Information processing device, information processing method, and program

Abstract

To streamline a management job when managing a management object at a prescribed position.SOLUTION: An information processor includes: an acquisition part (213) configured to acquire image information containing a management object, positional information concerning a position of the management object and period information concerning a management period of the management object; a mapping part (214) configured to map the positional information to map information; and a management part (215) configured to include, in management information concerning a management of the management object, the image information, the positional information mapped to the map information and the period information, and manage thereof.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

Technical Field

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

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, at a construction site, it is known to improve work efficiency by using captured images. For example, there is a technique of displaying image information related to the construction, use, or maintenance management of a building, position information related to the position where the image information was acquired, and drawing information stored in a drawing information storage means in association with each other (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, the image information related to the construction, use, or maintenance management of a building in Patent Document 1 is an image taken of the correction location at the construction site of the building, which is used during the construction of the building, and deadline management for this correction location is not assumed. On the other hand, for example, at a construction site, there are cases where management objects such as capital equipment and tools are temporarily placed until they are used. In this case, regarding management such as how long the management object will be temporarily placed, it is directly managed by pasting paper or using a ledger. However, pasting paper takes time, and when using a ledger, direct management at the site cannot be performed, etc. There are also similar problems when managing management objects placed at a predetermined position.

[0005] Therefore, the present invention aims to provide an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program that can streamline management operations when managing objects placed in a predetermined location. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] An information processing device according to one aspect of the present invention includes an acquisition unit that acquires image information including a managed object, location information relating to the location of the managed object, and period information relating to the management period of the managed object; an association unit that associates the location information with map information; and a management unit that manages management information relating to the management of the managed object, including the image information, the location information associated with the map information, and the period information. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to streamline management tasks when managing objects that are placed in a predetermined location. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This figure shows an example of the configuration of an information processing system according to one embodiment. [Figure 2] This figure shows an example of the configuration of the information processing device 10 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] This figure shows an example of the configuration of the information processing device 20 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] This figure shows an example of user information in the first embodiment. [Figure 5] This figure shows an example of management information in the first embodiment. [Figure 6] This figure shows an example of reservation information in the first embodiment. [Figure 7] This figure shows an example of prohibited area information in the first embodiment. [Figure 8A] This figure shows an example of the registration process for managed objects in the first embodiment. [Figure 8B]This figure shows an example of the reservation process in the first embodiment. [Figure 9A] This figure shows an example of the verification process for equipment and materials in the first embodiment. [Figure 9B] This figure shows an example of the process for deleting management information in the first embodiment. [Figure 10] This is a sequence diagram showing an example of the management process according to the first embodiment. [Figure 11] This is a flowchart showing an example of request processing by the information processing device 20 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 12] This flowchart shows an example of the display control process of the information processing device 10 according to the first embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings. In each drawing, components denoted by the same reference numerals have the same or similar configuration.

[0010] <System Overview> Figure 1 shows an example of the configuration of an information processing system 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 1, the information processing system 1 includes information processing devices 10A, 10B, and 20, and each information processing device 10A, 10B, and 20 can send and receive data from each other via a network N. Note that information processing devices 10A and 10B are also referred to as information processing device 10 when not distinguishing between them.

[0011] Here, we will explain the overview of the mechanism for managing managed objects, which is realized by the information processing system 1 shown in Figure 1. For example, a user of the information processing device 10A takes a photograph of a managed object. The information processing device 10A sends a registration request to the information processing device 20 along with image information including the managed object, date and time information of the image being taken, location information of the image being taken, and period information of the period for which the managed object will be managed.

[0012] When the information processing device 20 receives a registration request, it generates management information including image information, date and time information at the time of registration, location information, and period information, and stores and manages it in a predetermined DB or the like. For example, according to this system, when temporarily placing a management object at a predetermined position, the period of the temporary placement can be set, so expiration management and the like become possible, and the management work of the management object can be made efficient.

[0013] Each of the above-described information processing devices 10 and 20 is, for example, a personal computer, a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a server, etc. In particular, the information processing device 10 is preferably a mobile terminal or a tablet terminal that is a user terminal, and the information processing device 20 is preferably a server. Note that the information processing device 20 may be configured such that its processing is executed by a plurality of devices.

[0014] [First Embodiment] In the first embodiment, for example, as the management object, it is assumed that materials, equipment, tools, etc. (hereinafter also referred to as "materials, equipment, etc.") used at a construction site are used. For example, in the first embodiment, materials, equipment, etc. are temporarily placed at a predetermined position at the construction site, and it is managed who, at which position, for how long, and what is temporarily placed. Hereinafter, the processing of each device of the information processing system 1 will be described using the management function in the first embodiment.

[0015] [Configuration] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the information processing device 10 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the information processing device 20 according to the first embodiment.

[0016] 00>The information processing device 10 includes one or more processors (e.g., CPU: Central Processing Unit) 110, one or more network communication interfaces 120, memory 130, an image sensor 140 such as a camera, a user interface 150, a location information acquisition device 160, and one or more communication buses 170 for interconnecting these components. The location information acquisition device 160 is a device capable of acquiring location information of the information processing device 10 by receiving radio waves such as GPS (Global Positioning System) from satellites using an antenna or the like, or by receiving signals used in indoor positioning technology.

[0017] Memory 130 is, for example, a high-speed random-access memory such as DRAM, SRAM, or other random-access solid-state memory, and may also be a non-volatile memory such as one or more magnetic disk memory devices, optical disk memory devices, flash memory devices, or other non-volatile solid-state memory devices, or a non-temporary recording medium.

[0018] Memory 130 stores data used by the information processing system 1. For example, memory 130 stores information and data related to the management functions of equipment and materials. Specifically, it stores user information during login and image information of equipment and materials.

[0019] Furthermore, the memory 130 stores programs, modules, and data structures, or subsets thereof, that are executed by the processor 110.

[0020] The processor 110 executes a program stored in the memory 130 to configure the application control unit 112, acquisition unit 113, transmission unit 114, reception unit 115, and display control unit 116.

[0021] The application control unit 112 controls the overall processing related to the management of user-managed objects (e.g., equipment, etc.). The acquisition unit 113 acquires image information captured by the image sensor 140 and information set or entered by the user via the user interface 150 (e.g., period information). The acquisition unit 113 also acquires location information using the GPS function of the location information acquisition device 160 or manual operation on a map, acquires date and time information using the timer function in the device, and acquires data transmitted from each information processing device. The acquisition unit 113 may also acquire predetermined requests from the user, such as registration requests for equipment, reservation requests, and requests to set prohibited areas.

[0022] The transmitting unit 114 transmits various information to the information processing device 20 along with a predetermined request. For example, if the predetermined request is a registration request for equipment, the transmitting unit 114 may transmit image information of the equipment, date and time information of the image capture, location information of the information processing device 10 at the time of image capture, and information on the set management period of the equipment to the information processing device 20. Also, if the predetermined request is a reservation request, the transmitting unit 114 may transmit at least location information to the information processing device 20, as well as image information of the location where the equipment should be placed. If the predetermined request is a request to set a prohibited area, the transmitting unit 114 may transmit at least location information to the information processing device 20, as well as information on the period to be designated as the prohibited area.

[0023] The receiving unit 115 receives management information related to the management of managed objects, which includes map information of a predetermined area including the transmitted location information, image information of managed objects included within the predetermined area, and period information regarding the management period of managed objects. For example, the receiving unit 115 receives management information from the information processing device 20, which includes map information of a predetermined area including the current location of the information processing device 10, image information of equipment and materials registered within this predetermined area, and period information for the equipment and materials.

[0024] The display control unit 116 controls the display of a predetermined area on the screen based on the management information received by the receiving unit 115, and controls the display of image information and period information on the screen in association with location information. For example, the display control unit 116 controls the display of the user interface 150 to show map information (three-dimensional or two-dimensional map information) of a predetermined area including the current location at the construction site. At this time, if there are materials and equipment managed within the predetermined area, the display control unit 116 controls the display to show a mark on the screen at the location indicated by the location information of the materials and equipment. It is also desirable that image information and period information of the materials and equipment be displayed in association with this mark. Furthermore, if there are many materials and equipment managed within the predetermined area, thumbnail display may be provided, or image information and period information may be included in a display area with a scrolling function.

[0025] Through the above process, for example, a user of the information processing device 10 can easily grasp the equipment and materials managed within a predetermined area, including their current location, after logging into the information processing system 1. Furthermore, if the equipment and materials are used and removed from their location, the user can also remove them from the management list. For example, it would be desirable to display a delete button along with image information and time period information of the equipment and materials.

[0026] Next, we will describe the server-side information processing device 20 that manages the managed objects (e.g., equipment, etc.). As shown in Figure 3, the information processing device 20 includes one or more processors 210, one or more network communication interfaces 220, memory 230, user interface 250, and one or more communication buses 270 for interconnecting these components. Each part shown in Figure 3 has the same function as each part with the same name shown in Figure 2. The differences between each part shown in Figure 3 and each part shown in Figure 2 will be described below.

[0027] Memory 230 stores data related to managed objects controlled by the information processing system 1. For example, memory 230 stores user information about users of the information processing system 1, management information about managed objects, reservation information, prohibited area information, map information, and programs that execute management functions. Alternatively, memory 230 may be a database on the cloud connected to network N.

[0028] The processor 210 executes a program stored in the memory 230 to configure the management control unit 212, acquisition unit 213, mapping unit 214, management unit 215, and notification unit 216.

[0029] The management control unit 212 controls the processing of each part described later and executes processing related to the management of the managed objects (e.g., equipment and materials).

[0030] The acquisition unit 213 acquires image information including the managed object (e.g., equipment, etc.), location information regarding the location of the managed object, and period information regarding the management period of the managed object. For example, the acquisition unit 213 acquires various information (image information, location information, period information, etc.) received from the information processing device 10 via the network communication interface 220.

[0031] Image information refers to, for example, image information of equipment and materials. Location information refers to, for example, location information of equipment and materials identified by GPS function or manual operation by the user, or location information determined using indoor positioning technology such as iBeacon (registered trademark). Period information refers to, for example, information about the management period including at least the end of management (e.g., end of temporary storage period) set by the user. The start of management (e.g., start of temporary storage) within the management period (e.g., temporary storage period) may be set by the user, or the time when the equipment and materials were photographed may be set.

[0032] The mapping unit 214 associates acquired location information with map information stored in memory 230, etc. The map information includes, for example, satellite imagery, maps provided by map companies, layouts showing indoor structures, etc. The mapping unit 214 maps the locations indicated by the location information to the map information. For example, the mapping unit 214 places pins on the map information of a construction site at the locations indicated by the location information of equipment and materials.

[0033] The management unit 215 manages management information related to the management of managed objects, including image information, location information associated with map information, and period information. For example, when the information processing device 10 requests the registration of managed objects, the management unit 215 sets identification information for the management information, generates management information including image information, location information, and period information of the acquired equipment, etc., associated with this identification information, and stores it in the memory 230.

[0034] The above process enables efficient management of equipment and materials placed at construction sites. For example, users can easily manage equipment and materials by taking photos of them and setting a period for temporary placement. Furthermore, users who have actually seen the equipment and materials placed at the construction site can access the information processing system 1 to check the management period for these materials and materials.

[0035] Furthermore, the management unit 215 may include user information such as the username and affiliation of the user who registered the equipment, etc., in the management information. The management unit 215 may also include information such as the username of the user who will be using the equipment, etc., in the management information. This makes it possible to manage, for example, who temporarily placed the equipment, etc., and when, and who is scheduled to use it and when. In addition, users can understand what is being managed by looking at the image information.

[0036] Furthermore, the management unit 215 may include the time information of image acquisition as registration date information in the management information. This allows the user to know when the equipment was registered (when management began).

[0037] The notification unit 216 notifies a designated user of deadline notification information regarding the management deadline (e.g., temporary storage deadline) included in the period information when predetermined conditions regarding the management deadline (e.g., temporary storage deadline) are met. For example, if the notification unit 216 determines that the day before the management deadline (management end date) indicated by the management end information included in the period information has arrived, that the management deadline has arrived, or that the management deadline has passed, it notifies the registrant of the equipment, etc., of the deadline, including information to inform them of the deadline or to inquire about the status.

[0038] The above process prevents equipment and materials from being left unattended at construction sites and enables the notification of reminders to relevant parties. In this case, the notification unit 216 may include instructions for setting an update to the deadline or instructions for removing items from the management list in the deadline notification information. This makes it possible for users to smoothly carry out the processing after checking the deadline.

[0039] Furthermore, the notification unit 216 may also change the designated user to whom notifications are sent based on whether the predetermined conditions regarding the management deadline are met before or after the management deadline. For example, when the day before the management deadline arrives, the notification unit 216 notifies only the registered user of the deadline, including that it is the day before the management deadline. Also, once the management deadline has passed, the notification unit 216 notifies both the registered user and the administrator of the deadline, including that the management deadline has passed.

[0040] Through the above process, it becomes possible to change the recipient of notifications from the notification unit 216 depending on the importance or urgency of the management status. As a result, it becomes possible to reduce the amount of equipment and materials left unattended at construction sites.

[0041] Furthermore, the acquisition unit 213 may also include acquiring reservation information related to the reservation management of a predetermined managed object (e.g., equipment A). For example, the acquisition unit 213 acquires reservation information, including a reservation request, transmitted from the information processing device 10.

[0042] In this case, the management unit 215 may include a reservation process that generates reservation management information related to the management of equipment A based on the acquired reservation information. For example, when the management unit 215 receives a reservation request, it sets identification information for the reservation management information and generates reservation management information including items such as registrant information and period information, associated with this identification information. Note that the image information, location information, period information, etc. of equipment A may be set later by another user, rather than at the time of registration.

[0043] Through the above process, management information for materials and equipment can be generated and managed before the materials and equipment are actually placed. For example, the management unit 215 manages location information of the construction site, and the notification unit 216 notifies the delivery company, etc., of the location information, so that the location where materials and equipment A will be placed can be announced in advance.

[0044] Through the above process, it becomes possible to reserve temporary storage locations for equipment and materials at construction sites. Therefore, if the equipment and materials to be deployed in the future are known, their management can be reserved in advance.

[0045] Furthermore, the acquisition unit 213 may also include acquiring specific information that identifies a predetermined managed object, reservation location information relating to the management location of the predetermined managed object, or period information relating to the management period of the predetermined managed object, in order to update the management reservation information. For example, the acquisition unit 213 may acquire at least one of the following in association with the identification information of the reservation management information: specific information that identifies equipment A set by the registrant, location information where equipment A is to be placed, and period information including the period from the start to the end of management of equipment A. The acquisition unit 213 may also acquire each of the above-mentioned pieces of information sequentially.

[0046] In this case, the management unit 215 may also update the reservation management information using the specified information of the managed object, the reservation location information, or the period information. For example, if the reservation location information for equipment A has been set by the registrant, the management unit 215 generates and manages the reservation management information including the reservation location information. Furthermore, if the specific information including image information of equipment A or the period information is later set by the delivery company or the like, the management unit 215 updates the reservation management information using this specific information and period information.

[0047] Through the above process, reservation management information can be updated in stages, enabling the management of appropriate information at the appropriate time. For example, location information can be registered first, and then image information of equipment and other information on the period can be registered later. Also, if the same information as regular management information is set, the management unit 215 may switch the reservation management information to management information for management purposes. For example, if the management unit 215 manages reservation management information using a reservation management flag, it can manage it as regular management information by deleting this reservation management flag.

[0048] Furthermore, the acquisition unit 213 may also include acquiring prohibited location information related to areas where management of managed objects is prohibited (e.g., areas where temporary storage is prohibited). For example, the acquisition unit 213 may acquire prohibited location information for specifying prohibited areas from the information processing device 10 along with a request to set up a management prohibited area. The prohibited location information may include the location information of the information processing device 10 used by the user making the request to set up a management prohibited area, and location information specified by the user through manual operation.

[0049] In this case, the management unit 215 may, upon receiving a request to set a restricted area, include setting a restricted area in the map information based on the restricted location information. For example, the management unit 215 may set a restricted area as a predetermined range area including the location indicated by the restricted location information.

[0050] Through the above process, it becomes possible to pre-designate and manage areas on a construction site where equipment and materials should not be placed. As a result, it becomes possible to ensure the movement of people and heavy machinery.

[0051] Furthermore, the notification unit 216 may also include notifying a designated user of warning information if it determines that location information of certain equipment or materials is associated with a designated restricted management area. For example, if the notification unit 216 determines that the reserved location information is set within a restricted management area, or determines that the location information at the time of registration request is located within a restricted management area, it will notify the registrant and / or administrator of warning information including that the location being set is within a restricted management area.

[0052] The above process makes it possible to prevent equipment and materials from being placed in restricted areas.

[0053] According to the first embodiment, the objects to be managed include first objects temporarily placed at the construction site (e.g., equipment or tools, waste to be discarded or removed, etc.), and the map information may be map information including the construction site. In this case, the management unit 215 may manage that the first objects are temporarily placed at the construction site.

[0054] Furthermore, the management unit 215 may also manage the quantity of materials and equipment to be placed at the construction site. For example, when the acquisition unit 213 acquires a registration request, it may acquire information on the quantity of materials and equipment, and in this case, the management unit 215 may include the acquired quantity information in the management information for management. In addition, the quantity information may be updated as appropriate by a user who accesses the information processing system 1.

[0055] <Data Example> Figure 4 shows an example of user information in the first embodiment. The user information shown in Figure 4 is information stored, for example, in the memory 230 of the information processing device 20. In the example shown in Figure 4, the user information is associated with various pieces of information such as user ID, password, username, and affiliation.

[0056] The User ID contains information that identifies the user and is set by the user or the Information Processing System 1. The Password includes the password set by the user. The User ID and Password may be used when logging into Information Processing System 1. The Username includes the user's real name or nickname. The Affiliation includes the name of the company the user belongs to. In addition, contact information such as an email address may be included in the user information. Note that the user information shown in Figure 4 is an example, and the information may be deleted or added depending on its use in Information Processing System 1.

[0057] Figure 5 shows an example of management information in the first embodiment. The management information shown in Figure 5 is information stored in memory 230, for example. In the example shown in Figure 5, the management information is associated with various pieces of information such as management ID, registrant ID, registration date, location, period, and reservation ID.

[0058] The management ID includes information that identifies the management information, and is, for example, information that is automatically assigned and set by the management unit 215. The registrant ID includes the user ID of the user who requested the registration of the management information. The registration date includes the registration date of the managed object, and may include, for example, the date and time when the image information acquired by the acquisition unit 213 was captured, and may be expressed in units of AM, PM, hours, minutes, seconds, etc.

[0059] The location information includes the location information of the object being managed, and may include, for example, the location information of the information processing device 10 at the time of imaging, which is acquired by the acquisition unit 213. The location information may also be acquired automatically by a GPS function or the like, or it may be location information indicating a location specified by the user on predetermined map information, or it may be location information determined using indoor positioning technology such as iBeacon (registered trademark). The location information includes two-dimensional information such as longitude and latitude, or horizontal and vertical position relative to a base point, and may also include three-dimensional information by adding height.

[0060] The period information includes the management period for the managed item, and may include, for example, at least the management end date (management deadline) and the management start date. The management start date may be automatically set on the registration date.

[0061] The reservation ID includes information that identifies the reservation information and is automatically set, for example, when the management unit 215 receives a reservation request. The management information to which the reservation ID is set indicates the reservation management information. Therefore, the reservation ID may also act as a flag indicating whether or not the information is reserved. Note that the management information shown in Figure 5 is just an example, and predetermined information may be deleted or added depending on its use in the information processing system 1. Furthermore, the method of managing reservation information is not limited to the format shown in Figures 5 and 6.

[0062] Figure 6 shows an example of reservation information in the first embodiment. The reservation information shown in Figure 6 is information stored in memory 230, for example. In the example shown in Figure 6, the reservation information is associated with various pieces of information such as reservation ID, contact information, and remarks.

[0063] As described above, the reservation ID includes information that identifies the reservation. The contact information includes the user ID to which the reservation holder will contact the reserved location, etc. For example, when a reservation holder makes a reservation, they can select or set a contact, and the information processing device 10 will send this information to the information processing device 20. Therefore, the information processing device 20 will be able to register the contact information.

[0064] The remarks section includes comments from the reservation holder to the contact person, such as "Please deliver here, B Construction Company," entered by the reservation holder. In addition to the above example, the reservation information may also include reservation location information and specific information that identifies the items to be managed. Note that the reservation information shown in Figure 6 is just an example, and the information may be deleted or added depending on how it is used in the information processing system 1.

[0065] Figure 7 shows an example of prohibited area information in the first embodiment. The prohibited area information shown in Figure 7 is information stored in memory 230, for example. In the example shown in Figure 7, the prohibited area information is associated with the prohibited area, registrant, registration date, and period.

[0066] A prohibited area is information that includes areas where the placement of managed objects is prohibited, and includes, for example, information indicating a predetermined range based on location information set by the user. For example, the following are examples of methods for setting a predetermined range. • A method in which the user enters information about the prohibited area, such as objects, boundaries, and occupied area, in the remarks comment, and the management unit 215 sets the predetermined area based on the remarks comment. A method in which the management unit 215 sets a predetermined range (for example, within a radius of 10m centered on the position where the user has placed a pin) A method by which the management unit 215 sets a predetermined range for a polygonal area enclosed by multiple pins set by the user. Note that the prohibited area information shown in Figure 7 is an example representing a predetermined range centered on the location information (x4, y4) specified by the user.

[0067] The registrant information includes the user ID of the user who requested the registration of the prohibited area. The registration date includes the date the registration request for the prohibited area was received. The period includes the period set by the registrant, etc. Note that the prohibited area information shown in Figure 7 is an example, and the specified information may be deleted or added depending on its use in the information processing system 1.

[0068] <Specific examples of each process> Next, specific examples of each process in Information Processing System 1 will be explained using Figures 8 and 9. Figure 8 shows an example of registering a managed object, and Figure 9 shows an example of displaying managed information.

[0069] (Registration process for managed objects) Figure 8A shows an example of the registration process for managed objects in the first embodiment. In the example shown in Figure 8A, first, a user who wants to register equipment and materials (e.g., Taro Yamada) logs into the system. Next, he takes a photograph of the equipment and materials temporarily placed at the construction site and uploads it to the system. At this time, the information processing device 10 used by the user sends the registration request along with image information of the equipment and materials, date information or date and time information of the time of shooting (e.g., October 10, 2020), location information of the equipment and materials, and period information set by the user (e.g., October 10, 2020 to October 13, 2020) to the information processing device 20.

[0070] When the information acquisition unit 213 of the information processing device 20 acquires various information along with the registration request, the management unit 215 generates management information based on the various information and performs management. As a result, as shown in Figure 8A, the management information is set as follows: registration date (date) is "October 10, 2020", registrant (person in charge) is "Taro Yamada", and period is "October 10, 2020 to October 13, 2020". In addition, in the example shown in Figure 8A, a pin is set on the map information of the construction site using the acquired location information. This makes it easy to manage who is leaving the equipment and materials at that location and for how long.

[0071] (Reservation processing) Figure 8B shows an example of the reservation process in the first embodiment. In the example shown in Figure 8B, first, a user who wants to reserve the management of materials and equipment logs into the system on October 10, 2020. Next, the user selects the reservation function, etc., and identifies the planned placement location while referring to map information of the construction site, or the information processing device 10 acquires location information when taking a photograph of the planned placement location at the actual construction site, and the reservation location information is set. The user also enters a comment using the information processing device 10, such as "Construction Company B, please deliver it here," and sets Construction Company B as the contact. At this time, the information processing device 10 sends the reservation request, reservation location information, contact information, comment information, etc. to the information processing device 20.

[0072] When the information processing unit 213 of the information processing device 20 acquires various information along with the reservation request, the management unit 215 generates and manages reservation management information based on the various information. As a result, as shown in Figure 8B, the reservation management information is set with "October 10, 2020" as the registration date (date) and a location (pin) corresponding to the map information as the reservation location information. The pin for the reservation location information may be displayed in a way that makes it distinguishable from the pins of other management information. In addition, the reservation location may also be set as a reservation area with a predetermined range, using one of the methods described above in the prohibited area.

[0073] The notification unit 216 of the information processing device 20 notifies the person in charge at Construction Company B, who is set as the contact person, that the reservation management information has been set. As a result, the person in charge at Construction Company B logs into the system, registers image information after the materials and equipment have been actually delivered, and updates the reservation management information.

[0074] After this, the user (Taro Yamada), who has received notification from Construction Company B that materials and equipment will be delivered, logs into the system and updates the reservation management information. For example, the user sets themselves as the person in charge and sets the period information to October 10th to October 13th, 2020. This allows the user to reserve the placement location of materials and equipment at the construction site, enabling smooth delivery processing. Furthermore, once the necessary items for the reservation management information are set, the management unit 215 may switch the reservation management information back to normal management information. For example, the management unit 215 deletes the reservation information and reservation ID.

[0075] (Prohibited area setting process) When a restricted area is to be set, the user logs into the system and specifies the location to be set as a restricted area by selecting the restricted area setting function. The location can be specified by obtaining the location of the information processing device 10 or by setting it on a map displayed on the screen. The information processing device 10 sends the location information to the information processing device 20 along with the restricted area setting request.

[0076] When the information acquisition unit 213 of the information processing device 20 acquires various information along with a request to set a prohibited area, the management unit 215 performs prohibited area setting processing based on the various information. For example, the management unit 215 can set a predetermined range based on the location information acquired by any of the methods described above as a prohibited area.

[0077] (Verification process) Figure 9A shows an example of the verification process for equipment and materials in the first embodiment. In the example shown in Figure 9A, workers at a construction site log in to the system, and pins indicating the equipment and materials managed in a predetermined area including the location of the information processing device 10 are displayed on the screen of the information processing device 10.

[0078] In the example shown in Figure 9A, management information is displayed on the screen in association with pins on the map. For example, image information of equipment, registration date (date) "October 10, 2020", registrant (person in charge) "Taro Yamada", and period "October 10, 2020 - October 13, 2020" are displayed. On-site workers can visually verify the information displayed against the actual items and understand how long the equipment will remain in that location.

[0079] (Deletion process) Figure 9B shows an example of the deletion process for management information in the first embodiment. In the example shown in Figure 9B, a worker at a construction site logs into the system and the managed equipment and materials are displayed on the screen. In the example shown in Figure 9B, a delete button is displayed in association with the displayed management information. At this time, the worker selects the management information for the equipment and materials to be used and presses the delete button.

[0080] In the example shown in Figure 9B, when the delete button is pressed, the information processing device 10 sends a request to the information processing device 20 to delete the management information for which the delete button was pressed.

[0081] When the acquisition unit 213 of the information processing device 20 receives a deletion request, the management unit 215 deletes the management information that has been requested to be deleted. The notification unit 216 also notifies a designated user that the management information that was designated for deletion has been deleted. The designated user may be, for example, a registrant, an administrator, or someone involved in the construction site.

[0082] <Operation Description> Next, we will describe the operations related to each process of the information processing system 1. Figure 10 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the management process according to the first embodiment. In the process shown in Figure 10, the user logs into the system using the information processing device 10 and selects the registration function.

[0083] In step S102, the image sensor 140 of the information processing device 10 captures a managed object such as equipment or materials. As a result, the acquisition unit 113 of the information processing device 10 acquires image information of the managed object. The acquisition unit 113 may also acquire the position information of the information processing device 10 at the time of imaging, as well as date and time information.

[0084] In step S104, the transmission unit 114 of the information processing device 10 transmits the registration request and the various information acquired by the acquisition unit 113 to the information processing device 20 via the network communication interface 120.

[0085] In step S106, the acquisition unit 213 of the information processing device 20 acquires the registration request and various information via the network communication interface 220.

[0086] In step S108, the mapping unit 214 of the information processing device 20 associates the map information stored in the memory 230 with the acquired location information. For example, the mapping unit 214 maps the location in the map information to the location indicated by the location information, such as by placing a pin on the map.

[0087] In step S110, the management unit 215 of the information processing device 20 generates and manages management information based on various types of information. For example, the management unit 215 includes image information, location information, and period information as management information, associated with a management ID. The management information may also include the registration date, the registrant, etc.

[0088] In step S112, the management unit 215 of the information processing device 20 determines whether predetermined conditions regarding the management end date included in the period information are met. The predetermined conditions are, for example, whether it is the day before the period end date or whether the period end date has passed. If the predetermined conditions are met, the process proceeds to step S114.

[0089] In step S114, the notification unit 216 of the information processing device 20 transmits deadline notification information to the information processing device 10. The notification unit 216 may change the notification destination depending on predetermined conditions.

[0090] The above process makes it possible to streamline management tasks when managing objects by placing them in a designated location. For example, when temporarily storing equipment and materials at a construction site, the information processing device 10 can be used to take photographs of the equipment and materials, thereby enabling management of those items. Furthermore, by including the management period in the management information, users can understand how long the equipment and materials will remain in place.

[0091] Figure 11 is a flowchart showing an example of request processing by the information processing device 20 according to the first embodiment. In the example shown in Figure 11, the requests include a request to register a managed object, a reservation request, and a request to set a prohibited area.

[0092] In step S202, the acquisition unit 213 of the information processing device 20 determines whether or not it has received a request from the user's information processing device 10. If a request is received (step S202-YES), the process proceeds to step S204; if a request is not received (step S202-NO), the process ends and returns to step S202.

[0093] In step S204, the acquisition unit 213 of the information processing device 20 determines the content of the request to be acquired. If the request is a reservation request, the process proceeds to step S206; if the request is a registration request, the process proceeds to step S208; and if the request is a prohibited area setting request, the process proceeds to step S210.

[0094] In step S206, the management unit 215 of the information processing device 20 executes the reservation process as described above. For example, the management unit 215 generates and manages reservation management information including reservation location information, and the notification unit 216 notifies a designated contact of the reservation details.

[0095] In step S208, the management unit 215 of the information processing device 20 performs the management processing of the managed objects as described above. For example, the management unit 215 performs the processing of steps S106 to S110 shown in Figure 10.

[0096] In step S210, the management unit 215 of the information processing device 20 performs the prohibited area setting process as described above. For example, the management unit 215 sets the prohibited area in the map information using location information to indicate the prohibited area.

[0097] Through the above process, the server-side information processing device 20 can perform appropriate processing according to the content of the request.

[0098] Figure 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the display control process of the information processing device 10 according to the first embodiment. In the example shown in Figure 12, it is assumed that a worker at a construction site logs into the system.

[0099] In step S302, the application control unit 112 of the information processing device 10 receives a login request from a user, verifies the user ID and password by the information processing device 20, and determines whether the login was successful or not. If the login is successful (step S302-YES), the process proceeds to step S304; if the login fails (step S302-NO), the process returns to step S302.

[0100] In step S304, the acquisition unit 213 of the information processing device 10 acquires, for example, the location information of the information processing device 10. The location information may be acquired by operating on a map displayed on the screen.

[0101] In step S306, the transmission unit 114 of the information processing device 10 transmits the location information acquired by the acquisition unit 113 to another information processing device (e.g., information processing device 20).

[0102] In step S308, the receiving unit 115 of the information processing device 10 receives from the information processing device 20 map information of a predetermined area including location information, image information of the managed objects included in the predetermined area, and management information including period information related to the management of the managed objects.

[0103] In step S310, the display control unit 116 of the information processing device 10 controls the display of a predetermined area on the screen based on the management information, and controls the display of image information and period information on the screen in association with the location information (see, for example, Figure 9).

[0104] Through the above process, construction site workers can access the system and visually understand the materials and equipment being managed at the construction site. For example, a site worker can compare the information displayed on their information processing device 10 with the materials and equipment in front of them to verify the information and understand how long those materials and equipment will remain in that location.

[0105] [Second Embodiment] In the second embodiment, for example, the managed objects are assumed to be waste generated at construction sites, waste disposal sites, households, etc. In the second embodiment, the waste is temporarily placed at a designated location at a construction site, etc., and it is managed who is temporarily placing what, where, for how long, etc. Each process in the second embodiment is basically the same as each function in the first embodiment, except that the managed objects are changed from materials and equipment at a construction site to waste.

[0106] In any location, the abandonment of trash is a problem, but according to the second embodiment, it becomes possible to manage who leaves the trash in that location and for how long, and it also becomes possible for a third party to be aware of the trash management situation.

[0107] [Third Embodiment] In the third embodiment, for example, the objects to be managed are assumed to be personal belongings (e.g., watches, notebooks, wallets, personal computers, etc.), and the locations where they are placed are assumed to be buildings such as houses. In this case, the map information includes building layout information.

[0108] In the third embodiment, the acquisition unit 113 of the information processing device 10 may acquire location information of the managed object, such as location information set by the user on the layout or location information determined using indoor positioning technology such as iBeacon®. Each process in the third embodiment is the same as each process in the first embodiment, except for the method of acquiring location information.

[0109] According to the third embodiment, even if the managed objects are temporarily placed in a designated location within the building, it becomes possible to manage who is temporarily placing what, where, for how long, and what is being temporarily placed. Furthermore, by utilizing the notification function, this system 1 can be used as a personal memo.

[0110] [Fourth Embodiment] In the fourth embodiment, for example, the managed objects are assumed to be personal belongings (e.g., watches, notebooks, personal computers, etc.), and the location where they are placed is assumed to be an office. In recent years, due to the free address system, the place where one works varies from day to day, which can sometimes lead to misplacement of documents. In this case, using this system 1 makes it possible to prevent misplacement.

[0111] In the fourth embodiment, as in the third embodiment, the management takes place within a building, so the acquisition unit 113 of the information processing device 10 may acquire location information of the managed object, such as location information set by the user on the layout or location information determined using indoor positioning technology such as iBeacon (registered trademark). Each process in the fourth embodiment is the same as each process in the first embodiment, except for the method of acquiring location information.

[0112] According to the fourth embodiment, even if the managed object is temporarily placed in a designated location in the building, it becomes possible to manage who is temporarily placing what, where, for how long, and what it is. Furthermore, by logging into the system and checking the location where the managed object is registered, it becomes possible to prevent misplacement, or by utilizing the notification function.

[0113] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and changes are possible within the scope of the claims. For example, in the present invention, some of the processing performed by each information processing device may be transferred to other information processing devices, or multiple information processing devices may be integrated as appropriate. [Explanation of symbols]

[0114] 1…Information processing system, 10, 20…Information processing device, 110…Processor, 112…Application control unit, 113…Acquisition unit, 114…Transmission unit, 115…Receiver unit, 116…Display control unit, 130…Memory, 140…Image sensor, 210…Processor, 230…Memory, 212…Management control unit, 213…Acquisition unit, 214…Mapping unit, 215…Management unit, 216…Notification unit

Claims

1. An information processing device, An acquisition unit that acquires image information including the managed object, location information relating to the location of the managed object, and period information relating to the management period of the managed object, transmitted from another information processing device. A mapping unit that associates the location information with the map information by mapping the location indicated by the location information to map information of a predetermined area including the location information, A management unit manages management information relating to the management of the aforementioned managed object, including the image information, the location information associated with the map information, and the period information. An information processing device equipped with the following features.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a notification unit that notifies a predetermined user of deadline notification information regarding the management deadline included in the period information when predetermined conditions regarding the management deadline included in the period information are met.

3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the notification unit includes changing a predetermined user to be notified based on whether the predetermined condition is met before or after the management deadline.

4. The acquisition unit includes acquiring reservation information relating to the reservation management of a predetermined managed object transmitted from the other information processing device, The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the management unit includes performing a reservation process to generate reservation management information relating to the management of the predetermined managed object based on the reservation information.

5. The acquisition unit includes acquiring specific information that identifies the predetermined managed object, reserved location information relating to the management location of the predetermined managed object, or period information relating to the management period of the predetermined managed object, transmitted from the other information processing device. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the management unit updates the reservation management information using the specified information of the predetermined managed object, the reservation location information, or the period information.

6. The acquisition unit includes acquiring prohibited location information relating to the restricted area transmitted from the other information processing device, The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the management unit includes setting a management prohibited area in the map information based on the prohibited location information.

7. The information processing device according to claim 6, further comprising a notification unit that notifies a predetermined user of warning information when it is determined that the location indicated by the location information is mapped to the portion of the map information where the management prohibited area is set.

8. The aforementioned managed object includes a first object that is temporarily placed at a construction site, The aforementioned map information includes the aforementioned construction site, The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the management unit manages whether the first object is temporarily placed at the construction site.

9. Information processing device, To acquire image information including the managed object, location information relating to the location of the managed object, and period information relating to the management period of the managed object, transmitted from another information processing device. By mapping the location indicated by the location information onto map information of a predetermined area including the location information, the location information is associated with the map information. The management information relating to the management of the aforementioned managed object includes the image information, the location information associated with the map information, and the period information. An information processing method that performs the following.

10. In an information processing device, To acquire image information including the managed object, location information relating to the location of the managed object, and period information relating to the management period of the managed object, transmitted from another information processing device. By mapping the location indicated by the location information onto map information of a predetermined area including the location information, the location information is associated with the map information. The management information relating to the management of the aforementioned managed object includes the image information, the location information associated with the map information, and the period information. A program that executes the command.

11. In an information processing device, To acquire location information of the aforementioned information processing device, Transmitting the location information of the aforementioned information processing device to another information processing device, Receiving from the aforementioned other information processing device, map information of a predetermined area including the location information of the information processing device, which maps the location information of the managed objects included within the predetermined area, image information of the managed objects, and management information relating to the management of the managed objects, which includes period information relating to the management of the managed objects. Based on the management information, control is performed to display on the screen map information of the predetermined area, which maps the location information of the managed object, and to display on the screen the image information and the period information in association with the location information of the managed object. A program that executes the command.

12. Information processing device, To acquire location information of the aforementioned information processing device, Transmitting the location information of the aforementioned information processing device to another information processing device, Receiving from the aforementioned other information processing device, map information of a predetermined area including the location information of the information processing device, which maps the location information of the managed objects included within the predetermined area, image information of the managed objects, and management information relating to the management of the managed objects, which includes period information relating to the management of the managed objects. Based on the management information, control is performed to display on the screen map information of the predetermined area, which maps the location information of the managed object, and to display on the screen the image information and the period information in association with the location information of the managed object. An information processing method that performs the following.

13. An acquisition unit that acquires location information of an information processing device, A transmitting unit that transmits the location information of the aforementioned information processing device to another information processing device, A receiving unit that receives from the other information processing device the following: map information of a predetermined area including the location information of the information processing device, which maps the locations indicated by the location information of the managed objects included in the predetermined area; image information of the managed objects; and management information relating to the management of the managed objects, which includes period information relating to the management of the managed objects. A display control unit that controls the display on the screen map information of a predetermined area, which maps the location information of the managed object to the location information of the managed object, based on the management information, and controls the display on the screen image information and period information in association with the location information of the managed object. An information processing device equipped with the following features.

Images