Server device, information processing method and information processing program

Abstract

Clarify the environmental impact reduction effect of recycling interlayer films for laminated glass. [Solution] A server device that calculates information related to the environmental load when recycling interlayer films for laminated glass, has an acquisition unit that acquires collection information for recycled materials of each film type when recycled materials are collected for each film type from the delivery destination of the interlayer film for laminated glass, a calculation unit that calculates information related to the environmental load when the recycled materials and virgin materials collected for each film type are blended to produce interlayer films for laminated glass of the corresponding film type, and an output unit that outputs the acquired collection information and the calculated information related to the environmental load.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a server device, an information processing method, and an information processing program. [Background technology]

[0002] Various recycling methods have been proposed for recycling interlayer films for laminated glass (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2 below). According to these recycling methods, discarded interlayer films are recovered as recycled materials and blended with virgin materials to produce new interlayer films for laminated glass. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-91591 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-160737 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, none of the above recycling methods mentions the environmental impact, and the effect of reducing the environmental impact is unclear.

[0005] The present disclosure aims to clarify the effect of reducing the environmental load in recycling interlayer films for laminated glass. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] One aspect of the present disclosure is a server device that calculates information regarding an environmental impact when recycling an interlayer film for laminated glass, From the customer of the interlayer film for laminated glass The intermediate film discarded during the production of laminated glass is Recycled materials for each membrane type as an acquisition unit that acquires collection information of the recycled materials for each membrane type when the recycled materials are collected; Recycled materials collected for each membrane type; , the corresponding membrane material, not the discarded interlayer a calculation unit that calculates information about the environmental impact of each of the interlayer films for laminated glass when the interlayer films are blended with the respective virgin materials and the corresponding film types are produced; The device has an output unit that outputs the acquired collection information and information related to the calculated environmental load. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present disclosure, the effect of reducing the environmental load in recycling an interlayer film for laminated glass can be clarified. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of a recycling method of the present disclosure. [Figure 2A] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a recycling method of a first comparative example. [Figure 2B] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a recycling method of a second comparative example. [Figure 3] 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration of an information processing system having a server device according to a first embodiment. [Figure 4A] 5A and 5B are diagrams showing specific examples of input information input to the server device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4B] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a specific example of output information output from the server device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] 3 is a diagram showing an example of input / output timing of input information and output information processed in the server device according to the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a server device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing specific examples of film types of interlayer films for laminated glass. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a detailed functional configuration of an information processing unit of the server device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 9]10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating details of a process for calculating the stock amount of cut-out members at a collection source. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing details of a process for inspecting recycled materials. [Figure 11] 10A and 10B are diagrams showing details of a process for calculating the number of days elapsed and the expiration date of a recyclable material. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing details of a process for calculating a GHG emission amount and a GHG emission reduction amount. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing details of a process for calculating the material procurement cost reduction effect. [Figure 14A] 4 is an example of a first flowchart showing a flow of information processing by the server device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 14B] 10 is an example of a second flowchart illustrating the flow of information processing by the server device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 14C] 10 is an example of a third flowchart illustrating the flow of information processing by the server device according to the first embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, each embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this specification and drawings, components having substantially the same functional configurations are designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted.

[0010] [First embodiment] <Recycling method explanation> (1) Description of the recycling method of this disclosure First, a recycle system to which a server device according to the first embodiment is applied will be described. The recycling method will now be described. Figure 1 is a diagram showing an example of the recycling method of the present disclosure.

[0011] As shown in FIG. 1, a recycling system 100 to which the server device according to the first embodiment is applied includes an interlayer film for laminated glass manufacturing process 110, a transportation means 120, a laminated glass manufacturing process 130, and a transportation means 140.

[0012] The laminated glass interlayer film manufacturing process 110 has different manufacturing processes for each type of interlayer film for laminated glass. The example in Figure 1 shows that the laminated glass interlayer film manufacturing process 110 has a type A manufacturing process 111, a type B manufacturing process 112, and a type C manufacturing process 113, which are manufacturing processes for manufacturing three types of interlayer films for laminated glass (type A, type B, and type C), respectively.

[0013] The type A manufacturing process 111 is supplied with blended materials that have been blended in a blending process 114, in which type A recycled materials and type A virgin materials, etc. are blended. As a result, an interlayer film for laminated glass (type A) is manufactured in the type A manufacturing process 111.

[0014] The type B manufacturing process 112 is supplied with blended materials that have been blended in a blending process 115, in which type B recycled materials and type B virgin materials and the like are blended. As a result, an interlayer film for laminated glass (type B) is manufactured in the type B manufacturing process 112.

[0015] The type C manufacturing process 113 is supplied with blended materials that have been blended in a blending process 116, in which type C recycled materials and type C virgin materials, etc. are blended. As a result, an interlayer film for laminated glass (type C) is manufactured in the type C manufacturing process 113.

[0016] 1, the type A manufacturing process 111, the type B manufacturing process 112, and the type C manufacturing process 113 are realized in different manufacturing facilities. However, the type A manufacturing process 111, the type B manufacturing process 112, and the type C manufacturing process 113 may be realized in the same manufacturing facility. Alternatively, any two of the manufacturing processes may be realized in the same manufacturing facility.

[0017] The transport vehicle 120 transports the interlayer film for laminated glass manufactured in the interlayer film for laminated glass manufacturing process 110 to the delivery destination. In the example of FIG. 1, the transport vehicle 120: An interlayer film for laminated glass (Type A) manufactured in Type A manufacturing process 111; An interlayer film for laminated glass (Type B) manufactured in Type B manufacturing process 112; An interlayer film for laminated glass (Type C) manufactured in Type C manufacturing process 113; The figure shows the process of transporting the goods to their destination.

[0018] The laminated glass manufacturing process 130 has different manufacturing processes for each application of the laminated glass. The example in Figure 1 shows that the laminated glass manufacturing process 130 has a manufacturing process for mobility I, a manufacturing process for mobility II, a manufacturing process for residential infrastructure I, and a manufacturing process for residential infrastructure II to manufacture laminated glass for each of the four applications.

[0019] In the manufacturing process 131 for mobility I, laminated glass for mobility I is manufactured using an interlayer film for laminated glass (type A). At this time, the interlayer film for laminated glass (type A) is cut out to fit the size and shape of the laminated glass, and the unnecessary portion is discarded as a cut-out material in a box 135 for type A.

[0020] In the manufacturing process 132 for Mobility II, laminated glass for Mobility II is manufactured using an interlayer film for laminated glass (type B). At this time, the interlayer film for laminated glass (type A) is cut out to fit the size and shape of the laminated glass, and the unnecessary portion is discarded as a cut-out material in a box 136 for type B.

[0021] In the manufacturing process 133 for residential infrastructure I, laminated glass for residential infrastructure I is manufactured using an interlayer film for laminated glass (type C). At this time, the interlayer film for laminated glass (type C) is cut out to fit the size and shape of the laminated glass, and the unnecessary portion is discarded as a cut-out material in a type C box 137.

[0022] In the manufacturing process 134 for residential infrastructure II, laminated glass for residential infrastructure II is manufactured using an interlayer film for laminated glass (type C). At this time, the interlayer film for laminated glass (type C) is cut out to fit the size and shape of the laminated glass, and the unnecessary portion is discarded as a cut-out material in a type C box 138.

[0023] In the example of FIG. 1 , mobility I manufacturing process 131, mobility II manufacturing process 132, residential infrastructure I manufacturing process 133, and residential infrastructure II manufacturing process 134 are implemented in the same factory. However, mobility I manufacturing process 131, mobility II manufacturing process 132, residential infrastructure I manufacturing process 133, and residential infrastructure II manufacturing process 134 may be implemented in different factories. Alternatively, any one manufacturing process may be implemented in a different factory from the other three manufacturing processes. Alternatively, any two manufacturing processes may be implemented in a different factory from the other two manufacturing processes. Alternatively, any two manufacturing processes may be implemented in a different factory from the other two manufacturing processes, and the other two manufacturing processes may also be implemented in different factories from each other.

[0024] The transport vehicle 140 transports the cut-out members discarded in the laminated glass manufacturing process 130 as recycled materials by film type. In the example of FIG. 1, the transport vehicle 140 - Type A cutout parts discarded in the manufacturing process 131 for mobility I; - Type B cutout members discarded in the manufacturing process 132 for Mobility II; -Cutout members of type C discarded in the building infrastructure I manufacturing process 133 and the building infrastructure II manufacturing process 134; The figure shows how the membranes are transported as recycled materials, separated by type.

[0025] In this way, the recycling system 100 collects recycled materials for each film type from the recipients of interlayer films for laminated glass, and blends the recycled materials collected for each film type with virgin materials for each film type to newly manufacture interlayer films for laminated glass of the corresponding film type.

[0026] (2) Explanation of the recycling method for the comparative example Next, in order to clarify the features of the recycling method of the present disclosure (FIG. 1), a recycling method of a comparative example will be described.

[0027] (2-1) Explanation of the recycling method of the first comparative example Fig. 2A is a diagram showing a recycling method of Comparative Example 1. Note that the same components as those in the recycling system 100 shown in Fig. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0028] As shown in FIG. 2A, the recycling system 200-1 includes an interlayer film for laminated glass manufacturing process 210-1, a transportation means 120, a laminated glass manufacturing process 230-1, and a transportation means 140.

[0029] The type A production process 111 is supplied with blended materials that have been blended in a blending process 214, in which recycled materials whose adhesive strength adjusting effect has been inactivated by adjusting the moisture content in a moisture content adjusting process 217 are blended with type A virgin materials, etc. In this way, an interlayer film for laminated glass (type A) is produced in the type A production process 111.

[0030] The type B production process 112 is supplied with blended materials that have been blended in a blending process 215, in which recycled materials whose adhesive strength adjusting effect has been inactivated by adjusting the moisture content in a moisture content adjusting process 217 are blended with type B virgin materials, etc. In this way, an interlayer film for laminated glass (type B) is produced in the type B production process 112.

[0031] The type C production process 113 is supplied with blended materials that have been blended in a blending process 216, in which recycled materials whose adhesive strength adjusting effect has been inactivated by adjusting the moisture content in a moisture content adjusting process 217 are blended with virgin materials of type C, etc. In this way, an interlayer film for laminated glass (type C) is produced in the type C production process 113.

[0032] The laminated glass manufacturing process 230-1 has different manufacturing processes for each application of the laminated glass. In the example of Fig. 2A, similar to the example of Fig. 1, the laminated glass manufacturing process 230-1 has manufacturing processes for manufacturing laminated glass for each of the four applications. However, in the case of Fig. 2A, the cut-out members of type A, type B, and type C cut-out members cut out in each manufacturing process are all discarded in box 235.

[0033] The transport vehicle 140 transports the cut-out members of each film type discarded in the laminated glass manufacturing process 230-1 as recycled materials. In this way, in the case of the first comparative example, recycled materials containing a mixture of cut-out members of different film types are collected, so in the moisture content adjustment process 217, the differences in properties (differences in adhesive strength) between the film types are eliminated and the moisture content is adjusted so that the materials can be used for any film type. As a result, according to the first comparative example, even if cut-out members of different film types are mixed, they can be used as recycled materials.

[0034] 2A, the difference in adhesive strength is taken as an example of the difference in the characteristics of each film type, but the same applies to differences in characteristics other than adhesive strength. In that case, however, instead of the moisture content adjustment step 217, an adjustment step for eliminating the difference in the characteristics other than adhesive strength is performed.

[0035] (2-2) Explanation of the recycling method of the second comparative example Fig. 2B is a diagram showing a recycling method of Comparative Example 2. Note that the same components as those in the recycling system 100 or the recycling system 200-1 shown in Fig. 1 or Fig. 2A are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted here.

[0036] As shown in FIG. 2B, the recycling system 200-2 includes an interlayer film for laminated glass manufacturing process 210-2, a transportation means 120, a laminated glass manufacturing process 230-2, a mobile object manufacturing process 250, a construction process 260, and a transportation means 140.

[0037] The laminated glass manufacturing process 230-2 has different manufacturing processes for each application of the laminated glass. In the example of Fig. 2B, similar to the examples of Fig. 1 and Fig. 2A, the laminated glass manufacturing process 230-1 has manufacturing processes for manufacturing laminated glass for each of the four applications. However, in the case of Fig. 2B, the cut-out parts cut out in each manufacturing process are not collected.

[0038] The mobile body manufacturing process 250 manufactures a mobile body 251 using the laminated glass manufactured in the mobility I manufacturing process 131 and the mobility II manufacturing process 132. For example, the mobile body manufacturing process 250 Laminated glass manufactured in the manufacturing process 131 for mobility I (for example, a windshield compatible with a HUD (Head Up Display)), Laminated glass (for example, roof glass with high heat insulation properties) manufactured in the manufacturing process 132 for mobility II; is used to manufacture automobiles.

[0039] In the construction process 260, a building 261 is constructed using the laminated glass manufactured in the building infrastructure I manufacturing process 133 and the building infrastructure II manufacturing process 134. For example, in the construction process 260, -Laminated glass manufactured in the manufacturing process for residential infrastructure (e.g., show window glass with high UV protection), - Laminated glass manufactured in the manufacturing process for residential infrastructure II (e.g., curtain walls with high sound insulation properties) Use it to construct a building.

[0040] When the mobile object 251 is discarded or the building 261 is demolished, the laminated glass used in manufacturing the mobile object 251 or the laminated glass used in constructing the building 261 is discarded as waste in a box 270. The laminated glass discarded as waste contains a mixture of interlayer films of various types that can be used as recycled materials.

[0041] Transportation means 140 transports discarded waste (laminated glass). In this way, in the second comparative example, waste (laminated glass) containing interlayer films of different film types is collected as recyclable material. For this reason, in the methanol dissolution and glass peeling and removal process 219, the interlayer films contained in the waste (laminated glass) are liquefied by dissolving them in methanol, and the glass is removed by filtering. Next, in the solvent removal process 218, the solvent is removed from the interlayer film liquefied by dissolving it in methanol. Next, in the water content adjustment process 217, the water content is adjusted to eliminate differences in characteristics between film types so that the waste can be used for any film type. As a result, according to the second comparative example, even if interlayer films of different film types are mixed, they can be used as recyclable material.

[0042] (3) Features of the recycling method disclosed herein As is clear from a comparison between the above (1) and the above (2-1) and (2-2), the recycling method of the recycling system 100 to which the server device according to the first embodiment is applied has the following features. The recycled materials themselves (which do not contain glass, etc.) are separated and collected by film type. Therefore, in the case of the laminated glass interlayer film manufacturing process 110, various processes for making the collected recycled materials usable (water content adjustment process 217, solvent removal process 218, methanol dissolution and glass peeling and removal process 219, etc.) are not necessary. As a result, the manufacturing costs of the laminated glass interlayer film can be reduced. The recycled materials themselves (which do not contain glass, etc.) are collected separately by film type. This makes it possible to collect recycled materials with a high level of quality, and to increase the recycled material content when manufacturing interlayer films for laminated glass. As a result, the environmental impact can be reduced even further. Cutouts are collected by film type as recycled materials. This ensures a stable collection volume of recycled materials. As a result, it becomes easier to plan production when manufacturing interlayer films for laminated glass using recycled materials.

[0043] <System configuration of information processing system> Next, a system configuration of an information processing system having a server device according to the first embodiment will be described. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the system configuration of an information processing system having a server device according to the first embodiment. As shown in Fig. 3, an information processing system 300 includes an interlayer film for laminated glass manufacturing process 110 and a server device 310.

[0044] As explained using Figure 1, the interlayer film for laminated glass manufacturing process 110 includes a type A manufacturing process 111, a type B manufacturing process 112, and a type C manufacturing process 113, each of which uses a corresponding blend of materials to manufacture an interlayer film for laminated glass of a corresponding film type.

[0045] 3, the type A manufacturing process 111, the type B manufacturing process 112, and the type C manufacturing process 113 are realized in different manufacturing facilities. However, the type A manufacturing process 111, the type B manufacturing process 112, and the type C manufacturing process 113 may be realized in the same manufacturing facility. Alternatively, any two of the manufacturing processes may be realized in the same manufacturing facility.

[0046] When collecting recycled materials used in blending materials, the laminated glass interlayer film manufacturing process 110 acquires recycled material information at the time of collection ("collection information"), including the collected amount, collection date, collection source, film type, etc., and transmits the information to the server device 310. Instead of the laminated glass interlayer film manufacturing process 110 transmitting the collection information to the server device 310, for example, the administrator of the information processing system 300 may manually input the collection information to the server device 310. Alternatively, the administrator (seller) of the laminated glass manufacturing process 130 may transmit the collection information to the server device 310 when buying and selling recycled materials.

[0047] Furthermore, the laminated glass interlayer film manufacturing process 110 inspects the quality level of recycled materials used in the compounding materials after collection. The results of the quality inspection are sent to the server device 310 by the laminated glass interlayer film manufacturing process 110 as recycled material inspection information ("inspection information"). At that time, the laminated glass interlayer film manufacturing process 110 sends to the server device 310 information on the source of collection of the recycled materials and information on the manufacturer of the recycled materials.

[0048] When the manufactured interlayer film for laminated glass is shipped, the transport means 120 transports the interlayer film for laminated glass to the delivery destination. At the time of shipping, the interlayer film for laminated glass manufacturing process 110 transmits interlayer film information at the time of shipping ("shipping information") including the shipping amount, delivery destination, shipping date, delivery date, film type, material information, etc. to the server device 310.

[0049] An information processing program is installed in the server device 310, and the server device 310 functions as an information processing unit 320 by executing the program.

[0050] The information processing unit 320 acquires input information and stores it in the input information storage unit 330. The input information acquired by the information processing unit 320 includes information transmitted from the interlayer film for laminated glass manufacturing process 110, such as the above-mentioned shipping information, inspection information, and recovery information, as well as "price information" entered by the administrator of the information processing system 300.

[0051] The price information refers to buying and selling price information including the purchase price of recycled materials and the selling price of interlayer films for laminated glass manufactured by blending recycled materials.

[0052] Furthermore, the information processing unit 320 reads out the input information stored in the input information storage unit 330 and executes various processes to output (display) the processing results as output information and store them in the output information storage unit 340. The output information output by the information processing unit 320 includes not only the collection information, price information, and inspection information entered as input information, but also "stock information," "environmental information," "reduction information," "expiration information," and the like calculated by the information processing unit 320 executing various processes.

[0053] The stock information refers to the stock amount (estimated value) of cut-out members at the collection source, and refers to collection source stock information calculated based on the shipping amount.

[0054] Environmental information refers to information related to the environmental load, including information on the environmental load when manufacturing an interlayer film for laminated glass, and information on the reduction of the environmental load associated with blending recycled materials in the manufacturing of an interlayer film for laminated glass.

[0055] The reduction information refers to material cost reduction information, including the effect of reducing material procurement costs by incorporating recycled materials.

[0056] The expiration date information refers to information about the expiration date of recycled materials, including the number of days since the recycled materials were used and the expiration date indicating the date by which the recycled materials can be used to manufacture interlayer films for laminated glass.

[0057] In this way, by applying the server device 310 to the recycling system 100 and making the server device 310 function as the information processing unit 320, the server device 310 can perform the following for each film type: Information on interlayer film for laminated glass (interlayer film information at the time of shipment), Information on recycled materials (recycled material inspection information, recycled material information at the time of collection, collection source stock information, recycled material expiration date information), Information on the prices of recycled materials and interlayer films for laminated glass (purchase price information), Information on the effects of using recycled materials (information on environmental impact, information on material cost reduction), can be input as input information or output as output information.

[0058] 3 shows a case where the server device 310 is operated and managed in-house, but the server device 310 may be located on the cloud. That is, the information processing unit 320, the input information storage unit 330, and the output information storage unit 340 may be realized in the server device 310 (on-premise server) operated and managed in-house, or may be realized in the server device 310 (external server) on the cloud.

[0059] <Examples of input and output information> Next, specific examples of input information input by or output information output by information processing unit 320 of server device 310 will be described.

[0060] (1) Examples of input information Fig. 4A is a diagram showing a specific example of input information input to the server device according to Embodiment 1. As shown in Fig. 4A, the input information includes input information 410 input for each interlayer film for laminated glass to be shipped, and input information 420 input for each recycled material collected.

[0061] Of these, the input information 410 includes "interlayer film information at time of shipping" and "purchase price information." As described above, "interlayer film information at time of shipping" is called "shipping information," and includes shipping amount, shipping destination, shipping date, delivery date, film type, material information, etc.

[0062] The example in Figure 4A shows that an interlayer film for laminated glass with film type="Type A" was shipped in quantity="X[t]" to destination="Company Y" on shipping date="xx / yy / zz", and delivered to the destination on delivery date="xx / yy / zz'".

[0063] In addition, the example in Figure 4A shows that the interlayer film for laminated glass was manufactured by blending recycled material content = "r [%]" and virgin material content = "v [%]".

[0064] When the recycled material content ratio is input, the recycled material content in the shipping volume of the interlayer film for laminated glass (i.e., the amount of recycled material mixed in when the interlayer film for laminated glass was manufactured) is calculated. Furthermore, when the amount of recycled material mixed in when the interlayer film for laminated glass was manufactured is calculated, the GHG emissions (an example of environmental load information) of the recycled material when the interlayer film for laminated glass was manufactured is calculated. The example in Figure 4A shows that the GHG emissions of the recycled material when X[t] was manufactured as an interlayer film for laminated glass was rg[t].

[0065] Similarly, when the content ratio of virgin materials is input, the content of virgin materials in the shipping volume of interlayer film for laminated glass (i.e., the amount of virgin materials mixed in when the interlayer film for laminated glass was manufactured) is calculated. Furthermore, when the amount of virgin materials mixed in when the interlayer film for laminated glass was manufactured is calculated, the GHG emissions (an example of environmental load information) from the virgin materials used when manufacturing the interlayer film for laminated glass is calculated. The example in Figure 4 shows that the GHG emissions from the virgin materials used when manufacturing the interlayer film for laminated glass X[t] was vg[t].

[0066] As described above, "purchase price information" is referred to as "price information" and includes the purchase price of recycled materials used in the production of interlayer films for laminated glass, the selling price of the interlayer films for laminated glass, and the like.

[0067] In the example of Figure 4A, the purchase price of Type A recycled material is F [yen], and the sales price of Type A interlayer film for laminated glass manufactured using the recycled material is G [yen].

[0068] On the other hand, the input information 420 includes "recycled material inspection information" and "recycled material information at the time of collection."

[0069] As described above, "recycled material inspection information" is called "inspection information" and includes the quality inspection results of the recycled material, information indicating the source of the recycled material, information indicating the manufacturer of the recycled material, and the like.

[0070] In the example of Figure 4A, the recovered recycled material was a cut-out piece of interlayer film for laminated glass that the company had previously shipped to "Company Y." After recovery, a quality inspection was conducted and the quality level was found to be good.

[0071] As described above, the "recycling material information at the time of collection" is called "collection information" and includes the amount collected, the collection date, the collection source, the film type, and the like.

[0072] In the example of Figure 4A, it shows that on collection date = "xx year yy' month zz" day, cut-out members of film type = "Type A" were collected as recyclable materials in an amount = "D[t]" from collection source = "Company Y".

[0073] (2) Examples of output information 4B is a diagram showing a specific example of output information output from the server device according to Embodiment 1. As shown in FIG. 4B, the output information includes output information 430 output for each recycled material collected and output information 440 output for each interlayer film for laminated glass to be shipped.

[0074] Of these, output information 430 includes "recycled material information at time of collection" and "collection source stock information." As described above, "recycled material information at time of collection" is called "collection information," and includes the amount collected, the collection date, the collection source, the film type, etc. Note that the "recycled material information at time of collection" in output information 430 is the same as the "recycled material information at time of collection" in input information 420, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted here.

[0075] The "recovery source stock information" is referred to as "stock information" as described above, and includes the stock amount of cut-out materials at the recovery source.

[0076] The stock amount of cutout members at the collection source = "E[t]" is the stock amount (estimated value) that was stocked by collection source = "Company Y" before collection, and is calculated based on the shipment amount of "Type A" interlayer film for laminated glass that was shipped to "Company Y" before collection. Specifically, it is calculated by calculating the weight per cutout member from the size of each cutout member, and multiplying this by the number of cutout members derived from the shipment amount.

[0077] The stock amount of the cut-out material from the collection source, "E[t]", may be updated after collection. For example, the stock amount (estimated value) of the cut-out material from collection source "Y Company" is calculated by subtracting the collected amount "D[t]" from the stock amount (estimated value) of the cut-out material from collection source "Y Company" before collection.

[0078] On the other hand, the output information 440 includes "information on environmental load," "material cost reduction information," "purchase price information," "recycled material deadline information," and "recycled material inspection information."

[0079] As mentioned above, "information on environmental load" is called "environmental information" and includes GHG emissions (an example of environmental load information), GHG emission reduction amounts (an example of information on reducing environmental load), etc. Note that environmental information is not limited to GHG emissions and GHG emission reduction amounts, and includes any information related to environmental load, such as CO2 emissions.

[0080] The GHG emissions are calculated by adding the GHG emissions from recycled materials="rg[t]" in the input information 410 and the GHG emissions from virgin materials="vg[t]" in the input information 410. The example in FIG. 4B shows that the GHG emissions are K[t] when X[t] of type A interlayer film for laminated glass is produced with a recycled material content rate="r[%]" and a virgin material content rate="v[%]".

[0081] The amount of GHG emission reduction is calculated as the difference between the amount of GHG emissions when an interlayer film for laminated glass is manufactured without incorporating recycled materials and the amount of GHG emissions when an interlayer film for laminated glass is manufactured with incorporating recycled materials. The example in Figure 4B is as follows: The amount of GHG emissions (not shown) when X [t] of interlayer film for laminated glass of type A is produced with a virgin material content of 100 [%]. The amount of GHG emissions = K [t] when X [t] of interlayer film for laminated glass of type A is produced with recycled material content = r [%] and virgin material content = v [%]. This shows that the difference between these is L[t].

[0082] "Material cost reduction information" is also called "reduction information" and includes the effect of reducing material procurement costs by using recycled materials. It is calculated as the difference between the material procurement cost when manufacturing an interlayer film for laminated glass without incorporating recycled materials and the material procurement cost when manufacturing an interlayer film for laminated glass with the incorporation of recycled materials. The example in Figure 4B shows that the difference between the material procurement cost when manufacturing an interlayer film for laminated glass without incorporating recycled materials and the material procurement cost when manufacturing an interlayer film for laminated glass with the incorporation of recycled materials is M [yen].

[0083] As described above, the "purchase and sale price information" is referred to as "price information" and includes the purchase price of recycled materials used in the production of an interlayer film for laminated glass, the selling price of the interlayer film for laminated glass, etc. The "purchase and sale price information" in the output information 440 is the same as the "purchase and sale price information" in the input information 420, and therefore will not be explained here.

[0084] "Recycled material expiration date information" is also called "expiration date information" and includes the number of days since the recycling material was released, the expiration date of the recycling material, and the like.

[0085] The number of days that have passed since the recycled material was collected is the number of days from the collection date (xx year yy' month zz" day) in the recycled material information at the time of collection in the input information 420 to the present, and the example in FIG. 4B shows that P days have passed. Note that the present here refers to a day that is later than the collection date when the recycled material was collected, but is earlier than the manufacturing date when the interlayer film for laminated glass was manufactured using the recycled material.

[0086] In the case of Figure 4B, the expiration date of the recycled material is the expiration date of the recycled material when Type A recycled material is used to manufacture Type A interlayer film for laminated glass, and the example in Figure 4B shows that it is Q [days].

[0087] The number of days elapsed for recycled materials and the expiration date for recycled materials are not limited to this. For example, the number of days elapsed for recycled materials may be the number of days elapsed since the shipping date of an interlayer film for laminated glass manufactured with a virgin material content of 100%. Similarly, the expiration date for recycled materials may be the expiration date calculated from the shipping date of an interlayer film for laminated glass manufactured with a virgin material content of 100%.

[0088] As described above, "recycled material inspection information" is also called "inspection information," and the results of the quality inspection of recycled materials from the "recycled material inspection information" input as input information 420 are output as output information 440. Note that the "recycled material inspection information" in output information 440 is the same as the "recycled material inspection information" in input information 420, and therefore will not be explained here.

[0089] <Input and output timing of input and output information> Next, the input timing of the input information 410, 420 shown in Fig. 4A and the output timing of the output information 430, 440 shown in Fig. 4B will be described. Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the input / output timing of the input information and the output information processed in the server device according to the first embodiment. Note that in Fig. 5, due to space limitations, each item of the input information 410, 420 is indicated by an information ID (see Fig. 4A). Similarly, in Fig. 5, due to space limitations, each item of the output information 430, 440 is indicated by an information ID (see Fig. 4B).

[0090] When type A interlayer film for laminated glass is shipped (see reference numeral 501), interlayer film information at the time of shipment (information IDs SH1 to SH9) is input into the input information 410 (not shown in FIG. 5). Therefore, the information processing unit 320 of the server device 310 uses the shipped amount (information ID SH1) to calculate the stock amount (information ID SK1) of the cut-out members at the collection source (see reference numeral 502) and outputs this as output information 430 (see reference numeral 511). Note that the information processing unit 320 of the server device 310 may use the delivery date (information ID SH4) to calculate and output the collection timing (not shown), in addition to calculating the stock amount (information ID SK1) using the shipped amount (information ID SH1).

[0091] Next, when Type A recyclable materials are collected (see reference number 503), -Recovery amount (information ID=CL1), Collection date (information ID=CL2), · Collection source (information ID=CL3), Film type (information ID=CL4), · Purchase price of recycled materials (information ID=PR1), is input, the information processing unit 320 of the server device 310 stores it in the input information storage unit 330 as input information 420. In addition, the information processing unit 320 of the server device 310 stores -Recovery amount (information ID=CL1), Collection date (information ID=CL2), · Collection source (information ID=CL3), Film type (information ID=CL4), As the output information 430 (see reference numeral 512), when the collection date (information ID=CL2) is used as the starting date, the information processing unit 320 of the server device 310 outputs the following based on the collection date (information ID=CL2): · Number of days since recycling (information ID=ST1), · Recycled material usage period (information ID=ST2), is calculated and output as output information 440 (see reference numeral 513). Note that in the example of FIG. 5, the case where the shipping date (information ID=SH3) of the interlayer film for laminated glass manufactured without blending recycled materials is used as the starting date is omitted.

[0092] Next, when the Type A recycled materials are inspected (see reference number 504), · Quality inspection results of recycled materials (information ID=IN1), · Source of recycled materials (information ID=IN2), · Manufacturer of recycled materials (information ID=IN3), is input, the information processing unit 320 of the server device 310 stores it in the input information storage unit 330 as input information 420.

[0093] Next, when we receive an order for Type A interlayer film for laminated glass (see code 505), · Sales price of interlayer film for laminated glass manufactured using recycled materials (information ID=PR2), is input, the information processing unit 320 of the server device 310 stores it in the input information storage unit 330 as input information 420. In addition, the information processing unit 320 of the server device 310 stores · Sales price of interlayer film for laminated glass manufactured using recycled materials (information ID=PR2), is output as the output information 440 (see reference numeral 514).

[0094] Next, when Type A interlayer film for laminated glass is produced (see reference numeral 506), - Recycled material content (information ID=SH6), - Virgin material content (information ID=SH8), is input, information processing unit 320 of server device 310 stores it as input information 410 in input information storage unit 330. Furthermore, information processing unit 320 of server device 310 calculates the GHG emission amount of the recycled material (information ID=SH7) based on the content ratio of recycled material (information ID=SH6), and stores it as input information 410 in input information storage unit 330. Furthermore, information processing unit 320 of server device 310 calculates the GHG emission amount of the virgin material (information ID=SH9) based on the content ratio of virgin material (information ID=SH8), and stores it as input information 410 in input information storage unit 330.

[0095] Furthermore, the information processing unit 320 of the server device 310 calculates the GHG emission amount of the recycled material (information ID=SH7) and the GHG emission amount of the virgin material (information ID=SH9) stored in the input information storage unit 330, ·GHG emissions (information ID=EN1), ·GHG emission reduction amount (information ID=EN2), and outputs it as output information 440 (see reference numeral 514). When the type A interlayer film for laminated glass is manufactured (see reference numeral 506), the information processing unit 320 of the server device 310 calculates the value of the recycled material collection date as the starting date, · Number of days since recycling (information ID=ST1), · Recycled material expiration date (information ID=ST2), is reset (see reference numeral 513).

[0096] Furthermore, the information processing unit 320 of the server device 310 performs the following processing based on the purchase price of the recyclable material (information ID=PR1) stored in the input information storage unit 330: - Reduction of material procurement costs by using recycled materials (information ID=RE1), is calculated and output as output information 440 (see reference numeral 514).

[0097] Next, when Type A interlayer film for laminated glass is shipped (see reference number 507), · Shipment volume (information ID=SH1), · Shipping destination (information ID=SH2), -Shipping date (information ID=SH3), Delivery date (information ID=SH4), Film type (information ID=SH5), is input, the information processing unit 320 of the server device 310 stores it in the input information storage unit 330 as input information 410.

[0098] <Server hardware configuration> Next, the hardware configuration of the server device 310 will be described. Fig. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the server device. As shown in Fig. 6, the server device 310 has a processor 601, a memory 602, an auxiliary storage device 603, an I / F (Interface) device 604, a communication device 605, and a drive device 606. The hardware components of the server device 310 are connected to each other via a bus 607.

[0099] The processor 601 has various arithmetic devices such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), etc. The processor 601 reads various programs (for example, information processing programs) into the memory 602 and executes them.

[0100] The memory 602 has a main storage device such as a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), etc. The processor 601 and the memory 602 form a so-called computer, and the processor 601 executes various programs read onto the memory 602, thereby enabling the computer to realize various functions.

[0101] The auxiliary storage device 603 stores various programs and various data used when the various programs are executed by the processor 601. For example, the input information storage unit 330 and the output information storage unit 340 are realized in the auxiliary storage device 603.

[0102] The I / F device 604 is a connection device for connecting an operation device 611 and a display device 612, which are examples of external devices, with the server device 310. For example, when an administrator of the information processing system 300 manually inputs input information 420, the administrator inputs the information via the operation device 611. In addition, the output information 430 and 440 is output (displayed) on the display device 612.

[0103] The communication device 605 is a communication device that connects to a network (not shown). For example, information transmitted from the laminated glass interlayer film manufacturing process 110 is received by the communication device 605.

[0104] The drive device 606 is a device for setting a recording medium 613. The recording medium 613 here includes media that record information optically, electrically, or magnetically, such as a CD-ROM, a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, etc. The recording medium 613 may also include semiconductor memories that record information electrically, such as ROMs, flash memories, etc.

[0105] The various programs to be installed in the auxiliary storage device 603 are installed, for example, by setting the distributed recording medium 613 in the drive device 606 and reading out the various programs recorded on the recording medium 613. Alternatively, the various programs to be installed in the auxiliary storage device 603 may be installed by being downloaded from a network via the communication device 605.

[0106] <Types of interlayer film for laminated glass> Next, specific examples of film types for interlayer films for laminated glass will be described. Fig. 7 is a diagram showing specific examples of film types for interlayer films for laminated glass. As shown in Fig. 7, interlayer films for laminated glass include, for example, sound insulation films, heat insulation films, UV-cut films, wedge films, regular films, and color films.

[0107] Sound-insulating films are interlayer films that act to block external sounds and noises. For example, they are used in laminated glass for automobiles to significantly reduce the transmission of noises that enter from outside the vehicle, such as traffic noise and wind noise.

[0108] A heat-shielding film is an interlayer film that has the function of suppressing indoor temperature changes caused by sunlight, and is used, for example, in laminated glass for automobiles.

[0109] UV-cut films are interlayer films that have the function of blocking ultraviolet rays. For example, they are used in laminated glass for automobiles to improve the environment inside the car and prevent damage to the skin caused by sunburn.

[0110] Wedge film is a type of interlayer film used in automobile windshields, etc., and is processed into a wedge shape to improve the visibility of HUDs.

[0111] Typically, membranes are used in laminated glass to absorb the impact of a collision, prevent penetration, and prevent fragments from scattering when the glass breaks.

[0112] Color films are used in laminated glass to provide the glass with a variety of natural color variations.

[0113] <Functional configuration of the information processing unit of the server device> Next, the functional configuration of the information processing unit 320 of the server device 310 will be described in detail. Fig. 8 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of the information processing unit of the server device according to the first embodiment. As shown in Fig. 8, the information processing unit 320 has an acquisition unit 810, a calculation unit 820, and an output unit 830.

[0114] The acquisition unit 810 acquires shipping information, inspection information, collection information, and price information, and stores them in the input information storage unit 330. The acquisition unit 810 also reads out the shipping information, inspection information, collection information, and price information from the input information storage unit 330, notifies the calculation unit 820 of some of the information, and notifies the output unit 830 of the remaining information.

[0115] The calculation unit 820 calculates stock information, environmental information, reduction information, and deadline information based on the shipping information, collection information, and price information notified from the acquisition unit 810, and notifies the output unit 830. The calculation unit 820, for example, · Calculate stock information (stock amount of cut-out materials from the collection source (information ID=SK1)) based on the shipping amount of the previous shipping information (information ID=SH1). Calculate environmental information (GHG emissions (information ID=EN1), GHG emission reduction amount (information ID=EN2)) based on the GHG emissions from recycled materials (information ID=SH7) and virgin materials (information ID=SH9) in this shipment information. Based on the collection date (information ID=CL3) in the collection information, the deadline information (number of days since the recycled material was used (information ID=ST1), expiration date of the recycled material (information ID=ST2)) is calculated. Alternatively, based on the shipping date (information ID=SH3) of an interlayer film for laminated glass manufactured with a virgin material content rate of 100[%], the deadline information (number of days since the recycled material was used (information ID=ST1), expiration date of the recycled material (information ID=ST2)) is calculated. Based on the purchase price of recycled materials (information ID=PR1) in the price information, reduction information (the reduction effect of material procurement costs by using recycled materials (information ID=RE1)) is calculated.

[0116] The output unit 830 outputs the inspection information, collection information, and price information notified by the acquisition unit 810, and the stock information, environmental information, reduction information, and deadline information notified by the calculation unit 820 as output information, and stores it in the output information storage unit 340.

[0117] <Details of each process executed on the server device> Next, details of each process executed by the server device 310 will be described. Specifically, each process is as follows: -Processing to calculate stock amount, · Processing to inspect recycled materials; - Calculating the age of recycled materials and the expiration date of recycled materials; - Calculation of GHG emissions and GHG emission reductions; - Calculating the reduction effect of material procurement costs; Details will be explained below.

[0118] (1) Details of the process for calculating the stock amount of cut-out materials to be collected FIG. 9 shows details of the process for calculating the stock amount of cut-out materials at the collection source, and as an example, shows details of the process for calculating the stock amount of cut-out materials generated when manufacturing automobile roof glass.

[0119] The roof glass 902 of the automobile 901 is made of laminated glass, and an interlayer film for laminated glass is arranged as shown by the reference numeral 903. Specifically, gray color films 911 and 912 are arranged above and below a switchable film 913, and a normal film is arranged around the periphery of the switchable film 913. The switchable film is a film whose transparency can be switched by turning the power on and off. Wiring for supplying power is attached to the periphery of the switchable film 913, and the normal film 914 is arranged in the position where the wiring is attached.

[0120] Therefore, the normal film 914 is generated by cutting out the center portion of a normal film 920 that has been processed to have the same shape and size as the color films 911 and 912. The cutout member 930 cut out from the normal film 920 has the same shape and size as the switchable film 913.

[0121] Therefore, in the information processing unit 320 of the server device 310, the calculation unit 820 calculates Calculating the number of sheets of normal film 914 to be produced based on the shipment amount of normal film used for roof glass 902 of automobile 901; The weight of each cutout member 930 is calculated from the area of ​​the switchable film 913, The number of regular membranes 914 is multiplied by the weight of each cutout member 930; In this way, the stock amount of cut-out materials is calculated.

[0122] (2) Details of the process for inspecting recycled materials Fig. 10 is a diagram showing details of the process for inspecting recycled materials. As shown by reference numeral 1010 in Fig. 10, when multiple cut-out members 930 are collected as recycled materials in a state where they are folded over one another, the recycled materials are cut (reference numeral 1020) in the interlayer film for laminated glass manufacturing process 110.

[0123] Next, in the laminated glass interlayer film manufacturing process 110, the cut recycled material is photographed and the recycled material is inspected based on the photographed image to determine the quality level of the recycled material (reference numeral 1030). Note that in the laminated glass interlayer film manufacturing process 110, if the recycled material is found to contain foreign matter as a result of inspection, the foreign matter is removed and the recycled material is inspected again.

[0124] In the information processing unit 320 of the server device 310, the acquisition unit 810 acquires the quality inspection results 1050 of the recycled material and stores them in the input information storage unit 330. The output unit 830 outputs the quality inspection results 1050 of the recycled material as inspection information. Note that the example in Fig. 10 indicates that the quality inspection of the recycled material has been completed and that the quality level is good as the quality inspection results 1050 of the recycled material.

[0125] (3) Details of the process for calculating the age and expiration date of recycled materials FIG. 11 shows details of the process for calculating the number of days elapsed and the expiration date of recycled materials. Of these figures, FIG. 11(a) shows details of the process for calculating the number of days elapsed and the expiration date, starting from the date on which the recycled materials were collected. As described above, when recycled materials are used to manufacture interlayer films for laminated glass, an expiration date is set (reference numeral 1110) indicating the period during which the materials can be used. For this reason, in the interlayer film for laminated glass manufacturing process 110, it is required to manufacture interlayer films for laminated glass using the collected recycled materials by the expiration date.

[0126] When the collection date of the recyclable material is input as input information 420, the information processing unit 320 of the server device 310 sets the expiration date (reference numeral 1110) using the collection date as the starting date, and manages the number of days elapsed since the collection date. Fig. 11(a) shows the state in which the number of days elapsed until the current date, indicated by reference numeral 1101, is calculated.

[0127] 11(b) shows details of the process for calculating the number of days elapsed and the expiration date, starting from the shipping date of an interlayer film for laminated glass manufactured without incorporating recycled materials, in the interlayer film for laminated glass manufacturing process 110. As described above, when recycled materials are used to manufacture an interlayer film for laminated glass, an expiration date indicating the date by which the material can be used is set (reference numeral 1120). For this reason, the information processing unit 320 of the server device 310 is required to manage the number of days elapsed from the shipping date of an interlayer film for laminated glass manufactured without incorporating recycled materials.

[0128] When the shipping date of an interlayer film for laminated glass manufactured without blending recycled materials is input as input information 410, the information processing unit 320 of the server device 310 sets the expiration date (reference numeral 1120) using the shipping date as the starting date, and manages the number of days elapsed since the shipping date. Figure 11(b) shows how the number of days elapsed until the current date, indicated by reference numeral 1102, is calculated.

[0129] (4) Details of the process for calculating GHG emissions and GHG emission reductions Fig. 12 shows details of the process for calculating GHG emissions and GHG emission reduction amounts. Of these, Fig. 12(a) shows details of the process for calculating GHG emissions. The information processing unit 320 of the server device 310 produces an interlayer film for laminated glass containing recycled materials, calculates the GHG emissions of the recycled materials and the GHG emissions of the virgin materials, and calculates the GHG emissions by adding up the two.

[0130] 12(b) is a diagram showing the details of the process for calculating the GHG emission reduction amount. The information processing unit 320 of the server device 310 calculates the GHG emission amount when an interlayer film for laminated glass is manufactured using recycled materials, and then calculates the GHG emission amount when an interlayer film for laminated glass is manufactured using no recycled materials, and calculates the difference between the two. In this way, the information processing unit 320 of the server device 310 can calculate the GHG emission reduction amount achieved by using recycled materials.

[0131] (5) Details of the process for calculating the reduction effect of material procurement costs 13 is a diagram showing details of the process for calculating the effect of reducing material procurement costs. As described above, the effect of reducing material procurement costs by using recycled materials is calculated as follows: - The cost of materials procurement when manufacturing interlayer films for laminated glass without blending recycled materials, -Material procurement costs when manufacturing interlayer films for laminated glass by blending recycled materials, It is calculated by the difference between

[0132] In Figure 13, (a) and (b) show the flow of manufacturing an interlayer film for laminated glass without blending recycled materials. Of these, Figure 13(a) shows how to manufacture an interlayer film for laminated glass by procuring PVA resin 1310 as a virgin material, producing PVB resin 1311, and adding plasticizer, etc. 1312. In this case, the material procurement cost is the sum of the procurement cost of PVA resin 1310 and the procurement cost of plasticizer, etc. 1312.

[0133] 13(b) shows how an interlayer film for laminated glass is manufactured by procuring PVB resin 1320 as a virgin material and adding plasticizer, etc. 1312. In this case, the material procurement cost is the sum of the procurement cost of PVB resin 1320 and the procurement cost of plasticizer, etc. 1322.

[0134] On the other hand, Figure 13(c) shows the flow for manufacturing an interlayer film for laminated glass by blending recycled materials. As shown in Figure 13(c), recycled materials 1330 are crushed, separated, or melted, and then PVB resin and plasticizers 1332 are added to manufacture the interlayer film for laminated glass. In this case, the material procurement cost is the sum of the procurement cost of recycled materials 1330 and the procurement cost of PVB resin and plasticizers 1332.

[0135] Therefore, in the information processing unit 320 of the server device 310, the calculation unit 820 calculates The sum of the procurement cost of PVA resin 1310 and the procurement cost of plasticizers, etc. 1312, The sum of the procurement cost of recycled materials 1330 and the procurement cost of PVB resin, etc. and plasticizers, etc. 1332, By calculating the difference between the two, the effect of reducing material procurement costs by using recycled materials is calculated.

[0136] Alternatively, in the information processing unit 320 of the server device 310, the calculation unit 820 The sum of the procurement cost of PVB resin 1320 and the procurement cost of plasticizers, etc. 1322, The sum of the procurement cost of recycled materials 1330 and the procurement cost of PVB resin, etc. and plasticizers, etc. 1332, By calculating the difference between the two, the effect of reducing material procurement costs by using recycled materials is calculated.

[0137] <Flow of information processing by server device> Next, a description will be given of the flow of information processing by the information processing unit 320 of the server device 310. Figures 14A to 14C are first to third flowcharts showing an example of the flow of information processing by the server device according to the first embodiment.

[0138] In step S1401, the information processing unit 320 acquires shipping information related to the interlayer film for laminated glass of the film type to be processed.

[0139] In step S1402, the information processing unit 320 calculates and outputs the stock amount (information ID=SK1) of cut-out materials of the film type to be processed at the collection source (=shipping destination of the shipping information).

[0140] In step S1403, the information processing unit 320 determines whether it is time to collect the recyclable material of the film type to be processed. The information processing unit 320 calculates the collection timing of the recyclable material based on, for example, the shipping amount included in the shipping information, and determines whether the calculated collection timing has been reached.

[0141] In step S1403, if it is determined that the calculated collection timing has not been reached (NO in step S1403), the information processing unit 320 waits until the calculated collection timing is reached. On the other hand, in step S1403, if it is determined that the calculated collection timing has been reached (YES in step S1403), the information processing unit 320 proceeds to step S1404.

[0142] In step S1404, the information processing unit 320 outputs a message indicating that it is time to collect, thereby issuing an instruction to collect the recyclable material of the film type to be processed.

[0143] In step S1405, the information processing unit 320 determines whether or not the recyclable material for the film type to be processed has been collected. If it is determined in step S1405 that the recyclable material for the film type to be processed has not been collected (NO in step S1405), the information processing unit 320 waits until the recyclable material for the film type to be processed has been collected. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1405 that the recyclable material for the film type to be processed has been collected (YES in step S1405), the information processing unit 320 proceeds to step S1406.

[0144] In step S1406, the information processing unit 320 updates the calculated stock amount.

[0145] In step S1407, the information processing unit 320 acquires the collection information (information ID=CL1 to CL4) and price information (information ID=PR1) and stores them in the input information storage unit 330. In addition, the information processing unit 320 outputs the acquired collection information (information ID=CL1 to CL4) and price information (information ID=PR1).

[0146] In step S1408, the information processing unit 320 calculates and outputs deadline information (information IDs = ST1, ST2) based on the collection date (information ID = CL3). Alternatively, the information processing unit 320 calculates and outputs deadline information (information IDs = ST1, ST2) based on the shipping date (information ID = SH3) of the interlayer film for laminated glass manufactured without blending recycled materials.

[0147] In step S1409, the information processing unit 320 determines whether the inspection of the recyclable material of the film type to be processed has been completed. If it is determined in step S1409 that the inspection has not been completed (NO in step S1409), the information processing unit 320 waits until the inspection is completed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1409 that the inspection has been completed (YES in step S1409), the information processing unit 320 proceeds to step S1410.

[0148] In step S1410, the information processing unit 320 acquires the examination information (information ID=IN1) and stores it in the input information storage unit 330.

[0149] In step S1411, the information processing unit 320 determines whether an order for an interlayer film for laminated glass of the film type to be processed has been received. If it is determined in step S1411 that an order for an interlayer film for laminated glass of the film type to be processed has not been received (NO in step S1411), the information processing unit 320 waits until an order for an interlayer film for laminated glass of the film type to be processed has been received. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1411 that an order for an interlayer film for laminated glass of the film type to be processed has been received (YES in step S1411), the information processing unit 320 proceeds to step S1412.

[0150] In step S1412, the information processing unit 320 acquires the price information (information ID=PR2), stores it in the input information storage unit 330, and also outputs the acquired price information (information ID=PR2).

[0151] In step S1413, the information processing unit 320 reads out the inspection information (information ID=IN1) on the recyclable material of the film type to be processed from the input information storage unit 330, and outputs it.

[0152] In step S1414, the information processing unit 320 determines whether an interlayer film for laminated glass of the film type being processed has been manufactured. If it is determined in step S1414 that the interlayer film for laminated glass of the film type being processed has not been manufactured (NO in step S1414), the information processing unit 320 waits until it determines that the interlayer film for laminated glass of the film type being processed has been manufactured. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1414 that the interlayer film for laminated glass has been manufactured (YES in step S1414), the information processing unit 320 proceeds to step S1415.

[0153] In step S1416, the information processing unit 320 acquires the recycled material content and the virgin material content when the interlayer film for laminated glass of the film type to be processed was manufactured, and stores them in the input information storage unit 330.

[0154] In step S1417, information processing unit 320 reads the content ratio of recycled materials and the content ratio of virgin materials from input information storage unit 330, and calculates the GHG emission amounts of recycled materials and virgin materials (information ID=SH7, SH9).

[0155] In step S1418, information processing unit 320 calculates and outputs the GHG emission amount (information ID=EN1) based on the calculated GHG emission amount of recycled materials and GHG emission amount of virgin materials.

[0156] In step S1418, information processing unit 320 calculates and outputs the GHG emission reduction amount (information ID=EN2) based on the calculated GHG emission amounts from recycled materials and virgin materials.

[0157] In step S1419, the information processing unit 320 reads out price information (information ID=PR1) from the input information storage unit 330, calculates reduction information (information ID=RE1), and outputs it.

[0158] In step S1421, the information processing unit 320 determines whether an interlayer film for laminated glass of the film type to be processed has been shipped. If it is determined in step S1421 that an interlayer film for laminated glass of the film type to be processed has not been shipped (NO in step S1421), the information processing unit 320 waits until it determines that an interlayer film for laminated glass of the film type to be processed has been shipped. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1421 that an interlayer film for laminated glass of the film type to be processed has been shipped (YES in step S1421), the information processing unit 320 proceeds to step S1422.

[0159] In step S1422, the information processing unit 320 acquires the shipping information (information ID=SH1 to SH5) and stores it in the input information storage unit 330.

[0160] In step S1423, the information processing unit 320 resets the output price information (information ID=PR1, PR2) and environmental information (information ID=EN1, EN2).

[0161] In step S1424, the information processing unit 320 resets the output collection information (information ID=CL1 to CL4) and reduction information (information ID=RE1).

[0162] In step S1425, information processing unit 320 determines whether or not to end the information processing. If it is determined in step S1425 that the information processing should not be ended (NO in step S1425), information processing unit 320 returns to step S1401. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1425 that the information processing should be ended (YES in step S1425), information processing unit 320 ends the information processing.

[0163] <Summary> As is clear from the above description, the server device 310 according to the first embodiment: When recycled materials are collected by film type from the delivery destination of interlayer films for laminated glass, information on the collection of recycled materials for each film type is obtained. - Calculate information on the environmental impact of each type of film when recycled materials and virgin materials collected for each type are blended to produce interlayer films for laminated glass of the corresponding type. · Outputs the acquired collection information and the calculated information on the environmental impact.

[0164] In this way, the server device 310 according to the first embodiment is configured to apply the recycling system 100 and to calculate information about the environmental impact when recycled materials collected for each film type are blended to manufacture an interlayer film for laminated glass of the corresponding film type. As a result, according to the first embodiment, the effect of reducing the environmental impact when recycling interlayer films for laminated glass using the recycling system 100 can be clarified.

[0165] Furthermore, the server device 310 according to the first embodiment Calculate and output expiration information indicating the number of days elapsed and expiration date of recycled materials collected for each membrane type. Based on shipping information, the amount of stock at the delivery destination of cut-out interlayer film for laminated glass for each film type is calculated and stock information is output.

[0166] In this way, the server device 310 according to the first embodiment is configured to manage recycled materials, which makes it easier to create a production plan for manufacturing an interlayer film for laminated glass using recycled materials.

[0167] [Second embodiment] Although the first embodiment does not mention the number of times that a recyclable material is recycled, it is expected that the number of times that a recyclable material is recycled will be multiple according to the recycle system 100. Therefore, the information processing unit 320 of the server device 310 may be configured to manage the number of times that a recyclable material is recycled.

[0168] For example, the information processing unit 320 of the server device 310 calculates the following as the composition of the recycled materials contained in the collected recycled materials based on the past input information (specifically, past shipping information) stored in the input information storage unit 330: -Percentage of recycled materials recycled once -Percentage of recycled materials that have been recycled twice, The percentage of recycled materials that have been recycled three times Furthermore, the information processing unit 320 of the server device 310 may have the output unit 830 output the composition of recycled materials calculated by the calculation unit 820 (the proportion of recycled materials for each number of times recycled).

[0169] The composition of the recycled materials (the proportion of recycled materials for each recycling count) output by the output unit 830 may be reflected in the content ratio when, for example, recovered recycled materials and virgin materials are blended to manufacture an interlayer film for laminated glass.

[0170] In this way, the server device 310 according to the second embodiment is configured to manage the number of times recycled. As a result, according to the second embodiment, it becomes possible to appropriately plan the production of an interlayer film for laminated glass using recycled materials.

[0171] [Other embodiments] In the above embodiments, the information processing system 300 has been described as having one server device (server device 310), and the one server device realizes the functions of the information processing unit 320. However, the information processing system 300 may have multiple server devices, and the functions of the information processing unit 320 may be realized by the multiple server devices.

[0172] Furthermore, in the above embodiments, it has been described that information processing unit 320 of server device 310 acquires input information 410 and 420 shown in Fig. 4A as input information, but the input information acquired by information processing unit 320 of server device 310 is not limited to this. Similarly, in the above embodiments, it has been described that information processing unit 320 of server device 310 outputs output information 430 and 440 shown in Fig. 4B as output information, but the output information output by information processing unit 320 of server device 310 is not limited to this.

[0173] Furthermore, in the above embodiments, the server device 310 has been described as functioning as the information processing unit 320, but the server device 310 may also function as a management unit that manages the interlayer film for laminated glass manufacturing process 110. In this case, the management unit may have a function to create a manufacturing plan for manufacturing an interlayer film for laminated glass using recycled materials, for example.

[0174] The present invention is not limited to the configurations described in the above embodiments, but may be combined with other elements, etc. These aspects can be changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and can be appropriately determined depending on the application form. [Explanation of symbols]

[0175] 100:Recycling System 110: Manufacturing process of interlayer film for laminated glass 120: Transportation 130: Laminated glass manufacturing process 140: Transportation 300: Information Processing Systems 310: Server device 320: Information Processing Department 410: Input information 420: Input information 430: Output information 440: Output information 810: Acquisition Department 820: Calculation unit 830: Output section 930: Cutout material

Claims

1. A server device that calculates information regarding environmental impact when recycling an interlayer film for laminated glass, an acquisition unit that acquires collection information of recycled materials for each film type when the interlayer films discarded during the manufacture of laminated glass are collected as recycled materials by film type from a delivery destination of the interlayer films for laminated glass; a calculation unit that calculates information about the environmental impact of each of the recycled materials collected for each film type and virgin materials of the corresponding film type that are not discarded interlayer films when the corresponding film types are blended to produce interlayer films for laminated glass; an output unit that outputs the acquired collection information and information related to the calculated environmental load; A server device having the above configuration.

2. The calculated information on the environmental load includes GHG emissions or GHG emission reduction amounts. The server device according to claim 1 .

3. The collected collection information includes at least one of a collection amount, a collection date, and a collection source. The server device according to claim 1 .

4. the calculation unit calculates the information on each environmental impact based on the content ratio of the recycled material and the content ratio of the virgin material in the interlayer film for laminated glass of the corresponding film type. The server device according to claim 1 .

5. The recycled materials collected by film type are cut-out members of interlayer films for laminated glass by film type that are generated when laminated glass is manufactured at the delivery destination. The server device according to claim 2 .

6. The cut-out members of the interlayer film for laminated glass for each film type are cut-out members of the interlayer film for laminated glass for each film type that have been produced by multiple recycling processes. The server device according to claim 5 .

7. the acquisition unit acquires shipping information for each film type when an interlayer film for laminated glass of the corresponding film type is shipped, The shipping information acquired for each membrane type includes at least one of a shipping amount, a shipping destination, a shipping date, a delivery date, a membrane type, a content ratio of recycled materials, a GHG emission amount of recycled materials, a content ratio of virgin materials, and a GHG emission amount of virgin materials. The server device according to claim 5 .

8. the calculation unit calculates a stock amount of cut-out members of the interlayer film for laminated glass for each film type at the delivery destination based on the shipping information acquired for each film type; The output unit outputs stock information indicating the stock amount at the delivery destination. The server device according to claim 7.

9. the calculation unit calculates a composition of recycled materials collected for each film type based on past shipping information acquired for each film type; The output unit outputs the calculated composition of the recycled material. The server device according to claim 7.

10. the output unit outputs reduction information indicating a reduction effect of material procurement costs when the interlayer film for laminated glass of the corresponding film type is manufactured. The server device according to claim 1 .

11. the output unit outputs expiration date information indicating the number of days elapsed or the expiration date of the recycled material collected for each film type. The server device according to claim 1 .

12. the output unit outputs inspection information indicating a quality level of the recycled material collected for each film type. The server device according to claim 1 .

13. An information processing method for calculating information on environmental impact when recycling an interlayer film for laminated glass, comprising: an acquisition step of acquiring information on the collection of recycled materials for each film type when the interlayer films discarded during the manufacture of laminated glass are collected as recycled materials by film type from a recipient of the interlayer films for laminated glass; a calculation step of calculating information about the environmental impact of each of the recycled materials collected for each film type and virgin materials of the corresponding film type that are not discarded interlayer films when the corresponding film types are blended to produce interlayer films for laminated glass; an output step of outputting the acquired collection information and information regarding the calculated environmental load; An information processing method comprising:

14. When recycling interlayer films for laminated glass, the following is stored in the computer of the server device that calculates information on the environmental impact: an acquisition step of acquiring information on the collection of recycled materials for each film type when the interlayer films discarded during the manufacture of laminated glass are collected as recycled materials by film type from a recipient of the interlayer films for laminated glass; a calculation step of calculating information about the environmental impact of each of the recycled materials collected for each film type and virgin materials of the corresponding film type that are not discarded interlayer films when the corresponding film types are blended to produce interlayer films for laminated glass; an output step of outputting the acquired collection information and information regarding the calculated environmental load; An information processing program for executing the above.

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