Device utilization support device, method, and program

Abstract

The present invention assists in the usage of an apparatus or a function of a multi-function pole. A registration means (11) registers advertisement information including information about an apparatus available to a user in the multi-function pole including one or more apparatuses. A searching means (12) searches for the advertisement information registered by the registration means (11), and extracts the multi-function pole including an apparatus that meets user-specified conditions in accordance with the user-specified conditions. A presentation means (13) presents, to the user, the multi-function pole extracted by the searching means (12).

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a device utilization assistance apparatus, a method, and a computer-readable medium. [Background technology]

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

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

[0004] In the future, it is expected that more traffic light and street light poles will be replaced with multi-function poles equipped with devices such as cameras and sensors. In that case, if businesses other than the business that installed the pole can also use the functions of the multi-function pole, the utility value of the multi-function pole can be improved. However, businesses that want to use the functions need to find out where a multi-function pole with the desired function is installed and whether the desired function is available on that multi-function pole. Therefore, a mechanism to support businesses that want to use the functions of the multi-function pole is desired.

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

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the present disclosure provides, as a first aspect, a device use support device. The device use support device includes a registration means for registering recruitment information including information on devices available to a user in a multi-function pole including one or more devices, a search means for searching the recruitment information and extracting a multi-function pole including a device that meets a condition specified by a user, and a presentation means for presenting the extracted multi-function pole to the user.

[0007] The present disclosure provides, as a second aspect, a device use support method, which includes registering recruitment information including information on devices available to a user in a multi-function pole including one or more devices, searching the recruitment information, extracting a multi-function pole including a device that meets a condition specified by a user, and presenting the extracted multi-function pole to the user.

[0008] As a third aspect, the present disclosure provides a computer-readable medium that stores a program for causing a computer to execute a process including registering recruitment information including information on devices available to a user in a multi-function pole including one or more devices, searching the recruitment information, extracting a multi-function pole including a device that meets a condition specified by a user, and presenting the extracted multi-function pole to the user. Effect of the Invention

[0009] The equipment utilization assistance device, method, and computer-readable medium according to the present disclosure can assist in utilizing the functions provided in a multi-function pole. [Brief description of the drawings]

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

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

[0012] The registration means 11 registers recruitment information including information on devices available to users for multi-function poles including one or more devices. The search means 12 searches the recruitment information and extracts multi-function poles including devices that meet the conditions specified by the user. The presentation means 13 presents the extracted multi-function poles to the user.

[0013] In the present disclosure, for example, a business operator who installs or manages a multifunction pole can register recruitment information in the equipment utilization support device 10 when the business operator is willing to allow other business operators to use the equipment or functions provided on the multifunction pole. A user (business operator) who wishes to use the equipment or functions provided on the multifunction pole can specify desired conditions to the search means 12 and request a search for multifunction poles where the equipment or functions can be used. The presentation means 13 presents the multifunction poles searched for by the search means 12 to the user. In this way, the equipment utilization support device according to the present disclosure can present the multifunction poles where the equipment or functions can be used to the user, and support the use of the equipment or functions of the multifunction pole.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0024] A pole installer uses the pole installer terminal 130 to register in the server 110 recruitment information for soliciting the use of devices or functions for at least some of the functions of a multifunction pole. If a multifunction pole includes devices installed by a business operator other than the pole installer, and if that business operator permits other businesses to use the devices or functions, the business operator who installed the devices can register the recruitment information in the server 110. The recruitment information includes, for example, location information of the multifunction pole. The recruitment information may include at least one of data, services, and computing resources that can be provided by the devices to be used.

[0025] The recruitment information may include a usage fee for at least one of the data, the service, and the computing resource to be provided. The usage fee may vary depending on the time when the data, the service, or the computing resource is provided, i.e., when the data, the service, or the computing resource is provided. For example, the usage fee may vary depending on the time of day. The usage fee may also vary depending on the day of the week. The usage fee may also vary depending on the season. The usage fee may also vary depending on a combination of two or more of the time of day, the day of the week, and the season.

[0026] Furthermore, the usage fee may vary depending on the location where the multi-function pole that provides the data, service, or computer resource is installed. For example, the usage fee may vary depending on the traffic characteristics at the location where the multi-function pole is installed. For example, the usage fee may be set higher when the traffic volume is high than when the traffic volume is low. Furthermore, the usage fee may be set higher during a time period when the traffic volume is high than during a time period when the traffic volume is low. The usage fee may be set according to the amount and value of information contained in the data provided. The usage fee may be set according to the person who receives the service provided, the number of terminals, and the importance. The usage fee may be set according to the performance of the computing resource provided or the demand of the user who wants to use the same computing resource. The usage fee may be a daily usage fee or a usage fee per unit time such as an hour. For example, when data, etc. is provided over a certain period such as a day, a week, or a month, an upper limit value of the usage fee may be set for each period.

[0027] 3, the traffic light 200 has the functions of digital signage, a security camera, a WiFi base station, and a 5G antenna base station. The pole installer includes in the recruitment information information indicating which functions (devices) of the traffic light 200 may be made available to other businesses. In the case where the functions of the module 202 (digital signage) and the module 205 (security camera) of the traffic light 200 can be provided to other businesses, for example, the recruitment information includes information indicating that the signage and camera functions are available.

[0028] A user can request the server 110 to search for a multifunction pole that can use a desired device or function among multifunction poles installed in various places. In the search request, the user can specify, for example, a condition of a location where the multifunction pole that uses the device or function is installed. In addition, in the search request, the user can specify at least one of data, services, and computing resources that the user wants to receive from the multifunction pole. The user can request a search from, for example, a web page provided by the server 110.

[0029] FIG. 4 shows an example of the configuration of the server 110. The server 110 has a registration unit 111, a recruitment information storage unit 112, a search reception unit 113, a search unit 114, and a presentation unit 115. The server 110 has, as a physical configuration, one or more processors and one or more memories. At least a part of the function of each unit in the server 110 can be realized by the processor executing processing according to a program read from the memory. In this embodiment, the server 110 corresponds to the device utilization support device 10 shown in FIG. 1.

[0030] The registration unit 111 receives recruitment information from the pole installer terminal 130 (see FIG. 2). The registration unit 111 stores the recruitment information in the recruitment information storage unit 112. The registration unit 111 corresponds to the registration means 11 shown in FIG. 1. It should be noted that the recruitment information storage unit 112 does not necessarily have to be included in the server 110. The recruitment information storage unit 112 may be configured using, for example, a storage device connected to the server 110 via a network.

[0031] The search reception unit 113 receives a search request transmitted from the user terminal 140. The search unit 114 searches the recruitment information stored in the recruitment information storage unit 112 according to the search request received by the search reception unit 113, and extracts one or more multifunction poles that match the request. The search unit 114 can, for example, search the recruitment information and extract a multifunction pole having a device or function that the user wants to use. For example, when a function to be used is specified in the search request, the search unit 114 extracts a multifunction pole that can provide the function specified by the user. For example, when a user specifies a sensor such as a 4K camera or LiDAR (light detection and ranging) as a function to be used, the search unit 114 extracts a multifunction pole that can use the specified sensor.

[0032] For example, when a condition of the installation location of the multi-function pole is specified, the search unit 114 extracts a multi-function pole that has a device or function that the user wants to use and that matches the condition of the location information specified in the recruitment information. For example, the user can specify the location of the multi-function pole and the type of the location as the location condition. The user specifies conditions such as an urban area, an intersection with two or more lanes on one side, around an elementary or junior high school, or by the sea to the search reception unit 113. In this case, the search unit 114 searches the recruitment information and extracts a multi-function pole that is installed in a location that matches the condition. The user can specify the route on which the multi-function pole is installed as the location condition. The user specifies, for example, national highway X or prefectural highway Y. In this case, the search unit 114 searches the recruitment information and extracts a multi-function pole that has a device or function that the user wants to use and that is installed on national highway X or prefectural highway Y.

[0033] A user can specify the characteristics of traffic participants at a location such as an intersection where a multi-function pole is installed as a location condition. The user specifies traffic characteristics such as a lot of motorcycles, a lot of pedestrians, or a lot of traffic on a holiday as a location condition. The traffic characteristics at the intersection can be acquired, for example, from a database (not shown) that stores the analysis results of the traffic characteristics. The search unit 114 searches the recruitment information and extracts a multi-function pole that has a device or function that the user wants to use and is installed at a location that exhibits the specified traffic characteristics.

[0034] The user may specify an upper limit of the usage fee in the search request. In this case, the search unit 114 extracts the multi-function poles that can use the equipment or the function for a fee equal to or less than the amount specified by the user. The search unit 114 corresponds to the search means 12 shown in FIG. 1.

[0035] The presentation unit 115 transmits information on the multifunction pole extracted by the search unit 114 to the user terminal 140. The user terminal 140 displays the received information on the multifunction pole on a screen and presents to the user which multifunction pole the desired device or function can be used on. The user can select a multifunction pole on which the user wishes to use the device or function from the presented multifunction poles. The user terminal 140 transmits information identifying the multifunction pole selected by the user to the presentation unit 115. When the user selects a multifunction pole on which the user wishes to use the device or function, the presentation unit 115 transmits information on the device or function that the user wishes to use to the pole installer who installed the selected multifunction pole. The presentation unit 115 corresponds to the presentation means 13 shown in FIG. 1.

[0036] The pole installer terminal 130 receives information on the equipment or function that the user wishes to use from the server 110. The pole installer decides whether or not to permit the user to use the equipment or function. After completing a contract, the pole installer allows the user to use the equipment or function. If the equipment used by the user was installed by a business other than the pole installer, the business that installed the equipment decides whether or not to permit use.

[0037] Fig. 5 shows an example of a screen displayed on user terminal 140 during a search. In the example of Fig. 5, the search screen has an item for specifying the search range, an item for specifying the device to be used, and an item for specifying the search method. For example, search reception unit 113 has the user specify a prefecture and a city, ward, town, or village on the search screen shown in Fig. 5. In addition, search reception unit 113 has the user specify a search method. The user specifies a region, such as a city, town, or village, in a relatively rough range on the search screen, and specifies the device to be used and the search method.

[0038] In the example of FIG. 5, the search screen lists MEC, sensor, street light, speaker, and signage as devices (facilities) that the user would like to use. The user checks the check box of the device that the user would like to use. In the example of FIG. 5, MEC, sensor, and signage are specified as the devices that the user would like to use. The search screen may also have an item for specifying the time period and duration for which each device will be used.

[0039] In the example of FIG. 5, the user can specify "select by map," "select by line," or "select by facility" as the search method. When the user selects "select by map" on the search screen, the search reception unit 113 displays a map of the vicinity of the city, ward, town, or village specified by the user on the display screen of the user terminal 140. On the displayed map, the user specifies the geographical range of the location where the user wants to use the device or function using a lasso tool or the like. When the user specifies the geographical range, the search reception unit 113 sets the specified geographical range as the search range. The search unit 114 extracts one or more multi-function poles in the recruitment information that have the specified device in the facility that the user wants to use and whose location information indicates a location within the search range.

[0040] When the user selects "select by route" on the search screen, the search reception unit 113 displays route names such as roads near the city, ward, town, or village specified by the user on the display screen of the user terminal 140. The search reception unit 113 displays, for example, national roads, prefectural roads, and municipal roads on the display screen of the user terminal 140. The user can specify a route on which the user wishes to use equipment or functions from the displayed route names. When the user specifies a route, the search reception unit 113 sets places along the specified route as the search range. The search unit 114 extracts, from the recruitment information, a multi-function pole that has the equipment specified in the facility the user wishes to use and whose location information indicates a place along the specified route.

[0041] When the user selects "select by facility" on the search screen, the search reception unit 113 displays the facility names or facility genres of facilities existing near the city, ward, town, or village specified by the user on the display screen of the user terminal 140. When a genre is selected, the search reception unit 113 displays genre names such as schools, stations, and commercial facilities. When a genre name is selected by the user, the search reception unit 113 displays facility names of facilities of the selected genre existing near the city, ward, town, or village specified by the user. The user can specify a facility whose equipment or function he / she wishes to use from the displayed facility names. When the user specifies a facility, the search reception unit 113 sets a predetermined range centered on the specified facility as the search range. The search unit 114 extracts, from the recruitment information, a multi-function pole that has the equipment specified in the facility to be used and whose location information indicates a location within the search range.

[0042] Fig. 6 shows an example of the search result displayed by the presentation unit 115 on the user terminal 140. For example, when multiple multifunction poles are extracted by the search unit 114, the presentation unit 115 groups the multifunction poles on an intersection basis. The user terminal 140 displays the intersections corresponding to each group on a map, and presents to the user the intersections at which multifunction poles with available devices or functions are installed. In the example of Fig. 6, the circled intersections indicate the intersections at which the extracted multifunction poles are installed.

[0043] The user selects an intersection where the user wants to use the device or function on the displayed map. When the user selects a desired intersection, the user terminal 140 displays a multifunction pole installed at the intersection. That is, the user terminal 140 displays a group of multifunction poles corresponding to the intersection selected by the user. In the example of FIG. 6, the user terminal 140 displays four multifunction poles (traffic lights) installed at the intersection selected by the user. The presentation unit 115 allows the user to specify a multifunction pole at the selected intersection for which the device or function is to be used. The user can specify one or more multifunction poles from the four multifunction poles as the multifunction pole for which the device or function is to be used. The user can also select multiple intersections and specify multifunction poles installed at multiple intersections as the multifunction pole for which the device or function is to be used.

[0044] Next, the operation procedure will be described. Fig. 7 shows the operation procedure (device utilization support method) in the server 110. The registration unit 111 receives recruitment information from the pole installer terminal 130. The registration unit 111 can receive recruitment information for a plurality of multi-function poles from a plurality of pole installers. The registration unit 111 registers the recruitment information in the recruitment information storage unit 112 (step S1).

[0045] The search reception unit 113 receives a search for a multifunction pole that can use a desired device or function from the user terminal 140 (step S2). The search unit 114 searches the recruitment information and extracts a multifunction pole that has the device or function that the user wishes to use (step S3). The presentation unit 115 transmits information identifying the multifunction pole extracted in the search of step S3 to the user terminal 140 and presents the extracted multifunction pole to the user (step S4). The user selects a multifunction pole that uses the device or function from the presented multifunction poles. When the user selects a multifunction pole, the presentation unit 115 notifies the pole installer of the selected multifunction pole of information about the user who wishes to use the device or function (step S5).

[0046] For example, when a multi-function pole is installed as a traffic light pole, the installation company is considered to be determined by public solicitation for each intersection, as in the case of a normal traffic light pole. When a company other than the company that installed the multi-function pole wants to use the functions of the multi-function pole (multi-function traffic light pole), it is necessary to find out which intersections have what functions the multi-function poles are installed at. In this embodiment, the pole installer registers recruitment information in the server 110, and the device user requests the server 110 to search for the recruitment information. The server 110 extracts multi-function poles having the equipment or functions that the device user wants to use, and presents the extracted multi-function poles to the device user. In this embodiment, even if a pole installer is different for each intersection, the server 110 can linearly or planarly extract multi-function poles having the equipment or functions that the device user wants to use. The server 110 can match supply and demand between multiple multi-function pole installation companies and device users who want to use the functions of the multi-function poles installed at multiple intersections, and can support the use of the equipment or functions of the multi-function poles.

[0047] Next, an example of the hardware configuration of the server 110 (device utilization support device) will be described. Fig. 8 shows an example of the configuration of a computer device that can be used as the server 110. The computer device 500 has a control unit (CPU: Central Processing Unit) 510, a storage unit 520, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 530, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 540, a communication interface (IF: Interface) 550, and a user interface 560.

[0048] The communication interface 550 is an interface for connecting the computer device 500 to a communication network via a wired communication means or a wireless communication means, etc. The user interface 560 includes a display unit such as a display, and an input unit such as a keyboard, a mouse, and a touch panel.

[0049] The storage unit 520 is an auxiliary storage device that can hold various data. The storage unit 520 does not necessarily need to be a part of the computer device 500, and may be an external storage device or a cloud storage connected to the computer device 500 via a network.

[0050] The ROM 530 is a non-volatile storage device. For example, a semiconductor storage device having a relatively small capacity, such as a flash memory, is used for the ROM 530. The programs executed by the CPU 510 may be stored in the storage unit 520 or the ROM 530. The storage unit 520 or the ROM 530 stores various programs for implementing at least a part of the functions of each unit in the server 110, for example.

[0051] The program includes a set of instructions (or software code) that, when loaded into a computer, causes the computer to perform one or more functions described in the embodiments. The program may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium or a tangible storage medium. By way of example and not limitation, the computer-readable medium or tangible storage medium includes RAM, ROM, flash memory, solid-state drive (SSD) or other memory technology, Compact Disc (CD), digital versatile disc (DVD), Blu-ray® disk or other optical disk storage, magnetic cassette, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage device. The program may be transmitted on a transitory computer-readable medium or communication medium. By way of example and not limitation, the transitory computer-readable medium or communication medium includes electrical, optical, acoustic, or other form of propagated signal.

[0052] The RAM 540 is a volatile storage device. Various semiconductor memory devices such as a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or a static random access memory (SRAM) are used for the RAM 540. The RAM 540 can be used as an internal buffer for temporarily storing data and the like. The CPU 510 loads a program stored in the storage unit 520 or the ROM 530 into the RAM 540 and executes it. The CPU 510 executes a program to realize the functions of each unit in the server 110. The CPU 510 may have an internal buffer for temporarily storing data and the like.

[0053] Although the embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail above, the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and changes and modifications to the above-described embodiments that do not deviate from the spirit of the present disclosure are also included in the present disclosure.

[0054] For example, some or all of the above embodiments may be described as, but are not limited to, the following supplementary notes.

[0055] [Appendix 1] A registration means for registering recruitment information including information on devices available to users in a multi-function pole including one or more devices; A search means for searching the recruitment information and extracting a multi-function pole including a device that meets a condition designated by a user; and a presentation means for presenting the extracted multi-function pole to the user.

[0056] [Appendix 2] The recruitment information includes at least one of data, services, and computing resources that can be provided by the device; The user-specified conditions include information specifying at least one of data, services, and computing resources that the user wishes to receive; 2. The device utilization support device according to claim 1, wherein the search means extracts devices capable of providing at least one of data, services, and computing resources designated by the user as devices that meet the conditions.

[0057] [Appendix 3] The recruitment information includes a usage fee for at least one of the data, the service, and the computing resource; 3. The device utilization support device according to claim 2, wherein the presentation means further presents the usage fee to the user.

[0058] [Appendix 4] 4. The device utilization assistance device according to claim 3, wherein the usage fee varies depending on the time for which at least one of the data, service, and computer resources is provided.

[0059] [Appendix 5] 5. The device utilization support device according to claim 3, wherein the usage fee varies depending on the day of the week on which at least one of the data, service, and computer resource is provided.

[0060] [Appendix 6] 6. The device utilization support device according to claim 3, wherein the usage fee varies depending on the season in which at least one of the data, the service, and the computer resource is provided.

[0061] [Appendix 7] 7. The equipment utilization support device according to claim 3, wherein the usage fee varies depending on traffic characteristics in a location where the multi-function pole is installed.

[0062] [Appendix 8] The recruitment information further includes location information of the multi-function pole; The user designates a condition of a place where the multi-function pole is to be installed to the search means, 8. The device utilization support device according to claim 1, wherein the search means extracts a multi-function pole that includes a device that meets the condition and whose location information meets the location condition.

[0063] [Appendix 9] The user specifies a facility as a location condition, The equipment utilization support device according to claim 8, wherein the search means extracts a multi-function pole that includes equipment that meets the conditions and whose location information indicates a location within a predetermined range from the specified facility.

[0064] [Appendix 10] The user specifies a route as a location condition, 10. The equipment utilization support device according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the search means extracts a multi-function pole that includes equipment that meets the conditions and whose location information indicates a location of the specified line.

[0065] [Appendix 11] The user specifies a geographic range as the location condition; The device utilization support device according to any one of appendixes 8 to 10, wherein the search means extracts a multi-function pole that includes a device that meets the conditions and whose location information indicates a location within the specified geographical range.

[0066] [Appendix 12] The user specifies traffic characteristics as a condition of the location; 12. The equipment utilization support device according to any one of claims 8 to 11, wherein the search means extracts a multi-function pole that includes equipment that meets the condition and whose location information indicates the specified traffic characteristics.

[0067] [Appendix 13] Registering recruitment information including information on devices available to users in a multi-function pole including one or more devices; Searching the recruitment information and extracting a multi-function pole including a device that meets a condition specified by a user; and presenting the extracted multi-function poll to the user.

[0068] [Appendix 14] Registering recruitment information including information on devices available to users in a multi-function pole including one or more devices; Searching the recruitment information and extracting a multi-function pole including a device that meets a condition specified by a user; A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute a process including presenting the extracted multi-function poll to the user. [Explanation of symbols]

[0069] 10:Equipment usage support device 11: Registration method 12: Search methods 13: Presentation means 100: Equipment usage support system 110: Server (device usage support device) 111: Registration Department 112:Recruitment information storage unit 113: Search reception department 114: Search Department 115: Presentation part 130: Pole installer terminal 140: User terminal 500: Computer equipment 510:CPU 520: Storage section 530:ROM 540:RAM 550: Communication IF 560: User IF

Claims

1. A registration means for registering recruitment information including information on devices available to users in a multi-function pole including one or more devices; A search means for searching the recruitment information and extracting a multi-function pole including a device that meets a condition designated by a user; and a presentation means for grouping the extracted multi-function poles by intersection and presenting the grouped multi-function poles to the user.

2. The recruitment information includes at least one of data, services, and computing resources that can be provided by the device; The conditions specified by the user include information specifying at least one of data, services, and computing resources that the user wishes to receive; 2. The device utilization support apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said search means extracts devices capable of providing at least one of data, services, and computing resources designated by said user as devices that meet said conditions.

3. The recruitment information includes a usage fee for at least one of the data, the service, and the computing resource; The device utilization support apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the presenting means further presents the usage fee to the user.

4. The recruitment information further includes location information of the multi-function pole; The user designates a condition of a place where the multi-function pole is to be installed to the search means, 4. The device utilization support apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the search means extracts a multi-function pole that includes a device that meets the condition and whose position information matches the location condition.

5. The user specifies a facility as a location condition, 5. The device utilization support device according to claim 4, wherein said search means extracts a multi-function pole that includes a device that meets said condition and whose location information indicates a location within a predetermined range from said designated facility.

6. The user specifies a route as a location condition, 6. The device utilization support device according to claim 4, wherein the search means extracts a multi-function pole that includes a device that meets the condition and whose location information indicates a location of the specified line.

7. The user specifies a geographic range as the location condition; 7. The device utilization support device according to claim 4, wherein the search means extracts a multi-function pole that includes a device that meets the condition and whose location information indicates a location within the specified geographical range.

8. The user specifies traffic characteristics as a condition of the location; 8. The device utilization support apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the search means extracts a multi-function pole that includes a device that meets the condition and whose location information indicates the specified traffic characteristic.

9. A computer comprising: Registering recruitment information including information on devices available to users in a multi-function pole including one or more devices; Searching the recruitment information and extracting a multi-function pole including a device that meets a condition specified by a user; The device utilization support method further comprises: grouping the extracted multi-function poles by intersection and presenting the grouped multi-function poles to the user.

10. Registering recruitment information including information on devices available to users in a multi-function pole including one or more devices; Searching the recruitment information and extracting a multi-function pole including a device that meets a condition specified by a user; A program for causing a computer to execute a process including grouping the extracted multi-function poles by intersection and presenting the grouped multi-function poles to the user.

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