Information processing device, information processing system, information processing method and program

Abstract

To evaluate environmentally contributing activities of a user according to actual situations.SOLUTION: An information processor according to an embodiment has a controller and determines the level of contribution to the environment of an action that a user made. The controller acquires action information about an action of the user, analyzes the action of the user on the basis of the acquired action information, and determines the environmentally contributing level of the action of the user on the basis of the relative evaluation of the reference action of the analyzed action of the user.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The disclosed embodiments relate to an information processing device, an information processing system, and an information processing method. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there has been a known system that evaluates actions such as walking up the stairs in a building instead of using the elevator as an environmentally beneficial activity that contributes to CO2 reduction (hereinafter referred to as "environmental contribution activity") by converting the activity into points according to the amount of CO2 reduction (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-123599 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the conventional techniques have room for further improvement in terms of evaluating users' environmental contribution activities in accordance with the actual situation.

[0005] For example, walking is generally recognized as an environmentally beneficial activity that contributes to reducing CO2 emissions, but short distances on foot that do not require transportation by vehicle are normal behavior and cannot be generally considered an environmentally beneficial activity.

[0006] One aspect of the embodiment has been made in consideration of the above, and aims to provide an information processing device, an information processing system, and an information processing method that can evaluate users' environmental contribution activities in accordance with the actual situation. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] An information processing device according to one aspect of an embodiment , YuAn information processing device that determines the environmental contribution level of a user's actions. The system includes a control unit and table data in which the content of an action and the environmental contribution level are associated with each other. do. The table data includes data indicating that the user's behavior is not an environmentally beneficial activity when the behavior amount of the user's behavior is below a reference behavior amount that serves as a standard for environmentally beneficial activities. The control unit acquires behavior information relating to a user's behavior, and determines the user's behavior based on the acquired behavior information. Amount of activity Analyze the user's The table data is collated with the amount of activity, Determine the environmental contribution level of user actions death , The table data is changed based on the behavior information. . [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to one aspect of the embodiment, it is possible to evaluate a user's environmental contribution activities in accordance with the actual situation. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an outline of an information processing method according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of reference behavior information according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of environmental contributing user levels according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of an information processing system according to the embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a server device according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram (part 1) showing an example of changing the reference behavior information. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram (part 2) showing an example of changing the reference behavior information. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram (part 3) showing an example of changing the reference behavior information. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram (part 4) showing an example of changing the reference behavior information. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 5) showing an example of changing the reference behavior information. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 1) showing an example of an application screen according to the embodiment. [Figure 12]FIG. 12 is a diagram (part 2) illustrating an example of an application screen according to the embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of an application screen when an option is specified. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the relationship between the optional parameters and the reference behavior conditions. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of an application screen according to a modified example according to a user level. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure executed by the server device according to the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Hereinafter, embodiments of an information processing device, an information processing system, and an information processing method disclosed in the present application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0011] First, an overview of an information processing method according to an embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 3. Fig. 1 is an explanatory diagram of an overview of the information processing method according to an embodiment. Fig. 2 is an explanatory diagram of reference behavior information 102b according to an embodiment. Fig. 3 is an explanatory diagram of an environmentally contributing user level according to an embodiment.

[0012] However, there is room for further improvement in existing technologies in terms of evaluating users' environmental contribution activities in accordance with the actual situation.

[0013] For example, walking is generally recognized as an environmentally beneficial activity that contributes to reducing CO2 emissions, but short distances on foot that do not require transportation by vehicle are normal behavior and cannot be generally considered an environmentally beneficial activity.

[0014] Therefore, in the information processing method according to the embodiment, behavioral information regarding the user's behavior is acquired, the user's behavior is analyzed based on the acquired behavioral information, and the environmental contribution level of the user's behavior is determined based on a relative evaluation of the analyzed user's behavior content against a reference behavior.

[0015] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, in the information processing method according to the embodiment, the server device 100 acquires behavioral information regarding the behavior of the user U from the user terminal 10 used by the user U or the in-vehicle device 30 of the vehicle V in which the user U rides, via a network N such as the Internet or a mobile phone network (step S1).

[0016] The behavioral information regarding the behavior of the user U includes the user state, destination, GPS location, etc. The server device 100 acquires the behavioral information regarding the behavior of the user U, for example, via an app for evaluating environmental contribution activities that runs on the user terminal 10 or the in-vehicle device 30.

[0017] Then, the server device 100 analyzes the behavior of the user U based on the acquired behavior information (step S2). The server device 100 analyzes the actual behavior of the user U, such as the means of transportation actually taken by the user U to reach the destination, based on, for example, the movement route and movement speed of the GPS position.

[0018] Then, the server device 100 determines the environmental contribution level of the behavior of the user U based on a relative evaluation of the analyzed behavioral content of the user U with respect to the reference behavior (step S3). Here, the reference behavior is set in the server device 100 as reference behavior information 102b.

[0019] 2 is information in which a level value of the environmental contribution level for each means of transportation is associated with a travel distance. The combination of travel distance and means of transportation here corresponds to the "content of the action" consisting of the "means of transportation" and "amount of action" of the action actually taken by the user U. In other words, this information determines the environmental contribution level based on the content of the action actually taken by the user U ("means of transportation" (generally speaking, "type of action") and "amount of action"), and is stored as table data and used for processing such as determining the environmental contribution level.

[0020] Furthermore, the reference behavior information 102b sets a reference behavior line that virtually serves as a standard for environmentally beneficial activities. In other words, the reference behavior line is the boundary between normal travel behavior that a person would normally choose regardless of whether it is an environmentally beneficial activity, given the travel distance, and travel behavior that is an environmentally beneficial activity. The reference behavior line corresponds to an example of "reference behavior." In the information processing method according to the embodiment, whether or not an activity is an environmentally beneficial activity is determined by comparing the "reference behavior" (reference behavior line) with the "contents of the activity" of the user U described above.

[0021] 2 shows a case where a portion above the reference behavior line (the side with a shorter travel distance) is estimated to be a normal travel behavior. Therefore, in the information processing method according to the embodiment, if the user U travels with a behavior content (transportation means and travel distance) that falls above the reference behavior line in terms of the travel distance, the travel behavior of the user U is not considered to be an environmental contribution activity.

[0022] Since the reference behavior line is virtual, the environmental contribution level of the "behavior content" portion (above the reference behavior line in Figure 2) with an environmental contribution level lower than the reference behavior line can be set to "0" (or any other identifiable predetermined value), making it possible to process based on the reference behavior line. In the example of Figure 2, the higher the environmental contribution level of an action, the lower it is positioned in the diagram. It is also possible to store the reference behavior line as separate data, in which case the value (threshold) of the reference behavior line would be stored for each environmental contribution level item (in Figure 2, "walking," "bicycle," "motorcycle," and "car").

[0023] On the other hand, in the information processing method according to the embodiment, if the user U moves with an "activity content" that has an environmental contribution level higher than the reference activity line, the user U's movement behavior is considered to be an environmental contribution activity. For this reason, in the example of FIG. 2, the environmental contribution level in such a case is set to a value of "1" to "5" depending on the "activity content" (movement distance and means of transportation) as data indicating that the movement is an environmental contribution activity.

[0024] In addition, in FIG. 2, "travel distance" is used as an example of an item for determining the amount of activity, but this is not limiting, and "travel time" or the like may be used instead of travel distance. It is also possible to apply this to environmental contribution-related behaviors other than travel, such as the temperature setting of a heater / air conditioner. In the case of the temperature setting of a heater / air conditioner, for example, "temperature setting" may be applied as the "content of activity" (item on the vertical axis of FIG. 2). Additionally, it is also possible to apply items correlated with temperature setting, such as "location where temperature is adjusted (correlated to the amount of exercise of the person in the room)" (item on the horizontal axis of FIG. 2). In this embodiment, the explanation will be given using "travel behavior," which is typical and easy to understand, as an example.

[0025] Furthermore, the reference behavior information 102b can be dynamically changed according to the state of the user U, including whether or not the user U has luggage and whether or not the user U has a companion, the surrounding circumstances of the user U, including the weather, and a user level according to the user U's past environmental contribution level, which are included in the information on the behavior of the user U. Details of this point will be described later using Figures 6 to 10 and Figures 13 to 15.

[0026] It is desirable to move (change) the "standard behavior" (standard behavior line) in Figure 2, which is the standard behavior information 102b, depending on various situations as described above. There are two ways to change it: changing the environmental contribution level value of each "behavior content" frame in Figure 2 (in the embodiment, the boundary between "0" and a natural number becomes the standard behavior line), or changing the threshold value of the "behavior content" (movement distance).

[0027] The server device 100 then compares the analyzed actual behavior of the user U with the reference behavior information 102b and extracts the corresponding environmental contribution level, thereby determining the environmental contribution level for the behavior of the user U.

[0028] The server device 100 converts the determined environmental contribution level into level points to be given to the user U according to a predetermined conversion condition / formula, for example, "10 times the environmental contribution level is set as level points."

[0029] Returning to the explanation of Fig. 1, the server device 100 then grants the calculated level points to the user U. An environmental contribution user level is set for the user U according to the granted and accumulated points.

[0030] As shown in Fig. 3, the environmental contribution user level is set to increase as the accumulated points increase, and is managed by the server device 100. The server device 100 provides a point service, such as granting a benefit to the user U according to the accumulated points and the environmental contribution user level. By providing such a point service, the user U can be motivated to engage in environmental contribution activities, for example. The server device 100 may provide information on the user's accumulated points and environmental contribution user level to a server device of another point service system, and the other point service system may provide a benefit to the target user.

[0031] In this way, in the information processing method of the embodiment, behavioral information regarding the behavior of user U is acquired, the behavior of user U is analyzed based on the acquired behavioral information, and the environmental contribution level of user U's behavior is determined based on a relative evaluation of the analyzed behavioral content of user U against a reference behavior.

[0032] Therefore, according to the information processing method of the embodiment, it is possible to evaluate the environmental contribution activities of the user U in accordance with the actual situation. Hereinafter, a configuration example of the information processing system 1 to which the information processing method of the embodiment is applied will be described in more detail.

[0033] 4 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of an information processing system 1 according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the information processing system 1 includes one or more user terminals 10, one or more in-vehicle devices 30, and a server device 100.

[0034] As shown in FIG. 4, the user terminal 10, the in-vehicle device 30, and the server device 100 are interconnected by the network N described above, and are configured to be able to transmit and receive data to and from each other via the network N.

[0035] The user terminal 10 is a terminal device carried and used by a user U, and has a platform on which an application related to the information processing system 1 runs. The user terminal 10 is, for example, a mobile phone such as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, etc. The user terminal 10 may also be a PC (Personal Computer), a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), or a wearable device such as a wristwatch or glasses.

[0036] The in-vehicle device 30 is a computer mounted on the vehicle V, and has a platform on which an application related to the information processing system 1 runs. Note that the vehicle V related to the information processing system 1 is not limited to an automobile, but may also be a bicycle, a motorcycle, etc. Furthermore, the user terminal 10 and the in-vehicle device 30 are examples of a "terminal device."

[0037] The server device 100 is an example of an "information processing device" and is realized, for example, as a cloud server, and provides the functions of the above-mentioned application to the user terminal 10 and the in-vehicle device 30 via the network N. Furthermore, the server device 100 executes the processes of steps S1 to S3 described above via the functions of the application.

[0038] Next, Fig. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the server device 100 according to the embodiment. Note that Fig. 5 shows only components necessary for explaining the features of the embodiment, and omits descriptions of general components.

[0039] In other words, the components shown in Figure 5 are conceptual functional components and do not necessarily have to be physically configured as shown. For example, the specific form of distribution and integration of each block is not limited to that shown, and all or part of them can be functionally or physically distributed and integrated in any unit depending on various loads, usage conditions, etc.

[0040] In addition, in the description using FIG. 5, the description of components that have already been described may be simplified or omitted.

[0041] As shown in FIG. 5, the server device 100 according to the embodiment includes a communication unit 101, a storage unit 102, and a control unit 103.

[0042] The communication unit 101 is realized by, for example, a network interface card (NIC) etc. The communication unit 101 is connected to the above-mentioned network N by wire or wirelessly, and transmits and receives information to and from the user terminal 10 and the in-vehicle device 30 via the network N.

[0043] The storage unit 102 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a random access memory (RAM) or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. In the example of Fig. 5, the storage unit 102 stores a behavior information database (DB) 102a, reference behavior information 102b, and a user information DB 102c.

[0044] The behavior information DB 102a is a database that stores information about the behavior of the user U acquired by an acquisition unit 103b, which will be described later.

[0045] As described above, the reference behavior information 102b can be dynamically changed. The reference behavior information 102b is changed by the reception unit 103a, the big data processing unit 103g, and the like, which will be described later.

[0046] Here, FIGS. 6 to 10 are diagrams (part 1) to (part 5) showing examples of changes to the reference behavior information 102b.

[0047] In FIG. 2, the reference behavior information 102b shows an example in which the reference behavior line is stepped with one step, but it does not necessarily have to be one step, and may have two or more steps, or no steps at all. As an example, FIG. 6 shows a case in which there are two steps between the bicycle and the motorcycle, and no steps between the motorcycle and the car. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 6, the reference behavior information 102b may set a negative value for the environmental contribution level when, for example, the travel distance is estimated to be normal, above the reference behavior line (see the area surrounded by the closed curve in the figure).

[0048] This means that, for example, if a short distance is traveled using a means of transportation that should not be used for environmentally beneficial activities, negative points will be awarded to the user U. In this sense, the example in Figure 6 can be said to "strengthen" the standard behavioral conditions for environmentally beneficial activities.

[0049] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 7, the standard behavior information 102b can change, for example, the division unit of the travel distance (determination threshold distance) (see the part surrounded by the closed curve in the figure). FIG. 7 shows an example in which the division unit is made smaller for travel distances of 10 km or less compared to the cases of FIGS. 2 and 6. This example can be said to "relax" the above-mentioned standard behavior conditions. Conversely, the division unit may be made larger depending on, for example, the environmental contribution user level of user U, so as to "strengthen" the conditions.

[0050] Furthermore, as shown in Fig. 8, the standard behavior information 102b can change the level value of the environmental contribution level of each mode of transportation that is considered to be an environmentally beneficial activity, for example, below the standard behavior line (see the part surrounded by the closed curve in the figure). Fig. 8 shows an example in which the level value is increased compared to the cases in Figs. 2, 6, and 7. This example can be said to "relax" the standard behavior conditions described above. Conversely, the level value can also be decreased to "strengthen" them.

[0051] 9, the reference behavior information 102b may be configured to increase the environmental contribution level of each mode of transportation below the reference behavior line, as in FIG. 8, and to set a negative value for the level of each mode of transportation above the reference behavior line, as in FIG. 6. The example in FIG. 9 can be said to increase the amount of increase or decrease in level points, and it is possible to provide the user U with a game-like element that offers great merits but also great demerits. A specific example will be described later using FIG. 15.

[0052] Similarly, the reference behavior line may be dynamically changed by, for example, raising or lowering the reference behavior line depending on the state of the user U, the surrounding circumstances, the environmental contribution user level of the user U, etc. As an example, Fig. 10 shows a case where the entire reference behavior line is lowered by one step and the difference between bicycles and motorcycles is two steps.

[0053] Returning to the description of Fig. 5, the user information DB 102c stored in the storage unit 102 is a database for managing the accumulated points and environmental contribution user level for each user U described above.

[0054] The control unit 103 is a controller, and is realized, for example, by a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit) executing various programs (not shown) stored in the storage unit 102 using a RAM as a work area. The control unit 103 can also be realized, for example, by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

[0055] The control unit 103 has a reception unit 103a, an acquisition unit 103b, an analysis unit 103c, a determination unit 103d, a management unit 103e, a provision unit 103f, and a big data processing unit 103g, and realizes or executes the information processing functions and actions described below.

[0056] The reception unit 103a receives an application usage request from the user U from the user terminal 10 or the in-vehicle device 30 via the communication unit 101. The application usage request includes information about the user U, such as the state and attributes of the user U, and the reception unit 103a appropriately changes the standard behavior information 102b based on this information.

[0057] The application use request also includes a destination specified by the user U, and the receiving unit 103a presents, for example, guidance information to the user U based on the destination and the standard behavior information 102b.

[0058] Here, FIGS. 11 and 12 are diagrams (part 1) and (part 2) showing an example of an application screen according to the embodiment.

[0059] 11, when the user U starts the above-mentioned application on the user terminal 10, the application displays the current location together with, for example, map information on the screen of the user terminal 10, and further prompts the user U to specify a destination and send it. As shown in FIG. 11, it is assumed that the user U specifies a destination on the map information and taps the send button.

[0060] Then, an application use request including the specified destination information together with information about the user U preset in the application is transmitted to the server device 100. The reception unit 103a receives this request, adjusts the standard behavior information 102b according to the information about the user U, and generates guidance information for the user U based on the adjusted standard behavior information 102b and the destination information, and presents the guidance information to the user U.

[0061] An example of the presentation screen is shown in Fig. 12. On such presentation screen, as shown in Fig. 12, for example, the travel distance to the destination specified by the user U, the number of level points acquired for each means of transportation, an environmental contribution index (CO2 reduction amount, etc.: in the figure, the reduction amount based on travel by car), etc. are displayed.

[0062] Through this screen, the user U can grasp the number of points that can be acquired for each means of transportation and the amount of CO2 reduction (environmental contribution), and can use this information as reference when choosing a means of transportation.

[0063] The receiving unit 103a can change the reference behavior information 102b according to information about the user U. The changeable elements include those described below, and the reference behavior information 102b is changed by setting or changing optional parameters in the changeable elements (for example, changes based on manual operations by the user U, the surrounding environment detected by various sensors, etc.). Fig. 13 shows an example of an app screen when options are specified.

[0064] FIG. 14 shows the relationship between optional parameters and standard behavior conditions, and illustrates the relationship between optional parameters and the weakening or strengthening of standard behavior conditions in the modification factors of the standard behavior conditions described below. While FIG. 14 uses text to simplify the explanation, it is actually a data table storing numerical values ​​for adjusting standard behavior information, and is used in various processes. FIG. 15 shows an example of an app screen according to a variation corresponding to the user level.

[0065] The following explains the factors that change the standard behavioral conditions. The factors that change the standard behavioral conditions include, for example, "whether or not there is luggage," "whether or not there is a companion," "children, elderly people, disabled people (user physical strength level)," "weather," "target user level," etc.

[0066] Regarding the presence or absence of luggage, if a person has luggage, it is generally permissible to use vehicles, which have a high environmental impact. This tendency is particularly strong for heavy and large luggage. Therefore, it is preferable that the standard behavior be relaxed or strengthened depending on whether or not the person has luggage and the extent of the luggage. In other words, if a person has luggage, and the luggage is heavier and larger, the standard behavior should be more relaxed. For example, if the luggage is heavy, it is preferable that a small number of points be awarded even when traveling by car, and more points be awarded for traveling by motorcycle.

[0067] Regarding the "presence or absence of accompanying persons," when a group is active, the composition of members may vary, and multiple people may use the same means of transportation, so the use of automobiles and other vehicles with a high environmental impact is generally permitted. Therefore, it is preferable that the standard behavior be relaxed or strengthened depending on whether or not there is accompanying persons and the number of accompanying persons. In other words, if there are accompanying persons and the number of accompanying persons is large, it is preferable that the standard behavior be more relaxed.

[0068] Regarding "children, elderly people, and people with disabilities (user physical fitness level)," children, elderly people, and people with disabilities are generally at a disadvantage in terms of physical fitness when it comes to environmental behavior, so the use of vehicles and other vehicles with a high environmental impact is permitted. Also, when the user's physical fitness is low (including when it is temporarily reduced due to illness or injury), the use of vehicles and other vehicles with a high environmental impact is generally permitted. Therefore, it is preferable that the standard behavior be relaxed or strengthened depending on whether the user is a child, elderly person, or person with a disability, and depending on the user's physical fitness. Furthermore, regarding the above-mentioned "whether accompanied by a person" the standard behavior is preferably relaxed or strengthened depending on whether the accompanying person is a "child, elderly person, or person with a disability."

[0069] Regarding "weather," when the weather is bad, the use of vehicles and other vehicles that have a high environmental impact is generally permitted. This tendency is particularly strong the more severe the weather. Therefore, it is desirable to relax or strengthen the standard behavior depending on the weather condition and the severity of the weather.

[0070] Regarding the "target user level," the level of difficulty of environmental behavior that motivates users or gives them a sense of challenge and accomplishment varies depending on the user's level of awareness and experience. Therefore, it is preferable to ease or strengthen the standard behavior depending on the target user level. Furthermore, the target user level can be the current user level or the user level that the user is aiming for.

[0071] Among these changeable elements (optional parameters), the user U can specify, as optional parameters on the application screen, whether or not the user has luggage, whether or not the user is accompanied by someone, and the target user level.

[0072] For example, when the user U taps the "Options" button shown in the example screen of Fig. 11, the app transitions to a screen for specifying the option parameters, as shown in Fig. 13. On this screen, the user U can specify, for example, the presence or absence of the aforementioned luggage, the presence or absence of a companion, the target user level, etc., by touching each input field.

[0073] 13, if there are accompanying persons, it is also possible to further specify the number of accompanying persons, the number of children, elderly people, etc. by touching the corresponding input field. The target user level can be specified by touching the corresponding input field, which is a target user level relative to the current user level.

[0074] In addition, the aforementioned information such as weather can be specified by user input as described above, but it can also be obtained automatically without user U specifying it based on various sensors installed in the user terminal 10 or information from other apps.

[0075] The receiving unit 103a adjusts the standard behavior information 102b according to the value of each change factor specified by the user U or automatically acquired. In this embodiment, the relationship between the magnitude of the value of each change factor and the standard behavior conditions described above is as shown in FIG. 14 (stored), and based on this relationship, the standard behavior conditions are relaxed or strengthened according to the magnitude of the value of each change factor. The receiving unit 103a adjusts the standard behavior information 102b by using, for example, a weighted polynomial that calculates the score value of the standard behavior condition by multiplying the value of each change factor by a weighting coefficient previously set for each change factor. Note that a simple conversion table according to the value of each change factor may be used, or an AI inference model that has learned about the past behavior of the user U may be used.

[0076] Furthermore, the reference behavior information 102b may be adjusted while adding a game element according to the current environmental contribution user level of the user U. For example, as shown in Fig. 15, if the current user level of the user U is "bronze," the user U may be allowed to select a course for leveling up to the next level, "silver."

[0077] In the "average pace course" shown in Fig. 15, the receiving unit 103a adjusts the standard behavior information 102b to, for example, content consisting of standard behavior conditions that are average based on past statistics. In addition, in the "training course," the standard behavior information 102b is adjusted to, for example, content that increases the amount of increase or decrease in level points (see Fig. 9), that is, content that strengthens the incentive for evaluation of the environmental contribution activities performed by the user U. In addition, a method of changing the standard behavior condition "target user level" in Fig. 14 to the strengthening side is also applicable.

[0078] By making it possible to adjust the reference behavior information 102b in accordance with these various change factors, it becomes possible to evaluate the environmental contribution activities of the user U in a manner that is more in line with the actual state of the user U's behavior, sense of purpose, and the like.

[0079] Returning to the description of Fig. 5, the acquisition unit 103b of the control unit 103 acquires information about the behavior of the user U whose application use request has been accepted by the acceptance unit 103a, such as the GPS location, until the GPS location reaches the destination. Note that in addition to the GPS location, the acquisition unit 103b may also acquire information such as the usage status of public transportation. The acquisition unit 103b stores the acquired information in the behavior information DB 102a.

[0080] Although the receiving unit 103a and the acquiring unit 103b are shown as separate components in FIG. 5, the receiving unit 103a and the acquiring unit 103b may be configured as an integrated unit.

[0081] The analysis unit 103c analyzes the behavior of the user U based on the behavior information DB 102a. That is, as described above, the analysis unit 103c analyzes the actual behavior of the user U, such as the means of transportation actually taken by the user U to reach the destination, based on, for example, the movement route and movement speed of the GPS position.

[0082] The determination unit 103d compares the actual behavior of the user U analyzed by the analysis unit 103c with the reference behavior information 102b and extracts the corresponding environmental contribution level, thereby determining the environmental contribution level for the behavior of the user U. Furthermore, the determination unit 103d notifies the management unit 103e of the determination result.

[0083] The management unit 103e manages the user information DB 102c based on the determination result of the determination unit 103d. As described above, the user information DB 102c includes the accumulated points and environmental contribution user level for each user U.

[0084] The providing unit 103f provides a points service to the user U based on the user information DB 102c. For example, the providing unit 103f notifies the user U of the number of points to be awarded each time the user U reaches a destination. The providing unit 103f also notifies the user U of the accumulated points up to that point. Furthermore, if a points exchange service or the like can be used based on the accumulated points, the providing unit 103f notifies the user U of that fact and the contents of the point exchange service.

[0085] The big data processing unit 103g performs statistical processing on the big data stored in the behavior information DB 102a, and grasps the characteristics of the reference behavior information 102b according to the state of the user U and attributes of various characteristics.

[0086] Furthermore, the big data processing unit 103g adjusts the reference behavior information 102b as appropriate according to the identified characteristics. That is, the reference behavior information 102b may be provided for each attribute in the state or various characteristics of the user U and adjusted as appropriate. In this case, the corresponding reference behavior information 102b is selected based on the state or attributes in the various characteristics of the user U, and the environmental contribution level of the user U's behavior is evaluated based on the selected reference behavior information 102b.

[0087] Next, a processing procedure executed by the server device 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 16. Fig. 16 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure executed by the server device 100 according to the embodiment.

[0088] As shown in FIG. 16, the acquisition unit 103b acquires behavior information related to the behavior of the user U (step S101).

[0089] Then, the analysis unit 103c analyzes the behavior of the user U based on the behavior information acquired by the acquisition unit 103b (step S102).

[0090] Then, the determination unit 103d determines the environmental contribution level of the user U's behavior based on a relative evaluation of the user U's behavior content analyzed by the analysis unit 103c with respect to the reference behavior (step S103). For example, a corresponding reference behavior is selected based on the behavior taken by the user U based on the analysis results and the attributes of the user U's state and various characteristics, and the environmental contribution level of the user U's behavior is determined by comparing the selected reference behavior with the behavior taken by the user U (relative relationship).

[0091] Although not shown here, the determined environmental contribution level is converted into points and given to the user U as level points. Then, the process ends.

[0092] As described above, the server device 100 according to the embodiment (corresponding to an example of an "information processing device") has the control unit 103 and is an information processing device that determines the environmental contribution level of an action performed by a user U. The control unit 103 acquires behavioral information related to the action of the user U, analyzes the action of the user U based on the acquired behavioral information, and determines the environmental contribution level of the action of the user U based on a relative evaluation of the analyzed action of the user U with respect to a reference action.

[0093] Therefore, according to the server device 100 according to the embodiment, it is possible to evaluate the environmental contribution activities of the user U in accordance with the actual situation.

[0094] Furthermore, when the amount of action of the analyzed action of the user U is below a reference amount of action that serves as a standard for environmental contribution activities, the control unit 103 determines that the action of the user U is not an environmental contribution activity.

[0095] Therefore, the server device 100 according to the embodiment can evaluate the behavior of the user U that is below the reference amount of behavior, that is, can evaluate that the behavior of the user U is not an environmentally contributing behavior.

[0096] The control unit 103 also has table data in which the content of the activity is associated with the environmental contribution level, and determines the environmental contribution level based on the table data.

[0097] Therefore, according to the server device 100 according to the embodiment, it is possible to determine the environmental contribution level of the user U based on the table data in which the activity content and the environmental contribution level are associated with each other.

[0098] Furthermore, the reference behavior is set based on the distribution of data on the environmental contribution level that indicates that the activity is not an environmental contribution activity stored in the table data.

[0099] Therefore, according to the server device 100 of the embodiment, based on the standard behavior set by the distribution of the above data, the behavior of user U that does not conform to the actual state of environmental contribution activities can be appropriately evaluated as not being an environmental contribution activity.

[0100] Furthermore, the control unit 103 changes the table data according to the amount of activity of the user U based on the activity information.

[0101] Therefore, according to the server device 100 according to the embodiment, it is possible to determine an appropriate environmental contribution level while dynamically changing the standard behavior conditions of the table data according to the situation or the like.

[0102] The behavioral information also includes the user U's condition, including whether or not they have luggage and whether or not they have a companion, the user U's surroundings, including the weather, or the user's level of environmental contribution based on the user's past behavioral history.

[0103] Therefore, according to the server device 100 of the embodiment, it is possible to determine the environmental contribution level based on the user U's condition, including whether or not they have luggage and whether or not they have a companion, the surrounding conditions of the user U, including the weather, or the user's level of environmental contribution based on the user's past behavioral history.

[0104] The control unit 103 also has judgment threshold data that stores a threshold for judging an environmental contribution activity for each action content, and judges the environmental contribution level based on the judgment threshold data.

[0105] Therefore, according to the server device 100 according to the embodiment, it is possible to determine the environmental contribution level based on the determination threshold data.

[0106] In addition, the control unit 103 determines the environmental contribution level of the user U's behavior by comparing the behavior content indicated by the combination of the travel distance or travel time and means of transportation in the behavior performed by the user U with the above-mentioned standard behavior amount defined by the combination of the travel distance or travel time and means of transportation.

[0107] Therefore, the server device 100 according to the embodiment can appropriately determine whether travel behavior, which varies in travel distance considered to be an environmentally beneficial activity depending on the means of travel, is an environmentally beneficial activity.

[0108] Further advantages and modifications will readily occur to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the invention in its broader aspects is not limited to the specific details and representative embodiments shown and described above. Accordingly, various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the general inventive concept as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. [Explanation of symbols]

[0109] 1. Information Processing Systems 10 User terminal 30 Onboard equipment 100 Server device 101 Communications Department 102 Storage section 102a Behavior information DB 102b Standard Behavioral Information 102c User Information 103 Control Unit 103a Reception 103b Acquisition Department 103c Analysis Department 103d Judgment section 103e Management Department 103f supply department 103g Big Data Processing Unit U User

Claims

1. An information processing device that determines the environmental contribution level of a user's actions, A control unit; table data in which the content of an action and an environmental contribution level are associated with each other; The table data includes data indicating that the user's behavior is not an environmentally beneficial activity when the amount of the user's behavior is below a reference amount of the user's behavior that is a standard for environmentally beneficial activities; The control unit Obtaining behavioral information regarding user behavior; Analyzing the amount of user behavior based on the acquired behavior information; collating the table data with the analyzed amount of user behavior to determine the environmental contribution level of the user behavior; changing the table data based on the behavior information; Information processing device.

2. The table data has data for each behavior type, The control unit Analyzing the behavior type of the user's behavior based on the acquired behavior information; comparing the analyzed amount of user's behavior and the analyzed type of behavior with the table data to determine the environmental contribution level of the user's behavior; The information processing device according to claim 1 .

3. The behavioral information is The user's status, including whether or not they have luggage or a companion, the user's surroundings, including the weather, or the user's level of environmental contribution based on the user's past behavioral history.

3. The information processing device according to claim 1.

4. In an information processing system including an information processing device and a terminal device that perform information communication, The information processing device includes: An information processing device that determines an environmental contribution level of an action performed by a user, It has table data that associates the content of actions with the level of environmental contribution, The table data includes data indicating that the user's behavior is not an environmentally beneficial activity when the amount of the user's behavior is below a reference amount of the user's behavior that is a standard for environmentally beneficial activities; Obtaining behavioral information relating to user behavior from the terminal device; Analyzing the amount of user behavior based on the acquired behavior information; collating the table data with the analyzed amount of user behavior to determine the environmental contribution level of the user behavior; transmitting environmental contribution level information relating to the determined environmental contribution level to the terminal device; Modifying the table data based on the behavior information; The terminal device Collecting the behavioral information; Transmitting the collected behavioral information to the information processing device; acquiring the environmental contribution level information from the information processing device; providing the acquired environmental contribution level information to a user; Information processing system.

5. An information processing method executed by an information processing device that determines an environmental contribution level of an action performed by a user, comprising: The information processing device includes: It has table data that associates the content of actions with the level of environmental contribution, The table data includes data indicating that the user's behavior is not an environmentally beneficial activity when the amount of the user's behavior is below a reference amount of the user's behavior that is a standard for environmentally beneficial activities; Obtaining behavioral information regarding user behavior; Analyzing the amount of user behavior based on the acquired behavior information; collating the table data with the analyzed amount of user behavior to determine the environmental contribution level of the user behavior; changing the table data based on the behavior information; Information processing methods.

6. A program that causes a computer to execute a process for determining the environmental contribution level of a user's actions, It has table data that associates the content of actions with the level of environmental contribution, The table data includes data indicating that the user's behavior is not an environmentally beneficial activity when the amount of the user's behavior is below a reference amount of the user's behavior that is a standard for environmentally beneficial activities; Obtaining behavioral information regarding user behavior; Analyzing the amount of user behavior based on the acquired behavior information; collating the table data with the analyzed amount of user behavior to determine the environmental contribution level of the user behavior; changing the table data based on the behavior information; A program that executes a process.

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