Management device, management method, and program

Abstract

The present invention provides a management device that can determine whether a suspicious device detected in a managed area can be secured. [Solution] A management device is provided comprising: an acquisition unit that acquires information on suspicious machines in a managed area; a calculation unit that calculates the securing force of a securing machine using specification information indicating the specifications of a securing machine for securing a suspicious machine and securing information associating the securing method with the specifications; a determination unit that determines whether a suspicious machine can be secured according to the relationship between the calculated securing force of the securing machine and a reference value; and a transmission unit that transmits instruction information for securing a suspicious machine in response to the determination that a suspicious machine can be secured.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This disclosure relates to a control device, a control method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] With the establishment of laws governing the operation of mobile vehicles such as automobiles and drones, it is anticipated that autonomous operation of mobile vehicles will become a reality. In the case of autonomous operation of mobile vehicles, there is a possibility that mobile vehicles exhibiting abnormal behavior (suspicious vehicles) may have adverse effects on the surrounding area. For example, if a mobile vehicle exhibiting abnormal behavior (suspicious vehicle) is discovered, it is anticipated that operations will be conducted to warn surrounding mobile vehicles or to apprehend the suspicious vehicle.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses an anomaly notification system aimed at notifying pedestrians and others in advance of a drone falling while flying overhead. The system in Patent Document 1 is installed in traffic infrastructure facilities. The system in Patent Document 1 acquires ambient environment data that shows the surrounding environment of the traffic infrastructure facilities. Based on the ambient environment data, the system in Patent Document 1 detects drones and determines whether the detected drones are likely to fall. If the system in Patent Document 1 determines that there is a possibility of a drone falling, it presents information to the outside world that warns of the drone's fall. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2021-196879 [Overview of the Initiative] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0005] The system of Patent Document 1 can anticipate in advance the fall of a drone flying in the air with respect to pedestrians walking nearby. However, with the method of Patent Document 1, it was not possible to prevent the fallen drone from colliding with pedestrians or the like. For example, if a drone for securing a suspicious aircraft (securing aircraft) is used, the movement of the suspicious aircraft can be stopped. However, if the securing aircraft does not have sufficient securing power, it may cause further adverse effects on the surroundings. Therefore, it is required to determine whether the securing aircraft has sufficient securing power.

[0006] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a management device, a management method, and a program capable of determining whether a suspicious aircraft detected in a management target area can be secured.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0007] A management device according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes an acquisition unit that acquires suspicious aircraft information in a management target area, specification information indicating the specifications of a securing aircraft for securing the suspicious aircraft, and securing information in which the securing method and specifications are associated with each other, a calculation unit that calculates the securing power of the securing aircraft, a determination unit that determines whether the suspicious aircraft can be secured according to the relationship between the calculated securing power of the securing aircraft and a reference value, and a transmission unit that transmits instruction information for securing the suspicious aircraft according to a determination that the suspicious aircraft can be secured.

[0008] In a management method according to an aspect of the present disclosure, a computer acquires suspicious aircraft information in a management target area, calculates the securing power of a securing aircraft using specification information indicating the specifications of the securing aircraft for securing the suspicious aircraft and securing information in which the securing method and specifications are associated with each other, determines whether the suspicious aircraft can be secured according to the relationship between the calculated securing power of the securing aircraft and a reference value, and transmits instruction information for securing the suspicious aircraft according to a determination that the suspicious aircraft can be secured.

[0009] The program in the present disclosure causes a computer to execute a process of acquiring suspicious device information in a management target area, a process of calculating the securing power of a securing device using specification information indicating the specifications of the securing device for securing a suspicious device, securing information in which a securing method and specifications are associated, a process of determining whether it is possible to secure a suspicious device according to the relationship between the calculated securing power of the securing device and a reference value, and a process of transmitting instruction information for securing a suspicious device according to a determination that it is possible to secure a suspicious device.

Effect of the Invention

[0010] According to the present disclosure, it becomes possible to provide a management device, a management method, and a program capable of determining whether it is possible to secure a suspicious device detected in a management target area.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0011] [Figure 1] It is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the configuration of an operation system in the present disclosure. [Figure 2] It is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a management device according to the present disclosure. [Figure 3] It is a table showing an example of a specification information table in the present disclosure. [Figure 4] It is a table showing an example of a securing information table in the present disclosure. [Figure 5] It is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a state in which a radio wave including a securing instruction is transmitted to a securing device in the present disclosure. [Figure 6] It is a conceptual diagram showing an example of securing a suspicious device by a securing device in the present disclosure. [Figure 7] It is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of a management device in the present disclosure. [Figure 8] It is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the configuration of an operation system in the present disclosure. [Figure 9] It is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a management device according to the present disclosure. [Figure 10]This is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of how radio waves containing securing instructions are transmitted to the securing device in this disclosure. [Figure 11] This is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of how a security device can secure a suspicious machine as described in this disclosure. [Figure 12] This flowchart illustrates an example of the operation of the control device in this disclosure. [Figure 13] This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the configuration of the operating system in this disclosure. [Figure 14] This block diagram shows an example of the configuration of the control device related to this disclosure. [Figure 15] This is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of how radio waves containing securing instructions are transmitted to the securing machine and cooperating machine in this disclosure. [Figure 16] This is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of how a security device and a cooperating device can secure a suspicious aircraft as described in this disclosure. [Figure 17] This flowchart illustrates an example of the operation of the control device in this disclosure. [Figure 18] This flowchart illustrates an example of the operation of the control device in this disclosure. [Figure 19] This block diagram shows an example of the configuration of the control device related to this disclosure. [Figure 20] This flowchart illustrates an example of the operation of the control device in this disclosure. [Figure 21] This is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration for performing control and processing as described in this disclosure. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0012] The embodiments for carrying out this disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. In this disclosure, the drawings used in the description of each embodiment are associated with one or more embodiments. Also, the elements included in each drawing may apply to one or more embodiments. The embodiments described below have technically preferred limitations for carrying out this disclosure, but the scope of the disclosure is not limited thereto. In all the drawings used in the description of the embodiments below, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals unless there is a specific reason not to. In the embodiments below, repeated descriptions of similar configurations and operations may be omitted. The direction of the arrows in the drawings is an example of the flow of signals, data, etc., and does not limit the flow of signals, data, etc.

[0013] (First Embodiment) First, the flight management system in the first embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. The flight management system in this embodiment manages the operation of mobile objects within the managed area. Operation within the managed area is permitted only for mobile objects for which a prior application has been accepted. Mobile objects for which a prior application has been accepted (permitted aircraft) operate autonomously within the managed area. For example, the system may be configured so that permitted aircraft operate automatically in the managed area by control signals transmitted from the control tower. Mobile objects for which a prior application has not been accepted within the managed area are considered suspicious aircraft. In this embodiment, suspicious aircraft detected in the managed area are subject to containment. In the following, the managed area will be assumed to be a three-dimensional airspace. The managed area may be a one-dimensional or two-dimensional area.

[0014] In this embodiment, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is used as an example of a mobile vehicle. The UAV is a multi-rotor, helicopter, or airplane-type drone. Hereinafter, an UAV will be referred to as a drone. A drone may be ground-based, water-based, or underwater-based. The mobile vehicle is not limited to a drone as long as it can operate autonomously or automatically within the managed area. For example, the mobile vehicle may be a vehicle, ship, satellite, or robot. For example, the mobile vehicle may be a flying car that can carry a person. For example, the mobile vehicle may be a transport vehicle or cleaning vehicle used indoors, such as in a warehouse or hospital.

[0015] Drones operating within a managed area emit radio waves containing their identification information. For example, drones operating within a managed area are equipped with remote ID (Identification) devices. Remote ID devices are devices that transmit the drone's identification information. The signals transmitted by remote ID devices are also called remote ID signals. Remote ID devices transmit remote ID signals using a direct broadcast method compliant with ASTM International F3411-19 (ASTM standard). For example, remote ID devices transmit remote ID signals using communication methods compliant with standards such as Bluetooth® or Wi-Fi®. While the drone is in flight, the remote ID device continues to transmit remote ID signals at predetermined intervals. The remote ID signals transmitted by the remote ID device can be received by a communication terminal using a dedicated application. Remote ID devices may be external or built-in.

[0016] (composition) Figure 1 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the configuration of an air traffic control system in this disclosure. The air traffic control system comprises a management device 10 and a control tower 100. The management device 10 and the control tower 100 are connected communicably by wired or wireless communication. For example, the management device 10 is implemented in the cloud or on a server. The management device 10 may be implemented by dedicated hardware or by software. For example, the management device 10 may be configured as a terminal device (not shown) and located in the control tower 100.

[0017] Figure 1 shows the authorized aircraft (drone D p ), securing aircraft (drone D s ), and suspicious aircraft (drone D d The diagram illustrates this. An authorized aircraft is a mobile vehicle whose prior application has been accepted and which has been authorized to operate within the managed area. A securing aircraft is a mobile vehicle deployed to secure a suspicious aircraft. A suspicious aircraft is a mobile vehicle detected within the managed area despite not having submitted a prior application. In the example in Figure 1, the securing aircraft are deployed in the waiting area WS. For example, multiple securing aircraft may be assigned to a single suspicious aircraft. Multiple securing aircraft may be organized as a mobile unit operating within the managed area.

[0018] For example, a UTM (UAS Traffic Management) is deployed in the waiting area WS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems). The UTM is used for drone operation management. The UTM prevents interference and collisions between multiple drones and acquires drone location and movement information. For example, the UTM may be implemented in the cloud or on a server. In that case, the UTM communicates with mobile objects moving within the managed area via the control tower 100. For example, the UTM may be a portable device. In that case, the UTM is placed in a location where it can communicate with mobile objects moving within the managed area. If the UTM and battery are integrated, a system can be built to charge mobile objects moving within the managed area and to transfer data held by the mobile objects.

[0019] The control tower 100 is located in the managed area. For example, the control tower 100 is located in a position that overlooks the managed area. The control tower 100 has a communication device (not shown) with a built-in computer. The control tower 100 manages the operation of drones in the managed area. The control tower 100 communicates wirelessly with mobile objects operating in the managed area. The control tower 100 obtains information, including identification information, from remote ID devices mounted on the drones. The control tower 100 uses the identification information transmitted from the remote ID devices to identify individual drones operating in the managed area. The control tower 100 also transmits radio waves to detect mobile objects moving in the managed area. Among the mobile objects detected using radio waves, those that cannot be identified as authorized aircraft using the identification information transmitted from the remote ID devices are considered suspicious aircraft. When the control tower 100 detects a suspicious aircraft in the managed area, it transmits a request to the management device 10 to consider securing the suspicious aircraft. It should be noted that the control tower 100 is merely an example and is not an essential component for realizing the flight operation system described herein. For example, an external flight operation management system may be used instead of the control tower 100.

[0020] For example, the control tower 100 is configured to detect moving objects using equipment such as radar (radio detecting and ranging), passive radar, and lidar (light detection and ranging). The detection ranges of equipment such as radar, passive radar, and lidar are all different. Therefore, it is preferable to use multiple devices in combination to cover the entire area to be managed.

[0021] For example, the control tower 100 may be configured to detect moving objects using a camera. For example, the camera is used to identify moving objects detected by radar or the like. It is also possible to track moving objects using the images captured by the camera. For example, the camera is sensitive to electromagnetic waves in the visible, near-infrared, and infrared regions. The camera captures the area to be managed and outputs the captured image as a sensor signal. The control tower 100 detects moving objects from the captured image by processing the image output from the camera using object recognition processing. The control tower 100 may use a single camera or multiple cameras. It is preferable to use multiple cameras to cover the entire area to be managed. For example, the control tower 100 detects moving objects from images captured by a fixed camera. The control tower 100 may be configured to detect moving objects from images captured by a portable camera. For example, a portable camera is a camera incorporated into a wearable device or a portable device such as a smartphone or tablet. In this case, the control tower 100 should be configured to acquire images and videos captured by a portable camera via wireless communication with a handheld device.

[0022] The control device 10 receives a request from the control tower 100 to consider securing the suspicious aircraft. The control device 10 then determines whether the suspicious aircraft can be secured based on the specification information and securing information of the securing aircraft waiting in the waiting area WS. The specification information is information that shows the specifications of the securing aircraft for securing the suspicious aircraft. The securing information is information that associates the securing method with the specifications. If the suspicious aircraft can be secured, the control device 10 determines the securing method using the securing aircraft.

[0023] The management device 10 identifies specification information associated with an identifier (model identifier) ​​representing the model of the securing machine. The specification information includes parameters that indicate the characteristics of each model, such as the size, speed, thrust, and weight of the moving body. For example, the management device 10 refers to a table (specification information table) in which parameters such as the size, speed, thrust, and weight of the moving body are associated with the model identifier, and extracts the specification information of a securing machine that is ready for securing.

[0024] The management device 10 refers to a table (security information table) in which weights for each parameter associated with the security method are set, and extracts weights for each parameter such as the size, speed, propulsion force, and weight of the moving object. The security information table is a table that summarizes security information where security methods and specifications are associated. The security information table stores at least one security method. Each of the multiple security methods has characteristics for each parameter included in the specification information of the moving object.

[0025] The management device 10 calculates the securing force for each securing method using the acquired numerical values ​​for each parameter. The securing force is the sum of the values ​​obtained by accumulating weights for each parameter corresponding to the model identifier of the securing machine. The management device 10 calculates the securing force for each securing method. If the calculated securing force exceeds a predetermined threshold, the management device 10 determines that the suspicious machine can be secured by the securing machine. On the other hand, if the calculated securing force falls below the predetermined threshold, the management device 10 determines that the suspicious machine cannot be secured by the securing machine. If there are multiple securing machines, the management device 10 may be configured to sequentially verify whether the suspicious machine can be secured with respect to the multiple securing machines.

[0026] The management device 10 transmits a securing instruction to the securing device, instructing it to secure the suspicious machine using a securing method in which the securing force exceeds a predetermined threshold. If there are multiple securing methods in which the securing force exceeds the predetermined threshold, the management device 10 transmits a securing instruction to the securing device, instructing it to secure the suspicious machine using any of those securing methods. The management device 10 may be configured to transmit any of the securing methods in which the securing force exceeds the predetermined threshold. For example, the management device 10 selects the securing method with the greatest securing force from among the securing methods in which the securing force exceeds the predetermined threshold.

[0027] When the control device 10 decides to secure a suspicious aircraft, it transmits a securing instruction to secure that aircraft. The securing instruction includes information about the selected securing method. If one of several securing aircraft is selected, the control device 10 transmits a securing instruction that includes identification information to identify the securing aircraft to be used to secure the suspicious aircraft. The securing instruction is transmitted to the securing aircraft via the control tower 100.

[0028] [Management device] Next, an example of the configuration of the management device in this disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the management device according to this disclosure. The management device 10 comprises an acquisition unit 11, a storage unit 12, a calculation unit 13, a determination unit 15, and a transmission unit 17.

[0029] The acquisition unit 11 receives a request from the control tower 100 to consider securing a suspicious aircraft. For example, the request to consider securing an aircraft includes an aircraft type identifier indicating an aircraft waiting in the waiting area. The acquisition unit 11 is configured to receive requests to consider securing an aircraft via wireless or wired communication. There are no particular limitations on the communication method or communication standard of the acquisition unit 11.

[0030] The memory unit 12 stores a table (specification information table) in which parameters such as the size, speed, propulsion force, and weight of the moving object are associated with a model identifier.

[0031] Figure 3 is a table showing an example of a specification information table in this disclosure. The specification information table 110 is stored in the storage unit 12 in advance. For example, the specification information table 110 may be stored in a cloud or server accessible by the management device 10. The specification information table 110 records specification information for each mobile body model identifier. The parameters included in the specification information are numerical values ​​that indicate the degree of each parameter. For example, model identifier A is associated with size S1, speed V1, thrust P1, and weight W1. For example, model identifier B is associated with size S2, speed V2, thrust P2, and weight W2. For example, model identifier I is associated with size S i , velocity V i, Propulsive force P i , and weight W i are associated. By referring to the specification information table 110, the specification information for each model identifier can be uniquely identified.

[0032] Also, the storage unit 12 stores a table (security information table) in which weights for each parameter associated with the securing method are set.

[0033] FIG. 4 is a table showing an example of the security information table in the present disclosure. The security information table 120 is stored in the storage unit 12 in advance. For example, the security information table 120 may be stored in a cloud or server accessible by the management device 10. In the security information table 120, weights for each parameter (element) included in the specification information are recorded in association with the securing method. The weight for each parameter is set according to the characteristics of each securing method. In the security information table 120, a weight of 1.0 is set for a parameter with a large weight, a weight of 0.5 is set for a parameter with a medium weight, and a weight of 0.1 is set for a parameter with a small weight. For example, regarding the securing method "S", the weight of size is w s1 , the weight of speed is w s2 , the weight of propulsive force is w s3 , the weight of weight is w s4 is set. By referring to the security information table 120, the weight for each parameter set for each securing method can be uniquely identified.

[0034] For example, in the "net" method of securing a suspicious aircraft using a net installed on a securing device, thrust and weight are important. On the other hand, in the "net" method of securing a suspicious aircraft, speed is not important, and the limitations due to size are small. Therefore, for the "net" method of securing a suspicious aircraft, the weight of thrust and weight is set to large (1.0), the weight of speed is set to medium (0.5), and the weight of size is set to small (0.1). For example, in the "ramming" method of securing a suspicious aircraft using a securing device, size, speed, and weight are important. On the other hand, thrust is not important in the "ramming" method of securing a suspicious aircraft. Therefore, for the "ramming" method of securing a suspicious aircraft, the weight of size, speed, and weight is set to large (1.0), and the weight of thrust is set to medium (0.5). For example, in the "net" method of securing a suspicious aircraft using an arm installed on a securing device, thrust is important. For example, in the "net" method of securing a suspicious aircraft using a lasso installed on a securing device to entangle the propeller of the suspicious aircraft, speed, thrust, and weight are important. For example, in a method of securing a suspicious machine by having multiple securing devices attach to it and bring it down, weight is important. For example, the securing method may include methods of driving the suspicious machine out of the area being managed or driving the suspicious machine into a trap.

[0035] For example, the element weights set for each securing method may be updated according to the success or failure of securing suspicious devices in the managed area. For instance, if there are multiple successes in securing suspicious devices using a particular securing method, updating the element weights for that method to larger values ​​will make it easier to select a securing method that is more likely to succeed. Similarly, if there are multiple failures in securing suspicious devices using a particular securing method, updating the element weights for that method to smaller values ​​will make it less likely to select a securing method that is more likely to fail. In this way, by updating the element weights set for each securing method according to the success or failure of securing suspicious devices in the managed area, it becomes possible to more accurately determine whether it is possible to secure suspicious devices.

[0036] The calculation unit 13 refers to the specification information table 110 and extracts the specification information of the securing machine that is ready for securing. For example, if the model identifier of the securing machine is I, the calculation unit 13 calculates the size S i , velocity V i , propulsive force Pi , and weight W i The calculation unit 13 obtains values ​​such as the following. The calculation unit 13 also refers to the securing information table 120 and sets weights for each parameter corresponding to the machine model identifier of the securing machine. For example, if the securing method is S, the calculation unit 13 sets the weight w for the size. s1 Speed ​​has weight lol s2 , weight in the propulsion lol s3 , weight and weight lol s4 Set it.

[0037] The calculation unit 13 calculates the securing force for each securing method using the acquired numerical values ​​for each parameter. The securing force is the sum of the values ​​obtained by accumulating weights for each parameter corresponding to the model identifier of the securing machine. The calculation unit 13 calculates the securing force for each securing method.

[0038] If the machine type identifier is I and the securing method is S, the calculation unit 13 uses the following equation 1 to calculate the securing force Z i Calculate.

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[0040] The determination unit 15 determines the calculated securing force Z i Based on the relationship with a predetermined threshold T set in advance, the determination unit 15 determines whether the security device can secure the suspicious device (T is a positive real number). In other words, the determination unit 15 uses the predetermined threshold T as a reference value to determine whether the security device can secure the suspicious device. For example, the determination unit 15 determines that the security device can secure the suspicious device if the relationships in equations 2 and 3 below are satisfied.

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[0043] For example, the decision unit 15 may be configured to select a securing method according to the weather in the area to be managed. Weather information may be obtained from an external system (not shown) that provides weather information for the area to be managed. If it is raining or there are strong winds in the area to be managed, securing the aircraft with a net will be difficult. In such cases, if a body slam, which is less affected by rain and wind than securing with a net, is selected, the probability of securing the suspicious aircraft will increase. Therefore, in such cases, the decision unit 15 is configured to select a body slam as the securing method.

[0044] For example, the decision unit 15 may be configured to select a securing method according to the degree of congestion of moving objects in the managed area. The degree of congestion of moving objects in the managed area can be determined by the number of moving objects in the managed area or the density of moving objects per unit section. If the managed area is congested, there is a possibility that a suspicious object that is knocked away by a securing device may collide with other moving objects. In such a case, if securing by a net is selected, the possibility of the suspicious object secured by the net colliding with other moving objects can be reduced. Therefore, in such cases, the decision unit 15 is configured to select securing by a net as the securing method.

[0045] The decision unit 15 generates a securing instruction that includes an instruction to secure the suspicious device using a securing method in which the securing force exceeds a predetermined threshold. If there are multiple securing methods in which the securing force exceeds the predetermined threshold, the decision unit 15 generates a securing instruction that instructs to secure the suspicious device using any of those securing methods. The decision unit 15 may be configured to select one of the securing methods in which the securing force exceeds the predetermined threshold. For example, the decision unit 15 selects the securing method with the greatest securing force among the securing methods in which the securing force exceeds the predetermined threshold.

[0046] When the transmitter 17 decides to secure a suspicious aircraft, it transmits a securing instruction to secure that aircraft. The securing instruction includes information about the selected securing method. If one of several securing aircraft is selected, the management device 10 transmits a securing instruction that includes identification information to identify the securing aircraft to be used to secure the suspicious aircraft. For example, information about securing aircraft waiting in the waiting area is configured to be updated at any time. The securing instruction transmitted from the transmitter 17 is transmitted to the securing aircraft waiting in the waiting area via the control tower 100. The securing instruction may include an instruction to secure the suspicious aircraft in a safe location within the managed area. For example, if a suspicious aircraft can be secured in an open area where there are no authorized aircraft or people, it becomes less likely that authorized aircraft or people will be harmed.

[0047] Figure 5 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of how radio waves containing a securing instruction are transmitted to the securing machine in this disclosure. Figure 5 shows the securing instruction I transmitted from the management device 10. i Radio waves containing this signal are transmitted via control tower 100 to the securing aircraft (drone D) waiting at the waiting area WS. s This shows the message that was sent towards [location]. Secure Order I i The apprehension device that received radio waves including the above will apprehend the suspicious aircraft (drone D) that is the target of the apprehension. d It takes off towards ).

[0048] Figure 6 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the apprehension of a suspicious aircraft by a security aircraft in this disclosure. Figure 6 shows a security aircraft (drone D) taking off from the waiting area WS. s ) is a suspicious aircraft (drone D dThis shows the process of securing the suspicious machine. The securing machine secures the suspicious machine using the securing method specified by the securing instruction. For example, once the securing machine secures the suspicious machine, it takes the suspicious machine to a predetermined location.

[0049] (operation) Next, an example of the operation of the management device 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 7 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of the management device in this disclosure. In the explanation of the process according to the flowchart in Figure 7, the components of the management device 10 are considered the main operating entities. The main operating entity of the process according to the flowchart in Figure 7 may be the management device 10.

[0050] In Figure 7, first, the acquisition unit 11 acquires a request from the control tower 100 to consider securing the suspicious aircraft (step S11).

[0051] Next, the calculation unit 13 calculates the securing force of the securing machine using the specifications information of the securing machine and the securing information set for each securing method (step S12). The calculation unit 13 calculates the securing force of the securing machine for each securing method.

[0052] Next, the determination unit 15 determines whether the security device can secure the suspicious device based on the relationship between the calculated securing force and a predetermined threshold value that has been set in advance (step S13). If there are multiple security devices, the determination unit 15 may be configured to sequentially verify whether the device can secure the suspicious device with respect to each of the multiple security devices.

[0053] If it is determined that the device can be secured (Yes in step S13), the transmitting unit 17 transmits a securing instruction to the device (step S14). That is, if the calculated securing force exceeds a predetermined threshold, the transmitting unit 17 transmits a securing instruction. On the other hand, if it is determined that the device cannot be secured (No in step S13), the transmitting unit 17 does not transmit a securing instruction. That is, if the calculated securing force is less than a predetermined threshold, the transmitting unit 17 does not transmit a securing instruction.

[0054] As described above, the management device of this embodiment comprises an acquisition unit, a storage unit, a calculation unit, a decision unit, and a transmission unit. The acquisition unit acquires information on suspicious machines in the managed area. The storage unit stores a specification information table and a securing information table. The calculation unit multiplies the values ​​of multiple elements included in the specification information of the securing machine by the weights set for each element for each securing method. For example, the calculation unit multiplies the values ​​of each element, such as size, speed, thrust, and weight, included in the specification information of the securing machine by the weights set for each element for each securing method. The calculation unit calculates the sum of the multiplied values ​​as the securing force of the securing machine. If the securing force of the securing machine exceeds a predetermined threshold, the decision unit determines that the suspicious machine can be secured using a securing method in which the securing force of the securing machine exceeds the predetermined threshold. The transmission unit transmits instruction information to the securing machine instructing it to secure the suspicious machine using a securing method in which the securing force of the securing machine exceeds the predetermined threshold.

[0055] In this embodiment, if the securing force of the securing machine, calculated using the specifications and securing information of the securing machine, exceeds a predetermined threshold value, it is determined that the suspicious machine can be secured. According to this embodiment, if the securing force of the securing machine is sufficient, it can be determined that the securing machine can secure the suspicious machine. Therefore, according to this embodiment, it is possible to determine whether the suspicious machine detected in the managed area can be secured.

[0056] (Second Embodiment) Next, the flight management system in the second embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. The flight management system in this embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that it determines whether the suspicious aircraft can be secured by the securing aircraft by using the resistance force of the suspicious aircraft in addition to the securing force of the securing aircraft.

[0057] (composition) Figure 8 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the configuration of an air traffic control system in this disclosure. The air traffic control system comprises a management device 20 and a control tower 200. The management device 20 and the control tower 200 are communicated together by wired or wireless communication. For example, the management device 20 is implemented in the cloud or on a server. The management device 20 may be implemented by dedicated hardware or by software. For example, the management device 20 may be configured as a terminal device (not shown) and located in the control tower 200.

[0058] Figure 8 shows the authorized aircraft and the securing aircraft (drone D). s ), and suspicious aircraft (drone D d ) is illustrated. Authorized aircraft (Drone D p A suspicious aircraft is a mobile object for which a prior application has been accepted and permission has been granted to operate within the managed area. A security aircraft is a mobile object deployed to secure a suspicious aircraft. For example, multiple security aircraft may be assigned to a single suspicious aircraft. The security aircraft are assumed to be patrolling while moving within the managed area. In the example in Figure 8, the security aircraft is equipped with a camera 250. The security aircraft transmits images and videos taken by the camera 250 to the control tower 200. Similar to the first embodiment, the security aircraft may be configured to wait in a waiting area. Also, if the control tower 200 can acquire images and videos taken within the managed area by some means, the security aircraft does not need to be equipped with a camera 250. A suspicious aircraft is a mobile object detected within the managed area despite not having submitted a prior application.

[0059] The control tower 200 is located within the managed area. For example, the control tower 200 is positioned to overlook the managed area. The control tower 200 has a communication device (not shown) with a built-in computer. The control tower 200 manages the operation of drones within the managed area. The control tower 200 acquires images and videos taken by the camera 250 of the securing aircraft. The control tower 200 is also equipped with equipment such as radar, passive radar, lidar, and cameras. Note that the control tower 200 is an example and is not an essential component for realizing the operation system of this disclosure. For example, an external operation management system may be used instead of the control tower 200.

[0060] Control tower 200 communicates wirelessly with mobile objects operating within the managed area. Control tower 200 obtains information, including identification information, from remote ID devices mounted on drones. Control tower 200 uses the identification information transmitted from the remote ID devices to identify individual drones operating within the managed area. Control tower 200 also transmits radio waves to detect mobile objects moving within the managed area. Among the mobile objects detected using radio waves, those that cannot be identified as authorized aircraft using the identification information transmitted from the remote ID devices are considered suspicious aircraft.

[0061] When the control tower 200 detects a suspicious aircraft in the managed area, it identifies the specifications of that aircraft. For example, the control tower 200 identifies the model of the suspicious aircraft using identification information contained in the remote ID signal transmitted from the suspicious aircraft. For example, the control tower 200 may be configured to identify the model of the suspicious aircraft using images or videos captured by a camera. For example, by using a machine learning model generated by machine learning that uses images or videos containing moving objects and the model of the moving object contained in the images or videos as training data, the model of the suspicious aircraft can be identified using images or videos. For example, the control tower 200 may be configured to identify parameters such as the size, speed, propulsion force, and weight of the moving object from images or videos. The control tower 200 outputs a request for consideration of securing the aircraft, which includes an identifier (model identifier) ​​representing the model of the detected suspicious aircraft, to the management device 20.

[0062] The control device 20 receives a request from the control tower 200 to consider securing a suspicious aircraft. The request includes the model identifier of the suspicious aircraft detected in the managed area. The control device 20 determines whether the suspicious aircraft can be secured based on the specification information of the security aircraft patrolling the managed area. The specification information indicates the specifications of the security aircraft used to secure the suspicious aircraft. If the suspicious aircraft can be secured, the control device 20 determines the method of securing it using the security aircraft.

[0063] The control device 20 identifies specification information associated with an identifier representing the model of the securing machine (model identifier). The specification information includes parameters that indicate the characteristics of each model, such as the size, speed, thrust, and weight of the moving body. For example, the control device 20 refers to a table (specification information table) in which parameters such as the size, speed, thrust, and weight of the moving body are associated with the model identifier, and extracts the specification information of a securing machine that is ready for securing. The control device 20 refers to a table (securing information table) in which weights for each parameter associated with the securing method are set, and extracts the weights for each parameter such as the size, speed, thrust, and weight of the moving body. The securing information table stores at least one securing method. Each of the multiple securing methods has characteristics for each parameter included in the specification information of the moving body. The control device 20 uses the acquired numerical values ​​for each parameter to calculate the securing force for each securing method. The securing force is the sum of the values ​​obtained by accumulating the weights for each parameter corresponding to the model identifier of the securing machine. The control device 20 calculates the securing force for each securing method.

[0064] Furthermore, the management device 20 identifies specification information associated with an identifier (model identifier) ​​representing the model of the suspicious machine. The specification information includes parameters that indicate the characteristics of each model, such as the size, speed, thrust, and weight of the moving body. For example, the management device 20 extracts the specification information of the suspicious machine by referring to a table (specification information table) in which parameters such as the size, speed, thrust, and weight of the moving body are associated with the model identifier. The management device 20 extracts the weights for each parameter such as the size, speed, thrust, and weight of the moving body by referring to a table (securing information table) in which weights for each parameter associated with the securing method are set. The securing information table stores at least one securing method. Each of the multiple securing methods has characteristics for each parameter included in the specification information of the moving body. The management device 20 calculates the resistance force for each securing method using the numerical values ​​for each parameter obtained. The resistance force is the sum of the values ​​obtained by accumulating the weights for each parameter corresponding to the model identifier of the suspicious machine.

[0065] The control device 20 determines whether the suspicious machine can be secured based on the relationship between the securing force calculated for the securing machine and the resistance force calculated for the suspicious machine. If the securing force exceeds the resistance force, the control device 20 determines that the suspicious machine can be secured by the securing machine. On the other hand, if the calculated securing force is less than the resistance force, the control device 20 determines that the suspicious machine cannot be secured by the securing machine. If there are multiple securing machines, the control device 20 may be configured to sequentially verify whether the suspicious machine can be secured with respect to each of the multiple securing machines.

[0066] The control device 20 transmits a securing instruction to the securing device, instructing it to secure the suspicious machine using a securing method in which the securing force exceeds the resistance force. If there are multiple securing methods in which the securing force exceeds the resistance force, the control device 20 transmits a securing instruction to the securing device, instructing it to secure the suspicious machine using any of those securing methods. The control device 20 may be configured to transmit any of the securing methods in which the securing force exceeds the resistance force. For example, the control device 20 selects the securing method with the greatest securing force among the securing methods in which the securing force exceeds the resistance force.

[0067] When the control device 20 decides to secure a suspicious aircraft, it transmits a secure instruction to secure that aircraft. The secure instruction includes information about the selected secure method. If one of several secured aircraft is selected, the control device 20 transmits a secure instruction that includes identification information to identify the secure aircraft to be used to secure the suspicious aircraft. The secure instruction is transmitted to the secure aircraft via the control tower 200.

[0068] [Management device] Next, an example of the configuration of the management device in this disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 9 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the management device according to this disclosure. The management device 20 comprises an acquisition unit 21, a storage unit 22, a calculation unit 23, a determination unit 25, and a transmission unit 27. In the following, the same configurations and functions as in the first embodiment will not be described.

[0069] The acquisition unit 21 acquires a request from the control tower 200 to consider securing a suspicious aircraft. The request to consider securing an aircraft includes the aircraft type identifier of the suspicious aircraft. For example, the request to consider securing an aircraft may include an aircraft type identifier indicating an aircraft being secured while patrolling the managed area.

[0070] The memory unit 22 stores a specification information table in which parameters such as the size, speed, propulsion force, and weight of the moving object are associated with a model identifier. The memory unit 22 also stores a securing information table in which weights are set for each parameter associated with the securing method.

[0071] The calculation unit 23 refers to the specification information table and extracts the specification information of the securing machine that is ready for securing. The calculation unit 23 also refers to the securing information table and sets weights for each parameter corresponding to the model identifier of the securing machine. The calculation unit 23 uses the obtained numerical values ​​for each parameter to calculate the securing force for each securing method. The securing force is the sum of the values ​​obtained by accumulating the weights for each parameter corresponding to the model identifier of the securing machine. For example, the calculation unit 23 calculates the securing force using Equation 1 of the first embodiment. The calculation unit 23 calculates the securing force for each securing method.

[0072] Furthermore, the calculation unit 23 extracts the specification information of the suspicious machine by referring to the specification information table. The calculation unit 23 also refers to the securing information table and sets weights for each parameter corresponding to the model identifier of the suspicious machine. The calculation unit 23 calculates the resistance force for each securing method using the acquired numerical values ​​for each parameter. The resistance force is the sum of the values ​​obtained by accumulating the weights for each parameter corresponding to the model identifier of the suspicious machine. The calculation unit 23 calculates the resistance force for each securing method.

[0073] If the model identifier of the suspicious machine is J and the securing method is S, the calculation unit 23 calculates the resistance force R using the following equation 4.

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[0075] The determination unit 25 determines whether the suspicious machine can be secured by the securing machine based on the relationship between the calculated securing force Z and the resistance force R. That is, the determination unit 25 determines whether the suspicious machine can be secured by the securing machine using the resistance force R as a reference value. For example, the determination unit 25 determines that the suspicious machine can be secured by the securing machine if the relationships in equations 5 and 6 below are satisfied.

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[0078] The determination unit 25 may be configured to estimate the resistance force to a larger value so that the securing device can secure the suspicious device with a margin of safety. For example, the determination unit 25 integrates a safety factor k greater than 1 with the resistance force and determines that the suspicious device can be secured by the securing device if the relationships in equations 7 and 8 below are satisfied (k is a positive real number).

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[0081] The decision unit 25 generates a securing instruction that includes an instruction to secure the suspicious device using a securing method in which the securing force exceeds the resistance force. If there are multiple securing methods in which the securing force exceeds the resistance force, the decision unit 25 generates a securing instruction that instructs to secure the suspicious device using one of those securing methods. The decision unit 25 may be configured to select one of the securing methods in which the securing force exceeds the resistance force. For example, the decision unit 25 selects the securing method with the greatest securing force among the securing methods in which the securing force exceeds the resistance force.

[0082] When the transmitting unit 27 decides to secure a suspicious aircraft, it transmits a securing instruction to secure that aircraft. The securing instruction includes information about the selected securing method. If one of several securing aircraft is selected, the management device 20 transmits a securing instruction that includes identification information to identify the securing aircraft to be used to secure the suspicious aircraft. For example, information about securing aircraft patrolling the managed area is configured to be updated at any time. The securing instruction transmitted from the transmitting unit 27 is transmitted via the control tower 200 to the securing aircraft patrolling the managed area. The securing instruction may include an instruction to secure the suspicious aircraft at a safe location within the managed area. For example, if a suspicious aircraft can be secured in an open area where there are no authorized aircraft or people, it becomes less likely that authorized aircraft or people will be harmed.

[0083] Figure 10 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of how radio waves containing a securing instruction are transmitted to the securing machine in this disclosure. Figure 10 shows the securing instruction I transmitted from the management device 20. i Radio waves including those transmitted via control tower 200 to security aircraft (drone D) patrolling the managed area s This shows the message that was sent towards [location]. Secure Order I i The apprehension device that received radio waves including the above will apprehend the suspicious aircraft (drone D) that is the target of the apprehension. d Move towards ).

[0084] Figure 11 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of securing a suspicious aircraft using a securing device in this disclosure. Figure 11 shows a suspicious aircraft (drone D d The securing aircraft (drone D) moved towards ) sThis shows the process of the apprehending the suspicious aircraft. The apprehending aircraft uses the apprehension method specified by the apprehension instruction to secure the suspicious aircraft. For example, once the apprehending aircraft secures the suspicious aircraft, it takes it to a predetermined location.

[0085] (operation) Next, an example of the operation of the management device 20 in this embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 12 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of the management device in this disclosure. In the explanation of the process according to the flowchart in Figure 12, the components of the management device 20 will be considered the main operating entities. The main operating entity of the process according to the flowchart in Figure 12 may be the management device 20.

[0086] In Figure 12, first, the acquisition unit 21 acquires a request for consideration of securing the aircraft, including the aircraft type identifier, from the control tower 200 (step S21).

[0087] Next, the calculation unit 23 calculates the securing force of the securing machine using the specifications information of the securing machine and the securing information set for each securing method (step S22). The calculation unit 23 calculates the securing force of the securing machine for each securing method.

[0088] Next, the calculation unit 23 calculates the resistance force of the suspicious machine using the specifications information of the suspicious machine and the securing information set for each securing method (step S23). The calculation unit 23 calculates the resistance force of the suspicious machine for each securing method.

[0089] Next, the determination unit 25 determines whether the suspicious machine can be secured by the securing machine based on the calculated relationship between the securing force and the resistance force (step S24). If there are multiple securing machines, the determination unit 25 may be configured to sequentially verify whether the machine can be secured with respect to each of the multiple securing machines.

[0090] If it is determined that securing is possible (Yes in step S24), the transmitting unit 27 transmits a securing instruction to the securing device (step S25). That is, if the calculated securing force exceeds the resistance force, the transmitting unit 27 transmits a securing instruction. On the other hand, if it is determined that securing is not possible (No in step S24), the transmitting unit 27 does not transmit a securing instruction. That is, if the calculated securing force is less than the resistance force, the transmitting unit 27 does not transmit a securing instruction.

[0091] As described above, the management device of this embodiment comprises an acquisition unit, a storage unit, a calculation unit, a determination unit, and a transmission unit. The acquisition unit acquires suspicious machine information in the managed area. The suspicious machine information includes the specifications of the suspicious machine. The storage unit stores a specifications information table and a securing information table. The calculation unit multiplies the values ​​of multiple elements included in the specifications information of the securing machine by the weights set for each element according to the securing method. For example, the calculation unit multiplies the values ​​of each element, such as size, speed, thrust, and weight, included in the specifications information of the securing machine by the weights set for each element according to the securing method. The calculation unit calculates the sum of the multiplied values ​​as the securing force of the securing machine. The calculation unit also multiplies the values ​​of multiple elements included in the specifications information of the suspicious machine by the weights set for each element according to the securing method. The calculation unit calculates the sum of the multiplied values ​​as the resistance force of the suspicious machine. If the securing force of the securing machine exceeds the resistance value, the determination unit determines that the suspicious machine can be secured using a securing method in which the securing force of the securing machine exceeds the resistance value. The transmitting unit sends instruction information to the securing unit, instructing it to secure the suspicious machine using a securing method that exceeds the resistance value of the securing unit.

[0092] In this embodiment, if the securing force of the securing device exceeds the resistance force of the suspicious device, which is a reference value, it is determined that the suspicious device can be secured. According to this embodiment, if the securing force of the securing device exceeds the resistance force, it can be determined that the securing device can secure the suspicious device. Therefore, according to this embodiment, it is possible to determine whether a suspicious device detected in the managed area can be secured.

[0093] In one embodiment of this system, the determination unit adds a safety factor greater than 1 to the resistance force of the suspicious machine. The determination unit determines that the suspicious machine can be secured if the securing force of the securing machine exceeds the resistance force of the suspicious machine to which the safety factor has been added. According to this embodiment, the securing machine can secure the suspicious machine more reliably.

[0094] (Third embodiment) Next, the flight management system in the third embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. The flight management system in this embodiment differs from the first and second embodiments in that it determines whether a suspicious aircraft can be secured by a securing aircraft, including cooperation from mobile vehicles operating within the managed area. In this embodiment, an example is shown in which a new function is added to the configuration of the second embodiment. The function newly added in this embodiment may also be added to the configuration of the first embodiment.

[0095] (composition) Figure 13 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the configuration of an air traffic control system in this disclosure. The air traffic control system comprises a control device 30 and a control tower 300. The control device 30 and the control tower 300 are connected communicably by wired or wireless communication. For example, the control device 30 is implemented in the cloud or on a server. The control device 30 may be implemented by dedicated hardware or by software. For example, the control device 30 may be configured as a terminal device (not shown) and located in the control tower 300.

[0096] Figure 13 shows the authorized aircraft (drone D p ), securing aircraft (drone D s ), and suspicious aircraft (drone D d The diagram illustrates this. Authorized aircraft are mobile units whose prior application has been accepted and which are permitted to operate within the managed area. One of the authorized aircraft will serve as a cooperating aircraft. A cooperating aircraft is a mobile unit that cooperates in apprehending a suspicious aircraft. For example, a cooperating aircraft will use signal I to indicate that it is a cooperating aircraft. sA remote ID including the following is transmitted. The securing unit is a mobile unit deployed to secure the suspicious unit. The cooperating unit and the securing unit constitute a securing group. For example, multiple securing units may be assigned to a single suspicious unit. A suspicious unit is a mobile unit detected in the managed area without prior application. The securing unit is assumed to be patrolling while moving within the managed area. In the example in Figure 13, the securing unit is equipped with a camera 350. The securing unit transmits images and videos taken by the camera 350 to the control tower 300. Similar to the first embodiment, the securing unit may be configured to wait in a waiting area. Also, if the control tower 300 can acquire images and videos taken in the managed area by some means, the securing unit does not need to be equipped with a camera 350.

[0097] The control tower 300 is located within the managed area. For example, the control tower 300 is positioned to overlook the managed area. The control tower 300 has a communication device (not shown) with a built-in computer. The control tower 300 manages the operation of drones within the managed area. The control tower 300 acquires images and videos taken by the camera 350 of the securing aircraft. The control tower 300 is also equipped with equipment such as radar, passive radar, lidar, and cameras. Note that the control tower 300 is an example and is not an essential component for realizing the operation system of this disclosure. For example, an external operation management system may be used instead of the control tower 300.

[0098] Control tower 300 communicates wirelessly with mobile objects operating within the managed area. Control tower 300 obtains information, including identification information, from remote ID devices mounted on drones. Control tower 300 uses the identification information transmitted from the remote ID devices to identify individual drones operating within the managed area. Control tower 300 also transmits radio waves to detect mobile objects moving within the managed area. Among the mobile objects detected using radio waves, those that cannot be identified as authorized aircraft using the identification information transmitted from the remote ID devices are considered suspicious aircraft.

[0099] When the control tower 300 detects a suspicious aircraft in the managed area, it identifies the specifications of that aircraft. For example, the control tower 300 identifies the model of the suspicious aircraft using identification information contained in the remote ID signal transmitted from the aircraft. For example, the control tower 300 may be configured to identify the model of the suspicious aircraft using images or videos captured by a camera. For example, the model of the suspicious aircraft can be identified using images or videos using images or videos containing moving objects and the model of the moving object contained in the images or videos as training data, by using a machine learning model generated by machine learning. For example, the control tower 300 may be configured to identify parameters such as the size, speed, thrust, and weight of the moving object from images or videos.

[0100] Furthermore, the control tower 300 identifies cooperating aircraft included in the mobile objects operating within the managed area. For example, it identifies signal I included in the remote ID signal transmitted from the cooperating aircraft. s Based on this, the cooperating aircraft is identified. When the control tower 300 detects a cooperating aircraft in the managed area, it identifies the specifications of that cooperating aircraft. For example, the control tower 300 identifies the model of the cooperating aircraft using identification information contained in the remote ID signal transmitted from the cooperating aircraft. For example, the control tower 300 may be configured to identify the model of the cooperating aircraft using images or videos captured by a camera. For example, the model of the cooperating aircraft can be identified using images or videos by using a machine learning model generated by machine learning that uses images or videos containing moving objects and the model of the moving objects contained in the images or videos as training data. For example, the control tower 300 may be configured to identify parameters such as the size, speed, thrust, and weight of the moving object from images or videos.

[0101] The control tower 300 outputs a request for consideration of securing the aircraft to the management device 30, which includes an identifier (aircraft identifier) ​​representing the type of aircraft detected as suspicious and the aircraft identifiers of cooperating aircraft operating in the managed area.

[0102] The control device 30 receives a request from the control tower 300 to consider securing a suspicious aircraft. The request includes the aircraft type identifier of the suspicious aircraft detected in the managed area. The request also includes information on cooperating aircraft operating in the managed area. Based on the specifications of the secured aircraft and cooperating aircraft in the managed area, the control device 30 determines whether the suspicious aircraft can be secured. If the suspicious aircraft can be secured, the control device 30 determines the method of securing it using the secured aircraft.

[0103] The management device 30 identifies specification information associated with the model identifier of the securing machine. The specification information includes parameters that indicate the characteristics of each model, such as the size, speed, thrust, and weight of the moving body. For example, the management device 30 refers to a table (specification information table) in which parameters such as the size, speed, thrust, and weight of the moving body are associated with the model identifier, and extracts the specification information of a securing machine that is ready for securing. The management device 30 refers to a table (securing information table) in which weights for each parameter associated with the securing method are set, and extracts the weights for each parameter such as the size, speed, thrust, and weight of the moving body. The securing information table stores at least one securing method. Each of the multiple securing methods has characteristics for each parameter included in the specification information of the moving body. The management device 30 uses the acquired numerical values ​​for each parameter to calculate the securing force for each securing method. The securing force is the sum of the values ​​obtained by accumulating the weights for each parameter corresponding to the model identifier of the securing machine.

[0104] Furthermore, the management device 30 identifies specification information associated with the model identifier of the cooperating machine. For example, the management device 30 extracts the specification information of the cooperating machine by referring to the specification information table. The management device 30 extracts the weights for each parameter, such as the size, speed, thrust, and weight of the moving object, by referring to the securing information table. The management device 30 calculates the securing force for each securing method using the acquired numerical values ​​for each parameter. The securing force is the sum of the values ​​obtained by accumulating the weights for each parameter corresponding to the model identifier of the securing machine. If there are multiple cooperating machines, the management device 30 calculates the securing force for all of the cooperating machines.

[0105] The control device 30 calculates the sum of the securing force calculated for each securing machine and the securing force calculated for each cooperating machine. The calculated sum is the sum of the securing forces of the securing machines and cooperating machines that make up the securing group. The calculated sum is also expressed as the securing force of the securing group. If there are multiple cooperating machines, the control device 30 calculates the sum of the securing force calculated for each securing machine and the securing forces of the multiple cooperating machines. The control device 30 calculates the securing force of the securing group for each securing method.

[0106] Furthermore, the management device 30 identifies specification information associated with an identifier (model identifier) ​​representing the model of the suspicious machine. The specification information includes parameters that indicate the characteristics of each model, such as the size, speed, thrust, and weight of the moving body. For example, the management device 30 extracts the specification information of the suspicious machine by referring to a table (specification information table) in which parameters such as the size, speed, thrust, and weight of the moving body are associated with the model identifier. The management device 30 extracts the weights for each parameter such as the size, speed, thrust, and weight of the moving body by referring to a table (securing information table) in which weights for each parameter associated with the securing method are set. The securing information table stores at least one securing method. Each of the multiple securing methods has characteristics for each parameter included in the specification information of the moving body. The management device 30 calculates the resistance force for each securing method using the acquired numerical values ​​for each parameter. The resistance force is the sum of the values ​​obtained by accumulating the weights for each parameter corresponding to the model identifier of the suspicious machine.

[0107] The control device 30 determines whether a suspicious machine can be secured based on the relationship between the group securing force calculated for the securing machine and the cooperating machine and the resistance force calculated for the suspicious machine. If the group securing force exceeds the resistance force, the control device 30 determines that the suspicious machine can be secured by the securing machine and the cooperating machine. On the other hand, if the calculated group securing force is less than the resistance force, the control device 30 determines that the suspicious machine cannot be secured by the securing machine and the cooperating machine. If there are multiple securing machines, the control device 30 may be configured to verify whether the suspicious machine can be secured by including the other securing machines.

[0108] The control device 30 transmits a securing instruction to the securing device, instructing it to secure the suspicious machine using a securing method in which the group securing force exceeds the resistance force. If there are multiple securing methods in which the group securing force exceeds the resistance force, the control device 30 transmits a securing instruction to the securing device instructing it to secure the suspicious machine using any of those securing methods. The control device 30 may be configured to transmit any of the securing methods in which the group securing force exceeds the resistance force. For example, the control device 30 selects the securing method with the greatest securing force among the securing methods in which the group securing force exceeds the resistance force.

[0109] When the control device 30 decides to secure a suspicious aircraft, it transmits a secure instruction to secure that aircraft. The secure instruction includes information about the selected secure method. If either a secure aircraft or a cooperating aircraft is selected, the control device 30 transmits a secure instruction that includes identification information for identifying the mobile body to be used to secure the suspicious aircraft. The secure instruction is transmitted to the secure aircraft and the cooperating aircraft via the control tower 300.

[0110] [Management device] Next, an example of the configuration of the management device in this disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 14 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the management device according to this disclosure. The management device 30 comprises an acquisition unit 31, a storage unit 32, a calculation unit 33, a determination unit 35, and a transmission unit 37. In the following, the same configurations and functions as in the first and second embodiments will not be described.

[0111] The acquisition unit 31 acquires a request from the control tower 300 to consider securing a suspicious aircraft. The request to consider securing an aircraft includes the aircraft type identifier of the suspicious aircraft. For example, the request to consider securing an aircraft may include the aircraft type identifier indicating an aircraft being secured while patrolling the managed area.

[0112] The memory unit 32 stores a specification information table in which parameters such as the size, speed, propulsion force, and weight of the moving object are associated with a model identifier. The memory unit 32 also stores a securing information table in which weights are set for each parameter associated with the securing method.

[0113] The calculation unit 33 refers to the specification information table and extracts the specification information of the securing machine that is ready for securing. The calculation unit 33 also refers to the securing information table and sets weights for each parameter corresponding to the model identifier of the securing machine. The calculation unit 33 uses the obtained numerical values ​​for each parameter to calculate the securing force for each securing method. The securing force is the sum of the values ​​obtained by accumulating the weights for each parameter corresponding to the model identifier of the securing machine. For example, the calculation unit 33 calculates the securing force of the securing machine using Equation 1 of the first embodiment. The calculation unit 33 calculates the securing force for each securing method.

[0114] Furthermore, the calculation unit 33 refers to the specification information table and determines the cooperating aircraft (drone D s The calculation unit 33 extracts the specification information of the cooperating machine. The calculation unit 33 also refers to the securing information table and sets weights for each parameter corresponding to the cooperating machine's model identifier. The calculation unit 33 uses the acquired numerical values ​​for each parameter to calculate the securing force for each securing method. The securing force is the sum of the values ​​obtained by accumulating the weights for each parameter corresponding to the cooperating machine's model identifier. For example, the calculation unit 33 calculates the securing force of the cooperating machine using Equation 1 of the first embodiment. The calculation unit 33 calculates the securing force for each cooperating machine and each securing method.

[0115] The calculation unit 33 calculates the sum of the securing force calculated for each securing machine and the securing force calculated for each cooperating machine. The calculated sum is the sum of the securing forces of the securing machines and cooperating machines that make up the securing group (group securing force). If there are multiple cooperating machines, the calculation unit 33 calculates the sum of the securing force calculated for each securing machine and the securing forces of the multiple cooperating machines. The calculation unit 33 calculates the securing force of the securing group for each securing method.

[0116] Furthermore, the calculation unit 33 extracts the specification information of the suspicious machine by referring to the specification information table. The calculation unit 33 also refers to the securing information table and sets weights for each parameter corresponding to the model identifier of the suspicious machine. The calculation unit 33 calculates the resistance force for each securing method using the acquired numerical values ​​for each parameter. The resistance force is the sum of the values ​​obtained by accumulating the weights for each parameter corresponding to the model identifier of the suspicious machine. For example, the calculation unit 33 calculates the resistance force using Equation 4 of the second embodiment. The calculation unit 33 calculates the resistance force for each securing method.

[0117] The determination unit 35 determines whether the securing machine can secure the suspicious machine based on the relationship between the calculated group securing force and the resistance force. That is, the determination unit 35 determines whether the securing machine and the cooperating machine can secure the suspicious machine, using the resistance force as a reference value. If the calculated group securing force exceeds the resistance force, the determination unit 35 determines that the securing machine and the cooperating machine can secure the suspicious machine. On the other hand, if the calculated group securing force is less than the resistance force, the determination unit 35 determines that the securing machine and the cooperating machine cannot secure the suspicious machine. If there are multiple securing machines, the determination unit 35 may be configured to verify whether the other securing machines can secure the suspicious machine as well. Furthermore, the determination unit 35 may be configured to estimate the resistance force to a larger value using a safety factor so that the securing machine can secure the suspicious machine with a margin of safety.

[0118] The decision unit 35 generates a securing instruction that includes an instruction to secure the suspicious machine using a securing method in which the group securing force exceeds the resistance force. If there are multiple securing methods in which the group securing force exceeds the resistance force, the decision unit 35 generates a securing instruction that instructs to secure the suspicious machine using one of those securing methods. The decision unit 35 may be configured to select one of the securing methods in which the group securing force exceeds the resistance force. For example, the decision unit 35 selects the securing method with the greatest securing force among the securing methods in which the group securing force exceeds the resistance force.

[0119] When the transmitting unit 37 decides to secure a suspicious aircraft, it transmits a securing instruction to secure that aircraft. The securing instruction includes information about the selected securing method. If either a securing aircraft or a cooperating aircraft is selected, the management device 30 transmits a securing instruction that includes identification information for identifying the mobile body used to secure the suspicious aircraft. The securing instruction transmitted from the transmitting unit 37 is transmitted via the control tower 300 to the securing aircraft patrolling the managed area. The securing instruction may include instructions to secure the suspicious aircraft at a safe location within the managed area. For example, if a suspicious aircraft can be secured in an open area where there are no authorized aircraft or people, the likelihood of harm to authorized aircraft or people is reduced.

[0120] Figure 15 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of how radio waves containing a securing instruction are transmitted to the securing machine and cooperating machine in this disclosure. Figure 15 shows the securing instruction I transmitted from the management device 30. i Radio waves including those transmitted via control tower 300 to security aircraft (drone D) patrolling the managed area s ) and cooperating aircraft (Drone D d This shows the message that was sent towards [location]. Secure Order I i The securing aircraft and cooperating aircraft that received radio waves including the target aircraft (drone D) d Move towards ).

[0121] Figure 16 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the apprehension of a suspicious aircraft by a securing aircraft and a cooperating aircraft in this disclosure. Figure 16 shows a securing aircraft (drone D) moving toward the suspicious aircraft. s ) and cooperating aircraft (Drone D d ) is a suspicious aircraft (drone D d This shows the process of securing the suspicious aircraft. The securing aircraft and the cooperating aircraft secure the suspicious aircraft using the securing method specified by the securing instructions. For example, once the securing aircraft and the cooperating aircraft secure the suspicious aircraft, they escort the suspicious aircraft to a predetermined location.

[0122] (operation) Next, an example of the operation of the control device 30 in this embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 17 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of the control device in this disclosure. In the explanation of the process according to the flowchart in Figure 17, the components of the control device 30 are considered the main operating entities. The main operating entity of the process according to the flowchart in Figure 17 may be the control device 30.

[0123] In Figure 17, first, the acquisition unit 31 acquires a request for consideration of securing the aircraft, including the aircraft type identifiers of the suspicious aircraft and the cooperating aircraft, from the control tower 300 (step S31).

[0124] Next, the calculation unit 33 calculates the group securing force of the securing machine and the cooperating machine using the specification information of the securing machine and the cooperating machine, and the securing information set for each securing method (step S32). The calculation unit 33 calculates the group securing force of the securing machine and the cooperating machine for each securing method.

[0125] Next, the calculation unit 33 calculates the resistance force of the suspicious machine using the specifications information of the suspicious machine and the securing information set for each securing method (step S33). The calculation unit 33 calculates the resistance force of the suspicious machine for each securing method.

[0126] Next, the determination unit 35 determines whether the suspicious machine can be secured by the securing machine and the cooperating machine based on the calculated relationship between the group securing force and the resistance force (step S34). If there are multiple securing machines, the determination unit 35 may be configured to sequentially verify whether the machine can be secured with respect to each of the multiple securing machines.

[0127] If it is determined that securing is possible (Yes in step S34), the transmitting unit 37 transmits a securing instruction to the securing machine and the cooperating machine (step S35). That is, if the calculated group securing force exceeds the resistance force, the transmitting unit 37 transmits a securing instruction. On the other hand, if it is determined that securing is not possible (No in step S34), the transmitting unit 37 does not transmit a securing instruction. That is, if the calculated group securing force is less than the resistance force, the transmitting unit 37 does not transmit a securing instruction.

[0128] (modified version) Next, an example of the operation of the control device 30 in a modified version of this embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In this modified version, if the group securing force of the securing machine and the cooperating machine is less than the resistance force of the suspicious machine, a new cooperating machine is added and the group securing force is recalculated. Figure 18 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of the control device in this disclosure. In the explanation of the process according to the flowchart in Figure 18, the components of the control device 30 are considered the operating entities. The operating entity of the process according to the flowchart in Figure 18 may also be the control device 30.

[0129] In Figure 18, first, the acquisition unit 31 acquires a request for consideration of securing the aircraft, including the aircraft type identifiers of the suspicious aircraft and the cooperating aircraft, from the control tower 300 (step S311).

[0130] Next, the calculation unit 33 calculates the group securing force of the securing machine and the cooperating machine using the specification information of the securing machine and the cooperating machine, and the securing information set for each securing method (step S312). The calculation unit 33 calculates the group securing force of the securing machine and the cooperating machine for each securing method.

[0131] Next, the calculation unit 33 calculates the resistance force of the suspicious machine using the specifications information of the suspicious machine and the securing information set for each securing method (step S313). The calculation unit 33 calculates the resistance force of the suspicious machine for each securing method.

[0132] Next, the determination unit 35 determines whether the suspicious machine can be secured by the securing machine and the cooperating machine based on the calculated relationship between the group securing force and the resistance force (step S314). If there are multiple securing machines, the determination unit 35 may be configured to sequentially verify whether the machine can be secured with respect to each of the multiple securing machines.

[0133] If it is determined that securing the group is not possible (No in step S314), the transmitter 37 adds a new cooperating unit and recalculates the group securing force (step S315). That is, if the calculated group securing force is less than the resistance force, the transmitter 37 recalculates the group securing force. After the processing in step S315, the process returns to the processing in step S314. If there are any cooperating units that can be added, the recalculation in step S315 is repeated. If there are no more cooperating units that can be added, the process according to the flowchart in Figure 18 is terminated.

[0134] If it is determined that securing is possible (Yes in step S314), the transmitting unit 37 transmits a securing instruction to the securing machine and the cooperating machine (step S316). In other words, if the calculated group securing force exceeds the resistance force, the transmitting unit 37 transmits a securing instruction.

[0135] As described above, the management device of this embodiment comprises an acquisition unit, a storage unit, a calculation unit, a determination unit, and a transmission unit. The acquisition unit acquires information on suspicious machines in the managed area. The suspicious machine information includes the specifications of the suspicious machines. The acquisition unit also acquires information on the specifications of cooperating machines that assist in securing the suspicious machines. The storage unit stores a specification information table and a securing information table. The calculation unit multiplies the values ​​of multiple elements included in the specification information of the securing machines and cooperating machines by the weights set for each element according to the securing method. For example, the calculation unit multiplies the values ​​of each element, such as size, speed, thrust, and weight, included in the specification information of the securing machines and cooperating machines by the weights set for each element according to the securing method. The calculation unit calculates the sum of the multiplied values ​​as the group securing force of the securing machines and cooperating machines. The calculation unit also multiplies the values ​​of multiple elements included in the specification information of the suspicious machines by the weights set for each element according to the securing method. The calculation unit calculates the sum of the multiplied values ​​as the resistance force of the suspicious machines. The decision unit determines that if the combined securing force of the securing unit and the cooperating unit exceeds the resistance value, the suspicious unit can be secured using a securing method that exceeds the securing force of the securing unit and the cooperating unit exceeding the resistance value. The transmission unit transmits instruction information to the securing unit, instructing it to secure the suspicious unit using a securing method that exceeds the securing force of the securing unit and the cooperating unit exceeding the resistance value.

[0136] In this embodiment, if the securing force of the securing device and the cooperating device exceeds the resistance force of the suspicious device, which is a reference value, it is determined that the suspicious device can be secured. In other words, according to this embodiment, if the securing force of the securing device and the cooperating device exceeds the resistance force, it can be determined that the securing device and the cooperating device can secure the suspicious device. Therefore, according to this embodiment, it is possible to determine whether a suspicious device detected in the managed area can be secured.

[0137] In one embodiment of this system, the determination unit adds a new cooperating machine if the group securing force of the securing machine and the cooperating machines does not exceed the resistance force of the suspicious machine. The calculation unit multiplies the values ​​of multiple elements included in the specification information of each of the securing machine and the multiple cooperating machines by the element weight set for each securing method. The calculation unit recalculates the sum of the multiplied values ​​as the group securing force of the securing machine and the multiple cooperating machines. If the recalculated group securing force of the securing machine and the multiple cooperating machines exceeds the resistance force of the suspicious machine, the determination unit determines that the securing machine and the multiple cooperating machines can secure the suspicious machine using the securing method. According to this embodiment, if the group securing force is insufficient, a group of securing machines and cooperating machines can be configured to obtain sufficient group securing force by adding a new cooperating machine.

[0138] (Fourth Embodiment) Next, the management device in the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. The aggregation device in this embodiment has a simplified configuration compared to the management devices in the first to third embodiments. For example, the functions of the components of the management device in this embodiment are realized by the functions of the components of the management devices in the first to third embodiments.

[0139] (composition) Figure 19 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the management device according to this disclosure. The management device 40 comprises an acquisition unit 41, a calculation unit 43, a determination unit 45, and a transmission unit 47.

[0140] The acquisition unit 41 acquires information on suspicious machines in the managed area. The calculation unit 43 calculates the securing force of the securing machine using specification information indicating the specifications of the securing machine for securing the suspicious machine, and securing information that associates the securing method with the specifications. The determination unit 45 determines whether the suspicious machine can be secured according to the relationship between the calculated securing force of the securing machine and the reference value. The transmission unit 47 transmits instruction information for securing the suspicious machine in response to the determination that the suspicious machine can be secured.

[0141] (operation) Figure 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the control device in this disclosure. In describing the process according to the flowchart in Figure 20, the components of the control device 40 are described as the operating entities. The operating entity of the process according to the flowchart in Figure 20 may be the control device 40.

[0142] In Figure 20, first, the acquisition unit 41 acquires information about suspicious devices in the managed area (step S41).

[0143] Next, the calculation unit 43 calculates the securing force of the securing machine using specification information indicating the specifications of the securing machine for securing the suspicious machine, and securing information that associates the securing method with the specifications (step S42).

[0144] Next, the determination unit 45 determines whether the suspicious machine can be secured according to the relationship between the calculated securing force of the securing machine and the reference value (step S43).

[0145] Next, in response to the determination that the suspicious device can be secured, the transmitting unit 47 transmits instruction information for securing the suspicious device (step S44).

[0146] In this embodiment, the ability to secure a suspicious machine is verified based on the relationship between the securing force of the securing machine, calculated using the specifications and securing information of the securing machine, and a reference value. According to this embodiment, if the securing force of the securing machine is sufficient, it can be determined that the securing machine is capable of securing the suspicious machine. Therefore, according to this embodiment, it is possible to determine whether a suspicious machine detected in the managed area can be secured.

[0147] (Hardware) Next, the hardware configuration for performing the control and processing described in this disclosure will be explained with reference to the drawings. Figure 21 is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration for performing the control and processing described in this disclosure. Here, an information processing device 90 (computer) is shown as an example of a hardware configuration. The information processing device in Figure 21 is an example configuration for performing the control and processing described in this disclosure and does not limit the scope of this disclosure.

[0148] As shown in Figure 21, the information processing device 90 comprises a processor 91, memory 92, auxiliary storage device 93, input / output interface 95, and communication interface 96. In Figure 21, interface is abbreviated as I / F (Interface). The information processing device 90 may include at least one or more of the processor 91, memory 92, auxiliary storage device 93, input / output interface 95, and communication interface 96. The processor 91, memory 92, auxiliary storage device 93, input / output interface 95, and communication interface 96 are connected to each other via a bus 98 so that they can communicate data. In addition, the processor 91, memory 92, auxiliary storage device 93, and input / output interface 95 are connected to a network such as the Internet or an intranet via the communication interface 96.

[0149] The processor 91 loads a program (instruction) stored in an auxiliary storage device 93 or the like into memory 92. For example, the program is a software program for executing the control and processing described in this disclosure. The processor 91 executes the program loaded into memory 92. By executing the program, the processor 91 performs the control and processing described in this disclosure. The processor 91 may be composed of a single piece of hardware or multiple pieces of hardware.

[0150] Memory 92 is a storage device having an area where programs are deployed. The processor 91 deploys programs stored in auxiliary storage devices 93, etc., into memory 92. Memory 92 can be implemented using volatile memory such as DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory). Alternatively, non-volatile memory such as MRAM (Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory) may be used as memory 92. Memory 92 may be composed of a single piece of hardware or multiple pieces of hardware.

[0151] The auxiliary storage device 93 stores various data, such as programs. For example, the auxiliary storage device 93 can be implemented by a local disk such as a hard disk or flash memory. The auxiliary storage device 93 may be configured by a single piece of hardware or by multiple pieces of hardware. The auxiliary storage device 93 may also be configured as external hardware. It is also possible to configure the system to store various data in memory 92 and omit the auxiliary storage device 93.

[0152] The input / output interface 95 is an interface for connecting the information processing device 90 to peripheral devices based on standards and specifications. The communication interface 96 is an interface for connecting to external systems and devices via a network such as the Internet or an intranet, based on standards and specifications. The input / output interface 95 may be composed of a single piece of hardware or multiple pieces of hardware. The input / output interface 95 and the communication interface 96 may be common as interfaces for connecting to external devices.

[0153] The information processing device 90 may be connected to input devices such as a keyboard, mouse, or touch panel, as needed. These input devices are used to input information and settings. When a touch panel is used as an input device, the screen with touch panel functionality serves as the interface. The processor 91 and the input devices are connected via an input / output interface 95.

[0154] The information processing device 90 may be equipped with a display device for displaying information. If a display device is provided, the information processing device 90 is equipped with a display control device (not shown) for controlling the display of the display device. The information processing device 90 and the display device are connected via an input / output interface 95.

[0155] The information processing device 90 may be equipped with a drive device. The drive device mediates between the processor 91 and the recording medium (program recording medium) by reading data and programs stored on the recording medium and writing the processing results of the information processing device 90 to the recording medium. The information processing device 90 and the drive device are connected via an input / output interface 95.

[0156] The above is an example of a hardware configuration that enables the control and processing described in this disclosure. The hardware configuration in Figure 21 is an example of a hardware configuration that executes the control and processing described in this disclosure, and does not limit the scope of this disclosure. Programs that cause a computer to execute the control and processing described in this disclosure are also included in the scope of this disclosure.

[0157] A program recording medium that stores a program for performing the processing in this embodiment is also included in the scope of the present invention. For example, the program recording medium is a computer-readable, non-transient recording medium. The recording medium can be implemented as an optical recording medium such as a CD (Compact Disc) or DVD (Digital Versatile Disc). The recording medium may also be implemented as a semiconductor recording medium such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory or an SD (Secure Digital) card. Furthermore, the recording medium may be implemented as a magnetic recording medium such as a flexible disk, or other recording media.

[0158] The components in this disclosure may be combined in any way. The components in this disclosure may be implemented by software. The components in this disclosure may be implemented by circuitry.

[0159] Although the present disclosure has been described above with reference to embodiments, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described above. Various modifications to the structure and details of the present disclosure can be made as can be understood by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present disclosure. Furthermore, each embodiment can be combined with other embodiments as appropriate.

[0160] Some or all of the above embodiments may also be described as follows, but are not limited to the following. In the following appendices, the dependents of each category may also be dependent on other categories. The descriptions included in the following appendices are significant as grounds for amendment. (Note 1) An acquisition unit that acquires information on suspicious devices in the managed area, A calculation unit that calculates the securing force of the securing machine using specification information indicating the specifications of the securing machine for securing a suspicious machine, and securing information relating the securing method and the specifications, A determination unit that determines whether the suspicious machine can be secured according to the relationship between the calculated securing force of the securing machine and the reference value, A management device comprising: a transmitting unit that transmits instruction information for securing the suspicious device in response to a determination that the suspicious device can be secured. (Note 2) The calculation unit, The values ​​of multiple elements included in the specifications information of the securing device are multiplied by the weights of each element set for each securing method. The control device described in Appendix 1 calculates the sum of the accumulated values ​​as the securing force of the securing machine. (Note 3) The calculation unit, The values ​​of the size, speed, thrust, and weight elements included in the specifications of the securing device are multiplied by the weights set for each element according to the securing method. The control device described in Appendix 2 calculates the sum of the accumulated values ​​as the securing force of the securing machine. (Note 4) The aforementioned determination unit, If the securing force of the securing device exceeds a predetermined threshold, it is determined that the suspicious device can be secured using the securing method that exceeds the securing force of the securing device. The aforementioned transmitting unit A management device according to Appendix 2, which transmits instruction information to the securing device, indicating that the securing device is to secure the suspicious device using the securing method, which exceeds a predetermined threshold in the securing force of the securing device. (Note 5) The acquisition unit is, Obtain the specifications information of the aforementioned suspicious device, The calculation unit, The values ​​of the multiple elements included in the specification information of the suspicious device are multiplied by the weights set for each element according to the securing method. The sum of the accumulated values ​​is calculated as the resistance force of the suspicious device. The aforementioned determination unit, The control device described in Appendix 4, which determines that the suspicious machine can be secured using the securing method when the securing force of the securing machine exceeds the resistance force of the suspicious machine. (Note 6) The aforementioned determination unit, A safety factor greater than 1 is added to the resistance force of the suspicious machine. The control device described in Appendix 5, which determines that the suspicious machine can be secured using the securing method when the securing force of the securing machine exceeds the resistance force of the suspicious machine, which is calculated by adding the safety factor. (Note 7) The acquisition unit is, We obtain the specifications of the cooperating machine that helps secure the aforementioned suspicious machine, The calculation unit, The values ​​of multiple elements included in the specification information of each of the securing machine and the cooperating machine are multiplied by the weights of each element set for each securing method. The sum of the accumulated values ​​is calculated as the group securing force of the securing machine and the cooperating machine. The aforementioned determination unit, A control device according to Appendix 5 or 6, which determines that the securing device and the cooperating device can secure the suspicious device using the securing method when the group securing force of the securing device and the cooperating device exceeds the resistance force of the suspicious device. (Note 8) The aforementioned determination unit, If the combined securing force of the aforementioned securing machine and the aforementioned cooperating machine does not exceed the resistance force of the aforementioned suspicious machine, a new cooperating machine is added. The calculation unit, The values ​​of multiple elements included in the specification information of each of the securing machine and the multiple cooperating machines are multiplied by the element-specific weight set for each securing method. The sum of the accumulated values ​​is recalculated as the group securing force of the securing machine and the multiple cooperating machines, The aforementioned determination unit, The management device according to Appendix 7, which determines that the securing device and the multiple cooperating devices can secure the suspicious device using the securing method if the recalculated group securing force of the securing device and the multiple cooperating devices exceeds the resistance force of the suspicious device. (Note 9) Computers We obtain information on suspicious devices in the managed area. Using specification information indicating the specifications of a securing device for securing a suspicious device, and securing information relating the securing method and the specifications, the securing force of the securing device is calculated. Depending on the relationship between the calculated securing force of the securing device and the standard value, it is determined whether the suspicious device can be secured. A management method that, upon determining that the suspicious device can be secured, transmits instruction information for securing the suspicious device. (Note 10) On the computer, The process of obtaining information about suspicious devices in the managed area, A process for calculating the securing force of a securing device using specification information indicating the specifications of a securing device for securing a suspicious device, and securing information relating the securing method and the specifications, A process to determine whether the suspicious machine can be secured according to the relationship between the calculated securing force of the securing machine and the reference value, A program that, upon determining that the suspicious device can be secured, performs the process of transmitting instruction information for securing the suspicious device. Furthermore, some or all of the configurations described in Appendices 2 to 8, which are subordinate to Appendice 1 above, may also be subordinate to Appendices 9 and 10 in the same way as those described in Appendices 2 to 8. Moreover, not limited to Appendices 1, 9, and 10, some or all of the configurations described as appendices may also be subordinate to various hardware, software, various recording means for recording software, or systems, without departing from the embodiments described above. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0161] 10, 20, 30, 40 management device 11, 21, 31, 41 Acquisition section 12, 22, 32 storage section 13, 23, 33, 43 calculation section 15, 25, 35, 45 Decision Section 17, 27, 37, 47 Transmitting section 100, 200, 300 control tower 250, 350 cameras

Claims

1. An acquisition unit that acquires information on suspicious devices in the managed area, A calculation unit that calculates the securing force of the securing machine using specification information indicating the specifications of the securing machine for securing a suspicious machine, and securing information relating the securing method and the specifications, A determination unit that determines whether the suspicious machine can be secured according to the relationship between the calculated securing force of the securing machine and the reference value, A management device comprising: a transmitting unit that transmits instruction information for securing the suspicious device in response to a determination that the suspicious device can be secured.

2. The calculation unit, The values ​​of multiple elements included in the specifications information of the securing device are multiplied by the weights of each element set for each securing method. The control device according to claim 1, wherein the sum of the accumulated values ​​is calculated as the securing force of the securing machine.

3. The calculation unit, The values ​​of the size, speed, thrust, and weight elements included in the specifications of the securing device are multiplied by the weights set for each element according to the securing method. The control device according to claim 2, wherein the sum of the accumulated values ​​is calculated as the securing force of the securing machine.

4. The aforementioned determination unit, If the securing force of the securing device exceeds a predetermined threshold, it is determined that the suspicious device can be secured using the securing method that exceeds the securing force of the securing device. The aforementioned transmitting unit The management device according to claim 2, which transmits instruction information to the securing device instructing it to secure the suspicious device using the securing method in which the securing force of the securing device exceeds a predetermined threshold.

5. The acquisition unit is, The specifications information of the aforementioned suspicious device is obtained, The calculation unit, The values ​​of the multiple elements included in the specification information of the suspicious device are multiplied by the weights set for each element according to the securing method. The sum of the accumulated values ​​is calculated as the resistance force of the suspicious device. The aforementioned determination unit, The management device according to claim 4, wherein if the securing force of the securing device exceeds the resistance force of the suspicious device, it is determined that the suspicious device can be secured using the securing method.

6. The aforementioned determination unit, A safety factor greater than 1 is added to the resistance force of the suspicious machine. The control device according to claim 5, wherein if the securing force of the securing device exceeds the resistance force of the suspicious device, which is calculated by adding the safety factor, it is determined that the suspicious device can be secured using the securing method.

7. The acquisition unit is, We obtain the specifications of the cooperating machine that helps secure the aforementioned suspicious machine, The calculation unit, The values ​​of multiple elements included in the specification information of each of the securing machine and the cooperating machine are multiplied by the weights of each element set for each securing method. The sum of the accumulated values ​​is calculated as the group securing force of the securing machine and the cooperating machine. The aforementioned determination unit, The management device according to claim 5 or 6, wherein, if the group securing force of the securing device and the cooperating device exceeds the resistance force of the suspicious device, the securing device and the cooperating device determine that they can secure the suspicious device using the securing method.

8. The aforementioned determination unit, If the combined securing force of the aforementioned securing machine and the aforementioned cooperating machine does not exceed the resistance force of the aforementioned suspicious machine, a new cooperating machine is added. The calculation unit, The values ​​of multiple elements included in the specification information of each of the securing machine and the multiple cooperating machines are multiplied by the element-specific weight set for each securing method. The sum of the accumulated values ​​is recalculated as the group securing force of the securing machine and the multiple cooperating machines, The aforementioned determination unit, The management device according to claim 7, wherein if the recalculated group securing force of the securing device and the plurality of cooperating devices exceeds the resistance force of the suspicious device, the securing device and the plurality of cooperating devices determine that they can secure the suspicious device using the securing method.

9. Computers We obtain information on suspicious devices in the managed area. Using specification information indicating the specifications of a securing device for securing a suspicious device, and securing information relating the securing method and the specifications, the securing force of the securing device is calculated. Depending on the relationship between the calculated securing force of the securing device and the standard value, it is determined whether the suspicious device can be secured. A management method that, upon determining that the suspicious device can be secured, transmits instruction information for securing the suspicious device.

10. On the computer, The process of obtaining information about suspicious devices in the managed area, A process for calculating the securing force of a securing device using specification information indicating the specifications of a securing device for securing a suspicious device, and securing information relating the securing method and the specifications, A process to determine whether the suspicious machine can be secured according to the relationship between the calculated securing force of the securing machine and the reference value, A program that, upon determining that the suspicious device can be secured, performs the process of transmitting instruction information for securing the suspicious device.

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