Mobile body, management server, data transmission method and program

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a shared foundation of data measured by a mobile body. [Solution] This mobile body comprises: a sensor capable of measuring sensing target data; a storage means for storing, for each type of sensing target data, a first area, which indicates a geographical range in which the sensor is used to perform measurements, in association with a second area, which indicates a geographical range for transmitting the measured data; a measurement control means for detecting that the first area has been entered, and for measuring data corresponding to the first area; and a transmission means for detecting that the second area has been entered, and for transmitting the measured data to a transmission destination located in the second area.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a mobile object, a management server, a data transmission method, and a recording medium. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses an automatic image capture management device capable of acquiring images of greater value to users. According to the document, the automatic image capture management device includes a specifying unit that specifies an image capture unit whose position information and image capture direction match a predetermined image capture area and a predetermined image capture direction, respectively, and a request unit that requests the image capture unit specified by the specifying unit to capture an image. For example, the automatic image capture management device causes a second moving object traveling parallel to the first moving object to capture an image including a first moving object in which a user is riding, and provides the image to the user.

[0003] Patent Document 2 discloses a blind spot information request device that can request useful image information that compensates for the driver's blind spots from other vehicles. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-126536 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-299676 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The invention of Patent Document 1 has a problem in that the user cannot obtain the image he or she wants unless the automatic image capture management device knows the image capture unit (mobile body) that can provide the image he or she wants. Also, the invention of Patent Document 2 has a problem in that the vehicle requesting the image of the blind spot area cannot obtain the image of the blind spot area unless the vehicle taking the image also transmits blind spot area information.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile object, a management server, a data transmission method, and a recording medium that can provide a shared infrastructure for data measured by the mobile object. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] According to a first aspect, there is provided a mobile body including a sensor capable of measuring data of a sensing target, a storage means for storing a first area indicating a geographical range in which measurements are made using the sensor and a second area indicating a geographical range in which the measured data is transmitted, in association with each other, a measurement control means for detecting entry into the first area and measuring data corresponding to the first area, and a transmission means for transmitting the measured data to a destination located in the second area.

[0008] According to a second aspect, there is provided a data transmission method that detects entry into a first area indicating a geographical range in which measurements are made using a sensor capable of measuring data of a sensing target, measures data corresponding to the first area, and transmits the measured data to a destination located in a second area indicating a geographical range in which the measured data associated with the first area is to be transmitted.

[0009] According to a third aspect, there is provided a computer-readable recording medium that stores a program that causes a computer to execute the following processes: detecting entry into a first area that indicates a geographical range in which measurements are performed using a sensor that can measure data of a sensing target; measuring data corresponding to the first area; and transmitting the measured data to a destination located in a second area that indicates a geographical range in which the measured data associated with the first area is transmitted. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present invention, there are provided a mobile object, a management server, a data transmission method, and a recording medium that can provide a sharing basis for data measured by the mobile object. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] 3 is a flow diagram illustrating the operation of one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the operation of one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is another diagram for explaining the operation of one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of setting information stored in a storage means of the vehicle according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a first area and a second area corresponding to the setting information of FIG. 6. [Figure 8] 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a second exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a third exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the third exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the third exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 16] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of setting information stored in a storage means of a vehicle according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 17] FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 18] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of a computer mounted on a moving body of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] First, an overview of one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the reference numerals in this overview are used for convenience to identify each element as an example to facilitate understanding, and are not intended to limit the present invention to the illustrated form. Furthermore, connecting lines between blocks in the drawings and the like referred to in the following description include both bidirectional and unidirectional lines. Unidirectional arrows are used to schematically indicate the flow of main signals (data) and do not exclude bidirectionality. A program is executed via a computer device, which includes, for example, a processor, a storage device, an input device, a communication interface, and, if necessary, a display device. Furthermore, this computer device is configured to be able to communicate with internal or external devices (including computers) via the communication interface, whether wired or wireless. Furthermore, ports or interfaces are present at the input / output connection points of each block in the drawings, but are not shown.

[0013] In one embodiment, the present invention can be realized in a mobile object 10 that includes a sensor 14 capable of measuring data of a sensing target, a storage means 11, a measurement control means 12, and a transmission means 13, as shown in FIG.

[0014] More specifically, the storage means 11 stores a first area indicating the geographical range in which measurements are performed using a sensor capable of measuring data of the sensing target, and a second area indicating the geographical range in which the measured data is transmitted, in association with each other.

[0015] The measurement control means 12 detects entry into the first area and measures data corresponding to the first area.

[0016] The transmitting means 13 transmits the measured data to a destination located in the second area.

[0017] FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing the operation of the above-mentioned mobile body. First, the mobile body 10 reads its own location information (step S001), and determines whether or not the mobile body 10 has entered a first area where measurement should be performed using the sensor 14 (step S002).

[0018] As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the moving object 10 has entered the first area (Yes in step S002), the moving object 10 performs measurement with the sensor 14 (step S003).

[0019] Fig. 3 is a diagram for explaining the operation of this embodiment. In Fig. 3, a vehicle V1 is a moving body and is equipped with a sensor S. The area indicated by the symbol A1 enclosed by a dashed line in Fig. 3 is a first area, and the area indicated by the symbol A2 is a second area. For example, the first area is set at an intersection without traffic lights. The second area is set around the intersection without traffic lights.

[0020] For example, a vehicle V1 traveling from the right to the left in FIG. 3 uses a sensor S to measure the inside of an intersection A1 when the vehicle V1 enters a first area installed at the intersection.

[0021] Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 4, the moving body 10 transmits the data measured by the sensor S to the destination (vehicle V2) located in the second area A2 (step S004).

[0022] According to this embodiment, which operates as described above, by predetermining appropriate conditions for data transfer in the storage means, data obtained by one vehicle V1 can be shared with other vehicles. This makes it possible to send information about the situation at an intersection to other vehicles, for example, and use this information to prevent accidents and ensure safe driving.

[0023] In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the moving body is vehicle V1 and the transmission destination is vehicle V2, but the moving body and transmission destination are not limited to vehicles. For example, the moving body may be a railway vehicle, a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), an automated guided vehicle, etc. Furthermore, the transmission destination may be an information collection device installed in the second area, such as an IoT (Internet of Things) gateway, in addition to the above-mentioned railway vehicle, UAV, and automated guided vehicle.

[0024] [First embodiment] Next, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Fig. 5 is a diagram showing the configuration of a first embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a vehicle. Fig. 5 shows a vehicle 100 that can receive data from a management server 200 and transmit the data to a second area.

[0025] The management server 200 is a server that transmits to the vehicle 100 information (hereinafter referred to as "setting information") to be stored in the storage means 101 of the vehicle 100. Note that various methods can be used as a communication method between the management server 200 and the vehicle 100, such as a method using a mobile communication network or a form using roadside devices installed around the road.

[0026] The vehicle 100 includes a storage means 101, a measurement control means 102, a transmission means 103, a reception means 104, a camera 105, a LiDAR 106, and a GPS 107.

[0027] The receiving means 104 receives the setting information from the management server 200 and sends the received setting information to the storage means 101 .

[0028] An in-vehicle drive recorder or various in-vehicle cameras for driving assistance can be used as the camera 105. In the following description, the vehicle 100 is described as having a front camera that captures images in front of the vehicle 100 and left and right side cameras that capture images to the sides.

[0029] The LiDAR (light detection and ranging) 106 is a sensor for detecting obstacles around the vehicle. Note that the camera 105 and the LiDAR 106 are given as examples of sensors provided in the vehicle 100, and other sensors such as an infrared sensor or a millimeter wave sensor may instead be subject to control by the measurement control means 102.

[0030] The GPS (Global Positioning System) 107 is a means for acquiring the position information of the vehicle 100 .

[0031] The storage unit 101 stores setting information received from the management server 200 so that a first area and a second area can be set for each type of data to be sensed. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting information held by the storage unit 101. Referring to FIG. 6, setting information is shown that is configured by entries that associate a first area with a second area for each sensor type. Measurements by the sensors of the vehicle 100 and their transmission operations are defined by this setting information. For example, the first entry from the top in FIG. 6 defines that a camera image of intersection A is captured by an in-vehicle front camera and the captured image is sent to area A2 set on the periphery of intersection A. Similarly, the second entry from the top in FIG. 6 defines that an image of intersection B, which is different from intersection A, is captured by an in-vehicle front camera and the captured image is sent to area B2 set on the periphery of intersection B. In the example of Figure 6, for ease of explanation, the ranges of the first and second areas are described as "intersection A," "road C section C1-C2," etc., but it is desirable that these be described in the same coordinate system as the coordinate information obtained by GPS 107.

[0032] Furthermore, the third entry from the top in FIG. 6 specifies that an image of section C1-C2 of road C is to be captured by an in-vehicle left-side camera and that the captured image is to be sent to area D. The fourth entry from the top in FIG. 6 specifies that measurements are to be taken of section E1-E2 of road E by LiDAR and that the data is to be sent to area F. Note that in the example of FIG. 6, one entry specifies one first area and one second area, but two or more first areas and two or more second areas can also be set in one entry.

[0033] FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically illustrating the first area and the second area corresponding to the setting information of FIG. 6 above. The intersections designated by the symbols G and H in FIG. 7 are intersections monitored by the camera 500. On the other hand, the intersections designated by the symbols A and B are intersections not monitored by the camera 500. By setting the intersections A and B in the first area of ​​the setting information, it becomes possible for vehicles passing through the intersections A and B to capture images of the interior of these intersections. Furthermore, by setting the areas A2 and B2 set on the periphery of the intersections A and B in the second area of ​​the setting information, it becomes possible to send images of the interior of the intersections to surrounding vehicles.

[0034] Furthermore, areas that can be set as the first area are not limited to intersections. For example, as shown by symbol C in FIG. 7, a certain section of the left lane of a road can be set as the first area. In this case, by setting the sensor type to a left-side camera as shown in FIG. 6, images of the sidewalk can be captured. Similarly, as shown by symbol E in FIG. 7, a certain section of a road can be set as the first area and measured by LiDAR. These images and data can be sent to various destinations. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, by setting terminals D and F of the autonomous vehicle as the second area, it becomes possible to send these images and data to the autonomous vehicle.

[0035] The measurement control means 102 acquires the position information of the vehicle from the GPS 107, and when it detects that the position of the vehicle has entered the first area defined in the setting information, it performs measurement using the camera 105 or the LiDAR 106. The measurement control means 102 also instructs the transmission means 103 to transmit the measured images and data to a destination located in the second area.

[0036] The transmitting means 103 transmits the measured images and data to a destination located in the second area in accordance with instructions from the measurement control means 102. The transmitting means 103 can transmit the measured images and data to the second area using a mobile communication network, road-to-vehicle communication with a roadside device, or vehicle-to-vehicle communication. It is not necessary to specify the destination; other methods include broadcasting to the second area, locating the destination using a terminal location function on the mobile communication network or transportation infrastructure, and unicasting individually or groupcasting to a specific group within the area. Furthermore, it is also possible to transmit images and data using a combination of these communication methods. For example, a vehicle in a first area transmits the images and data to a roadside terminal in the first area via road-to-vehicle communication. The roadside terminal in the first area that receives the images and data then transmits the images and data to a roadside terminal in the second area via a mobile communication network. The roadside terminal in the second area that receives the images and data transmits the images and data to the vehicle in the second area via road-to-vehicle communication.

[0037] The storage means 101, measurement control means 102, transmission means 103, and reception means 104 can also be arranged in an on-board device of the vehicle 100 equipped with a communication function. In other words, the present invention can also be realized by making a computer built into the on-board device function as each of these means.

[0038] Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Fig. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of vehicle 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Fig. 8, first, vehicle 100 acquires GPS information indicating the position of its own vehicle (own device) from GPS 107 (step S101).

[0039] Next, the vehicle 100 refers to each entry of the setting information and determines whether or not the vehicle has entered the first area (step S102).

[0040] If it is determined that the vehicle 100 has entered the first area as a result of the determination, the vehicle 100 performs measurement using the sensor (camera 105 or LiDAR 106) corresponding to the sensor type of the corresponding setting information (step S103).

[0041] Next, the vehicle 100 transmits the sensor data obtained by the measurement to the destination in the second area (step S104). Note that if it is determined in step S102 that the vehicle has not entered any of the first areas, the vehicle 100 omits the processes in steps S103 and S104.

[0042] As described above, the vehicle 100 of this embodiment performs measurements using designated sensors in a first area in accordance with the setting information, and transmits the measurement data to a destination in a second area. Therefore, according to this embodiment, it is possible to send necessary sensor data to a designated destination without performing any special operations. In other words, by using the configuration of this embodiment, it is possible to build a sharing platform for data measured by moving objects.

[0043] [Second embodiment] Next, a second embodiment in which transmission of measurement data is suppressed when there is no transmission destination in the second area will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the configuration of the second embodiment of the present invention. The difference from the first embodiment shown in FIG. 5 is that a transmission destination confirmation means 108 is added to the vehicle 100a and the operation of the measurement control means 112 is modified. Since the other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, the following description will focus on the differences.

[0044] The measurement control means 112 acquires the vehicle's position information from the GPS 107, and when it detects that the vehicle's position has entered the first area defined in the setting information, it performs photography or measurement using the camera 105 or LiDAR 106. Furthermore, before instructing the transmission means 103 to transmit data, the measurement control means 112 requests the transmission destination confirmation means 108 to confirm whether a destination exists in the second area. If the result of the confirmation indicates that a destination does not exist, the measurement control means 112 suppresses the transmission of images and data. Note that when the transmission of images and data is suppressed, the vehicle 100a may discard the measured images and data, or may retain them for a certain period of time and attempt to resend them at another time.

[0045] The destination confirmation means 108 uses the location management service of the network to confirm whether the destination exists in the second area, and returns the result to the measurement control means 112.

[0046] Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Fig. 10 is a flow chart showing the operation of the vehicle 100a according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Steps S101 to S103 and S104 in Fig. 10 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and therefore will not be described.

[0047] After performing the measurement by the sensor in step S103, the vehicle 100a checks whether the destination exists in the second area (step S111). If the check confirms that the destination exists in the second area (Yes in step S112), the vehicle 100a transmits the sensor data obtained by the measurement to the destination in the second area (step S104).

[0048] On the other hand, if it is confirmed that there is no destination in the second area (No in step S112), the measurement control means 112 refrains from transmitting images and data. For example, after measuring data in the first area C or E, if there is no destination vehicle V3 in the second area, designated by symbols D or F, as shown in FIG. 11, the vehicle 100a refrains from transmitting the measured images and data. This makes it possible to prevent the use of network resources by transmitting unnecessary data.

[0049] [Third embodiment] Next, a third embodiment in which images and data measured by vehicles are transferred via multi-hop transmission using vehicle-to-vehicle communication will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the configuration of the third embodiment of the present invention. The difference from the first embodiment shown in FIG. 5 is that the transmission means 103 in vehicle 100b is replaced with a transmission / reception means 113, making it possible to relay measurement data. Since the other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, the following description will focus on the differences.

[0050] The transmitting / receiving means 113 not only has a transmitting function for transmitting measured images and data in vehicle-to-vehicle communication, but also functions as a receiving means for receiving images and data transmitted from other moving bodies (vehicles) in vehicle-to-vehicle communication. Such transmitting / receiving means 113 can use a communication unit used in vehicle-to-vehicle communication.

[0051] Furthermore, the transmitting / receiving means 113 includes a relay necessity determination means 116. The relay necessity determination means 116 determines whether or not the data received by the receiving unit needs to be relayed, depending on whether or not a destination to which the data received through the vehicle-to-vehicle communication should be transmitted exists in the second area. Specifically, the relay necessity determination means 116 determines whether or not the data received by the receiving unit needs to be relayed, depending on whether or not a mobile object other than the source of the data exists in the second area and in the vicinity of the device itself. The transmitting / receiving means 113 transmits the received data according to the determination result of whether or not relaying is necessary. That is, the transmitting / receiving means 113 transmits the received data when the determination result of whether or not relaying is necessary.

[0052] FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the third embodiment of the present invention. It is assumed that each of vehicles 100-1 to 100-3 has the same functions as vehicle 100b of this embodiment. It is also assumed that the setting information shown in FIG. 6 is stored in storage means 101 of each of vehicles 100-1 to 100-3. In the example of FIG. 13, vehicle 100-1 takes an image using the front camera in accordance with the setting information, and transfers the captured image to vehicle 100-2, which is closest to the vehicle, using vehicle-to-vehicle communication. The operation up to this point is the same as in the first embodiment.

[0053] In this embodiment, the vehicle 100-2 that has received the image from the vehicle 100-1 determines whether or not to transfer the image from the vehicle 100-1 depending on whether or not there are any vehicles other than the data sender in the second area (A2 in FIG. 13) around the vehicle itself. In the example of FIG. 13, since the vehicle 100-3 is present, the vehicle 100-2 transfers the image received from the vehicle 100-1 to the vehicle 100-3.

[0054] Vehicle 100-3, which receives the image from vehicle 100-2, also makes a similar determination. In the case of Fig. 13, since there is no vehicle other than the data sender around the vehicle, vehicle 100-3 does not transfer the image. Also, as shown in Fig. 14, if there is no vehicle other than the data sender around vehicle 100-2, vehicle 100-2 also does not transfer the image.

[0055] As described above, by adopting a configuration in which vehicle 100b transfers images and data measured using vehicle-to-vehicle communication, it becomes possible to share images and data measured in the first area between vehicles even in areas where mobile communication networks and road-to-vehicle communication cannot be used.

[0056] In this embodiment, whether or not to transfer an image from the vehicle 100b is determined based on whether or not there is a vehicle other than the data sender in the second area, but various modifications are possible. For example, whether or not to relay the data received by the receiving unit may be determined based on whether or not there is a moving body other than the data sender within a predetermined range different from the second area. Furthermore, whether or not to relay the data received by the receiving unit may be determined based on whether or not there is a moving body other than the data sender within a predetermined range different from the second area and in the vicinity of the vehicle.

[0057] [Fourth embodiment] Next, a fourth embodiment in which it is possible to set an area in which transmission of measured images and data is inhibited will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the configuration of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. The difference from the first embodiment shown in FIG. 5 is that the transmitting means 123 of the vehicle 100c is provided with transmission inhibiting means 126, and a function to inhibit transmission of measured data in a designated area is added. Since the other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, the following description will focus on the differences.

[0058] FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of setting information stored in the storage means 101 of the vehicle 100c of this embodiment. The difference from the setting information of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 6 is that a third area in which transmission of measured data is suppressed can be set for each entry of the setting information. For example, the first entry from the top in FIG. 16 specifies that an in-vehicle left-side camera captures images of a section C1-C2 of road C and transmits the captured images to area D, and that transmission is suppressed in area I. Similarly, the second entry from the top specifies that a LiDAR is used to measure a section E1-E2 of road E and transmit the data to area F, and that transmission is suppressed in area J.

[0059] The transmitting means 123 receives from the measurement control means 102 an instruction to transmit the measured images and data to a destination located in the second area, as well as information about the third area.

[0060] The transmission suppression means 126 determines whether the vehicle is located in a third area based on the vehicle position obtained from the GPS 107, and suppresses data transmission if the vehicle is located in the third area. Furthermore, when the transmission suppression means 126 detects that the vehicle has left the third area, it starts transmitting the suppressed data.

[0061] FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. In the example of FIG. 17, third areas I and J are set so as to encompass the section C1-C2 (symbol C in FIG. 17) of road C set as the first area. When vehicle 100c enters the section C1-C2 (symbol C in FIG. 17) of road C set as the first area in accordance with the setting information, it performs imaging using the left side camera. However, since vehicle 100c is located in area I set as the third area, it suppresses transmission of measured data. Thereafter, vehicle 100c starts transmitting the measured data when it leaves area I.

[0062] Similarly, when vehicle 100c enters section E1-E2 (symbol E in FIG. 17) of road E in accordance with the setting information, it performs measurements using LiDAR 106. However, since vehicle 100c is located in area J, which is set as the third area, it suppresses transmission of the measured data. Thereafter, when vehicle 100c leaves area J, it starts transmitting the measured data.

[0063] As described above, according to this embodiment, it is possible to set an area where transmission of measured data is prohibited for each data type, thereby making it possible to avoid interference with existing communication infrastructure and bandwidth congestion of the existing communication infrastructure.

[0064] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and further modifications, substitutions, and adjustments can be made without departing from the basic technical concept of the present invention. For example, the network configurations, element configurations, and data representation formats shown in the drawings are examples intended to aid in understanding the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the configurations shown in these drawings.

[0065] For example, in each of the above-described embodiments, an example has been given in which the moving body is a vehicle, but the moving body may be a railway vehicle, a UAV, an automated guided vehicle, etc. For example, by applying the present invention to a railway vehicle, it becomes possible to operate the railway vehicle by making it perform sensing to check the status of tracks and surrounding facilities, and sending the results to a terminal in a specific area (second area).

[0066] (About hardware configuration) In each embodiment of the present disclosure, each component of each device represents a functional block. Some or all of the components of each device are realized by any combination of an information processing device 900 and a program, for example, as shown in FIG. 18. FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the information processing device 900 that realizes each component of each device. The information processing device 900 includes, as an example, the following configuration. ·CPU(Central Processing Unit)901 ROM (Read Only Memory) 902 ·RAM(Random Access Memory)903 Program 904 loaded into RAM 903 A storage device 905 for storing a program 904 A drive device 907 for reading and writing data from and to the recording medium 906 A communication interface 908 for connecting to a communication network 909 Input / output interface 910 for inputting and outputting data Bus 911 connecting each component

[0067] Each component of each device in each embodiment is realized by the CPU 901 acquiring and executing a program 904 that realizes the function. That is, the CPU 901 in FIG. 18 executes a vehicle detection program and a determination program, and performs an update process for each calculation parameter stored in the RAM 903, the storage device 905, or the like. The program 904 that realizes the function of each component of each device is stored in the storage device 905 or the ROM 902 in advance, for example, and is read out by the CPU 901 as needed. The program 904 may be supplied to the CPU 901 via the communication network 909, or may be stored in advance on the recording medium 906, and the drive device 907 may read out the program and supply it to the CPU 901.

[0068] Furthermore, this program 904 can display the processing results, including intermediate states, at each stage as necessary on a display device, or can communicate with the outside via a communication interface. Furthermore, this program 904 can be recorded on a computer-readable (non-transitive) recording medium.

[0069] There are various variations in the method of realizing each device. For example, each device may be realized by any combination of a separate information processing device 900 and a program for each component. Furthermore, multiple components of each device may be realized by any combination of a single information processing device 900 and a program. That is, each part (processing means, function) of the moving body (vehicle) shown in the first to fourth embodiments can be realized by a computer program that causes a processor mounted on the device to execute each of the above-mentioned processes using its hardware.

[0070] In addition, some or all of the components of each device may be realized by other general-purpose or dedicated circuits, processors, etc., or a combination of these. These may be configured by a single chip, or by multiple chips connected via a bus.

[0071] Some or all of the components of each device may be realized by a combination of the above-mentioned circuits and programs.

[0072] When some or all of the components of each device are realized by multiple information processing devices, circuits, etc., the multiple information processing devices, circuits, etc. may be centrally or decentralized. For example, the information processing devices, circuits, etc. may be realized as a client-server system, a cloud computing system, or the like, in a form in which each device is connected via a communication network.

[0073] It should be noted that the above-described embodiments are preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, and the scope of the present disclosure is not limited to only the above-described embodiments. In other words, those skilled in the art can modify or substitute the above-described embodiments to construct various modified forms without departing from the gist of the present disclosure.

[0074] A part or all of the above-described embodiments can be described as, but not limited to, the following supplementary notes.

[0075] [Appendix 1] a sensor capable of measuring data of a sensing target; a storage means for storing a first area indicating a geographical range in which measurements are made using the sensor and a second area indicating a geographical range in which the measured data is transmitted, in association with each other; a measurement control means for detecting entry into the first area and measuring data corresponding to the first area; a transmitting means for transmitting the measured data to a destination located in the second area; A mobile body comprising: [Appendix 2] The above-mentioned moving body further includes: a destination confirmation means for confirming whether the destination exists in the second area; If the destination does not exist in the second area, transmission of the measured data may be inhibited. [Appendix 3] The above-mentioned moving body Furthermore, a receiving means for receiving the data transmitted from another moving body through vehicle-to-vehicle communication; a relay necessity determination means for determining whether or not the data received by the receiving means needs to be relayed based on whether or not a destination to which the data received through the vehicle-to-vehicle communication should be transmitted exists within a predetermined range; The transmitting means may be configured to transmit the received data in accordance with the result of the determination as to whether or not relaying is required. [Appendix 4] The relay necessity determination means of the above-mentioned mobile body can be configured to determine whether or not the data received by the receiving means needs to be relayed based on whether or not there is a mobile body other than the sender of the data within the specified range and in the vicinity of the device itself. [Appendix 5] The above-mentioned moving body The first area and the second area may be configured to be set for each type of data of the sensing target. [Appendix 6] The above-mentioned moving body Furthermore, a configuration can be adopted in which information on a third area indicating a geographical range in which transmission of the measured data is suppressed is retained, and when the device itself is located in the third area, transmission of the measured data is suppressed. [Appendix 7] The sensing target data of the moving body may be a camera image, and the first area may be set at an intersection without traffic lights. [Appendix 8] The second area from which the mobile unit transmits data may be set around the intersection without traffic lights. [Appendix 9] transmitting to any one of the moving bodies the type of data of the sensing target, information indicating the first area, and information indicating the second area; a management server that stores the data in the storage means of the mobile body; [Appendix 10] Detecting that the vehicle has entered a first area indicating a geographical range in which measurements are to be made using a sensor capable of measuring data of a sensing target, and measuring data corresponding to the first area; transmitting the measured data to a destination located in a second area indicating a geographical range for transmitting the measured data associated with the first area; How data is sent. [Appendix 11] a process of detecting entry into a first area indicating a geographical range in which measurement is performed using a sensor capable of measuring data of a sensing target, and measuring data corresponding to the first area; a process of transmitting the measured data to a destination located in a second area that is associated with the first area and indicates a geographical range for transmitting the measured data; A computer-readable recording medium that stores a program that causes a computer to execute the above. The embodiments of Supplementary Notes 9 and 10 can be expanded to the embodiments of Supplementary Notes 2 to 7, similarly to Supplementary Note 1.

[0076] The disclosures of the above-cited patent documents are incorporated herein by reference and may be used as the basis or part of the present invention, as necessary. Modifications and adjustments of the embodiments and examples are possible within the scope of the entire disclosure of the present invention (including the claims), and further based on its basic technical concept. Furthermore, various combinations and selections (including partial deletions) of the various disclosed elements (including each element of each claim, each element of each embodiment or example, each element of each drawing, etc.) are possible within the scope of the disclosure of the present invention. In other words, the present invention naturally embraces various modifications and alterations that would be possible by a person skilled in the art in accordance with the entire disclosure and technical concept, including the claims. In particular, with regard to the numerical ranges set forth herein, any numerical value or subrange within that range should be construed as specifically set forth, even if not otherwise specified. Furthermore, the disclosures of the above-cited documents, when used in part or in whole in combination with the disclosures herein as part of the disclosure of the present invention, in accordance with the spirit of the present invention, are also deemed to be included in the disclosures of this application. [Explanation of symbols]

[0077] 10 Mobile 11 Memory means 12 Measurement and control means 13 Transmission Method 14 Sensors 100, 100a, 100b, 100c, 100-1 to 100-3 vehicles 101 Memory means 102, 112 Measurement control means 103 Transmission means 104 Receiving means 105 Camera 106 LiDAR 107 GPS 108 Destination confirmation method 113 Means of transmission and reception 116 Relay necessity determination means 123 Transmission Method 126 Transmission suppression measures 200 Management Server 500 cameras 900 Information Processing Equipment 901 CPU(Central Processing Unit) 902 ROM (Read Only Memory) 903 RAM (Random Access Memory) 904 Program 905 Storage device 906 Recording Media 907 Drive unit 908 Communication Interface 909 Communication Network 910 Input / Output Interface 911 Bus A1, A, B, C, E First Area A2, B2, D, F Second Area S sensor V1, V2, V3 vehicles

Claims

1. a sensor capable of measuring data of a sensing target; a storage means for storing a first area indicating a geographical range in which measurements are made using the sensor and a second area indicating a geographical range in which the measured data is transmitted, in association with each other; a measurement control means for detecting entry into the first area and measuring data corresponding to the first area; a transmitting means for transmitting the measured data to a destination located in the second area; a destination confirmation means for confirming whether the destination exists in the second area; If the destination does not exist in the second area, the mobile body suppresses transmission of the measured data.

2. a sensor capable of measuring data of a sensing target; a storage means for storing a first area indicating a geographical range in which measurements are made using the sensor and a second area indicating a geographical range in which the measured data is transmitted, in association with each other; a measurement control means for detecting entry into the first area and measuring data corresponding to the first area; a transmitting means for transmitting the measured data to a destination located in the second area; a receiving means for receiving the data transmitted from another mobile body through vehicle-to-vehicle communication; and a relay necessity determining means for determining whether or not the data received by the receiving means needs to be relayed based on whether or not a destination to which the data received through the vehicle-to-vehicle communication should be transmitted exists within a predetermined range, The transmitting means transmits the received data in accordance with the determination result of whether relaying is required.

3. a sensor capable of measuring data of a sensing target; a storage means for storing a first area indicating a geographical range in which measurements are made using the sensor and a second area indicating a geographical range in which the measured data is transmitted, in association with each other; a measurement control means for detecting entry into the first area and measuring data corresponding to the first area; a transmitting means for transmitting the measured data to a destination located in the second area; Equipped with A mobile body, wherein the first area and the second area can be set for each type of data of the sensing target.

4. a sensor capable of measuring data of a sensing target; a storage means for storing a first area indicating a geographical range in which measurements are made using the sensor and a second area indicating a geographical range in which the measured data is transmitted, in association with each other; a measurement control means for detecting entry into the first area and measuring data corresponding to the first area; a transmitting means for transmitting the measured data to a destination located in the second area; Equipped with A mobile object that holds information on a third area indicating a geographical range in which transmission of the measured data is suppressed, and suppresses transmission of the measured data when the mobile object is located in the third area.

5. transmitting the type of data of the sensing target, information indicating the first area, and information indicating the second area to the mobile body according to any one of claims 1 to 4; a management server that stores the data in the storage means of the mobile body;

6. A computer comprising: Detecting that the vehicle has entered a first area indicating a geographical range in which measurements are to be made using a sensor capable of measuring data of a sensing target, and measuring data corresponding to the first area; transmitting the measured data to a destination located in a second area indicating a geographical range for transmitting the measured data associated with the first area; confirming whether the destination exists in the second area; If the destination does not exist in the second area, transmission of the measured data is suppressed. How data is sent.

7. A computer comprising: Detecting that the vehicle has entered a first area indicating a geographical range in which measurements are to be made using a sensor capable of measuring data of a sensing target, and measuring data corresponding to the first area; transmitting the measured data to a destination located in a second area indicating a geographical range for transmitting the measured data associated with the first area; receiving the data transmitted from another mobile body through vehicle-to-vehicle communication; determining whether or not the received data needs to be relayed based on whether or not a destination to which the data received through the vehicle-to-vehicle communication should be transmitted exists within a predetermined range; transmitting the received data according to the determination result of whether or not relaying is necessary; How data is sent.

8. A computer comprising: Detecting that the vehicle has entered a first area indicating a geographical range in which measurements are to be made using a sensor capable of measuring data of a sensing target, and measuring data corresponding to the first area; transmitting the measured data to a destination located in a second area indicating a geographical range for transmitting the measured data associated with the first area; The first area and the second area can be set for each type of data of the sensing target. How data is sent.

9. A computer comprising: Detecting that the vehicle has entered a first area indicating a geographical range in which measurements are to be made using a sensor capable of measuring data of a sensing target, and measuring data corresponding to the first area; transmitting the measured data to a destination located in a second area indicating a geographical range for transmitting the measured data associated with the first area; retaining information on a third area indicating a geographical range in which transmission of the measured data is suppressed, and suppressing transmission of the measured data when the device itself is located in the third area; How data is sent.

10. a process of detecting entry into a first area indicating a geographical range in which measurement is performed using a sensor capable of measuring data of a sensing target, and measuring data corresponding to the first area; a process of transmitting the measured data to a destination located in a second area indicating a geographical range for transmitting the measured data associated with the first area; a process of confirming whether the destination exists in the second area; on the computer, If the destination does not exist in the second area, the program inhibits transmission of the measured data.

11. a process of detecting entry into a first area indicating a geographical range in which measurement is performed using a sensor capable of measuring data of a sensing target, and measuring data corresponding to the first area; a process of transmitting the measured data to a destination located in a second area indicating a geographical range for transmitting the measured data associated with the first area; receiving the data transmitted from another mobile object through vehicle-to-vehicle communication; a process of determining whether or not the received data needs to be relayed based on whether or not a destination to which the data received through the vehicle-to-vehicle communication should be transmitted exists within a predetermined range; on the computer, The program transmits the received data according to the determination result of whether or not relaying is required.

12. a process of detecting entry into a first area indicating a geographical range in which measurement is performed using a sensor capable of measuring data of a sensing target, and measuring data corresponding to the first area; a process of transmitting the measured data to a destination located in a second area indicating a geographical range for transmitting the measured data associated with the first area; on the computer, a program capable of setting the first area and the second area for each type of data of the sensing target;

13. a process of detecting entry into a first area indicating a geographical range in which measurement is performed using a sensor capable of measuring data of a sensing target, and measuring data corresponding to the first area; a process of transmitting the measured data to a destination located in a second area indicating a geographical range for transmitting the measured data associated with the first area; on the computer, A program that retains information on a third area indicating a geographical range in which transmission of the measured data is suppressed, and suppresses transmission of the measured data when the device is located in the third area.

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