Information terminal, program and recording medium

Abstract

To provide a loading assistance method, a shipping method, a loading assistance server, a loading assistance system, and an information terminal for preventing erroneous shipment.SOLUTION: A loading assistance method is executed by a loading assistance server (10) for assisting a loading operator when loading a product onto a moving body that transports products with product identification information assigned thereto in advance. The loading assistance server acquires moving body identification information assigned to the moving body in advance, collates the moving body identification information and the product identification information with an order acquired in advance, and notifies the loading operator of information to permit shipment if the moving body identification information and the product identification information match a content of the order.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a loading assistance method, a shipping method, a loading assistance server, a program, a recording medium, a loading assistance system, and an information terminal. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a loading assistance method, a shipping method, a loading assistance server, a program, a recording medium, a loading assistance system, and an information terminal for loading a product, which has been previously assigned product identification information, onto a transporting vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] In general, in product distribution, it is important to correctly load products that match the ordered product identification information onto a moving vehicle such as a truck. Conventionally, a truck dispatched based on order information displays the ordered product identification information and moves to a product loading area, where a loading worker checks the displayed product identification information and loads the products onto the truck.

[0003] Here, in order to clarify the loading history, a system for identifying trucks and work machines may be used, for example. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a system for managing the material transportation history in civil engineering work, which acquires vehicle identification information for identifying the transport vehicle at the time of loading. Furthermore, for example, Patent Document 2 discloses a method for determining the correspondence between a mobile terminal and the work machine performing the work, based on received information from a beacon transmitted from a communication device mounted on the work machine to a mobile terminal carried by the worker. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-057882 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-199981 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In the conventional work described above, since the loading worker visually checks the posted product identification information before loading, there is a risk of loading the wrong product onto a truck and causing an erroneous shipment, for example, when it is dark. Furthermore, even if the loading worker carefully checks, there is a possibility that an erroneous shipment may occur, where the same type of product is loaded onto a different truck than intended, for example, when the same type of product is scattered in multiple locations.

[0006] The technologies in Patent Documents 1 and 2 are not systems that check whether the product identification information of the product to be loaded matches the product identification information of the ordered product, and ensure that the product is loaded onto a truck with the appropriate vehicle identification information linked to the order information. In other words, the technologies in Patent Documents 1 and 2 are insufficient in terms of functionality for preventing erroneous shipments.

[0007] The purpose of the present disclosure, which has been made to solve the above problems, is to provide a loading support method, a shipping method, a loading support server, a program, a recording medium, a loading support system, and an information terminal that can prevent erroneous shipping. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] (1) A loading assistance method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: A loading assistance method executed by a loading assistance server to assist a loading worker when a product having product identification information previously assigned thereto is loaded onto a mobile body that transports the product, the method comprising: The loading assistance server acquiring mobile unit identification information previously assigned to the mobile unit; Matching the mobile unit identification information and the product identification information with a previously obtained order; If the mobile unit identification information and the product identification information match the contents of the order, the loading worker is notified of information regarding the readiness for shipment.

[0009] (2) As one embodiment of the present disclosure, in (1), The shipping amount of the product is set by mass or volume.

[0010] (3) As an embodiment of the present disclosure, in (1) or (2), The loading assistance server Acquiring the moving object identification information via an information terminal used by the loading worker; and and notifying the loading worker of the information regarding the shipment readiness via the information terminal.

[0011] (4) A shipping method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: The loading assistance server Implement any of the loading assistance methods (1) to (3), When the information regarding the availability of shipment is notified to the loading worker, the shipping procedure for the product is carried out.

[0012] (5) A loading assistance server according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: A loading support server that supports a loading worker when a product having product identification information previously assigned thereto is loaded onto a mobile body that transports the product, the loading support server comprising: The loading assistance server a first communication unit that acquires moving body identification information that has been previously assigned to the moving body; a matching unit that matches the mobile unit identification information and the product identification information with a previously acquired order; and a determination unit that outputs information regarding readiness for shipment to a predetermined output destination when the mobile unit identification information and the product identification information match the contents of the order.

[0013] (6) A program according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: (5) The loading support server acquiring mobile unit identification information previously assigned to the mobile unit; Matching the mobile unit identification information and the product identification information with a previously obtained order; If the mobile unit identification information and the product identification information match the contents of the order, information regarding the readiness for shipment is output to a predetermined output destination.

[0014] (7) A recording medium according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: (6) A recording medium that can be read by the loading support server and that stores the program.

[0015] (8) A loading assistance system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: 1. A loading assistance system that assists a loading worker when a product having product identification information previously assigned thereto is loaded onto a mobile body that transports the product, the loading assistance system comprising: The loading support system includes a loading support server (5) and an information terminal used by the loading worker, The first communication unit of the loading assistance server acquires, via the information terminal, moving body identification information previously assigned to the moving body; and When the terminal processing unit of the information terminal acquires information regarding shipment readiness output from the loading support server, it notifies the loading worker of the information regarding shipment readiness in a predetermined format.

[0016] (9) An information terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: An information terminal that supports a loading worker when a product to which product identification information has been previously assigned is loaded onto a mobile body that transports the product, the information terminal comprising: the information terminal includes a second communication unit that communicates with the loading assistance server and a terminal processing unit, The terminal processing unit acquiring mobile object identification information previously assigned to the mobile object, and outputting the mobile object identification information and the product identification information to the loading assistance server via the second communication unit; and when receiving information regarding the shipment approval output from the loading support server via the second communication unit, notifying the loading worker of the information regarding the shipment approval in a predetermined format; The information regarding the shipment readiness is output by the loading support server that has acquired the mobile unit identification information and the product identification information when the mobile unit identification information and the product identification information match the contents of the order.

[0017] (10) A program according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: (9) On the information terminal, acquiring mobile object identification information previously assigned to the mobile object, and outputting the mobile object identification information and the product identification information to the loading assistance server via the second communication unit; and When information regarding shipment readiness output from the loading support server is obtained via the second communication unit, the device executes at least one of the following: notifying the loading worker of the information regarding shipment readiness in a predetermined format.

[0018] (11) A recording medium according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: (10) A recording medium that stores the program and can be read by the information terminal.

[0019] (12) As an embodiment of the present disclosure, in (9), the information terminal includes an input unit for inputting instructions from the loading worker, the terminal processing unit, when receiving information relating to non-shipment output from the loading support server via the second communication unit, causes the input unit to not accept instructions from the loading worker; The information regarding the non-shipment of the item is output by the loading support server that has acquired the mobile unit identification information and the product identification information when the mobile unit identification information or the product identification information does not match the contents of the order.

[0020] (13) A program according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: (12) Information terminal, When information relating to non-shipment output from the loading support server is acquired via the second communication unit, the input unit is made not to accept instructions from the loading worker.

[0021] (14) A recording medium according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: (13) A recording medium that stores the program and can be read by the information terminal. [Effects of the Invention]

[0022] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a loading support method, a shipping method, a loading support server, a program, a recording medium, a loading support system, and an information terminal that can prevent erroneous shipping. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0023] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration example of a loading assistance system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the loading support server. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating the processing of a loading assistance method executed by a loading assistance server according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a process executed by an information terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure as loading assistance. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of information displayed on the information terminal. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0024] Hereinafter, a loading assistance method, a shipping method, a loading assistance server, a program, a recording medium, a loading assistance system, and an information terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0025] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the configuration of a loading assistance system according to this embodiment. The loading assistance system is a system that assists a loading worker when loading products onto a mobile body that transports products to which product identification information has been previously assigned. Mobile bodies include not only vehicles such as trucks but also transportation means such as ships, trains, and airplanes. A loading worker is a person who loads products onto a mobile body. The loading worker may load products using a machine such as a forklift or a backhoe. Furthermore, the product identification information is a unique number for distinguishing the type of product, and may be, for example, at least one of letters, numbers, and symbols. The assignment of product identification information is not limited to the identification information being directly attached to the product. For example, when a specific type of product is collected in a distinguishable section, assigning identification information to the section is an example of assigning product identification information to a specific type of product.

[0026] Although the loading support system is not limited to loading of products, this embodiment describes an example of loading slag in a yard, which is performed as part of the operation of a steelworks. Slag is stored in piles in designated storage areas (sections) for each type. Here, the type may be, for example, a classification based on the slag's composition, shape, size, or whether at least some of these meet specific standards (pass or fail). In this embodiment, a loading operator uses a shovel to load the slag onto a truck, which is a mobile vehicle that transports the product. In this embodiment, product identification information is assigned to each type of slag, i.e., each pile. Furthermore, the same type of slag may be piled up in multiple locations. In this case, the slag in different locations may be assigned the same product identification information, or different product identification information.

[0027] The loading support system includes a loading support server 10 and an information terminal 20 used by a loading worker. The information terminal 20 is communicably connected to the loading support server 10 via a network 40. The network 40 may be, for example, the Internet. Furthermore, the network 40 may be configured to include, for example, a local area network (LAN) in part.

[0028] The loading support server 10 executes the processing of collation and determination in a loading support method that supports a loading worker when a product is loaded onto a mobile object. The loading support server 10 also manages the shipping status of the product. The loading support server 10 includes a first communication unit 11, a storage unit 12, and a control unit 13. The control unit 13 includes a collation unit 131 and a determination unit 132. The loading support server 10 may be configured, for example, as a hardware configuration, with one or more server computers. The components of the loading support server 10 will be described in detail below.

[0029] The information terminal 20 inputs and outputs information necessary for a loading support method that supports a loading worker when products are loaded onto a mobile object. The information terminal 20 includes a second communication unit 21, an input unit 22, a device processing unit 23, and a display unit 24. The hardware configuration of the information terminal 20 may be a mobile terminal device such as a smartphone or tablet. However, the information terminal 20 is not limited to such a mobile terminal device as long as it has communication, input, and display functions. Details of the components of the information terminal 20 will be described later. Here, the loading support system includes one or more information terminals 20. In this embodiment, a loading worker is assigned to each pile (storage area) of slag, and each loading worker uses an information terminal 20, so there are multiple information terminals 20. The same worker may manage multiple piles of slag.

[0030] 2 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the loading support server 10. The loading support server 10 may be configured with one server computer, or may be configured with multiple server computers. When the loading support server 10 is configured with multiple server computers, the multiple server computers may have a hierarchical structure.

[0031] In the example of FIG. 2, the upper device and the lower device are relative relationships between devices, and indicate the upper and lower sides in information management. In FIG. 2, the upper device is arranged at the top. The upper device can limit the information it outputs (discloses) to the lower devices and can freely obtain information from the lower devices. For example, the loading support server 10 is a higher-level device relative to all information terminals 20. In the example of FIG. 2, the loading support server 10 includes a main server 101 and a sub-server 102. The main server 101 is a higher-level device relative to the sub-server 102. The sub-server 102 is a higher-level device relative to the information terminals 20. For example, there may be only one main server 101, and it may obtain order information and vehicle arrangement information via the network 40 or by input using an input device (e.g., a keyboard and a mouse). The order information may include, for example, product identification information, number or quantity, and shipping date and time of the product to be ordered. The vehicle arrangement information may include, for example, vehicle identification information of the vehicle to load the product and the scheduled date and time of arrival at the storage location. The mobile unit identification information is a unique number for distinguishing the type of mobile unit, and may be, for example, at least one of letters, numbers, and symbols. If the mobile unit is a vehicle, the mobile unit identification information may be, for example, a license plate number. The main server 101 may manage the contents of orders. The contents of orders include at least the correspondence between the product identification information in a certain order and the mobile unit identification information of the mobile unit used in that order.

[0032] In the example of FIG. 2, the sub-server 102 is configured to include sub-servers 102-1, 102-2, and 102-3. Each of the sub-servers 102-1, 102-2, and 102-3 may be installed in a different region and support loading workers in the region in which they are installed. For example, the sub-server 102-1 may be located in region "A" and be able to communicate with information terminals 20-1, 20-2, and 20-3 used by loading workers in a product (slag in this embodiment) storage area in region "A." For example, the sub-server 102-2 may be located in region "B" and be able to communicate with information terminals 20-4, 20-5, and 20-6 used by loading workers in a product storage area in region "B." For example, the sub-server 102-3 may be located in area "C" and be able to communicate with the information terminals 20-7 and 20-8 used by loading workers in the product storage area in area "C."

[0033] Furthermore, the sub-servers 102-1, 102-2, and 102-3 may be able to communicate with the main server 101 via the network 40. The main server 101 may output, for example, order details to each of the sub-servers 102-1, 102-2, and 102-3. Furthermore, for example, the sub-server 102-1 may associate and manage location information (coordinates as a specific example) of product storage areas in area "A" with product identification information of products to be loaded there. For example, the sub-server 102-2 may associate and manage location information of product storage areas in area "B" with product identification information of products to be loaded there. For example, the sub-server 102-3 may associate and manage location information of product storage areas in area "C" with product identification information of products to be loaded there. The main server 101 may acquire product identification information associated with the location of the product storage areas from the sub-servers 102-1, 102-2, and 102-3.

[0034] 2, the loading support server 10 is configured with multiple server computers in a hierarchical structure, which enables efficient information management from the higher-level device side, taking into consideration security, for example. Also, by acquiring regional information from server computers located in each region, it is possible to quickly respond to changes (for example, moving of storage locations), making it possible to manage loading work based on accurate information.

[0035] The following describes in detail the components of the loading support server 10. Here, the loading support server 10 can be configured with multiple server computers as shown in Figure 2, but when viewed as a loading support system, it can be treated as a single computer as a whole. Therefore, the following describes in detail the components without making any internal distinctions within the loading support server 10 (between the main server 101 and the sub-server 102).

[0036] The first communication unit 11 is configured to include one or more communication modules that connect to the network 40. The first communication unit 11 may include a communication module that supports mobile communication standards such as 4G (4th Generation) and 5G (5th Generation). The first communication unit 11 may include a communication module that supports a wireless or wired LAN standard, for example.

[0037] In this embodiment, the first communication unit 11 acquires moving object identification information that has been previously assigned to the moving object. As will be described later, the moving object identification information is acquired by an information terminal 20 used by a loading worker, and the first communication unit 11 can acquire the moving object identification information via the information terminal 20.

[0038] The storage unit 12 is one or more memories. The memory may be, for example, a semiconductor memory, a magnetic memory, an optical memory, or the like, but is not limited to these, and may be any memory. The storage unit 12 is, for example, built into a server computer constituting the loading assistance server 10, but may also be configured to be external to the server computer and accessible from the server computer.

[0039] In this embodiment, the storage unit 12 stores the details of the orders. The details of the orders may be stored, for example, as a table that associates product identification information with the mobile object identification information of the mobile object used in the order for each order.

[0040] The control unit 13 is one or more processors. The processor may be, for example, a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor specialized for a specific process, but is not limited to these and may be any processor. The control unit 13 controls the overall operation of the loading assistance server 10.

[0041] Here, the loading support server 10 may have the following software configuration: One or more programs used to control the operation of the loading support server 10 are stored in the storage unit 12. When the program stored in the storage unit 12 is read by the processor of the control unit 13, it causes the processor to function as a matching unit 131 and a determining unit 132.

[0042] The matching unit 131 matches the mobile object identification information and product identification information with pre-acquired orders. The matching unit 131 may acquire the mobile object identification information and product identification information via the first communication unit 11, for example, and search for orders stored in the storage unit 12 that correspond to the acquired mobile object identification information and product identification information.

[0043] The determination unit 132 outputs information regarding whether the product can be shipped or not to a predetermined output destination according to the result of the comparison by the comparison unit 131. The predetermined output destination includes at least the information terminal 20 from which the first communication unit 11 has obtained the mobile object identification information.

[0044] When the mobile object identification information and the product identification information match the order contents, the determination unit 132 notifies the loading worker of information regarding the readiness for shipment via the information terminal 20. Here, the information regarding the readiness for shipment includes various information related to the work of preparing to ship the product based on the determination that the product can be shipped. The information regarding the readiness for shipment may include information indicating that the product is ready for shipment, information indicating the contents of the order, information permitting (prompting) the loading of the product onto the mobile object, and information for understanding the timing when the loading of the product will be completed.

[0045] When the mobile object identification information or product identification information does not match the order contents, the determination unit 132 notifies the loading worker of information regarding the impossibility of shipment via the information terminal 20. Here, the information regarding the impossibility of shipment includes various information for stopping the work of preparing to ship the product. The information regarding the impossibility of shipment may include information indicating that shipment is not possible, information indicating that the mobile object identification information or the product identification information does not match the order contents, and information (warning) for stopping the loading of the product.

[0046] Here, the loading support server 10 may proceed with the product shipping procedures when the loading worker is notified of information indicating that the product is ready for shipment. That is, the loading support server 10 may execute a shipping method in which the processing of the product shipping procedures proceeds after the determination unit 132 confirms that there is no erroneous shipment based on the comparison result. The processing of the product shipping procedures may involve, for example, associating the completion of loading with the order and updating the order details in the storage unit 12. Furthermore, the processing of the product shipping procedures may involve, when a certain quantity of product is ordered, weighing the quantity of product loaded onto a mobile object, associating the weighing result with the order, and updating the order details in the storage unit 12. Here, the weighing may be performed using a scale such as a truck scale. The loading support server 10 may obtain the weighing value via the network 40 from, for example, another system that manages the weighing value. When a certain quantity of product (e.g., slug) is ordered, the product may be loaded onto multiple mobile objects, resulting in a time lag between each loading. By associating the weighing result with the order, it becomes possible for the loading assistance server 10 to accurately manage whether or not loading of a certain requested amount has been completed correctly.

[0047] The components of the information terminal 20 will be described in detail below. Here, as illustrated in FIG. 2, there may be multiple information terminals 20. However, the configuration of each of the multiple information terminals 20 is the same. Therefore, the components of one information terminal 20 will be described in detail below.

[0048] The second communication unit 21 is configured to include one or more communication modules connected to the network 40. The second communication unit 21 may include a communication module compatible with mobile communication standards such as 4G (4th Generation) and 5G (5th Generation). The second communication unit 21 may include a communication module compatible with a wireless or wired LAN standard. The second communication unit 21 communicates with the loading assistance server 10 via the network 40.

[0049] In this embodiment, the second communication unit 21 directly acquires the mobile object identification information previously assigned to the mobile object. For example, the mobile object is equipped with a beacon, which emits radio waves indicating the mobile object identification information. In this embodiment, the second communication unit 21 also includes a communication module capable of detecting the radio waves of the beacon. When the mobile object approaches within the detection range of the radio waves, the second communication unit 21 reads the mobile object identification information of the mobile object from the received radio waves. In this embodiment, the driver of the mobile object can emit the mobile object identification information simply by installing a beacon on the mobile object. In other words, the driver of the mobile object does not need to perform any special work to identify the mobile object identification information, and using a beacon can reduce the burden on the driver.

[0050] In addition, the second communication unit 21 acquires from the loading support server 10 information on whether the item can be shipped or not.

[0051] Furthermore, second communication unit 21 may acquire information associating products piled up in a pile at a storage location with product identification information (hereinafter, management information related to product identification information) from loading support server 10. When loading products onto a mobile object, a loading worker may refer to the management information related to product identification information to confirm the product identification information of the product to be loaded. As a specific example, the loading worker may perform the confirmation by selecting the product identification information of the product to be loaded from a group of product identification information displayed as a list associated with the location information of the storage location. The acquired mobile object identification information and the selected product identification information are output from second communication unit 21 to loading support server 10 via network 40 in accordance with an instruction from terminal processing unit 23.

[0052] The input unit 22 inputs instructions from the loading worker. The input unit 22 may be, for example, a touch screen, but is not limited to this. The display unit 24 displays information to the loading worker. The display unit 24 may be, for example, any of various displays such as a liquid crystal display (LCD). In this embodiment, the input unit 22 and the display unit 24 are realized by a touch screen display in which a touch screen is integrated with a display.

[0053] The device processing unit 23 is configured to include one or more processors. The processor may be, for example, a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor specialized for a specific process, but is not limited to these and may be any processor. The device processing unit 23 controls the overall operation of the information terminal 20. The device processing unit 23 may execute various processes for loading assistance by reading a program stored in a storage device (for example, a memory built into the device processing unit 23). The storage device may also store the above-mentioned acquired moving object identification information and selected product identification information.

[0054] When the device processing unit 23 receives information regarding shipment permission output from the loading support server 10 via the second communication unit 21, it notifies the loading worker of the information regarding shipment permission in a predetermined format. Furthermore, when the device processing unit 23 receives information regarding shipment non-permission output from the loading support server 10 via the second communication unit 21, it notifies the loading worker of the information regarding shipment non-permission in a predetermined format. The information regarding shipment permission may be displayed on the touchscreen display, for example, as a screen for accepting completion or confirmation of the work by the loading worker. Furthermore, the information regarding shipment non-permission may be displayed on the touchscreen display without a button for accepting instructions, etc., so that the input unit 22 does not accept instructions from the loading worker.

[0055] Furthermore, the device processing unit 23 outputs necessary information to the loading support server 10. As described above, the device processing unit 23 outputs the acquired moving object identification information and the selected product identification information to the loading support server 10 via the second communication unit 21 and the network 40.

[0056] FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the processing of the loading support method executed by the loading support server 10. As shown in FIG.

[0057] The first communication unit 11 acquires, via the information terminal 20, mobile object identification information previously assigned to the mobile object (step S11). Step S11 may be executed, for example, when the mobile object approaches within the radio wave detection range of the information terminal 20 and the information terminal 20 reads the mobile object identification information. The first communication unit 11 may also acquire product identification information via the information terminal 20.

[0058] The collating unit 131 collates the moving object identification information and the product identification information with the order acquired in advance (step S12).

[0059] If the moving object identification information and the product identification information match the order contents (Yes in step S13), the determination unit 132 notifies the loading worker of information regarding the readiness for shipment via the information terminal 20 (step S14). At this time, the loading support server 10 may further execute a process to proceed with the shipping procedure for the product (step S15).

[0060] If the moving object identification information or the product identification information does not match the order contents (No in step S13), the determination unit 132 notifies the loading worker of information regarding the non-shipment via the information terminal 20 (step S16).

[0061] FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the process executed by the information terminal 20 as loading assistance.

[0062] The second communication unit 21 acquires the mobile object identification information previously assigned to the mobile object (step S21). The second communication unit 21 also acquires management information related to the product identification information from the loading support server 10. The loading worker selects the product identification information of the product to be loaded from a group of product identification information displayed as a list associated with the location information of the storage area.

[0063] The terminal processing unit 23 outputs the acquired moving object identification information and the selected product identification information to the loading assistance server 10 via the second communication unit 21 (step S22).

[0064] When the device processing unit 23 acquires the information regarding shipment readiness output from the loading support server 10 via the second communication unit 21 (Yes in step S23), it notifies the loading worker of the information regarding shipment readiness in a predetermined format (step S24). The left diagram in FIG. 5 is an example of the information regarding shipment readiness notified to the loading worker. The information regarding shipment readiness exemplified in FIG. 5 includes the moving object identification information, the product identification information, and the matching result that matches the order. The device processing unit 23 may also execute processing related to loading (step S25). The information regarding shipment readiness exemplified in FIG. 5 displays a button for receiving instructions. The loading worker presses the button depending on the progress of the work. When the button is pressed, the device processing unit 23 notifies the loading support server 10 that the button has been pressed, as processing related to loading. This notification allows the loading support server 10 to accurately grasp the progress of the loading work. Furthermore, by displaying information regarding readiness for shipment including buttons corresponding to the progress of the work, even loading workers with low levels of skill can be notified of the progress of the work with a simple operation.

[0065] When the terminal processing unit 23 receives information regarding denial of shipment output from the loading assistance server 10 via the second communication unit 21 (No in step S23), it notifies the loading worker of the information regarding denial of shipment in a predetermined format (step S26). The right diagram in FIG. 5 shows an example of information regarding denial of shipment notified to the loading worker. The information regarding denial of shipment illustrated in FIG. 5 includes information indicating that the vehicle identification information, product identification information, and the matching result are inconsistent with the order. The information regarding denial of shipment illustrated in FIG. 5 only displays a warning and is displayed without buttons or other buttons for accepting instructions so that the input unit 22 does not accept instructions from the loading worker. Displaying the information regarding denial of shipment without buttons or other buttons prevents less skilled loading workers from erroneously proceeding with the work or accidentally pressing buttons. Furthermore, because the information regarding denial of shipment still displays the vehicle identification information and product identification information, the loading worker can use this information to encourage the driver of the vehicle to move to an appropriate storage location. Correcting the mismatch between the vehicle and the storage location on-site enables more efficient loading operations.

[0066] As described above, the loading support method, shipping method, loading support server 10, loading support system, and information terminal 20 according to the present embodiment can effectively prevent erroneous shipments by allowing the loading support server 10 to centrally manage the identification information of orders and mobile objects. The loading support server 10 may have an internal hierarchical structure, as shown in the example of FIG. 2. In this case, for example, the main server 101 can centrally manage the identification information of orders and mobile objects. Furthermore, the loading support method, shipping method, loading support server 10, loading support system, and information terminal 20 according to the present embodiment are particularly effective for "products" whose shipping quantity cannot be set by number. More specifically, they are particularly effective for "products" whose shipping quantity is set by mass or volume. For example, for "products" whose shipping quantity can be set by number, systematic verification (checking whether the shipping order product matches the actual product) is possible by affixing a barcode or IC tag to the "product" without using the present loading support system. However, for "products" for which the shipping amount cannot be set by number, this loading assistance system is highly useful because it is not possible to attach a barcode or IC tag to the "product."

[0067] Although the embodiments of the present disclosure have been described based on the drawings and examples, it should be noted that those skilled in the art would easily be able to make various modifications or alterations based on the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be noted that these modifications and alterations are within the scope of the present disclosure. For example, functions included in each component or step can be rearranged so as not to cause logical inconsistencies, and multiple components or steps can be combined or divided into one. The embodiments of the present disclosure can also be realized as a program executed by a processor included in the device or a storage medium on which a program is recorded. The storage medium is configured to be readable by the loading assistance server 10 or the information terminal 20. It should be understood that these are also included within the scope of the present disclosure. [Explanation of symbols]

[0068] 10 Loading support server 11 First Communications Department 12 Storage section 13 Control Unit 20, 20-1, 20-2, 20-3, 20-4, 20-5, 20-6, 20-7, 20-8 Information terminal 21 Second Communications Department 22 Input section 23 Terminal processing section 24 Display section 40 Network 101 Main Server 102, 102-1, 102-2, 102-3 secondary servers 131 Collation Unit 132 Judgment section

Claims

1. An information terminal that supports a loading worker when products, each of which has product identification information previously assigned thereto, are loaded onto a mobile body that transports the products, the products being stored in piles in designated storage areas for each type of product, and the information terminal comprises: the information terminal includes a second communication unit that communicates with the loading assistance server, a display unit, and a terminal processing unit; The terminal processing unit acquiring mobile object identification information previously assigned to the mobile object, and outputting, via the second communication unit, to the loading assistance server, the product identification information of the product to be loaded selected by the loading worker from a product identification information group displayed on the display unit as a list associated with the mobile object identification information and location information of the storage location; acquires information regarding whether the product can be shipped or not, which is output as a determination result of comparing the mobile unit identification information and the product identification information obtained from the terminal processing unit with a previously acquired order, by the loading assistance server via the second communication unit, and notifies the loading worker of the information regarding whether the product can be shipped in a predetermined format when the information regarding whether the product can be shipped is acquired, The information regarding the availability for shipment is output by the loading support server that has acquired the mobile unit identification information and the product identification information when the mobile unit identification information and the product identification information match the contents of the order.

2. The information terminal according to claim 1, acquiring mobile object identification information previously assigned to the mobile object, and outputting, via the second communication unit, to the loading assistance server, the product identification information of the product to be loaded selected by the loading worker from a product identification information group displayed on the display unit as a list associated with the mobile object identification information and location information of the storage location; A program for acquiring information regarding whether a product can be shipped or cannot be shipped, which is output as a determination result of comparing the mobile object identification information and the product identification information obtained from the terminal processing unit by the loading assistance server via the second communication unit with a previously acquired order, and notifying the loading worker of the information regarding whether a product can be shipped in a predetermined format when the information regarding whether a product can be shipped is acquired.

3. 3. A recording medium readable by the information terminal, on which the program according to claim 2 is recorded.

4. the information terminal includes an input unit for inputting instructions from the loading operator, When the terminal processing unit acquires the information regarding the non-shipment, the terminal processing unit prevents the input unit from accepting instructions from the loading worker, The information terminal according to claim 1, wherein the information regarding the non-shipment of the product is output by the loading support server that has acquired the mobile unit identification information and the product identification information when the mobile unit identification information or the product identification information does not match the contents of the order.

5. The information terminal according to claim 4, a program for causing the input unit to not accept instructions from the loading worker when the information relating to the non-shipment of the product is acquired;

6. 6. A recording medium readable by the information terminal, on which the program according to claim 5 is recorded.

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