Information processing system and program

Abstract

To improve an air environment of a booth by taking into consideration booth usage.SOLUTION: An information processor comprises a processor, and the processor acquires reservation information which is information about the booking of a booth, and determines an improvement of an air environment by means of an improvement means for improving the air environment provided in the booth based on the obtained reservation information. The processor makes a decision such that the air environment is improved by the improvement means in the time zone when the booth is not reserved.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing system, a program, and a booth. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which a prefilter with deodorizing function is provided on the air inlet side of the casing, and a deodorizing filter is provided on the air exhaust side, and a special ultraviolet light emitter and an ultraviolet light emitter are arranged between the prefilter and deodorizing filter inside the casing. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2005-342509 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] For example, if cleaning of the booth is performed at regular intervals, the booth may be frequently cleaned even when it is not in use, or may not be cleaned even when it is frequently used. Also, for example, if cleaning is performed during the booth's reserved time, there is a risk that cleaning will be performed while a user is in the booth. An object of the present invention is to improve the air environment in a booth by taking into account the utilization status of the booth. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The invention described in claim 1 is an information processing system including a processor, the processor acquiring reservation information which is information regarding reservations of booths, and based on the acquired reservation information, making a decision on improving the air environment by an improvement means provided in the booth for improving the air environment. an information processing system, wherein the processor determines, based on the elapsed time from the end time of a first reservation, which is a reservation made earlier for the booth, to the start time of a second reservation, which is a reservation made one time after the first reservation, how to improve the air environment to be performed by the improvement means during an unused time period between the end time of the first reservation and the start time of the second reservation, and when the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time, determines to increase the types of processing to be performed by the improvement means compared to when the elapsed time does not exceed the predetermined time. It is. Claim 2The invention described in claim 1 is characterized in that the processor determines that the improvement means is to improve the air environment even during a reserved time period during which the booth is reserved, if a specific condition is satisfied. 1 The information processing system is as described above. Claim 3 The invention described in claim 1 is characterized in that the processor determines to improve the air environment by the improvement means when an instruction is received from a user of the booth, even during the reserved time period. 2 The information processing system is as described above. Claim 4 The invention described in claim 1 further includes a step of: after the air environment is improved by the improvement means in response to an instruction from a user of the booth, the processor issues an instruction to unlock the booth. 3 The information processing system is as described above. Claim 5 The invention described in claim 1 is characterized in that, when there is no user in the booth even during the reserved time period, the processor determines to cause the improvement means to improve the air environment. 2 The information processing system is as described above. Claim 6 The invention described in the above is a program for causing a computer to realize a function of acquiring reservation information, which is information regarding reservations for a booth, and a function of making a decision on improving the air environment by an improvement means installed in the booth, based on the acquired reservation information. and the function of making the decision is to make a decision on the improvement of the air environment to be performed by the improvement means during the unused time period between the end time of a first reservation, which is a reservation made earlier, and the start time of a second reservation, which is a reservation made one time after the first reservation, based on the elapsed time from the end time of the first reservation, which is a reservation made earlier, to the start time of the second reservation, which is a reservation made one time after the first reservation, and to increase the types of processes to be performed by the improvement means when the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time, compared to when the predetermined time is not exceeded. It is. Effect of the Invention

[0006] According to the invention of claim 1, the air environment in the booth can be improved by taking into consideration the usage status of the booth. Claim 2 According to the invention, the air environment can be improved by the improving means even during a reserved time period when a booth is reserved. Claim 3According to the invention, even during a reserved time period when the booth is reserved, if a booth user desires the air environment in the booth to be improved, the air environment can be improved by the improvement means. Claim 4 According to the invention, users of the booth can be prevented from entering the booth while the air environment is being improved by the improvement means, compared to when the booth is unlocked while the improvement means is improving the air environment. Claim 5 According to the invention, the air environment can be improved by the improvement means during a reserved time period when the booth is reserved and when there is no user in the booth. Claim 6 According to the invention, the air environment in the booth can be improved by taking into consideration the usage status of the booth. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating an overall configuration of an information processing system. [Diagram 2] FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the inside of the booth. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a view of the inside of the booth as seen from the direction indicated by the arrow IV in FIG. [Diagram 5] 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a space management server. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a user terminal. [Figure 7] 13 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen displayed on a user terminal of a booth user when the booth user makes a reservation for the booth. FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another example of a display screen displayed on the user terminal. [Figure 9] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a reservation list stored in the hard disk drive of the space management server, the reservation list being of booths for which a user has made a reservation. [Figure 10] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating an example of processing performed by a CPU, which is an example of a processor. [Figure 11] 13 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen displayed on a user terminal when a booth user gives instructions to improve the air environment. FIG. [Figure 12] 13 is a diagram showing an example of processing when an elapsed time exceeds a predetermined elapsed time. FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another configuration example of the booth. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is an enlarged perspective view of the light source portion shown in FIG. 13. [Figure 15] 15 is a view of the support member and the light source as viewed from the direction indicated by the arrow XV in FIG. 14. [Figure 16] 13(A) and 13(B) are diagrams illustrating one end and the other end of a support member. [Figure 17] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of the upper part of the booth. [Figure 18] 13(A) and (B) are diagrams showing other configurations of the booth. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 is an enlarged view of a portion indicated by reference symbol XIX in FIG. 18(B). [Figure 20] 13(A) and (B) are diagrams showing other configuration examples of the booth. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0008] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an overall configuration of an information processing system 1 according to the present embodiment. In this embodiment, a plurality of spaces 2 are provided, which are an example of locations that can be reserved and used by users. In this embodiment, each of the spaces 2 can be reserved, and a user can use the space 2 after reserving the space 2 in advance.

[0009] The space 2 includes a booth, a guest room in a lodging facility, a conference room in a company, etc. These are examples of the space 2 that is separated from the surroundings by a wall, a partition, etc. Moreover, the space 2 in this embodiment includes tables and seats at which services are provided in restaurants, barber shops, etc. These are examples of the space 2 that is open to the surroundings.

[0010] An information processing system 1 shown in FIG. 1 is made up of various terminals connected to a cloud network 3. 1 shows a user terminal 4 operated by a user and a space management server 5 that manages the space 2 as examples of terminals connected to the cloud network 3. The space 2 is also connected to the cloud network 3. More specifically, various devices are provided in the space 2, and these devices are connected to the cloud network 3.

[0011] In this embodiment, an electronic lock is attached to the door of the space 2, and each space 2 can be locked. In this embodiment, a person who has the authority to unlock the space 2 can use this space 2. To unlock the space 2, the person who will be unlocking operates their own user terminal 4 to give an instruction to unlock. This instruction is sent to the space management server 5, which receives this instruction. The space management server 5 then gives an instruction to unlock the space 2 for which the instruction to unlock was given. This activates the electronic lock installed in this space 2, and the space 2 is unlocked.

[0012] In this embodiment, a portable smartphone is assumed as the user terminal 4. However, the portable user terminal 4 may be a so-called wearable terminal, a notebook computer, or a game terminal.

[0013] The space management server 5 manages various types of information related to the space 2. The space management server 5 manages, for example, information for identifying a user, information for identifying the space 2 that is the subject of a reservation, the start date and time of the reservation, the end date and time of the reservation, and the like. The information for identifying a user includes, for example, the user's name, sex, age, account, user ID, password, and management information attached to the individual. Furthermore, the information for identifying the space 2 to be used includes, for example, information for identifying the address or location, and management names and numbers.

[0014] The space management server 5 also functions as a control device, and controls various devices installed in the space 2. The control device may be installed in each space 2 in correspondence with each space 2. In this case, the control device installed in each space 2 controls various devices installed in each space 2.

[0015] <Exterior composition of Space 2> FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the booth 80. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the inside of the booth 80 is the space 2, and in this embodiment, the space 2 inside the booth 80 can be reserved. The booth 80 of this embodiment may be placed indoors or outdoors, for example, inside train stations, airports, office buildings, commercial facilities such as restaurants and department stores, banks, libraries, art galleries, museums, public institutions and facilities, connecting corridors, parks, etc.

[0016] The booth 80 shown in FIG. 2 is a closed type booth 80 with a ceiling attached. Here, "closed type" does not mean airtight, but refers to a state in which the device has practical soundproofing properties. Moreover, the term "booth 80" refers to a structure in which there is a partition that separates the space 2 from other spaces located around the space 2. Here, it is not essential that there are partitions on all four sides of the space 2, and even a structure in which there is no partition in some parts is considered to be a booth 80. For example, even if the space 2 in which a user sits and uses has partitions only on the right and left sides of the user, it still falls under the category of booth 80. Additionally, a ceiling is not required, and even if the structure does not have a ceiling, it still falls under Booth 80.

[0017] 2 is provided with a housing 81 that constitutes the main part of the booth 80. The housing 81 is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The booth 80 has a ceiling 20A, a floor 20B, a wall 20C to which an openable and closable door 22 is attached, two walls 20D and 20E located on either side of the wall 20C, and a wall 20F located opposite the door 22. In this embodiment, the space 2 is surrounded by a wall surface 20C, a door 22, a wall surface 20D, a wall surface 20E, and a wall surface 20F, and the space 2 is provided inside these four walls and the door 22. In other words, in this embodiment, the space 2 is provided inside the housing 81.

[0018] In this embodiment, the door 22 is assumed to be a sliding door that can move along the wall surface 20C. In the case of Fig. 2, the door 22 is a single-side sliding door 22 that slides in one direction, but it may be a double sliding door 22 that opens and closes by moving two or more members past each other, or a split door 22 that slides two members left and right. A handle 22A that the user grasps when opening or closing the door 22 is attached to the door 22. The handle is also provided on the inside of the door 22. In addition, the door 22 is fitted with an electronic lock 22C that enables unlocking and locking of the door 22. Furthermore, in this embodiment, an opening / closing sensor S1 that detects whether the door 22 is opened or closed is provided.

[0019] The number of users of the booth 80 is roughly determined by the volume of the booth 80. The booth 80 in this embodiment is basically assumed to be a private room for one person to use. However, the booth 80 may be a large booth 80 capable of accommodating a large number of people. Note that the term "private room" does not mean that it can only be used by one person, but rather that it can accommodate a small number of people, for example 2-3 people. Furthermore, the shape and structure of the housing 81 constituting the booth 80, and the facilities and performance provided are optional.

[0020] Fig. 3 is a diagram illustrating the inside of the booth 80. Note that Fig. 3 shows the booth 80 as viewed from above. In this embodiment, one desk 92 and one chair 91 are arranged inside the booth 80. Further, a luggage container 93 for users to place their luggage therein is provided within the booth 80. In addition, a luggage container 93 for storing the luggage placed therein is provided within the booth 80.

[0021] Inside the booth 80, as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, a monitor 32 which is a display device for displaying images is provided as a built-in device. In this embodiment, a speaker 30A is provided as a sound output device that outputs sound, as shown in Figures 2 and 3. Note that sound may be output from a speaker provided in the monitor 32 without providing a separate speaker 30A. 2 and 3, the present embodiment is provided with an imaging device 24 that captures images of the inside of the booth 80. The imaging device 24 is provided with an imaging element such as a CCD or a CMOS, and the imaging device 24 captures images of the inside of the booth 80 using this imaging element.

[0022] 2, the booth 80 is provided with a human presence sensor 25 that detects a user inside the booth 80. In this embodiment, the booth 80 is also provided with a temperature sensor 26 that detects the temperature inside the booth 80. As shown in FIG. 3, the booth 80 is provided with lighting equipment 40 for brightening the interior of the booth 80 . Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a window 42 is provided in the door 22, and in this embodiment, the inside of the space 2 can be viewed from the outside of the space 2 through this window 42.

[0023] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 2, an information acquisition device 29 for acquiring individual information of users who use the booth 80 may be provided on the outer surface of the booth 80. This information acquisition device 29 is configured with, for example, a reader that reads a held-up ID card. Alternatively, the information acquisition device 29 may be a reader that reads the fingerprint or vein pattern of a user.

[0024] FIG. 4 is a view of the inside of the booth 80 as seen from the direction indicated by the arrow IV in FIG. In this embodiment, an improvement mechanism 500 as an example of an improvement means for improving the air environment inside the booth 80 is provided inside the booth 80. In other words, in this embodiment, inside the housing 81 constituting the booth 80, an improvement mechanism 500 for improving the air environment inside the housing 81 is provided.

[0025] In this embodiment, the improvement mechanism 500 includes a light source 510 that emits ultraviolet light, which is light that contains ultraviolet rays, a spray device 520 that sprays liquid in a mist form, and a ceiling light source 540 that is attached to the ceiling 20A of the booth 80 and also emits ultraviolet light, which is light that contains ultraviolet rays. In this embodiment, a ceiling light source 540 is used to irradiate the entire interior of the booth 80 with ultraviolet light. Furthermore, the light source 510 is installed closer to the desk 92 than the ceiling light source 540, and irradiates ultraviolet light mainly toward the desk 92. In this embodiment, by providing not only the ceiling light source 540 but also the light source 510, it is possible to irradiate ultraviolet light from a closer distance and with higher intensity onto the desk 92 that is frequently touched by users of the booth 80, and onto objects placed on the desk 92, such as a keyboard. Incidentally, when ultraviolet light is irradiated from a position closer than the ceiling 20A, such as when the ultraviolet light is irradiated from the light source 510 onto the desk 92, deterioration and fading of the desk 92 and objects placed on the desk 92 are more likely to occur than when the ultraviolet light is irradiated from the ceiling 20A. More specifically, the shorter the wavelength of the ultraviolet light, the more likely it is that the desk 92 and objects placed on it will deteriorate and fade. For this reason, when irradiating ultraviolet light, for example, when there is time such as at night (when the irradiation time of ultraviolet light is longer than a predetermined threshold), a process of turning on only ceiling light source 540 can be considered as one example. In addition, when irradiating ultraviolet light, if it is difficult to secure irradiation time, such as between scheduled times (if the irradiation time of ultraviolet light is shorter than the above-mentioned predetermined threshold), a process may be performed to turn on only light source 510, or both light source 510 and ceiling light source 540. The improvement mechanism 500 of this embodiment improves the air environment inside the housing 81 by emitting ultraviolet light from the ceiling light source 540 and the light source 510 and irradiating the inside of the housing 81 with the ultraviolet light. In addition, the improvement mechanism 500 improves the air environment inside the housing 81 by operating the spray device 520 to spray a mist of liquid into the inside of the housing 81.

[0026] Here, the light source 510 is arranged along the depth direction of the booth 80. In this embodiment, a light source 600 for illumination that emits visible light is provided next to the light source 510 that emits ultraviolet light. The spray device 520 is installed on the ceiling 20A of the booth 80, and the ceiling 20A is provided with an outlet 521 through which the mist liquid generated by the spray device 520 is discharged. The improvement mechanism 500 uses the spray device 520 to discharge the mist liquid from the outlet 521, thereby improving the air environment inside the housing 81.

[0027] In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a movable light source 530 (hereinafter, "movable light source 530") is provided as the improvement mechanism 500. This movable light source 530 also emits ultraviolet light. Furthermore, in this embodiment, a light source driving mechanism (not shown) that changes the orientation of this movable light source 530 is provided. The light source driving mechanism is not particularly limited and is configured by a known mechanism having a motor and the like.

[0028] In this embodiment, the light source driving mechanism is driven in response to an instruction from the space management server 5, and the orientation of the movable light source 530 is changed. This allows irradiation of ultraviolet light to a plurality of locations within the housing 81. In this embodiment, the movable light source 530 is normally directed toward, for example, a chair 91 (see FIG. 3) or a desk 92.

[0029] In this embodiment, an example will be described in which the air environment is improved by emitting ultraviolet light and spraying liquid, but the type of improvement of the air environment is not limited to this. For example, a mobile vacuum cleaner that moves by itself may be adapted to move within the booth 80 to improve the air environment within the booth 80. Also, for example, air may be blown onto various parts within the booth 80 to stir up dust adhering to each part, and then the air may be exhausted outside the booth 80 to expel the dust-containing air to the outside of the booth 80.

[0030] Here, in this embodiment, the spray device 520 sprays a liquid containing titanium oxide. Next, in this embodiment, ultraviolet light is emitted from one or more light sources among the light source 510, the movable light source 530, and the ceiling light source 540, and the ultraviolet light is irradiated onto each part including the part where the titanium oxide is attached. This reduces pollutants that pollute the air in the booth 80, and improves the air environment of the booth 80. Here, the improving mechanism 500 of this embodiment is capable of performing two types of processing: liquid spraying and ultraviolet light irradiation, and thus multiple types of processing can be performed in this embodiment. In order to improve the air environment, it is not necessarily necessary to spray the liquid and irradiate the ultraviolet light together. As will be described later, only the irradiation of ultraviolet light may be performed.

[0031] Furthermore, the liquid sprayed from the spray device 520 is not limited to a liquid containing titanium oxide, and may be a liquid containing a chemical solution. The liquid sprayed from the spray device 520 may be a liquid containing a material based on tungsten oxide (WO3). In this case, the air environment can be improved by applying visible light (wavelength 400 nm or more) to the area where the liquid is attached. In other words, when spraying a liquid containing titanium oxide to improve the air environment, irradiation with ultraviolet light is required, but when spraying a liquid containing a tungsten oxide-based material, the air environment can be improved by irradiating it with visible light.

[0032] Materials based on tungsten oxide (WO3) are produced by doping titanium oxide with nitrogen or other elements or by ion implantation of dissimilar metals. Examples of materials based on tungsten oxide (WO3) include the following (1) to (3). (1) Copper-based compound modified tungsten oxide photocatalyst (2) Copper-based compound modified titanium oxide photocatalyst (3) Iron-based compound modified titanium oxide photocatalyst

[0033] In addition, in this embodiment, the location irradiated with ultraviolet light can be changed. Specifically, in this embodiment, as described above, the orientation of the movable light source 530 can be changed, and by changing the orientation of the movable light source 530, the location irradiated with ultraviolet light can be changed. More specifically, the location irradiated with the ultraviolet light is changed by driving a light source driving mechanism (not shown).

[0034] Here, in this embodiment, in response to an instruction from the space management server 5, the improvement mechanism 500 operates and improves the air environment. In this embodiment, the improvement mechanism 500 also improves the air environment when there is an instruction from the user terminal 4, which is a terminal device held by a user of the booth 80, or a terminal device held by a cleaner. In other words, in this embodiment, the improvement mechanism 500 also improves the air environment when there is an instruction from a mobile terminal carried by a person.

[0035] More specifically, in this embodiment, when a cleaner or a user of the booth 80 operates a terminal device to give an instruction to improve the air environment, this instruction is transmitted to the space management server 5. In this case, the space management server 5 outputs an instruction to start improving the air environment. This activates the improvement mechanism 500, and the air environment in the booth 80 is improved. In this embodiment, as will be described later, the space management server 5 determines how to improve the air environment of the booth 80 based on reservation information, which is information about reservations for the booth 80. In this embodiment, the improvement mechanism 500 improves the air environment based on this determination.

[0036] In this embodiment, no hardware switch for receiving a command from the improvement mechanism 500 to start improving the air environment is provided inside or outside the booth 80. In other words, in this embodiment, there is no reception area inside or outside the booth 80 for accepting a request for the improvement mechanism 500 to start improving the air environment and that can be touched by users of the booth 80. In this case, it is possible to prevent a user of the booth 80 from accidentally touching a switch for improving the air environment in the booth 80, thereby preventing the air environment from being improved. More specifically, it is possible to prevent liquid from being sprayed or ultraviolet light from being emitted accidentally.

[0037] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the space management server 5. As shown in FIG. The space management server 5, as an example of an information processing device, has a control unit 101 that controls the operation of the entire device, a hard disk drive 102 that stores management data, etc., and a network interface 103 that realizes communication via a LAN (Local Area Network) cable, etc.

[0038] The control unit 101 has a CPU (=Central Processing Unit) 111 as an example of a processor, a ROM (=Read Only Memory) 112 in which basic software, a BIOS (=Basic Input Output System), etc. are stored, and a RAM (=Random Access Memory) 113 used as a work area. The CPU 111 may be a multi-core. The ROM 112 may be a rewritable non-volatile semiconductor memory. The control unit 101 is a so-called computer.

[0039] The hard disk drive 102 is a device that reads and writes data from a non-volatile storage medium having a magnetic material applied to the surface of a disk-shaped substrate, although the non-volatile storage medium may also be a semiconductor memory or a magnetic tape. In addition, the space management server 5 is equipped with input devices such as a keyboard and a mouse, and a display device such as a liquid crystal display, as necessary. The control unit 101, the hard disk drive 102, and the network interface 103 are connected via a bus 104 and a signal line (not shown).

[0040] Here, the program executed by CPU 111 may be provided to space management server 5 in a state where it is stored in a computer-readable recording medium such as a magnetic recording medium (magnetic tape, magnetic disk, etc.), an optical recording medium (optical disk, etc.), a magneto-optical recording medium, a semiconductor memory, etc. Also, the program executed by CPU 111 may be provided to space management server 5 using a communication means such as the Internet.

[0041] In this embodiment, the term "processor" refers to a processor in a broad sense, and includes general-purpose processors (e.g., CPU: Central Processing Unit, etc.) and dedicated processors (e.g., GPU: Graphics Processing Unit, ASIC: Application Specific Integrated Circuit, FPGA: Field Programmable Gate Array, programmable logic device, etc.). In addition, the operations of the processor may not only be performed by one processor, but may be performed by multiple processors in physically separate locations working together. The order of the operations of the processor is not limited to the order described in this embodiment, and may be changed.

[0042] Fig. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of the user terminal 4. The configuration shown in Fig. 6 assumes that the user terminal 4 is a smartphone. The user terminal 4 has a control unit 201 that controls the operation of the entire device, a memory card 202 that stores various data, various communication interfaces 203 that comply with wireless communication standards, an input device 204 such as a touch sensor, a display device 205 such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display, and a GPS (Global Positioning System) sensor 206.

[0043] The control unit 201 includes a CPU 211, a ROM 212 storing firmware, BIOS, and the like, and a RAM 213 used as a work area. The CPU 211 may be a multi-core processor. The ROM 212 may be a rewritable non-volatile semiconductor memory.

[0044] The communication interface 203 is, for example, an interface used for connection to a mobile communication system, or an interface used for connection to a wireless LAN. The GPS sensor 206 is a sensor that receives radio waves from GPS satellites and measures the position of the user terminal 4. Information on latitude, longitude, and altitude output from the GPS sensor 206 provides the current position of the user terminal 4. Note that the GPS sensor 206 may be compatible with an indoor positioning system.

[0045] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen displayed on the user terminal 4 of a user of the booth 80 when the user makes a reservation for the booth 80. As shown in FIG. On the display screen shown in FIG. 7, a map is displayed, and the locations of a plurality of booths 80 are displayed on the map. In this embodiment, when a user of the booth 80 reserves the booth 80, he or she first selects an installation location from among the multiple installation locations displayed. The display form is not limited to this, and for example, a plurality of installation locations may be displayed in a list format, and the user may select an installation location from the list.

[0046] When an installation location is selected, as shown in FIG. 8 (a diagram showing another example of a display screen displayed on the user terminal 4), the availability of rooms at the selected installation location is displayed by time. The user operates this display screen to specify a reservation time for the booth 80. Then, the user presses a confirmation button (not shown).

[0047] As a result, the space management server 5 performs the process of finalizing the reservation. Specifically, the space management server 5 receives information regarding the location of the booth 80 and the reservation time, registers the information regarding the location and reservation time in the hard disk drive 102 (FIG. 5), and performs a process to confirm the reservation. In other words, the space management server 5 receives information about the location of the booth 80 and the reservation time, registers the information about the location and reservation time in the hard disk drive 102, and performs a process to finalize the reservation. Then, the result of the confirmed reservation is transmitted to the user terminal 4 and notified to the reservation applicant.

[0048] FIG. 9 is a reservation list stored in the hard disk drive 102 of the space management server 5, showing a reservation list of booths 80 for which a user has made a reservation. In this embodiment, when a user confirms a reservation of a booth 80, the user is added to the reservation list, as shown in Fig. 9. More specifically, the reservation list registers users who have made reservations for each reservation time slot. In addition, in this embodiment, information regarding the reservation of the booth 80 (hereinafter referred to as “reservation information”) is registered in the hard disk drive 102 of the space management server 5.

[0049] In the example shown in FIG. 9, information indicating that a reservation has been made by user F for the time slot from 07:00 to 07:30 on April 5th is registered as reservation information. Although detailed explanation is omitted, information indicating that other reservation time slots have been reserved by users is also registered in a similar manner for other reservation time slots.

[0050] 10A and 10B are diagrams for explaining an example of processing performed by the CPU 111 (see FIG. 5), which is an example of a processor. In other words, they are diagrams for explaining processing performed by the CPU 111 provided in the space management server 5. The CPU 111 of this embodiment acquires the above-mentioned reservation information, which is information regarding the reservation of the booth 80, and makes a decision regarding the improvement of the air environment to be performed by the improvement mechanism 500 installed in the booth 80 based on the acquired reservation information.

[0051] In other words, the CPU 111 acquires the reservation information registered in the hard disk drive 102, and based on the acquired reservation information, makes a decision regarding the improvement of the air environment to be performed by the improvement mechanism 500 provided in the booth 80. Specifically, based on the acquired reservation information, the CPU 111 identifies a time period during which the booth 80 is not reserved, and makes a decision to have the improvement mechanism 500 improve the air environment during this time period during which the booth 80 is not reserved. In other words, the CPU 111 determines whether or not to have the improvement organization 500 improve the air environment. In making this determination, the CPU 111 identifies a time period during which the booth 80 is not reserved, based on the acquired reservation information. The CPU 111 then determines that the improvement organization 500 will improve the air environment during this time period during which the booth 80 is not reserved. As a result, in this embodiment, the improvement mechanism 500 improves the air environment during time periods other than the reserved time period during which the booth 80 is reserved.

[0052] In the example shown in FIG. 10(A), a case where multiple reservations are made between 7:00 and 22:00 is illustrated. When the CPU 111 determines that the improvement mechanism 500 should improve the air environment during the time periods when the booth 80 is not booked, the improvement mechanism 500 improves the air environment during each of the time periods when no reservations are made, as shown in FIG. 10(A). More specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 10(A), the time periods indicated by the symbols 10E, 10F, 10G, and 10H are each unbooked time periods, and the improvement mechanism 500 improves the air environment during each of these time periods.

[0053] More specifically, in this case, the CPU 111 outputs a control signal to the improvement mechanism 500, which indicates the start of improvement of the air environment, each time the time periods indicated by the reference characters 10E, 10F, 10G, and 10H occur. As a result, in this embodiment, the improvement mechanism 500 improves the air environment in each of the time periods indicated by the reference characters 10E, 10F, 10G, and 10H. Specifically, in this example, ultraviolet light is irradiated by one or more light sources among the light source 510, the movable light source 530, and the ceiling light source 540, thereby improving the air environment within the booth 80. In this example, the case where ultraviolet light is irradiated during a time period when no reservations have been made has been described, but this is not limited to the above, and ultraviolet light may be irradiated during a time period when no reservations have been made and when there is no one in booth 80. More specifically, ultraviolet light may be irradiated during a time period when no reservations have been made and when the output from the human presence sensor 25 (see FIG. 2) indicates that no one is present. In other words, even if a reservation has not been made during a certain time period, if there is a person in the booth 80, irradiation with ultraviolet light may not be performed. In other words, the decision to irradiate ultraviolet light may be made not only based on the reservation status of the booth 80, but also taking into account the presence or absence of people in the booth 80. When ultraviolet light having a wavelength of, for example, 254 nm is used as the ultraviolet light, it has a large effect on users in the booth 80, and therefore, as described above, it is preferable to irradiate the ultraviolet light during a time period when no reservations have been made, or during a time period when no reservations have been made and when no one is in the booth 80. In other words, when ultraviolet light having a wavelength of 254 nm is used, it is preferable to strictly manage the irradiation of the ultraviolet light. In contrast, when irradiating ultraviolet light of, for example, 222 nm, the effect on the human body is small, so the ultraviolet light may be constantly irradiated. In other words, when irradiating ultraviolet light of 222 nm, the ultraviolet light may be irradiated during a time period when a reservation is made or when there is a person in the booth 80. In other words, when irradiating ultraviolet light of 222 nm, the ultraviolet light may be irradiated without being strictly controlled.

[0054] In addition, the CPU 111 of this embodiment also makes a decision to have the improvement mechanism 500 improve the air environment if certain conditions are met, for example, even during a reserved time period when the booth 80 is reserved. Specifically, even during a reserved time slot, if there is an instruction from a user of the booth 80 to improve the air environment, the CPU 111 makes a decision to have the improvement mechanism 500 improve the air environment.

[0055] Specifically, the time period indicated by reference numeral 10K in FIG. 10B is a reservation time period during which a user of the booth 80 has made a reservation. In this embodiment, even during the reserved time period, if there is an instruction from the user of the booth 80 to improve the air environment, the CPU 111 makes a decision to have the improvement mechanism 500 improve the air environment. More specifically, even if it is a reserved time period, if the booth 80 is vacant and there is an instruction from the user of the booth 80 to improve the air environment, the CPU 111 makes a decision to have the improvement mechanism 500 improve the air environment.

[0056] More specifically, even if it is a reserved time period, if the booth 80 is vacant and an instruction is received from the user terminal 4 owned by the user of the booth 80, the CPU 111 makes a decision to have the improvement mechanism 500 improve the air environment. The CPU 111 determines whether the booth 80 is vacant or not based on the output from the human presence sensor 25 (see FIG. 2).

[0057] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen displayed on the user terminal 4 when a user of the booth 80 gives an instruction to improve the air environment. 11, a button "unlock after disinfection" is displayed as indicated by the symbol 11A on the display screen of the user terminal 4. In this embodiment, when a user of the booth 80 gives an instruction to improve the air environment, the display screen shown in FIG.

[0058] In this embodiment, when the user presses the button "unlock after disinfection" and the booth 80 is vacant, the CPU 111 makes a decision to have the improvement mechanism 500 improve the air environment. 10(B), one or more of the light sources 510, the movable light source 530, and the ceiling light source 540 emit ultraviolet light, and the ultraviolet light is irradiated into the booth 80. In this case, before the user starts using the booth 80, the air environment is improved by the improvement mechanism 500.

[0059] Thereafter, in this processing example, the CPU 111 issues an instruction to unlock the booth 80. In other words, the CPU 111 issues an instruction to unlock the booth 80 after the improvement organization 500 finishes improving the air environment of the booth 80. In other words, the CPU 111 issues an instruction to unlock the booth 80 after improvement of the air environment in response to instructions from the user of the booth 80 has been completed and the light source 510, the movable light source 530, and the ceiling light source 540 have been turned off.

[0060] This activates the electronic lock 22C (see FIG. 2) to unlock the booth 80. In this case, the user of the booth 80 can use the booth 80 in the state in which the air environment has been improved just before. Here, in this embodiment, the booth is locked while the improvement mechanism 500 is improving the air environment, and users are prevented from entering the booth 80 while the improvement of the air environment is being carried out.

[0061] As another process, the CPU 111 may make a decision to have the improvement mechanism 500 improve the air environment if there is no user of the booth 80 in the booth 80 even during a reserved time slot, for example. In the processing example shown in Fig. 10(A), during the reserved time period indicated by reference symbol 10P, the user temporarily leaves the booth 80, resulting in a situation in which there is no user. In other words, a situation occurs in which the booth 80 is unoccupied.

[0062] In this case, the CPU 111 makes a decision to allow the improvement mechanism 500 to improve the air environment. More specifically, when the output from the human presence sensor 25 (see FIG. 2) indicates that there is no user present, the CPU 111 determines that there is no user present in the booth 80, and makes a decision to have the improvement mechanism 500 improve the air environment.

[0063] As a result, the improvement mechanism 500 starts improving the air environment in the booth 80. More specifically, in this example, irradiation of ultraviolet light is performed by one or more light sources among the light source 510, the movable light source 530, and the ceiling light source 540. The improvement of the air environment, which is performed when there is no user in the booth 80, may be continued until the user returns to the booth 80. More specifically, it may be continued until the human presence sensor 25 outputs an output indicating that a user is present in the booth 80. Alternatively, the improvement of the air environment when there is no user in the booth 80 may be continued until a predetermined time has elapsed after the user has left the booth 80.

[0064] Additionally, the CPU 111 may make a decision regarding the improvement of the air environment to be performed by the improvement mechanism 500 based on the elapsed time from the end time of the first reservation, which is a reservation for the booth 80 that has already been made, to the start time of the next reservation, which is the reservation that follows the first reservation. More specifically, the CPU 111 may determine, based on the above-mentioned elapsed time, the improvement mechanism 500 to improve the air environment during the unused time period between the end time of the earlier reservation and the start time of the later reservation.

[0065] More specifically, for example, when the above-mentioned elapsed time exceeds a predetermined elapsed time, the CPU 111 makes a decision to cause the improvement mechanism 500 to perform a specific process. In other words, when the above-mentioned elapsed time exceeds a predetermined elapsed time, the CPU 111 makes a decision to increase the types of processing performed by the improvement mechanism 500 compared to when the elapsed time does not exceed the predetermined elapsed time.

[0066] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of processing when the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined elapsed time. In the present embodiment, CPU 111 determines that not only ultraviolet light irradiation but also spraying by spray device 520 is to be performed when the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined elapsed time (for example, 2 hours).

[0067] In other words, when the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined elapsed time, the CPU 111 makes a decision to not only turn on light sources such as the light source 510, the movable light source 530, and the ceiling light source 540, but also to perform spraying by the spray device 520 as an example of a specific process. In other words, when the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined elapsed time, CPU 111 determines that not only ultraviolet light is irradiated, but also spraying is performed by spray device 520, and that the types of processing performed by improvement mechanism 500 are increased compared to when the predetermined elapsed time is not exceeded.

[0068] Here, some of the processes performed by the improvement mechanism 500 require time, and if the above-mentioned elapsed time is short, it becomes difficult to perform this part of the processes. Specifically, spraying by spray device 520 takes time compared to irradiation with ultraviolet light, and if the above-mentioned elapsed time is short, it becomes difficult to perform spraying by spray device 520. In contrast, when the improvement of the air environment is determined by taking the elapsed time into consideration as in the present embodiment, spraying by the spray device 520 can also be performed, and a greater variety of treatments can be performed. As another process, the CPU 111 may determine the irradiation time for irradiating ultraviolet light during the unused time period (the time period between the end time of the earlier reservation and the start time of the later reservation) based on the elapsed time. More specifically, in this case, the CPU 111 lengthens the irradiation time of the ultraviolet light when the elapsed time is greater than a predetermined threshold, and shortens the irradiation time of the ultraviolet light when the elapsed time is less than the threshold, compared to when the elapsed time is greater than the threshold. As a result, the longer the elapsed time, the longer the ultraviolet light is irradiated. In this way, when the irradiation time changes, it is preferable to determine the light source to be turned on based on the irradiation time. Specifically, in this case, for example, as described above, when the irradiation time of the ultraviolet light becomes longer than the predetermined threshold, it is preferable to turn on only the ceiling light source 540. Also, for example, when the irradiation time of the ultraviolet light becomes shorter than the above-mentioned predetermined threshold, it is preferable to turn on only the light source 510 or both the light source 510 and the ceiling light source 540.

[0069] As another process, the CPU 111 may determine the frequency of improvement of the air environment by the improvement mechanism 500, based on the acquired reservation information, for example. Specifically, when performing this process, the CPU 111 grasps the number of reservations per unit time and the total reservation time per unit time based on the acquired reservation information, for example. Here, the total reservation time refers to the sum of the reservation times of all reservations made per unit time.

[0070] More specifically, for example, each time a predetermined time arrives, the CPU 111 grasps the number of reservations and the total reservation time from that time until the predetermined time has elapsed. Then, based on the number of reservations and the total reservation time, the CPU 111 determines, for example, the frequency of improvement of the air environment by the improvement mechanism 500 from the above-mentioned predetermined time until the predetermined time has elapsed.

[0071] Specifically, for example, when the number of reservations or the total reservation time exceeds a predetermined threshold, the CPU 111 makes a decision to increase the number of times the improvement mechanism 500 improves the air environment between the above-mentioned predetermined time and the elapse of the predetermined time, compared to when the number of reservations or the total reservation time does not exceed a predetermined threshold. When this process is performed, the more frequently the booth 80 is used, the more the air quality will improve. In this case, similarly to the above, it is preferable that the improvement mechanism 500 improves the air environment during the time period when the booth 80 is not reserved.

[0072] Additionally, the CPU 111 may determine the degree of improvement of the air environment by the improvement mechanism 500 based on the acquired reservation information. Specifically, in this case, for example, the CPU 111 grasps the number of reservations per unit time and the total reservation time per unit time based on the acquired reservation information, in the same manner as described above.

[0073] More specifically, for example, each time a predetermined time arrives, the CPU 111 grasps the number of reservations and the total reservation time from this time until the predetermined time has elapsed. Then, based on the number of reservations and the total reservation time, the CPU 111 determines the degree of improvement of the air environment to be performed by the improvement mechanism 500 from the above-mentioned predetermined time until the predetermined time has elapsed.

[0074] Specifically, for example, when the number of reservations or the total reservation time exceeds a predetermined threshold, the CPU 111 makes a decision to lengthen the time for which the improvement mechanism 500 improves the air environment between the above-mentioned predetermined time and the elapse of the predetermined time, compared to when the number of reservations or the total reservation time does not exceed a predetermined threshold. More specifically, the CPU 111 makes a decision to lengthen the time period for each improvement of the air environment performed by the improvement mechanism 500.

[0075] In addition, for example, when the number of reservations or the total reservation time exceeds a predetermined threshold, the CPU 111 makes a decision to increase the output of the improvement mechanism 500 from the above-mentioned predetermined time to the time when the predetermined time has elapsed, compared to when the number of reservations or the total reservation time does not exceed a predetermined threshold. Increasing the output of improvement mechanism 500 increases the amount of liquid sprayed by spray device 520, or increases the amount of ultraviolet light emitted from light source 510, movable light source 530, and ceiling light source 540.

[0076] As described above, the present embodiment is configured so that the location where light is irradiated can be changed. More specifically, in this embodiment, as described above, the orientation of the movable light source 530 can be changed, and the location irradiated with light can be changed. The CPU 111 may determine the irradiation location of the light emitted from the movable light source 530 based on the acquired reservation information.

[0077] Specifically, if the acquired reservation information satisfies a specific condition, the CPU 111 determines that ultraviolet light is to be irradiated onto a specific location within the booth 80. Specifically, the CPU 111 grasps, for example, the number of reservations per unit time and the total reservation time in the same manner as described above. Then, when the number of reservations or the total reservation time exceeds a predetermined threshold, the CPU 111 makes a decision to irradiate the baggage container 93 (see FIG. 3) with ultraviolet light, for example.

[0078] The baggage container 93 is less susceptible to dirt than the desk 92 (see FIG. 3) and requires less frequent irradiation with ultraviolet light than the desk 92. On the other hand, if the booth 80 is used frequently, it is expected that dirt will accumulate on the baggage container 93. Therefore, in this embodiment, as described above, the CPU 111 makes a decision to irradiate the baggage container 93 with ultraviolet light when the number of reservations or the total reservation time exceeds a predetermined threshold value. As a result, in this embodiment, the movable light source 530 faces the luggage container 93, and the luggage container 93 is irradiated with ultraviolet light.

[0079] In the above, a case has been described in which the improvement of the air environment in the booth 80 is performed by the improvement mechanism 500, but the improvement of the air environment in the booth 80 may also be performed not only by the improvement mechanism 500 but also by a cleaner. More specifically, certain treatments, such as spraying the liquids mentioned above, may be performed by a cleaner.

[0080] When the air environment is to be improved by a cleaner, it is preferable that the CPU 111 makes a decision on the improvement of the air environment to be performed by the improvement mechanism 500, taking into consideration the work schedule of the cleaner. In other words, it is preferable that the CPU 111 makes a decision regarding the improvement of the air environment to be performed by the improvement mechanism 500 based on the reservation information and the schedule information, which is information regarding the cleaning person's work schedule.

[0081] Here, for example, when the liquid is sprayed by the cleaner as described above, the CPU 111 determines the timing of the liquid spraying by the cleaner from the schedule information. Then, based on this timing and the reservation information, the CPU 111 determines the timing for irradiating ultraviolet light using the movable light source 530, the light source 510, and the ceiling light source 540.

[0082] More specifically, in this case, the CPU 111 makes a decision to irradiate the booth with ultraviolet light after the cleaner has sprayed the liquid and during a time period when the booth 80 has not been reserved by a user. More preferably, in this case, the CPU 111 makes a decision to perform irradiation with ultraviolet light after the cleaner sprays the liquid and before the reservation time slot of the first reservation after the spraying.

[0083] In addition, a cleaner may perform general tasks such as sweeping, removing garbage, etc. In this case, the CPU 111 also takes into consideration the work schedule information of the cleaner and determines the improvement of the air environment by the improvement mechanism 500, such as the timing of spraying liquid and the timing of irradiating ultraviolet light. Specifically, in this case, the CPU 111 makes a decision to have the improvement mechanism 500 improve the air environment when the cleaner is not improving the air environment and during the time period when the booth 80 is not reserved by a user.

[0084] (Other configuration examples) Fig. 13 is a diagram showing another configuration example of the booth 80. In Fig. 13, the wall surface 20C (see Fig. 2) and the door 22 are omitted. In this configuration example, similarly to the above, a light source 910 is provided that emits ultraviolet light that contains ultraviolet rays. This light source 910 is provided on the opposite side to the side where the monitor 32 and the desk 92 are provided, and emits ultraviolet light from this opposite side toward the monitor 32 and the desk 92. In other words, the light source 910 emits ultraviolet light diagonally downward, so that the monitor 32 and the desk 92 located below the light source 910 are irradiated with ultraviolet light.

[0085] The booth 80 has two walls 20D, 20E arranged parallel to each other, and in this configuration example, a monitor 32 and a desk 92 are installed on the side where one of the two walls 20D, 20E is installed, and a light source 910 is installed on the side where the other wall is installed.

[0086] Furthermore, in this embodiment, an air conditioner 920 that exhausts hot or cold air is provided on the rear side of the light source 910. Furthermore, in this embodiment, an interior member 930, which is a member for decorating the interior of the booth 80, is provided on the inside of the booth 80, on the side where the wall surface 20E is provided. In other words, an interior member 930, which is a member for decorating the interior of the booth 80, is provided. This interior member 930 is fixed to the inner surface of the booth 80 by a plurality of screws 931.

[0087] Specifically, a plurality of screw holes (not shown) are provided on the inner surface of booth 80, and interior member 930 is sandwiched between the portion in which these screw holes are provided and the head of screw 931, thereby fixing interior member 930 in place. Although not shown in the drawings, the interior member 930 is also provided on the inner surface of the booth 80 in a portion other than the portion located on the wall surface 20E side.

[0088] Furthermore, a lock / unlock switch SW that a user operates when locking or unlocking the door 22 (see FIG. 2) is provided on the inner surface of the booth 80, on the wall surface 20E side. In this embodiment, when the user operates the lock / unlock switch SW, the electronic lock 22C (see FIG. 2) is activated, and the booth 80 is locked or unlocked.

[0089] FIG. 14 is an enlarged perspective view of the light source 910 shown in FIG. In this configuration example, a cylindrical support member 933 is provided that extends from the front side of the booth 80 toward the back side. In other words, in this configuration example, a support member 933 is provided that extends along the wall surface 20E. In this configuration example, the light source 910 is supported by this support member 933.

[0090] A connection member 934 that connects the light source 910 and the support member 933 is provided between the light source 910 and the support member 933 , and the light source 910 is fixed to the support member 933 via this connection member 934 . The connecting member 934 includes a first member 934A arranged closer to the light source 910 than the supporting member 933, and a second member 934B arranged closer to the wall surface 20E than the supporting member 933. In this configuration example, the connecting member 934 is fixed to the supporting member 933 by sandwiching the supporting member 933 between the first member 934A and the second member 934B.

[0091] In this configuration example, a fixed portion 934C that is fixed to the support member 933 and a rotating portion 934D that is rotatably provided with respect to the fixed portion 934C and rotates about a rotation center C are provided. In this configuration example, a light source 910 is attached to the rotating section 934D, and when the rotating section 934D rotates, the orientation of the light source 910 is changed.

[0092] FIG. 15 is a diagram of the support member 933 and the light source 910 as viewed from the direction indicated by the arrow XV in FIG. The support member 933 is disposed so as to extend in the left-right direction in the figure. In this configuration example, the light source 910 is movable along the extension direction of the support member 933. FIG. 15 also shows a state in which a light source 910 is installed on the entrance side of the booth 80. From this state, when the light source 910 is moved in the direction indicated by the arrow 15A and positioned at the location indicated by the dashed line 15B, the light source 910 is positioned at the rear side of the booth 80.

[0093] When the light source 910 is positioned at the rear side of the booth 80, it becomes easier for users to enter and exit the booth 80. On the other hand, when the light source 910 is located on the entrance side of the booth 80, the light source 910 is installed closer to the door 22 (see FIG. 2), and the ultraviolet light is more likely to be irradiated onto the door 22, which is frequently touched by users.

[0094] Furthermore, when the light source 910 is installed on the entrance side of the booth 80, the lock / unlock switch SW (see FIG. 13) installed on this entrance side is less likely to be damaged or broken. In this configuration example, a rod-shaped support member 933 is provided, and it is assumed that an umbrella or other belongings of the user are hung on this support member 933.

[0095] In this case, if the user's belongings are hung on a portion of the support member 933 that is located above the lock / unlock switch SW, the hung belongings may come into contact with the lock / unlock switch SW. Furthermore, if the possession is an umbrella, water droplets may adhere to the lock / unlock switch SW.

[0096] On the other hand, when the light source 910 is installed on the entrance side of the booth 80, the light source 910 is located above the lock / unlock switch SW. In this case, the user's belongings will not be caught on the portion of the support member 933 that is located above the locking / unlocking switch SW, making it less likely that the locking / unlocking switch SW will be damaged or broken due to such belongings.

[0097] In this embodiment, the light source 910 is moved manually, but this is not limiting, and a drive mechanism for moving the light source 910 may be provided. Then, in response to instructions from a user, or in response to instructions from a control device installed in the booth 80 or the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 (see Figure 5), the drive mechanism may be operated to automatically move the light source 910.

[0098] In this configuration example, the case where the support member 933 is configured by a cylindrical member has been described as an example. However, the shape of the support member 933 is not limited to this, and the support member 933 may be configured by a member having another shape, such as a rectangular prism-shaped member. Alternatively, a groove-shaped rail may be provided along the wall surface 20E, and the light source 910 may move along the groove-shaped rail.

[0099] As another example of the configuration, the light source 910 may move in a direction in which the light source 910 approaches the monitor 32 or the desk 92 and in a direction in which the light source 910 moves away from the monitor 32 or the desk 92 . In other words, the light source 910 may be configured to be capable of moving in a direction approaching an irradiation target irradiated with ultraviolet light from the light source 910, and moving in a direction away from the irradiation target. In this case, the intensity of the ultraviolet light irradiated onto the irradiation target such as the monitor 32 or the desk 92 can be increased. More specifically, the monitor 32 and the desk 92 are frequently used by users and are prone to becoming soiled, viruses, etc. If the light source 910 is configured to move, the intensity of the ultraviolet light irradiated to these areas prone to becoming soiled, viruses, etc. can be increased.

[0100] 16(A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating one end 933E and the other end 933F of the support member 933. FIG. Specifically, Fig. 16(A) is a view of one end 933E of the support member 933 viewed from the direction of arrow XVIA in Fig. 15. Fig. 16(B) is a view of the other end 933F of the support member 933 viewed from the direction of arrow XVIB in Fig. 15.

[0101] As shown in FIG. 16(A), one end 933E of the support member 933 is provided with a plate-shaped fixing member 933G fixed to the one end 933E, a fixed member 933H having an L-shaped cross section to which the fixing member 933G is fixed, and a cover member 933J that covers the fixing member 933G and the fixed member 933H.

[0102] The covering member 933J has an other end side covering portion 94A facing the other end 933F (see FIG. 15) side of the supporting member 933, a desk side covering portion 94B facing the desk 92 (see FIG. 13), and a lower covering portion 94C facing downward. In this embodiment, by installing this covering member 933J, the fixing member 933G and the fixed member 933H are prevented from being visually recognized by the user, and thus deterioration of the appearance of the interior of the booth 80 is suppressed.

[0103] In this embodiment, the fixed member 933H is fixed to the inner surface of the booth 80, whereby one end 933E of the support member 933 is fixed to the booth 80. More specifically, in this embodiment, a screw 931 for fixing an interior member 930 (see FIG. 13) is used to fix a support member 933 for supporting the light source 910 to the booth 80.

[0104] Specifically, in addition to the interior member 930, the fixed member 933H is also placed between the head of one of the multiple screws 931 and the screw hole. Then, the fixed member 933H is also fixed using the screw 931. More specifically, the fixed member 933H is fixed together with the interior member 930 by passing the screw 931 through a through hole H1 (see FIG. 16(A)) provided in the fixed member 933H.

[0105] The configuration of the other end 933F side of the support member 933 will be described. As shown in Figure 16 (B), also on the other end 933F side of the support member 933, there are provided a fixing member 933K fixed to the other end 933F of the support member 933, a fixed member 933L having an L-shaped cross section to which the fixing member 933K is fixed, and a cover member 933M covering the fixing member 933K and the fixed member 933L. In this configuration example, the fixed member 933L is fixed to the inner surface of the booth 80, and the other end 933F of the support member 933 is fixed to this inner surface.

[0106] The covering member 933M has a one-end covering portion 94D facing one end 933E (see FIG. 15) side of the supporting member 933, and a lower covering portion 94E facing downward. In this embodiment, by installing this covering member 933M, the fixing member 933K and the fixed member 933L are prevented from being visually recognized by the user, and thus deterioration of the appearance of the interior of the booth 80 is suppressed.

[0107] As described above, the covering member 933J (see Figure 16(A)) provided on one end 933E side of the supporting member 933 is provided with a desk side covering portion 94B facing the desk 92 side, but the covering member 933M (see Figure 16(B)) provided on the other end 933F side of the supporting member 933 does not have a portion equivalent to the desk side covering portion 94B. In this configuration example, as shown in FIG. 13, an air conditioner 920 is provided at a location located closer to the desk 92 than the fixing member 933K (see FIG. 16(B)) and the fixed member 933L.

[0108] In this configuration example, the provision of this air conditioning device 920 makes it impossible to visually confirm the fixing member 933K and the fixed member 933L from the desk 92 side. For this reason, in this configuration example, the provision of a portion equivalent to the desk side cover part 94B described above is omitted. As with the one end 933E side, the screw holes and screws 931 for fixing the interior member 930 are used to fix the fixed member 933L (see FIG. 16B) on the other end 933F side as well.

[0109] FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the configuration of the upper part of the booth 80. As shown in FIG. In this configuration example, a timer power supply 710 is provided above the ceiling 20A of the booth 80, which starts and stops power supply at a predetermined time. The timer power supply 710 is housed in a container 720 for preventing the adhesion of dust and the like to the timer power supply 710.

[0110] Furthermore, a cable 740 is provided to connect the light source 910 and the timer power supply 710 . This cable 740 is disposed inside the booth 80 in the area indicated by reference numeral 17A, and is installed outside the booth 80 in the area indicated by reference numeral 17B. In other words, the cable 740 passes outside the booth 80 on its way to the timer power supply 710 .

[0111] The timer power supply 710 controls the power supply to be turned on / off according to time. As a result, in this embodiment, the light source 910 is turned on every time a predetermined time is reached, and the light source 910 is turned off every time a predetermined time is reached. The control of the light source 910 is not limited to this, and may be performed by the CPU 111 provided in the space management server 5, or may be performed by a control device (not shown) provided in the booth 80.

[0112] Figures 18(A) and (B) are diagrams showing other configurations of the booth 80. Figure 18(A) is a front view of the booth 80, and Figure 18(B) is a diagram showing the inside of the booth 80 as viewed from the direction indicated by the arrow XVIIIB in Figure 18(A). In this configuration example, of two wall surfaces 20D and 20E arranged in a parallel relationship to each other, a light source 910 is provided on the wall surface 20D side. In other words, in this configuration example, the light source 910 is installed on the same side as the monitor 32 and the desk 92. In this configuration example, ultraviolet light is emitted from the light source 910 toward the side where the wall surface 20E is provided.

[0113] In this configuration example, more ultraviolet light is irradiated onto the door 22 (see FIG. 2) than in the configuration example shown in FIG. 13. In particular, more ultraviolet light is irradiated onto the handle portion provided on the inside of the door 22. In other words, more ultraviolet light is irradiated onto the portion of the door 22 that is frequently touched by the user. Moreover, in this configuration example, the lock / unlock switch SW, which is touched by the user more frequently, is irradiated with more ultraviolet light than in the configuration example shown in FIG.

[0114] In this configuration example, as shown in Fig. 18(B), the light source 910 is disposed close to the wall surface 20F located at the back side. However, the light source 910 may be disposed close to the wall surface 20C located on the side where the door 22 (see Fig. 2) is provided. Furthermore, a plurality of light sources 910 may be provided, for example, on both the side opposite the monitor 32 (see FIG. 13) and on the monitor 32 side (see FIG. 18(A)).

[0115] FIG. 19 is an enlarged view of a portion indicated by reference symbol XIX in FIG. 18(B). In this configuration example, a support member 980 is provided to support the light source 910. In this configuration example, the back side of the light source 910 is supported by this support member 980. Furthermore, in this configuration example, the support member 980 has a hook-like shape, and the support member 980 is hooked onto the upper end portion of the interior member 930.

[0116] 20(A) and (B) are diagrams showing other configuration examples of the booth 80. In FIG. Fig. 20(A) is a front view of the booth 80. Fig. 20(B) is a perspective view of the ceiling 20A of the booth 80 viewed obliquely from below. 20(A) and (B), in this configuration example, a light source 910 is installed on the ceiling 20A of the booth 80, and ultraviolet light is emitted downward from this light source 910. In other words, ultraviolet light is irradiated from above the booth 80 downward.

[0117] Specifically, as shown in Fig. 20(B), the light source 910 is disposed approximately at the center in the depth direction of the booth 80. Also, as shown in Fig. 20(A), the light source 910 is disposed at the center in the width direction of the booth 80. In this configuration example, the ultraviolet light is easily irradiated over the entire booth 80 without being irradiated in a biased manner.

[0118] As shown in Figure 20 (B), in this configuration example, a rear frame F1 that extends in the width direction of the booth 80 and is fixed to the booth 80 is provided at the rear side of the booth 80, and a front frame F2 that also extends in the width direction and is fixed to the booth 80 is provided at the entrance side of the booth 80. Furthermore, in this configuration example, two support frames F3 are provided which extend along the depth direction of the booth 80 and are supported by the rear frame F1 and the front frame F2. In this configuration example, the light source 910 is placed between the two support frames F3, and the light source 910 is supported by the two support frames F3. In this configuration example, the light source 910 is provided with a human sensor 25 .

[0119] (Light source lighting control) A description will be given of lighting control of the light source 510, the movable light source 530, the ceiling light source 540, and the light source 910 shown in Figures 2-4 and 13-20. In the following description, these light sources will not be particularly distinguished from one another, and will simply be referred to as "light source 970."

[0120] (1) As an example of a manner in which the light source 970 is turned on, for example, the light source 970 may be turned on outside the reservation time of the booth 80. In other words, one example of a manner in which the light source 970 is turned on during a time period in which the user cannot make a reservation for the booth 80 may be considered. Specifically, for example, the light source 970 may be turned on at 5:00 AM in the early morning or late at night.

[0121] (2) As a mode of lighting the light source 970, for example, the light source 970 may be turned on based on a detection result by the human presence sensor 25. More specifically, the light source 970 may be turned on when the detection result by the human presence sensor 25 indicates that no person is present. In this embodiment, the ultraviolet light is irradiated when there is no one in the booth 80, regardless of whether the booth 80 is reserved or not. In this embodiment, when the operating rate of the booth 80 is low, the ultraviolet light irradiation time is extended, and the degree of sterilization inside the booth 80 can be increased.

[0122] (3) As another example of the manner in which the light source 970 may be turned on, a dedicated time for sterilization may be set aside during the operating hours of the booth 80 (during the time period when the booth 80 can be reserved), and the light source 970 may be turned on during this dedicated time. In other words, a period of time during which reservations cannot be made for booth 80 may be set aside between the start and end times of operation of booth 80, and light source 970 may be turned on during this period during which reservations cannot be made.

[0123] Specifically, for example, 30 minutes is reserved for turning on the light source 970 at 10:00 AM and 16:00 PM. At this time, it is preferable to lock the booth 80 so that the user cannot enter the booth 80. In this embodiment, the irradiation time of the ultraviolet light is forcibly secured, and a situation such as insufficient irradiation of the ultraviolet light is unlikely to occur.

[0124] (4) As a mode of lighting the light source 970, for example, a mode in which the light source 970 is turned on between a reservation time for the booth 80 and the reservation time immediately following this reservation time can be considered. In other words, a mode in which the light source 970 is turned on in a time period between a reservation time slot for the booth 80 and the reservation time slot immediately following this reservation time slot can be considered. Here, as a reservation mode for the booth 80, a reservation mode in which reservations are not consecutive (reservations by different users are not consecutively made) and an empty time without reservations is secured between a reservation by one user and the next reservation by a user different from the one user can be considered.

[0125] In this case, the light source 970 is turned on during the vacant time between a reservation by one user and a reservation by another user. More specifically, for example, a 15-minute vacant period during which no reservations are made is secured between a reservation by one user and a reservation by another user, and ultraviolet light is irradiated during this 15-minute period.

[0126] (5) In addition, the target of irradiation of the ultraviolet light does not have to be fixed to one location, but the orientation or position of the light source 970 may be changed so that, for example, the ultraviolet light is irradiated in a concentrated manner onto a specific location within the booth 80. In other words, the irradiation position of the light emitted from the light source 970 may be changed so that the ultraviolet light is irradiated in a concentrated manner on a specific location within the booth 80 .

[0127] Specifically, for example, under normal circumstances, ultraviolet light is irradiated over a wide area, but immediately after a user uses the booth 80, the ultraviolet light is irradiated in a concentrated manner on areas that the user has touched or areas where droplets produced by the user coughing may have adhered. In other words, the irradiation position of the light emitted from the light source 970 is changed so that the ultraviolet light is irradiated onto any location in the booth 80 that the user has touched and / or any location in the booth 80 on which saliva (droplets) from the user's mouth has adhered.

[0128] More specifically, when performing this process, images obtained by the imaging device 24 (see FIG. 2) installed in the booth 80 are analyzed to identify the areas touched by the user and areas where saliva may have been attached. Then, a drive mechanism that moves the light source 970 or changes the orientation of the light source 970 is controlled so that the ultraviolet light is concentrated and irradiated onto areas touched by the user or areas where saliva may be attached.

[0129] Alternatively, the light source 970 may be provided to be movable, and when irradiating an irradiation target with ultraviolet light, the light source 970 may be brought closer to the irradiation target. In this case, the light source 970 can be installed in a location that does not disturb the user when the user normally uses the booth 80. In addition, when irradiating ultraviolet light, the light source 970 is disposed near the object to be irradiated, so that the object to be irradiated can be sterilized more effectively.

[0130] In addition, depending on the distance between the light source 970 and the irradiation target to be irradiated with ultraviolet light, the output of the light source 970 may be changed, or the irradiation time of the ultraviolet light may be changed. Specifically, for example, when the distance between the irradiation target and the light source 970 becomes greater than a predetermined threshold, the output of the light source 970 is increased or the irradiation time of the ultraviolet light is extended in order to ensure the amount of ultraviolet light irradiated onto the irradiation target. On the other hand, when the distance between the irradiation target and the light source 970 becomes smaller than a predetermined threshold, the output of the light source 970 is reduced and the irradiation time of the ultraviolet light is shortened.

[0131] (6) Furthermore, the output of the ultraviolet light does not have to be constant, and the output of the ultraviolet light may be changed. Specifically, for example, when irradiating ultraviolet light onto an area that has been touched by a user or an area where saliva may be present, the output of the ultraviolet light may be increased so that stronger ultraviolet light is irradiated. In order to irradiate stronger ultraviolet light, for example, the number of light sources 970 that are turned on is increased so that ultraviolet light is irradiated from more light sources 970 onto the irradiation target. Alternatively, for example, the light source 970 to be used may be switched so that the ultraviolet light is emitted from the light source 970 that locally irradiates the ultraviolet light. This also allows the ultraviolet light to be irradiated in a concentrated manner to the area touched by the user or the area where saliva may be attached.

[0132] (7) Furthermore, when irradiating ultraviolet light from the light source 970, the light source 970 may be turned on intermittently rather than continuously. In other words, the light source 970 may be turned on and off repeatedly to irradiate the light to the inside of the housing 81 constituting the booth 80. The light source 970 often generates heat, and by turning it on intermittently in this manner, the temperature rise of the light source 970 can be suppressed.

[0133] When the light source 970 is turned on intermittently in this manner, for example, the total lighting time from a predetermined reference time is grasped, and the intermittent lighting is continued until the total lighting time reaches a predetermined target value. This makes it possible to prevent incomplete sterilization within the booth 80, compared to a case in which intermittent lighting is terminated without setting a target value.

[0134] (8) Furthermore, the light source 970 may be turned on based on the detection results from various sensors, as described above. Specifically, the light source 970 may be turned on when the detection result by the human presence sensor 25 indicates that no one is present in the booth 80, as described above. In addition, for example, the light source 970 may be turned on when the detection result by the human presence sensor 25 indicates that no person is present in the booth 80 and the detection result by the opening / closing sensor S1 (see FIG. 2) indicates that the door 22 is closed.

[0135] Furthermore, in addition to the human sensor 25, a proximity sensor that detects whether or not a user is near the light source 970 may be provided. The proximity sensor detects when a user is within a predetermined distance from the light source 970 . Providing a proximity sensor in addition to the human presence sensor 25 prevents the light source 970 from being turned on even if there is a person in the booth 80.

[0136] Here, in a configuration where only the human presence sensor 25 is provided, when a user in the booth 80 stands still, the user cannot be detected, and in response, there is a risk that the light source 970 will be turned on. The human presence sensor 25 is a sensor that detects the movement of a person in the booth 80 to detect the presence or absence of a user in the booth 80. In this case, if the user in the booth 80 stands still, the user cannot be detected, and in response, there is a risk that the light source 970 will be turned on. On the other hand, if a proximity sensor is provided in addition to the human sensor 25, even if the user becomes stationary, the user can be detected if the user is near the light source 970. In this case, the light source 970 is kept off.

[0137] The proximity sensor may be provided in the light source 970, or may be separate from the light source 970 and provided at a location different from where the light source 970 is installed. Another method for detecting the presence of a stationary user is, for example, a seat sensor installed on the chair 91. If a seating sensor is provided in addition to the human sensor 25, even if the user becomes stationary, the user can be detected as long as the user is sitting on the chair 91. In this case, the light source 970 is kept off.

[0138] In other words, the booth 80 may be provided with a plurality of sensors, such as the above-mentioned opening / closing sensor S1 and the human presence sensor 25, the above-mentioned proximity sensor and the human presence sensor 25, or the above-mentioned seating sensor and the human presence sensor 25. In other words, the booth 80 may be provided with a plurality of detection means for detecting the presence or absence of a user inside the housing 81, the plurality of detection means detecting this presence or absence by different detection methods. When the plurality of detection means detect that the user is not present inside the housing 81, the light source 970 may be turned on and the irradiation of ultraviolet light from the light source 970 may begin.

[0139] One of the plurality of detection means is the human presence sensor 25. The human presence sensor 25 detects the movement of a person in the booth 80 to detect the presence or absence of a user in the booth 80. Another example of the plurality of detection means is an opening / closing sensor S1 (see FIG. 2) that detects whether the door 22 is opened or closed.

[0140] The open / close sensor S1 detects that the door 22 of the booth 80 is opened, thereby detecting that no user is present within the housing 81. Specifically, since the door 22 is always opened when the user leaves the booth 80, by detecting that the door 22 has been opened, it is indirectly detected that the user is not inside the booth 80. In this case, when the opening / closing sensor S1 detects that the door 22 has been opened and the human movement is not detected by the human sensor 25, the light source 970 is turned on and irradiation of ultraviolet light from the light source 970 begins.

[0141] In addition, the other detection means may be the above-mentioned proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects the approach of the user to the light source 970. If the other detection means is a proximity sensor, when the human movement is not detected by the human presence sensor 25 and the approach of a user to the light source 970 is not detected by the proximity sensor, the light source 970 is turned on and irradiation of ultraviolet light from the light source 970 begins.

[0142] Another example of the above-mentioned other detection means is the seating sensor. This seating sensor is installed on a chair 91 provided in the booth 80 and detects whether a user is sitting on the chair 91. If the other detection means is a seating sensor, when the human presence sensor 25 does not detect human movement and the seating sensor does not detect sitting, the light source 970 is turned on and irradiation of ultraviolet light from the light source 970 begins.

[0143] (9) Alternatively, multiple light sources 970 emitting ultraviolet light with different wavelengths may be installed in the booth 80, and the wavelength of the ultraviolet light irradiated inside the booth 80 may be changed by switching between the light sources 970. More specifically, for example, a light source 970 that emits ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 254 nm and a light source 970 that emits ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 222 nm are provided. Then, this light source 970 may be switched from a state in which one of the 254 nm ultraviolet light and the 222 nm ultraviolet light is irradiated to a state in which the other ultraviolet light is irradiated.

[0144] More specifically, for example, when ultraviolet light is irradiated in a situation where people are present inside the booth 80, ultraviolet light of 222 nm, which has little effect on the human body, is emitted. Then, when there are no people in the booth 80, the ultraviolet light being irradiated is switched so that 254 nm ultraviolet light, which has a stronger sterilizing effect, is irradiated.

[0145] In addition, the type of ultraviolet light irradiated may be switched depending on whether the booth 80 is in operation or not. Specifically, for example, during non-operating hours of the booth 80, such as late at night (time when the booth 80 cannot be reserved and cannot be used by users), ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 254 nm is irradiated. On the other hand, during the operating hours of the booth 80 (the time period during which the booth 80 can be reserved and is used by users), ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 222 nm is irradiated.

[0146] (10) In addition, thresholds may be set for the irradiation time and irradiation energy of ultraviolet light, and when the irradiation time of ultraviolet light on the user or the irradiation energy of ultraviolet light irradiated to the user exceeds a predetermined threshold, a process may be performed to turn off light source 970. For example, when using 222 nm ultraviolet light, the effect on the human body is small, so ultraviolet light can be irradiated even when there is someone inside the booth 80; however, even in this case, it is preferable to set a threshold value as described above.

[0147] In this case, when the irradiation time of the ultraviolet light on the user or the irradiation energy of the ultraviolet light irradiated on the user exceeds a predetermined threshold, the light source 970 is turned off. The irradiation time of the ultraviolet light to the user can be grasped, for example, by measuring the time during which the user is detected by the motion sensor 25 and the light source 970 is turned on.

[0148] In addition, the irradiation energy of the ultraviolet light irradiated to the user can be determined, for example, by the product of the time during which the user is detected by the human presence sensor 25 and the light source 970 is turned on and the output of the light source 970. The irradiation time and irradiation energy are reset when a user in the booth 80 is replaced by another user, so that the irradiation time and irradiation energy are kept track of for each user. Whether or not a user in booth 80 has been replaced by another user can be determined, for example, by detecting the opening and closing of door 22 or by recognizing the faces of individual users using publicly known facial recognition technology.

[0149] (11) Additionally, the output of the light source 970 may be made variable, and the output of the light source 970 may be changed depending on the size of the booth 80. More specifically, when this process is performed, for example, at the factory shipping stage, information about the size of the booth 80 is registered in a memory (shown in the attached drawings) provided in the booth 80. Then, a control device provided in the booth 80 sets the output of the light source 970 based on the information registered in this memory. Alternatively, for example, the size of the booth 80 may be determined by analyzing the image captured by the imaging device 24 (see FIG. 2), and the output of the light source 970 may be set based on the determined size.

[0150] In addition, the configurations described above are not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments and their modifications, and can be modified without departing from the spirit of the invention. In other words, it is understood that various modifications of the form and details are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims. For example, some of the components described above may be omitted, or other functions may be added to the components described above. Further, although multiple embodiments have been described above, the configurations included in one embodiment may be interchanged with the configurations included in other embodiments, or the configurations included in one embodiment may be added to other embodiments. [Explanation of symbols]

[0151] 1...information processing system, 4...user terminal, 80...booth, 81...casing, 111...CPU, 500...improvement mechanism

Claims

1. A processor is provided. The processor, Obtain reservation information, which is information about the booth reservation, Based on the acquired reservation information, a decision is made as to whether to improve the air environment by an improvement means for improving the air environment provided in the booth. An information processing system, The processor, Based on the elapsed time from the end time of a first reservation, which is a reservation for the booth that has already been made, to the start time of a second reservation, which is a reservation that follows the first reservation, a decision is made as to how the improvement means should improve the air environment during an unused time period, which is a time period between the end time of the first reservation and the start time of the second reservation; When the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time, a decision is made to increase the types of processing performed by the improvement means, compared to a case where the elapsed time does not exceed the predetermined time. Information processing system.

2. The processor, The information processing system according to claim 1, further comprising: a determination that the improvement means will improve the air environment if certain conditions are met, even during a reserved time period during which the booth is reserved.

3. The processor, 3. An information processing system according to claim 2, wherein a decision is made to have the air environment improved by said improvement means when an instruction is received from a user of said booth, even during the reserved time period.

4. The processor, 4. The information processing system according to claim 3, wherein after the air environment has been improved by said improving means in response to an instruction from a user of said booth, an instruction is given to unlock said booth.

5. The processor, 3. The information processing system according to claim 2, wherein if there is no user in the booth even during the reserved time period, a decision is made to have the air environment improved by the improvement means.

6. The function to obtain reservation information, which is information about booth reservations, and A function of making a decision on improving the air environment by an improvement means for improving the air environment provided in the booth based on the acquired reservation information; It is a program to realize the above on a computer. The function of making the decision is Based on the elapsed time from the end time of a first reservation, which is a reservation for the booth that has already been made, to the start time of a second reservation, which is a reservation that follows the first reservation, a decision is made as to how the improvement means should improve the air environment during an unused time period, which is a time period between the end time of the first reservation and the start time of the second reservation; When the elapsed time exceeds a predetermined time, a decision is made to increase the types of processing performed by the improvement means, compared to a case where the elapsed time does not exceed the predetermined time. program.

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