Information processing device, information processing method, and program

Abstract

To provide an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program that can improve the convenience of providing mobile devices. [Solution] An information processing device 2 according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes: a movement information acquisition unit 102a that acquires movement information generated when a mobile vehicle (share mobility 5) is used by a user; a granting unit 104 configured to grant an electronic value medium (points) to a user based on the movement information, corresponding to the amount of carbon dioxide emissions and / or energy consumption reduced by the use of the mobile vehicle (share mobility 5) by the user; and an execution unit 106 configured to perform processing related to the use of the electronic value medium (points) granted to the user for at least a portion of the price of services and / or goods provided to the user.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, technologies related to the provision of mobile bodies are known. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technology for solving the problem that the association between a mobile body and a mobile body user is temporary and the degree of freedom in providing services to the mobile body user is low.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, with the technology disclosed in Patent Document 1, the convenience regarding the provision of mobile bodies cannot be sufficiently enhanced.

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to provide an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program capable of improving the convenience regarding the provision of mobile bodies.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] An information processing device according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes: a movement information acquisition unit that acquires movement information generated when a moving body is used by a user; a granting unit configured to grant the user an electronic value medium corresponding to the amount of carbon dioxide emissions and / or energy consumption reduced by the use of the moving body by the user, based on the movement information; and an execution unit configured to perform processing relating to the use of the electronic value medium granted to the user for at least a portion of the price of services and / or goods provided to the user.

[0007] A method for processing information relating to another aspect of the present disclosure includes a computer acquiring movement information generated by a mobile body being used by a user; granting the user an electronic value medium corresponding to the amount of carbon dioxide emissions and / or energy consumption reduced by the use of the mobile body by the user, based on the movement information; and performing processing relating to the use of the electronic value medium granted to the user for at least a portion of the price of services and / or goods provided to the user.

[0008] A program relating to another aspect of the present disclosure causes a computer to perform the following actions: acquire movement information generated by a mobile body being used by a user; grant the user an electronic value medium corresponding to the amount of carbon dioxide emissions and / or energy consumption reduced by the use of the mobile body by the user, based on the movement information; and perform processing relating to the use of the electronic value medium granted to the user for at least a portion of the price of services and / or goods provided to the user. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to this disclosure, it is possible to provide an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program that can improve the convenience of providing mobile devices. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] This is a conceptual diagram illustrating System 1 according to this embodiment. [Figure 2] This diagram illustrates an example of the functional configuration of System 1 according to this embodiment. [Figure 3] This is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of the operation of System 1 according to this embodiment. [Figure 4] This is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of the operation of System 1 according to this embodiment. [Figure 5] This diagram illustrates an example of the hardware configuration of each device in System 1 according to this embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0011] <1. Overview> Referring to Figure 1, an overview of the operation of System 1 according to this embodiment (hereinafter simply referred to as "System 1") will be described. One aspect of System 1 aims to promote the circulation of people and the economy within a region, starting with shared mobility.

[0012] In one embodiment, System 1 involves users, shared mobility service providers, stores, and local governments. In one example, the shared mobility service provider and the local government are in a partnership with each other.

[0013] The user uses shared mobility provided by a shared mobility provider (S1). Shared mobility may be, for example, a car from a ride-sharing service or an electric bicycle from a shared bicycle service. The shared mobility provider transmits travel information to the local government (S2). Travel information may include, for example, information about the type of shared mobility and the distance traveled. In response, the local government awards points to the user who used the shared mobility (S3). The user then transfers the points to a store (S4). In response, the store applies a discount to the user (S5). The store then transfers the points to the local government (S6). In response, the local government pays the store (S7).

[0014] From the user's perspective, they can receive discounts by using points earned through shared mobility services at stores. From the store's perspective, they can receive compensation by donating the points received from users to local governments. From the local government's perspective, they can collect information on shared mobility usage and expect the local economy to be stimulated by users shopping at stores. From the shared mobility provider's perspective, they can expect an increase in user usage. In this way, System 1 enables the circulation of people and the economy within a region, starting with shared mobility.

[0015] The following describes a specific configuration example of System 1, referring to Figures 2-5.

[0016] <2. Functional Configuration> Referring to FIG. 2, the functional configuration of the system 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The system 1 includes an information processing device 2, a control device 4, a shared mobility 5a, a shared mobility 5b, a store device 6, a local government device 7, and a communication network 8. The information processing device 2 and the terminal device 3 are configured to be communicable via the communication network 8. Hereinafter, when the shared mobility 5a and the shared mobility 5b are collectively referred to, or when they are not particularly distinguished, they are referred to as "shared mobility 5".

[0017] [Terminal device 3] The terminal device 3 is a communication device used by the user. The terminal device 3 is, for example, a smartphone, a personal computer, a tablet terminal, a wearable terminal, or the like. The terminal device 3 includes an input interface, an output interface, and a communication interface.

[0018] The input interface is an interface for the terminal device 3 to receive an input from the user. The input interface may be a touch panel, a microphone, a camera, a keyboard, a mouse, or the like.

[0019] The output interface is an interface for transmitting information to the user by images, sounds, etc. The output interface is a display (which may also serve as a touch panel) and a speaker, or the like.

[0020] The communication interface is an interface for realizing communication with other devices via the communication network 8. The communication interface may be a wireless communication interface or a wired communication interface.

[0021] The terminal device 3 may be able to access the service provided by the information processing device 2 via, for example, a web browser, or may be able to access the service by installing dedicated software.

[0022] [Shared mobility 5] Share Mobility 5 is a vehicle provided by a share mobility service provider. In one embodiment, Share Mobility 5 is used by an unspecified number of users. Share Mobility 5 may be a vehicle that carries users (for example, a car used in a ride-sharing service, and an electric bicycle used in a shared bicycle service), or it may be a vehicle that does not carry users (for example, an unmanned vehicle and an unmanned aerial vehicle used for delivery services).

[0023] System 1 includes shared mobility 5a and shared mobility 5b. Shared mobility 5a and shared mobility 5b differ in at least one of the following: engine displacement, number of wheels, method of wheel drive, weight, and shape. In one example, if shared mobility 5a is a regular automobile, shared mobility 5b may be a specific small motorized bicycle. In another example, if shared mobility 5a is a light vehicle, shared mobility 5b may be a regular automobile. Shared mobility 5a and shared mobility 5b may be provided by different shared mobility operators or by a common shared mobility operator.

[0024] Users can use shared mobility 5a by using services (e.g., web services) provided by the shared mobility operator via terminal device 3, and may also use shared mobility 5b.

[0025] [Control device 4] The control device 4 is a device installed in the shared mobility 5. The control device 4 generates movement information. The control device 4 transmits the generated movement information to the information processing device 2. In one embodiment, the control device 4 includes a position measurement module based on, for example, GPS and Wi-Fi. In one embodiment, the control device 4 includes an acceleration sensor. In one embodiment, the control device 4 generates movement information based on the measurements of the position measurement module and the acceleration sensor. In one embodiment, the control device 4 may include a module for measuring the exhaust volume while the shared mobility 5 is in motion. In one embodiment, the control device 4 may include a module for acquiring the design exhaust volume of the shared mobility 5. When the control device 4 acquires the design exhaust volume of the shared mobility 5, it may acquire it via a communication network, by input from the user of the shared mobility 5 (i.e., the driver), or by input from the administrator or manufacturer of the shared mobility 5. In one embodiment, the control device 4 may include a module for analyzing the components contained in the exhaust gas of the shared mobility 5 (for example, analyzing the carbon dioxide content). The information acquired by these modules can be transmitted to the information processing device 2.

[0026] In one embodiment, the control device 4 is configured with information regarding the weight of the shared mobility device 5 on which it is provided. In one embodiment, the control device 4 transmits information regarding the weight of the shared mobility device 5 on which it is provided, along with movement information, to the information processing device 2.

[0027] In one embodiment, the control device 4 has a common hardware configuration for shared mobility devices 5a and 5b. This common hardware configuration may include a common position measurement module, a common acceleration sensor, a common housing for the control device 4, or all of these components being common. In other words, the control device 4 may be a device that can be installed on any type of shared mobility device 5 (whether it is, for example, an automobile, a bicycle, or an electric motorcycle). This configuration allows a common control device 4 to be installed in the same way on multiple types of shared mobility devices 5.

[0028] Share Mobility 5 may be equipped with a connection interface for connecting the control device 4. One example of the common hardware configuration of the control device 4 in Share Mobility 5a and Share Mobility 5b is that the control device 4 can be connected to either the connection interface of Share Mobility 5a or the connection interface of Share Mobility 5b.

[0029] In one embodiment, the control device 4 is built into the shared mobility 5 at the time of factory shipment. In another embodiment, the control device 4 is configured to be detachable from the shared mobility 5 after factory shipment. The detachability of the control device 4 from the shared mobility 5 includes the ability to attach and detach the control device 4 without damaging the control device 4 or the shared mobility 5.

[0030] [Store equipment 6] Store equipment 6 is equipment managed by a store that provides services and / or goods to a user. Store equipment 6 may be equipment whose sole purpose is to process user payments (e.g., a cash register or payment terminal), or it may be general-purpose equipment capable of processing user payments (e.g., a tablet terminal or smartphone).

[0031] [Local Government Device 7] Local government equipment 7 is equipment managed by a local government. Local government equipment 7 may be used by employees of the local government.

[0032] [Information Processing Device 2] The information processing device 2 according to this embodiment is a device managed by a shared mobility service provider. In one embodiment, the information processing device 2 is a server device when the terminal device 3 is a client device. In one embodiment, the information processing device 2 is a cloud server device. The information processing device 2 may include, for example, one or more virtual or physical web server devices and one or more virtual or physical database server devices.

[0033] The information processing device 2 comprises a control unit 10, a storage unit 12, a network interface unit 14, and a bus 16. The control unit 10, the storage unit 12, and the network interface unit 14 are electrically connected via the bus 16.

[0034] (Control Unit 10) The control unit 10 can function as a reception unit 100, acquisition unit 102, granting unit 104, execution unit 106, transmission unit 108, determination unit 110, and exchange unit 112 by executing various programs stored in the storage unit 12, which will be described later. The reception unit 100 receives input of various information from the terminal device 3 and the store device 6. The acquisition unit 102 acquires various information. The acquisition unit 102 includes a movement information acquisition unit 102a that acquires movement information and a location information acquisition unit 102b that acquires location information. The granting unit 104 grants points to users, etc. The execution unit 106 executes processing related to the use of points by the user. The transmission unit 108 transmits movement information. The determination unit 110 performs various determinations. The determination unit 110 includes a movement area determination unit 110a that performs determinations related to movement information and a location determination unit 110b that performs determinations related to the location of the store. The exchange unit 112 exchanges points for carbon credits. The details of these configurations are described below.

[0035] —Basic configuration of information processing device 2— The movement information acquisition unit 102a acquires movement information generated when the shared mobility 5 is used by a user. In one embodiment, the movement information includes information about the travel route of the shared mobility 5. In one embodiment, the movement information includes information about the travel speed of the shared mobility 5. In one embodiment, the movement information may include various information necessary to determine points corresponding to the amount of carbon dioxide emissions and / or energy consumption reduced by the shared mobility 5 being used by a user.

[0036] The awarding unit 104 is configured to award points to users based on travel information, corresponding to the amount of carbon dioxide emissions and / or energy consumption reduced by the use of Share Mobility 5 by the user. In one embodiment, the awarding unit 104 determines the points to be awarded based on the "methodology" stipulated in the J-Credit Scheme (a system in which the government certifies the amount of carbon dioxide emissions reduced by the introduction of energy-saving equipment and the use of renewable energy, and the amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by appropriate forest management, as "credits").

[0037] The information processing device 2 can manage the amount of carbon dioxide reduction and / or energy consumption reduction identified based on movement information in association with points assigned based on said movement information. This allows the information processing device 2 to store the relationship between points and the amount of carbon dioxide reduction and / or energy consumption reduction corresponding to those points. This relationship can be referenced by the exchange unit 112, which will be described later.

[0038] In one embodiment, "assigning points to an object" includes adding a numerical value representing the points associated with that object in the database. In another embodiment, "an object using points" and "deducting points from an object" include deducting a numerical value representing the points associated with that object in the database. In yet another embodiment, "moving points from a first object to a second object" includes deducting the points associated with the first object and adding the deducted amount to the points associated with the second object in the database.

[0039] The execution unit 106 is configured to perform processing (hereinafter referred to as "point usage processing") related to using points granted to a user for at least a portion of the price of services and / or goods (hereinafter referred to as "services, etc.") provided to the user. In one embodiment, the point usage processing includes processing for supplementing at least a portion of the price with points.

[0040] In one embodiment, the point redemption process includes obtaining information regarding an expression of intent to use points. One example of an expression of intent to use points is when a user performs an operation via terminal device 3 to indicate that they will use their points. Another example of an expression of intent to use points is when a store employee performs an operation via store device 6 to indicate that they will use the user's points.

[0041] In one embodiment, the point redemption process includes obtaining information regarding the amount of points to be used. The amount of points to be used can be input to at least one of the terminal device 3 and the store device 6.

[0042] In one embodiment, the point redemption process includes processing related to the transfer of points. In one example, when a user attempts to redeem points, the execution unit 106 transfers the user's points to a store. In another example, when a user attempts to redeem points, the execution unit 106 transfers the user's points to a local government.

[0043] In one embodiment, the point redemption process includes sending a notification that points have been used as at least part of the payment for a service or other service. In one example, the execution unit 106 sends the notification to the store device 6. In another example, the execution unit 106 sends the notification to the terminal device 3.

[0044] An example of the operation of the information processing device 2 with these configurations is as follows: The movement information acquisition unit 102a acquires information indicating that the shared mobility 5 has been driven 100 km by the user (an example of movement information generated when the shared mobility 5 is used by the user). Next, the granting unit 104 grants the user "10 pts" in response (an example of points corresponding to the amount of carbon dioxide emissions and / or energy consumption reduced when the shared mobility 5 is used by the user). Next, the execution unit 106 (1) acquires information from the store device 6 that the user intends to use "5 pts", (2) moves "5 pts" from the user to the store, and (3) applies a discount equivalent to "5 pts" to the user's bill (the above (1) to (3) is an example of point usage processing).

[0045] With these configurations, users can earn points by using Share Mobility 5 and use them to receive services and other benefits.

[0046] —Other components of the information processing device 2— In one embodiment, the reception unit 100 receives a selection from the user for a first shared mobility option and a second shared mobility option. In one embodiment, shared mobility option 5 includes the shared mobility option selected by the user from among the first shared mobility option and the second shared mobility option.

[0047] This configuration allows users to choose the shared mobility service they want to use according to their needs and preferences. This encourages users to utilize shared mobility services, which in turn promotes the circulation of people and the economy within the local community.

[0048] In one embodiment, the movement area determination unit 110a determines, based on movement information, whether the shared mobility 5 has moved within a predetermined area associated with the shared mobility 5 (hereinafter referred to as the "target area"). In one example, the movement area determination unit 110a may determine that the shared mobility 5 has moved within the target area if a proportion of the entire movement route of the shared mobility 5 exceeds a predetermined threshold for point allocation (for example, 1%, 10%, 30%, 90%, and 100%, etc.).

[0049] In one embodiment, if the movement area determination unit 110a determines that the shared mobility 5 has moved within the target area, the awarding unit 104 awards points of a first value to the user. In one embodiment, if the movement area determination unit 110a does not determine that the shared mobility 5 has moved within the target area, the awarding unit 104 awards points of a second value, which is smaller than the first value, to the user, or does not award any points.

[0050] Furthermore, "when the movement area determination unit 110a does not determine that the shared mobility 5 has moved within the target area" may mean that the shared mobility 5 has not moved within the target area, or it may mean that no determination is made as to whether or not the shared mobility 5 has moved within the target area.

[0051] In one embodiment, the area of ​​use may be an area under the jurisdiction of a local government. For example, if the local government is "○○ Prefecture," the area of ​​use may be "within ○○ Prefecture." In another example, if the local government is "×× City," the area of ​​use may be "within ×× City."

[0052] Under this configuration, users who use Share Mobility 5 within the designated service area will receive a significant number of points. This will more efficiently promote the circulation of people and the economy within a specific region.

[0053] In one embodiment, the location information acquisition unit 102b acquires location information relating to the location of a store that provides services to users. The location information acquisition unit 102b may acquire location information based on measurements such as GPS provided by the store device 6, or it may acquire location information from a web service or the like that provides store location information.

[0054] In one embodiment, the location determination unit 110b determines, based on location information, whether or not the store belongs to a service area associated with the shared mobility 5. In one embodiment, if the location determination unit 110b determines that the store belongs to a service area, the execution unit 106 executes processing related to the user using points of a first value. In one embodiment, if the location determination unit 110b does not determine that the store belongs to a service area, the execution unit 106 either executes processing related to the user using points of a second value which is smaller than the first value, or does not execute processing for the user to use points.

[0055] Furthermore, "when the location determination unit 110b does not determine that the store belongs to the service area" may mean that the store is determined not to belong to the service area, or it may mean that no determination is made as to whether or not the store belongs to the service area.

[0056] This configuration allows users to use more of the points they have earned at stores within their designated service area. This can more efficiently stimulate the circulation of people and the economy in a specific region.

[0057] In one embodiment, the transmission unit 108 transmits the movement information to a local government device 7 relating to a local government that manages the area of ​​use associated with the shared mobility 5.

[0058] This configuration allows local governments to understand the usage status of Share Mobility 5. Local governments can, for example, refer to mobility information to make policy decisions.

[0059] In one embodiment, the granting unit 104 grants points to stores that provide services to users, based on the execution unit 106 executing a process related to the use of points by the user. In one embodiment, the granting unit 104 grants the points granted to the stores to the local government that manages the usage area associated with the shared mobility 5, and also pays the stores the corresponding amount.

[0060] This configuration allows points to circulate among users, stores, and local governments. This can more efficiently promote the circulation of people and the economy within a region.

[0061] In one embodiment, the exchange unit 112 exchanges points granted to local governments for carbon credits. In this process, the exchange unit 112 can exchange points for carbon credits by referring to the relationship between the points and the corresponding amount of carbon dioxide reduction and / or energy consumption reduction, which is stored in the information processing device 2.

[0062] This structure would allow local governments to generate revenue by circulating points. (Storage unit 12) The storage unit 12 stores various information necessary for the operation of the information processing device 2. In one embodiment, the storage unit 12 stores the program to be executed by the control unit 10. In one embodiment, the storage unit 12 stores movement information and the amount of points assigned to each of multiple users.

[0063] (Network interface section 14) The network interface unit 14 enables communication with other devices via the communication network 8.

[0064] In this disclosure, acquiring information includes making that information processable in the control unit 10. Acquiring information may include, for example, receiving the information from another device, obtaining the information through predetermined processing, and reading the information from the storage unit 12.

[0065] In this disclosure, generating information may consist of at least one of the following: making the information obtained by a predetermined process processable in the control unit 10, and storing the information obtained by the predetermined process in the storage unit 12.

[0066] In this disclosure, determining information may involve at least one of selecting at least one piece of information from among several pieces of information, or generating new information.

[0067] In this disclosure, outputting information may mean at least one of transmitting the information to another device and outputting the information in the form of audio or video.

[0068] <3.Operation> [First Embodiment] Referring to Figure 3, an example of the operation of System 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment, the process by which points granted to a local government are transferred to users and stores will be described.

[0069] First, the information processing device 2 awards "100 points" to the local government (S100). The information processing device 2 may award points based, for example, on the payment of system usage fees by the local government to the administrator of the information processing device 2.

[0070] Next, the control device 4 installed in the shared mobility 5 used by the user generates movement information (S102). The control device 4 transmits the generated movement information to the information processing device 2 (S104). The information processing device 2 receives this movement information. The information processing device 2 transmits the received movement information to the local government device 7 (S106).

[0071] Next, the information processing device 2 determines whether the travel route of the shared mobility 5 is included in the service area based on the travel information received in step S104 (S108). If it is determined that the travel route of the shared mobility 5 is not included in the service area, the information processing device 2 may terminate the process (not shown). If it is determined that the travel route of the shared mobility 5 is included in the service area, the information processing device 2 transfers points from the local government to the user (S110). In this example, 20 points out of the 100 points assigned to the local government are transferred to the user.

[0072] Next, the user receives the store's services, and the store device 6 starts accounting for the services (S112). At this time, the store employee sends a request for point redemption processing to the information processing device 2 via the store device 6 (S114).

[0073] In response, the information processing device 2 determines whether the store belongs to the service area (S116). If it is determined that the store does not belong to the service area, the information processing device 2 may terminate the process (not shown). If it is determined that the store belongs to the service area, the information processing device 2 transfers the user's points to the store (S118). In this example, the user will use "10pt" points. That is, the information processing device 2 transfers "10pt" worth of the user's points to the store. As a result, immediately after step S118, the user, the store, and the local government will have "10pt", "10pt", and "80pt" assigned to them, respectively.

[0074] Next, the information processing device 2 instructs the store device 6 to apply the discount (S120). In this example, the user uses "10 points", so the information processing device 2 applies a discount equivalent to "10 points".

[0075] The store device 6 accepts payment from the user for the remaining amount after applying a discount to the initial price of the service, and completes the accounting for the service (S122).

[0076] [Second Embodiment] Referring to Figure 4, an example of the operation of System 1 according to the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, the operation of System 1 when points are redeemed for cash will be described. Note that steps S118 to S122 in Figure 4 may be the same as steps S118 to S122 in Figure 3, so the explanation will be omitted below.

[0077] The store device 6 receives a point redemption operation from a store employee and transmits information regarding the operation to the information processing device 2 (S200). In this example, the store device 6 accepts a point redemption operation to redeem "5pt" worth of points.

[0078] In response, the information processing device 2 transfers 5 points from the store to the local government (S202). As a result, immediately after step 202, the user, store, and local government are awarded 10 points, 5 points, and 85 points, respectively.

[0079] Next, the information processing device 2 transfers the payment for the transfer of points from the local government to the store (S204). In this example, the store device 6 has received a point exchange operation to exchange points worth "5pt" for cash, so payment equivalent to "5pt" can be paid from the local government to the store.

[0080] Next, the local government device 7 receives a point redemption operation from an employee of the local government and transmits information regarding the operation to the information processing device 2 (S206). In this example, the local government device 7 accepts a point redemption operation to redeem points worth "85pt" (i.e., all points awarded).

[0081] In response, the information processing device 2 deducts 85 points from the local government's points (S208). As a result, immediately after step 208, the user, store, and local government are assigned 10 points, 5 points, and 0 points, respectively.

[0082] Next, the information processing device 2 accesses the carbon credit exchange, obtains payment for "85 points," and transfers it to the local government (S210).

[0083] <4. Hardware Configuration> Referring to Figure 5, an example of a hardware configuration when the devices included in System 1 described above are implemented by computer 70 will be explained. Note that the functions of each device can also be implemented by dividing them among multiple devices.

[0084] As shown in Figure 5, the computer 70 includes a processor 700, a storage device 702, an input interface 704, a data interface 706, a communication interface 708, and a display device 710.

[0085] The processor 700 controls various processes in the computer 70 by executing programs stored in the storage device 702. For example, each functional unit of the control unit 10 of the information processing device 2 can be realized by the processor 700 executing programs stored in the storage device 702.

[0086] The storage device 702 is a storage medium such as RAM (Random Access Memory). RAM temporarily stores the program code of the program executed by the processor 700, as well as data required during program execution.

[0087] The storage device 702 can also be a non-volatile storage medium such as a hard disk drive (HDD) or flash memory. The storage device 702 stores the operating system and various programs for realizing the above configurations. The storage medium storing these various programs may be a non-transitory computer-readable medium. In addition, the storage device 702 can also store tables for registering various information and a database for managing those tables. Such programs and data are loaded into the storage device 702 as needed and accessed by the processor 700.

[0088] The input interface 704 is a device for receiving input from the user. Specific examples of the input interface 704 include cameras, buttons, microphones, keyboards, mice, touch panels, various sensors, and wearable devices. The input interface 704 may be connected to the computer 70 via an interface such as USB (Universal Serial Bus).

[0089] The data interface 706 is a device for inputting data from outside the computer 70. Specific examples of the data interface 706 include drive devices for reading data stored on various storage media. The data interface 706 may also be located outside the computer 70. In that case, the data interface 706 would be connected to the computer 70 via an interface such as USB.

[0090] The communication interface 708 is a device for performing data communication with external devices of the computer 70 via a communication network 8, either wired or wirelessly. The communication interface 708 may also be located outside the computer 70. In that case, the communication interface 708 would be connected to the computer 70 via an interface such as USB.

[0091] The display device 710 is a device for displaying various types of information. Specific examples of the display device 710 include liquid crystal displays, organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) displays, and displays for wearable devices. The display device 710 may be located outside the computer 70. In that case, the display device 710 is connected to the computer 70 via, for example, a display cable. Furthermore, if a touch panel is used as the input I / F 704, the display device 710 can be configured as an integrated unit with the input I / F 704.

[0092] Furthermore, the components of the device included in the System 1 described above are such that a program stored in the storage device 702 is executed by the processor 700, thereby realizing a defined process in cooperation with other hardware. In other words, these components are conceived as both software or firmware, and as corresponding hardware, and in both concepts, they are also described and interpreted as "function," "means," "part," "processing circuit," "unit," or "module," etc.

[0093] <5. Variation> The embodiments described above are provided to facilitate understanding of this disclosure and are not intended to limit it. The configurations that the embodiments may have are not limited to those exemplified and can be modified as appropriate. Furthermore, configurations shown in different embodiments can be partially substituted or combined.

[0094] The operation of System 1 described in the above embodiment is merely an example and can be modified as appropriate without creating any technical inconsistencies.

[0095] In the above embodiments, it has been described that a single type of point circulates within System 1, but the invention is not limited to this. The point usage process described in the above embodiments may include granting the user other points that can be used for at least a portion of the payment for services, etc., based on the points that the user has been granted. For example, the point usage process may include exchanging points for other points.

[0096] Other points may be a medium that users can use with service providers if those providers are located within the service area. In other words, the points initially awarded to a user can be called, for example, "general points," and other points that can be awarded based on those points can be called "region-specific points" that can be used within the service area.

[0097] Regionally limited points can circulate within System 1 in the same way as general points as described in the above embodiment. That is, when a user receives a service, the information processing device 2 may transfer regionally limited points from the user to the service provider. In this case, the user may receive a discount or other compensation from the service provider. The information processing device 2 may also transfer regionally limited points from the service provider to a local government. In this case, the local government may pay compensation to the service provider.

[0098] The information processing device 2 may grant general points to a local government based on the region-specific points granted to that local government. For example, the information processing device 2 exchanges the region-specific points of a local government for general points. In other words, region-specific points and general points may be mutually exchangeable within system 1.

[0099] In the above embodiment, it was explained that local governments can exchange general points for carbon credits. In contrast, region-specific points do not necessarily have to be exchangeable for carbon credits. That is, after receiving region-specific points from service providers, local governments may exchange those region-specific points for general points, thereby enabling them to exchange those general points for carbon credits.

[0100] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, it was explained that users can use general points to receive discounts on services, etc. However, users can use region-specific points to receive discounts on services, etc., and do not necessarily have to use general points to receive discounts on services, etc. That is, after general points are awarded by the information processing device 2, users can exchange those general points for region-specific points and use those region-specific points to receive discounts on the provision of services, etc.

[0101] In the above embodiment, it was explained that local governments can exchange general points for carbon credits, but this is not limited to that. In addition to local governments, users, service providers, and shared mobility operators may also exchange the general points they hold for carbon credits.

[0102] In the above embodiment, "points" may be appropriately replaced with "electronic value medium." The electronic value medium may be an electronic medium that can be used as payment for services, etc. The electronic value medium may be an electronic medium that can be used to reduce the payment for services, etc. The electronic value medium may be, for example, points, discount coupons, electronic money, tokens, service vouchers, and gift certificates.

[0103] In the above embodiment, "share mobility 5" may be understood as being replaced with "mobile body" as appropriate. A mobile body may be, for example, share mobility 5, mobility used by a specific user (but not by an unspecified number of users), and mobility owned by a specific user but made available to an unspecified number of users via a predetermined web service, etc. In System 1, a share mobility operator and / or other mobility operators (e.g., a delivery company) may manage mobility used by a specific user and mobility owned by a specific user but made available to an unspecified number of users via a predetermined web service, etc. Users may register their own mobility as mobility available to an unspecified number of users via a predetermined web service, etc., and may also unregister it.

[0104] In the above embodiment, "local government" may be understood as being replaced with "organization" as appropriate. An organization is, for example, a local government, a company, or a department within a company.

[0105] In the above embodiment, the information processing device 2 was described as awarding points to the user, but it is not limited to this. The information processing device 2 may award points to the shared mobility service provider, and when awarding points to the user and / or the shared mobility service provider, the administrator of the information processing device 2 may receive a portion of the points as a fee. Alternatively, the information processing device 2 may award points to the user through the shared mobility service provider.

[0106] <6. Example Configuration> This disclosure includes the following technologies. Terms in parentheses indicate examples of the embodiments described above.

[0107] [Note 1] Information processing device 2 comprises: a movement information acquisition unit 102a that acquires movement information generated when a mobile vehicle (share mobility 5) is used by a user; a granting unit 104 configured to grant an electronic value medium (points) to a user based on the movement information, corresponding to the amount of carbon dioxide emissions and / or energy consumption reduced by the use of the mobile vehicle (share mobility 5) by the user; and an execution unit 106 configured to perform processing related to the use of the electronic value medium (points) granted to the user for at least a portion of the price of services and / or goods provided to the user.

[0108] [Note 2] The information processing apparatus described in Appendix 1, wherein the processing performed by the execution unit 106 regarding the use of electronic value media (points) includes granting the user other electronic value media (other points (region-limited points)) that can be used for at least a portion of the price of services and / or goods, based on the electronic value media (points (general points)) granted to the user.

[0109] [Note 3] Other electronic value media (points (region-limited points)) include media that can be used by the user from the provider when the provider of services and / or goods to the user belongs to a predetermined region (available region) associated with the mobile body (share mobility 5), as described in Appendix 2 of the information processing device.

[0110] [Note 4] The information processing device 2, as described in any one of the appendices 1 to 3, further comprises a movement area determination unit 110a that determines whether or not the movement information includes information regarding the movement route of the movement vehicle (share mobility 5), and based on the movement information, determines whether or not the movement information includes information regarding the movement route of the movement vehicle (share mobility 5), and (1) if the movement area determination unit 110a determines that the movement vehicle (share mobility 5) has moved within the predetermined area (available area), the granting unit 104 grants the user an electronic value medium (point) of a first value, and (2) if the movement area determination unit 110a does not determine that the movement vehicle (share mobility 5) has moved within the predetermined area (available area), the granting unit 104 grants the user an electronic value medium (point) of a second value which is smaller than the first value, or does not grant an electronic value medium (point).

[0111] [Note 5] The information processing device 2 further comprises: a location information acquisition unit 102b that acquires location information relating to the location of a provider that provides services and / or goods to a user; and a location determination unit 110b that determines, based on the location information, whether or not the provider belongs to a predetermined area (available area) associated with a mobile body (share mobility 5); (1) if the location determination unit 110b determines that the provider belongs to a predetermined area (available area), the execution unit 106 executes processing relating to the user using an electronic value medium (point) of first value; and (2) if the location determination unit 110b does not determine that the provider belongs to a predetermined area (available area), the execution unit 106 executes processing relating to the user using an electronic value medium (point) of second value which is smaller than the first value, or does not execute processing for the user to use an electronic value medium (point), as described in any one of the appendices 1 to 4.

[0112] [Note 6] The information processing device 2 according to any one of the appendices 1 to 5 further comprises a transmission unit 108 for transmitting movement information to another information processing device (local government device 7) relating to an organization (local government) that manages a predetermined area (available area) associated with a mobile device (share mobility 5).

[0113] [Note 7] The granting unit 104 is, An information processing device 2 as described in any one of the appendices 1 to 6, configured to perform the following actions based on the execution unit 106 performing processing related to a user's use of electronic value media (points): granting electronic value media (points) to a provider that provides services and / or goods to a user; and granting the electronic value media (points) granted to the provider to an organization (local government) that manages a predetermined area (usable area) associated with a mobile body (share mobility 5), and also granting the provider the consideration therefor.

[0114] [Note 8] The information processing device 2 described in Appendix 7 further comprises an exchange unit for exchanging electronic value media (points) granted to an organization (local government) for carbon credits.

[0115] [Note 9] The information processing device 2 further comprises a reception unit that receives a selection from the user for a first shared mobility and a second shared mobility, and the mobile device (shared mobility 5) includes the shared mobility selected by the user from among the first shared mobility (shared mobility 5a) and the second shared mobility (shared mobility 5b), as described in any one of the appendices 1 to 8.

[0116] [Note 10] The first shared mobility device (shared mobility device 5a) and the second shared mobility device (shared mobility device 5b) differ in at least one of the following: engine displacement, number of wheels, method of driving the wheels, weight, and shape, as described in Appendix 9, the information processing device 2.

[0117] [Note 11] The information processing device 2 described in Appendix 10 generates the mobility information using a control device 4 whose configuration is common to both the first shared mobility (shared mobility 5a) and the second shared mobility (shared mobility 5b).

[0118] [Note 12] An information processing method comprising: a computer 70 acquiring mobility information generated by the use of a mobile device (share mobility 5) by a user; granting the user electronic value media (points) corresponding to the amount of carbon dioxide emissions and / or energy consumption reduced by the use of the mobile device (share mobility 5) by the user, based on the mobility information; and performing processing related to the use of the electronic value media (points) granted to the user for at least a portion of the price of services and / or goods provided to the user.

[0119] [Note 13] A program that causes computer 70 to perform the following actions: acquire movement information generated when a mobile device (share mobility 5) is used by a user; grant the user electronic value media (points) corresponding to the amount of carbon dioxide emissions and / or energy consumption reduced by the use of the mobile device (share mobility 5) based on the movement information; and perform processing related to the use of the electronic value media (points) granted to the user for at least a portion of the price of services and / or goods provided to the user. [Explanation of symbols]

[0120] 1...System, 2...Information Processing Device, 3...Terminal Device, 4...Control Device, 5, 5a, 5b...Shared Mobility, 6...Store Device, 7...Local Government Device, 10...Control Unit, 12...Storage Unit, 70...Computer, 100...Reception Unit, 102...Acquisition Unit, 102a...Movement Information Acquisition Unit, 102b...Location Information Acquisition Unit, 104...Assignment Unit, 106...Execution Unit, 108...Transmission Unit, 110...Determination Unit, 110a...Movement Area Determination Unit, 110b...Location Determination Unit, 112...Exchange Unit

Claims

1. A movement information acquisition unit that acquires movement information generated when a moving object is used by a user, A granting unit configured to grant the user an electronic value medium corresponding to the amount of carbon dioxide emissions and / or energy consumption reduced by the use of the mobile body by the user, based on the aforementioned movement information, An execution unit configured to perform processing related to the use of the electronic value medium granted to the user for at least a portion of the consideration for the services and / or goods provided to the user, An information processing device equipped with the following features.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the processing performed by the execution unit relating to the use of the electronic value medium includes, based on the electronic value medium granted to the user, granting the user other electronic value medium that can be used for at least a portion of the price of the service and / or the goods.

3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the other electronic value medium includes a medium that the user can use with respect to a provider when the provider who provides the service and / or goods to the user belongs to a predetermined area associated with the mobile device.

4. The aforementioned movement information includes information relating to the movement path of the moving object, The system further includes a movement area determination unit that determines, based on the movement information, whether or not the moving object has moved within a predetermined area associated with the moving object. (1) If the movement area determination unit determines that the moving body has moved within the predetermined area, the granting unit grants the electronic value medium of the first value to the user. (2) If the movement area determination unit does not determine that the moving body has moved within the predetermined area, the granting unit grants the user the electronic value medium having a second value smaller than the first value, or does not grant the electronic value medium, as described in claim 1.

5. A location information acquisition unit that acquires location information relating to the location of a provider that provides the aforementioned service and / or the aforementioned product to the user, A location determination unit that determines whether the provider belongs to a predetermined area associated with the mobile body based on the location information, Furthermore, (1) If the location determination unit determines that the provider belongs to the predetermined region, the execution unit executes a process relating to the use of the first value electronic value medium by the user. (2) If the location determination unit does not determine that the provider belongs to the predetermined region, the execution unit either performs a process relating to the user using the electronic value medium having a second value smaller than the first value, or does not perform a process for the user to use the electronic value medium, as described in claim 1.

6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a transmitting unit for transmitting the movement information to another information processing apparatus relating to an organization that manages a predetermined area associated with the moving object.

7. The aforementioned attachment unit, Based on the execution unit performing processing relating to the user's use of the electronic value medium, the electronic value medium is provided to the provider who provides the service and / or the product to the user. To provide the organization that manages a predetermined area associated with the mobile body with the electronic value medium provided to the provider, and to provide the provider with the consideration therefor, An information processing apparatus according to claim 1, configured to perform the following actions.

8. The information processing apparatus according to claim 7, further comprising an exchange unit for exchanging the electronic value medium assigned to the organization for carbon credits.

9. The system further includes a reception unit that receives a selection from the user for a first shared mobility service and a second shared mobility service, The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the mobile body includes the shared mobility selected by the user from among the first shared mobility and the second shared mobility.

10. The information processing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the first shared mobility and the second shared mobility differ in at least one of the following: engine displacement, number of wheels, method of driving the wheels, weight, and shape.

11. The information processing apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the movement information is generated by a control device having a common hardware configuration in the first shared mobility and the second shared mobility.

12. Computers Acquiring movement information generated when a moving object is used by a user, Based on the aforementioned movement information, an electronic value medium corresponding to the amount of carbon dioxide emissions and / or energy consumption reduced by the use of the mobile body by the user is provided to the user. To perform processing related to using the electronic value medium granted to the user for at least a portion of the consideration for the services and / or goods provided to the user, An information processing method that performs [this action].

13. On the computer, Acquiring movement information generated when a moving object is used by a user, Based on the aforementioned movement information, an electronic value medium corresponding to the amount of carbon dioxide emissions and / or energy consumption reduced by the use of the mobile body by the user is provided to the user. To perform processing related to using the electronic value medium granted to the user for at least a portion of the consideration for the services and / or goods provided to the user, A program that executes something.

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