Entry prevention support device, entry prevention support system, entry prevention support method, program

Abstract

To suppress entry of a person to an entry suppression region such as a railroad crossing.SOLUTION: An entry suppression support device 1 includes a communication section 2, a transmission section 3, and a management section 4. The communication section 2 communicates with a user terminal owned by a user who intends to enter an entry suppression region in a state that the entry is not permitted. The transmission section 3 transmits additional value information which is not validated and is displayable while the user terminal 20 is located in a predetermined area with respect to the user terminal 20 when communication with the user terminal is established. The management part 4 validates the additional value information after the entry to the entry suppression region is permitted.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an intrusion prevention support device, an intrusion prevention support system, an intrusion prevention support method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses an information distribution system that distributes distribution information when a user is stopped, such as while waiting, thereby increasing the probability of the user viewing or listening to the distribution information. This system describes that a trigger device is installed at a railroad crossing, and that trigger information is transmitted when an alarm sounds or a barrier is lowered. A user terminal that receives the trigger information monitors the user's stopped / moving state, and if it detects that the user is stopped within a certain period of time, it accesses an information distribution server and transmits the trigger information. The user terminal receives and displays the distribution information extracted by the information distribution server based on the trigger information. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-268183 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Railroad crossings where railroad tracks intersect with public roads are equipped with railroad crossing safety devices such as alarms and barriers. When the barriers are down or the alarms are sounding, pedestrians are prohibited from entering the crossing. However, once the barriers and alarms begin to operate, it is up to each individual to decide whether to stop moving or to try to cross the railroad. For this reason, it is possible that pedestrians who are pressed for time may ignore the downed barriers and cross the railroad crossing.

[0005] Patent Document 1 only describes that if the user is standing still when trigger information is received, distribution information is sent to the user terminal, but does not consider preventing pedestrians from entering railroad crossings. Furthermore, it is desirable to similarly prevent people from entering not only railroad crossings but also other entry-restricted areas such as intersections.

[0006] In view of the above-mentioned problems, the object of the present disclosure is to provide an intrusion prevention support device, an intrusion prevention support system, an intrusion prevention support method, and a program that are capable of preventing people from entering an intrusion prevention area. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] An entry prevention support device according to one embodiment includes a communication unit, a transmission unit, and a management unit. The communication unit communicates with a user terminal carried by a user attempting to enter an entry prevention area where entry is not permitted. When communication with the user terminal is established, the transmission unit transmits to the user terminal non-enabled value-added information that can be displayed while the user terminal is located within a predetermined area. The management unit activates the value-added information after entry into the entry prevention area is permitted.

[0008] An entry prevention support system according to one embodiment includes a communication unit, a transmission unit, and a management unit. The communication unit communicates with a user terminal carried by a user attempting to enter an entry prevention area where entry is not permitted. When communication with the user terminal is established, the transmission unit transmits to the user terminal non-enabled value-added information that can be displayed while the user terminal is located within a predetermined area. The management unit activates the value-added information after entry into the entry prevention area is permitted.

[0009] In one aspect of the intrusion prevention support method, a computer executes the following processes. The process is as follows: A process of communicating with a user terminal carried by a user attempting to enter an entry-restricted area in which entry is not permitted; transmitting, when communication with the user terminal is established, to the user terminal, non-enabled value-added information that is displayable while the user terminal is located within a predetermined area; a process of validating the value-added information after entry into the entry-restricted area is permitted; Includes.

[0010] A program according to one aspect causes a computer to execute the following processes. The process is as follows: A process of communicating with a user terminal carried by a user attempting to enter an entry-restricted area in which entry is not permitted; transmitting, when communication with the user terminal is established, to the user terminal, non-enabled value-added information that is displayable while the user terminal is located within a predetermined area; a process of validating the value-added information after entry into the entry-restricted area is permitted; Includes. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to prevent people from entering an entry-restricted area. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an intrusion prevention support device according to the present disclosure; [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the processing flow of the intrusion prevention support method of the present disclosure. [Figure 3] 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an intrusion prevention support system according to the present disclosure. [Figure 4] 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an intrusion prevention support system according to the present disclosure. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the intrusion prevention support system of FIG. 4. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a server in FIG. 5. [Figure 7]FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the user terminal of FIG. 5. [Figure 8] 6 is a diagram illustrating a processing flow in the intrusion prevention support system of FIG. 5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, the same or corresponding elements are designated by the same reference numerals, and for clarity of explanation, duplicate explanations will be omitted as necessary.

[0014] The present disclosure relates to a technology for suppressing human entry into entry-suppressed areas such as railroad crossings and intersections. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an entry suppression support device 1 of the present disclosure. As an example, the entry suppression support device 1 cooperates with traffic signal devices such as traffic lights on roads, warning devices at railroad crossings, and barriers to suppress human entry into entry-suppressed areas. Hereinafter, a person who uses the entry suppression support device 1 according to the embodiment will be referred to as a "user." The user has a user terminal (not shown) capable of communicating with the entry suppression support device 1.

[0015] The intrusion prevention support device 1 can perform various types of communication with external devices via a network. Specifically, the intrusion prevention support device 1 can be connected to the user terminal via a communication line such as the Internet. However, the communication line is not limited to the Internet, and may be a combination of the Internet and another communication line, or may be a communication line other than the Internet. As a communication method, for example, wireless communication or wired communication such as 4G (Generation), 5G, local 5G, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), and LTE (Long Term Evolution) can be used. However, the communication method is not limited to these examples.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 1, the entry prevention support device 1 includes a communication unit 2, a transmission unit 3, and a management unit 4. The communication unit 2 communicates with a user terminal carried by a user who is attempting to enter an entry prevention area where entry is not permitted. The communication unit 2 may be provided, for example, in a traffic signal device installed in the entry prevention area. The communication unit 2 communicates with the user terminal when the traffic signal device switches to a stop signal.

[0017] For example, the communication unit 2 may be provided in a traffic light installed at an intersection. When the traffic light turns red and passage is prohibited, the communication unit 2 communicates with a user terminal. The communication unit 2 may also be provided in a warning device or a crossing barrier at a railroad crossing. When the warning device sounds an alarm, the crossing barrier is lowered and passage is prohibited, the communication unit 2 communicates with a user terminal. A signal displayed by a traffic signal device that prohibits passage through an entry-restricted area is a stop signal.

[0018] When communication with a user terminal is established, the transmitter 3 transmits to the user terminal non-enabled value-added information that can be displayed while the user terminal is located within a predetermined area. Here, the predetermined area is an area outside the entry-restricted area, and is a waiting area where a user waits until entry into the entry-restricted area is permitted when entry into the entry-restricted area is not permitted.

[0019] Additionally, the value-added information may be, for example, coupon information including discounts, gift items or services, points, etc., issued to promote the sale of products or the use of services at real or online stores that sell products or provide services. The value-added information may also be bonus information that provides videos, music, etc. However, when communication with the user terminal is established, the value-added information is not activated to enable the use of coupons or bonuses.

[0020] The management unit 4 activates the value-added information after entry into the entry-restricted area is permitted. Entry into the entry-restricted area is permitted when, for example, the traffic light turns green, allowing passage, or when the alarm stops sounding and the barrier is raised, allowing passage. When the value-added information is activated, coupons and special offers become available for use.

[0021] Next, the processing performed by the entry prevention support device 1 will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a diagram illustrating the flow of an entry prevention support method according to an embodiment. First, the entry prevention support device 1 communicates with a user terminal carried by a user who is attempting to enter an entry prevention area where entry is not permitted (S1). Then, when communication with the user terminal is established, the entry prevention support device 1 transmits to the user terminal non-enabled value-added information that can be displayed while the user terminal is located within a predetermined area (S2). Thereafter, the entry prevention support device 1 activates the value-added information after entry into the entry prevention area is permitted (S3).

[0022] In this way, by making it possible to display value-added information that has not been activated while the user terminal is located in a predetermined area and activating the value-added information after entry into the entry-restricted area is permitted, it is possible to provide an incentive for the user to wait in the predetermined area. This increases the user's motivation to wait for a traffic light at an intersection or for a train to pass at a railroad crossing, and makes it possible to prevent the user from crossing in an unsafe manner.

[0023] The intrusion prevention support device 1 includes a processor, a memory, and a storage device (not shown). The storage device stores a program that causes a computer to execute each process of the information processing method according to the embodiment. The processor loads the program from the storage device into the memory and executes the program. As a result, the processor realizes the functions of the communication unit 2, the transmission unit 3, and the management unit 4.

[0024] Each component of the intrusion suppression support device 1 may be realized by dedicated hardware. Furthermore, some or all of the components of each device may be realized by general-purpose or dedicated circuits, processors, etc., or a combination of these. These may be configured by a single chip, or by multiple chips connected via a bus. Some or all of the components of each device may be realized by a combination of the above-mentioned circuits, etc., and programs. Furthermore, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), quantum processor (quantum computer control chip), etc. may be used as the processor.

[0025] Furthermore, when some or all of the components of the intrusion prevention support device 1 are realized by multiple devices, circuits, etc., the multiple devices, circuits, etc. may be centrally or decentralized. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an intrusion prevention support system 101 according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the intrusion prevention support system 101 includes a communication unit 102, a transmission unit 103, and a management unit 104. As described above, the detailed operation of each component of the intrusion prevention support system 101 corresponds to the operation of each component of the intrusion prevention support device 1. The devices, circuits, etc. realizing the components of FIG. 3 may be realized as a client-server system, a cloud computing system, or the like, connected via a communication network. Furthermore, the functions of the intrusion prevention support device 1 may be provided in a SaaS (Software as a Service) format.

[0026] Fig. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the entry prevention support system of the present disclosure. Fig. 5 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the entry prevention support system of Fig. 4. Here, an example in which the entry prevention support system 100 is applied to a railroad crossing will be described. That is, in this example, the entry prevention area corresponds to the area within the railroad crossing.

[0027] In Figure 4, it is assumed that a user carrying a user terminal 20 is attempting to cross a railroad crossing from the front side of the page to the back side. For this reason, the side where the railroad crossing protection device 200, including the warning device 201 and the barrier 202, is located on the front side is referred to as the entrance side, and the side where the railroad crossing protection device 200 is located on the back side is referred to as the exit side. Note that when a user crosses a railroad crossing from the back side to the front side, the entrance side and exit side are reversed. An entrance side waiting area is provided on the entrance side of the railroad crossing, and an exit side waiting area is provided on the exit side. These waiting areas are where users wait to wait for a train to pass while the railroad crossing protection device 200 is operating.

[0028] The intrusion prevention support system 100 prevents a user from entering a railroad crossing while the railroad crossing protection device 200 is operating. As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the intrusion prevention support system 100 includes a server 10, a user terminal 20, and a communication device 30. For simplicity, in Figure 4, the communication device 30 and the server 10 are connected to the railroad crossing protection device 200 on the entrance side, but the communication device 30 and the server 10 may also be provided in the railroad crossing protection device 200 on the exit side. The server 10, the user terminal 20, and the communication device 30 are each connected via a network N. Here, the network N is a wired or wireless communication line, for example the Internet.

[0029] The communication device 30 works in conjunction with a railroad crossing protection device 200 installed at the railroad crossing to communicate with a user terminal 20 carried by a user who is attempting to enter a railroad crossing in a state where entry is not permitted. The communication device 30 may be installed in an alarm device 201 or a barrier 202 installed at the railroad crossing. A state where entry into the railroad crossing is not permitted refers to a state where the railroad crossing protection device 200 is in an operating state. In other words, the communication device 30 communicates with the user terminal 20 when at least one of the alarm device 201 is emitting an alarm sound and the barrier is down. Furthermore, the communication device 30 establishes communication with the user terminal 20 while the railroad crossing protection device 200 is in an operating state and the user carrying the user terminal 20 is in the entrance waiting area or the exit waiting area.

[0030] The communication device 30 can adjust the direction and range of the wireless signals it transmits and receives using beamforming technology. For example, the communication device 30 can change the shape and angle of the beam by controlling the phase and amplitude of the wireless signals transmitted and received by multiple antenna elements. The communication device 30 forms a wireless connection range by emitting a beam and can communicate with user terminals within the wireless connection range. The wireless connection range formed by the communication device 30 on the entrance side covers the entrance-side waiting area, and the wireless connection range formed by the communication device 30 on the exit side covers the exit-side waiting area. In other words, the communication device 30 on the entrance side communicates with the user terminal 20 in the entrance-side waiting area, and the communication device 30 on the exit side communicates with the user terminal 20 in the exit-side waiting area.

[0031] <User terminal 20> The user terminal 20 is an information terminal operated by a user and transmits and receives data to and from the server 10 via the network N by wireless communication. The user terminal 20 may be a smartphone, a tablet terminal, etc. Fig. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the user terminal 20 in Fig. 5.

[0032] The user terminal 20 includes a storage unit 21, a memory 22, a communication unit 23, an input / output unit 24, and a processing unit 25. The storage unit 21 is an example of a storage device including a non-volatile memory such as a flash memory or an SSD (Solid State Drive). The storage unit 21 stores a program in which processes including a display process of added-value information and an activation process of added-value information are implemented.

[0033] The memory 22 is a volatile storage device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory), and is a storage area for temporarily storing information when the processing unit 25 is operating. The communication unit 23 is a communication interface with the network N and communicates with the communication device 30. The communication unit 23 may establish a short-range wireless communication connection and perform communication. Here, various standards such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), and UWB (Ultra-Wide Band) can be applied to the short-range wireless communication.

[0034] The input / output unit 24 includes a display device such as a screen and an input device, and may be, for example, a touch panel. The processing unit 25 is a processor that controls the hardware of the user terminal 20. The processing unit 25 loads a program from the storage unit 21 into the memory 22 and executes it. As a result, the processing unit 25 realizes the functions of a display processing unit 251, a transmission processing unit 252, a connection time measurement unit 253, an activation processing unit 254, and a positioning information acquisition unit 255.

[0035] The display processing unit 251 performs processing to display the value-added information transmitted from the server 10, which will be described later, on the input / output unit 24. Note that when communication is established between the user terminal 20 and the communication device 30, the value-added information transmitted from the server 10 is not activated. The user can select one or more pieces of value-added information by, for example, performing a touch input on a touch panel on which a plurality of pieces of value-added information are displayed.

[0036] The transmission processing unit 252 transmits communication confirmation information to the server 10 when communication between the user terminal 20 and the communication device 30 is established. Each user may be assigned a user ID as unique identification information. A unique terminal ID may be assigned to the user terminal 20 owned by each user. The transmission processing unit 252 may transmit the user ID or terminal ID of the user terminal 20 together with the communication confirmation information.

[0037] The connection time measurement unit 253 measures the connection time during which the user terminal 20 and the communication device 30 are communicating. The measured connection time is transmitted to the server 10 and used when activating the value-added information, which will be described later. The activation processing unit 254 activates the value-added information based on the approval information transmitted from the communication device 30. Once the value-added information has been activated, it can be presented and used at real or online stores, and benefits such as discounts and points can be received. The communication device 30 transmits the approval information to the user terminal 20 after entry into the entry-restricted area is permitted. In other words, the value-added information is activated after the operation of the railroad crossing protection device 200 has stopped.

[0038] The positioning information acquisition unit 255 can acquire the position information of the user terminal 20 and the time information when the position information was acquired using a satellite positioning system such as RTK (Real Time Kinematic)-GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System). The positioning information acquisition unit 255 includes a positioning means such as a positioning antenna. The position information indicates changes in the position of the user terminal 20 over time. The position information acquired by the positioning information acquisition unit 255 can be expressed by, for example, latitude, longitude, and altitude. Hereinafter, the position information and the time information when this position information was acquired will also be simply referred to as "positioning information." The positioning information is transmitted to the server 10 and is used together with the connection time when activating value-added information.

[0039] Each ID is linked with information related to the added value information. The information related to the added value information may include, for example, the type of added value information (coupon, points, etc.), time information when the added value information was activated, location information of the user terminal 20, and time information when the location information was acquired. Hereinafter, such information related to the added value information will be referred to as attribute information. Below, an example in which attribute information is linked to a user ID will be described.

[0040] <Server 10> The server 10 is an information processing device that realizes a function for preventing users from entering a railroad crossing by distributing value-added information. The server 10 may be composed of multiple servers, and each functional block may be realized by multiple computers. Figure 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the server 10 in Figure 5. The server 10 includes a storage unit 11, a memory 12, a communication unit 13, and a processing unit 14. The storage unit 11 is an example of a storage device such as a hard disk or flash memory. The storage unit 11 stores a program 111 and a management DB 112. The program 111 is a computer program in which part of the entry prevention function, etc., is implemented.

[0041] The management DB 112 is a database that manages value-added information assigned to users. The management DB 112 manages user IDs and attribute information in association with each other. The memory 12 is a volatile storage device such as a RAM, and is a storage area for temporarily storing information when the processing unit 14 is operating.

[0042] The communication unit 13 is a communication interface with the network N. The processing unit 14 is a processor that controls each component of the server 10. The processing unit 14 loads the program 111 from the storage unit 11 into the memory 12 and executes the program 111. In this way, the processing unit 14 realizes the processes of a communication confirmation unit 141, a transmission processing unit 142, a management unit 143, a timing unit 144, and an acquisition unit 145.

[0043] The communication confirmation unit 141 confirms the communication status between the user terminal 20 carried by a user who is about to enter a railroad crossing where entry is not permitted, and the communication device 30. Communication between the communication device 30 and the user terminal 20 is performed while the user terminal 20 is located in the entrance-side waiting area when the railroad crossing protection device 200 is in an operating state.

[0044] When communication between the communication device 30 and the user terminal 20 is established, the transmission processing unit 142 transmits to the user terminal 20 non-enabled value-added information that can be displayed while the user terminal 20 is located within the entrance side waiting area.

[0045] The management unit 143 activates the value-added information after entry into the railroad crossing is permitted. For example, the management unit 143 can transmit approval information to the user terminal 20 to activate the value-added information after the railroad crossing protection device 200 stops operating. For example, when the railroad crossing protection device 200 stops operating, the connection between the user terminal 20 and the communication device 30 is released. The user terminal 20 can transmit connection release information indicating that the connection has been released to the server 10. The management unit 143 can transmit the approval information to the user terminal 20 in accordance with the connection release information. The user terminal 20 can activate the value-added information in accordance with the approval information.

[0046] The timing unit 144 performs processing to acquire the connection time between the communication device 30 and the user terminal 20 from the user terminal 20. Furthermore, the acquisition unit 145 acquires from the user terminal 20 the stay time during which the user terminal 20 is located in the entrance-side waiting area. This stay time can be calculated, for example, from the positioning information acquired by the positioning information acquisition unit 255. That is, the waiting time can be calculated from the position information and time information indicating that the user terminal 20 is in the entrance-side waiting area.

[0047] After entry into the railroad crossing is permitted, the management unit 143 can issue approval information for validating the value-added information when the connection time between the communication device 30 and the user terminal 20 and the stay time during which the user terminal 20 is located in the entrance-side waiting area approximately match. The process for validating the selected value-added information based on the connection time and stay time may be executed by the user terminal 20.

[0048] Thus, according to the embodiment, even if a user is forced to wait in the entrance waiting area due to the operation of the railroad crossing protection device 200, the user can be provided with added value information that becomes effective after the operation of the railroad crossing protection device 200 stops, thereby reducing dissatisfaction with the forced waiting.

[0049] The transmission processing unit 142 may transmit, for example, a plurality of pieces of non-activated value-added information to the user terminal 20. The user may select any piece of non-activated value-added information from the plurality of pieces of non-activated value-added information displayed on the user terminal 20. The user terminal 20 may include a reception unit (not shown) that receives the selected value-added information selected by the user. After entry into the railroad crossing is permitted, the management unit 143 can issue approval information for activating the selected value-added information.

[0050] In this way, by allowing the user to select from a plurality of pieces of value-added information, it is possible to extend the time that the user spends operating the user terminal 20. In this way, by having the majority of the waiting time at the railroad crossing take up the time spent operating the user terminal 20, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling that the waiting time at the railroad crossing is long.

[0051] 8 is a diagram showing the processing flow of the intrusion prevention support system 100. When a train approaches a railroad crossing where the intrusion prevention support system 100 is installed, the railroad crossing protection device 200 starts operating. The communication device 30 starts communication with the user terminal 20 in conjunction with the operation of the railroad crossing protection device 200 (S10). When communication between the user terminal 20 and the communication device 30 is established (S11), the user ID is transmitted to the server 10 together with communication confirmation information indicating that communication with the communication device 30 has been established (S12).

[0052] At this time, the user terminal 20 starts measuring the connection time with the communication device 30 (S13). The user terminal 20 also periodically acquires positioning information using a satellite positioning system (S14). As described above, the positioning information includes the location information of the user terminal 20 and the time information when the location information was acquired.

[0053] After establishing communication between the user terminal 20 and the communication device 30, the server 10 transmits a plurality of pieces of non-enabled value-added information to the user terminal (S15). The user terminal 20 uses the positioning information to display the received plurality of pieces of value-added information while the user terminal 20 is located within the entrance-side waiting area (S16).

[0054] The user terminal 20 can display a plurality of pieces of unactivated value-added information using, for example, a GUI (Graphical User Interface). For example, the user terminal 20 can display a list of coupons that can be used at stores near the railroad crossing on the input / output unit 24, allowing the user to select a coupon. Thereafter, while the user is waiting for a train to pass, a process is executed to select any piece of unactivated value-added information from the plurality of pieces of unactivated value-added information (S17).

[0055] Note that when the user has finished selecting the value-added information, the value-added information has not been activated. The user may also set in advance, in the user terminal 20, the value-added information to be selected from among a plurality of pieces of value-added information. For example, the user terminal 20 may be set to select, from among a plurality of coupons, the coupon with the highest discount rate, or the coupon that can be used at the store closest to the current location.

[0056] Then, when the train passes through a railroad crossing where the intrusion prevention support system 100 is installed, the railroad crossing protection device 200 stops operating. In conjunction with the stopping of the railroad crossing protection device 200, the communication device 30 stops communication with the user terminal 20 (S18). When communication between the user terminal 20 and the communication device 30 is released, the user terminal 20 transmits to the server 10 the user ID together with communication release information indicating that communication with the communication device 30 has been released (S19).

[0057] At this time, connection time information between the user terminal 20 and the communication device 30, which has been measured since S13, and the positioning information of the user terminal 20, which has been acquired since S14, are transmitted to the server 10 (S20). After receiving the communication termination information, connection time information, and positioning information, the server 10 executes an activation approval process to activate the value-added information (S21). That is, after being permitted to enter the railroad crossing, when the connection time between the user terminal 20 and the communication device 30 and the waiting time of the user terminal 20 in the entrance-side waiting area approximately match, the user terminal 20 transmits approval information to the user terminal 20 to activate the selected value-added information.

[0058] The user terminal 20 validates the selected value-added information based on the approval information. In this way, by using the waiting time at the railroad crossing to provide the user with useful information or benefits, the user can perceive the waiting time at the railroad crossing as an advantage for themselves and voluntarily prevent dangerous crossings.

[0059] It is preferable to impose a limit on the number of times value-added information can be acquired. For example, a limit such as once per day may be imposed on each communication device 30 that communicates with the user terminal 20. In the example of FIG. 4, the user terminal 20 can acquire value-added information only once when connected to the entrance-side communication device 30, and only once when connected to the exit-side communication device 30. It is also possible to adopt a limit such as twice per day for one railroad crossing, without distinguishing between the entrance-side and exit-side communication devices 30. This makes it possible to prevent misuse of the intrusion prevention support system 100, such as when a resident living near a railroad crossing travels back and forth across the crossing multiple times to fraudulently acquire multiple pieces of value-added information.

[0060] 4, a communication device 30 and a server 10 are installed in the level crossing protection devices 200 on the entrance and exit sides of the level crossing, respectively, and the connection ranges of the communication devices 30 on the entrance and exit sides of the level crossing are different waiting areas. In this way, by connecting the user terminal 20 to different communication devices 30 and servers 10 in the entrance side waiting area and the exit side waiting area, it is possible to provide incentives to users on both the entrance side and the exit side of the level crossing. This makes it possible to prevent people from crossing the level crossing in an unsafe manner, for example, on both the outbound and inbound journeys when commuting to work or school.

[0061] However, this is not limiting, and one server 10 may be connected to the communication devices 30 on both the entrance and exit sides of the railroad crossing. In this case, identification information for identifying each communication device 30 may be assigned to each communication device 30. Using the identification information of each communication device 30 and each user ID, the server 10 can manage which communication device 30 the user terminal 20 used to obtain value-added information. This allows the user to obtain value-added information a predetermined number of times on both the outbound and inbound journeys.

[0062] Furthermore, the transmission processing unit 142 may change the number of pieces of value-added information to be transmitted depending on the length of the waiting time at the railroad crossing. By transmitting an appropriate number of pieces of value-added information depending on the length of the waiting time, the transmission processing unit 142 can control the length of time for which the user operates the user terminal 20, and can prevent the user from stopping and continuing to operate the user terminal 20 even when the crossing gate 202 is raised.

[0063] If no value-added information has been selected after the railroad crossing protection device 200 has stopped operating, any value-added information may be automatically selected. For example, the value-added information displayed at the top may be automatically selected. This prevents the intrusion prevention support system 100 from becoming an obstacle to traffic.

[0064] As described above, according to the present disclosure, by providing coupons as added value for waiting time at railroad crossings, pedestrians can obtain benefits and have the option of voluntarily refraining from dangerous crossings, thereby reducing the frustration of pedestrians who are forced to stop at railroad crossings. Furthermore, by distributing coupons that can be used near railroad crossings, it is possible to promote the introduction and use of local stores, thereby revitalizing the local area.

[0065] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and modifications can be made as appropriate without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The intrusion prevention support system 100 is a means for preventing pedestrians from avoiding waiting time and thus avoiding dangerous crossings, such as forcing their way across a railroad crossing with the barrier down, and therefore can be applied to places other than railroad crossings. The intrusion prevention support system 100 can be installed and operated in any location where people are forced to wait. For example, the intrusion prevention support system 100 may be used in a train station. In this case, the communication device 30 can be installed in any location within the station, such as the station building or platform.

[0066] For example, a communication device 30 installed on a station platform can start communication with the user terminal 20 when it acquires the predicted train delay time. The communication device 30 can acquire the predicted train delay time by any method. For example, the communication device 30 may acquire the predicted train delay time from a management device that manages railway operations. Also, a communication terminal capable of communicating with the communication device 30 may be installed on the train. The communication terminal may have a function to acquire train speed information, location information, and time information, and may calculate the predicted delay time using the speed information, location information, and time information. Also, the predicted delay time may be predicted based on the congestion status of each car of the train.

[0067] By communicating between the user terminal 20 of a user waiting for a train on a station platform and the communication device 30, it is possible to provide value-added information to the user while the user is waiting for the train. Furthermore, when multiple options of irrelevant information are distributed, the number of pieces of value-added information may be changed as appropriate depending on the length of the expected delay time. Depending on the location where the intrusion prevention support system 100 is used, the value-added information is not limited to coupons, but may also be comics, videos, music, etc. For example, when the intrusion prevention support system 100 distributes value-added information on a platform during a train delay, the value-added information may be video or music with a playback time corresponding to the expected delay time. In this way, when a train delay or other reason forces a user to wait unexpectedly on a platform, the intrusion prevention support system 100 can play a role in mitigating the user's frustration over having their plans disrupted and their inability to board the train.

[0068] The entry prevention support system 100 may be used on expressways. For example, an area where congestion frequently occurs can be set as an entry prevention area. The start and end points of the congestion frequent area can be set on the entrance and exit sides, respectively. A communication device 30 can be installed at each of the start and end points of this congestion frequent area. Note that the distribution of value-added information by the entry prevention support system 100 is limited to the user terminal 20 operated by the passenger. The value-added information may be, for example, a time-limited coupon that can be used at a designated service station. In this way, the entry prevention support system 100 can play a role in alleviating congestion on the expressway by, for example, dispersing and guiding vehicles in the congestion frequent area to service stations for a certain period of time.

[0069] Furthermore, there are still many cases where pedestrians are required to arrive at a specific location at a specific time, such as when students start classes, when office workers start work, when people gather for important transactions, or when parcels are delivered. These time restrictions are one of the reasons why pedestrians choose to cross the street in an unsafe manner.

[0070] The approach prevention support system 100 of the present disclosure records the waiting time of the user at the railroad crossing. Therefore, the approach prevention support system 100 may distribute delay certification information as added-value information to the user terminal 20. In this way, by the approach prevention support system 100 issuing the delay certification information, the delay certification information can be used as proof of the reason for the user's lateness.

[0071] Furthermore, when the intrusion prevention support system 100 is used at a station, delay certification information that certifies the delay time of a train may be issued. Note that when one side of a road is closed due to a traffic accident or the like, a police vehicle can temporarily install equipment similar to the intrusion prevention support system 100 on the road and issue delay certification information in the same way.

[0072] In this way, the entry prevention support system 100 can certify the time spent waiting at railroad crossings, stations, roads, etc., thereby preventing pedestrians from recklessly entering entry prevention areas. Furthermore, by providing benefits to pedestrians for waiting, it is possible to provide psychological stability to pedestrians. For example, it is possible to prevent pedestrians from making reckless movements due to carelessness caused by making up for delays or frustration after being permitted to enter an entry prevention area. [Explanation of symbols]

[0073] 1 Approach control support device 2. Communications Department 3. Transmitter 4 Management Department 10 Servers 11 Storage section 12 Memory 13 Communications Department 14 Processing section 111 Program 112 Management DB 141 Communication Confirmation Department 142 Transmission processing unit 143 Management Department 144 Timing section 145 Acquisition Department 20 User terminal 21 Memory section 22 Memory 23 Communications Department 24 Input / output section 25 Processing section 251 Display processing unit 252 Transmission processing unit 253 Connection Time Measurement Unit 254 Activation processing unit 255 Positioning information acquisition unit 30 Communication equipment 100 Approach Suppression Assistance System 101 Approach Control Assistance System 102 Communications Department 103 Transmitter 104 Management Department 200 Railroad crossing safety device 201 Alarm 202 Circuit Breaker

Claims

1. a communication unit that communicates with a user terminal carried by a user who is attempting to enter an entry-restricted area in a state where entry is not permitted; a transmitter that, when communication with the user terminal is established, transmits to the user terminal non-enabled value-added information that can be displayed while the user terminal is located within a predetermined area; a timer unit that acquires a connection time between the communication unit and the user terminal; an acquisition unit that acquires a stay time during which the user terminal is located within a predetermined area; a management unit that validates the value-added information when the connection time and the stay time substantially match after entry into the entry-restricted area is permitted; Including, Entry suppression support device.

2. the transmitting unit transmits a plurality of pieces of value-added information to the user terminal while the user terminal is located within a predetermined area when communication with the user terminal is established; a receiving unit that receives selected added-value information selected by a user from the plurality of added-value information from the user terminal; the management unit validates the selected added-value information after entry into the entry-restricted area is permitted. The intrusion suppression support device according to claim 1.

3. the communication unit is provided in a traffic signal device installed in the entry restricted area, and communicates with the user terminal when the traffic signal device switches to a stop signal. The intrusion suppression support device according to claim 1.

4. the transmitting unit changes the number of pieces of value-added information to be transmitted to the user terminal or the length of playback time of the content delivered as the value-added information, depending on the time period during which the traffic signal device is in a stop signal state. The intrusion suppression support device according to claim 3.

5. The communication units are provided on the entrance side and the exit side of the entry restriction area where the traffic signal device is provided, The intrusion suppression support device according to claim 3.

6. the communication unit provided on the entrance side communicates with the user terminal in the waiting area on the entrance side; the communication unit provided on the exit side communicates with the user terminal in the waiting area on the exit side; The intrusion suppression support device according to claim 5.

7. a communication unit that communicates with a user terminal carried by a user who is attempting to enter an entry-restricted area in a state where entry is not permitted; a transmitter that, when communication with the user terminal is established, transmits to the user terminal non-enabled value-added information that can be displayed while the user terminal is located within a predetermined area; a timer unit that acquires a connection time between the communication unit and the user terminal; an acquisition unit that acquires a stay time during which the user terminal is located within a predetermined area; a management unit that validates the value-added information when the connection time and the stay time substantially match after entry into the entry-restricted area is permitted; Including, Ingress control assistance system.

8. The computer A process of communicating between a user terminal carried by a user who is attempting to enter an entry-restricted area in a state where entry is not permitted and a communication unit; transmitting, when communication with the user terminal is established, to the user terminal, non-enabled value-added information that is displayable while the user terminal is located within a predetermined area; A process of acquiring a connection time between the communication unit and the user terminal; A process of acquiring a stay time during which the user terminal is located within a predetermined area; a process of validating the value-added information when the connection time and the stay time substantially match after the entry into the entry-restricted area is permitted; To execute Approach control support method.

9. A process of communicating between a user terminal carried by a user who is attempting to enter an entry-restricted area in a state where entry is not permitted and a communication unit; transmitting, when communication with the user terminal is established, to the user terminal, non-enabled value-added information that is displayable while the user terminal is located within a predetermined area; A process of acquiring a connection time between the communication unit and the user terminal; A process of acquiring a stay time during which the user terminal is located within a predetermined area; a process of validating the value-added information when the connection time and the stay time substantially match after the entry into the entry-restricted area is permitted; A program that causes a computer to execute the following.

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