Display control device

Abstract

This technology provides a way to efficiently inspect equipment, regardless of the number of pieces of equipment to be inspected. [Solution] The display control device comprises a map 110 and a display control means for displaying information on a first target facility (e.g., a tank and piping) and a second target facility (e.g., a tank) that are steel structures within the map 110, wherein the map 110 displays a first mark 120a placed at the location of the first target facility and a second mark 120b placed at the location of the second target facility in a discernible manner, and by selecting the first mark 120a, information regarding the deterioration of the first target facility is displayed on the display unit, and by selecting the second mark 120b, information regarding the deterioration of the second target facility is displayed on the display unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a display control device.

Background Art

[0002] Equipment installed outdoors may be particularly prone to deterioration over time. Conventionally, equipment installed outdoors has been visually inspected, and repairs or replacements of defective parts have been carried out.

[0003] In contrast, for example, in Patent Document 1, in a system that grasps the location and content of damage occurring on a road and displays it on a map, it is disclosed to display and manage at which location on which road the damage has occurred.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, for example, in a large-scale site with a large area such as a factory facility, when visually inspecting a plurality of equipment, the cost required for inspection may increase. In addition, many factory facilities have steel structures installed outdoors and are exposed to rain and wind, so deterioration due to rust particularly tends to progress. Therefore, regular or irregular inspections of equipment including steel structures are essential, but due to the recent decrease in the labor force, improvement of its efficiency is required.

[0006] This disclosure has been made in view of such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a technology capable of efficiently inspecting equipment regardless of the number of equipment to be inspected.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] The display control device of the present disclosure is a display control device comprising a map and display control means for causing a display unit to display information of a first target facility and information of a second target facility, which are steel structures in the map, wherein the map displays a first mark placed at the location of the first target facility and a second mark placed at the location of the second target facility in a discriminable manner, and by selecting the first mark, information regarding the deterioration of the first target facility is displayed on the display unit, and by selecting the second mark, information regarding the deterioration of the second target facility is displayed on the display unit. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] This disclosure provides a technology that enables efficient equipment inspection regardless of the number of pieces of equipment to be inspected. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This is a block diagram showing the configuration of the display control device of the embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control unit of the display control device of the embodiment. [Figure 3] This figure shows the screen displayed on the display unit in the embodiment. [Figure 4] This is a flowchart showing the display control method in the embodiment. [Figure 5] This figure shows the upload screen displayed on the display unit in the embodiment. [Figure 6] This figure shows the processing screen displayed on the display unit in the embodiment. [Figure 7] This figure shows the selected screen displayed on the display unit in the embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] Hereinafter, a display control device 1 according to one embodiment of this disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0011] (Display control device 1) The display control device 1 of this disclosure displays a map 110, information on a first target facility which is a steel structure within the map 110, and information on a second target facility on the display unit D. To begin explaining the display control device 1, we will first describe the various components of the display control device 1.

[0012] Figure 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the display control device 1 in this embodiment. The display control device 1 includes a control unit 12 which comprises a processor P such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and memory M connected by a bus, and executes a display control program. The display control program is, for example, a program stored in the memory unit 11 that controls the display of the display unit D of the display control device 1. The display control device 1 functions as a device comprising a user interface 10, a storage unit 11, and a control unit 12 by executing a display control program. This display control program is a program that causes the computer to function as the display control device 1 according to this embodiment.

[0013] More specifically, in the display control device 1, the processor P reads the display control program stored in the memory unit 11, and the read display control program is stored in memory M. The display control device 1 functions as a device comprising a user interface 10, a storage unit 11, and a control unit 12, by executing a display control program stored in memory M by the processor P.

[0014] The user interface 10 comprises a display unit D and an input unit I. Display unit D displays various information. The display unit D is configured to include an output device such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display, a liquid crystal display, or an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display. The display unit D is configured as an interface for passing information from the display control device 1 to the user.

[0015] The input unit I is configured to include an input terminal such as a mouse, a keyboard, or a touch panel. The input unit I is configured as an interface for passing information from a user or the like to the display control device 1. The input unit I receives input of various information from a user or the like to the display control device 1. Note that the display unit D and the input unit I may be configured as an integrated touch panel.

[0016] The storage unit 11 is configured using a computer-readable non-transitory storage medium device such as a magnetic hard disk device or a semiconductor storage device. The storage unit 11 stores various information related to the display control device 1. The storage unit 11 stores, for example, a display control program in advance. Note that the storage unit 11 may exist on a cloud outside the control device 1.

[0017] The control unit 12 controls the operations of each functional unit included in the display control device 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control unit 12 included in the display control device 1 according to the present embodiment. The control unit 12 shown in FIG. 2 includes a receiving unit 12a (input means) and a display control means 12b.

[0018] The receiving unit 12a receives, for example, information input to the input unit I. The receiving unit 12a acquires, for example, image data 210.

[0019] The display control means 12b causes the display unit D to display various information. Figures 3, 5, and 7 are examples of various screens displayed on the display unit D. The various screens displayed on the display unit D by the display control means 12b will be described later.

[0020] The following section describes a case where the location of multiple target equipment within the factory premises and information regarding the deterioration of these equipment are managed by the display control device 1. Furthermore, the multiple target equipment items are not limited to factory equipment. In this embodiment, the target equipment consists of six types: tanks, beams, braces, columns, stairs, and piping. The target equipment can be any steel structure, and is not limited to the above; it may also include types other than the six listed above. The target equipment is not limited to six types; it may be one type, five types or less, or seven or more types.

[0021] Figure 3 is a diagram showing the screen 100 displayed on the display unit D in this embodiment. The display control means 12b shown in Figure 2, for example, displays the map 110 and information about the target equipment, which is a steel structure within the map 110, on the display unit D, as shown in Figure 3. Specifically, the map 110 displayed on the display unit D clearly shows a first mark 120a placed at the location of the first target equipment, a second mark 120b placed at the location of the second target equipment, and a third mark 120c placed at the location of the third target equipment. In the example shown in Figure 3, information on the first, second, and third target equipment is displayed on the display unit D, but the number of target equipment pieces of information to be displayed is not limited to three. Furthermore, in the example shown in Figure 3, the first target equipment is the tank and piping, the second target equipment is the tank, and the third target equipment is the column. In the following explanation, the first mark 120a, the second mark 120b, and the third mark 120c will be collectively referred to as mark 120.

[0022] In the screen 100 shown in Figure 3, a marker 120 is displayed at the location of the target equipment on the map 110. The mark 120 displayed on screen 100 shown in Figure 3 includes pin 121 and icon 122. The mark 120 displayed on screen 100 shown in Figure 3 is not limited to the above; it may consist only of pin 121, only of icon 122, or of other marks. The size and shape of pin 121 and icon 122 are not limited to the example shown in Figure 3, and can be set as appropriate considering visibility and other factors.

[0023] In the screen 100 shown in Figure 3, the information of the three target facilities, the first to the third, displayed by the display control means 12b shown in Figure 2, is location information, facility type, and degree of deterioration of the facility. The display control means 12b shown in Figure 2 displays the location information of the target equipment using a first pin 121a erected at the location of the first target equipment, a second pin 121b erected at the location of the second target equipment, and a third pin 121c erected at the location of the third target equipment. Each of these pieces of information is stored, for example, in the memory unit 11. Furthermore, the information described below may also be stored in the memory unit 11.

[0024] The first mark 120a may display the degree of deterioration of the first target equipment, the second mark 120b may display the degree of deterioration of the second target equipment, and the third mark 120c may display the degree of deterioration of the third target equipment. The display control means 12b shown in Figure 2 displays the type of target equipment using a first icon 122a indicating the type of first target equipment, a second icon 122b indicating the type of second target equipment, and a third icon 122c indicating the type of third target equipment. It also displays the degree of equipment deterioration by the colored area of ​​each icon 122 and the color of each icon 122. The color of each of the 122 icons corresponds to the degree of degradation. Note that icon 122 does not need to display the degree of equipment deterioration.

[0025] The degree of equipment deterioration may be represented by either the colored area of ​​each icon 122 or the color of each icon 122, or by other means. Alternatively, if the icon 122 is not displayed on the display unit D, the degree of equipment deterioration may be indicated by at least one of the colored area of ​​each pin 121 or the color of each pin 121.

[0026] Specifically, the type of equipment and the degree of equipment deterioration can be confirmed using the marks 120 displayed on screen 100 as shown in Figure 3. As will be explained in more detail later, in the example shown in Figure 3, the information for the second target equipment (tank) is displayed in the first mark 120a and the second mark 120b. In other words, the second icon 122b within the first mark 120a displayed in the example shown in Figure 3 indicates the same second target equipment as the second icon 122b within the second mark 120b.

[0027] In the example shown in Figure 3, the first icon 122a displays a piping icon, the second icon 122b displays a tank icon, and the third icon 122c displays a column icon. Therefore, by having users check the types of icons (122), it is possible to help them understand the type of equipment in question. Display unit D may also display a legend 130 for equipment, which includes information indicating the type of equipment being used. Furthermore, the display unit D may be configured to allow switching between displaying and hiding the legend 130.

[0028] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the degree of deterioration can be confirmed by the colored area of ​​icon 122. Comparing the first icon 122a (piping icon), the second icon 122b (tank icon), and the third icon 122c (pillar icon), the proportion of the colored area of ​​icon 122 is largest for the first icon 122a (piping icon) and smallest for the third icon 122c (pillar icon). This allows the user to understand that the first target equipment has the highest degree of deterioration, and the third target equipment has the lowest degree of deterioration.

[0029] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the degree of degradation can be confirmed by the color of icon 122. In this embodiment, the degree of degradation is broadly divided into three levels (levels 1 to 3), and the color of icon 122 differs according to the level of degradation. In this embodiment, Level 1 is defined as the lowest degree of degradation, and Level 3 is defined as the highest degree of degradation. In this embodiment, the degradation level is colored blue when it is within level 1, yellow when it is within level 2, and red when it is within level 3. In the example shown in Figure 3, the first icon 122a (pipe icon) is colored red, the second icon 122b (tank icon) is colored yellow, and the third icon 122c (column icon) is colored blue. Therefore, by checking the color of icon 122, the user can understand that the deterioration level of the first target equipment is level 3, the deterioration level of the second target equipment is level 2, and the deterioration level of the third target equipment is level 1.

[0030] The color settings according to the degree of deterioration are not limited to those described above. For example, the colors may be color-coded using colors other than those described above, the colors may change in a gradient according to the degree of deterioration, the degree of deterioration may be classified and color-coded into only two levels, or it may be classified and color-coded into four or more levels. The display control means 12b may, for example, store threshold values ​​for each level and change the display according to the level by comparing these threshold values ​​with the degree of deterioration of each piece of equipment. The thresholds for each level should be configured to be configurable by the user in advance.

[0031] In this embodiment, when multiple marks 120 are displayed on top of each other, the mark 120 with the higher degree of deterioration among the multiple marks 20 is displayed in the front. In the example shown in Figure 3, the degree of deterioration of the first target equipment is higher than that of the second target equipment, so the first mark 120a is positioned in front of the second mark 120b. Furthermore, when multiple Mark 120s are displayed overlapping, it is not necessary to place the Mark 120 with the higher degree of degradation among the multiple Mark 20s in the foreground. Here, the display control means 12b may, regarding the degree of deterioration of each mark, use the degree of deterioration of the equipment with the highest degree of deterioration as the degree of deterioration of each mark if each mark includes multiple pieces of equipment.

[0032] (Display control method) Next, the display control method and the changes in the display screen of the display unit D during each process will be explained with reference to the drawings.

[0033] The display control device 1 of this embodiment displays the location of the target equipment and information about the target equipment on the display unit D based on a photograph taken of the target equipment.

[0034] Figure 4 is a flowchart showing the display control method in this embodiment. The display control method shown in Figure 4 comprises an image acquisition step, an image processing step, a mapping step, and a diagnostic result display step.

[0035] Figure 5 shows the upload screen 200 displayed on the display unit D in this embodiment. In the image acquisition process of this embodiment, image data 210 obtained by photographing the target equipment is uploaded to the server, and the uploaded image data 210 is stored in the storage unit. In this embodiment, the input unit I uploads the image data 210 to the server by dragging and dropping the image data 210 onto the window in the upload screen 200 shown in Figure 5 (S101). One image data 210 may be uploaded in a single operation, or multiple image data 210 may be uploaded together in a single operation. Once the image data 210 is uploaded to the server (S101), the uploaded image data 210 is stored in the cloud (S102). Uploading images is not limited to drag and drop.

[0036] The following section will explain the case where the first image data 211 and the second image data 212 are uploaded. The first image data 211 of this embodiment includes the external appearance 231 of the first target equipment and the external appearance 232 of the second target equipment, and the second image data 212 includes the external appearance 232 of the second target equipment. Furthermore, one image data 210 only needs to include the exterior view 230 of at least one target facility, and one image data 210 may include the exterior view 230 of multiple target facilities. Furthermore, for the third target equipment, the explanation assumes that the diagnostic result display process is completed before the first image data 211 and the second image data 212 are uploaded. More specifically, on the normal screen 100 before the first image data 211 and the second image data 212 are uploaded, only the third mark 120c is displayed.

[0037] Figure 6 shows the processing screen 300 displayed on the display unit D in this embodiment. In the image processing step, for example, the receiving unit 12a receives and processes the image data 210 acquired in the image acquisition step. The image processing step of this embodiment includes a location information acquisition step that acquires location information of the target equipment based on the image acquisition position, and an image analysis step that analyzes the image and performs equipment recognition and deterioration diagnosis. Equipment recognition means that the type of equipment identified by the analysis is recognized. Deterioration diagnosis means that the degree of deterioration of the equipment identified by the analysis is diagnosed.

[0038] Specifically, for example, in the location information acquisition step, location information for the first target equipment and the second target equipment is acquired based on the image acquisition positions of the first image data 211 and the second image data 212 uploaded in the image acquisition step (S103). The image acquisition positions can be obtained, for example, from GPS data of photographs.

[0039] In the image analysis process of this embodiment, the first target equipment and the second target equipment are identified as equipment included in the first image data 211, and the second target equipment is identified as equipment included in the second image data 212. Next, through equipment recognition, it is recognized that the type of the identified first target equipment is piping and the type of the identified second target equipment is a tank (S106), and the deterioration of the first and second target equipment is diagnosed by deterioration diagnosis (S107). In this embodiment, the appearance 232 of the second target equipment is included in both the first image data 211 and the second image data 212. Therefore, the deterioration diagnosis of the second target equipment is performed based on the first image data 211 and the second image data 212, respectively.

[0040] Furthermore, in the image analysis process, height information of the target equipment may be acquired. Specifically, the height information of the first target equipment may be determined based on the height position of the first target equipment in the first image data 211 (first image data 211), and the height information of the second target equipment may be determined based on the height position of the second target equipment in the second image data 212. The height position of the target equipment in image data 210 indicates the position of the external appearance 230 of the target equipment in the vertical direction of the image captured in image data 210.

[0041] In the image analysis process, some or all of the identification, recognition, and deterioration diagnosis of the target equipment may be performed by AI (artificial intelligence) or a machine learning program.

[0042] In the mapping process, the display control means 12b displays the location of the target equipment on the map 110 based on the location information of the target equipment acquired in the location information acquisition process (S104). Specifically, as shown in Figures 3 and 6, the display control means 12b displays the first pin 121a located at the location of the first target equipment and the second pin 121b located at the location of the second target equipment on the map 110 displayed on the display unit D, based on the acquired location information of the first and second target equipment, respectively.

[0043] This embodiment illustrates a case where the first target equipment and the second target equipment are located at the same position, as shown in Figures 3 and 6. Here, "the first target equipment and the second target equipment are located at the same position" means that the position information of the first target equipment based on the imaging position of the first image data 211 and the position information of the second target equipment based on the imaging position of the second image data 212 are identical. In this embodiment, the display control means 12b displays the first mark 120a and the second mark 120b superimposed when the position information of the first target equipment and the second target equipment are the same. In other words, for example, when multiple steel structures (first target equipment, second target equipment) are located close together within a factory facility, the display control means 12b may display the first mark 120a and the second mark 120b at the same position on the map 110. Furthermore, the statement that the first target equipment and the second target equipment are located in close proximity may mean, for example, that when the mark 120 is displayed at the imaging position of the first image data 211, which includes the exterior view 231 of the first target equipment, and at the imaging position of the second image data 212, which includes the exterior view 232 of the second target equipment, the mark 120 overlaps.

[0044] When the display control means 12b displays the first mark 120a and the second mark 120b superimposed, it may, for example, superimpose the first pin 121a and the second pin 121b, or superimpose the first icon 122a and the second icon 122b, or both. In the illustrated example, the first mark 120a and the second mark 120b are displayed with parts of them superimposed, but the superimposition method is not limited to this. From the viewpoint of visibility, the superimposition method may, for example, adjust the transparency of one of the marks 120 to display it transparently, or, for example, change the size or shape of one of the marks 120 before displaying it.

[0045] The location information acquisition process and the image analysis process may be performed simultaneously, or the location information acquisition process may be performed first, followed by the image analysis process after the location information acquisition is complete. If the location information acquisition process is completed earlier than the image analysis process, a pin 121 indicating the location information of the target equipment may be displayed on the map 110, as shown in Figure 6, and a processing icon 310 indicating that the information is being processed may be displayed. In addition, the map 110 may be displayed in grayscale during information processing. Here, "during information processing" may refer to the time when at least one of the location information acquisition process and the image analysis process is being performed.

[0046] In the diagnostic result display step, the information acquired by the image analysis step is displayed on the display unit D. The diagnostic result display step of this embodiment includes a first result display step and a second result display step.

[0047] In the first result display step, the display control means 12b displays the type of recognized equipment and the information of the target equipment acquired by the image processing step on the display unit D (S105). Specifically, as shown in the normal screen 100 of Figure 3, the first icon 122a is displayed at the position corresponding to the first pin 121a as information of the first target equipment, the second icon 122b is displayed at the position corresponding to the second pin 121b as information of the second target equipment, and the third icon 122c is displayed at the position corresponding to the third pin 121c as information of the third target equipment.

[0048] Furthermore, if the analysis of the image data 210 reveals, for example, that a beam and a column constitute a single building, the display control means 12b may display the average degree of deterioration of multiple structures constituting the building (average degree of deterioration) as the degree of deterioration of the building on the display unit D.

[0049] Furthermore, the information of the target equipment that the display control means 12b displays in the first result display step is not limited. For example, the information that the display control means 12b displays in the first result display step may consist only of an icon 122 indicating the type of equipment, and the degree of deterioration may not be displayed.

[0050] In the second result display step, for example, when a user selects one of the marks 120 (S108), the display control means 12b causes the display unit D to display information regarding the deterioration of the target equipment corresponding to the mark 120 (S109). Figure 7 shows the selection screen displayed on the display unit D in this embodiment. Figure 7, more specifically, shows an example of a selection screen 400 that is displayed on the display unit D when any of the marks 120 are selected by the user. In the example shown in Figure 7, the user selects the first mark 120a, and the display control means 12b displays the detailed results 411 of the analysis of the first image data. However, if the user selects the second mark 120b, the display control means 12b displays the details of the analysis results of the second image data (not shown). Alternatively, if the user selects a third mark 120c, the display control means 12b displays the details of the analysis results of a third image data (not shown). Since the first image data 211 includes both the external appearance 231 of the first target equipment and the external appearance 232 of the second target equipment, the detailed analysis results 411 of the first image data 211 include information regarding the deterioration of the first target equipment and information regarding the deterioration of the second target equipment. Specifically, the detailed analysis results 411 of the first image data 211 include the first image data 211, the degradation level 421 of the first target equipment, and the degradation level 422 of the second target equipment.

[0051] Furthermore, in the second result display step, it is preferable that the information of the target equipment displayed on the display unit D when one of the marks 120 is selected by the user is more detailed than the information of the target equipment displayed in the first result display step. For example, if the information of the target equipment to be displayed in the first result display step is only location information (e.g., pin 121), then the information of the target equipment to be displayed in the second result display step may be an icon 122 and the degree of deterioration indicated by the colored area and color of the icon 122. For example, in this embodiment, if the information of the target equipment to be displayed in the first result display step is a pin 121 and an icon 122, and the degree of deterioration is indicated by the colored area and color of the icon 122, then the information of the target equipment to be displayed in the second result display step may be image data 210 showing the appearance 230 and deteriorated parts 430 of the target equipment, and a deterioration level 420 (numerical value).

[0052] The information regarding the deterioration of the target equipment to be displayed in the second result display step of this embodiment includes image data 210 showing the appearance 230 of the target equipment and the deterioration level 420. Specifically, the information regarding the deterioration of the first target equipment includes image data 210 including the appearance 231 of the first target equipment and a deterioration level 421 of the first target equipment, and the information regarding the deterioration of the second target equipment includes image data 210 including the appearance 232 of the second target equipment and a deterioration level 422 of the second target equipment. Information regarding the deterioration of the target equipment may consist only of image data 210 showing the external appearance 230 of the target equipment, or only of the deterioration level 420 (numerical information) of the target equipment. For example, if the second mark 120b is selected, the details of the analysis results for the second image data will be displayed. Since the second image data 212 only includes the external appearance 232 of the second target equipment, the details of the analysis results for the second image data will only display information regarding the deterioration of the second target equipment.

[0053] For example, a building may consist of multiple structural elements, such as beams and columns, that make up a single structure. If the analysis results indicate that multiple structures constitute a single building or similar structure, the first result display step may display the average degree of deterioration of the multiple structures that make up the building (average degree of deterioration). In such cases, the configuration may allow users to select Mark 120 in the second result display step, thereby displaying information about the target equipment and allowing them to check the degree of deterioration of each of the multiple structures that make up the building.

[0054] When the display control means 12b of this embodiment displays image data 210 (photograph) including the external appearance 230 of the target equipment on the display unit D as information regarding the deterioration of the target equipment, it displays the deteriorated parts 430 of the target equipment in a discernible manner. Specifically, the display control means 12b displays the deteriorated portion 430 by coloring it, as shown in Figure 7. In this embodiment, when the first mark 120a is selected, the first image data 211, which is image data 210 including the appearance 231 of the first target equipment and the appearance 232 of the second target equipment, is displayed by coloring the deteriorated portion 431 of the first target equipment and the deteriorated portion 432 of the second target equipment with colors corresponding to the degree of deterioration. Furthermore, when image data 210, including the external appearance 230 of the target equipment, is displayed on the display unit D as information regarding the deterioration of the target equipment, it is not necessary to display the deteriorated parts 430 of the target equipment in a discernible manner.

[0055] In this embodiment, the colors used for coloring the image data 210 are color-coded according to three levels, similar to the color coding of the icon 122. Therefore, by checking the colored areas, the user can identify the deteriorated parts 430 of the target equipment included in the image, and the degree of deterioration can be determined by the color of the colored areas.

[0056] Furthermore, the color settings according to the degree of deterioration are not limited to those described above. For example, the colors may be color-coded using colors other than those described above, the colors may change in a gradient according to the degree of deterioration, the degree of deterioration may be classified and color-coded into only two levels, or into four or more levels.

[0057] When image data 210 (photograph) including the exterior 230 of the target equipment is displayed on the display unit D as information regarding the deterioration of the target equipment, the deteriorated parts 430 of the target equipment do not need to be displayed in a discernible manner, and the deteriorated parts 430 of the target equipment do not need to be colored according to the degree of deterioration.

[0058] In the second result display step, for example, when a mark 120 is selected by the input unit I, the display control means 12b may highlight the selected mark 120. The method of highlighting mark 120 is not limited; for example, the color or size of pin 121 may be changed, the color or size of icon 122 may be changed, or the details 410 of the analysis results of the image data corresponding to mark 120 may be displayed on the display unit D, as shown in Figure 7.

[0059] The display control means 12b may extract only specific types of target equipment and display them on the display unit D. For example, the display control means 12b may display only the marks 120 corresponding to the type of target equipment selected from the equipment legend 130. Specifically, for example, when the normal screen 100 shown in Figure 3 is displayed, and the input unit I selects a column from the equipment legend 130, the display control means 12b may not display the first mark 120a (first pin 121a, first icon 122a) and the second mark 120b (second pin 121b, second icon 122b), and may only display the third mark 120c (third pin 121c, third icon 122c). For example, the legend 130 for the equipment may be displayed on the display unit D by selecting mark 120. Furthermore, for example, the display control means 12b may display only the marks 120 corresponding to the target equipment with a specific degree of deterioration. Specifically, for example, when the normal screen 100 shown in Figure 3 is displayed, and level 1 is input as a specific degradation level via the input unit I, the display control means 12b may not display the first mark 120a (first pin 121a, first icon 122a) and the second mark 120b (second pin 121b, second icon 122b), but may only display the third mark 120c (third pin 121c, third icon 122c). This allows the display control means 12b to display the results sorted by, for example, the type of equipment or the level of deterioration on the display unit D. Therefore, users can, for example, efficiently carry out inspections of the target equipment.

[0060] As described above, the display control device 1 of this embodiment uses the display control means 12b to display the location and degree of deterioration of the first target facility and the second target facility, which are steel structures in the map 110, on the display unit D. This makes it possible to manage the location and degree of deterioration of equipment to be inspected, even when multiple pieces of equipment exist on a large site such as a factory. This allows users to efficiently carry out tasks such as repairing equipment that is highly deteriorated.

[0061] For example, information related to repairs, such as whether the repair has not been performed, is in progress, or is complete, may be input by the input unit I. The entered repair information may be received, for example, by the receiving unit 12a. The display on the display unit D may be changed by the display control means 12b according to the received repair information. Once the repair of the target equipment is completed, the display mode of the mark 120 corresponding to the repaired target equipment may be changed until image data 210 including the appearance 230 of the repaired target equipment is uploaded. Changes to the display of the mark 120 corresponding to the repair information of the target equipment may include, for example, changing the color of the pin 121, changing the color of the icon 122, or enclosing the icon 122 in a frame. This allows users to easily check information such as repairs for the target equipment.

[0062] As described above, the display control device 1 of the present disclosure is a display control device 1 comprising a map 110 and a display control means 12b that causes a display unit D to display information on a first target facility which is a steel structure within the map 110 and information on a second target facility, wherein the map 110 displays a first mark 120a placed at the location of the first target facility and a second mark 120b placed at the location of the second target facility in a discriminable manner, and by selecting the first mark 120a, information regarding the deterioration of the first target facility is displayed on the display unit D, and by selecting the second mark 120b, information regarding the deterioration of the second target facility is displayed on the display unit D. With this configuration, by checking the first mark 120a and the second mark 120b displayed on the map 110, the user can determine and recognize the location of the first target equipment and the location of the second target equipment on the map 110. Furthermore, by selecting either the first mark 120a or the second mark 120b displayed on map 110, the user can view information regarding the deterioration of the target equipment corresponding to the selected mark 120. Therefore, users can easily understand the correspondence between the location of the target equipment on map 110 and information regarding the deterioration of the target equipment. Therefore, equipment inspections can be carried out efficiently regardless of the number of pieces of equipment to be inspected.

[0063] Furthermore, when the location of the first target equipment and the location of the second target equipment are the same, the first mark 120a and the second mark 120b may be displayed superimposed on each other. For example, if the location information of multiple steel structures (the first target equipment, the second target equipment) within a factory facility is the same, then the first mark 120a and the second mark 120b will be displayed at the same location on the map 110. With the configuration described above, the first mark 120a and the second mark 120b can be displayed superimposed on the same position on the map 110, allowing the user to easily recognize that the first target facility and the second target facility are located in the same place. Therefore, equipment inspections can be carried out efficiently regardless of the number of pieces of equipment to be inspected.

[0064] Furthermore, the first mark 120a and the second mark 120b may be displayed so that the one with the higher degree of deterioration is placed on the front. With this configuration, users can easily identify equipment that is highly deteriorated and therefore requires high inspection priority. Therefore, equipment inspections can be carried out efficiently regardless of the number of pieces of equipment to be inspected.

[0065] Furthermore, information regarding the deterioration of the first target equipment may include first image data 211 showing the external appearance 231 of the first target equipment, and information regarding the deterioration of the second target equipment may include second image data 212 showing the external appearance 232 of the second target equipment. With this configuration, for example, by including first image data 211 that captures the exterior 231 of the first target equipment, the user can easily confirm the actual exterior 231 of the first target equipment. This allows users to view image data 210, including the external appearance 230 of the target equipment, with a single selection action, and to identify, for example, the parts that actually require repair or replacement. Therefore, equipment inspections can be carried out efficiently regardless of the number of pieces of equipment to be inspected.

[0066] Furthermore, the position of the first target equipment may be based on the imaging position of the first image data 211, and the position of the second target equipment may be based on the imaging position of the second image data 212. With this configuration, the position of the first target equipment can be determined based on the imaging position of the first image data 211, and the position of the second target equipment can be determined based on the imaging position of the second image data 212. Therefore, there is no need to check and map the location of the target equipment each time. Therefore, the location of the target equipment can be mapped efficiently, and equipment inspections can be carried out efficiently regardless of the number of equipment items to be inspected.

[0067] Furthermore, at least one of the first image data 211 and the second image data 212 may include both the external view 231 of the first target equipment and the external view 232 of the second target equipment. With this configuration, even if a single image data 210 contains multiple target facilities, the user can understand that multiple target facilities are included at a single location on the map 110. Furthermore, by selecting a mark 120 displayed on map 110, the user can view information regarding the deterioration of multiple target facilities corresponding to the selected mark 120. Therefore, equipment inspections can be carried out efficiently regardless of the number of pieces of equipment to be inspected.

[0068] Furthermore, the first image data 211 may display the deteriorated portion 431 of the first target equipment in a discernible manner, and the second image data 212 may display the deteriorated portion 432 of the second target equipment in a discernible manner. With this configuration, the user can easily identify the deteriorated portion 431 of the first target equipment by, for example, checking the image data 210 in which the deteriorated portion 430 of the target equipment is colored. This makes it easy to identify, for example, the parts that actually require repair or replacement. Therefore, equipment inspections can be carried out efficiently regardless of the number of pieces of equipment to be inspected.

[0069] Furthermore, the deteriorated portion 430 may be indicated by a color corresponding to the degree of deterioration. With this configuration, the user can check the degree of deterioration of the target equipment by examining the color of the deteriorated portion 430 in the image data 210. This allows users to easily understand the degree of deterioration of the equipment in question. Therefore, equipment inspections can be carried out efficiently regardless of the number of pieces of equipment to be inspected.

[0070] Furthermore, the first mark 120a may display the degree of deterioration of the first target equipment, and the second mark 120b may display the degree of deterioration of the second target equipment. With this configuration, users can check the degree of deterioration of the target equipment by, for example, checking the marker 120 displayed on map 110. This allows users to easily understand the degree of deterioration of the target equipment by checking mark 120 on map 110, even without selecting mark 120. Therefore, equipment inspections can be carried out efficiently regardless of the number of pieces of equipment to be inspected.

[0071] Furthermore, the degree of deterioration may be indicated by the colored area within mark 120. With this configuration, users can check the degree of deterioration by looking at the colored area of ​​marker 120 on map 110. Specifically, for example, the degree of deterioration may be indicated by correlating the size of the colored area with the degree of deterioration, or by establishing a proportional relationship between the size of the colored area and the degree of deterioration. This allows users to determine that the larger the colored area of ​​Mark 120, the greater the degree of deterioration, making it easy to understand the degree of deterioration. Therefore, equipment inspections can be carried out efficiently regardless of the number of pieces of equipment to be inspected.

[0072] Furthermore, the degree of deterioration may be indicated by a color corresponding to its severity. With this configuration, users can easily understand the degree of deterioration by checking the color of the marker 120 on map 110. Therefore, equipment inspections can be carried out efficiently regardless of the number of pieces of equipment to be inspected.

[0073] Furthermore, the first mark 120a may be highlighted upon selection of the first mark 120a, and the second mark 120b may be highlighted upon selection of the second mark 120b. With this configuration, the user can easily determine which of the multiple marks 120 displayed on the map 110 is selected. This ensures that the user can reliably identify the equipment they are trying to check. Therefore, equipment inspections can be carried out efficiently regardless of the number of pieces of equipment to be inspected.

[0074] Furthermore, when processing information for the first target equipment, the first mark 120a may indicate that processing is in progress, and when processing information for the second target equipment, the second mark 120b may indicate that processing is in progress. With this configuration, users can easily determine whether the processing of information about the target equipment has been completed by, for example, checking the mark 120 displayed on the map 110.

[0075] Furthermore, when processing the information, map 110 may be displayed in grayscale. With this configuration, users can easily determine whether or not the processing of information about the target equipment has been completed by checking the color of map 110.

[0076] Furthermore, a legend 130 for equipment may be displayed, which includes information indicating the types of the first and second target equipment, and only the marks 120 for the equipment types selected from the legend 130 may be displayed. With this configuration, by checking the equipment legend 130 and the mark 120, it is easy to understand the type of equipment indicated by the mark 120, and only the target equipment corresponding to the type to be checked can be displayed on the map 110. This makes it easier for users to extract and review only specific types of target equipment. Therefore, equipment inspections can be carried out efficiently regardless of the number of pieces of equipment to be inspected.

[0077] Furthermore, the legend 130 for the equipment may be indicated by the selection of either the first mark 120a or the second mark 120b. With this configuration, the legend 130 for the equipment can be displayed by selecting either the first mark 120a or the second mark 120b. This makes it possible to understand the type of equipment indicated by the mark 120 displayed on map 110. Therefore, equipment inspections can be carried out efficiently regardless of the number of pieces of equipment to be inspected.

[0078] Furthermore, the map 110 displays height information for the first target equipment and height information for the second target equipment. The height information for the first target equipment may be based on the height position of the first target equipment in the first image data 211, and the height information for the second target equipment may be based on the height position of the second target equipment in the second image data 212. With this configuration, the height information of the first target equipment can be determined based on the height position of the first target equipment in the first image data 211, and the height information of the second target equipment can be determined based on the height position of the second target equipment in the second image data 212. Therefore, the height position of the target equipment can be easily determined based on the image data 210, and equipment inspections can be carried out efficiently regardless of the number of equipment items to be inspected.

[0079] Although one embodiment of this disclosure has been described in detail above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment and may include modifications, combinations, deletions, etc., of the configuration that do not depart from the gist of this disclosure.

[0080] For example, in a normal screen 100, icon 122 may not be displayed, and only pin 121 may be displayed. For example, in the normal screen 100, information regarding the deterioration of the target equipment may not be displayed, but by selecting a mark 120, information regarding the deterioration of the target equipment corresponding to the selected mark 120 may be displayed. For example, the information displayed regarding the deterioration of the target equipment based on the selection of Mark 120 may consist only of image data 210 including the appearance 230 of the target equipment, or it may consist only of the deterioration level 420 (numerical value). In this embodiment, selecting mark 120 causes the area around the location of the target equipment on map 110 to be magnified and displayed as shown in Figure 7, but it is not necessary for map 110 to be magnified by selecting mark 120. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0081] 1 Display control device 10 User Interface 11 Storage section 12 Control Unit 12a Receiver 12b Display control means D Display section I Input section P Processor M Memory 100 Normal screen 110 Map 120 marks 120a First mark 120b Second Mark 120c Third Mark 121 pins 121a Pin 1 121b Pin 2 121c 3rd pin 122 icons 122a First Icon 122b Second Icon 122c Third Icon 130 Legend 200 Upload screen 210 Image Data 211 First image data 212 Second image data 230 Appearance of the target equipment 231 Appearance of the first target facility 232 Appearance of the second target facility 300 Processing screen 310 Processing icon 400 Selection screen 410 Detailed results of the image data analysis 411 Details of the analysis results of the first image data 420 Degradation level 421 Level of deterioration of the first target equipment 422 Level of deterioration of the second target equipment 430 Deteriorated part 431 Deteriorated parts of the first target equipment 432 Deteriorated parts of the second target equipment

Claims

1. A display control device comprising a map and display control means for displaying information on a first target facility and information on a second target facility, which are steel structures within the map, on a display unit, The aforementioned map includes: A first mark placed at the location of the first target equipment, The second mark, which is placed at the location of the second target equipment, is displayed in a way that makes it distinguishable. Upon selecting the first mark, information regarding the deterioration of the first target equipment is displayed on the display unit. Upon selection of the second mark, information regarding the deterioration of the second target equipment is displayed on the display unit. A display control device characterized by the following:

2. When the location of the first target equipment and the location of the second target equipment are the same, the first mark and the second mark are displayed superimposed. The display control device according to feature 1.

3. The first mark and the second mark are displayed such that the one with the higher degree of deterioration is placed on the front. The display control device according to claim 2.

4. The information relating to the deterioration of the first target equipment includes first image data showing the appearance of the first target equipment, The information relating to the deterioration of the second target equipment includes a second image data showing the appearance of the second target equipment. A display control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The position of the first target equipment is determined based on the imaging position of the first image data. The position of the second target equipment is based on the imaging position of the second image data. The display control device according to feature 4.

6. At least one of the first image data and the second image data includes both the external appearance of the first target equipment and the external appearance of the second target equipment. The display control device according to feature 4.

7. The first image data displays the deteriorated portion of the first target equipment in a discernible manner. The second image data displays the deteriorated portion of the second target equipment in a discernible manner. The display control device according to feature 4.

8. The aforementioned deteriorated parts are indicated by colors corresponding to the degree of deterioration. The display control device according to feature 7.

9. The first mark indicates the degree of deterioration of the first target equipment. The second mark indicates the degree of deterioration of the second target equipment. A display control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

10. The degree of deterioration is indicated by the colored area within the mark. The display control device according to feature 9.

11. The degree of deterioration is indicated by a color corresponding to its degree. The display control device according to feature 9.

12. Upon selecting the first mark, the first mark is highlighted. The selection of the second mark will highlight the second mark. A display control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

13. When processing information for the first target equipment, the first mark indicates that processing is in progress. When processing information for the second target equipment, the second mark indicates that processing is in progress. A display control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

14. When processing the aforementioned information, the map will be displayed in grayscale. The display control device according to claim 13.

15. Further displaying the equipment legend includes information indicating the types of the first and second target equipment, Only the mark for the type of equipment selected from the legend of the aforementioned equipment will be displayed. A display control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

16. The legend for the equipment is displayed by selecting either the first mark or the second mark. The display control device according to claim 15.

17. The map displays the height information of the first target facility and the height information of the second target facility. The height information of the first target equipment is based on the height position of the first target equipment in the first image data. The height information of the second target equipment is based on the height position of the second target equipment in the second image data. The display control device according to claim 5.

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