Information processing device, spatial formation device, and program

Abstract

To facilitate countermeasure against defects of doors in partitioned spaces, compared to a case where information for reducing the defects of the doors is not specified.SOLUTION: A CPU of a space management server acquires state information on a door each time the door is opened / closed (step S101). When determining that a defect is generated in the door, the CPU of the space management server specifies the defect, and specifies reduction information for reducing the defect (step S102). Then, the CPU of the space management server generates control information used in control of various mechanisms such as an energization mechanism provided on a booth, on the basis of the specified reduction information (step S103). Alternatively, the CPU of the space management server notifies an addressee that is a person relating to the booth of the specified reduction information (step S103).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, a space forming apparatus, and a program.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which a sliding door part slides to rotate a rotating door part and draws it along the side wall on the door end side, and the opening is opened in a state where the sliding door part and the rotating door part are bent.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] A partitioned space may be provided with a door, and by opening and closing this door, users can enter and exit the space. Here, when a problem occurs in the door provided in the space, for example, the door cannot be opened or closed, and the user cannot enter or exit the space. Further, when a problem occurs in the door, for example, a gap may occur between the main body part that partitions the space and the door, or the door cannot be locked. An object of the present invention is to facilitate handling of door problems as compared with the case where information for reducing door problems in a partitioned space is not specified.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] The invention described in claim 1 is an information processing apparatus comprising a processor for processing information about a door provided in a partitioned space, wherein the processor acquires state information which is information about the state of the door, and identifies reduction information for reducing a defect in the door identified by the state information. The information processing apparatus, wherein, if the malfunction of the door identified by the state information is a malfunction in which the door does not close and a gap is created, identifies as reduction information information that increases the output of the biasing mechanism that biases the door in the direction in which the door is closed, and ensures that the output of the biasing mechanism when a user is in the space is greater than the output when there is no user in the space. That is the case. The invention described in claim 2 is an information processing apparatus comprising a processor for processing information about a door provided in a partitioned space, wherein the processor acquires state information which is information about the state of the door, and identifies reduction information for reducing a defect in the door identified by the state information. The information processing device, if the malfunction of the door identified by the state information is a malfunction in which the door does not close and a gap is created, identifies information as reduction information that increases the output of the biasing mechanism that biases the door in the direction in which it is closed, and changes the timing of increasing the output of the biasing mechanism according to the conditions around the door. That is the case. The invention described in claim 3 is an information processing apparatus comprising a processor for processing information about a door provided in a partitioned space, wherein the processor acquires state information which is information about the state of the door, and identifies reduction information for reducing a defect in the door identified by the state information. Therefore, if the malfunction of the door identified by the state information is a malfunction in which the door does not close and a gap is created, the processor identifies information as reduction information that increases the output of the biasing mechanism that biases the door in the direction in which the door is closed, Even if the aforementioned malfunction is not identified, when the position of the door to be closed reaches a predetermined position, the output of the biasing mechanism that biases the door is increased to a first output; if the aforementioned malfunction is identified, the output of the biasing mechanism is increased to a second output which is greater than the first output; and the timing of increasing the output of the biasing mechanism is delayed compared to when the malfunction is not identified, so that when the door to be closed reaches a position further than the predetermined position, the output of the biasing mechanism is increased. , love It is an information processing device. The invention described in claim 4 is an information processing apparatus comprising a processor for processing information about a door provided in a partitioned space, wherein the processor acquires state information which is information about the state of the door, and identifies reduction information for reducing a defect in the door identified by the state information. The processor is an information processing device that, when the malfunction of the door identified by the state information is a malfunction in which the door does not close and a gap is created, identifies as reduction information information that increases the output of the biasing mechanism that biases the door in the direction in which the door is closed, and when increasing the output of the biasing mechanism, performs notification processing to people in the vicinity of the space using one or more of sound, light, images, or vibration before and / or while increasing the output. The invention described in claim 5 is an information processing device comprising a processor for processing information about a door provided in a partitioned space, wherein the processor acquires state information which is information about the state of the door, If the fixing force securing the door decreases, the door will be secured using other fixing means installed in a different location from the fixing means used to secure the door. It is an information processing device. The invention described in claim 6 is an information processing device comprising a processor for processing information about a door provided in a partitioned space, wherein the processor acquires state information which is information about the state of the door, and identifies reduction information for reducing a defect in the door identified by the state information. The system then performs a notification process to inform the recipient of the identified reduction information. It is an information processing device. The invention described in claim 7 is that the processor determines the frequency of performing the notification processing based on the usage status of the space. 6 This is the information processing device described above. The invention described in claim 8 is that the processor performs the notification process more frequently when the frequency of use of the space is higher than a predetermined threshold compared to when it is lower than the threshold. 7 This is the information processing device described above. The invention described in claim 9 comprises a partition for dividing a space, a door that can be opened and closed, and an information processing device for processing information about the door, wherein the information processing device is as described in claims 1 to 8 This is a space formation device configured with an information processing device described in any of the above. The invention described in claim 10 provides a computer for processing information about a door provided in a partitioned space, a function for acquiring state information which is information about the state of the door, and a function for identifying reduction information for reducing a defect in the door identified by the state information. Therefore, if the malfunction of the door identified by the status information is a malfunction in which the door does not close and a gap is created, the reduction information will identify information that increases the output of the biasing mechanism that biases the door in the direction in which it is closed. and, A function to ensure that the output of the biasing mechanism when a user is present in the space is greater than the output when there is no user in the space, This is a program designed to achieve that. The invention described in claim 11 provides a computer for processing information about a door provided in a partitioned space, a function for acquiring state information which is information about the state of the door, and a function for identifying reduction information for reducing a defect in the door identified by the state information. The system includes a function to identify information that, if the door malfunction identified by the status information is a malfunction where the door does not close and a gap is created, the output of the biasing mechanism that biases the door in the closing direction will be increased as the reduction information, and a function to change the timing of increasing the output of the biasing mechanism according to the conditions around the door.This is a program designed to achieve that. The invention described in claim 12 is a program for a computer that processes information about a door provided in a partitioned space, which includes a function to acquire state information, which is information about the state of the door, and a function to identify reduction information for reducing a defect in the door identified by the state information. The program identifies the following: If the malfunction of the door identified by the state information is a malfunction in which the door does not close and a gap is created, the reduction information identifies information that causes the output of the biasing mechanism that biases the door in the direction in which the door is closed to increase; even if the malfunction is not identified, when the position of the door to be closed reaches a predetermined position, the output of the biasing mechanism that biases the door to be closed is increased to a first output; if the malfunction is identified, the output of the biasing mechanism is increased to a second output which is greater than the first output, and the timing of increasing the output of the biasing mechanism is delayed compared to when the malfunction is not identified, so that when the door to be closed reaches a position further than the predetermined position, the output of the biasing mechanism is increased. That is the case. The invention described in claim 13 provides a computer for processing information about a door provided in a partitioned space, a function for acquiring state information which is information about the state of the door, and a function for identifying reduction information for reducing a defect in the door identified by the state information. The system includes a function to identify information that, if the malfunction of the door identified by the status information is a malfunction where the door does not close and a gap is created, the reduction information should be such that the output of the biasing mechanism that biases the door in the direction in which it closes should be increased, and a function to notify people in the vicinity of the space using one or more of the following: sound, light, image, or vibration, before and / or while the output of the biasing mechanism is increased. This is a program designed to achieve that. The invention described in claim 14 provides a computer that processes information about a door provided in a partitioned space, and includes a function to acquire state information, which is information about the state of the door. A function that, if the fixing force securing the door decreases, allows the door to be secured using other fixing means installed in a different location from the fixing means used to secure the door, This is a program designed to achieve that. The invention described in claim 15 provides a computer for processing information about a door provided in a partitioned space, a function for acquiring state information which is information about the state of the door, and a function for identifying reduction information for reducing a defect in the door identified by the state information, A function to perform a notification process to notify the recipient of the identified reduction information, This is a program designed to achieve that. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] Claim 1 、10 According to this invention, it is possible to address door malfunctions more easily than when information for reducing malfunctions of doors in partitioned spaces is not identified. Furthermore, compared to a case where the output of the biasing mechanism does not increase when a user is inside the space, this system can suppress the possibility of a third party opening the door from outside the space when a user is inside. Claim 2、11 According to the invention, Compared to not identifying information to reduce door malfunctions in partitioned spaces, it becomes easier to address door malfunctions, and, The timing for increasing the output of the biasing mechanism can be changed depending on the conditions around the door. Claim 3、12 According to the invention, Compared to not identifying information to reduce door malfunctions in partitioned spaces, it becomes easier to address door malfunctions, and,Depending on whether a problem has been identified or not, the timing for increasing the output of the biasing mechanism can be varied. According to the invention of claim 4、13 , Compared to not identifying information to reduce door malfunctions in partitioned spaces, it becomes easier to address door malfunctions, and, it is possible to notify people around the space of increasing the output of the biasing mechanism. According to the invention of claim 5、14 , Compared to not identifying information to reduce door malfunctions in partitioned spaces, it becomes easier to address door malfunctions, and, even when a problem occurs in the fixing means for fixing the door, it is possible to maintain the function of the fixing means. According to the invention of claim 6、15 , Compared to not identifying information to reduce door malfunctions in partitioned spaces, it becomes easier to address door malfunctions, and, it is possible to enable a person to reduce a problem. According to the invention of claim 7 , the frequency of performing notification processing can be changed according to the usage status of the space. According to the invention of claim 8 , when the frequency of use of the space is high, the frequency of performing notification processing can be increased compared to when it is low. According to the invention of claim 9 , it is possible to facilitate the handling of a door problem compared to the case where information for reducing the door problem of the partitioned space is not specified.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0007] [Figure 1] It is a diagram schematically showing the overall configuration of the space reservation system. [Figure 2] It is a diagram showing booths forming a space. [Figure 3] It is a diagram explaining a door sensor provided in the booth. [Figure 4] It is a cross-sectional view of the booth taken along line IV-IV of FIG. 3. [Figure 5] It is a front view of the booth. [Figure 6] It is a front view of the booth. [Figure 7] It is a diagram explaining the inside of the booth. [Figure 8] It is a diagram explaining an example of the hardware configuration of the space management server. [Figure 9] This figure shows an example of the hardware configuration of a user terminal. [Figure 10] This diagram illustrates an example of the hardware configuration of a control device installed in the booth. [Figure 11] This diagram shows an example of the display screen that appears on a user's terminal when they make a reservation for a booth. [Figure 12] This diagram shows another example of a display screen that appears on the user's terminal. [Figure 13] This is a flowchart showing the sequence of processes performed in this embodiment. [Figure 14] This diagram shows other examples of booth configurations. [Figure 15] This is a diagram illustrating the return mechanism. [Figure 16] This diagram shows other examples of booth configurations. [Figure 17] This diagram illustrates another aspect of booth failure. [Figure 18] This is a front view of the booth. [Figure 19] This is a front view of the booth. [Figure 20] This diagram shows other examples of booth configurations. [Figure 21] This diagram shows the view of the booth from the direction indicated by arrow XXI in Figure 20. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of the space reservation system 1 according to this embodiment. In this embodiment, multiple spaces 2 are provided, which are examples of places reserved and used by users. In this embodiment, each of the spaces 2 is reservable, and users reserve a space 2 in advance before using it.

[0009] Space 2 includes booths, guest rooms in accommodations, meeting rooms within companies, etc. These are examples of Space 2 that are separated from their surroundings by walls, partitions, etc. Furthermore, in this embodiment, space 2 includes tables, seats, etc., where services are provided in restaurants, barbershops, etc. These are examples of open space 2.

[0010] The space reservation system 1 shown in Figure 1 is composed of various terminals connected to the cloud network 3. Figure 1 shows, as an example of a terminal connected to the cloud network 3, a user terminal 4 operated by a user, and a space management server 5 as an example of an information processing device that manages space 2. Space 2 is also connected to the cloud network 3. More specifically, various devices are installed in space 2, and these devices are connected to the cloud network 3.

[0011] In this embodiment, an electronic lock is installed on the door of space 2, and each part of space 2 can be locked. In this embodiment, only those authorized to unlock space 2 can use space 2. To unlock space 2, the person performing the unlocking operation uses their user terminal 4 to issue an unlocking command. This command is sent to the space management server 5, which receives the command. The space management server 5 then issues an unlocking command for space 2, which was requested to be unlocked. This activates the electronic lock installed in space 2, and space 2 is unlocked.

[0012] In this embodiment, the user terminal 4 is assumed to be a portable smartphone. However, the portable user terminal 4 may also be a so-called wearable device, a notebook computer, or a game console.

[0013] The space management server 5 manages various types of information related to space 2. For example, the space management server 5 manages information that identifies the user, information that identifies space 2 to be reserved, the start date and time of the reservation, the end date and time of the reservation, etc. Information that identifies a user includes, for example, the user's name, gender, age, account, user ID, password, and personal administrative information. Information that identifies the space 2 being used includes, for example, the address or location, and administrative names or numbers.

[0014] Furthermore, the space management server 5 also functions as a control device, controlling various devices installed in space 2. This control device may be installed in each of the spaces 2, corresponding to each of the spaces 2. In this case, the control devices installed in each space 2 control the various devices installed in that space 2.

[0015] <Exterior configuration of space 2> Figure 2 shows the booth 80 that forms space 2. In the example shown in Figure 2, the interior of booth 80 is the space 2 to be reserved, and in this embodiment, it is possible to reserve space 2 inside booth 80. Booth 80 is an example of a space-forming device that forms space 2, and it forms space 2 to be used by users inside itself. The booth 80 of this embodiment can be placed indoors or outdoors in various locations, such as train stations, airports, office buildings, commercial facilities like restaurants and department stores, banks, libraries, art galleries, museums, public institutions and facilities, connecting passages, parks, etc.

[0016] Booth 80, shown in Figure 2, is a closed-type booth with a ceiling. Here, "closed type" does not mean completely sealed, but rather refers to a state that possesses practical soundproofing capabilities. Furthermore, "Booth 80" refers to a structure in which a partition separates space 2 from other spaces 2 located around it. Here, it is not necessary for partitions to exist on all four sides of space 2; a structure in which partitions are not present in some areas also qualifies as Booth 80.

[0017] For example, even if a space 2 where a user sits has partitions only on the right and left sides of the user, it still qualifies as a booth 80. Furthermore, a ceiling is not required, and a structure without a ceiling can also qualify as booth 80. In addition, although booth 80 in this embodiment is a stationary booth, it may also be made portable, allowing the installation location of booth 80 to be changed.

[0018] The booth 80 shown in Figure 2 is provided with a booth body 81, which constitutes the main part of the booth 80 and is the enclosure. This booth body 81 is formed in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. However, the shape of the booth body 81 is not limited to a rectangular parallelepiped and may be other shapes such as cylindrical or dome-shaped. The booth body 81 of this embodiment is provided with a ceiling 20A, a floor 20B, and side walls 20C. The booth body 81 is also provided with two side walls 20D and 20E located on both sides of the booth body 81, and a side wall 20F located on the opposite side from side wall 20C.

[0019] Here, the ceiling 20A, side walls 20C, 20D, 20E, and 20F serve as partitions that separate the space 2 inside the booth 80 from the space outside the booth 80. In this embodiment, these partitions create space 2 inside the booth 80. In this embodiment, side wall 20C is located on the front side of the booth body 81, and side wall 20F is located on the rear side of the booth body 81. Side wall 20C and side wall 20F are arranged facing each other.

[0020] Furthermore, in this embodiment, two side walls 20D and 20E are provided perpendicular (intersecting) to side walls 20C and 20F. Side walls 20D and 20E are arranged facing each other. Furthermore, in this embodiment, a door 22 is provided on the front side of the booth 80, supported by the booth body 81 and capable of being opened and closed. This door 22 is movable in the direction indicated by arrow 2A in the figure. The door 22 is also movable along the side wall 20C.

[0021] The door 22 is suspended from the ceiling. In this embodiment, a guide rail GR is provided that extends along the direction of movement of the door 22 and supports the upper end portion 221 of the door 22. The door 22 is supported from below by this guide rail GR and moves along this guide rail GR. Furthermore, in this embodiment, a door moving mechanism (not shown) is provided that moves the door 22 in the direction indicated by arrow 2B. This door moving mechanism moves the door 22 in the direction in which the door 22 is closed. In this embodiment, the door 22 is automatically closed by this door moving mechanism. This door moving mechanism includes, for example, an elastic body such as a spring, and uses the restoring force of this elastic body to move the door 22 in the direction in which it is closed. Alternatively, the door moving mechanism could be a so-called automatic door that uses a motor or the like to control the opening and closing of the door 22.

[0022] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a mitigation mechanism (not shown) is provided to mitigate the impact caused by contact between the booth body 81 and the door 22 that is closed. In this embodiment, this mitigation mechanism reduces the movement speed of the door 22 just before it is completely closed. This mitigates the impact caused by the contact between the booth body 81 and the closing door 22. This mitigation mechanism is not particularly limited, and any existing impact mitigation mechanism may be used.

[0023] In this embodiment, space 2 is surrounded by side wall 20C, door 22, side wall 20D, side wall 20E, and side wall 20F, and space 2 is provided inside these four side walls and door 22. In this embodiment, the door 22 is assumed to be a sliding door that can move along the side wall 20C. In other words, the door 22 is assumed to be a sliding door that can move in the direction indicated by arrow 2A in the figure. The direction indicated by arrow 2A is the width direction of the door 22, and the door 22 moves along the width direction.

[0024] As shown in Figure 2, the door 22 has one end 223 and the other end 224 that are located at different positions in the width direction of the door 22. Furthermore, the door 22 is provided with an operable part 225 that the user touches when opening and closing the door 22. This operable part 225 is located on the side of the one end 223 of the door 22. The operated part 225 is a handle, and when a user opens or closes the door 22, the user's hand hooks onto this operated part 225. Note that the operated part 225 is not limited to the form shown in Figure 2, and may also be composed of a door knob or the like. In addition, the operated part 225 is also provided on the inside of the door 22.

[0025] In the booth 80 of this embodiment, a door pocket (described later), which functions as a storage area for the door 22, is located behind the side wall 20C. When the closed door 22 is opened, the other end 224 of the door 22 leads as the door 22 moves within the door pocket. Furthermore, the booth 80 is equipped with an electronic lock 22C, which is an example of a door lock. In addition, in this embodiment, an opening / closing sensor S1 is provided to detect the opening and closing of the door 22.

[0026] In this embodiment, the door 22 is unlocked and locked by the electronic lock 22C. More specifically, in this embodiment, the power supply to the electronic lock 22C is controlled to perform locking and unlocking by the electronic lock 22C. Here, "electronic lock 22C" refers to a type of lock that unlocks and locks by controlling the power supply to the key. Unlocking and locking of the electronic lock 22C may be performed by supplying power to the electronic lock 22C from an external power source, or by supplying power to the electronic lock 22C from a battery installed in booth 80. The electronic lock 22C can be any form, such as an electric lock, as long as it is capable of locking and unlocking.

[0027] The electronic lock 22C is equipped with an electromagnet 78. In this embodiment, the electronic lock 22C generates a magnetic force by energizing the electromagnet 78, and this magnetic force is used to lock the lock. More specifically, in this embodiment, a metal such as iron is provided on the door 22 side, which is attracted by the magnetic force generated by the electromagnet 78. In other words, a magnetic material is provided on the door 22 side, which is attracted by the magnetic force generated by the electromagnet 78.

[0028] When this magnetic material, located on the door 22 side, is attracted to the electromagnet 78 located on the booth body 81 side, the door 22 is locked by the electronic lock 22C. Furthermore, in this embodiment, by stopping the power supply to the electronic lock 22C, the magnetic material is not attracted by the electromagnet 78, and the door 22 is unlocked. The installation configuration of the electromagnet 78 and magnetic material constituting the electronic lock 22C is not limited to this; the electromagnet 78 may be installed on the door 22 side and the magnetic material on the booth body 81 side.

[0029] Another form of locking and unlocking by the electronic lock 22C is to provide a movable member, such as a thumbturn, on either the door 22 or the booth body 81, thereby enabling the electronic lock 22C to perform the locking and unlocking. Specifically, in this case, a motor or solenoid is used to move (operate) a movable member provided on one side of the door 22 or the booth body 81 in one direction, causing this movable member to catch on a latch provided on the other side of the door 22 or the booth body 81. This locks the door 22. Furthermore, when unlocking, this movable member is moved in the opposite direction to the one described above to release the engagement between the movable member and the locking part.

[0030] Figure 3 is a diagram illustrating the door sensor installed in booth 80. Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of booth 80 along line IV-IV in Figure 3. Figure 5 is a front view of booth 80. In this embodiment, in addition to the configuration shown in Figure 2, a door sensor S5, which is a sensor that acquires information about the door 22, is provided on the booth body 81 side, as shown in Figure 3. This door sensor S5 is installed on both the upper and lower sides of the door 22. Furthermore, multiple door sensors S5 are provided along the movement path of the door 22. In this case, it is possible to detect which point along this movement path the door 22 is located at. Also, in this case, by obtaining information about the timing of when the door 22 passes each of the door sensors S5, it is possible to detect the movement speed of the door 22.

[0031] Furthermore, by providing the door sensor S5, it is possible to detect if the door 22 is tilted. Specifically, for example, as shown in Figure 5, when the door 22 is tilted, the door sensor S5 that detects the door 22 will be different on the upper and lower sides of the door 22. In this case, it is possible to detect that the door 22 is tilted. Furthermore, the tilting of door 22 can also be detected by installing a through-type sensor. Specifically, as shown in Figure 6 (front view of the booth), for example, a door sensor S5H, which is a light-emitting part, is installed on the upper side of the door 22, and a door sensor S5J, which is a light-receiving part, is installed on the lower side of the door 22. If the door sensor S5J does not receive light from the door sensor S5H, it can be detected that the door 22 is tilted. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 4, the door sensor S5 may be installed with its position offset in the thickness direction of the door 22. In this case, if the door 22 is displaced in the inward or outward direction of the booth 80, this displacement of the door 22 can be detected.

[0032] The number of people who can use booth 80 is roughly determined by the volume of booth 80. In this embodiment, booth 80 is basically assumed to be a private room type used by one person. However, booth 80 may also be a large booth 80 capable of accommodating multiple people. Please note that the term "private room" does not mean that only one person can use it, but rather that it can be used by a small number of people, for example, two or three people.

[0033] Figure 7 is a diagram illustrating the interior of booth 80. Figure 7 shows the booth 80 as viewed from above. In this embodiment, one desk 92 and one chair 91 are placed inside the booth 80. Furthermore, a luggage container 93 is provided inside booth 80 for users to place their belongings. In other words, a luggage container 93 is provided inside booth 80 to accommodate the belongings of users that are placed inside.

[0034] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 2 and 7, an internal monitor 32 is provided inside the booth 80 as a built-in device for displaying information. Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 7, an internal speaker 30A is provided to output sound. Alternatively, instead of providing a separate internal speaker 30A, sound may be output from a speaker provided in the internal monitor 32. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 7, a camera 24 is provided for taking pictures of the inside of the booth 80. The camera 24 is equipped with an image sensor such as a CCD or CMOS, and the camera 24 uses this image sensor to take pictures of the inside of the booth 80.

[0035] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2, the booth 80 is equipped with a human presence sensor 25 for detecting users inside the booth 80. In this embodiment, a temperature sensor 26 is also provided for detecting the temperature inside the booth 80. Additionally, lighting equipment (not shown) is provided inside booth 80 to brighten the interior of booth 80. Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 2, a window 42 is installed in the door 22, and in this embodiment, the inside of space 2 can be viewed from outside space 2 through this window 42.

[0036] Furthermore, the outer surface of booth 80 may be equipped with an information acquisition device (not shown) for acquiring individual information about users of booth 80. This information acquisition device consists of, for example, a reader that reads an ID card being held up. Alternatively, the information acquisition device may also include a reader that reads the user's fingerprints or vein patterns. Although not shown in the diagram, booth 80 is also equipped with air conditioning equipment to regulate the temperature inside booth 80.

[0037] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2, the booth 80 is equipped with a control device 89 that controls various parts of the booth 80. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 7, an inner wall 226 made of a plate material is provided inside the booth 80 at a position opposite the side wall 20C. In this embodiment, a door pocket 227 for housing the door 22 is provided between this inner wall 226 and the side wall 20C.

[0038] When door 22 is opened, door 22 moves inside the door pocket 227 with its other end 224 leading. As a result, door 22 is housed inside the door pocket 227. Furthermore, in this embodiment, a support column 228 is provided between the side wall 20C and the inner wall 226, forming part of the booth body 81 and extending in the vertical direction. The support column 228 is positioned opposite the other end 224 of the door 22 when it is closed.

[0039] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 7, an elastic body 96 made of rubber or soft resin is attached to one end 223 of the door 22. In this embodiment, the presence of the elastic body 96 mitigates the impact when the booth body 81 and the door 22 that is closed come into contact. More specifically, the presence of this elastic body 96 ensures that when the booth body 81 and the closing door 22 come into contact, the elastic body 96 is positioned between them, thereby mitigating the impact when the booth body 81 and the closing door 22 come into contact.

[0040] The elastic body 96 is provided along the longitudinal direction of one end 223 of the door 22. In other words, the elastic body 96 is provided in a manner that extends in the vertical direction. Furthermore, the elastic body 96 is provided over the entire area of ​​one end 223 of the door 22. In this embodiment, the case in which the elastic body 96 is provided on the door 22 side has been described, but the elastic body 96 may also be provided on the booth body 81 side.

[0041] Figure 8 illustrates an example of the hardware configuration of the spatial management server 5. As an example of an information processing device, the spatial management server 5 includes a control unit 101 that controls the operation of the entire device, an information storage device 102 that stores information such as management data, and a network interface 103 that enables communication via a LAN (=Local Area Network) cable or the like.

[0042] The control unit 101 includes a CPU (=Central Processing Unit) 111 as an example of a processor, a ROM (=Read Only Memory) 112 in which basic software and BIOS (=Basic Input Output System) are stored, and a RAM (=Random Access Memory) 113 used as a work area. The CPU 111 may be a multi-core processor. The ROM 112 may be a rewritable, non-volatile semiconductor memory. The control unit 101 is a so-called computer.

[0043] The information storage device 102 is comprised of, for example, a hard disk drive. In other words, the information storage device 102 is comprised of, for example, a device that reads and writes data to a non-volatile storage medium having a magnetic material coated on the surface of a disk-shaped substrate. However, the information storage device 102 may also be a semiconductor memory or a magnetic tape. In addition, the space management server 5 is equipped with input devices such as a keyboard and mouse, and display devices such as an LCD display, as needed. The control unit 101, the information storage device 102, and the network interface 103 are connected via a bus 104 and signal lines (not shown).

[0044] Here, the program executed by the CPU 111 can be provided to the spatial management server 5 while stored on a computer-readable recording medium such as a magnetic recording medium (magnetic tape, magnetic disk, etc.), an optical recording medium (optical disk, etc.), a magneto-optical recording medium, or semiconductor memory. Furthermore, the program executed by the CPU 111 may be provided to the spatial management server 5 using communication means such as the internet.

[0045] Figure 9 shows an example of the hardware configuration of user terminal 4. The configuration shown in Figure 9 assumes that user terminal 4 is a smartphone. The user terminal 4 includes a control unit 201 that controls the operation of the entire device, a memory card 202 that stores various data, various communication interfaces 203 that comply with wireless communication standards, input devices 204 such as touch sensors, display devices 205 such as liquid crystal displays or organic EL (=Electro Luminescence) displays, and a GPS (=Global Positioning System) sensor 206.

[0046] The control unit 201 includes a CPU 211, a ROM 212 that stores firmware, BIOS, etc., and RAM 213 used as a work area. The CPU 211 may be multi-core. The ROM 212 may be a rewritable non-volatile semiconductor memory.

[0047] The communication interface 203 is, for example, an interface used for connecting to a mobile communication system, or an interface used for connecting to a wireless LAN. The GPS sensor 206 is a sensor that receives radio waves from GPS satellites to measure the position of the user terminal 4. The latitude, longitude, and altitude information output from the GPS sensor 206 gives the current position of the user terminal 4. The GPS sensor 206 may also be compatible with an indoor positioning system.

[0048] Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the hardware configuration of the control device 89 (see Figure 2) installed in booth 80. The control device 89 includes an information processing unit 89A, an information storage device 89B for storing information, and a network interface 89C for realizing communication via a LAN (=Local Area Network) cable or the like.

[0049] The information processing unit 89A includes a CPU (=Central Processing Unit) 891 as an example of a processor, a ROM (=Read Only Memory) 892 in which basic software and BIOS (=Basic Input Output System) are stored, and a RAM (=Random Access Memory) 893 used as a work area. The CPU 891 may be multi-core. The ROM 892 may be a rewritable, non-volatile semiconductor memory. The information processing unit 89A is a so-called computer.

[0050] The information storage device 89B is composed of, for example, a hard disk drive. However, the information storage device 89B may also be semiconductor memory or magnetic tape. The information processing unit 89A, the information storage device 89B, and the network interface 89C are connected via the bus 89D and signal lines (not shown).

[0051] Here, the program executed by the CPU 891 can be provided to the control device 89 while stored on a computer-readable recording medium such as a magnetic recording medium (magnetic tape, magnetic disk, etc.), an optical recording medium (optical disk, etc.), a magneto-optical recording medium, or a semiconductor memory. Furthermore, the program executed by the CPU 891 may be provided to the control device 89 using communication means such as the Internet.

[0052] In this embodiment, the term "processor" refers to a processor in a broad sense, and includes general-purpose processors (e.g., CPU: Central Processing Unit, etc.) and dedicated processors (e.g., GPU: Graphics Processing Unit, ASIC: Application Specific Integrated Circuit, FPGA: Field Programmable Gate Array, programmable logic device, etc.). Furthermore, the operation of the processor may not be performed by a single processor, but may be performed by multiple processors located in physically separate locations working together. Also, the order of the processor's operations is not limited to the order described in this embodiment, and may be changed.

[0053] Figure 11 shows an example of the display screen shown on the user terminal 4 of a user of booth 80 when the user makes a reservation for booth 80. As shown in Figure 11, this display screen shows a map, and multiple locations for Booth 80 are displayed on this map. In this embodiment, when a user of booth 80 makes a reservation for booth 80, they first select an installation location from among the multiple installation locations displayed. In addition to this display format, for example, multiple installation locations could be displayed in a list format, allowing the user to select an installation location from the list.

[0054] Once an installation location is selected, the user terminal 4 displays the availability status of the selected installation location hourly, as shown in Figure 12 (a diagram showing another example of the display screen shown on the user terminal 4). Figure 12 illustrates the case where two booths 80 are installed at the selected installation location. The user operates on this display screen to specify the reservation time for booth 80. Then, the user presses the confirmation button (not shown).

[0055] This causes the space management server 5 to perform the reservation confirmation process. Specifically, the space management server 5 receives information about the location and reservation time of the booth 80, registers this information in the information storage device 102 (see Figure 8), and performs the reservation confirmation process. The reservation confirmation result is then sent to the user terminal 4 and notified to the person who made the reservation. On user terminal 4, once the user's reservation is complete, a message indicating that the reservation is complete will be displayed. In this embodiment, reservation information stored in the information storage device 102 of the space management server 5 is transmitted to the corresponding booth 80, and the control device 89 installed in the booth 80 is also configured to hold the reservation information.

[0056] In this embodiment, as described above, the booth 80 is provided with an openable and closable door 22. In this embodiment, opening this door 22 allows the user to enter and exit the space 2 inside the booth 80. In this embodiment, a spatial management server 5, which is an example of an information processing device, processes information about the door 22. Specifically, in this embodiment, a CPU 111, which is an example of a processor provided in the space management server 5, acquires state information, which is information about the state of the door 22.

[0057] Then, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 determines whether there is a malfunction in the door 22 based on the acquired status information. If the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 determines that there is a malfunction in the door 22, it identifies mitigation information to reduce this malfunction. Once reduction information is identified, for example, control information generated based on this reduction information is output to booth 80, and booth 80 performs processing to reduce the booth's malfunctions based on this control information. As a result, the booth's malfunctions are eliminated or reduced in severity. Here, the malfunction of door 22 is not necessarily caused by door 22 itself, but may also be caused by a problem with the booth body 81.

[0058] The CPU 111 of the spatial management server 5 acquires status information, for example, information output from the door sensor S5, information output from the electronic lock 22C, and information output from the open / close sensor S1, and acquires this information as status information, which is information about the state of the door 22. If the door 22 does not close completely, leaving a gap, or if the door 22 is positioned away from its original location, this condition of the door 22 will be reflected in the output of the door sensor S5.

[0059] Furthermore, if the door 22 does not close completely, leaving a gap, or if the door 22 is positioned away from its original location, the electronic lock 22C will not function properly, and the output from the electronic lock 22C will change to a value different from its original value. By obtaining the output from the electronic lock 22C, it is also possible to acquire status information of the door 22. Furthermore, if the door 22 does not close completely and a gap remains, the opening / closing sensor S1 will continuously output information indicating that the door 22 is open. The status information of the door 22 can also be obtained by obtaining the output from the opening / closing sensor S1.

[0060] In addition, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 may obtain status information of door 22 based on reservation information, which is information about the reservation of space 2. In other words, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 may obtain reservation information, which is information about the reservation of space 2, as status information of door 22. There is a correlation between the reservation information, which is information about the reservation of space 2, and the status information of door 22. The more reservations identified by the reservation information, the more times door 22 is opened and closed, and the greater the wear and tear on the components related to door 22. In this case, the more reservations identified by the reservation information, the more likely door 22 is to malfunction.

[0061] Therefore, as described above, the status information of door 22 can be obtained based on this reservation information, which is information about the reservation of space 2. Specifically, when acquiring status information for door 22 based on reservation information, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 acquires status information indicating a high probability that door 22 is malfunctioning, for example, if the number of reservations identified by the reservation information exceeds a predetermined threshold. In this case, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 identifies a malfunction in the door 22, for example, that a sliding member provided on the door 22 has deteriorated.

[0062] In addition, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 may acquire status information based on information about the opening and closing history of the door 22. Specifically, in this case, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5, for example, determines the frequency of opening and closing of door 22 based on information about the opening and closing history of door 22, and acquires status information of door 22 based on this frequency. More specifically, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5, for example, determines the number of times door 22 has been opened and closed based on information about the opening and closing history of door 22, and obtains status information of door 22 based on this information.

[0063] Specifically, in this case, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 identifies status information indicating a high probability that there is a malfunction in the door 22, for example, when the number of times the door 22 is opened and closed exceeds a predetermined threshold. In this case, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 identifies, as described above, a malfunction in the door 22, for example, that a sliding member provided on the door 22 has deteriorated. Furthermore, information regarding the opening and closing history of door 22 can be obtained, for example, by obtaining information output from the opening / closing sensor S1 (see Figure 2).

[0064] After acquiring status information for door 22, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 identifies mitigation information to reduce the malfunction of door 22 identified by this status information. More specifically, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 determines whether or not there is a malfunction in the door 22 based on this acquired status information. Then, if the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 determines that a malfunction has occurred in the door 22, it identifies this malfunction and further identifies mitigation information, which is information to reduce this malfunction.

[0065] This section explains how to identify reduction information. In identifying reduction information, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 acquires initial information, such as information about the initial state of door 22. More specifically, in this embodiment, initial information, which is information about the initial state of the door 22, is registered in the information storage device 102 (see Figure 8) of the space management server 5 for each booth 80. The CPU 111 of the space management server 5 retrieves the initial information for the corresponding booth 80 from the information storage device 102.

[0066] Here, "initial information" could include, for example, the state information of the door 22 immediately after the booth 80 is installed. Another example of "initial information" could be the state information of the door 22 at the time of factory shipment. In this embodiment, the status information of the door 22 is acquired immediately after the booth 80 is installed or at the time of factory shipment, and this status information is registered in the information storage device 102 of the space management server 5 as the initial information of the door 22.

[0067] More specifically, "initial information" could include, for example, the information output from the door sensor S5 immediately after the booth 80 is installed, or the information output from the electronic lock 22C immediately after the booth 80 is installed. Furthermore, "initial information" could include, for example, the information output from the door sensor S5 during the factory inspection, or the information output from the electronic lock 22C during the same inspection.

[0068] If the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 determines that a malfunction has occurred in door 22, it identifies information as reduction information that will bring the state of the malfunctioning door 22 closer to the state identified by this initial information. More specifically, if the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 determines, for example, that a problem has occurred where a gap has formed between the door 22 and the booth body 81, it identifies information as mitigation information that will bring the size of this gap closer to the size of the gap identified by the initial information.

[0069] In other words, if the malfunction of the door 22 identified by the state information of the door 22 is a gap that has occurred between the booth body 81 and the door 22, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 identifies information as reduction information that will bring the size of this gap closer to the size of the gap in the initial state of the booth 80. More specifically, since the gap is usually zero in the initial state, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 identifies information as reduction information that will bring the gap closer to zero. More specifically, in this case, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 identifies information, for example, that increases the output of the biasing mechanism (described later) that biases the door 22, as reduction information. As a result, the door 22 moves in the direction that closes it, and the gap between the door 22 and the booth body 81 becomes smaller.

[0070] In this explanation, we have described an example where initial information is obtained in advance, and processing is performed to bring the state of door 22 closer to the state specified by this initial information. However, obtaining initial information is not mandatory, and processing without using initial information may also be performed. Specifically, for example, setting information is predetermined for each anticipated malfunction, and this setting information is registered in the information storage device 102. Then, as reduction information, this setting information is read from the information storage device 102, and this read setting information is used as reduction information. More specifically, in this case, as reduction information, setting information corresponding to the malfunction is read from the information storage device 102 and obtained.

[0071] In other words, in this case, if a malfunction occurs in the door 22, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 reads and obtains configuration information corresponding to this malfunction from the information storage device 102, and identifies this read configuration information as reduction information. To explain with a specific example, if the above-mentioned problem of a gap occurring occurs, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 reads and obtains configuration information corresponding to this problem of a gap occurring from the information storage device 102, and identifies this read configuration information as reduction information.

[0072] Then, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 generates control information used to control the biasing mechanism installed in booth 80, based on the configuration information it has read, and outputs this control information to booth 80. This increases the biasing force on the door 22 in the direction that closes it, and reduces the gap between the booth body 81 and the door 22.

[0073] Furthermore, when performing the above process of reading and obtaining setting information corresponding to the gap issue, the setting information may be pre-configured for each gap size. More specifically, the setting information may be pre-configured for each gap size, and the gap size and the setting information may be pre-registered in the information storage device 102 in association with each other. Furthermore, if a problem occurs where a gap appears, setting information corresponding to the size of this gap may be obtained from the information storage device 102, and this obtained setting information may be identified as reduction information.

[0074] Figure 13 is a flowchart showing a series of processes performed in this embodiment. In this embodiment, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 acquires status information of the door 22 each time the door 22 is opened or closed (step S101). Specifically, as described above, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 acquires information from the electronic lock 22C, door sensor S5, and open / close sensor S1 each time the door 22 is opened or closed, and uses this information to acquire status information of the door 22. In addition, the CPU 111 of the spatial management server 5 may analyze the video footage obtained by the imaging device 24 (see Figure 7) to acquire status information of the door 22.

[0075] Next, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 determines whether the specific value identified by this status information exceeds a predetermined threshold. If the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 determines that this specific value exceeds the predetermined threshold, it determines that there is a malfunction in the door 22. Alternatively, the difference between the value identified by the initial information described above and a specific value can be obtained, and if this difference exceeds a predetermined threshold, it may be determined that there is a malfunction in door 22.

[0076] If the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 determines that there is a problem with the door 22, it identifies this problem and then identifies mitigation information to reduce the problem (step S102). Specifically, as described above, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 identifies information as reduction information, for example, information that brings the state of the malfunctioning door 22 closer to the state identified by the initial information. Furthermore, as described above, the CPU 111 of the spatial management server 5 identifies the above-mentioned configuration information, which has been pre-assigned to a malfunction, as reduction information.

[0077] Subsequently, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 generates control information used to control various mechanisms such as the biasing mechanism installed in the booth 80, based on the identified reduction information (step S103). Alternatively, the CPU 111 of the spatial management server 5 notifies the notified person, who is associated with booth 80, of the identified reduction information (step S103).

[0078] Specifically, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 notifies the administrator of booth 80 and the repairer responsible for repairing booth 80 of the identified reduction information. This allows the repairer to carry out the repairs on booth 80. Notification to the repairer may be given directly to the repairer, or the manager of booth 80 may be notified first, and the manager may then notify the repairer of information about the repair.

[0079] When the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 generates control information, this control information is notified to the control device 89 (see Figure 2) installed in the booth 80. The control device 89 then controls the mechanisms installed in the booth 80 to reduce the degree of malfunction. More specifically, if the malfunction of the door 22 is such that a gap is created, the control device 89 controls the output of the biasing mechanism provided in the booth 80 to increase the degree of the malfunction.

[0080] On the other hand, if the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 processes the notification of the reduction information it has identified to the notified party, the repairer will repair the booth 80, and the problem with the door 22 will be reduced. Reducing defects based on reduction information includes not only the reduction of defects by various mechanisms installed in Booth 80, but also the reduction of defects by those who receive the reduction information.

[0081] Here, "identifying reduction information" means any form of information that can be used to reduce the malfunction of door 22. The "identification of reduction information" can take the form of generating and acquiring reduction information each time using a calculation formula, or it can also take the form of acquiring pre-set information, such as reading and acquiring the above-mentioned setting information that has been pre-registered in the information storage device 102. If information is obtained that will reduce the malfunction of door 22, then, in any form, it will be considered "identifying reduction information."

[0082] The malfunction of door 22 will be explained with specific examples. One example of a defect in the door 22 is the occurrence of a gap, as described above. More specifically, one example of a defect in the door 22 is the occurrence of a gap between the booth body 81 and the door 22. More specifically, one example of a defect is that the door 22 does not close completely, and a gap GP occurs between the booth body 81 and one end 223 of the door 22, as shown in Figure 5. In this case, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 identifies information that will reduce this gap GP as reduction information.

[0083] In this embodiment, when this gap GP occurs, for example, a gap GP is created between one end portion 223 located at the downstream end in the direction of movement of the door 22 when the door 22 is closed, and the opposing portion 819 of the booth body 81 that faces this end portion 223. If the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 determines that the malfunction of the door 22 identified by the status information is a malfunction in which the door 22 does not close completely, resulting in a gap GP, it identifies information to reduce this gap GP as mitigation information.

[0084] In this embodiment, as described above, a guide rail GR (see Figure 2) is provided. In this configuration, dust accumulating on the guide rail GR or deformation of the guide rail GR can cause the door 22 to tilt or become difficult to move. In this case, a gap GP is likely to occur between one end 223 of the door 22 and the opposing part 819 of the booth body 81. Furthermore, deformation of the door 22, for example, can easily create a gap GP between the booth body 81 and the opposing part 819. In this embodiment, as described above, information that reduces this gap GP is identified as reduction information.

[0085] The CPU 111 of the space management server 5 determines whether or not this malfunction, in which a gap GP occurs, has occurred, based on, for example, the output from the door sensor S5, the output from the electronic lock 22C, and the output from the open / close sensor S1. Specifically, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 determines, for example, that a problem has occurred, such as a gap GP, if the output from the door sensor S5 indicates that the door 22 is remaining in a certain position. Furthermore, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 determines that a problem has occurred, such as a gap GP, if, for example, the door sensors S5 that detect the door 22 are different on the upper and lower sides of the door 22, or if the light receiving door sensor S5J does not receive light from the light-emitting door sensor S5H.

[0086] Furthermore, for example, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 will determine that a problem has occurred, such as a gap GP, if the output from the electronic lock 22C indicates that the door 22 is not closed. Furthermore, for example, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 will determine that a problem has occurred, such as a gap GP, if the output from the opening / closing sensor S1 indicates that the door 22 is not closed. In this case, the CPU 111 of the spatial management server 5 identifies information to reduce this gap GP, as reduction information, as described above.

[0087] Here, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 identifies information that will reduce the gap GP, for example, information that will increase the biasing force that biases the door 22 in the direction that closes the door 22. More specifically, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 reads and obtains configuration information associated with this defect, such as the occurrence of gap GP, from the information storage device 102, and identifies this read configuration information as reduction information.

[0088] In this case, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 generates control information used to control the biasing mechanism based on the identified configuration information, and outputs this control information to the booth 80. As a result, in booth 80, the force biasing the door 22 in the direction that closes the door 22 increases, and the gap GP mentioned above becomes smaller.

[0089] More specifically, in this embodiment, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 identifies, as the above information that increases the biasing force, for example, information that increases the output of the biasing mechanism that biases the door 22 in the direction in which the door 22 is closed. More specifically, in this embodiment, the electronic lock 22C has the role of a biasing mechanism, and the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 identifies information that increases the output of the electronic lock 22C. More specifically, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 identifies information that increases the output of the electromagnet 78 provided on the electronic lock 22C.

[0090] In this embodiment, if there is no malfunction in the door 22, the output of the electronic lock 22C, which is an example of a biasing mechanism, is the first output. In this embodiment, when the door 22 is locked while there is no malfunction in the door 22, the output of the electronic lock 22C is set to the first output, and the door 22 is locked by the electronic lock 22C.

[0091] In response to this, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5, when it identifies information that should increase the output of the electronic lock 22C in response to a malfunction in the door 22, increases the output of the electronic lock 22C so that the output of the electronic lock 22C becomes a second output which is greater than the first output. More specifically, when the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 identifies information that would cause the output of the electronic lock 22C to increase in response to a malfunction in the door 22, it increases the output of the electromagnet 78 so that the output of the electromagnet 78 becomes a second output that is greater than the first output described above.

[0092] As a result, in this embodiment, the door 22 is biased with greater force toward the opposing portion 819 of the booth body 81, and the gap GP between the door 22 and the booth body 81 becomes smaller. Here, "the gap GP becomes smaller" also includes the gap GP becoming zero.

[0093] In this explanation, we have used as an example the case where information is specified to increase the output of the electromagnet 78 of the electronic lock 22C as information that increases the biasing force that biases the door 22 (hereinafter referred to as "information for increasing biasing force"), but the information for increasing biasing force is not limited to this. Other information used to increase the biasing force may include, for example, information that causes the inclination of the guide rail GR to increase, or information that causes the biasing force of the door 22 by the door movement mechanism to increase. In other words, in this embodiment, in addition to the electronic lock 22C, there are also guide rails GR and door moving mechanisms as biasing mechanisms that bias the door 22 in the direction of closing, and the biasing force of the door 22 may be increased using the guide rails GR, door moving mechanisms, etc.

[0094] Increasing the inclination of the guide rail GR biases the door 22, making it easier for the door 22 to move. As a result, the door 22 moves toward the opposing part 819 of the booth body 81, and the gap GP between the door 22 and the booth body 81 becomes smaller. Furthermore, if the biasing force of the door 22 by the door moving mechanism is increased, the door 22 will similarly move toward the opposing portion 819 of the booth body 81, and the gap GP between the door 22 and the booth body 81 will decrease.

[0095] In addition, the system may decide whether or not to identify this information for increasing the biasing force depending on whether or not there are users in space 2. In other words, the system may decide whether or not to increase the biasing force of door 22 depending on whether or not there are users in space 2. Specifically, for example, processing may be performed so that the biasing force increases if a user is in space 2, and does not increase if there is no user in space 2. In other words, if a user is in space 2, the output of the biasing mechanism will be the second output described above, and if there is no user in space 2, the output of the biasing mechanism will remain the first output described above.

[0096] In other words, even if a problem occurs where a gap GP occurs, processing may be performed to prevent the biasing force from increasing if there are no users in space 2, and processing may be performed to increase the biasing force only when there are users in space 2. In other words, the output of the biasing mechanism may be controlled such that the output of the biasing mechanism when a user is present in space 2 is greater than the output of the biasing mechanism when there is no user in space 2.

[0097] If a gap GP exists between the door 22 and the opposing part 819, it becomes easier for a third party outside the booth 80 to reach into this gap GP, making it easier for this third party to open the door 22. It is undesirable for a third party to open the door 22 while there are users inside the booth 80. In this case, increasing the output of the biasing mechanism as described above eliminates or reduces the gap GP, making it difficult for a third party to open the door 22.

[0098] In contrast, if there are no users in space 2, even if a third party outside booth 80 opens door 22, there will be no users inside booth 80, and the use of booth 80 by the users will not be prevented by this third party. Therefore, as described above, processing may be performed so that the biasing force increases when there are users in space 2, and does not increase when there are no users in space 2.

[0099] Furthermore, when increasing the output of the biasing mechanism, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 may change the timing at which the output of the biasing mechanism is increased, depending on the status of the booth 80. Specifically, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 may, for example, change the timing at which the output of the biasing mechanism is increased depending on the conditions around the door 22. More specifically, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5, for example, sets the timing at which the output of the biasing mechanism increases (hereinafter referred to as the "increase timing") to be later than when there are no such objects around the door 22, if there are objects such as people, luggage, or pets around the door 22.

[0100] In other words, the CPU 111 of the spatial management server 5 sets the timing for activating the biasing mechanism with the second output described above to be later, for example, when an object exists around the door 22 compared to when the object does not exist around the door 22. Here, whether or not there are objects such as people, luggage, or pets around door 22 can be determined by installing sensors for detecting such objects or by analyzing the images obtained by the camera 24.

[0101] In this embodiment, as described above, a buffer device is provided, and when the door 22 is in the final stage of closing, the movement speed of the door 22 is reduced before the door 22 closes. As a result, even if a situation occurs in which the door 22 comes into contact with the object, the movement speed of the door 22 when it comes into contact with the object will be smaller than in the case where the buffer device is not provided. However, as in this embodiment, when the output of the biasing mechanism becomes large and this output becomes the second output, the reduction in the speed of the door 22 by the buffer device is suppressed, and there is a risk that the door 22 and the object may come into contact with each other while the movement speed of the door 22 is not suppressed.

[0102] In this case, as described above, if the timing of the increase is delayed when an object is present around the door 22, the movement speed of the door 22 when it comes into contact with the object will be smaller compared to the case where the timing of the increase is not delayed. In other words, if the timing of activating the biasing mechanism with the second output is delayed when an object is present around the door 22, the movement speed of the door 22 when it comes into contact with the object will decrease.

[0103] In this case, if the timing of the increase is delayed, the output of the biasing mechanism increases after one end 223 of the door 22 has come closer to the opposing part 819, compared to when the timing of the increase is not delayed. In this case, the door 22 moves faster after it has closed further, and even if an object is present, the door 22 moves slower when it comes into contact with the object.

[0104] In addition, depending on whether a malfunction is detected, the timing of increasing the output of the biasing mechanism that biases the door 22 may be changed. In other words, depending on whether a malfunction is detected, the timing of starting to supply power to the electronic lock 22C may be changed. In this embodiment, even if there is no malfunction in the door 22, the output of the electronic lock 22C increases, thereby securing the door 22 by the electronic lock 22C. More specifically, in this embodiment, even if there is no malfunction in the door 22, the output of the electronic lock 22C increases when power is supplied to the electronic lock 22C, which had zero output, and the output of the electronic lock 22C becomes the first output described above. In this embodiment, the door 22 is locked during normal times when no malfunction occurs.

[0105] Here, for example, if no malfunction has been identified, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 increases the output of the biasing mechanism that biases the door 22 when the door 22 to be closed reaches a predetermined position, so that it becomes the first output described above. In other words, in this case, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 starts powering the electronic lock 22C when the door 22 to be closed reaches a predetermined position, and the output of the electronic lock 22C becomes the first output.

[0106] One possible timing for initiating power supply to the electronic lock 22C, which also functions as a biasing mechanism, is when the door 22, which is moving toward the opposing part 819 by the door moving mechanism, reaches a predetermined position. In other words, in locking with the electronic lock 22C, in addition to the method of starting to supply power to the electronic lock 22C as soon as the door 22 is opened, there is also the method of starting to supply power when the door 22, which is moving toward the opposing part 819, reaches a predetermined position, as described above.

[0107] In this case, when the door 22 to be closed reaches a predetermined position, the output of the electromagnet 78 of the electronic lock 22C, which also functions as a biasing mechanism to bias the door 22, increases. Under normal circumstances, when no malfunction has been identified, this process is performed. In this normal process, the output of the biasing mechanism increases when the door 22 to be closed reaches a predetermined position. The output of the biasing mechanism here is the first output described above. In other words, under normal circumstances, when no malfunction has been identified, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 activates the electronic lock 22C with its normal output when the door 22 to be closed reaches a predetermined position.

[0108] On the other hand, if a malfunction is identified, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 increases the output of the electronic lock 22C, which functions as a biasing mechanism, so that it becomes a second output that is larger than the first output mentioned above. Furthermore, if a malfunction is identified, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 delays the timing at which it increases the output of the biasing mechanism compared to when no malfunction is identified, so that the output of the biasing mechanism increases when the door 22 to be closed reaches a position further than the predetermined position mentioned above.

[0109] In other words, in this case, the CPU 111 of the spatial management server 5 causes the electronic lock 22C to activate at the second output when the door 22 to be closed reaches a position further than the predetermined position mentioned above. In other words, if a malfunction is identified, the CPU 111 of the spatial management server 5 increases the output of the electronic lock 22C to create a second output, and delays the timing at which the output of this biasing mechanism, the electronic lock 22C, increases compared to when no malfunction is identified.

[0110] In other words, if a malfunction is identified, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 increases the output of the electronic lock 22C to create a second output, and delays the timing of when power is supplied to the electronic lock 22C compared to when no malfunction is identified. As a result, in this case, when the door 22 reaches a position further than the predetermined position mentioned above, the biasing by the electronic lock 22C, which functions as a biasing mechanism, is initiated by the second output.

[0111] Here, for example, the gap GP described above may occur due to a partial defect in the elastic body 96, and may occur only in a portion of the end portion 223 of the door 22, rather than over the entire longitudinal area of ​​that end portion 223. When the door 22 moves at a high speed while a portion of the elastic body 96 is missing, the load on the remaining portion of the elastic body 96 that is not missing increases when the door 22 hits the opposing part 819, making this remaining portion more susceptible to damage.

[0112] In this case, if the process of delaying the timing of starting to supply power to the electronic lock 22C is performed as described above, the load acting on the remaining parts will be reduced, making it less likely for problems such as damage to these remaining parts to occur. In this embodiment, any defects in which such gaps GP occur in some areas can be identified by analyzing the images obtained by the imaging device 24.

[0113] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 increases the output of the biasing mechanism, it performs notification processing to people in space 2 and people in the vicinity of space 2. In other words, when the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 activates the biasing mechanism with the second output described above, it performs notification processing to people in space 2 and people in the vicinity of space 2. More specifically, when the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 increases the output of the biasing mechanism, it uses, for example, one or more of the following to perform notification processing to people in space 2 or people in the vicinity of space 2: sound, light, image, or vibration. More specifically, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 performs notification processing to people in space 2 and people in the vicinity of space 2, for example, using one or more of sound, light, images, or vibrations before and / or while the output of the biasing mechanism is being increased.

[0114] When the output of the biasing mechanism is increased, the movement speed of the door 22 increases compared to when the output of the biasing mechanism is not increased, and the door 22 moves at a speed greater than the speed intended by the user. Therefore, when increasing the output of the biasing mechanism, it is preferable to provide notification to the user. In this system, for notification processing using sound, for example, voice or alarm sounds are emitted from an internal speaker 30A (see Figure 7) located inside the booth 80. Alternatively, for example, a speaker may be installed outside the booth 80, and voice or alarm sounds may be emitted from this speaker.

[0115] Furthermore, in the notification process using light, for example, a light source (not shown) installed outside or inside booth 80 is blinked or illuminated to perform the notification process. Furthermore, in the notification process using images, for example, the notification process is performed by displaying the image on an internal monitor 32 (see Figure 2) installed inside the booth 80. Alternatively, as shown in Figure 14 (a diagram illustrating another configuration example of booth 80), an external monitor 39 may be installed outside booth 80, and notification processing may be performed by displaying images on this external monitor 39.

[0116] Here, the images displayed on the internal monitor 32 and the external monitor 39 may be text information, or they may be illustrations or videos showing the door 22 moving at a high speed. Furthermore, in notification processing using vibration, for example, a vibration source is installed on the door 22 to vibrate the door 22. Then, using this vibration source, the door 22, which a user may touch, is vibrated to perform notification processing.

[0117] In addition, when using sound for notification processing, it is not essential to provide a dedicated sound source for this notification processing. Notification processing may be performed using the internal speaker 30A located inside the booth 80 or the speaker located on the internal monitor 32. Furthermore, even in notification processing using light, it is not essential to provide a dedicated light source for this notification processing. The notification processing can be performed by illuminating the internal monitor 32 or the external monitor 39 to emit light.

[0118] Furthermore, this notification process, which informs the user that the output of the biasing mechanism is increasing, may be performed via the user terminal 4, for example, without going through the booth 80. Specifically, for example, information indicating that the door 22 of booth 80 is moving at a higher speed when it is closed may be displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 4 to inform the user that the output of the biasing mechanism is increasing.

[0119] I will now describe other defects in door 22. Other possible malfunctions of door 22 include, for example, the door 22 failing to be positioned in its predetermined location. Specifically, for example, the lower end 222 (see Figure 2) of the door 22 may extend into the interior of the booth 80, or the lower end 222 of the door 22 may protrude outside the booth 80, resulting in a defect where at least a part of the door 22 is located on the interior or exterior side of the booth 80.

[0120] If the malfunction of door 22 identified by the status information is that door 22 is not located in a predetermined location, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 identifies information to move door 22 closer to this predetermined location as mitigation information. Here, "information that causes door 22 to approach a predetermined location" is not limited to information that causes door 22 to return completely to the predetermined location, but may also be information that causes door 22 to approach this predetermined location.

[0121] If the booth 80 is equipped with a mechanism (hereinafter referred to as the "return mechanism") for bringing the door 22 closer to a predetermined location, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 identifies control information that causes the door 22 to move using this return mechanism, as information that causes the door 22 to move closer to a predetermined location. The CPU 111 of the space management server 5 then outputs this control information to the booth 80. This causes the control device 89 installed in the booth 80 to activate the return mechanism. As a result, the door 22 returns to its predetermined position.

[0122] Figure 15 is a diagram illustrating the return mechanism 400. Figure 15 shows the booth 80 as viewed from above. As shown in Figure 15, the return mechanism 400 is provided on the side wall 20E. The return mechanism 400 is provided with a pressing member 410 that presses against the door 22. This pressing member 410 is movable in the direction indicated by arrow 15X. In other words, the pressing member 410 is provided to be movable along the extension direction of the side wall 20E. In other words, the pressing member 410 is provided to be movable along the depth direction of the booth 80.

[0123] Furthermore, the pressing member 410 is movable in the direction indicated by arrow 15Y. In other words, the pressing member 410 is provided to be movable in the thickness direction of the side wall 20E. In other words, the pressing member 410 is provided to be movable along the width direction of the booth 80. Furthermore, in this embodiment, a moving mechanism 420 for moving the pressing member 410 is provided as the return mechanism 400. The moving mechanism 420 is not particularly limited and may be composed of known technical elements such as a motor, solenoid, rack gear, rotary gear, belt, or chain.

[0124] In this embodiment, for example, if a problem occurs in which the lower end portion 222, which is part of the door 22, is located on the inside side of the booth 80, the pressing member 410 will protrude from the inner surface of the side wall 20E on the inside side of the booth 80, as shown by arrow 15C. Then, the pressing member 410 presses, for example, the lower end 222 and inner surface 22X of the door 22. As a result, the lower end 222 of the door 22 moves outward from the booth 80, and the booth 80 returns to its original position.

[0125] Furthermore, if, for example, a problem occurs in which the lower end portion 222, which is part of the door 22, is located outside the booth 80, the pressing member 410 will protrude from the inner surface of the side wall 20E, on the outside side of the booth 80, as indicated by reference numeral 15E. The pressing member 410 then presses the lower end 222 and outer surface 22Y of the door 22. As a result, the lower end 222 of the door 22 faces inward towards the booth 80, and the door 22 returns to its original position.

[0126] Note that the return mechanism 400 shown in Figure 15 is just one example, and the return mechanism 400 may take other forms. For example, a wire extending inward from the lower end 222 of the door 22 and a wire extending outward from the booth 80 may be provided. Then, by winding and unwinding these wires, the lower end 222 of the door 22 may be moved to return the door 22 to its original position.

[0127] Next, we will explain an example of processing when the booth 80 is not equipped with a return mechanism 400. If the booth 80 is not equipped with a return mechanism 400, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 identifies information that will cause the door 22 to move closer to a predetermined location, and that will result in the notification of information to the notified person. Specifically, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 identifies information that will be notified to, for example, the manager or maintenance personnel of booth 80. Specifically, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 identifies information that will be notified to the administrator or repair person so that the repair person can perform the operation of moving the door 22 closer to a predetermined location.

[0128] In other words, the spatial management server 5 identifies information that, for example, indicates that door 22 is located in a place other than a predetermined location and that there is a malfunction in door 22, and this information is then notified to a designated recipient such as an administrator or repair person. Furthermore, the spatial management server 5 also identifies information that will be notified to recipients such as administrators and repair personnel, such as information indicating specific operating procedures for bringing the door 22 back to its original position.

[0129] Next, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 notifies the recipient of this identified information, such as the administrator or repair person. As a result, in this case, the repair person will return the door 22 to its predetermined location.

[0130] Thus, in this embodiment, after identifying reduction information for reducing malfunctions of the door 22, various mechanisms provided in the booth 80 are activated based on this reduction information, such as increasing the output of the biasing mechanism or activating the return mechanism 400, to reduce malfunctions that occur with respect to the door 22 of the booth 80. In other words, in this embodiment, after identifying reduction information for reducing malfunctions of the door 22, control information for controlling a mechanism installed in the booth 80 is identified based on this reduction information, and the malfunction of the door 22 is reduced by activating this mechanism.

[0131] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the reduction of malfunctions with respect to the door 22 is not limited to the mechanism provided in the booth 80, but can also be achieved by notifying the recipient of the reduction information itself, or information newly generated based on this reduction information. Reducing malfunctions of door 22 is not limited to automatic measures taken by a mechanism installed in booth 80, but is also carried out manually.

[0132] Figure 16 shows another example configuration of booth 80. In this configuration example, the opposing section 819 is equipped with three electromagnets 78, namely the first electromagnet 781 to the third electromagnet 783. In other words, this configuration example is equipped with multiple electromagnets 78. In this configuration example, these three electromagnets 78 are used as an electronic lock 22C, and under normal circumstances when no malfunctions occur, these three electromagnets 78 are activated to secure the door 22.

[0133] Here, we will describe other examples of problems that may occur with respect to door 22. Other problems that may arise with respect to the door 22 include, for example, a decrease in the fixing force that secures the door 22. If the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 determines that the malfunction of the door 22 identified by the status information is a malfunction in which the fixing force that secures the door 22 decreases, it identifies information to increase the fixing force as reduction information.

[0134] We will explain this in detail by referring to booth 80 shown in Figure 16. As described above, multiple electromagnets 78 are installed in booth 80 shown in Figure 16. Here, we assume a scenario in which, for example, the second electromagnet 782 among the multiple electromagnets 78 malfunctions or its function deteriorates, resulting in a decrease in the fixing force that secures the door 22. In other words, we are considering a scenario in which some of the multiple electromagnets 78 malfunction or their function deteriorates, resulting in a decrease in the fixing force that secures the door 22. In addition, as shown by reference numeral 17A in Figure 17 (a diagram showing another aspect of the booth 80 malfunction), the fixing force securing the door 22 may also decrease due to a malfunction or damage to the door 22.

[0135] If the fixing force of the door 22 decreases, in this embodiment, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 identifies information to increase the fixing force of the door 22 as reduction information, as described above. In other words, the CPU 111 of the spatial management server 5 identifies information to increase the fixing force of the door 22 if the malfunction of the door 22 identified by the status information is due to a decrease in the function of some of the fixing means used to fix the door 22 or a failure of some of these functions. In other words, the CPU 111 of the spatial management server 5 identifies information that enhances some of the other functions of the fixing means in this case.

[0136] Specifically, as described above, if the second electromagnet 782 malfunctions (becomes inoperable) or its function deteriorates, the CPU 111 of the spatial management server 5 identifies information as reduction information that increases the output of one or both of the other electromagnets 78 other than the second electromagnet 782, namely the first electromagnet 781 and the third electromagnet 783. This suppresses a decrease in the force biasing the door 22 toward the opposing part 819, making it less likely for problems such as a gap GP to form between the door 22 and the opposing part 819 to occur.

[0137] Furthermore, as another way of energizing the multiple electromagnets 78, for example, the first electromagnet 781 and the third electromagnet 783 may not be used under normal conditions, and only the second electromagnet 782 may be used under normal conditions. In this embodiment, if the second electromagnet 782 malfunctions or its function deteriorates, the first electromagnet 781 and the third electromagnet 783, or both, may be used in place of the second electromagnet 782, or while continuing to use the second electromagnet 782. In other words, if the second electromagnet 782 malfunctions or its function deteriorates, one or both of the first electromagnet 781 and the third electromagnet 783, which are different from the second electromagnet 782, will be used instead.

[0138] In this case, when the first electromagnet 781 and the third electromagnet 783 are newly used, the fixing of the door 22 can be said to be the fixing of the door 22 using other fixing means installed in a different position from the second electromagnet 782, which is an example of a fixing means used to fix the door 22. If the second electromagnet 782 malfunctions or its function deteriorates, one or both of the first electromagnet 781 and the third electromagnet 783, which are examples of other fixing means, are used to suppress the decrease in the fixing force of the door 22.

[0139] In other words, if a fixing means such as the second electromagnet 782 malfunctions or its function deteriorates, in this example, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 identifies information that will cause the door 22 to be fixed using other fixing means installed in a different location from the fixing means in question. As a result, even if some of the fixing means malfunction or their function deteriorates, the reduction in the fixing force of the door 22 is suppressed, and in this case as well, problems such as a gap GP forming between the booth body 81 and the door 22 are less likely to occur.

[0140] In this explanation, the first electromagnet 781 and the third electromagnet 783, which are provided on the opposing section 819, function as other fixing means. However, the electromagnet 78, which functions as another fixing means, may be provided on the upper or lower side of the door 22. Specifically, the electromagnet 78, which functions as another means of fixing, may be provided at the location indicated by reference numeral 16E or reference numeral 16F in Figure 16.

[0141] The electromagnet 78, which functions as another fixing means, is not limited to being installed on the opposing part 819, but may also be installed in locations other than the opposing part 819, such as the upper or lower side of the door 22. In this case, if the electromagnet 78 provided on the opposing part 819 malfunctions or its function deteriorates, the electromagnets 78 provided on the upper or lower side of the door 22 are used to fix the door 22 in place.

[0142] Furthermore, if an electromagnet 78 that functions as another fixing means is provided in a location other than the opposing part 819, for example, this electromagnet 78 that functions as another fixing means may be provided on the support column 228 (see Figure 7). In this case, if the electromagnet 78 provided on the opposing part 819 malfunctions or its function deteriorates, the electromagnet 78 on the support column 228 will be used to fix the door 22. More specifically, in this case, a magnetic material is provided at the other end 224 of the door 22, and the door 22 is fixed using the electromagnet 78 provided on the column and this magnetic material provided at the other end 224 of the door 22.

[0143] Furthermore, although the above description uses the case where the electromagnet 78 used under normal conditions is provided on the opposing part 819 as an example, the installation location of the electromagnet 78 used under normal conditions is not limited to this opposing part 819. The electromagnet 78 used under normal conditions may be provided on the upper or lower side of the door 22, or on the support column 228, or other locations other than the opposing part 819. Furthermore, if the electromagnet 78 used under normal conditions is provided in a location other than the opposing part 819, the electromagnet 78 used in the event of a malfunction may be provided in the opposing part 819.

[0144] Furthermore, the electromagnet 78 used under normal conditions may be installed on the door 22 side, not just the booth body 81 side. Similarly, the electromagnet 78 used in the event of a malfunction may be installed on the door 22 side, not just the booth body 81 side. Alternatively, the electromagnet 78 used under normal conditions may be installed on one of the booth body 81 and the door 22, while the electromagnet 78 used in case of malfunction may be installed on the other of the booth body 81 and the door 22.

[0145] Furthermore, if the electromagnet 78 used in the event of a malfunction is installed on the door 22 side, this electromagnet 78 is not limited to one end 223 of the door 22 (see Figure 2), but may also be installed at the other end 224 of the door 22, or at the upper end 221 or lower end 222 of the door 22, or anywhere other than this one end 223. Furthermore, if both the electromagnet 78 used under normal conditions and the electromagnet 78 used in case of malfunction are installed on the door 22 side, the electromagnet 78 used under normal conditions may be installed elsewhere than one end 223 of the door 22, while the electromagnet 78 used in case of malfunction may be installed at one end 223 of the door 22.

[0146] Furthermore, another example of a malfunction that may occur with the door 22 is a malfunction that may occur with the electronic lock 22C, which is equipped with movable parts such as a thumbturn. To address this problem, for example, another electronic lock 22C equipped with a movable member may be provided. In other words, it is conceivable that the electronic lock 22C equipped with a movable member, which is used under normal circumstances, may malfunction or its functionality may deteriorate. In such cases, another electronic lock 22C, which is an example of another fixing means, may be used in place of or while using this electronic lock 22C.

[0147] In other words, in this case as well, some of the fastening methods used under normal circumstances may malfunction or experience a decrease in functionality. In this case, the CPU 111 of the spatial management server 5 identifies information that ensures the door 22 is secured using other fixing means installed in a different location from these fixing means, as described above. As a result, even if one of the fixing means, an electronic lock 22C equipped with a movable member, malfunctions or its function deteriorates, another electronic lock 22C equipped with a movable member, which is provided as a backup, will operate.

[0148] Another example of a malfunction could be one caused by dust accumulating on the guide rail GR. Specifically, one example of a problem is that dust accumulating on the guide rail GR can make it difficult for the user to open the door 22 or reduce the speed at which the door 22 can be closed. In this embodiment, the malfunction caused by dust accumulating on the guide rail GR can be identified based on the speed at which the door 22 moves when it is closed. As dust accumulates on the guide rail GR, the movement speed of the door 22 decreases. By obtaining information about this movement speed based on the information from the door sensor S5, it is possible to identify malfunctions caused by the accumulation of dust on the guide rail GR.

[0149] If the CPU 111 of the spatial management server 5 identifies this malfunction caused by dust accumulation on the guide rail GR, it will, as described above, identify mitigation information to reduce this malfunction. More specifically, if the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 identifies a malfunction caused by dust accumulating on the guide rail GR, such as a decrease in the movement speed of the door 22, it will identify mitigation information to reduce this malfunction.

[0150] Specifically, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 identifies information to reduce malfunctions, similar to the above, such as information that would increase the output of the biasing mechanism that increases the biasing force of the door 22. More specifically, in this case, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 identifies information such as the output of the biasing mechanism that increases the biasing force of the door 22 becoming the second output described above. This increases the biasing force of door 22 and restores the movement speed of door 22.

[0151] Furthermore, if a cleaning mechanism for the guide rail GR is provided in booth 80, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 identifies information that the guide rail GR will be cleaned by this cleaning mechanism as mitigation information to reduce malfunctions. In addition, the CPU 111 of the spatial management server 5 identifies information that will be notified to the recipient as mitigation information to reduce malfunctions, similar to the above. This will prompt the repairman to clean the guide rail GR.

[0152] In this embodiment, as described above, control information is generated based on reduction information, and the reduction of malfunctions may be performed automatically. Furthermore, in this embodiment, as described above, the identified reduction information and the information generated based on this reduction information are notified to the recipient, and the repairer may reduce the malfunction.

[0153] Furthermore, instead of performing only one of the processes—generating control information based on reduction information or notifying the recipient of the information—both processes may be performed. In this case, the CPU 111 of the spatial management server 5 will not only generate control information based on the identified reduction information, but will also perform the process of notifying the recipient of the information.

[0154] Here, when the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 processes a notification to the recipient, it may determine the frequency of the notification process based on the usage status of space 2. Specifically, in this case, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 will, for example, perform notification processing more frequently when the frequency of use of space 2 is higher than a predetermined threshold, compared to when it is lower than this threshold.

[0155] In this case, if the frequency of use of space 2 is higher than a predetermined threshold, it means that space 2 is being used frequently, and there is a high need to repair the malfunction of door 22. In this case, if notification processing is performed more frequently as described above, repairs to the door 22 located in the frequently used space 2 will be carried out more sooner.

[0156] In addition, the CPU 111 of the spatial management server 5 may identify preventive information, which is information to prevent the occurrence of the above-mentioned malfunction. Specifically, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 identifies preventative information, which is information to prevent the occurrence of a malfunction, if, for example, the value identified by the status information for door 22 does not exceed a predetermined threshold and does not lead to the identification of a malfunction, but this value is approaching the predetermined threshold.

[0157] More specifically, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 identifies preventative information, which is information to prevent malfunctions from occurring, if, for example, the value identified by the status information for door 22 does not exceed a predetermined threshold, but is greater than a second threshold that is smaller than this predetermined threshold. The identification of this prevention information may be generated each time using a calculation formula, similar to the identification of reduction information, or it may be obtained by reading information that has been pre-registered in the information storage device 102. When the CPU 111 of the spatial management server 5 identifies prevention information, it outputs control information that enables processing to restore functionality based on this prevention information, as well as information that enables a repairer to take action to restore functionality.

[0158] Specifically, for example, if dust accumulates on the guide rail GR, even if the gap GP mentioned above does not occur, it may cause problems such as an increased time required for the door 22 to close completely. In this case, the movement speed of the door 22, determined based on the output from the door sensor S5, will not be smaller than the threshold used to determine whether or not a malfunction has occurred, but a situation may arise where it becomes smaller than a second threshold that is larger than this threshold.

[0159] In this case, the CPU 111 of the spatial management server 5 identifies preventative information, which is information for improving this situation. In this case, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 identifies information as preventative information, such as information that will activate the cleaning mechanism for the guide rail GR and clean the guide rail GR, or information that will be performed by a maintenance worker to clean the guide rail GR. Then, the CPU 111 of the spatial management server 5 outputs this identified prevention information. As a result, dust is removed from the guide rail GR, and the movement speed of the door 22 is restored.

[0160] In addition, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 may determine whether the malfunction of the door 22 identified by the status information is due to deterioration over time. Furthermore, if the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 determines that the malfunction of the door 22 is due to deterioration over time, it may perform the process of notifying the recipient.

[0161] In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 18 (front view of booth 80), a gap GP may occur not over the entire length of one end 223 of the door 22, but only in a portion of the length. More specifically, although the door 22 is closed, a partial gap GP may occur between one end 223 of the door 22 and the opposing part 819 due to a defect in part of the elastic body 96. Furthermore, the identification of this defect, which involves the occurrence of a partial gap GP, can be done by analyzing the images obtained by the imaging device 24 (see Figure 7).

[0162] The CPU 111 of the spatial management server 5 determines whether this malfunction, which causes gaps in the GP, is due to age-related deterioration. Specifically, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 determines whether this gap GP is due to aging deterioration, for example, based on time information, which is information indicating the elapsed time since the installation of booth 80.

[0163] Specifically, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 determines, for example, that the time identified by this time information exceeds a threshold, and for example, if a long time has elapsed since the installation of booth 80, the above-mentioned malfunction, where a gap GP occurs, is a malfunction due to aging. In this case, the CPU 111 of the spatial management server 5 performs the notification process to the recipient. This reduces the likelihood of a gap GP occurring, for example, when a repairer replaces the elastic body 96. In other words, the problem of a gap GP occurring is eliminated in this case.

[0164] Furthermore, due to the aging deterioration of the elastic body 96, and specifically due to partial deterioration of the elastic body 96, a problem may occur where the door 22 tilts, for example, as shown in Figure 19 (front view of booth 80). In this case, the CPU 111 of the spatial management server 5 determines that there is a problem with the door 22, for example, based on information obtained from the door sensor S5 (see Figure 3) and video footage acquired by the camera 24.

[0165] In this case, the CPU 111 of the spatial management server 5 determines whether this malfunction, which causes tilting, is due to age-related deterioration or not. More specifically, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 obtains time information, for example, which is the elapsed time from the installation of booth 80 to that point, and determines whether this malfunction, in which the door 22 tilts, is due to deterioration over time.

[0166] Specifically, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 determines, for example, that the above-mentioned malfunction, in which the door 22 tilts, is caused by the aging deterioration of the elastic body 96, if the time identified by the time information exceeds a threshold. In this case, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 processes the notification to the notified party. As a result, in this case as well, for example, the elastic body 96 is replaced by a repairman, reducing the problem of the door 22 tilting. In other words, in this case as well, the problem of the door 22 tilting is resolved.

[0167] In the above, the determination of whether the malfunction of door 22 was due to age-related deterioration was made based on the time information since the installation of booth 80. However, the determination of whether or not the malfunction was due to age-related deterioration may be made by other methods. For example, a sensor for measuring the resistance of the elastic body 96 may be installed on the door 22, and based on this resistance value, it may be determined whether or not the malfunction of the door 22 is due to deterioration over time.

[0168] In addition, for example, it may be possible to determine whether the malfunction of the door 22 is due to deterioration over time based on the image of the elastic body 96 acquired by the imaging device 24. Specifically, for example, the video acquired by the camera 24 may show cracks in the elastic body 96 caused by deterioration of the elastic body 96. In this case, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 determines that the malfunction of the door 22 is due to deterioration over time. In this embodiment, if it is determined that the malfunction of the door 22 is due to deterioration over time, the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 performs notification processing to the notified party, as described above. This results in, for example, the replacement of the elastic body 96.

[0169] Furthermore, if it is determined that the malfunction of the door 22 is due to deterioration over time, the above-mentioned increase in the output of the biasing mechanism, which is performed based on the reduction information, may be prevented, or the degree of this increase in the output of the biasing mechanism may be suppressed. In other words, if the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 determines that the malfunction of the door 22 identified by the status information is due to deterioration over time, it will either prevent an increase in the output of the biasing mechanism or suppress the degree of such increase. In other words, if the CPU 111 of the space management server 5 determines that the malfunction of the door 22 identified by the status information is a malfunction of the door 22 due to aging, it will either prevent the biasing mechanism from operating at the second output described above, or it will operate the biasing mechanism at an output lower than this second output.

[0170] If the output of the biasing mechanism is increased while the door 22 is malfunctioning due to aging, the impact on the door 22 will increase, and the severity of the malfunction that is already present may worsen. Specifically, for example, if a malfunction of the door 22 occurs due to deterioration of the elastic body 96, and the biasing mechanism is activated by the second output described above, there is a risk that the deterioration of the elastic body 96 will progress further. In contrast, as in this embodiment, by preventing an increase in the output of the biasing mechanism, or by limiting the degree of this increase, it is possible to prevent the degree of malfunction from becoming severe.

[0171] Furthermore, if the malfunction of the door 22 is due to deterioration over time, and the output of the biasing mechanism is increased as is, then, for example, the door 22 will move at an increased speed while the shock absorption function of the elastic body 96 is reduced. In contrast, as in this embodiment, if the output of the biasing mechanism is not increased, or the degree of this increase is suppressed, the door 22 will not move at a high speed while the shock absorption function of the elastic body 96 is reduced.

[0172] (others) The above example described a case where information about the door 22 is processed by a space management server 5 located outside the booth 80. In other words, the above described a case where the information processing device that processes information about the door 22 is located in a place other than the booth 80. By the way, the information processing device for processing information about door 22 is not limited to this; it may also be installed in booth 80. More specifically, for example, information about door 22 may be processed by control device 89 (see Figure 2). In this case, the control device 89 acquires status information and identifies reduction information to mitigate the malfunction of the door 22 identified by this acquired status information.

[0173] Furthermore, although the above description explained the case where door 22 is a sliding door that slides in one direction, door 22 is not limited to a sliding door. The form of the door 22 is not particularly limited, as long as it has the function of separating the inside and outside of the space 2 formed by the partition and is openable and closable. The door 22 may be a double sliding door 22 in which two or more members pass each other when opening and closing, or a double sliding door 22 in which two members slide left and right. The door 22 may also be a hinged door that opens outwards or inwards of the booth 80. Furthermore, although the above explanation described the case where the door 22 slides horizontally as an example, the door 22 may also be configured to slide vertically.

[0174] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the opening and closing of the door 22 was described as an example in which the door 22 moves along a straight path, but the path along which the door 22 moves is not limited to a straight line, and curvature may be added to the path. Furthermore, if curvature is to be assigned to the movement path, the same curvature as the movement path may be assigned to the door 22, so that the door 22 is provided in a manner that conforms to the movement path and moves along this movement path.

[0175] Furthermore, while the above explanation described the case where Booth 80 is a so-called stationary (fixed installation) type Booth 80, it is also possible to install a rotating body such as tires on the bottom of Booth 80 so that Booth 80 can be moved. In other words, Booth 80 can be made movable by installing casters on the bottom surface of Booth 80. In this case, it is also possible to fix Booth 80 to the installation location with adjusters. In addition, when fixing Booth 80 to the installation location, seismic bracing devices may also be installed. In the case of the portable Booth 80, it is expected to be installed in various environments, such as outdoors where dust is easily present, which makes it more prone to malfunctions. In contrast, with a configuration that identifies reduction information, as in this embodiment, even if a malfunction occurs, the impact of this malfunction is reduced, increasing the likelihood that booth 80 can be used continuously.

[0176] Furthermore, the booth 80 may be in a portable form, such as being placed on a desk 940, as shown in Figure 20 (a diagram showing another configuration example of the booth 80). The booth 80 described above was configured so that the user's entire body could enter the booth, but the booth 80 shown in Figure 20 is configured so that only the user's upper body can enter the booth. In other words, the booth 80 shown in Figure 20 is configured so that only a part of the user's body can enter the booth.

[0177] In this booth 80 shown in FIG. 20, a rear wall 951, a right side wall 952, a left side wall 953, and a ceiling portion 954 are provided, and a user performs work within a space 2 surrounded by the rear wall 951, the right side wall 952, the left side wall 953, and the ceiling portion 954. Furthermore, in this configuration example, a retractable door 22 is provided. When the user pulls downward on the portion indicated by reference numeral 20A, as shown in FIG. 21 (a view of the booth 80 as seen from the direction indicated by arrow XXI in FIG. 20), the lower end portion 222 of the door 22 moves downward, and an opening 955 located on the front side of the booth 80 is blocked by this door 22. By blocking the opening 955 with the door 22, the occurrence of theft or the like of luggage within the space 2 can be suppressed.

[0178] Furthermore, in this configuration example, as shown in FIG. 20, two electronic locks, a first electronic lock 22M and a second electronic lock 22N, are provided. Here, the first electronic lock 22M and the second electronic lock 22N have the same configuration. In this configuration example, during normal times when there are no problems with the door 22, the door 22 is fixed using the first electronic lock 22M.

[0179] Specifically, when fixing the door 22, first, the right end portion 22R, which is located at the right end in FIG. 20 of the lower end portion 222 of the door 22, is inserted into a through hole HR formed in the right side wall 952. Also, when fixing the door 22, the left end portion 22L, which is located at the left end in FIG. 20 of the lower end portion 222 of the door 22, is inserted into the through hole HR formed in the left side wall 953.

[0180] A first electronic lock 22M is provided on the rear side of the through hole HR formed in the right side wall 952. In this configuration example, this right end portion 22R is held by this first electronic lock 22M. Thereby, the door 22 is fixed. The manner in which the first electronic lock 22M holds the right end portion 22R is not particularly limited. For example, the right end portion 22R may be held in a sandwiched manner, or a through hole may be formed in the right end portion 22R and a shaft or the like may be passed through this through hole so that the right end portion 22R can be held.

[0181] In this configuration example, if a malfunction occurs in the first electronic lock 22M, the door 22 will no longer be secured. More specifically, in this configuration example, if the first electronic lock 22M, which is used under normal circumstances, malfunctions or its functionality deteriorates, the door 22 will no longer be secured. In this configuration example, instead of using the first electronic lock 22M, which is an example of a fixing means used under normal circumstances, or while using the first electronic lock 22M, the second electronic lock 22N, which is an example of another fixing means, is used.

[0182] Even in this configuration example shown in Figure 20, some of the fixing means used under normal circumstances may malfunction or experience a decrease in functionality. In this case, the CPU 111 of the spatial management server 5 identifies information that ensures the door 22 is secured using other fixing means installed in a different location from these fixing means, as described above. Specifically, the CPU 111 of the spatial management server 5 identifies information that will enable the door 22 to be secured using the second electronic lock 22N, which is installed in a different location from the first electronic lock 22M.

[0183] As a result, even if the first electronic lock 22M, which is an example of some of the fastening means, malfunctions or its function deteriorates, the door 22 can be secured by the second electronic lock 22N, which is provided as a backup. Furthermore, similar to the above, if this fixing means (first electronic lock 22M) used under normal circumstances malfunctions or its functionality deteriorates, a notification process may be implemented to notify the recipient. [Explanation of symbols]

[0184] 2...Space, 5...Space management server, 20A...Ceiling, 20C...Side wall, 20D...Side wall, 20E...Side wall, 20F...Side wall, 22...Door, 22C...Electronic lock, 78...Electromagnet, 80...Booth, 111...CPU, GP...Gap

Claims

1. An information processing device equipped with a processor that processes information about a door located in a partitioned space, The aforementioned processor, We obtain state information, which is information about the state of the aforementioned door. Regarding the door malfunction identified by the aforementioned status information, reduction information is identified to mitigate the malfunction. It is an information processing device, The aforementioned processor, If the malfunction of the door identified by the status information is a malfunction in which the door does not close and a gap is created, then the reduction information is identified as information that increases the output of the biasing mechanism that biases the door in the direction in which it is closed. The output of the biasing mechanism when a user is present in the space is made greater than the output when there is no user in the space. Information processing device.

2. An information processing device equipped with a processor that processes information about a door located in a partitioned space, The aforementioned processor, We obtain state information, which is information about the state of the aforementioned door. Regarding the door malfunction identified by the aforementioned status information, reduction information is identified to mitigate the malfunction. It is an information processing device, The aforementioned processor, If the malfunction of the door identified by the status information is a malfunction in which the door does not close and a gap is created, then the reduction information is identified as information that increases the output of the biasing mechanism that biases the door in the direction in which it is closed. Depending on the conditions around the door, the timing at which the output of the biasing mechanism is increased is changed. Information processing device.

3. An information processing device equipped with a processor that processes information about a door located in a partitioned space, The aforementioned processor, We obtain state information, which is information about the state of the aforementioned door. Regarding the door malfunction identified by the aforementioned status information, reduction information is identified to mitigate the malfunction. It is an information processing device, The aforementioned processor, If the malfunction of the door identified by the status information is a malfunction in which the door does not close and a gap is created, then the reduction information is identified as information that increases the output of the biasing mechanism that biases the door in the direction in which it is closed. Even if the aforementioned malfunction has not been identified, when the position of the closed door reaches a predetermined position, the output of the biasing mechanism that biases the door is increased to a first output. If the aforementioned malfunction is identified, the output of the biasing mechanism is increased to a second output greater than the first output, and the timing of increasing the output of the biasing mechanism is delayed compared to when the malfunction is not identified, so that the output of the biasing mechanism is increased when the closing door reaches a position further than the predetermined position. Information processing device.

4. An information processing device equipped with a processor that processes information about a door located in a partitioned space, The aforementioned processor, We obtain state information, which is information about the state of the aforementioned door. Regarding the door malfunction identified by the aforementioned status information, reduction information is identified to mitigate the malfunction. It is an information processing device, The aforementioned processor, If the malfunction of the door identified by the status information is a malfunction in which the door does not close and a gap is created, then the reduction information is identified as information that increases the output of the biasing mechanism that biases the door in the direction in which it is closed. When increasing the output of the biasing mechanism, before and / or while increasing the output, one or more of the following are used to notify people in the vicinity of the space: sound, light, image, or vibration. Information processing device.

5. An information processing device equipped with a processor that processes information about a door located in a partitioned space, The aforementioned processor, We obtain state information, which is information about the state of the aforementioned door. If the fixing force securing the door decreases, the door will be secured using other fixing means installed in a different location from the fixing means used to secure the door. Information processing device.

6. An information processing device equipped with a processor that processes information about a door located in a partitioned space, The aforementioned processor, We obtain state information, which is information about the state of the aforementioned door. Regarding the door malfunction identified by the aforementioned status information, reduction information for reducing the malfunction is identified, The system performs a notification process to inform the recipient of the identified reduction information. Information processing device.

7. The aforementioned processor, Based on the usage status of the aforementioned space, the frequency of the notification process is determined. The information processing apparatus according to claim 6.

8. The aforementioned processor, If the frequency of use of the aforementioned space is higher than a predetermined threshold, the notification process will be performed at a higher frequency than when it is lower than the threshold. The information processing apparatus according to claim 7.

9. A partition that divides space, A door that can be opened and closed, An information processing device for processing information about the aforementioned door, Equipped with, The information processing device is a space forming device configured with the information processing device described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A computer that processes information about doors located in partitioned spaces, A function to acquire status information, which is information about the state of the aforementioned door, This function identifies reduction information to mitigate a door malfunction identified by the status information, and if the door malfunction identified by the status information is a malfunction where the door does not close and a gap is created, this function identifies information that increases the output of the biasing mechanism that biases the door in the closing direction, as the reduction information. A function to ensure that the output of the biasing mechanism when a user is present in the space is greater than the output when no user is present in the space, A program to achieve this.

11. A computer that processes information about doors located in partitioned spaces, A function to acquire status information, which is information about the state of the aforementioned door, This function identifies reduction information to mitigate a door malfunction identified by the status information, and if the door malfunction identified by the status information is a malfunction where the door does not close and a gap is created, this function identifies information that increases the output of the biasing mechanism that biases the door in the closing direction, as the reduction information. A function to change the timing of increasing the output of the biasing mechanism according to the conditions around the door, A program to achieve this.

12. A computer that processes information about doors located in partitioned spaces, A function to acquire status information, which is information about the state of the aforementioned door, Regarding the door malfunction identified by the aforementioned status information, a function is provided to identify reduction information for reducing the malfunction, This is a program designed to achieve this. The aforementioned specified function is If the malfunction of the door identified by the status information is a malfunction in which the door does not close and a gap is created, then the reduction information is identified as information that increases the output of the biasing mechanism that biases the door in the direction in which it is closed. Even if the aforementioned malfunction has not been identified, when the position of the closed door reaches a predetermined position, the output of the biasing mechanism that biases the door is increased to a first output. If the aforementioned malfunction is identified, the output of the biasing mechanism is increased to a second output greater than the first output, and the timing of increasing the output of the biasing mechanism is delayed compared to when the malfunction is not identified, so that the output of the biasing mechanism is increased when the closing door reaches a position further than the predetermined position. program.

13. A computer that processes information about doors located in partitioned spaces, A function to acquire status information, which is information about the state of the aforementioned door, This function identifies reduction information to mitigate a door malfunction identified by the status information, and if the door malfunction identified by the status information is a malfunction where the door does not close and a gap is created, this function identifies information that increases the output of the biasing mechanism that biases the door in the closing direction, as the reduction information. When increasing the output of the biasing mechanism, a function is provided to perform notification processing to people in the surrounding space using one or more of the following: sound, light, image, or vibration, before and / or while the output is being increased. A program to achieve this.

14. A computer that processes information about doors located in partitioned spaces, A function to acquire status information, which is information about the state of the aforementioned door, A function that, if the fixing force securing the door decreases, allows the door to be secured using other fixing means installed in a different location from the fixing means used to secure the door, A program to achieve this.

15. A computer that processes information about doors located in partitioned spaces, A function to acquire status information, which is information about the state of the aforementioned door, Regarding the door malfunction identified by the aforementioned status information, a function is provided to identify reduction information for reducing the malfunction, A function to perform a notification process to notify the recipient of the identified reduction information, A program to achieve this.

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