Analysis and monitoring system using detectors

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a highly useful analysis system.　[Solution] A detection sheet body 210 is attached to a shipment. At the time of shipping, first sheet wiring 206 of the detection sheet body 210 is broken. As a result, shipping data are transmitted from a wireless transmission circuit 203 of the detection sheet body 210. The shipping data are recorded in a management server device 11. A recipient who accepts the shipment breaks second sheet wiring 207 of the detection sheet body 210. As a result, opening data are transmitted from the wireless transmission circuit 203 of the detection sheet body 210. The opening data are recorded in a management server device 10. Therefore, a user can acquire shipping and opening statuses by accessing the management server device 10 from the terminal device 30, and can make use of the same in a production plan or shipping plan.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] This invention relates to a system that uses a detector to analyze and monitor the path, usage status, and whether or not an object has been opened. [Background technology]

[0002] Systems have been proposed to monitor whether deliveries have been delivered along the correct route. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a system that attaches an ID node equipped with a wireless transmitter to a delivery and detects its location to detect the route and whether it has arrived.

[0003] Such a system can detect the route, including the current status of the delivery, and inform the delivery status. It is a particularly useful system for delivery companies.

[0004] Patent Document 2 discloses a system that packages contents in a package, judges the presence or absence of the contents using a capacitance sensor, and transmits the judgment result to a server device by wireless communication. By accessing the server device via the Internet, a user can know whether the package has been opened and the opened contents have been removed. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-012715 [Patent Document 2] Patent Publication No. 2021-124838 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] However, the conventional techniques for detecting opening of a package as described above have the following problems.

[0007] In the technology of Patent Document 1, the current status of deliveries can be known, but it cannot be used for measures that consider whether the products shipped by manufacturers are being used by users. Similarly, it cannot be used to analyze the degree to which advertisements such as direct mail are having an effect on users.

[0008] In addition, although the technology of Patent Document 2 can determine whether a package has been opened, it is difficult to use it to determine whether it has been tampered with. Also, in the case of an empty house, it cannot be used to determine whether an unauthorized intrusion has occurred by a person other than the owner.

[0009] SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT EMBODIMENT An object of the present invention is to solve any of the above problems and to provide a more effective analysis system and monitoring system. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] Several independently applicable features of the present invention are listed below.

[0011] (1)(2)(6)(10)(11) The analysis system according to the present invention is a system for analyzing the distribution and usage of shipped products, comprising a server device and a terminal device, the server device comprises: a detector-product correspondence recording means for recording in a recording unit an identification code of a detector attached to a product in association with an identification code of the product; a shipping information recording means for detecting a position of a detector to which a shipping input is given at the time of shipping of the product, and recording in the recording unit as shipping information in association with the date and time and the identification code of the detector; a route information recording means for detecting a position of a detector attached to a product based on a signal from the detector after shipping, and recording in the recording unit as route information in association with the date and time and the identification code of the detector; a usage information recording means for detecting a position of a detector to which a usage input is given when the product is used, and recording in the recording unit as usage information in association with the date and time and the identification code of the detector; and an information transmitting means for transmitting by a transmitting unit the shipping information, route information and usage information recorded in the recording unit to the terminal device; The terminal device is equipped with an information receiving means for receiving, via a receiving unit, the shipping information, route information, and usage information sent from the server device, and an analysis means for calculating, based on the shipping information, route information, and usage information received from the server device, the time from the shipping date and time to the usage date and time, the number of products on the distribution route, or the number of products used by a user.

[0012] Therefore, a system can be constructed that can easily analyze the distribution status of products and the like.

[0013] (3)(7)(12) The analysis system of the present invention is characterized in that the analysis means calculates a production plan or shipping plan for the product based on the time from the shipping date and time to the usage date and time, the number of products on the distribution route, and the number of products used by users.

[0014] Therefore, appropriate production and shipping plans can be calculated.

[0015] (4)(8)(13) The analysis system according to the present invention is characterized in that the analysis means calculates the planned advertising volume of the product for each region based on the number of uses by users tallied for each region.

[0016] Therefore, the planned advertising volume for each region (advertising volume per predetermined period (for example, one day), total advertising volume, etc.) can be appropriately determined.

[0017] (5)(9)(14) The analysis system of the present invention is characterized in that, in addition to a detector attached to a product, a detector is provided to a container that stores a plurality of products, and at the time of shipment, a shipping input is given to the detector attached to the container that stores the plurality of products to start a tracking process, and when the container that stores the plurality of products is opened, the tracking process by the detector attached to the product is started.

[0018] Therefore, it is possible to efficiently and appropriately track products that are shipped in multiple units and then subdivided along the distribution route.

[0019] (15)(16)(18)(20)(21) An information transmission effect measurement system according to the present invention is a system for measuring the information transmission effect of an envelope containing information, comprising a server device and a terminal device, The server device comprises: a detector-information correspondence recording means for recording in a recording unit an identification code of a detector attached to an envelope in association with the identification code of the envelope; a shipping information recording means for detecting a position of a detector based on a signal from a detector activated when the envelope is dispatched, and recording in the recording unit as shipping information in association with the date and time and the identification code of the detector; an opening information recording means for detecting a position of a detector to which an opening input is given when the envelope is opened, and recording in the recording unit as opening information in association with the date and time and the identification code of the detector; and an information transmitting means for transmitting by a transmitting unit the shipping information and the opening information recorded in the recording unit; The terminal device is equipped with a reaction presence / absence acquisition means for acquiring the presence or absence of a reaction to the information contained in the envelope, an information receiving means for receiving by a receiving unit the shipping information and opening information sent from the server device, and an effect measuring means for calculating the ratio of the number of opened envelopes to the number of shipped envelopes or the ratio of whether there is a reaction, based on the shipping information and opening information received from the server device and the presence or absence of a reaction acquired by the reaction presence / absence acquisition means.

[0020] Therefore, the information transmission effect can be measured appropriately.

[0021] (17)(19)(22) The system according to the present invention is characterized in that the effectiveness measurement means calculates effectiveness information for each region indicated by the location where the opening was opened.

[0022] (23)-(27) The unauthorized intrusion monitoring system according to the present invention is a monitoring system for monitoring unauthorized intrusion into a house, comprising a server device and a mobile terminal device, The server device includes a start information acquisition means for acquiring vacant house start information including an identification code of a detector that is attached to an opening / closing body and activated when a user leaves the house, and an opening information transmission means for acquiring an identification code and a position of a detector that detects that the opening / closing body has been opened and transmitting the information as opening information to the mobile terminal device; The portable terminal device is equipped with a receiving means for receiving opening information from a server device, and an abnormality notification means for determining whether the position of the detector that is the subject of the opening information and the position of the portable terminal device at the time of the opening information are within a specified range, and for issuing an abnormality notification if they are not within the specified range.

[0023] Therefore, unauthorized intrusion can be appropriately monitored.

[0024] (28)(29)(31)(33)(34) The tamper-evident monitoring system according to the present invention is a system for monitoring tamper-evident items, comprising a server device and a terminal device, The server device comprises: a detector / delivery correspondence recording means for recording in a recording section an identification code of a detector attached to the opened part of a delivery in association with an identification code of the product; a shipping information recording means for detecting a position of a detector based on a signal from a detector activated when the delivery of the delivery is dispatched, and for recording in a recording section as shipping information in association with the date and time and the identification code of the detector; and an information transmitting means for transmitting the opening information to a terminal device by a transmitting section when opening information including the position of the detector that detected that the opened part of the delivery was opened, the date and time, and the identification code of the detector is received; The terminal device is characterized by comprising a monitoring means for outputting the position at the time of opening based on the opening information received from the server device in order to determine whether or not tampering has occurred.

[0025] Therefore, tampering can be appropriately monitored.

[0026] (30)(32)(35) The unauthorized opening monitoring system of the present invention is characterized in that the monitoring means outputs an unauthorized opening warning if the previously recorded intended receipt location of the shipment and the location where the opening is detected are separated by a predetermined distance or more.

[0027] Therefore, a proper warning can be issued.

[0028] (a) The detection sheet body of the present invention comprises a wireless transmission circuit provided on a breakable thin plate substrate for transmitting a status signal to a mobile communication base station; a control circuit provided on the thin plate substrate for controlling the wireless transmission circuit to transmit a status signal indicating dispatch in response to a voltage applied to a first terminal, and for controlling the wireless transmission circuit to transmit a status signal indicating opening in response to a voltage applied to a second terminal; a battery provided on the thin plate substrate for supplying voltage to the wireless transmission circuit and the control circuit; first sheet wiring provided on the thin plate substrate for connecting between the first terminal and the battery; second sheet wiring provided on the thin plate substrate for connecting between the second terminal and the battery; a first breaking structure provided on the thin plate substrate for changing the voltage of the first terminal by cutting the first sheet wiring; and a second breaking structure provided on the thin plate substrate for changing the voltage of the second terminal by cutting the second sheet wiring.

[0029] Therefore, the shipment and opening of the package can be detected by a simple operation. Also, since the detection is performed by physical breakage, the state can be easily grasped by appearance.

[0030] (b) The detection sheet body of the present invention is characterized in that the thin plate substrate is paper, the first sheet wiring and the second sheet wiring are printed wiring formed by printing on the paper, and the first break structure and the second break structure are perforations provided in the paper and the printed wiring.

[0031] Therefore, the breaking structure can be broken without requiring any special equipment, and handling is easy.

[0032] (c) The detection sheet according to the present invention is characterized in that the printed wiring is formed wide in the extension direction of the perforations in the vicinity of the perforations.

[0033] Therefore, there is no risk of the conductivity of the printed wiring being reduced by the perforations.

[0034] (d) The detection sheet body of the present invention has a first breaking structure, which is a perforation structure, and a second breaking structure, which is a perforation structure, arranged in different directions, and at least one end of the second breaking structure, which is a perforation structure, does not reach an end of the paper, but is configured to reach a new end created by removing a part of the paper by the first breaking structure, which is a perforation structure.

[0035] Therefore, the second breaking structure is less likely to break, and it is easy to know if the product has been used incorrectly, such as when the product was shipped without breaking the first breaking structure.

[0036] (e) In the envelope according to the present invention, the detection sheet body is fixed so that the tear structure for opening overlaps the perforation structure, which is the second tear structure, of the detection sheet.

[0037] Therefore, when the envelope is opened, the second breaking structure is broken at the same time, making it possible to detect the opening.

[0038] (f) In the container according to the present invention, the detection sheet body is fixed so that the perforated structure, which is the second tearing structure of the detection sheet, is broken when the lid is opened.

[0039] Therefore, when the container is opened, the second breaking structure is broken at the same time, making it possible to detect the opening.

[0040] (g) The detection sheet body of the present invention is characterized in that the first terminal and the second terminal are hardware interrupt terminals, and the control circuit is configured to only monitor the hardware interrupt terminal until a predetermined signal is input to the hardware interrupt terminal.

[0041] This reduces battery consumption and enables long-term operation.

[0042] (h) The detection sheet body of the present invention is characterized in that, after transmitting the status signal indicating dispatch, the control circuit controls the wireless transmission circuit to transmit a status signal indicating that the detection sheet body is operating at a predetermined time interval, at least until transmitting the status signal indicating opening.

[0043] Therefore, after delivery, it is possible to check whether the detection sheet is functioning correctly.

[0044] (i) The detection sheet body of the present invention is characterized in that, after the control circuit has transmitted the status signal indicating dispatch, the control circuit controls the wireless transmission circuit to transmit a status signal used to estimate the current position of the detection sheet body at a predetermined time interval, at least until the control circuit transmits the status signal indicating opening.

[0045] Therefore, after delivery, it is possible to know in which position the detection sheet is located.

[0046] (j) The detection sheet body of the present invention further includes a sensor that measures the environment surrounding the detection sheet body, and the control circuit controls the wireless transmission circuit to transmit a status signal indicating the measurement result by the sensor at a predetermined time interval after transmitting the status signal indicating dispatch, at least until transmitting the status signal indicating opening.

[0047] Therefore, the surrounding environment during shipping can be detected.

[0048] (k) A status detection system according to the present invention is a status detection system including a detection sheet member that is stored in or fixed to a container and has a wireless transmission circuit, and a server device that can directly or indirectly acquire a status signal from the wireless communication circuit, The detection sheet is provided on a breakable thin plate substrate, and includes a wireless transmission circuit for transmitting a status signal to a mobile communication base station, and a control circuit for controlling the wireless transmission circuit to transmit a status signal indicating dispatch in response to a voltage applied to the thin plate substrate, and to transmit a status signal indicating opening in response to a voltage applied to a second terminal, and a control circuit for controlling the wireless transmission circuit to transmit a status signal used to estimate a current position of the detection sheet at a predetermined time interval after transmitting the status signal indicating dispatch, at least until transmitting the status signal indicating opening. a control circuit for controlling a wireless transmission circuit, a battery provided on the thin plate substrate for supplying a voltage to the wireless transmission circuit and the control circuit, a first sheet wiring provided on the thin plate substrate for connecting between the first terminal and the battery, a second sheet wiring provided on the thin plate substrate for connecting between the second terminal and the battery, a first breaking structure provided on the thin plate substrate for varying the voltage of the first terminal by cutting the first sheet wiring, and a second breaking structure provided on the thin plate substrate for varying the voltage of the second terminal by cutting the second sheet wiring, The server device is equipped with a shipping recording means which, upon receiving a status signal indicating shipping, records in a recording unit that the detection sheet is in a shipped state, associated with the detection sheet along with the date and time, a transport recording means which, after receiving a status signal indicating shipping, records in a recording unit that the detection sheet is in a transported state, associated with the detection sheet along with the current position estimated based on the status signal used to estimate the current position and the date and time, from receiving a status signal indicating shipping until receiving a status signal indicating opening, a opening recording means which, upon receiving a status signal indicating opening, records in the recording unit that the detection sheet is in an opened state, associated with the detection sheet along with the date and time, and a transmission means which transmits the state of the detection sheet recorded in the recording unit to a terminal device.

[0049] Therefore, with a simple operation, the time of shipment, the current location, and the time of opening can be known.

[0050] In this embodiment, step S151 corresponds to the "detector / product-related recording means."

[0051] In this embodiment, step S52 corresponds to the "shipping information recording means."

[0052] In this embodiment, step S53 corresponds to the "route information recording means."

[0053] In this embodiment, step S54 corresponds to the "usage information recording means."

[0054] In this embodiment, step S151 corresponds to the "detector-information corresponding recording means."

[0055] In this embodiment, step S205 corresponds to the "effect measuring means."

[0056] In this embodiment, steps S62 and S63 correspond to the "abnormality notification means."

[0057] In this embodiment, steps S66 and S67 correspond to the "monitoring means."

[0058] The term "apparatus" is a concept that includes not only one consisting of one computer, but also one consisting of multiple computers connected via a network, etc. Therefore, when the means of the present invention (or a part of the means) is distributed among multiple computers, these multiple computers correspond to the apparatus.

[0059] The term "program" is a concept that includes not only programs that can be executed directly by a CPU, but also programs in source format, compressed programs, encrypted programs, programs that work in conjunction with an operating system to perform their functions, and the like. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0060] [Figure 1] 1 illustrates a functional configuration of an analysis system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the analysis content by the analysis system. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of an analysis system. [Figure 4] 2 shows a hardware configuration of a management server device 10. [Diagram 5] 1 shows the hardware configuration of a control circuit of the detection sheet 210. [Figure 6] 13 is a diagram showing a wiring pattern of the detection sheet 210. FIG. [Figure 7] 4 is a circuit diagram of the detection sheet 210. FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 4 is a plan view of a container 41 used when shipping a product. [Figure 9] 13 is a flowchart for testing the detection sheet 210. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a structure of transmission data. [Figure 11] FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining position detection using LPWA radio waves. [Figure 12] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing recorded status data. [Figure 13] 13 is a flowchart of a state detection process. [Figure 14] 13 is a flowchart of a state detection process. [Figure 15] 13 is a flowchart of a state detection process. [Figure 16] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing recorded status data. [Figure 17] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing recorded status data. [Figure 18] 13A and 13B are diagrams showing the structure of a detecting sheet 210 according to another example. [Figure 19] 13 is a diagram showing how the detection sheet 210 is attached to a cardboard box. FIG. [Figure 20] 13A and 13B are diagrams showing the structure of a detecting sheet 210 according to another example. [Figure 21] 13 shows a functional configuration of an information transmission effect measurement system according to a second embodiment. [Figure 22]13 is a diagram showing a state in which the detection sheet 210 is attached to an envelope 270. FIG. [Diagram 23] FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an effect measurement process. [Figure 24] 13 illustrates a functional configuration of an intrusion monitoring system according to a third embodiment. [Diagram 25] 13 is a flowchart of an unauthorized intrusion monitoring process. [Figure 26] 13 is a flowchart of an unauthorized intrusion monitoring process. [Figure 27] 13 illustrates a functional configuration of a tamper monitoring system according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 28] 13 is a flowchart of tamper monitoring. [Figure 29] 13 is a flowchart of tamper monitoring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0061] 1. First embodiment 1.1 Functional configuration 1 shows the functional configuration of an analysis system according to an embodiment of the present invention. This system includes a detector 2 attached to a product 4, a server device 10, and a terminal device 30.

[0062] The detector 2 can emit radio waves such as LPWA by itself, and obtain its position at a base station that receives the radio waves. Alternatively, the detector 2 may be configured to receive radio waves from multiple satellites, calculate its position, and transmit the calculated position, like a GPS receiver.

[0063] The detector-product correspondence recording means 12 of the server device 10 associates an identification code for identifying each product 4 with the identification code of the detector 2 attached to the product, and records the association in the recording unit 20.

[0064] When this product 4 is shipped, a shipping input is given to the detector 2. The shipping information recording means 14 acquires the date and time when the shipping input is given, the position of the detector 2, and the identification code, and records them in the recording unit 20 as shipping information.

[0065] For products 4 that have been shipped and are on a route between wholesalers, retailers, etc., the route information recording means 16 acquires the date and time, the position of the detector 2, and the identification code at predetermined intervals, and records them in the recording unit 20 as route information.

[0066] When the product 4 is delivered to a user and the user attempts to use the product 4, a usage input is given to the detector 2. For example, opening a bag or box containing the product breaks a circuit or turns on a switch, giving a usage input to the detector 2. The usage information recording means 18 acquires the date and time when the usage input was given, the position of the detector 2, and the identification code, and records them in the recording unit 20 as usage information.

[0067] The information transmitting means 22 transmits the above-mentioned shipping information, route information, and usage information to the terminal device 30 via the transmitting section 24 .

[0068] The information receiving means 34 of the terminal device 30 receives the shipping information, route information, and usage information through the receiving unit 32. The analysis means 36 calculates the time from the shipping date and time to the usage date and time, the number of products on the distribution route, and the number of uses by users based on the shipping information, route information, and usage information. The calculated information is used, for example, to create a production plan or shipping plan for the product.

[0069] An example of analysis by the analysis means 36 is shown diagrammatically in Fig. 2. On the map, local dealers are indicated by circles. For these automobile parts (products), one dealer per city, town, or village sells them to repair shops, which are users. In the figure, the numbers a / b / c shown under each local dealer are: c is the current number of parts in stock at the dealer, b is the number of parts shipped from the dealer within one month, and a is the number of parts actually used at the repair shop out of the number of parts shipped b. Also, the numbers in parentheses are the average number of days required from factory shipment to delivery to the dealer.

[0070] The above numerical values ​​can be calculated by recording the locations of repair shops and dealers in advance, and based on the number of parts present at the location, the number of parts used, the shipping date and time, and the arrival date and time at the dealer. The terminal device 30 determines the shipping amount to the dealer based on these numerical values, taking into consideration the predicted usage amount based on the usage trend of the parts, the current stock amount, the safety stock amount, and the average number of days required. In addition, a production plan is formulated based on the total shipping amount to each dealer.

[0071] 1.2 System configuration and hardware configuration An example of the system configuration of the analysis system is shown in Figure 3. A product part 4 is stored in a box, and a detector 2 is attached to the part where the box is opened. When the part 4 is shipped, a shipping input is given to the detector 2. This causes the detector 2 to transmit radio waves such as LPWA.

[0072] At this time, the person in charge at the parts manufacturer inputs, from the terminal device 30, the identification code of the parts 4 and the identification code of the detector 2 in association with each other. In this embodiment, each part 4 and each detector 2 is assigned an identification code that allows them to be uniquely identified, but the same identification code may be assigned to each product of the same type (produced at the same time).

[0073] The input identification code of the part 4 and the identification code of the detector 2 attached to the product are associated with each other and transmitted to the management server device 10 and recorded therein.

[0074] The radio waves from the detector 2 for which the shipping input has been given are received by the base station 6, and the position of the detector 2 is detected by the tracking server device 11, which then transmits the position to the management server device 10 together with the identification code of the detector 2. The management server device 10 acquires this and records it as shipping information.

[0075] After shipment, the detector 2 attached to the part 4 transmits radio waves at predetermined intervals. These radio waves are received by the base station 6, and the position of the detector 2 is detected by the tracking server device 11, which then transmits the position together with the identification code of the detector 2 to the management server device 10. The management server device 10 acquires this information and records it as route information. Thus, the transportation route, which wholesalers the part passed through, etc. are recorded.

[0076] When the part 4 arrives at the repair shop, which is the user, and the user opens it, a usage input is given to the detector 2 by switching it on or breaking an electrode, and a radio wave is transmitted.

[0077] The radio waves from the detector 2 to which the usage input has been given are received by the base station 6, and the position of the detector 2 is detected by the tracking server device 11, which then transmits the position together with the identification code of the detector 2 to the management server device 10. The management server device 10 acquires this and records it as usage information.

[0078] This shipping information, route information, and usage information is transmitted from the management server device 10 to the terminal device 30 and used for production and shipping planning based on the number of products on the distribution route, the number of products used, the time from shipment to use, etc.

[0079] 4 shows the hardware configuration of the management server device 10. Connected to the CPU 100 are a memory 102, a communication circuit 104, an SSD 106, and a DVD-ROM drive 108. The communication circuit 104 is a circuit for connecting to the Internet.

[0080] An operating system 110 and a management program 112 are recorded in the SSD 106. The management program 112 performs its functions in cooperation with the operating system 110. These programs were recorded on a DVD-ROM 114 and installed in the SSD 106 via the DVD-ROM drive 108.

[0081] The tracking server device 11 has substantially the same hardware configuration. In this embodiment, a server device provided on the Internet by Sigfox is used as the tracking server device 11.

[0082] A normal PC connectable to the Internet can be used as the terminal device 30. The basic hardware configuration is the same as in Fig. 4, but it is preferable that the terminal device 30 is equipped with a display, a mouse, a keyboard, and the like.

[0083] The detector 2 can be anything that can input the shipping and usage information by a switch or the like, and can identify its location by radio wave transmission, GPS, etc. For example, it can be something like an IC tag.

[0084] In this embodiment, a detection sheet 210 as shown below is used as the detector 2. The detection sheet 210 has a circuit pattern printed on paper or the like with conductive ink, and has a wireless transmission circuit and a control circuit. In addition, a breaking structure such as a perforation is provided, and the shipping input and usage input are provided by cutting the printed pattern.

[0085] 5 shows the hardware configuration of the wireless transmission circuit 203 and the control circuit 204 of the detection sheet body 210. The CPU 250 of the control circuit 204 is connected to a memory 252, a non-volatile memory 54, an interrupt control circuit 256, an I / O port 258, and a wireless communication circuit 203. In this embodiment, a wireless communication circuit of the LPWA standard such as Sigfox (trademark) is used.

[0086] Firmware (control program) 260 is recorded in the non-volatile memory 254. This firmware 260 is written using terminals Q1 to Q5 via an I / O port 258.

[0087] A first terminal T1 of the interrupt control circuit 256 is supplied with the battery voltage via a resistor R1 and is connected to the ground. Similarly, a second terminal T2 is supplied with the battery voltage via a resistor R2 and is connected to the ground. Thus, the terminals T1 and T2 are held at the ground potential (L). When the patterns to the ground are cut by the breaking structures 206 and 207, the voltages of the terminals T1 and T2 change to the battery voltage (H).

[0088] When the voltages of the first terminal T1 and the second terminal T2 change from L (low voltage) to H (high voltage), the interrupt control circuit 256 provides an interrupt signal to the CPU 250. When the CPU 250 receives the interrupt signal, it suspends the operation mode and processing up to that point, and executes a predetermined process (hardware interrupt). In this embodiment, when the CPU 250 receives the interrupt signal, it goes from the sleep mode to the normal mode and executes a predetermined process.

[0089] 6 shows the structure of the detection sheet 210. Antennas AN1 and AN2, a negative electrode pad G, a positive electrode pad V, and a circuit pattern are printed with conductive ink on a paper thin plate substrate 211. Also printed is a barcode 49 showing a detector identification code that uniquely identifies each detection sheet 210.

[0090] The button battery 2 is placed on the negative electrode pad G so that the negative electrode is in contact with the negative electrode pad G. The positive electrode of this button battery 202 is connected to the positive electrode pad V by an adhesive tape with a conductive adhesive surface, whereby the button battery 202 is fixed to the thin plate base 211.

[0091] In this embodiment, a module 215 (IFS-M01 by Innovation Farm) is used that incorporates a control circuit 204 and a wireless communication circuit 203. The terminals of the module 215 and the circuit pattern are electrically connected and fixed by a conductive adhesive.

[0092] A ground pattern GP extends from the negative electrode pad G and branches into a ground pattern GP1, which is the first sheet wiring, and a ground pattern GP2, which is the second sheet wiring. The ground pattern GP1 is connected to an interrupt terminal U1TX, which is the first terminal, of the module 215 via margin patterns AP1, AP2, and AP3. In the figure, R0 is a conductor for spanning the patterns.

[0093] The positive electrode of the battery 202 is connected to this interrupt terminal U1TX via a power supply pattern VP extending from the positive electrode pad V and a resistor R1. A perforation 206, which is a first breaking structure, is formed by zipper processing along the margin patterns AP1 and AP2 so as to straddle the ground pattern GP1. The margin patterns AP1 and AP2 are formed along the perforation 206 to be wider than the ground pattern GP1, preventing poor conduction due to the perforation 206.

[0094] 7, if the perforation 206 is not torn, the interrupt terminal U1TX is kept at "L." If the perforation 266 is torn and the ground pattern GP1 is cut, the battery voltage is applied via the resistor R1, and the interrupt terminal U1TX becomes "H."

[0095] The ground pattern GP2 is connected to an interrupt terminal U1RX of the module 215, which is a second terminal, via margin patterns AP5 and AP4. The positive electrode of the battery 202 is connected to this interrupt terminal U1RX via a power supply pattern VP extending from the positive electrode pad V and a resistor R2. A perforation 207, which is a second breaking structure, is formed by zipper processing along the margin patterns AP3, AP4, and AP5 so as to straddle the ground pattern GP2. The margin patterns AP3, AP4, and AP5 are formed along the perforation 207 to be wider than the ground pattern GP2, preventing poor conduction due to the perforation 207.

[0096] In this embodiment, the directions of formation of perforation 206 and perforation 207 are different. Also, perforation 207 is formed up to the point where it contacts perforation 206, and is not formed beyond perforation 206. As a result, by removing a part of thin film substrate 211 by perforation 206, the end of perforation 207 appears on the outer periphery of thin film substrate 211. This is to encourage cutting perforation 207 after cutting perforation 620.

[0097] 7, if the perforation 207 is not torn, the interrupt terminal U1RX is kept at "L." If the perforation 207 is torn and the ground pattern GP2 is cut, the battery voltage is applied via resistor R2, and the interrupt terminal U1RX becomes "H."

[0098] Antennas AN1 and AN2 are also formed as printed patterns. Antenna AN1 is connected to a ground pattern GP, ​​and antenna AN2 is connected to an antenna terminal ANT (connected to the antenna terminal of the wireless transmission circuit 203) of module 215. A capacitor C2 is provided between the ground pattern GP to which antenna AN1 is connected and the pattern to which antenna AN2 is connected.

[0099] 8, the detection sheet body 210 is attached along an opening zipper 272 of a container 41 containing a part 4. As shown in the plan view of the figure, the zipper 272 is configured with discontinuous cuts so that the container can be easily opened from the left side along the cuts when opening to remove the part 4. The detection sheet body 210 is attached so that the perforations 207 of the detection sheet body 210 are aligned with the cuts of the zipper 272. Note that the triangular region 261 formed by the perforations 206 is not attached to the container 41 so that it can be peeled off.

[0100] A bar code 43 indicating the part identification number of the part 4 is printed on the container 41. In this embodiment, a part identification code (for example, a serial number) is attached to each individual part, not to each type of part.

[0101] 1.3 Status detection and analysis processing 1.3.1 Processing up to shipping Before the sensing sheet 210 is attached to the container 41, a preliminary treatment is performed by the manufacturer of the sensing sheet 210 or the purchaser of the sensing sheet 210.

[0102] Before attaching to the container 41, the terminals of the module 215 on which the firmware 260 is written are attached to the paper (thin plate substrate 211) on which the pattern is printed with a conductive adhesive. Then, the button battery 202 is connected with a conductive adhesive and a conductive seal. This supplies power to the circuit.

[0103] 9 shows a processing flowchart of the firmware 260 after the button battery 202 is attached and power is supplied. When the CPU 250 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as the control circuit 204) of the detection sheet body 210 starts the firmware 260 by power supply, it controls the wireless transmission circuit 203 and commands it to transmit power-on data and test data (step S1). In response to this, the wireless transmission circuit 203 transmits the power-on data and test data. In this embodiment, the radio waves of the wireless communication by LPWA are modulated by the transmission data and transmitted.

[0104] 10 shows the structure of the transmission data transmitted from the wireless transmission circuit 203. The ID is an identification code uniquely given to the sensing sheet body 210, and is recorded in advance in the module 215 at the time of manufacture. This identification code is also displayed as a barcode 49 as shown in FIG. 6. The event is data indicating the state of the sensing sheet body, and a state is associated with each of 0 to 7 as shown in the event correspondence table. The battery voltage is data indicating the voltage of the button battery 202 detected by a sensor built into the module 215.

[0105] The LPWA radio waves transmitted from the wireless transmission circuit 203 are received by a base station located near the detection sheet 210 among base stations installed in various locations. Fig. 11 shows the relationship between the detection sheet 210, base stations B1 to B4, and the tracking server device 11. The radio waves from the wireless transmission circuit 203 of the detection sheet 210 are received by the base stations B1, B2, B3, and B4. Each of the base stations B1 to B4 demodulates data from the received radio waves and transmits it to the tracking server device 230 together with the radio wave intensity at the time of reception.

[0106] The tracking server device 230 receives these data (ID, event, battery voltage, reception date and time, etc.) and transmits them to the management server device 235 (step S31). At this time, the tracking server device 230 calculates the position and position accuracy (error radius) of the detection sheet body 210 based on the radio wave intensity received at the base stations B1 to B4, and transmits this as well to the management server device 235. The accuracy of the calculated position varies depending on the number of base stations used in the calculation. In other words, if the estimation is performed based on the radio wave intensity from many base stations, the position accuracy will be high, and if the estimation is performed based on the radio wave intensity from a few base stations, the position accuracy will be low.

[0107] In this way, the accuracy, which is determined by factors such as the number of base stations, is calculated as the error radius. It can be said that the correct position is generally within the error radius centered on the calculated position.

[0108] The CPU 100 of the management server device 10 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated to management server device 10) receives the ID, reception date and time, event, battery voltage, and location from the tracking server device 11 and records them as status data in the SSD 106 (FIG. 9, step S51).

[0109] Fig. 12A shows the recorded status data. For each detection sheet 210 (i.e., for each ID), the type of event, the date and time of occurrence (date and time of reception by the tracking server device 230), the location, and the battery voltage are recorded. In Fig. 12A, power ON data and test data transmission are recorded as events.

[0110] The manufacturer can access the management server device 10 via the Internet by operating a manufacturer terminal device (not shown) and view this status data. Therefore, if the power-on data and test data events are not recorded or the battery voltage is lower than a predetermined value even though the button battery 202 is installed, the manufacturer can know that there is a problem with the module 215.

[0111] After transmitting the data in step S1, the control circuit 204 of the detection sheet 210 enters a low power consumption mode (sleep mode) (step S2). In the low power consumption mode, the CPU 250 does not actually execute any process other than accepting interrupts, thereby reducing consumption of the button battery 202.

[0112] 1.3.2 Matching parts and detectors A flowchart of the process of associating parts with detectors is shown in Fig. 13. When the product 4 is shipped, the person in charge at the manufacturer reads the barcode 43 of the part identification code printed on the container 41 of the part 4 with a barcode reader connected to the terminal device 30. The CPU of the terminal device 30 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated to terminal device 30) transmits the read part identification code to the management server device 10 (step S101).

[0113] The person in charge then uses a barcode reader to read the barcode 49 printed on the surface of the detector 2, and obtains the detector identification code. The terminal device 40 transmits the read detector identification code to the management server device 10 (step S102). The CPU 100 of the management server device 10 (hereinafter, sometimes abbreviated as the management server device 10) records the received part identification code and detector identification code in association with each other in the SSD 106 (step S151). This makes it possible to record which detection sheet body 210 is attached to which part 4.

[0114] The above-mentioned association process may be performed before shipment instead of at the time of shipment.

[0115] 1.3.3 Processing at the time of shipment At the time of shipping, a person in charge at the manufacturer cuts the detection sheet body 10 at the perforation 6 and removes the triangular area (removal area) 61. Since the triangular area 61 has been removed, a person can easily visually confirm that the product has been shipped.

[0116] As a result, the ground pattern GP1 is disconnected, and the first terminal T1 (terminal U1TX) changes from "L" to "H." The interrupt control circuit 256 in Fig. 5 detects this and issues an interrupt instruction to the CPU 250 via the terminal T1.

[0117] A flowchart of the interrupt process by terminal T1 is shown in Fig. 14. When an interrupt instruction is issued by terminal T1 (terminal U1TX), CPU 250 stops the low power consumption mode and goes into normal operation mode. Then, it commands the wireless transmission circuit 3 to transmit the shipping data (step S3). In response, the wireless transmission circuit 3 transmits the transmission data (see Fig. 10) with the event set to "2" by LPWA wireless radio waves.

[0118] The tracking server device 11 acquires the shipping data via the base station, adds the date, time, location, and error radius, and transmits it to the management server device 10 (step S32). The management server device 10 receives this and records it in the SSD 356 (step S52). Figure 12B shows the recorded shipping data. The date, time, location, etc. are recorded together with an event indicating shipping (dispatch).

[0119] When the control circuit 4 of the detection sheet body 10 transmits the radio wave carrying the shipping data, it enters a low power consumption mode (sleep mode) (step S4). Even in this low power consumption mode, the CPU 50 does not execute any processing other than accepting interrupts, thereby reducing consumption of the button battery 2. However, in the interrupt processing by the terminal T1, in addition to accepting the interrupt processing by the terminal T2, the CPU 50 measures time using an internal timer and executes a timer interrupt every time a predetermined time has elapsed. That is, by cutting the perforation 6, the detection sheet body 210 is activated and executes a timer interrupt every predetermined time.

[0120] As described above, after the user cuts off the perforations 6, the container 41 containing the parts 4 is handed over to a transport company or the like and transported to a wholesaler, agency, or the like.

[0121] 1.3.4 On-route processing The part 4 (container 41) shipped as described above is finally purchased by a user of the part 4 via a wholesaler, an agency, etc. Here, the period from when the part 4 (container 41) is shipped until the user opens the container 41 is called a route.

[0122] In many cases, the manufacturer knows where the product was shipped to, but cannot ascertain the route taken by the wholesaler or middleman beyond that, or which user purchased the product. However, in this embodiment, the route and the location of the purchaser can be ascertained.

[0123] When a predetermined time (here, 24 hours) has elapsed since the shipment data was sent, the CPU 250 executes processing by timer interrupt (although the flowchart in FIG. 14 shows branch processing for ease of understanding, it is actually executed by interrupt processing). This interrupt causes the CPU 250 to return from the low power consumption mode to the normal mode. Then, it instructs the wireless transmission circuit 3 to transmit status data with the event set to "4", i.e., alive / dead monitoring data (FIG. 14, step S6). In response, the wireless transmission circuit 203 transmits the alive / dead monitoring data with the event set to "4" by LPWA wireless radio waves.

[0124] The tracking server device 11 acquires the shipping data via the base station, adds the date, time and location, and transmits it to the management server device 10 (step S33). The management server device 10 receives this and records it in the SSD 106 (step S53). Figure 12C shows the recorded shipping data. The date, time, location, etc. are recorded together with the event indicating the shipping.

[0125] After transmitting the alive monitoring data, the CPU 100 again enters the low power consumption mode (step S4). Then, a timer interrupt is used to control the transmission of alive monitoring data at predetermined intervals (24 hours in this case). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 12C, after the perforation 6 is cut, the position of the detection sheet body 210 is tracked and recorded in the management server device 10 every 24 hours. The status data recorded in the management server device 10 can be viewed from the terminal device 30 via the Internet. Therefore, the person in charge at the manufacturer can know where the shipped part 4 is currently located.

[0126] If the location changes over time, it is known that the item is on the move. Also, if the item remains in the same place for a certain period of time or more (for example, one day or more), it may be determined that the item is at a carrier's collection point, or at the warehouse of a relay store, wholesaler, or other business. In this case, if a table that associates each of these locations with company names, etc. is recorded in advance, it is also possible to know which companies the item passed through.

[0127] When viewing, the management server device 10 may prepare a display screen so as to display the position of the detection sheet 210 on a map based on latitude and longitude.

[0128] 1.3.5 Processing upon opening Next, when the user opens the zipper 272 to take out and use the component 4, the perforation 207 of the detection sheet body 210 is simultaneously cut as shown in FIG.

[0129] As a result, the ground pattern GP2 is disconnected, and the second terminal T2 (terminal U1RX) changes from "L" to "H." The interrupt control circuit 256 in Fig. 5 detects this and issues an interrupt instruction to the CPU 250 via the terminal T2.

[0130] A flowchart of the interrupt process by terminal T2 is shown in Fig. 15. When an interrupt instruction is issued by terminal T2 (terminal U1RX), CPU 250 stops the low power consumption mode and goes into normal operation mode. Then, it commands wireless transmission circuit 203 to transmit opening data (usage data) (step S7). In response, wireless transmission circuit 203 transmits transmission data (see Fig. 10) with the event set to "3" by LPWA wireless radio waves.

[0131] The tracking server device 11 acquires the opening data via the base station, adds the date, time and location, and transmits it to the management server device 10 (step S34). The management server device 10 receives this and records it in the SSD 106 (step S54). FIG. 16 shows the recorded opening data (usage data). The date, time, location, etc. are recorded together with the event "3" indicating opening. Therefore, the manufacturer's person in charge can operate the terminal device 30 to access the management server device 10 and confirm that not only has the container 41 arrived, but that it has also been opened.

[0132] When the control circuit 204 of the detection sheet body 210 transmits the radio wave carrying the opening data, it enters a low power consumption mode (sleep mode) (step S8). Even in this low power consumption mode, the CPU 250 does not execute any processing other than accepting interrupts, thereby reducing consumption of the button battery 202. However, in the interrupt processing by the terminal T2, the time is measured by an internal timer of the CPU 250, and a timer interrupt is performed when a predetermined time has elapsed.

[0133] When a predetermined time (here, one minute) has elapsed since the CPU 250 transmitted the opening data, the CPU 250 executes processing by timer interrupt. This interrupt causes the CPU 250 to return from the low power consumption mode to the normal mode. Then, the CPU 250 instructs the wireless transmission circuit 203 to transmit status data with the event set to "5", that is, data one minute after the opening detection (step S11). In response to this, the wireless transmission circuit 203 transmits data with the event set to "5" one minute after the opening detection by LPWA wireless radio waves.

[0134] The tracking server device 11 acquires the shipping data via the base station, adds the date, time and location, and transmits the data to the management server device 10 (step S35). The management server device 10 receives the data and records it in the SSD 106 (step S55).

[0135] After transmitting the data one minute after the detection of the opening, the CPU 250 again enters the low power consumption mode S8 (step S8).

[0136] Next, when a predetermined time (here, 4 minutes) has elapsed since the CPU 250 transmitted the data 1 minute after the detection of the opening, the CPU 250 executes processing by timer interrupt. This interrupt causes the CPU 250 to return from the low power consumption mode to the normal mode. Then, the CPU 250 instructs the wireless transmission circuit 203 to transmit the status data with the event set to "6", that is, the data 5 minutes after the detection of the opening (step S11). In response to this, the wireless transmission circuit 203 transmits the data 5 minutes after the detection of the opening with the event set to "6" by LPWA wireless radio waves.

[0137] The tracking server device 11 acquires the shipping data via the base station, adds the date, time and location, and transmits the data to the management server device 10 (step S35). The management server device 10 receives the data and records it in the SSD 106 (step S55).

[0138] After transmitting the data 5 minutes after the opening detection, the CPU 250 again enters the low power consumption mode S8 (step S8). After that, the alive monitoring data after the opening detection is transmitted by timer interruption at predetermined time intervals (here, every hour) (step S11). This data is also recorded in the management server device 10 via the tracking server device 11.

[0139] The status data recorded in the above manner is shown in Figure 17. The reason why the status data continues to be sent even after the opening data is sent is so that even if the opening data is not received for some reason, it is possible to know that the message has been opened by receiving the subsequent data.

[0140] Moreover, by recording where the container 41 is moved to after opening, the consumer's disposal behavior can be known, and this can be used for waste disposal, marketing associated with disposal behavior, and the like.

[0141] Thereafter, the state data continues to be transmitted until the button battery 2 of the sensing sheet body 210 runs out or the sensing sheet body 210 is destroyed and the sensing sheet body 210 no longer operates.

[0142] If perforation 206 is forgotten to be cut at the time of shipment, the opening can be detected after shipment by cutting perforation 207 when opening the package. As shown in Fig. 8, even if perforation 206 is not cut, and even if the package is torn from either the left or right direction, the pattern is configured so that the first terminal always becomes "H" before the second terminal becomes "H". This is because the cut points of the first terminal are provided on both sides of the cut point of the second terminal.

[0143] Therefore, the operation is performed even if the perforation 206 is not cut at the time of shipment. However, since the time difference between shipment and opening is recorded to be extremely small, it is possible to know that the perforation 206 was not cut at the time of shipment and the actual shipping time was earlier than the recorded date and time.

[0144] 1.3.6 Analysis process In this manner, the location and route of the part 4 shipped from the manufacturer from the time of shipment to the time of use are recorded in the management server device 10. The person in charge at the manufacturer accesses the management server device 10 from the terminal device 30 and obtains this data.

[0145] This makes it possible to know the route by which each part 4 reached the user. For example, if the part remains in the same place for a predetermined time or more (e.g., one day or more), it can be determined that the part is at a wholesaler or retailer, or that the part has arrived at the user or the like and is being stored there. In this case, for wholesalers, retailers, and users whose locations are known in advance, their locations can be recorded in the terminal device 30 and associated with each other. This makes it possible to know which wholesaler, retailer, etc. the part passed through and which user it reached. A particular advantage is that it can be traced all the way from the manufacturer to the wholesaler where it was shipped to, to where it was sold.

[0146] In addition, by referring to the data of multiple parts 4, it is possible to calculate the average number of days from shipment to use, the percentage of parts 4 that have actually been used among the parts 4 that have reached the user, and the quantity of parts 4 currently on the distribution channel. These figures can also be calculated for each region.

[0147] In addition, as shown in Figure 2, shipping plans and production plans can be formulated based on the above data.

[0148] Furthermore, the average time (number of days) required from shipment to use may be calculated for each region of use based on the shipping date and time, the usage date and time, and the usage location, and the number of shipments per unit period to the wholesaler in charge of each region may be determined. Also, the location immediately preceding the user on the tracing route may be set as the final sales store, and the average time (number of days) required from shipment to the final sales store may be calculated for each region of the final sales store, and the number of shipments per unit period to the wholesaler in charge of each region may be determined.

[0149] 1.4 Variations (1) In the above embodiment, the detection sheet body 210 is used as the detector 2. However, other detectors may be used as long as they can detect the shipment at the time of shipment and the use at the time of use. For example, a detector that transmits radio waves other than LPWA, or a detector such as RFID that does not have a power source and reads the status from an external reader, may be used.

[0150] (2) In the above embodiment, the route is traced from shipment by the manufacturer to the user. However, a wholesaler or retailer may trace the route from shipment to the user. Also, it may be used when a carrier manages the route of packages that it delivers (for its own company or for users).

[0151] (3) In the above embodiment, the detector 2 is attached to each component 4. However, a first detector may be attached to a container such as a box that contains a plurality of components 4, and a second detector may be attached to each component 4. In this case, the first detector may be used to track the components along the distribution route until the box is opened, and after the box is opened and divided into smaller components, the second detector may be used to detect the components. A circuit may be configured such that the second detector is not activated unless the first detector detects the opening, or, even if both the first and second detectors are activated, the data transmitted from the second detector may not be used until the first detector detects the opening.

[0152] (4) In the above embodiment, the data is analyzed and used for shipping and production planning. However, the number of users in each region may be compared to calculate the region and amount of advertising to be placed.

[0153] (5) In the above embodiment, LPWA wireless is used. However, other wireless methods such as normal mobile wireless communication may be used.

[0154] (6) In the above embodiment, the location information is also detected. However, it is also possible to detect only the fact that the package has been shipped and opened.

[0155] (7) In the above embodiment, the position data after shipment is detected at a predetermined time interval. This is to avoid the problem of post-shipment tracking being hindered due to consumption of the button battery 202 if position data before shipment is obtained. However, if the button battery 202 has a sufficient capacity, position data before shipment may be obtained. This makes it possible to know the route taken by the detection sheet body 210 to reach the manufacturer or the like, which can be used for marketing, etc.

[0156] Furthermore, even if the breaking process of first breaking structure 206 is forgotten at the time of shipping, since the position data has been acquired, it is possible to estimate the time of shipping based on the position data.

[0157] (8) In the above embodiment, the cut portion (triangular area 261 in the above example) is discarded at the time of shipping, but a unique number (which may be associated with the ID of detection sheet body 210) (a barcode may also be used) may be printed on this portion, and this may be retained by the manufacturer's staff as a shipping receipt.

[0158] (9) In the above embodiment, paper is used as the thin plate substrate 211. However, a thin plate plastic material or the like may be used as long as the material can be easily broken into the breakable structure.

[0159] (10) In the above embodiment, the detection sheet 210 and the container 41 are configured as separate bodies and then attached. However, a pattern may be formed on a part of the container 41 as the detection sheet body, and the two may be configured as an integrated body.

[0160] (11) In the above embodiment, the tracking server device 11 and the management server device 10 are configured as separate server devices. However, they may be configured as a single server device.

[0161] (12) In the above embodiment, the container 41 has a zipper structure. However, the detection sheet 10 may be provided so that the second breaking structure breaks when the cardboard box or the like is opened.

[0162] 18 shows the structure of a detection sheet 10 configured for a cardboard box. The circuit diagram is substantially the same as that in FIG.

[0163] The ground pattern GP1 is cut by the perforation 206, which is the first breaking structure, and the ground pattern GP2 is cut by the fragile portion 207, which is the second breaking structure. A sticker 276 is provided at the end of the folding line 278. The sticker 276 is configured to be peelable, and when the sticker 276 is peeled off, an adhesive material appears. The fragile portion 207 is provided with a notch or a cavity so that the fragile portion 207 breaks from this portion when a pulling force is applied in the direction of the arrow A. It is preferable that the folding line 278 is printed with a line as a guide for folding and is not perforated. The folding line 278 may be configured to be easily folded by a perforation or the like, but it is preferable that the folding line 278 has a higher strength against breaking than the fragile portion 278.

[0164] 19A shows a process for shipping a part using this detection sheet 210. The detection sheet 210 is attached to the inside of a cardboard box 290. At this time, the folding line 278 and the folded portion of the flap 292 are aligned.

[0165] The detection sheet 210 may be attached to the cardboard box 290 when the parts are shipped, or the cardboard box 290 with the detection sheet 210 attached in advance may be prepared.

[0166] 19A, the parts are packed into the cardboard box 290, and then the perforations 206 are broken. This causes the shipping data to be transmitted. Next, the flaps 292, 294, 296, and 298 are closed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 19B, the seal 276 is peeled off, and the detection sheet body 210 is attached to the upper surface of the flap 294.

[0167] Once the parts are dispatched, aliveness monitoring data is sent at regular intervals to track their location.

[0168] When the user opens the package to use the part, the detection sheet 210 is attached to the upper surface of the flap 294, so that when the flap 294 is opened, a force is applied in the direction of the arrow A in Fig. 18, and the fragile portion 207 breaks. This causes the usage data to be transmitted.

[0169] (13) In the above embodiment, the tracking of the part 4 was described as an object, but the object may be a product, an article, or the like.

[0170] (14) In the above embodiment, the detection sheet 210 is provided on the container 41. However, the present invention can be applied not only to general containers used for delivery such as cardboard boxes, but also to envelopes and the like.

[0171] (15) In the above embodiment, information such as shipping, opening, location, etc. is transmitted. However, instead of or in addition to any of these, environmental information (temperature, humidity, illuminance, water leakage, etc.) may be acquired by a sensor and transmitted.

[0172] For example, a temperature sensor can be provided on the detection sheet 210, and detection data can be transmitted at a predetermined time interval after shipment (for example, when transmitting alive monitoring data). This makes it possible to detect the temperature of an object during transportation, which can be used for transportation management of fresh foods, etc.

[0173] 20 shows the structure of the detection sheet 210 provided with the temperature sensor 295. When the output data of the temperature sensor 295 is an analog signal, it is necessary to perform A / D conversion and capture it as digital data. The module 215 (IFS-M01 by Innovation Farm) used in the above embodiment has an internal A / D converter, and when an analog signal is applied to the input terminal GP, the CPU 250 can obtain data digitized by the A / D converter. Therefore, the CPU 250 can transmit this data by the wireless transmission circuit 203.

[0174] Furthermore, by providing a sensor that detects electricity caused by water leakage or the like, it is possible to detect water leakage from the target object.

[0175] (16) In the above embodiment, even if perforation 206 is forgotten to be cut at the time of shipment, it is possible to open the package by hand when opening it. However, by configuring thin plate substrate 211 to have a strength that would not tear without perforations, it is possible to prevent triangular area 261 in Fig. 8 from being torn by hand even if perforation surface 207 is cut when opening the package if perforation 206 is not cut at the time of shipment. In the case of a product that is purchased on the condition that the user knows the shipping date, the recipient can return the product without opening it.

[0176] (17) In the above embodiment, the shipping data and the usage data are transmitted by hardware interrupt processing. However, the shipping data and the usage data may be transmitted by normal judgment processing. The same applies to timer interrupts.

[0177] (18) In the above embodiment, the fragile portion having perforations or holes is used as the breaking structure. However, other breaking structures such as continuous cuts extending to about halfway in the thickness direction may be used as long as the breaking structure is breakable.

[0178] (19) In the above embodiment, the container is provided with a breaking structure, but the breaking structure may be provided in the packaging (such as plastic packaging) that encases the container.

[0179] (20) In the above embodiment, the analysis process is performed in the terminal device 30. However, the analysis process may be performed in the management server device 10, and the terminal device 30 may acquire the results. In addition, the analysis device that performs the tracking process and the analysis process may be configured as a normal PC, rather than as a server device.

[0180] (21) The modified examples shown above can be implemented in combination with each other, and can also be implemented in combination with other embodiments.

[0181] 2. Second embodiment 2.1 Functional Configuration 21 shows the functional configuration of an information transmission effect measurement system according to the second embodiment. This system includes a detector 2 attached to an envelope 4 containing advertising information such as a flyer, a server device 10, and a terminal device 30.

[0182] The detector / information correspondence recording means 12 of the server device 10 associates the identification code of the detector 2 affixed to each envelope with the identification code for identifying the flyer enclosed in the envelope, and records them in the recording unit 20.

[0183] When this envelope 4 is to be sent, a sending input is given to the detector 2. The sending information recording means 14 acquires the date and time when the sending input is given, the position of the detector 2, and the identification code, and records them in the recording unit 20 as sending information.

[0184] For the envelope 4 that has been sent and is on the delivery route, the route information recording means 16 acquires the date and time, the position of the detector 2, and the identification code at predetermined intervals, and records them in the recording unit 20 as route information.

[0185] When the envelope 4 arrives at the recipient and the recipient opens the envelope 4, an opening input is given to the detector 2. For example, by opening the envelope 4, a circuit is disconnected or a switch is turned on, and a use input is given to the detector 2. The opening information recording means 18 obtains the date and time when the opening input was given, the position of the detector 2, and the identification code, and records them in the recording unit 20 as opening information.

[0186] The information transmitting means 22 transmits the above-mentioned shipping information, route information, and opening information to the terminal device 30 via the transmitting section 24.

[0187] The information receiving means 34 of the terminal device 30 receives the shipping information, route information, and opening information by the receiving unit 32. The terminal device 30 also acquires, as a reaction or non-reaction, a reaction of a recipient who has received the envelope 4 to a flyer or the like contained in the envelope (for example, a product purchase application, etc.).

[0188] The effect measurement means 36 calculates the ratio of reactions to the number of envelopes sent as effect information based on the shipping information, the opening information, and the presence or absence of reactions. The effect information may be calculated for each opening region based on the opening information. Also, the effect information may be calculated for each route based on the route information. If route information is not used, the route information recording means 16 does not need to be provided.

[0189] The effect measurement means 36 may also calculate the ratio of the number of opened letters to the number of sent letters as effect information based on the shipping information and the opening information. In this case, the reaction acquisition means 36 may not be provided. Similarly to the above, the effect information may also be calculated for each region.

[0190] In this manner, the information transmission effect can be measured.

[0191] 2.2 System configuration and hardware configuration The system configuration and hardware configuration are the same as those of the first embodiment. In this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 22, a detection sticker 210 is attached to an envelope 4 (direct mail) in which an advertisement flyer for a product or the like is enclosed. The sender of the direct mail uses a terminal device 30 to measure the effectiveness of the mail.

[0192] 2.3 Status detection and effect measurement processing When sending the direct mail, the sender records in the terminal device 30 the detector identification code of the detection sheet 210 affixed to the currently sent envelope 4. If 10,000 pieces are sent, 10,000 detector identification codes will be recorded. Similarly, the identification codes of the advertising flyers enclosed in the envelope 4 (each flyer has a unique identification code) are recorded in the terminal device 30. Again, if 10,000 pieces are sent, 10,000 information identification codes will be recorded.

[0193] The process in which the management server device 10 records the dispatch information (shipping information), route information, and opening information (usage information) in the recording unit 20 is the same as in the first embodiment. However, the detector identification code of the detection sheet body 210 affixed to the envelope 4 and the information identification code of the advertising flyer enclosed in the envelope 4 are managed in association with each other. This makes it clear which advertising flyer is managed by which detection sheet body 210.

[0194] As explained in the first embodiment, the sending date and time, the opening date and time, etc., of each envelope 4 are recorded in the management server device 10.

[0195] A flowchart of the effect measurement process by the sender's terminal device 30 is shown in Fig. 23. The terminal device 30 specifies the detector identification code and requests the management server device 10 to transmit information (step S201). Here, the detector identification code (for example, 10,000 units) of the detection sheet body 210 affixed to the envelope 4 sent this time is specified and requested.

[0196] The management server device 10, which has received this, transmits the shipping information and opening information of the requested detector identification code to the terminal device 30 (step S251). The terminal device 30 receives and records this (step S202).

[0197] Next, the terminal device 30 accesses a sales server device (not shown) for the product advertised in the advertising flyer, and requests reaction information for the flyer along with the identification number of the currently sent advertising flyer (step S203).

[0198] When an access is made based on any advertising flyer, the sales server device records the identification number of that advertising flyer. For example, the URL of the sales server device is printed as a QR code (trademark) on the advertising flyer. A consumer who receives the advertising flyer can read this QR code (trademark) with a smartphone or the like to access the sales server device. Furthermore, the identification number of the advertising flyer is included as a parameter in this QR code (trademark). In this way, it is possible to know which advertising flyer a consumer who visits the sales server device visited based on. The sales server device also records the consumer's actions (whether they just visited, opened a product page, purchased a product, etc.).

[0199] The sales server device that has received the request in step S203 transmits the recorded behavior (reaction information) of the consumer to the terminal device 30. The terminal device 30 receives and records this (step S204).

[0200] Next, the terminal device 30 calculates the number of reactions (e.g., purchases) to the number of advertising flyers sent out as effectiveness information based on the shipping information and the reaction information (step S205). Effectiveness information may also be calculated for the number of web visits or the number of product page views.

[0201] In addition, the number of opened advertising flyers relative to the number of sent advertising flyers may be calculated as effectiveness information. Furthermore, the number of reactions to the number of opened advertising flyers may be calculated as effectiveness information.

[0202] Furthermore, the effect information may be calculated for each region where the mail was opened, for each time period or day of the week where the mail was opened, or for each route.

[0203] 2.4 Variations (1) In the above embodiment, the route information is recorded in the management server device 10. However, if the route information is not used for effect calculation, it does not have to be recorded in the management server device 10.

[0204] (2) In the above embodiment, the reaction acquisition means 35 is provided in the terminal device 30. However, if reaction information is not used for effect calculation, the reaction acquisition means 35 does not need to be provided in the terminal device 30.

[0205] (3) In the above embodiment, the reaction acquisition means 35 is provided in the terminal device 30. However, the reaction acquisition means 35 may be provided in the management server device 10 and may transmit the reaction to the terminal device 30.

[0206] (4) In the above embodiment, the effect measurement means 36 is provided in the terminal device 30. However, the management server device 10 may be provided with the reaction acquisition means 35 and the effect measurement means 36, and the effect information may be transmitted to the terminal device 30. In addition, the effect calculation device that performs the tracking process and the effect calculation process may be constructed as a normal PC, rather than as a server device.

[0207] (5) In the above embodiment, the detection sheet body 210 is attached to the envelope 4. However, the detection sheet body 210 may be attached to the peeled-off portion of a pressure-bonded postcard having information written on the inside.

[0208] (6) In the above embodiment, an advertising flyer is used as an example. However, the degree of transmission of other information, such as a questionnaire or a notice, may be measured.

[0209] (7) The modified examples shown above can be implemented in combination with each other, and can also be implemented in combination with other embodiments.

[0210] 3. Third embodiment 3.1 Functional configuration Fig. 24 shows the functional configuration of a monitoring system according to a third embodiment. In this embodiment, the house is monitored for unauthorized intrusion while the user is away on a trip or the like. This system includes a detector 2 attached to an opening / closing object such as the front door or window of the house, a server device 10, and a terminal device 30.

[0211] When leaving the house for a trip or the like, the user gives a start input to the detector 2 attached to the front door or the like. The vacant house start information acquisition means 14 acquires the date and time when the start input is given, the position of the detector 2, and the identification code, and records them in the recording unit 20 as start information.

[0212] When the front door to which detector 2 is attached is opened, an open input is given to detector 2. For example, opening the front door or window may break a circuit or flip a switch, giving detector 2 an engaged input.

[0213] The open information transmission means 22 acquires the date and time when the open input is given, the position of the detector 2, and the identification code as open information. Furthermore, the open information (which may be accompanied by vacant house start information) is transmitted by the transmission unit 24 to the smartphone 30 (mobile terminal device) held by the user.

[0214] The information receiving means 34 of the smartphone 30 receives the opening information by the receiving unit 32. The position acquiring means 39 acquires the position of the smartphone 30 when the information receiving means 34 receives the opening information (or at the time when the opening information is issued). For example, the position can be acquired by a built-in GPS receiver.

[0215] If the position of the detector 2 included in the break information is separated from the position of the smartphone 30 by a predetermined distance or more (for example, 10 m or more), the abnormality detection means 37 determines that someone other than the user has entered the room, and the smartphone 30 issues a warning by voice, screen, text, etc. Alternatively, it sends a warning email to a preregistered contact such as the police or a security company.

[0216] When the user himself / herself returns home and opens the front door, etc., if the user is carrying the smartphone 30, the position of the detector 2 and the position of the smartphone 30 will be within a predetermined distance, so no alarm will be issued.

[0217] In this manner, vacant houses can be monitored.

[0218] 3.2 System configuration and hardware configuration The system configuration and hardware configuration are the same as those of the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the detection sheet body 210 is attached to a door or window so that the second breaking structure breaks when the door or window is opened. In addition, before leaving the house, the first breaking structure is broken and a vacant house start signal is transmitted.

[0219] 3.3 Monitoring process A process flow chart after the vacant house start signal is sent is shown in Fig. 25. When the user breaks the first breaking structure (perforation 206) when leaving the house, the date, time, position, identification code, etc. at that time are recorded in the management server device 10 (step S52). At this time, the management server device 10 may notify the smartphone 30 of the user that unauthorized intrusion monitoring processing has started.

[0220] Thereafter, in the same manner as in the first embodiment, the date, time, location, and identification code are recorded in the management server device 10 at predetermined time intervals (step S53). Note that in this embodiment, since there is no need to obtain route information, this process does not need to be performed (or the intervals may be longer).

[0221] A process flowchart when a door or window is opened is shown in Fig. 26. When a door or window is opened, the second breaking structure (perforation 207) of the detection sheet body 210 is broken. As a result, the management server device 10 acquires the date and time, the position, the identification code, and the like at that time as opening information (step S54). The management server device 10 that has acquired the opening information transmits the opening information to the smartphone 30 (step S57). Note that it is to be registered in advance which smartphone 30 the information is to be transmitted to.

[0222] The smartphone 30 carried by the user receives the opening information (step S61). Next, the smartphone 30 acquires its own position using a built-in GPS receiver, and determines whether its own position and the position of the detection sheet body 210 indicated in the opening information are within a predetermined distance (step S62).

[0223] If the user is within a predetermined distance (for example, within a few meters), it is determined that the user himself / herself opened the door, and no alarm is output (although a notification that the door, etc., has been opened may be sent). If the user is not within the predetermined distance, it is determined that someone other than the user opened the door, and an alarm is output from the smartphone 30 (step S63). This allows, for example, a user who is traveling to know that there has been an unauthorized entry into his / her home.

[0224] 3.4 Modifications (1) In the above embodiment, the smartphone 30 makes the decision and outputs a warning. However, the opening information may be displayed on a display or the like so that the user can make a decision.

[0225] (2) In the above embodiment, the vacant house start information is transmitted to the smartphone 30. However, the vacant house start information may not be transmitted, and only the opening information may be transmitted to the smartphone 30.

[0226] (3) In the above embodiment, the case where the house is vacant is described, but the present invention can also be applied to cases where a person leaves the house, leaving children or elderly people behind.

[0227] (4) In the above embodiment, the smartphone 30 is provided with the anomaly detection means 37. However, the server device 10 may be provided with the anomaly detection means 37, and an alarm based on the result of the detection may be transmitted to the terminal device 30. In this case, the management server device 10 may request the smartphone 30 to transmit location information for the purpose of making a determination, and may acquire the location of the smartphone 30. In addition, a monitoring device that performs vacant house start processing, opening processing, and anomaly detection processing may be constructed as a normal PC, rather than as a server device.

[0228] (5) In the above embodiment, the detection sheet 210 has two breaking structures. However, it may have only one breaking structure, which breaks when a door or the like is opened. Even in this case, it is possible to obtain information on the opening and determine whether or not an intrusion has occurred.

[0229] (6) The modified examples shown above can be implemented in combination with each other, and can also be implemented in combination with other embodiments.

[0230] 4. Fourth embodiment 4.1 Functional configuration 27 shows the functional configuration of a tamper monitoring system according to the fourth embodiment. This system monitors whether or not a delivery 4 is tampered with during transportation.

[0231] The detector / delivery correspondence recording means 12 of the server device 10 associates an identification code for identifying each delivery 4 with the identification code of the detector 2 attached to that delivery, and records the association in the recording unit 20.

[0232] When this delivery 4 is delivered, a delivery input is given to the detector 2. The delivery information recording means 14 acquires the date and time when the delivery input is given, the position of the detector 2, and the identification code, and records them in the recording unit 20 as delivery information.

[0233] For the delivery 4 that has been dispatched and is on the transportation route, the route information recording means 16 acquires the date and time, the position of the detector 2, and the identification code at predetermined intervals, and records them in the recording unit 20 as route information.

[0234] When the delivery 4 reaches the recipient and the recipient opens the delivery 4, an opening input is given to the detector 2. For example, by opening a bag or box containing the delivery 4, a circuit is disconnected or a switch is turned on, and an opening input is given to the detector 2. The opening information sending means 18 acquires the date and time when the opening input is given, the position of the detector 2, and the identification code, and sends them as opening information to the terminal device 30 by the sending unit 24. At this time, shipping information and route information may also be sent together.

[0235] The information receiving means 34 of the terminal device 30 receives the opening information by the receiving unit 32. The monitoring means 39 judges whether or not the location of the recipient recorded in advance in the terminal device 30 and the location of the detector 4 at the time of opening, which is included in the opening information, are within a predetermined distance (for example, within 50 m).

[0236] If the recipient is within a certain distance, it is assumed that the intended recipient has received the package and no warning is issued. If the recipient is beyond the certain distance, a warning (audio output, display, email, etc.) is issued to the effect that the package has been tampered with.

[0237] 4.2 System configuration and hardware configuration The system configuration and hardware configuration are the same as those of the first embodiment. In this embodiment, when a delivery item is delivered to a recipient, a detection sheet 210 is attached to the opening portion. In this way, if the delivery item is illegally opened along the route, this can be detected and a warning issued based on the location information.

[0238] 4.3 Monitoring process 28 and 29 show flowcharts of the monitoring process. FIG. 28 shows the same process as in the first embodiment. However, a user who uses this system (which may be a sender, recipient, or carrier of a delivery item) records the recipient's location (latitude and longitude) in the terminal device 30 when sending a delivery item, in association with the delivery identification code of the delivery item 4 or the identification code of the detection sheet body 210 attached to the delivery item. The recipient's location may be the latitude and longitude converted based on the address.

[0239] 29, the management server device 10 transmits the shipping data, route data, and opening data to the terminal device 30 (step S57). In this embodiment, the shipping data, route data, and opening data are all transmitted, but it is sufficient to transmit at least the opening data.

[0240] The terminal device 30 receives these data (step S65). The terminal device 30 determines whether the position of the detection sheet body 210 at the time of opening, which is included in the opening data, and the previously recorded position of the recipient are within a predetermined distance (step S66).

[0241] If the recipient is within the specified distance, it is assumed that the package has not been tampered with and has been received by the recipient, and no warning is issued. However, if the recipient is beyond the specified distance, it is assumed that the package has been tampered with, and a warning (audio, text output, warning email, etc.) is issued.

[0242] 4.4 Modifications (1) In the above embodiment, if the location of the recipient and the location where the package was opened match, no warning is issued. However, it is possible that someone other than the recipient opens the package at the recipient's location. If a warning is issued in this case, in addition to or instead of the above warning judgment, the recipient's smartphone may be registered in advance as in the third embodiment, and the terminal device 30 or the smartphone may determine whether the opening location matches the smartphone's location (within a specified range).

[0243] (2) In the above embodiment, the terminal device 30 makes the judgment and outputs the warning. However, the opening information (particularly the opening position) may be displayed on a display or the like so that the user can make the judgment.

[0244] (3) In the above embodiment, the monitoring means 39 is provided in the terminal device 30. However, the monitoring means 39 may be provided in the management server device 10, and an alert based on the determination result may be sent to the terminal device 30. In this case, the location of the recipient may be registered in the management server device 10. Also, the monitoring device that performs the shipping process, route process, opening process, and monitoring process may be configured as an ordinary PC, rather than as a server device.

[0245] (5) The modified examples shown above can be implemented in combination with each other, and can also be implemented in combination with other embodiments.

Claims

1. A system for analyzing distribution and usage of shipped products, comprising a server device and a terminal device, The server device includes: a detector-item correspondence recording means for recording in a recording unit an identification code of a detector attached to a commodity in correspondence with an identification code of the commodity; a shipping information recording means for acquiring the position of the detector measured by communication with a plurality of base stations when a shipping input is given to the detector at the time of shipping of the product, and for recording the acquired position in a recording unit as shipping information in association with a date and time and an identification code of the detector; a route information recording means for, when the shipment input is given to the detector, acquiring the position of the detector measured by communication with a plurality of base stations repeatedly at a predetermined time interval, correlating the position with a date and time and an identification code of the detector, and recording the same in a recording unit as route information of the product; a usage information recording means for acquiring the position of the detector measured by communication with a plurality of base stations when a usage input is given to the detector during use of the product, and for recording the acquired position in a recording unit as usage information in association with a date and time and an identification code of the detector; an information transmitting means for transmitting the shipping information, the route information, and the usage information recorded in the recording unit to the terminal device by a transmitting unit, The terminal device an information receiving means for receiving, by a receiving unit, the shipping information, the route information, and the usage information transmitted from the server device; and an analysis means for calculating the time from the shipping date and time to the usage date and time, the number of products on the distribution route, or the number of products used by a user based on the shipping information, route information, and usage information received from the server device.

2. A terminal device for analyzing the distribution and usage of shipped products, a shipping information acquiring means for acquiring shipping information including a position of the detector, date and time, and an identification code of the detector, which are measured by communication with a plurality of base stations when a shipping input is given for the detector attached to the product at the time of shipping of the product; a route information acquiring means for acquiring route information including a position of the detector, date and time, and an identification code of the detector, which are measured by communication with a plurality of base stations at a predetermined time interval after the shipping input is given to the detector; a usage information acquiring means for acquiring usage information including a position of the detector, date and time, and an identification code of the detector, which are measured through communication with a plurality of base stations when a usage input is given to the detector during use of the product; an analysis means for calculating the time from the date and time of shipment to the date and time of use, the number of products on the distribution route, or the number of products used by a user, based on the shipping information, the route information, and the usage information; A terminal device comprising:

3. In the terminal device of claim 2, The terminal device is characterized in that the analysis means calculates a production plan or shipping plan for the product based on the time from the shipping date and time to the usage date and time, the number of products on the distribution route, and the number of products used by users.

4. In the terminal device of claim 2, The terminal device is characterized in that the analysis means calculates a planned advertising volume for the product for each region based on the number of uses calculated by tallying up the places of use by users for each region.

5. In the terminal device of claim 2, A detector is provided on a container that contains a plurality of products in addition to the detector on the product, At the time of shipment, a shipment input is given to a detector attached to a container containing the plurality of products, and a tracking process is started; The terminal device is configured such that, when a container containing the plurality of products is opened, a tracking process is initiated by a detector attached to the products.

6. A terminal program for implementing a terminal device for analyzing the distribution and usage of shipped products by a computer, the terminal program comprising: a shipping information acquiring means for acquiring shipping information including a position of the detector, date and time, and an identification code of the detector, which are measured by communication with a plurality of base stations when a shipping input is given for the detector attached to the product at the time of shipping of the product; a route information acquiring means for acquiring route information including a position of the detector, date and time, and an identification code of the detector, which are measured by communication with a plurality of base stations at a predetermined time interval after the shipping input is given to the detector; a usage information acquiring means for acquiring usage information including a position of the detector, date and time, and an identification code of the detector, which are measured through communication with a plurality of base stations when a usage input is given to the detector during use of the product; A terminal program that functions as an analytical means for calculating the time from the date and time of shipment to the date and time of use, the number of products on the distribution route, or the number of products used by a user, based on shipping information, route information, and usage information.

7. The terminal program according to claim 6, The terminal program characterized in that the analysis means calculates a production plan or shipping plan for the product based on the time from the shipping date and time to the usage date and time, the number of products on the distribution channel, and the number of products used by users.

8. The terminal program according to claim 6, The analysis means calculates a planned advertising volume for the product for each region based on the number of uses calculated by tallying up the places of use by users for each region.

9. The terminal program according to claim 6, A detector is provided on a container that contains a plurality of products in addition to the detector on the product, At the time of shipment, a shipment input is given to a detector attached to a container containing the plurality of products, and a tracking process is started; A terminal program configured to start a tracking process using a detector attached to the products when a container containing the products is opened.

10. A server device for analyzing distribution and usage of shipped products, a detector-item correspondence recording means for recording in a recording unit an identification code of a detector attached to a commodity in correspondence with an identification code of the commodity; a shipping information recording means for acquiring the position of the detector measured by communication with a plurality of base stations when a shipping input is given to the detector at the time of shipping of the product, and for recording the acquired position in a recording unit as shipping information in association with a date and time and an identification code of the detector; a route information recording means for, when the shipment input is given to the detector, acquiring the position of the detector measured by communication with a plurality of base stations repeatedly at a predetermined time interval, correlating the position with a date and time and an identification code of the detector, and recording the same in a recording unit as route information of the product; a usage information recording means for acquiring the position of the detector measured by communication with a plurality of base stations when a usage input is given to the detector during use of the product, and for recording the acquired position in a recording unit as usage information in association with a date and time and an identification code of the detector; an information transmitting means for transmitting the shipping information, route information and usage information recorded in the recording unit to the terminal device by a transmitting unit so that the terminal device can calculate the time from the shipping date and time to the usage date and time, the number of products on the distribution route, or the number of products used by a user based on the shipping information, route information and usage information; A server device comprising:

11. An analysis device for analyzing distribution and usage of shipped products, a detector-product correspondence recording means for recording in a recording unit an identification code of a detector that is attached to each product or to a plurality of products in association with the identification code of the product or the identification codes of the plurality of products; a shipping information recording means for acquiring the position of the detector measured by communication with a plurality of base stations when a shipping input is given to the detector at the time of shipping of the product, and for recording the acquired position in a recording unit as shipping information in association with a date and time and an identification code of the detector; a route information recording means for acquiring the position of the detector measured by communication with a plurality of base stations at a predetermined time interval after the shipment input is given to the detector, and for recording the acquired position in a recording unit as route information of the product in association with a date and time and an identification code of the detector; a usage information recording means for acquiring the position of the detector measured by communication with a plurality of base stations when a usage input is given to the detector during use of the product, and for recording the acquired position in a recording unit as usage information in association with a date and time and an identification code of the detector; an analysis means for calculating, as analysis information, the time from the shipping date and time to the usage date and time, the number of products on the distribution route, or the number of products used by users, based on the shipping information, the route information, and the usage information; An analysis device equipped with:

12. 12. The analysis device of claim 11, The analysis device is characterized in that the analysis means calculates a production plan or shipping plan for the product based on the time from the shipping date and time to the usage date and time, the number of products on the distribution route, and the number of products used by users.

13. 12. The analysis device of claim 11, The analysis device is characterized in that the analysis means calculates a planned advertising volume for the product for each region based on the number of uses calculated by tallying up the places of use by users for each region.

14. 12. The analysis device of claim 11, A detector is provided on a container that contains a plurality of products in addition to the detector on the product, At the time of shipment, a shipment input is given to a detector attached to a container containing the plurality of products, and a tracking process is started; An analysis device configured such that, when a container containing the plurality of products is opened, a tracking process is initiated by a detector attached to the products.

15. A system for measuring the information transmission effect of an envelope containing information, comprising a server device and a terminal device, The server device includes: a detector / information correspondence recording means for recording in a recording unit an identification code of a detector affixed to an envelope in association with an identification code of the envelope; a delivery information recording means for recording, in a recording section, the date and time and the identification code of the detector as delivery information when a delivery input is given to the detector at the time of delivery of the envelope; an opening information recording means for recording the date and time and the identification code of the detector as opening information in a recording unit when an opening input is given to the detector when the sealed letter is opened; an information transmitting means for transmitting the shipping information and the opening information recorded in the recording section by a transmitting section; The terminal device a reaction presence / absence acquisition means for acquiring the presence / absence of a reaction to the information contained in the envelope; an information receiving means for receiving, by a receiving unit, the shipping information and the opening information transmitted from the server device; and an effectiveness measurement means for calculating the ratio of the number of opened envelopes to the number of sent envelopes and the ratio of those with reactions based on the shipping information and opening information received from the server device and the presence or absence of reactions acquired by the reaction presence / absence acquisition means.

16. A terminal device for measuring an information transmission effect of an envelope containing information, a shipping information acquisition means for acquiring shipping information, such as the date and time recorded when a shipping input is given to the detector when the envelope is shipped, and the identification code of the detector; an opening information acquisition means for acquiring, as opening information, the date and time recorded when an opening input is given to the detector when the sealed letter is opened and an identification code of the detector; a reaction presence / absence acquisition means for acquiring the presence / absence of a reaction to the information contained in the envelope; an effect measurement means for calculating a ratio of the number of opened envelopes to the number of sent envelopes and a ratio of the number of reactions based on the shipping information, the opening information, and the presence or absence of reactions acquired by the reaction presence / absence acquisition means; A terminal device comprising:

17. 17. The terminal device of claim 16, the opening information includes, as an opening position, a position of the detector measured by communication with a plurality of base stations when an opening input is given to the detector at the time of opening the envelope, and The terminal device is characterized in that the effectiveness measurement means calculates effectiveness information for each area indicated by the location where the envelope was opened.

18. A terminal program for implementing a terminal device for measuring an information transmission effect of an envelope containing information by a computer, the terminal program comprising: a shipping information acquisition means for acquiring shipping information, such as the date and time recorded when a shipping input is given to the detector when the envelope is shipped, and the identification code of the detector; an opening information acquisition means for acquiring, as opening information, the date and time recorded when an opening input is given to the detector when the sealed letter is opened and an identification code of the detector; a reaction presence / absence acquisition means for acquiring the presence / absence of a reaction to the information contained in the envelope; A terminal program for functioning as an effectiveness measuring means for calculating the ratio of the number of opened envelopes to the number of envelopes sent and the ratio of reactions based on shipping information, opening information, and the presence or absence of reactions acquired by the reaction acquisition means.

19. 20. The terminal program of claim 18, the opening information includes, as an opening position, a position of the detector measured by communication with a plurality of base stations when an opening input is given to the detector at the time of opening the envelope, and The terminal program, wherein the effectiveness measuring means calculates effectiveness information for each region indicated by the location where the envelope was opened.

20. A server device for measuring an information transmission effect of an envelope containing information, a detector / information correspondence recording means for recording in a recording unit an identification code of a detector affixed to an envelope in association with an identification code of the envelope; a delivery information recording means for recording, in a recording section, the date and time and the identification code of the detector as delivery information when a delivery input is given to the detector at the time of delivery of the envelope; an opening information recording means for recording the date and time and the identification code of the detector as opening information in a recording unit when an opening input is given to the detector when the sealed letter is opened; an information transmitting means for transmitting the shipping information and the opening information recorded in the recording unit to the terminal device by a transmitting unit in order to calculate, as effectiveness information, a ratio of the number of opened envelopes to the number of shipped envelopes and a ratio of the number of opened envelopes with reactions based on the shipping information, the opening information, and the presence or absence of reactions in the terminal device; A server device comprising:

21. An analysis device for measuring an information transmission effect of an envelope containing information, comprising: a detector / information correspondence recording means for recording in a recording unit an identification code of a detector affixed to an envelope in association with an identification code of the envelope; a delivery information recording means for recording, in a recording section, the date and time and the identification code of the detector as delivery information when a delivery input is given to the detector at the time of delivery of the envelope; an opening information recording means for recording the date and time and the identification code of the detector as opening information in a recording unit when an opening input is given to the detector when the sealed letter is opened; a reaction presence / absence acquisition means for acquiring the presence / absence of a reaction to the information contained in the envelope; an effect measuring means for calculating, as effect information, a ratio of the number of opened envelopes to the number of sent envelopes and a ratio of the number of reactions to the number of opened envelopes, based on the shipping information, the opening information, and the presence or absence of reactions; An analysis device equipped with:

22. 22. The analysis device of claim 21, the opening information includes, as an opening position, a position of the detector measured by communication with a plurality of base stations when an opening input is given to the detector at the time of opening the envelope, and The analysis device is characterized in that the effectiveness measurement means calculates effectiveness information for each region indicated by the location where the envelope was opened.

23. A monitoring system for monitoring unauthorized intrusion into a home, comprising a server device and a mobile terminal device, The server device includes: A start information acquisition means for acquiring vacant house start information including an identification code of a detector that is attached to the opening and closing body and activated when a user leaves the house; an opening information transmitting means for acquiring an identification code and a position of a detector that detects that the opening / closing body is opened, and transmitting the acquired identification code and a position of the detector as opening information to the mobile terminal device; The mobile terminal device A receiving means for receiving opening information from a server device; an abnormality notification means for determining whether or not a position of the detector that is the subject of the open information and a position of the mobile terminal device at the time of the open information are within a predetermined range, and for issuing an abnormality notification if they are not within the predetermined range; A surveillance system equipped with

24. A mobile terminal device for monitoring unauthorized intrusion into a home, An opening information acquisition means for acquiring an identification code and a position of a detector that detects that an opening / closing body to which an activated detector is attached is opened when a user leaves the house, as opening information; an abnormality notification means for determining whether or not a position of the detector that is the subject of the open information and a position of the mobile terminal device at the time of the open information are within a predetermined range, and for issuing an abnormality notification if they are not within the predetermined range; A mobile terminal device comprising:

25. A terminal program for implementing a mobile terminal device for monitoring an unauthorized intrusion into a house by a computer, the terminal program comprising: An opening information acquisition means for acquiring an identification code and a position of a detector that detects that an opening / closing body to which an activated detector is attached is opened when a user leaves the house, as opening information; A portable program for determining whether the position of the detector that is the subject of the open information and the position of the portable terminal device at the time of the open information are within a specified range, and functioning as an abnormality notification means for notifying an abnormality if they are not within the specified range.

26. A server device for monitoring unauthorized intrusion into a home, A start information acquisition means for acquiring vacant house start information including an identification code of a detector that is attached to the opening and closing body and activated when a user leaves the house; an open information transmitting means for determining whether or not a position of a detector that is the subject of open information indicating that a detector attached to the opening / closing body has been opened and a position of the portable terminal device at the time of the open information are within a predetermined range, and if they are not within the predetermined range, acquiring an identification code and position of the detector that detected that the opening / closing body has been opened and transmitting the identification code and position to the portable terminal device as open information in order to notify an abnormality; A server device comprising:

27. A monitoring device for monitoring unauthorized intrusion into a home, comprising: A start information acquisition means for acquiring vacant house start information including an identification code of a detector that is attached to the opening and closing body and activated when a user leaves the house; an opening information transmitting means for acquiring an identification code and a position of a detector that detects that the opening / closing body is opened, and transmitting the acquired identification code and a position of the detector as opening information to a mobile terminal device; an abnormality notification means for determining whether or not a position of the detector that is the subject of the open information and a position of the mobile terminal device at the time of the open information are within a predetermined range, and if they are not within the predetermined range, transmitting an abnormality notification to the mobile terminal device; A monitoring device comprising:

28. A system for monitoring tampering with deliveries, comprising a server device and a terminal device, The server device includes: a detector / delivery correspondence recording means for recording in a recording unit an identification code of the detector attached to the opening part of the delivery and an identification code of the delivery in correspondence with each other; an information transmitting means for receiving opening information including a position of the detector, a date and time, and an identification information of the detector measured through communication with a plurality of base stations when an opening input is given to the detector when the opening part of the delivery is opened, and transmitting the opening information to a terminal device by a transmitting section; The terminal device A tamper-evident monitoring system comprising a monitoring means for outputting a position at the time of tampering based on tamper-evident information received from the server device in order to determine whether tampering has occurred.

29. A terminal device for monitoring tampering of a delivery, an opening information acquisition means for acquiring opening information including a position of the detector, date and time, and an identification code of the detector, measured by communication with a plurality of base stations when an opening input is given to a detector attached to an opening part of the delivery when the opening part of the delivery is opened; a monitoring means for outputting the location at the time of opening based on the shipping information and opening information received from the server device in order to determine whether or not tampering has occurred; A terminal device comprising:

30. 30. The terminal device of claim 29, The terminal device is characterized in that the monitoring means outputs a warning of tampering if the previously recorded intended receipt location of the shipment and the location where the opening is detected are separated by a predetermined distance or more.

31. A terminal program for implementing a terminal device for monitoring tampering of a delivery by a computer, the terminal program comprising: an opening information acquisition means for acquiring opening information including a position of the detector, date and time, and an identification code of the detector, measured by communication with a plurality of base stations when an opening input is given to a detector attached to an opening part of the delivery when the opening part of the delivery is opened; A terminal program for causing the terminal to function as a monitoring means for outputting the location at the time of opening based on the shipping information and opening information received from the server device in order to determine whether or not tampering has occurred.

32. 32. The terminal program of claim 31, The terminal program is characterized in that the monitoring means outputs a warning of tampering if the previously recorded expected receipt location of the shipment and the location where the opening is detected are separated by a predetermined distance or more.

33. A server device for monitoring tampering of a delivery, a detector / delivery correspondence recording means for recording in a recording unit an identification code of the detector attached to the opening part of the delivery and an identification code of the delivery in correspondence with each other; an information transmitting means for receiving opening information including a position of the detector, a date and time, and an identification information of the detector measured by communication with a plurality of base stations when an opening input is given to the detector when the opening part of the delivery is opened, and transmitting the opening information to the terminal device by a transmitting unit in the terminal device to determine whether or not tampering has occurred based on the opening information; A server device comprising:

34. A monitoring device for monitoring tampering of a shipment, comprising: a detector / delivery correspondence recording means for recording in a recording unit an identification code of the detector attached to the opening part of the delivery and an identification code of the delivery in correspondence with each other; a monitoring means for receiving opening information including a position of the detector, date and time, and detector identification information measured by communication with a plurality of base stations when an opening input is given to the detector when the opening portion of the delivery is opened, and determining whether or not tampering has occurred based on the opening information; A monitoring device comprising:

35. 35. The monitoring device of claim 34, The monitoring device is characterized in that the monitoring means outputs a warning of tampering if the pre-recorded expected receipt location of the shipment and the location where the opening is detected are separated by a predetermined distance or more.

36. In any one of the systems, devices, or programs of claims 1 to 35, A system, device, or program, characterized in that the position of the detector is measured based on the signal strength when a signal emitted from the detector is received by a plurality of base stations.

37. In any one of the systems, devices, or programs of claims 1 to 35, A system, device, or program, characterized in that the position of the detector is measured based on which of multiple base stations the detector received signals from.

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