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

Abstract

To provide an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program that enable further effective use of measured pressure values.SOLUTION: An information processing device according to the present application comprises an acquisition unit and an estimation unit. The acquisition unit acquires time-series pressure values measured by a plurality of pressure gauges, each of which has a different pressure medium. The estimation unit estimates temperature information related to the temperature around the plurality of pressure gauges based on the difference of changes in the time-series pressure values in each of the plurality of pressure gauges.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Conventionally, pressure gauges include mercury pressure gauges that use mercury as a pressure medium and electric pressure gauges that use vacuum as a pressure medium. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 02-190735 [Patent Document 2] Publication No. 59-151130 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, a pressure gauge naturally measures the pressure of an object to be measured, and does not use the measured pressure value to detect other information.

[0005] The present application has been made in view of the above, and aims to provide an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program that can more effectively utilize measured pressure values. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The information processing device according to the present application includes an acquisition unit and an estimation unit. The acquisition unit acquires time-series pressure values ​​measured by a plurality of pressure gauges each using a different pressure medium. The estimation unit estimates temperature information related to temperatures around the plurality of pressure gauges based on differences in changes in the time-series pressure values ​​measured by the plurality of pressure gauges. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to one aspect of the embodiment, an effect is achieved in that the measured pressure value can be used more effectively. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a process executed by an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of an information processing system according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the information processing device according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the pressure gauge information. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the processing executed by the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program according to the present application (hereinafter referred to as "embodiments") will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the information processing device, the information processing method, and the information processing program according to the present application are not limited to these embodiments. Furthermore, the same components in the following embodiments will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and duplicated descriptions will be omitted.

[0010] (Embodiment) First, a process executed by an information processing device according to an embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a diagram showing a process executed by an information processing device according to an embodiment. Fig. 1 shows an example of operation of an information processing system S including an information processing device 1 according to an embodiment.

[0011] As shown in FIG. 1, an information processing system S according to the embodiment includes an information processing device 1, a plurality of pressure gauges 100, and a user terminal 200.

[0012] In the information processing system S according to the embodiment, temperature information relating to the temperature around a plurality of pressure gauges is estimated based on the difference in the change in time-series pressure values ​​measured by each of a plurality of pressure gauges using different pressure media.

[0013] Specifically, the information processing device 1 first acquires time-series pressure values ​​measured by each of the multiple pressure gauges 100 (step S1). Fig. 1 shows time-series pressure values ​​measured by a mercury-type (left graph in the upper part of the page) and an electric-type (right graph in the upper part of the page) pressure gauge 100. Fig. 1 also shows time-series pressure values ​​when each pressure gauge 100 is moved from indoors to outdoors at time t1.

[0014] The pressure gauge 100 may be moved from outdoors to indoors by being carried by a person, or may be moved by being mounted on an unmanned mobile device such as a drone.

[0015] Here, the mercury pressure gauge 100 is a pressure gauge that measures gas pressure (atmospheric pressure) by placing mercury, which is a pressure medium, in a glass tube and inverting it into a pool of mercury, based on the height of the mercury column in the evacuated glass tube.

[0016] The electric pressure gauge 100 is a pressure gauge in which the vacuum space, which is the pressure medium, is made using single crystal silicon, and measures the air pressure by detecting the electrical change in capacitance that occurs when the volume of the space changes depending on the external air pressure.

[0017] Furthermore, the difference between the temperature of the mercury, which is the pressure medium, and the ambient temperature affects the response speed of pressure measurement in the mercury pressure gauge 100. Specifically, the greater the difference between the temperature of the mercury and the ambient temperature, the greater the delay in the response speed of the mercury pressure gauge 100, and it takes time for the pressure value to stabilize at the correct value.

[0018] In contrast, the electric pressure gauge 100 converts changes (expansion and contraction) in the vacuum space into electrical changes, so its response speed is not dependent on temperature like the mercury pressure gauge 100 described above, and changes in pressure value can be detected instantly.

[0019] That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the electric pressure gauge 100 reaches the pressure value P1 immediately after time t1, whereas the mercury pressure gauge 100 takes some time to reach the pressure value P1.

[0020] The present disclosure focuses on this point, and estimates temperature information from the difference in response speed of the pressure gauge 100 that uses a pressure medium whose response speed differs depending on temperature.

[0021] Specifically, the information processing device 1 estimates temperature information relating to the temperatures around the multiple pressure gauges 100 based on the difference in the change in the time-series pressure value of each of the multiple pressure gauges 100 (step S2).

[0022] In the example shown in Figure 1, the information processing device 1 estimates the temperature difference between outdoors and indoors (an example of temperature information) based on the time difference between time t2 when the electric pressure gauge 100 reaches the pressure value P1 and time t3 when the mercury pressure gauge 100 reaches the pressure value P1.

[0023] Furthermore, if the outdoor temperature is known in advance, the information processing device 1 may estimate the indoor temperature from the estimated temperature difference. Alternatively, if the indoor temperature is known in advance, the information processing device 1 may estimate the outdoor temperature from the estimated temperature difference.

[0024] Next, the information processing device 1 provides the estimated temperature information to the user terminal 200 (step S3). For example, the information processing device 1 provides the user terminal 200 with the above-mentioned outdoor and indoor temperature difference and the outdoor (or indoor) temperature.

[0025] Furthermore, the information processing device 1 may generate information based on the temperature information and provide it to the user terminal 200. For example, the information processing device 1 may provide a heat map generated based on the estimated temperature difference. Furthermore, the information processing device 1 may determine whether a thermometer installed indoors or elsewhere is faulty based on the estimated indoor temperature, and provide the determination result to the user terminal 200.

[0026] In this way, the information processing device 1 according to the embodiment estimates temperature information based on the difference in the change in the pressure values ​​over time of the multiple pressure gauges 100 that use different pressure media, so that the pressure gauges 100 can be used not only as devices that simply measure pressure values ​​but also as devices that estimate temperatures. In other words, the information processing device 1 according to the embodiment allows for more effective use of the measured pressure values.

[0027] Next, a configuration example of an information processing system S according to an embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the information processing system S according to an embodiment. As shown in Fig. 2, in the information processing system S according to an embodiment, an information processing device 1, a plurality of pressure gauges 100, and a plurality of user terminals 200 are connected to a network N by wire or wirelessly. The network N is, for example, a network such as the Internet, a WAN (Wide Area Network), or a LAN (Local Area Network).

[0028] The information processing device 1 is a server device that executes an information processing method according to an embodiment. The information processing device 1 estimates temperature information related to temperatures around a plurality of pressure gauges 100 based on the difference in changes in pressure values ​​over time measured by each of the plurality of pressure gauges 100 using different pressure media.

[0029] In addition, the information processing device 1 is an information processing device that works in cooperation with multiple user terminals 200 and provides each user terminal 200 with API (Application Programming Interface) services for various applications (hereinafter referred to as apps), etc., and various data, and is realized by a server device, a cloud system, etc.

[0030] Furthermore, the information processing device 1 may be an information processing device that provides some kind of online web service to each user terminal 200. For example, the information processing device 1 may provide services such as internet connection, search service, SNS (Social Networking Service), electronic commerce (EC), electronic payment, online games, online banking, online trading, hotel and ticket reservations, video and music distribution, news, maps, route search, route guidance, line information, operation information, and weather forecasts as web services. In practice, the information processing device 1 may cooperate with various servers that provide the above-mentioned web services and act as an intermediary for the web services or may be responsible for processing the web services.

[0031] The pressure gauge 100 is a device that measures ambient pressure. The pressure gauge 100 is a portable pressure gauge that is attached to (or built into) a user terminal carried by a user. The pressure gauge 100 may also be configured to be portable by being attached to an unmanned mobile device such as a drone.

[0032] The user terminal 200 is a terminal device carried by a user. The user terminal 200 can be any type of terminal device, such as a smartphone, a desktop PC, a notebook PC, or a tablet PC. The user terminal 200 transmits various types of information to the information processing device 1 or the like, and receives information provided by the information processing device 1 or the like.

[0033] Next, an example of the configuration of the information processing device 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0034] Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of an information processing device 1 according to an embodiment. As shown in Fig. 3, the information processing device 1 has a communication unit 2, a control unit 3, and a storage unit 4. The control unit 3 includes an acquisition unit 31, an estimation unit 32, and a provision unit 33. The storage unit 4 stores pressure gauge information 41.

[0035] The communication unit 2 is realized by, for example, a network interface card (NIC), etc. The communication unit 2 is connected to a network by wire or wirelessly.

[0036] The control unit 3 is a controller, and is realized by a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit) executing various programs (corresponding to an example of an information processing program) stored in a storage device inside the information processing device 1 using a RAM or the like as a work area. The control unit 3 is also a controller, and may be realized by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), or a GPGPU (General Purpose Graphic Processing Unit).

[0037] The storage unit 4 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.

[0038] The pressure gauge information 41 is information related to the pressure gauge 100. Fig. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the pressure gauge information 41. As shown in Fig. 4, the pressure gauge information 41 includes items such as "instrument ID," "pressure medium," and "measurement method."

[0039] "Instrument ID" is identification information that identifies the pressure gauge 100. "Pressure medium" is information that indicates the pressure medium used in the pressure gauge 100. "Measurement method" is information that indicates the method by which the pressure gauge 100 measures pressure.

[0040] Next, the functions of the control unit 3 of the information processing device 1 (the acquisition unit 31, the estimation unit 32, and the provision unit 33) will be described.

[0041] The acquisition unit 31 acquires time-series pressure values ​​from each of the multiple pressure gauges 100. The timing of acquiring the pressure values ​​by the acquisition unit 31 can be set arbitrarily. Specifically, the acquisition unit 31 may acquire time-series pressure values ​​accumulated to a certain extent on the pressure gauge 100 side all at once, or may acquire time-series pressure values ​​by acquiring them each time the pressure gauge 100 makes a measurement and storing them on the information processing device 1 side.

[0042] Alternatively, the time-series pressure values ​​may be acquired at the timing when the user wants to estimate the temperature information. Specifically, when the acquisition unit 31 receives a request to transmit pressure values ​​from the user via the user terminal 200, the acquisition unit 31 may request the time-series pressure values ​​from the pressure gauge 100.

[0043] The acquisition unit 31 may also separately acquire position information of the pressure gauge 100, and acquire time-series pressure values ​​when it is estimated that a pressure change will occur after a predetermined time.

[0044] The estimation unit 32 estimates temperature information related to the temperatures around the multiple pressure gauges 100 based on the difference in changes in the time-series pressure values ​​acquired by the acquisition unit 31. For example, when the pressure gauge 100 is moved from outdoors (an example of a first location) to indoors (an example of a second location), the estimation unit 32 estimates the temperature difference between outdoors and indoors based on the time difference until the pressure value reaches a predetermined value.

[0045] Furthermore, when the temperature at the first location is known in advance, the estimation unit 32 may estimate the temperature at the second location from the estimated temperature difference. Alternatively, when the temperature at the second location is known in advance, the estimation unit 32 may estimate the temperature at the first location from the estimated temperature difference.

[0046] Furthermore, the estimation unit 32 may estimate the temperature information based on the amount of change in the pressure value, not limited to the time difference until the pressure value reaches a predetermined value. For example, the estimation unit 32 estimates the temperature information based on the amount of change in the pressure value of each pressure gauge 100 after a predetermined time (a time equal to or greater than time t2 and less than time t3) from time t1 shown in FIG.

[0047] The providing unit 33 provides the temperature information estimated by the estimating unit 32. For example, the providing unit 33 provides the user terminal 200 with the temperature difference between the outdoors and the indoors, or the outdoor (or indoor) temperature.

[0048] The providing unit 33 may also generate information based on the temperature information and provide it to the user terminal 200. For example, the providing unit 33 may provide a heat map generated based on the estimated temperature difference. The providing unit 33 may also determine whether a thermometer installed indoors or elsewhere is faulty based on the estimated indoor temperature, and provide the determination result to the user terminal 200.

[0049] Next, the procedure of information processing executed by the information processing device 1 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Fig. 5 is a flowchart showing the procedure of information processing executed by the information processing device 1 according to the embodiment.

[0050] As shown in FIG. 5, the control unit 3 first acquires time-series pressure values ​​from each of the pressure gauges 100 (step S101).

[0051] Next, the control unit 3 measures the time it takes for each pressure value to reach a predetermined value (step S102).

[0052] Next, the control unit 3 estimates the temperature difference between the first point and the second point based on the measured time difference (step S103).

[0053] Next, the control unit 3 provides the temperature information indicating the estimated temperature difference to the user terminal 200 (step S104), and ends the process.

[0054] 〔others〕 Furthermore, among the processes described in the above embodiments, some of the processes described as being performed automatically can also be performed manually. Alternatively, all or some 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.

[0055] Furthermore, the components of each device shown in the figure are conceptual functional components and do not necessarily have to be physically configured as shown in the figure. In other words, the specific form of distribution and integration of each device is not limited to that shown in the figure, and all or part of them can be functionally or physically distributed and integrated in any unit depending on various loads, usage conditions, etc.

[0056] 3 may be held in a storage server or the like, rather than being held by each device. In this case, each device obtains various pieces of information by accessing the storage server.

[0057] [Hardware configuration] The information processing device 1 according to the embodiment described above is realized by, for example, a computer 1000 configured as shown in Fig. 6. Fig. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration. The computer 1000 is connected to an output device 1010 and an input device 1020, and has a configuration in which a calculation device 1030, a primary storage device 1040, a secondary storage device 1050, an output IF (Interface) 1060, an input IF 1070, and a network IF 1080 are connected via a bus 1090.

[0058] The arithmetic device 1030 operates based on programs stored in the primary storage device 1040 and secondary storage device 1050, programs read from the input device 1020, and the like, and executes various processes. The primary storage device 1040 is a memory device, such as a RAM, that temporarily stores data used by the arithmetic device 1030 for various calculations. The secondary storage device 1050 is a storage device in which data used by the arithmetic device 1030 for various calculations and various databases are registered, and is realized by a ROM (Read Only Memory), an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a flash memory, or the like.

[0059] The output IF 1060 is an interface for transmitting information to be output to an output device 1010 that outputs various types of information, such as a monitor or a printer, and is realized by a connector conforming to a standard such as USB (Universal Serial Bus), DVI (Digital Visual Interface), or HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface), etc. The input IF 1070 is an interface for receiving information from various input devices 1020, such as a mouse, keyboard, scanner, etc., and is realized by a USB, etc.

[0060] The input device 1020 may be a device that reads information from, for example, an optical recording medium such as a CD (Compact Disc), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), or a PD (Phase Change Rewritable Disk), a magneto-optical recording medium such as an MO (Magneto-Optical disk), a tape medium, a magnetic recording medium, or a semiconductor memory. The input device 1020 may also be an external storage medium such as a USB memory.

[0061] The network IF 1080 receives data from other devices via the network N and sends it to the arithmetic device 1030, and also transmits data generated by the arithmetic device 1030 to other devices via the network N.

[0062] The arithmetic unit 1030 controls the output device 1010 and the input device 1020 via the output IF 1060 and the input IF 1070. For example, the arithmetic unit 1030 loads a program from the input device 1020 or the secondary storage device 1050 onto the primary storage device 1040 and executes the loaded program.

[0063] For example, when the computer 1000 functions as the information processing device 1, the arithmetic unit 1030 of the computer 1000 executes a program loaded onto the primary storage device 1040, thereby realizing the functions of the control unit 3.

[0064] 〔effect〕 As described above, the information processing device 1 according to the embodiment includes an acquisition unit 31 and an estimation unit 32. The acquisition unit 31 acquires time-series pressure values ​​measured by each of the multiple pressure gauges 100 using different pressure media. The estimation unit 32 estimates temperature information related to the temperature around the multiple pressure gauges based on the difference in the change in the time-series pressure values ​​of each of the multiple pressure gauges 100. This configuration allows for more effective use of the measured pressure values.

[0065] 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.

[0066] 〔others〕 Furthermore, among 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.

[0067] Furthermore, the components of each device shown in the figure are conceptual functional components and do not necessarily have to be physically configured as shown in the figure. In other words, the specific form of distribution and integration of each device is not limited to that shown in the figure, and all or part of them can be functionally or physically distributed and integrated in any unit depending on various loads, usage conditions, etc.

[0068] Furthermore, the processes described in the above-described embodiments can be combined as appropriate within the scope of not causing any contradiction in the process contents.

[0069] Furthermore, the above-mentioned "section, module, unit" can be read as "means" or "circuit," etc. For example, the control unit 3 can be read as control means or a control circuit. [Explanation of symbols]

[0070] 1. Information processing equipment 2. Communications Department 3. Control Unit 4 Storage section 31 Acquisition Department 32 Estimation part 33 Providing Department 41 Pressure Gauge Information 100 Pressure Gauge 200 user terminals S Information Processing System

Claims

1. an acquisition unit that acquires time-series pressure values ​​measured by each of a plurality of pressure gauges using different pressure media when the pressure gauges move from a first point to a second point; an estimation unit that estimates temperature information that is a temperature difference between the first location and the second location based on a difference in the change in the time-series pressure value of each of the plurality of pressure gauges; Equipped with The plurality of pressure gauges include: The pressure gauge includes a mercury type pressure gauge that uses mercury as the pressure medium and an electric type pressure gauge that uses vacuum as the pressure medium, The estimation unit The temperature difference between the first point and the second point is estimated based on a time difference between the time until the pressure value of the mercury pressure gauge reaches a predetermined value and the time until the pressure value of the electric pressure gauge reaches the predetermined value. Information processing device.

2. The estimation unit When the temperature of either the first location or the second location is known, the temperature of the other location is estimated based on the temperature difference. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

3. a providing unit that provides the temperature information estimated by the estimating unit The information processing device according to claim 1 .

4. The providing unit Provide information generated based on the temperature information. The information processing device according to claim 3 .

5. The providing unit providing a heat map generated based on the temperature information; The information processing device according to claim 4 .

6. The providing unit A malfunction of the thermometer is determined based on the temperature information, and the determination result is provided. The information processing device according to claim 4 .

7. 1. A computer-implemented information processing method, comprising: an acquisition step of acquiring time-series pressure values ​​measured by each of a plurality of pressure gauges using different pressure media when the pressure gauges move from a first point to a second point; an estimation step of estimating temperature information, which is a temperature difference between the first location and the second location, based on a difference in the change in the time-series pressure values ​​of each of the plurality of pressure gauges; Including, The plurality of pressure gauges include: The pressure gauge includes a mercury type pressure gauge that uses mercury as the pressure medium and an electric type pressure gauge that uses vacuum as the pressure medium, The estimation step includes: The temperature difference between the first point and the second point is estimated based on a time difference between the time until the pressure value of the mercury pressure gauge reaches a predetermined value and the time until the pressure value of the electric pressure gauge reaches the predetermined value. Information processing methods.

8. an acquisition procedure for acquiring time-series pressure values ​​measured by each of a plurality of pressure gauges using different pressure media when the pressure gauges are moved from a first point to a second point; an estimation step of estimating temperature information, which is a temperature difference between the first location and the second location, based on a difference in the change in the time-series pressure values ​​of each of the plurality of pressure gauges; on the computer, The plurality of pressure gauges include: The pressure gauge includes a mercury type pressure gauge that uses mercury as the pressure medium and an electric type pressure gauge that uses vacuum as the pressure medium, The estimation procedure comprises: The temperature difference between the first point and the second point is estimated based on a time difference between the time until the pressure value of the mercury pressure gauge reaches a predetermined value and the time until the pressure value of the electric pressure gauge reaches the predetermined value. Information processing program.

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