have 30 employees working in a distribution center, and 10 of them are experiencing high levels of stress:

[1316] Employee information: age, gender, job responsibilities, stress level

[1317] Inventory information: 1,000 packages, 10 forklifts, 50 pallets

[1318] Prompt Sentence Examples

[1319] The user enters the following information:

[1320] Employee information -- age, gender, job responsibilities

[1321] Inventory information -- 1000 packages, 10 forklifts, 50 pallets

[1322] Emotion engine recognizes employee stress levels:

[1323] All employee data: { "Employee 1": { "Age": 40, "Gender": "Male", "Job": "Packing", "Stress level": "High"}, ...}

[1324] Inventory: {"Packages": 1000, "Forklifts": 10, "Pallets": 50}

[1325] Based on emotional data, employees with high stress levels are prioritized for breaks, and then supplies are distributed and work is evenly distributed.

[1326] As described above, by using the system of the present invention, supply management at evacuation centers and logistics centers can be carried out efficiently and fairly, and optimal distribution that takes emotions into consideration can be achieved.

[1327] The flow of the specific processing in the application example 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

[1328] Step 1:

[1329] Users enter the attribute information (age, gender, and duties) of employees at evacuation shelters and logistics centers into the terminal. The entered information is sent from the terminal to the server, which stores it in a database. The entered data is then used to calculate the amount of supplies needed.

[1330] Step 2:

[1331] Users input information about the current supplies in evacuation shelters and logistics centers (e.g., the number of items and the status of equipment use) into the terminal. The terminal then sends the input information to the server, which stores it in a database. The stored data is used for subsequent comparisons and to propose optimal allocations.

[1332] Step 3:

[1333] The server retrieves employee attribute information and material information stored in the database and calculates the amount of materials needed based on this information. For example, a specific job requires a specific amount of materials, or a specific age group requires specific materials. This generates a list of required materials.

[1334] Step 4:

[1335] The server compares the generated list of necessary supplies with the current supply information stored in the database to identify the supplies that are in short supply, thereby identifying the type and quantity of supplies that are in short supply.

[1336] Step 5:

[1337] The server creates an appropriate distribution plan based on the list of needed supplies and current supply information. The server ensures that supplies are distributed fairly to as many evacuees and employees as possible to avoid imbalances. Next, it uses an emotion engine to recognize the user's emotions.

[1338] Step 6:

[1339] The server uses an emotion engine to analyze the user's facial expressions, tone of voice, etc. to recognize the user's emotional state. Specifically, it identifies users in a high-stress state and adjusts the distribution plan so that users in a high-stress state receive necessary supplies first.

[1340] Step 7:

[1341] The server generates a final distribution plan and sends it to the terminal. The terminal displays the distribution plan sent from the server to the user. The user checks the proposed plan and allocates materials as necessary. As a result, appropriate and efficient material management is achieved.

[1342] The specific processing unit 290 transmits the result of the specific processing to the headset type terminal 314. In the headset type terminal 314, the control unit 46A causes the speaker 240 and the display 343 to output the result of the specific processing. The microphone 238 acquires audio indicating a user input regarding the result of the specific processing. The control unit 46A transmits audio data indicating the user input acquired by the microphone 238 to the data processing device 12. In the data processing device 12, the specific processing unit 290 acquires the audio data.

[1343] The data generation model 58 is a so-called generative AI (Artificial Intelligence). An example of the data generation model 58 is ChatGPT (Internet Search<URL: https: / / openai.com / blog / chatgpt> ), Gemini (Internet search <url: https: gemini.google.com ?hl="ja">) and other generation AIs. The data generation model 58 is obtained by performing deep learning on a neural network. A prompt including an instruction is input to the data generation model 58, and inference data such as voice data indicating voice, text data indicating text, and image data indicating an image is also input. The data generation model 58 performs inference on the input inference data in accordance with the instruction indicated by the prompt, and outputs the inference result in a data format such as voice data and text data. Here, inference refers to, for example, analysis, classification, prediction, and / or summarization.

[1344] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which the specific processing is performed by the data processing device 12, but the technology of the present disclosure is not limited to this, and the specific processing may be performed by the headset type terminal 314.

[1345] [Fourth embodiment]

[1346] FIG. 7 shows an example of the configuration of a data processing system 410 according to the fourth embodiment.

[1347] 7, a data processing system 410 includes a data processing device 12 and a robot 414. An example of the data processing device 12 is a server.

[1348] The data processing device 12 includes a computer 22, a database 24, and a communication I / F 26. The computer 22 is an example of a "computer" according to the technology of the present disclosure. The computer 22 includes a processor 28, a RAM 30, and a storage 32. The processor 28, the RAM 30, and the storage 32 are connected to a bus 34. The database 24 and the communication I / F 26 are also connected to the bus 34. The communication I / F 26 is connected to a network 54. Examples of the network 54 include a WAN (Wide Area Network) and / or a LAN (Local Area Network).

[1349] The robot 414 includes a computer 36, a microphone 238, a speaker 240, a camera 42, a communication I / F 44, and a control target 443. The computer 36 includes a processor 46, a RAM 48, and a storage 50. The processor 46, the RAM 48, and the storage 50 are connected to a bus 52. The microphone 238, the speaker 240, the camera 42, and the control target 443 are also connected to the bus 52.

[1350] The microphone 238 receives instructions and the like from the user 20 by receiving voice uttered by the user 20. The microphone 238 captures the voice uttered by the user 20, converts the captured voice into audio data, and outputs it to the processor 46. The speaker 240 outputs audio in accordance with instructions from the processor 46.

[1351] Camera 42 is a small digital camera equipped with an optical system including a lens, aperture, and shutter, and an imaging element such as a CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) image sensor or a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor, and captures images of the surroundings of user 20 (for example, an imaging range defined by an angle of view equivalent to the field of vision of a typical healthy person).

[1352] The communication I / F 44 is connected to a network 54. The communication I / Fs 44 and 26 are responsible for the exchange of various information between the processor 46 and the processor 28 via the network 54. The exchange of various information between the processor 46 and the processor 28 using the communication I / Fs 44 and 26 is carried out in a secure state.

[1353] The control object 443 includes a display device, LEDs in the eyes, and motors for driving the arms, hands, and feet. The posture and gestures of the robot 414 are controlled by controlling the motors of the arms, hands, and feet. Some of the emotions of the robot 414 can be expressed by controlling these motors. In addition, the facial expressions of the robot 414 can also be expressed by controlling the light emission state of the LEDs in the eyes of the robot 414.

[1354] Fig. 8 shows an example of the main functions of the data processing device 12 and the robot 414. As shown in Fig. 8, in the data processing device 12, a specific process is performed by the processor 28. A specific process program 56 is stored in the storage 32.

[1355] The specific processing program 56 is an example of a "program" according to the technology of the present disclosure. The processor 28 reads the specific processing program 56 from the storage 32 and executes the read specific processing program 56 on the RAM 30. The specific processing is realized by the processor 28 operating as a specific processing unit 290 in accordance with the specific processing program 56 executed on the RAM 30.

[1356] The storage 32 stores a data generation model 58 and an emotion identification model 59. The data generation model 58 and the emotion identification model 59 are used by the identification processing unit 290.

[1357] In the robot 414, the processor 46 performs the reception output process. A reception output program 60 is stored in the storage 50. The processor 46 reads the reception output program 60 from the storage 50 and executes the read reception output program 60 on the RAM 48. The reception output process is realized by the processor 46 operating as the control unit 46A in accordance with the reception output program 60 executed on the RAM 48.

[1358] Next, a description will be given of the specific processing performed by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as a "server" and the robot 414 will be referred to as a "terminal."

[1359] The present invention relates to a supplies management system for evacuation shelters, which inputs attribute information of evacuees and information on existing supplies, calculates the amount of supplies needed based on the information, and proposes appropriate distribution of supplies. The system of the present invention can be implemented using the following devices and programs.

[1360] System Overview

[1361] This system aims to manage supplies at evacuation shelters, and provides a means to input evacuees' attribute information (age, gender, family composition, etc.) and information on existing supplies (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.). Furthermore, it includes a means to calculate the necessary supplies based on this information, compare them with existing supplies, and propose appropriate distribution.

[1362] Program Description

[1363] The program in this system inputs the evacuees' attribute information and supply information, calculates the amount of supplies needed, compares it with the existing supply amount, and proposes the optimal supply distribution. The specific program flow is as follows:

[1364] 1. Enter evacuee information

[1365] The user inputs attribute information (age, gender, family composition) of all evacuees at the shelter into the system using a terminal.

[1366] The terminal transmits this input information to the server.

[1367] 2. Enter existing material information

[1368] Users use a terminal to input the types of supplies (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.) and quantities currently available at the evacuation center into the system.

[1369] The terminal transmits this input information to the server.

[1370] 3. Calculating the amount of supplies needed

[1371] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee based on the received attribute information of the evacuees.

[1372] For example: Evacuees under the age of 3 need diapers, and adult women need sanitary products.

[1373] The server aggregates the calculated individual required supply amounts and calculates the total required supply amount.

[1374] 4. Comparison of supplies

[1375] The server compares the calculated required amount of materials with the amount of existing materials that has already been entered.

[1376] The server checks the comparison results and determines, for example, whether the food requirement is met or not.

[1377] 5. Proposal for distribution of supplies

[1378] Based on the comparison results, the server proposes how supplies should actually be distributed.

[1379] Example: If existing supplies are insufficient compared to the required amount, propose ways to distribute them as fairly as possible.

[1380] The server transmits the content of this proposal to the terminal.

[1381] 6. Display of proposals

[1382] The terminal displays the proposal content sent from the server to the user.

[1383] The user checks the displayed proposal and allocates materials as necessary.

[1384] Specific examples

[1385] For example, if a 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man are in an evacuation shelter, the user enters the following information into their device: Along with attribute information such as age, gender, and family composition, the current amount of supplies (100 food items, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary products, and 15 diapers) are also entered. Based on this information, the server calculates the amount of supplies needed (3 food items, 6 liters of water, 3 blankets, 1 sanitary product, and 5 diapers), compares them with the existing supplies, and if there is sufficient stock, proposes distribution as is, or if there is a shortage, presents an appropriate distribution plan.

[1386] In this way, by using the system of the present invention, it becomes possible to efficiently and fairly manage and distribute supplies at evacuation centers, and to provide appropriate support according to the needs of evacuees in the event of a disaster.

[1387] The processing flow will be explained below.

[1388] Program processing flow

[1389] Collecting and storing information on evacuees

[1390] Step 1:

[1391] User: Enter attribute information (age, gender, family composition) of evacuees at the evacuation shelter via the terminal.

[1392] Step 2:

[1393] Terminal - Sends the entered evacuee information to the server.

[1394] Step 3:

[1395] Server: Add the received evacuee information to a list and save it in the database.

[1396] Collecting and storing information on existing supplies

[1397] Step 4:

[1398] User: Enter the type of supplies currently in the evacuation center (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.) and their quantity via the terminal.

[1399] Step 5:

[1400] Terminal - Sends the entered existing material information to the server.

[1401] Step 6:

[1402] Server: Stores received information on existing materials in a dictionary or database.

[1403] Calculating supplies needed

[1404] Step 7:

[1405] Server: Retrieves stored evacuee information from the database.

[1406] Step 8:

[1407] Server: Calculates the amount of supplies needed based on the evacuees' attribute information.

[1408] For example: one food item per adult per day, two liters of water per day, five diapers per baby per day, one sanitary product per woman aged 13 and over per day, one blanket per person.

[1409] Step 9:

[1410] Server: Aggregates the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee and calculates the total amount of supplies needed.

[1411] Comparison with existing materials and proposals

[1412] Step 10:

[1413] Server - Retrieves stored information on existing materials from the database.

[1414] Step 11:

[1415] Server - Compare the calculated required amount of supplies with the amount of supplies already available.

[1416] Step 12:

[1417] Server - Determine whether existing supplies meet the requirements or are insufficient.

[1418] Example: If the required amount of food is 3 and there are 100 existing supplies, then we consider there to be enough food.

[1419] Step 13:

[1420] Server - Proposes appropriate allocation of materials based on the comparison results. If the existing materials meet the required amount, allocate that amount. If there is a shortage, create a proposal to allocate the existing amount to the maximum.

[1421] Display and confirm the proposed results

[1422] Step 14:

[1423] Server: Sends the generated allocation proposal to the user's device.

[1424] Step 15:

[1425] Terminal - Displays the routing proposal sent from the server to the user.

[1426] Step 16:

[1427] User - Check the distribution proposals displayed and allocate supplies as necessary.

[1428] Processing steps in specific examples

[1429] For example, if a 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man are in a shelter, the user enters the following information into the terminal and sends it to the server:

[1430] Step 1 to Step 3: Evacuee information (30-year-old woman, 1-year-old baby, 40-year-old man)

[1431] Steps 4 to 6: Information on existing supplies (100 food items, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary napkins, 15 diapers)

[1432] Based on this information, the server will calculate the required amount of supplies by taking the following steps, compare it with the existing amount, and make a proposal:

[1433] Steps 7 to 9: Calculate the amount of supplies needed from the evacuees' information (e.g., food for three people, 6 liters of water, three blankets, one sanitary product, five diapers).

[1434] Steps 10 to 13: Compare the existing supply information with the required supply quantities, determine whether there is sufficient stock, and prepare a proposal.

[1435] Steps 14 to 16: The generated proposal content is displayed to the user, and the user confirms it.

[1436] Example 1

[1437] Next, a description will be given of Example 1. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as a "server" and the robot 414 will be referred to as a "terminal."

[1438] The management and distribution of supplies at evacuation shelters is extremely important, but doing it manually takes time and effort, and it is difficult to maintain fairness. For this reason, a system is needed that can accurately calculate the amount of supplies needed based on evacuees' attributes and information on existing supplies, and distribute supplies efficiently and fairly. Current methods make it difficult to quickly and accurately distribute supplies according to evacuees' needs, and there is a risk that evacuees may not receive the supplies they need appropriately.

[1439] The specific processing by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in the first embodiment is realized by the following means.

[1440] In this invention, the server includes means for inputting attribute information of evacuees, means for inputting existing supply information, means for calculating the amount of supplies needed based on the attribute information of evacuees and the existing supply information, means for comparing the calculated amount of supplies needed with the existing supply information, means for proposing an appropriate distribution of supplies based on the comparison results, means for notifying the user of the content of the proposal, and means for distributing supplies based on the content of the proposal, thereby enabling efficient and fair distribution of supplies based on the needs of evacuees.

[1441] "Evacuee attribute information" refers to basic information about each individual at the evacuation center, such as their age, gender, and family composition.

[1442] "Existing supplies information" refers to the types and quantities of supplies currently present at evacuation shelters.

[1443] "Required amount of supplies" refers to the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee based on the evacuee's attribute information.

[1444] "Means for comparison" refers to a means for comparing the calculated required amount of supplies with existing supply information and determining which supplies are sufficient and which are in short supply.

[1445] "Proposal means" refers to a means for calculating and proposing how supplies should be allocated based on the results of the comparison of supplies.

[1446] "Means for notifying users" refers to means for informing users of the resource allocation proposals generated by the server.

[1447] "Means for carrying out distribution" refers to the means for actually distributing materials based on the proposed material allocation method.

[1448] This invention is a system for efficient and fair management of supplies at evacuation shelters. It inputs attribute information of evacuees and information on existing supplies, calculates the amount of supplies needed based on that information, and proposes optimal distribution of supplies.

[1449] The system of the present invention is configured by the interaction between a server, a terminal, and a user. Specifically, the following hardware and software are involved:

[1450] Hardware and Software Overview

[1451] Server: A central computer responsible for processing and storing data. It performs key calculations and processes such as calculating and comparing required quantities of supplies and proposing distribution. The server used is a standard commercial server.

[1452] Terminal: The device used by the user to input information on evacuees and supplies. Specifically, this could be a PC, tablet, smartphone, etc.

[1453] User: A person who actually operates the system to input and check information, such as shelter managers or staff.

[1454] Program processing

[1455] 1. Enter evacuee information

[1456] The user inputs the attribute information (age, gender, family composition, etc.) of all evacuees in the shelter into the system using a terminal. This input is done through a dedicated application.

[1457] The device sends the input information to the server. Specifically, the information entered in the input form is sent to the server via API.

[1458] 2. Enter existing material information

[1459] The user also uses a terminal to input the types of supplies currently at the evacuation center (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.) and their quantities into the system.

[1460] The device sends this information to the server, which also uses the API to send the data.

[1461] 3. Calculating the amount of supplies needed

[1462] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee based on the received evacuee attribute information, following pre-set rules (e.g., evacuees under the age of three need diapers).

[1463] The server aggregates the individually calculated amounts of supplies needed and calculates the amount needed for the entire evacuation center. This aggregation result is stored in a database.

[1464] 4. Comparison of supplies

[1465] The server compares the current supply with the calculated required supply. For example, if 100 units of food are needed but only 80 units are currently available, the server recognizes the shortage.

[1466] The server uses the results of this comparison to determine how scarce or abundant a supply is.

[1467] 5. Proposal for distribution of supplies

[1468] Based on the comparison results, the server proposes an efficient and fair method for allocating resources. For example, if resources are in short supply, it will devise a fair distribution method based on the highest priority items.

[1469] The server sends this allocation proposal to the terminal.

[1470] 6. Display of proposals

[1471] The terminal displays the allocation proposal sent from the server to the user, and the proposal is displayed in a format that can be confirmed on the screen.

[1472] The user checks the proposal and allocates supplies as necessary.

[1473] Specific examples

[1474] For example, if there is a 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man in an evacuation shelter, the user enters the following information into their terminal: the evacuees' ages, genders, family composition, and current supply levels (100 food items, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary products, and 15 diapers). Based on this information, the server calculates the required supply levels (3 food items, 6 liters of water, 3 blankets, 1 sanitary product, and 5 diapers) and compares them with the existing supply levels. If there is sufficient stock, the server will suggest distributing the supplies as is, and if there is a shortage, it will suggest a fair distribution method.

[1475] Prompt Sentence Examples

[1476] "Calculate the amount of supplies needed based on the age, sex, and family composition of the evacuees, compare it with the amount of supplies currently available at the evacuation center, and propose an appropriate distribution method. Specific types of supplies include food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc."

[1477] By using this system, the management of supplies at evacuation centers can be carried out efficiently and fairly, making it possible to appropriately meet the needs of evacuees in the event of a disaster.

[1478] The flow of the identification process in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

[1479] Step 1:

[1480] Entering evacuee information

[1481] The user inputs the attribute information (age, gender, family composition) of all evacuees in the shelter into the system using a dedicated terminal. Specifically, the user enters the information of each evacuee into a form and clicks the submit button.

[1482] Input: Age, gender, and family structure of evacuees

[1483] The terminal temporarily stores the input information and transmits it to the server once all input is complete.

[1484] Output: Evacuee information data sent to the server

[1485] Step 2:

[1486] Entering existing material information

[1487] The user also uses a dedicated terminal to input the types of supplies currently at the evacuation shelter (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.) and their quantities into the system. Specifically, the user enters the quantities of each item in list format and clicks the send button.

[1488] Input: Type and quantity of each item

[1489] The terminal temporarily stores the inputted material information and transmits it to the server once all the information has been inputted.

[1490] Output: Material information data sent to the server

[1491] Step 3:

[1492] Calculating the amount of supplies needed

[1493] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee based on the received attribute information. For example, evacuees under the age of three need diapers.

[1494] Input: Evacuee information data

[1495] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee based on preset rules.

[1496] Data processing: Determining supplies based on age, gender, and family structure

[1497] Output: Required amount of supplies for each evacuee

[1498] Step 4:

[1499] Calculating the total amount of supplies needed

[1500] The server tally up the calculated amount of supplies needed for each evacuee and calculate the amount of supplies needed for the entire evacuation center.

[1501] Input: Amount of supplies needed for each evacuee

[1502] The server tally up all the required quantities to determine the total required quantity.

[1503] Data calculation: Counting the amount of supplies needed by each evacuee

[1504] Output: Required amount of supplies for the entire shelter

[1505] Step 5:

[1506] Comparison of supply quantities

[1507] The server compares the calculated total required quantity with the existing supply information. For example, if the required quantity is 100 units and the current quantity is 80 units, it determines that there is a shortage.

[1508] Input: Total supply requirements, existing supply information

[1509] The server compares the required amount with the current amount on a one-to-one basis to determine whether there is a shortage or surplus.

[1510] Data calculation: Comparison of required and existing supplies

[1511] Output: Shortage or surplus determination results

[1512] Step 6:

[1513] Proposal for material allocation

[1514] The server then proposes an appropriate method for distributing supplies based on the comparison results. For example, if supplies are in short supply, it suggests a method for prioritizing distribution to evacuees with the highest priority.

[1515] Input: Comparison result

[1516] The server calculates a fair and efficient distribution method and compiles a proposal.

[1517] Data calculation: Applying fair resource allocation algorithms

[1518] Output: Proposed allocation of supplies

[1519] Step 7:

[1520] Notification and display of proposals

[1521] The server transmits the proposed material distribution contents to the terminal.

[1522] Input: Proposed allocation of supplies

[1523] Output: Suggestions sent to the device

[1524] The terminal displays the received proposal content to the user. Specifically, the proposal content is displayed on the screen in a format that allows the user to check it.

[1525] Input: Suggestion from the server

[1526] Output: Displayed to the user who confirmed the proposal

[1527] Step 8:

[1528] Distribution of supplies

[1529] The user can confirm the displayed proposal and distribute the goods as necessary. Specifically, when the user presses the "Accept this proposal" button, the distribution of goods will proceed based on the proposal.

[1530] Input: Proposed allocation

[1531] Output: Carrying out the actual allocation of supplies

[1532] In this way, a series of steps are established to ensure efficient and fair distribution of supplies in evacuation centers.

[1533] (Application example 1)

[1534] Next, a description will be given of Application Example 1. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as a "server" and the robot 414 will be referred to as a "terminal."

[1535] Improving the efficiency of inventory management and delivery planning at current logistics centers is a critical issue. In particular, in the event of a disaster, rapid and accurate distribution of supplies according to the needs of evacuees is required. However, it is currently difficult to accurately grasp the attributes of evacuees and the amount of supplies they need, and then appropriately compare and allocate them with existing inventory. This can result in shortages or surpluses of supplies, delaying assistance to evacuees. Furthermore, it is similarly difficult for logistics centers to efficiently manage inventory information and information on the needs of delivery destinations, and to create optimal distribution and delivery plans. This can result in wasted supplies and delivery delays.

[1536] The specific processing by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in the application example 1 is realized by the following means.

[1537] In this invention, the server includes means for inputting attribute information of evacuees, means for inputting existing supply information, means for calculating the amount of supplies needed based on the attribute information of evacuees and the existing supply information, means for comparing the amount of supplies needed with the existing supply information and proposing an appropriate distribution of supplies, means for inputting inventory information at the logistics center, means for inputting needs information of delivery destinations, and means for proposing an optimal allocation and delivery plan based on the inventory information and needs information. This enables efficient and fair management and distribution of supplies at evacuation shelters and logistics centers.

[1538] "Evacuee attribute information" refers to the characteristics of individual evacuees at evacuation centers, such as their age, gender, and family composition.

[1539] "Existing supplies information" refers to the types and quantities of supplies currently in stock at evacuation shelters and logistics centers.

[1540] The "amount of supplies required" refers to the amount of supplies that should be appropriately distributed to each evacuee, calculated based on the evacuee's attribute information.

[1541] "Means to propose appropriate allocation of supplies" refers to a system that compares the amount of supplies needed with existing supply information and provides the optimal distribution method.

[1542] "Inventory information at logistics centers" refers to data regarding the types and quantities of materials stored at logistics centers.

[1543] "Destination needs information" refers to data regarding the type and quantity of supplies required by each destination.

[1544] "Means for proposing optimal allocation and delivery plans based on inventory information and needs information" refers to a system that provides optimal material allocation and delivery plans based on inventory information at the logistics center and needs information at the delivery destination.

[1545] The present invention can be implemented as a materials management system for evacuation shelters and logistics centers. This system inputs attribute information of evacuees and information on existing materials, calculates the amount of materials needed, and proposes appropriate distribution. In addition, it has the function of inputting inventory information at the logistics center and information on the needs of delivery destinations and proposing optimal distribution and delivery plans.

[1546] Hardware and software used

[1547] The following hardware and software are used to realize this system.

[1548] Hardware: Smartphones, smart glasses, head-mounted displays, and robots

[1549] Software: Python programs, database management systems (e.g., MySQL, SQLite)

[1550] System processing overview

[1551] Entering information on evacuees and logistics centers

[1552] Users use terminals to input evacuees' attribute information (age, gender, family composition) and information on existing supplies (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers). The logistics center also inputs inventory information (type and quantity of supplies) and delivery destination needs information.

[1553] Calculating the amount of supplies needed

[1554] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee based on the received evacuee attribute information, and simultaneously calculates the optimal distribution and delivery plan based on inventory information at the logistics center and needs information at the delivery destination.

[1555] Comparison and Suggestion

[1556] The server compares the calculated required quantity of supplies with existing supply information and proposes an appropriate supply allocation. The logistics center also proposes optimal distribution and delivery plans based on inventory information and needs information.

[1557] Viewing Proposals

[1558] The terminal displays the proposal sent from the server to the user, who then checks the proposal and allocates and delivers supplies as necessary.

[1559] Specific examples

[1560] For example, suppose there is a 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man at an evacuation shelter. In this case, the user inputs the following information into their device: attribute information such as age, gender, and family composition, along with the current amount of supplies (100 food items, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary products, and 15 diapers). Based on this information, the server calculates the amount of supplies needed (3 food items, 6 liters of water, 3 blankets, 1 sanitary product, and 5 diapers) and compares them with the existing supplies to make a proposal.

[1561] For example, suppose a logistics center has 100 units of food and 80 liters of water, and 20 units of food are required for delivery to destination A and 50 liters of water for delivery to destination B. The user inputs inventory information and needs information into the terminal, and the system uses this information to propose an optimal allocation and delivery plan.

[1562] Example prompt: "Your distribution center has 100 units of food and 80 liters of water. Destination A has requested 20 units of food and Destination B has requested 50 liters of water. Please suggest the best allocation method based on your current inventory."

[1563] The flow of the specific processing in the application example 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

[1564] Step 1:

[1565] The user inputs the evacuees' attribute information (age, gender, family composition) using a terminal. This information is sent from the terminal to the server. The inputs are age, gender, and family composition, and the user's attribute information is saved in the database as output.

[1566] Step 2:

[1567] The user uses a terminal to input information about existing supplies (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers). This information is also sent from the terminal to the server. The input is the type and quantity of supplies, and the output is the supply information stored in a database.

[1568] Step 3:

[1569] The user inputs inventory information (type and quantity of materials) at the logistics center using a terminal. This information is sent to the server. The input is inventory information, and the output is stored in a database.

[1570] Step 4:

[1571] The user inputs the delivery destination's needs information (type and quantity of required supplies) using a terminal. This information is sent to the server. The needs information is input, and the needs information is saved in a database as output.

[1572] Step 5:

[1573] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed based on the evacuees' attribute information. This process determines the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee based on their age, gender, and family composition, and then aggregates these to determine the total amount of supplies needed. The input is the evacuees' attribute information, and the output is the amount of supplies needed.

[1574] Step 6:

[1575] The server compares the existing supply information with the required supply quantity. This process matches the existing supplies with the calculated required supplies and identifies shortages and excess supplies. The input is the existing supply information and the required supply quantity, and the output is the comparison result.

[1576] Step 7:

[1577] The server proposes an appropriate allocation of materials. In this process, it calculates a specific material allocation method based on the comparison results and generates a proposal. The comparison results are input, and an allocation proposal is obtained as output.

[1578] Step 8:

[1579] The server calculates the optimal allocation and delivery plan based on inventory information at the logistics center and needs information for delivery destinations. This process extracts the amount of materials needed to meet the needs of each delivery destination from inventory and creates an appropriate logistics plan. Inventory information and needs information are input, and a delivery plan is obtained as output.

[1580] Step 9:

[1581] The terminal displays the proposal and delivery plan sent from the server to the user. The user checks the proposal and allocates materials as necessary. The proposal and delivery plan are input, and are displayed to the user as output.

[1582] Furthermore, an emotion engine that estimates the user's emotion may be further combined. That is, the identification processing unit 290 may estimate the user's emotion using the emotion identification model 59, and perform identification processing using the user's emotion.

[1583] The present invention combines an emotion engine with a supply management system for evacuation shelters, inputting attribute information of evacuees and information on existing supplies, calculating the amount of supplies needed based on this information, and recognizing the user's emotions to propose optimal supply distribution. The system of the present invention can be implemented using the following devices and programs.

[1584] System Overview

[1585] This system aims to manage supplies at evacuation shelters, and provides a means to input evacuees' attribute information (age, gender, family composition, etc.) and information on existing supplies (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.). It also includes a means to calculate the amount of supplies needed based on this information, recognize the user's emotions using an emotion engine, and optimize the distribution of supplies based on that information.

[1586] Program Description

[1587] The program of this system performs the following processes.

[1588] 1. Enter evacuee information

[1589] Users enter attribute information (age, gender, family composition) of all evacuees at the shelter into the system via their terminal.

[1590] The terminal transmits the input evacuee information to the server.

[1591] The server adds the received evacuee information to a list and stores it in a database.

[1592] 2. Enter existing material information

[1593] Users enter the types of supplies currently available at the evacuation center (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.) and their quantities into the system via a terminal.

[1594] The terminal transmits the input existing material information to the server.

[1595] The server stores the received existing material information in a dictionary or database.

[1596] 3. Calculating supplies needed

[1597] The server retrieves the stored evacuee information from the database and calculates the amount of supplies needed based on the evacuees' attribute information.

[1598] For example, evacuees under the age of three will need diapers, and adult women will need sanitary products.

[1599] The server aggregates the calculated individual required supply amounts and calculates the total required supply amount.

[1600] 4. Comparison of supplies

[1601] The server compares the calculated required amount of materials with the amount of existing materials that has already been entered.

[1602] The server checks the comparison results and determines, for example, whether the food requirement is met or not.

[1603] 5. Proposal for distribution of supplies

[1604] Based on the comparison results, the server proposes how supplies should actually be distributed.

[1605] If existing supplies are insufficient compared to the required amount, we will propose a method for distributing them as fairly as possible.

[1606] 6. Use of Emotion Engine

[1607] The emotion engine recognizes emotions from the user's facial expressions, tone of voice, input content, etc.

[1608] The server receives the emotion recognition results from the emotion engine and determines the stress level and urgency of the evacuees.

[1609] Based on the emotion recognition results, the server adjusts the supplies that need to be distributed as a priority and formulates an optimal distribution plan.

[1610] 7. Sending and displaying proposal results

[1611] The server transmits the generated allocation proposal and the allocation plan based on the emotion recognition results to the user's terminal.

[1612] The terminal displays the proposal content sent from the server to the user.

[1613] The user checks the displayed proposal and allocates materials as necessary.

[1614] Processing steps in specific examples

[1615] For example, if there is a 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man in a shelter, the user enters the following information into the terminal and sends it to the server.

[1616] Enter information about the evacuees, such as age, gender, and family composition.

[1617] Enter the current amount of supplies as 100 food items, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary products, and 15 diapers.

[1618] Based on this information, the server calculates the amount of supplies needed and makes a proposal by comparing it with the amount of supplies already available. Furthermore, an emotion engine recognizes the user's emotions and adjusts the priority of supplies based on that information if the user's stress level is high. For example, if there is an infant among the evacuees and the user is feeling high stress, it will suggest that diapers be prioritized. The server sends the emotion recognition results along with the distribution proposal to the device and displays them to the user, allowing the user to carry out optimal supply allocation.

[1619] In this way, by using the system of the present invention, it becomes possible to efficiently and fairly manage and distribute supplies at evacuation centers, and to provide appropriate support according to the needs and feelings of evacuees during disasters.

[1620] The processing flow will be explained below.

[1621] Program processing flow

[1622] Collecting and storing information on evacuees

[1623] Step 1:

[1624] User: Enter attribute information (age, gender, family composition) of evacuees at the evacuation shelter via the terminal.

[1625] Step 2:

[1626] Terminal - Sends the entered evacuee information to the server.

[1627] Step 3:

[1628] Server: Add the received evacuee information to a list and save it in the database.

[1629] Collecting and storing information on existing supplies

[1630] Step 4:

[1631] User: Enter the type of supplies currently in the evacuation center (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.) and their quantity via the terminal.

[1632] Step 5:

[1633] Terminal - Sends the entered existing material information to the server.

[1634] Step 6:

[1635] Server: Stores received information on existing materials in a dictionary or database.

[1636] Calculating supplies needed

[1637] Step 7:

[1638] Server: Retrieves stored evacuee information from the database.

[1639] Step 8:

[1640] Server: Calculates the amount of supplies needed based on the evacuees' attribute information.

[1641] For example: one food item per adult per day, two liters of water per day, five diapers per baby per day, one sanitary product per woman aged 13 and over per day, one blanket per person.

[1642] Step 9:

[1643] Server: Aggregates the amount of supplies needed for each evacuee and calculates the total amount of supplies needed.

[1644] Comparison with existing materials and proposals

[1645] Step 10:

[1646] Server - Retrieves stored information on existing materials from the database.

[1647] Step 11:

[1648] Server - Compare the calculated required amount of supplies with the amount of supplies already available.

[1649] Step 12:

[1650] Server - Checks the comparison results and determines, for example, whether food requirements are met or insufficient.

[1651] Using the Emotion Engine

[1652] Step 13:

[1653] Emotion engine - Recognizes emotions from the user's facial expressions, tone of voice, input, etc.

[1654] Step 14:

[1655] Server: Receives emotion recognition results from the emotion engine and determines the stress level and urgency of evacuees.

[1656] Step 15:

[1657] Server: Based on the emotion recognition results, it adjusts the priority of materials that need to be distributed and formulates an optimal distribution plan.

[1658] Sending and displaying proposal results

[1659] Step 16:

[1660] Server: The generated allocation proposal and the allocation plan based on the emotion recognition results are sent to the user's device.

[1661] Step 17:

[1662] Terminal - displays the suggestions sent from the server to the user.

[1663] Step 18:

[1664] User - Check the displayed proposal and allocate supplies as necessary.

[1665] Processing steps in specific examples

[1666] For example, if a 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man are in a shelter, the user enters the following information into the terminal and sends it to the server:

[1667] Step 1 to Step 3: Evacuee information (30-year-old woman, 1-year-old baby, 40-year-old man)

[1668] Steps 4 to 6: Information on existing supplies (100 food items, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary napkins, 15 diapers)

[1669] Based on this information, the server will calculate the required amount of supplies by taking the following steps, compare it with the existing amount, and make a proposal:

[1670] Steps 7 to 9: Calculate the amount of supplies needed from the evacuees' information (e.g., food for three people, 6 liters of water, three blankets, one sanitary product, five diapers).

[1671] Steps 10 to 12: Compare the existing supply information with the required supply quantities, determine whether there is sufficient stock, and prepare a proposal.

[1672] Steps 13 to 15: The emotion engine recognizes the user's emotions, and if the stress level is high, adjusts the priority of supplies based on that information.

[1673] Steps 16 to 18: The generated proposal content and emotion recognition results are sent to the user's terminal, and the user confirms them.

[1674] In this way, by using the system of the present invention, it becomes possible to efficiently and fairly manage and distribute supplies at evacuation centers, and to provide appropriate support according to the needs and feelings of evacuees during disasters.

[1675] Example 2

[1676] Next, a description will be given of Example 2. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as a "server" and the robot 414 will be referred to as a "terminal."

[1677] Efficient and fair management of supplies at evacuation shelters is required amid a large number of evacuees. This requires accurate understanding of the evacuees' attributes and the current state of supplies, and accurate calculation of the amount of supplies needed. Furthermore, in order to provide more appropriate support, it is essential to allocate supplies while taking into account the emotions and stress experienced by evacuees. Conventional systems have difficulty simultaneously satisfying these complex conditions, making it impossible to achieve optimal distribution of supplies according to the needs of evacuees.

[1678] The specific processing by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in the second embodiment is realized by the following means.

[1679] In this invention, the server includes means for inputting attribute information of evacuees, means for inputting existing supply information, means for calculating the amount of supplies needed, means for comparing the existing supply information with the amount of supplies needed and proposing an appropriate distribution of supplies, means for optimizing the distribution of supplies using an emotion engine that recognizes the user's emotions, and means for transmitting and displaying a supply distribution plan to the user based on the distribution proposal and the emotion recognition results. This enables efficient and fair management and distribution of supplies that take into account the attribute information of evacuees, the current state of supplies, and the emotions of the evacuees.

[1680] "Evacuee attribute information" refers to the individual characteristics of people taking refuge in evacuation shelters, including their age, gender, and family structure.

[1681] "Existing supplies information" refers to data on the types and quantities of supplies currently stockpiled within evacuation centers.

[1682] "Amount of supplies needed" refers to the result of calculating the quantity of supplies needed by each evacuee based on the evacuee's attribute information.

[1683] An "emotion engine" is a system that analyzes a user's facial expressions, tone of voice, input content, etc. to recognize their emotions and stress level.

[1684] "Allocation proposal" refers to the process of comparing the amount of supplies needed with existing supply information and making specific proposals for how to allocate supplies.

[1685] A "supply distribution plan" refers to a plan or guideline that shows how supplies will actually be distributed to evacuees.

[1686] This invention is a system for efficient and fair management of supplies at evacuation shelters. It inputs attribute information of evacuees, combines it with existing supply information to calculate the required amount of supplies, and then uses an emotion engine to propose optimal supply allocation. This system is implemented using the following devices and programs.

[1687] This system uses terminals (e.g., smartphones, tablets, and PCs) and a server as hardware, and requires a database management system, an emotion recognition engine, and a program that implements a supply distribution algorithm as software.

[1688] 1. Hardware and Software Usage

[1689] The user inputs attribute information (age, gender, family composition, etc.) of all evacuees at the shelter into the terminal. The input information is sent from the terminal to the server, which stores it in a database. The user also inputs information about supplies currently at the shelter (food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc.) into the terminal. This is also sent to the server and stored in the database.

[1690] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed by each evacuee based on evacuee information retrieved from the database. The calculation applies rules such as diapers for infants under 2 years old and sanitary products for adult women. The calculated required amounts are tallied and compiled into the total amount of supplies needed.

[1691] The server then compares the required supply amount with the existing supply amount to determine which supplies are in short supply. Based on this information, the supply allocation algorithm proposes the optimal allocation method. Even if there is a shortage, the algorithm proposes a method to distribute supplies as fairly as possible.

[1692] Furthermore, the emotion engine analyzes the user's input, facial expressions, and tone of voice to recognize emotions. Based on the results of the emotion engine, the system determines the stress level and urgency of evacuees and adjusts the distribution of necessary supplies. A plan can be made to give priority to evacuees who are particularly stressed.

[1693] Finally, the server sends the generated resource allocation plan and the emotion recognition results to the terminal and visually displays them to the user. The user can then confirm the displayed proposal and carry out the actual resource allocation.

[1694] 2. Examples of concrete examples and prompts

[1695] For example, if a 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man are in an evacuation shelter, the user enters the following information into their device and sends it to the server: age, gender, and family composition are entered as evacuee information, and 100 food containers, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary products, and 15 diapers are entered as current supply quantities. Based on this information, the server calculates the required supply quantities and lists any shortages. Furthermore, if the emotion engine recognizes that the user is highly stressed, it will make suggestions, such as prioritizing the distribution of baby diapers.

[1696] An example prompt is:

[1697] A 30-year-old woman, a 1-year-old baby, and a 40-year-old man are in an evacuation shelter and currently have the following supplies: 100 food containers, 80 liters of water, 60 blankets, 20 sanitary napkins, and 15 diapers. If the emotion engine recognizes that the user is experiencing high stress, it should use this information to suggest an optimal distribution plan for supplies.

[1698] In this way, the system of the present invention enables efficient and fair management and distribution of supplies at evacuation shelters, and in particular, enables optimal support according to the needs and feelings of evacuees.

[1699] The flow of the identification process in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

[1700] Step 1:

[1701] The user enters the attribute information (age, gender, family composition, etc.) of all evacuees in the evacuation shelter into an input form on the device. When the user presses "Finish," the entered information is sent to the server by the device. The server checks the received data and saves it in a database. This input data includes the individual attribute information of the evacuees, and subsequent processing is carried out based on that information.

[1702] Step 2:

[1703] The user inputs information about the supplies currently at the evacuation shelter into the terminal. Specifically, they input the types and quantities of food, water, blankets, sanitary products, diapers, etc. The terminal checks the format of the input data and sends it to the server. The server saves the received data in a database and manages the supply information. This input data makes it possible to determine how much supply is currently at the evacuation shelter.

[1704] Step 3:

[1705] The server retrieves evacuee information from the database and calculates the amount of supplies each evacuee needs. For example, infants under three years old need diapers, and adult women need sanitary products. These calculations are performed based on rules embedded in the program to determine the amount of supplies needed. The calculated results are divided for each individual evacuee and used in subsequent aggregation processes.

[1706] Step 4:

[1707] The server tally up the amount of supplies needed for each individual evacuee and calculate the total amount of supplies needed for the entire evacuation center. Based on this, it creates a list of necessary supplies. This tally makes it possible to determine the level of shortage or sufficiency of supplies throughout the evacuation center.

[1708] Step 5:

[1709] The server compares the list of required supplies with existing supply information to identify the type and amount of supplies that are in short supply. For example, if 100 units of food are needed but there are only 80, the shortage is 20 units. The comparison results are compiled into a list and used to allocate supplies.

[1710] Step 6:

[1711] The server generates proposals for resource allocation. In the case of shortages, it suggests ways to distribute resources as fairly as possible. It is also possible to set specific priorities based on existing or customized rules. The proposals are compiled into a list to create an optimal distribution plan.

[1712] Step 7:

[1713] The emotion engine recognizes emotions from the user's input, facial expressions, and tone of voice. This analysis is performed using sensors such as cameras and microphones. The emotion engine's results determine whether the user is experiencing high levels of stress. The data obtained from the emotion engine is used to revise the supply distribution plan.

[1714] Step 8:

[1715] The server adjusts the supply distribution plan based on the results of the emotion engine. The plan is revised so that necessary supplies are given priority to evacuees with high stress levels. This allows for support that takes psychological urgency into account.

[1716] Step 9:

[1717] The server sends the final resource allocation plan to the user's device. The device visually displays the received plan, and the user confirms it. The user then allocates resources based on the displayed suggestions. Feedback on the final allocation is also collected and used to improve the system as a whole.

[1718] These detailed processing steps enable the system of the present invention to efficiently and fairly manage supplies at evacuation centers.

[1719] (Application example 2)

[1720] Next, a description will be given of Application Example 2. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as a "server" and the robot 414 will be referred to as a "terminal."

[1721] In a supply management system for evacuation shelters, it is important to distribute supplies efficiently and fairly according to the needs of evacuees, but conventional systems do not take into account the emotional state of employees, resulting in uneven and inappropriate distribution of supplies.In addition, ignoring the emotional state of employees at logistics centers has led to issues such as reduced work efficiency and work delays due to stress.

[1722] The identification process by the identification processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in Application Example 2 is realized by the following means. In this invention, the server includes means for inputting attribute information of evacuees, means for inputting existing supply information, means for calculating the amount of supplies needed based on the attribute information of evacuees and the existing supply information, means for comparing the amount of supplies needed with the existing supply information and proposing an appropriate allocation of supplies, means for recognizing user emotions using an emotion engine and optimizing supply allocation based thereon, means for inputting attribute information of logistics center employees, and means for inputting inventory information within the logistics center. This enables optimal and fair management and allocation of supplies that takes into account the emotional states of evacuees and logistics center employees.

[1723] "Evacuee attribute information" refers to information including the age, sex, family structure, etc. of the evacuees.

[1724] "Existing supplies information" refers to information on the types and quantities of supplies currently present in evacuation shelters and logistics centers.

[1725] An "emotion engine" is a software or hardware system that recognizes emotions from a user's facial expressions, tone of voice, input content, etc.

[1726] "Attribute information of employees at a logistics center" refers to information such as the age, sex, and duties of employees working at a logistics center.

[1727] "Inventory information" is information about the types and quantities of goods such as luggage, equipment, and pallets present in the logistics center.

[1728] The "means for calculating the amount of necessary supplies" is a means for calculating the quantity of necessary supplies based on the attribute information of evacuees and the attribute information of employees.

[1729] The "means for proposing the allocation of supplies" is a means for comparing the amount of supplies needed with existing supply information and proposing the optimal distribution method.

[1730] The "means for optimizing the allocation of appropriate supplies" is a means for optimizing the allocation of supplies based on the emotional state of the user or employee recognized by the emotion engine.

[1731] The system of the present invention inputs attribute information of evacuees and employees and information on existing supplies, calculates the amount of supplies needed, and uses an emotion engine to propose optimal distribution in order to achieve efficient management and distribution of supplies at evacuation shelters and logistics centers. The system is configured as follows:

[1732] The server includes means for inputting attribute information of evacuees, means for inputting existing supply information, means for calculating the amount of supplies needed based on the attribute information of evacuees and the existing supply information, means for comparing the amount of supplies needed with the existing supply information and proposing an appropriate distribution of supplies, means for recognizing user emotions using an emotion engine and optimizing the allocation of supplies based thereon, means for inputting attribute information of employees of the distribution center, and means for inputting inventory information within the distribution center.This enables optimal and fair management and allocation of supplies that takes into account the emotional states of evacuees and employees of the distribution center.

[1733] Hardware and software used

[1734] 1. Hardware:

[1735] Smartphone or tablet (e.g. iPad, smartphone)

[1736] Internet connection

[1737] 2. Software:

[1738] Database (e.g. MySQL)

[1739] Server (e.g. Amazon Web Services)

[1740] Emotion recognition AI (e.g. AWS Rekognition, Google Cloud Vision)

[1741] Application development environment (e.g. Android Studio, Xcode)

[1742] A natural language description of what the system does

[1743] Entering employee information

[1744] Employees enter their attribute information (age, gender, job responsibilities) into a terminal and send it to the server. The server stores the received information in a database. The amount of supplies needed is then calculated based on this information.

[1745] Entering inventory information

[1746] Current information about supplies at evacuation centers or distribution centers (e.g., the number of food items or pallets) is entered into the terminal and sent to the server, which also stores this information in a database.

[1747] Calculating the amount of supplies needed

[1748] The server calculates the amount of supplies needed based on the attributes of evacuees and employees stored in the database, as well as existing supply information. For example, certain age groups or jobs require specific supplies.

[1749] Comparison of supply quantities

[1750] The server compares the required amount of supplies with the amount of supplies already in use to identify shortages, revealing which supplies are in short supply and which are in excess.

[1751] Proposal for allocating supplies

[1752] Based on the comparison results, the server proposes the optimal method for allocating supplies. The server uses an emotion engine to analyze the emotions of users and employees and adjusts supply allocation as necessary. For example, priority is given to users in a high stress state.

[1753] Displaying the proposed results

[1754] The server sends the optimal resource allocation method proposal to the terminal, which displays it. The user can then confirm the proposal and allocate resources as needed.

[1755] Examples of concrete examples and prompts

[1756] Specific examples

[1757] If you have 30 employees working in a distribution center, and 10 of them are experiencing high levels of stress:

[1758] Employee information: age, gender, job responsibilities, stress level

[1759] Inventory information: 1,000 packages, 10 forklifts, 50 pallets

[1760] Prompt Sentence Examples

[1761] The user enters the following information:

[1762] Employee information -- age, gender, job responsibilities

[1763] Inventory information -- 1000 packages, 10 forklifts, 50 pallets

[1764] Emotion engine recognizes employee stress levels:

[1765] All employee data: { "Employee 1": { "Age": 40, "Gender": "Male", "Job": "Packing", "Stress level": "High"}, ...}

[1766] Inventory: {"Packages": 1000, "Forklifts": 10, "Pallets": 50}

[1767] Based on emotional data, employees with high stress levels are prioritized for breaks, and then supplies are distributed and work is evenly distributed.

[1768] As described above, by using the system of the present invention, supply management at evacuation centers and logistics centers can be carried out efficiently and fairly, and optimal distribution that takes emotions into consideration can be achieved.

[1769] The flow of the specific processing in the application example 2 will be described with reference to FIG.

[1770] Step 1:

[1771] Users enter the attribute information (age, gender, and duties) of employees at evacuation shelters and logistics centers into the terminal. The entered information is sent from the terminal to the server, which stores it in a database. The entered data is then used to calculate the amount of supplies needed.

[1772] Step 2:

[1773] Users input information about the current supplies in evacuation shelters and logistics centers (e.g., the number of items and the status of equipment use) into the terminal. The terminal then sends the input information to the server, which stores it in a database. The stored data is used for subsequent comparisons and to propose optimal allocations.

[1774] Step 3:

[1775] The server retrieves employee attribute information and material information stored in the database and calculates the amount of materials needed based on this information. For example, a specific job requires a specific amount of materials, or a specific age group requires specific materials. This generates a list of required materials.

[1776] Step 4:

[1777] The server compares the generated list of necessary supplies with the current supply information stored in the database to identify the supplies that are in short supply, thereby identifying the type and quantity of supplies that are in short supply.

[1778] Step 5:

[1779] The server creates an appropriate distribution plan based on the list of needed supplies and current supply information. The server ensures that supplies are distributed fairly to as many evacuees and employees as possible to avoid imbalances. Next, it uses an emotion engine to recognize the user's emotions.

[1780] Step 6:

[1781] The server uses an emotion engine to analyze the user's facial expressions, tone of voice, etc. to recognize the user's emotional state. Specifically, it identifies users in a high-stress state and adjusts the distribution plan so that users in a high-stress state receive necessary supplies first.

[1782] Step 7:

[1783] The server generates a final distribution plan and sends it to the terminal. The terminal displays the distribution plan sent from the server to the user. The user checks the proposed plan and allocates materials as necessary. As a result, appropriate and efficient material management is achieved.

[1784] The specific processing unit 290 transmits the result of the specific processing to the robot 414. In the robot 414, the control unit 46A causes the speaker 240 and the control target 443 to output the result of the specific processing. The microphone 238 acquires voice indicating a user input regarding the result of the specific processing. The control unit 46A transmits voice data indicating the user input acquired by the microphone 238 to the data processing device 12. In the data processing device 12, the specific processing unit 290 acquires the voice data.

[1785] The data generation model 58 is a so-called generative AI (Artificial Intelligence). An example of the data generation model 58 is ChatGPT (Internet Search<URL: https: / / openai.com / blog / chatgpt> ), Gemini (Internet search <url: https: gemini.google.com ?hl="ja">) and other generation AIs. The data generation model 58 is obtained by performing deep learning on a neural network. A prompt including an instruction is input to the data generation model 58, and inference data such as voice data indicating voice, text data indicating text, and image data indicating an image is also input. The data generation model 58 performs inference on the input inference data in accordance with the instruction indicated by the prompt, and outputs the inference result in a data format such as voice data and text data. Here, inference refers to, for example, analysis, classification, prediction, and / or summarization.

[1786] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which the specific processing is performed by the data processing device 12, but the technology of the present disclosure is not limited to this, and the specific processing may be performed by the robot 414.

[1787] The emotion identification model 59 as an emotion engine may determine the user's emotion according to a specific mapping. Specifically, the emotion identification model 59 may determine the user's emotion according to an emotion map (see FIG. 9), which is a specific mapping. Similarly, the emotion identification model 59 may determine the robot's emotion, and the identification processing unit 290 may perform identification processing using the robot's emotion.

[1788] FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an emotion map 400 on which multiple emotions are mapped. In the emotion map 400, emotions are arranged in concentric circles radiating from the center. Emotions closer to the center of the concentric circles are more primitive. Emotions representing states and actions arising from a state of mind are arranged on the outer edges of the concentric circles. The concept of emotion includes both affect and mental states. Emotions generally generated from reactions occurring in the brain are arranged on the left side of the concentric circles. Emotions generally induced by situational judgment are arranged on the right side of the concentric circles. Emotions generally generated from reactions occurring in the brain and induced by situational judgment are arranged on the upper and lower sides of the concentric circles. Furthermore, the emotion of "pleasure" is arranged on the upper side of the concentric circles, and the emotion of "discomfort" is arranged on the lower side. In this way, in the emotion map 400, multiple emotions are mapped based on the structure by which emotions are generated, and emotions that tend to occur simultaneously are mapped close to each other.

[1789] These emotions are distributed in the 3 o'clock direction on emotion map 400, and typically fluctuate between relief and anxiety. In the right half of emotion map 400, situational awareness dominates over internal sensations, resulting in a sense of calm.

[1790] The inside of emotion map 400 represents what is going on in the mind, and the outside of emotion map 400 represents behavior, so the further you go outside emotion map 400, the more visible the emotions become (the more they are expressed in behavior).

[1791] Human emotions are based on various balances, such as posture and blood sugar levels. When these balances deviate from the ideal, a state of discomfort is indicated, and when they approach the ideal, a state of pleasure is indicated. Emotions can also be created for robots, automobiles, and motorcycles, based on various balances, such as posture and remaining battery life. When these balances deviate from the ideal, a state of discomfort is indicated, and when they approach the ideal, a state of pleasure is indicated. An emotion map can be generated, for example, based on Dr. Mitsuyoshi's emotion map (Research on Voice Emotion Recognition and Emotional Brain Physiological Signal Analysis Systems, Tokushima University, Doctoral Dissertation: https: / / ci.nii.ac.jp / naid / 500000375379). The left half of the emotion map lists emotions belonging to the "reaction" domain, where sensation is dominant. The right half of the emotion map lists emotions belonging to the "situation" domain, where situational awareness is dominant.

[1792] The emotion map defines two emotions that promote learning. One is a negative emotion on the situation side, around the middle of "repentance" or "reflection." In other words, this occurs when the robot experiences negative emotions such as "I never want to feel this way again" or "I don't want to be scolded again." The other is a positive emotion on the response side, around "desire." In other words, this occurs when the robot experiences positive feelings such as "I want more" or "I want to know more."

[1793] The emotion identification model 59 inputs user input into a pre-trained neural network, obtains emotion values ​​indicating each emotion shown in the emotion map 400, and determines the user's emotion. This neural network is pre-trained based on multiple pieces of training data that are combinations of user input and emotion values ​​indicating each emotion shown in the emotion map 400. Furthermore, this neural network is trained so that emotions that are located close to each other have similar values, as in the emotion map 900 shown in FIG. 10. FIG. 10 shows an example in which multiple emotions, "relieved," "calm," and "reassuring," have similar emotion values.

[1794] The system according to the present disclosure has been described above mainly with respect to the functions of the data processing device 12, but the system according to the present disclosure is not necessarily implemented on a server. The system according to the present disclosure may be implemented as a general information processing system. The present disclosure may be implemented, for example, as a software program running on a personal computer or an application running on a smartphone, etc. The method according to the present disclosure may be provided to users in the form of SaaS (Software as a Service).

[1795] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which the specific processing is performed by one computer 22, but the technology of the present disclosure is not limited to this, and the specific processing may be distributed and performed by a plurality of computers including the computer 22. For example, the data generation model 58 may be provided in an external device of the data processing device 12, and data may be generated in the external device in accordance with input data.

[1796] In the above embodiment, an example in which the specific processing program 56 is stored in the storage 32 has been described, but the technology of the present disclosure is not limited to this. For example, the specific processing program 56 may be stored in a portable, computer-readable, non-transitory storage medium such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory. The specific processing program 56 stored in the non-transitory storage medium is installed in the computer 22 of the data processing device 12. The processor 28 executes the specific processing in accordance with the specific processing program 56.

[1797] Alternatively, the specific processing program 56 may be stored in a storage device such as a server connected to the data processing device 12 via the network 54, and the specific processing program 56 may be downloaded and installed on the computer 22 in response to a request from the data processing device 12.

[1798] It is not necessary to store all of the specific processing program 56 in a storage device such as a server connected to the data processing device 12 via the network 54, or to store all of the specific processing program 56 in the storage 32; only a portion of the specific processing program 56 may be stored.

[1799] The hardware resource for executing a specific process can be any of the following processors: An example of a processor is a CPU, which is a general-purpose processor that functions as a hardware resource for executing a specific process by executing software, i.e., a program. Another example of a processor is a dedicated electrical circuit, such as an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), a PLD (Programmable Logic Device), or an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), which is a processor with a circuit configuration designed specifically for executing a specific process. Each processor has built-in or connected memory, and each processor uses the memory to execute the specific process.

[1800] The hardware resource that executes the specific processing may be configured with one of these various processors, or may be configured with a combination of two or more processors of the same or different types (for example, a combination of multiple FPGAs, or a combination of a CPU and an FPGA). Also, the hardware resource that executes the specific processing may be a single processor.

[1801] As an example of a system configured with a single processor, first, one processor is configured by combining one or more CPUs and software, and this processor functions as a hardware resource that executes a specific process. Second, there is a system that uses a processor that realizes the functions of an entire system including multiple hardware resources that execute a specific process on a single IC chip, as typified by SoC (System-on-a-chip). In this way, a specific process is realized using one or more of the above-mentioned various processors as hardware resources.

[1802] Furthermore, the hardware structure of these various processors can be, more specifically, an electric circuit that combines circuit elements such as semiconductor devices. The specific processing described above is merely an example. Therefore, it goes without saying that unnecessary steps may be deleted, new steps may be added, or the processing order may be rearranged, without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[1803] The above-described description and illustrations are a detailed explanation of the parts related to the technology of the present disclosure and are merely an example of the technology of the present disclosure. For example, the above description of the configuration, functions, actions, and effects is an explanation of an example of the configuration, functions, actions, and effects of the parts related to the technology of the present disclosure. Therefore, it goes without saying that unnecessary parts may be deleted, new elements may be added, or replacements may be made to the above-described description and illustrations within the scope of the gist of the technology of the present disclosure. Furthermore, to avoid confusion and facilitate understanding of the parts related to the technology of the present disclosure, the above-described description and illustrations omit explanations of common technical knowledge that do not require particular explanation to enable the implementation of the technology of the present disclosure.

[1804] All publications, patent applications, and technical standards mentioned in this specification are herein incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication, patent application, or technical standard was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference.

[1805] The following is further disclosed regarding the above embodiment.

[1806] (Claim 1)

[1807] A means for inputting attribute information of evacuees;

[1808] a means for inputting existing supply information;

[1809] A means for calculating the amount of supplies required based on the attribute information of evacuees and information on existing supplies;

[1810] A system that includes a means for comparing existing supply information with the amount of supplies needed and proposing appropriate allocation of supplies.

[1811] (Claim 2)

[1812] 2. The system according to claim 1, further comprising means for inputting at least one of age, sex, and family structure as attribute information of evacuees.

[1813] (Claim 3)

[1814] 2. The system according to claim 1, further comprising means for calculating the necessary supplies, and suggesting allocation of at least one of food, water, blankets, sanitary products, and diapers.

[1815] "Example 1"

[1816] (Claim 1)

[1817] A means for inputting attribute information of evacuees;

[1818] a means for inputting existing supply information;

[1819] A means for calculating the amount of supplies required based on the attribute information of evacuees and information on existing supplies;

[1820] a means for comparing the calculated supply needs with existing supply information;

[1821] A means for proposing appropriate allocation of supplies based on the comparison results;

[1822] a means for notifying the user of the proposal;

[1823] The system includes means for effecting distribution of supplies based on the recommendations.

[1824] (Claim 2)

[1825] 2. The system according to claim 1, further comprising means for inputting at least one of age, sex, and family structure as attribute information of evacuees.

[1826] (Claim 3)

[1827] 2. The system according to claim 1, further comprising means for calculating the necessary supplies, and suggesting allocation of at least one of food, water, blankets, sanitary products, and diapers.

[1828] "Application Example 1"

[1829] (Claim 1)

[1830] A means for inputting attribute information of evacuees;

[1831] a means for inputting existing supply information;

[1832] A means for calculating the amount of supplies required based on the attribute information of evacuees and information on existing supplies;

[1833] A means to compare existing supply information with the amount of supplies needed and propose appropriate distribution of supplies;

[1834] a means for inputting inventory information at a logistics center;

[1835] a means for inputting destination needs information;

[1836] A system that includes a means for proposing optimal allocation and delivery plans based on inventory information and needs information.

[1837] (Claim 2)

[1838] 2. The system according to claim 1, further comprising means for inputting at least one of age, sex, and family structure as attribute information of evacuees, and means for inputting inventory information of a logistics center and needs information of delivery destinations.

[1839] (Claim 3)

[1840] The system according to claim 1, further comprising a means for calculating and proposing allocation of at least one of food, water, blankets, sanitary products, and diapers as necessary supplies, and a means for proposing an optimal allocation and delivery plan based on inventory information at the logistics center.

[1841] "Example 2: Combining Emotion Engines"

[1842] (Claim 1)

[1843] A means for inputting attribute information of evacuees;

[1844] a means for inputting existing supply information;

[1845] A means for calculating the amount of supplies required based on the attribute information of evacuees and information on existing supplies;

[1846] A means to compare existing supply information with the amount of supplies needed and propose appropriate distribution of supplies;

[1847] A means for optimizing the allocation of supplies using an emotion engine that recognizes the emotions of users;

[1848] The system includes a means for transmitting and displaying a material allocation plan to a user based on the allocation proposal and emotion recognition results.

[1849] (Claim 2)

[1850] 2. The system according to claim 1, further comprising means for inputting at least one of age, sex, and family structure as attribute information of evacuees.

[1851] (Claim 3)

[1852] 2. The system according to claim 1, further comprising means for calculating the necessary supplies, and suggesting allocation of at least one of food, water, blankets, sanitary products, and diapers.

[1853] "Application example 2 when combining emotion engines"

[1854] (Claim 1)

[1855] A means for inputting attribute information of evacuees;

[1856] a means for inputting existing supply information;

[1857] A means for calculating the amount of supplies required based on the attribute information of evacuees and information on existing supplies;

[1858] A means to compare existing supply information with the amount of supplies needed and propose appropriate distribution of supplies;

[1859] a means for recognizing user emotions using an emotion engine and optimizing the allocation of supplies based thereon;

[1860] A means for inputting attribute information of employees of the logistics center;

[1861] A system including a means for inputting inventory information within a distribution center.

[1862] (Claim 2)

[1863] The system of claim 1 includes a means for inputting at least one of age, gender, and family composition as attribute information of evacuees, and a means for inputting at least one of age, gender, and job responsibilities as attribute information of logistics center employees.

[1864] (Claim 3)

[1865] The system according to claim 1, further comprising a means for calculating the number of re...

Claims

1. A means for inputting attribute information of evacuees; a means for inputting existing supply information; A means for calculating the amount of supplies required based on the attribute information of evacuees and information on existing supplies; A system that includes a means for comparing existing supply information with the amount of supplies needed and proposing appropriate allocation of supplies.

2. 2. The system according to claim 1, further comprising means for inputting at least one of age, sex, and family structure as attribute information of evacuees.

3. 2. The system according to claim 1, further comprising means for calculating the necessary supplies, and suggesting allocation of at least one of food, water, blankets, sanitary products, and diapers.

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