Equipment installation support device, method, and program

Abstract

The present invention supports installation of a device to a multifunctional pole. For a multifunctional pole that will be installed or have already been installed, a registration means (11) registers solicitation information for a device to be added to such a multifunctional pole. A search means (12) searches the solicitation information registered by the registration means (11) and extracts a multifunctional pole that may incorporate a device that a user hopes to install or a module that has the device built-in. A presentation means (13) presents the multifunctional pole extracted by the search means (12) to the user.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an equipment installation assistance device, method, and computer-readable medium. [Background technology]

[0002] As a related art, Patent Document 1 discloses a pole on which devices can be attached. The pole described in Patent Document 1 has a cylindrical support and one or more connecting poles. The connecting pole has a cylindrical body. The cylindrical body has a first connection part provided at one end in the longitudinal direction, a second connection part provided at the other end in the longitudinal direction, and an equipment attachment part to which equipment is attached. The first connection part of each connecting pole is configured to be connectable to the second connection part of another connecting pole. Equipment such as lighting fixtures, security cameras, speakers, or automatic flashers is attached to the equipment attachment part of each connecting pole. In Patent Document 1, the length of the pole and the number of attached devices can be increased or decreased by increasing or decreasing the number of connecting poles. In addition, in Patent Document 1, the function provided by the pole can be changed by replacing the equipment attached to the connecting pole. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2019-190002 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the future, it is expected that more and more traffic light and street light poles will be replaced with multi-function poles equipped with devices such as cameras and sensors. It is also expected that businesses other than the businesses that install the multi-function poles will be able to add devices to the multi-function poles. In that case, a business that wants to add a device needs to check where a multi-function pole that can add the desired device is installed, which makes the process complicated. Therefore, a mechanism to support businesses that want to add devices to multi-function poles is desired.

[0005] In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present disclosure is to provide an equipment installation assistance device, method, and computer-readable medium that can assist in installing equipment on a multi-function pole. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the present disclosure provides, as a first aspect, an equipment installation support device, which includes a registration means for registering recruitment information for a multifunction pole to be installed or that has been installed, inviting users to add equipment to the multifunction pole, a search means for searching the recruitment information and extracting equipment that a user wishes to install or a multifunction pole that can incorporate a module incorporating the equipment, and a presentation means for presenting the extracted multifunction pole to the user.

[0007] The present disclosure provides, as a second aspect, a method for supporting installation of equipment, which includes registering recruitment information for a multifunction pole to be installed or which has been installed, inviting users to add equipment to the multifunction pole, searching the recruitment information, extracting equipment that a user wishes to install or a multifunction pole into which a module incorporating the equipment can be installed, and presenting the extracted multifunction pole to the user.

[0008] As a third aspect, the present disclosure provides a computer-readable medium that stores a program for causing a computer to execute processes including registering recruitment information inviting users to add devices to a multifunction pole to be installed or that has been installed, searching the recruitment information, extracting a device that a user wishes to install or a multifunction pole that can incorporate a module incorporating the device, and presenting the extracted multifunction pole to the user. Effect of the Invention

[0009] The equipment installation assistance device, method, and computer-readable medium according to the present disclosure can assist in the installation of equipment on a multifunction pole. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an equipment installation assistance device according to the present disclosure. [Diagram 2] 1 is a block diagram illustrating an equipment installation assistance system including an equipment installation assistance device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a traffic light, which is a multi-function pole, viewed from an oblique angle. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a server. [Diagram 5] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on a user terminal during a search. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a display of search results. [Figure 7] 4 is a flowchart showing an operation procedure of the equipment installation assistance device. [Figure 8] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a computer device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] Prior to describing the embodiments of the present disclosure, an overview of the present disclosure will be described. Fig. 1 shows a schematic configuration of an equipment installation support device according to the present disclosure. The equipment installation support device 10 includes a registration unit 11, a search unit 12, and a presentation unit 13.

[0012] The registration means 11 registers solicitation information soliciting the addition of equipment to a multifunction pole that is to be installed or has been installed. The search means 12 searches the solicitation information and extracts a multifunction pole that can incorporate equipment that the user wishes to install or a module that incorporates the equipment. Here, a module means, for example, a part of a multifunction pole that constitutes a multifunction pole by being connected to another module. The presentation means 13 presents the extracted multifunction pole to the user.

[0013] In the present disclosure, for example, a business operator who installs or manages a multifunction pole can register recruitment information in the equipment installation support device 10 when it is OK for equipment or modules of other businesses to be incorporated into the multifunction pole. A user (business operator) who wishes to incorporate equipment or modules into a multifunction pole can request the search means 12 to search for a multifunction pole into which the desired equipment or module is to be incorporated. The presentation means 13 presents the multifunction poles searched for by the search means 12 to the user. In this way, the equipment installation support device according to the present disclosure can present the user with multifunction poles in which equipment or modules can be incorporated, and support the installation of the equipment or module on the multifunction pole.

[0014] Hereinafter, the embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the following description and drawings are omitted and simplified as appropriate for clarity of explanation. In addition, in each drawing, the same elements and similar elements are given the same reference numerals, and duplicate explanations are omitted as necessary.

[0015] 2 shows an equipment installation support system including an equipment installation support device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The equipment installation support system 100 has a server 110, one or more pole installer terminals 130, and one or more user terminals 140. The server 110, the one or more pole installer terminals 130, and the one or more user terminals 140 are connected to each other via a network 150 such as the Internet.

[0016] The pole installer terminal 130 is a terminal used by a business operator (hereinafter also referred to as a pole installer) who installs or manages a multifunction pole. The user terminal 140 is a terminal used by a business operator (hereinafter also referred to as an equipment installer or a user) who wishes to install equipment on a multifunction pole. The pole installer terminal 130 and the user terminal 140 are configured as information and communication devices such as a PC (Personal Computer), a tablet, or a smartphone.

[0017] A multifunction pole will now be described. In this embodiment, the multifunction pole refers to a pole on which, for example, multiple devices are installed or built-in. The multifunction pole is formed, for example, by connecting multiple modules. One or more devices can be built into each module. The modules used in the multifunction pole may also be called units or ASSY (assembly).

[0018] 3 is an exploded perspective view of a traffic light 200, which is a multifunction pole, seen from an oblique direction. The traffic light 200 has a plurality of modules 201 to 209 connected to each other. The multifunction pole does not necessarily have to be configured as a traffic light, and may be configured as a pole having other functions. For example, the multifunction pole may be a pole for lighting formed by connecting a plurality of modules. The traffic light 200 may be configured so that an additional module can be inserted at any position.

[0019] The module 201 is, for example, a module constituting a common section. The module 201 has devices such as a power supply device and a network device inside. The power supply device supplies power to the devices mounted on the modules 201 to 209. The network device is connected to an external network. The devices mounted on the modules 202 to 209 may be configured to be able to communicate with the external network through the network device of the module 201. The module 201 is not particularly limited, but may be at least partially buried in the ground, for example. Alternatively, the module 201 may be connected to a foundation placed on the ground using a fastening bolt or the like. The module 201 may be connected to a support buried in the ground.

[0020] The module 202 is, for example, a module having a digital signage function. The module 202 has, for example, a display and a control unit (controller). The module 202 may have a speaker and a microphone. Furthermore, the module 202 may have an edge computer (a MEC (Multi-access / Mobile Edge Computing) server).

[0021] Modules 203 and 204 are modules having a function of a traffic light. Module 203 is a module having a function of a pedestrian traffic light. Module 204 is a module having a function of a vehicle traffic light. Module 204 includes a body and a traffic light. The traffic light has green, yellow, and red lights. The arm of the traffic light is attached to the body via a mounting device. The body may include a built-in camera used for controlling the traffic light. Module 204 may include a traffic light control circuit inside the body that controls the traffic light. The configuration of module 203 having the function of a pedestrian traffic light may be similar to the configuration of module 204, except that the traffic light is for pedestrians.

[0022] Module 205 is a module having the function of a security camera. Module 205 has, for example, a camera that captures the surroundings and a camera control circuit. Modules 206 and 207 are modules having an equipment housing section in which equipment can be attached. The business operator (owner or installer) that installs traffic light 200 or the business operator (manager) that manages traffic light 200 can grant the right to use the equipment housing sections of modules 206 and 207 to other business operators. The other business operators that have acquired the right to use can incorporate equipment having the desired functions into traffic light 200.

[0023] The module 208 is a module having the function of a public WiFi (registered trademark) base station. The module 208 has, for example, a wireless antenna and a WiFi transceiver (wireless communication device). The module 209 is a module having the function of a 5G (5th Generation) antenna base station. The module 209 has, for example, a wireless antenna and a 5G transceiver (wireless communication device). The communication method of the wireless communication function installed in the traffic light 200 is not limited to 5G and public WiFi. The traffic light 200 may have a module including a wireless communication device of a communication method such as MCA (Multi-Channel Access) Advance or C-V2X (Cellular V2X (Vehicle to X)).

[0024] A pole installer uses the pole installer terminal 130 to register in the server 110 recruitment information for soliciting requests for the addition of equipment or the use of functions possessed by a multifunction pole to be installed or already installed. The recruitment information includes, for example, location information of the multifunction pole. The recruitment information may include conditions for equipment that can be incorporated in the multifunction pole, conditions for modules that can be incorporated in the multifunction pole, or both. Furthermore, the recruitment information may include information indicating functions that can be provided by the multifunction pole, i.e., functions possessed by equipment installed in the multifunction pole and permitted by the operator of the equipment to provide to other businesses.

[0025] In the example of FIG. 3, in the traffic light 200, two modules 206 and 207 are vacant modules on which no equipment is mounted. A pole installer can register in the server 110 recruitment information including conditions of equipment that can be installed in each of the vacant modules. The conditions of equipment that can be installed in the vacant modules include, for example, the size and weight of the equipment. The recruitment information may include conditions of modules that can be added to the traffic light 200. The conditions of the addable modules include, for example, the size and weight of the modules. In the traffic light 200, for example, if the functions of module 208 (WiFi base station) and module 209 (5G antenna base station) can be provided to other operators, the recruitment information includes information indicating that the functions of the WiFi base station and the 5G antenna base station are available.

[0026] A user can request the server 110 to search for a multifunction pole that can incorporate a desired device or module from among multifunction poles installed in various locations. In the search request, the user can specify, for example, the condition of the location where the user wants to install the device or module. In addition, in the search request, the user can specify the size and weight of the device or module that the user wants to install. In addition, in the search request, the user can specify the functions that the user wants to use and receive from the multifunction pole. The user can request a search from, for example, a web page provided by the server 110.

[0027] 4 shows an example of the configuration of the server 110. The server 110 has a registration unit 111, a recruitment information storage unit 112, a search reception unit 113, a search unit 114, and a presentation unit 115. The server 110 has, as a physical configuration, one or more processors and one or more memories. At least a part of the function of each unit in the server 110 can be realized by the processor executing processing according to a program read from the memory. In this embodiment, the server 110 corresponds to the equipment installation support device 10 shown in FIG. 1.

[0028] The registration unit 111 receives recruitment information from the pole installer terminal 130 (see FIG. 2). The registration unit 111 stores the recruitment information in the recruitment information storage unit 112. The registration unit 111 corresponds to the registration means 11 shown in FIG. 1. It should be noted that the recruitment information storage unit 112 does not necessarily have to be included in the server 110. The recruitment information storage unit 112 may be configured using, for example, a storage device connected to the server 110 via a network.

[0029] The search reception unit 113 receives a search request transmitted from the user terminal 140. The search unit 114 searches the recruitment information stored in the recruitment information storage unit 112 according to the search request received by the search reception unit 113, and extracts one or more multi-function poles that match the request. For example, when a condition of an installation location of a device or module is specified in the search request, the search unit 114 extracts a multi-function pole that matches the condition of location information specified in the recruitment information.

[0030] For example, the user can specify the location of the multi-function pole and the type of the location as the location conditions. The user specifies conditions such as an urban area, an intersection with two or more lanes on each side, near an elementary or junior high school, or by the sea to the search reception unit 113. In this case, the search unit 114 searches the recruitment information and extracts multi-function poles installed in locations that match the conditions. The user can specify the route on which the multi-function pole is installed as the location condition. The user specifies, for example, National Route X or Prefectural Route Y. In this case, the search unit 114 searches the recruitment information and extracts multi-function poles installed on National Route X or Prefectural Route Y.

[0031] The user can specify the characteristics of traffic participants at a location such as an intersection where a multi-function pole is installed as a location condition. The user specifies traffic characteristics such as a large number of motorcycles, a large number of pedestrians, or a large amount of traffic on holidays as a location condition. The traffic characteristics at the intersection can be acquired, for example, from a database (not shown) that stores the analysis results of the traffic characteristics. The search unit 114 searches the recruitment information and extracts multi-function poles to be installed at locations that exhibit the specified traffic characteristics. In addition, when the size and weight of the device or module that the user desires to install are specified, the search unit 114 extracts multi-function poles whose specified size and weight satisfy the device conditions in the recruitment information.

[0032] When a function to be used is specified in the search request, the search unit 114 extracts a multifunction pole capable of providing the function specified by the user. For example, when a user specifies a sensor such as a 4K camera or LiDAR (light detection and ranging) as a function to be used, the search unit 114 extracts a multifunction pole in which the specified sensor can be used. The sensor data output by the sensor can be used in the device to be installed by the user. The recruitment information may include a fee to be paid to a pole installer when installing a device or module in the multifunction pole. The fee may vary depending on the location where the multifunction pole is installed. The user may specify an upper limit of the fee in the search request. In that case, the search unit 114 extracts a multifunction pole in which a device or module can be installed for a fee equal to or less than the amount specified by the user. The search unit 114 corresponds to the search means 12 shown in FIG. 1.

[0033] The presentation unit 115 transmits information on the multifunction pole extracted by the search unit 114 to the user terminal 140. The user terminal 140 displays the received information on the multifunction pole on a screen and presents to the user which multifunction pole the device or module can be installed in. The user can select the multifunction pole in which the user wants to install the device or module from the presented multifunction poles. The user terminal 140 transmits information identifying the multifunction pole selected by the user to the presentation unit 115. When the user selects a multifunction pole in which to install the device or module, the presentation unit 115 transmits information on the device or module that the user wants to install to the pole installer who installed the selected multifunction pole. The presentation unit 115 corresponds to the presentation means 13 shown in FIG. 1.

[0034] The pole installer terminal 130 receives information on the device or module that the user wishes to install from the server 110. The pole installer determines whether or not to permit the device or module that the user wishes to install to be incorporated into the multifunction pole. After completing a contract or the like, the pole installer receives the device or module from the user and installs the multifunction pole incorporating the device or module received from the user. Alternatively, the pole installer adds the device or module received from the user to a multifunction pole that has already been installed.

[0035] Fig. 5 shows an example of a screen displayed on user terminal 140 during a search. In the example of Fig. 5, the search screen has an item for specifying a search range and an item for specifying a search method. For example, search reception unit 113 has the user specify a prefecture and a city, ward, town, or village on the search screen shown in Fig. 5. In addition, search reception unit 113 has the user specify a search method. The user specifies a region, such as a city, town, or village, in a relatively rough range on the search screen, and specifies the search method.

[0036] For example, when a user selects "select by map" on the search screen, the search reception unit 113 displays a map of the vicinity of the city, ward, town, or village specified by the user on the display screen of the user terminal 140. On the displayed map, the user specifies the geographical range of the location where the device is to be installed using a lasso tool or the like. When the user specifies a geographical range, the search reception unit 113 sets the specified geographical range as the search range. The search unit 114 extracts one or more multi-function poles whose location information indicates a position within the search range from the recruitment information.

[0037] When the user selects "select by route" on the search screen, the search reception unit 113 displays route names such as roads near the city, ward, town, or village specified by the user on the display screen of the user terminal 140. The search reception unit 113 displays, for example, national roads, prefectural roads, and municipal roads on the display screen of the user terminal 140. The user can specify the route on which he or she wishes to install the device from the displayed route names. When the user specifies a route, the search reception unit 113 sets places along the specified route as the search range. The search unit 114 extracts, from the recruitment information, a multi-function pole whose location information indicates a place along the specified route.

[0038] When the user selects "select by facility" on the search screen, the search reception unit 113 displays the facility names of facilities existing near the city, ward, town, or village specified by the user on the display screen of the user terminal 140 or the genre of the facilities. When a genre is selected, the search reception unit 113 displays genre names such as schools, stations, and commercial facilities. When a genre name is selected by the user, the search reception unit 113 displays facility names of facilities of the selected genre existing near the city, ward, town, or village specified by the user. The user can specify the facility in which the device is to be installed from the displayed facility names. When the user specifies a facility, the search reception unit 113 sets a predetermined range centered on the specified facility as the search range. The search unit 114 extracts a multi-function pole whose location information indicates a position within the search range from the recruitment information.

[0039] Fig. 6 shows an example of the search result displayed by the presentation unit 115 on the user terminal 140. For example, when multiple multifunction poles are extracted by the search unit 114, the presentation unit 115 groups the multifunction poles by intersection. The user terminal 140 displays the intersections corresponding to each group on a map, and presents to the user the intersections at which multifunction poles into which devices or modules can be incorporated are installed. In the example of Fig. 6, the circled intersections indicate the intersections at which the extracted multifunction poles are installed.

[0040] The user selects an intersection where the user wants to incorporate a desired device or module into a multifunction pole on the displayed map. When the user selects a desired intersection, the user terminal 140 displays a multifunction pole installed at the intersection. That is, the user terminal 140 displays a group of multifunction poles corresponding to the intersection selected by the user. In the example of FIG. 6, the user terminal 140 displays four multifunction poles (traffic lights) installed at the intersection selected by the user. The presentation unit 115 allows the user to specify a multifunction pole in which the device or module is to be incorporated at the selected intersection. The user can specify one or more multifunction poles from the four multifunction poles as the multifunction pole in which the desired device or module is to be incorporated. The user can also select multiple intersections and specify multifunction poles installed at multiple intersections as the multifunction pole in which the desired device or module is to be incorporated.

[0041] Next, the operation procedure will be described. Fig. 7 shows the operation procedure (equipment installation support method) in the server 110. The registration unit 111 receives recruitment information from the pole installer terminal 130. The registration unit 111 can receive recruitment information for a plurality of multi-function poles from a plurality of pole installers. The registration unit 111 registers the recruitment information in the recruitment information storage unit 112 (step S1).

[0042] The search reception unit 113 receives a search for a multifunction pole that can incorporate a desired device or module from the user terminal 140 (step S2). The search unit 114 searches the recruitment information and extracts a multifunction pole that can incorporate the device or module that the user wishes to install (step S3). The presentation unit 115 transmits information identifying the multifunction pole extracted in the search of step S3 to the user terminal 140 and presents the extracted multifunction pole to the user (step S4). The user selects a multifunction pole on which the user wishes to install the device or module from the presented multifunction poles. When the user selects a multifunction pole, the presentation unit 115 notifies the pole installer of the selected multifunction pole of information on the user who wishes to incorporate the device or module, and information such as the type, size, and weight of the device or module (step S5).

[0043] For example, when a multi-function pole is installed as a traffic light pole, the installation company is considered to be decided by public solicitation for each intersection, as in the case of a normal traffic light pole. When adding a function to a multi-function pole (multi-function traffic light pole), it is considered to be necessary to solicit modules with what functions to add to which intersections, in addition to the public solicitation for multi-function traffic light poles. In this embodiment, a pole installer registers solicitation information in the server 110, and an equipment installation applicant requests the server 110 to search for the solicitation information. The server 110 extracts multi-function poles in which the equipment or module that the equipment installation applicant wishes to install can be incorporated, and presents the extracted multi-function poles to the equipment installation applicant. In this embodiment, even if a pole installer is different for each intersection, the server 110 can linearly or planarly extract multi-function poles in which the equipment or module that the equipment installation applicant wishes to install can be incorporated. The server 110 can match supply and demand between multiple multi-function pole installation companies and equipment installation applicants who want to incorporate equipment into multi-function poles at multiple intersections, and can support the installation of equipment on multi-function poles.

[0044] Next, an example of the hardware configuration of the server 110 (equipment installation support device) will be described. Fig. 8 shows an example of the configuration of a computer device that can be used as the server 110. The computer device 500 has a control unit (CPU: Central Processing Unit) 510, a storage unit 520, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 530, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 540, a communication interface (IF: Interface) 550, and a user interface 560.

[0045] The communication interface 550 is an interface for connecting the computer device 500 to a communication network via a wired communication means or a wireless communication means, etc. The user interface 560 includes a display unit such as a display, and an input unit such as a keyboard, a mouse, and a touch panel.

[0046] The storage unit 520 is an auxiliary storage device that can hold various data. The storage unit 520 does not necessarily need to be a part of the computer device 500, and may be an external storage device or a cloud storage connected to the computer device 500 via a network.

[0047] The ROM 530 is a non-volatile storage device. For example, a semiconductor storage device having a relatively small capacity, such as a flash memory, is used for the ROM 530. The programs executed by the CPU 510 may be stored in the storage unit 520 or the ROM 530. The storage unit 520 or the ROM 530 stores various programs for implementing at least a part of the functions of each unit in the server 110, for example.

[0048] The program includes a set of instructions (or software code) that, when loaded into a computer, causes the computer to perform one or more functions described in the embodiments. The program may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium or a tangible storage medium. By way of example and not limitation, the computer-readable medium or tangible storage medium includes RAM, ROM, flash memory, solid-state drive (SSD) or other memory technology, Compact Disc (CD), digital versatile disc (DVD), Blu-ray® disk or other optical disk storage, magnetic cassette, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage device. The program may be transmitted on a transitory computer-readable medium or communication medium. By way of example and not limitation, the transitory computer-readable medium or communication medium includes electrical, optical, acoustic, or other form of propagated signal.

[0049] The RAM 540 is a volatile storage device. Various semiconductor memory devices such as a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or a static random access memory (SRAM) are used for the RAM 540. The RAM 540 can be used as an internal buffer for temporarily storing data and the like. The CPU 510 loads a program stored in the storage unit 520 or the ROM 530 into the RAM 540 and executes it. The CPU 510 executes a program to realize the functions of each unit in the server 110. The CPU 510 may have an internal buffer for temporarily storing data and the like.

[0050] Although the embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail above, the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and changes and modifications to the above-described embodiments that do not deviate from the spirit of the present disclosure are also included in the present disclosure.

[0051] For example, some or all of the above embodiments may be described as, but are not limited to, the following supplementary notes.

[0052] [Appendix 1] A registration means for registering solicitation information for soliciting addition of a device to a multi-function pole to be installed or which has been installed; A search means for searching the recruitment information and extracting a device that a user desires to install or a multi-function pole into which a module having the device built therein can be installed; and a presentation means for presenting the extracted multi-function pole to the user.

[0053] [Appendix 2] The recruitment information includes location information of the multi-function pole, The user specifies to the search means conditions regarding a location where the device or module is desired to be installed; The equipment installation support device according to claim 1, wherein the search means extracts a multi-function pole whose location information matches the location condition.

[0054] [Appendix 3] The user specifies a facility as a location condition, The equipment installation assistance device according to claim 2, wherein the search means extracts a multi-function pole whose location information indicates a location within a predetermined range from the specified facility.

[0055] [Appendix 4] The user specifies a route as a location condition, The equipment installation assistance device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the search means extracts a multi-function pole whose location information indicates a location of the specified route.

[0056] [Appendix 5] The user specifies a geographic range as the location condition; 5. The equipment installation assistance device according to claim 2, wherein the search means extracts a multi-function pole whose location information indicates a location within the specified geographical range.

[0057] [Appendix 6] The user specifies traffic characteristics as a condition of the location; The equipment installation support device according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the search means extracts a multi-function pole whose location information indicates the specified traffic characteristics.

[0058] [Appendix 7] The recruitment information further includes information indicating functions that the multi-function pole can provide, 7. The equipment installation support device according to claim 1, wherein the user designates, to the search means, a function that the user desires to receive from the multifunction pole.

[0059] [Appendix 8] The recruitment information includes at least one of conditions of a device that can be incorporated into the multi-function pole and conditions of a module that can be incorporated into the multi-function pole, The equipment installation assistance device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the search means extracts a multi-function pole that satisfies the conditions of the equipment or module that the user wishes to install.

[0060] [Appendix 9] The conditions of the device and the conditions of the module include at least one of a size and a weight of the device or the module; The equipment installation assistance device according to claim 8, wherein the search means extracts a multi-function pole in which at least one of a size and a weight of the equipment or module that the user desires to install satisfies the conditions of the equipment or the conditions of the module.

[0061] [Appendix 10] The equipment installation support device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the presentation means, when the user selects a multi-function pole on which to install an equipment or module from the presented multi-function poles, transmits information about the equipment or module that the user wishes to install to an installer of the selected multi-function pole.

[0062] [Appendix 11] The equipment installation support device according to any one of appendixes 1 to 10, wherein when a plurality of multi-function poles are extracted by the search means, the presentation means groups the plurality of multi-function poles by intersection, presents the intersections corresponding to each group to the user, and allows the user to specify a multi-function pole at the presented intersection on which the user wishes to install equipment or a module.

[0063] [Appendix 12] Registering recruitment information for recruiting additional devices to a multi-function pole to be installed or that has been installed; The recruitment information is searched to extract a device that the user wishes to install or a multi-function pole into which a module having the device can be installed; and presenting the extracted multi-function pole to the user.

[0064] [Appendix 13] Registering recruitment information for recruiting additional devices to a multi-function pole to be installed or that has been installed; The recruitment information is searched to extract a device that the user wishes to install or a multi-function pole into which a module having the device can be installed; A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute a process including presenting the extracted multi-function poll to the user. [Explanation of symbols]

[0065] 10:Equipment installation support device 11: Registration method 12: Search methods 13: Presentation means 100: Equipment installation support system 110: Server (equipment installation support device) 111: Registration Department 112:Recruitment information storage unit 113: Search reception department 114: Search Department 115: Presentation part 130: Pole installer terminal 140: User terminal 500: Computer equipment 510:CPU 520: Storage section 530:ROM 540:RAM 550: Communication IF 560: User IF

Claims

1. A registration means for registering solicitation information for soliciting addition of a device to a multi-function pole to be installed or which has been installed; A search means for searching the recruitment information and extracting a device that a user desires to install or a multi-function pole into which a module having the device built therein can be installed; and a presentation means for presenting the extracted multi-function pole to the user.

2. The recruitment information includes location information of the multi-function pole, The user specifies to the search means conditions regarding a location where the device or module is desired to be installed; The equipment installation support device according to claim 1 , wherein the search means extracts a multi-function pole whose position information matches the location condition.

3. The user specifies a facility as a location condition, The equipment installation assistance device according to claim 2 , wherein the search means extracts a multi-function pole whose location information indicates a location within a predetermined range from the designated facility.

4. The user specifies a route as a location condition, 4. The equipment installation assistance device according to claim 2, wherein the search means extracts a multi-function pole whose position information indicates a position of the specified route.

5. The user specifies a geographic range as the location condition; The equipment installation assistance device according to claim 2 , wherein the search means extracts a multi-function pole whose position information indicates a position within the specified geographical range.

6. The user specifies traffic characteristics as a condition of the location; The equipment installation support device according to claim 2 , wherein the search means extracts a multi-function pole whose position information indicates the specified traffic characteristic.

7. The recruitment information further includes information indicating functions that the multi-function pole can provide, 7. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the user designates, in the search means, a function that the user desires to receive from the multifunction pole.

8. The recruitment information includes at least one of conditions of a device that can be incorporated into the multi-function pole and conditions of a module that can be incorporated into the multi-function pole, The equipment installation assistance device according to claim 1 , wherein the search means extracts a multi-function pole for which the equipment or module desired to be installed by the user satisfies a condition of the equipment or a condition of the module.

9. A computer comprising: Registering recruitment information for recruiting additional devices to a multi-function pole to be installed or that has been installed; The recruitment information is searched, and a device that the user wishes to install or a multi-function pole into which a module having the device can be installed is extracted; The apparatus installation support method further comprises presenting the extracted multi-function pole to the user.

10. Registering recruitment information for recruiting additional devices to a multi-function pole to be installed or that has been installed; The recruitment information is searched, and a device that the user wishes to install or a multi-function pole into which a module having the device can be installed is extracted; A program for causing a computer to execute a process including presenting the extracted multi-function pole to the user.

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