Information collection system, request device, information collection method, and information collection program

Abstract

On the basis of a plurality of items of attribute information corresponding to a plurality of collection devices, a matching unit (212) selects, as a collection request destination, a collection device that satisfies a request destination condition, which is a condition for a request destination that is requested to collect equipment information of subject equipment. A request unit (213) transmits a collection request for requesting collection of the equipment information to the collection request destination.

Description

Information collection system, request device, information collection method, and information collection program

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a method for collecting information about a remote facility.

[0002] A method for mediating digital data has been proposed. Patent Document 1 discloses the following method: Each photographer accesses the service provider's server from a terminal and registers photography acceptance information. A requester accesses the service provider's server from a home terminal and registers request information. The requester operates the home terminal and selects a photographer to request photography based on the photography acceptance information registered for each photographer. Specifically, the requester selects a photographer who is in the desired location. The selected photographer takes photos and registers the footage on the service provider's server. The requester receives the footage from the service provider's server and sends a reward to the photographer.

[0003] The method of Patent Document 1 enables a client to request a photographer near a facility to photograph the facility at a distance.

[0004] However, the method of Patent Document 1 has the following problems: If the facility is located in an access-restricted area, requesting a photographer near the facility to take a photo may invite illegal entry. This puts the photographer at legal risk. If the same facility is to be photographed multiple times, the requester must make multiple requests. This makes the request time-consuming. If appropriate footage is not registered and the requester checks the footage and requests re-photography, it may take time to request re-photography, and the photographer may end up leaving the facility. This makes it time-consuming to travel to re-photograph the facility.

[0005] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-217831

[0006] The present disclosure aims to enable automatic requesting of the collection of facility information to an appropriate requesting party.

[0007] The information collection system of the present disclosure includes a matching unit that selects, as a collection request recipient, a collection device that satisfies request recipient conditions, which are conditions for a request recipient to collect equipment information of a target facility, based on multiple attribute information corresponding to multiple collection devices, and a request unit that transmits a collection request to the collection request recipient to request the collection of the equipment information.

[0008] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to automatically request the collection of facility information from an appropriate requesting party.

[0009] FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an information collection system 100 according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a functional configuration diagram of the information collection system 100 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a request device 200 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of a management device 300 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of a collection device 400 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of an information collection method according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the information collection system 100 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the information collection system 100 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a hardware configuration diagram of a request device 200 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a hardware configuration diagram of a management device 300 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a hardware configuration diagram of a collection device 400 according to the first embodiment.

[0010] In the embodiments and drawings, the same or corresponding elements are denoted by the same reference numerals. The description of elements denoted by the same reference numerals as those already described will be omitted or simplified as appropriate. Arrows in the drawings primarily indicate the flow of data or the flow of processing.

[0011] First Embodiment An information collection system 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0012] ***Description of Configuration*** The configuration of the information collection system 100 will be described with reference to Fig. 1. The information collection system 100 includes one or more target facilities 110, a request device 200, a management device 300, and a plurality of collection devices 400.

[0013] The target equipment 110 is equipment from which equipment information is collected. The target equipment 110 is installed in, for example, a building. Examples of the target equipment 110 include elevators, air conditioners, lighting fixtures, processing machines, wiring, water pipes, gas pipes, automatic doors, audio equipment, measurement meters, control panels, and cameras. The target equipment 110 may also be a vehicle, etc.

[0014] The request device 200 is implemented as, for example, a server device.

[0015] The management device 300 is implemented as, for example, a server device.

[0016] The collection device 400 is a device (collection device) for collecting information (facility information) of the target facility 110. Specifically, the collection device 400 is a terminal carried by the user 101. The user 101 is a person (owner) who owns the collection device 400. For example, the smartphone of the user 101 is used as the collection device 400. If the target facility 110 is an elevator in an apartment building, for example, a resident of the apartment building becomes the user 101 instead of a maintenance worker and collects elevator information using the smartphone to inspect the elevator.

[0017] 2 shows the functional configuration of the information collection system 100. The target facility 110 includes a sensor group 111 and a communication device 112. The sensor group 111 includes one or more sensors. For example, the sensor group 111 includes a microphone and a three-axis acceleration sensor. The request device 200 and the collection device 400 of the management device 300 each include communication devices (204, 304, 404). The target facility 110, the request device 200, the management device 300, and the collection device 400 communicate with each other via a communication network 109. Specifically, the management device 300 communicates with the target facility 110 and the request device 200. Furthermore, the request device 200 communicates with the collection device 400.

[0018] The configuration of the request device 200 will be described with reference to Fig. 3. The request device 200 is a computer including hardware such as a processor 201, a memory 202, an auxiliary storage device 203, a communication device 204, and an input / output interface 205. These pieces of hardware are connected to each other via signal lines.

[0019] A processor is an IC that performs arithmetic processing and controls other hardware. For example, a processor is a CPU. IC is an abbreviation for Integrated Circuit. CPU is an abbreviation for Central Processing Unit.

[0020] A memory is a volatile or non-volatile storage device. A memory is also called a primary storage device or a main memory. For example, a memory is a RAM. RAM is an abbreviation for Random Access Memory.

[0021] The data stored in the memory 202 is saved in the auxiliary storage device 203 as needed.

[0022] The auxiliary storage device is a non-volatile storage device. For example, the auxiliary storage device is a ROM, a HDD, a flash memory, or a combination thereof. ROM is an abbreviation for Read Only Memory. HDD is an abbreviation for Hard Disk Drive.

[0023] The data stored in the auxiliary storage device 203 is loaded into the memory 202 as needed.

[0024] The communication device 204 is a receiver and a transmitter. For example, the communication device 204 is a communication chip or NIC. NIC is an abbreviation for Network Interface Card.

[0025] The communication of the request device 200 is performed using a communication device 204 .

[0026] An input / output interface is a port to which an input device and an output device are connected. For example, an input / output interface is a USB terminal. USB is an abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus.

[0027] The request device 200 inputs and outputs data using an input / output interface 205 .

[0028] The request device 200 includes elements such as an attribute acquisition unit 211, a matching unit 212, a request unit 213, an information reception unit 214, a verification unit 215, and a reward granting unit 216. These elements are realized by software.

[0029] The auxiliary storage device 203 stores a request program for causing the computer to function as an attribute acquisition unit 211, a matching unit 212, a request unit 213, an information reception unit 214, a verification unit 215, and a reward granting unit 216. The request program is loaded into the memory 202 and executed by the processor 201. The auxiliary storage device 203 also stores an OS. At least a portion of the OS is loaded into the memory 202 and executed by the processor 201. The processor 201 executes the request program while running the OS. OS is an abbreviation for Operating System.

[0030] Data of the requested program (input data, output data, etc.) is stored in the storage unit 290. The memory 202 functions as the storage unit 290. However, a storage device such as the auxiliary storage device 203, a register in the processor 201, or a cache memory in the processor 201 may function as the storage unit 290 instead of or together with the memory 202.

[0031] The request program can be recorded (stored) in a computer-readable manner on a non-volatile recording medium such as an optical disk or a flash memory.

[0032] The configuration of the management device 300 will be described with reference to Fig. 4. The management device 300 is a computer that includes hardware such as a processor 301, a memory 302, an auxiliary storage device 303, a communication device 304, and an input / output interface 305. These pieces of hardware are connected to each other via signal lines.

[0033] The data stored in the memory 302 is saved in the auxiliary storage device 303 as needed. The data stored in the auxiliary storage device 303 is loaded into the memory 302 as needed. Communication with the management device 300 is performed using a communication device 304. Input and output with the management device 300 is performed using an input / output interface 305.

[0034] The management device 300 includes elements such as a log acquisition unit 311, a flag generation unit 312, and a flag deletion unit 313. These elements are realized by software.

[0035] A management program for causing the computer to function as a log acquisition unit 311, a flag generation unit 312, and a flag deletion unit 313 is stored in the auxiliary storage device 303. The management program is loaded into the memory 302 and executed by the processor 301. The auxiliary storage device 303 also stores an OS. At least a portion of the OS is loaded into the memory 302 and executed by the processor 301. The processor 301 executes the management program while running the OS.

[0036] Input / output data for the management program is stored in storage unit 390. Memory 302 functions as storage unit 390. However, storage devices such as auxiliary storage unit 303, registers in processor 301, and cache memory in processor 301 may function as storage unit 390 instead of memory 302 or together with memory 302.

[0037] The management program can be recorded (stored) in a computer-readable manner on a non-volatile recording medium such as an optical disk or a flash memory.

[0038] The configuration of the collection device 400 will be described with reference to Fig. 5. The collection device 400 is a computer equipped with hardware such as a processor 401, a memory 402, an auxiliary storage device 403, a communication device 404, an input / output interface 405, and a sensor group 406. These pieces of hardware are connected to each other via signal lines.

[0039] The data stored in the memory 402 is saved in the auxiliary storage device 403 as needed. The data stored in the auxiliary storage device 403 is loaded into the memory 402 as needed. Communication of the collection device 400 is performed using a communication device 404. Input and output of the collection device 400 is performed using an input / output interface 405.

[0040] The sensor group 406 is one or more sensors. For example, the sensor group 406 may include a satellite positioning sensor, a camera, a microphone, and a three-axis acceleration sensor. The satellite positioning sensor is a sensor that determines its position using a satellite positioning system. An example of a satellite positioning system is the Global Positioning System (GPS).

[0041] The collection device 400 includes elements such as an attribute notification unit 411, a request reception unit 412, a collection unit 413, and a submission unit 414. These elements are realized by software.

[0042] The auxiliary storage device 403 stores a collection program for causing the computer to function as an attribute notification unit 411, a request reception unit 412, a collection unit 413, and a submission unit 414. The collection program is loaded into the memory 402 and executed by the processor 401. The auxiliary storage device 403 also stores an OS. At least a portion of the OS is loaded into the memory 402 and executed by the processor 401. The processor 401 executes the collection program while running the OS.

[0043] Input and output data of the collection program is stored in the storage unit 490. The memory 402 functions as the storage unit 490. However, a storage unit such as the auxiliary storage unit 403, a register in the processor 401, or a cache memory in the processor 401 may function as the storage unit 490 instead of or together with the memory 402.

[0044] The collection program can be recorded (stored) in a computer-readable manner on a non-volatile recording medium such as an optical disk or flash memory.

[0045] ***Description of Operation*** The operation procedure of the information collection system 100 corresponds to the information collection method. The operation procedure of the information collection system 100 corresponds to the processing procedure by the information collection program. The information collection program includes a request program, a management program, and a collection program.

[0046] The information collection method will be described below. First, the premise of the information collection method will be described. In each collection device 400, the attribute notification unit 411 transmits attribute information of the collection device 400 to the request device 200. In the request device 200, the attribute acquisition unit 211 receives the attribute information of each collection device 400 and stores the received attribute information. The information collection method is executed for each target facility 110.

[0047] The procedure of the information collection method will be described with reference to Fig. 6. Steps S110 to S160 are repeatedly executed.

[0048] In step S110, the flag generating unit 312 determines whether a trigger condition is satisfied. The trigger condition is a condition for triggering collection of equipment information of the target equipment 110.

[0049] The trigger condition is determined as follows: Trigger condition data is pre-stored in the storage unit 390. The trigger condition data indicates a trigger condition for each target equipment 110. The trigger condition indicates a requirement for the state of the target equipment 110. The requirement is indicated using a threshold such as the Mahalanobis distance. For example, the trigger condition is satisfied when the target equipment 110 is in an abnormal state. First, the log acquisition unit 311 acquires log data from the target equipment 110. The log data is data indicating the state of the target equipment 110. For example, the log data indicates an equipment identifier, acquisition date and time, control data, and measurement data. The control data indicates values ​​(control values) set for one or more control parameters. The measurement data indicates various information obtained using the sensor group 111, etc. For example, the measurement data indicates sound collected by a microphone, triaxial acceleration measured by a triaxial acceleration sensor, etc. If the target equipment 110 is an elevator, the measurement data indicates, for example, a time series of the elevator car's ascent and descent. The flag generating unit 312 then determines whether the state indicated in the acquired log data satisfies the requirements indicated in the trigger condition. For example, the determination is made using a Weibull hazard function or artificial intelligence (AI). If the state indicated in the acquired log data satisfies the requirements indicated in the trigger condition, the trigger condition is satisfied.

[0050] The trigger condition may be the passage of a certain period of time. In this case, the trigger condition is determined as follows: If a certain period of time has passed since the previous time when it was determined that the trigger condition was satisfied, the flag generating unit 312 determines that the trigger condition is satisfied.

[0051] If it is determined that the trigger condition is met, the flag generating unit 312 sets a collection flag and notifies the request device 200 that the collection flag has been set. In the request device 200, the matching unit 212 receives the notification. Then, the process proceeds to step S120.

[0052] In step S120, the matching unit 212 selects a collection device 400 that satisfies the request destination condition based on multiple pieces of attribute information corresponding to the multiple collection devices 400. The request destination condition is a condition for a destination that is requested to collect facility information. The selected collection device 400 is referred to as a collection request destination.

[0053] The collection request destination is selected as follows: Request destination condition data is stored in advance in the storage unit 290. The request destination condition data indicates the request destination conditions for each target facility 110. The request destination conditions indicate requirements regarding location, qualifications, and organization. "Qualifications" includes licenses. The attribute information indicates the user identifier of the user 101, the user location, the qualifications held by the user 101, the organization to which the user 101 belongs, etc. The user location is, for example, the user's address or the location of the collection device 400. The matching unit 212 selects the collection device 400 corresponding to the attribute information that meets the requirements indicated in the request destination conditions. The selected collection device 400 is the collection request destination.

[0054] For example, a collection request destination is selected as follows: The target facility 110 is located on the 10th floor of X Mansion. Collection device A is a collection device 400 owned by user A. User A lives on the 10th floor of X Mansion, holds a first-class electrician license, and works for M Electric. A first-class electrician is a higher-level license than a second-class electrician. The attribute information of collection device A indicates "10th floor of X Mansion" as user A's location, "1st-class electrician" as user A's license, and "M Electric" as user A's organization. The request destination conditions indicate "10th floor of X Mansion" as the location requirement, "2nd-class electrician" as the license requirement, and "M Electric or S Service" as the organization requirement. In this case, the attribute information of collection device A satisfies the requirements indicated in the request destination conditions. Therefore, collection device A is selected as the collection request destination.

[0055] The request destination condition may indicate either a qualification or an organization requirement, and the attribute information may indicate either a qualification possessed by the user 101 or an organization to which the user 101 belongs.

[0056] In step S130, the request unit 213 transmits a collection request to the collection device 400 that is the collection request destination. The collection request is data that is transmitted to request the collection of facility information. For example, the collection request indicates information indicated in the request destination conditions (location, qualification, affiliation, etc.) and a collection flag.

[0057] In the collection device 400 to which the collection request is made, the request receiving unit 412 receives the collection request.

[0058] In step S140, the collection unit 413 collects facility information of the target facility 110. The facility information is data indicating various types of information obtained using the sensor group 406 and the like.

[0059] The facility information includes a facility identifier, a facility image, sensor data, etc. The facility information may include either a facility image or sensor data. The facility image is an image (video or still image) obtained by capturing the target facility 110 using a camera. The sensor data is data obtained using various sensors in the sensor group 406. For example, the sensor data indicates, in time series, sound collected by a microphone, vibration measured by a three-axis acceleration sensor, etc.

[0060] For example, equipment information on the target equipment 110 is collected as follows: The request receiving unit 412 displays a collection request on a display. The user 101 confirms the collection request and moves to the location of the target equipment 110 with the collection device 400. The user 101 then activates the camera to take a picture of the target equipment 110 and activates various sensors to perform various measurements on the target equipment 110. In this way, equipment information on the target equipment 110 is collected.

[0061] The collected facility information is referred to as “collected information.” The submitting unit 414 transmits the collected information to the request device 200.

[0062] In the request device 200, the information receiving unit 214 receives the collected information.

[0063] In step S150, the verification unit 215 determines whether the collected information satisfies the information conditions, which are conditions for facility information to be collected.

[0064] The determination is made as follows: Information condition data is stored in advance in the storage unit 290. The information condition data indicates information conditions for each target facility 110. The information conditions indicate requirements for at least one of images and sensor data. The verification unit 215 determines whether the facility information included in the collected information satisfies the requirements indicated in the information conditions.

[0065] For example, the following determination is made. The collected information and the information conditions each indicate an equipment identifier. If the equipment identifier indicated in the collected information differs from the equipment identifier indicated in the information conditions, the verification unit 215 determines that the collected information does not satisfy the information conditions. The collected information and the information conditions each indicate an image showing the target equipment 110. If the appearance of the target equipment 110 shown in the image shown in the collected information differs from the appearance of the target equipment 110 shown in the image shown in the information conditions, the verification unit 215 determines that the collected information does not satisfy the information conditions. The collected information indicates sensor data, and the information conditions indicate a data length. If the data length of the sensor data indicated in the collected information differs from the data length indicated in the information conditions, the verification unit 215 determines that the collected information does not satisfy the information conditions. Alternatively, if the data length of the sensor data indicated in the collected information is smaller than the data length indicated in the information conditions, the verification unit 215 determines that the collected information does not satisfy the information conditions. The data length may be replaced with the data size.

[0066] For example, if the target equipment 110 is an elevator, the collection request indicates a start floor (1st floor) and an end floor (10th floor). The information condition indicates a data length corresponding to the travel time of the car from the start floor to the end floor. In accordance with the collection request, the user 101 presses the hall button at the start floor to generate a car call and call the car to the start floor. Then, the user 101 presses the destination button for the end floor in the car to move the car to the end floor. If a car call occurs for an intermediate floor (5th floor) during travel from the start floor to the end floor and the car stops at the intermediate floor, the data length of the sensor data indicated in the collected information will be longer than the data length indicated in the information condition. If the user 101 presses the destination button for the intermediate floor (3rd floor) and the car only moves to the intermediate floor, the data length of the sensor data indicated in the collected information will be shorter than the data length indicated in the information condition.

[0067] The decision may be made using artificial intelligence (AI).

[0068] If it is determined that the collected information does not satisfy the information conditions, the process proceeds to step S130. Then, the request unit 213 retransmits the collection request to the collection request destination (step S130), the information receiving unit 214 receives the collected information again (step S140), and the verification unit 215 re-determines whether the collected information satisfies the information conditions (step S150).

[0069] If it is determined that the collected information satisfies the information condition, the verification unit 215 transmits a verification result indicating that the collected information satisfies the information condition to the management device 300. In the management device 300, the flag deletion unit 313 receives the verification result and deletes the collection flag. Then, the process proceeds to step S160.

[0070] In step S160, the reward granting unit 216 grants a reward to the owner of the collection device 400 that has been requested to collect the data.

[0071] Rewards are awarded as follows: Owner data is pre-stored in the storage unit 290. The owner data indicates owner information for each collection device 400. The owner information is information related to the owner of the collection device 400. First, the reward awarding unit 216 determines a reward based on the amount of collected information. For example, the reward awarding unit 216 calculates the amount or number of points that will be the reward by multiplying each amount of information, such as the number of images indicated in the collection information or the data length of the sensor data indicated in the collection information, by a coefficient according to the type of information. Then, the reward awarding unit 216 awards a reward to the owner of the collection device 400 that has been requested to collect, based on the owner information of the collection device 400 that has been requested to collect.

[0072] ***Features of First Embodiment*** The request device 200 matches the conditions for the information collection request destination with the attribute information of the user 101. The management device 300 generates a collection flag based on the log data of the target equipment 110, and the request device 200 issues a collection request based on the collection flag. The request device 200 verifies the consistency between the equipment information collected by the collection device 400 and the information conditions of the target equipment 110, and determines whether re-collection is necessary. This reduces the effort required by the requester and the user 101.

[0073] ***Effects of First Embodiment*** According to the first embodiment, the photographer (user 101) can receive a photography request (collection request) with peace of mind. Furthermore, since the process from photography request to receipt of the photography results is automated, the burden on both the requester and the photographer can be reduced.

[0074] In the first embodiment, the photographer's personal data (attribute information) is matched with the information collection request conditions. This makes it possible to eliminate the risk of trespassing. In the first embodiment, a collection flag is automatically issued. This eliminates the need to issue a photography request every time a collection opportunity arises, reducing the burden on the requester. In the first embodiment, it is automatically verified whether the collected information was necessary. This makes it possible to immediately return a re-collection request to the photographer. Therefore, the photographer can photograph the facility with peace of mind, and the burden on the requester and photographer when using the system is reduced.

[0075] ***Example of First Embodiment*** As shown in FIG. 7 , the collection device 400 may be a device mounted on a mobile object 102. The mobile object 102 is a mobile object that moves automatically. For example, the mobile object 102 is a robot or a drone. For example, a security robot or a delivery robot is used as the mobile object 102. Use of the mobile object 102 enables labor savings on the part of the photographer. FIG. 8 shows the functional configuration of the collection device 400 mounted on the mobile object 102. The collection device 400 further includes a control unit 419. The collection program further causes a computer to function as the control unit 419. When collecting facility information, the control unit 419 controls the drive device (steering device, motor, etc.) of the mobile object 102 to move the mobile object 102 to the location of the target facility 110. The location of the target facility 110 is indicated in the collection request. The procedure of the information collection method is the same as the procedure described in FIG. 6 . However, the attribute information indicates the functions of the collection device 400 instead of the qualifications possessed by the user 101 and the organization to which the user 101 belongs. For example, the attribute information indicates the camera performance, the type of sensor, the range of movement of the mobile object 102, etc. Furthermore, the request destination conditions indicate requirements regarding functions instead of requirements regarding qualifications and organizations.

[0076] *** Supplementary Note to First Embodiment *** The hardware configuration of request device 200 will be described with reference to Fig. 9. Request device 200 includes processing circuitry 209. Processing circuitry 209 is a processing circuit that realizes attribute acquisition unit 211, matching unit 212, request unit 213, information reception unit 214, verification unit 215, and reward granting unit 216.

[0077] The processing circuit is hardware. The processing circuit may be dedicated hardware or a processor that executes a program stored in a memory. When the processing circuit is dedicated hardware, the processing circuit may be, for example, a single circuit, a multiple circuit, a programmed processor, a parallel programmed processor, an ASIC, an FPGA, or a combination thereof. ASIC is an abbreviation for Application Specific Integrated Circuit. FPGA is an abbreviation for Field Programmable Gate Array.

[0078] The request device 200 may include a plurality of processing circuits that replace the processing circuit 209 .

[0079] In the processing circuit 209, some functions may be realized by dedicated hardware, and the remaining functions may be realized by software or firmware.

[0080] In this way, the functions of request device 200 can be realized by hardware, software, firmware, or a combination of these.

[0081] 10, the hardware configuration of the management device 300 will be described. The management device 300 includes a processing circuit 309. The processing circuit 309 is a processing circuit that realizes a log acquisition unit 311, a flag generation unit 312, and a flag deletion unit 313.

[0082] The management device 300 may include a plurality of processing circuits that replace the processing circuit 309 .

[0083] In the processing circuit 309, some functions may be realized by dedicated hardware, and the remaining functions may be realized by software or firmware.

[0084] In this way, the functions of the management device 300 can be realized by hardware, software, firmware, or a combination of these.

[0085] 11 , the hardware configuration of the collection device 400 will be described. The collection device 400 includes a processing circuit 409. The processing circuit 409 is a processing circuit that realizes an attribute notification unit 411, a request reception unit 412, a collection unit 413, a submission unit 414, and a control unit 419.

[0086] The collection device 400 may include multiple processing circuits replacing the processing circuit 409 .

[0087] In the processing circuit 409, some functions may be realized by dedicated hardware, and the remaining functions may be realized by software or firmware.

[0088] Thus, the functionality of the collection device 400 can be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof.

[0089] The first embodiment is an example of a preferred embodiment and is not intended to limit the technical scope of the present disclosure. The first embodiment may be implemented in part or in combination with other embodiments. The procedures described using flowcharts and the like may be modified as appropriate.

[0090] The "part" of each element of the request device 200, the management device 300, and the collection device 400 may be read as a "process," a "step," a "circuit," or a "circuitry."

[0091] 100 Information collection system, 101 User, 102 Mobile object, 109 Communication network, 110 Target facility, 111 Sensor group, 112 Communication device, 200 Request device, 201 Processor, 202 Memory, 203 Auxiliary storage device, 204 Communication device, 205 Input / output interface, 209 Processing circuit, 211 Attribute acquisition unit, 212 Matching unit, 213 Request unit, 214 Information reception unit, 215 Verification unit, 216 Reward granting unit, 290 Memory unit, 300 Management device, 301 Processor, 302 Memory, 303 Auxiliary storage device, 304 Communication device, 305 Input / output interface, 309 Processing circuit, 311 Log acquisition unit, 312 Flag generation unit, 313 Flag deletion unit, 390 Memory unit, 400 Collection device, 401 Processor, 402 Memory, 403 auxiliary storage device, 404 communication device, 405 input / output interface, 406 sensor group, 409 processing circuit, 411 attribute notification unit, 412 request reception unit, 413 collection unit, 414 submission unit, 419 control unit, 490 storage unit.

Claims

1. An information collection system comprising: a matching unit that selects, as a collection request destination, a collection device that satisfies request destination conditions, which are conditions for a destination that is requested to collect equipment information of a target facility, based on multiple attribute information corresponding to multiple collection devices; and a request unit that transmits a collection request to the collection request destination to request the collection of the equipment information.

2. The information collection system of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of collection devices is a terminal owned by a user, the attribute information of each of the plurality of collection devices indicates at least one of the user's qualifications and the organization to which the user belongs, the request destination conditions indicate requirements regarding at least one of the qualifications and the organization, and the matching unit selects as the request destination conditions the collection device corresponding to the attribute information that meets the requirements indicated in the request destination conditions.

3. The information collection system of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of collection devices is a device mounted on an automatically moving vehicle, the attribute information of each of the plurality of collection devices indicates a function of the collection device, the request destination conditions indicate requirements for the function, and the matching unit selects the collection device corresponding to the attribute information that meets the requirements indicated in the request destination conditions as the collection destination.

4. The information collection system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a flag generating unit that determines whether a trigger condition, which is a condition for triggering the collection of equipment information of the target equipment, is met, and the matching unit selects the collection request destination when it is determined that the trigger condition is met.

5. The information collection system according to claim 4, further comprising a log acquisition unit that acquires log data indicating the state of the target equipment, the trigger conditions indicating requirements for the state of the target equipment, and the flag generation unit determining whether the state indicated in the acquired log data satisfies the requirements indicated in the trigger conditions.

6. An information collection system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a verification unit that determines whether the collection information transmitted from the collection request destination satisfies information conditions that are conditions for equipment information to be collected.

7. The information collection system described in claim 6, wherein the collected information includes at least one of equipment images obtained by photographing the target equipment and sensor data obtained using a sensor provided in the collection device as the equipment information, the information conditions indicate requirements for at least one of the equipment images and sensor data, and the verification unit determines whether the equipment information included in the collected information satisfies the requirements indicated in the information conditions.

8. An information collection system according to claim 6 or claim 7, further comprising a reward granting unit that grants a reward to the owner of the collection device to which the collection request is made when it is determined that the collected information satisfies the information conditions.

9. The information collection system according to claim 8, wherein the reward granting unit determines the reward based on the amount of information in the collected information.

10. An information collection system as described in any one of claims 6 to 9, wherein the request unit sends the collection request to the collection request destination again if it is determined that the collected information does not satisfy the information conditions.

11. A request device comprising: a matching unit that selects, as a collection request destination, a collection device that satisfies request destination conditions, which are conditions for a destination that is requested to collect equipment information of a target facility, based on multiple attribute information corresponding to multiple collection devices; and a request unit that transmits a collection request to the collection request destination to request the collection of the equipment information.

12. An information collection method comprising: selecting a collection device that satisfies requestee conditions, which are conditions for a requestee to be requested to collect equipment information of a target facility, as the collection requestee based on multiple attribute information corresponding to multiple collection devices; and transmitting a collection request to the collection requestee to collect the equipment information.

13. An information collection program that causes a computer to execute a matching process that selects, as a collection request recipient, a collection device that satisfies request recipient conditions, which are conditions for a request recipient to collect equipment information of a target equipment, based on multiple attribute information corresponding to multiple collection devices; and a request process that sends a collection request to the collection request recipient to request the collection of the equipment information.

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