Information provision system and information management device

Abstract

To provide more information through guide lights.SOLUTION: An information providing system according to the present application includes an information management apparatus, a display unit capable of displaying arbitrary information, and a guide light for displaying a predetermined guide display on the display unit in an emergency. The information providing system includes storage means for storing guide light information relating to the installation of a guide light and an identifier of the guide light in association with each other; providing means for providing the guide light information to an information distributor; receiving means for receiving display information to be displayed on a display unit of the guide light and designation of the guide light to display the information from an information distributor; and display control means for displaying the display information on the designated guide light.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information providing system and an information management device. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, a technology has been proposed for an emergency guide light that operates using an emergency power source in an emergency and is used to guide users in a facility to evacuate, and that emits a sound (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-106268 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the above-mentioned conventional technology is a technology for providing audio information via an emergency light, and there is room for improvement in providing more information to the user.

[0005] The present application has been made in view of the above, and aims to provide more information via an emergency exit light. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The information provision system of the present application is an information provision system having an information management device and an emergency guide light having a display unit capable of displaying any information and displaying a predetermined guidance message on the display unit in an emergency, and is characterized by having a storage means for storing emergency guide light information regarding the installation of the emergency guide light in association with an identifier of the emergency guide light, a provision means for providing the emergency guide light information to an information distributor, a reception means for receiving from the information distributor display information to be displayed on the display unit of the emergency guide light and a designation of the emergency guide light on which the information is to be displayed, and a display control means for displaying the display information on the designated emergency guide light.

[0007] The information management device of the present application is characterized by having a display unit capable of displaying any information, a memory unit that stores escape light information regarding the installation of escape lights that will display a predetermined escape display on the display unit in an emergency, in association with the identifier of the escape light, a providing unit that provides the escape light information to an information distributor, a receiving unit that receives from the information distributor display information to be displayed on the display unit of the escape light and a designation of the escape light on which the information will be displayed, and a display control unit that displays the display information on the designated escape light. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, more information can be provided via the guide light. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of information providing processing according to the embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of an information providing system according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of an emergency light database according to the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Hereinafter, a detailed description will be given of an information providing system and an information management device according to the present application (hereinafter referred to as an "embodiment") with reference to the drawings. Note that the information providing system and the information management device according to the present application are not limited to the embodiment. Furthermore, the same components in the following embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and duplicated descriptions will be omitted.

[0011] (Embodiment) [1. Configuration of Information Providing System 1] An information provision system 1 shown in FIG. 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the information provision system 1 includes a signage guide light 10, an advertiser device 20, a local management device 30, and an information management server 100. The signage guide light 10, the advertiser device 20, the local management device 30, and the information management server 100 are communicably connected via a predetermined communication network including a network connection hub or the like, either wired or wirelessly. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of information provision processing according to an embodiment. Note that the information provision system 1 shown in FIG. 1 may include a plurality of signage guide lights 10, a plurality of advertiser devices 20, a plurality of local management devices 30, and a plurality of information management servers 100.

[0012] The signage guide light 10 is a guide light installed in a facility and is a device that provides information to facility users and facility managers. The signage guide light 10 may be any device as long as it can realize the processing in the embodiment.

[0013] The advertiser device 20 is an information processing device used by an advertiser (information distributor) that provides advertisements to facility users. The advertiser device 20 may be any device that can implement the processes in the embodiment. The advertiser device 20 may also be a device such as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a notebook PC (Personal Computer), a desktop PC, a mobile phone, or a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant). The example shown in FIG. 2 shows a case where the advertiser device 20 is a desktop PC.

[0014] The local management device 30 is an information processing device used by the manager of the facility where the signage guide light 10 is installed. The local management device 30 may be any device that can implement the processing in the embodiment. The local management device 30 may also be a device such as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a notebook PC, a desktop PC, a mobile phone, or a PDA. The example shown in FIG. 2 shows a case where the local management device 30 is a desktop PC.

[0015] The information management server (information management device) 100 is an information processing device for managing information provided to advertisers, facility users, and facility managers, and is realized by, for example, a server device, a cloud system, etc. For example, the information management server 100 has the functions of transmitting guide light information to the advertiser device 20, receiving advertising information from the advertiser device 20, controlling the display of advertising information on the signage guide light 10, collecting inspection information from the signage guide light 10, and transmitting the inspection information to the local management device 30.

[0016] [2. An example of information processing] Next, an overview of the information providing system 1 shown in Fig. 1 will be described. Below, after explaining the conventional problems, the processing of the information providing system 1 and its effects will be described.

[0017] Emergency exit lights are widely installed in buildings, stores, and other general facilities, as well as in transportation and public facilities. However, their use is limited to indicating the direction of emergency exits, and there is an issue with the ineffective use of the display content and installation space in non-emergencies such as fires. In addition, in recent years, digital signage technology has been widely used for advertisements, signs, and guide maps. However, securing installation space for these signage devices has been an issue.

[0018] The information management server 100 provides the advertiser device 20 with guide light information (Step S1). Here, the guide light information is information related to the installation of the signage guide light 10, including the device ID of the signage guide light 10, the installation location, and the available dates and times. At this time, the information management server 100 may provide the advertiser device 20 with store information related to the stores and other facilities in the facility, event information related to events held at the facility, and pedestrian flow information indicating the flow of people (people flow) at the installation location of the signage guide light 10. The information management server 100 may also analyze pedestrian flow information collected from an infrared sensor or the like of the signage guide light 10 and provide a map of positions within the facility that are likely to be seen by users. Furthermore, the information management server 100 may determine a charging amount so that advertisements on signage guide lights 10 in locations with a high pedestrian flow are more likely to be seen by people, thereby charging a higher advertising fee.

[0019] In addition, in processing step S1, the advertiser accesses the information management server 100 via the advertiser device 20 and inputs information such as the name of the facility where the advertiser wishes to post an advertisement and the fee. Then, the information management server 100 searches for guide light information that meets the advertiser's needs based on the information input by the advertiser, and performs the processing of step S1 to provide the guide light information.

[0020] The advertiser device 20 provides advertising information to the information management server 100 (step S2). Here, the advertising information refers to advertisements and content related to products and services provided by the advertiser and displayed on the signage guide light 10. At this time, the advertiser device 20 specifies the device ID, installation location, date, time, etc. for which the advertisement or content is desired to be displayed based on the guide light information received from the information management server 100, and transmits this to the information management server 100. The advertiser device 20 may also transmit advertiser information including the advertiser's identification information, etc., to the information management server 100.

[0021] The information management server 100 controls the display of advertising information on the signage guide lights 10 (step S3). For example, the information management server 100 transmits the advertising information received from the advertiser device 20 to the signage guide lights 10 on which the advertiser wishes to display advertisements or content, and executes control processing so that the advertisements or content are displayed on the date, time, etc. desired by the advertiser. At this time, the information management server 100 can also control the signage guide lights 10 to display advertisements on half of the displayable area, and pictograms indicating emergency exits on the other half. In addition to advertisements, the information management server 100 can also control the display of information about events being held at the facility, and content including moving images and audio.

[0022] The information management server 100 collects inspection information from the signage guide light 10 (step S4). Here, the inspection information is inspection management data (operation history, battery information, lamp information, etc.) and device ID data (linking the device ID to the property or installation location). At this time, the information management server 100 can send an inspection operation instruction to the signage guide light 10 and collect inspection information based on the inspection operation of the signage guide light 10. The information management server 100 may also collect inspection information based on local (facility) inspection operations managed by the local management device 30.

[0023] The information management server 100 transmits the inspection information to the local management device 30 (step S5). At this time, the information management server 100 may transmit to the local management device 30 aggregated and classified inspection information such as periodic inspection results, response instructions requiring action by the facility manager, and operation history of the signage guide lights 10.

[0024] The signage exit light 10 displays guidance in an emergency (step S6). That is, when the normal power source (commercial power source) is lost in an emergency such as a fire or earthquake, the signage exit light 10 switches the power source to the emergency power source and switches the advertisement and content display to a guidance display of an evacuation route, etc. In addition to emergencies, the signage exit light 10 can also display guidance during times when advertisement and content display is not set.

[0025] As in steps S1 to S3 described above, the information management server 100 transmits guide light information to the advertiser device 20, receives advertising information provided by the advertiser device 20, and controls the display of advertising information on the signage guide lights 10. Therefore, the administrator of the information management server 100 (the administrator of the management network, the manufacturer of the signage guide lights) can continue to earn income through advertising display fees even after the sale of the devices, rather than relying solely on income from the sale of the devices. Furthermore, advertisers (those who post advertisements and content) can select facilities where signage guide lights are installed and provide advertisements, making it easier to select areas and facilities depending on the purpose of the advertisements and content. Furthermore, facility administrators (clients, construction companies, etc.) can install signage guide lights inexpensively (at a cost comparable to that of regular guide lights) and display advertisements and content appropriate for their facilities.

[0026] As in steps S4 and S5 described above, the information management server 100 collects inspection information from the signage guide light 10 and transmits the inspection information to the local management device 30. Meanwhile, as in step S6 described above, the signage guide light 10 displays guidance in an emergency. This allows the administrator of the information management server 100 to obtain inspection data and understand the device usage status of clients and construction companies, and link this to the sale of replacement parts. Furthermore, for facility administrators, the inspection function utilizing the communication function can solve the problem of a shortage of on-site contractors, such as electricians.

[0027] 3. Configuration of Information Management Server 100 Next, the configuration of an information management server 100, which is an information management device according to an embodiment, will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing an example configuration of an information providing system according to an embodiment. As shown in Fig. 2, the information management server 100 has a communication control unit 110, a storage unit 120, and a control unit 130. Note that the information management server 100 may also have an input unit (e.g., a keyboard, a mouse, etc.) that accepts various operations from an administrator of the information management server 100, and a display unit (e.g., a liquid crystal display, etc.) that displays various information.

[0028] (Communication control unit 110) The communication control unit 110 is realized by, for example, a network interface card (NIC), etc. The communication control unit 110 is connected by wire or wirelessly via a predetermined communication network including a network connection hub, etc., and transmits and receives information to and from the signage guide light 10, the advertiser device 20, the local management device 30, etc.

[0029] (Storage unit 120) The storage unit 120 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. As shown in FIG. 2, the storage unit 120 has a guide light database 121.

[0030] The storage unit 120 has a display unit (screen) capable of displaying any information, and stores escape light information relating to the installation of escape lights that will display predetermined escape displays on the display unit in an emergency, in association with the identifiers of the escape lights. That is, the storage unit 120 stores escape light information that will display escape displays on the display unit 13 of the signage escape light 10 (described later), and the identification information of the corresponding signage escape light 10.

[0031] The guide light database 121 stores guide light information related to the signage guide light 10 and advertising information (display information) received from the advertiser device 20. For example, the guide light database 121 stores, as guide light information, the device ID of the signage guide light 10, the installation location, the available date, time, etc. The guide light database 121 also stores, as advertising information, advertisements and content related to products and services provided by advertisers and displayed on the signage guide light 10. The guide light database 121 also stores, as designation of the guide light on which the advertising information is desired to be displayed, the designated device ID, the display date, time, etc.

[0032] Furthermore, the guide light database 121 can also store, as information with added value to advertisement and content providers, store information regarding stores and the like in the facility, event information regarding events held at the facility, people flow information indicating the flow of people at the installation location of the signage guide light 10, advertiser information which is information on the advertisement and content provider, proposed function information regarding the functions of the signage guide light 10 proposed to the advertiser, manpower information which is information on facilities with a large number of staff such as employees, attribute information which is the attributes such as age, gender, etc. of facility users, and display condition information which indicates the display conditions for advertisements and content.

[0033] The guide light database 121 will be described using the example of FIG. 3. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the guide light database according to the embodiment. The guide light database 121 stores "L01," "L02," "L03," and the like as "device IDs" that are identification information of the signage guide lights 10. The guide light database 121 stores "P01," "P02," "P03," and the like as "installation locations" that include building information such as the name and address of the facility where the signage guide lights 10 are installed, and location information such as the floor number and installation location. The guide light database 121 also stores "D01," "D02," "D03," and the like as "dates" that are information on the dates when the signage guide lights 10 can be installed or when advertisements and content can be displayed. The guide light database 121 also stores "T01," "T02," "T03," and the like as "times" that are information on the time periods when the signage guide lights 10 can be installed or when advertisements and content can be displayed. The guide light database 121 also stores "C01," "C02," "C03," etc. as "display content," which is information about advertisements and content to be displayed on the signage guide light 10. Furthermore, the guide light database 121 stores "A01," "A02," "A03," etc. as "advertiser information," which is information about advertisement and content providers.

[0034] Here, in the example shown in Figure 3, abstract values ​​such as "L01", "P01", "D01", "T01", "C01", and "A01" are used for illustration, but these values ​​are assumed to store specific information such as character strings, numbers, figures, etc.

[0035] The storage unit 120 also stores inspection information, which is inspection management data (operation history, battery information, lamp information, etc.) and appliance ID data (linking the appliance ID to the property or installation location). At this time, the storage unit 120 may store aggregated and classified inspection information, such as periodic inspection results, response instructions requiring action by the facility manager, and operation history of the signage guide light 10.

[0036] (control unit 130) Returning to Fig. 2, the explanation will continue. The control unit 130 is a controller, and is realized by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit) executing various programs stored in a storage device inside the information management server 100 using RAM as a work area. The control unit 130 is also a controller, and is realized by, for example, an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

[0037] 2, the control unit 130 has a providing unit 131, a receiving unit 132, a display control unit 133, and an inspection control unit 134, and realizes or executes the information processing action described below. Note that the internal configuration of the control unit 130 is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 2, and may be any other configuration as long as it performs the information processing described below.

[0038] (Provider 131) The providing unit 131 provides the guide light information to the information distributor. For example, the providing unit 131 provides the guide light information, such as the device ID, installation location, available date, and time of the signage guide light 10, to the advertiser device 20. The providing unit 131 also provides the guide light information, such as the device ID, installation location, available date, and time of the signage guide light 10, to the advertiser device 20. At this time, the providing unit 131 may provide, as the installation location where the signage guide light 10 is installed, building information (installation facility name, installation facility address, etc.) and location information (installation floor, installation location, etc.), as well as map information showing the location of the guide light on a floor map of the facility. The providing unit 131 may also provide the above guide light information to the local management device 30 or another terminal not shown.

[0039] The providing unit 131 also provides people flow information indicating the flow of people at the installation location of the guide light. For example, the providing unit 131 provides the advertiser device 20 with information on places where people are likely to stay, which is the result of the people flow analysis, and the degree of congestion of people in front of the signage guide light 10, as the people flow information. At this time, the providing unit 131 can also perform people flow analysis of the signage guide light 10 and provide the analysis results. That is, the providing unit 131 can aggregate people flow information collected from lighting control sensors that detect infrared rays or the like installed on the signage guide light 10, map the positions of the signage guide light 10 and the positions of the people flow on a facility map, and provide the information to the advertiser device 20. At this time, the providing unit 131 may create a map showing people flow by day of the week or time period, or may create a map showing people flow by user attribute information (age, gender).

[0040] Furthermore, the providing unit 131 determines the amount to be charged according to the display mode of the display information. For example, the providing unit 131 determines an advertising fee as a charging amount based on the installation location, date, time, etc. of the signage guide light 10, and provides it to the advertiser device 20. That is, the providing unit 131 sets a higher advertising fee for the installation location of the signage guide light 10 near an entrance or an area with a high flow of people. The providing unit 131 also determines an advertising fee for each display format of the signage guide light 10, that is, for each installation position such as a ceiling, floor, or wall, and provides it to the advertiser device 20. The providing unit 131 also sets a higher advertising fee for the date and time to be displayed by the signage guide light 10 on a weekend, public holiday, or during a busy time period.

[0041] The providing unit 131 can also count the number of users who actually viewed the advertisement on the signage guide light 10, determine an advertising fee, and provide it to the advertiser device 20. For example, the providing unit 131 may use a lighting control sensor installed on the signage guide light 10 to measure the number of people who passed by or stopped, and reflect this as the advertising fee. Furthermore, when the signage guide light 10 displays both an advertisement and an evacuation guidance pictogram or the like, the providing unit 131 may determine the advertising fee according to the area in which the advertisement is displayed.

[0042] The providing unit 131 acquires various information such as guide light information and people flow information from the guide light database 121.

[0043] (Reception Department 132) The reception unit 132 receives, from the information distributor, display information to be displayed on the screen of the guide light and a designation of the guide light on which the information is to be displayed. For example, the reception unit 132 receives, as display information, advertising information, which is advertisements or content related to products or services to be displayed on the signage guide light 10, from the advertiser device 20. The reception unit 132 also receives, as designation of the guide light, the device ID of the signage guide light 10, the desired date and time of display, and the like, from the advertiser device 20. The reception unit 132 also receives advertiser information, including the identification information of the advertiser, and the like, from the advertiser device 20.

[0044] At this time, the reception unit 132 may transmit the information received from the advertiser device 20 to the local management device 30 and confirm whether the facility manager allows the advertisement / content to be displayed or the designation of the guide light. That is, the reception unit 132 may perform a matching process to inquire of the facility manager whether it is okay to place the advertisement.

[0045] To explain the above-mentioned matching process, the reception unit 132 receives information of permission in advance from a facility manager and reflects it as information to be provided to advertisers. For example, the reception unit 132 can update the information in the guide light database 121 so that beer advertisements are not displayed on the signage guide lights 10 near nursing rooms. At this time, the reception unit 132 updates the information so that the installation locations of the signage guide lights 10 in the guide light database 121 are linked to the types of information that can be presented to advertisers. On the other hand, the reception unit 132 can also link requested information of advertisements that the facility manager wants to display and update the information so that advertisers can provide advertisements in response to that request.

[0046] The reception unit 132 stores various information such as the received display information such as advertising information, designation of guide lights, and advertiser information in the guide light database 121. In addition, the reception unit 132 updates the information so as to link the various information to the guide light database 121.

[0047] (Display control unit 133) The display control unit 133 displays the display information on the designated guide light. For example, the display control unit 133 transmits advertising information to the signage guide light 10 via the communication control unit 110 and controls the display unit 13 of the signage guide light 10 to display an advertisement or content. At this time, the display control unit 133 can display text, graphics, still images, and videos as the advertisement or content, and can also control the display unit 13 to emit sound. The display control unit 133 can also display event information as the advertisement or content. Furthermore, the display control unit 133 can divide the display unit 13 and display both an advertisement and a pictogram for evacuation guidance, etc. At this time, the display control unit 133 can arbitrarily set the display ratio between the advertisement and the pictogram, etc., rather than being limited to 1:1.

[0048] (Inspection control unit 134) The inspection control unit 134 executes inspections of the guide lights and collects inspection information indicating the inspection results. For example, the inspection control unit 134 collects inspection management data (operation history, battery information, lamp information, etc.) and appliance ID data (linking the appliance ID to the property or installation location) from the signage guide light 10 via the communication control unit 110. At this time, the inspection control unit 134 can send an inspection operation instruction to the signage guide light 10 and collect inspection information based on the inspection operation of the signage guide light 10.

[0049] The inspection control unit 134 also aggregates and classifies the collected inspection information (inspection management data, device ID data) and generates inspection information to be transmitted to the local management device 30, such as periodic inspection results, response instructions requiring action from the facility manager, and the operation history of the signage emergency light 10. The inspection control unit 134 then transmits the collected or generated inspection information to the local management device 30. That is, the inspection control unit 134 performs remote inspections because emergency lights require inspection at regular intervals. Specifically, in addition to the monitoring function, the inspection control unit 134 inspects the capacity and degree of deterioration of emergency power sources (batteries), which are required for emergency lights. At this time, the inspection control unit 134 can also issue an alert to the company that installed the device or the facility manager if an abnormality is detected.

[0050] 4. Configuration of the Signage Exit Light 10 Next, the configuration of the signage exit light 10 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 2. As shown in Fig. 2, the signage exit light 10 has a communication control unit 11, an exit light control unit 12, a display unit 13, a power supply control unit 14, an emergency power supply 15, and a non-volatile memory 16.

[0051] (Communication control unit 11) The communication control unit 11 is realized by, for example, a NIC, etc. The communication control unit 11 is connected by wire or wirelessly via a predetermined communication network including a network connection hub, etc., and transmits and receives information to and from the information management server 100, the advertiser device 20, the local management device 30, etc.

[0052] (Escape light control unit 12) The guide light control unit 12 controls the display unit 13 of the signage guide light 10. For example, the guide light control unit 12 receives advertising information from the information management server 100 via the communication control unit 11, and displays advertisements and content on the display unit 13 of the signage guide light 10 specified by the display control unit 133 of the information management server 100. Note that the guide light control unit 12 may also display a guidance display on the display unit 13 of the signage guide light 10 together with the advertisements and content.

[0053] Furthermore, in an emergency, the emergency light control unit 12 causes the emergency light to display a predetermined guidance display. That is, in an emergency, the emergency light control unit 12 receives a notification from the power supply control unit 14 (described later) that an emergency has occurred, and causes the display unit 13 to display a guidance display such as an evacuation instruction pictogram. At this time, the emergency light control unit 12 uses power from the emergency power supply 15 (described later) to cause the display unit 13 to continuously display a guidance display registered in the non-volatile memory 16 (described later). Note that the emergency light control unit 12 may receive a notification from the information management server 100 or the local management device 30 that an emergency has occurred, instead of the notification from the power supply control unit 14 that an emergency has occurred.

[0054] (Display section 13) The display unit 13 is a display screen realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display, an electronic bulletin board equipped with LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), or the like, and is a display device for displaying various information such as advertisements, content, etc. For example, the display unit 13 displays advertisements, guidance displays, etc. based on display information transmitted from the information management server 100.

[0055] (Power supply control unit 14) The power supply control unit 14 controls the power supply of the signage exit light 10. For example, the power supply control unit 14 monitors a commercial power source (not shown) connected to the signage exit light 10. Furthermore, if the power supply from the commercial power source is lost due to a fire or earthquake, the power supply control unit 14 supplies power from the emergency power source 15 and notifies the exit light control unit 12 that an emergency has occurred. Note that in an emergency, the power supply control unit 14 can also supply power using an emergency generator or another storage battery of the facility instead of the emergency power source 15.

[0056] (Emergency power supply 15) The emergency power supply 15 is an emergency power supply such as a storage battery controlled by the power supply control unit 14. For example, the emergency power supply 15 supplies power to the emergency light control unit 12, the display unit 13, and the power supply control unit 14 in an emergency.

[0057] (Non-volatile memory 16) Nonvolatile memory 16 is a storage medium that can maintain its stored contents even without external power supply, and is realized by, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory), a flash memory, etc. For example, nonvolatile memory 16 stores information about guidance displays such as pictograms of evacuation instructions that are displayed on display unit 13 in an emergency.

[0058] [5. Other] Of the processes described in the above embodiments, all or part of the processes described as being performed automatically can be performed manually, or all or part of the processes described as being performed manually can be performed automatically using known methods. In addition, the information, including the processing procedures, specific names, various data, and parameters shown in the above documents and drawings, can be changed as desired unless otherwise specified. For example, the various information shown in each drawing is not limited to the information shown in the drawings.

[0059] Furthermore, the components of each device shown in the figures are conceptual functional units and do not necessarily have to be physically configured as shown. In other words, the specific form of distribution and integration of each device is not limited to that shown in the figures, and all or part of the devices can be functionally or physically distributed and integrated in any unit depending on various loads, usage conditions, etc. For example, the information management server 100 and the functional units and means of the signage guide light 10 described in the above embodiments can be implemented in any location.

[0060] Furthermore, in the information provision system 1 according to the embodiment described above, the devices and equipment of the signage guide light 10, the advertiser device 20, the local management device 30, and the information management server 100 can be integrated as appropriate. Specifically, an example of integrating the advertiser device 20 and the information management server 100 is when a salesperson for the signage guide light 10 visits an advertiser carrying an information management device such as a tablet terminal or a PC, and provides information to the advertiser via the PC.

[0061] Furthermore, the above-described embodiments can be combined as appropriate within the scope of not causing any contradiction in the processing content.

[0062] Although some of the embodiments of the present application have been described in detail above with reference to the drawings, these are merely examples, and the present invention can be implemented in other forms that include the embodiments described in the Disclosure of the Invention section and that have undergone various modifications and improvements based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art.

[0063] Furthermore, the above-mentioned "section, module, unit" can be read as "means" or "circuit," etc. For example, a control section can be read as control means or a control circuit. [Explanation of symbols]

[0064] 1 Information provision system 10 Signage Exit Sign 11 Communication control section 12 Emergency Light Control Unit 13 Display section 14 Power supply control unit 15 Emergency power supply 16 Non-volatile memory 20 Advertiser Equipment 30 Local Management Device 100 Information management server (information management device) 110 Communication control unit 120 Storage section 121 Exit Light Database 130 Control Unit 131 Provision Department 132 Reception Department 133 Display control unit 134 Inspection control section

Claims

1. An information providing system having an information management device and an emergency guide light having a display unit capable of displaying any information and displaying a predetermined guidance message on the display unit in an emergency, a storage means for storing escape light information relating to the installation of escape lights and identifiers of the escape lights in association with each other; providing means for providing the guide light information to an information distributor; a receiving means for receiving, from the information distributor, display information to be displayed on a display unit of the guide light and a designation of the guide light on which the information is to be displayed; a display control means for displaying the display information together with an evacuation guidance pictogram on a designated guide light under normal circumstances; a determination means for determining a charge amount according to the display mode of the display information; and The providing means comprises: Further providing people flow information indicating the people flow at the installation position of the guide light; The determining means determining the charge amount according to the flow of people; An information providing system characterized by:

2. inspection control means for executing an inspection of the emergency exit lights and collecting inspection information indicating the inspection results; 2. The information providing system according to claim 1, further comprising:

3. an emergency light control means for causing the emergency light to display a predetermined guidance message in an emergency; 3. The information providing system according to claim 1, further comprising:

4. The providing means comprises: Further, information indicating advertisements that can be displayed at the location where the guide light is installed is provided.

4. The information providing system according to claim 1, wherein the information providing system comprises: a computer;

5. a storage unit having a display unit capable of displaying any information and storing escape light information relating to the installation of escape lights that display predetermined escape lights on the display unit in an emergency in association with identifiers of the escape lights; a providing unit that provides the guide light information to an information distributor; a reception unit that receives, from the information distributor, display information to be displayed on a display unit of the emergency light and a designation of the emergency light on which the information is to be displayed; a display control unit that normally displays the display information together with an evacuation guidance pictogram on a designated guide light; a determination unit that determines a charge amount according to the display mode of the display information; and The providing unit Further providing people flow information indicating the people flow at the installation position of the guide light; The determination unit determining the charge amount according to the flow of people; An information management device comprising:

6. The providing unit Further, information indicating advertisements that can be displayed at the location where the guide light is installed is provided.

6. The information management device according to claim 5.

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