Determination device

Abstract

To provide a determination device, an acquisition assistance method and program, which provide appropriate assistance in acquisition of members such as an AED.SOLUTION: A determination device 700 disclosed herein comprises: a reception unit 721 for receiving device location information indicating a location of an external device; a computation unit 722 configured to compute information indicative of a distance between a location of a member needed in emergency as identified from the device location information received by the reception unit 721 and a location indicated by the device location information; a determination unit 723 configured to determine an assistance method to be used when acquiring the member on the basis of a result of the computation made by the computation unit 722; and a notification unit 724 for making a notification according to a result of the determination made by the determination unit 723.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a determination device, an acquisition assistance method, and a program.

Background Art

[0002] Techniques for assisting in obtaining various members used in emergency situations, such as life-saving devices like AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) and fire extinguishers, are known.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 describes a system having an emergency center server that calculates the distance between the location of an AED device and an emergency patient when receiving an emergency notification from a reporter's mobile terminal, and determines whether the AED device is available. According to Patent Document 1, using the location information of the reporter's terminal obtained by the mobile terminal operator system, when the emergency center server determines that an AED device is needed, it is the AED device closest to the reporter, and it searches for currently available AED devices by referring to the AED administrator table. Also, Patent Document 1 discloses that a link address notification email indicating the AED installation location is sent to the reporter's terminal, or AED installation location guidance map data is created in response to a request from the reporter's terminal to view the AED map.

[0004] Also, for example, Patent Document 2 describes an AED delivery system that uses a delivery means such as a drone to deliver an AED. According to Patent Document 2, for example, the drone is equipped with a GPS (Global Positioning System) device, and the AED device is delivered to the destination using the GPS device based on the set location information.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

[0006] By using the technology described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to determine the location of the component closest to the site where components such as AEDs are needed. However, if the nearest component is far from the site, even if its location can be determined, it may not always be appropriate for a person on site to retrieve it due to the distance. In such cases, the technology described in Patent Document 1 could not address the issue. Furthermore, the technology described in Patent Document 2 allows for the delivery of components by drone. However, uniformly having drones deliver components without considering the distance between the component and the site may waste time and is not an appropriate solution. Thus, even when using the technologies described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, it was sometimes difficult to provide accurate assistance in acquiring components.

[0007] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a determination device, an acquisition assistance method, and a program that solve the above-mentioned problems. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] To achieve this objective, a determination device, which is one form of the present disclosure, A receiving unit that receives device location information indicating the location of an external device, A calculation unit calculates information indicating the distance between the location of a component needed in an emergency, which is identified based on the device location information received by the receiving unit, and the location indicated by the device location information. A determination unit determines an auxiliary method to be used when acquiring the member based on the results calculated by the calculation unit, A notification unit that provides notification according to the determination result of the determination unit, has This is the structure it takes.

[0009] Furthermore, other forms of this disclosure, such as acquisition assistance methods, Information processing device, Receive device location information indicating the location of an external device, Based on the received device location information, information is calculated indicating the distance between the location of a component needed in an emergency and the location indicated by the device location information. Based on the calculated results, the auxiliary method to be used when acquiring the aforementioned member is determined. Notifications will be sent based on the judgment results. This is the structure it takes.

[0010] Furthermore, other forms of this disclosure, such as program, In an information processing device, Receive device location information indicating the location of an external device, Based on the received device location information, information is calculated indicating the distance between the location of a component needed in an emergency and the location indicated by the device location information. Based on the calculated results, the auxiliary method to be used when acquiring the aforementioned member is determined. Notifications will be sent based on the judgment results. This is a program for performing the processing. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] The aforementioned configurations can solve the problems described above. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0012] [Figure 1] This figure shows an example configuration of the auxiliary system in the first embodiment of this disclosure. [Figure 2] This is a block diagram showing an example configuration of a judgment device. [Figure 3] This figure shows an example of AED location information. [Figure 4] This is a diagram showing an example of delivery person information. [Figure 5] This is a diagram showing an example of drone information. [Figure 6]It is a diagram showing a configuration example of the AED storage unit. [Figure 7] It is a flowchart showing an operation example of the determination device. [Figure 8] It is a sequence diagram showing a processing example of step S150 shown in FIG. 7. [Figure 9] It is a flowchart showing a processing example of step S160 shown in FIG. 7. [Figure 10] It is a sequence diagram showing a processing example of step S170 shown in FIG. 7. [Figure 11] It is a diagram showing a hardware configuration example of the determination device in the second embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 12] It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the determination device.

Embodiments for Carrying out the Invention

[0013] [First Embodiment] The first embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the auxiliary system 100. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the determination device 300. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the AED position information 321. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the deliverer information 322. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the drone information 323. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the AED storage unit 400. FIGS. 7 to 10 are flowcharts showing operation examples of the determination device 300.

[0014] In the first embodiment of this disclosure, an auxiliary system 100 that assists in acquiring various components used in emergencies, such as life-saving equipment like AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) and fire extinguishers, will be described. As will be described later, in this embodiment, when the auxiliary system 100 acquires device location information indicating the location of the notification device 200 from the notification device 200, it searches for the component such as an AED that is closest to the notification device 200. The auxiliary system 100 also calculates information indicating the distance between the location of the searched component such as an AED and the location of the notification device 200 based on the search results. Subsequently, the auxiliary system 100 determines an auxiliary method to be used when acquiring the component based on the calculation results. For example, the auxiliary system 100 determines an auxiliary method for acquiring the component according to each distance by checking whether the calculated distance is short, medium, or long distance based on predetermined criteria. Subsequently, the auxiliary system 100 notifies the device, etc., according to the determination result.

[0015] In this embodiment, an AED is used as an example of a component that can be assisted in acquisition. However, the support system 100 may be configured to assist in the acquisition of components other than an AED. For example, the support system 100 may be configured to assist in the acquisition of one or more of the following components used in emergencies: a fire extinguisher, a stretcher, or other components. The support system 100 may also be configured to assist in the acquisition of various components other than those exemplified above that may be needed by people on site.

[0016] Furthermore, the auxiliary system 100 may calculate the straight-line distance between the AED and the notification device 200 as the distance between the AED and the notification device 200, or it may calculate the travel distance from the notification device 200 to the AED depending on traffic conditions such as roads. The auxiliary system 100 may also calculate the travel time required to move from the notification device 200 to the AED as information indicating the distance between the AED and the notification device 200. The auxiliary system 100 may also calculate information indicating distances other than those exemplified above.

[0017] Figure 1 shows an example configuration of the auxiliary system 100. Referring to Figure 1, for example, the auxiliary system 100 includes a notification device 200, a determination device 300, an AED storage unit 400 containing an AED, a delivery terminal 500, and a drone 600. For example, the auxiliary system 100 has multiple AED storage units 400 installed in different locations. The auxiliary system 100 can also include multiple delivery terminals 500 and drones 600.

[0018] As shown in Figure 1, the notification device 200 and the determination device 300 can be connected to each other via wired or wireless means to enable communication. The determination device 300 and the AED storage unit 400 can also be connected to each other via wired or wireless means to enable communication. Furthermore, the determination device 300 and the delivery terminal 500 can be connected to each other via wired or wireless means to enable communication. Finally, the determination device 300 and the drone 600 can also be connected to each other via wired or wireless means to enable communication.

[0019] The notification device 200 is a terminal (external device) held by the operator who makes a notification at a site where an AED may be needed. For example, the notification device 200 may be a general portable terminal such as a smartphone with GPS (Global Positioning System) functionality.

[0020] In this embodiment, the notification device 200 can transmit device location information indicating the location of the notification device 200 to the determination device 300. For example, the notification device 200 can transmit device location information to the determination device 300 along with the notification by utilizing an existing system that transmits location information such as GPS information when making an emergency call to the police or fire department. The notification device 200 may also be configured to transmit device location information to the determination device 300 as a separate process from the notification, in response to instructions from the operator operating the notification device 200.

[0021] The device location information transmitted by the notification device 200 may be any information indicating the location of the notification device 200. For example, the device location information may be latitude and longitude information obtained using the GPS function of the notification device 200, or it may be information corresponding to the location of a base station, such as the relative distance from the location of a base station that relays communications.

[0022] The determination device 300 is an information processing device that searches for an AED based on the device location information received from the notification device 200 and determines an auxiliary method for acquiring components based on the distance between the found AED and the notification device 200. The determination device 300 can also provide notifications according to the determination result. Figure 2 shows an example of the main configuration of the determination device 300. Referring to Figure 2, the determination device 300 has, for example, a communication I / F (interface) unit 310, a storage unit 320, and an arithmetic processing unit 330 as its main components.

[0023] Figure 2 illustrates a case where the functions of the determination device 300 are realized using a single information processing device. However, the determination device 300 may be realized using multiple information processing devices, for example, by being implemented on the cloud. For example, the determination device 300 may be realized by multiple information processing devices having some of the functions of the functions illustrated in Figure 2. Furthermore, the determination device 300 may have configurations other than those illustrated above, such as having an operation input unit such as a keyboard or mouse, or a screen display unit.

[0024] The communication interface unit 310 consists of a data communication circuit. The communication interface unit 310 performs data communication with the notification device 200, AED storage unit 400, delivery terminal 500, drone 600, etc., which are connected via a network and communication lines.

[0025] The storage unit 320 is a storage device such as a hard disk or memory. The storage unit 320 stores processing information and programs 324 necessary for various processes in the arithmetic processing unit 330. The programs 324 are read into the arithmetic processing unit 330 and executed to realize various processing functions. The programs 324 are pre-read from external devices or recording media via data input / output functions such as the communication I / F unit 310 and stored in the storage unit 320. Examples of the main information stored in the storage unit 320 include AED location information 321, delivery person information 322, and drone information 323.

[0026] The AED location information 321 includes information indicating the location of the AED and the AED storage unit 400 that houses the AED, and information necessary when making a predetermined notification to the AED or the AED storage unit 400. For example, the AED location information 321 is acquired in advance by methods such as being input in advance using the operation input unit or being acquired from an external device via the communication I / F unit 310, and is stored in the storage unit 320.

[0027] Figure 3 shows an example of the information included in the AED location information 321. Referring to Figure 3, for example, the AED location information 321 associates AED identification information, which is identification information for identifying the AED, installation location information that indicates the location of the AED or the AED storage unit 400 that stores the AED, and AED notification information, which is information necessary when notifying the AED.

[0028] Here, AED identification information is, for example, unique information assigned to each AED or AED storage unit 400 in advance. Installation location information is information indicating the location where the AED or AED storage unit 400 is installed. For example, installation location information may be information indicating latitude and longitude, or information indicating the relative positional relationship with any point in a room, etc. AED notification information is information used when making a predetermined notification to the AED storage unit 400. AED notification information may include connection destination information used when making a notification to the AED storage unit 400.

[0029] Figure 3 shows an example of AED location information 321. The AED location information 321 may include information other than that exemplified in Figure 3. For example, the AED location information 321 may include map information of the area surrounding the location indicated by the installation location information, information indicating the external characteristics of the related AED or AED storage unit 400 and landmarks near the installation location, and information indicating the date and time when the AED is available.

[0030] The delivery person information 322 includes information such as the contact details of the delivery person who delivers the AED. For example, the delivery person information 322 is acquired in advance by methods such as being pre-entered using the operation input unit or being acquired from an external device via the communication I / F unit 310, and is stored in the storage unit 320.

[0031] Figure 4 shows an example of delivery person information 322. Referring to Figure 4, in delivery person information 322, for example, delivery person identification information, which is identification information for identifying the delivery person, and contact information that shows the delivery person's contact information are associated together.

[0032] Here, the delivery person identification information is, for example, unique information assigned to each delivery person in advance. The contact information includes information necessary to contact the delivery person, such as their email address.

[0033] Figure 4 illustrates a case where the AED to be delivered by a delivery person is not predetermined. Therefore, in the example shown in Figure 4, any of the delivery persons listed in the delivery person information 322 may deliver the AED. On the other hand, for example, a delivery person may be predetermined for each AED or AED storage unit 400. In other words, a delivery person may be associated with one or more AEDs in the delivery person information 322. For example, in the above case, the manager or security guard of the location where the AED is installed may be designated as the delivery person. In this case, the delivery person information 322 may include AED identification information indicating the AED to be delivered by the delivery person. Furthermore, a delivery person may be predetermined for some of the AEDs or AED storage units 400.

[0034] Furthermore, the delivery person information 322 may include information other than that illustrated in Figure 3. For example, the delivery person information 322 may include information indicating the date and time when the delivery person is available to deliver, and information indicating the area that the delivery person can serve.

[0035] The drone information 323 contains information necessary when instructing the drone 600 to make a delivery. For example, the drone information 323 is acquired in advance by methods such as being input using the operation input unit or being acquired from an external device via the communication I / F unit 310, and is stored in the storage unit 320.

[0036] Figure 5 shows an example of drone information 323. Referring to Figure 5, the drone information 323 associates, for example, drone identification information, which is identification information for identifying the drone 600, drone location information, which indicates the location where the drone 600 is positioned, and drone communication information for sending instructions to the drone 600.

[0037] Here, drone identification information is, for example, unique information assigned to each drone 600 in advance. Drone location information is information indicating the location where the drone 600 is deployed. For example, the drone location information may be information indicating the location where the drone 600 is installed or deployed, such as latitude and longitude, or it may be information indicating the relative position to any other location. Drone communication information is information used when instructing the drone 600 on its destination, etc. Drone communication information may include connection destination information used when connecting with the drone 600.

[0038] Figure 5 illustrates the drone information 323 when the drone 600 is directly instructed to move to a destination. However, the drone information 323 may also include, for example, information about the administrator who manages the drone 600. For example, the drone information 323 may include administrator identification information and administrator contact information such as the drone administrator's email address. Furthermore, the drone information 323 may include information other than those exemplified above. For example, the drone information 323 may include information indicating whether the drone 600 is equipped with an AED, and information indicating whether there is an readily available AED near the drone's installation location.

[0039] The arithmetic processing unit 330 includes a arithmetic device such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and its peripheral circuits. The arithmetic processing unit 330 reads and executes the program 324 from the storage unit 320, thereby realizing various processing functions by coordinating the hardware and the program 324. Examples of the main processing functions realized by the arithmetic processing unit 330 include the notification receiving unit 331, the location information receiving unit 332, the search unit 333, the distance calculation unit 334, the determination unit 335, and the notification unit 336.

[0040] The notification receiving unit 331 receives notifications from the notification device 200. The configuration of the notification receiving unit 331 may be a known one.

[0041] The location information receiving unit 332 receives device location information from the notification device 200, indicating the location of the notification device 200. For example, the location information receiving unit 332 may receive device location information by utilizing an existing system that transmits location information such as GPS information when making emergency calls to the police, fire department, etc. The location information receiving unit 332 may also receive device location information transmitted from the notification device 200 separately from the notification as information indicating the location of the notification device 200.

[0042] The search unit 333 searches for information stored in advance based on the device location information received by the location information receiving unit 332. For example, the search unit 333 refers to the AED location information 321 and searches for the AED installed at the closest location to the location indicated by the device location information. For example, the search unit 333 may identify available AEDs based on the date and time the device location information was received, and then search for the AED installed at the closest location from among the identified AEDs, or it may search for the AED installed at the closest location after confirming predetermined conditions.

[0043] The distance calculation unit 334 calculates information indicating the distance between the location of the AED and the location of the notification device 200, based on the search results of the search unit 333.

[0044] For example, the distance calculation unit 334 calculates distance information by calculating the straight-line distance between the AED and the notification device 200 based on the location of the AED found by the search unit 333 and the location indicated by the device location information. The distance calculation unit 334 may also calculate the travel distance from the location of the notification device 200 to the location of the AED, depending on traffic conditions such as roads, by referring to map information or the like by any means, based on the location of the AED found by the search unit 333 and the location indicated by the device location information.

[0045] The distance calculation unit 334 may also calculate information indicating distance, such as the travel time required to move from the location of the notification device 200 to the location of the AED. The distance calculation unit 334 can calculate one or more of the distance information exemplified above.

[0046] The determination unit 335 determines the method of assisting in obtaining the AED based on the result calculated by the distance calculation unit 334. In other words, the determination unit 335 determines the method of assisting in obtaining the AED based on the distance between the location of the AED and the location of the notification device 200. For example, the determination unit 335 checks which of the predetermined ranges the calculated distance falls into and determines either to provide assistance when the operator of the notification device 200 goes to retrieve the AED, or to have an external delivery person other than the operator deliver the AED.

[0047] For example, the determination unit 335 determines how to assist in acquiring the component according to the distance by checking whether the distance information calculated by the distance calculation unit 334 corresponds to a short distance, medium distance, or long distance, based on predetermined criteria. For example, if the distance information determines that the travel time from the notification device 200 to the AED is within 2 minutes, the determination unit 335 determines that it is a short distance. Accordingly, the determination unit 335 determines that it will provide acquisition assistance such as "guidance to the AED installation location". For example, in "guidance to the AED installation location", acquisition assistance is provided to guide the operator of the notification device 200 to the location of the searched AED. In other words, in "guidance to the AED installation location", assistance is provided when on-site personnel, such as the operator of the notification device 200, try to acquire the AED directly. Also, for example, if the distance information determines that the travel time from the notification device 200 to the AED is more than 2 minutes but within 5 minutes, the determination unit 335 determines that it is a medium distance. Accordingly, the determination unit 335 determines that it will provide acquisition assistance such as "AED delivery request". For example, in an "AED delivery request," an acquisition assistance is provided in which a searched AED is delivered to the location of the notification device 200 using a pre-registered external delivery person. Also, for example, if the travel time from the notification device 200 to the AED is determined to exceed 5 minutes based on distance information, the determination unit 335 determines that it is a long distance. Accordingly, the determination unit 335 determines to provide an acquisition assistance called a "drone delivery request." For example, in a "drone delivery request," an acquisition assistance is provided in which the nearest AED to the drone 600 is delivered to the location of the notification device 200 using a drone 600.

[0048] For example, as described above, the determination unit 335 determines the method of acquisition assistance according to the distance between the notification device 200 and the AED based on the result calculated by the distance calculation unit 334. Note that the criteria used by the determination unit 335 when making a determination are not limited to the above case and may be set arbitrarily. For example, the determination unit 335 may make a determination according to distance, such as determining it is a short distance when the distance from the notification device 200 to the AED is 200m or less. Alternatively, the determination unit 335 may be configured to determine whether it is a short distance or a long distance, for example, by determining it is a short distance when the distance from the notification device 200 to the AED is 200m or less and determining it is a long distance when the distance exceeds 200m, or it may be configured to determine which of four or more candidates it is. Furthermore, the determination unit 335 may be configured to provide multiple acquisition assistance according to conditions, such as determining whether to provide acquisition assistance for both "guidance to the AED installation location" and "request for AED delivery" depending on the distance.

[0049] The notification unit 336 sends a notification to a device or other entity corresponding to the determination result of the determination unit 335. For example, the notification unit 336 sends a notification according to the distance between the notification device 200 and the AED.

[0050] For example, if the determination unit 335 determines that it should provide assistance in "guiding the user to the AED installation location," the notification unit 336 sends a predetermined notification to the AED storage unit 400. For example, the notification unit 336 notifies the AED storage unit 400, which is the target of the guidance, of an alert trigger, which is a notification to cause the light-emitting device 412 (described later) to light up or the sound-emitting device 413 to emit a sound. This makes it possible to effectively guide the operator of the notification device 200 to the location of the AED storage unit 400.

[0051] Furthermore, for example, if the determination unit 335 determines that it is time to perform acquisition assistance, such as an "AED delivery request," the notification unit 336 notifies each delivery person included in the delivery person information 322 of a delivery request to deliver the found AED to the location of the notification device 200. For example, based on the device location information and AED location information 321, the notification unit 336 can notify each delivery person terminal 500 of the delivery request along with information indicating the location of the notification device 200 to be delivered and the location of the AED to be delivered. The notification unit 336 may also notify the AED storage unit 400 of the alert trigger described above. This allows delivery persons to be effectively guided to the location of the AED storage unit 400.

[0052] Furthermore, if the delivery person information 322 includes information indicating conditions such as the date and time when the delivery person can deliver, or the area where the delivery person can provide service, the notification unit 336 may notify delivery requests to delivery persons (delivery person terminals 500) among the delivery persons included in the delivery person information 322 whose date and time, location of the notification device 200, etc., meet the above conditions. In addition, if an AED is associated with a delivery person, the notification unit 336 may be configured to notify delivery requests to delivery persons associated with the searched AED. Thus, the notification unit 336 may be configured to notify delivery requests to delivery persons among the delivery persons included in the delivery person information 322 who meet predetermined conditions. The determination device 300 can also receive acceptance notifications from delivery person terminals 500 that have accepted the delivery request and agreed to make the delivery. When the notification unit 336 receives an acceptance notification from a delivery person terminal 500, it may be configured to notify the AED storage unit 400 of an alert trigger.

[0053] Furthermore, for example, if the determination unit 335 determines that it is a "drone delivery request" and therefore should provide acquisition assistance, the notification unit 336 refers to the drone information 323 to identify the drone 600 located closest to the notification device 200. The notification unit 336 then notifies the identified drone 600 of a drone delivery instruction to deliver the AED to the notification device 200, which is its destination. For example, the notification unit 336 can use the device location information to notify the identified drone 600 of the drone delivery instruction along with information indicating the location of the notification device 200, which is the delivery destination. In cases where the drone 600 is not equipped with an AED, the notification unit 336 may identify the location of the AED to be delivered by the drone 600 based on the AED location information 321, and notify the drone 600 of the location of the identified AED along with the drone delivery instruction.

[0054] The notification unit 336 may be configured to notify the identified drone 600 of a drone delivery instruction only when the distance between the identified drone 600 and the notification device 200 is below a predetermined threshold. If the distance between the identified drone 600 and the notification device 200 exceeds a predetermined threshold, the notification unit 336 may notify the notification device 200 that there is no AED available for acquisition assistance near the notification device 200.

[0055] The above is an example of processing by the notification unit 336. The notification unit 336 may also notify information other than those exemplified above. For example, the notification unit 336 may be configured to notify the notification device 200 or the delivery terminal 500 of information such as map information of the area around the location indicated by the installation location information, the external characteristics of the AED or AED storage unit 400, and landmarks near the installation location. The notification unit 336 may also transmit information indicating the route to the AED installation location along with the map information. For example, the notification unit 336 may transmit the map information so that the travel route from the location of the notification device 200 or the delivery terminal 500 to the AED storage unit 400 can be superimposed on the map, or it may transmit information indicating the route by transmitting voice guidance information along with the map information. Furthermore, when the notification unit 336 receives an acceptance notification from the delivery terminal 500, it may transmit transportation route information indicating the route from the AED installation location to the notification device 200 to the delivery terminal 500. Transportation route information may be transmitted in a way that allows it to be overlaid on a map, as in the example above, or it may be transmitted as audio information or other means.

[0056] The AED storage unit 400 is a housing that houses an AED inside. For example, the AED storage unit 400 is installed in public facilities, hospitals, various stores, etc. Figure 6 shows an example of the configuration of the AED storage unit 400. Referring to Figure 6, the AED storage unit 400 has, for example, a receiving device 411, a light-emitting device 412, and a sound-emitting device 413.

[0057] The receiving device 411 communicates wirelessly with the determination device 300. For example, the receiving device 411 receives an alert trigger or the like from the determination device 300.

[0058] The light-emitting device 412 emits light in response to an alert trigger. Furthermore, the light-emitting device 412 can stop emitting light according to conditions such as a predetermined time having elapsed since the start of illumination, or detection that the AED has been removed from the AED storage unit 400 by any means.

[0059] The sound-emitting device 413 emits a sound in response to an alert trigger. The sound-emitting device 413 can also stop emitting a sound in response to conditions such as a predetermined time having elapsed since the start of emitting a sound, or detection that the AED has been removed from the AED storage unit 400 by any means.

[0060] Furthermore, at least some of the above-described configurations of the AED storage unit 400 may be provided by the AED instead of the AED storage unit 400. If the AED provides at least some of the above-described configurations, the AED storage unit 400 does not need to have the functions of the AED.

[0061] The delivery terminal 500 is a device used by the delivery person who delivers the AED. For example, the delivery terminal 500 may be a general-purpose mobile device such as a smartphone.

[0062] In this embodiment, the delivery terminal 500 receives a delivery request from the determination device 300. Along with the delivery request, the delivery terminal 500 may also receive information indicating the location of the notification device 200 to be delivered and the location of the AED to be delivered. Furthermore, depending on the operation of the delivery person, the delivery terminal 500 can send an acceptance notification to the determination device 300 indicating that it has accepted the delivery request and will make the delivery. Along with the acceptance notification, the delivery terminal 500 may also send information indicating the location of the delivery terminal 500 to the determination device 300.

[0063] Furthermore, a delivery person equipped with a delivery terminal 500 may deliver the AED without using means of transportation such as walking or running, or may deliver the AED using any means of transportation such as a bicycle or car. However, in this embodiment, deliveries by a delivery person equipped with a delivery terminal 500 do not include deliveries using unmanned aerial vehicles such as the drone 600 described later. In other words, for example, a delivery person equipped with a delivery terminal 500 can deliver the AED by moving themselves.

[0064] The drone 600 is an unmanned aerial vehicle that delivers an AED to a designated location in response to instructions from the judgment device 300 or the drone 600's manager. For example, the drone 600 may be an unmanned aerial vehicle that operates autonomously in response to external instructions. The drone 600 is deployed at any location, such as a drone management base. The drone 600 may or may not have the AED to be delivered pre-installed. For example, in this embodiment, the drone 600 can deliver the AED without the manager managing the drone 600 having to move to the location of the notification device 200.

[0065] The above is an example of the configuration of the auxiliary system 100. In addition to the configuration illustrated in Figure 1, the auxiliary system 100 may also have multiple guidance devices equipped with light-emitting devices and sound-emitting devices at any location such as the side of the road. If the auxiliary system 100 is equipped with guidance devices, the determination device 300 may be configured to search for a travel route from the notification device 200 to the AED and to notify the guidance devices located along the travel route of an alert trigger.

[0066] Next, we will explain examples of the operation of the determination device 300, etc., referring to Figures 7 to 10. First, we will explain a basic example of the operation of the determination device 300, referring to Figure 7.

[0067] Figure 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the determination device 300. Referring to Figure 7, the location information receiving unit 332 receives device location information from the notification device 200 indicating the location of the notification device 200 (step S110). For example, the location information receiving unit 332 may receive device location information along with the notification by utilizing an existing system that transmits location information such as GPS information when an emergency notification is made to the police or fire department.

[0068] The search unit 333 searches for pre-stored information based on the device location information received by the location information receiving unit 332 (step S120). For example, the search unit 333 refers to the AED location information 321 and searches for the AED installed at the location closest to the location indicated by the device location information.

[0069] The distance calculation unit 334 calculates information indicating the distance between the location of the searched AED and the location of the notification device 200 based on the search results of the search unit 333 (step S130). For example, the distance calculation unit 334 can calculate one or more of the following as distance information: the straight-line distance, travel distance, and travel time between the searched AED and the notification device 200.

[0070] The determination unit 335 determines a method for assisting in obtaining the AED based on the results calculated by the distance calculation unit 334 (step S140). In other words, the determination unit 335 determines a method for assisting in obtaining the AED based on the distance between the location of the AED and the location of the notification device 200.

[0071] For example, if the distance calculated based on predetermined criteria is determined to be short distance (step S140, short distance), the determination unit 335 determines that it will provide acquisition assistance in the form of "guidance to the AED installation location" (step S150). In response, the notification unit 336 will issue a notification to provide the above assistance. If the distance calculated based on predetermined criteria is determined to be medium distance (step S140, medium distance), the determination unit 335 determines that it will provide acquisition assistance in the form of "AED delivery request" (step S160). In response, the notification unit 336 will issue a notification to provide the above assistance. If the distance calculated based on predetermined criteria is determined to be long distance (step S140, long distance), the determination unit 335 determines that it will provide acquisition assistance in the form of "drone delivery request" (step S170). In response, the notification unit 336 will issue a notification to provide the above assistance.

[0072] The above is an example of the operation of the determination device 300. Next, the process of step S150 will be explained in more detail with reference to Figure 8.

[0073] Figure 8 is a sequence diagram showing the process of step S150 in more detail. Referring to Figure 8, the notification unit 336 of the determination device 300 notifies the AED storage unit 400 of an alert trigger, which is a notification to cause the light-emitting device 412 to emit light or the sound-producing device 413 to emit sound (step S151).

[0074] The light-emitting device 412 and the sound-emitting device 413 emit light or sound in response to an alert trigger (step S201). The light-emitting or sound-emitting continues until a predetermined condition is met (step S202, No). On the other hand, after the light-emitting or sound-emitting has started, if a predetermined condition is met (step S202, Yes), the light-emitting device 412 and the sound-emitting device 413 stop emitting light or sound (step S203).

[0075] The above is a more detailed example of the process in step S150. Next, with reference to Figure 9, the process in step S160 will be explained in more detail.

[0076] Figure 9 is a flowchart illustrating the process of step S160 in more detail. Referring to Figure 9, the notification unit 336 of the determination device 300 notifies each delivery person included in the delivery person information 322 of a delivery request to deliver the found AED to the location of the notification device 200 (step S161). For example, the notification unit 336 may notify each delivery person terminal 500 of the delivery request along with information indicating the location of the notification device 200 to be delivered and the location of the AED to be delivered, based on the device location information and AED location information 321.

[0077] If the determination device 300 receives an acceptance notification from a delivery terminal 500 that has accepted the delivery request and agreed to make the delivery (step S162, Yes), the notification unit 336 performs "guidance to the AED installation location" by notifying the AED storage unit 400 of an alert trigger (step S163). The process in step S163 may be the same as the series of processes described with reference to Figure 8.

[0078] The above is a more detailed example of the process in step S160. Next, the process in step S170 will be explained in more detail with reference to Figure 10.

[0079] Figure 10 is a sequence diagram showing the process of step S170 in more detail. Referring to Figure 10, the notification unit 336 of the determination device 300 refers to the drone information 323 to identify the drone 600 that is located closest to the notification device 200 (step S171). If the distance between the identified drone 600 and the notification device 200 does not meet the predetermined conditions (step S171, No), the determination device 300 terminates the process. In this case, the notification device 200 may be notified that there is no AED to be acquired in its vicinity. On the other hand, if the distance between the identified drone 600 and the notification device 200 meets the predetermined conditions (step S171, Yes), the notification unit 336 notifies the identified drone 600 of a drone delivery instruction to deliver the AED to the notification device 200, which is its destination (step S172). For example, based on the device location information, the notification unit 336 can notify the drone 600 that has identified the drone delivery instruction, along with information indicating the location of the notification device 200 which will be the delivery destination.

[0080] In response to the drone delivery instructions mentioned above, the drone 600 delivers the AED, which it has pre-installed, to the delivery location (step S301). When the operator of the notification device 200 or someone else at the delivery location receives the AED from the drone 600 (step S302, Yes), the drone 600 returns to its original location, such as the drone management base (step S303).

[0081] The above is a detailed example of the process in step S170.

[0082] Thus, the determination device 300 includes a distance calculation unit 334, a determination unit 335, and a notification unit 336. With this configuration, the determination unit 335 can determine a method for assisting in acquiring components based on the distance between the AED's location and the notification device 200's location, as calculated by the distance calculation unit 334. As a result, the notification unit 336 can provide notification according to the determination result made by the determination unit 335. This allows for more accurate assistance in acquiring the AED.

[0083] [Second Embodiment] Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 11 and 12. In the second embodiment of the present invention, an overview of the configuration of the determination device 700, which is an information processing device, will be described.

[0084] Figure 11 shows an example of the hardware configuration of the determination device 700. Referring to Figure 1, the determination device 700 has the following hardware configuration as an example. ·CPU (Central Processing Unit) 701 (computing unit) ROM (Read Only Memory) 702 (Storage Device) • RAM (Random Access Memory) 703 (storage device) • Program group 704 loaded into RAM703 • Storage device 705 for storing the program group 704 • Drive device 706 for reading and writing to recording medium 710 outside the information processing device. • Communication interface 707 that connects to the communication network 711 outside the information processing device. • Input / output interface 708 for data input / output. • Bus 709 connecting each component

[0085] Furthermore, the determination device 700 can realize the functions of the receiving unit 721, calculation unit 722, determination unit 723, and notification unit 724 shown in Figure 12 by having the CPU 701 acquire the program group 704 and execute it. The program group 704 is, for example, stored in advance in a storage device 705 or ROM 702, and the CPU 701 loads it into RAM 703 or the like and executes it as needed. Alternatively, the program group 704 may be supplied to the CPU 701 via a communication network 711, or it may be stored in advance in a recording medium 710, and the drive device 706 may read the program and supply it to the CPU 701.

[0086] Figure 11 shows an example of the hardware configuration of the determination device 700. The hardware configuration of the determination device 700 is not limited to the case described above. For example, the determination device 700 may consist of only a part of the configuration described above, such as not having a drive device 706.

[0087] The receiving unit 721 receives device location information indicating the location of an external device. For example, the receiving unit 721 receives device location information from an external device.

[0088] The calculation unit 722 calculates distance information, such as a predetermined distance, based on the device position information. For example, the calculation unit 722 calculates distance information between the location of a component needed in an emergency, which is identified based on the device position information, and the location indicated by the device position information.

[0089] The determination unit 723 determines an auxiliary method for acquiring the component based on the result calculated by the calculation unit 722. For example, the determination unit 723 determines an auxiliary method corresponding to the calculated distance.

[0090] The notification unit 724 issues a notification according to the determination result of the determination unit 723.

[0091] Thus, the determination device 700 includes a calculation unit 722, a determination unit 723, and a notification unit 724. With this configuration, the determination unit 723 can determine an auxiliary method for acquiring the component based on the result calculated by the calculation unit 722. As a result, the notification unit 724 can provide notification according to the determination result of the determination unit 723. This makes it possible to provide more accurate assistance in acquiring an AED.

[0092] Furthermore, the information processing device such as the judgment device 700 described above can be realized by incorporating a predetermined program into the information processing device. Specifically, another form of the present invention is a program that enables the information processing device such as the judgment device 700 to receive device location information indicating the location of an external device, calculate information indicating the distance between the location of a component needed in an emergency, which is identified based on the received device location information, and the location indicated by the device location information, determine an auxiliary method for acquiring the component based on the calculated result, and provide notification according to the judgment result.

[0093] Furthermore, the acquisition assistance method performed by the information processing device described above involves the information processing device receiving device location information indicating the location of an external device, calculating information indicating the distance between the location of a component needed in an emergency (identified based on the received device location information) and the location indicated by the device location information, determining an assistance method for acquiring the component based on the calculated result, and providing notification according to the determination result.

[0094] Even if the invention is a program (or recording medium) or acquisition assistance method having the configuration described above, it can achieve the same effects and advantages as in the above-described case, and thus achieve the objectives of the present invention described above.

[0095] <Note> Some or all of the above embodiments may also be described as follows. The following outlines the determination device and other components of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to the following configuration.

[0096] (Note 1) A receiving unit that receives device location information indicating the location of an external device, A calculation unit calculates information indicating the distance between the location of a component needed in an emergency, which is identified based on the device location information received by the receiving unit, and the location indicated by the device location information. A determination unit determines an auxiliary method to be used when acquiring the member based on the results calculated by the calculation unit, A notification unit that provides notification according to the determination result of the determination unit, has Judgment device. (Note 2) The determination device described in Appendix 1, The determination unit determines the method of assistance to be used when acquiring the member by determining, based on the distance between the position of the member and the position indicated by the device position information, that the operator of the external device should assist in retrieving the member, or that the member should be delivered by an external delivery person other than the operator. Judgment device. (Note 3) The determination device described in Appendix 2, The aforementioned delivery by an external delivery person includes at least one of the following: delivery in which the delivery person moves themselves to the location indicated by the device location information, and delivery using an unmanned aerial vehicle. Judgment device. (Note 4) The determination device described in Appendix 1, The device has a search unit that searches for the component from information stored in advance based on the device position information. The calculation unit calculates information indicating the distance between the position of the member identified by the search by the search unit and the position indicated by the device position information. Judgment device. (Note 5) The determination device described in Appendix 1, The notification unit provides a notification to the device corresponding to the determination result made by the determination unit. Judgment device. (Note 6) The determination device described in Appendix 5, The notification unit notifies different devices according to the distance between the position of the component and the position indicated by the device position information. Judgment device. (Note 7) A determination device according to claim 1, The notification unit transmits information to the device corresponding to the determination result of the determination unit, indicating the movement path when the device moves from its current location to the location of the component needed in an emergency. Judgment device. (Note 8) The determination device described in Appendix 1, The notification unit transmits transport route information to the device corresponding to the determination result by the determination unit, indicating the movement route from the location of the component needed in an emergency to the location of the external device. Judgment device. (Note 9) Information processing device, Receive device location information indicating the location of an external device, Based on the received device location information, information is calculated indicating the distance between the location of a component needed in an emergency and the location indicated by the device location information. Based on the calculated results, the auxiliary method to be used when acquiring the aforementioned member is determined. Notifications will be sent based on the judgment results. Methods for assisting in the acquisition of materials. (Note 10) In an information processing device, Receive device location information indicating the location of an external device, Based on the received device location information, information is calculated indicating the distance between the location of a component needed in an emergency and the location indicated by the device location information. Based on the calculated results, the auxiliary method to be used when acquiring the aforementioned member is determined. Notifications will be sent based on the judgment results. A program to perform the processing.

[0097] The programs described in each of the above embodiments and appendices are stored in a storage device or recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. For example, the recording medium is a portable medium such as a flexible disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, or semiconductor memory.

[0098] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to the embodiments described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. Various modifications to the structure and details of the present invention can be made within the scope of the present invention as can be understood by those skilled in the art. [Explanation of symbols]

[0099] 100 Auxiliary Systems 200 Notification device 300 Judgment device 310 Communication I / F section 320 Storage section 321 AED location information 322 Delivery Person Information 323 Drone Information 324 Programs 330 Arithmetic Processing Unit 331 Notification Receiving Unit 332 Location information receiving unit 333 Search Section 334 Distance Calculation Unit 335 Judgment section 336 Notification Department 400 AED storage unit 411 Receiving device 412 Light-emitting device 413 Sound-producing device 500 Delivery Terminals 600 Drones 700 Judgment device 701 CPU 702 ROM 703 RAM 704 Program Groups 705 Storage device 706 Drive unit 707 Communication Interface 708 Input / Output Interface 709 Bus 710 Recording media 711 Communications Network 721 Receiving Unit 722 Calculation Unit 723 Judgment section 724 Notification Department

Claims

1. A receiving unit that receives device location information indicating the location of an external device, A calculation unit calculates information indicating the distance between the location of a component needed in an emergency, which is identified based on the device location information received by the receiving unit, and the location indicated by the device location information. A determination unit determines an auxiliary method to be used when acquiring the member based on the results calculated by the calculation unit, A notification unit that provides notification according to the determination result of the determination unit, has Judgment device.

2. A determination device according to claim 1, The determination unit determines the method of assistance to be used when acquiring the member by determining, based on the distance between the position of the member and the position indicated by the device position information, that the operator of the external device should assist in retrieving the member, or that the member should be delivered by an external delivery person other than the operator. Judgment device.

3. A determination device according to claim 2, The aforementioned delivery by an external delivery person includes at least one of the following: delivery in which the delivery person moves themselves to the location indicated by the device location information, and delivery using an unmanned aerial vehicle. Judgment device.

4. A determination device according to claim 1, The device has a search unit that searches for the component from information stored in advance based on the device position information. The calculation unit calculates information indicating the distance between the position of the member identified by the search by the search unit and the position indicated by the device position information. Judgment device.

5. A determination device according to claim 1, The notification unit provides a notification to the device corresponding to the determination result made by the determination unit. Judgment device.

6. A determination device according to claim 5, The notification unit notifies different devices according to the distance between the position of the component and the position indicated by the device position information. Judgment device.

7. A determination device according to claim 1, The notification unit transmits information to the device corresponding to the determination result of the determination unit, indicating the movement path when the device moves from its current location to the location of the component needed in an emergency. Judgment device.

8. A determination device according to claim 1, The notification unit transmits transport route information to the device corresponding to the determination result by the determination unit, indicating the movement route from the location of the component needed in an emergency to the location of the external device. Judgment device.

9. Information processing device, Receive device location information indicating the location of an external device, Based on the received device location information, information is calculated indicating the distance between the location of a component needed in an emergency and the location indicated by the device location information. Based on the calculated results, the auxiliary method to be used when acquiring the aforementioned member is determined. Notifications will be sent based on the judgment results. Methods for assisting in the acquisition of materials.

10. In an information processing device, Receive device location information indicating the location of an external device, Based on the received device location information, information is calculated indicating the distance between the location of a component needed in an emergency and the location indicated by the device location information. Based on the calculated results, the auxiliary method to be used when acquiring the aforementioned member is determined. Notifications will be sent based on the judgment results. A program to perform the processing.

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