Running vehicle management system

Abstract

To appropriately manage in-vehicle information about each of a plurality of operation vehicles.SOLUTION: A centralized management server 3 includes: a train schedule information acquisition unit 31 that acquires train schedule information InD for all operation vehicles T from a train schedule information holding unit 1; an in-vehicle information acquisition unit 30 that acquires in-vehicle information In2 of a target operation vehicle T from an in-vehicle device 2 of the target operation vehicle T selected by a selection unit 40; an information linking unit 32 that links the train schedule information InD and the in-vehicle information In2 for the target operation vehicle T; and an information transmission unit 34 that transmits the in-vehicle information In2 linked with the train schedule information InD to a management base 4 having the selection unit 40 that selected the operation vehicle T related to the in-vehicle information In2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an operating vehicle management system for managing the operations of a plurality of operating vehicles.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, in each railway company, in order to efficiently operate a plurality of trains under its management, operation management of these trains has been carried out. In recent years, in addition to such efficient operation management, it has been required to remotely acquire in-train information. In recent years with the progress of labor saving, this tendency has become remarkable. Grasping the situation inside the train remotely contributes to the reduction of the number of crew members, and thus to labor saving. Such things are not limited to trains, and also apply to the management of operating vehicles such as route buses that move along a predetermined route.

[0003] For example, Utility Model Registration No. 3214832 (Patent Document 1) discloses a technique for remotely acquiring image information inside a train captured by an in-vehicle camera as in-train information (see paragraph 0022 of Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] In the operation management, the train operation information, that is, the train operation schedule information such as train operation time, running route, and train number, is usually created daily as the operation plan for that day. Since the train operation schedule information is created daily, it is difficult to manage the train operation schedule information and the train, which is the source of the in-train information, in a related manner. That is, even if the in-train information can be obtained, it is difficult to clearly identify which train on which route is the source of the in-train information.

[0006] In view of the above actual situation, a system that can appropriately manage the in-vehicle information for each of a plurality of operating vehicles is desired.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0007] An operating vehicle management system for managing the operations of a plurality of operating vehicles, a management base for managing the operating vehicle based on the train operation schedule information of the operating vehicle, a train operation schedule information holding unit that holds the train operation schedule information for each of the plurality of operating vehicles, in-vehicle devices provided in each of the plurality of operating vehicles, and a general management server, each of the plurality of management bases includes a selection unit that selects the target operating vehicle from the plurality of operating vehicles based on the train operation schedule information, the general management server, a train operation schedule information acquisition unit that acquires the train operation schedule information for all the operating vehicles from the train operation schedule information holding unit, an in-vehicle information acquisition unit that acquires the in-vehicle information of the target operating vehicle from the in-vehicle device of the target operating vehicle selected by the selection unit, an information link unit that links the train operation schedule information and the in-vehicle information for the target operating vehicle, and an information transmission unit that transmits the in-vehicle information linked to the train operation schedule information to the management base having the selection unit that selected the operating vehicle to which the in-vehicle information pertains. 、 A plurality of the management bases are provided. The routes of the operation vehicles are divided into a plurality of management areas. Each of the plurality of management bases owns some of the plurality of operation vehicles and manages any of the operation vehicles in some of the plurality of management areas. The overall management server includes a determination unit that determines the management area where the target operation vehicle exists based on the timetable information. The information transmission unit transmits the in-vehicle information regarding the target operation vehicle to the management base on the condition that the management area where the target operation vehicle selected by the selection unit exists is the management area in charge of the management base where the selection unit is located. 。

[0008] According to this configuration, the overall management server acquires timetable information for each of a plurality of operating vehicles from the timetable information holding unit. Then, the information link unit links this timetable information with the in-vehicle information of the target operating vehicle selected from the management base selection unit. As a result, it becomes possible to grasp at any time which route the operating vehicle, which is the source of the in-vehicle information, is traveling on and which operating vehicle it is. Then, the overall management server transmits the in-vehicle information linked to the timetable information to the management base where the request by the selection unit was made. As a result, at the management base, for example, it becomes possible to identify the operating vehicle that is the source of the in-vehicle information and the location where the vehicle is present, and more appropriate operation management can be performed. Also, in such a technical field, while a plurality of management bases each own operation vehicles independently and have their own management areas, they often share routes with each other. In such a case, an operation vehicle owned by a certain management base may run in a management area that it does not take charge of, that is, a management area taken charge of by another management base. However, from the viewpoint of privacy protection and the like, it is desirable that the in-vehicle information of an operation vehicle existing in a certain management area can be grasped only by the management base in charge of that management area, regardless of which management base is the owner of the operation vehicle. According to this configuration, when transmitting the in-vehicle information regarding the target operation vehicle to the management base, it is conditioned that the management area where the target operation vehicle exists is the management area in charge of the management base where the selection unit that selected the target operation vehicle is located. Thereby, when an operation vehicle exists in a certain management area, it becomes possible to dominantly manage the operation vehicle by the management base in charge of that management area.

[0009] Further features and advantages of the technology according to the present disclosure will become clearer from the following description of exemplary and non-limiting embodiments described with reference to the drawings.

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[0011] The operation vehicle management system is a system for managing the operations of a plurality of operation vehicles. Hereinafter, an embodiment of the operation vehicle management system will be described by exemplifying the case where the operation vehicle is a train.

[0012] As shown in FIG. 1, the operation vehicle management system 100 includes a management base 4 that manages the train T based on the train diagram information InD of the train T, a train diagram information holding unit 1 that holds the train diagram information InD for each of the plurality of trains T, in-vehicle devices 2 provided in each of the plurality of trains T, and a general management server 3. In the present embodiment, the in-vehicle device 2 corresponds to the "in-vehicle device".

[0013] In the present embodiment, a plurality of management bases 4 are provided. The plurality of management bases 4 are, for example, management centers operated by different business entities. Specifically, a plurality of different railway companies are stakeholders participating in this operation vehicle management system 100, and each has its own management base 4.

[0014] In FIG. 1, management base A and management base B are exemplified as the management base 4. Management base A and management base B are each operated by two different business entities (for example, railway companies). However, the number of management bases 4 constituting the operation vehicle management system 100 is not limited to two, and may be three or more. Hereinafter, when management base A and management base B are not particularly distinguished, they are collectively referred to as "management base 4".

[0015] A base server 5 is provided for each of the plurality of management bases 4. In the present embodiment, management base A A base server A is provided for [a certain entity], and a base server B is provided for the management base B. In the present embodiment, the management base A is configured to obtain the information held by the corresponding base server A via the overall management server 3. Further, the management base A is configured to be able to obtain, even the information held by the non-corresponding base server B, via the overall management server 3. The same applies to the management base B. Hereinafter, when the base server A and the base server B are not particularly distinguished, they are collectively referred to as the "base server 5".

[0016] The main elements such as the train operation information holding unit 1, the in-train device 2, the overall management server 3, the management base 4, and the base server 5 that constitute the train operation management system 100 are configured to be communicable around the overall management server 3. The information of each element is aggregated in the overall management server 3, and the aggregated information is provided by the overall management server 3 to each element. That is, the overall management server 3 plays a role of controlling the information held or generated by each element. Note that the communication between each element can be realized by using a general communication standard. For example, communication may be realized by using LTE (Long Term Evolution) or BWA (Broadband Wireless Access).

[0017] The train operation information InD held by the train operation information holding unit 1 is information regarding the operation time of the train T, the route R traveled (see FIG. 2), and the train identification information InT (for example, train number), etc. Train operation information InD is set for each of a plurality of trains T. The train operation information InD includes information on the destination of the train T, and the departure time, arrival time, or passing time at each station. Therefore, the current position of the train T can also be grasped by referring to the train operation information InD. In other words, the train operation information InD includes the on-track position information (current position information) of the train T.

[0018] The train operation information InD is created daily as the operation plan for that day. At the beginning of that day, the train operation information InD for that day regarding each train T owned by each business entity is provided and held by the train operation information holding unit 1.

[0019] The overall management server 3 includes a train schedule information acquisition unit 31 that acquires train schedule information InD for all trains T from the train schedule information holding unit 1. The train schedule information InD for each of the plurality of trains T is acquired by the train schedule information acquisition unit 31 and aggregated in the overall management server 3.

[0020] The in-train device 2 is a device that recognizes the state inside the train T or the state around the train T. In the present embodiment, the in-train device 2 includes a camera unit 20 that images the inside of the train T. The state inside the train T can be visually recognized by the camera unit 20. As the camera unit 20, a security camera that images the state of passengers inside the train T can be used.

[0021] In the present embodiment, the in-train device 2 includes an emergency reporting button 21 (emergency reporting device). The presence or absence of an emergency inside the train T can be recognized by the emergency reporting button 21. For example, when an emergency patient occurs, the emergency reporting button 21 can be pressed by the patient himself or another passenger.

[0022] In the present embodiment, the train operation management system 100 includes an image analysis unit 201 that analyzes an image captured by the camera unit 20 (see FIG. 5). In this example, the camera unit 20 includes the image analysis unit 201. That is, the image analysis unit 201 is a component of the camera unit 20. Specifically, the camera unit 20 includes a central processing unit (not shown) such as a CPU, and the image analysis unit 201 is a functional unit of the central processing unit.

[0023] In the present embodiment, the camera unit 20 includes a microphone 202. The microphone 202 collects sounds and voices (hereinafter simply referred to as "voices") around the camera unit 20, and the state inside the train T can be aurally recognized. However, the microphone 202 may be provided separately from the camera unit 20 instead of being a component of the camera unit 20.

[0024] In this embodiment, the train T is composed of multiple cars. That is, the train T includes a plurality of cars Ta connected to each other. And, in each of the plurality of cars Ta that make up one train T, an in-train device 2 is provided. FIG. 1 illustrates a train T with a three-car formation. The in-train device 2 is provided in each of the three cars.

[0025] The state inside the train T recognized by the in-train device 2 is transmitted to the base server 5 as in-train information In2. The in-train information In2 of the train T owned by the management base A is transmitted to the base server A under the management of the management base A. The in-train information In2 of the train T owned by the management base B is transmitted to the base server B under the management of the management base B. Note that, in this embodiment, the in-train information In2 corresponds to "information inside the vehicle".

[0026] In this embodiment, since the in-train device 2 includes a camera unit 20, the in-train information In2 includes image information InG (see FIG. 5) captured by the camera unit 20. This image information InG is mainly video information, but may also be still image information.

[0027] In this embodiment, since the in-train device 2 includes an emergency notification button 21, the in-train information In2 includes emergency detection information InE (see FIG. 7, etc.) regarding the pressing of the emergency notification button 21. Also, although details will be described later, when the image analysis unit 201 detects an emergency state, emergency detection information InE is generated. Also, when the microphone 202 detects an emergency state, emergency detection information InE is generated. Note that emergency detection information InE may be generated when the train T makes an emergency brake, or when an emergency phone (not shown) provided inside the train T is used.

[0028] The overall management server 3 is provided with a train interior information acquisition unit 30 that acquires train interior information In2 from the in-train device 2. The train interior information In2 of each of the plurality of trains T is acquired by the train interior information acquisition unit 30 and aggregated in the overall management server 3. In this embodiment, the train interior information In2 generated by each train T is aggregated in the overall management server 3 via the base server 5. Note that in this embodiment, the train interior information acquisition unit 30 corresponds to the "vehicle interior information acquisition unit".

[0029] Each of the plurality of management bases 4 is provided with a selection unit 40 that selects a target train T from the plurality of trains T based on the train schedule information InD. As shown in the figure, an operation terminal is provided as the selection unit 40 at each of the plurality of management bases 4. By the operator operating the operation terminal, the selection unit 40 selects the target train T. The operator at the management base 4 can select the train T that he or she wants to refer to using the operation terminal. As the operation terminal, a personal computer can be exemplified. However, in addition to this, mobile terminals such as smartphones and tablets can also be used as the operation terminal. Also, the selection unit 40 does not have to be such a hardware element and can be a software element. When the selection unit 40 is a software element, the selection unit 40 may be configured as a functional part of any server element connected to the management base 4.

[0030] The train interior information acquisition unit 30 of the overall management server 3 acquires the train interior information In2 of the target train T, which is the train T selected by the selection unit 40, from the in-train device 2 of the target train T. In this embodiment, the train interior information acquisition unit 30 acquires the train interior information In2 of the target train T via the base server 5. Note that in this embodiment, the target train T corresponds to the "target operating vehicle".

[0031] The overall management server 3 is provided with an information link unit 32 that associates the train schedule information InD with the train interior information In2 for the target train T.

[0032] In this embodiment, the information link unit 32 associates the train identification information InT and the in-train information In2 for the target train T selected by the selection unit 40. Further, in this example, the information link unit 32 also associates the on-track position information (current position information) in addition to the train identification information InT and the in-train information In2. As a result, the individual and on-track position (current position) of the target train T, and the in-train information In2 generated by the target train T are associated with each other.

[0033] The overall management server 3 includes an information transmission unit 34. The information transmission unit 34 transmits the in-train information In2 associated with the train operation diagram information InD to the management base 4 that has the selection unit 40 that selects the train T related to the in-train information In2. As a result, the management base 4 can obtain the desired in-train information In2 in a state associated with the train operation diagram information InD. Therefore, the management base 4 can always grasp which section of the route R the train T that is the source of the in-train information In2 is running on, and which train T it is.

[0034] As described above, the in-train information In2 includes the image information InG captured by the camera unit 20. In this embodiment, each of the plurality of management bases 4 is provided with a monitor 41 for displaying the image information InG by the camera unit 20. And the monitor 41 displays the image information InG when the in-train information In2 is transmitted to the management base 4 by the information transmission unit 34. That is, the video inside the train T captured by the camera unit 20 is displayed on the monitor 41 (see FIG. 5 etc.).

[0035] FIG. 2 shows a state in which a plurality of trains T are running on the route R. In other words, it is a display of a plurality of trains T on a route map. Such a screen may be displayed on the monitor 41 of the management base 4. And it may be configured such that when an operator of the management base 4 clicks on the train T displayed on the route map of the monitor 41, the selection unit 40 selects the train T.

[0036] As shown in FIG. 2, the route R of the train T is divided into a plurality of management areas 6. Each of the plurality of management bases 4 owns some of the plurality of trains T and manages any train T in some of the plurality of management areas 6.

[0037] In the example shown in FIG. 2, the trains T with train identification information InT being "A1001" and "A1002" are the trains T owned by the management base A. And the management base A is in charge of the management area RA among the two management areas RA and RB.

[0038] Also, the trains T with train identification information InT being "B1001" and "B1002" are the trains T owned by the management base B. And the management base B is in charge of the management area RB among the two management areas RA and RB.

[0039] In the present embodiment, the management base 4 is configured to manage the trains T existing in the management area 6 it is in charge of regardless of whether it owns the trains T. Specifically, the management base 4 is configured to be able to acquire the in-train information In2 of the train T.

[0040] That is, the trains T existing in the management area RA are placed under the management of the management base A regardless of whether they are owned by the management bases A or B. On the other hand, the trains T existing in the management area RB are placed under the management of the management base B regardless of whether they are owned by the management bases A or B. In the present embodiment, the overall management server 3 is provided with a determination unit 33 (see FIG. 1) that determines the management area 6 where the target train T exists based on the train operation plan information InD. The determination unit 33 determines the management area 6 where the target train T exists based on the on-line position (current position) of the target train T that can be grasped by referring to the train operation plan information InD.

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[0042] ​In the example shown in FIG. 2, when a train T with train identification information InT being "A1002" or a train T with train identification information InT being "B1001" is selected by the selection unit 40, these trains T are determined by the determination unit 33 to exist in the management area RA. Also, when a train T with train identification information InT being "A1001" or a train T with train identification information InT being "B1002" is selected by the selection unit 40, these trains T are determined by the determination unit 33 to exist in the management area RA.

[0043] Then, the information transmission unit 34 transmits the in-train information In2 regarding the target train T to the management base 4 on the condition that the management area 6 where the target train T selected by the selection unit 40 exists is the management area 6 in charge of the management base 4 where the selection unit 40 is located.

[0044] In the technical field to which the present invention belongs, while a plurality of management bases 4 each independently own a train T and have their own management areas 6, they often share a route R with each other. In such a case, a train T owned by a certain management base 4 may run in a management area 6 that it does not take charge of, that is, a management area 6 taken charge of by another management base 4. However, from the perspective of privacy protection and the like, it is desirable that the in-train information In2 of a train T existing in a certain management area 6 can be grasped only by the management base 4 in charge of that management area 6 regardless of which management base 4 is the owner of that train T. According to the above configuration, when transmitting the in-train information In2 regarding the target train T to the management base 4, it is conditional that the management area 6 where the target train T exists is the management area 6 in charge of the management base 4 where the selection unit 40 that selected the target train T is located. Thereby, when a train T exists in a certain management area 6, it becomes possible to dominantly manage the train T by the management base 4 in charge of that management area 6.

[0045] In the example shown in FIG. 2, with respect to trains T of "A1002" and "B1001" existing in management area RA, the overall management server 3 provides their in-train information In2 only in response to a request from management base A in charge of the management area RA. At this time, although train T of "B1001" belongs to management base B rather than management base A, the on-line position (current position) of this train T is within management area RA. Therefore, management base A in charge of this management area RA can acquire the in-train information In2 of train T of "B1001".

[0046] Also, with respect to trains T of "A1001" and "B1002" existing in management area RB, the overall management server 3 provides their in-train information In2 only in response to a request from management base B in charge of the management area RB. At this time, although train T of "A1001" belongs to management base A rather than management base B, the on-line position (current position) of this train T is within management area RB. Therefore, management base B in charge of this management area RB can acquire the in-train information In2 of train T of "A1001".

[0047] As described above, while aggregating all timetable information InD and all in-train information In2, the overall management server 3 is configured to provide appropriate information for each management base 4 in charge of management area 6. configured.

[0048] In the above, it has been described that the in-train information In2 includes the image information InG captured by the camera unit 20. The image information InG is one of the important indicators for grasping the state inside train T.

[0049] As shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, at least one camera unit 20 is provided for each of a plurality of vehicles Ta constituting one train T.

[0050] In Fig. 3, train T with train identification information InT of "A1001" is illustrated. This train T is formed of three cars. A plurality of camera units 20 are provided on each of the three cars Ta. In this example, camera units 20 are provided in the front region, the central region, and the rear region of each car Ta. That is, a total of three camera units 20 are provided in each of the three cars Ta. Further, an emergency call button 21 is provided on each car Ta.

[0051] Fig. 4 shows an example of a screen displayed on monitor 41. As shown in Fig. 4, in the present embodiment, the train operation information InD includes vehicle identification information InTa for each car Ta constituting train T and camera identification information In20 for the camera units 20 provided on each car Ta.

[0052] In the present embodiment, the selection unit 40 (see Fig. 1) is configured to select at least one of the vehicle identification information InTa and the camera identification information In20 for the target train T.

[0053] When the camera identification information In20 is selected by the selection unit 40, the monitor 41 displays an image captured by the camera unit 20 corresponding to the camera identification information In20. However, the selection unit 40 may select the vehicle identification information InTa without selecting the camera identification information In20. In this case, images captured by all the camera units 20 in the selected vehicle identification information InTa may be split-displayed on the monitor 41. That is, when the vehicle identification information InTa is selected by the selection unit 40, the monitor 41 displays an image captured by the camera unit 20 provided in the car Ta corresponding to the vehicle identification information InTa.

[0054] For example, an operator at the management base 4 can move the cursor on the monitor 41 to select these. In the example shown in Fig. 4, Train T with train identification information InT: "A1001" Car Ta with vehicle identification information InTa: "11" Camera identification information In20: Camera unit 20 of "11a" The cursor is placed on and selected. And when the conditions of the above-described management area 6 are satisfied, the image information InG captured by the selected camera unit 20 (camera unit 11a) is displayed on the monitor 41 of the management base 4.

[0055] FIG. 5 shows the monitor 41 on which the image information InG is displayed by the above selection. In the present embodiment, the monitor 41 displays the image information InG which is the in-train information In2, the train identification information InT, the vehicle identification information InTa, and the camera identification information In20. Thereby, an operator at the management base 4 can easily grasp which vehicle Ta constituting the target train T the image information InG received from the overall management server 3 is the one captured by which camera unit 20 provided in.

[0056] As described above, in the present embodiment, the camera unit 20 includes a microphone 202. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, the sound around the camera unit 20 can be collected. That is, the overall management server 3 is configured to transmit the voice information in the train T as the in-train information In2 to the requested management base 4.

[0057] As shown in FIG. 5, the selection unit 40 is configured to be able to select switching of the camera unit 20, reverse display of the image captured by the camera unit 20, recording, calling, etc. Also, it may be possible to stream a simultaneous broadcast inside the train T using the camera unit 20. In this case, the camera unit 20 preferably includes a speaker (not shown).

[0058] As described above, in this embodiment, the in-train device 2 includes an emergency notification button 21 (see FIG. 1 etc.). For example, when an emergency patient occurs, the emergency notification button 21 can be pressed by the patient himself or other passengers. When the emergency notification button 21 is pressed, the emergency detection information InE is transmitted as the in-train information In2 from the integrated management server 3 to the management base 4. The emergency detection information InE is displayed on the monitor 41 of the management base 4.

[0059] FIG. 6 shows an example of the screen of the monitor 41 on which the emergency detection information InE is displayed. In the illustrated example, Train identification information InT: Train T with "A1001" Vehicle identification information InTa: Vehicle Ta with "12" Camera identification information In20: Camera unit 20 with "12b" An emergency patient has occurred within the imaging range by the camera unit 20, and the emergency notification button 21 has been pressed. In the column displaying the corresponding camera unit 20 (camera unit 12b), the emergency detection information InE represented by, for example, "SOS" is displayed. The operator at the management base 4 can select the camera unit 20 (camera unit 12b) by moving the cursor here. And when the conditions of the above-described management area 6 are satisfied, the image information InG captured by the selected camera unit 20 (camera unit 12b) is displayed on the monitor 41 of the management base 4.

[0060] FIG. 7 shows the monitor 41 on which the image information InG is displayed by the above selection. In this embodiment, on the monitor 41, in addition to the image information InG which is the in-train information In2, the train identification information InT, the vehicle identification information InTa, and the camera identification information In20, the emergency detection information InE is also displayed. In the illustrated example, the emergency detection information InE represented by "Emergency Notification" is displayed on the monitor 41. Thus, when the image information InG is displayed on the monitor 41 starting from the emergency detection information InE, for example, the operator at the management base 4 can connect and talk with the passengers around the camera unit 20 by pressing the "Call" button on the screen of the monitor 41.

[0061] Note that the emergency detection information InE can be generated and transmitted not only by pressing the emergency notification button 21 but also by other factors. For example, when the camera unit 20 includes an image analysis unit 201 (see FIG. 1) as in the present embodiment, if the image analysis unit 201 detects a person falling or a quarrel in the image through analysis, the emergency detection information InE is generated, and as shown in FIG. 6, the emergency detection information InE is displayed on the monitor 41. In addition, the emergency detection information InE may be generated when the train T makes an emergency brake, or when an emergency phone (not shown) provided in the train T is used. Alternatively, the emergency detection information InE may be generated when the microphone 202 (see FIG. 1) of the camera unit 20 detects abnormal sounds or the like.

[0062] As shown in FIG. 8, in the present embodiment, the image analysis unit 201 is configured to determine the congestion level Lc according to the density of people present in the image. Then, the monitor 41 displays the camera identification information In20 of the camera unit 20 of each vehicle Ta in association with the congestion level Lc analyzed based on the image captured by each camera unit 20.

[0063] With such a configuration, it becomes possible to grasp the congestion level Lc for each imaging range of the camera unit 20 in each vehicle Ta. For example, this congestion level Lc can be used as an indicator for prompting attention. The higher the congestion level Lc, the higher the degree of attention prompting. Conversely, if the congestion level Lc is low, the degree is also low. By selecting the camera unit 20 that captures the range with a high congestion level Lc in the vehicle Ta by the selection unit 40, the operator at the management base 4 can check the situation in that range. Alternatively, when the congestion level Lc exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the selection unit 40 may automatically select the camera unit 20 that captures that range without the intention of the operator, and the image information InG captured by the camera unit 20 may be automatically displayed on the monitor 41.

[0064] In this embodiment, the image analysis unit 201 determines the congestion level Lc step by step. In the illustrated example, the congestion level Lc is determined in five levels from 1 to 5 and is displayed on the monitor 41. In this way, by quantitatively displaying the congestion level Lc, it becomes possible to easily grasp the congestion level Lc.

[0065] Note that the information on the congestion level Lc for each of the plurality of vehicles Ta can also be transmitted to the mobile terminal held by the users of the train T. Alternatively, the information on the congestion level Lc may be displayed on the website of each business entity, or may be transmitted to and displayed on the information display device (for example, the departure sign) installed at each station. It is assumed that the users of the train T will choose and board a vehicle Ta with a relatively low congestion level Lc. Thereby, it becomes possible to make the congestion level Lc uniform for the entire plurality of vehicles Ta that make up the train T.

[0066] 〔Other Embodiments〕 Next, other embodiments will be described.

[0067] (1) In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the in-train information In2 generated in each train T is aggregated to the overall management server 3 via the base server 5. However, without being limited to such an example, the in-train information In2 may be directly aggregated to the overall management server 3 without passing through the base server 5.

[0068] (2) In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the in-train information In2 includes the image information InG and the emergency detection information InE. However, without being limited to such an example, the in-train information In2 may be any information about the state inside the train T. For example, the temperature information and humidity information inside the train T may be included in the in-train information In2.

[0069] (3) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the in-train information acquisition unit 30 of the overall management server 3 is configured to acquire in-train information In2 from the in-train device 2 of each train T. The in-train information acquisition unit 30 can acquire the in-train information In2 generated by the in-train device 2 in real time or with a delay. For example, when the in-train information In2 is image information InG, the recorded image information InG can be acquired. Alternatively, when the in-train information In2 is voice information, the recorded voice information can be acquired.

[0070] (4) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the image analysis unit 201 is provided in the camera unit 20. However, without being limited to such an example, the image analysis unit 201 may be provided in the base server 5, the overall management server 3, or the like.

[0071] (5) In the above-described embodiment, the trains T existing on the route R have been targeted. However, the route R includes the routes of the vehicle bases. Therefore, it is also possible to manage the trains T stored in the vehicle bases by the operation vehicle management system 100.

[0072] (6) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the train T is formed of a plurality of vehicles. However, without being limited to such an example, it is also applicable to a train T formed of a single vehicle.

[0073] (7) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the congestion level Lc is determined by the image analysis unit 201. However, in addition to this, in-train information In2 from various in-train devices 2 such as the camera unit 20 (microphone 202), thermometer, and hygrometer can be integrated and analyzed to generate new secondary information such as comfort level, and this secondary information can be provided to each management base 4. Note that IoT sensors may be provided in the train T, and various in-train information In2 generated by the in-train device 2 may be collected and transmitted by the IoT sensors.

[0074] (8) In the above-described embodiment, an example of managing the operation of the train T has been described. However, without being limited to such an example, the "vehicle" includes those that regularly move on a predetermined route, such as a route bus, a sightseeing bus, a transport truck, or a water bus.

[0075] (9) In addition, the configurations disclosed in the above-described embodiments can be applied in combination with the configurations disclosed in other embodiments as long as there is no contradiction. Regarding other configurations as well, all the embodiments disclosed in this specification are merely examples in all respects. Therefore, various modifications can be made as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure.

[0076] 〔Outline of the above embodiment〕 Hereinafter, the outline of the above embodiment will be described.

[0077] An operating vehicle management system for managing the operations of a plurality of operating vehicles, a management base for managing the operating vehicle based on the schedule information of the operating vehicle, a schedule information holding unit that holds the schedule information for each of the plurality of operating vehicles, in-vehicle devices provided in each of the plurality of operating vehicles, and a general management server, each of the plurality of management bases includes a selection unit that selects a target operating vehicle from the plurality of operating vehicles based on the schedule information, the general management server, a schedule information acquisition unit that acquires the schedule information for all the operating vehicles from the schedule information holding unit, an in-vehicle information acquisition unit that acquires in-vehicle information of the target operating vehicle, which is the operating vehicle selected by the selection unit, from the in-vehicle device of the target operating vehicle, an information link unit that associates the schedule information and the in-vehicle information for the target operating vehicle, An information transmission unit that transmits the in-vehicle information linked to the schedule information to the management base having the selection unit that has selected the operating vehicle related to the in-vehicle information.

[0078] According to this configuration, the general management server acquires schedule information for each of a plurality of operating vehicles from the schedule information holding unit. Then, the information link unit links these schedule information with the in-vehicle information of the target operating vehicle selected from the selection unit of the management base. As a result, it becomes possible to grasp at any time which route the operating vehicle, which is the source of the in-vehicle information, is traveling on and which operating vehicle it is. Then, the general management server transmits the in-vehicle information linked to the schedule information to the management base where the request from the selection unit was made. Thereby, at the management base, for example, it becomes possible to identify the operating vehicle that is the source of the in-vehicle information and the on-line position, and more appropriate operation management can be performed.

[0079] A plurality of the management bases are provided. The routes of the operating vehicles are divided into a plurality of management areas. Each of the plurality of management bases owns some of the plurality of operating vehicles and manages any of the operating vehicles in some of the plurality of management areas. The general management server includes a determination unit that determines the management area where the target operating vehicle exists based on the schedule information. Preferably, the information transmission unit transmits the in-vehicle information regarding the target operating vehicle to the management base on the condition that the management area where the target operating vehicle selected by the selection unit exists is the management area in charge of the management base having the selection unit.

[0080] In such a technical field, while multiple management bases own their own operating vehicles and have their own management areas, they often share routes with each other. In such cases, the operating vehicles owned by a certain management base may run in a management area that they do not take charge of, that is, a management area taken charge of by another management base. However, from the perspective of privacy protection and the like, it is desirable that the in-vehicle information of the operating vehicles existing in a certain management area can be grasped only by the management base in charge of that management area, regardless of which management base is the owner of the operating vehicle. According to this configuration, when transmitting the in-vehicle information regarding the target operating vehicle to the management base, it is conditional that the management area where the target operating vehicle exists is the management area in charge of the management base having the selection unit that selected the target operating vehicle. Thereby, when there is an operating vehicle in a certain management area, it becomes possible to dominantly manage the operation of the operating vehicle by the management base in charge of that management area.

[0081] The in-vehicle device includes a camera unit that images the inside of the operating vehicle. The in-vehicle information includes the image information imaged by the camera unit. The management base is provided with a monitor for displaying the image information. Preferably, when the in-vehicle information is transmitted to the management base by the information transmission unit, the monitor displays the image information.

[0082] According to this configuration, the management base that obtains the image information as the in-vehicle information can visually grasp the state inside the operating vehicle.

[0083] The operating vehicle is a train. The train is formed of a plurality of vehicles. At least one camera unit is provided for each of the plurality of vehicles constituting one train. The train operation diagram information includes vehicle identification information for each vehicle constituting the train and camera identification information for the camera units provided in each vehicle. The selection unit is configured to select at least one of the vehicle identification information and the camera identification information for the target train, which is the selected train. The monitor When the vehicle identification information is selected by the selection unit, it displays an image captured by the camera unit provided on the vehicle related to the vehicle identification information. When the camera identification information is selected by the selection unit, it is preferable to display the image captured by the camera unit related to the camera identification information.

[0084] According to this configuration, the source of the image information can be specified in detail. As a result, the management base can grasp which vehicle among the vehicles constituting one train and which camera unit provided on the vehicle captured the image information received from the centralized management server. It can be done.

[0085] It includes an image analysis unit that analyzes the image. The image analysis unit determines the congestion level according to the density of people present in the image. It is preferable that the monitor displays the camera identification information of the camera units of each vehicle in association with the congestion level analyzed based on the image captured by each camera unit.

[0086] According to this configuration, it becomes possible to grasp the congestion level for each imaging range of the camera units in each vehicle. For example, this congestion level can be used as an indicator for prompting attention. The higher the congestion level, the higher the degree of attention prompting. Conversely, if the congestion level is low, the degree is also low.

Industrial Applicability

[0087] The technology according to the present disclosure can be used in an operating vehicle management system that manages the operation of a plurality of operating vehicles.

Explanation of Signs

[0088] 100: Operating Vehicle Management System 1: Diamond Information Holding Unit 2: In-vehicle Device (Train Interior Device) 20: Camera Unit 201: Image Analysis Unit 3: Overall Management Server 30: In-vehicle Information Acquisition Unit (Train Interior Information Acquisition Unit) 31: Diamond Information Acquisition Unit 32: Information Link Unit 33: Judgment Unit 34: Information Transmission Unit 4: Management Base 40: Selection Unit 41: Monitor 6: Management Area R: Route T: Operating Vehicle (Train) Ta: Vehicle In2: In-vehicle Information (Train Interior Information) In20: Camera Identification Information InD: Diamond Information InG: Image Information InTa: Vehicle Identification Information Lc: Congestion Level

Claims

1. An operating vehicle management system for managing the operation of a plurality of operating vehicles, comprising: a management base for managing the operating vehicles based on the train diagram information of the operating vehicles; a train diagram information holding unit that holds the train diagram information for each of the plurality of operating vehicles; in-vehicle devices provided in each of the plurality of operating vehicles; a general management server, and each of the plurality of management bases includes a selection unit that selects a target operating vehicle from the plurality of operating vehicles based on the train diagram information; the general management server a train diagram information acquisition unit that acquires the train diagram information for all the operating vehicles from the train diagram information holding unit; an in-vehicle information acquisition unit that acquires in-vehicle information of a target operating vehicle, which is the operating vehicle selected by the selection unit, from the in-vehicle device of the target operating vehicle; an information linking unit that links the train diagram information and the in-vehicle information for the target operating vehicle; an information transmission unit that transmits the in-vehicle information linked to the train diagram information to the management base having the selection unit that selected the operating vehicle to which the in-vehicle information pertains, and a plurality of the management bases are provided; the routes of the operating vehicles are divided into a plurality of management areas; each of the plurality of management bases owns some of the plurality of operating vehicles and manages any of the operating vehicles in some of the plurality of management areas; the general management server includes a determination unit that determines, based on the train diagram information, the management area in which the target operating vehicle exists; the information transmission unit transmits the in-vehicle information regarding the target operating vehicle to the management base on the condition that the management area in which the target operating vehicle selected by the selection unit exists is the management area in charge of the management base having the selection unit. An operating vehicle management system.

2. The in-vehicle device includes a camera unit that images the interior of the operating vehicle; the in-vehicle information includes image information imaged by the camera unit; the management base includes a monitor that displays the image information; The monitor displays the image information when the in-vehicle information is transmitted to the management base by the information transmission unit. The operating vehicle management system according to claim 1.

3. The operating vehicle is a train; the train is formed of a plurality of vehicles. For each of the plurality of vehicles constituting one of the trains, at least one of the camera units is provided. The train operation schedule information includes vehicle identification information for each vehicle constituting the train and camera identification information for the camera unit provided in each vehicle. The selection unit is configured to select at least one of the vehicle identification information and the camera identification information for a target train which is the selected train. The monitor When the vehicle identification information is selected by the selection unit, displays an image captured by the camera unit provided in the vehicle related to the vehicle identification information. The operation vehicle management system according to claim 2, wherein when the camera identification information is selected by the selection unit, the image captured by the camera unit related to the camera identification information is displayed.

4. Comprises an image analysis unit for analyzing the image. The image analysis unit determines the degree of congestion according to the density of people present in the image. The monitor according to claim 3, displays in association with each other the camera identification information of the camera unit of each vehicle and the degree of congestion analyzed based on the image captured by each camera unit.

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