Portable ultra-low temperature container residual amount monitoring system, portable ultra-low temperature container residual amount monitoring method, and program

Abstract

To improve the efficiency of monitoring the remaining amount of liquefied gas. 【Solution】A portable cryogenic container remaining amount monitoring system for monitoring the remaining amount of liquefied gas filled in a portable cryogenic container senses information including a value linked to the mass of one or more portable cryogenic containers filled with liquefied gas, transmits the sensing result to a server, annotates the first rule for reading the value linked to the mass for the sensing result received by the server, annotates the second rule for which portable cryogenic container the result of the first annotation is associated with, analyzes the sensing result according to the first annotation, reads the value linked to the mass of one or more portable cryogenic containers according to the rule, associates the read value with one or more portable cryogenic containers according to the second annotation, converts the one or more read results, and provides the user based on the association so that it can be known which portable cryogenic container the conversion result is from.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a technique effective for monitoring the remaining amount of liquefied gas filled in a portable ultra-low temperature container (LGC (Liquid Gas Container)).

Background Art

[0002] In facilities such as hospitals and factories, a large amount of high-pressure gas such as nitrogen and oxygen is required for each application. By transporting this high-pressure gas in a liquid state, the high-pressure gas can be efficiently transported. Such liquefied gas is often supplied by a gas supplier by utilizing a portable ultra-low temperature container. Facility managers and gas suppliers regularly grasp the remaining amount of liquefied gas filled in the portable ultra-low temperature container, and when the remaining amount decreases, the gas supplier supplies a newly filled portable ultra-low temperature container to the facility. Thus, the liquefied gas is maintained and managed. As a method for grasping the remaining amount of liquefied gas, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which the position of a remaining amount display tool that moves up and down in conjunction with a float in a container is detected, and the remaining amount data is output externally.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in order to grasp the remaining amount of liquefied gas filled in a portable ultra-low temperature container, it is necessary to go to the site for confirmation, so the monitoring of the remaining amount of liquefied gas is inefficient. Also, even in the technique described in Patent Document 1, similarly, it is necessary to go to the site for confirmation, and the efficiency of monitoring the remaining amount of liquefied gas has not been improved. Therefore, the inventor focused on a mechanism that converts a value linked to the mass of the portable ultra-low temperature container read from the portable ultra-low temperature container filled with liquefied gas into a predetermined display mode and provides it to the user.

[0005] In view of such problems, the present invention provides a portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system, a portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring method, and a program, which can confirm the remaining amount of liquefied gas filled in the portable ultra-low temperature container without going to the site by converting a value linked to the mass of the portable ultra-low temperature container read from the portable ultra-low temperature container filled with liquefied gas into a predetermined display mode and providing it to the user, thereby achieving the purpose of improving the efficiency of monitoring the remaining amount of liquefied gas.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The present invention is a portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system for monitoring the remaining amount of liquefied gas filled in a portable ultra-low temperature container, comprising: a sensing unit that senses information including a value linked to the mass of one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers filled with liquefied gas; a transmitting unit that transmits the sensing result to a server; a first annotation unit that first annotates a rule for reading a value linked to the mass with respect to the sensing result received by the server; a second annotation unit that second annotates which portable ultra-low temperature container the result of the first annotation is associated with; a reading unit that analyzes the sensing result according to the first annotation and reads a value linked to the mass of one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers according to the rule; an associating unit that associates the read value with one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers according to the second annotation; a conversion unit that converts the one or more read results; a remaining amount providing unit that provides the conversion result to the user so that it can be known which portable ultra-low temperature container the result is based on the association; and provides a portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system comprising the above.

[0007] According to the present invention, by converting a value associated with the mass of the portable ultra-low temperature container read from the portable ultra-low temperature container filled with liquefied gas into a predetermined display mode and providing it to the user, it is possible to confirm the remaining amount of the liquefied gas filled in the portable ultra-low temperature container without going to the site, and it becomes possible to improve the efficiency of monitoring the remaining amount of the liquefied gas.

[0008] Although the present invention belongs to the category of systems, the same operations and effects can also be achieved by methods and programs.

Effects of the Invention

[0009] According to the present invention, it becomes possible to improve the efficiency of monitoring the remaining amount of liquefied gas.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0011] Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention (hereinafter referred to as embodiments) will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following figures, the same elements are denoted by the same numbers or symbols throughout the description of the embodiments.

[0012] [Overview of the Portable Ultra-Low Temperature Container Remaining Amount Monitoring System 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram for explaining the overview of the portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system 1. Based on FIG. 1, the components of the portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system 1 will be described. The portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system 1 includes at least a sensor device 2 that senses information regarding one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers filled with liquefied gas, an information terminal 3 used by users such as monitors (facility managers, gas suppliers, etc.) who monitor the remaining amounts of one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers filled with liquefied gas, and a server 10 having a server function, and is a system for monitoring the remaining amount of liquefied gas filled in the portable ultra-low temperature container.

[0013] The sensor device 2 is at least a device that senses information related to a portable ultra-low temperature container (a value linked to the mass of the portable ultra-low temperature container, information other than this value, etc.). For the sensor device 2 to sense means not only to detect or discover some information, but also to include obtaining some other information (such as taking a picture, collecting sound, generating text data in a predetermined data format, etc.). The sensor device 2 is, for example, a sensor device such as a photoelectric sensor, a fiber sensor, a laser sensor, a color sensor, a proximity sensor, an overcurrent displacement sensor, a contact displacement sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, an image sensor, a photographing device such as a camera, a sound collecting device such as a microphone, and a processing device capable of generating predetermined text data.

[0014] The information terminal 3 is a terminal device used by a user, such as a terminal device such as a mobile phone, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a personal computer, a laptop computer, or a wearable terminal such as a smartwatch, smart glasses, an HMD (Head Mounted Display).

[0015] The server 10 has a server function and may be realized, for example, by one computer or may be realized by a plurality of computers like a cloud computer. The cloud computer in this specification may be either one that uses any computer in a scalable manner when performing a specific function or one that includes a plurality of functional modules to realize a certain system and freely combines and uses its functions.

[0016] Note that the portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system 1 may include, in addition to the above-described sensor device 2, information terminal 3, and server 10, other terminals and devices such as an external system and a printing device, and the number, type, and function thereof are not particularly limited and can be designed as appropriate.

[0017] An outline of the processing steps when the portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system 1 monitors the remaining amount of the liquefied gas filled in the portable ultra-low temperature container will be described.

[0018] The sensor device 2 senses information including values linked to the mass of one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers filled with liquefied gas (step S1). The sensor device 2 takes pictures of the portable ultra-low temperature containers, collects sounds, generates text data, etc., and senses information including values linked to the mass of one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers filled with liquefied gas.

[0019] The sensor device 2 transmits the sensing result to the server 10 (step S2), and the server 10 receives this sensing result (step S3).

[0020] The server 10 first annotates a rule for reading values linked to the mass for the received sensing result (step S4). The server 10 first annotates a rule for reading values linked to the mass based on AI (Artificial Intelligence), preset rules, reception of inputs from users, etc.

[0021] The server 10 second annotates which portable ultra-low temperature container the result of the first annotation is associated with (step S5). The server 10 second annotates which portable ultra-low temperature container the result of the first annotation is associated with based on reception of inputs from users, automatic, semi-automatic, etc.

[0022] The server 10 analyzes the sensing result according to the first annotation and reads values linked to the mass of one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers according to the rule (step S6). The server 10 analyzes the sensing result according to the rule of the first annotation, and reads values linked to the mass existing in the image data, values linked to the mass included in the voice data, values linked to the mass included in the text data, etc. in the sensing result as values linked to the mass of one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers.

[0023] Server 10 associates the read value with one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers according to the second annotation (step S7). Server 10 associates the read value with the portable ultra-low temperature container corresponding to the read value according to the second annotation.

[0024] Server 10 converts the read one or more results (step S8). Server 10 converts the read one or more results into text, symbols, etc.

[0025] Server 10 provides the user with the conversion result based on the association so that it is clear which portable ultra-low temperature container the result is from (step S9). Server 10 transmits the conversion result to information terminal 3 via a predetermined UI (User Interface) and causes it to be displayed on information terminal 3. When server 10 causes the conversion result to be displayed on information terminal 3, it causes the result to be displayed so that it is clear which portable ultra-low temperature container the result is from. As a result, server 10 provides the user with the conversion result based on the association so that it is clear which portable ultra-low temperature container the result is from.

[0026] The above is an overview of the portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system 1. According to the portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system 1, it is possible to improve the efficiency of monitoring the remaining amount of liquefied gas.

[0027] [Device Configuration] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system 1. Based on FIG. 2, the device configuration of the portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system 1 will be described. The portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system 1 is a system for monitoring the remaining amount of liquefied gas filled in a portable ultra-low temperature container, and is composed of at least a sensor device 2, an information terminal 3, and a server 10. The portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system 1 is a system in which the server 10 is connected to the sensor device 2 and the information terminal 3 so as to be capable of data communication via a network 8 such as a public communication network. In addition to the sensor device 2, the information terminal 3, and the server 10, the portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system 1 may include other terminals and devices such as an external system and a printing device, and the number, type, and functions thereof can be appropriately designed.

[0028] The sensor device 2 is at least devices that sense information regarding the portable ultra-low temperature container, such as the above-described sensors and devices. The sensor device 2 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a transmission unit that transmits sensing results to the server, and a sensing unit that senses information including a value linked to the mass of the portable ultra-low temperature container and information other than this value as information regarding the portable ultra-low temperature container.

[0029] An example of the sensor device 2 will be described with reference to FIG. 3. This figure is a diagram schematically showing the portable ultra-low temperature container and the sensor device 2. FIG. 3(a) shows the portable ultra-low temperature container and the sensor device 2, and FIG. 3(b) shows the sensor device 2. The sensor device 2 in FIG. 3 is a photographing device. The portable ultra-low temperature container 20 is placed on the load cell 21. The load cell 21 is connected to the indicator 22 and outputs the measured mass to the indicator 22. The photographing device 23 is installed at a position where the numerical value output to the indicator 22 can be photographed, photographs the numerical value output to the indicator 22, and senses information regarding the portable ultra-low temperature container. Note that the sensor device 2 shown in FIG. 3 is merely an example, and the present invention is applicable even in the case of sensors and devices as described above other than the imaging device 23. In this case, the sensor device 2 may be installed in a state where it can sense information regarding the portable ultra-low temperature container by a corresponding sensor or device, and if there are other necessary devices, etc., they may be appropriately designed.

[0030] The information terminal 3 is the above-described terminal device used by the user. The information terminal 3 includes, as a terminal control unit, a CPU, a GPU, a RAM, a ROM, etc., and includes, as a communication unit, a device for enabling communication with other terminals and devices, etc. Further, the information terminal 3 includes, as an input / output unit, various devices for receiving a predetermined input, etc., and performing input / output of various data, etc.

[0031] The server 10 has a server function and may be realized by, for example, one computer, or may be realized by a plurality of computers like a cloud computer. The server 10 includes, as a control unit, a CPU, a GPU, a RAM, a ROM, etc., and includes, as a communication unit, a device for enabling communication with other terminals and devices, etc., and a remaining amount providing unit for providing the user so that it can be understood which portable ultra-low temperature container the conversion result is based on the association. The server 10 includes, as a storage unit, a data storage unit such as a hard disk, a semiconductor memory, a recording medium, a memory card, etc. The server 10 includes, as a processing unit, various devices for executing various processes, etc., a first annotation unit for first annotating a rule for reading a value linked to the mass for the received sensing result, a second annotation unit for second annotating which portable ultra-low temperature container the result of the first annotation is associated with, a reading unit for analyzing the sensing result according to the first annotation and reading a value linked to the mass of one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers according to the rule, an associating unit for associating the read value with one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers according to the second annotation, a conversion unit for converting the read one or more results, etc.

[0032] In server 10, by the control unit loading a predetermined program, in cooperation with the communication unit, a reception module, a remaining amount providing module, a graph providing module, an alert module, and a position information acquisition module are realized. Also, in server 10, by the control unit loading a predetermined program, in cooperation with the storage unit, a storage module is realized. Also, in server 10, by the control unit loading a predetermined program, in cooperation with the processing unit, a change module, a first annotation module, a second annotation module, a third annotation module, a fourth annotation module, a reading module, an association module, a conversion module, a graphing module, a determination module, a registration module, a setting module, an estimation module, a sorting module, a judgment module, and an output module are realized.

[0033] Hereinafter, each process executed by the portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system 1 will be described in conjunction with the processes executed by each of the above-described modules. In this specification, each module may execute its processing content as a function it has, or may execute it via a predetermined application.

[0034] [Sensing Process Executed by Portable Ultra-Low Temperature Container Remaining Amount Monitoring System 1] Based on FIG. 4, the sensing process executed by the portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system 1 will be described. This figure is a diagram showing a flowchart of the sensing process executed by the sensor device 2 and the server 10. The sensing process details a sensing process (step S1) for sensing information including a value linked to the mass of one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers filled with liquefied gas, a transmission process (step S2) for transmitting the sensing result to the server, and a reception process (step S3) for receiving the sensing result.

[0035] The sensing unit senses information including values linked to the mass of one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers filled with liquefied gas (step S10). The value linked to the mass may be the mass itself of the portable ultra-low temperature container filled with liquefied gas, or the mass of the liquefied gas obtained by subtracting the weight of the portable ultra-low temperature container, or the value of each of the one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers, or a value obtained by performing arithmetic processing on the values of the one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers and summarizing them. The number of values linked to the mass may be one or more, and as long as it is within the range that the sensing unit can sense, the number is not particularly limited and can be designed as appropriate. Also, the information to be sensed may be encrypted information or unencrypted information. In addition to the value linked to the mass, when the sensing unit can sense information other than the value linked to the mass such as pressure and temperature, the sensing unit senses this information.

[0036] The method of sensing information executed by the sensing unit will be described. The sensing unit executes information sensing by the sensor device 2. The sensing unit executes information sensing based on a preset frequency such as a preset schedule, frame rate, arbitrary timing, etc. The sensing unit senses information by detecting information with various sensors, taking images with an imaging device, collecting sounds with a sound collection device, generating predetermined text data with a processing device, etc. The information sensed by the sensing unit may be analog data or digital data.

[0037] The method of sensing information when the sensing unit is an imaging device will be described. The imaging device takes images of the numerical values and scales output and displayed by the weighing scales with one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers filled with liquefied gas placed on their respective weighing scales, and senses information. In addition, when one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers filled with liquefied gas are placed on their respective mass meters, and when the minimum value of each mass meter falls below a specific threshold, the imaging device captures something like an article that indicates the situation regarding the portable ultra-low temperature container, such as an output display by an alarm device like a lamp that lights up, and senses information. At this time, the imaging device not only captures the numerical values and scales of the mass meters, the alarm device, etc., but also, when an output device such as an indicator that shows other information such as temperature and pressure exists around the object to be captured, the imaging device may also capture this output device together.

[0038] The method of sensing information in the case where the sensing unit is a sound collection device will be described. The sound collection device collects sound from a sound source that indicates information regarding a portable ultra-low temperature container, such as output sound from an alarm device like a buzzer that emits sound when the value (minimum value, maximum value, etc.) of each mass meter falls below a specific threshold in a state where one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers filled with liquefied gas are placed on their respective mass meters, and senses information. In this case, for example, for each portable ultra-low temperature container, sounds (such as a buzzer) of different frequencies are set in advance, and the alarm device emits a sound of the frequency corresponding to the portable ultra-low temperature container that satisfies the conditions. At this time, the sound collection device not only collects the sound emitted by the alarm device, etc., but also, when another sound source that indicates other information such as temperature and pressure exists around the sound collection device, the sound collection device may also collect the sound emitted by this sound source together.

[0039] The method of sensing information in the case where the sensing unit is a processing device will be described. The processing device summarizes the values (minimum value, maximum value, etc.) of each mass meter in a data format of an associative array together with additional information such as the weight of the portable ultra-low temperature container, GPS (Global Positioning System), and position information in a state where one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers filled with liquefied gas are placed on their respective mass meters, generates encrypted text data (including byte sequences and binary sequence data), and senses information. At this time, in addition to the attached information of the portable ultra-low temperature container, the processing device may acquire other information such as temperature and pressure, and together with the acquired information, summarize it in a data format of an associative array and generate encrypted text data.

[0040] Note that even when the sensing unit is other than the device described above, information may be sensed in the same way.

[0041] The transmission unit transmits the sensing result to the server 10 (step S11), and the receiving module receives the sensing result (step S12). The sensing result is the information sensed by the process in step S10, and includes information detected by various sensors, image data of an image captured by a photographing device, voice data of voice collected by a sound collecting device, and text data generated by a processing device. The sensing result may be encrypted or may not be encrypted. When the transmission unit transmits the sensing result to the server 10, together with the sensing result, it transmits container information, which is information about the portable ultra-low temperature container that the sensing unit targeted for sensing. The container information is, for example, an identifier of the portable ultra-low temperature container (name, ID, management number, etc.), an identifier of the administrator (name, ID, management number, etc.), information about the location of the portable ultra-low temperature container (location information, etc.), the number of portable ultra-low temperature containers, the content of the liquefied gas filled in the portable ultra-low temperature container, and other attached information. In addition, the container information may include not only the attached information but also information other than the attached information, such as sensor device information (information about the sensor device 2 such as the type and identifier of the sensor device 2, information about the timing of sensing such as the date and time when the sensor device 2 sensed the portable ultra-low temperature container).

[0042] The storage module stores the sensing result (step S13). The storage module may store only the received sensing result, or may store the received sensing result with the container information associated therewith.

[0043] The above is the sensing process.

[0044] Note that the frequency at which the sensing unit senses information including a value linked to mass can be changed as appropriate. This case will be described. Based on receiving an input from the user or the like, the change module changes this frequency (changes in schedule, frame rate, sensing timing, etc.). The information terminal 3 receives an input regarding the change in the frequency at which the sensing unit senses via a predetermined UI. The information terminal 3 transmits the received input content to the server 10. The server 10 receives this input content and accepts the change in frequency. Based on the received change content, the change module changes the frequency at which the sensing unit senses. The sensing unit executes the process of step S10 according to the changed frequency.

[0045] [First annotation process executed by the portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system 1] Based on FIG. 5, the first annotation process executed by the portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system 1 will be described. This figure is a diagram showing a flowchart of the first annotation process executed by the server 10. The first annotation process is a first annotation process (step S4) for first annotating the rule for reading a value linked to mass with respect to the sensing result received by the server 10, and details of a second annotation process (step S5) for second annotating which portable ultra-low temperature container the result of the first annotation is associated with.

[0046] The first annotation module first annotates the rule for reading a value linked to mass with respect to the received sensing result (step S20). The rule for reading a value linked to mass is, for example, the specification of an area in an image captured by an imaging device, the specification of a frequency range or a time range in a voice collected by a sound collection device, the specification of a character string or the number of lines in text data generated by a processing device, the unit assignment of a value linked to mass, and the subtraction of the mass of a portable ultra-low temperature container itself from the total mass of the portable ultra-low temperature container filled with liquefied gas. The first annotation module intends to perform, for example, the specification of a rule for reading a value linked to mass with respect to the sensing result when performing the first annotation. The first annotation module first annotates a rule for reading a value linked to mass based on AI, a preset rule, reception of an input from a user, etc.

[0047] A case where the first annotation module first annotates a rule for reading a value linked to mass based on AI will be described. The server 10 learns in advance a rule for a sensing result similar to the currently received sensing result and generates a learning model based on the learning result. The first annotation module uses this learning model to first annotate a rule for reading a value linked to mass with respect to the currently received sensing result. The first annotation module refers to the learning model, identifies a rule corresponding to the learning result in the currently received sensing result, and first annotates the identified rule.

[0048] A case where the first annotation module first annotates a rule for reading a value linked to mass based on a preset rule will be described. The server 10 sets a rule for the sensing result in advance. The first annotation module uses the set rules to perform the first annotation on the sensing results received this time by using the rule of reading the value linked to the mass. The first annotation module refers to the preset rules, identifies the rules corresponding to the preset rules in the sensing results received this time, and performs the first annotation on the identified rules.

[0049] The case where the first annotation module performs the first annotation on the rule of reading the value linked to the mass based on the reception of the input from the user will be described. The server 10 outputs the received sensing results to the information terminal 3 via a predetermined UI, and the information terminal 3 displays this sensing result on this UI. The information terminal 3 receives the input of the rules desired by the user from the user. The information terminal 3 receives the input such as tapping from the user on the displayed sensing results, the input by an input device (such as a virtual keyboard), the selection input for a predetermined option, etc., and transmits the received input content to the server 10. The server 10 receives this input content and accepts the input from the user. The first annotation module uses the received input content to perform the first annotation on the sensing results received this time by using the rule of reading the value linked to the mass. The first annotation module refers to the received input content, uses the received input content in the sensing results received this time as a rule, and performs the first annotation.

[0050] In the above-described example, when the first annotation module has received image data, it uses as a rule which area of the received image data contains the output display of the mass meter, designates the area of the image data corresponding to this rule, and performs the first annotation on the rule of reading the value linked to the mass for the sensing results. In the above-described example, when the first annotation module receives audio data, it sets rules for which frequency range or time range of the received audio data is to be read, specifies the frequency range or time range of the audio data that conforms to this rule, and performs the first annotation on the rule for reading a value linked to mass with respect to the sensing result. In the above-described example, when the first annotation module receives text data, it sets rules for which character string or line number of the received text data contains a value linked to mass or attached information, specifies the character string or line number of the text data that conforms to this rule, and performs the first annotation on the rule for reading a value linked to mass with respect to the sensing result. In the above-described example, when the first annotation module receives the sensing result, it sets rules for which unit to assign, specifies the unit that conforms to this rule, and performs the first annotation on the rule for reading a value linked to mass with respect to the sensing result. In the above-described example, when the first annotation module uses the mass of the portable ultra-low temperature container as a rule, it subtracts the mass of the portable ultra-low temperature container itself that conforms to this rule from the total mass of the portable ultra-low temperature container filled with liquefied gas after reading the sensing result, and performs the first annotation on the rule for reading a value linked to mass with respect to the sensing result.

[0051] The second annotation module performs the second annotation on which portable ultra-low temperature container the result of the first annotation is associated with (step S21). When the second annotation module performs the second annotation, it is intended to perform operations such as specifying the corresponding portable ultra-low temperature container. The second annotation module performs the second annotation on the portable ultra-low temperature container to be associated based on receiving input from the user, automatically, semi-automatically, etc.

[0052] As an example of the second annotation performed by the second annotation module, the case of image data will be described. This is the case where there is only one portable ultra-low temperature container present in the image data. Based on the result of image analysis of the received image data, the result of the first annotation, etc., the server 10 determines whether only one portable ultra-low temperature container exists in this image data. When only one portable ultra-low temperature container exists in the image data, the second annotation module identifies the portable ultra-low temperature container corresponding to the one portable ultra-low temperature container existing in this image data based on container information, attached information, etc., automatically associates the identified portable ultra-low temperature container, and performs a second annotation on the result of the first annotation.

[0053] Also, the server 10 outputs the result of the first annotation to the information terminal 3 via a predetermined UI, and the information terminal 3 displays this result of the first annotation on this UI. The information terminal 3 receives an input from the user (specification of the type, kind, name, etc. of the portable ultra-low temperature container desired by the user). The information terminal 3 receives this input with respect to the displayed result of the first annotation through an input such as a tap from the user, an input by an input device (virtual keyboard, etc.), a selection input for a predetermined option, etc., and transmits the received input content to the server 10. The server 10 receives this input content and accepts the input from the user. Based on the received input content, the second annotation module performs a second annotation on the result of the first annotation.

[0054] As an example of the second annotation module performing a second annotation, another case of image data will be described. This is a case where there are a plurality of portable ultra-low temperature containers existing in the image data. Based on the result of image analysis of the received image data, the result of the first annotation, etc., the server 10 determines whether a plurality of portable ultra-low temperature containers exist in this image data. When there are a plurality of portable ultra-low temperature containers in the image data, the second annotation module identifies each portable ultra-low temperature container corresponding to the plurality of portable ultra-low temperature containers present in this image data based on container information, supplementary information, etc., automatically associates the identified portable ultra-low temperature containers, and performs second annotation on the result of the first annotation. As a method for identifying each portable ultra-low temperature container, AI, a preset identification method, etc. may be used.

[0055] In addition, the server 10 outputs the result of the first annotation to the information terminal 3 via a predetermined UI, and the information terminal 3 displays this result of the first annotation on this UI. The information terminal 3 receives an input (such as specifying a model, type, name, etc.) of a portable ultra-low temperature container desired by the user from the user. The information terminal 3 receives this input in response to the displayed result of the first annotation, such as an input by tapping from the user, an input by an input device (such as a virtual keyboard), a selection input for a predetermined option, etc., and transmits the received input content to the server 10. The server 10 receives this input content and accepts the input from the user. The second annotation module performs second annotation on the result of the first annotation based on the received input content.

[0056] Here, it is also possible to configure such that the user does not accept the above-described input for all the portable ultra-low temperature containers present in the image data, but accepts the above-described input for a part of them. This case corresponds to semi-automatic. Taking the case where there are three portable ultra-low temperature containers in the image data as an example for explanation. The information terminal 3 receives an input (such as specifying a model, type, name, etc.) of two out of the three portable ultra-low temperature containers desired by the user from the user. The information terminal 3 receives this input in response to the displayed result of the first annotation, such as an input by tapping from the user, an input by an input device (such as a virtual keyboard), a selection input for a predetermined option, etc., and transmits the received input content to the server 10. Server 10 receives this input content and accepts the input from the user. The second annotation module performs a second annotation on the result of the first annotation based on the received input content. The second annotation module identifies the portable ultra-low temperature container corresponding to the remaining one portable ultra-low temperature container, automatically associates the identified portable ultra-low temperature container, and performs a second annotation on the result of the first annotation. As a method for identifying each portable ultra-low temperature container, AI, a preset identification method, etc. may be used. When the second annotation module receives the input from the user for only one portable ultra-low temperature container, for the remaining two portable ultra-low temperature containers, the same processing as the second annotation for the above-mentioned plurality of portable ultra-low temperature containers may be executed.

[0057] Note that in the above example, the case of image data is described, but the present invention is also applicable when the sensing result is data other than image data (such as audio data, text data, etc.). In this case, Server 10 may determine the number of portable ultra-low temperature containers included in the audio data according to the number and type of frequencies in the audio data, etc. Also, Server 10 may determine the number of portable ultra-low temperature containers included in the text data according to the number and number of lines of the text data, etc. Also, the second annotation module may perform a second annotation on the portable ultra-low temperature container to be associated with respect to audio data, text data, etc. in the same manner as the above-mentioned image data.

[0058] The storage module stores the annotation result (step S22). The storage module stores the results of the first annotation and the results of the second annotation for the sensing result in an associated manner.

[0059] The above is the first annotation process.

[0060] [Second Annotation Process Executed by Portable Ultra-Low Temperature Container Remaining Quantity Monitoring System 1] Based on FIG. 6, the second annotation process executed by the portable ultra-low temperature container remaining quantity monitoring system 1 will be described. This figure is a diagram showing a flowchart of the second annotation process executed by the server 10.

[0061] The third annotation module performs third annotation on the received sensing result with rules for reading information other than the value linked to the mass (step S30). The rules for reading information other than the value linked to the mass are, for example, the specification of the content of the information other than the value linked to the mass and the unit. When the third annotation module performs third annotation, it is intended to perform operations such as specifying rules for reading information other than the value linked to the mass on the sensing result. The third annotation module performs third annotation on the rules for reading information other than the value linked to the mass, such as pressure and temperature, included in the received sensing result, based on AI, preset rules, reception of user input, etc. In the above example, the third annotation module takes as a rule which information other than the value linked to the amount existing in the container information, attached information, etc. included in the received sensing result is included, specifies the container information and attached information corresponding to this rule, and performs third annotation on the rule for reading the value linked to the mass for the sensing result.

[0062] The case where the third annotation module performs third annotation on the rules for reading information other than the value linked to the mass based on AI will be described. The server 10 learns in advance the rules for sensing results similar to the currently received sensing result and generates a learning model based on the learning result. The third annotation module uses this learning model to perform third annotation on the rules for reading information other than the values associated with mass for the currently received sensing results. The third annotation module refers to the learning model, identifies the rules corresponding to the learning results in the currently received sensing results, and performs third annotation on the identified rules.

[0063] A case where the third annotation module performs third annotation on the rules for reading information other than the values associated with mass based on preset rules will be described. The server 10 presets rules for the sensing results in advance. The third annotation module uses this set rule to perform third annotation on the rules for reading information other than the values associated with mass for the currently received sensing results. The third annotation module refers to the preset rules, identifies the rules corresponding to the preset rules in the currently received sensing results, and performs third annotation on the identified rules.

[0064] A case where the third annotation module performs third annotation on the rules for reading information other than the values associated with mass based on the reception of an input from the user will be described. The server 10 outputs the received sensing results to the information terminal 3 via a predetermined UI, and the information terminal 3 displays this sensing result on this UI. The information terminal 3 receives an input of the rules desired by the user (specification of content, unit to be unitized, etc.) from the user. The information terminal 3 receives an input such as a tap from the user on the displayed sensing results, an input by an input device (virtual keyboard, etc.), a selection input for a predetermined option, etc., and transmits the received input content to the server 10. The server 10 receives this input content and accepts the input from the user. The third annotation module performs third annotation on the received sensing result based on the received input content, and reads rules for information other than the value linked to the mass. The third annotation module refers to the received input content, and uses the received input content in the received sensing result as a rule to perform third annotation.

[0065] The fourth annotation module performs fourth annotation on which portable ultra-low temperature container the result of the third annotation is associated with (step S31). When the fourth annotation module performs fourth annotation, it is intended to specify the corresponding portable ultra-low temperature container, etc. The fourth annotation module performs fourth annotation on the portable ultra-low temperature container to be associated based on the reception of input from the user, automatic, semi-automatic, etc.

[0066] As an example of the fourth annotation module performing fourth annotation, the case of image data will be described. This is the case where there is only one portable ultra-low temperature container existing in the image data. The server 10 determines whether there is only one portable ultra-low temperature container in this image data based on the result of image analysis of the received image data, the results of the first annotation, the second annotation, the third annotation, etc. When there is only one portable ultra-low temperature container in the image data, the fourth annotation module identifies the portable ultra-low temperature container corresponding to the one portable ultra-low temperature container existing in this image data, automatically associates the identified portable ultra-low temperature container, and performs fourth annotation on the result of the third annotation.

[0067] Also, the server 10 outputs the result of the third annotation to the information terminal 3 via a predetermined UI, and the information terminal 3 displays this result of the third annotation on this UI. The information terminal 3 receives an input (such as specifying a model, type, name, etc.) of a portable ultra-low temperature container desired by the user from the user. The information terminal 3 receives this input in response to the result of the third annotation displayed, such as an input like a tap from the user, an input by an input device (such as a virtual keyboard), a selection input for a predetermined option, etc., and transmits the received input content to the server 10. The server 10 receives this input content and accepts the input from the user. The fourth annotation module performs a fourth annotation on the result of the third annotation based on the received input content.

[0068] As an example of the fourth annotation module performing a fourth annotation, another case of image data will be described. This is a case where there are multiple portable ultra-low temperature containers existing in the image data. The server 10 determines whether there are multiple portable ultra-low temperature containers in this image data based on the result of the image analysis of the received image data, the results of the first annotation, the second annotation, the third annotation, etc. When there are multiple portable ultra-low temperature containers in the image data, the fourth annotation module identifies each portable ultra-low temperature container corresponding to the multiple portable ultra-low temperature containers existing in this image data, automatically associates the identified portable ultra-low temperature containers, and performs a fourth annotation on the result of the third annotation. As a method for identifying each portable ultra-low temperature container, AI, a preset identification method, etc. can be used. Also, the result of the second annotation can be used.

[0069] Also, the server 10 outputs the result of the third annotation to the information terminal 3 via a predetermined UI, and the information terminal 3 displays this result of the third annotation on this UI. The information terminal 3 receives from the user an input (such as specifying the model, type, name, etc.) of the portable ultra-low temperature container desired by the user. The information terminal 3 receives this input in response to the result of the third annotation displayed, an input such as a tap from the user, an input by an input device (such as a virtual keyboard), a selection input for a predetermined option, etc., and transmits the received input content to the server 10. The server 10 receives this input content and accepts the input from the user. The fourth annotation module performs a fourth annotation on the result of the third annotation based on the received input content.

[0070] Here, it is also possible to configure such that the user does not receive the above-described input for all the portable ultra-low temperature containers existing in the image data, but receives the above-described input for a part of them. This case corresponds to semi-automatic. For example, a case where there are three portable ultra-low temperature containers in the image data will be described as an example. The information terminal 3 receives from the user an input (such as specifying the model, type, name, etc.) of two out of the three portable ultra-low temperature containers desired by the user. The information terminal 3 receives this input in response to the result of the third annotation displayed, an input such as a tap from the user, an input by an input device (such as a virtual keyboard), a selection input for a predetermined option, etc., and transmits the received input content to the server 10. The information terminal 3 receives this input in response to the result of the third annotation displayed, an input such as a tap from the user, an input by an input device (such as a virtual keyboard), a selection input for a predetermined option, etc., and transmits the received input content to the server 10. The server 10 receives this input content and accepts the input from the user. The fourth annotation module performs a fourth annotation on the result of the third annotation based on the received input content. The fourth annotation module identifies the portable ultra-low temperature container corresponding to the remaining single portable ultra-low temperature container, automatically associates the identified portable ultra-low temperature container, and performs the fourth annotation on the result of the third annotation. As a method for identifying each portable ultra-low temperature container, AI, a preset identification method, etc. may be used. Also, the result of the second annotation may be used. When the fourth annotation module receives an input of only one portable ultra-low temperature container from the user, for the remaining two portable ultra-low temperature containers, the same processing as the second annotation for the plurality of portable ultra-low temperature containers described above may be executed.

[0071] Note that in the above example, the case of image data is described, but the present invention is applicable even when the sensing result is data other than image data (voice data, text data, etc.). In this case, the server 10 may determine the number of portable ultra-low temperature containers included in the voice data according to the number and type of frequencies in the voice data, etc. Also, the server 10 may determine the number of portable ultra-low temperature containers included in the text data according to the number and number of lines of the text data, etc. Also, the fourth annotation module may perform the fourth annotation on the portable ultra-low temperature container to be associated with voice data, text data, etc. in the same manner as the above-described image data.

[0072] The storage module stores the annotation result (step S32). The storage module stores the results of the third annotation and the fourth annotation for the sensing result in association with each other. At this time, the storage module further stores the results of the third annotation and the fourth annotation in association with the results of the first annotation and the second annotation stored by the processing of step S22.

[0073] The above is the second annotation process.

[0074] [First Remaining Quantity Providing Process Executed by Portable Ultra-Low Temperature Container Remaining Quantity Monitoring System 1] Based on FIG. 7, the first remaining quantity providing process executed by the portable ultra-low temperature container remaining quantity monitoring system 1 will be described. This figure is a diagram showing a flowchart of the first remaining quantity providing process executed by the server 10. The first remaining quantity providing process includes a reading process (step S6) of analyzing the sensing result and reading a value associated with the mass of one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers according to the rule in accordance with the first annotation, an associating process (step S7) of associating the read value with one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers according to the second annotation, a conversion process (step S8) of converting the read one or more results, and a remaining quantity providing process (step S9) of providing the conversion result to the user so that it is clear which portable ultra-low temperature container the result is for based on the association.

[0075] The reading module analyzes the sensing result according to the first annotation and reads a value associated with the mass of one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers according to the rule (step S40). The reading module analyzes the sensing result according to the rule of the first annotation performed on the sensing result, and reads the area, string, line number, unit, and the mass of the portable ultra-low temperature container itself in the sensing result. For example, the reading module analyzes the first-annotated area in the image data and reads the numerical value existing in this area as a value associated with the mass. Also, the reading module analyzes the first-annotated area in the audio data and reads a value associated with the mass based on the frequency of this area. Also, the reading module analyzes the first-annotated string and line number in the text data and reads a value associated with the mass based on this string and line number. Note that when the sensing result is encrypted, the reading module decrypts the sensing result and then reads a value associated with the mass.

[0076] The linking module links the read value to one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers according to the second annotation (step S41). The linking module identifies the portable ultra-low temperature container corresponding to the read value according to the second annotation performed on the result of the first annotation, and links the read value to the identified portable ultra-low temperature container.

[0077] The conversion module converts the one or more read results (step S42). The conversion module performs text, symbols, coloring, etc. to convert the read result. An example of the conversion module converting the read result will be described. The conversion module converts the read value into text indicating the ratio (%, numerical value, etc.) to the mass at full capacity of the portable ultra-low temperature container. Also, the conversion module converts the read value into text indicating the ratio (%, numerical value, etc.) to the mass at full capacity of the portable ultra-low temperature container, and colors the converted text according to this ratio (green when 70% or more, yellow when 30% or more and less than 70%, red when less than 30%, etc.) to convert the read value. Also, the conversion module identifies the replacement time based on the read value (for example, when the read value is 70% or more of the mass at full capacity, replacement is not required, when it is 30% or more and less than 70%, replacement is soon, when it is less than 30%, replace immediately, etc.), and converts the read value into a symbol based on the identification result (〇 when replacement is not required, △ when replacement is soon, × when replacement is immediately, etc.). Also, the conversion module converts the read value into text indicating the ratio (%, numerical value, etc.) to the mass at full capacity of the portable ultra-low temperature container, identifies the replacement time based on the read value (for example, when the read value is 70% or more of the mass at full capacity, replacement is not required, when it is 30% or more and less than 70%, replacement is soon, when it is less than 30%, replace immediately, etc.), colors the converted text (green when replacement is not required, yellow when replacement is soon, red when replacement is immediately, etc.), and converts the read value. Note that the conversion module can also be configured to use the read value as it is (no conversion).

[0078] The remaining quantity providing module provides the user with the conversion result based on the association so that the user can know which portable ultra-low temperature container the result is for (step S43). When providing the conversion result, the remaining quantity providing module provides the conversion result to the user in a state where, for example, the conversion result is associated with the sensing result (arrangement of the conversion result near the corresponding portable ultra-low temperature container in the image data, connection of the corresponding portable ultra-low temperature container and the conversion result with a lead line or the like in the image data, arrangement of the conversion result superimposed on the corresponding portable ultra-low temperature container in the image data, a table combining the corresponding portable ultra-low temperature container and the conversion result, a graph or the like in which the corresponding portable ultra-low temperature container and the conversion result can be visually judged). The remaining quantity providing module transmits the conversion result to the information terminal 3 via a predetermined UI. The information terminal 3 receives this conversion result and displays it on a predetermined UI. The remaining quantity providing module provides the user with the conversion result based on the association so that the user can know which portable ultra-low temperature container the result is for by causing the information terminal 3 to display this conversion result.

[0079] The above is the first remaining quantity providing process.

[0080] [Second remaining quantity providing process executed by the portable ultra-low temperature container remaining quantity monitoring system 1] Based on FIG. 8, the second remaining quantity providing process executed by the portable ultra-low temperature container remaining quantity monitoring system 1 will be described. This figure is a diagram showing a flowchart of the second remaining quantity providing process executed by the server 10. Note that the second remaining quantity providing process is performed simultaneously with the first remaining quantity providing process.

[0081] The reading module analyzes the sensing result according to the third annotation and reads information other than the value associated with the mass of one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers according to the rule (step S50). The reading module analyzes the sensing result according to the rules of the third annotation performed on the sensing result, and reads information other than the value associated with the mass in the sensing result. For example, the reading module analyzes the third-annotated area in the image data and reads the information existing in this area as information other than the value associated with the mass. In addition, the reading module analyzes the third-annotated area in the audio data and reads information other than the value associated with the mass based on the information existing in this area. In addition, the reading module analyzes the third-annotated character string and line number in the text data and reads information other than the value associated with the mass based on this character string and line number. Note that when the sensing result is encrypted, the reading module decrypts the sensing result and then reads information other than the value associated with the mass.

[0082] The linking module links the read information to one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers according to the fourth annotation (step S51). The linking module identifies the portable ultra-low temperature container corresponding to the read information according to the fourth annotation performed on the result of the third annotation, and links the read information to the identified portable ultra-low temperature container.

[0083] The conversion module converts the read one or more results (step S52). The conversion module performs text, symbols, coloring, etc. to convert the reading result. An example of the conversion module converting the reading result will be described. The conversion module converts the read information into a predetermined text. In addition, the conversion module converts the read information into a predetermined text and colors the converted text according to the content of this text to convert the read information. In addition, the conversion module converts the read information into a predetermined symbol. In addition, the conversion module converts the read information into a predetermined symbol and colors the converted symbol according to the content of this symbol to convert the read information.

[0084] The remaining amount providing module provides the user with information based on the association so that the user can know which portable ultra-low temperature container the conversion result belongs to (step S53). When providing the conversion result, the remaining amount providing module provides the conversion result to the user in a state where, for example, the conversion result is associated with the sensing result (arrangement of the conversion result near the corresponding portable ultra-low temperature container in the image data, connection of the corresponding portable ultra-low temperature container and the conversion result with a lead line or the like in the image data, arrangement of the conversion result by superimposing it on the corresponding portable ultra-low temperature container in the image data, a table combining the corresponding portable ultra-low temperature container and the conversion result, a graph that enables visual judgment of the corresponding portable ultra-low temperature container and the conversion result, etc.). The remaining amount providing module transmits the conversion result to the information terminal 3 via a predetermined UI. The information terminal 3 receives this conversion result and displays it on a predetermined UI. The remaining amount providing module provides the user with information based on the association so that the user can know which portable ultra-low temperature container the conversion result belongs to by causing the information terminal 3 to display this conversion result.

[0085] The above is the second remaining amount providing process.

[0086] It should be noted that the server 10 can also be configured to provide the user with the combined state of the conversion result provided to the user in the first remaining amount providing process and the conversion result provided to the user in the second remaining amount providing process (the conversion result based on the reading result of the value linked to the mass and the conversion result based on information other than the value linked to the mass).

[0087] [Graph providing process executed by the portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system 1] Based on FIG. 9, the graph providing process executed by the portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system 1 will be described. This figure is a diagram showing a flowchart of the graph providing process executed by the server 10.

[0088] The graphing module graphs the one or more read results (step S60). The graphing module graphs the one or more results read as a result of the processing in steps S40 and / or S50 in time series. The graphing module creates any graph such as a bar graph, a pie chart, a line graph, etc. based on each read result along the time series, and graphs the one or more read results.

[0089] The graph providing module provides the one or more graphed results to the user (step S61). The graph providing module transmits the graphed read results to the information terminal 3 via a predetermined UI. The information terminal 3 receives the graphed read results and displays them on a predetermined UI. The graph providing module provides the one or more graphed results to the user by causing the information terminal 3 to display the graphed read results. The user can view this graph and grasp the time-series change of the read results.

[0090] The above is the graph providing process. Note that instead of graphing the read results, the server 10 may graph the one or more results converted as a result of the processing in steps S42 and S52 in time series. Also, the server 10 may graph both the read results and the conversion results in time series.

[0091] [Alert Processing Executed by the Portable Ultra-Low Temperature Container Remaining Quantity Monitoring System 1] Based on FIG. 10, the alert processing executed by the portable ultra-low temperature container remaining quantity monitoring system 1 will be described. This figure is a diagram showing a flowchart of the alert processing executed by the server 10.

[0092] The determination module determines whether the one or more read results satisfy a predetermined condition (step S70). The predetermined condition is, for example, whether it is below a preset threshold value or not. The determination module determines whether one or more results read from the results of the processes in steps S40 and / or S50 satisfy a predetermined condition. When the determination module determines that one or more of the read results do not satisfy a predetermined condition (NO in step S70), the server 10 ends the alert process.

[0093] On the other hand, when the determination module determines that one or more of the read results satisfy a predetermined condition (YES in step S70), the alert module alerts the user (step S71). The alert module notifies a message to the information terminal 3, for example, to alert the user. The alert module transmits a preset message to the information terminal 3 via a predetermined UI. The information terminal 3 receives this message and displays it on a predetermined UI. The alert module alerts the user by causing the information terminal 3 to display this message. In addition, the alert module can also be configured to operate an alarm or the like existing around the user and / or around the portable ultra-low temperature container to alert the user. The alert module outputs a command for operating this alarm to this alarm according to the alarm, and this alarm may perform an operation according to this command. Note that the method of alert executed by the alert module is not limited to the above-described example and can be designed as appropriate.

[0094] The above is the alert process. Note that instead of performing an alert based on the read result, the server 10 may perform an alert based on one or more results obtained by converting the results of the processes in steps S42 and S52. In this case, the server 10 only needs to determine whether the conversion result satisfies a predetermined condition. Also, the server 10 may perform an alert based on both the read result and the conversion result.

[0095] [First Sorting Process Executed by Portable Ultra-Low Temperature Container Remaining Quantity Monitoring System 1] Based on FIG. 11, the first sorting process executed by the portable ultra-low temperature container remaining quantity monitoring system 1 will be described. This figure is a diagram showing a flowchart of the first sorting process executed by the server 10.

[0096] The registration module registers the portable ultra-low temperature container desired by the user (step S80). In the process of step S10, the server 10 transmits information that can identify the portable ultra-low temperature container, such as the identifier and image of the portable ultra-low temperature container to be sensed, to the information terminal 3 via a predetermined UI. The information terminal 3 receives this information and displays it on a predetermined UI. The information terminal 3 receives an input such as a tap on this information from the user, and receives an input for the portable ultra-low temperature container desired by the user. When the information terminal 3 receives inputs for a plurality of portable ultra-low temperature containers from the user, it also receives inputs such as priority, and weights each portable ultra-low temperature container. The information terminal 3 transmits the received input content to the server 10. The server 10 receives this input content and accepts the input for the portable ultra-low temperature container desired by the user. The registration module registers the received portable ultra-low temperature container as the portable ultra-low temperature container desired by the user. At this time, when the registration module has received a plurality of portable ultra-low temperature containers, it also registers the weighting.

[0097] The setting module sets the order of provision based on the registration result (step S81). The setting module sets the order of providing the provided results when providing the conversion result to the user based on the registration result through the processing of step S43 and / or S53. The setting module sets the conversion result related to the registered portable ultra-low temperature container to the most prominent state (set to the top in the order, set the display at the time of provision to the maximum, etc.). When the setting module has registered a plurality of portable ultra-low temperature containers, it sets the state according to the weighting (set each registered portable ultra-low temperature container to the top, set in the order according to the weighting, set the display of each registered portable ultra-low temperature container to the maximum, and set the size according to the weighting, etc.).

[0098] Based on the set order of provision, the remaining quantity providing module provides the conversion result to the user (step S82). When providing the conversion result in the processing of step S43 and / or S53, the remaining quantity providing module transmits it to the information terminal 3 via a predetermined UI based on the set order of provision for the conversion result. The information terminal 3 receives this conversion result and displays it on a predetermined UI. The remaining quantity providing module provides the conversion result to the user based on the set order of provision by causing the information terminal 3 to display this conversion result.

[0099] The above is the first sorting process.

[0100] [Second Sorting Process Executed by the Portable Ultra-Low Temperature Container Remaining Quantity Monitoring System 1] Based on FIG. 12, the second sorting process executed by the portable ultra-low temperature container remaining quantity monitoring system 1 will be described. This figure is a diagram showing a flowchart of the second sorting process executed by the server 10.

[0101] The position information acquisition module acquires the position information of the user (step S90). The information terminal 3 acquires its own location information and transmits the acquired location information to the server 10 according to a request from the server 10 or the like. The information terminal 3 may be configured to receive an input of location information from the user, or may be configured to acquire the location information from a GPS or the like. The location information acquisition module receives this location information and acquires the user's location information. Note that the user's location information may be included in the received sensing result. In this case, the user's location information is registered in advance in the container information, attached information, etc., and the location information acquisition module acquires the user's location information from the container information and attached information included in the received sensing result.

[0102] The estimation module estimates the distance between each portable ultra-low temperature container and the user (step S91). Based on the location information in the container information and attached information of the portable ultra-low temperature container to be sensed in the process of step S10 set in advance and the acquired user's location information, the estimation module estimates the distance between each portable ultra-low temperature container and the user. The method by which the estimation module estimates the distance between each portable ultra-low temperature container and the user is not particularly limited and can be designed as appropriate.

[0103] The sorting module sorts the conversion results to be provided based on the estimated distance (step S92). The sorting module sorts the order of providing the provided results when providing the conversion results to the user according to the process of step S43 and / or S53 based on the estimated distance. The sorting module sorts the order, for example, of the portable ultra-low temperature containers associated with the conversion results in ascending order of the distance from the user.

[0104] The remaining amount providing module provides the sorted conversion results to the user (step S93). In the process of step S43 and / or S53, when providing the conversion results, the remaining amount providing module transmits the results to the information terminal 3 via a predetermined UI based on the sorted order. The information terminal 3 receives this conversion result and displays it on a predetermined UI. The remaining amount providing module provides the sorted conversion result to the user by causing the information terminal 3 to display this conversion result.

[0105] [Third Sorting Process Executed by the Portable Ultra-Low Temperature Container Remaining Amount Monitoring System 1] Based on FIG. 13, the third sorting process executed by the portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system 1 will be described. This figure is a diagram showing a flowchart of the third sorting process executed by the server 10.

[0106] The determination module determines the replacement time of the portable ultra-low temperature container (step S100). The determination module determines the replacement time based on the reading result by the process of step S40 and / or step S50. The determination module may determine the date and time as the replacement time, or may also determine the ratio of the mass at full capacity of the portable ultra-low temperature container in the reading result.

[0107] The sorting module sorts the conversion result to be provided based on the determined replacement time (step S101). The sorting module sorts the order of providing the provided result when providing the conversion result to the user by the process of step S43 and / or S53 based on the determined replacement time. The sorting module sorts, for example, the portable ultra-low temperature containers associated with the conversion results in ascending order of the replacement time.

[0108] The remaining amount providing module provides the sorted conversion result to the user (step S102). The remaining amount providing module transmits to the information terminal 3 via a predetermined UI based on the sorted order when providing the conversion result in the process of step S43 and / or S53. The information terminal 3 receives this conversion result and displays it on a predetermined UI. The remaining amount providing module provides the converted result after sorting to the user by causing the information terminal 3 to display this converted result.

[0109] The above is the third sorting process. Note that the server 10 can also be configured to attach text, symbols, etc. indicating the determined replacement time to the conversion result and provide the conversion result to the user. In this case, the server 10 may or may not perform sorting based on the replacement time.

[0110] The server 10 can also be configured to output the reading result obtained by the process of step S40 and / or S50 to a printing device that is data communicably connected to itself for printing, or to output it in a predetermined data format (document data, spreadsheet data, presentation data, PDF (Portable Document Format) data, CSV (comma separated values) data, etc.).

[0111] A case where the server 10 outputs the reading result to the printing device will be described. The output module transmits the reading result list and a command to print this reading result to the printing device. The printing device receives these reading results and commands and prints the reading result according to the command. The output module outputs the reading result to the printing device by causing the printing device to print the reading result.

[0112] A case where the server 10 outputs the reading result in a predetermined data format will be described. The output module converts the reading result into a preset data format or a data format received from the user. The conversion method is not particularly limited, and a known data conversion method may be used. The output module stores, outputs, etc. the converted reading result and outputs the reading result in a predetermined data format.

[0113] The above-described means and functions are realized by a computer (including a CPU, an information processing device, and various terminals) reading and executing a predetermined program. The program may be provided, for example, in the form of being provided from a computer via a network (SaaS: Software as a Service) or in the form of a cloud service. Further, the program may be provided in a form recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. In this case, the computer reads the program from the recording medium, transfers it to and records it in an internal recording device or an external recording device, and then executes it. Also, the program may be pre-recorded in a recording device (recording medium), and provided to the computer from the recording device via a communication line.

[0114] As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been explained, but the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Also, the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely an enumeration of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0115] The first aspect disclosed in this embodiment is a portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system for monitoring the remaining amount of liquefied gas filled in a portable ultra-low temperature container, a sensing unit that senses information including a value linked to the mass of one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers filled with liquefied gas, a transmitting unit that transmits the sensing result to a server, a first annotation unit that first annotates a rule for reading a value linked to the mass with respect to the sensing result received by the server; a second annotation unit that second annotates which portable ultra-low temperature container the result of the first annotation is associated with; a reading unit that analyzes the sensing result according to the first annotation and reads a value linked to the mass of one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers according to the rule; an associating unit that associates the read value with one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers according to the second annotation; A conversion unit that converts one or more read results, A remaining amount providing unit that provides the user with information based on the association so that it can be understood which portable ultra-low temperature container the conversion result belongs to, A portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system is provided that includes the above.

[0116] In a second aspect disclosed in the present embodiment, when the value is encrypted, the reading unit decrypts and reads the value. A portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system according to the first aspect is provided.

[0117] In a third aspect disclosed in the present embodiment, the reading unit reads information other than the value associated with the mass included in the sensing result, The remaining amount providing unit provides the user with information other than the value associated with the read mass. A portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system according to the first aspect is provided.

[0118] In a fourth aspect disclosed in the present embodiment, a graphing unit that graphs the one or more read results, A graph providing unit that provides the user with the graphed one or more results, A portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system according to the first aspect, further comprising the above, is provided.

[0119] In a fifth aspect disclosed in the present embodiment, an alert unit that alerts the user when the one or more read results satisfy a predetermined condition, A portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system according to the first aspect, further comprising the above, is provided.

[0120] In a sixth aspect disclosed in the present embodiment, an output unit that outputs the one or more read results, A portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system according to the first aspect, further comprising the above, is provided.

[0121] The seventh aspect disclosed in this embodiment is a changing unit that changes the frequency of sensing the information, and provides a portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system according to the first aspect, which further includes

[0122] The eighth aspect disclosed in this embodiment is a registering unit that registers a portable ultra-low temperature container desired by a user, a setting unit that sets a providing order based on the registration result, further includes the remaining amount providing unit provides the conversion result to the user based on the set providing order. and provides a portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system according to the first aspect.

[0123] The ninth aspect disclosed in this embodiment is an acquiring unit that acquires the position information of the user, an estimating unit that estimates the distance between each portable ultra-low temperature container and the user, a distance sorting unit that sorts the conversion results to be provided based on the estimated distance, and provides a portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system according to the first aspect, which further includes

[0124] The tenth aspect disclosed in this embodiment is a determining unit that determines the replacement time of the portable ultra-low temperature container, further includes the remaining amount providing unit provides the conversion result to the user together with the determined replacement time. and provides a portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system according to the first aspect.

[0125] The eleventh aspect disclosed in this embodiment is a replacement time sorting unit that sorts the conversion results to be provided based on the determined replacement time, and provides a portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system according to the tenth aspect, which further includes

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[0126] 1 Portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system 2 Sensor device 3 Information terminal 8 Network 10 Server 20 Portable ultra-low temperature container 21 Load cell 22 Indicator 23 Photographing device

Claims

1. A portable cryogenic container residual amount monitoring system for monitoring the remaining amount of liquefied gas filled in a portable cryogenic container, comprising: a sensing unit that senses information including a value linked to the mass of one or more portable cryogenic containers filled with liquefied gas; a transmitting unit that transmits the sensing result to a server; a first annotation unit that first annotates a rule for reading a value linked to the mass with respect to the sensing result received by the server; a second annotation unit that second annotates which portable cryogenic container the result of the first annotation is associated with; a reading unit that analyzes the sensing result according to the first annotation and reads a value linked to the mass of one or more portable cryogenic containers according to the rule; an associating unit that associates the read value with one or more portable cryogenic containers according to the second annotation; a conversion unit that converts the one or more read results; a residual amount providing unit that provides the user with the conversion result based on the association so that it is clear which portable cryogenic container the result is; A portable cryogenic container residual amount monitoring system comprising the above.

2. When the value is encrypted, the reading unit decrypts and reads the value. The portable cryogenic container residual amount monitoring system according to Claim 1. The portable cryogenic container residual amount monitoring system according to Claim 1.

3. The reading unit reads information other than the value linked to the mass included in the sensing result. The residual amount providing unit provides the user with information other than the value linked to the mass read. The portable cryogenic container residual amount monitoring system according to Claim 1. The portable cryogenic container residual amount monitoring system according to Claim 1.

4. A graphing unit that graphs the one or more read results; A graph providing unit that provides the user with the one or more graphed results. The portable cryogenic container residual amount monitoring system according to Claim 1, further comprising the above. The portable cryogenic container residual amount monitoring system according to Claim 1, further comprising the above.

5. An alert unit that alerts the user when the one or more read results satisfy a predetermined condition. The portable cryogenic container residual amount monitoring system according to Claim 1, further comprising the above. The portable cryogenic container residual amount monitoring system according to Claim 1, further comprising the above.

6. An output unit that outputs the one or more read results. The portable cryogenic container residual amount monitoring system according to Claim 1, further comprising the above. The portable cryogenic container residual amount monitoring system according to Claim 1, further comprising the above.

7. A frequency changing unit that changes the frequency of sensing the information. The portable cryogenic container residual amount monitoring system according to Claim 1, further comprising the above. The portable cryogenic container residual amount monitoring system according to Claim 1, further comprising the above.

8. A registration unit that registers a portable cryogenic container desired by the user; A setting unit that sets a providing order based on the registration result. further comprising the remaining amount providing unit provides the conversion result to the user based on the set providing order The portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system according to claim 1.

9. an acquisition unit that acquires the position information of the user; an estimation unit that estimates the distance between each portable ultra-low temperature container and the user; a distance sorting unit that sorts the conversion results to be provided based on the estimated distance; The portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system according to claim 1, further comprising

10. a determination unit that determines the replacement time of the portable ultra-low temperature container, further comprising the remaining amount providing unit provides the conversion result to the user together with the determined replacement time The portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system according to claim 1.

11. a replacement time sorting unit that sorts the conversion results to be provided based on the determined replacement time, The portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring system according to claim 10, further comprising

12. A portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring method executed by a computer that monitors the remaining amount of liquefied gas filled in a portable ultra-low temperature container, comprising: a step of sensing information including a value linked to the mass of one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers filled with liquefied gas; a step of transmitting the sensing result to the server; a step of first annotating a rule for reading a value linked to the mass with respect to the sensing result received by the server; a step of second annotating which portable ultra-low temperature container the result of the first annotation is associated with; a step of analyzing the sensing result according to the first annotation and reading a value linked to the mass of one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers according to the rule; a step of associating the read value with one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers according to the second annotation; a step of converting the read one or more results; a step of providing the conversion result to the user so that it is known which portable ultra-low temperature container the result is based on the association; A portable ultra-low temperature container remaining amount monitoring method comprising

13. In a computer that monitors the remaining amount of liquefied gas filled in a portable ultra-low temperature container, a step of sensing information including a value linked to the mass of one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers filled with liquefied gas, a step of transmitting the sensing result to the server, a step of first annotating a rule for reading a value linked to the mass with respect to the sensing result received by the server, The step of second annotating which portable ultra-low temperature container the result of the first annotation is associated with, The step of analyzing the sensing result according to the first annotation and reading a value associated with the mass of one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers according to a rule, The step of associating the read value with one or more portable ultra-low temperature containers according to the second annotation, The step of converting the read one or more results, The step of providing the user with the converted result based on the association so that it is known which portable ultra-low temperature container the result is, A computer-readable program for causing execution.

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