Malfunction notification system, malfunction notification device, malfunction notification method, and program

Abstract

In order to be able to acquire information related to the status of a malfunction of a module, this malfunction notification system (100) comprises: a malfunction detection unit (11) configured so that, with regard the provision of a plurality of facilities each comprising a plurality of modules including at least a status acquisition unit (21) for acquiring the status of a target, the malfunction detection unit detects a module experiencing a malfunction from among the plurality of modules; an identification unit (12) that identifies, as a target status acquisition unit, a status acquisition unit (21) that has acquired the status of a target facility comprising the module experiencing a malfunction from among the plurality of status acquisition units (21) provided to the plurality of facilities; and a notification unit (13) that notifies information related to the status acquired by the target status acquisition unit.

Description

Fault notification system, fault notification device, fault notification method and program

[0001] The present invention relates to a malfunction notification system, a malfunction notification device, a malfunction notification method, and a program for notifying information regarding a malfunction of a module installed in a facility.

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a video distribution system has been known in which equipment equipped with a communication unit and a camera is placed throughout a city to obtain information on the situation in the city.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a system that includes an event generation unit that performs image processing on captured images to determine traffic conditions, and a road condition control unit that compares the vehicle detection results of the event generation unit with the vehicle detection results of the wireless device and detects differences between the detection results to mutually determine detection abnormalities between the camera and the wireless device.

[0004] JP 2012-068851 A

[0005] In the above-mentioned video distribution system, there are cases where normal operation is not possible due to various reasons such as malfunction of the communication unit (wireless device) or camera. In such cases, a maintenance inspector must go to investigate why the system is not operating. However, since the solution to the problem varies depending on the cause of the malfunction, it is preferable to be able to understand the cause of the malfunction in advance. However, even if the invention disclosed in Patent Document 1 is used, such problems cannot be solved.

[0006] One aspect of the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and one example of a purpose thereof is to provide a technique that can notify information relating to the status of a malfunction in a module.

[0007] A fault notification system according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a plurality of pieces of equipment each having a plurality of modules including at least a status acquisition unit that acquires the status of a target, and comprises a fault detection means for detecting a module in which a fault has occurred from among the plurality of modules, an identification means for identifying a status acquisition unit that is acquiring the status of the target equipment having the module in which the fault has occurred from among the plurality of status acquisition units provided in the plurality of pieces of equipment as the target status acquisition unit, and a notification means for notifying information related to the status acquired by the target status acquisition unit.

[0008] A fault notification device according to one aspect of the present invention is provided with a plurality of pieces of equipment each having a plurality of modules including at least a status acquisition unit that acquires the status of a target, and is equipped with a fault detection means that detects a module in which a fault has occurred from among the plurality of modules, an identification means that identifies, from among the plurality of status acquisition units provided in the plurality of pieces of equipment, a status acquisition unit that is acquiring the status of the target equipment having the module in which the fault has occurred as the target status acquisition unit, and a notification means that notifies information related to the status acquired by the target status acquisition unit.

[0009] A fault notification method according to one aspect of the present invention detects a module in which a fault has occurred from among a plurality of modules that include at least a status acquisition unit that acquires the target status, identifies the status acquisition unit that acquires the status of the target equipment that includes the module in which the fault has occurred as the target status acquisition unit from among a plurality of status acquisition units provided in a plurality of pieces of equipment, and notifies information regarding the status acquired by the target status acquisition unit.

[0010] A program according to one aspect of the present invention causes a computer to perform the following processes: detect a module in which a malfunction has occurred from among a plurality of modules that include at least a status acquisition unit that acquires the status of a target; identify, from a plurality of status acquisition units provided in a plurality of pieces of equipment, the status acquisition unit that is acquiring the status of the target equipment that includes the module in which the malfunction has occurred as the target status acquisition unit; and notify information related to the status acquired by the target status acquisition unit.

[0011] According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to notify information about the status of a malfunction in a module.

[0012] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example configuration of a defect notification system according to the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining the processing procedure of the defect notification system according to the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example configuration of a defect notification device according to the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the processing procedure of the defect notification device according to the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example configuration of a defect notification system according to the present disclosure. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example arrangement of imaging units installed on traffic light poles arranged at intersections. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an example configuration of a defect notification system according to the present disclosure. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an example configuration of a defect notification system according to the present disclosure. FIG. 9 is a sequence diagram for explaining the processing procedure of the defect notification system according to the present disclosure. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a computer that functions as a defect notification device according to each exemplary embodiment.

[0013] The following are examples of embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments shown below, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims. For example, embodiments obtained by appropriately combining the technical means employed in the exemplary embodiments shown below may also be included in the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, embodiments obtained by appropriately omitting some of the technical means employed in the exemplary embodiments shown below may also be included in the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, the effects mentioned in the exemplary embodiments shown below are examples of effects expected in the exemplary embodiments, and do not define the scope of the present invention. In other words, embodiments that do not exhibit the effects mentioned in the exemplary embodiments shown below may also be included in the scope of the present invention.

[0014] [Exemplary Embodiment 1] A first exemplary embodiment, which is one example of an embodiment of the present invention, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. This exemplary embodiment is a basic form for each of the exemplary embodiments described below. Note that the scope of application of each technical means employed in this exemplary embodiment is not limited to this exemplary embodiment. That is, each technical means employed in this exemplary embodiment can also be employed in other exemplary embodiments included in the present disclosure, to the extent that no particular technical obstacles arise. Furthermore, each technical means shown in the drawings referenced to explain this exemplary embodiment can also be employed in other exemplary embodiments included in the present disclosure, to the extent that no particular technical obstacles arise.

[0015] (Configuration of the defect notification system) Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a defect notification system 100 according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Fig. 1, the defect notification system 100 according to this exemplary embodiment includes a defect detection unit 11, an identification unit 12, and a notification unit 13.

[0016] The fault detection unit 11, the identification unit 12, and the notification unit 13 are configured to be able to communicate via a communication network N, for example. The specific configuration of the communication network N does not limit the present exemplary embodiment, but examples include a wireless LAN (Local Area Network), a wired LAN, a WAN (Wide Area Network), a public line network, a mobile data communication network, 5G (5th generation mobile communication system), L5G (Local 5G), 4G (4th generation mobile communication system), 3G (3rd generation mobile communication system), LTE (Long Term Evolution), WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) (registered trademark), or a combination of these networks.

[0017] The fault detection unit 11, the identification unit 12, and the notification unit 13 may be implemented in one device or in separate devices. Furthermore, each unit may be distributed and located on a cloud (i.e., on a communication network N). For example, when implemented on a cloud or separate devices, information from each unit is transmitted and received via the communication network N to proceed with processing.

[0018] The equipment 2-1 and 2-2 are, for example, traffic light poles installed at intersections, surveillance cameras of surveillance systems installed in towns, etc., and are equipped with multiple modules (situation acquisition unit 21 and second module 22) including at least a situation acquisition unit 21.

[0019] The status acquisition unit 21 is a device for acquiring the status of the target equipment 2-1 and 2-2, and is, for example, an imaging unit that acquires video of the target equipment, an infrared sensor (temperature sensor) that acquires the temperature of the target equipment, a magnetic sensor that acquires the magnetic force of the target equipment, etc. The malfunction notification system 100 notifies information related to the status of the target equipment (video, heat generation, magnetic force change, etc.) acquired by the status acquisition unit 21, and as an example, a case where the status acquisition unit 21 is an imaging unit will be described. Hereinafter, the status acquisition unit 21 will be described as the imaging unit 21 where appropriate.

[0020] The imaging unit 21 is, for example, a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) camera or the like, and is installed in a position where it can capture images of other facilities. For example, the imaging unit 21 provided in facility 2-1 is installed in a position where the image of facility 2-2, in which each module (the imaging unit 21 of facility 2-2 and the second module 22) is provided, is included in the image.

[0021] The fault notification system 100 is configured to be able to communicate with the facilities 2-1 and 2-2 via a wireless or wired communication network. The specific configuration of the communication network does not limit this exemplary embodiment, but as an example, a wireless LAN, a wired LAN, a WAN, a public line network, a mobile data communication network, 5G, L5G (Local 5G), 4G, 3G, LTE, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), or a combination of these networks can be used.

[0022] The fault detection unit 11 detects a faulty module from among a plurality of modules. For example, if the module is the imaging unit 21, the fault detection unit 11 stores an image captured by the imaging unit 21 under normal conditions, and determines that a fault has occurred in the imaging unit 21 if the current image captured by the imaging unit 21 differs from the image under normal conditions by a predetermined amount or more.

[0023] Furthermore, if the module is a communication unit that transmits video captured by the imaging unit 21, the malfunction detection unit 11 determines that a malfunction has occurred in the communication unit when communication by the communication unit is interrupted, when the error rate in the communication unit increases to or exceeds a predetermined value, when the communication delay time in the communication unit increases to or exceeds a predetermined value, etc.

[0024] The identification unit 12 identifies, from among multiple status acquisition units 21 provided in multiple pieces of equipment, the status acquisition unit 21 that is acquiring the status of the target equipment equipped with a module in which a malfunction has occurred, as the target status acquisition unit.

[0025] Furthermore, when the status acquisition unit is an imaging unit, the identification unit 12 identifies, as the target imaging unit, the imaging unit capturing an image of the equipment including the malfunctioning module from among the multiple imaging units 21 provided in the multiple pieces of equipment. For example, when the malfunction detection unit 11 detects that a malfunction has occurred in the second module 22 of the equipment 2-1, the identification unit 12 identifies, as the target imaging unit, the imaging unit 21 of the equipment 2-2 capturing an image of the equipment 2-1.

[0026] For example, a correspondence table indicating which equipment is being imaged by the imaging unit 21 may be created in advance, and the identification unit 12 may identify the target imaging unit by referring to the correspondence table. Alternatively, the identification unit 12 may analyze the video captured by the imaging unit 21, determine which equipment is being imaged, and identify the target imaging unit.

[0027] The notification unit 13 outputs information about the situation acquired by the target situation acquisition unit. Furthermore, if the situation acquisition unit is an imaging unit, the notification unit 13 outputs information about the video captured by the target imaging unit. For example, the notification unit 13 outputs information about the module in which the malfunction has occurred to the outside, along with the image captured by the target imaging unit. Specific examples of this output include outputting to a display of the same device or a display of a device installed in another location (such as an operations center), or outputting a signal or message to another device.

[0028] As described above, the malfunction notification system 100 according to this exemplary embodiment is configured such that the notification unit 13 outputs information about the situation acquired by the target situation acquisition unit. Therefore, the malfunction notification method S1 according to this exemplary embodiment has the effect of being able to acquire information about the malfunction situation of the module by referring to the output from the notification unit 13.

[0029] In addition, the notification unit 13 is configured to output information related to the image captured by the target imaging unit. Therefore, the malfunction notification system 100 according to this exemplary embodiment has the effect of obtaining information related to the image of the malfunction of the module by referring to the output from the notification unit 13.

[0030] For example, if a user receives information about a malfunctioning module, the user can refer to the image captured by the target imaging unit to determine the cause of the malfunction, such as the presence of an obstacle blocking communication or imaging near the module, or the presence of a foreign object attached to the module. For example, the malfunction notification system 100 may store a list that associates module malfunctions with their causes and output the corresponding cause when a malfunction is detected. Furthermore, if the issue can be determined from the video, the malfunction notification system 100 may determine the cause from among candidates and output the cause.

[0031] (Flow of the defect notification method in the defect notification system 100) The flow of the defect notification method S1 according to this exemplary embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a flow diagram showing the flow of the defect notification method S1. As shown in Fig. 2, the defect notification method S1 includes steps S11 to S13.

[0032] The equipment 2-1 and 2-2 are, for example, traffic light poles installed at intersections, surveillance cameras of surveillance systems installed in towns, etc., and are equipped with multiple modules (situation acquisition unit 21 and second module 22) including at least a situation acquisition unit 21.

[0033] First, the fault detection unit 11 detects a module in which a fault has occurred from among a plurality of modules (S11). For example, if the module is a communication unit, the fault detection unit 11 determines that a fault has occurred in the communication unit when communication by the communication unit is cut off, when the error rate in the communication unit increases to or exceeds a predetermined value, when the delay time in the communication unit increases to or exceeds a predetermined value, etc.

[0034] Next, the identification unit 12 identifies, from among the multiple status acquisition units 21 provided in the multiple pieces of equipment, the status acquisition unit 21 that is acquiring the status of the target equipment equipped with the module in which the malfunction has occurred, as the target status acquisition unit (S12).

[0035] Furthermore, when the status acquisition unit is an imaging unit, the identification unit 12 identifies, from among the multiple imaging units 21 provided in the multiple pieces of equipment, the imaging unit capturing an image of the equipment including the malfunctioning module as the target imaging unit (S12). For example, when the malfunction detection unit 11 detects that a malfunction has occurred in the second module 22 of the equipment 2-1, the identification unit 12 identifies, as the target imaging unit, the imaging unit 21 of the equipment 2-2 capturing an image of the equipment 2-1.

[0036] Finally, the notification unit 13 outputs information about the situation acquired by the target situation acquisition unit. If the situation acquisition unit is an imaging unit, the notification unit 13 outputs information about the image captured by the target imaging unit (S13). For example, the notification unit 13 outputs information about the module in which the malfunction has occurred together with the image captured by the target imaging unit to the outside.

[0037] Specific examples of this output include outputting to a display on the same device or a display on a device installed in another location (such as an operation center), or outputting a signal or message to another device.

[0038] As described above, the malfunction notification method S1 according to this exemplary embodiment employs a configuration in which the notification unit 13 outputs information about the status acquired by the target status acquisition unit. Therefore, the malfunction notification method S1 according to this exemplary embodiment has the effect of being able to acquire information about the malfunction status of the module by referring to the output from the notification unit 13.

[0039] Furthermore, the notification unit 13 is configured to output information related to the image captured by the target imaging unit. Therefore, the malfunction notification system 100 according to this exemplary embodiment has the advantage that, by referring to the output from the notification unit 13, it is possible to obtain information related to the image of the malfunction of the module.

[0040] For example, if a user receives information about a module that is experiencing a malfunction, they can refer to the image captured by the target imaging unit to determine the cause of the malfunction, such as the presence of an obstacle blocking communication or imaging near the module, or the presence of a foreign object attached to the module.

[0041] 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a defect notification device 5 according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the defect notification device 5 according to this exemplary embodiment includes a defect detection unit 51, an identification unit 52, and a notification unit 53.

[0042] 3, a plurality of pieces of equipment 2-1 and 2-2 are installed. The pieces of equipment 2-1 and 2-2 are, for example, traffic light poles installed at intersections, surveillance cameras of surveillance systems installed throughout town, etc., and are equipped with a plurality of modules (situation acquisition unit 21 and second module 22) including at least a situation acquisition unit 21.

[0043] The status acquisition unit 21 is a device for acquiring the status of the target equipment 2-1 and 2-2, and is, for example, an imaging unit that acquires video of the target equipment, an infrared sensor (temperature sensor) that acquires the temperature of the target equipment, a magnetic sensor that acquires the magnetic force of the target equipment, etc. The malfunction notification device 5 notifies information related to the status of the target equipment acquired by the status acquisition unit 21, and as an example, a case will be described where the status acquisition unit 21 is an imaging unit. Hereinafter, the status acquisition unit 21 will be described as the imaging unit 21 where appropriate.

[0044] The imaging unit 21 is, for example, a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) camera or the like, and is installed in a position where it can capture images of other facilities. For example, the imaging unit 21 provided in facility 2-1 is installed in a position where facility 2-2, which is equipped with each module (the imaging unit 21 of facility 2-2 and the second module 22), is included in the image.

[0045] The fault notification device 5 is configured to be able to communicate with the facilities 2-1 and 2-2 via a wireless or wired communication network. The specific configuration of the communication network does not limit this exemplary embodiment, but examples include a wireless LAN, a wired LAN, a WAN, a public line network, a mobile data communication network, 5G, L5G (Local 5G), 4G, 3G, LTE, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), or a combination of these networks.

[0046] The malfunction detection unit 51 detects a malfunctioning module from among a plurality of modules. For example, if the module is the imaging unit 21, the malfunction detection unit 51 stores an image captured by the imaging unit 21 under normal conditions, and determines that a malfunction has occurred in the imaging unit 21 if the current image captured by the imaging unit 21 differs from the image under normal conditions by a predetermined amount or more.

[0047] In addition, if the module is a communication unit that transmits video captured by the imaging unit 21, the malfunction detection unit 51 determines that a malfunction has occurred in the communication unit when communication by the communication unit is interrupted, when the error rate in the communication unit increases to or above a predetermined value, when the communication delay time in the communication unit increases to or above a predetermined value, etc.

[0048] The identification unit 52 identifies, from among multiple status acquisition units 21 provided in multiple pieces of equipment, the status acquisition unit 21 that is acquiring the status of the target equipment equipped with a module in which a malfunction has occurred, as the target status acquisition unit.

[0049] Furthermore, when the status acquisition unit is an imaging unit, the identification unit 52 identifies, from among the imaging units provided in the multiple facilities, the imaging unit capturing an image of the facility including the malfunctioning module as the target imaging unit. For example, when the malfunction detection unit 51 detects that a malfunction has occurred in the second module 22 of the facility 2-1, the identification unit 52 identifies, as the target imaging unit, the imaging unit 21 of the facility 2-2 capturing an image of the facility 2-1.

[0050] For example, a correspondence table indicating which equipment is being imaged by the imaging unit 21 may be created in advance, and the identification unit 52 may identify the target imaging unit by referring to the correspondence table. Alternatively, the identification unit 52 may analyze the video captured by the imaging unit 21, determine which equipment is being imaged, and identify the target imaging unit.

[0051] The notification unit 53 outputs information related to the situation acquired by the target situation acquisition unit. Furthermore, if the situation acquisition unit is an imaging unit, the notification unit 53 outputs information related to the image captured by the target imaging unit. For example, the notification unit 53 outputs to the outside information related to the module in which the malfunction has occurred, together with the image captured by the target imaging unit.

[0052] Specific examples of this output include outputting to a display on the same device or a display on a device installed in another location (such as an operation center), or outputting a signal or message to another device.

[0053] As described above, the malfunction notification device 5 according to this exemplary embodiment is configured such that the notification unit 53 outputs information about the situation acquired by the target situation acquisition unit. Therefore, the malfunction notification device 5 according to this exemplary embodiment has the advantage of being able to acquire information about the malfunction situation of the module by referring to the output from the notification unit 53.

[0054] In addition, the notification unit 53 is configured to output information related to the image captured by the target imaging unit. Therefore, the malfunction notification device 5 according to this exemplary embodiment has the advantage that, by referring to the output from the notification unit 53, it is possible to obtain information related to the image of the malfunction of the module.

[0055] For example, if a user receives information about a module that is experiencing a malfunction, they can refer to the image captured by the target imaging unit to determine the cause of the malfunction, such as the presence of an obstacle blocking communication or imaging near the module, or the presence of a foreign object attached to the module.

[0056] (Flow of the defect notification method in the defect notification device 5) The flow of the defect notification method S2 according to this exemplary embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4 is a flow chart showing the flow of the defect notification method S2. As shown in Fig. 4, the defect notification method S2 includes steps S21 to S23.

[0057] The equipment 2-1 and 2-2 are, for example, traffic light poles installed at intersections, surveillance cameras of surveillance systems installed in towns, etc., and are equipped with multiple modules (situation acquisition unit 21 and second module 22) including at least a situation acquisition unit 21.

[0058] First, the fault detection unit 51 detects a module in which a fault has occurred from among a plurality of modules (S21). For example, if the module is a communication unit, the fault detection unit 51 determines that a fault has occurred in the communication unit when communication by the communication unit is cut off, when the error rate in the communication unit increases to or exceeds a predetermined value, when the delay time in the communication unit increases to or exceeds a predetermined value, etc.

[0059] Next, the identification unit 52 identifies, from among the multiple status acquisition units 21 provided in the multiple pieces of equipment, the status acquisition unit 21 that is acquiring the status of the target equipment equipped with the module in which the malfunction has occurred, as the target status acquisition unit (S22).

[0060] Furthermore, when the status acquisition unit is an imaging unit, the identification unit 52 identifies, from among the imaging units provided in the multiple facilities, the imaging unit capturing an image of the facility including the malfunctioning module as the target imaging unit (S22). For example, when the malfunction detection unit 51 detects that a malfunction has occurred in the second module 22 of the facility 2-1, the identification unit 52 identifies, as the target imaging unit, the imaging unit 21 of the facility 2-2 capturing an image of the facility 2-1.

[0061] Finally, the notification unit 53 outputs information about the situation acquired by the target situation acquisition unit. If the situation acquisition unit is an imaging unit, the notification unit 53 outputs information about the image captured by the target imaging unit (S23). For example, the notification unit 53 outputs information about the module in which the malfunction has occurred together with the image captured by the target imaging unit to the outside.

[0062] As described above, the malfunction notification method S2 according to this exemplary embodiment employs a configuration in which the notification unit 53 outputs information about the status acquired by the target status acquisition unit. Therefore, the malfunction notification method S2 according to this exemplary embodiment has the advantage that, by referring to the output from the notification unit 53, it is possible to acquire information about the malfunction status of the module.

[0063] In addition, the notification unit 53 is configured to output information related to the image captured by the target imaging unit. Therefore, according to the malfunction notification method S2 according to this exemplary embodiment, by referring to the output from the notification unit 53, it is possible to obtain information related to the image of the malfunction of the module.

[0064] For example, if a user receives information about a module that is experiencing a malfunction, they can refer to the image captured by the target imaging unit to determine the cause of the malfunction, such as the presence of an obstacle blocking communication or imaging near the module, or the presence of a foreign object attached to the module.

[0065] [Exemplary Embodiment 2] A second exemplary embodiment, which is one example of an embodiment of the present invention, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Components having the same functions as those described in the above exemplary embodiment will be assigned the same reference numerals, and their description will be omitted as appropriate. The scope of application of each technical means employed in this exemplary embodiment is not limited to this exemplary embodiment. That is, each technical means employed in this exemplary embodiment can also be employed in other exemplary embodiments included in the present disclosure, to the extent that no particular technical obstacles arise. Furthermore, each technical means shown in each drawing referenced to describe this exemplary embodiment can also be employed in other exemplary embodiments included in the present disclosure, to the extent that no particular technical obstacles arise.

[0066] (Configuration of the fault notification system 100A) Fig. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a fault notification system 100A according to a second exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the arrangement of imaging units installed on traffic light poles located at intersections.

[0067] 5 and 6, the fault notification system 100A according to this exemplary embodiment includes signal poles 200-1 to 200-4 arranged at intersections, a base station 3 arranged near the intersections, and a fault notification device 5A. The signal poles 200-1 to 200-4 in this exemplary embodiment correspond to the facilities 2-1 to 2-2 in the first exemplary embodiment.

[0068] For example, signal pole 200-1 is provided with a plurality of modules such as an imaging unit 300-1, a communication unit that transmits images captured by imaging unit 300-1, a server, etc. The same applies to signal poles 200-2 to 200-4.

[0069] The communication units provided in the signal poles 200-1 to 200-4 are configured to be able to communicate with the base station 3 via a wireless or wired communication network. The base station 3 and the fault notification device 5A are also configured to be able to communicate via a communication network N. Here, the specific configuration of the communication network N does not limit this exemplary embodiment, but as an example, a wireless LAN, a wired LAN, a WAN, a public line network, a mobile data communication network, 5G, L5G (Local 5G), 4G, 3G, LTE, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), or a combination of these networks can be used.

[0070] The fault notification device 5A includes a fault detection unit 51A, an identification unit 52A, and a notification unit 53A. The fault detection unit 51A in this exemplary embodiment corresponds to the fault detection unit 11 in exemplary embodiment 1. The identification unit 52A in this exemplary embodiment corresponds to the identification unit 12 in exemplary embodiment 1. The notification unit 53A in this exemplary embodiment corresponds to the notification unit 13 in exemplary embodiment 1.

[0071] The fault detection unit 51A communicates with the communication units provided in the signal poles 200-1 to 200-4 via the base station 3 and the communication network N, and acquires information such as disconnection of communication by the communication unit, error rate in the communication unit, communication delay time in the communication unit, etc. The fault detection unit 51A then determines that a fault has occurred in the communication unit when communication by the communication unit is disconnected, when the error rate in the communication unit increases to or above a predetermined value, when the communication delay time in the communication unit increases to or above a predetermined value, etc.

[0072] The identification unit 52A identifies, as the target imaging unit, the imaging unit that is capturing an image of the malfunctioning module from among the imaging units 300-1 to 300-4 provided on the signal poles 200-1 to 200-4. For example, if the malfunction detection unit 51A detects that a malfunction has occurred in the imaging unit 300-1 of the signal pole 200-1, the identification unit 52A identifies, as the target imaging units, the imaging unit 300-3 of the signal pole 200-3 that is capturing an image of the signal pole 200-1 and the imaging unit 300-4 of the signal pole 200-4.

[0073] The notification unit 53A notifies information related to the video captured by the target imaging unit. For example, as shown in (Warning Example 1), the notification unit 53A notifies the outside that a problem has occurred in signal pole 200-1 (signal pole 1) and that video C from imaging unit 300-3 and video D from imaging unit 300-4 should be referenced.

[0074] The notification unit 53A may also notify the outside of highlight data that highlights the position of the module of the signal pole where a malfunction has occurred.

[0075] Furthermore, as shown in (Warning Example 2), the notification unit 53A may notify an external party that a malfunction has occurred in the signal pole 200-1 (signal pole 1) and that the signal pole 200-1 (signal pole 1) is captured on the right edge of the image C from the imaging unit 300-3. As another example of a notification method, an icon may be displayed on a map shown on the display, location information such as coordinates or the name of an intersection may be displayed, or different symbols may be displayed depending on the module or the nature of the malfunction.

[0076] As described above, the malfunction notification system 100A according to this exemplary embodiment is configured such that the notification unit 53A notifies information about the signal pole in which the malfunction has occurred and information about the imaging unit capturing the image of the signal pole in which the malfunction has occurred. Therefore, the malfunction notification system 100A according to this exemplary embodiment has the advantage that information about video of the malfunction in the module can be obtained by referring to the notification from the notification unit 53A.

[0077]

[0033] A third exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that components having the same functions as those described in the second exemplary embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and their description will be omitted as appropriate.

[0078] (Configuration of defect notification system 100B) Figure 7 is a block diagram showing an example configuration of a defect notification system 100B according to a third exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the defect notification system 100B according to this exemplary embodiment includes signal poles 200-1 to 200-4 arranged at intersections, a base station 3 arranged near the intersection, and a defect notification device 5B.

[0079] The fault notification device 5B includes a fault detection unit 51A, a specification unit 52A, and a notification unit 53B. The notification unit 53B in this exemplary embodiment corresponds to the notification unit 13 in the first exemplary embodiment.

[0080] The notification unit 53B notifies information related to the image captured by the target imaging unit. For example, as shown in (Warning), the notification unit 53B notifies the outside that a problem has occurred with signal pole 200-1 (signal pole 1) and that the image C from imaging unit 300-3 and the image D from imaging unit 300-4 should be referenced. The notification unit 53B also notifies the outside of the position of the signal pole within the image C captured by imaging unit 300-3 and the image.

[0081] The notification unit 53B may also notify the outside of highlight data that highlights the position of the module of the signal pole where a malfunction has occurred.

[0082] As described above, the malfunction notification system 100B according to this exemplary embodiment is configured such that the notification unit 53B notifies information about a signal pole in which a malfunction has occurred and a video of the signal pole in which a malfunction has occurred. Therefore, the malfunction notification system 100B according to this exemplary embodiment has the advantage that information about a video of a module malfunction can be obtained by referring to the notification from the notification unit 53B.

[0083]

[0043] A fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that components having the same functions as those described in the second exemplary embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and their description will be omitted as appropriate.

[0084] (Configuration of the fault notification system 100C) Figure 8 is a block diagram showing an example configuration of a fault notification system 100C according to a fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figures 6 and 8, the fault notification system 100C according to this exemplary embodiment includes signal poles 200-1 to 200-4 arranged at intersections, a base station 3 arranged near the intersection, and a fault notification device 5C.

[0085] The fault notification device 5C includes a fault detection unit 51A, a specification unit 52C, and a notification unit 53C. The specification unit 52C in this exemplary embodiment corresponds to the specification unit 12 in exemplary embodiment 1. The notification unit 53C in this exemplary embodiment corresponds to the notification unit 13 in exemplary embodiment 1.

[0086] The identification unit 52C identifies, as the target imaging unit, the imaging unit that is imaging the signal pole equipped with the malfunctioning module from among the imaging units 300-1 to 300-4 provided on the signal poles 200-1 to 200-4. For example, if the malfunction detection unit 51A detects that a malfunction has occurred in the imaging unit 300-1 of the signal pole 200-1, the identification unit 52C identifies, as the target imaging units, the imaging unit 300-3 of the signal pole 200-3 that is imaging the signal pole 200-1 and the imaging unit 300-4 of the signal pole 200-4.

[0087] The identification unit 52C also determines the type of signal pole that has the malfunctioning module. There are two types of signal poles: one with a module attached to its surface, and one with a module built into the signal pole. The identification unit 52C, for example, analyzes an image of the signal pole with the malfunctioning module to determine which type the signal pole is.

[0088] In the case of a signal pole that contains a module inside (hereinafter referred to as a smart signal pole), the location of each module on the signal pole will vary depending on the type (model number) of the smart signal pole. The identifying unit 52C analyzes an image of the smart signal pole in which a malfunction has occurred and determines the type of smart signal pole. Alternatively, a correspondence table between smart signal poles and types (model numbers) of smart signal poles may be created in advance, and the identifying unit 52C may determine the type of smart signal pole by referring to the correspondence table.

[0089] The identifying unit 52C then determines which module is located at which position on the smart signal pole and identifies the location of the module where the malfunction has occurred. In this way, the identifying unit 52C identifies the location of the module where the malfunction has occurred on the signal pole based on the image captured by the target imaging unit.

[0090] Furthermore, if the module in which the malfunction has occurred is the communication unit, the identification unit 52C may identify the position of the communication unit within the signal poles 200-1 to 200-4 from the type of the signal poles 200-1 to 200-4.

[0091] In addition, if the module in which a malfunction has occurred is one of the imaging units 300-1 to 300-4, the identification unit 52C may be configured to identify the position of the imaging unit 300-1 to 300-4 within the signal pole 200-1 to 200-4 based on the type of the signal pole 200-1 to 200-4.

[0092] The notification unit 53C notifies information related to the video captured by the target imaging unit. For example, as shown in (Warning), the notification unit 53C notifies the outside that a malfunction has occurred in signal pole 200-1 (signal pole 1) and that video C from imaging unit 300-3 and video D from imaging unit 300-4 should be referenced. The notification unit 53C also notifies the outside of the position of each module (imaging unit, communication unit, server) in video C captured by imaging unit 300-3, as well as the video. In this way, the notification unit 53C notifies the outside of the position of the module in which the malfunction has occurred.

[0093] The notification unit 53C may also notify the outside of highlight data that highlights the position of the module of the signal pole where a malfunction has occurred.

[0094] In addition, the module in which the malfunction has occurred may be a communication unit capable of transmitting images captured by the imaging units 300-1 to 300-4, and the malfunction detection unit 51A may detect a communication abnormality in the communication unit as the malfunction. Then, the identification unit 52C may identify the position of the communication unit based on the images captured by the target imaging unit, and the notification unit 53C may notify the location of the communication unit.

[0095] In addition, the module in which the malfunction has occurred may be imaging units 300-1 to 300-4, and malfunction detection unit 51A may detect an abnormality in the image of imaging units 300-1 to 300-4 as the malfunction. Identification unit 52C may then identify the positions of imaging units 300-1 to 300-4 based on the image captured by the target imaging unit, and notification unit 53C may notify the positions of imaging units 300-1 to 300-4.

[0096] 9 is a sequence diagram for explaining the processing procedure of a fault notification system 100C according to the fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 explains communication disconnection as an example of a fault.

[0097] First, the base station 3 determines whether communication has been interrupted with the communication units of the signal poles 200-1 to 200-4 (S31). If communication has been interrupted with any of the communication units of the signal poles 200-1 to 200-4, the base station 3 identifies information about the signal pole with which communication has been interrupted (problem signal pole information) and the image captured by the imaging unit capturing the problem signal pole (target camera information) as target images, and transmits this information to the fault notification device 5C (S32). Note that, as in the other exemplary embodiments, the fault detection unit 51A of the fault notification device 5C may detect a fault in one of the communication units of the signal poles 200-1 to 200-4 based on information collected from the base station 3.

[0098] When the fault detection unit 51A of the fault notification device 5C receives the problem signal pole information, it detects the module in which the fault has occurred. Then, the notification unit 53C creates a warning message informing the user of the occurrence of the problem (S33).

[0099] Next, the identification unit 52C identifies the type (model number) of the problematic signal pole based on the received problem signal pole information (S34), and then identifies the position of each module of the problematic signal pole from the type (model number) of the problematic signal pole (S35).

[0100] Next, the identification unit 52C analyzes the target image received from the base station 3, identifies the position of each module of the problematic signal pole within the image, and creates highlight data that highlights the positions of the modules of the problematic signal pole (S36).

[0101] Finally, the notification unit 53C notifies the outside of the system of a warning message informing of the occurrence of a problem and highlight data highlighting the position of the module of the problematic signal pole (S37). If the fault notification device 5C is equipped with a display, the position of the module of the problematic signal pole may be highlighted on the display so that the operator can confirm it.

[0102] (Effects of the fault notification system 100C) As described above, in the fault notification system 100C according to this exemplary embodiment, the identification unit 52C identifies the position of the module on the signal pole where the fault has occurred, based on the image captured by the target imaging unit. The notification unit 53C then notifies the user of the position of the module where the fault has occurred. Therefore, the fault notification system 100C according to this exemplary embodiment has the effect of making it easier to determine the cause of the fault in the module, in addition to the effects of the fault notification system 100 according to the first exemplary embodiment.

[0103] Furthermore, in the defect notification system 100C according to this exemplary embodiment, the identification unit 52C identifies the position of the communication unit based on the image captured by the target imaging unit. The notification unit 53C then notifies the user of the position of the communication unit. Therefore, in addition to the effects of the defect notification system 100 according to the first exemplary embodiment, the defect notification system 100C according to this exemplary embodiment also provides the effect of being able to easily determine the position of the communication unit.

[0104] Furthermore, in the fault notification system 100C according to this exemplary embodiment, the identification unit 52C identifies the position of the communication unit inside the signal pole based on the type of signal pole. Therefore, in addition to the effects of the fault notification system 100 according to the first exemplary embodiment, the fault notification system 100C according to this exemplary embodiment has the effect of being able to easily determine the position of the communication unit even if the signal pole is a smart signal pole.

[0105] Furthermore, in the defect notification system 100C according to this exemplary embodiment, the identification unit 52C identifies the position of the target imaging unit based on the video captured by the target imaging unit. The notification unit 53C then notifies the user of the position of the imaging unit. Therefore, in addition to the effects of the defect notification system 100 according to the first exemplary embodiment, the defect notification system 100C according to this exemplary embodiment also provides the effect of being able to easily determine the position of the imaging unit.

[0106] Furthermore, in the fault notification system 100C according to this exemplary embodiment, the identification unit 52C identifies the position of the imaging unit inside the signal pole based on the type of signal pole. Therefore, in addition to the effects of the fault notification system 100 according to the first exemplary embodiment, the fault notification system 100C according to this exemplary embodiment has the effect of being able to easily determine the position of the imaging unit even if the signal pole is a smart signal pole.

[0107] [Software Implementation Example] Some or all of the functions of the defect notification devices 5, 5A to 5C and defect notification systems 100, 100A to 100C may be implemented by hardware such as an integrated circuit (IC chip), or by software.

[0108] In the latter case, the defect notification devices 5, 5A-5C and defect notification systems 100, 100A-100C are realized, for example, by a computer that executes program instructions, which are software that realizes each function. An example of such a computer (hereinafter referred to as computer C) is shown in FIG. 10 . Computer C includes at least one processor C1 and at least one memory C2. Memory C2 stores a program P for operating computer C as defect notification devices 5, 5A-5C and defect notification systems 100, 100A-100C. In computer C, processor C1 reads and executes program P from memory C2, thereby realizing each function of defect notification devices 5, 5A-5C and defect notification systems 100, 100A-100C.

[0109] The processor C1 may be, for example, a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), a digital signal processor (DSP), a micro processing unit (MPU), a floating point number processing unit (FPU), a physics processing unit (PPU), a tensor processing unit (TPU), a quantum processor, a microcontroller, or a combination thereof. The memory C2 may be, for example, a flash memory, a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), or a combination thereof.

[0110] The computer C may further include a RAM (Random Access Memory) for expanding the program P during execution and for temporarily storing various data. The computer C may also include a communication interface for transmitting and receiving data to and from other devices. The computer C may also include an input / output interface for connecting input / output devices such as a keyboard, a mouse, a display, and a printer.

[0111] The program P can also be recorded on a non-transitory, tangible recording medium M that can be read by the computer C. Such a recording medium M can be, for example, a tape, a disk, a card, a semiconductor memory, or a programmable logic circuit. The computer C can acquire the program P via such a recording medium M. The program P can also be transmitted via a transmission medium. Such a transmission medium can be, for example, a communication network or broadcast waves. The computer C can also acquire the program P via such a transmission medium.

[0112] [Appendix 1] This disclosure includes the techniques described in the following appendices. However, the present invention is not limited to the techniques described in the following appendices, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims.

[0113] (Supplementary Note 1) A fault notification system in which a plurality of pieces of equipment are arranged, each having a plurality of modules including at least a status acquisition unit that acquires the status of a target, the system comprising: a fault detection means that detects a module in which a fault has occurred from among the plurality of modules; an identification means that identifies, from a plurality of status acquisition units provided in the plurality of pieces of equipment, a status acquisition unit that is acquiring the status of the target equipment including the module in which the fault has occurred as the target status acquisition unit; and a notification means that notifies information related to the status acquired by the target status acquisition unit.

[0114] According to the above configuration, by referring to the notification from the notification means, it is possible to obtain information relating to the status of the malfunction of the module.

[0115] (Supplementary Note 2) The malfunction notification system described in Supplementary Note 1, wherein the status acquisition unit is an imaging unit, the identification means identifies, from among multiple imaging units provided in the multiple pieces of equipment, an imaging unit that is imaging the target equipment equipped with the module in which the malfunction has occurred, as a target imaging unit, and the notification means notifies information related to the image captured by the target imaging unit.

[0116] According to the above configuration, it is possible to obtain information relating to video of a malfunction in a module.

[0117] (Supplementary Note 3) The malfunction notification system according to Supplementary Note 2, wherein the notification means notifies the image captured by the target imaging unit and information related to the module in which the malfunction has occurred.

[0118] According to the above configuration, it is possible to easily obtain information about a module in which a malfunction has occurred.

[0119] (Supplementary Note 4) The fault notification system described in Supplementary Note 2 or 3, wherein the identification means identifies the position of the module in the target equipment in which the fault has occurred based on the image captured by the target imaging unit, and the notification means notifies the location of the module in which the fault has occurred.

[0120] According to the above configuration, the location of the module in which the malfunction has occurred can be easily obtained.

[0121] (Supplementary Note 5) The fault notification system according to Supplementary Note 2 or 3, wherein the equipment is a signal pole, and the identifying means identifies the position of the module inside the signal pole where the fault has occurred based on the type of the signal pole.

[0122] According to the above configuration, even if the signal pole is a smart signal pole, the location of the module in which a malfunction has occurred can be easily identified.

[0123] (Supplementary Note 6) The malfunction notification system according to Supplementary Note 5, wherein the notification means notifies the user of an image captured by the target imaging unit and a position of the module in which the malfunction occurs in the image.

[0124] According to the above configuration, even if the signal pole is a smart signal pole, the location of the module in which a malfunction has occurred can be easily obtained.

[0125] (Supplementary Note 7) A malfunction notification device in which a plurality of pieces of equipment each having a plurality of modules including at least a status acquisition unit that acquires the status of a target are arranged, the malfunction notification device comprising: a malfunction detection means that detects a module in which a malfunction has occurred from among the plurality of modules; an identification means that identifies, from a plurality of status acquisition units provided in the plurality of pieces of equipment, a status acquisition unit that is acquiring the status of the target equipment each having the module in which the malfunction has occurred as the target status acquisition unit; and a notification means that notifies information related to the status acquired by the target status acquisition unit.

[0126] According to the above configuration, by referring to the notification from the notification means, it is possible to obtain information relating to the status of the malfunction of the module.

[0127] (Appendix 8) A malfunction notification device as described in Appendix 7, wherein the status acquisition unit is an imaging unit, the identification means identifies, from among a plurality of imaging units provided in the plurality of pieces of equipment, an imaging unit that is imaging the target equipment having the module in which the malfunction has occurred, as a target imaging unit, and the notification means notifies information related to the image captured by the target imaging unit.

[0128] According to the above configuration, it is possible to obtain information relating to video of a malfunction in a module.

[0129] (Supplementary Note 9) The malfunction notification device according to Supplementary Note 8, wherein the notification means notifies the image captured by the target imaging unit and information related to the module in which the malfunction has occurred.

[0130] According to the above configuration, it is possible to easily obtain information about a module in which a malfunction has occurred.

[0131] (Supplementary Note 10) The fault notification device described in Supplementary Note 8 or 9, wherein the identification means identifies the position of the module in the target equipment in which the fault has occurred based on the image captured by the target imaging unit, and the notification means notifies the position of the module in which the fault has occurred.

[0132] According to the above configuration, the location of the module in which the malfunction has occurred can be easily obtained.

[0133] (Supplementary Note 11) The malfunction notification device according to Supplementary Note 8 or 9, wherein the facility is a signal pole, and the identifying means identifies the position of the module inside the signal pole where the malfunction has occurred based on the type of the signal pole.

[0134] According to the above configuration, even if the signal pole is a smart signal pole, the location of the module in which a malfunction has occurred can be easily identified.

[0135] (Supplementary Note 12) The malfunction notification device according to Supplementary Note 11, wherein the notification means notifies the user of an image captured by the target imaging unit and a position of the module in which the malfunction occurs in the image.

[0136] According to the above configuration, even if the signal pole is a smart signal pole, the location of the module in which a malfunction has occurred can be easily obtained.

[0137] (Supplementary Note 13) A fault notification method comprising: detecting a module in which a fault has occurred from among a plurality of modules including at least a status acquisition unit that acquires the status of a target; identifying, from a plurality of status acquisition units provided in a plurality of pieces of equipment, the status acquisition unit that acquires the status of the target equipment including the module in which the fault has occurred as the target status acquisition unit; and notifying information related to the status acquired by the target status acquisition unit.

[0138] According to the above configuration, by referring to the notification, it is possible to obtain information relating to the status of the malfunction of the module.

[0139] (Supplementary Note 14) The fault notification method according to Supplementary Note 13, wherein the status acquisition unit is an imaging unit, and in the identifying step, an imaging unit capturing an image of the target equipment including the module in which the fault has occurred is identified as a target imaging unit from among a plurality of imaging units provided in the plurality of equipment, and in the notifying step, information relating to the image captured by the target imaging unit is notified.

[0140] According to the above configuration, it is possible to obtain information relating to video of a malfunction in a module.

[0141] (Supplementary Note 15) The fault notification method according to Supplementary Note 14, wherein in the notifying step, the image captured by the target imaging unit and information relating to the module in which the fault has occurred are notified.

[0142] According to the above configuration, it is possible to easily obtain information about a module in which a malfunction has occurred.

[0143] (Supplementary Note 16) A fault notification method according to Supplementary Note 14 or 15, wherein in the identifying step, the position of the module in the target equipment in which the fault has occurred is identified based on the image captured by the target imaging unit, and in the notifying step, the position of the module in which the fault has occurred is notified.

[0144] According to the above configuration, the location of the module in which the malfunction has occurred can be easily obtained.

[0145] (Supplementary Note 17) The fault notification method according to Supplementary Note 14 or 15, wherein the equipment is a signal pole, and in the identifying step, a position of the module inside the signal pole in which the fault has occurred is identified based on the type of the signal pole.

[0146] According to the above configuration, even if the signal pole is a smart signal pole, the location of the module in which a malfunction has occurred can be easily identified.

[0147] (Supplementary Note 18) The fault notification method according to Supplementary Note 17, wherein the notifying step notifies the user of an image captured by the target imaging unit and a position of the module in which the fault occurs in the image.

[0148] According to the above configuration, even if the signal pole is a smart signal pole, the location of the module in which a malfunction has occurred can be easily obtained.

[0149] (Supplementary Note 19) A program that causes a computer to execute the following processes: a process of detecting a module in which a malfunction has occurred from among a plurality of modules that include at least a status acquisition unit that acquires the status of a target; a process of identifying, from a plurality of status acquisition units provided in a plurality of pieces of equipment, the status acquisition unit that acquires the status of the target equipment that includes the module in which the malfunction has occurred, as the target status acquisition unit; and a process of notifying information related to the status acquired by the target status acquisition unit.

[0150] According to the above configuration, by referring to the notification, it is possible to obtain information relating to the status of the malfunction of the module.

[0151] [Additional Note 3] Part or all of the above-described embodiment can also be expressed as follows.

[0152] (Supplementary Note 20) A malfunction notification system in which a plurality of pieces of equipment each having a plurality of modules including at least a status acquisition unit that acquires the status of a target are arranged, and the system is equipped with at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor executes the following processes: a process of detecting a module in which a malfunction has occurred from among the plurality of modules; a process of identifying, from among the plurality of status acquisition units provided in the plurality of pieces of equipment, a status acquisition unit that acquires the status of the target equipment each having the module in which the malfunction has occurred as a target status acquisition unit; and a notification means for notifying information related to the status acquired by the target status acquisition unit.

[0153] (Supplementary Note 21) The fault notification system described in Supplementary Note 20, wherein the status acquisition unit is an imaging unit, and in the identification process, the at least one processor identifies, as a target imaging unit, an imaging unit that is imaging the target equipment equipped with the module in which the fault has occurred, from among multiple imaging units provided in the multiple equipment, and in the notification process, the at least one processor notifies information related to the image captured by the target imaging unit.

[0154] (Supplementary Note 22) The malfunction notification system according to Supplementary Note 21, wherein in the notification process, the at least one processor notifies the image captured by the target imaging unit and information related to the module in which the malfunction has occurred.

[0155] (Supplementary Note 23) A fault notification system as described in Supplementary Note 21 or 22, wherein in the identification process, the at least one processor identifies the position of the module in the target equipment in which the fault has occurred based on the image captured by the target imaging unit, and in the notification process, the at least one processor notifies the position of the module in which the fault has occurred.

[0156] (Supplementary Note 24) The fault notification system described in Supplementary Note 21 or 22, wherein the equipment is a signal pole, and in the identifying process, the at least one processor identifies the location of the module inside the signal pole where the fault is occurring based on the type of the signal pole.

[0157] (Supplementary Note 25) The malfunction notification system according to Supplementary Note 24, wherein in the notification process, the at least one processor notifies the user of an image captured by the target imaging unit and a position of the module in which the malfunction has occurred in the image.

[0158] (Supplementary Note 26) A malfunction notification device in which a plurality of pieces of equipment each having a plurality of modules including at least a status acquisition unit that acquires the status of a target are arranged, and which comprises at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor executes the following processes: a process of detecting a module in which a malfunction has occurred from among the plurality of modules; a process of identifying, from among the plurality of status acquisition units provided in the plurality of pieces of equipment, a status acquisition unit that acquires the status of the target equipment each having the module in which the malfunction has occurred as the target status acquisition unit; and a process of notifying information related to the status acquired by the target status acquisition unit.

[0159] (Supplementary Note 27) The malfunction notification device described in Supplementary Note 26, wherein the status acquisition unit is an imaging unit, and in the identification process, the at least one processor identifies, as a target imaging unit, an imaging unit that is imaging the target equipment equipped with the module in which the malfunction has occurred, from among multiple imaging units provided in the multiple equipment, and in the notification process, the at least one processor notifies information related to the image captured by the target imaging unit.

[0160] (Supplementary Note 28) The malfunction notification device according to Supplementary Note 27, wherein in the notification process, the at least one processor notifies the image captured by the target imaging unit and information related to the module in which the malfunction has occurred.

[0161] (Supplementary Note 29) A fault notification device as described in Supplementary Note 27 or 28, wherein in the identification process, the at least one processor identifies the position of the module in the target equipment in which the fault has occurred based on the image captured by the target imaging unit, and in the notification process, the at least one processor notifies the position of the module in which the fault has occurred.

[0162] (Supplementary Note 30) The fault notification device described in Supplementary Note 27 or 28, wherein the equipment is a signal pole, and in the identifying process, the at least one processor identifies the position of the module inside the signal pole where the fault is occurring based on the type of the signal pole.

[0163] (Supplementary Note 31) The malfunction notification device according to Supplementary Note 30, wherein in the notification process, the at least one processor notifies the user of an image captured by the target imaging unit and a position of the module in which the malfunction has occurred in the image.

[0164] (Appendix 32) A malfunction notification system as described in the appendix, wherein the module in which the malfunction has occurred is a communication unit capable of transmitting video captured by the imaging unit, the malfunction detection means detects a communication abnormality in the communication unit as a malfunction, the identification means identifies the position of the communication unit based on the video captured by the target imaging unit, and the notification means notifies the position of the communication unit.

[0165] (Appendix 33) A malfunction notification system as described in the appendix, wherein the module in which the malfunction is occurring is the imaging unit, the malfunction detection means detects an abnormality in the image of the imaging unit as a malfunction, the identification means identifies the position of the imaging unit based on the image captured by the target imaging unit, and the notification means notifies the position of the imaging unit.

[0166] 2-1, 2-2 Equipment 3 Base station 5, 5A to 5C Fault notification device 11, 51, 51A Fault detection unit 12, 52, 52A, 52C Identification unit 13, 53, 53A to 53C Notification unit 21 Status acquisition unit (imaging unit) 22 Second module 100, 100A to 100C Fault notification system 200-1 to 200-4 Signal pole 300-1 to 300-4 Imaging unit

Claims

1. Multiple pieces of equipment are arranged, each comprising at least multiple modules, including a status acquisition unit that acquires the status of the target. A fault detection means for detecting a faulty module from among the aforementioned multiple modules, A means for identifying, from among the multiple status acquisition units provided in the multiple pieces of equipment, the status acquisition unit that acquires the status of the target piece of equipment that has the module in which the malfunction is occurring, as the target status acquisition unit, A notification means for notifying information regarding the status acquired by the aforementioned target status acquisition unit, A malfunction notification system equipped with the following features.

2. The aforementioned situation acquisition unit is an imaging unit, The identification means identifies, from among the multiple imaging units provided in the multiple pieces of equipment, the imaging unit that is imaging the target equipment equipped with the module experiencing the malfunction as the target imaging unit. The notification means notifies information regarding the video being captured by the target imaging unit. The defect notification system according to claim 1.

3. The notification means notifies the video captured by the target imaging unit and information regarding the module in which the malfunction is occurring. The defect notification system according to claim 2.

4. The identification means identifies the location of the module in the target equipment where the malfunction is occurring based on the image captured by the target imaging unit. The notification means notifies the location of the module where the malfunction is occurring. The defect notification system according to claim 2 or 3.

5. The aforementioned equipment is a signal pole, The identification means identifies the location of the module inside the signal pole where the malfunction is occurring, based on the type of signal pole. The defect notification system according to claim 2 or 3.

6. The notification means notifies the image captured by the target imaging unit and the location of the module in the image where the malfunction is occurring. The defect notification system according to claim 5.

7. Multiple pieces of equipment are arranged, each comprising at least multiple modules, including a status acquisition unit that acquires the status of the target. A fault detection means for detecting a faulty module from among the aforementioned multiple modules, A means for identifying, from among the multiple status acquisition units provided in the multiple pieces of equipment, the status acquisition unit that acquires the status of the target piece of equipment that has the module in which the malfunction is occurring, as the target status acquisition unit, A notification means for notifying information regarding the status acquired by the aforementioned target status acquisition unit, A malfunction notification device equipped with the following features.

8. The aforementioned situation acquisition unit is an imaging unit, The identification means identifies, from among the multiple imaging units provided in the multiple pieces of equipment, the imaging unit that is imaging the target equipment equipped with the module experiencing the malfunction as the target imaging unit. The notification means notifies information regarding the video being captured by the target imaging unit. The malfunction notification device according to claim 7.

9. From among multiple modules, each containing at least a status acquisition unit that acquires the status of the target, the module experiencing the malfunction is detected. From among the multiple status acquisition units provided in multiple pieces of equipment, the status acquisition unit that acquires the status of the target piece of equipment equipped with the module experiencing the malfunction is identified as the target status acquisition unit. The unit that acquires the status information is notified. How to report a problem.

10. On the computer, A process to detect a module experiencing a malfunction from among multiple modules, each including at least a status acquisition unit that acquires the status of the target, A process to identify, as the target status acquisition unit, the status acquisition unit that acquires the status of the target equipment equipped with the module experiencing the malfunction, from among the multiple status acquisition units provided in multiple pieces of equipment, A process to notify information regarding the status acquired by the aforementioned target status acquisition unit, A program that executes the command.