Construction support system

Abstract

To ensure consistent quality in the delivery and installation of plumbing fixtures to their intended locations within living spaces. [Solution] The construction support system comprises: a first acquisition means for acquiring equipment information including the dimensions of at least one plumbing fixture such as a toilet, kitchen, washbasin, and bathtub; a second acquisition means for acquiring delivery route information for transporting the plumbing fixture to its installation location; and an output means for outputting information about obstacles to transporting the plumbing fixture within the living space to its installation location, based on the equipment information and the delivery route information.

Description

Technical Field

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

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a technology has been proposed that creates a process plan for parallel work by dividing work zones in consideration of the work space for multiple operations in a living space, so as to shorten the construction period and improve work efficiency.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the above conventional technology, it is not always possible to stabilize the quality of the carry-in work for carrying plumbing-related equipment to a target location in a living space. For example, the above conventional technology does not take into account the stabilization related to equipment transportation into the living space.

[0005] One aspect of the embodiment aims to provide a construction support system that can stabilize the quality of the carry-in work for carrying plumbing-related equipment to a target location in a living space.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A construction support system according to one aspect of the embodiment comprises: a first acquisition unit that acquires equipment information including dimensions of at least one plumbing-related equipment among a toilet device, a kitchen, a washstand, and a bathtub; a second acquisition unit that acquires carry-in route information for carrying the plumbing-related equipment to an installation location; and an output unit that outputs information related to obstacles to carrying the equipment in the living space leading to the installation location of the plumbing-related equipment, based on the equipment information and the carry-in route information.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the construction support system, matters that were previously estimated based on the worker's experience (for example, what route should be taken for delivery, or how should protective measures be taken) can be quantitatively evaluated. As a result, the system can provide workers with information on the degree of obstacles along the delivery route for plumbing equipment to the installation location within the living space, as well as the condition of obstacles along the delivery route. Consequently, workers can know the optimal delivery route in advance of the delivery work, eliminating rework such as discovering an obstacle during the delivery process and having to redo the work, thus stabilizing the delivery process.

[0008] Furthermore, in a construction support system according to one embodiment, the output means is characterized in that it outputs information regarding the application locations of protective covers for preventing damage along the delivery route within the living space.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the construction support system, areas that need to be protected along the delivery route are identified, and these identified areas are presented to the workers. This allows workers to efficiently and effectively protect the area around the delivery route and to handle areas that need protection carefully without overlooking any.

[0010] Furthermore, in a construction support system according to one embodiment, the system further comprises a management means for managing estimation information related to the construction of the plumbing equipment, wherein the management means manages the updating of the estimation information based on information related to the obstacles.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the construction support system, an estimate is calculated according to the degree of the damage, making it possible to make fair charges to the client in accordance with the difficulty of the delivery work. Furthermore, it becomes possible to pass on costs according to the degree of the damage or to offer discounts according to the degree of the damage.

[0012] Furthermore, the construction support system according to one embodiment is characterized by further comprising estimation means for estimating a plurality of delivery routes based on the equipment information and the delivery route information.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the construction support system, an appropriate entrance is selected from among doorways such as the front door and living room windows, an estimated route for transporting plumbing equipment from the selected entrance to the installation site is estimated, and the transport route is presented with the degree of obstacles associated with it, so that workers can select a transport route that is more suitable for the transport work.

[0014] Furthermore, in a construction support system according to one embodiment, the first acquisition means is characterized in that it acquires external dimensions of the plumbing equipment in its packaged state as dimensional information of the plumbing equipment.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the construction support system, based on the idea that it is desirable for plumbing fixtures to be transported to the installation site in their packaging to avoid the risk of damage, it is possible to estimate a transport route that allows the product to be transported to the installation site in its packaging, thereby suppressing damage to the product during transport to the installation site.

[0016] Furthermore, in a construction support system according to one embodiment, the first acquisition means is characterized in that it acquires external dimensions of the plumbing equipment in its packaged state and external dimensions of the plumbing equipment after the package has been opened as dimensional information of the plumbing equipment, and further comprises estimation means for estimating the delivery route in the packaged state or the delivery route in the opened state based on the equipment information and the delivery route information.

[0017] According to the construction support system pertaining to one aspect of the embodiment, when the plumbing equipment cannot be carried in while in a packaged state, a determination is made as to whether the unpacked plumbing equipment itself can be carried in, or whether the plumbing equipment can be carried in in a further disassembled state. If carrying in is possible, a carrying-in route in that state is estimated. This eliminates the need to return the plumbing equipment simply because it cannot be carried in while in the packaged state, making it possible to comply with the construction schedule. Effects of the Invention

[0018] According to one aspect of the embodiment, the quality of the carrying-in work for transporting plumbing equipment to a target location in a living space can be stabilized. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0019] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a product PD pertaining to the embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an information processing system pertaining to the embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a server device pertaining to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of processing PCC1. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of an estimation method for a carrying-in route RT. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of a calculation method for obstacle information IF50. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of processing PCC2. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a modified procedure (1) of processing PCC1. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a modified procedure (2) of processing PCC1. Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0020] Embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings. In this specification and the drawings, components having substantially the same functional configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions will be omitted.

[0021] The one or more embodiments (including examples, modifications, and applications) described below can each be implemented independently. On the other hand, at least some of the embodiments described below may be implemented in appropriate combination with at least some of the other embodiments. These embodiments may contain novel features that differ from each other. Therefore, these embodiments may contribute to solving different objectives or problems and may produce different effects.

[0022] The proposed technology of this invention relates to a technology for assisting in the installation of at least one plumbing fixture, such as a toilet, kitchen, washbasin, and bathtub.

[0023] The term "water-related equipment" as used here refers to a concept that includes equipment related to water and the functions they possess (are installed). For example, water-related equipment includes various devices and functions installed in water-related spaces. For example, water-related equipment includes toilets, urinals, bathrooms, bathtubs, washbasins, and other equipment related to sanitary spaces, as well as various water-related devices such as kitchens. For example, water-related equipment includes toilet equipment, bathroom equipment, vanity equipment, kitchen equipment, etc.

[0024] Furthermore, plumbing fixtures may include functional devices that perform predetermined functions using sensors or the like that detect things related to the plumbing space. For example, plumbing fixtures may include functional devices that realize functions related to the plumbing space using sensors or the like. In the case of toilets, bathrooms, vanity units, kitchens, etc. that have multiple functions, each component (sensor, etc.) that realizes the multiple functions may be referred to as a "functional device," and the toilets, bathrooms, vanity units, kitchens, etc. may be referred to as "plumbing fixtures."

[0025] The following describes one embodiment of the proposed technology of the present invention, using the example of delivering kitchen equipment products to a specific location in a living space (specifically, the kitchen space within the living space). However, the same method can be applied to installation support for, for example, toilets, washbasins, bathtubs, etc. Kitchen equipment is an example of plumbing equipment.

[0026] Kitchen equipment (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "products") refers to, for example, a system kitchen. System kitchen layouts can be broadly divided into I-shaped kitchens, where floor cabinets (sometimes simply abbreviated as "cabinets") for stoves, sinks, and cooking spaces are arranged in a single horizontal row, and L-shaped kitchens, where the floor cabinets are arranged in an L-shape. The following embodiment shows an example of an I-shaped kitchen.

[0027] (Embodiment) [1. Introduction] Building codes and meter modules ensure a certain width for corridors and other passageways inside houses. However, depending on the finish of the exterior walls and interior, the access passages may become narrower, or there may be furniture or fixtures that cannot be moved, which can hinder the passage (movement) of products (household equipment such as plumbing fixtures).

[0028] Furthermore, with the increasing variety of shapes and functions offered for products, there has been a rise in products characterized by their larger size. When installing large products, it is necessary to check not only whether the installation location is large enough, but also the delivery route. Insufficient checking may lead to problems such as the product being unable to be installed at the intended location and having to be returned.

[0029] When delivering products to the installation site, if there isn't enough space in the passageway, it takes time to carefully visually check to avoid hitting interior elements (walls, floors, ceilings, etc.), increase manpower to allow for more flexibility in the workforce, and take extra care with protective measures, thus incurring extra effort (time, people, and materials) to address obstacles to delivery. Furthermore, the larger the product, the higher the risk of damaging the interior or breaking the product itself if these obstacles are not carefully considered.

[0030] Therefore, the inventor of the present invention focused on the fact that if it were possible to quantitatively evaluate and determine matters that were previously judged based on the experience of workers (for example, what route should be taken for transport, or how should protective measures be taken), that is, tacit knowledge possessed by workers, the quality of transport operations could be stabilized.

[0031] For this reason, the proposed technology of the present invention acquires equipment information including the dimensions of at least one plumbing fixture such as a toilet, kitchen, washbasin, and bathtub, and information on the delivery route to the installation location of the plumbing fixture. Based on the equipment information and the delivery route information, information on obstacles to delivery within the living space leading to the installation location of the plumbing fixture is output.

[0032] According to the proposed technology of the present invention, workers can know the extent of obstacles along the delivery route before bringing in the product, and based on that extent, they can select the best route.

[0033] Here, from the perspective of a system kitchen, we will describe an example of a product PD that will be delivered to the living space RM. Figure 1 is a diagram showing an example of a product PD according to an embodiment.

[0034] Figure 1 shows a scene where cabinet CB, a structural component of an I-shaped kitchen KC, is installed in the living space (kitchen space) RM. In the example in Figure 1, the I-shaped kitchen KC is assembled as a system kitchen by arranging cabinet CB1, cabinet CB2, and cabinet CB3 in a single horizontal row.

[0035] Taking cabinet CB1 as an example, the basic frame (the box shape of the cabinet) is completed at the time of factory shipment, and the screws for attaching doors and drawers and the assembly of the main frame are done in the living space RM. In this example, the main frame of cabinet CB1 needs to be transported to the installation location PL in the living space RM.

[0036] For the reasons described above, in this embodiment, product PD is defined as a structure in a factory shipment unit. Product PD is shipped from the factory in a packaged state, loaded onto a truck, transported by truck to the work site near the living space RM (the area surrounding the house in the living space RM), and unloaded at the work site. Then, the delivery work WK is performed by the worker U (also referred to as the installer or user) to carry product PD to the installation location PL in the living space RM.

[0037] The proposed technology aims to stabilize the quality of the delivery work WK, and features information processing that allows worker U to visualize information about obstacles along the delivery route RT to the installation site PL before actually commencing the delivery work WK.

[0038] Furthermore, while it is difficult to transport the product PD to the installation location (PL) in its packaged state, it may be possible to transport it to the installation location (PL) by unpacking it or disassembling the product PD itself to reduce its dimensions. Therefore, the proposed technology also performs feasibility checks based on whether the product can be transported by unpacking or by disassembling it.

[0039] [2. System Configuration and Explanation of Usage Data] Figure 2 illustrates the system configuration and an example of the various types of information used in the information processing according to this embodiment.

[0040] Figure 2 is a diagram showing an example configuration of an information processing system according to the embodiment. Figure 2 shows information processing system 1 as an example of an information processing system according to the embodiment. The information processing according to the embodiment (i.e., the proposed technology of the present invention) is realized in information processing system 1.

[0041] As shown in Figure 2, the information processing system 1 includes a user device 10, an external device 80, and a server device 100. The information processing system 1 may also include multiple user devices 10, multiple external devices 80, and multiple server devices 100.

[0042] User device 10 is an example of an information processing terminal used by worker U. User device 10 may be a smartphone, a wearable device, a tablet terminal, a notebook PC (Personal Computer), a desktop PC, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), etc. For example, user device 10 may have an application installed to enable sending and receiving information with server device 100. Such an application may be a general-purpose application such as a web browser, or it may be a dedicated application newly implemented in accordance with the present invention.

[0043] External device 80 is an information processing device that manages equipment information IF20 and living space information IF30. Equipment information IF20 may be managed separately for each product PD, and Figure 2 shows an example in which equipment information IF20 for product PD1, etc., are managed separately.

[0044] The living space information IF30 may be managed separately for each living space RM, and Figure 2 shows an example where living space information IF30 for living space RM1, etc., are managed separately. Note that living space RM refers to a single dwelling (a detached house or each dwelling room in an apartment building).

[0045] The server device 100 is an example of the construction support system Sy, and may be realized by linking multiple server devices. However, for the sake of simplicity, we will show a scenario in which information processing according to the embodiment is performed by a single server device 100. Furthermore, the server device 100 is the central device responsible for the proposed technology.

[0046] Here, we will explain the equipment information IF20 and living space information IF30 in more detail.

[0047] Equipment information IF20 is product-side information that shows various features of product PD, and may include, for example, the product PD model number and product PD site number, in addition to those shown in Figure 1. The product PD site number may be information that defines the specific installation location within the installation location PL in the living space RM.

[0048] According to the example in Figure 2, the equipment information IF20 may include packaging status information IF201, unpacking status information IF202, disassembly status information IF203, diagonal information IF204, etc.

[0049] Packaging condition information IF201 is information that describes the characteristics of the packaging BD (e.g., a cardboard box) in which the product PD is packaged with specified materials (e.g., cardboard materials), and may include packaging dimensions 2011 and packaging weight 2012. Packaging dimensions 2011 may be information on the width, depth, and height of the packaging BD. Packaging weight 2012 may be information on the weight of the packaging BD (e.g., the weight of the product PD + cardboard materials).

[0050] Unpacking status information IF202 is information that describes the characteristics of the contents removed from the packaging BD, i.e., the product PD itself (product PD in its factory-shipped state), and may include unpacking dimensions 2021 and unpacking weight 2022. Unpacking dimensions 2021 may be information on the width, depth, and height of the product PD. Unpacking weight 2022 may be information on the weight of the product PD.

[0051] As mentioned above, product PDs are structural units shipped from the factory, and upon arrival at the worksite, they are already assembled based on several components (e.g., top panels and side panels). However, some product PDs have mechanisms that allow them to be disassembled into these component units.

[0052] Therefore, the disassembled state information IF203 is information indicating the characteristics of the component UT obtained by disassembling the product PD, and may include disassembled state dimensions 2031 and disassembled state weight 2032. The disassembled state dimensions 2031 may be information on the width, depth, and height of the component UT. The disassembled state weight 2032 may be information on the weight of the component UT.

[0053] For example, at a site where goods are being brought in, a diagonal line calculated based on the width, depth, and height of the goods may be used to determine whether the goods can be passed through a corridor, whether they can be turned around a bend in the corridor, and whether they can be carried up or down stairs.

[0054] Therefore, the diagonal information IF204 may be the diagonal value calculated for product PD so that such a judgment can be made. For example, the diagonal information IF204 may include the diagonal value obtained from the width, depth, and height of the packaging BD, the diagonal value obtained from the width, depth, and height of product PD, and the diagonal value obtained from the width, depth, and height of component UT.

[0055] The living space information IF30 is information on the living space side that shows various features of the living space RM, and according to the example in Figure 2, it may include floor plan information IF301, opening information IF302, passageway feature information IF303, equipment information IF304, installation location information IF305, etc.

[0056] The floor plan information IF301 is information showing the floor plan of the living space RM, and may include a floor plan drawing 3011 and a floor plan photograph 3012. The floor plan drawing 3011 may be the overall floor plan of the living space RM. The floor plan photograph 3012 may be an image taken of the living space RM.

[0057] Opening information IF302 is information indicating internal structures with openings within the internal structure of the living space RM, and may include opening dimensions 3021. Internal structures with openings include entrances and exits between the living space RM and the outside (e.g., front door, back door, sliding windows in each room, other windows), boundary doors between rooms (or between rooms and corridors) in the living space RM, and moving spaces (e.g., corridors and stairs). Opening dimensions 3021 may be information on the width, depth, and height of these internal structures.

[0058] The passage feature information IF303 is information that indicates the characteristics of the passageway, and may include the turning point 3031 and the step location 3032. The turning point 3031 may be the location information of a curved section of a corridor in the living space RM. The step location 3032 may be the location information of a staircase in the living space RM.

[0059] The bend position 3031 and the step position 3032 may be associated with the floor plan information IF301. For example, the bend position 3031 and the step position 3032 may be associated with position coordinates defined in the coordinate system of the floor plan drawing 3011.

[0060] Equipment information IF304 is information indicating whether equipment placed in the living space RM (for example, furniture, home appliances, and other items owned by the owner of the living space RM, or welfare equipment such as handrails) is movable, and may include movable equipment locations 3041 and immovable equipment locations 3042. Movable equipment locations 3041 may be location information for equipment placed in the living space RM that has been permitted to be moved by the owner. Immovable equipment locations 3042 may be location information for equipment placed in the living space RM that has not been permitted to be moved by the owner. On the other hand, whether equipment is movable may be determined by a worker U who has inspected the living space RM in advance.

[0061] The movable equipment locations 3041 and the immovable equipment locations 3042 may be associated with the floor plan information IF301. For example, the movable equipment locations 3041 and the immovable equipment locations 3042 may be associated with position coordinates defined in the coordinate system of the floor plan drawing 3011.

[0062] The installation location information IF305 indicates the installation location PL of the product PD in the living space RM. For example, the installation location PL may include the location information for each of the cabinets CB1, CB2, and CB3. Note that the installation location information IF305 may also be included in the equipment information IF20, in which case it may be extracted from the equipment information IF20 and associated with the floor plan 3011 as position coordinates defined in the coordinate system of the floor plan 3011.

[0063] [3. Server Equipment Configuration] The server device 100 according to the embodiment will be described using Figure 3. Figure 3 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the server device 100 according to the embodiment. As shown in Figure 3, the server device 100 has a communication unit 110, a storage unit 120, and a control unit 130.

[0064] The communication unit 110 is implemented, for example, by a NIC (Network Interface Card). For example, the communication unit 110 transmits and receives information between the user device 10 and the external device 80.

[0065] (Storage unit 120) The storage unit 120 is implemented by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as RAM (Random Access Memory) or flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or optical disc. The storage unit 120 may store, for example, data or programs related to information processing according to the embodiment.

[0066] (Control unit 130) The control unit 130 is implemented by a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or MPU (Micro Processing Unit), etc., which executes various programs (for example, information processing programs according to the embodiment) stored in the storage device inside the server device 100 using RAM as the working area. Alternatively, the control unit 130 can be implemented by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

[0067] As shown in Figure 3, the control unit 130 includes a reception unit 131, a first acquisition unit 132, a second acquisition unit 133, a determination unit 134, an estimation unit 135, a calculation unit 136, a specific unit 137, a display control unit 138, and a management unit 139, and realizes or executes the information processing functions and operations described below. Note that the internal configuration of the control unit 130 is not limited to the configuration shown in Figure 3, and other configurations are also possible as long as they perform the information processing described later. Also, the connection relationships of the various processing units in the control unit 130 are not limited to the connection relationships shown in Figure 3, and other connection relationships are also possible.

[0068] (Reception desk 131) The reception unit 131 functions as a means for receiving various types of information. The reception unit 131 receives various types of information related to requests, inputs, inquiries, etc. For example, the reception unit 131 receives various types of information related to requests, inputs, inquiries, etc. from the user device 10 or external device 80. The reception unit 131 may also store the received information in the storage unit 120 and update the stored contents.

[0069] (1st acquisition part 132) The first acquisition unit 132 functions as a first acquisition means for acquiring various types of information. The first acquisition unit 132 acquires equipment information IF20, which includes the dimensions of at least one plumbing fixture (product PD) such as a toilet, kitchen, washbasin, and bathtub. For example, the first acquisition unit 132 acquires equipment information IF20 in response to a request received by the reception unit 131. For example, if the first acquisition unit 132 receives a request from a user device 10 of a worker U performing an installation operation WK in which the product PD is carried to the installation location PL in the living space RM, the first acquisition unit 132 acquires equipment information IF20 of the product PD that is the target of the installation operation WK.

[0070] Furthermore, the first acquisition unit 132 acquires living space information IF30. For example, the first acquisition unit 132 acquires living space information IF30 in response to a request received by the reception unit 131. For example, if the first acquisition unit 132 receives a request from the user device 10 of worker U, who is performing a delivery operation WK to carry the product PD to the installation location PL in the living space RM, the first acquisition unit 132 acquires the living space information IF30 that is relevant to the delivery operation WK.

[0071] (Second Acquisition Part 133) The second acquisition unit 133 functions as a second acquisition means for acquiring various types of information. The second acquisition unit 133 acquires delivery route information for transporting plumbing equipment (product PD) to the installation location PL. For example, the second acquisition unit 133 acquires delivery route information IF40, which shows the delivery route RT estimated by the estimation unit 135.

[0072] In the example shown in Figure 3, the server device 100 is shown to have two acquisition units (first acquisition unit 132, second acquisition unit 133), but there may be only one acquisition unit. For example, the first acquisition unit 132 may also function as the second acquisition unit 133. Furthermore, the first acquisition unit 132 may also be responsible for acquiring information other than that shown in the example above.

[0073] (Judgment unit 134) The determination unit 134 functions as a determination means for performing various determinations. The determination unit 134 executes various determination processes in the information processing according to the embodiment. For example, the determination unit 134 executes a process to determine whether or not it is possible to select the entrance EN.

[0074] (Estimation part 135) The estimation unit 135 functions as an estimation means for performing various estimations. Based on the equipment information IF and the living space information IF30 (delivery route information), the estimation unit 135 estimates one or more delivery routes RT. Specifically, the estimation unit 135 estimates the delivery route RT for delivering plumbing equipment (product PD) from the entrance EN into the living space RM to the installation location PL, and obtains delivery route information IF40 indicating the delivery route RT.

[0075] (Calculation section 136) The calculation unit 136 functions as a calculation means for performing various calculations. Based on the equipment information IF20 and the delivery route information IF40, the calculation unit 136 calculates obstacle information IF50 regarding obstacles to delivery within the living space RM leading to the installation location PL of the plumbing equipment (product PD). For example, based on the equipment information IF20, the living space information IF30, and the delivery route information IF40, the calculation unit 136 calculates the difficulty of passage SC, which indicates the degree of obstacles along the delivery route RT, and may include the calculated difficulty of passage SC in the obstacle information IF50.

[0076] (Specific Section 137) The identification unit 137 functions as an identification means for performing various types of identification. The identification unit 137 identifies the application locations LO for protective covers to prevent damage along the delivery route RT. For example, based on the delivery route information IF40 and the obstacle information IF50, the identification unit 137 may identify obstacles that hinder delivery along the delivery route RT and require protection with protective covers as application locations LO, and obtain application location information IF60 indicating the application locations LO.

[0077] (Display control unit 138) The display control unit 138 functions as a display means for displaying various types of information. The display control unit 138 presents fault information IF50 to worker U. The display control unit 138 may also present delivery route information IF40 and application location information IF60 to worker U, as well as other information necessary for the delivery work WK. Note that presentation to worker U means transmission of information to user device 10.

[0078] (Management Department 139) The management unit 139 functions as a means of managing quotation information. The management unit 139 manages quotation information IF90 related to the installation of plumbing equipment (product PD). For example, the management unit 139 manages the updating of quotation information IF90 based on fault information IF50.

[0079] [4. Examples of Server Device Operation] From here, a specific example of the server device 100 will be described. The server device 100 is an example of the construction support system Sy and may be implemented as a cloud computer. The information processing according to the embodiment is divided into processing PCC1, which corresponds to operations to support the delivery work WK, and processing PCC2, which corresponds to operations to manage construction estimates.

[0080] <Processing PCC1> (Overall processing procedure) Figure 4 is a flowchart showing the procedure for processing PCC1. Processing PCC1 is performed before worker U actually begins the loading operation WK. For example, processing PCC1 is initially performed on a per-package BD basis, and for per-package BDs that are determined to be difficult to load, the feasibility of loading the product PD itself within that per-package BD is determined.

[0081] If, as a result of the inspection of whether or not the product can be delivered, it is determined that it is difficult to deliver the product PD in its current state, the feasibility of delivery will be determined based on the individual components UT obtained by disassembling the product PD.

[0082] If, as a result of the feasibility assessment, it is determined that a component UT cannot be delivered, an alert will be sent to worker U indicating that delivery is impossible.

[0083] Let me explain in detail. The reception unit 131 determines whether or not it has received a request from the user device 10 (step S401). For example, the reception unit 131 may determine whether or not it has received request information from the user device 10 requesting assistance with the loading operation WK. If the reception unit 131 has not received a request (step S401; No), it waits until it receives a request.

[0084] If the request is accepted (step S401; Yes), the first acquisition unit 132 acquires equipment information IF20 corresponding to the product PD targeted in this delivery work WK and living space information IF30 corresponding to the living space RM targeted in this delivery work WK (step S402). Information on the product PD and living space RM targeted in this delivery work WK may be included in the request information.

[0085] The determination unit 134 extracts packaging status information IF201 and diagonal information IF204 in packaging status (i.e., packaging BD in which product PD is packaged with predetermined materials) from the equipment information IF20 (step S403).

[0086] Then, the determination unit 134 determines whether or not it is possible to select an entrance EN (step S404). Specifically, the determination unit 134 determines whether or not it is possible to select an entrance EN using at least one of the packaging dimensions 2011 included in the packaging state information IF201 or the diagonal information IF204. More specifically, the determination unit 134 determines whether or not there is an entrance between the living space RM and the outside that is wide enough to bring in the packaged body BD by comparing at least one of the packaging dimensions 2011 included in the packaging state information IF201 or the diagonal information IF204 with the opening dimensions 3021 included in the living space information IF30. The determination unit 134 then determines that if there is an entrance or exit large enough to carry in the package BD, that entrance or exit can be selected as the entrance EN for carrying in the package BD, and if there is no entrance or exit large enough to carry in the package BD, it determines that the entrance EN for carrying in the package BD cannot be selected.

[0087] If the estimation unit 135 determines that it is possible to select an entrance EN (step S404; Yes), it selects an entrance EN (step S405). For example, if the estimation unit 135 determines that there is an entrance or exit large enough to carry in the package BD, it selects an entrance or exit large enough to carry in the package BD as the entrance EN.

[0088] Furthermore, the estimation unit 135 extracts floor plan information IF301 and installation location information IF305 from the living space information IF30 (step S406).

[0089] Then, the estimation unit 135 estimates the delivery route RT for delivery from the selected entrance EN to the installation location PL based on the floor plan information IF301 and the installation location information IF305, and obtains delivery route information IF40 indicating the delivery route RT (step S407). In the example of the packaged body BD, the estimation unit 135 estimates the delivery route RT for delivery of the packaged body BD from the entrance EN selected for the packaged body BD to the installation location PL, and obtains delivery route information IF40 indicating the delivery route RT.

[0090] The calculation unit 136 calculates the fault information IF50 in the delivery route RT based on the equipment information IF20, the living space information IF30, and the delivery route information IF40 (step S408). In the example of a package BD, the calculation unit 136 calculates the fault information IF50 in the delivery route RT for the package BD based on, for example, the packaging state information IF201, the diagonal information IF204 in the packaging state, and the living space information IF30 corresponding to the delivery route RT for delivering the package BD (for example, the opening dimensions 3021 of an opening, the position of a bend 3031 of a bend, the position of a step 3032 of a step, the position of movable equipment 3041, and the position of immovable equipment 3042 that exist in the delivery route RT for delivering the package BD).

[0091] The identification unit 137 identifies obstacles that would hinder delivery when delivering via the delivery route RT and that require protective covering as application location LO, based on the delivery route information IF40 and obstacle information IF50, and obtains application location information IF60 indicating the application location LO (step S409). In the example of a package BD, the identification unit 137 may, for example, identify obstacles that require protective covering as among the obstacles present on the delivery route RT for delivering the package BD, based on the living space information IF30 corresponding to the delivery route RT for delivering the package BD (for example, the opening dimensions 3021 of an opening, the position of a bend 3031 of a bend, the position of a step 3032 of a step, the position of a movable fixture 3041, and the position of an immovable fixture 3042 present on the delivery route RT for delivering the package BD), and identify the location of the identified obstacle as the application location LO.

[0092] The display control unit 138 controls the display so that the delivery route information IF40, the fault information IF50, and the application location information IF60 are displayed on the user device 10 (step S410). In the example of a package BD, the display control unit 138 controls the display so that the delivery route information IF40, the fault information IF50, and the application location information IF60 corresponding to the delivery of the package BD are displayed on the user device 10.

[0093] The determination unit 134 may determine whether the package BD can pass through the delivery route RT based on the obstacle information IF50 in the delivery route RT estimated by the estimation unit 135. As a result, the display control unit 138 may display delivery route information IF40 only for delivery routes RT that have been determined to be passable. For example, the display control unit 138 may display delivery route information IF40 that includes content recommending delivery routes RT that have been determined to be passable.

[0094] Returning to step S404, if the determination unit 134 determines that it is impossible to select an entrance EN (step S404; No), it extracts the unpacking status information IF202 and the diagonal information IF204 in the unpacked state (i.e., the product PD itself) from the equipment information IF20 (step S411). For example, if the determination unit 134 determines that there is no entrance or exit large enough to carry in the package BD, it extracts the unpacking status information IF202 and the diagonal information IF204 in the unpacked state.

[0095] The determination unit 134 determines whether or not it is possible to select an entrance EN (step S412). Specifically, the determination unit 134 determines whether or not it is possible to select an entrance EN using at least one of the unpacked state dimensions 2021 included in the unpacked state information IF202, or the diagonal information IF204. More specifically, the determination unit 134 determines whether or not there is an entrance between the living space RM and the outside that is large enough to allow the product PD in its factory-shipped state to be brought in, by comparing at least one of the unpacked state dimensions 2021 included in the unpacked state information IF202, or the diagonal information IF204, with the opening dimensions 3021 included in the living space information IF30. The determination unit 134 then determines that if there is an entrance / exit large enough to bring in the product PD in its factory-shipped state, that entrance / exit can be selected as the entrance EN for bringing in the product PD in its factory-shipped state, and determines that if there is no entrance / exit large enough to bring in the product PD, the entrance EN for bringing in the product PD cannot be selected.

[0096] If the estimation unit 135 determines that it is possible to select an entrance EN (step S412; Yes), it executes step S405 again. For example, if the estimation unit 135 determines that there is an entrance / exit large enough to carry in the product PD (product PD in its factory-shipped state), it selects an entrance / exit large enough to carry in the product PD as the entrance EN.

[0097] Next, the estimation unit 135 executes step S406 again. Subsequently, the estimation unit 135 executes step S407. In the example of product PD, the estimation unit 135 estimates the delivery route RT for delivering product PD from the delivery entrance EN selected for product PD to the installation location PL, and obtains delivery route information IF40 indicating the delivery route RT.

[0098] The calculation unit 136 executes step S408 again. In the example of product PD, the calculation unit 136 calculates obstacle information IF50 in the delivery route RT for product PD based on, for example, unpacking status information IF202, diagonal information IF204 in the unpacking status, and living space information IF30 corresponding to the delivery route RT for delivering product PD (for example, opening dimensions 3021 of openings, bend positions 3031 of bends, step positions 3032 of steps, positions of movable equipment 3041, and positions of immovable equipment 3042 that exist in the delivery route RT for delivering product PD).

[0099] The identification unit 137 executes step S409 again. In the example of product PD, the identification unit 137 may, for example, identify obstacles in the product PD delivery route RT that require protection with a protective cover, based on the living space information IF30 corresponding to the delivery route RT for delivering product PD (for example, the opening dimensions 3021 of openings, the bend positions 3031 of bends, the step positions 3032 of steps, the positions of movable equipment 3041, and the positions of immovable equipment 3042 that exist in the delivery route RT for delivering product PD), and identify the locations of the identified obstacles as application locations LO.

[0100] The display control unit 138 executes step S410 again. In the example of product PD, the display control unit 138 controls the display so that delivery route information IF40, fault information IF50, and application location information IF60 corresponding to the delivery of product PD are displayed on the user device 10.

[0101] The determination unit 134 may determine whether the product PD can pass through the delivery route RT based on the obstacle information IF50 in the delivery route RT estimated by the estimation unit 135. As a result, the display control unit 138 may display delivery route information IF40 only for delivery routes RT that have been determined to be passable. For example, the display control unit 138 may display delivery route information IF40 that includes content recommending delivery routes RT that have been determined to be passable.

[0102] Returning to step S412, if the determination unit 134 determines that it is impossible to select an entrance EN (step S412; No), it extracts the disassembled state information IF203 and the diagonal information IF204 in the disassembled state (i.e., component UT) from the equipment information IF20 (step S413). For example, if the determination unit 134 determines that there is no entrance or exit large enough to carry in the product PD, it extracts the disassembled state information IF203 and the diagonal information IF204 in the disassembled state.

[0103] The determination unit 134 determines whether or not it is possible to select an entrance EN (step S414). Specifically, the determination unit 134 determines whether or not it is possible to select an entrance EN using at least one of the disassembled state dimensions 2031 included in the disassembled state information IF203 or the diagonal information IF204. More specifically, the determination unit 134 determines whether or not there is an entrance between the living space RM and the outside that is large enough to allow the member UT to be brought in, by comparing at least one of the disassembled state dimensions 2031 included in the disassembled state information IF203 or the diagonal information IF204 with the opening dimensions 3021 included in the living space information IF30. Then, the determination unit 134 determines that if there is an entrance that is large enough to allow the member UT to be brought in, that entrance can be selected as an entrance EN for bringing in the member UT, and if there is no entrance that is large enough to allow the member UT to be brought in, it determines that it is not possible to select an entrance EN for bringing in the member UT.

[0104] If the determination unit 134 determines that it is possible to select an entrance EN (step S414; Yes), it determines whether the product PD can actually be broken down into individual component units UT (step S415). For example, if the determination unit 134 determines that there is an entrance / exit large enough to carry in the component units UT, it determines whether the product PD can actually be broken down into individual component units UT.

[0105] In step S415, if it is determined that product PD can be decomposed into component units UT, worker U will obtain multiple component units UT by decomposing product PD. Therefore, the following process when it is determined that product PD can be decomposed into component units UT may be performed for each component unit UT.

[0106] Specifically, if the estimation unit 135 determines that it is possible to disassemble it (step S415; Yes), it executes step S405 again. For example, if the estimation unit 135 determines that it is possible to disassemble it, it selects an entrance / exit EN that is wide enough to bring in the component UT as the entrance / exit.

[0107] Next, the estimation unit 135 executes step S406 again. Subsequently, the estimation unit 135 executes step S407. In the example of member UT, the estimation unit 135 estimates the delivery route RT for delivering member UT from the entrance EN selected for member UT to the installation location PL, and obtains delivery route information IF40 indicating the delivery route RT.

[0108] The calculation unit 136 executes step S408 again. In the example of member UT, the calculation unit 136 calculates obstacle information IF50 in the delivery route RT for member UT based on, for example, the disassembled state information IF203, the diagonal information IF204 in the disassembled state, and the living space information IF30 corresponding to the delivery route RT for delivering member UT (for example, the opening dimensions 3021 of openings, the bending positions 3031 of bends, the step positions 3032 of steps, the positions of movable equipment 3041, and the positions of immovable equipment 3042 that exist in the delivery route RT for delivering member UT).

[0109] The identification unit 137 executes step S409 again. In the example of a member UT, the identification unit 137 may, for example, identify obstacles in the member UT's delivery route RT that require protection with a protective cover, based on the living space information IF30 corresponding to the delivery route RT for delivering the member UT (for example, the opening dimensions 3021 of an opening, the position of a bend 3031 of a bend, the position of a step 3032 of a step, the position of a movable fixture 3041, and the position of an immovable fixture 3042 that exist in the delivery route RT for delivering the member UT), and identify the locations of the identified obstacles as application locations LO.

[0110] The display control unit 138 executes step S410 again. In the example of component UT, the display control unit 138 controls the display so that the delivery route information IF40, fault information IF50, and application location information IF60 corresponding to the delivery of component UT are displayed on the user device 10.

[0111] The determination unit 134 may determine whether the component UT can pass through the delivery route RT based on the obstacle information IF50 in the delivery route RT estimated by the estimation unit 135. As a result, the display control unit 138 may display delivery route information IF40 only for delivery routes RT that have been determined to be passable. For example, the display control unit 138 may display delivery route information IF40 that includes content recommending delivery routes RT that have been determined to be passable.

[0112] On the other hand, if the display control unit 138 determines that it is impossible to select an entrance EN (i.e., there is no entrance or exit large enough to carry in the component UT) (step S414; No), or if it determines that it is impossible to disassemble (step S415; No), it controls the display control unit 138 to display an alert information IF70 indicating that it is impossible to carry in (step S416). According to the alert information IF70, for example, even if the product PD can be disassembled into component UT units, the component UT cannot be carried into the installation location PL, or if the product PD cannot be disassembled into component UT units in the first place, and therefore cannot be carried into the installation location PL in the state of the product PD.

[0113] (Method for estimating delivery routes) Here, we will explain a specific example of the delivery route RT estimation method performed in step S407. Figure 5 is a diagram showing a specific example of the delivery route RT estimation method. Figure 5 shows a scene in which the delivery route RT for transporting the packaged body BD from the entrance EN selected for the packaged body BD to the installation location PL is estimated based on the floor plan information IF301 (in particular, the floor plan drawing 3011) and the installation location information IF305.

[0114] Furthermore, in the example shown in Figure 5, entrance EN1 (front door) and entrance EN2 (sliding window on the south side of the living room) are selected as entrances EN that are large enough to carry in the packaged item BD.

[0115] Furthermore, as shown in the example in Figure 5, an example is shown in which floor plan information IF301 is associated with opening information IF302 (e.g., location and dimensions of openings), passageway feature information IF303 (e.g., location of corridors, space width, turning points, step locations), movable equipment locations 3041, immovable equipment locations 3042, installation location information IF305, etc.

[0116] The estimation unit 135 then combines this correspondence information with the equipment information IF20 (packaging status information IF201 and diagonal information IF204) to estimate the delivery route RT for transporting the packaged body BD from the entrance EN selected for the packaged body BD to the installation location PL. Specifically, the estimation unit 135 estimates the delivery route RT for transporting the packaged body BD from entrance EN1 and entrance EN2 to the installation location PL.

[0117] In estimating the delivery route RT, for example, an algorithm that searches for the shortest path between nodes (e.g., Dijkstra's algorithm) may be employed. For example, the estimation unit 135 may estimate the delivery route RT by performing a path search that satisfies search conditions such as avoiding impassable obstacles such as walls and utilizing openings such as doors.

[0118] Figure 5 shows an example in which the estimation unit 135 estimates loading routes RT1 and RT2 as loading routes RT for loading the packaged BD from loading entrance EN1 to installation location PL. Also in Figure 5, an example in which the estimation unit 135 estimates loading route RT3 as loading route RT for loading the packaged BD from loading entrance EN2 to installation location PL.

[0119] Furthermore, the estimation unit 135 may first estimate candidate loading routes RT for loading the package BD from the loading entrance EN selected for the package BD to the installation location PL using the algorithm described above. The estimation unit 135 may then compare the above correspondence information with the candidate loading routes RT and, for example, exclude candidates that have openings or obstacles in the way that prevent the package BD from passing through, thereby narrowing down the candidates to loading routes RT1 to RT3.

[0120] Furthermore, in the display control of step S410, for example, the user device 10 may be controlled to display a floor plan screen G in which the delivery routes RT1 to RT3 are superimposed on the floor plan drawing 3011 as delivery route information IF40.

[0121] (Method for calculating fault information) Next, a specific example of the method for calculating the failure information IF50, which is performed in step S408, will be described. Figure 6 is a flowchart of a specific example of the method for calculating the failure information IF50. Figure 6 shows a more detailed processing procedure in step S408.

[0122] The determination unit 134 determines whether processing has been completed for all delivery routes RT estimated by the estimation unit 135 (step S4081).

[0123] If processing is not complete for all delivery route RTs (step S4081; No), the first acquisition unit 132 acquires (for example, one) a delivery route RT to be processed from among the unprocessed delivery route RTs (step S4082). Hereinafter, the extracted delivery route RT to be processed will be referred to as "delivery route RTx".

[0124] Then, the first acquisition unit 132 acquires information about the delivery route RTx (step S4083). For example, the first acquisition unit 132 may acquire position coordinates defined in the coordinate system of the floor plan drawing 3011 as information about the delivery route RTx.

[0125] Furthermore, the first acquisition unit 132 acquires equipment information IF20 corresponding to the product PD that is the target of the current delivery work WK, according to the current state (step S4084). The current state may be the packaged state (package BD), the product PD in the state at the time of factory shipment, or the disassembled state (component UT). Therefore, for example, if the current state is the packaged state, the first acquisition unit 132 may acquire packaged state information IF201 and diagonal information IF204 in the packaged state.

[0126] Furthermore, the first acquisition unit 132 acquires the portion of the living space information IF30 that corresponds to the delivery route RTx (step S4085). For example, if the delivery route RTx is delivery route RT1, the first acquisition unit 132 may acquire opening information IF302, passage feature information IF303, and equipment information IF304 around the delivery route RT1 (a corridor in the example in Figure 5).

[0127] The calculation unit 136 calculates clearance information IF80 in the current state based on the equipment information IF20 acquired in step S4084 and the living space information IF30 acquired in step S4085 (step S4086).

[0128] Here, clearance refers to, for example, the distance, space, gap, or margin from an obstacle. In the example shown in Figure 6, the calculation unit 136 calculates, for example, clearance information IF80, which includes information on the margin between the current state and the opening width, and information on the margin between the current state and the opening height. For example, if the current state is the packaged state, the calculation unit 136 may calculate information on the margin between the packaged body BD and the opening width, and information on the margin between the packaged body BD and the opening height.

[0129] The calculation unit 136 calculates the difficulty of passage SC by comparing the clearance information IF80 with the condition table TB, and by comparing the living space information IF30 with the condition table TB (step S4087).

[0130] Figure 6 also shows an example of the condition table TB. In the example in Figure 6, the condition table TB defines relationships so that the degree of obstacle (difficulty of passage) according to the clearance information IF80 can be calculated as a score. In addition, the condition table TB defines relationships so that the degree of obstacle (difficulty of passage) according to the living space information IF30 for the portion corresponding to the delivery route RTx can be calculated as a score.

[0131] For example, suppose that in step S4085, the living space information IF30 for the portion corresponding to the delivery route RT1 was determined to be "none" for the number of steps on the stairs in the delivery route RT1, "1" for the number of turns in the delivery route RT1, and "none" for the equipment present in the delivery route RT1. Also, suppose that in step S4086, the clearance information between the package BD and the opening width in the delivery route RT1 was calculated to be "700 mm" and "1.5 m". In this example, the calculation unit 136 can compare this information with the condition table TB to determine that the calculation "difficulty of passage SC = 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 1" is true, and calculate the difficulty of passage SC to be "8".

[0132] Furthermore, the calculation unit 136 generates obstacle information IF50, which includes the difficulty of passage SC calculated for the delivery route RTx (step S4088). For example, the calculation unit 136 may generate obstacle information IF50 as a set of the difficulty of passage SC corresponding to the delivery route RTx, clearance information IF80, and location information of obstacles such as openings and equipment.

[0133] Furthermore, the calculation unit 136 may also take into account the weight in the current state (for example, weight in packaged state 2012, weight in unpacked state 2022, weight in disassembled state 2032) when calculating the difficulty of passage SC. In this case, the condition table TB may define the relationship so that the degree of obstacle (difficulty of passage) according to the weight can be calculated as a score.

[0134] At this point, the process returns to step S4081, and if processing is not complete for all delivery routes RT, steps S4082 to S4088 are repeated again. As a result, in the example in Figure 5, failure information IF50 is generated for each of the delivery routes RT1, RT2, and RT3.

[0135] If processing is completed for all delivery routes RT (step S4081; Yes), the display control unit 138 controls the system in step S410 to display the fault information IF50 generated for each delivery route RTx on the user device 10. For example, the display control unit 138 may also control the system to display a floor plan screen G on the user device 10, to which the fault information IF50 for each of the delivery routes RT1 to RT3 is further associated.

[0136] For example, the display control unit 138 may display fault information IF50 that designates the delivery route RT as the recommended route, which has the lowest difficulty value SC among the delivery routes RT1, RT2, and RT3 and is estimated to be the easiest to pass through.

[0137] Furthermore, if the identification unit 137 determines from the information on the clearance between the packaging body BD and the opening width that sufficient clearance is not secured between the packaging body BD and the opening width (for example, if the clearance width is below a threshold), it may identify that opening as the application location LO. Also, since special care is required when loading at corners, the identification unit 137 may identify the application location LO for the curved portion to which the curve position 3031 is associated. In addition, the identification unit 137 may identify the application location LO for the equipment to which the immovable equipment position 3042 is associated.

[0138] <Processing PCC2> Next, we will explain process PCC2 for managing construction estimates. Figure 7 is a flowchart showing the procedure for process PCC2. Process PCC2 may be executed at a predetermined time after the delivery work WK by worker U is completed.

[0139] Management unit 139 acquires fault information IF50 (step S701).

[0140] Then, the management unit 139 updates the current construction cost estimate ES1 to a new estimate ES2 corresponding to the difficulty SC of passage (step S702). For example, if the delivery work WK is carried out using delivery route RT1 out of the delivery routes RT1, RT2, and RT3, the management unit 139 updates the estimate ES2 to a new estimate corresponding to the difficulty SC of passage for delivery route RT1. The current construction cost estimate ES1 may be the construction cost estimated in advance based on, for example, the process of the delivery work WK (for example, the number of man-hours and the load of the delivery work WK).

[0141] For example, if the degree of obstruction is low and the difficulty of passage SC is below a predetermined value (for example, less than 3), the management unit 139 may estimate the load on the loading work WK to be "low" and update the initial construction cost estimate ES1 to a lower construction cost estimate ES2. Alternatively, if the degree of obstruction is moderate and the difficulty of passage SC is within a predetermined range (for example, 3 or more but less than 7), the management unit 139 may estimate the load on the loading work WK to be "medium" and maintain the initial construction cost estimate ES1.

[0142] Furthermore, if the degree of obstruction is high and the difficulty of passage SC is above a predetermined value (for example, 7 or higher), the management unit 139 may estimate the load on the delivery work WK to be "high" and update the construction cost estimate ES2 to be higher than the initial construction cost estimate ES1. The management unit 139 may also pass on the cost corresponding to the "high" load on the delivery work WK (for example, the increase in load) to the price of the product PD.

[0143] [5. Variations] The server device 100 according to the above embodiment may be implemented in various other forms besides the embodiment described above. Therefore, other embodiments of the server device 100 will be described below. For example, the server device 100 can also execute the process PCC1 in a procedure different from the procedure shown in Figure 4.

[0144] For example, Figure 4 shows an example where a determination of whether to unpack or disassemble is made when selecting the entrance EN (step S404). However, the server device 100 may also make a determination of whether to unpack or disassemble when determining whether to allow passage through the loading route RT. Alternatively, the server device 100 may make a determination of whether to unpack when selecting the entrance EN (step S404) and make a determination of whether to disassemble when determining whether to allow passage through the loading route RT. The following describes each pattern.

[0145] <Modified version of processing PCC1 (1)> Figure 8 is a flowchart showing the modified procedure (1) of processing PCC1. Figure 8 illustrates the procedure in pattern PT1, in which an unpacking or disassembly determination is made when determining whether or not the product can pass through the delivery route RT.

[0146] In the PCC1 process for pattern PT1, a passability determination is added (step S501) that determines whether the package BD can pass through the delivery route RT (for example, the delivery route RT for delivering the package BD) estimated in step S407, based on the package state dimensions 2011 (external dimensions of the package BD) of the package BD.

[0147] Furthermore, in the PCC1 process for pattern PT1, a passability determination is added (step S502) that determines whether the product PD can pass through the delivery route RT (for example, the delivery route RT for delivering the packaging BD) estimated in step S407, based on the unpacked dimensions 2021 (external dimensions of the product PD) of the product PD in its factory-shipped state.

[0148] Furthermore, in the PCC1 process for pattern PT1, a passability determination is added (step S503) that determines whether the member UT can pass through the loading route RT estimated in step S407 (for example, the loading route RT for loading the packaging BD) based on the disassembled dimensions 2031 (external dimensions of the member UT) of the member UT.

[0149] <Modified form of processed PCC1 (2)> Figure 9 is a flowchart showing the modified procedure (2) of processing PCC1. Figure 9 illustrates the procedure in pattern PT2, in which an unpacking determination is made when selecting the entrance EN (step S404), and a disassembly determination is made when determining whether passage through the loading route RT is permitted.

[0150] In the PCC1 process for pattern PT2, if it is determined that it is impossible to select the entrance EN in the packed state (step S404; No), the process of determining whether it is possible to select the entrance EN in the packed state (step S412) is the same as in the example in Figure 4.

[0151] On the other hand, in the PCC1 process for pattern PT2, similar to pattern PT1, a passability determination is added (step S501) that determines whether the package BD can pass through the delivery route RT estimated in step S407 (for example, the delivery route RT for delivering the package BD), based on the package state dimensions 2011 (external dimensions of the package BD) of the package BD.

[0152] Furthermore, in the PCC1 process for pattern PT2, similar to pattern PT1, a passability determination is added (step S503) that determines whether the member UT can pass through the loading route RT estimated in step S407 (for example, the loading route RT for loading the packaging BD), based on the disassembled dimensions 2031 (external dimensions of member UT) of member UT.

[0153] Further effects and modifications can be readily derived by those skilled in the art. Therefore, broader aspects of the present invention are not limited to the specific details and representative embodiments expressed and described above. Accordingly, various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit or scope of the overall concept of the invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0154] The embodiments and variations described above may also have the following configurations, but are not limited to them.

[0155] (1) A first acquisition means for acquiring equipment information including the dimensions of at least one plumbing fixture such as a toilet, kitchen, washbasin, and bathtub, A second acquisition means for acquiring delivery route information for transporting the aforementioned plumbing equipment to the installation location, An output means that outputs information regarding obstacles to the installation of plumbing equipment within the living space, based on the equipment information and the delivery route information, A construction support system characterized by having the following features. (2) The output means outputs information regarding the location where a protective cover for preventing damage is applied along the delivery route within the living space. The construction support system according to (1), characterized in that (3) The system further includes a management means for managing estimation information related to the installation of the aforementioned plumbing fixtures, The management means manages the updating of the estimate information based on the information regarding the obstacles. The construction support system according to (1), characterized in that (4) The system further includes estimation means for estimating multiple delivery routes based on the aforementioned equipment information and delivery route information. The construction support system according to (1), characterized in that (5) The first acquisition means acquires external dimensions of the plumbing equipment in its packaged state as dimensional information of the plumbing equipment. The construction support system according to (1), characterized in that (6) The first acquisition means acquires, as dimensional information of the plumbing equipment, the external dimensions of the plumbing equipment in its packaged state and the external dimensions of the plumbing equipment after the package has been opened. The system further includes estimation means for estimating the delivery route in the packaged state or the delivery route in the unpacked state, based on the aforementioned equipment information and delivery route information. The construction support system according to (1), characterized in that [Explanation of Symbols]

[0156] 1. Information Processing System 10 User devices 80 External equipment 100 Server Devices 110 Communications Department 120 Storage section 130 Control Unit 131 Reception Department 132 First acquisition part 133 Second Acquisition Department 134 Judgment section 135 Estimation part 136 Calculation Section 137 Specific part 138 Display Control Unit 139 Management Department

Claims

1. A first acquisition means for acquiring equipment information including the dimensions of at least one plumbing fixture such as a toilet, kitchen, washbasin, and bathtub, A second acquisition means for acquiring delivery route information for transporting the aforementioned plumbing equipment to the installation location, An output means that outputs information regarding obstacles to the installation of plumbing equipment within the living space, based on the equipment information and the delivery route information, A construction support system characterized by having the following features.

2. The output means outputs information regarding the location where a protective cover for preventing damage is applied along the delivery route within the living space. The construction support system according to feature 1.

3. The system further includes a management means for managing estimation information related to the installation of the aforementioned plumbing fixtures, The management means manages the updating of the estimate information based on the information regarding the obstacles. The construction support system according to feature 1.

4. The system further includes estimation means for estimating multiple delivery routes based on the aforementioned equipment information and delivery route information. The construction support system according to feature 1.

5. The first acquisition means acquires external dimensions of the plumbing equipment in its packaged state as dimensional information of the plumbing equipment. The construction support system according to feature 1.

6. The first acquisition means acquires, as dimensional information of the plumbing equipment, the external dimensions of the plumbing equipment in its packaged state and the external dimensions of the plumbing equipment after the package has been opened. The system further includes estimation means for estimating the delivery route in the packaged state or the delivery route in the unpacked state, based on the aforementioned equipment information and delivery route information. The construction support system according to feature 1.

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