Measurement support system, measurement support method, and program

Abstract

This system provides a measurement support system that can assist in determining the measurement location of environmental parameters. [Solution] The measurement support system 10 includes an acquisition unit 34 that acquires type information indicating the type of environmental parameter to be measured in order to obtain environmental certification in a space, and spatial information relating to the space, and an output unit 36 ​​that outputs measurement position information indicating the measurement position of the environmental parameter in the space indicated by the acquired spatial information, based on requirements relating to the measurement position determined according to the type of environmental parameter indicated by the acquired type information.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a measurement support system.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a lighting system that provides lighting that meets the requirements of WELL certification while adapting to changes in the lighting environment.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In order to undergo an environmental certification review such as WELL certification, environmental parameters such as illuminance may be measured in a space within a facility, and the measurement values may be submitted to a certification body. In measuring environmental parameters, it is necessary to determine the measurement position so as to satisfy predetermined requirements, but it is not easy for a user with little experience to determine the measurement position.

[0005] The present invention provides a measurement support system and the like that can assist in determining the measurement position of environmental parameters.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A measurement support system according to one aspect of the present invention includes an acquisition unit that acquires type information indicating the type of environmental parameter that is the target of measurement for obtaining an environmental certification in a space, and space information regarding the space, and an output unit that outputs measurement position information indicating the measurement position of the environmental parameter in the space indicated by the acquired space information based on requirements regarding the measurement position determined according to the type of environmental parameter indicated by the acquired type information.

[0007] A measurement support method according to one aspect of the present invention is a measurement support method performed by a computer, comprising: an acquisition step of acquiring type information indicating the type of environmental parameter to be measured for obtaining environmental certification in a space, and spatial information relating to the space; and an output step of outputting measurement position information indicating the measurement position of the environmental parameter in the space indicated by the acquired spatial information, based on requirements relating to the measurement position determined according to the type of environmental parameter indicated by the acquired type information.

[0008] A program according to one aspect of the present invention is a program for causing the computer to execute the measurement support method. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] The measurement support system of the present invention can assist in determining the measurement location of environmental parameters. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the measurement support system according to the embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 shows an example of a screen displaying the measurement location. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a sequence diagram of operation example 1 of the measurement support system according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] Figure 4 shows an example of requirements information. [Figure 5] Figure 5 shows an example of dividing a space into multiple areas. [Figure 6] Figure 6 shows an example of grid settings. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation to re-determine the measurement position. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a sequence diagram of operation example 2 of the measurement support system according to the embodiment. [Figure 9] Figure 9 shows an example of an interactive display screen. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing an example of a presentation operation of a measurement method. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a measurement method. **[Embodiment for Carrying Out the Invention]**

[0011] Hereinafter, embodiments will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. Note that each of the embodiments described below shows a comprehensive or specific example. The numerical values, shapes, materials, components, arrangement positions and connection forms of the components, steps, order of steps, etc. shown in the following embodiments are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, among the components in the following embodiments, the components not described in the independent claims are described as optional components.

[0012] Note that each figure is a schematic diagram and is not necessarily drawn precisely. Also, in each figure, substantially the same configurations are denoted by the same reference numerals, and duplicate descriptions may be omitted or simplified.

[0013] (Embodiment) [Configuration] First, the configuration of the measurement support system according to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the measurement support system according to the embodiment.

[0014] The measurement support system 10 according to the embodiment is a system that presents to a user a position (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a measurement position, etc.) at which environmental parameters should be measured in a space (indoor space) within a facility. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a presentation screen of the measurement position. The environmental parameters here include a noise level, illuminance, water quality, air quality, temperature, and humidity, etc. In other words, the environmental parameters are related to at least one of sound, light, water, air, and thermal comfort.

[0015] The first operator who substitutes the application for environmental certification summarizes the environmental parameters measured by the user in documents and submits them to the certification authority. If the review by the certification authority is passed, the second operator who uses the space can obtain the environmental certification for the space. The environmental certification here is, for example, the WELL Building Standard (so-called WELL certification), but other environmental certifications may also be applicable. The space is, for example, an office space, but it may also be a space for other purposes. Note that the application for environmental certification may be made by the second operator himself / herself, and the user who measures the environmental parameters may belong to the first operator or the second operator.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 1, the measurement support system 10 includes an information terminal 20, an information processing server 30, and a generation AI server 40. Each of these devices will be described below.

[0017] The information terminal 20 is an information terminal used by the user. The information terminal 20 is, for example, a portable information terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal, but it may also be a stationary information terminal such as a personal computer. Specifically, the information terminal 20 includes a reception unit 21, a display unit 22, an information processing unit 23, a storage unit 24, and a communication unit 25.

[0018] The reception unit 21 receives the user's input (manual operation). The reception unit 21 is realized, for example, by a touch panel, but it may also be realized by a mouse and a keyboard or the like.

[0019] The display unit 22 displays an image. The display unit 22 is realized, for example, by a display panel such as a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) panel.

[0020] The information processing unit 23 performs processes such as sending a request to the information processing server 30 to determine the measurement location, which includes input information entered by the user, and displaying (visualizing) the measurement location information provided by the information processing server 30 on the display unit 22. The information processing unit 23 is implemented by, for example, a microcomputer, but may also be implemented by a processor. The functions of the information processing unit 23 are realized, for example, by the microcomputer or processor constituting the information processing unit 23 executing a computer program stored in the storage unit 24.

[0021] The memory unit 24 is a storage device that stores computer programs executed by the information processing unit 23, as well as various information necessary for the information processing unit 23 to perform the above processing. The memory unit 24 is implemented, for example, by semiconductor memory.

[0022] The communication unit 25 is a communication module (communication circuit) that enables the information terminal 20 to communicate with the information processing server 30 via a wide-area communication network 70 such as the Internet. The communication unit 25 transmits input information entered by the user to the information processing server 30. The communication performed by the communication unit 25 may be wireless communication, for example, but it may also be wired communication. There are no particular limitations on the communication standard used for communication.

[0023] The information processing server 30 is a cloud server that receives a request to determine a measurement location from the information terminal 20 and provides the information terminal 20 with measurement location information indicating the measurement location determined based on the received request. The information processing server 30 comprises a communication unit 31, an information processing unit 32, and a storage unit 33.

[0024] The communication unit 31 is a communication module (communication circuit) for the information processing server 30 to communicate with the information terminal 20 via the wide-area communication network 70. The communication unit 31 receives input information transmitted by the information terminal 20. The communication performed by the communication unit 31 may be, for example, wired communication, but it may also be wireless communication. There are no particular limitations on the communication standard used for communication.

[0025] The information processing unit 32 performs information processing to determine the measurement location of environmental parameters. The information processing unit 32 is implemented by, for example, a microcomputer, but may also be implemented by a processor. The information processing unit 32 has an acquisition unit 34, a determination unit 35, and an output unit 36 ​​as functional components. The functions of the acquisition unit 34, the determination unit 35, and the output unit 36 ​​are realized, for example, by the microcomputer or processor constituting the information processing unit 32 executing a computer program stored in the storage unit 33. The detailed functions of the acquisition unit 34, the determination unit 35, and the output unit 36 ​​will be described later.

[0026] The memory unit 33 is a storage device that stores computer programs executed by the information processing unit 32, as well as various information necessary for the information processing unit 32 to perform the above-mentioned processing. The memory unit 33 is implemented, for example, by an HDD (Hard Disk Drive).

[0027] The generation AI server 40 is a cloud server that performs processing to determine the measurement location of environmental parameters in response to a request from the information processing server 30. The generation AI server 40 is implemented by a server equipped with a so-called generation AI. The generation AI server 40 is implemented, for example, using RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) technology, and is configured to determine the measurement location by granting a general-purpose generation AI server permission to refer to (access) various information stored in the memory unit 33 of the information processing server 30. The generation AI server 40 may also be implemented by fine-tuning a general-purpose generation AI system (by having it learn additional information related to environmental authentication).

[0028] [Example of operation 1] When measuring environmental parameters for environmental certifications such as WELL certification, it is necessary to determine the measurement locations in a way that meets the prescribed requirements. Generally, experienced users determine the measurement locations by referring to floor plans of the space and taking some time, but determining the measurement locations is not easy for inexperienced users. Furthermore, since the measurement locations can be freely determined within the range where the prescribed requirements are met, there will be individual differences in how the measurement locations are determined.

[0029] In response to this, the measurement support system 10 automatically determines the measurement locations for environmental parameters based on the information entered by the user and presents them to the user. The measurement support system 10 significantly reduces the time previously required to determine measurement locations and standardizes the method of determining measurement locations.

[0030] The following describes in detail the operation (Operation Example 1) for determining the measurement location of such environmental parameters. Figure 3 is a sequence diagram of Operation Example 1 of the measurement support system 10. Note that Operation Example 1 below is implemented by executing a dedicated application program pre-installed on the information terminal 20, but it may also be implemented by executing a browser.

[0031] When a predetermined input screen (not shown) is displayed on the display unit 22 of the information terminal 20, the user inputs type information indicating the type of environmental parameter to be measured, and spatial information, and the reception unit 21 accepts the input (S11).

[0032] The type of environmental parameter being measured, as indicated by the type information, may be, for example, noise level, illuminance, water quality, air quality, temperature, and humidity. The type information may directly indicate the type of environmental parameter, or it may be information indicating the certification items of an environmental certification, indirectly indicating the type of environmental parameter being measured. Certification items may be, for example, sound, light, water, air, and thermal comfort.

[0033] Spatial information specifically refers to information showing the floor plan (in other words, a layout plan) of the portion of the facility's space (part or all of the space) that is to be certified for environmental protection. Spatial information can be provided using BIM (Building Information Modeling) data or spatial maps. BIM data, in particular, allows for the display of the facility and its equipment as a 3D model. Spatial information may show the floor plan of part or all of one floor, or it may show the floor plans of multiple floors. The floor plan shown in the spatial information may also include, for example, furniture such as desks and chairs (an example of objects) installed in the space.

[0034] Next, the information processing unit 23 sends a request to determine the measurement location to the information processing server 30 using the communication unit 25 (S12). The determination request includes the type information and spatial information that were input in step S11.

[0035] The communication unit 31 of the information processing server 30 receives a decision request, and the acquisition unit 34 acquires the type information and spatial information included in the decision request (S13). Here, the storage unit 33 stores requirement information that associates the environmental parameter indicated by the type information (type of environmental parameter) with the requirements that the measurement location of the environmental parameter must satisfy (standards that must be met in order to obtain environmental certification). Figure 4 is a diagram showing an example of requirement information.

[0036] The determination unit 35 identifies the requirements that the measurement location of the environmental parameter indicated by the type information acquired in step S13 must satisfy (S14), based on the requirement information stored in the storage unit 33, and determines the measurement location according to the identified requirements. The processing in the next step S15 and onward is an example of the process when the environmental parameter to be measured is illuminance, and the measurement location of the illuminance is determined so that the identified requirements (hereinafter also referred to as requirement A) are satisfied.

[0037] The decision unit 35 divides the space to be certified for environmental protection into multiple areas based on the spatial information acquired in step S13, according to the intended use of the space (hereinafter also referred to as a task) (S15). Tasks include, for example, work, rest, or meetings. Figure 5 shows an example of dividing a space into multiple areas.

[0038] In the example in Figure 5, the space is divided into four areas: an office area, a break area, a meeting area, and a corridor. When spatial information is BIM data, the areas are predetermined in the spatial information. In other words, area information is included in the spatial information.

[0039] If the spatial information is a map of space, the decision unit 35 divides the space into multiple areas, for example, by using an area division AI (such as a trained machine learning model) that can divide the map into multiple areas for each task. Alternatively, the areas may be manually specified by the user, and for example, the decision request may include specified area information indicating the areas specified by the user.

[0040] Next, the determination unit 35 determines the floor to be measured (S16). In accordance with requirement A, if the space to be environmentally certified as indicated by the spatial information spans one to four floors, the determination unit 35 determines one floor of the space to be measured. On the other hand, if the space to be environmentally certified as indicated by the spatial information spans five or more floors, the determination unit 35 determines two floors of the space to be measured. For example, the determination unit 35 prioritizes determining the floor with the largest office area as the measurement target, but the method of determining the floor to be measured is not particularly limited. For example, when determining two floors to be measured, the floor with the largest office area and the floor with the largest area of ​​either the break area or the meeting area may be selected.

[0041] Next, the determination unit 35 sets a grid on the floor to be measured (S17). Figure 6 shows an example of grid setting. The size of the unit grid (the length of the vertical and horizontal parts of one grid) is defined in requirement A.

[0042] Next, the decision unit 35 counts the number of grids for each of the multiple tasks (S18). For example, the decision unit 35 considers the task in the area with the largest area in one grid as the task assigned to that grid, and counts the number of grids for each of the multiple tasks, such as work: 20 grids, break: 4 grids, meeting: 2 grids.

[0043] Next, the decision unit 35 adjusts the tasks assigned to the grids so that the number of grids for each of the multiple tasks reaches the minimum required number (S19). The minimum required number can be rephrased as the minimum number of measurement points required. The minimum required number is defined in requirement A.

[0044] For example, if the minimum required number of grids is 3, then the meeting: 2 grids is one grid short. Therefore, the decision unit 35 adjusts the task assigned to one of the work: 20 grids that includes the meeting area, changing it from work to a meeting. Note that if the number of grids for each of the multiple tasks has reached the minimum required number in step S18, the processing in step S19 is omitted.

[0045] Next, the determination unit 35 determines the measurement points (S20). For example, the following determination method is specified for requirement A. Note that the total number of measurement points is set to 20 or less as an example, but in reality, the upper limit of the total number will increase as the total area of ​​the space for which environmental certification is to be obtained increases.

[0046] (1) Select one measurement point from one grid. (2) Select at least three measurement points for each of the multiple tasks. (3) The total number of measurement points is 20 or less.

[0047] Based on this determination method, the decision unit 35 determines, for example, 20 measurement points corresponding to the upper limit of the total number. First, the decision unit 35 selects 20 grids. For example, if the adjusted number of grids in step S18 is 19 grids for work, 4 grids for breaks, and 3 grids for meetings, the decision unit 35 randomly selects 14 grids from the 19 grids for work, randomly selects 3 grids from the 4 grids for breaks, and selects all 3 grids for meetings. By performing random selection, bias in the measurement points is suppressed.

[0048] Next, the determination unit 35 determines one point within the selected grid as the measurement point. For example, in a grid where work is assigned, the center of one desk surface (in other words, work surface) is determined as the measurement point, and in a grid where a corridor is assigned, the center of the corridor is determined as the measurement point. The determination unit 35 determines the measurement point using, for example, an AI for determining measurement points (such as a trained machine learning model) that can determine the measurement point by image recognition. In other words, the determination unit 35 detects objects (specifically, desks, etc.) shown in the plan view indicated by the spatial information through image recognition processing, and determines the position within the detected object as the illuminance measurement position.

[0049] Next, the output unit 36 ​​outputs (transmits) measurement location information indicating the location of the determined measurement point to the information terminal 20 using the communication unit 31 (S21). For example, the output unit 36 ​​outputs image information of an image in which icons indicating the measurement point are superimposed on a floor plan of the space to be certified as measurement location information. Alternatively, the output unit 36 ​​may output information indicating the coordinates of the measurement point in the floor plan of the space as measurement location information, and icons indicating the measurement point may be superimposed on the floor plan of the space in the information terminal 20.

[0050] The communication unit 25 of the information terminal 20 receives measurement location information. The information processing unit 23 displays the measurement location on the display unit 22 based on the received measurement location information (S22). Specifically, the information processing unit 23 displays an image on the display unit 22 in which icons indicating the measurement points are superimposed on a plan view of the space (see Figure 2). In this way, the output unit 36 ​​(information processing unit 23) can present the measurement locations of environmental parameters to the user of the information terminal 20.

[0051] In the image in Figure 2, in addition to the measurement location (measurement point), the illuminance standard value that must be met to pass the environmental certification review is displayed. The illuminance standard value is determined for each task.

[0052] For example, if reference value information indicating reference values ​​for environmental parameters (such as illuminance) for each task is stored in the storage unit 33 of the information processing server 30, the output unit 36 ​​outputs the reference value information in addition to the measurement location information to the information terminal 20 in step S21, thereby displaying the reference values ​​of the environmental parameters for each task on the display unit 22 of the information terminal 20. The reference value information may also be stored in the storage unit 24 when the dedicated application program described above is installed in the information terminal 20. In this case, the information processing unit 23 can read the reference value information from the storage unit 24 and display the reference values ​​of the environmental parameters for each task on the display unit 22.

[0053] As explained above, the measurement support system 10 acquires type information indicating the types of environmental parameters to be measured in order to obtain environmental certification in a space, and spatial information relating to the space. Based on the requirements for measurement locations determined according to the types of environmental parameters indicated by the acquired type information, it outputs measurement location information indicating the measurement locations of the environmental parameters in the space indicated by the acquired spatial information. In other words, the measurement support system 10 can present the user with measurement locations for environmental parameters that meet the requirements stipulated in the environmental certification standards.

[0054] [Measurement position re-determination operation] Furthermore, after confirming the measurement position displayed on the display unit 22 in step S22, the user can also request the information processing server 30 to re-determine (recalculate) the measurement position. Figure 7 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the measurement position re-determination operation.

[0055] For example, when a predetermined input screen (not shown) is displayed on the display unit 22 of the information terminal 20, the user inputs instruction information to re-determine the measurement location, and the reception unit 21 accepts the input instruction information (S23). The instruction information may include instructions such as re-determining the measurement points in the work area, or additional user-specified requirements such as determining five or more measurement points in the break area.

[0056] Next, the information processing unit 23 sends a request to re-determine the measurement position to the information processing server 30 using the communication unit 25 (S24). The re-determinion request includes the instruction information entered in step S23.

[0057] The communication unit 31 of the information processing server 30 receives a re-determination request, and the acquisition unit 34 acquires the instruction information included in the re-determination request (S25). The determination unit 35 re-determines the measurement point based on the acquired instruction information (S26). The determination unit 35 executes the necessary processing from steps S15 to S20 according to the content instructed by the instruction information. The output unit 36 ​​outputs (transmits) measurement position information indicating the location of the re-determined measurement point to the information terminal 20 using the communication unit 31 (S27).

[0058] The communication unit 25 of the information terminal 20 receives measurement location information. The information processing unit 23 displays the re-determined measurement location on the display unit 22 based on the received measurement location information (S28).

[0059] As explained above, the measurement support system 10 can re-determine the measurement locations of environmental parameters within the scope that satisfies the requirements stipulated in the environmental certification standards and present them to the user.

[0060] [Example of operation 2] The determination of the measurement location may be achieved through the cooperation of the information processing server 30 and the generation AI server 40. Below, an example of operation 2 of such a measurement support system 10 will be described. Figure 8 is a sequence diagram of operation example 2 of the measurement support system 10. Note that the following operation example 2 is achieved by executing a dedicated application program that is pre-installed on the information terminal 20, but it may also be achieved by executing a browser.

[0061] When a predetermined input screen (not shown) is displayed on the display unit 22 of the information terminal 20, the user inputs type information indicating the type of environmental parameter to be measured, and spatial information, and the reception unit 21 accepts the input (S31). The information processing unit 23 sends a request to determine the measurement location to the information processing server 30 using the communication unit 25 (S32). The communication unit 31 of the information processing server 30 receives the determination request, and the acquisition unit 34 acquires the type information and spatial information included in the determination request (S33). The processing in steps S31 to S33 above is the same as the processing in steps S11 to S13.

[0062] The output unit 36 ​​generates a prompt to request the generation AI server 40 to determine the measurement position based on type information and spatial information, and outputs (transmits) the generated prompt to the generation AI server 40 using the communication unit 31 (S34).

[0063] When the generating AI server 40 receives a prompt, it determines the measurement point based on the received prompt (S35). The generating AI server 40 identifies the requirements by accessing the requirement information stored in the storage unit 33 of the information processing server 30, for example, and determines the measurement point by performing the same or similar processing as in steps S15 to S20 according to the identified requirements. At this time, the generating AI server 40 accesses various information stored in the storage unit 33 of the information processing server 30 as needed.

[0064] Next, the generating AI server 40 transmits measurement location information, indicating the location of the determined measurement points, to the information processing server 30 using the communication unit 31 (S36). The generating AI server 40 outputs, for example, image information of an image in which icons indicating the measurement points are superimposed on a floor plan of the space to be certified as measurement location information. The generating AI server 40 may also output information indicating the coordinates of the measurement points in the floor plan of the space as measurement location information. The output format of the measurement location information (what information is to be used as measurement location information) is specified, for example, in the prompt transmitted in step S34.

[0065] The communication unit 31 of the information processing server 30 receives the measurement location information. The output unit 36 ​​outputs (transmits) the received measurement location information to the information terminal 20 using the communication unit 31 (S37).

[0066] The communication unit 25 of the information terminal 20 receives measurement location information. The information processing unit 23 displays the measurement location on the display unit 22 based on the received measurement location information (S38). Specifically, the information processing unit 23 displays on the display unit 22 an image (see Figure 2) in which icons indicating the measurement point are superimposed on a plan view of the space.

[0067] As explained above, the information processing server 30 can also present the measurement location to the user by requesting the generation AI server 40 to determine the measurement location.

[0068] In example 2, it was explained that requirement information indicating the requirements for determining the measurement position is stored in the storage unit 33 and referenced by the generating AI server 40. However, in step S34, the output unit 36 ​​may output the requirement information as a prompt to the generating AI server 40.

[0069] Alternatively, the user may input all the information necessary to determine the measurement location (such as type information, spatial information, and requirements information) into the information terminal 20, and all of the input information may be input to the generation AI server 40 as a prompt. In this case, the user inputs the information and the measurement location is presented to the user, for example, through an interactive display screen. Figure 9 shows an example of an interactive display screen.

[0070] Furthermore, similar to the modification of Operation Example 1, in Operation Example 2, after confirming the measurement position displayed on the display unit 22 in step S38, the user can request the information processing server 30 (generation AI server 40) to re-determine (recalculate) the measurement position.

[0071] [Area where measurement position is not set] The spatial information may include locations where environmental parameter measurements should not be performed, and locations that should be excluded from environmental certification. Therefore, the information processing server 30 may determine the measurement locations by excluding areas specified by the user from the spatial information.

[0072] For example, in step S11 (or step S31), the user inputs the area to be excluded from the measurement position into the information terminal 20, and the reception unit 21 receives the input. In step S12 (or step S32), the information processing unit 23 sends a decision request to the information processing server 30, which includes exclusion area information indicating the area to be excluded from the measurement position within the space.

[0073] The communication unit 31 of the information processing server 30 receives a decision request. In step S13 (or step S33), the acquisition unit 34 acquires the exclusion area information included in the decision request.

[0074] As a result, the determination unit 35 (or the generating AI server 40) determines the measurement position by excluding the area indicated by the exclusion area information, and the measurement position indicated by the measurement position information is not set in the area indicated by the exclusion area information.

[0075] As explained above, the user of the measurement support system 10 can easily specify areas to be excluded from the measurement location.

[0076] [Presentation of measurement method] The measurement support system 10 can present the user with a useful measurement method (in other words, a measurement manual) after the measurement location has been determined and the measurement is actually performed. Figure 10 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of presenting the measurement method.

[0077] For example, when a predetermined input screen (not shown) is displayed on the display unit 22 of the information terminal 20, the user inputs type information indicating the type of environmental parameter to be measured, and the reception unit 21 accepts the input of type information (S41). The type of environmental parameter to be measured indicated by the type information may be, for example, noise level, illuminance, water quality, air quality, temperature, and humidity. The type information may be information that directly indicates the type of environmental parameter, or it may be information that indicates the certification items of environmental certification and indirectly indicates the type of environmental parameter to be measured.

[0078] Next, the information processing unit 23 sends a request for the presentation of the measurement method to the information processing server 30 using the communication unit 25 (S42). The request for presentation includes the instruction information entered in step S41.

[0079] The communication unit 31 of the information processing server 30 receives a request for information. Here, the storage unit 33 stores a list of measurement methods, which associates environmental parameters (types of environmental parameters) with the measurement methods for those environmental parameters.

[0080] The determination unit 35 identifies the measurement method for the environmental parameter indicated by the type information received in step S42 based on the list of measurement methods stored in the storage unit 33 (S43), and outputs (transmits) the measurement method information indicating the identified measurement method to the information terminal 20 using the communication unit 31 (S44).

[0081] The communication unit 25 of the information terminal 20 receives measurement method information. The information processing unit 23 displays the measurement method indicated by the received measurement method information on the display unit 22 (S45). Figure 11 shows an example of the display screen for the measurement method.

[0082] As described above, the measurement support system 10 can present the user with a method for measuring environmental parameters.

[0083] The list of measurement methods may also be stored in the storage unit 24 when the dedicated application program described above is installed on the information terminal 20. In this case, the information processing unit 23 can identify a measurement method by referring to the storage unit 24 and display the identified measurement method on the display unit 22.

[0084] [Other variations] In the above embodiment, an example of determining the measurement position for illuminance was described, but the measurement support system 10 can also determine the measurement positions for environmental parameters other than illuminance, such as temperature, and present them to the user.

[0085] In the above embodiment's operation example 1, some of the processes described as being performed by the information processing server 30 may be performed by other servers (other systems). For example, image recognition processing may be performed by an image processing server different from the information processing server 30.

[0086] In the above embodiments, some or all of the processes described as being performed by the information processing server 30 may be performed by the information terminal 20. For example, in operation example 1, the determination of the measurement position may be achieved using only the information terminal 20 by installing a dedicated application program on the information terminal 20. In other words, all of the processes described as being performed by the information processing server 30 in operation example 1 may be performed by the information terminal 20. In this case, the components corresponding to the acquisition unit 34, the determination unit 35, and the output unit 36 ​​are provided by the information terminal 20.

[0087] In the above embodiment's operation example 2, the information processing server 30 and the generation AI server 40 were described as separate servers. However, operation example 2 may also be implemented using a single server that combines the functions of both the information processing server 30 and the generation AI server 40. In this case, the processing described as being performed by the generation AI server 40 is performed, for example, by the decision unit 35.

[0088] In the above embodiment, WELL certification was given as an example of environmental certification, but the measurement support system 10 may determine and present to the user measurement locations for obtaining other environmental certifications. Examples of other environmental certifications include DBJ Green Building certification, CASBEE (Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency), BELS (Building Energy-Saving Performance Labeling System), LEED, ZEB (Net Zero Energy Building) certification, and BREEAM.

[0089] [Effects, etc.] The following describes examples of inventions that can be obtained from the disclosures in this specification, and explains the effects and other benefits that can be obtained from these examples.

[0090] Invention 1 is a measurement support system 10 comprising: an acquisition unit 34 that acquires type information indicating the type of environmental parameter to be measured for obtaining environmental certification in a space, and spatial information relating to the space; and an output unit 36 ​​that outputs measurement position information indicating the measurement position of the environmental parameter in the space indicated by the acquired spatial information, based on requirements relating to the measurement position determined according to the type of environmental parameter indicated by the acquired type information.

[0091] Such a measurement support system 10 can help determine the measurement location of environmental parameters by outputting measurement location information.

[0092] Invention 2 is a measurement support system 10 of Invention 1, wherein the output unit 36 ​​further outputs measurement method information indicating a method for measuring environmental parameters.

[0093] Such a measurement support system 10 can assist users in measuring environmental parameters by outputting measurement method information.

[0094] Invention 3 is a measurement support system 10 of Invention 1 or 2, wherein the acquisition unit 34 further acquires exclusion area information indicating an area to be excluded from the measurement position in space, and the measurement position indicated by the measurement position information is not set in the area indicated by the exclusion area information.

[0095] Such a measurement support system 10 can exclude a portion of the space from the target for determining the measurement position.

[0096] Invention 4 is a measurement support system 10 of any of Inventions 1 to 3, wherein the spatial information shows a plan view of the space, the measurement support system 10 further includes a determination unit 35 that determines the measurement position of environmental parameters by performing image recognition processing on the plan view based on requirements regarding the measurement position, and the output unit 36 ​​outputs measurement position information indicating the determined measurement position of the environmental parameters.

[0097] Such a measurement support system 10 can determine the measurement location of environmental parameters by performing image recognition processing on a plan view.

[0098] Invention 5 is a measurement support system 10 of Invention 4, wherein the determination unit 35 detects objects shown in the plan view by image recognition processing and determines the position within the detected object as the measurement position for environmental parameters.

[0099] Such a measurement support system 10 can determine the position of an object detected by performing image recognition processing on a plan view as the measurement position of an environmental parameter.

[0100] Invention 6 is a measurement support method that includes an acquisition step S13 (or S33) of acquiring type information indicating the type of environmental parameter to be measured for obtaining environmental certification in a space, and spatial information relating to the space, and an output step S21 (or S37) of outputting measurement position information indicating the measurement position of the environmental parameter in the space indicated by the acquired spatial information, based on requirements relating to the measurement position determined according to the type of environmental parameter indicated by the acquired type information.

[0101] This type of measurement support method can help determine the measurement location of environmental parameters by outputting measurement location information.

[0102] Invention 7 is a program for causing a computer to execute the measurement support method of Invention 6.

[0103] According to such a program, the computer can help determine the measurement locations for environmental parameters by outputting measurement location information.

[0104] (Other embodiments) Although embodiments have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above.

[0105] For example, in the above embodiment, the measurement support system was implemented by multiple devices, but it may also be implemented as a single device. For example, the measurement support system may be implemented as a single device corresponding to an information terminal, or as a single device corresponding to an information processing server. When the measurement support system is implemented by multiple devices, the components of the measurement support system may be distributed among the multiple devices in any way.

[0106] Furthermore, the communication method between devices in the above embodiment is not particularly limited. In addition, a relay device (not shown) may be interposed in the communication between devices.

[0107] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a process performed by a specific processing unit may be performed by another processing unit. For example, in the above embodiment, some or all of the processes described as being performed by the information processing server may be performed by an information terminal. Also, the order of multiple processes may be changed, or multiple processes may be executed in parallel.

[0108] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, each component may be realized by executing a software program suitable for each component. Each component may also be realized by a program execution unit such as a CPU or processor reading and executing a software program recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk or semiconductor memory.

[0109] Furthermore, each component may be implemented by hardware. For example, each component may be a circuit (or integrated circuit). These circuits may form a single circuit as a whole, or they may be separate circuits. Also, each of these circuits may be a general-purpose circuit or a dedicated circuit.

[0110] Furthermore, general or specific embodiments of the present invention may be implemented as a system, apparatus, method, integrated circuit, computer program, or recording medium such as a computer-readable CD-ROM. Alternatively, they may be implemented as any combination of a system, apparatus, method, integrated circuit, computer program, and recording medium.

[0111] For example, the present invention may be implemented as a measurement support system, information terminal, information processing server, and generation AI server, etc., as described in the above embodiment. The present invention may be implemented as a method executed by a computer system such as a measurement support system, information terminal, information processing server, and generation AI server, or as a program (computer program product) for causing a computer to execute such a method. The present invention may also be implemented as a computer-readable non-temporary recording medium on which these programs are recorded.

[0112] Furthermore, the present invention also includes forms obtained by applying various modifications to each embodiment that a person skilled in the art could conceive, or forms realized by arbitrarily combining the components and functions of each embodiment without departing from the spirit of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0113] 10 Measurement support system 20 Information terminals 21 Reception Department 22 Display section 23, 32 Information Processing Unit 24, 33 Storage section 25, 31 Communications Department 30 Information Processing Server 34 Acquisition Department 35 Decision Section 36 Output section 40 AI Generator Server 70 Wide-area telecommunications network

Claims

1. An acquisition unit that acquires type information indicating the type of environmental parameter to be measured for obtaining environmental certification in a space, and spatial information relating to the space, The system includes an output unit that outputs measurement position information indicating the measurement position of the environmental parameter in the space indicated by the acquired spatial information, based on requirements for the measurement position determined according to the type of environmental parameter indicated by the acquired type information. Measurement support system.

2. The output unit further outputs measurement method information indicating the method for measuring the environmental parameters. The measurement support system according to claim 1.

3. The acquisition unit further acquires exclusion area information indicating an area to be excluded from the measurement position within the space, The measurement position indicated by the measurement position information is not set in the region indicated by the exclusion region information. The measurement support system according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The spatial information refers to a plan view of the space, The measurement support system further includes a determination unit that determines the measurement position of the environmental parameters by performing image recognition processing on the plan view based on the requirements relating to the measurement position. The output unit outputs the measurement position information indicating the measurement position of the determined environmental parameter. The measurement support system according to claim 1 or 2.

5. The determination unit detects the object shown in the plan view by the image recognition process and determines the position within the detected object as the measurement position for the environmental parameter. The measurement support system according to claim 4.

6. A measurement support method performed by a computer, An acquisition step to acquire type information indicating the types of environmental parameters to be measured for obtaining environmental certification in a space, and spatial information relating to the space; The process includes an output step of outputting measurement position information indicating the measurement position of the environmental parameter in the space indicated by the acquired spatial information, based on requirements for the measurement position determined according to the type of environmental parameter indicated by the acquired type information, Measurement support method.

7. A program for causing the computer to execute the measurement support method described in claim 6.

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