Sales information device for mobile sales vehicles

Abstract

To provide an operation guiding device, method, and program which improve a matching level between customers and a service provided by a mobile sales vehicle in terms of an operation space allowing the mobile sales vehicle to be parked.SOLUTION: An operation guiding device A includes: an operation space reservation unit 2; PD reservation units 3-1 and 3-2; an operation determination unit 10; and a display unit 33. The operation space reservation unit reserves coordinate data (X, Y) of the operation space. The PD reservation units reserve probe data (x, y, t) of a mobile sales vehicle. The operation determination unit compares the coordinate data (X1, Y1) of a specified operation space and the probe data (x1, y1, t1) of the mobile sales vehicle at a specified time point T1, and determines that the mobile sales vehicle is operating in the operation space, when the coordinates of both data match (x1=X1, y1=Y1) and the specified time point is satisfied (T1=t1). The display unit displays the operation state of the mobile sales vehicle in the operation space on the basis of the determination result of the operation determination unit 10.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an improvement in a business information device for a mobile sales vehicle such as a food truck. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, the number of food trucks and other mobile food trucks has increased, and in busy vacant spaces, multiple mobile food trucks are operating on a rotating basis. On the other hand, even vacant spaces on back streets that are out of sight are being used more effectively by mobile food trucks. Patent Document 1 proposes a search system that displays the locations of mobile sales vehicles on a consumer terminal. In this search system, a mobile sales vehicle that is of interest to the consumer is selected and displayed on the consumer terminal by specifying a registered characteristic (category) of the mobile sales vehicle from the user terminal. For other details, please refer to Patent Documents 2 to 4, which are related to the present invention. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-062415 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-135121 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-119321 [Patent Document 4] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-112911 DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Taking a food truck as an example of a mobile food service vehicle, allowing consumers to choose a food truck that serves their favorite food is desirable from the perspective of matching supply and demand. In addition, in urban office districts, restaurants are crowded at lunchtime, so food trucks are one option for lunch. The distinctive menus offered by food trucks are particularly useful for consumers who have limited break time.

[0005] However, in urban business districts, there are limitations on the space (business space) that food trucks can park in. For example, when a building is being demolished or rebuilt, the food truck's business space that is normally available may become unavailable for a certain period of time due to the passage of construction vehicles. On the other hand, from the perspective of the food truck owner, even if their usual business space is no longer available, they would like to park their food truck nearby and keep their regular customers (repeat customers). [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The inventors have considered how to improve the match between consumers and the services provided by food trucks, i.e., mobile food trucks, in terms of the business space in which they can be parked. As a result, the first aspect of the present invention was achieved. a business space storage unit for storing coordinate data (X, Y) of the business space; a probe data storage unit that stores probe data (x, y, t) of the mobile sales vehicle; a business determination unit that compares the coordinate data (X1, Y1) of a designated business space with the probe data (x1, y1, t1) of the mobile sales vehicle at a designated time T1, and determines that the mobile sales vehicle is operating in the business space when the coordinates of both data match (x1=X1, y1=Y1) and the designated time T1=t1 is satisfied; a display unit that displays the business status of the mobile sales vehicle in the business space based on the determination result of the business determination unit; A business information device for a mobile sales vehicle comprising:

[0007] According to the business information device of the first aspect defined as above, business spaces available for use by mobile sales vehicles are stored in advance in the business space storage unit, and whether or not a mobile sales vehicle is present in the business space is determined by comparing the coordinates of the business space with the probe data of the mobile sales vehicle. The system introduced in the prior art that displays the location of a mobile sales vehicle on a consumer terminal can also notify consumers of the location of the mobile sales vehicle if it is present in a business space, as in the first aspect above. However, simply notifying consumers of the location of the mobile sales vehicle makes it uncertain whether the mobile sales vehicle is actually operating at that location. On the other hand, as specified in the first aspect, if the mobile sales vehicle is parked in a predetermined business space, it is certain that the mobile sales vehicle is operating there. Therefore, consumers can approach the mobile sales vehicle with peace of mind that it is open for business.

[0008] The second aspect of the present invention is defined as follows: In the business information device according to the first aspect, a mobile sales vehicle characteristic storage unit for storing characteristics of the mobile sales vehicle is further provided, The display unit reads out the characteristics of the mobile sales vehicle operating in the business space from the mobile sales vehicle characteristics storage unit and displays the characteristics at the coordinates of the business space.

[0009] According to the business information device of the second aspect defined in this way, the characteristics of the mobile food truck (for example, the type of lunch provided by the food truck (curry, hot dogs, etc.)) are displayed on the display unit. This allows consumers to select a mobile food truck according to their preferences, further improving the matching between consumer demand and supply by the mobile food truck.

[0010] The third aspect of the present invention is defined as follows: In the business information device of the first or second aspect, the business determination unit enables the user to specify a business space that exists in a desired area. According to the business information device of the third aspect defined in this way, the consumer can specify a nearby area that can be reached on foot, for example, and thus the device is easy for the consumer to use.

[0011] A fourth aspect of the present invention is defined as follows: In the business information device defined in any one of the first to third aspects, the business determination unit enables a mobile sales vehicle having a specific characteristic to be designated, and determines whether the designated mobile sales vehicle is in business or not. The business information device of the fourth aspect thus defined allows consumers to individually specify the desired mobile sales vehicle, thereby further improving the matching between consumer demand and supply from the mobile sales vehicle.

[0012] The fifth aspect of the present invention is defined as follows: A business information device according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, further comprising a reservation data storage unit that stores reservation data for the business space, and a first business judgment assistance unit, The first business judgment assistance unit reads the reservation data from the reservation data storage unit, and corrects the judgment result of the business judgment unit based on the reservation status of the mobile sales vehicle in the business space at the specified time T1.

[0013] In this fifth phase, a business space requires advance reservation in order to be used. For example, a service called "Nokisaki Business" has been proposed that matches landlords and tenants of vacant space (see https: / / www.nokisaki.com / ). If the vacant space covered by this service is considered a "business space" and the owner of a mobile sales vehicle has reserved it, the reservation data makes it more likely that the mobile sales vehicle is operating in that business space. In other words, when the first business determination assisting unit determines that there is a reservation for use of a mobile sales vehicle in the business space, the certainty that the mobile sales vehicle is operating in that business space is reinforced. On the other hand, when it determines that there is no reservation, even if a mobile sales vehicle is present in the business space, the certainty that the mobile sales vehicle is operating there is weakened, and, for example, an alarm indicating the possibility of non-operation can be displayed on the display unit.

[0014] The sixth aspect of the present invention is defined as follows: In the business information device of the fifth aspect, when the business determination unit determines that the mobile sales vehicle is not operating in the business space (X1, Y1) at the specified time T1, When the first business judgment assistance unit confirms the following conditions: The reservation data storage unit stores a reservation for the mobile sales vehicle at the designated time T1 in the business space (X1, Y1) or a predetermined time thereafter. and When the business judgment unit confirms the following conditions: The coordinate data of the mobile sales vehicle is located within a predetermined range from the business space (X1, Y1) at the specified time T1. The display unit displays that a mobile sales van is scheduled to operate in the specified business space (X1, Y1).

[0015] According to the business information device of the sixth aspect defined in this way, even if there is no mobile sales vehicle in the business space when a consumer tries to use it (time T1) and no business is confirmed there, (1) The owner of the mobile sales vehicle has reserved the business space, and (2) When the mobile sales vehicle is located near the business space (within a specified range), Since it is highly likely that a mobile sales van will soon be operating in the business space, by informing customers that the business is scheduled to be operated, it is possible to improve the matching of demand from users with supply from the mobile sales van.

[0016] The seventh aspect of the present invention is defined as follows: In the business information device defined in any one of the first to sixth aspects, a people flow data storage unit that stores people flow data in the business space and a second business judgment assistance unit are further provided, The second business judgment assistance unit reads the people flow data from the people flow data storage unit, and corrects the judgment result of the business judgment unit based on the people flow data in the business space at the specified time T1.

[0017] According to the business information device of the seventh aspect defined as above, the likelihood of whether a mobile sales vehicle is operating in a business space is corrected based on the people flow data in the business space. For example, if the people flow data indicates the presence of people in the business space, the likelihood of a mobile sales vehicle operating in the business space is reinforced. On the other hand, if the people flow is small or not detected, the likelihood of a mobile sales vehicle operating in the business space is weakened, and for example, an alarm indicating the possibility of a non-operating business can be displayed on the display unit.

[0018] The eighth aspect of the present invention is defined as follows: A business information device according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, further comprising a weather data storage unit that stores weather data in the business space and a third business judgment assistance unit; The third business judgment assistance unit reads out the weather data from the weather data storage unit, and corrects the judgment result of the business judgment unit based on the weather data in the business space at the specified time T.

[0019] According to the business information device of the eighth aspect defined as above, the likelihood of whether or not a mobile sales van is operating in a business space is corrected based on weather data for the business space. For example, if the weather data indicates that there is no rain in the business space, the likelihood of the mobile sales van operating in the business space is reinforced. On the other hand, if there is rain, the likelihood of the mobile sales van operating in the business space is weakened, and, for example, an alarm indicating the possibility of the mobile sales van not operating can be displayed on the display unit.

[0020] A ninth aspect of the present invention is defined as follows. a business space storage unit for storing coordinate data (X, Y) of the business space; a reservation data storage unit that stores reservation data (xr, yr, tr1-tr2) for the business space by the mobile sales vehicle; a business forecasting unit that compares the coordinate data (Xs, Ys) of a designated business space with the reservation data (xr, yr, tr1-tr2) of the mobile sales vehicle at a designated time Ts, and determines that the mobile sales vehicle is scheduled to operate in the business space when the coordinates of both data match (xr=Xs, yr=Ys) and the designated time Ts is included in tr1-tr2; a display unit that displays the business status of the mobile sales vehicle in the business space based on the prediction result of the business prediction unit; A business information device for a mobile sales vehicle comprising:

[0021] According to the business information device of the ninth aspect defined in this manner, it is predicted whether or not a mobile sales vehicle is scheduled to operate in the business space at a time Ts arbitrarily specified by the consumer, based on the reservation status of the mobile sales vehicle owner for the business space. By scanning the time Ts, it is determined whether or not the business is scheduled for each time Ts, and the business schedule of the mobile sales van can be displayed in a calendar format in the business space (phase 10).

[0022] An eleventh aspect of the present invention relates to a business guidance method using the device of the first aspect, and a twelfth aspect specifies a computer program for operating the device, which are specified as follows: Phase 11 a business space storage unit for storing coordinate data (X, Y) of the business space; a probe data storage unit that stores probe data (x, y, t) of the mobile sales vehicle; A business judgment department; A business guidance method using a business guidance device including a display unit, the business determination unit compares the coordinate data (X1, Y1) of the designated business space with the probe data (x1, y1, t1) of the mobile sales vehicle at the designated time T1, and determines that the mobile sales vehicle is operating in the business space when the coordinates of both data match (x1=X1, y1=Y1) and the designated time T1=t1 is satisfied; causing the display unit to display the business status of the mobile sales vehicle in the business space based on the determination result of the business determination unit; How to advertise your business using a mobile sales vehicle. a business space storage unit for storing coordinate data (X, Y) of the business space; a probe data storage unit that stores probe data (x, y, t) of the mobile sales vehicle; A business judgment department;

[0023] 12th phase A computer program used in a business information device having a display unit, the business determination unit compares the coordinate data (X1, Y1) of the designated business space with the probe data (x1, y1, t1) of the mobile sales vehicle at the designated time T1, and determines that the mobile sales vehicle is operating in the business space when the coordinates of both data match (x1=X1, y1=Y1) and the designated time T1=t1 is satisfied; causing the display unit to display the business status of the mobile sales vehicle in the business space based on the determination result of the business determination unit; program.

[0024] A thirteenth aspect of the present invention relates to a business guidance method using the device of the ninth aspect, and a fourteenth aspect specifies a computer program for operating the device, which are specified as follows: Phase 13 a business space storage unit for storing coordinate data (X, Y) of the business space; a reservation data storage unit that stores reservation data (xr, yr, tr1-tr2) for the business space by the mobile sales vehicle; Sales Forecasting Department, A business information method using a business information device comprising a display unit, the sales forecasting unit compares the coordinate data (Xs, Ys) of the designated sales space with the reservation data (xr, yr, tr1-tr2) of the mobile sales vehicle at the designated time Ts, and determines that the mobile sales vehicle is scheduled to operate in the sales space when the coordinates of both data match (xr=Xs, yr=Ys) and the designated time Ts is included in tr1-tr2; causing the display unit to display the business status of the mobile sales vehicle in the business space based on the determination result of the business determination unit; How to advertise your business using a mobile sales vehicle.

[0025] Phase 14 a business space storage unit for storing coordinate data (X, Y) of the business space; a reservation data storage unit that stores reservation data (xr, yr, tr1-tr2) for the business space by the mobile sales vehicle; Sales Forecasting Department, A computer program used in a business information device comprising: the sales forecasting unit compares the coordinate data (Xs, Ys) of the designated sales space with the reservation data (xr, yr, tr1-tr2) of the mobile sales vehicle at the designated time Ts, and determines that the mobile sales vehicle is scheduled to operate in the sales space when the coordinates of both data match (xr=Xs, yr=Ys) and the designated time Ts is included in tr1-tr2; causing the display unit to display the business status of the mobile sales vehicle in the business space based on the determination result of the business determination unit; program. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0026] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a business information device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the business information device of FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing another operation of the business information device of FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a business information device according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the business information device of FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a business information device according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the business information device of FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a business information device according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the business information device of FIG. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the operation of the business information device of FIG. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing another operation of the business information device of FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a computer device applied to the server of the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0027] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a business information device A according to one embodiment of the present invention. This business information device A comprises a server 1 and a customer terminal 30 . The server 1 comprises a business space storage unit 2, probe data storage units 3-1, 3-2, . . ., a business determination unit 10, and an interface unit 11. The business space storage unit 2 stores the locations (X, Y) where mobile sales vehicles ID1, ID2, ... have parked for business purposes as business spaces. If an analysis of the probe data from the mobile sales vehicles identifies a location where the same or different mobile sales vehicles have been parked for several hours multiple times during normal business hours, the location is registered as a business space. A roadside or vacant space facing a road where parking is permitted is used as a business space. In some cases, vacant spaces are designated as a target for doorstep businesses. To use the vacant space, the owner of the mobile sales vehicle must reserve the space.

[0028] The probe data storage units 3-1, 3-2, ... are provided according to the number of mobile sales vehicle IDs. In other words, the owner of a mobile sales vehicle who wishes to use the services of this business information device A registers their ID in advance. At that time, the characteristics Q of the mobile sales vehicle (type of food to be served, category of goods to be sold, etc.) are also registered. Each probe data storage unit stores the latest probe data (coordinates (x, y) and time (t)) for each mobile sales vehicle.

[0029] At the specified time T1, the business determination unit 10 extracts from the probe data storage units 3-1, 3-2, ... the mobile sales vehicles whose coordinates match the coordinates of the business space stored in the business space storage unit 2. The judgment result of the business judgment unit 10 is sent to the interface unit 11, and then sent to the demander terminal 30.

[0030] The consumer terminal 30 can be a tablet or smartphone that can be carried by general consumers by installing a predetermined application software. The consumer terminal 30 includes an interface unit 31, a display unit 33, and a designation unit 40. The judgment result of the business judgment unit 10 sent from the interface unit 11 of the server 1 in accordance with a predetermined protocol is received by the interface unit 31 and displayed on the display unit 33 which is a display. The display format may be, for example, a road map showing the location of the business space where the mobile sales van is operating, along with an icon reminiscent of the mobile sales van.

[0031] The designation unit 40 has the function of designating the customer's request when searching for a mobile sales vehicle, and this function is usually performed by a keypad displayed on the screen and a device that converts keypad operation contents into data. In the case of voice input, this function is performed by a microphone and a device that converts voice from the microphone into data. In the specification unit 40, the time to search for the mobile sales van can be specified, the characteristics of the mobile sales van can be specified, the area in which the mobile sales van should be searched can be specified, and the ID of a specific mobile sales van can be specified to search for it. The content designated by the designation unit 40 is sent via the interface unit 31 and received by the interface unit 11 of the server 1. The content is then sent to the business judgment unit 10, which reflects the content and selects the mobile sales van to be introduced.

[0032] The operation of the marketing and sales device A of FIG. 1 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. When a consumer launches the application software on the consumer terminal 30, a map centered on the terminal's location is displayed on the display unit 33 based on the terminal's GPS function. The default scale of the map can be set to a radius of 300m to 500m from the terminal, taking into account the distance the consumer will travel on foot. The consumer can zoom in or out of the displayed map in any way, or scroll it, to change and specify the area selected for the mobile sales vehicle (Step 1). In this device, if no zooming in or out of the map is performed for one second or more (if the same map is displayed continuously for one second or more), the area on the map displayed on the display unit 33 is considered to have been specified as the area to which the mobile sales vehicle should be guided.

[0033] In this way, the time T1 when the area is designated is determined from the clock of the terminal (step 3). The area and time T1 specified in this way are sent to the business judgment unit 10 via the interface units 31 and 11. This time T1 corresponds to the exact time when the consumer starts up the terminal 30 and searches for the mobile sales vehicle. The business determination unit 10 extracts coordinate data of business spaces existing within the designated area from the business space storage unit 2 (step 5). In step 7, coordinate data of each of the mobile sales vehicles ID1, ID2, . . . at time TI is extracted. In step 9, the coordinate data of the business space extracted in step 5 is compared with the coordinate data of the mobile sales vehicle extracted in step 7 at time T1.

[0034] If there is a mobile sales vehicle with the same coordinate data as the extracted business space at time T1 (step 9; YES), a message indicating that the mobile sales vehicle is operating in the business space is displayed on the display unit (step 11). On the other hand, if there is no mobile sales vehicle with the same coordinate data as the extracted business space at time T1 (step 9; NO), a message is displayed on the display unit indicating that the mobile sales vehicle is not operating in the business space (step 13).

[0035] An example of operation when the characteristics and / or ID of the mobile sales vehicle are designated in the designation unit 40 is shown in Fig. 3. In Fig. 3, the same steps as in Fig. 2 are given the same reference numerals and their explanations will be omitted. In this example, in step 21, the characteristics of the food truck, for example, the food category and / or the ID of the food truck, are specified in the case of a food truck. In step 23, the coordinate data of the business space extracted in step 5 is compared with the coordinate data of the mobile sales vehicle extracted in step 7 that has the characteristics or ID specified in step 21.

[0036] If there is a mobile sales vehicle that has the same coordinate data as the extracted business space coordinate data and the specified characteristics or ID at time T1 (step 23; YES), a message indicating that the specified mobile sales vehicle is operating in the business space is displayed on the display unit (step 11). At this time, it is preferable to display a message that evokes the characteristics of the mobile sales vehicle. On the other hand, if there is no mobile sales vehicle with the same coordinate data and the specified characteristics or ID as the extracted business space coordinate data at time T1 (step 23; NO), a message is displayed on the display unit indicating that the specified mobile sales vehicle is not operating in the business space (step 13). In step 27, the consumer is given a chance to change the area and time to consider it (step 27: NO). If the area change is repeated five or more times, or if no area change is made for five or more seconds, the process ends (step 27: YES).

[0037] FIG. 4 shows a business information device B according to another embodiment. In FIG. 4, the same elements as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals and their description will be omitted. The business information device B includes a first business decision assisting unit 101 and a business space reservation data storage unit 110 . The business space reservation data storage unit 110 is provided, for example, in a server of a front door business. The first business judgment assistance unit 101 reads the judgment contents of the business judgment unit 10, reads the reservation status at time T1 for the business space that was the subject of judgment from the business space reservation data storage unit 110, and sends the results to the display unit 33 via the interface units 11 and 31.

[0038] The operation of the business information device B in Fig. 4 will be described with reference to the flow chart in Fig. 5. In Fig. 5, the same steps as those in Fig. 3 are given the same reference numerals and their description will be omitted. In step 31, the first business judgment assistance unit 101 reads the reservation data from the business space reservation data storage unit 110 and checks the reservation status of the business space that it has determined the mobile sales van is in business. If the area is reserved (step 31: YES), it is more likely that the mobile sales van is in business. If a reservation for the area cannot be confirmed (step 31: NO), the probability that the mobile sales van is open for business decreases, so an alarm is set on the open display (step 35).

[0039] The business space reservation data can also be used in the following ways: Even when the business determination unit 10 determines that the mobile sales vehicle is not operating at the specified time T1 and business space (X1, Y1), (A) The reservation data storage unit 110 stores a reservation for a mobile sales vehicle at the designated time T1 in the business space (X1, Y1) or at a predetermined time thereafter. (B) When the coordinate data of the mobile sales vehicle is within a predetermined range from the business space (X1, Y1) at the specified time T1, The display unit displays that a mobile sales van is scheduled to operate in the specified business space (X1, Y1).

[0040] FIG. 6 shows a business information device C according to another embodiment. In FIG. 6, the same elements as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals and their description will be omitted. The business information device C includes a second business decision assisting unit 102 and a people flow data storage unit 120. The people flow data storage unit 120 is provided in, for example, a server of a smartphone carrier. The second business judgment assistance unit 102 reads the judgment contents of the business judgment unit 10, reads the pedestrian flow situation at time T1 for the business space that is the subject of judgment from the pedestrian flow data storage unit 120, and sends the result to the display unit 33 via the interface units 11 and 31.

[0041] The operation of the business information device C of Fig. 6 will be described with reference to the flowchart of Fig. 7. In Fig. 7, the same steps as those in Fig. 5 are given the same reference numerals and their description will be omitted. In step 41, the second business judgment assistance unit 102 reads the people flow data from the people flow data storage unit 120 and checks the people flow situation in the business space where it has been determined that the mobile sales van is open for business. If there is a people flow in the area (step 41: YES), it becomes more likely that the mobile sales van is open for business. If there is no flow of people in the area or the flow of people is extremely small (step 41: NO), the probability that the mobile sales van is open for business decreases, so an alarm is set on the open for business display (step 35).

[0042] FIG. 8 shows a business information device D according to another embodiment. In FIG. 8, the same elements as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals and their description will be omitted. The business information device D includes a third business decision assisting unit 103 and a weather database 130. As the weather database 130, for example, weather data provided by the Japan Meteorological Agency can be used. The third business judgment support unit 103 reads the judgment contents of the business judgment unit 10, reads the weather conditions at time T1 for the business space that is the subject of judgment from the weather database 130, and sends the results to the display unit 33 via the interface units 11 and 31.

[0043] The operation of the business information device D of Fig. 8 will be described with reference to the flowchart of Fig. 9. In Fig. 9, the same steps as those in Fig. 7 are given the same reference numerals and their description will be omitted. In step 51, the third business determination assisting unit 103 reads weather data from the weather database 130 and checks the weather conditions in the business space where it has determined that the mobile sales van is open. If the weather in the area is sunny or cloudy (i.e., not raining) (step 51: YES), it is more likely that the mobile sales van is open. If the weather conditions in the area are rainy (step 51: NO), the probability that the mobile sales van will be open for business decreases, so an alarm is attached to the open for business display (step 35).

[0044] FIG. 10 shows a business information device F according to another embodiment. In FIG. 10, the same elements as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals and their description will be omitted. In this business information device F, a server 200 includes a reservation data storage unit 201. The reservation data storage unit stores the reservation status of business spaces. The business forecasting unit 210 determines whether a reservation has been made for a specified business space at a specified time by referring to the reservation data in the reservation data storage unit 201. If a reservation has been made, the business forecast predicts that the mobile sales van will be open in the business space at that time. If no reservation has been made, the time is undecided. The results are sent to the display unit 33 via the interface units 11 and 31. The demander can use the designation unit 40 of the demander terminal 30 to designate a desired time in the future (for example, lunchtime the next day) and a business space. Such designated data is sent to the business forecasting unit 210 via the interface units 31 and 11, and the reservation status of the designated business space at the designated time is determined.

[0045] The operation of the business information device F of Fig. 10 will be described with reference to the flow chart of Fig. 11. In Fig. 11, the same steps as those in Fig. 2 are given the same reference numerals and their description will be omitted. In step 105, reservation data is acquired for reservable business spaces extracted in step 5. This is because roadside business spaces are not eligible for reservations by businesses operating from outside their doors. Based on the time Ts designated by the demander (step 107), it is determined in step 109 whether or not a reservation has been made at the time Ts for the business space for which the reservation data has been acquired. If a reservation has been made for time Ts (step 109: YES), a message is displayed indicating that a mobile sales van is scheduled to operate in the specified business space (step 111). If no reservation has been made at time Ts (step 109: NO), a message is displayed indicating that no business by the mobile sales van has been scheduled for the specified business space (step 112).

[0046] Figure 12 shows another operation of the business information device of Figure 10. In Figure 12, the same steps as in Figure 11 are given the same reference numerals and their explanations will be omitted. Using the example in Figure 12, the opening hours of mobile sales vehicles in a specified business space can be output in calendar format. In step 121, the reservation status at time Ts is saved, and thereafter, the reservation status is updated every predetermined time Tx (step 123, step 125: N), and the reservation status is input into the calendar template (step 127). After the scanning for the predetermined period is completed (step 125: YES), the calendar is output.

[0047] FIG. 13 shows the hardware configuration of the server 1 of the business information device of the embodiment. The calculation unit 300 includes a CPU 301, a ROM 303, and a RAM 305, and controls the entire system. It also functions as the business judgment unit 10. The ROM 303 is a non-volatile memory that stores a control program for controlling the calculation unit 300. The RAM 305 readably stores various setting values ​​preset by a user via an input device 330 such as a keyboard, and provides a working area for the CPU 301. The control program for controlling the calculation unit 300 may be stored not only in the ROM 303, but also in the RAM 305 or the first and second storage devices 340 and 350. Various data are output via the output device 320. Reservation data, people flow data, and conditions for acquiring weather data are input via the input device 330.

[0048] The first storage device 340 functions as a business space storage unit 2 . The second storage device 350 functions as a probe data storage unit. Via the communication interface 360, it is possible to access the reservation data storage unit 110, the people flow data storage unit 120, and the weather database 130 of the external server. A part of the RAM in the calculation unit can be used as a buffer memory, which serves as a storage unit for temporarily saving data. The devices that make up the computer are connected by a system bus 370 .

[0049] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and examples, and various modifications within the scope of the claims and within the scope that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art are also included in the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0050] 2 Business Space Preservation Department 3-1, 3-2 Probe data storage unit 10 Business Judgment Department 30 Display section 40 Specified section 210 Sales Forecasting Department

Claims

1. a business space storage unit that stores coordinate data (X, Y) of the business space in advance; a probe data storage unit for storing probe data (x, y, t) of the mobile sales vehicle; a business determination unit that compares coordinate data (X1, Y1) of a designated business space with probe data (x1, y1, t1) of a mobile sales vehicle at a designated time T1, and determines that the mobile sales vehicle is operating in the business space when the coordinates of both data match (x1=X1, y1=Y1) and the designated time T1=t1 is satisfied; a display unit that displays the business status of the mobile sales vehicle in the business space based on the determination result of the business determination unit; A business information device for a mobile sales vehicle comprising:

2. A mobile sales vehicle characteristic storage unit for storing characteristics of the mobile sales vehicle is further provided, 2. The business information device according to claim 1, wherein said display unit reads out the characteristics of the mobile sales vehicle operating in said business space from said mobile sales vehicle characteristics storage unit and displays said characteristics at the coordinates of said business space.

3. 3. The business information device according to claim 1, wherein the business determining unit enables the user to specify a business space that exists in a desired area.

4. The business information device described in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the business determination unit enables the specification of a mobile sales vehicle having specific characteristics or a specific mobile sales vehicle, and determines whether the specified mobile sales vehicle is in business or not.

5. The system further includes a reservation data storage unit that stores reservation data for the business space, and a first business judgment assistance unit, When the business determination unit determines that the mobile sales vehicle is not operating in the business space (X1, Y1) at the specified time T1, When the first business judgment assisting unit confirms the following conditions: The reservation data storage unit stores a reservation for the mobile sales vehicle at the business space (X1, Y1) at the specified time T1 or a predetermined time thereafter. and When the business judgment unit confirms the following conditions: The coordinate data of the mobile sales vehicle is within a predetermined range from the business space (X1, Y1) at the specified time T1. The display unit displays that the mobile sales van is scheduled to operate in the designated business space (X1, Y1). The business information device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. a business space storage unit that stores coordinate data (X, Y) of the business space in advance; a reservation data storage unit that stores reservation data (xr, yr, tr1-tr2) for the business space by the mobile sales van; a business forecasting unit that compares coordinate data (Xs, Ys) of a designated business space with reservation data (xr, yr, tr1-tr2) of a mobile sales vehicle at a designated time Ts, and predicts that the mobile sales vehicle will be open for business in the business space when the coordinates of both data match (xr=Xs, yr=Ys) and the designated time Ts is included in tr1-tr2; a display unit that displays the business status of the mobile sales vehicle in the business space based on the prediction result of the business prediction unit; A business information device for a mobile sales vehicle comprising:

7. The sales forecasting unit further includes a designated time scanning unit that scans the designated time Ts, The business forecasting unit predicts whether or not business is scheduled for the scanned designated time Ts, 7. The business information device according to claim 6, wherein the display unit displays, in a calendar format, whether or not the mobile sales van will be open for business for the designated business space based on the prediction result of the business prediction unit.

8. a business space storage unit that stores coordinate data (X, Y) of the business space in advance; a probe data storage unit for storing probe data (x, y, t) of the mobile sales vehicle; A business judgment department; A business guidance method using a business guidance device including a display unit, the business determination unit compares the coordinate data (X1, Y1) of the designated business space with the probe data (x1, y1, t1) of the mobile sales vehicle at the designated time T1, and determines that the mobile sales vehicle is operating in the business space when the coordinates of both data match (x1=X1, y1=Y1) and the designated time T1=t1 is satisfied; causing the display unit to display the business status of the mobile sales vehicle in the business space based on the determination result of the business determination unit; How to advertise your business using a mobile sales vehicle.

9. a business space storage unit that stores coordinate data (X, Y) of the business space in advance; a probe data storage unit for storing probe data (x, y, t) of the mobile sales vehicle; A business judgment department; A computer program used in a business information device having a display unit, the business determination unit compares the coordinate data (X1, Y1) of the designated business space with the probe data (x1, y1, t1) of the mobile sales vehicle at a designated time T1, and determines that the mobile sales vehicle is operating in the business space when the coordinates of both data match (x1=X1, y1=Y1) and the designated time T1=t1 is satisfied; causing the display unit to display the business status of the mobile sales vehicle in the business space based on the determination result of the business determination unit; program.

10. a business space storage unit that stores coordinate data (X, Y) of the business space in advance; a reservation data storage unit that stores reservation data (xr, yr, tr1-tr2) for the business space by the mobile sales van; Sales Forecasting Department, A business information method using a business information device comprising a display unit, the business forecasting unit compares the coordinate data (Xs, Ys) of the designated business space with the reservation data (xr, yr, tr1-tr2) of the mobile sales vehicle at the designated time Ts, and when the coordinates of both data match (xr=Xs, yr=Ys) and the designated time Ts is included in tr1-tr2, predicts that the mobile sales vehicle will be open for business in the business space; causing the display unit to display the business status of the mobile sales vehicle in the business space based on the prediction result of the business prediction unit; How to advertise your business using a mobile sales vehicle.

11. a business space storage unit that stores coordinate data (X, Y) of the business space in advance; a reservation data storage unit that stores reservation data (xr, yr, tr1-tr2) for the business space by the mobile sales van; Sales Forecasting Department, A computer program used in a business information device comprising: the business forecasting unit compares the coordinate data (Xs, Ys) of the designated business space with the reservation data (xr, yr, tr1-tr2) of the mobile sales vehicle at the designated time Ts, and when the coordinates of both data match (xr=Xs, yr=Ys) and the designated time Ts is included in tr1-tr2, predicts that the mobile sales vehicle will be open for business in the business space; causing the display unit to display the business status of the mobile sales vehicle in the business space based on the prediction result of the business prediction unit; program.

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