Information processing system and program

Abstract

To provide an information processing system capable of reserving materials and equipment that are shared in a construction site.SOLUTION: An information processing system for managing materials and equipment shared by a plurality of workers in a construction site includes: area identification means for identifying areas where the materials and equipment are present in the construction site on the basis of signals transmitted from transmission means provided in the materials and equipment; operation state specification means that specifies operation states of the materials and equipment; reservation state specification means that specifies reservation states of the materials and equipment; and output means that outputs identification information capable of identifying the presence of the materials and equipment in the areas on the basis of results identified by the area identification means, outputs operation information capable of specifying operation states of the materials and equipment on the basis of results specified by the operation state specification means, and outputs reservation information capable of specifying reservation states of the materials and equipment on the basis of results specified by the reservation state specification means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention provides Information Processing Regarding systems and programs. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art A method for managing equipment shared by multiple workers at a construction site is known.

[0003] For example, a method is known in which a vibration sensor is installed on a vehicle for aerial work to grasp its operating status, and the acceleration measured by the vibration sensor is compared with a threshold value to cancel the sleep state and grasp the operating status easily and accurately. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2017-171480 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, conventional methods do not allow users to reserve shared equipment and materials, which can result in unused equipment and materials, leading to inefficient work or even competition between users who try to use the same equipment at the same time.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and has as its object to enable reservations for shared equipment and materials at a construction site. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The information processing system according to each embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.

[0008] An information processing system (for example, an information processing system 10) for managing materials and equipment (for example, an aerial work platform 120) shared by multiple workers at a construction site includes: an area specifying means (e.g., step SA04) for specifying an area in the construction site where the equipment or materials are located based on a signal transmitted from a transmitting means (e.g., a transmitter 121) provided in the equipment or materials; An operation status identification means (e.g., step SA04) that identifies the operation status of the equipment and materials; A reservation status determination means (e.g., step SA02) for determining the reservation status of the equipment and materials; an output means for outputting specification information capable of specifying the presence of the equipment or materials in the area based on the result specified by the area specification means (e.g., step SB04); an output means for outputting operation information capable of specifying the operation status of the equipment or materials based on the result specified by the operation status specification means (e.g., step SB04); and an output means for outputting reservation information capable of specifying the reservation status of the equipment or materials based on the result specified by the reservation status specification means (e.g., step SB04); Includes.

[0009] In addition, the information processing system further comprising a registration means (e.g., a third screen PL3) for registering profile information (e.g., profile information D2) relating to the equipment and a transmission means provided in the equipment in association with each other, The output means As the specific information, an icon (for example, a first icon I1) indicating that the equipment or material is present in one area can be displayed, When the icon is designated, profile information relating to the equipment or material corresponding to the icon is displayed (for example, bar UI2).

[0010] In addition, the areas are assigned to each floor of the building to be constructed at the construction site (for example, floor display INF5), The output means The operation information and reservation information are displayed for each of the levels (for example, a status screen PLC).

[0011] Moreover, the output means An icon is displayed as the operation information (for example, an operation icon IM), The reservation status specifying means By performing a specific operation based on the icon displayed as the operation information, it is determined that the equipment or material has been reserved (for example, the reserved icon I5).

[0012] Furthermore, among the signals, a first signal is transmitted from a first transmitting means (for example, a first transmitter TM1) provided in a key used to operate the equipment, Among the signals, a second signal is transmitted from a second transmitting means (for example, a second transmitter TM2) provided in the equipment operated by the key, The operating status specifying means The operation status of the equipment and materials (for example, an operation icon IM) is identified based on the respective positions indicated by the first signal and the second signal.

[0013] Moreover, the output means The system further includes a comparison result output means (for example, a highlight display CP1) for outputting comparison result information for comparing the operation information with the reservation information.

[0014] Moreover, the registration means As the profile information, at least one of user information that can identify a user who is operating the equipment or materials and reserver information (e.g., reserver RP) that can identify a reserver who has reserved the equipment or materials can be registered, The output means It is output for each user or person who reserves the equipment / materials (for example, a reservation screen PLR).

[0015] A program for managing materials and equipment shared by multiple workers at a construction site is an area identification procedure (e.g., step SA04) for identifying an area in the construction site where the equipment or materials are located based on a signal transmitted from a transmitting means provided on the equipment or materials; an operation status identification step (e.g., step SA04) for identifying the operation status of the equipment; A reservation status determination procedure (e.g., step SA02) for determining the reservation status of the equipment and materials; an output procedure (e.g., step SB04) of outputting identification information capable of identifying the presence of the equipment or material in the area based on the result of identification in the area identification procedure, outputting operation information capable of identifying the operation status of the equipment or material based on the result of identification in the operation status identification procedure, and outputting reservation information capable of identifying the reservation status of the equipment or material based on the result of identification in the reservation status identification procedure; Execute the following. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to each embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to reserve materials and equipment to be shared at a construction site. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of an overall configuration. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of an information processing device. [Figure 3] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of overall processing. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of drawing data. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of profile information. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of area data. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of processing using drawing data, profile information, and area data. [Figure 9]FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 1) showing an example of a screen for registering profile information. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of a screen for registering profile information. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a screen for checking the status of a transmitter. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a display example by the information processing system. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a result of registering profile information. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of specifying the operation status of equipment and materials. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example (part 1) of a reservation screen. [Figure 16] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example (part 2) of a reservation screen. [Figure 17] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example (part 1) of displaying overlapping reservations. [Figure 18] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example (part 2) of displaying overlapping reservations. [Figure 19] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example (part 3) of displaying overlapping reservations. [Figure 20] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example (part 1) of informing users of unreserved materials and equipment. [Figure 21] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example (part 2) of informing users of unreserved materials and equipment. [Figure 22] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating examples of output of specific information, operation information, reservation information, and the like. [Figure 23] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating examples of output of comparison result information and the like. [Figure 24] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a modified example (part 1) of the output of specific information, operation information, reservation information, and the like. [Figure 25] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a modified example (part 2) of the output of specific information, operation information, reservation information, and the like. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] Hereinafter, details of each embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that in the description of each embodiment and the drawings, components having substantially the same functional configuration are designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted.

[0019] <Example of overall configuration including information processing system> First, a specific example of how the information processing system 10 according to this embodiment is used will be described.

[0020] Fig. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the overall configuration. As shown in the figure, the following description will be given taking as an example a construction site where an aerial work platform 120, which is an example of shared equipment, is shared among multiple workers. That is, in the following example, the information processing system 10 manages equipment such as the aerial work platform 120 at the construction site.

[0021] For example, the information processing system 10 includes information processing devices such as a server 101, a first information processing terminal 102, and a second information processing terminal 103. The server 101, the first information processing terminal 102, and the second information processing terminal 103 are connected by wire or wirelessly, and are capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from each other. Therefore, in the information processing system 10, the processing results by the server 101 are output to the first information processing terminal 102, the second information processing terminal 103, etc., and the processing results can be viewed at each base, field office, etc. Furthermore, by inputting operations at the first information processing terminal 102, the second information processing terminal 103, etc., the server 101 can accept the operations.

[0022] The information processing system 10 is not limited to the configuration shown in the drawing. That is, the information processing system 10 may have one information processing device, or two or more information processing devices. The following description will be given taking the configuration shown in the drawing as an example.

[0023] First, at the construction site, a transmitter 121, which is an example of a transmitting means for transmitting a beacon signal, is installed on the vehicle for aerial work 120. Furthermore, a transmitter 122 is also installed on a pillar or the like at the construction site. Hereinafter, the transmitter 121 installed on the vehicle for aerial work 120 may be referred to as a "mobile beacon." When the vehicle for aerial work 120 moves, the mobile beacon moves together with it, and so its position changes. Hereinafter, it is assumed that the position of the mobile beacon is the same as the position of the vehicle for aerial work 120.

[0024] On the other hand, once the transmitter 122 is installed, its location is fixed in principle. Hereinafter, the transmitter 122 may be referred to as a "fixed beacon." Therefore, the location of the fixed beacon is assumed to be fixed at the location where it is installed in advance.

[0025] Furthermore, at the construction site in this example, workers 200 and 201 are assumed to have mobile terminals 104 such as smartphones, tablets, or laptop PCs (Personal Computers). Hereinafter, the mobile terminals 104 are assumed to be receivers that receive signals from each transmitter. The receivers then transmit the contents indicated by the signals from each transmitter, i.e., data that can identify the position of each transmitter (hereinafter referred to as "positioning data"), to the information processing system 10. The timing at which the various data are transmitted may be at preset intervals or irregularly.

[0026] <Hardware configuration example> 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of an information processing device. For example, the server 101 has the hardware configuration shown in the figure. Furthermore, the first information processing terminal 102, the second information processing terminal 103, and the mobile terminal 104 have, for example, the same hardware configuration. In the following, each information processing device is assumed to have the same hardware configuration, and the server 101 will be described as an example to avoid redundant explanation.

[0027] For example, the server 101 has a hardware configuration including a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101H1, a storage device 101H2, a network interface 101H3, an input device 101H4, and an output device 101H5.

[0028] The CPU 101H1 is an example of a calculation device and a control device.

[0029] The storage device 101H2 is a main storage device such as a memory, etc. The storage device 101H2 may further include an auxiliary storage device such as a hard disk or an SSD (Solid State Drive).

[0030] The network interface 101H3 is a communication device, etc. For example, the network interface 101H3 is a connector or an antenna, etc. The network interface 101H3 transmits and receives data to and from external devices via a network.

[0031] The input device 101H4 is a device that serves as an interface for inputting operations by a person, and is, for example, a keyboard, a mouse, or a combination thereof.

[0032] The output device 101H5 is a device that serves as an interface for outputting processing results to a person, etc. For example, the output device 101H5 is a display or the like.

[0033] The input device 101H4 and the output device 101H5 may be an integrated touch panel, etc. The input device 101H4 and the output device 101H5 may be a connector or the like, which is an interface for transmitting and receiving data to and from an external device.

[0034] The hardware configuration of each information processing device may be different. Furthermore, the hardware configuration of each information processing device is not limited to the illustrated configuration. For example, the information processing device may further include internal or external hardware resources such as a computing device or a storage device.

[0035] <Overall processing example> 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the overall processing. The processing performed by the information processing system 10 will be explained below by dividing it into processing performed by the server 101 and processing performed by the mobile terminal 104.

[0036] 3A shows an example of processing performed by the server 101. Also, FIG. 3B shows an example of processing performed by the mobile terminal 104.

[0037] Furthermore, before the illustrated process is performed, data to be used in the illustrated process is input in advance to the server 101 or the like through pre-processing.

[0038] <Example of booking aerial work platform> (Step SB01) In step SB01, the mobile terminal 104 makes a reservation for the aerial work platform 120.

[0039] <Example of reception from a mobile terminal> (Step SA01) In step SA01, server 101 receives from mobile terminal 104 data indicating the reservation input in step SB01.

[0040] <Example of updating reservation information> (Step SA02) In step SA02, server 101 updates the reservation information based on the data received in step SA02.

[0041] <Example of receiving positioning data, etc.> (Step SB02) In step SB02, the mobile terminal 104 functions as a receiver and receives positioning data from transmitters such as mobile beacons and fixed beacons.

[0042] <Example of transmission of received positioning data, etc.> (Step SB03) In step SB03, mobile terminal 104 transmits to server 101 the positioning data received in step SB02.

[0043] <Example of reception from a mobile terminal> (Step SA03) In step SA03, the server 101 receives the positioning data transmitted in step SB03.

[0044] <Example of updating specific information and operation information> (Step SA04) In step SA04, the server 101 updates the identification information that can identify the position of the aerial work platform vehicle 120 based on the positioning data received in step SA03. The server 101 also updates the operation information based on the positioning data.

[0045] First, when there is positioning data, the server 101 can identify the position of each vehicle for aerial work 120 based on the positional relationship between the fixed beacons and the mobile beacons. In other words, the server 101 can identify the area in which the vehicle for aerial work 120 is located. The server 101 then updates the previously identified position of the vehicle for aerial work 120 to identification information indicating the current identification result.

[0046] Furthermore, if there is positioning data, the server 101 can identify the operating status of each aerial work vehicle based on the positional relationship between the beacon installed on the key and the mobile beacon. The server 101 then updates the previously identified operating information of the aerial work vehicle 120 to the operating information indicating the current identification result.

[0047] <Example of output of specific information, reservation information, operation information, etc.> (Step SA05) In step SA05, the server 101 outputs to the mobile terminal 104 the specific information, reservation information, operation information, and the like updated in steps SA02 and SA04.

[0048] <Display example of specific information, reservation information, operation information, etc.> (Step SB04) In step SB04, mobile terminal 104 displays the specific information, reservation information, operation information, etc. output in step SA05.

[0049] As shown in the figure, the information processing system 10 preferably inputs a request and outputs in response to the request.

[0050] <Example of request input and transmission> (Step SB05) In step SB05, the mobile terminal 104 inputs a request from the worker 200. First, in step SB04, the mobile terminal 104 displays a screen showing specific information, reservation information, operation information, etc. to the worker 200. Then, the worker 200 inputs various requests on the displayed screen, etc. Next, the mobile terminal 104 transmits the input request to the server 101.

[0051] <Example of request judgment> (Step SA06) In step SA06, server 101 determines the type of the request sent in step SB05.

[0052] <Example of output according to request> (Step SA07) In step SA07, server 101 outputs data to mobile terminal 104 in a format according to the request, depending on the type of request determined in step SA06.

[0053] <Example of screen display according to request> (Step SB06) In step SB06, mobile terminal 104 outputs the screen in the requested format.

[0054] <Example of Determining Whether to Repeat> (Step SA08) In step SA08, the server 101 determines whether to repeat the entire process. For example, if the process is set to be repeated at a preset cycle, the information processing system 10 repeats the process when the time corresponding to the set cycle has elapsed since the previous process.

[0055] If it is determined that the process is to be repeated (YES in step SA08), server 101 proceeds to step SA01. On the other hand, if it is determined that the process is not to be repeated (NO in step SA08), server 101 ends the entire process.

[0056] <Example of functional configuration> 4 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration. For example, information processing system 10 has a functional configuration including area identification means 10F1, output means 10F2, operating status identification means 10F4, and reservation status identification means 10F5. Note that, as shown in the figure, information processing system 10 preferably has a functional configuration further including registration means 10F3, storage means 10F6, and drawing data input means 10F7.

[0057] Furthermore, it is desirable that the output means 10F2 has a functional configuration that further includes a comparison result output means 10F21, as shown in the drawing. The following description will be given taking the functional configuration shown in the drawing as an example.

[0058] The area identification means 10F1 performs an area identification procedure to identify the area in which the equipment or materials are present at the construction site based on a signal transmitted from a transmitting means provided in the equipment or materials. For example, the area identification means 10F1 is realized by the network interface 101H3 or the like.

[0059] The output means 10F2 performs an output procedure to output identification information capable of identifying the presence of equipment or materials in the area based on the results identified by the area identification means 10F1. Furthermore, the output means 10F2 performs an output procedure to output operation information capable of identifying the operation status of equipment or materials based on the results identified by the operation status identification means 10F4. Furthermore, the output means 10F2 performs an output procedure to output reservation information capable of identifying the reservation status of equipment or materials based on the results identified by the reservation status identification means 10F5. For example, the output means 10F2 is realized by the output device 101H5, the network interface 101H3, etc.

[0060] Furthermore, the comparison result output means 10F21 performs a comparison result output procedure for outputting comparison result information for comparing the operation information with the reservation information.

[0061] The registration means 10F3 performs a registration procedure for registering profile information relating to the equipment and materials in association with the transmission means. For example, the registration means 10F3 is realized by the input device 101H4 or the network interface 101H3.

[0062] The operation status determination means 10F4 performs an operation status determination procedure for determining the operation status of the equipment / materials. For example, the operation status determination means 10F4 is realized by the CPU 101H1 or the like.

[0063] The reservation status determination means 10F5 performs a reservation status determination procedure for determining the reservation status of the equipment or materials. For example, the reservation status determination means 10F5 is realized by the CPU 101H1 or the like.

[0064] The storage unit 10F6 stores data such as drawing data D1, profile information D2, and area data D3, etc. For example, the storage unit 10F6 is realized by a storage device 101H2 or the like.

[0065] The drawing data input means 10F7 performs a drawing data input procedure for inputting drawing data D1 of a building to be constructed at a construction site. For example, the drawing data input means 10F7 is realized by the input device 101H4 or the network interface 101H3.

[0066] <Example data> First, the drawing data D1 is, for example, the following data.

[0067] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of drawing data. In the illustrated example, drawing data D1 shows one floor of a building. In this way, it is desirable to input drawing data D1 of a building to be constructed at a construction site in pre-processing or the like. For example, the drawing data is input in the form of CAD (Computer Aided Design) data.

[0068] Specifically, the drawing data D1 is data indicating the positions of the pillars PS in the structure as shown in the drawing.

[0069] Next, the profile information D2 is, for example, the following data.

[0070] 6 is a diagram showing an example of profile information. For example, profile information D2 for a beacon is registered as shown in the figure by pre-processing or the like. Specifically, profile information D2 is data indicating settings such as "id" which is identification information for each positioning data, "uuid" which indicates the ID of each beacon, "major" and "minor" which are numbers for managing each beacon, "rssl_offset" which is an offset value of the value indicating the radio wave strength of the beacon (RSSI value), and "enable" which indicates whether each beacon is in use.

[0071] Next, the area data D3 is, for example, the following data.

[0072] 7 is a diagram showing an example of area data. For example, areas are set by dividing lines LN as shown in the figure. That is, in this example, the range surrounded by the dividing lines LN is one area.

[0073] When the above-described drawing data D1, profile information D2, and area data D3 are available, the information processing system can perform the following processing, for example.

[0074] 8A and 8B are diagrams showing an example of processing using drawing data, profile information, and area data. First, the information processing system applies area data D3 to drawing data D1, thereby generating area setting data D13 as shown in FIG. 8A.

[0075] Fig. 8(A) is a diagram showing an example of area setting data. When such area setting data D13 exists and profile information D2 of fixed beacons exists, the information processing system can generate, for example, placement data D4 as shown in Fig. 8(B).

[0076] FIG. 8(B) is a diagram showing an example of placement data D4. First, the position of each fixed beacon is input into the profile information D2 of the fixed beacon. Specifically, in the example shown, a third icon I3 indicates the position of the fixed beacon on the placement data D4. Therefore, based on the profile information D2 of the fixed beacon, the information processing system places the fixed beacon on the area setting data D13 as in the placement data D4. Then, when the placement data D4 exists and there is positioning data (i.e., step SA03 has been performed), the information processing system can generate, for example, identification data D5 as shown in FIG. 8(C).

[0077] 8(C) is a diagram showing an example of identification data D5. As shown in the figure, when positioning data is available, fixed beacons near the mobile beacon can be identified from the radio wave intensity and other information indicated by the positioning data. The location of each fixed beacon can then be determined from the profile information D2. Therefore, the information processing system can identify and display the area where the aerial work vehicle is located, for example, as identification data D5.

[0078] The information processing system then displays the area where the aerial work platforms are present using, for example, a first icon I1 and a second icon I2, as in the specific data D5. Furthermore, as in the specific data D5, the information processing system can display the number of aerial work platforms present in the area using an eleventh icon I11 and a twenty-first icon I21, etc.

[0079] <Summary> First, the receiver etc. receives signals from the transmitting means of the fixed beacons, mobile beacons etc. Next, the receiver can generate positioning data etc. indicating the position of each transmitting means from the signals. With such positioning data, the area identification means 10F1 can identify the area where the equipment with the transmitter is located.

[0080] In this way, when the area specifying means 10F1 specifies the area where the equipment or materials is located, the output means 10F2 can output specifying information such as an icon indicating that the equipment or materials is located in the specified area. As a result, for example, the output means 10F2 can output operation information in a format such as the reservation screen PLR described below.

[0081] When there are many shared materials and equipment, or when the building is multi-story, workers tend to lose track of the materials and equipment. Therefore, if the output means 10F2 outputs operation information to the mobile terminal 104 or the like, it becomes easier to understand where the shared materials and equipment are at the construction site.

[0082] As a result, workers can easily find unused equipment and materials, which allows them to work more efficiently. In addition, it reduces the chance of multiple workers trying to use the same equipment and materials at the same time, which reduces the chance of fighting over equipment and materials.

[0083] Furthermore, by performing a specific operation in the information processing system 10, it is possible to reserve materials and equipment to be shared at a construction site.

[0084] [Other embodiments] It is also desirable to provide a first transmitting means in the key and a second transmitting means in the equipment so that the first signal and the second signal are transmitted. With this configuration, the operating status identification means 10F4 can identify the operating status of the equipment based on the respective positions indicated by the first signal and the second signal.

[0085] <About profile information> The profile information D2 is information that indicates the information and characteristics to be displayed on the screen for the corresponding equipment or material. The profile information D2 is also stored in association with the equipment or material, and is information that is referenced when displaying information about the corresponding equipment or material. In this way, the presence of the profile information D2 allows the information processing system 10 to output various information about the equipment or material, etc.

[0086] For example, it is desirable that the information processing system 10 can register the profile information D2 using the following registration means 10F3.

[0087] FIG. 9 is a diagram (part 1) showing an example of a screen for registering profile information.

[0088] FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of a screen for registering profile information.

[0089] The profile information D2 is registered, for example, in a table or the like shown on the first screen PL1 as illustrated. Specifically, a table such as that shown in the figure is first called up on the first screen PL1. If there is already registered information, the registered information is displayed on the screen. Then, when an operation is performed on the screen, the worker can register or edit the profile information D2. In this way, the registered or edited profile information D2 is stored, for example, in the server 101 or the like.

[0090] Specifically, in the illustrated example, an "icon," "material / equipment ID," "display name," and "color" are set as the profile information D2. Note that the "icon" is a type of icon for displaying the target material / equipment on the screen. The "material / equipment ID" is identification information for each material / equipment. Furthermore, the "display name" is information that is displayed as the name of the material / equipment, etc. Furthermore, the "color" is information that specifies the color to be displayed on the screen.

[0091] The profile information D2 is preferably registered so as to correspond to the mobile beacons attached to the equipment. Therefore, even if multiple equipment are present in the area to be processed, the information processing system 10 can identify which equipment is present in the selected area. Fixed beacons are also registered in the same manner.

[0092] Therefore, for example, the information processing system 10 can identify that, of the "three" pieces of equipment present on the "sixth floor," the equipment registered with the names "Aerial Work Platform 1," "Aerial Work Platform 2," and "Aerial Work Platform 3" is present in the area. Specifically, through pre-processing, fixed beacons are first registered. Then, profile information D2 is also registered for the fixed beacons, so the information processing system 10 can identify the fixed beacons present on the "sixth floor." Therefore, the equipment corresponding to a mobile beacon detected in a position close to the fixed beacon on the "sixth floor" is determined to be present on the "sixth floor." In this way, by counting the number of pieces of equipment determined to be present on the "sixth floor" and determining that there are three pieces of equipment on the "sixth floor," the information processing system 10 can determine that "three" pieces of equipment are present on the "sixth floor."

[0093] The profile information D2 is displayed in the form of a list, for example. As shown in the figure, the list shows images of icons indicating materials and equipment, and "material and equipment names" that have been registered in advance as the profile information D2. The profile information D2, for example, is registered on a screen such as the one shown below.

[0094] An example of registering profile information D2 and the like in the information processing system 10 using the first screen PL1 shown in Fig. 9 and the second screen PL2 shown in Fig. 10 will be described below. Note that the registration method is not limited to the format shown in the figures. That is, for example, a GUI (Graphical User Interface) different from that shown in the figures may be used for registration.

[0095] The registration procedure for registering the profile information D2 and the transmission means provided in the equipment in association with each other is carried out, for example, as follows.

[0096] First, the "id" on both the first screen PL1 and the second screen PL2 is a so-called identification number, etc. Therefore, if the "id" is the same, the information entered in each item for that "id" is information about the same equipment, materials, etc. Below, as shown in the figure, an example will be explained in which profile information D2, etc. corresponding to each "id" is displayed in list form.

[0097] For example, each piece of information included in the profile information D2 is registered on the third screen PL3 or the like. In the illustrated example, when the part showing the "Materials and Equipment ID" is clicked, the third screen PL3 is displayed. When creating a new "id" and registering the profile information D2 or the like, the "Create New" button is pressed and the third screen PL3 is displayed. When changing the profile information D2 or the like that has already been registered, the "Edit" button is pressed and the third screen PL3 is displayed.

[0098] Specifically, the third screen PL3 allows the user to input "materials ID" and other information as profile information D2. The "materials ID" is a number or other information indicating an ID (Identification) for identifying the material or equipment. As shown in the figure, the user may input "password" and "icon" and other information as profile information D2. Note that the profile information D2 does not have to have the items and input format shown in the figure.

[0099] As shown in the figure, the registration procedure is realized by, for example, the third screen PL3. As shown in the figure, profile information is input into the third screen PL3. Then, the profile information input into the third screen PL3 is registered by the registration procedure so as to correspond to the equipment, i.e., the mobile beacon, as shown in the figure.

[0100] As described above, the mobile beacons and fixed beacons are managed in the form of a so-called database or the like.

[0101] <About shared equipment> The equipment is not limited to the aerial work vehicle 120. For example, the equipment may be materials, scaffolding, or tools used at a construction site shared by multiple workers.

[0102] <About traffic lights> The signals transmitted by each transmitter are, for example, signals conforming to standards such as short-range wireless communication. Specifically, the signals are, for example, signals with a frequency of 2.4 GHz. The signals are also signals conforming to standards such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or wireless LAN (Local Area Network). It is desirable that the signals be realized by Bluetooth. When Bluetooth is used, the transmitters and receivers can constitute BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) or the like, and a low-power consumption communication network can be constructed. However, the communication network may use a combination of various communication methods.

[0103] <About area data> As shown in FIG. 7, accompanying information INF1 such as "area name" may be input to the area data D3. Alternatively, area coordinate values ​​such as "X coordinate" and "Y coordinate" may be input as accompanying information INF1. In other words, the area may be set using coordinate values. Also, accompanying information INF1 may be of a type other than that shown in the figure. In this way, if accompanying information INF1 can be input, area names and the like can also be input to the information processing system 10, making management easier.

[0104] <How to check the transmitter status> A request to display the signal strength may be input using a mobile terminal or the like, for example, as follows:

[0105] 11 is a diagram showing an example of a transmitter status confirmation screen. For example, a mobile terminal or the like associates registered information with measured radio wave intensity, and displays measurement results, etc., as shown in the figure. Note that the information processing system 10 may issue an alarm or the like to notify a transmitter with a problematic radio wave intensity as a result of the measurement. In addition, the information processing system 10 may notify a user of the presence of radio waves (beacon signals) emitted by a registered transmitter with no radio wave intensity or an unregistered transmitter as a result of the measurement.

[0106] Specifically, in the illustrated example, the information processing system 10 displays the results of measuring the radio waves emitted by each transmitter (hereinafter referred to as "radio wave information INF3"). As illustrated, the radio wave information INF3 may be displayed together with a diagram of the current location, etc. Specifically, the radio wave information INF3 displays a "major" number INF31, a "minor" number INF32, radio wave intensity INF33, and a display name INF34. The illustrated example also displays radio wave intensity using a bar display INF35, etc. Such a screen allows administrators, etc., to check the status of transmitters during maintenance, etc. In other words, if a transmitter malfunctions, it may not be able to transmit radio waves even if it is turned on, etc. Because radio waves are invisible to the naked eye, such radio wave information INF3 allows administrators, etc., to easily detect transmitter malfunctions, etc.

[0107] The information processing system 10 may also notify the user that the battery is low, etc. Additionally, the information processing system 10 may detect, based on the radio wave information INF3, that a transmitter has been left installed and notify an administrator, etc. The radio wave information INF3 and the transmitter status confirmation screen may not be in the format shown in the figure.

[0108] The radio wave information INF3 is arranged, for example, in descending order of radio wave strength, so that when the radio wave strength changes, the display order may be rearranged.

[0109] The state of the transmitter as shown in the figure is checked, for example, during advance preparation.

[0110] Furthermore, this example is an example of a state in which numerical identification information (which is the processing result of the area identification procedure) and the like is output for the current location. That is, in this example, the worker holding the mobile terminal 104 is in the "sixth floor" area. In this example, the mobile terminal 104 displays on the screen a floor designation button BT1 for designating a floor.

[0111] The tier designation button BT1 is a GUI that transitions to display a screen for designating a tier when the worker presses the tier designation button BT1. If such an operation is possible, the mobile terminal 104 can switch the tier to be displayed.

[0112] <Identifying the area where each piece of equipment is located> The information processing system 10 preferably performs an area identification procedure for identifying the area where each piece of equipment is located, for example, as follows. First, it is assumed that the locations of the fixed beacons are registered when they are installed and are known. In such a case, the information processing system 10 can identify nearby fixed beacons from positioning data, etc., and therefore can identify the area in which the equipment in which the mobile beacon is installed is located.

[0113] To perform the area identification procedure, first, for example, information about the transmitter 121 (hereinafter referred to as "transmitter information INF2") provided in the corresponding equipment is registered in advance on the second screen PL2 as shown in FIG. 10. For example, the transmitter information INF2 is input on the fourth screen PL4 or the like. Once the transmitter information INF2 is registered, the server 101 can identify the transmitter that transmitted the data when it receives positioning data or the like. Specifically, if "uuid" is input in advance on the fourth screen PL4 or the like and the positioning data contains data indicating the same content as "uuid", the server 101 can identify the transmitter that transmitted the positioning data.

[0114] The transmitter information INF2 is, for example, information on the items shown in FIG. 10(B). In the example shown, a serial number for management purposes is set in "id." The name of the equipment or material managed by the corresponding mobile beacon is entered in "username." "Major" and "minor" are numbers used to manage the beacon. "rssl_offset" is the measurement result of radio wave strength, etc. "enable" is information indicating whether each beacon is available for use.

[0115] That is, in the area identification procedure, for example, first, a signal from a fixed beacon and a signal from a mobile beacon are received. When these signals are received, the location of the aerial work platform 120 can be identified from the relative positions of the fixed beacon and the mobile beacon. That is, the information processing system 10 can identify the area in which the aerial work platform 120 is located.

[0116] Although the area identification means is exemplified as an update process of identification information by server 101, i.e., the process in step SA04, the process may also be performed on the mobile terminal 104 side. In this case, the mobile terminal 104 needs a means for storing drawing data D1 and area data D3. This makes it possible to identify the position of the aerial work platform even when server 101 and mobile terminal 104 are offline.

[0117] <Specifying the output format> It is desirable that the worker can request an output format from the information processing system 10 in step SB05. For example, an area may be set as a hierarchy. Then, when the area is set as a hierarchy and the hierarchy to be displayed is specified by a request (step SB05), the following screen is displayed in response to the request (step SB06).

[0118] Fig. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a display by the information processing system. For example, the information processing system 10 outputs a display such as that shown in Fig. 12(A) on the screen (step SB06). Specifically, the information processing system 10 first displays a drawing showing a certain floor of the target building 20 at the construction site. Then, as shown in the figure, the information processing system 10 displays, for example, the building 20 divided into predetermined sections.

[0119] The example shown in Figure 12(A) is an example in which the space of one floor is divided into three vertical zones and three horizontal zones, for a total of nine zones, and displayed on a drawing. The division of the zones may be configurable. For example, the area of ​​each zone, the position of the boundary lines, or the names of each zone may be set in advance.

[0120] Then, as shown in FIG. 12(A), when the drawing data D1 is input, the information processing system 10 can display the position of the aerial work platform 120 using a first icon I1, a second icon I2, and so on.

[0121] Furthermore, like the first icon I1 and the second icon I2 in the example shown in FIG. 12(A), it is desirable that the icons indicate that a plurality of aerial work platforms 120 are present in a zone, which is an example of one area.

[0122] Specifically, in the example shown in Fig. 12(A), the first icon I1 indicates that aerial work platforms 120 are present in the area in the third column from the left and the second row from the top. Furthermore, the first icon I1 has an eleventh icon I11, which indicates the number "3." When displayed in this manner, it is clear that there are "three" aerial work platforms 120 in the area.

[0123] Similarly, in the example shown in Fig. 12(A), the second icon I2 indicates that aerial work platforms 120 are present in the area in the first column from the left and the third row from the top. Furthermore, the second icon I2 has a 21st icon I21, which indicates the number "6." When displayed in this manner, it indicates that there are "six" aerial work platforms 120 in the area.

[0124] In this way, the information processing system 10 preferably displays the number specifying information using icons, such as an eleventh icon I11 and a twenty-first icon I21 (step SB06). Furthermore, the number specifying information is preferably information indicating the total number of materials and equipment present in each area, as shown in the figure. When the number specifying information is output in this format, the information processing system 10 can convey the number specifying information to workers in an easy-to-understand manner.

[0125] In the illustrated example, the number specifying information is output as an eleventh icon I11 and a twenty-first icon I21.

[0126] The number-specifying information is not limited to the format output by the eleventh icon I11 and the twenty-first icon I21 as shown in the figure. For example, the information processing system 10 may represent the number of materials and equipment by displaying six icons. Alternatively, the information processing system 10 may represent the number of materials and equipment by displaying icons of different sizes.

[0127] 12(A), it is preferable that the information processing system 10 indicates the position of the fixed beacon with a third icon I3, etc. With such a configuration, the information processing system 10 can also display the position of the fixed beacon on the drawing, which is preferable when the floor where the beacon maintenance or construction is performed changes.

[0128] Alternatively, the information processing system 10 may treat areas as hierarchical levels. That is, the information processing system 10 may receive a request from a worker to output number specifying information, etc., for each hierarchical level. Specifically, the information processing system 10 may receive a request to output number specifying information, etc., in a format such as that shown in FIG. 12(B).

[0129] In Figure 12(B), the building 20 has a structure with 30 floors. As shown in the figure, the information processing system 10 assigns areas to each floor. In the example shown, the information processing system 10 displays the number specifying information INF6 present on each floor as "number of vehicles" in correspondence with each floor from the 1st to the 10th floors out of the 30 floors, in accordance with input to the area switching ESW.

[0130] Specifically, first, assume that "1-10F" is selected with the area switching ESW. In the example shown, the information processing system 10 indicates that there are a total of "20" pieces of equipment and materials on the 5th floor (in the figure, this is the area indicated as "5F" in the hierarchical display INF5). When the all-level switching ASW is pressed, quantity-specific information for all areas is displayed.

[0131] In this way, the information processing system 10 may display the total number of materials and equipment present in an area for each level. When levels are set as areas, the information processing system 10 can easily display the total number of materials and equipment present on each level.

[0132] That is, when areas are assigned to each floor of a building, the information processing system 10 can output a display for each floor, as shown in Fig. 12(B) etc. Then, the information processing system 10 transitions to display a screen such as Fig. 12(B) that can display the total number of materials and equipment for each floor.

[0133] Furthermore, the information processing system 10 may be capable of displaying, for example, the display shown in Fig. 12(C). For example, as in the example shown in Fig. 12(C), the information processing system 10 displays, on the right side of the screen, a drawing showing the structure of the building 20 based on drawing data and icons showing materials and equipment, similar to Fig. 12(A).

[0134] 12(C), the information processing system 10 displays, on the left side of the screen, a display bar UI1 or the like that indicates the currently selected area and the total number of equipment and materials present in the selected area, as shown in the figure. As shown in the figure, the display bar UI1 is an example of a GUI that indicates that the currently selected area is the "6th floor," for example, "6F" in the "Floor Selection" field, and that a total of "10" equipment and materials exist on the "6th floor." In this format, the information processing system 10 may display the total number of equipment and materials present in the area for each floor.

[0135] As shown in FIG. 12(C), the total number may include the total number of materials and equipment present in areas that are not displayed.

[0136] The above-mentioned screen can be displayed by the information processing system 10 performing an output procedure based on the result of the area identification procedure. That is, when the information processing system performs the output procedure, the screen transitions to display a screen such as that shown in Fig. 8. In addition, the following screen may also be displayed depending on the output procedure.

[0137] 13 is a diagram showing an example of the results of registering profile information. That is, when profile information D2 is registered in a pre-processing or the like, the information processing system 10 can display, for example, a screen as shown in the figure. Specifically, the screen shown in the figure is an example in which the area is set to the "sixth floor." Therefore, as shown in the figure, the information processing system 10 displays a diagram showing the structure of the building 20 on the right side of the screen, and also displays an icon indicating that "three" aerial work platforms 120 are present on the "sixth floor."

[0138] In this example, the profile information D2 is the "material and equipment name" displayed in the bar UI2, etc. It should be noted that the items of the profile information D2 can be set in the information processing system 10 in advance.

[0139] Additionally, it is desirable for the information processing system 10 to switch the display somewhat slowly when the aerial work vehicle 120 is on the boundary between areas due to movement or the like. When the aerial work vehicle 120 travels back and forth across the boundary between areas, icons and the like may switch rapidly. Such displays are often difficult to see. Therefore, it is desirable for the information processing system 10 to prevent the aerial work vehicle 120 from changing areas multiple times in a short period of time and displaying the aerial work vehicle 120. Therefore, when the aerial work vehicle 120 straddles two areas, a buffer or the like may be provided as a dead zone to prevent the display from switching rapidly.

[0140] <Regarding the operational status of equipment and materials> For example, the operational status of equipment is specified as follows:

[0141] 14 is a diagram showing an example of identifying the operating status of equipment. For example, the operating status of equipment is identified based on a signal (hereinafter referred to as "first signal SIG1") transmitted from a first transmitter TM1 provided on a key KY used to operate the equipment, and a signal (hereinafter referred to as "second signal SIG2") transmitted from a second transmitter TM2 provided on the aerial work platform vehicle 120. That is, the receiver RE generates positioning data indicating the respective positions of the key KY and the aerial work platform vehicle 120 based on the first signal SIG1 and the second signal SIG2. Therefore, the information processing system 10 can identify the respective positions of the key KY and the aerial work platform vehicle 120.

[0142] First, the key KY is used by the worker 200 to operate the aerial work vehicle 120. In other words, the aerial work vehicle 120 will not operate without the key KY, and therefore, when the aerial work vehicle 120 is in operation, the key KY is often attached to the aerial work vehicle 120. Therefore, when the positions of the key KY and the aerial work vehicle 120 are approximately the same, the information processing system 10 can identify that the vehicle is "in operation." On the other hand, when the positions of the key KY and the aerial work vehicle 120 are separated by a predetermined distance or more, the information processing system 10 can identify that the vehicle is "not in operation." In this case, the key KY is often kept in an office or the like.

[0143] Alternatively, the user may be identified from, for example, the most recent reservation information, etc. In this case, user information that can identify the user may be registered in advance as profile information.

[0144] The key KY is not limited to a mechanical key, but may be an electronic or card-type key as long as it can operate the equipment. Depending on the type of equipment, the key KY may consist almost entirely of a transmitter.

[0145] <About reservations> A reservation is input by performing a specific operation on mobile terminal 104. Specifically, a reservation is made in step SB01 on the following screen.

[0146] 15 is a diagram showing an example of a reservation screen (part 1). The initial screen PL5 shown in the figure is an example of a screen before a reservation is input. Then, a reservation is made on the reservation screen PLR.

[0147] For example, a reservation is entered in the reservation column LR, which is displayed by hierarchy. Below, an example will be explained in which the area is a hierarchy. Note that the area is not limited to a hierarchy, but may be a "zone" divided horizontally, etc. Below, an example will be explained in which the operating status is specified in advance and displayed in the "operating" column, as shown in the figure. Also, as shown in the figure, the operating status is the status of the "day" on which the reservation is made (in this example, "July 2nd" shown in the current day display DY1), and the reservation is for the "next day" (in this example, "July 3rd" shown in the reservation date display DY2). Note that the "reservation date" on which the reservation is made may be updated when the operating status is specified.

[0148] As shown in the figure, it is desirable to separate reservations by reservation provider RP. Specifically, in the illustrated example, four reservation provider RPs are pre-defined: "Duct," "Pipe 1," "Pipe 2," and "Insulation 1." Displaying the reservation status separately for each reservation provider RP, as in this example, makes it easier for workers and other personnel to understand who has made a reservation. The reservation provider RP can be registered in advance with reservation provider information or the like that can identify the reservation provider RP, such as profile information. The reservation provider information is the name of a provider, such as "Duct," "Pipe 1," "Pipe 2," and "Insulation 1." The reservation provider information may also serve as user information. In other words, the reservation provider and the user may be the same person, or may be set separately. With such reservation provider information and user information, the information processing system 10 can output the reservation status and the like for each user and reservation provider, as shown in the figure.

[0149] As shown in the figure, a status screen PLC or the like showing reservation information and operation information may be displayed. Such a screen makes it easier to compare reservations and operation status.

[0150] It is desirable that reservations can be entered using icons, for example, as follows:

[0151] 16 is a diagram showing an example of a reservation screen (part 2). First, when making a reservation, the operation status is identified (step SA04), and it is desirable that an icon representing the operation status (hereinafter referred to as "operation status icon I4") is displayed in the operation field LM. The output of the operation status will be described later.

[0152] For example, it is desirable to be able to input reservations by dragging and dropping icons, as shown in the figure. The example shown is an example of reserving the "next day" so that the same type of equipment and materials are used by the same contractor in the same area as the "current day" operation status. In other words, this example is an example of reserving the "next day" so that the operation status is the same as the "current day".

[0153] Specifically, as shown in the figure, this example shows the operational status of equipment "13" being operated by a user "Measurement 1" in the "3F" area. Operation status icon I4 is an example of an icon that indicates such operational information.

[0154] In this example, to make a reservation, the worker drags and drops the operation status icon I4 in the operation column LM to the reservation column LR, as shown in the figure. By performing this operation, the icon can be copied to the reservation column LR, and a reservation can be made. In other words, if a reservation can be made by copying the icon using drag and drop in this way, the worker can reduce the effort of having to re-enter the reserving person, equipment, area, etc. It is also convenient if the reservation can be made with reference to the operation status.

[0155] Reservations made by drag and drop may be copied to an area or reservation holder different from the operating status.

[0156] Reservations may also be entered using operations other than drag and drop. For example, when the reservation field LR is tapped, the identification number of the equipment or material (in this example, "13" or the like) can be entered. Then, by entering the identification number of the equipment or material, the worker can make a reservation. In this way, so-called "direct input" may be possible.

[0157] When a reservation is made by the above-described operations, the information processing system 10 may update the status screen PLC or the like by reflecting the reservation.

[0158] <Example of duplicate booking display> When performing the above operations, it is desirable that the following display be displayed:

[0159] 17 is a diagram showing an example (part 1) of displaying overlapping reservations. In the example shown, the equipment and material registered with the number "11" is the object of reservation in step SB01.

[0160] In this example, the reserved icon I5 is displayed as shown in the figure. In other words, the equipment registered with the number "11" has already been reserved for "5F." However, in the operation, the worker is attempting to make a reservation for the same equipment on "4F" by copying the operation status icon I4 in addition to "5F." In other words, this type of reservation is what is known as a "duplicate reservation."

[0161] Since equipment "11" cannot be used in two locations at the same time, it is undesirable to have such overlapping reservations. Therefore, the information processing system 10 checks whether the equipment or material being reserved has already been reserved on another floor.

[0162] The information processing system 10 then notifies the worker of the check results using an icon or the like. In the illustrated example, after a reservation is made using the reserved icon I5, if an attempt is made to make a reservation by dragging and dropping the operating status icon I4, the information processing system 10 displays an icon (hereinafter referred to as the "adjustment required icon I6") notifying that adjustment is required, as illustrated. As illustrated, the adjustment required icon I6 is a different color from icons indicating reservations for materials and equipment that do not require adjustment, such as "10." In this way, when the adjustment required icon I6 is displayed, the worker can easily notice that a reservation requiring adjustment has occurred. In other words, if there is a material and equipment indicated by the adjustment required icon I6, the person making the reservation will make adjustments, such as changing the reservation of the overlapping material and equipment.

[0163] It should be noted that overlapping reservations may be checked not by area but by reservation person, for example, as follows.

[0164] FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example (part 2) of displaying overlapping reservations. As with FIG. 17, the following description will be given using an example in which the equipment registered with the number "11" is the target of reservation in step SB01. The illustrated example differs from FIG. 17 in that the equipment registered with the number "11" is reserved by a reserving party named "Insulation 1." As with FIG. 17, the equipment registered with the number "11" has already been reserved for "5F" by a reserving party named "Instrumentation 1." That is, in this example, it is assumed that the reserved icon I72 was entered before the reservation target icon I71 was entered. Therefore, as shown in the figure, if an attempt is made to further reserve the equipment registered with the number "11," the reservation will result in an overlapping reservation.

[0165] In such a case, for example, the reservation target icon I71 and the reserved icon I72 become adjustment required icons that indicate "adjustment required." When the adjustment required icon is displayed in this way, the worker can easily notice that a reservation that requires adjustment has occurred between different reservation parties.

[0166] Note that overlapping reservations may be notified by means of a method other than an icon, as shown in the figure. In the example shown in the figure, the information processing system 10 displays a warning of the number of materials and equipment per floor on the left side of the screen, indicating which floor has overlapping reservations.

[0167] In this example, the reservation for the reservation target icon I71 is a duplicate reservation. Therefore, in displaying the "Overall Reservation Status" on the left side of the illustrated screen, the information processing system 10 displays a warning indicator AL1 for "4F," the destination for inputting the reservation target icon I71. Also, as illustrated, if a duplicate reservation has occurred in any area, a warning indicator AL2 may be displayed in the "Total" area.

[0168] When a warning display like AL1 is displayed, workers can easily notice areas where duplicate reservations have occurred. Similarly, when a warning display like AL2 is displayed, workers can easily notice that duplicate reservations have occurred in any area.

[0169] The warning display AL1 and the warning display AL2 are not limited to highlighting by changing the color as shown in the figure, but may be displayed in other highlighting methods, such as blinking, displaying a message, or a combination thereof.

[0170] Furthermore, after adjustments have been made to eliminate overlapping reservations, the following operations may be performed, for example.

[0171] Fig. 19 is a diagram showing an example (part 3) of displaying overlapping reservations. Below, an example will be described in which the operation shown in Fig. 18 is performed and an overlapping reservation occurs.

[0172] If there are overlapping reservations, it is desirable to delete one of the overlapping reservations through adjustment, etc. Hereinafter, it is assumed that adjustment was made in step SB01 to delete the reservation of the reservation target icon I71 reserved by the user who made the reservation for "Keep Warm 1."

[0173] In this case, the worker inputs an operation to select the reservation target icon I71 as shown in the figure. Therefore, the reservation target icon I71 is in a "selected" state. Then, the information processing system 10 further displays, for example, a delete icon I8 as shown in the figure.

[0174] The delete icon I8 is an example of an icon for accepting an operation to delete a "selected" reservation. Therefore, when the delete icon I8 is tapped, the reservation target icon I71 is deleted. When such an operation is performed, the overlapping reservation is resolved.

[0175] When the above-mentioned operation is performed, the result of such operation may be reflected in the "overall reservation status" etc. In other words, the warning display AL1, the warning display AL2 etc. may be turned off. Furthermore, the reserved icon I72 may be switched to an icon indicating that no overlapping reservations have occurred.

[0176] <Example of operation for "No reservation"> After a reservation is made, it is desirable that the following display and operation be performed, for example. As shown in the figure, assume that there are a total of "14" aerial work platforms 120, which are examples of equipment. Below, an example will be explained that targets the equipment numbered "7" to "14" as shown in the figure.

[0177] FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example (part 1) of notifying about unreserved equipment and materials. For example, unreserved equipment and materials are displayed as "(1)" in the "Overall Reservation Status" in step SB01, as shown in the figure. In other words, the number in parentheses is the number of unreserved equipment and materials that are likely to be idle. Hereinafter, a display such as "(1)" that indicates the number of unreserved equipment and materials will be referred to as "unreserved number NR1." In the example shown, the unreserved number NR1 indicates "1," which means that there is "one" unreserved equipment and materials on the "4th floor." In this way, a display such as the unreserved number NR1 makes it easy for workers to notice that there is unreserved equipment and materials.

[0178] Furthermore, as shown in the figure, the information processing system 10 may display the total number of unreserved materials and equipment. In the illustrated example, the number displayed in the "No Reservations" section indicates the total number of unreserved materials and equipment. Hereinafter, the display showing the total number of unreserved materials and equipment is referred to as the "total number of unreserved materials NR2." In the illustrated example, there is only one unreserved material and equipment on "4F," so the total number of unreserved materials NR2 is also "1." In this way, when a display such as the total number of unreserved materials NR2 is displayed, workers can easily notice that there is unreserved material and equipment in any area.

[0179] In this example, of the materials and equipment operating on "4F," the material and equipment indicated by the number "8" is an unreserved material and equipment. For example, based on the unreserved number NR1 and the total unreserved number NR2, a worker may perform an operation to reserve the unreserved material and equipment indicated by the number "8" to the reservation user for "Insulation 1," as shown in the figure. When such an operation is performed, the information processing system 10 switches to the following screen.

[0180] Figure 21 is a diagram showing an example (part 2) of notifying users of unreserved materials and equipment. Below is a display example after the operation shown in Figure 20 has been performed. Compared to Figure 20, Figure 21 differs in that it shows the state shown in Figure 20 after the material and equipment numbered "8" has been further reserved in step SB01.

[0181] When the operation shown in Fig. 20 is performed in step SB01, the display on the status screen PLC changes to reflect the operation result. Specifically, Fig. 21 differs in that the number of unreserved items NR1 and the total number of unreserved items NR2 displayed in Fig. 20 have disappeared.

[0182] Furthermore, materials and equipment that are not reserved may be displayed with an icon that is different from that of reserved equipment. In the illustrated example, the operation status icon I4 of "8" is displayed with a different icon in Figure 20 than in Figure 21. In this way, "unreserved" and "reserved" etc. may be displayed with different icons.

[0183] As described above, if unreserved materials and equipment are displayed in a way that makes it easy for workers to notice them, it will be easier for workers to find unreserved materials and equipment. Furthermore, if reservations are made for unreserved materials and equipment, the amount of unused materials and equipment can be reduced. In other words, materials and equipment can be used more effectively, and work efficiency can be improved.

[0184] <Examples of displaying specific information, operation information, and reservation information> For example, the operation information and reservation information are output as follows depending on the specific information.

[0185] FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of output of specific information, operation information, reservation information, etc. In the example shown, the reservation field LR displays the reservation information entered in step SA02. Furthermore, in the example shown, the operation field LM displays the operation status identified in step SA04. As in this example, the information processing system 10 displays operation information that can identify the operation status and reservation information that can identify the reservation status. Furthermore, in this output example, the information processing system 10 indicates the presence of equipment or materials with icons or the like on the right side of the screen, and also indicates the presence of equipment or materials on the status screen PLC. In other words, specific information that can identify the presence of equipment or materials is output, for example, with icons and "overall operation status," etc.

[0186] The operation information, reservation information, etc. may be updated periodically. For example, if an update cycle is set, such as every 10 minutes, updates may be performed periodically, and the operation information may be updated periodically.

[0187] Furthermore, as shown in the figure, it is desirable that the operating status, such as "in operation" or "out of operation," be displayed using an icon or the like so that the worker can easily notice it. In the example shown, the operating icon IM indicating "in operation" indicates equipment or materials that have been determined to be in an "operating state" based on the key KY or the like. On the other hand, the inoperation icon IN indicating "out of operation" indicates equipment or materials that have been determined to be in an "out of operation" state based on the key KY or the like. As shown in the figure, if the operating icon IM and the inoperation icon IN are different colors, the worker can easily understand the operating status.

[0188] In the illustrated example, the information processing system 10 notifies various situations using a warning icon IAL1 or numerical values, etc. For example, the information processing system 10 displays the number of unreserved materials and equipment using the unreserved number NR1 and the total unreserved number NR2, etc. Then, it displays the "operating status" in a format that allows the current status to be compared with the reservation status.

[0189] Furthermore, even if there is "no reservation," there are some materials and equipment that are actually identified as "in operation." In the illustrated example, the material and equipment indicated by the number "8" is "unreserved," and therefore is displayed with a warning icon IAL1 in the reservation column LR of "3F." On the other hand, in the operation column LM of "3F," for example, the material and equipment indicated by the number "8" is displayed with an operation icon IM. With this combination, it is possible to identify materials and equipment that are "in operation" because they are "unreserved" but are being used by a user.

[0190] There are also other equipment and materials where the reserved area is different from the area in which it is actually operated. In the example shown, the equipment and material indicated by the number "10" is reserved for "4F." Therefore, a "reservation details" icon indicating that it has been reserved is displayed in the reservation column LR for "4F." On the other hand, the equipment and material indicated by the number "10" is actually being operated on "5F." In such a case, the equipment and material indicated by the number "8" is displayed with an operating icon IM in the operation column LM for "5F." This combination makes it clear which equipment and material is operating in an area different from the reserved area.

[0191] These conditions are also reflected in the "Overall Operation Status," so the above conditions can also be seen from the "Overall Operation Status."

[0192] <Example of comparison result information> The above-mentioned operation information and reservation information are preferably compared and output together with information on the comparison results for equipment and materials with or without overlapping reservations. For example, if there is information on overlapping reservations, it is desirable for the overlapping reserved equipment and materials to be adjusted between users. Such adjustments should preferably be made before work begins. Therefore, it is desirable for operation information and reservation information to be output when adjustments are made. Note that the comparison results information is output, for example, in step SB04, etc., as follows:

[0193] FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of output of comparison result information, etc. For example, the most recent operating status and reservation status are compared and displayed on the screen. The example shown is an example of displaying the comparison results on the left side of the screen. Specifically, the most recent operating status and reservation status are compared, and if the comparison results show that the number of reserved equipment and materials in the reservation status is greater than the number of equipment and materials in the most recent operating status, the information processing system 10 displays highlighting CP1. In the example shown, the number of equipment and materials in the most recent operating status on "4F" was "7 units," but in the reservation status it is "9 units," an increase of two units. The information processing system 10 notifies each floor of this state using highlighting CP1.

[0194] Furthermore, as shown in the figure, the information processing system 10 may highlight the total result for the entire area with CP2. In the example shown, the most recent operational status of the "total number" of equipment and materials is "14 units," but the reserved number increases by two to "16 units." The information processing system 10 notifies this state for the entire area with CP2.

[0195] As shown in the figure, when the comparison results between the operating status and the reservation status are displayed, it is possible to see whether the number of materials and equipment is increasing. This type of result often occurs when so-called "excessive" reservations are made. When one user secures "excessive" equipment through reservations, it is easy for the equipment to not be used and end up unused despite being reserved. Therefore, it is desirable to make reservations that are neither too many nor too few, taking into consideration the current operating status, etc. Displaying the comparison results in this way can improve work efficiency.

[0196] The combination of the comparison is not limited to the most recent operation status and the reservation status, but may be, for example, a comparison between the reservation status and the previous reservation status.

[0197] <Display Variations> 24 is a diagram showing a modified example (part 1) of the output of specific information, operation information, reservation information, etc. The specific information, operation information, reservation information, etc. may be output separated by time slots TI, such as "AM" and "PM", as shown in the figure.

[0198] The division may be more detailed, such as "10:00-11:00." In such a case, the time period may be set. Furthermore, multiple display methods may be possible, and the display format may be switched based on, for example, the operator's operation.

[0199] Furthermore, the display in step SB04 etc. may be able to be displayed by type of equipment and materials, as follows.

[0200] FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a modified example (part 2) of the output of specific information, operation information, reservation information, etc. As shown in the figure, operation status, etc. may be displayed for each "type of equipment / material." Such a display makes it easy for workers to see the status of the type of equipment / material they want to see. The type of each equipment / material can be identified, for example, by profile information, etc.

[0201] <About specific operations> It is desirable that the specific operation utilizes operation information and allows operations such as drag and drop, as shown in Fig. 16. Furthermore, when a comparison, etc., shown in Fig. 23 is performed for reservations, the efficiency of the use of materials and equipment improves, allowing for more efficient work.

[0202] Furthermore, when making a reservation, if the above-mentioned display is displayed, adjustments can be made, thereby reducing competition for equipment and materials.

[0203] For example, as shown in FIG. 25, the screen may display the most recent date and time DY3 when the update was performed.

[0204] The transmitter and receiver may be detachable.

[0205] The position of the key may also be estimated as the position of a person such as a worker, and the person's position may be identified.

[0206] It is desirable that the size of the numbers and the like indicating the number specifying information be maintained substantially even when an operation to enlarge or reduce the screen is performed.

[0207] Furthermore, the profile information and the like may be input in bulk, output in bulk, or a combination of these, using a CSV file or the like.

[0208] The specific information is not limited to the format shown in the figure. For example, "in operation" and "out of operation" may be output using the shape, pattern, color, border type, color shading, blinking, the presence or absence of additional information, or a combination of these. The display format can be set in advance. For example, as shown in the figure above, it is desirable that the display format include an explanation in the margin or the like, or that the explanation be provided in advance in a manual or the like.

[0209] The picture, size, arrangement, etc. of the icon do not have to be as described above. In other words, the picture, size, arrangement, etc. of the icon may be set in advance by an administrator or the like.

[0210] Furthermore, the highlighting method and warning method do not have to be the methods described above. In other words, any method can be used as long as it can notify an operator of an abnormality.

[0211] The method for detecting the location of the transmitter may be any method that uses a signal. In other words, in the embodiment, any method that can detect the location of the transmitter to the extent that the area where the equipment is located can be specified may be applied.

[0212] The embodiment is not limited to the above example. For example, the number of information processing devices is not limited to the above number. Furthermore, the types and combinations of information processing devices do not have to be the above configurations.

[0213] The embodiments are not limited to the above processes. For example, the information processing method according to the present invention may be performed in an order other than that described above. Furthermore, the information processing method may be executed by multiple information processing devices. That is, each step in the information processing method may be executed in a redundant, distributed, parallel, virtualized, or combination thereof.

[0214] The embodiments may be realized by a program. That is, a computer such as an information processing device may control an arithmetic unit and a storage device based on the program to execute the information processing method. The program may be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium and distributed. The recording medium may be a medium such as a magnetic tape, flash memory, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, or magnetic disk. The program may also be distributed via a telecommunications line.

[0215] The present invention is not limited to the above-described configurations, such as those described in the above-described embodiments, and may be combined with other elements. These aspects may be changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and may be appropriately determined depending on the application form. [Explanation of symbols]

[0216] 10: Information Processing Systems 10F1: Area identification method 10F2: Output method 10F21: Comparison result output means 10F3: Registration method 10F4: Operation status identification means 10F5: Reservation status identification method 20: Buildings 104: Mobile terminal 120: Aerial work platform 200, 201: Worker I1: First icon I2: Second icon I3: Third icon I4: Operation status icon I5, I72: Reserved icons I6: Adjustment required icon I71: Reservation icon I8: Delete icon IM: Operation icon IN: Non-operating icon INF1: Additional information INF2: Transmitter information INF3: Radio wave information NR1: Unreserved number NR2: Total number of unreserved seats

Claims

1. An information processing system for managing materials and equipment shared by multiple workers at a construction site, an area identification means for identifying an area at the construction site where the equipment or materials are located based on a signal transmitted from a transmitting means installed at the construction site and having its position at the construction site registered and a signal transmitted from a transmitting means installed on the equipment or materials; a floor identification means for identifying the floor on which the equipment or materials are located at the construction site based on a signal transmitted from a transmitting means installed at the construction site and having its position registered therein and a signal transmitted from a transmitting means installed on the equipment or materials; an operation status determination means for determining the operation status of the equipment based on the distance between the equipment and a mechanical key, electronic key, or card key used to operate the equipment; a reservation status determination means for determining the reservation status of the equipment or materials based on the reservation information; a display means for comparing and displaying the operation status of the day with the reservation status of the next day; an adjustment receiving means for receiving adjustments to the placement of the equipment and materials; Equipped with the display means displays in a identifiable manner that the equipment and materials are reserved for use on a different floor than that of the previous day, The adjustment receiving means receives the adjustment to reserve the use of the equipment or materials on a different floor from the floor on which the equipment or materials is located by a drag-and-drop operation. Information processing system.

2. An information processing device for managing materials and equipment shared by multiple workers at a construction site, an area identification procedure for identifying an area at the construction site where the equipment and materials are located based on a signal transmitted from a transmitting means installed at the construction site and having its position at the construction site registered, and a signal transmitted from a transmitting means provided on the equipment and materials; a floor identification procedure for identifying the floor on which the equipment or materials are located at the construction site based on a signal transmitted from a transmitting means installed at the construction site and whose position at the construction site is registered and a signal transmitted from a transmitting means provided on the equipment or materials; an operation status determination step of determining the operation status of the equipment based on the distance between the equipment and a mechanical key, electronic key, or card key used to operate the equipment; a reservation status determination step for determining the reservation status of the equipment or materials based on the reservation information; a display procedure for comparing and displaying the operation status of the day with the reservation status of the next day; an adjustment reception procedure for receiving adjustments to the placement of the equipment and materials; Execute the display step includes displaying in a manner that makes it possible to identify that the equipment and materials are reserved for use on a different floor than that of the previous day; The adjustment reception procedure is a program that receives, by a drag-and-drop operation, the adjustment to reserve the use of the equipment or material on a different level from the level on which the equipment or material is located.

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