Fixed asset management system, fixed asset management method, and program

Abstract

This invention provides a fixed asset management system, a fixed asset management method, and a program that reduce the effort required to manage fixed assets located within a building, thereby improving operational efficiency and reducing manpower. [Solution] A fixed asset management system comprising: a storage unit that stores a fixed asset management model, which is a three-dimensional model that shows at least the space to be managed by a user in a building, and associates a fixed asset model, which is a three-dimensional model that shows fixed assets provided in the space, with each of the fixed asset models and associates fixed asset information that shows information necessary for managing the fixed assets with fixed asset management information; an acquisition unit that acquires fixed asset information for updating; and a model construction unit that updates the fixed asset management system based on the acquired fixed asset information for updating.

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[0001] The present invention relates to a fixed asset management system, a fixed asset management method, and a program.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, the management of fixed assets installed in a building has been carried out manually. For example, based on a list of furniture and fixtures, the target assets are searched for, and an accounting list is created based on a layout diagram, a delivery breakdown sheet, etc., and the accounting of fixed assets and the physical inventory of fixed assets are performed. In the accounting of fixed assets, registration in a system for managing fixed assets is performed manually. Also, in the physical inventory of fixed assets, it was necessary to visit the site to confirm the physical objects of the target assets. Therefore, the more the target assets increased, the more laborious it became and the greater the work load was.

[0003] In recent years, in the management related to buildings, various techniques have been proposed that utilize a three-dimensional model capable of three-dimensionally displaying a building for management. For example, in Patent Document 1 below, in the maintenance management of a building, by associating and managing a three-dimensional model capable of three-dimensionally displaying a building including building materials and equipment that are the targets of maintenance management with the information necessary for maintenance management, a technique for facilitating maintenance management by visualizing the targets that require maintenance management in a three-dimensional model is disclosed.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0006] In view of the above-mentioned problems, the object of the present invention is to provide a fixed asset management system, a fixed asset management method, and a program that reduce the effort required to manage fixed assets located within a building, thereby improving operational efficiency and reducing manpower. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned problems, a fixed asset management system according to one aspect of the present invention is a fixed asset management system comprising: a storage unit that stores a fixed asset management model in which a fixed asset model is a three-dimensional model that shows fixed assets provided in a space, and a building model is a three-dimensional model that shows at least the space that a user manages in a building, and fixed asset information that shows information necessary for the management of the fixed asset is associated with each of the fixed asset models; an acquisition unit that acquires fixed asset information for updating; and a model construction unit that updates the fixed asset management system based on the acquired fixed asset information for updating.

[0008] A fixed asset management method according to one aspect of the present invention is a fixed asset management method executed by a computer, which includes a storage process for storing a fixed asset management model in which a fixed asset model is a three-dimensional model that shows fixed assets provided in a space, associates a building model, which is a three-dimensional model that shows at least the space to be managed by a user in a building, with fixed asset models, which are three-dimensional models that show fixed assets provided in the space, and associates fixed asset information, which shows information necessary for managing the fixed assets, with each of the fixed asset models; an acquisition process for acquiring fixed asset information for updating; and a model construction process for updating the fixed asset management model based on the acquired fixed asset information for updating.

[0009] A program according to one aspect of the present invention is a program that causes a computer to function as a storage means for storing a fixed asset management model, which associates a fixed asset model, which is a three-dimensional model showing fixed assets provided in a space, with a building model, which is a three-dimensional model showing at least the space managed by a user in a building, and associates fixed asset information, which shows information necessary for managing the fixed asset, with each of the fixed asset models; an acquisition means for acquiring fixed asset information for updating; and a model construction means for updating the fixed asset management model based on the acquired fixed asset information for updating. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present invention, the effort required to manage fixed assets located within a building can be reduced, thereby improving operational efficiency and reducing the number of personnel needed. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1] This figure shows an overview of the fixed asset management service according to this embodiment. [Figure 2] This block diagram shows an example of the configuration of a fixed asset management system according to this embodiment. [Figure 3] This block diagram shows an example of the functional configuration of the fixed asset management device according to this embodiment. [Figure 4] This figure shows an example of how the fixed asset management screen is displayed based on the fixed asset management model according to this embodiment. [Figure 5] This figure shows an example of how the fixed asset management screen is displayed based on the fixed asset management model according to this embodiment. [Figure 6] This figure shows an example of how the fixed asset management screen is displayed based on the fixed asset management model according to this embodiment. [Figure 7] This figure shows an example of how the fixed asset management screen is displayed based on the fixed asset management model according to this embodiment. [Figure 8]This figure shows an example of how the fixed asset management screen is displayed based on the fixed asset management model according to this embodiment. [Figure 9] This figure shows an example of how the fixed asset management screen is displayed based on the fixed asset management model according to this embodiment. [Figure 10] This figure shows an example of how the fixed asset management screen is displayed based on the fixed asset management model according to this embodiment. [Figure 11] This figure shows an example of how the fixed asset management screen is displayed based on the fixed asset management model according to this embodiment. [Figure 12] This flowchart shows an example of the process flow for constructing a fixed asset management model according to this embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0012] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0013] <1. Overview of Fixed Asset Management Services> Referring to Figure 1, an overview of the fixed asset management service according to this embodiment will be described. Figure 1 is a diagram showing an overview of the fixed asset management service according to this embodiment. The fixed asset management service SA shown in Figure 1 is a service that reproduces the physical space where the fixed assets to be managed are located (hereinafter also referred to as the "managed space") in a three-dimensional digital space, and allows for the management of the status of the fixed assets within that digital space.

[0014] The space to be managed is the space that a user manages in a building (such as an office or a factory). The space managed by the user may be the entire space of the building or a partial space of the building. When the space to be managed is the entire space of the building, for example, it is the case when the user owns its own building. On the other hand, when the space to be managed is a partial space of the building, for example, it is the case when the user leases some floors of the building. Therefore, the fixed asset management service SA can handle the management of fixed assets in any case, such as when it is necessary to manage fixed assets scattered throughout the building or when it is necessary to manage fixed assets scattered in a partial space of the building. Note that the space to be managed may be only either the internal space or the external space (such as a rooftop, the ground part within the site, etc.) of the building, or both spaces.

[0015] Fixed assets are, for example, furniture and fixtures, equipment, etc. Furniture and fixtures include, for example, office furniture for work such as desks and chairs, reception furniture such as tables and sofas, storage furniture such as bookshelves and cabinets, and may also include partitions, reception counters, and home appliances such as refrigerators and water servers. Equipment is, for example, electrical equipment, air conditioning equipment, satellite equipment, etc. Electrical equipment is equipment related to the electrical system of the building. Air conditioning equipment is equipment related to the temperature and humidity adjustment system of the building, such as air conditioning machines. Sanitary equipment is equipment such as water receivers, pumps, and pipes related to water supply and drainage.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 1, first, the user requests the use of the service from the administrator (step S1). The user is, for example, a company. The administrator is, for example, an operator that provides the fixed asset management service SA.

[0017] The administrator who has received the request from the user conducts an on-site survey of the space to be managed. (Step S2). In the on-site survey, the administrator checks the physical objects of the fixed assets to be managed on-site and materials related to the fixed assets.

[0018] When a user uses the service, they register information necessary for managing fixed assets (hereinafter also referred to as "fixed asset information") with the fixed asset management service SA (Step S3). Fixed asset information includes information such as Name, Level, Room, Management Classification, Quantity, Asset Type, Date, and Useful Life. Name is information indicating the name of the fixed asset, for example, the name of a desk or chair. Level is information indicating the floor on which the fixed asset is managed (installed), for example, using FL (Floor Level) as the unit, such as 1FL, 2FL, etc. Room is information indicating the name of the room on which the fixed asset is managed (installed), for example, the name of an office, meeting room, warehouse, presentation room, etc. Management Classification is information indicating the classification to which each fixed asset is classified for management, for example, the classification of a normal asset, a small-value asset, an off-balance-sheet asset, etc. Quantity is information indicating the number of fixed assets managed (installed) for each fixed asset. Asset Type is information indicating the type of fixed asset, for example, the type of furniture / fixtures, exterior, steel frame / slab, interior. The date field contains information indicating various dates related to the management of fixed assets, such as the acquisition date, the start date of operation, and the disposal date. The useful life field contains information indicating the useful life of each fixed asset. The specific information included in the fixed asset information is not limited to the examples described above. Furthermore, the registration of fixed asset information may be performed not by the user, but by an administrator who receives the information from the user.

[0019] The administrator constructs a fixed asset management model (Step S4) based on the fixed asset information of users registered in the fixed asset management service SA. The fixed asset management model is a model for visualizing the fixed asset information of fixed assets located in the managed space. The fixed asset management model includes a building model, a fixed asset model, and fixed asset information. The building model is a three-dimensional model that shows at least the space managed by the user within the building. The fixed asset model is a three-dimensional model that shows the fixed assets located in the managed space. The fixed asset management model is constructed by associating the fixed asset model with the building model, and associating the fixed asset information with each of the fixed asset models. The fixed asset management model is an Asset Information Model (AIM).

[0020] The user can output and verify fixed asset information for managed fixed assets using the fixed asset management model built by the administrator (Step S5). The output of fixed asset information may be displayed on the terminal used by the user, or it may be output as data. The data output by the user may be linked to other systems used by the user.

[0021] <2. Configuration of the Fixed Asset Management System> The above describes the overview of the fixed asset management service SA according to this embodiment. Next, the configuration of the fixed asset management system according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 2. Figure 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the fixed asset management system according to this embodiment.

[0022] The fixed asset management system 1 shown in Figure 2 is a system for providing the fixed asset management service SA, whose outline was explained with reference to Figure 1. As shown in Figure 2, the fixed asset management system 1 comprises an administrator terminal 10, a user terminal 20, a three-dimensional model generation device 30, a three-dimensional model management device 40, a fixed asset management device 50, and a fixed asset information management device 60.

[0023] Network NW1 and Network NW2 can be configured to exchange information using, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network), a WAN (Wide Area Network), a telephone network (mobile phone network, fixed telephone network, etc.), a regional IP (Internet Protocol) network, or the Internet.

[0024] (1) Administrator terminal 10 The administrator terminal 10 is a terminal used by the administrator. The administrator terminal 10 is, for example, a smartphone, tablet, or PC (Personal Computer). The administrator terminal 10 is connected via the network NW1 to the 3D model generation device 30, the 3D model management device 40, the fixed asset management device 50, and the fixed asset information management device 60, enabling the transmission and reception of various types of information.

[0025] The administrator terminal 10 displays various screens through applications (hereinafter also referred to as "apps") that enable the functions of the three-dimensional model generation device 30, the three-dimensional model management device 40, the fixed asset management device 50, and the fixed asset information management device 60, respectively. The functions of the apps corresponding to each device may be provided by installing the apps on the administrator terminal 10 (i.e., native apps), or by a web system (i.e., web apps). In the case of a web system, the functions of the conversation assistance app are provided via a web browser.

[0026] (2) User terminal 20 User terminal 20 is a terminal used by the user. User terminal 20 is, for example, a smartphone, tablet, or PC. User terminal 20 is connected to the fixed asset management device 50 and the fixed asset information management device 60 via the network NW2, enabling the sending and receiving of various types of information.

[0027] The user terminal 20 displays various screens through applications that enable the functions of the fixed asset management device 50 and the fixed asset information management device 60, respectively. The functions of the applications corresponding to each device may be provided by installing the applications on the user terminal 20 (i.e., native applications) or by a web system (i.e., web applications). In the case of a web system, the functions of the conversation assistance application are provided via a web browser.

[0028] (3) Three-dimensional model generation device 30 The three-dimensional model generation device 30 is a device for generating three-dimensional models. The three-dimensional model generation device 30 is composed of, for example, one or more PCs or server devices (for example, a cloud server). The three-dimensional model generation device 30 is connected to the administrator terminal 10 via the network NW1, enabling the transmission and reception of various information. The three-dimensional model generation device 30 is also connected to the three-dimensional model management device 40, enabling the transmission and reception of various information.

[0029] The administrator can use the 3D model generation device 30 via the administrator terminal 10. The administrator accesses the 3D model generation device 30 and checks for the availability of building models and fixed asset models (3D models) that can be used to construct a fixed asset management model. If there are available 3D models, the administrator links those 3D models from the 3D model generation device 30 to the 3D model management device 40. At this time, the administrator may also link building blueprints and equipment blueprints from the 3D model generation device 30 to the 3D model management device 40, in addition to the 3D models.

[0030] On the other hand, if no 3D model is available, the administrator uses the functions of the 3D model generation device 30 to generate the necessary 3D model and then links the generated 3D model from the 3D model generation device 30 to the 3D model management device 40. The administrator generates a 3D model (BIM model) using, for example, BIM (Building Information Modeling).

[0031] (4) Three-dimensional model management device 40 The 3D model management device 40 is a device for managing 3D models. The 3D model management device 40 is composed of, for example, one or more PCs or server devices (for example, a cloud server). The 3D model management device 40 is connected to the administrator terminal 10 via the network NW1, enabling it to send and receive various information. The 3D model management device 40 is also connected to the 3D model generation device 30 and the fixed asset management device 50, enabling them to send and receive various information.

[0032] The administrator can use the 3D model management device 40 via the administrator terminal 10. The administrator accesses the 3D model management device 40 and manages building models and fixed asset models that can be used to construct the fixed asset management model. When constructing the fixed asset management model, the administrator imports the building models and fixed asset models to be used for construction from the 3D model management device 40 to the fixed asset management device 50.

[0033] (5) Fixed asset management device 50 The fixed asset management device 50 is a device for managing fixed assets. The fixed asset management device 50 is composed of, for example, one or more PCs or server devices (for example, a cloud server). The fixed asset management device 50 is connected to the administrator terminal 10 via network NW1, enabling the transmission and reception of various information. The fixed asset management device 50 is also connected to the three-dimensional model management device 40 and the fixed asset information management device 60, enabling the transmission and reception of various information. Furthermore, the fixed asset management device 50 is connected to the user terminal 20 via network NW2, enabling the transmission and reception of various information.

[0034] The administrator can use the fixed asset management device 50 via the administrator terminal 10. The administrator accesses the fixed asset management device 50 and constructs a fixed asset management model using the building model and fixed asset model imported from the three-dimensional model management device 40 and the fixed asset information imported from the fixed asset information management device 60. Users can access the fixed asset management device 50 via the user terminal 20. Users can access the fixed asset management device 50 and manage fixed assets in the managed space using the fixed asset management model built by the administrator.

[0035] (6) Fixed asset information management device 60 The fixed asset information management device 60 is a device for managing fixed asset information. The fixed asset information management device 60 is composed of, for example, one or more PCs or server devices (for example, a cloud server). The fixed asset information management device 60 is connected to the administrator terminal 10 via network NW1, enabling it to send and receive various types of information. The fixed asset information management device 60 is also connected to the fixed asset management device 50, enabling it to send and receive various types of information. Furthermore, the fixed asset information management device 60 is connected to the user terminal 20 via network NW2, enabling it to send and receive various types of information.

[0036] Users can access the fixed asset information management device 60 via the user terminal 20. Users can access the fixed asset information management device 60 and register fixed asset information for the fixed assets to be managed. This allows users to provide fixed asset information to the administrator. The administrator can use the fixed asset information management device 60 via the administrator terminal 10. The administrator accesses the fixed asset information management device 60 and manages the fixed asset information available for building the fixed asset management model. When building the fixed asset management model, the administrator imports the fixed asset information used for construction from the fixed asset information management device 60 to the fixed asset management device 50.

[0037] <3. Functional Configuration of Fixed Asset Management System> The configuration of the fixed asset management system 1 according to this embodiment has been described above. Next, the functional configuration of the fixed asset management device 50 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 3 to 11. Figure 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the fixed asset management device 50 according to this embodiment. As shown in Figure 3, the fixed asset management device 50 includes a communication unit 510, a storage unit 520, and a control unit 530.

[0038] (1) Communications Section 510 The communication unit 510 has the function of sending and receiving various types of information. The communication unit 510 is connected to the administrator terminal 10 via the network NW1 and sends and receives various types of information. The communication unit 510 is also connected to the three-dimensional model management device 40 and the fixed asset information management device 60 and sends and receives various types of information. Furthermore, the communication unit 510 is connected to the user terminal 20 via the network NW2 and sends and receives various types of information.

[0039] (2) Storage section 520 The storage unit 520 has the function of storing various types of information. The storage unit 520 is composed of storage media provided as hardware by the fixed asset management device 50, such as HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), flash memory, EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access read / write Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), or any combination of these storage media.

[0040] The memory unit 520 stores building models and fixed asset models imported from the three-dimensional model management device 40 and received by the communication unit 510, and fixed asset information imported from the fixed asset information management device 60 and received by the communication unit 510. The memory unit 520 also stores a fixed asset management model constructed by the administrator associating the building models, fixed asset models, and fixed asset information.

[0041] (3) Control unit 530 The control unit 530 has the function of controlling the overall operation of the fixed asset management device 50. The control unit 530 is implemented, for example, by causing the CPU (Central Processing Unit) or GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) provided as hardware in the fixed asset management device 50 to execute a program. As shown in Figure 3, the control unit 530 includes an acquisition unit 531, a model construction unit 532, an output processing unit 533, a schedule management unit 534, and a layout management unit 535.

[0042] (3-1) Acquisition part 531 The acquisition unit 531 has the function of acquiring various types of data. The acquisition unit 531 acquires building models, fixed asset models, and fixed asset information as data necessary for constructing a fixed asset management model. The acquisition unit 531 acquires building models and fixed asset models received by the communication unit 510 from the three-dimensional model management device 40, and acquires fixed asset information received by the communication unit 510 from the fixed asset information management device 60.

[0043] Furthermore, the acquisition unit 531 acquires fixed asset information for updating as data necessary for updating the fixed asset management model. The fixed asset management model may be updated as needed by the administrator or user. In this case, the acquisition unit 531 acquires the fixed asset information for updating that is entered by the administrator or user from the administrator terminal 10 or user terminal 20.

[0044] Furthermore, the fixed asset management model may be updated by the administrator for the purpose of accounting for fixed assets. In this case, the acquisition unit 531 acquires the fixed asset information for updates, which is entered based on the results of on-site surveys conducted by the administrator at intervals set according to the user.

[0045] In addition, users may update the fixed asset management record on a server that manages the fixed asset management record (for example, a fixed asset information management device 60). In this case, the acquisition unit 531 acquires the management record information indicating the management record from the fixed asset information management device 60 as fixed asset information for updating.

[0046] (3-2) Model Construction Section 532 The model construction unit 532 has the function of performing processing related to the construction of a fixed asset management model. The model construction unit 532 constructs a fixed asset management model using the building model, fixed asset model, and fixed asset information acquired by the acquisition unit 531. Specifically, the model construction unit 532 constructs a fixed asset management model by associating the fixed asset model with the building model and associating the fixed asset information with each of the fixed asset models.

[0047] The model building unit 532 also updates the constructed fixed asset management model. The model building unit 532 updates the fixed asset management model based on the fixed asset information for update acquired by the acquisition unit 531. For example, the model building unit 532 updates the fixed asset information included in the fixed asset management model. Specifically, the model building unit 532 updates the fixed asset information associated with the fixed asset models included in the fixed asset management model based on the acquired fixed asset information for update.

[0048] Furthermore, the model building unit 532 updates the fixed asset model included in the fixed asset management model. Specifically, the model building unit 532 updates the fixed asset management model according to the update type included in the fixed asset information for update acquired by the acquisition unit 531. The update type is, for example, new registration or deletion. If the update type indicates new registration, the model building unit 532 registers a new fixed asset in the fixed asset management model.

[0049] When registering a new fixed asset to the fixed asset management model, the model building unit 532 retrieves the fixed asset model corresponding to the newly registered fixed asset from the fixed asset manufacturer's website and adds it to the fixed asset management model. If the fixed asset model cannot be retrieved from the website, the model building unit 532 sends a notification to the administrator requesting the creation of the fixed asset model.

[0050] Furthermore, if the acquisition unit 531 acquires management performance information from the fixed asset information management device 60, the model construction unit 532 may update the fixed asset management model based on the acquired management performance information.

[0051] (3-3) Output processing unit 533 The output processing unit 533 has functions to control various outputs. Based on the fixed asset management model, the output processing unit 533 outputs fixed asset information necessary for management operations. For example, the output processing unit 533 displays a screen for users to manage the status of fixed assets (hereinafter also referred to as the "fixed asset management screen"). Based on the fixed asset management model, the output processing unit 533 displays the building model, fixed asset model, and fixed asset information on the fixed asset management screen. Users can display appropriately selected data from the building model, fixed asset model, and fixed asset information on the fixed asset management screen.

[0052] Here, with reference to Figures 4 to 11, an example of the display of the fixed asset management screen based on the fixed asset management model according to this embodiment will be described. Figures 4 to 11 are diagrams showing an example of the display of the fixed asset management screen based on the fixed asset management model according to this embodiment.

[0053] As shown in Figure 4, area R1 of the fixed asset management screen G1 displays a three-dimensional model of an office building, which is a managed space, as an example. The office building displayed in area R1 is assumed to be the user's own company building. The user can change the display of the managed space in area R1 by selecting the asset type displayed in area R2. The output processing unit 533 displays only the fixed assets corresponding to the fixed asset models belonging to the asset type selected by the user, based on the asset type to which each of the multiple fixed asset models included in the fixed asset management model belongs. In the example shown in Figure 4, all asset types are selected in area R2. Therefore, the entire building is displayed in area R1. In this state, suppose the user selects, for example, only furniture and fixtures in area R2. In this case, the output processing unit 533 displays only furniture and fixtures in area R1. In this way, the fixed asset management model allows for centralized management (display) of multiple data without integrating them into a single data. Although not shown in area R2 of Figure 4, area R2 may also allow selection of fixed asset information other than asset type, such as Name, Level, Room, and Management Classification.

[0054] In the fixed asset management screen G2 shown in Figure 5, area R3 displays only the three-dimensional models of furniture and fixtures on a specific floor of the office building, which is the managed space. This is because, in the fixed asset management screen G1 shown in Figure 4, the user selected a specific floor and furniture and fixtures as the asset type. The user can change the display mode of the fixed asset model displayed in area R3 by operating the operator IK1 displayed in area R4 (for example, switching it on / off). The output processing unit 533 displays the fixed assets corresponding to the fixed asset model in three dimensions with different display modes for each management category, based on the management category to which each of the multiple fixed asset models included in the fixed asset management model belongs. For example, the user can color-code the fixed asset models with different colors for each management category. In the example shown in Figure 5, all management categories are selected in area R4. Therefore, in area R3, all furniture and fixtures installed on a specific floor are displayed in different colors for normal assets, low-value assets, and off-balance-sheet assets. In this state, suppose the user selects, for example, only normal assets in area R4. In this case, the output processing unit 533 displays only the furniture and fixtures belonging to normal assets in area R3.

[0055] In the fixed asset management screen G3 shown in Figure 6, area R5 displays an enlarged portion of the three-dimensional model of furniture and fixtures that was displayed in area R3 of the fixed asset management screen G2. In addition, area R6 displays a list of fixed asset information for the three-dimensional model of furniture and fixtures that was displayed in area R3 of the fixed asset management screen G2. The output processing unit 533 displays a list of fixed asset information corresponding to the fixed assets located in the space selected by the user. The user can select a three-dimensional model displayed in area R5 or fixed asset information displayed in area R6. The output processing unit 533 displays the fixed asset information corresponding to the selected fixed asset from the three-dimensional fixed assets displayed in the list in a different display manner from other fixed asset information. For example, the output processing unit 533 displays the fixed asset information corresponding to the selected fixed asset in a different color (highlighted) from other fixed asset information. On the other hand, the output processing unit 533 displays the fixed asset corresponding to the fixed asset information selected in the list from the three-dimensional fixed assets in a different display manner from other fixed assets. For example, the output processing unit 533 displays the fixed asset corresponding to the selected fixed asset information in a different color (highlighted) from other fixed assets.

[0056] In the fixed asset management screen G4 shown in Figure 7, area R7 illustrates an example of grouping and arranging the displayed fixed asset models. The user can group and arrange the fixed asset models by operating the operator IK2 displayed in area R8 (for example, by toggling it on / off). The output processing unit 533 groups and displays the fixed assets according to the attributes to which each of the multiple fixed asset models included in the fixed asset management model belongs.

[0057] Figure 8 shows an example of displaying a three-dimensional model in area R9 of the fixed asset management screen G5, allowing users to view the managed space from a first-person perspective (walkthrough). This first-person view allows users to confirm the location of assets regardless of their work location. Furthermore, they can also check the shape and color of fixed assets, assisting with inventory management. In addition, even in the first-person view shown in Figure 8, each fixed asset model can be displayed in a different color according to its management category, and selected fixed asset models can be highlighted.

[0058] In the fixed asset management screen G6 shown in Figure 9, area R10 displays a three-dimensional model of the managed space, allowing for first-person viewing, and shows an example where a specific fixed asset model has been selected. In this case, as shown in area R11, the fixed asset information associated with the selected fixed asset model is displayed. The output processing unit 533 displays the managed space and the fixed assets located within the managed space in three dimensions based on the fixed asset management model, and displays the fixed asset information associated with the selected fixed asset among the displayed fixed assets. If instruction manual information is associated with a fixed asset model, the output processing unit 533 displays the instruction manual for the fixed asset corresponding to the fixed asset model based on the selected instruction manual information. The instruction manual information may be the data of the instruction manual itself (e.g., PDF: Portable Document Format) or it may be a link to the web page where the instruction manual is published (URL: Uniform Resource Locator).

[0059] Figure 10 shows an example of displaying the equipment system of a selected piece of equipment in area R12 of the fixed asset management screen G7. When equipment is selected from the three-dimensionally displayed fixed assets, the output processing unit 533 displays the equipment system of the selected equipment. Figure 11 shows an example where the equipment system of the selected equipment is displayed in area R13 of the fixed asset management screen G8. As shown in Figure 11, the output processing unit 533 can also display the equipment system in a first-person view. In this way, users can easily trace the equipment system by selecting the equipment they want to refer to. This allows users to easily check which spaces will be affected in the event of equipment failure or replacement.

[0060] Furthermore, users can also search for fixed assets they wish to check on the fixed asset management screen. When a user performs a search, the output processing unit 533 displays the fixed assets that match the search criteria from the three-dimensionally displayed fixed assets in a different display manner (e.g., color-coding) than other fixed assets. This allows users to easily understand where the searched fixed assets are located, preventing the hassle of searching on-site and avoiding omissions during handover.

[0061] Furthermore, the output processing unit 533 may output data that can be reused by the user based on the fixed asset information. For example, in general affairs and property management operations, the output processing unit 533 may output fixed asset data (fixed asset register) that can be used for fixed asset management operations, or equipment list data (equipment register) that can be used for equipment management operations. Furthermore, the output processing unit 533 may also bidirectionally exchange data with business systems and IoT sensors via the communication unit 510.

[0062] (3-4) Schedule Management Department 534 The Schedule Management Unit 534 has the function of managing schedules related to the management of fixed assets. For example, the Schedule Management Unit 534 manages the schedule of on-site inspections conducted by administrators. On-site inspections by administrators are conducted not only when constructing a fixed asset management model, but also for the purpose of accounting for fixed assets. The timing of accounting for fixed assets may differ depending on the user. Therefore, the Schedule Management Unit 534 calculates backward from the fixed asset accounting date set for each user and presents the user with a schedule for when the administrator will conduct on-site inspections. This allows administrators to conduct on-site inspections efficiently in accordance with the fixed asset accounting date set for each user.

[0063] The Schedule Management Unit 534 adjusts the schedule based on order history information, which shows the user's actual fixed asset ordering history. For example, fixed assets may be ordered at times different from the usual ordering period, or a large number of fixed assets may be ordered due to organizational restructuring, etc. In this case, it is expected that on-site inspections will take longer than usual. Therefore, the Schedule Management Unit 534 sets a longer-than-usual schedule and presents it to the user.

[0064] (3-5) Layout Management Department 535 The layout management unit 535 has the function of managing the layout of fixed assets. Based on the order information regarding the user's fixed asset orders, the layout management unit 535 manages the layout of fixed assets in a designated space. The order information includes, for example, order history information showing the user's past fixed asset orders and order plan information showing the user's planned fixed asset orders.

[0065] The layout management unit 535 creates a layout for placing the ordered fixed assets in the specified space, based on the order history information from the order information. The layout management unit 535 transmits the created layout to the user terminal 20 via the communication unit 510. This allows the user to check the layout without actually placing the newly purchased fixed assets, thus reducing the effort required for layout consideration.

[0066] Furthermore, the layout management unit 535 determines whether the ordered fixed assets can be placed in the planned space based on the planned order information. The layout management unit 535 transmits the result of the determination of whether the ordered fixed assets can be placed to the user terminal 20 via the communication unit 510. This allows the user to check the layout without actually placing the newly purchased fixed assets, thus reducing the effort required for layout planning.

[0067] <4. Processing Flow> The functional configuration of the fixed asset management device 50 according to this embodiment has been described above. Next, the processing flow according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 12. Figure 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing flow for constructing the fixed asset management model according to this embodiment.

[0068] As shown in Figure 12, the administrator first checks whether there is a reusable BIM model (3D model) (step S101). If there is a reusable BIM model, the process proceeds to step S102 (step S101 / YES). On the other hand, if there is no reusable BIM model, the process proceeds to step S106 (step S101 / NO).

[0069] If the process proceeds to step S102, the administrator determines whether the reusable BIM model can be used to build the fixed asset management model (step S102). At this time, the administrator makes the determination from the perspective of asset management. If it is determined that it can be used (step S102 / YES), the process proceeds to step S103. On the other hand, if it is determined that it cannot be used (step S102 / NO), the process proceeds to step S106.

[0070] If the process proceeds to step S103, the administrator confirms the fixed assets to be managed (step S103). After confirmation, the process proceeds to step S104.

[0071] If the process proceeds to step S104, the administrator checks whether there is a fixed asset model for the fixed asset to be managed (step S104). If there is a fixed asset model to be managed (step S104 / YES), the process proceeds to step S105. On the other hand, if there is no fixed asset model to be managed (step S104 / NO), the process proceeds to step S108.

[0072] If the process proceeds to step S105, the administrator enters the fixed asset information (step S105). At this time, the administrator associates the fixed asset model with the building model and enters the fixed asset information for each fixed asset model. In this way, the administrator constructs a fixed asset management model.

[0073] If the process proceeds to step S106, the administrator creates the BIM model (step S106). After the BIM model is created, the process proceeds to step S107.

[0074] If the process proceeds to step S107, the administrator verifies the fixed assets to be managed (step S107). After verification, the process proceeds to step S108.

[0075] If the process proceeds to step S108, the administrator checks whether a fixed asset model exists on the manufacturer's website for the fixed asset to be managed (step S108). If a fixed asset model for the managed item is found on the website (step S108 / YES), the process proceeds to step S109. On the other hand, if a fixed asset model for the managed item is not found on the website (step S108 / NO), the process proceeds to step S110.

[0076] If the process proceeds to step S109, the administrator downloads the fixed asset model to be managed from the homepage (step S109). After the download, the process proceeds to step S105.

[0077] If the process proceeds to step S110, the administrator creates a model of the fixed asset to be managed (step S110). After creation, the process proceeds to step S105.

[0078] The processing flow according to this embodiment has been described above. As described above, the fixed asset management system 1 according to this embodiment includes a storage unit 520 that stores a fixed asset management model in which a fixed asset model, which is a three-dimensional model showing fixed assets installed in a space, is associated with a building model, which is a three-dimensional model showing at least the space managed by the user in a building, and fixed asset information, which is associated with each fixed asset model, with information necessary for managing the fixed assets; an acquisition unit 531 that acquires fixed asset information for updating; and a model construction unit 532 that updates the fixed asset management model based on the acquired fixed asset information for updating.

[0079] With this configuration, if there is an increase or decrease in the fixed assets under management, the user updates the fixed asset management model, which also updates the fixed asset information displayed by the model. This allows users to manage fixed assets located within a building using the fixed asset management model, eliminating the need to physically check the fixed assets on-site. Therefore, the fixed asset management system 1 according to this embodiment reduces the effort required to manage fixed assets located within a building, enabling increased efficiency and reduced manpower.

[0080] Embodiments of the present invention have been described above. Furthermore, some or all of the functions of the fixed asset management system 1, administrator terminal 10, user terminal 20, three-dimensional model generation device 30, three-dimensional model management device 40, fixed asset management device 50, and fixed asset information management device 60 in the above-described embodiment may be implemented using a computer. In that case, the functions may be implemented by recording a program for implementing these functions on a computer-readable recording medium, loading the program recorded on this recording medium into a computer system, and executing it. The term "computer system" as used herein includes hardware such as an operating system and peripheral devices. Furthermore, "computer-readable recording media" refers to portable media such as flexible disks, magneto-optical disks, ROMs, and CD-ROMs, as well as storage devices such as hard disks built into computer systems. In addition, "computer-readable recording media" may also include those that dynamically hold programs for a short period of time, such as communication lines used when transmitting programs over networks such as the Internet or communication lines such as telephone lines, and those that hold programs for a certain period of time, such as volatile memory inside computer systems that act as servers or clients in such cases. Furthermore, the above program may be for the purpose of implementing some of the functions described above, or it may be for the purpose of implementing the above functions in combination with a program already recorded in the computer system, or it may be implemented using a programmable logic device such as an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

[0081] Although embodiments of this invention have been described in detail above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to those described above, and various design changes can be made without departing from the spirit of this invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0082] 1...Fixed asset management system, 10...Administrator terminal, 20...User terminal, 30...3D model generation device, 40...3D model management device, 50...Fixed asset management device, 60...Fixed asset information management device, 510...Communication unit, 520...Storage unit, 530...Control unit, 531...Acquisition unit, 532...Model construction unit, 533...Output processing unit, 534...Schedule management unit, 535...Layout management unit, SA...Fixed asset management service, NW1, NW2...Network

Claims

1. A storage unit stores a fixed asset management model, which associates a building model, which is a three-dimensional model showing at least the spaces managed by the user in a building, with a fixed asset model, which is a three-dimensional model showing the fixed assets installed in said spaces, and associates fixed asset information, which shows the information necessary for managing said fixed assets, with each of said fixed asset models, and stores a fixed asset management model. An acquisition unit that acquires fixed asset information for updating, A model building unit updates the fixed asset management model based on the acquired fixed asset information for updating, A fixed asset management system equipped with the following features.

2. The acquisition unit acquires the fixed asset information for updating that is entered by the administrator or the user. The model building unit updates the fixed asset management model according to the update type included in the acquired fixed asset information for updating. The fixed asset management system according to claim 1.

3. The acquisition unit acquires the management performance information indicating the management performance from the server where the user manages the management performance of the fixed assets, as the fixed asset information for updating. The model building unit updates the fixed asset management model based on the acquired management performance information. The fixed asset management system according to claim 1.

4. When registering a new fixed asset, the model building unit obtains the fixed asset model corresponding to the fixed asset from the manufacturer's website and adds it to the fixed asset management model. The fixed asset management system according to claim 2 or claim 3.

5. If the model building unit is unable to obtain the fixed asset model, it will notify the administrator to request the creation of the fixed asset model. The fixed asset management system according to claim 4.

6. A storage process that stores a fixed asset management model, which is a three-dimensional model that shows at least the space managed by the user in a building, associates a fixed asset model, which is a three-dimensional model that shows the fixed assets installed in said space with a building model, and associates fixed asset information, which shows the information necessary for managing said fixed asset, with each of said fixed asset models, and stores a fixed asset management model. The acquisition process for obtaining fixed asset information for updating, A model construction process for updating the fixed asset management model based on the acquired fixed asset information for updating, A fixed asset management method performed by a computer, including the following.

7. Computers, A storage means for storing a fixed asset management model, which associates a building model, which is a three-dimensional model showing at least the space managed by the user in a building, with a fixed asset model, which is a three-dimensional model showing the fixed assets installed in said space, and associates fixed asset information, which shows the information necessary for managing said fixed asset, with each of said fixed asset models, and storing a fixed asset management model. A means of obtaining fixed asset information for updating purposes, A model building means for updating the fixed asset management model based on the acquired fixed asset information for updating, A program designed to function as such.

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