Indoor position information storage processing system, indoor position information detection system, electric power equipment, indoor position information processing device, indoor position information processing method and program

Abstract

To provide an indoor position information storage processing system, indoor position information detection system, power instrument, indoor position information processing device, indoor position information processing method and program that can facilitate using position information marketing.SOLUTION: An indoor position information storage processing system according to an embodiment has: a power instrument; a first transmitter; a first receiver; a position detector; and a first information processing device. The first information processing device is configured to process information based on a measurement distance wave, and a position of the first receiver. A first distance calculation unit is configured to calculate a distance of the first transmitter and the first receiver on the basis of the measurement distance wave the first receiver receives. The first distance calculation unit is configured to calculate a position of the first transmitter on the basis of the calculated distance, and the position of the first receiver. A first storage processing unit is configured to store the calculated position of the first transmitter in a storage unit as a position of the power instrument.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] An embodiment of the present invention relates to an indoor position information storage processing system, an indoor position information detection system, an electric power device, an indoor position information processing device, an indoor position information processing method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, there has been an increasing need for location-based marketing in the retail industry, with the aim of acquiring new customers and increasing average customer spending. For example, location-based marketing involves acquiring location information of customers moving around within a store. Therefore, beacon equipment and a power source are required within the store to collect location information, but it is sometimes not easy to secure these facilities. As a result, it can be difficult to utilize location-based marketing. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-36471 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide an indoor location information storage and processing system, an indoor location information detection system, an electric power device, an indoor location information processing device, an indoor location information processing method, and a program that can facilitate the use of location information marketing. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] An indoor position information storage processing system according to an embodiment includes an electric power device, a first transmitter, a first receiver, a position detector, and a first information processing device. The electric power device is installed in a building. The first transmitter is attached to the electric power device and emits a ranging wave. The first receiver receives the ranging wave emitted by the first transmitter. The position detector detects the position of the first receiver. The first information processing device processes information based on the ranging wave and the position of the first receiver. The first information processing device includes a first distance calculation unit, a first position calculation unit, and a first storage processing unit. The first distance calculation unit calculates the distance between the first transmitter and the first receiver based on the ranging wave received by the first receiver. The first position calculation unit calculates the position of the first transmitter based on the calculated distance and the position of the first receiver. The first storage processing unit stores the calculated position of the first transmitter in a memory unit as the position of the electric power device. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0006] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of an indoor position information processing system 1 according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] Cross-section of building M, which will be a commercial facility. [Figure 3] A diagram showing a room in a building M as viewed from inside the room. [Figure 4] 1 is a diagram schematically showing a commercial facility SP in which an indoor position information processing system 1 is installed. [Figure 5] 2 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the lighting fixture 10 and the first transmitter 20. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a store terminal 30 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a customer terminal 40 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a management apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a store terminal 30 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 10]FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a customer terminal 40 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a management apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the positions of lighting fixtures 10 associated with transmitter IDs. [Figure 13] FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing an example of processing in the indoor position information processing system 1 when lighting is installed. [Figure 14] FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing an example of processing in the indoor position information processing system 1 during store business hours. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an indoor position information processing system 2 according to a second embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a store terminal 50 according to a second embodiment. [Figure 17] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a customer terminal 60 according to the second embodiment. [Figure 18] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a lighting fixture 10 and a transmission wave information processing device 70 according to a second embodiment. [Figure 19] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of a management apparatus 200 according to a second embodiment. [Figure 20] 1 is a cross-sectional view of the interior of a building M in which a first moving body 80 travels. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0007] Hereinafter, an indoor position information storage processing system, an indoor position information detection system, an electric power device, an indoor position information processing device, an indoor position information processing method, and a program according to embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0008] (First embodiment) First, the overall configuration of an indoor position information processing system 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. Fig. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of the indoor position information processing system 1 according to the first embodiment. The indoor position information processing system 1 includes, for example, a plurality of lighting fixtures 10, a plurality of first transmitters 20, a store terminal 30, a customer terminal 40, and a management device 100.

[0009] The lighting fixtures 10 are installed on a ceiling C of a building, for example, a commercial facility. The lighting fixtures 10 are mounted on the indoor side of the building and each have a first transmitter 20 built in. The first transmitter 20 may also be mounted externally to the lighting fixtures 10.

[0010] The store terminal 30 and the management device 100, and the customer terminal 40 and the management device 100 are connected to each other via a network NW in a manner that allows communication between them. This may be an intranet, a local area network (LAN), a wireless LAN, or the like, and it is preferable that a certain level or higher of information security is implemented.

[0011] Indoor position information processing system 1 is used when installing lighting in a store (hereinafter referred to as lighting installation time) and when detecting customer locations while the store is open (hereinafter referred to as store operation time). When installing lighting, indoor position information processing system 1 functions as indoor position information storage processing system 1A including multiple lighting fixtures 10, first transmitter 20, store terminal 30, and management device 100. When the store is open, indoor position information processing system 1 functions as indoor position information detection system 1B including multiple lighting fixtures 10, first transmitter 20, customer terminal 40, management device 100. Management device 100 is an example of a first information processing device and a third information processing device.

[0012] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a building M that will be used as a commercial facility. The building M has multiple floors, for example, three floors, with a first floor MF1, a second floor MF2, and a third floor MF3. The building M may be one or two floors, or it may be four or more floors. The first floor MF1, the second floor MF2, and the third floor MF3 of the building M are all divided into small rooms. The first floor MF1 is provided with a first floor first room MF11, a first floor second room MF12, and a first floor third room MF13. The second floor MF2 is provided with a second floor first room MF21 and a second floor second room MF22. The third floor MF3 is provided with a third floor first room MF31, a third floor second room MF32, and a third floor third room MF33. The floors do not have to be divided into small rooms.

[0013] Each room on each floor is equipped with multiple lighting fixtures 10. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing the state of looking up into one room of building M. Fig. 3 shows the state of looking up into third floor room 2 MF32 from inside the room. Twenty-five lighting fixtures 10 are installed in a 5 x 5 arrangement on the ceiling C of third floor room 2 MF32. Of the 25 lighting fixtures, 13 lighting fixtures are equipped with first transmitters 20. Among the lighting fixtures 10 included in the five rows of lighting fixtures (hereinafter referred to as lighting fixture rows), those with built-in first transmitters 20 and those without are arranged alternately.

[0014] Of these, in the first, third, and fifth lighting fixture rows, three lighting fixtures 10 have first transmitters 20 built in, and in the second and fourth lighting fixture rows, two lighting fixtures 10 have first transmitters 20 built in. Therefore, when the third floor second room MF32 is viewed from above, the lighting fixtures 10 with built-in first transmitters 20 are arranged in a staggered pattern.

[0015] FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically illustrating a commercial facility SP in which an indoor position information processing system 1 is installed. Each floor of the commercial facility SP has a sales area where customers P and store personnel S, such as store clerks, are stationed. Elevators E, for example, are provided between floors, and customers P and store personnel S can move between floors using the elevators. Cash registers R are provided in the sales area.

[0016] A plurality of lighting fixtures 10 are provided on a ceiling C of a commercial facility SP, and first transmitters 20 are built into some or all of the lighting fixtures 10. When the lighting fixtures are installed, the indoor position information processing system 1 detects the lighting positions in the management device 100 by receiving transmission waves emitted from the first transmitters 20 at a store terminal 30 operated by a store staff member S or the like.

[0017] During store business hours, the indoor position information processing system 1 detects the position of customer P (hereinafter referred to as customer position) in the management device 100 by receiving a transmission wave emitted by the first transmitter at a customer terminal 40 operated by the customer P. The management device 100 detects multiple detected customer positions in time series and transmits and provides time-series customer position information in which the multiple detected customer positions are arranged in time series to the marketing center 500. The marketing center 500 uses the provided time-series customer position information to generate marketing information for acquiring new customers at the commercial facility SP, distributing coupons to customers P, and so on.

[0018] Next, we will explain the hardware configuration of each device in indoor position information processing system 1 of the first embodiment. First, we will explain the hardware configuration of lighting device 10 and first transmitter 20. Figure 5 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of lighting device 10 and first transmitter 20.

[0019] Lighting device 10 includes, for example, power supply unit 11 and lighting unit 12. Power supply unit 11, for example, receives external power and acquires power for lighting the light. Lighting unit 12 includes, for example, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) circuit, and lights up an LED with the power supplied by power supply unit 11 to illuminate the surroundings.

[0020] The lighting fixture 10 has a built-in first transmitter 20. The first transmitter 20 emits a transmission wave used, for example, in UWB (Ultra Wide Band), Bluetooth (registered trademark), Wi-Fi, or NFC (Near Field Communication). The transmission wave is a radio wave that enables individual identification and can be used to measure distance. The transmission wave is an example of a distance measurement wave. The first transmitter 20 may be a transmitter that emits a sound wave (ultrasonic wave).

[0021] The first transmitter 20 is connected to, for example, an LED circuit in the lighting fixture 10. The first transmitter 20 operates using power supplied to the LED circuit by the power supply unit 11. The power supply unit 11 may, for example, include a power storage unit and supply the stored power to the lighting unit 12. While power is being supplied from the power supply unit 11, the first transmitter 20 emits a transmission wave at regular time intervals.

[0022] Transmission wave information is included in the transmission wave transmitted by the first transmitter 20. A unique transmitter ID is assigned to each first transmitter 20. The transmission wave information included in the transmission wave transmitted by the first transmitter 20 includes transmitter identification information indicating the transmitter ID for identifying the first transmitter 20 that transmitted the transmission wave.

[0023] The transmission wave information does not necessarily include transmitter identification information indicating the transmitter ID. The transmitter identification information may be obtained by the store terminal 30 reading a two-dimensional code, such as a QR code (registered trademark), printed on the outer surface of the first transmitter 20 or on the package of the first transmitter 20, or may be provided separately from the management device 100 or the like.

[0024] Next, a description will be given of the hardware configuration of the store terminal 30. Fig. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the store terminal 30 of the first embodiment. The store terminal 30 includes, for example, a processor 31, a main memory device 32, a communication interface 33, an auxiliary memory device 34, an input / output device 35, a sensor 36, a first receiver 37, a position detector 38, and a bus 39.

[0025] Processor 31 is, for example, a CPU that reads and executes a terminal control program to implement the various functions of store terminal 30. The terminal control program is, for example, a location information registration app that registers the locations of lighting fixtures 10. The location information registration app is, for example, an app for installing lighting fixtures 10 on a ceiling or for registering the locations of lighting fixtures 10 that have been installed on a ceiling.

[0026] The processor 31 may also read and execute programs other than the terminal control program to realize functions necessary for realizing each function of the store terminal 30. The main memory device 32 is, for example, a RAM, and stores in advance the terminal control program and other programs that are read and executed by the processor 31.

[0027] The communication interface 33 is an interface circuit for communicating with the management device 100 etc. via the network NW or other networks. The auxiliary storage device 34 is, for example, a hard disk drive, a solid state drive, a flash memory, or a ROM.

[0028] The input / output device 35 is, for example, a touch panel display. The sensor 36 includes, for example, at least one of an angular velocity sensor and an acceleration sensor. The first receiver 37 receives a transmission wave emitted by the first transmitter 20. When the first transmitter 20 transmits a sound wave (ultrasound), the first receiver 37 may be a microphone that receives the sound wave (ultrasound).

[0029] The position detector 38 detects the position of the store terminal 30. The position detector 38 is, for example, a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) device, such as a GPS (Global Positioning System). The bus 39 connects the processor 31, the main memory device 32, the communication interface 33, the auxiliary memory device 34, the input / output device 35, the sensor 36, the first receiver 37, and the position detector 38 so that they can transmit and receive data to and from each other. The auxiliary memory device 34 stores terminal identification data indicating a unique identification code assigned to itself and a transmitter ID that identifies the first transmitter 20.

[0030] Next, the customer terminal 40 of the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the customer terminal 40 of the first embodiment. The customer terminal 40 includes, for example, a processor 41, a main memory device 42, a communication interface 43, an auxiliary memory device 44, an input / output device 45, a sensor 46, a third receiver 47, and a bus 49. The customer terminal 40 has the same configuration as the store terminal 30, except that it does not include a position detector. The customer terminal 40 may include a position detector, just like the store terminal 30.

[0031] Next, the hardware configuration of the management device 100 of the first embodiment will be described. Fig. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the management device 100 of the first embodiment. The management device 100 includes a processor 101, a main memory device 102, a communication interface 103, an auxiliary memory device 104, an input / output device 105, and a bus 107.

[0032] The processor 101 is, for example, a CPU, and reads and executes an indoor position information processing program to realize each function of the management device 100. The processor 101 may also read and execute programs other than the indoor position information processing program to realize functions necessary to realize each function of the management device 100. The main memory device 102 is, for example, a RAM, and pre-stores the indoor position information processing program and other programs that are read and executed by the processor 101.

[0033] The communication interface 103 is an interface circuit for communicating with the store terminal 30, the customer terminal 40, etc. via the network NW or other networks. The auxiliary storage device 104 is, for example, a hard disk drive, a solid state drive, a flash memory, or a ROM.

[0034] The input / output device 105 is, for example, a touch panel display. The bus 107 connects the processor 101, the main memory device 102, the communication interface 103, the auxiliary memory device 104, and the input / output device 105 so that data can be transmitted and received among them. The input / output device 105 may be configured as an input device and an output device independently.

[0035] Next, a description will be given of the functional configuration of the indoor position information processing system 1. Fig. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the store terminal 30 according to the first embodiment. The store terminal 30 includes, for example, a transmission wave information acquisition unit 301, a position information acquisition unit 302, and a transmission / reception processing unit 303.

[0036] The transmission wave information acquisition unit 301 acquires transmission wave information contained in the transmission wave transmitted by the first transmitter 20 and received by the first receiver 37. The transmission wave information includes distance information for calculating the distance between the first transmitter 20 and the first receiver 37 (hereinafter referred to as the first distance), and transmitter identification information indicating a transmitter ID for identifying the first transmitter 20. The distance information is, for example, the frequency of the transmission wave when the first transmitter 20 is a transmitter that uses UWB, or the radio wave intensity of the transmission wave received by the first receiver 37 when the first transmitter 20 is a transmitter that uses Bluetooth (registered trademark) or Wi-Fi.

[0037] The location information acquisition unit 302 acquires the location of the store terminal 30 detected by the location detector 38. The transmission / reception processing unit 303 transmits the distance information and transmitter identification information acquired by the transmission wave information acquisition unit 301, and the location information regarding the location of the store terminal 30 acquired by the location information acquisition unit 302 to the management device 100.

[0038] The store terminal 30 moves, for example, accompanied by a store employee or the like who carries the store terminal 30. The store terminal 30 receives, for example, a transmission wave emitted by the first transmitter 20 when moving. The store terminal 30 transmits distance information, transmitter identification information, and location information to the management device 100 every time it receives a transmission wave. Therefore, the store terminal 30 transmits the distance information, transmitter identification information, and location information to the management device 100 multiple times. The transmission / reception processing unit 303 may be configured to transmit various information to the management device 100 based on the passage of a certain period of time or an operation by the store employee S or the like who operates the store terminal 30.

[0039] Next, the functional configuration of the customer terminal 40 will be described. Fig. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the customer terminal 40 of the first embodiment. The customer terminal 40 includes, for example, a transmission wave information acquisition unit 401 and a transmission / reception processing unit 402. The transmission wave information acquisition unit 401 acquires transmission wave information in the same manner as the transmission wave information acquisition unit 301 of the store terminal 30.

[0040] The transmission / reception processing unit 402 transmits the distance information and transmitter identification information included in the transmission wave information acquired by the transmission wave information acquisition unit 401 to the management device 100. The distance information here is information for calculating the first distance. For example, the customer terminal 40 moves along with the customer who carries the customer terminal 40. The transmission / reception processing unit 402 of the customer terminal 40 transmits the distance information and transmitter identification information to the management device 100 multiple times, similar to the store terminal 30. The transmission / reception processing unit 402 may transmit various information to the management device 100 based on the passage of a certain period of time or the operation of a store employee S who operates the store terminal 30.

[0041] Next, a description will be given of the functional configuration of the management device 100. Fig. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the management device 100 according to the first embodiment. The management device 100 includes, for example, a transmitter / receiver 111, a first distance calculation unit 112, a first position calculation unit 113, a storage processing unit 114, a third distance calculation unit 115, a first detection unit 116, and a storage unit 117.

[0042] The transmitting / receiving unit 111 receives various information transmitted by the store terminal 30 and the customer terminal 40. The transmitting / receiving unit 111 receives multiple pieces of distance information, transmitter identification information, and location information transmitted by the store terminal 30 and the customer terminal 40. The transmitting / receiving unit 111 receives the distance information, transmitter identification information, and location information transmitted by the store terminal 30 and the customer terminal 40 each time the store terminal 30 and the customer terminal 40 move.

[0043] The first distance calculation unit 112 calculates the distance (hereinafter referred to as the first distance) between the first transmitter 20 built into the lighting fixture 10 and the first receiver 37 provided in the store terminal 30, based on the distance information and transmitter identification information transmitted by the store terminal 30 and received by the transceiver unit 111. The first distance calculation unit 112 calculates the first distance for each of the multiple first transmitters 20.

[0044] First position calculation unit 113 calculates the position of first transmitter 20 as the position of lighting device 10 incorporating first transmitter 20 (hereinafter referred to as the first position) based on the first distance calculated by first distance calculation unit 112 and the position information received by transmitter / receiver 111. This position information is position information indicating the position of store terminal 30 detected by position detector 38 when the first distance was calculated.

[0045] The first distance calculation unit 112 and the first position calculation unit 113 may be provided in the store terminal 30 instead of the management device 100. In this case, the store terminal 30 may transmit information indicating the calculated first distance and first position to the management device 100 via the transmission / reception processing unit 303.

[0046] A plurality of lighting fixtures 10 are installed in a room of a commercial facility SP. First transmitters 20 are built into some or all of these lighting fixtures 10. First position calculation unit 113 calculates the first position of each of the lighting fixtures 10 with built-in first transmitters 20. When calculating the first positions, first position calculation unit 113 associates the first positions with the transmitter IDs of the first transmitters 20 built into the lighting fixtures 10.

[0047] When calculating the position of lighting device 10, the first distance calculated based on transmission waves transmitted by one first transmitter 20 and acquired by store terminal 30 at two or more locations is used. For example, the position of lighting device 10 is calculated based on the first distance and the position of store terminal 30 (the position of first receiver 37) when store terminal 30 is in an arbitrary position, and the first distance and the position of store terminal 30 (the position of first receiver 37) when store terminal 30 is in another position. First position calculation unit 113 associates a transmitter ID of first transmitter 20 built into lighting device 10 with the first position.

[0048] The storage processing unit 114 stores and registers the first location associated with the transmitter ID in the memory unit 117. The memory unit 117 stores the first locations of multiple lighting fixtures 10. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the locations of lighting fixtures 10 associated with the transmitter ID. In this example, the ceiling of a room in the building M shown in FIG. 3 is visualized, and the transmitter ID of the first transmitter 20 built into the lighting fixture 10 installed on the ceiling is shown.

[0049] For example, the transmitter ID of the first transmitter 20 built into the lighting fixture 10 in the leftmost column on the top row is "1111." The lighting fixture 10 next to it does not have a built-in first transmitter 20, so no transmitter ID is displayed. The transmitter ID of the first transmitter 20 built into the lighting fixture 10 next to that is "2222." The transmitter IDs of the first transmitters 20 built into the other lighting fixtures 10 are displayed in a similar manner.

[0050] For example, if a blueprint or the like showing the placement of lighting fixtures 10 is prepared in advance, the first positions may be calculated in association with the positions of lighting fixtures 10 included in the blueprint. The placement of lighting fixtures 10 on the ceiling may be shown on the blueprint, or may be shown in a corrected image obtained by performing keystone correction on an image of the ceiling photographed inside building M.

[0051] If there is no information indicating the location of lighting fixture 10, such as a blueprint, the position of lighting fixture 10 may be calculated using the position of store terminal 30 detected by position detector 38 of store terminal 30 as a reference position. In this case, the position of lighting fixture 10 can be calculated based on the positions of two or more store terminals 30 and the first distance. Furthermore, if the orientation of first transmitter 20 relative to store terminal 30 (hereinafter referred to as the first orientation) can be detected, the first position may be calculated based on the position of store terminal 30, the first distance, and the first orientation.

[0052] The third distance calculation unit 115 calculates the distance between the first transmitter 20 and the third receiver 47 (hereinafter referred to as the third distance) for each of the multiple first transmitters 20, based on the distance information and transmitter identification information transmitted by the customer terminal 40 and received by the transceiver unit 111. The third distance calculation unit 115 calculates the third distance for each of the multiple lighting fixtures 10 that have a built-in first transmitter 20.

[0053] The first detection unit 116 detects the position of the customer terminal 40 based on the multiple third distances calculated by the third distance calculation unit 115 and the multiple first positions stored by the storage processing unit 114. The storage processing unit 114 stores and registers the position of the customer terminal 40 detected by the first detection unit 116 (hereinafter referred to as the customer terminal position) as the customer's position in the memory unit 117. The first detection unit 116 detects the customer terminal position as the customer position where the customer is located based on, for example, the third distances to at least two first transmitters 20 and the first positions of these first transmitters 20.

[0054] The first detection unit 116 detects the customer location when the customer moves and is located at multiple locations. The first detection unit 116 stores and registers the time-series customer locations, which are the detected multiple customer locations arranged in chronological order, in the storage unit 117. The transmission / reception unit 111 transmits the time-series customer locations stored in the storage unit 117 to, for example, the marketing center 500.

[0055] The third distance calculation unit 115 and the first detection unit 116 may be provided in the customer terminal 40 instead of the management device 100. In this case, the customer terminal 40 may transmit information indicating the calculated third distance and the customer terminal position to the management device 100 via the transmission / reception processing unit 402.

[0056] Next, the processing in the indoor position information processing system 1 will be described. The indoor position information processing system 1 functions as an indoor position information storage processing system 1A when installing lighting, and uses a store terminal 30 together with the management device 100. The indoor position information processing system 1 functions as an indoor position information detection system 1B when the store is open, and uses a customer terminal 40 together with the management device 100. Below, the processing when installing lighting will be described, and then the processing when the store is open will be described. FIG. 13 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the processing in the indoor position information processing system 1 when installing lighting.

[0057] First, the process of installing a lighting fixture will be described. In a preliminary stage of installing a lighting fixture, a lighting fixture 10 is installed in a predetermined room on a predetermined floor in a building M in a commercial facility SP, and a first position is calculated and stored based on the transmitter ID of a first transmitter 20 installed in the lighting fixture 10.

[0058] When performing the first calculation of lighting fixture 10 using store terminal 30, management device 100 registers the address of building M in which the room for which the first position is to be calculated is located, the floor in building M on which the room is located, the location of the room within the floor, and the like, based on, for example, the operation of store terminal 30 by store associate S. The address of building M, the floor on which the room is located, and the location of the room within the floor may also be registered by other means. For example, if blueprints or images of the ceiling of building M are prepared, the address of the building and the floor number of the room may be indicated in the information on the blueprints or images.

[0059] In indoor position information processing system 1, multiple lighting fixtures 10 are sequentially installed on ceiling C of building M during lighting installation. Some lighting fixtures 10 have a built-in first transmitter 20, while others do not. Of the first transmitters 20 installed in lighting fixtures 10 installed on ceiling C, the first transmitter 20 connected to power supply unit 11 emits a transmission wave at regular time intervals. A store associate S moves around the room carrying store terminal 30, and approaches, for example, a lighting fixture 10, causing first receiver 37 to receive the transmission wave emitted by first transmitter 20.

[0060] The store terminal 30 carried by the store staff member S determines in the transmission wave information acquisition unit 301 whether or not the first receiver 37 has received the transmission wave transmitted by the first transmitter 20 (step S101). If it is determined that the first receiver 37 has not received the transmission wave, the transmission wave information acquisition unit 301 repeats the process of step S101.

[0061] If it is determined that the first receiver 37 has received the transmission wave, the transmission wave information acquisition unit 301 acquires distance information and transmitter identification information based on the transmission wave, based on the transmission wave information received by the first receiver 37 (step S103). Subsequently, the position information acquisition unit 302 acquires the position of the store terminal 30 detected by the position detector 38, and generates and acquires position information related to the position of the store terminal 30 (step S105).

[0062] Next, transmission / reception processing unit 303 transmits the distance information and transmitter identification information acquired by transmission wave information acquisition unit 301 and the location information acquired by location information acquisition unit 302 to management device 100 (step S107). Store terminal 30 continues the processes from step S101 to step S107 until all of the lighting fixtures 10 to be installed on ceiling C have been installed and the store terminal 30 has acquired the distance information and transmitter identification information for all of the first transmitters 20 built into the lighting fixtures 10 installed on ceiling C.

[0063] The management device 100 acquires distance information, transmitter identification information, and location information each time the store terminal 30 transmits the information through the transmitter / receiver 111 (step S201). Next, the first distance calculation unit 112 calculates the first distance to the first transmitter 20 whose transmitter ID is identified by the transmitter identification information, based on the distance information and transmitter identification information acquired by the transmitter / receiver 111 (step S203).

[0064] After first distance calculation unit 112 calculates multiple first distances for a specific first transmitter 20, first position calculation unit 113 calculates the position of the specific first transmitter 20 and calculates it as the first position of lighting device 10 in which that first transmitter 20 is built (step S205). Next, storage processing unit 114 stores and registers the first position calculated by first position calculation unit 113 in memory unit 117 (step S207).

[0065] Next, first position calculation unit 113 determines whether or not the first positions of all lighting fixtures 10 installed on ceiling C that have built-in first transmitters 20 have been calculated (step S209). If it is determined that the first positions of all lighting fixtures 10 that have built-in first transmitters 20 have not been calculated, first position calculation unit 113 returns the process to step S201, and management device 100 repeats the processes from step S201 to step S207.

[0066] First position calculation unit 113 calculates first positions of multiple lighting fixtures 10, and storage processing unit 114 stores and registers the multiple first positions in memory unit 117. Memory unit 117 stores time-series customer positions. When management device 100 determines that first position calculation unit 113 has calculated the first positions of all lighting fixtures having built-in first transmitters 20, management device 100 ends the processing performed when installing lighting in indoor position information processing system 1.

[0067] Next, processing during store business hours will be described. Fig. 14 is a sequence diagram showing an example of processing in indoor position information processing system 1 during store business hours. In indoor position information processing system 1, first transmitter 20 built into lighting fixture 10 emits transmission waves at regular time intervals during store business hours. A customer P visiting a commercial facility SP moves around the commercial facility SP carrying customer terminal 40.

[0068] When customer terminal 40 carried by customer P approaches lighting fixture 10, third receiver 47 receives the transmission wave transmitted by first transmitter 20. Customer terminal 40 determines in transmission wave information acquisition unit 401 whether third receiver 47 has received the transmission wave transmitted by first transmitter 20 (step S301). If it is determined that third receiver 47 has not received the transmission wave, transmission wave information acquisition unit 401 repeats the process of step S301.

[0069] If it is determined that the third receiver 47 has received the transmission wave, the transmission wave information acquisition unit 401 acquires distance information and transmitter identification information based on the transmission wave, based on the transmission wave information received by the third receiver 47 (step S303). Subsequently, the transmission and reception processing unit 402 transmits the distance information and transmitter identification information acquired by the transmission wave information acquisition unit 301 to the management device 100 (step S305).

[0070] The management device 100 acquires the distance information and the transmitter identification information through the transmitter / receiver 111 each time the store terminal 30 transmits the information (step S401). Next, the third distance calculation unit 115 calculates the third distance to the first transmitter 20 whose transmitter ID is identified by the transmitter identification information, based on the distance information and the transmitter identification information acquired by the transmitter / receiver 111 (step S403).

[0071] After the third distance calculation unit 115 calculates the third distances to the multiple first transmitters 20, the first detection unit 116 detects the customer terminal position (step S405). Subsequently, the storage processing unit 114 stores and registers the customer terminal position detected by the first detection unit 116 in the memory unit 117 (step S407). Thereafter, the first detection unit 116 returns the process to step S401, and the management device 100 repeats the processes from step S401 to step S407.

[0072] In indoor position information processing system 1 of the first embodiment, lighting device 10 has a built-in first transmitter 20, and store terminal 30 has a first receiver 37. This makes it possible to calculate the distance between lighting device 10 and moving store terminal 30, and therefore to calculate the position of lighting device 10 based on the position of store terminal 30.

[0073] The indoor position information processing system 1 of the first embodiment calculates the position of the customer P using the calculated positions of the lighting fixtures 10, and provides the customer's position information to the marketing center 500. This makes it easier to use location-based marketing. The customer's position information can also be used for purposes other than location-based marketing. For example, the customer's position information can be used to guide the customer P to a specific sales area or to provide evacuation route guidance in an emergency.

[0074] When installing transmitters and receivers for collecting location information, assuming that the receivers in customer terminals 40 are used, transmitters will be installed in commercial facilities SP. However, if transmitters are installed in multiple locations to accurately collect location information, securing a power source becomes an issue. In this regard, in the indoor location information processing system 1 of the first embodiment, the first transmitter 20 is built into the lighting fixture 10. This makes it easy to secure a power source for the first transmitter 20. Furthermore, the lighting fixtures 10 are installed widely throughout the commercial facilities SP. This allows the first transmitters 20 to be installed in multiple locations.

[0075] When installing the first transmitter 20 in this manner, it is necessary to be able to identify the first transmitter 20 built into the lighting fixture 10 by a unique transmitter ID or the like. Collecting information to identify the first transmitter 20 can be time-consuming. In this regard, in the indoor position information processing system 1 of the first embodiment, the transmitter ID of the first transmitter 20 is collected using the store terminal 30 when the lighting fixture is installed, for example. This makes it easy to obtain information to identify the first transmitter 20 in order to obtain the position of the lighting fixture 10.

[0076] Furthermore, to collect customer location information, the transmission wave sent by first transmitter 20 is received by third receiver 47 of customer terminal 40. Therefore, first transmitter 20 used to obtain information for identifying the location of lighting fixture 10 can be used to collect customer location information, which contributes to reducing the number of components in indoor location information processing system 1 as a whole.

[0077] (Second embodiment) Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the following description, components and functions common to the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals in the drawings, and their description may be omitted. First, the overall configuration of the indoor position information processing system 1 of the second embodiment will be described.

[0078] 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of an indoor position information processing system 2 according to the second embodiment. The indoor position information processing system 2 includes, for example, a plurality of lighting fixtures 10, a store terminal 50, a customer terminal 60, a plurality of transmission wave information processing devices 70, and a management device 200. The management device 200 is an example of a second information processing device and a fourth information processing device.

[0079] Compared to the first embodiment, lighting fixture 10 has a common configuration with the first embodiment, except that lighting fixture 10 has a built-in transmission wave information processing device 70 instead of first transmitter 20. Store terminal 50 and management device 100, and customer terminal 60 and management device 100 are connected to each other via network NW in a manner that allows them to communicate with each other.

[0080] When the lighting is installed, the indoor position information processing system 2 functions as an indoor position information storage processing system 2A that includes multiple lighting fixtures 10, a store terminal 50, a transmission wave information processing device 70, and a management device 100. When the store is open, the indoor position information processing system 1 functions as an indoor position information detection system 2B that includes multiple lighting fixtures 10, a customer terminal 60, a transmission wave information processing device 70, and a management device 100.

[0081] 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of the hardware configuration of a store terminal 50 according to the second embodiment. The store terminal 50 includes a processor 31, a main memory device 32, a communication interface 33, an auxiliary memory device 34, an input / output device 35, a sensor 36, and a position detector 38, similar to those of the store terminal 30 according to the first embodiment.

[0082] The store terminal 50 further includes a second transmitter 51 that emits a transmission wave. Similar to the first transmitter 20 of the first embodiment, the second transmitter 51 emits a transmission wave used for UWB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, etc. The transmission wave includes transmission wave information, and the transmission wave information includes a store terminal ID for identifying the store terminal 50.

[0083] 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of the hardware configuration of a customer terminal 60 according to the second embodiment. The customer terminal 60 includes a processor 41, a main memory device 42, a communication interface 43, an auxiliary memory device 44, an input / output device 45, and a sensor 46, similar to those of the customer terminal 40 according to the first embodiment. The customer terminal 60 may also include a position detector.

[0084] The customer terminal 60 further includes a fourth transmitter 61 that emits a transmission wave. Similar to the first transmitter 20 of the first embodiment, the fourth transmitter 61 emits a transmission wave used for UWB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, etc. The transmission wave includes transmission wave information, and the transmission wave information includes a customer terminal ID for identifying the customer terminal 60.

[0085] 18 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a lighting fixture 10 and a transmission wave information processing device 70 according to the second embodiment. As in the first embodiment, the lighting fixture 10 includes a power supply unit 11 and a lighting unit 12. The transmission wave information processing device 70 includes, for example, a second receiver 71, a controller 72, and a transceiver 73.

[0086] The second receiver 71 receives transmission waves transmitted by the second transmitter 51 provided in the store terminal 50 and the fourth transmitter 61 provided in the customer terminal 60. The second receiver 71 is assigned a receiver ID that identifies the second receiver 71. The receiver ID is included in, for example, receiver identification information.

[0087] The controller 72 acquires transmission wave information contained in the transmission wave received by the second receiver 71. The controller 72 acquires the transmission wave information including distance information for calculating the distance between the second transmitter 51 and the second receiver 71 (hereinafter referred to as the second distance) and the distance between the fourth transmitter 61 and the second receiver 71 (hereinafter referred to as the fourth distance), and terminal identification information indicating the store terminal ID and customer terminal ID for identifying the store terminal 50 and the customer terminal 60. The distance information includes the frequency and radio wave intensity, similar to those in the first embodiment.

[0088] The transceiver 73 transmits the transmission wave information and receiver identification information acquired by the controller 72 to the store terminal 50 equipped with the second transmitter 51 that emitted the transmission wave and the customer terminal 60 equipped with the fourth transmitter 61. The store terminal 50 equipped with the second transmitter 51 that emitted the transmission wave and the customer terminal 60 equipped with the fourth transmitter 61 are identified based on the store terminal ID and customer terminal ID acquired by the controller 72.

[0089] The store terminal 50 and the customer terminal 60 receive the transmission wave information and receiver information transmitted by the transmission wave information processing device 70. The store terminal 50 and the customer terminal 60 acquire the distance information and terminal identification information contained in the transmission wave information. The store terminal 50 and the customer terminal 60 each acquire multiple pieces of distance information and terminal identification information at the same time for each of the multiple second receivers 71. The store terminal 50 and the customer terminal 60 transmit the acquired distance information and terminal identification information at the same time for each of the multiple second receivers 71 to the management device 200 together with location information related to the location of the store terminal 50 and the customer terminal 60.

[0090] 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the management device 200 of the second embodiment. The management device 200 includes, for example, a transmission / reception unit 111, a second distance calculation unit 201, a second position calculation unit 202, a storage processing unit 114, a fourth distance calculation unit 203, a second detection unit 204, and a memory unit 117. The configurations of the transmission / reception unit 111 and the memory unit 117 are similar to the configurations of the management device 100 of the first embodiment.

[0091] The second distance calculation unit 201 calculates the second distance based on the distance information and receiver identification information transmitted by the store terminal 50 and received by the transmitter / receiver unit 111. The second distance calculation unit 201 calculates the second distance for each of the multiple second receivers 71.

[0092] Based on the second distance calculated by second distance calculation unit 201 and the location information received by transmitter / receiver 111, second position calculation unit 202 calculates the location of second receiver 71 as the location of lighting device 10 incorporating second receiver 71 (hereinafter referred to as the second location). This location information is location information indicating the location of store terminal 30 detected by position detector 38 when the second distance was calculated. Storage processing unit 114 stores and registers the second location associated with the transmitter ID in memory unit 117.

[0093] The fourth distance calculation unit 203 calculates the fourth distance for each of the plurality of second receivers 71 based on the distance information and receiver identification information transmitted by the customer terminal 60 and received by the transceiver unit 111. The fourth distance calculation unit 203 calculates the fourth distance for each of the plurality of lighting fixtures 10 having a built-in second receiver 71.

[0094] Second detection unit 204 detects the customer terminal position based on the multiple fourth distances calculated by fourth distance calculation unit 203 and the multiple second positions stored in memory unit 117 by storage processing unit 114. Storage processing unit 114 stores and registers the customer terminal position detected by second detection unit 204 as the customer's position in memory unit 117. Second detection unit 204 detects the customer terminal position as the customer position where the customer is located based on, for example, the fourth distances to at least two lighting fixtures 10 and the second positions of these lighting fixtures 10.

[0095] The indoor position information processing system 2 of the second embodiment achieves the same effects as the indoor position information processing system 1 of the first embodiment. Furthermore, in the indoor position information processing system 2 of the second embodiment, the second transmitter 51 is provided in the store terminal 50, the fourth transmitter 61 is provided in the customer terminal 60, and the second receiver 71 is built into the lighting fixture 10. In this way, the installation positions of the transmitter and receiver that measure the distance between the terminal and the lighting fixture can be diversified.

[0096] (Third embodiment) Next, a third embodiment will be described. Fig. 20 is a cross-sectional view of the interior of a building M in which a first moving body 80 travels. The building M is a commercial facility, and a first autonomously traveling moving body (hereinafter referred to as the first moving body) 80 travels in the building M, patrolling the interior of the building. The first moving body 80 is equipped with a store terminal 30 including a first receiver 37. In other respects, the configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment.

[0097] The indoor position information processing system of the third embodiment has the same operational effects as the indoor position information processing system 1 of the first embodiment. Furthermore, in the indoor position information processing system 1 of the third embodiment, the store terminal 30 is mounted on the first mobile body 80. Therefore, the store staff S can register the first position without moving within the building M.

[0098] The first location may be registered at a time other than when the lighting is installed. For example, the first location may be registered when lighting fixture 10 is replaced or when a periodic inspection is performed. When registering the first location when lighting fixture 10 is replaced or when a periodic inspection is performed, the store terminal 30 may be mounted on first mobile object 80 to collect transmitted wave information, thereby reducing the workload of store personnel and the like.

[0099] In the third embodiment, the store terminal 30 is mounted on the first moving body, but the customer terminal 40 may be mounted on a moving body (hereinafter referred to as the second moving body) that moves within the building M. In this case, the customer P carrying the customer terminal 40 may board the second moving body together with the customer terminal 40. The second moving body may be provided with a holder or the like for holding the customer terminal 40.

[0100] In each of the above embodiments, the electric power equipment installed in the building M is the lighting fixture 10, but the electric power equipment may be other equipment that receives power from a power source. For example, it may be a sensor, an air conditioner, a speaker, or an electrical outlet. The sensor may be a sensor that detects smoke in a room or a sensor that detects heat. These electric power equipment may be exposed from the ceiling or installed in the attic.

[0101] An indoor location information storage processing system of an embodiment comprises an electric power equipment installed in a building, a first transmitter attached to the electric power equipment and emitting ranging waves, a first receiver receiving the ranging waves emitted by the first transmitter, a position detector that detects the position of the first receiver, and a first information processing device that processes information based on the ranging waves and the position of the first receiver, wherein the first information processing device comprises a first distance calculation unit that calculates the distance between the first transmitter and the first receiver based on the ranging waves received by the first receiver, a first position calculation unit that calculates the position of the first transmitter based on the calculated distance and the position of the first receiver, and a first storage processing unit that stores the calculated position of the first transmitter in a memory unit as the position of the electric power equipment, thereby making it easier to utilize location information marketing.

[0102] Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included within the scope and spirit of the invention, as well as within the scope of the invention described in the claims and their equivalents. The scope of the claims as originally filed is set forth below. (Appendix 1) Electric power equipment installed in the building; a first transmitter attached to the power device and configured to emit a distance measurement wave; a first receiver for receiving the distance measurement wave transmitted by the first transmitter; a position detector for detecting a position of the first receiver; a first information processing device that processes information based on the distance measurement wave and the position of the first receiver; The first information processing device a first distance calculation unit that calculates a distance between the first transmitter and the first receiver based on the distance measurement wave received by the first receiver; a first position calculation unit that calculates the position of the first transmitter based on the calculated distance and the position of the first receiver; a first storage processing unit that stores the calculated position of the first transmitter in a storage unit as the position of the power device, Indoor location information storage and processing system. (Appendix 2) Further, a first moving body that moves within the building is provided, The first receiver is mounted on the first moving object. 2. An indoor location information storage and processing system according to claim 1. (Appendix 3) Electric power equipment installed in the building; a second transmitter that emits a distance measurement wave; a second receiver attached to the power equipment and configured to receive the distance measurement wave transmitted by the second transmitter; a position detector that detects the position of the second transmitter; a second information processing device that processes information based on the distance measurement wave and the position of the second transmitter; The second information processing device a second distance calculation unit that calculates the distance between the second transmitter and the second receiver based on the distance measurement wave received by the second receiver; a second position calculation unit that calculates the position of the second receiver based on the calculated distance and the position of the second transmitter; a storage processing unit that stores the calculated position of the second receiver as the position of the power device in a storage unit. Indoor location information storage and processing system. (Appendix 4) Further provided is a second moving body that moves within the building, The second transmitter is mounted on the second moving body. 4. An indoor location information storage processing system according to claim 3. (Appendix 5) an indoor location information storage processing system according to Supplementary Note 1 or 2; and a third information processing device that processes information based on the locations of the electric power devices stored by the first storage processing unit; The third information processing device is a third distance calculation unit that calculates a distance between the first transmitter and the third receiver based on a distance measurement wave transmitted by the first transmitter and received by the third receiver; a first detection unit that detects the position of the third receiver based on the distance calculated by the third distance calculation unit and the position of the electric power device, Indoor location detection system. (Appendix 6) an indoor location information storage processing system according to Supplementary Note 3 or 4; and a fourth information processing device that processes information based on the locations of the electric power devices stored by the storage processing unit; The fourth information processing device is a fourth distance calculation unit that calculates a distance between the fourth transmitter and the second receiver based on a distance measurement wave that is transmitted from the fourth transmitter and received by the second receiver; a second detection unit that detects the position of the fourth transmitter based on the distance calculated by the fourth distance calculation unit and the position of the electric power device, Indoor location detection system. (Appendix 7) The electric power equipment is provided on a ceiling of the building. 7. An indoor location detection system according to claim 5 or 6. (Appendix 8) The electric power equipment is provided so as to be exposed from the ceiling. 8. An indoor location detection system according to claim 7. (Appendix 9) The power equipment includes at least one of a lighting fixture, a sensor, an air conditioner, a speaker, or an outlet. 9. An indoor position information detection system according to any one of appendices 5 to 8. (Appendix 10) The building includes a plurality of the electric power devices installed therein. 10. An indoor position information detection system according to any one of appendixes 5 to 9. (Appendix 11) 6. The indoor position information detection system according to claim 5, wherein the first transmitter is attached. Power equipment. (Appendix 12) 7. The indoor position information detection system according to claim 6, wherein the second receiver is attached. Power equipment. (Appendix 13) a first distance calculation unit that calculates a distance between a first transmitter and a first receiver based on a distance measurement wave that is transmitted by the first transmitter attached to an electric power device installed in a building and received by the first receiver; a first position calculation unit that calculates the position of the first transmitter based on the calculated distance and the position of the first receiver; a first storage processing unit that stores the calculated position of the first transmitter in a storage unit as the position of the power device, Indoor location information processing device. (Appendix 14) a second distance calculation unit that calculates a distance between the second transmitter and the second receiver based on a distance measurement wave transmitted from the second transmitter and received by the second receiver attached to an electric power device installed in the building; a second position calculation unit that calculates the position of the second receiver based on the calculated distance and the position of the second transmitter; a storage processing unit that stores the calculated position of the second receiver as the position of the power device in a storage unit. Indoor location information processing device. (Appendix 15) a third distance calculation unit that calculates a distance between the first transmitter and the third receiver based on a distance measurement wave transmitted by the first transmitter and received by the third receiver; a first detection unit that detects the position of the third receiver based on the distance calculated by the third distance calculation unit and the position of the electric power device, 14. An indoor position information processing device according to claim 13. (Appendix 16) a fourth distance calculation unit that calculates a distance between the fourth transmitter and the second receiver based on a distance measurement wave that is transmitted from the fourth transmitter and received by the second receiver; a second detection unit that detects the position of the fourth transmitter based on the distance calculated by the fourth distance calculation unit and the position of the electric power device, 15. An indoor position information processing device according to claim 14. (Appendix 17) The computer of the indoor position information processing device calculating a distance between a first transmitter and a first receiver based on a distance measurement wave transmitted by the first transmitter attached to an electric power device installed in the building and received by the first receiver; calculating a position of the first transmitter based on the calculated distance and the position of the first receiver; storing the calculated position of the first transmitter in a storage unit as the position of the power device; Indoor location information processing method. (Appendix 18) The computer of the indoor position information processing device calculating a distance between the second transmitter and the second receiver based on a distance measurement wave transmitted by the second transmitter and received by the second receiver attached to an electric power device installed in the building; calculating a position of the second receiver based on the calculated distance and the position of the second transmitter; storing the calculated position of the second receiver in a storage unit as the position of the power device; Indoor location information processing method. (Appendix 19) The computer of the indoor position information processing device Calculating the distance between the first transmitter and the third receiver based on a distance measurement wave transmitted by the first transmitter attached to the power equipment installed in the building and received by the third receiver; Detecting the position of the third receiver based on the calculated distance between the first transmitter and the third receiver and the position of the power device stored by the indoor position information processing device described in Supplementary Note 16. Indoor location information processing method. (Appendix 20) The computer of the indoor position information processing device calculating a distance between the fourth transmitter and the second receiver based on a distance measurement wave transmitted by the fourth transmitter and received by a second receiver attached to an electric power device installed in the building; Detecting the position of the fourth transmitter based on the calculated distance between the fourth transmitter and the second receiver and the position of the power device stored by the indoor position information processing method described in Supplementary Note 18. Indoor location information processing method. (Appendix 21) The indoor location information processing device computer Calculating the distance between a first transmitter and a first receiver based on a distance measurement wave transmitted by the first transmitter attached to an electric power device installed in the building and received by the first receiver; calculating a position of the first transmitter based on the calculated distance and the position of the first receiver; storing the calculated position of the first transmitter in a storage unit as the position of the power device; program. (Appendix 22) The indoor location information processing device computer Calculating the distance between the second transmitter and the second receiver based on a distance measurement wave transmitted from the second transmitter and received by the second receiver attached to the power equipment installed in the building; calculating a position of the second receiver based on the calculated distance and the position of the second transmitter; storing the calculated position of the second receiver in a storage unit as the position of the power device; program. (Appendix 23) The indoor location information processing device computer Calculating the distance between the first transmitter and the third receiver based on a distance measurement wave transmitted by the first transmitter attached to the power equipment installed in the building and received by the third receiver; detecting the position of the third receiver based on the calculated distance between the first transmitter and the third receiver and the positions of the electric power equipment stored by the indoor position information processing device described in Supplementary Note 16; program. (Appendix 24) The indoor location information processing device computer Calculating the distance between the fourth transmitter and the second receiver based on the distance measurement wave transmitted by the fourth transmitter and received by the second receiver attached to the power equipment installed in the building; detecting the position of the fourth transmitter based on the calculated distance between the fourth transmitter and the second receiver and the positions of the power devices stored by the indoor position information processing method described in Supplementary Note 18; program. [Explanation of symbols]

[0103] 1, 2... indoor position information processing system, 1A, 2A... indoor position information storage processing system, 1B, 2B... indoor position information detection system, 10... lighting fixture, 20... first transmitter, 30, 50... store terminal, 37... first receiver, 38... position detector, 40, 60... customer terminal, 47... third receiver, 51... second transmitter, 61... fourth transmitter, 70... transmission wave information processing device, 71... second receiver, 80... first mobile object, 100, 200... management device, 111... transmitter / receiver unit, 112... First distance calculation unit, 113...first position calculation unit, 114...storage processing unit, 115...third distance calculation unit, 116...first detection unit, 117...storage unit, 201...second distance calculation unit, 202...second position calculation unit, 203...fourth distance calculation unit, 204...second detection unit, 301, 401...transmission wave information acquisition unit, 302...position information acquisition unit, 303, 402...transmission and reception processing unit, 500...marketing center, M...building, NW...network, P...customer, R...cashier, S...store staff

Claims

1. Electric power equipment installed in the building; a second transmitter that transmits a distance measurement wave; a second receiver attached to the power device and configured to receive the distance measurement wave transmitted by the second transmitter; a position detector for detecting the position of the second transmitter; a second information processing device that processes information based on the distance measurement wave and the position of the second transmitter, The second information processing device a second distance calculation unit that calculates a distance between the second transmitter and the second receiver based on the distance measurement wave received by the second receiver; a second position calculation unit that calculates a position of the second receiver based on the calculated distance and the position of the second transmitter; a storage processing unit that stores the calculated position of the second receiver as the position of the power device in a storage unit. Indoor location information storage and processing system.

2. Further provided is a second moving body that moves within the building, The second transmitter is mounted on the second moving body. The indoor location information storage processing system according to claim 1 .

3. an indoor position information storage processing system according to claim 1 or 2; and a fourth information processing device that processes information based on the positions of the electric power devices stored by the storage processing unit; The fourth information processing device a fourth distance calculation unit that calculates a distance between the fourth transmitter and the second receiver based on a distance measurement wave that is transmitted from the fourth transmitter and received by the second receiver; a second detection unit that detects a position of the fourth transmitter based on the distance calculated by the fourth distance calculation unit and the position of the electric power device, Indoor location detection system.

4. The electric power equipment is provided on a ceiling of the building. The indoor position information detection system according to claim 3 .

5. The electric power equipment is provided so as to be exposed from the ceiling. The indoor position information detection system according to claim 4 .

6. The power equipment includes at least one of a lighting fixture, a sensor, an air conditioner, a speaker, and an outlet. The indoor position information detection system according to any one of claims 3 to 5.

7. The building includes a plurality of the electric power devices installed therein. The indoor position information detection system according to any one of claims 3 to 6.

8. 4. The indoor position information detection system according to claim 3, wherein the second receiver is attached. Power equipment.

9. a second distance calculation unit that calculates a distance between the second transmitter and the second receiver based on a distance measurement wave transmitted from the second transmitter and received by the second receiver attached to an electric power device installed in the building; a second position calculation unit that calculates a position of the second receiver based on the calculated distance and the position of the second transmitter; a storage processing unit that stores the calculated position of the second receiver as the position of the power device in a storage unit. Indoor location information processing device.

10. a fourth distance calculation unit that calculates a distance between the fourth transmitter and the second receiver based on a distance measurement wave that is transmitted from the fourth transmitter and received by the second receiver; a second detection unit that detects a position of the fourth transmitter based on the distance calculated by the fourth distance calculation unit and the position of the electric power device, The indoor position information processing device according to claim 9 .

11. The computer of the indoor position information processing device calculating a distance between the second transmitter and the second receiver based on a distance measurement wave transmitted by the second transmitter and received by the second receiver attached to an electric power device installed in the building; calculating a position of the second receiver based on the calculated distance and the position of the second transmitter; storing the calculated position of the second receiver in a storage unit as the position of the power device; Indoor location information processing method.

12. The computer of the indoor position information processing device calculating a distance between the fourth transmitter and the second receiver based on a distance measurement wave transmitted by the fourth transmitter and received by a second receiver attached to an electric power device installed in the building; detecting the position of the fourth transmitter based on the calculated distance between the fourth transmitter and the second receiver and the positions of the electric power devices stored by the indoor position information processing method according to claim 11; Indoor location information processing method.

13. The indoor location information processing device computer calculating a distance between the second transmitter and the second receiver based on a distance measurement wave transmitted from the second transmitter and received by the second receiver attached to an electric power device installed in the building; calculating a position of the second receiver based on the calculated distance and the position of the second transmitter; storing the calculated position of the second receiver in a storage unit as the position of the power device; program.

14. The indoor location information processing device computer calculating a distance between the fourth transmitter and the second receiver based on a distance measurement wave transmitted by the fourth transmitter and received by a second receiver attached to an electric power device installed in the building; detecting the position of the fourth transmitter based on the calculated distance between the fourth transmitter and the second receiver and the positions of the electric power devices stored by the indoor position information processing method according to claim 11; program.

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