Analysis System

Abstract

To provide an analysis device for outputting evaluation information of a prescribed region, on the basis of information on a facility included in the prescribed region and information on a place associated with the facility.SOLUTION: An analysis device 2500 outputs integration data for each second region mesh in a specific region of a case where a specific facility exists in the specific region and a case where no specific facility exists therein, as region evaluation information 2311, at a predetermined time specified at each second time.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an analysis system that outputs evaluation information for a predetermined area.

Background Art

[0002] As a system for evaluating areas, a system has been proposed that aggregates statistical values associated with regional meshes in the surrounding area based on the latitude and longitude of a store (Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of Invention

Problem to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, no mechanism has been proposed so far that outputs evaluation information for a predetermined area based on information on facilities included in the predetermined area and information on locations associated with the facilities.

[0005] The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide an analysis apparatus that outputs evaluation information for a predetermined area based on information on facilities included in the predetermined area and information on locations associated with the facilities.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0006] To achieve the above object, the analysis apparatus of the present invention comprises area evaluation information output means for outputting area evaluation information indicating an evaluation of the predetermined area based at least on location information relating to locations included in the predetermined area.

Effects of the Invention

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an analytical device that outputs evaluation information for a predetermined area based on information about facilities included in the predetermined area and information about locations associated with those facilities. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is a functional block diagram showing an overview of the analytical instrument. [Figure 2] This diagram shows the processing flow of the analytical instrument. [Figure 3] This diagram shows an overview of the algorithm for estimating human flow distribution. [Figure 4] This figure shows an example of the output of a human flow distribution estimation algorithm. [Figure 5] This figure shows a map where the building under consideration does not exist. [Figure 6] This figure shows a pedestrian flow heat map in a state where the building under consideration does not exist. [Figure 7] This is a map showing the location of the building under consideration. [Figure 8] This figure shows a heat map of pedestrian flow while the building under consideration is in existence. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] Hereinafter, an analysis device 2500 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 is a block diagram showing an overview of the analysis device 2500. The analysis device 2500 includes a computing device 2100 and a storage device 2300. The computing device 2100 includes area evaluation information output means 2101, chart output means 2103, and map output means 2105. The storage device 2300 stores facility information 2301, location information 2303, population dynamics information 2305, lifestyle information 2307, occupational employment information 2309, and area evaluation information 2311. The analysis device 2500 is connected to a user terminal 3000. The analysis device 2500 may also be configured as a server.

[0010] The analysis apparatus 2500 of this embodiment includes a region evaluation information output means 2101 that outputs region evaluation information 2311 indicating an evaluation of a predetermined region based on location information 2303 relating to locations included in at least a predetermined region.

[0011] A designated region refers to an area such as a 500m mesh. Place information 2303 refers to information such as stores located in a building or fishing grounds included in a body of water. Store information refers to information such as medical departments located in a hospital building or convenience stores. Evaluation information by region 2311 refers to evaluation information in units of 500m / 62.5m meshes (for example, evaluation information for meshes that include Tokyo Station A, or meshes that include Tokyo Station B).

[0012] In the analytical device 2500 of this embodiment, analysis can be performed based on the properties of facilities and locations included in the region using region evaluation information 2311.

[0013] The characteristics of a facility or location include, for example, the ability of a commercial building to attract customers, the economic impact of a roadside station utilizing a former school building, the utilization rate of total floor area, information on residential occupancy rates, the status of residential / commercial use, the condition of roads, the density of buildings, the ability of an internal medicine clinic to attract customers, information on the overall characteristics of the town, and real estate value.

[0014] (Analysis using information about facilities) The domain evaluation information output means 2101 may output domain evaluation information 2311 by utilizing information about facilities. Specifically, the domain evaluation information output means 2101 may output domain evaluation information 2311 based on facility information 2301 relating to a predetermined facility that is included in and related to a predetermined domain.

[0015] The predetermined facilities related to the predetermined location are, for example, buildings, roads, railways, buses, airports, water areas, and the like. The facility information 2301 is, for example, facility position information, boundary information of buildings, roads, water areas and the like, information on the total floor area of a building, information on the number of rooms in a building, information on the number of floors of a building, information on road width, information on the elevation difference of bus routes, and the like.

[0016] By analyzing the region evaluation information 2311 using the information related to facilities, it becomes easy to perform analysis of the relevant region in relation to predetermined facilities, such as effect analysis resulting from the construction of a commercial building.

[0017] (Analysis using demographic information + life information) The region evaluation information output unit 2101 may analyze the region evaluation information 2311 using the demographic information 2305 and the life information 2307. Specifically, the region evaluation information output unit 2101 may further output the region evaluation information 2311 at a predetermined time based on predetermined demographic information 2305 including at least information on the number of people located in a predetermined region at a predetermined time, and predetermined life information 2307 including at least information related to people's lives, in consideration of the relationship between the predetermined life information 2307 and the location information 2303.

[0018] The predetermined time refers to, for example, a unit of 1 hour. The predetermined region refers to, for example, a unit of 500m mesh. The demographic information 2305 refers to, for example, NTT Docomo's mobile spatial statistical information and the like. The life information 2307 refers to, for example, life information per region, per unit of age and gender, and per unit of 15 minutes. The life information 2307 can be acquired, for example, from 20 types of classified behaviors from the "Basic Survey of Social Life" of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. The relationship between the life information 2307 and the location information 2303 refers to, for example, relationships such as doctors and nurses working in hospital facilities, farmers working on farmland, fishermen working in fishing grounds, housewives raising children in residences, and pensioners living in residences.

[0019] By analyzing the area evaluation information 2311 using the demographic trend information 2305 and the life information 2307, a more precise evaluation of the area can be performed.

[0020] (Analysis using employment information by occupation) The area evaluation information output unit 2101 may analyze the area evaluation information 2311 using the employment information by occupation 2309. Specifically, the predetermined life information 2307 further includes predetermined employment information by occupation 2309, and the area evaluation information output unit 2101 may further output the area evaluation information 2311 based on the employment information by occupation 2309. The employment information by occupation 2309 is, for example, information including units of age and gender, employment ratio by occupation, and the like.

[0021] By analyzing the area evaluation information 2311 using the employment information by occupation 2309, more precise estimation related to employment, which is an important part of people's lives, can be performed.

[0022] (Aspect of output of area evaluation information) The output of the created area evaluation information 2311 will be described. The area evaluation information 2311 can be output in various aspects. (OUTPUT A: Output as a chart) The analysis device 2500 may include a chart output unit 2103. The chart output unit 2103 may, for example, output the area evaluation information 2311 at a predetermined time as a chart showing a ratio by the number of people. By outputting the area evaluation information 2311 as a chart, the area evaluation information 2311 can be understood more easily.

[0023] (OUTPUT B: Output as a map) The analysis device may include a map output means 2105 that functions as a map output means. The map output means 2105 may, for example, output area evaluation information 2311 on a map at a predetermined time, associating the proportion of people with locations. By outputting the area evaluation information 2311 as a map, the area evaluation information 2311 can be more easily understood in relation to locations.

[0024] (62.5m mesh) The area evaluation information output means 2101 may output area evaluation information 2311 for a specific area based on predetermined location information 2303 for each specific area, such as every 62.5 m mesh. This makes it possible to accurately evaluate an area for every 62.5 m mesh, which is the area a person can move through in one minute.

[0025] (Time series analysis) The region evaluation information output means 2101 may output region evaluation information 2311 for multiple time points based on predetermined demographic information 2305 for multiple predetermined time points included in a predetermined period. This allows for time-series analysis of the region over the predetermined period.

[0026] (Past and future simulation) The domain evaluation information output means 2101 may output domain evaluation information 2311 based on predetermined location information 2303 set in the past or future. This makes it possible to simulate domain evaluation information 2311 in the past or future.

[0027] (Processing flow) Refer to Figure 2 to explain the processing overview of the analyzer 2500. (S301) Step S301 is a step that involves obtaining location information 2303. Location information 2303 is obtained from the map data database. In S301, it is also possible to modify or enter new location information 2303. For example, it is possible to change the location of an existing building or to create a new station or road.

[0028] (S302) Step S302 is a step for obtaining facility information 2301. Facility information 2301 is obtained from the map data DB. Facility information 2301 may also be included in the location information 2303 obtained in S301. In S302, it is also possible to modify or enter new facility information 2301. For example, tenant information for an existing building can be changed, or new store information for a newly added station can be entered.

[0029] (S303) Step S303 is the step of obtaining demographic information 2305. Demographic information 2305 can be obtained from mobile spatial statistics, etc.

[0030] (S304) Step S304 is to obtain lifestyle information 2307. Lifestyle information 2307 may include occupational employment information 2309. Lifestyle information 2307 can be obtained from the Social Life Basic Survey DB, and occupational employment information 2309 can be obtained from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Labor Force Survey DB.

[0031] (S305) S305 is a step in which domain evaluation information 2311 is created based on the information obtained up to S304.

[0032] (S306) S306 is a step in which the created region evaluation information 2311 is output. The region evaluation information 2311 can be output in various ways, including outputting region evaluation information 2311 for a specific region, outputting region evaluation information 2311 for multiple time periods, and outputting region evaluation information 2311 based on past or future location information.

[0033] (S307, S308) The generated area evaluation information 2311 can be output as a chart or on a map. S307 is the step of outputting the area evaluation information 2311 as a chart. S308 is the step of outputting the area evaluation information 2311 on a map. The processing flow ends when the area evaluation information 2311 is output in S306, S307, or S308.

[0034] (Population flow distribution estimation algorithm) Refer to Figure 3 to explain the overview of the pedestrian flow distribution estimation algorithm. Figure 3 is a diagram illustrating the overview of the pedestrian flow distribution estimation algorithm. (S200) In S200, the computing unit 2100 acquires spatial statistical data via the network. For acquiring spatial statistical data, it is possible to use "Mobile Spatial Statistics (registered trademark)" provided by NTT Docomo. Spatial statistical data is, for example, data on the number of people by age and gender within a predetermined time unit (for example, 1 hour) within a predetermined width mesh (for example, 500m square).

[0035] (S210) In S210, for a "designated area," based on spatial statistical data, the system classifies the people (age and gender obtained from spatial statistical data) who are staying in a specific area (for example, the Osaka Umeda area) during a specific time period (for example, a certain hour) into their status (behavioral classification information) such as work and movement (e.g., commuting) in finer time units (for example, 15 minutes) within that specific time period, by referring to the Social Life Basic Survey Database, and estimates the number of people (attributes of age and gender) in each classification.

[0036] (S220) In S220, based on the estimated number of people (with age and gender attributes) in each activity category, the number of employed people (with age and gender attributes) by occupation every 15 minutes in the above-mentioned specific domain is estimated, for example, based on the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' Labor Force Survey Database.

[0037] (S230, S240) In S230, the estimated number of employed persons (attributes of age and gender) by occupation every 15 minutes is distributed (for example, proportionally allocated) to each building (facility) based on the total floor area of ​​facilities and buildings on the map and the area allocated to each occupation in each facility / building, and aggregated data of the number of people in meshes smaller than the unit mesh of spatial statistical data (for example, 62.5m mesh) is estimated. The chart output means 2103 may output this as a chart showing the proportion by number of people (Output A). Alternatively, the map output means 2105 may output this on a map as the proportion by number of people associated with locations (Output B). An example of Output A is shown in Figure 4(a). An example of Output B is shown in Figure 4(b).

[0038] (Example of domain evaluation) Referring to Figures 5 to 8, an example of area evaluation using the analysis device 2500 will be explained. Figures 5 to 8 illustrate the change in area evaluation information when a building and road are constructed on land where no building previously existed, illustrating the area evaluation performed by the analysis device 2500.

[0039] Figure 5 shows a map without the building under consideration. Figure 6 shows a pedestrian flow heatmap in the absence of the building under consideration. Figure 7 shows a map with the building under consideration present. Figure 8 shows a pedestrian flow heatmap with the building under consideration present. Figures 6 and 8 are examples of area evaluation information 2311 being output as a map.

[0040] The area enclosed by box 2601 in Figure 5 contains no buildings. Box 2602 in Figure 6 represents the same area as box 2601 in Figure 5. The area enclosed by box 2602 in Figure 6 also contains no buildings. Therefore, pedestrian traffic is also low.

[0041] Figure 7 shows a map of the area enclosed by the frame 2601 in Figure 5, in which buildings are constructed. The buildings consist of a first building 2611 and a second building 2612. Furthermore, two roads, the first road 2614 and the second road 2615, surround the first building 2611 and the second building 2612 and are connected to existing roads.

[0042] The boxed areas 2621 and 2622 in Figure 8 correspond to the locations of the first building 2611 and the second building 2612 in Figure 7, respectively. As shown in the boxed areas 2621 and 2622 in Figure 8, pedestrian flow is increasing in the areas corresponding to the first building 2611 and the second building 2612. It can also be seen that pedestrian flow is occurring on the first road 2614 and the second road 2615.

[0043] In this way, by using the analysis device 2500 and the area evaluation information 2511, it is possible to predict, for example, the flow of people when a new store is opened. Furthermore, by changing the type of building to be placed or facility information, it is possible to consider how to maximize the use of the land and the building. Moreover, by arranging various roads at various positions around the building, it is possible to consider what kind of access means to the building is most likely to increase the flow of people. Note that the access means is not limited to roads, but may also include railways, etc. If the access means is a railway, by changing the location of the station, it is possible to consider where it is preferable to place the station.

[0044] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and any modifications, improvements, etc. that can achieve the objectives of the present invention are included in the present invention.

[0045] Furthermore, the series of processes described above can be executed by hardware or by software. In other words, the functional configuration described above is merely illustrative and not particularly limiting. That is, it is sufficient for the information processing system to have the functionality to execute the series of processes described above as a whole, and there is no particular limitation on what functional blocks are used to realize this functionality. Also, the location of the functional blocks and databases is not particularly limited and can be arbitrary. For example, at least some of the functional blocks and databases necessary for executing various processes may be delegated to a user terminal, etc. Conversely, the functional blocks and databases of the user terminal may be delegated to a server, etc. Also, a single functional block may be composed of hardware alone, software alone, or a combination of both.

[0046] When a series of processes are executed by software, the programs that make up that software are installed on a computer or other device from a network or storage medium. The computer may be a computer built into dedicated hardware. Alternatively, the computer may be a computer capable of performing various functions by installing various programs, such as a server, a general-purpose smartphone, or a personal computer.

[0047] Such recording media containing programs may consist not only of removable media (not shown) distributed separately from the main unit to provide programs to users, but also of recording media provided to users, etc., that are pre-installed in the main unit.

[0048] In this specification, the step of describing a program to be recorded on a recording medium includes not only processes that are performed chronologically in that order, but also processes that are not necessarily performed chronologically, but are executed in parallel or individually. Furthermore, in this specification, the term "system" refers to an overall system composed of multiple devices, means, etc.

[0049] The embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative of configurations for specifically carrying out the present invention and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention. The technical scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims rather than by the description of the embodiments, and modifications within the literal scope and equivalent meaning of the claims are intended.

[0050] (1) An analytical apparatus comprising an area evaluation information output means that outputs area evaluation information indicating an evaluation of the predetermined area based on location information relating to at least a location included in the predetermined area. (2) The analysis apparatus according to (1), wherein the area evaluation information output means outputs the area evaluation information based on facility information relating to a predetermined facility that is included in the predetermined area and related to the predetermined location. (3) The analysis device according to (1) or (2), wherein the area evaluation information output means outputs area evaluation information at a predetermined time, taking into consideration the relationship between the predetermined lifestyle information and the location information, based on predetermined demographic information including information on the number of people located in the predetermined area at a predetermined time and predetermined lifestyle information including information on people's lives. (4) The specified lifestyle information further includes specified occupational employment information, The domain evaluation information output means is an analysis device according to any one of (1) to (3) that further outputs the domain evaluation information based on the occupation-specific employment information. (5) The analysis apparatus according to any one of (1) to (4), further comprising a chart output means for outputting the area evaluation information as a chart showing the proportion by number of people at the predetermined time evaluated. (6) The analysis apparatus according to any one of (1) to (5), further comprising a map output means for outputting the area evaluation information on a map at the predetermined time evaluated, relating the proportion by number of people to the location. (7) The analysis apparatus according to any one of (1) to (6), wherein the region evaluation information output means outputs region evaluation information for a specific region based on predetermined location information for each specific region. (8) The analysis device according to any one of (1) to (7), wherein the area evaluation information output means outputs the area evaluation information for a plurality of predetermined times based on the predetermined demographic information for a plurality of predetermined times included in a predetermined period. (9) The analysis apparatus according to any one of (1) to (8), wherein the area evaluation information output means outputs the area evaluation information based on predetermined location information set in the past or future. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0051] 2500 Analyzer 2101 Domain evaluation information output means 2303 Location Information 2311 Domain Evaluation Information

Claims

1. An analytical device for analyzing the condition of facilities within the area to be analyzed, which is the area to be analyzed. Equipped with a memory device, The aforementioned storage device is When a predetermined area divided by a mesh is defined as a region mesh, the analysis target area includes predetermined demographic information, which includes information on the number of people located in each of a plurality of predetermined first region meshes, in a time series of a series of first time periods. Information regarding facilities included in the aforementioned analysis area, With respect to the area to be analyzed, lifestyle information indicating the classification of human behavior in second time intervals shorter than the first time interval within the first time interval is stored, The system further comprises a computing device for analyzing pedestrian flow information within the aforementioned analysis target area. The aforementioned computing device is The system includes a region evaluation information output means that outputs region evaluation information, which is the result of evaluating the aforementioned target region for analysis. The aforementioned domain evaluation information output means is Based on the demographic information and lifestyle information, at each second time interval, the number of people in each category of human behavior located in the first area mesh included in the area to be analyzed is estimated. Based on the estimation results and the area of ​​the facility corresponding to the classification of the person's behavior within the first area mesh, aggregated data for each second area mesh, which is finer than the first area mesh, is estimated by distributing the estimated number of people to the facilities. By provisionally placing a specific facility within a specific area within the aforementioned area of ​​analysis, An analytical device that outputs aggregated data for each second area mesh in the specific area as area evaluation information, at predetermined times specified for each second time interval, indicating whether the specific facility is present or not in the specific area.

2. The aforementioned specified lifestyle information further includes specified occupational employment information, The analysis device according to claim 1, wherein the domain evaluation information output means further estimates the classification of the person's behavior as the number of people employed by each job based on the employment information by job type, and deploys the number of people employed by each job type to each facility based on the area allocated to each job type in the facility, and outputs the domain evaluation information.

3. The analysis apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a chart output means for outputting the area evaluation information as a chart showing the estimated number of people at the predetermined time evaluated.

4. The analysis apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a map output means for outputting the area evaluation information on a map at the predetermined time evaluated, relating the number of people to the location.

5. The analysis apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the region evaluation information output means outputs region evaluation information for a specified region.

6. The analysis apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the domain evaluation information output means outputs the domain evaluation information for a plurality of predetermined times as time-series information based on the predetermined demographic information for a plurality of predetermined times included in a predetermined period.

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