Information output device, information output method, and program

Abstract

This system provides a mechanism that makes it easier for people who are currently employed to decide to change their employment status. [Solution] The information output device comprises an acquisition unit and a first generation unit. The acquisition unit acquires subject information, which is information about the subject during work. The first generation unit uses the subject information to generate and output first guide information, which is information about the work status that the subject should take.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an information output device, an information output method, and a program.

Background Art

[0002] People working in an organization refrain from coming to work or leave early due to various factors. In relation to this, Patent Document 1 describes a system that automatically determines the attendance of employees during a pandemic. Specifically, this system sends a health status input request to a person to be managed, compares the health status information returned from the person to be managed with pre-registered attendance determination criteria information to determine the attendance, and notifies the person to be managed of information indicating this determination result.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] For a person during work, it is difficult to decide to change the employment status during work, for example, to leave early. Therefore, a mechanism is required to make it easier for a person during work to decide to change the employment status.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] An information output device according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes: an acquisition unit that acquires subject information, which is information about a subject during work; a first generation unit that generates and outputs first guidance information, which is information about the employment status that the subject should take next, using the subject information; and is provided with.

[0006] One aspect of this disclosure is an information output method in which a computer, We obtain target information, which is information about the person being worked on. Using the aforementioned subject information, first guide information, which is information regarding the employment status that the subject should adopt, is generated and output.

[0007] One aspect of this disclosure is a program for a computer, A means of acquiring target information, which is information about the person being worked on, A first generation means generates and outputs first guide information, which is information regarding the employment status that the subject should take in the future, using the subject information. Give it to hold. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to one example of this disclosure, it becomes easier for people who are currently employed to decide to change their employment status. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This diagram shows an example of the functional configuration of the information output device described herein, along with the operating environment of the information output device. [Figure 2] This figure shows an example of the hardware configuration of an information output device. [Figure 3] This flowchart shows an example of the processing performed by an information output device. [Figure 4] This figure shows an example of the first guide information output by the communication device. [Figure 5] This figure shows an example of the first guide information output by the communication device. [Figure 6] This flowchart shows an example of the processing performed by an information output device. [Figure 7] This figure shows an example of the first guide information output by the communication device. [Figure 8] This figure shows an example of the first guide information output by the communication device. [Figure 9]It is a flowchart showing an example of the processing performed by the information output device. [Figure 10] It is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the information output device together with the usage environment of the information output device. [Figure 11] It is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the information output device together with the usage environment of the information output device. [Figure 12] It is a diagram showing an example of the first guide information and influence degree information output by the communication device.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0010] Hereinafter, in the present disclosure, the drawings are associated with one or more embodiments. Also, in all the drawings, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

[0011] The information output device 10 is a device for providing information regarding the employment state that the target person should take in the future, that is, the first guide information, to the target person during work. As shown in FIG. 1, for example, it is used together with the communication device 20. The communication device 20 is a device used by the target person, and for example, it may be a fixed communication device, a tablet-type communication device, or a portable communication device such as a so-called smartphone. The target person may use the communication device 20 for work.

[0012] The information output device 10 has, for example, an acquisition unit 110 and a first generation unit 120, and can utilize the storage unit 130. The storage unit 130 stores various types of information used by the information output device 10. The storage unit 130 may be a part of the information output device 10 or may be located outside the information output device 10.

[0013] The acquisition unit 110 acquires target person information, which is information regarding the target person during work. The target person information is stored, for example, in the storage unit 130, but at least a part thereof may be transmitted from the communication device 20 or other communication devices. The target person information is, for example, at least one of the following (1-1) to (1-5), and is stored in the storage unit 130 in advance by the target person, for example.

[0014] (1-1) Current workplace of the subject This information indicates the location where the subject is performing their duties. For example, if the subject is working in an office or outdoors, this information indicates the location of this office or outdoors. Also, if the subject is working from home, this information indicates that the subject is working from home.

[0015] (1-2) Information regarding the health of the subject This information is, for example, at least one of information indicating the current health status of the subject, the subject's underlying diseases, the diseases or injuries being treated by the subject, and the relationship between the weather and the subject's physical condition. The current health status of the subject is information indicating that there is no abnormality in the physical condition or information indicating that the physical condition is deteriorating. An example of the latter is having a fever. At least a part of this information may be generated by sensors installed at the subject's work location, such as a non-contact thermometer. Also, this information may be generated by sensors worn by the subject. In this case, this sensor or the device that processes the information generated by this sensor can generate, as information regarding the health of the subject, that the subject is on the verge of heatstroke or has heatstroke when the subject is working outdoors.

[0016] As information regarding the health of the subject, the following information may be generated. This generation process may be performed by, for example, the acquisition unit 110 of the information output device 10, or may be performed by a device different from the information output device 10. Note that the heart rate, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), information regarding sleep, and information regarding pain are generated by, for example, sensors worn by the subject. · Evaluation of the balance of the autonomic nervous system, such as heart rate variability and total power. · Evaluation of blood oxygen saturation (SpO2). · Evaluation of the quality of sleep (e.g., depth, continuity, and percentage of REM sleep). · Stress evaluation based on the measurement results of stress hormones (e.g., cortisol) · Stress evaluation based on self-report • A numerical value indicating the degree of pain

[0017] (1-3) Information about the family of the subject This information includes, for example, the age, occupation, and educational status of the subject's family members. The educational institutions covered by the family members' educational status include not only primary schools, middle schools, high schools, universities, and graduate schools, but also daycare centers and kindergartens. The address of the institution may also be included. Furthermore, this information may include whether or not any family members of the subject require care.

[0018] (1-4) The home address of the person concerned (1-5) Commuting routes of the subjects If the subject commutes by private car, the commute route includes the route showing the roads from home to the workplace. If the subject commutes by public transport, the commute route includes the stations or bus stops where the subject boards or alights near home, the stations or bus stops where the subject alights or boards near the workplace, and the routes showing the public transport and transfer points used when traveling between these locations. The commute route includes at least the route actually used by the subject. However, the commute route may also include a second route that the subject could use.

[0019] Furthermore, at least a portion of the subject information may be generated using, for example, information entered by the subject into a conversation application program such as a chat. This generation process may be performed, for example, by the acquisition unit 110.

[0020] The first generation unit 120 uses the subject information to generate and output first guide information, which is information about the employment status that the subject should take. The first guide information includes, for example, at least one of the following: continuing the current employment status, ending work, changing to standby at home, changing to teleworking, continuing to work at the current workplace, working at a designated workplace other than home, taking a break for a certain period of time at the workplace (for example, the current workplace), and returning home from the workplace. Furthermore, if the first guide information indicates returning home from the workplace, the first guide information may also include information indicating the degree of necessity for returning home, for example, information indicating the degree of necessity for returning home as a rank or numerical value.

[0021] For example, if the subject information indicates that the subject's current health condition is poor, the first generation unit 120 will indicate one of the following in the first guide information: end work, stay home, or work from home. If the subject information further indicates that the subject is working in an office or an outdoor work location, the first guide information will indicate one of the following in the first guide information: end work and go home, or go home and work from home. If the subject information further indicates that the subject is working from home, the first guide information will indicate one of the following in the first guide information: end work.

[0022] The first generation unit 120 may generate the first guide information according to predetermined rules, or it may generate it using a machine learning model, such as a trained model using a neural network. The information necessary for this process is also stored in advance in, for example, the storage unit 130.

[0023] The first generation unit 120 outputs the first guide information to, for example, the communication device 20. The communication device 20 displays the first guide information on, for example, a display, using an application program that the subject is using during work, such as email or a dialogue tool. By checking the first guide information, the subject can more easily decide to change their work status.

[0024] Furthermore, if the first generation unit 120 uses a pre-trained model, the first generation unit 120 may acquire information indicating the actions taken by the subject after viewing the first guide information, for example, information indicating whether or not the subject followed the first guide information, and use this information to modify the pre-trained model. In other words, the pre-trained model may undergo additional training using a combination of subject information and information indicating the actions taken by the subject as new training data.

[0025] Furthermore, if the first generation unit 120 uses a pre-trained model, this pre-trained model may output a numerical value indicating the necessity of the subject returning home. This value increases, for example, as the necessity of returning home increases.

[0026] The first generation unit 120 may also use this value to generate a rank indicating the degree of need to return home, which may be at least part of the first guide information. In this case, the range of values ​​corresponding to each rank may be set for each individual. For example, this range of values ​​is set and changed by the first generation unit 120 using input from the individual. For example, if the individual feels that the rank indicated by the first guide information generated this time is too high (overemphasizing that it is better to return home), they input information indicating this to the communication device 20. The communication device 20 then transmits this information to the information output device 10. The first generation unit 120 of the information output device 10 then raises the lower limit of the values ​​for each rank, except for the lowest rank. Also, if the individual feels that the rank indicated by the first guide information generated this time is too low (overemphasizing that it is not necessary to return home), they input information indicating this to the communication device 20. The communication device 20 then transmits this information to the information output device 10. Then, the first generation unit 120 of the information output device 10 lowers the upper limit of the numerical values ​​for each rank, except for the highest rank.

[0027] Furthermore, whether or not the information output device 10 outputs the first guide information may be set for each individual. This setting is, for example, made by the individual and is stored in advance in the storage unit 130. The information output device 10 uses this information to determine, for each individual, whether or not to output the first guide information, for example, whether or not the acquisition unit 110 and the first generation unit 120 will process it.

[0028] The information output device 10 has a hardware configuration that includes, for example, a bus 1010, a processor 1020, a memory 1030, a storage device 1040, an input / output interface 1050, and a network interface 1060, as shown in Figure 2.

[0029] Bus 1010 is a data transmission path for the processor 1020, memory 1030, storage device 1040, input / output interface 1050, and network interface 1060 to send and receive data to and from each other. However, the method of connecting the processor 1020 and the other components to each other is not limited to bus connection.

[0030] The 1020 processor is a processor implemented in components such as the CPU (Central Processing Unit) and GPU (Graphics Processing Unit).

[0031] Memory 1030 is a main memory device implemented using RAM (Random Access Memory), etc.

[0032] The storage device 1040 is an auxiliary storage device implemented as a removable media such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), or memory card, or as ROM (Read Only Memory), and has a recording medium. The recording medium of the storage device 1040 stores program modules that realize each function of the information output device 10 (for example, the acquisition unit 110 and the first generation unit 120, and the second generation unit 140 and the third generation unit 150, which will be described later). The processor 1020 reads each of these program modules into the memory 1030 and executes them, thereby realizing each function corresponding to that program module. The storage device 1040 may also function as a storage unit 130.

[0033] The input / output interface 1050 is an interface for connecting the information output device 10 with various input / output devices. For example, the information output device 10 may communicate with the storage unit 130 via the input / output interface 1050.

[0034] The network interface 1060 is an interface for connecting the information output device 10 to a network. This network may be, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network) or a WAN (Wide Area Network). The method by which the network interface 1060 connects to the network may be wireless or wired. The information output device 10 may communicate with at least one of the communication device 20 and the storage unit 130 via the network interface 1060.

[0035] The information output device 10 operates as shown in Figure 3, for example. The process shown in this figure is repeated, for example, while the target person is at work. First, the acquisition unit 110 acquires the target person information (step S10). Next, the generation unit 120 generates first guide information using the target person information (step S20), and transmits this first guide information to, for example, the communication device 20 (step S30).

[0036] The communication device 20 uses an application program that the subject is using during work to display the first guide information, for example, on a display. As a result, the subject can more easily decide to change their work status by checking the first guide information.

[0037] For example, as shown in Figure 4, the communication device 20 displays text as first guide information on its display. In this example, the first guide information is information encouraging the person to return home.

[0038] The information output device 10 may perform the above-described processing for multiple subjects. In this case, one of the multiple subjects may be a person who manages the work status of the other subjects, for example, the supervisor of the other subjects. Hereinafter, this person will be referred to as the manager. The first generation unit 120 of the information output device 10 may output first guide information for the multiple subjects being managed to a communication device 20 operated by the manager. In this case, the communication device 20 displays the first guide information for the multiple subjects on a display, for example in a list format, as shown in Figure 5. In this way, the manager can understand what each of the multiple subjects should do, for example, to what extent they should be given consideration. For example, the manager can easily identify subjects who should change their work status, for example, subjects who should go home, and encourage them to change their work status. In addition, at least one of the manager and other subjects (for example, colleagues) can more easily suggest or support a change in the work status of that subject.

[0039] The information output device 10's acquisition unit 110 may acquire, in addition to the subject information, at least one of the following: operational status information and disaster-related information. The operational status information indicates the current and future operational status of the means of transportation between the place where the subject is working and their home. The disaster-related information is information related to at least one of the areas where a disaster is currently occurring and areas where a disaster may occur in the future.

[0040] The operational status information is, for example, operational information published by public transport companies. This operational information includes, for example, sections and periods of service suspension, sections and delay times, and sections and periods scheduled for service suspension. The operational status information may also include information indicating road sections and restrictions issued for those sections. These restrictions include, for example, speed limits, lane restrictions, and road closures. The acquisition unit 110 periodically acquires operational status information from an external information provider that manages operational status information. The acquisition interval for operational status information is, for example, 5 minutes or more and 1 hour or less, but is not limited to this.

[0041] Disaster-related information includes, for example, disaster information or disaster forecast information published by meteorological agencies. Disaster information indicates the area where a disaster is occurring and the type of disaster. Disaster forecast information indicates the area where a disaster may occur and the type of disaster. Here, the type of disaster is, for example, river flooding and landslides, but is not limited to these. The acquisition unit 110 periodically acquires disaster-related information from an external information provider that manages disaster-related information. The acquisition interval for operational status information is, for example, 5 minutes or more and 1 hour or less, but is not limited to this.

[0042] When the acquisition unit 110 acquires operational status information, the first generation unit 120 further generates first guide information using the operational status information. For example, the first generation unit 120 identifies the commuter route of the subject using the subject information. If the operational status information indicates that at least one of the following is happening: at least part of the subject's commuter route is delayed, likely to be delayed, or likely to be cancelled, the first generation unit 120 generates information as first guide information encouraging the subject to return home early. In this case, the first guide information may further include operational status information regarding the subject's commuter route.

[0043] When the acquisition unit 110 acquires disaster-related information, the first generation unit 120 further generates first guide information using the disaster-related information. For example, the first generation unit 120 uses the subject information to identify the subject's commute route and home address. If the disaster-related information indicates that a disaster may occur in at least part of the subject's commute route or at their home address, the first generation unit 120 generates first guide information encouraging the subject to return home early. If the disaster-related information indicates that a disaster has occurred at the subject's home address, the first generation unit 120 generates first guide information encouraging the subject to return home early. In this case, the first guide information may further include disaster-related information regarding the subject's commute route and home address.

[0044] The first generation unit 120 may also use the operational status information and disaster-related information to generate the first guide information for the following day. For example, if the operational status information indicates that at least part of the commuter route will be suspended the following day, the first generation unit 120 may set the work status indicated in the first guide information for the following day to teleworking. Also, if the disaster-related information indicates that a disaster has occurred at the home address, the first generation unit 120 may set the work status indicated in the first guide information for the following day to teleworking or leave.

[0045] The first generation unit 120 may generate the first guide information using the quantity of at least one of the stockpiled supplies and evacuation supplies at the subject's current workplace. For example, the first generation unit 120 generates the first guide information for each of multiple subjects. The first generation unit 120 then uses the number of subjects whose first guide information indicates they will remain at their current workplace to calculate the amount of stockpiled supplies or evacuation supplies needed if these subjects remain at their workplace. If the calculated amount is greater than the actual amount, the first generation unit 120 may change the first guide information for at least one person from remaining at the workplace to returning home. Conversely, if the calculated amount is less than the actual amount, the first generation unit 120 may change the first guide information for at least one person from returning home to remaining at the workplace. These processes are applied, for example, when the disaster indicated by the disaster-related information is of a certain magnitude.

[0046] The information output device 10 operates as shown in Figure 6, for example, when using at least one of the operational information and disaster-related information. The process shown in this figure is repeated, for example, while the target person is at work. Note that the repetition may also occur from step S12 onwards.

[0047] First, the acquisition unit 110 acquires information about the target person (step S10) and also acquires at least one of the operational status information and disaster-related information (step S12). Next, the generation unit 120 generates first guide information using the information acquired in steps S10 and S12 (step S20), and transmits this first guide information to, for example, the communication device 20 (step S30).

[0048] The communication device 20 displays the first guide information, for example, on a display, using an application program that the subject is using during work. For example, in the example shown in Figure 7, the first guide information includes disaster-related information that forms the basis of the work status indicated by the first guide information.

[0049] If the first guide information indicates returning home from the workplace, the first generation unit 120 may generate information indicating the degree of necessity for returning home, for example, a rank as explained using Figure 1, and output it to, for example, the communication device 20. Hereinafter, this information will be referred to as necessity information. In the example shown in Figure 7, the communication device 20 displays both the first guide information and the necessity information on the display.

[0050] The first generation unit 120 generates necessity information using, for example, the target person information. For example, if the target person information includes a child under a certain age, a person suffering from an illness that requires assistance from those around them, or a person who requires care, the first generation unit 120 increases the necessity indicated by the necessity information.

[0051] Furthermore, the first generation unit 120 may generate necessity information using at least one of the operational status information and disaster-related information. For example, if the operational status information indicates that at least a portion of the commuter route is scheduled to be suspended within a predetermined time, the first generation unit 120 will increase the necessity indicated by the necessity information. As another example, if the disaster-related information indicates that there is a possibility of a disaster occurring or that a disaster has occurred at the address where the home is located, the first generation unit 120 will increase the necessity indicated by the necessity information.

[0052] In this way, the first guide information is generated using at least one of the operational status information and disaster-related information. Therefore, the employment status indicated by the first guide information becomes more appropriate for the individual. Furthermore, if the first guide information includes operational status information regarding the individual's commute route, or disaster-related information regarding the individual's commute route and home address, the individual will be more likely to decide to change their employment status.

[0053] Furthermore, when necessity information is displayed on the screen along with the initial guide information, the target individual can objectively understand the necessity of changing their employment status. If the necessity information indicates a high level of necessity, the target individual is more likely to decide to change their employment status.

[0054] Furthermore, if one of the multiple subjects is the administrator, the communication device 20 operated by this administrator may output, for example as shown in Figure 8, the first guide information for the multiple subjects being managed, as well as the necessity information for each of the multiple subjects. In this way, the administrator can easily identify subjects who have a high need to return home and encourage them to do so.

[0055] Furthermore, there may be multiple target individuals belonging to the same organization. The organizational unit here is, for example, a section, department, or business unit within a company, but is not limited to these. The acquisition unit 110 acquires target information for each of these multiple target individuals. The first generation unit 120 then generates first guide information for each of the multiple target individuals. Here, the first generation unit 120 may use these multiple first guide information to modify at least one of the first guide information. In this case, the conditions for determining whether it is necessary to modify the first guide information, and the rules indicating how the first guide information should be modified, are stored in advance in the storage unit 130, for example.

[0056] For example, if the proportion of individuals whose first guide information indicates they will return home exceeds a certain threshold among multiple individuals belonging to the same organization, the first generation unit 120 may also indicate that the first guide information for the remaining individuals will also indicate they will return home. Furthermore, if the proportion of individuals whose first guide information for the following day indicates they will work from home exceeds a certain threshold, the first generation unit 120 may also indicate that the first guide information for the remaining individuals for the following day will also indicate they will work from home.

[0057] In this case, the information output device 10 operates as shown in Figure 9, for example. First, the acquisition unit 110 acquires subject information for multiple subjects (step S10) and acquires at least one of the operation status information and disaster-related information (step S12). Next, the generation unit 120 uses the information acquired in steps S10 and S12 to generate first guide information for each of the multiple subjects (step S20).

[0058] The first generation unit 120 then uses the multiple first guide information to determine whether or not it is necessary to change any of the first guide information (step S22). If it is necessary to change it, the first generation unit 120 changes the target first guide information according to predetermined rules (step S24).

[0059] Subsequently, the first generation unit 120 transmits multiple first guide information to a communication device 20 operated by the target person corresponding to that first guide information (step S30).

[0060] This approach allows for the optimization of the primary guide information from an organizational perspective. This, for example, can help curb unnecessary overtime or attendance.

[0061] When the acquisition unit 110 acquires subject information for each of these multiple subjects, and the first generation unit 120 generates first guide information for each of the multiple subjects, the information output device 10 may further include a second generation unit 140, for example, as shown in Figure 10.

[0062] The second generation unit 140 acquires meeting information indicating the attendees and date and time of a meeting to be held within the organization, and uses the first guide information corresponding to the date and time of the meeting for the attendees to generate second guide information regarding the holding of the meeting, and outputs this second guide information. The second guide information is transmitted, for example, to the communication device 20 of the meeting organizer. In this way, the meeting organizer can, for example, make an appropriate decision on whether to hold or postpone the meeting.

[0063] Information indicating the meeting organizer is included, for example, in the meeting information. The meeting information may be stored, for example, in the memory unit 130, or in a different device, such as a device for managing the schedules of multiple participants.

[0064] For example, the second generation unit 140 generates information as second guide information indicating that it recommends postponing the meeting if the number of attendees to the meeting, if followed according to the first guide information, falls below a predetermined number or percentage. The second generation unit 140 also generates information as second guide information indicating that it recommends holding the meeting if the number of attendees, if followed according to the first guide information, is greater than or equal to a predetermined number or percentage.

[0065] Here, the second generation unit 140 may generate second guide information using the importance of the meeting and the attributes of at least one attendee. In this way, the second generation unit 140 can generate appropriate second guide information.

[0066] The importance level of a meeting is predetermined, for example, by the meeting organizer, and is included in the meeting information. The second generation unit 140 may then use this importance level to change the predetermined number or percentage used to determine whether to postpone or hold the meeting. For example, the second generation unit 140 may increase the predetermined number or percentage for meetings with a high importance level.

[0067] The importance of a meeting may also be determined using the frequency of meetings. For example, the less frequently a meeting is held, the higher its importance. This determination may be made, for example, by the second generation unit 140.

[0068] Furthermore, the second generation unit 140 may increase the above-mentioned predetermined number or percentage for deciding whether to postpone or hold the meeting if the attendees include people holding a predetermined position or higher.

[0069] The information output device 10 may further have a third generation unit 150, as shown in Figure 11, for example. The third generation unit 150 generates and outputs information indicating the impact on work if the subject does not follow the first guide information. Hereinafter, this information will be referred to as impact information. For example, the third generation unit 150 estimates the workload placed on the subject if the subject continues their usual work style without following the first guide information. This workload includes the workload required to go home. The third generation unit 150 then generates impact information indicating the extent to which the subject's performance is expected to decrease the following day due to this workload, as shown in Figure 12, for example, and transmits this impact information to the communication device 20 together with the work style information.

[0070] For example, consider a case where the subject works in an office. If the traffic information indicates that at least part of the commute route is delayed or suspended, and the first guide information indicates that the subject is going home, the third generation unit 150 estimates the time required from leaving the office to arriving home, assuming the subject continues working at the office until the end of the regular working hours. The third generation unit 150 then uses this time to generate impact information. For example, the third generation unit 150 determines that the larger the ratio or difference between the calculated time and the time it normally takes to get home, the greater the decline in the subject's performance the following day will be.

[0071] The third generation unit 150 may output impact information for multiple subjects being managed to a communication device 20 operated by the administrator. In this case, the third generation unit 150 may generate and output impact information for the entire organization managed by the administrator, for example, information indicating the magnitude of the decline in performance as an organization. This information is, for example, the average value of the magnitude of the decline in performance for multiple subjects, but is not limited to this.

[0072] In this example, because the target individual recognizes the impact information along with the first guide information, they are more likely to decide to change their employment status.

[0073] 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.

[0074] Furthermore, while the flowcharts used in the above description show multiple steps (processes) in sequence, the execution order of the steps performed in each embodiment is not limited to the order in which they are described. In each embodiment, the order of the illustrated steps can be changed to the extent that it does not impair the content.

[0075] Some or all of the above embodiments may also be described as follows, but are not limited to the following: 1. A means of acquiring target information, which is information about the person being worked on, A first generation means generates and outputs first guide information, which is information regarding the employment status that the subject should take in the future, using the subject information. An information output device equipped with the following features. 2. In the information output device described in item 1 above, The acquisition means further acquires operational information indicating the current and future operational status of at least one of the means of transportation between the place where the subject is performing their duties and their home. The first generation means is an information output device that further generates the first guide information using the operation information. 3. In the information output device described in 1 or 2 above, The acquisition means acquires disaster-related information relating to at least one of the areas where a disaster is currently occurring and areas where a disaster may occur in the future. The first generation means is an information output device that further generates the first guide information using the disaster-related information. 4. In the information output device described in any one of items 1 to 3 above, An information output device in which the subject information includes at least one of the subject's current place of work, information about the subject's health, information about the subject's family, the subject's home address, and the subject's commuting route. 5. In the information output device described in any one of items 1 to 4 above, An information output device whose first guide information includes at least one of the following: ending work, being on standby at home, working from home, continuing to work at the current work location, working at a designated work location other than home, and returning home from the work location. 6. In the information output device described in item 5 above, The first generation means is an information output device that, if the first guide information indicates returning home from the workplace, generates and outputs necessity information indicating the degree of necessity for returning home. 7. In the information output device described in any one of items 1 to 6 above, The acquisition means acquires the subject information of each of the multiple subject persons belonging to the same organization. The first generating means is, The first guide information is generated for each of the aforementioned multiple subjects, An information output device that modifies at least one of the aforementioned first guide information using the plurality of aforementioned first guide information. 8. In the information output device described in any one of items 1 to 7 above, The acquisition means acquires the subject information of each of the multiple subject persons belonging to the same organization. The first generation means generates the first guide information for each of the multiple target persons, Furthermore, the information output device includes a second generation means for acquiring meeting information indicating the attendees and date and time of a meeting held in the said organization, generating second guide information regarding the holding of the meeting using the first guide information corresponding to the date and time of the meeting for the attendees of the said meeting, and outputting the second guide information. 9. In the information output device described in item 8 above, The second generation means is an information output device that further generates the first guide information using the importance of the meeting and the attributes of at least one of the attendees. 10. In the information output device described in any one of items 1 to 9 above, An information output device comprising a third generation means for generating and outputting impact information indicating the impact on the business if the subject does not follow the first guide information. 11. The computer, We obtain target information, which is information about the person being worked on. An information output method that generates and outputs first guide information, which is information regarding the employment status that the subject should take in the future, using the subject information. 12. On the computer, A means of acquiring target information, which is information about the person being worked on, A first generation means generates and outputs first guide information, which is information regarding the employment status that the subject should take in the future, using the subject information. A program to give it a hand. 13. A recording medium on which the program described in item 12 above is recorded.

[0076] Furthermore, some or all of the configurations described in Appendices 2 to 10, which are subordinate to Appendice 1 above, may also be subordinate to each of Appendices 11 to 13 in the same way as Appendices 2 to 10. Moreover, not limited to Appendice 1 and Appendices 11 to 13, 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]

[0077] 10. Information output device 20 Communication equipment 110 Acquisition Department 120 1st generation part 130 Storage section 140 Second generation part 150 Third generation part

Claims

1. A means of acquiring target information, which is information about the person being worked on, A first generation means generates and outputs first guide information, which is information regarding the employment status that the subject should take in the future, using the subject information. An information output device equipped with the following features.

2. In the information output device according to claim 1, The acquisition means further acquires operational information indicating the current and future operational status of at least one of the means of transportation between the place where the subject is performing their duties and their home. The first generation means is an information output device that further generates the first guide information using the operation information.

3. In the information output device according to claim 1 or 2, The acquisition means acquires disaster-related information relating to at least one of the areas where a disaster is currently occurring and areas where a disaster may occur in the future. The first generation means is an information output device that further generates the first guide information using the disaster-related information.

4. In the information output device according to claim 1 or 2, An information output device in which the subject information includes at least one of the subject's current place of work, information about the subject's health, information about the subject's family, the subject's home address, and the subject's commuting route.

5. In the information output device according to claim 1 or 2, An information output device whose first guide information includes at least one of the following: ending work, being on standby at home, working from home, continuing to work at the current work location, working at a designated work location other than home, and returning home from the work location.

6. In the information output device according to claim 5, The first generation means is an information output device that, if the first guide information indicates returning home from the workplace, generates and outputs necessity information indicating the degree of necessity for returning home.

7. In the information output device according to claim 1 or 2, The acquisition means acquires the subject information of each of the multiple subject persons belonging to the same organization. The first generating means is The first guide information is generated for each of the aforementioned multiple subjects, An information output device that modifies at least one of the aforementioned first guide information using the plurality of aforementioned first guide information.

8. In the information output device according to claim 1 or 2, The acquisition means acquires the subject information of each of the multiple subject persons belonging to the same organization. The first generation means generates the first guide information for each of the multiple target persons, Furthermore, the information output device includes a second generation means for acquiring meeting information indicating the attendees and date and time of a meeting held in the said organization, generating second guide information regarding the holding of the meeting using the first guide information corresponding to the date and time of the meeting and the attendees of the meeting, and outputting the second guide information.

9. Computers We obtain target information, which is information about the person being worked on. An information output method that generates and outputs first guide information, which is information regarding the employment status that the subject should take in the future, using the subject information.

10. On the computer, A means of acquiring target information, which is information about the person being worked on, A first generation means generates and outputs first guide information, which is information regarding the employment status that the subject should take in the future, using the subject information. A program to give it a specific feature.

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