JP2019053417A - Information processing system, information processing device, information processing method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To urge a driver or the like driving an automobile or the like in the circumference of a protected person to pay attention to the protected person concerning a monitoring service.SOLUTION: An information processing system includes: a beacon signal reception section for receiving a beacon signal transmitted from a transmitter; an object determination section for determining whether or not the transmitter is the one being a notification object on the basis of information included in the beacon signal; and a notification section for issuing a notification of necessity of attention when the object determination section determines that the transmitter is the one being a notification object.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing system, an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program.

  There are known services for monitoring the elderly and children. As such a monitoring service, for example, when a beacon signal is received by a telephone, an in-vehicle device connected to the telephone detects position information, and transmits identification information of the beacon signal and position information to the base station apparatus of the telephone. There is one that transmits from the base station device to the guardian's terminal device (see Patent Document 1).

JP-A-6-204939

Here, protected persons such as elderly people and children may take actions that induce a traffic accident such as a sudden crossing at an intersection without a traffic light or a sudden jump on a road. Therefore, in order to prevent a traffic accident, a driver driving a car or the like needs to pay attention to an elderly person or a protected person such as a child around the car.
However, even if the technique of Patent Document 1 is used, the position information of the person to be protected can be notified to the guardian. However, the driver who drives the car etc. There was a problem that it was not possible to call attention to parents.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and in a monitoring service, information that can alert a protected person to a driver who drives a car or the like around the protected person. It is an object to provide a processing system, an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program.

  (1) The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and one aspect of the present invention is included in a beacon signal receiving unit that receives a beacon signal transmitted from a transmitter and the beacon signal. Based on the information, it is necessary to pay attention when the target determination unit that determines whether or not the transmitter is a notification target and the target determination unit determines that the transmitter is a notification target. An information processing system comprising a notification unit for notification.

  (2) Moreover, one aspect of the present invention is the information processing system according to (1), in which a caution determining unit that determines whether a received signal level of the beacon signal is equal to or higher than a first threshold value, The notifying unit notifies that attention is required when the caution determining unit determines that the received signal level of the beacon signal is equal to or higher than a first threshold value.

  (3) One embodiment of the present invention is the information processing system according to (1) or (2), and requires attention based on the acquisition unit that acquires the surrounding information and the surrounding information. A caution determining unit that determines whether or not it is necessary, and the notifying unit notifies that attention is required according to a determination result by the caution determining unit.

  (4) One aspect of the present invention is the information processing system according to (3), further including a transmission source acquisition unit that acquires transmission source information corresponding to the information, and the attention determination unit. Calculates a degree of attention based on the transmission source information and the surrounding information, and the notification unit notifies that attention is required when the calculated degree of attention is equal to or greater than a first predetermined threshold. .

  (5) Moreover, one aspect of the present invention is the information processing system according to (4), in which the attention-requirement determining unit calculates a degree of attention based on the transmission source information and the surrounding information. The notification unit notifies the surroundings that attention is required when the calculated degree of attention is equal to or greater than a second predetermined threshold.

  (6) One aspect of the present invention is the information processing system according to (4), in which the information processing system is mounted on a moving body, and the caution determining unit includes speed information on the moving body. And the attention level is calculated based on the transmission source information and the surrounding information.

  (7) Moreover, 1 aspect of this invention is the information processing system as described in (1), Comprising: The said information processing system is mounted in a mobile body, and the mobile body information acquisition which acquires the speed information of the said mobile body Section, a transmission source acquisition unit that acquires transmission source information corresponding to the information, the speed information, and the transmission source information, and determines whether or not attention is required. And a section.

  (8) Moreover, this invention was made | formed in order to solve said subject, and 1 aspect of this invention is for the beacon signal receiving part which receives the beacon signal transmitted from a transmitter, and the said beacon signal. Care should be taken when the target determination unit that determines whether or not the transmitter is a notification target based on the included information and the target determination unit determines that the transmitter is a notification target transmitter. An information processing apparatus including a notification unit that notifies the fact.

  (9) In addition, the present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and one aspect of the present invention is a reception process in which a computer receives a beacon signal transmitted from a transmitter, and the beacon signal. Care is required when it is determined that the transmitter is a notification target based on the information included in the target determination process for determining whether or not the transmitter is a notification target and the target determination process. And a notification process for notifying that.

  (10) In addition, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and one aspect of the present invention is a reception step in which a computer receives a beacon signal transmitted from a transmitter, and the beacon signal. Need to be careful when it is determined that the transmitter is a notification target by the target determination step for determining whether or not the transmitter is a notification target based on the information included in the information, and the target determination step And a notification step for notifying that the program is executed.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, in a monitoring service, a driver | operator who drives a motor vehicle etc. around a to-be-protected person can be alerted to a to-be-protected person.

It is a system configuration figure showing an example of the composition of the information processing system concerning a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic block diagram which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of the information processing apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram which shows an example of a function structure of the information processing apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the weighting table in the attention score calculation which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of the server apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram which shows an example of a function structure of the server apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a sequence diagram which shows an example of the attention degree determination process which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the attention degree determination process which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the threshold value calculation table of the reception level which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the attention level determination process which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram which shows an example of a function structure of the information processing apparatus which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the attention degree determination process which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram which shows an example of a function structure of the information processing apparatus which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram which shows an example of a function structure of the server apparatus which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a sequence diagram which shows an example of the attention degree determination process which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the attention degree determination process which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the attention level determination process which concerns on the 5th Embodiment of this invention.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing an example of the configuration of the information processing system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
The information processing system includes a transmitter 1, a vehicle C, a base station device 3, and a server device 4. The base station device 3 forms a cell CE and communicates with a terminal device or the like in the cell CE. For example, the base station device 3 communicates with a terminal device (not shown) mounted on the vehicle C by wireless communication. The base station device 3 and the server device 4 are connected to the network NW by wire or wireless and communicate various information.

  For example, the information processing system is applied to a monitoring service for a protected person such as a child or an elderly person. Monitoring targets in the monitoring service include not only protected persons (people) but also animals such as pets, play equipment such as balls, and the like.

The transmitter 1 is carried by a monitoring target US1 (for example, a person to be protected), and transmits a beacon signal at a predetermined cycle. The beacon signal transmitted by the transmitter 1 includes identification information for identifying the transmitter 1. In addition, although the following description demonstrates an example in case the transmitter 1 is a beacon transmitter which transmits a beacon signal, electronic devices, such as a wireless communication tag and a smart phone, may be sufficient. In this case, a transmission signal including identification information of the electronic device transmitted by the electronic device may be used as a beacon signal.
The base station device 3 is, for example, an LTE base station device.
The server device 4 is a server device that stores a plurality of pieces of transmission source information such as identification information of beacon signals. In the following description, the base station device 3 and the server device 4 will be referred to as the server device 5 as an example when the server device 4 is configured integrally.
Further, in the following description, the vehicle C is described as an example of the moving body, but it may be a flying body such as a drone or a moving body such as a person. In the following description, a terminal device (not shown) mounted on the vehicle C will be referred to as the information processing device 2 and described.

  The information processing apparatus 2 receives a beacon signal transmitted from the transmitter 1. When the information processing device 2 detects the beacon signal of the transmitter 1 while the vehicle C is traveling, the transmitter 1 that transmitted the beacon signal refers to the transmission source information stored in the server device 5 and the monitoring target (notification It is determined whether the transmitter 1 is a target). When the information processing device 2 determines that the transmitter 1 is a monitoring target, the information processing device 2 notifies the driver of the vehicle C of an alert message NT indicating that attention is required for driving. Further, the information processing device 2 acquires the surrounding information around the position of the vehicle C from the server device 5 based on the position information of the vehicle C, and calculates the degree of caution based on the surrounding information, the speed information of the vehicle C, and the like. To do. The information processing device 2 compares and determines the calculated attention level and the threshold value, and notifies the driver of the alert message NT according to the determination result.

  The alert message NT may be, for example, voice, characters displayed on a display device, etc., vibration by a vibration device, automatic control of a drive device such as a brake of a vehicle C, an accelerator, etc., a horn of a vehicle C May be a warning sound. The notification may be displayed on a windshield or the like.

FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the information processing apparatus 2 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
The information processing apparatus 2 includes a CPU 201, a drive unit 202, a storage medium 203, an input unit 204, an output unit 205, a ROM 206 (Read Only Memory), a RAM 207 (Random Access Memory), an auxiliary storage unit 208, And an interface unit 209. The CPU 201, the drive unit 202, the input unit 204, the output unit 205, the ROM 206, the RAM 207, the auxiliary storage unit 208, and the interface unit 209 are connected to each other via a bus.
The CPU 201 referred to here indicates a general processor, and includes not only a device called a CPU in a narrow sense but also a GPU, a DSP, and the like. Further, the CPU 201 referred to here is not limited to being realized by a single processor, and may be realized by combining a plurality of processors of the same or different types.

The CPU 201 reads and executes programs stored in the auxiliary storage unit 208, ROM 206, and RAM 207, reads various data stored in the auxiliary storage unit 208, ROM 206, and RAM 207, and stores various data in the auxiliary storage unit 208, RAM 207. To control the information processing apparatus 2. In addition, the CPU 201 reads various data stored in the storage medium 203 via the drive unit 202 and writes various data to the storage medium 203. The storage medium 203 is a portable storage medium such as a magneto-optical disk, a flexible disk, or a flash memory, and stores various data.
The drive unit 202 is a device that reads and writes a storage medium 203 such as an optical disk drive or a flexible disk drive.

The input unit 204 is an input device such as a mouse, a keyboard, a touch panel, a channel button, a power button, a setting button, and an infrared receiving unit.
The output unit 205 is an output device such as a display unit or a speaker.
The ROM 206 and RAM 207 store programs and various data for operating the functional units of the information processing apparatus 2.
The auxiliary storage unit 208 is a hard disk drive, a flash memory, or the like, and stores programs and various data for operating the functional units of the information processing apparatus 2.
The interface unit 209 has a communication interface and is connected to the network NW and the transmitter 1 by wire or wirelessly.

  For example, the control unit 22 in the functional configuration of the information processing apparatus 2 in FIG. 3 to be described later corresponds to the CPU 201 in FIG. 2, and the signal receiving unit 23 and the communication unit 24 in FIG. 3 correspond to the interface unit 209 in FIG. 3 corresponds to the ROM 206, the RAM 207, the auxiliary storage unit 208, or any combination thereof in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the information processing apparatus 2 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
The information processing apparatus 2 includes a storage unit 21, a control unit 22, a signal reception unit 23, and a communication unit 24. The storage unit 21 includes a driver information storage unit 211. The control unit 22 includes an information acquisition unit 25, a caution determination unit 26, and a notification unit 27. The information acquisition unit 25 includes a vehicle information acquisition unit 251, a position information acquisition unit 252, a transmission source information acquisition unit 253, and a surrounding information acquisition unit 254.

  The storage unit 21 stores various information of the information processing apparatus 2. Specifically, the driver information storage unit 211 stores driver information. Driver information is information about the driver, such as the driver's age, health level, driving ability (skill), driving caution, driver personality (temper), driver blood pressure, driver body temperature, driving At least one of the person's heart rate and the like. The driver information may be registered in advance by the driver or the like, and by various sensors, for example, the driver's blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate, values representing the driver's driving ability, etc. are periodically acquired and updated. May be.

  The signal receiving unit 23 receives a beacon signal transmitted from the transmitter 1 around the information processing apparatus 2 and measures the reception level (signal level) of the received beacon signal. The beacon signal includes at least identification information of the transmitter 1. The signal receiving unit 23 outputs the measured signal level and the beacon signal to the control unit 22.

  The communication unit 24 transmits various information and signals output from the control unit 22 to the server device 5. In addition, the communication unit 24 outputs various information and signals received from the server device 5 to the control unit 22.

The control unit 22 controls the information processing apparatus 2.
The information acquisition unit 25 (also referred to as a moving body information acquisition unit) acquires various types of information. Specifically, when a beacon signal is input from the signal reception unit 23, the vehicle information acquisition unit 251 acquires vehicle information related to the vehicle using various sensors. The vehicle information is information including at least one of vehicle speed information, vehicle acceleration information, engine state information, time information, and the like. Here, the engine is a prime mover such as a fuel engine or a motor. The engine state information is information such as the engine speed and the engine on / off state. Here, the engine off state includes an idle state, and includes a state where the engine is completely stopped and a state where the engine is rotating at an engine speed equal to or lower than a predetermined value. The vehicle information acquisition unit 251 outputs the acquired vehicle information to the attention determination unit 26. In addition, the vehicle information acquisition unit 251 outputs a trigger signal to the position information acquisition unit 252.

  When a trigger signal is input from the vehicle information acquisition unit 251, the position information acquisition unit 252 acquires vehicle position information by GPS (Global Positioning System). The position information acquisition unit 252 outputs the acquired position information to the surrounding information acquisition unit 254. Further, the position information acquisition unit 252 outputs a trigger signal to the transmission source information acquisition unit 253.

  When the trigger signal is input from the position information acquisition unit 252, the transmission source information acquisition unit 253 transmits the identification information included in the beacon signal input from the signal reception unit 23 to the server device 5 via the communication unit 24. To do. When the transmission source information acquisition unit 253 acquires the transmission source information from the server device 5 via the communication unit 24, the transmission source information acquisition unit 253 outputs the transmission source information to the attention determination unit 26.

  Here, the transmission source information is information related to the transmission source associated with the identification number of the transmitter 1. The information related to the transmission source includes attribute information and information such as age, health level, speed, and acceleration of the monitoring target carrying the transmitter 1. The attribute information is information indicating the type of monitoring target such as a child, an elderly person, a pet, a playground equipment, or the like. The health level is information indicating whether the health condition of the monitoring target is poor, good, or other. The speed is information representing an average moving speed (for example, speed per hour) of the monitoring target. The acceleration is information representing the average acceleration of the monitoring target, and is information represented by, for example, large, medium, and small. Although this transmission source information is described as being stored in advance in association with the identification information of the transmitter 1, it may be updated periodically. The transmission source information may be configured by one piece of information, or may be configured by a plurality of pieces of information including a part or all of the above-described various types of information and other information. Further, various information that dynamically changes depending on the state of the transmission source such as speed information and acceleration information may be directly acquired from the beacon signal without being stored in association with the identification information.

When the position information is input from the position information acquisition unit 252, the surrounding information acquisition unit 254 transmits the position information to the server device 5 via the communication unit 24. When the surrounding information acquisition unit 254 acquires the surrounding information from the server device 5 via the communication unit 24, the surrounding information acquisition unit 254 outputs the surrounding information to the attention determination unit 26.
Here, the surrounding information is surrounding environmental information centered on vehicle position information. For example, the surrounding road width, surrounding facilities, traffic signal positions and lighting states, surrounding road traffic volume, expressway or general road It is information such as.

  The attention determination unit 26 includes a beacon signal and a reception level input from the signal reception unit 23, vehicle information input from the vehicle information acquisition unit 251, transmission source information input from the transmission source information acquisition unit 253, and ambient information acquisition unit. The attention level is calculated based on the surrounding information input from 254 and the driver information stored in the driver information storage unit 211, and it is determined whether or not the driver needs attention to the monitoring target.

  Specifically, the attention determination unit 26 calculates the attention score by weighting each piece of information based on vehicle information that can be acquired by the own device and driver information stored by the own device. In addition, the attention determination unit 26 calculates an attention score by weighting each information body based on the transmission source information and the surrounding information acquired from the server device 5. The attention determination unit 26 calculates the degree of attention by adding all the calculated attention scores. This will be described more specifically with reference to FIG.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a weighting table in the attention score calculation according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
The weighting table shown in the figure is a tabular table composed of two-dimensional rows and columns in which a reference value and a weight are associated with each information type and information category.

  For example, information type: transmission source information is associated with attributes, health levels, speeds, accelerations, and the like as information categories. In the example of FIG. 4, information category: attribute represents attribute information, and a value in the range of “0” to “1” is associated for each attribute as a reference value. In the example of FIG. 4, the attribute: the reference value “1” for children, the attribute: the reference value “0.6” for elderly people, the attribute: the reference value “0.3” for pets, the attribute: the reference value for playground equipment. The reference value “0” is associated with the value “0.2” and the attribute: others. The information category: attribute is associated with the weight “a1”.

  Also, for example, information category: health level represents the health level of the monitoring target, health level: reference value “1” for bad, health level: reference value “0” for good, health level: standard for others The value “0” is associated. Further, the weight “a2” is associated with the information category: health level.

  Further, for example, the information category: speed represents an average moving speed of the monitoring target. When the speed is less than 5 km / h, the reference value “value obtained by dividing the speed by 5”, and when the speed is 5 km / h or more, the reference value “1” is associated. The information category: speed is associated with the weight “a3”. When the speed is included in the beacon signal, the reference value may be calculated based on the speed included in the beacon signal. When the speed is not included in the beacon signal, the average moving speed of the monitoring target ( The reference value may be calculated based on (speed).

  In addition, for example, the information category: acceleration represents an average acceleration of the monitoring target, the acceleration: large is the reference value “1”, the acceleration: medium is the reference value “0.5”, and the acceleration: small is the reference value The value “0” is associated. The acceleration “large”, “medium”, and “small” may be determined according to the age of the monitoring target, or may be arbitrarily determined when registering the transmission source information of the monitoring target. The information category: acceleration is associated with the weight “a4”. When acceleration information is included in the beacon signal, the reference value may be calculated based on the acceleration information included in the beacon signal.

For example, information type: vehicle information is associated with speed, acceleration, engine state, time, and the like as information categories. Information category: Speed represents the moving speed of the vehicle. When the speed is less than 40 km / h, a reference value “value obtained by dividing the speed by 40” is associated with the reference value “1” when the speed is 40 km / h or more. Yes. The information category: speed is associated with the weight “b2”.
Here, on a main road or the like that can travel at a speed of about 60 km / h, it is difficult for a child to jump out. On a living road that can travel at a speed of about 30 km / h, a child or the like tends to jump out. For this reason, rather than increasing the reference value as the moving speed of the vehicle increases, it is possible to improve the determination system at the time of determining the attention level by setting the reference value according to the speed limit value of the living road.

  Further, for example, the information category: acceleration represents the acceleration of the vehicle, the acceleration: large is the reference value “1”, the acceleration is medium: the reference value “0.5”, and the acceleration: small is the reference value “0”. Are associated. The acceleration “large”, “medium”, and “small” may be determined in advance depending on the vehicle type and the displacement, may be determined by the travel distance in a predetermined time, the arrival time to a predetermined speed, etc. It may be determined according to the acceleration to be measured. The information category: acceleration is associated with the weight “b3”.

  Further, for example, information category: engine state represents engine state information, engine state: reference value “1” for high rotation speed, engine state: reference value “0.5” for low rotation speed, engine state: The reference value “0” is associated with OFF. A weight “b4” is associated with the information category: engine state.

  Further, for example, the information category: time represents time information acquired as vehicle information, and the time: time zone from 18:00 to 6 o'clock (night), the reference value “1”, time: time zone from 6 o'clock to 6 o'clock ( The reference value “0” is associated with (daytime). Information category: A weight “b5” is associated with the time. The time zone may be set according to the season and date information.

Similarly, information categories, reference values, and weights are associated with the information types of the surrounding information and the driver information, but the description thereof is omitted.
In addition, the value of each weight may be the same value or different values.
In addition to or instead of the information category shown in FIG. 4, any information category may be used. For example, a beacon reception level may be added.

Returning to FIG. 3, the attention determination unit 26 sets the reference values for the vehicle information, the transmission source information, the surrounding information, and the driver information input from each unit based on the weighting table as illustrated in FIG. 4. The attention score is calculated for each information type and each information category by multiplying the respective weights. The attention determination unit 26 adds all the calculated attention scores to calculate the attention level.
In addition, the attention determination unit 26 determines whether or not the calculated degree of attention is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, and determines whether or not the driver needs attention with respect to the monitoring target. The attention determination unit 26 outputs a determination result to the notification unit 27 when it is determined that the attention level is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold.

  When the determination result is input from the attention determination unit 26, the notification unit 27 notifies the driver that attention to the monitoring target is necessary.

Note that a plurality of signal reception units 23 may be provided, and the position of the monitoring target may be estimated according to the reception time difference or reception level difference of the beacon signal in each signal reception unit. In this case, for example, the driver may be notified according to the estimated position and the degree of attention.
Note that the position information need not be acquired. In this case, only the surrounding information acquisition request needs to be sent to the server device 5.
Moreover, it is not necessary to acquire vehicle information, surrounding information, and position information. In this case, it may be notified whether or not attention is required according to the transmission source information.

FIG. 5 is a schematic block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the server device 5 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
The server device 5 includes a CPU 501, a drive unit 502, a storage medium 503, an input unit 504, an output unit 505, a ROM 506 (Read Only Memory), a RAM 507 (Random Access Memory), an auxiliary storage unit 508, An interface unit 509. The CPU 501, the drive unit 502, the input unit 504, the output unit 505, the ROM 506, the RAM 507, the auxiliary storage unit 508, and the interface unit 509 are connected to each other via a bus.
Note that the CPU 501 here indicates a general processor, and includes not only a device called a CPU in a narrow sense but also a GPU, a DSP, and the like. Further, the CPU 501 referred to here is not limited to being realized by a single processor, and may be realized by combining a plurality of processors of the same or different types.

The CPU 501 reads and executes programs stored in the auxiliary storage unit 508, the ROM 506, and the RAM 507, reads various data stored in the auxiliary storage unit 508, the ROM 506, and the RAM 507, and outputs various data to the auxiliary storage unit 508 and the RAM 507. Is written to control the server device 5. In addition, the CPU 501 reads various data stored in the storage medium 503 via the drive unit 502 and writes various data in the storage medium 503. The storage medium 503 is a portable storage medium such as a magneto-optical disk, a flexible disk, or a flash memory, and stores various data.
The drive unit 502 is a device that reads and writes a storage medium 503 such as an optical disk drive or a flexible disk drive.

The input unit 504 is an input device such as a mouse, a keyboard, a touch panel, a channel button, a power button, a setting button, and an infrared receiving unit.
The output unit 505 is an output device such as a display unit or a speaker.
The ROM 506 and the RAM 507 store programs and various data for operating the functional units of the server device 5.
The auxiliary storage unit 508 is a hard disk drive, a flash memory, or the like, and stores a program for operating each functional unit of the server device 5 and various data.
The interface unit 509 has a communication interface and is connected to the network NW by wire or wireless.

  For example, the control unit 52 in the functional configuration of the server device 5 in FIG. 6 described later corresponds to the CPU 501 in FIG. 5, the communication unit 51 in FIG. 6 corresponds to the interface unit 509 in FIG. 5, and the storage unit in FIG. 53 corresponds to the ROM 206, the RAM 207, the auxiliary storage unit 508, or any combination thereof in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a schematic block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the server device 5 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
The server device 5 includes a communication unit 51, a control unit 52, and a storage unit 53. The storage unit 53 includes a transmission source information storage unit 531 and a surrounding information storage unit 532. The transmission source information storage unit 531 and the ambient information storage unit 532 may be provided separately. For example, the transmission source information storage unit 531 is provided in any device on the network, and the ambient information storage unit 532 may be provided in the base station apparatus 3.

The communication unit 51 communicates with the information processing apparatus 2.
The storage unit 53 stores various information. Specifically, the transmission source information storage unit 531 stores transmission source information for each identification information of the transmitter 1. The surrounding information storage unit 532 stores the surrounding information in the communication range (cell) in association with the position information. The surrounding information is not limited to the surrounding information within the communication range, and for example, more detailed area or the surrounding information in a rough area may be stored in association with the position information.

The control unit 52 controls the server device 5.
For example, when receiving the identification information from the information processing apparatus 2 via the communication unit 51, the control unit 52 refers to the transmission source information storage unit 531 and extracts the transmission source information corresponding to the identification information. In addition, when position information is received from the information processing apparatus 2 via the communication unit 51, ambient information corresponding to the position information is extracted. The control unit 52 transmits the extracted transmission source information and surrounding information to the information processing device 2 via the communication unit 51.

When the transmission source information storage unit 531 does not store the transmission source information corresponding to the identification information, the control unit 52 does not need to transmit the transmission source information, and the transmission source information does not exist. You may be notified.
In addition, when the position information is not input from the information processing device 2, the control unit 52 transmits the surrounding information in the communication range (cell) of the own device to the information processing device 2 when receiving the identification information. Also good.

FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram showing an example of attention level determination processing according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
In step ST101, step ST101a, and step ST101b, the transmitter 1 transmits a beacon signal at a predetermined cycle.
In step ST103, when receiving the beacon signal transmitted from the transmitter 1, the information processing apparatus 2 measures the reception level.
In step ST105, the information processing apparatus 2 acquires identification information from the received beacon signal.

In step ST <b> 107, the information processing apparatus 2 transmits the position information acquired by the own apparatus and the identification information to the server apparatus 5.
In step ST109, the server device 5 extracts transmission source information based on the identification information.
In step ST111, the server device 5 transmits the transmission source information to the information processing device 2.

In step ST113, the server device 5 extracts surrounding information based on the position information.
In step ST115, the server device 5 transmits the surrounding information to the information processing device 2.
In step ST117, the information processing device 2 performs attention level determination processing based on the surrounding information, vehicle information, transmission source information, and driver information.
The peripheral information may be periodically notified to the information processing device 2 such as a timing when the server device 5 (base station device 3) communicating with the information processing device 2 is switched or a timing when the peripheral information is switched. In this case, the information processing apparatus 2 may store the surrounding information based on the position information. In addition, the peripheral information may be acquired by image recognition or the like from an image from an on-board camera mounted on the information processing apparatus 2.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the attention level determination process according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
In step S101, the signal receiving unit 23 starts detecting a beacon signal. When a beacon signal is detected (step S101; YES), the information processing apparatus 2 executes the process of step S103. On the other hand, when a beacon signal is not detected (step S101; NO), the signal receiving unit 23 repeats the process of step S101.
In step S <b> 103, the transmission source information acquisition unit 253 transmits the identification information included in the beacon signal to the server device 5, and acquires transmission source information corresponding to the identification information from the server device 5.

In step S <b> 105, the transmission source information acquisition unit 253 determines whether the beacon signal is a beacon signal that performs attention level determination processing according to whether transmission source information has been acquired from the server device 5, that is, transmission of a monitoring target. Whether the beacon signal is transmitted from the machine 1 is determined. When it is determined that the beacon signal is transmitted from the monitoring target transmitter 1 (step S105; YES), the surrounding information acquisition unit 254 executes the process of step S107. On the other hand, when it determines with it not being the beacon signal transmitted from the transmitter 1 of monitoring object (step S105; NO), the information processing apparatus 2 complete | finishes attention degree determination processing.
In step S105, when the server apparatus 5 notifies that there is no transmission source information or when a time-out occurs, the information processing apparatus 2 may end the attention level determination process. In addition, if the sender information cannot be determined to be a non-monitoring transmitter such as a fixed beacon installed for route guidance, push advertisement, coupon distribution, etc., all the transmitters are determined to be a monitoring target transmitter 1. May be.

In step S <b> 107, the surrounding information acquisition unit 254 transmits the position information to the server device 5 and acquires the surrounding information corresponding to the position information from the server device 5.
In step S <b> 109, the vehicle information acquisition unit 251 acquires vehicle information and outputs the acquired vehicle information to the attention determination unit 26. The attention determination unit 26 reads out the driver information from the driver information storage unit 211. In addition, when acquiring driver information with a sensor etc., for example, when acquiring biometric data, such as a driver | operator's blood pressure and body temperature, using a sensor, the attention determination part 26 makes driver | operator into the acquired biometric data as driver information. The information is stored in the information storage unit 211.

In step S111, the attention determination unit 26 calculates an attention score based on the driver information, the surrounding information, the transmission source information, and the vehicle information, and calculates the degree of attention from the attention score.
In step S113, the attention determination unit 26 determines whether or not the calculated degree of attention is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold value. When the degree of attention is greater than or equal to the predetermined threshold (step S113; YES), the notification unit 27 executes the process of step S115. On the other hand, when the attention level is less than the predetermined threshold (step S113; NO), the information processing apparatus 2 executes the process of step S117.

In step S115, the notification unit 27 notifies the driver of a caution message (also referred to as an alert) indicating that the determination result input from the caution determination unit 26 requires attention to the monitoring target. Thereafter, the attention determination process ends.
In step S <b> 117, the attention determination unit 26 determines whether a beacon signal is input from the signal reception unit 23. When the beacon signal is input (step S117; YES), the vehicle information acquisition unit 251 executes the process of step S119. On the other hand, when the beacon signal is not input (step S117; NO), the information processing apparatus 2 ends the attention level determination process.

  In step S119, the vehicle information acquisition part 251 updates vehicle information, and the attention determination part 26 performs the process of step S111. When the beacon reception level is used for calculating the attention level, the vehicle information may be updated together with the update of the beacon reception level.

As described above, the information processing system according to the first embodiment includes the signal receiver 23 that receives the beacon signal transmitted from the transmitter 1 and the transmitter 1 that is the notification target based on the information included in the beacon signal. The transmission source information acquisition unit 253 that determines whether or not the transmission source information and the transmission source information acquisition unit 253 determine that the transmitter 1 is a notification target, and notify the notification unit 27 that requires attention. And comprising.
Further, the information processing device further includes a surrounding information acquisition unit 254 that acquires surrounding information, and a caution determining unit 26 that determines whether or not attention is required based on the surrounding information. Notify that attention is required according to the determination result by.
In addition, a transmission source information acquisition unit 253 that acquires transmission source information corresponding to the information is further provided, the attention determination unit 26 calculates a degree of attention based on the transmission source information and the surrounding information, and the notification unit 27 When the calculated degree of attention is equal to or greater than the first predetermined threshold, a notice that attention is required is sent.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to alert a driver who drives a car or the like around the person to be protected, and to improve the convenience of the user in the monitoring service.

(Second Embodiment)
The second embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
In the first embodiment, the case has been described in which it is determined whether or not to notify the degree of danger by comparing the degree of danger with a threshold value. In the second embodiment, instead of comparing the risk level and the threshold value, a threshold value of the reception level is calculated, and the calculated threshold value and the reception level are compared to determine whether to notify the risk level. An example will be described.

  Here, since the configuration of the information processing apparatus 2 according to the first embodiment and the configuration of the information processing apparatus 2 according to the second embodiment are the same, the illustration is omitted and the second embodiment is omitted. The explanation will focus on the differences. Moreover, since the configuration of the server device 5 according to the first embodiment and the configuration of the server device 5 according to the second embodiment are the same configuration, illustration and description thereof are omitted.

  The attention determination unit 26 calculates an attention score. Further, the attention determination unit 26 calculates a degree of attention based on the attention score. The attention determination unit 26 calculates a threshold of the reception level based on the calculated attention level. This will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a reception level threshold calculation table according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
The illustrated example is a two-dimensional tabular table composed of rows and columns in which attention levels are associated with reception level thresholds.
For example, when the attention level is 10 or more, the threshold value of the reception level of the beacon signal is calculated as −100 dBm, and when the attention level is 9 or more and less than 10, the reception level threshold value of the beacon signal is calculated as −96 dBm. When the attention level is 8 or more and less than 9, the threshold value of the beacon signal reception level is calculated as -92 dBm, and when the attention level is 7 or more and less than 8, the reception level threshold value of the beacon signal is calculated as -88 dBm. When the attention level is 6 or more and less than 7, the threshold value of the reception level of the beacon signal is calculated as −84 dBm, and when the attention level is 5 or more and less than 6, the reception level threshold value of the beacon signal is −80 dBm. When the calculated attention level is 4 or more and less than 5, the threshold of the reception level of the beacon signal is calculated as -76 dBm, and when the attention level is 3 or more and less than 4, When the signal level threshold is calculated as -72 dBm and the attention level is 2 or more and less than 3, the threshold value of the beacon signal reception level is calculated as -68 dBm and the level of attention is 1 or more and less than 2. The threshold for the reception level of the beacon signal is calculated as −64 dBm, and when the attention level is less than 1, the threshold for the reception level of the beacon signal is calculated as −60 dBm.
In this way, the attention level and the reception level are associated with each other, and the attention determination unit 26 calculates a threshold value for the reception level of the beacon signal based on the calculated attention level.

  The attention determination unit 26 determines whether or not the reception level of the beacon signal input from the signal reception unit 23 is equal to or greater than the calculated beacon reception level threshold value. When the reception level of the beacon signal input from the signal reception unit 23 is equal to or greater than the calculated threshold value of the beacon reception level, the determination result is output to the notification unit 27.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the attention level determination process according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
In step S201, the signal receiving unit 23 starts detecting a beacon signal. When a beacon signal is detected (step S201; YES), the information processing device 2 executes the process of step S203. On the other hand, when a beacon signal is not detected (step S201; NO), the signal reception unit 23 repeats the process of step S201.
In step S <b> 203, the transmission source information acquisition unit 253 transmits identification information included in the beacon signal to the server device 5, and acquires transmission source information corresponding to the identification information from the server device 5.

In step S205, the transmission source information acquisition unit 253 determines whether it is a beacon signal for executing the attention degree determination process according to whether transmission source information has been acquired from the server device 5, that is, transmission of the monitoring target. Whether the beacon signal is transmitted from the machine 1 is determined. When it is determined that the beacon signal is transmitted from the monitoring target transmitter 1 (step S205; YES), the surrounding information acquisition unit 254 executes the process of step S207. On the other hand, when it determines with it not being a beacon signal transmitted from the transmitter 1 of monitoring object (step S205; NO), the information processing apparatus 2 complete | finishes attention degree determination processing.
In step S205, when the server apparatus 5 notifies that there is no transmission source information or when a time-out occurs, the information processing apparatus 2 may end the attention level determination process. In addition, when it cannot be determined that the transmission source information is a non-monitoring transmitter 1 such as a fixed beacon installed for route guidance, push advertisement, coupon distribution, etc., all are determined to be a monitoring target transmitter 1 May be.

In step S <b> 207, the surrounding information acquisition unit 254 transmits the position information to the server device 5 and acquires the surrounding information corresponding to the position information from the server device 5.
In step S <b> 209, the vehicle information acquisition unit 251 acquires vehicle information and outputs the acquired vehicle information to the attention determination unit 26. The attention determination unit 26 reads out the driver information from the driver information storage unit 211. In addition, when acquiring driver information with a sensor etc., for example, when acquiring biometric data, such as a driver | operator's blood pressure and body temperature, using a sensor, the attention determination part 26 makes driver | operator into the acquired biometric data as driver information. The information is stored in the information storage unit 211.

In step S211, the attention determination unit 26 calculates an attention score based on the driver information, the surrounding information, the transmission source information, and the vehicle information, and calculates the degree of attention from the attention score.
In step S212, the attention determination unit 26 calculates a threshold value for the reception level of the beacon signal based on the calculated attention level.
In step S213, the attention determination unit 26 determines whether or not the reception level of the beacon input from the signal reception unit 23 is equal to or greater than the calculated threshold value. When the reception level of the beacon signal is equal to or higher than the threshold (step S213; YES), the notification unit 27 executes the process of step S215. On the other hand, when the reception level of the beacon signal is less than the threshold value (step S213; NO), the information processing device 2 executes the process of step S217.

In step S215, the notification unit 27 notifies the driver of a caution message (also referred to as an alert) indicating that the determination result input from the caution determination unit 26 requires attention to the monitoring target. Thereafter, the attention determination process ends.
In step S <b> 217, the attention determination unit 26 determines whether a beacon signal is input from the signal reception unit 23. When the beacon signal is input (step S217; YES), the vehicle information acquisition unit 251 executes the process of step S219. On the other hand, when the beacon signal is not input (step S217; NO), the information processing apparatus 2 ends the attention level determination process.

  In step S219, the signal receiving unit 23 measures the received signal level and outputs it to the attention determining unit 26, and the attention determining unit 26 executes the process of step S213.

As described above, the information processing system according to the second embodiment includes the signal receiver 23 that receives the beacon signal transmitted from the transmitter 1 and the transmitter to be notified based on the identification information included in the beacon signal. The transmission source information acquisition unit 253 that determines whether or not the transmission source information is obtained, and the notification unit that notifies that attention is required when the transmission source information acquisition unit 253 determines that the transmission target information is the transmitter 1 to be notified. 27.
Further, the information processing device further includes a surrounding information acquisition unit 254 that acquires surrounding information, and a caution determining unit 26 that determines whether or not attention is required based on the surrounding information. Notify that attention is required according to the determination result by.
In addition, a transmission source information acquisition unit 253 that acquires transmission source information corresponding to the identification information is further provided, and the attention determination unit 26 calculates a degree of attention based on the transmission source information and surrounding information, and notifies the notification unit 27. Notifies that attention is required when the calculated degree of attention is greater than or equal to the first predetermined threshold.
In addition, the information processing apparatus further includes a caution determining unit that determines whether or not the received signal level of the beacon signal is equal to or higher than a first threshold value. If it is determined that this is the case, a notice is given that attention is required.

With such a configuration, it is possible to notify the driver that attention to the monitoring target is necessary, and it is possible to improve user convenience in the monitoring service.
In addition, since the reception level increases as the beacon signal is transmitted from the transmitter 1 that is present in the vicinity, it is possible to attract more attention to a nearby monitoring object than to a distant monitoring object. In addition, the accuracy of alerting the driver can be improved. Moreover, since unnecessary alerts can be reduced, the driver can be focused on the notification.

(Third embodiment)
The third embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
In the first embodiment, the case has been described in which it is determined whether or not to notify the degree of danger by comparing the degree of danger with a threshold value. In the third embodiment, an example will be described in which the degree of danger is compared with a plurality of threshold values to determine whether or not to notify the degree of danger, and the notification mode in the case of notification is determined.
Here, since the configuration of the server device 5 according to the first embodiment and the configuration of the server device 5 according to the third embodiment are the same configuration, illustration and description thereof are omitted.

FIG. 11 is a schematic block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the information processing apparatus 2 according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
The information processing apparatus 2 includes a storage unit 21, a control unit 22, a signal reception unit 23, and a communication unit 24. The storage unit 21 includes a driver information storage unit 211, a threshold storage unit 212, and a driving history storage unit 213. The control unit 22 includes an information acquisition unit 25, a caution determination unit 26, and a notification unit 27. The information acquisition unit 25 includes a vehicle information acquisition unit 251, a position information acquisition unit 252, a transmission source information acquisition unit 253, and a surrounding information acquisition unit 254.
In the following description, different parts from the information processing apparatus 2 according to the first embodiment will be mainly described, and description of other parts will be omitted.

The threshold storage unit 212 stores threshold information. The threshold value storage unit 212 stores, for example, a first threshold value related to the attention level, a second threshold value related to the attention level, and a third threshold value related to the attention level as threshold information. Here, the first threshold is a value smaller than the second threshold and the third threshold, and the second threshold is a value smaller than the third threshold. The threshold value storage unit 212 may store each threshold value in advance or according to a user operation.
The driving history storage unit 213 stores driving history information. The driving history information is information representing driving history such as accelerator and brake operation history information, traveling speed, and images taken during traveling by sound and images. The operation history information includes date and time information such as time and date.

  The attention determination unit 26 reads the threshold information stored in the threshold storage unit 212, and compares and determines the calculated attention level and each threshold included in the threshold information. Specifically, the attention determination unit 26 stores the driving history information in the driving history storage unit 213 if the calculated degree of attention is equal to or greater than the first threshold value. The attention determination unit 26 outputs the determination result to the notification unit 27 if the calculated attention level is equal to or greater than the second threshold value. The attention determination unit 26 outputs the determination result to the notification unit 27 if the calculated attention level is equal to or greater than the third threshold value.

When the determination result indicating that the degree of attention is greater than or equal to the second threshold is input from the attention determination unit 26, the notification unit 27 notifies the driver of a warning message indicating that attention is required. In addition, when a determination result indicating that the degree of attention is greater than or equal to the third threshold is input from the attention determination unit 26, the notification unit 27 indicates that attention is required for the vehicle around the vehicle. Broadcast a message. The caution message notified to the surroundings is preferably notified by sound or the like, but is not limited thereto.
The notification unit 27 may include a notification unit that notifies the driver of a caution message and a surrounding notification unit that notifies the driver of the caution message by voice or the like.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of attention level determination processing according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
In step S301, the signal receiving unit 23 starts detecting a beacon signal. When a beacon signal is detected (step S301; YES), the information processing apparatus 2 executes the process of step S303. On the other hand, when a beacon signal is not detected (step S301; NO), the signal reception unit 23 repeats the process of step S301.
In step S <b> 303, the transmission source information acquisition unit 253 transmits the identification information included in the beacon signal to the server device 5, and acquires transmission source information corresponding to the identification information from the server device 5.

In step S305, the transmission source information acquisition unit 253 determines whether the beacon signal is a beacon signal that executes attention level determination processing, depending on whether transmission source information has been acquired from the server device 5, that is, transmission of a monitoring target. Whether the beacon signal is transmitted from the machine 1 is determined. When it is determined that the beacon signal is transmitted from the monitoring target transmitter 1 (step S305; YES), the surrounding information acquisition unit 254 executes the process of step S307. On the other hand, when it determines with it not being a beacon signal transmitted from the transmitter 1 of monitoring object (step S305; NO), the information processing apparatus 2 complete | finishes attention degree determination processing.
In step S305, when the server apparatus 5 notifies that there is no transmission source information or when a time-out occurs, the information processing apparatus 2 may end the attention level determination process. If the sender information cannot be determined to be a non-hazardous transmitter such as a fixed beacon installed for route guidance, push advertisements, coupon distribution, etc., all transmitters are determined to be monitored. Also good.

In step S <b> 307, the surrounding information acquisition unit 254 transmits the position information to the server device 5 and acquires the surrounding information corresponding to the position information from the server device 5.
In step S <b> 309, the vehicle information acquisition unit 251 acquires vehicle information and outputs the acquired vehicle information to the attention determination unit 26. The attention determination unit 26 reads out the driver information from the driver information storage unit 211. In addition, when acquiring driver information with a sensor etc., for example, when acquiring biometric data, such as a driver | operator's blood pressure and body temperature, using a sensor, the attention determination part 26 makes driver | operator into the acquired biometric data as driver information. The information is stored in the information storage unit 211.

In step S311, the attention determination unit 26 calculates an attention score based on the driver information, the surrounding information, the transmission source information, and the vehicle information, and calculates the degree of attention from the attention score.
In step S313, the attention determination unit 26 determines whether or not the attention level is equal to or higher than the first threshold value. When the degree of attention is greater than or equal to the first threshold (step S313; YES), the attention determination unit 26 executes the process of step S315. On the other hand, when the attention level is less than the first threshold (step S313; NO), the attention determination unit 26 executes the process of step S325.
In step S315, the attention determination unit 26 stores the driving history information in the driving history storage unit 213.

In step S317, the attention determination unit 26 determines whether or not the attention level is equal to or greater than the second threshold value. When the degree of attention is greater than or equal to the second threshold (step S317; YES), the attention determination unit 26 executes the process of step S319. On the other hand, when the attention level is less than the second threshold (step S317; NO), the attention determination unit 26 executes the process of step S325.
In step S319, the attention determination unit 26 outputs the determination result to the notification unit 27, and the notification unit 27 notifies the driver of a caution message indicating that attention to the monitoring target is necessary.

In step S321, the attention determination unit 26 determines whether or not the attention level is equal to or greater than a third threshold value. When the degree of attention is greater than or equal to the third threshold (step S321; YES), the attention determination unit 26 executes the process of step S323. On the other hand, when the degree of attention is less than the third threshold (step S321; NO), the attention determination unit 26 executes the process of step S325.
In step S323, the attention determination unit 26 outputs the determination result to the notification unit 27, and the notification unit 27 notifies the surrounding of the vehicle of a caution message that notifies that attention to the vehicle is necessary. In addition, the alerting | reporting method may alert | report by the direct communication function between vehicles, or you may alert | report via a network. Moreover, you may alert | report with sounds, such as a horn.

In step S325, the attention determination unit 26 determines whether or not a beacon signal is input from the signal reception unit 23. When the beacon signal is input (step S325; YES), the vehicle information acquisition unit 251 executes the process of step S327. On the other hand, when the beacon signal is not input (step S325; NO), the information processing apparatus 2 ends the attention level determination process.
In step S <b> 327, the vehicle information acquisition unit 251 updates the vehicle information and outputs it to the attention determination unit 26. Then, the attention determination unit 26 executes the process of step S311.
When the beacon reception level is used for calculating the attention level, the vehicle information may be updated together with the update of the beacon reception level.

As described above, the information processing system according to the third embodiment is based on the signal receiver 23 that receives the beacon signal transmitted from the transmitter 1 and the information included in the beacon signal. The transmission source information acquisition unit 253 that determines whether or not the transmission source information and the transmission source information acquisition unit 253 determine that the transmitter 1 is a notification target, and notify the notification unit 27 that requires attention. And comprising.
Further, the information processing device further includes a surrounding information acquisition unit 254 that acquires surrounding information, and a caution determining unit 26 that determines whether or not attention is required based on the surrounding information. Notify that attention is required according to the determination result by.
In addition, a transmission source information acquisition unit 253 that acquires transmission source information corresponding to the information is further provided, the attention determination unit 26 calculates a degree of attention based on the transmission source information and the surrounding information, and the notification unit 27 When the calculated degree of attention is greater than or equal to the first predetermined threshold (second threshold), the fact that attention is required is notified.
In addition, the attention determination unit 26 calculates the attention level based on the transmission source information and the surrounding information, and the notification unit 27 determines that the calculated attention level is equal to or greater than a second predetermined threshold (third threshold). Notify surroundings that attention is needed.

With such a configuration, it is possible to notify the driver that attention to the monitoring target is necessary, and it is possible to improve user convenience in the monitoring service.
Moreover, since it can alert | report that the monitoring object needs attention with respect to the surrounding vehicle etc. also about the monitoring object, the convenience of the user in a monitoring service can be improved.

(Fourth embodiment)
The fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
In the first to third embodiments, the case where the information processing apparatus 2 performs the attention level determination process has been described. In the fourth embodiment, an example in which attention level determination processing is performed in the server device 5 will be described.

FIG. 13 is a schematic block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the information processing apparatus 2 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
The information processing apparatus 2 includes a storage unit 21, a control unit 22, a signal reception unit 23, and a communication unit 24.
The storage unit 21 includes a driver information storage unit 211. The control unit 22 includes an information acquisition unit 25 and a notification unit 27. The information acquisition unit 25 includes a vehicle information acquisition unit 251 and a position information acquisition unit 252.

The driver information storage unit 211 stores driver information.
When the vehicle information acquisition unit 251 receives a vehicle information acquisition request from the server device 5 via the communication unit 24, the vehicle information acquisition unit 251 acquires vehicle information. The vehicle information acquisition unit 251 transmits the acquired vehicle information to the server device 5 via the communication unit 24.
When a beacon signal is input from the signal receiving unit 23, the position information acquiring unit 252 acquires vehicle position information by GPS. The position information acquisition unit 252 transmits the position information and the identification information included in the beacon signal to the server device 5 via the communication unit 24.
When the notification unit 27 receives the determination result from the server device 5 via the communication unit 24, the notification unit 27 notifies the driver of a caution message.

The signal receiving unit 23 receives a beacon signal transmitted from the transmitter 1 around the information processing apparatus 2 and measures the reception level (signal level) of the received beacon signal. The beacon signal includes at least identification information of the transmitter 1. The signal receiving unit 23 outputs the measured signal level and the beacon signal to the control unit 22.
The communication unit 24 transmits various information and signals output from the control unit 22 to the server device 5. In addition, the communication unit 24 outputs various information and signals received from the server device 5 to the control unit 22.

FIG. 14 is a schematic block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the server device 5 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
The server device 5 includes a communication unit 51, a control unit 52, and a storage unit 53. The control unit 52 includes an information request unit 55 and a caution determination unit 56. The information request unit 55 includes a vehicle information request unit 551.

  The communication unit 51 communicates with the information processing apparatus 2. Specifically, when receiving the identification information and position information of the transmitter 1 from the information processing device 2, the communication unit 51 outputs the identification information and the position information to the attention determination unit 56. In addition, when a request for acquiring vehicle information is input from the attention determination unit 56, the communication unit 51 transmits the request to the information processing device 2. Further, when receiving the vehicle information from the information processing device 2, the communication unit 51 outputs the vehicle information to the attention determination unit 56. In addition, when the determination result is input from the attention determination unit 56, the communication unit 51 transmits the determination result to the information processing device 2.

The storage unit 53 stores various information. Specifically, the transmission source information storage unit 531 stores transmission source information for each identification information of the transmitter 1. The surrounding information storage unit 532 stores the surrounding information in the communication range (cell) in association with the position information.
The surrounding information is not limited to the surrounding information within the communication range, and for example, more detailed area or the surrounding information in a rough area may be stored in association with the position information.
The control unit 52 controls the server device 5.
The vehicle information request unit 551 requests vehicle information from the information processing device 2 via the communication unit 51 based on the trigger signal input from the attention determination unit 56. When vehicle information is input from the information processing device 2 via the communication unit, the vehicle information request unit 551 outputs the vehicle information to the attention determination unit 56.

  When the identification information and the position information are input from the information processing apparatus 2 via the communication unit 51, the attention determination unit 56 refers to the transmission source information storage unit 531 and determines whether or not the transmitter 1 is a monitoring target. Determine whether. When the attention determination unit 56 determines that the identification information is the identification information of the transmitter 1 to be monitored, the attention determination unit 56 requests vehicle information from the information processing device 2 via the communication unit 51. Further, the attention determination unit 56 refers to the surrounding information storage unit 532 based on the position information, and extracts surrounding information corresponding to the position information. When the vehicle information is input from the information processing device 2 via the communication unit 51, the attention determination unit 56 performs a degree of attention determination process based on the vehicle information and the surrounding information. The attention level determination process is the same as that in the first to third embodiments, and thus the description thereof is omitted. When the attention determination unit 56 determines that attention is required for the monitoring target by the attention level determination process, the attention determination unit 56 sends a notification message indicating that attention is required via the communication unit 51 as a determination result. Transmit to the processing device 2.

FIG. 15 is a sequence diagram showing an example of attention level determination processing according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
In step ST201 and step ST201a, the transmitter 1 transmits a beacon signal at a predetermined cycle.
In step ST203, when the information processing apparatus 2 receives the beacon signal transmitted from the transmitter 1, the information processing apparatus 2 measures the reception level. Further, the information processing device 2 acquires identification information from the received beacon signal.

In step ST205, the information processing apparatus 2 transmits the position information and the identification information to the server apparatus 5.
In step ST207, the server device 5 determines whether or not the transmitter 1 is a monitoring target based on whether or not the transmission source information corresponding to the identification information is stored. When it is determined that the server device 5 is the transmitter 1 to be monitored, that is, when the transmission source information corresponding to the identification information is stored in the transmission source information storage unit 531, the transmission source corresponding to the identification information Extract information. In addition, when it cannot be determined that the transmission source information is a non-monitoring transmitter 1 such as a fixed beacon installed for route guidance, push advertisement, coupon distribution, etc., all are determined to be a monitoring target transmitter 1 May be.

In step ST209, the server apparatus 5 requests vehicle information and driver information from the information processing apparatus 2.
In step ST211, the server device 5 extracts surrounding information based on the position information.
In step ST213, the information processing device 2 transmits vehicle information to the server device 5.
In step ST215, the server device 5 performs attention level determination processing based on the transmission source information, the surrounding information, the vehicle information, and the driver information.

In step ST217, the server apparatus 5 transmits the determination result of the attention level determination process to the information processing apparatus 2.
In step ST219, when the information processing apparatus 2 receives the determination result from the server apparatus 5, the information processing apparatus 2 notifies the driver of a caution message notifying that the monitoring target needs attention.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of attention level determination processing according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
In step S401, the signal receiving unit 23 starts detecting a beacon signal. When a beacon signal is detected (step S401; YES), the information processing device 2 transmits identification information and position information to the server device 5, and the server device 5 executes the process of step ST403. On the other hand, when a beacon signal is not detected (step S401; NO), the signal receiving unit 23 repeats the process of step S401.
In step S403, the attention determination unit 56 refers to the transmission source information storage unit 531 and acquires transmission source information corresponding to the identification information.

  In step S405, the attention determination unit 56 determines whether the beacon signal is a beacon signal that executes attention level determination processing according to whether the transmission source information storage unit 531 stores transmission source information corresponding to the identification information. That is, it is determined whether or not the beacon signal is transmitted from the monitoring target transmitter 1. When it is determined that the beacon signal is transmitted from the monitoring target transmitter 1 (step S405; YES), the attention determination unit 56 executes the process of step S407. On the other hand, when it determines with it not being a beacon signal transmitted from the transmitter 1 of monitoring object (step S405; NO), the server apparatus 5 complete | finishes an attention degree determination process. In addition, when it cannot be determined that the transmission source information is a non-monitoring transmitter 1 such as a fixed beacon installed for route guidance, push advertisement, coupon distribution, etc., all are determined to be a monitoring target transmitter 1 May be.

In step S <b> 407, the attention determination unit 56 acquires ambient information corresponding to the location information from the ambient information storage unit 532 based on the location information.
In step S409, the vehicle information request unit 551 requests the information processing device 2 for vehicle information and driver information, and outputs the vehicle information and the driver information acquired from the information processing device 2 to the attention determination unit 56.

In step S411, the attention determination unit 56 calculates an attention score based on the driver information, the surrounding information, the transmission source information, and the vehicle information, and calculates an attention level from the attention score.
In step S413, the attention determination unit 56 determines whether or not the calculated degree of attention is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold value. When the attention level is equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold (step S413; YES), the server device 5 transmits the determination result to the information processing device 2, and the notification unit 27 of the information processing device 2 executes the process of step S415. On the other hand, when the attention level is less than the predetermined threshold (step S413; NO), the server device 5 executes the process of step S417.

In step S415, the notification unit 27 of the information processing device 2 displays a caution message (also referred to as an alert) indicating that the determination result input from the caution determination unit 56 of the server device 5 requires attention to the monitoring target. Notify the driver. Thereafter, the attention determination process ends.
In step S417, the attention determination unit 56 determines whether or not a beacon signal is input from the information processing device 2. When the beacon signal is input (step S417; YES), the vehicle information request unit 551 executes the process of step S419. On the other hand, when the beacon signal is not input (step S417; NO), the server device 5 ends the attention level determination process.

  In step S419, the vehicle information requesting unit 551 requests and obtains vehicle information from the information processing apparatus 2, and the attention determining unit 56 executes the process of step S411.

As described above, the information processing system according to the fourth embodiment is based on the signal receiver 23 that receives the beacon signal transmitted from the transmitter 1 and the information included in the beacon signal. And a notifying unit 27 for notifying that attention is necessary when it is determined that the transmitter 1 is a notification target.
In addition, a caution determining unit 56 that acquires surrounding information and a caution determining unit 56 that determines whether or not attention is required based on the surrounding information are further provided. Notify that attention is required according to the determination result.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to notify the driver that attention to the monitoring target is necessary, and it is possible to improve user convenience in the monitoring service.

(Fifth embodiment)
The fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
In the fifth embodiment, an example in which attention and determination processing are performed according to the engine state will be described.
Note that the functional configurations of the information processing apparatus 2 and the server apparatus 5 according to the fifth embodiment are the same as the functional configurations of the information processing apparatus 2 and the server apparatus 5 according to the first embodiment, and thus illustration and description thereof are omitted. In the fifth embodiment, different parts will be mainly described.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of attention level determination processing according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
In step S501, the signal receiving unit 23 starts detecting a beacon signal. When a beacon signal is detected (step S501; YES), the information processing apparatus 2 executes the process of step S503. On the other hand, when a beacon signal is not detected (step S501; NO), the signal receiving unit 23 repeats the process of step S501.
In step S503, the vehicle information acquisition unit 251 acquires vehicle information such as the engine state and speed.

In step S505, the attention determination unit 26 refers to the engine state information included in the vehicle information and determines whether or not the engine state is on. When it is determined that the state of the engine is on (step S505; YES), the attention determination unit 26 executes the process of step S507. On the other hand, when it determines with the state of an engine not being ON (step S505; NO), the attention determination part 26 complete | finishes an attention level determination process.
In step S507, the attention determination unit 26 calculates a threshold value of the reception level of the beacon signal based on a correspondence table between the vehicle speed and the threshold value of the beacon reception level as illustrated in FIG.

  In step S509, the attention determination unit 26 determines whether or not the reception level of the beacon signal measured by the signal reception unit 23 is greater than or equal to the threshold value of the reception level of the beacon signal. When the reception level of the beacon signal is equal to or higher than the threshold (step S509; YES), the transmission source information acquisition unit 253 executes the process of step S511. On the other hand, when the reception level of the beacon signal is less than the threshold value (step S509; NO), the attention determination unit 26 executes the process of step S515.

  In step S <b> 511, the transmission source information acquisition unit 253 transmits the identification information included in the beacon signal to the server device 5, and executes the attention level determination process depending on whether the transmission source information has been acquired from the server device 5. It is determined whether it is a beacon signal to be transmitted, that is, whether it is a beacon signal transmitted from the transmitter 1 to be monitored. When it is determined that the beacon signal is transmitted from the monitoring target transmitter 1 (step S511; YES), the attention determination unit 26 outputs the determination result to the notification unit 27, and the notification unit 27 performs the process of step S513. Execute. On the other hand, when it determines with it not being the beacon signal transmitted from the transmitter 1 of monitoring object (step S511; NO), the information processing apparatus 2 complete | finishes attention degree determination processing. In addition, when it cannot be determined that the transmission source information is a non-monitoring transmitter 1 such as a fixed beacon installed for route guidance, push advertisement, coupon distribution, etc., all are determined to be a monitoring target transmitter 1 May be.

  In step S513, the notification unit 27 notifies the driver of a caution message (also referred to as an alert) indicating that the determination result input from the caution determination unit 26 requires attention to the monitoring target. Thereafter, the attention determination process ends.

In step S515, the attention determination unit 26 determines whether a beacon signal is input from the signal reception unit 23. When the beacon signal is input (step S515; YES), the attention determination unit 26 executes the process of step S517. On the other hand, when the beacon signal is not input (step S515; NO), the information processing apparatus 2 ends the attention level determination process.
In step S517, the attention determination unit 26 performs the process of step S509 based on the reception level of the beacon signal input from the signal reception unit 23. Here, the process may proceed to step S503, and after updating to the latest speed information, the processes after step S505 may be executed.

  As described above, the information processing system according to the fifth embodiment is based on the signal receiving unit 23 that receives the beacon signal transmitted from the transmitter 1 and the information included in the beacon signal. The transmission source information acquisition unit 253 that determines whether or not the transmission source information and the transmission source information acquisition unit 253 determine that the transmitter 1 is a notification target, and notify the notification unit 27 that requires attention. And comprising.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to notify the driver that attention to the monitoring target is necessary, and it is possible to improve user convenience in the monitoring service. In addition, since it is possible to notify that attention is required when noting a less urgent attention level, it is possible to notify that attention is necessary, so unnecessary notifications can be reduced and the user can be reduced. Convenience can be improved.

In each of the above-described embodiments and modifications, an example in which the monitoring target transmission source information is stored in association with the identification information has been described. However, the transmission source corresponding to the identification information of the monitoring target transmitter 1 is described. Identification information that is information but does not require attention level determination processing is registered as a white list, and attention level determination processing may not be performed on identification information included in the white list.
Moreover, although the example in case the server apparatus 5 memorize | stores transmission source information was demonstrated, the information processing apparatus 2 may memorize | store transmission source information.
In addition, the beacon signal may include not only identification information but also transmission source information. In this case, the sender information need not be inquired. Further, when the transmission source information is included in the beacon signal, the identification information may not be included.
In addition, when a predetermined operation is detected, such as when the vehicle direction indicator is turned on, the threshold value may be changed or a plurality of determination processes may be combined to improve the determination accuracy of the attention level determination process. Good.
Further, when the transmission level of the beacon signal is known, the distance between the target and the vehicle may be calculated in comparison with the reception level, and the attention level determination process may be executed according to the distance.

  Note that one or more of the above-described embodiments and modifications, and a part or all of the above-described embodiments and modifications may be combined to realize one aspect of the present invention.

  Note that a program that operates on the information processing apparatus 2 and the server apparatus 5 according to one aspect of the present invention includes one program so as to realize the functions described in the above-described embodiments and modifications related to one aspect of the present invention. Alternatively, it may be a program (a program that causes a computer to function) that controls a plurality of processors such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit). Information handled by each of these devices is temporarily stored in a RAM (Random Access Memory) at the time of processing, and then stored in various storages such as a flash memory and an HDD (Hard Disk Drive). Then, it may be read out, corrected and written by a CPU or the like.

  Note that a part or all of the information processing apparatus 2 and the server apparatus 5 in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications may be realized by a computer including one or a plurality of processors. In that case, the program for realizing the control function may be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, and the program recorded on the recording medium may be read by the computer system and executed.

  Here, the “computer system” is a computer system built in the information processing apparatus 2 and the server apparatus 5 and includes an OS and hardware such as peripheral devices. The “computer-readable recording medium” refers to a storage device such as a flexible medium, a magneto-optical disk, a portable medium such as a ROM and a CD-ROM, and a hard disk incorporated in a computer system.

  Furthermore, the “computer-readable recording medium” is a medium that dynamically holds a program for a short time, such as a communication line when transmitting a program via a network such as the Internet or a communication line such as a telephone line, In such a case, a volatile memory inside a computer system serving as a server or a client may be included and a program that holds a program for a certain period of time. The program may be a program for realizing a part of the functions described above, and may be a program capable of realizing the functions described above in combination with a program already recorded in a computer system.

  In addition, a part or all of the information processing apparatus 2 and the server apparatus 5 in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications may be typically realized as an LSI that is an integrated circuit, or may be realized as a chip set. Good. In addition, each functional block of the information processing device 2 and the server device 5 in each of the embodiments and modifications described above may be individually chipped, or part or all of them may be integrated into a chip. Further, the method of circuit integration is not limited to LSI's, and implementation using dedicated circuitry and / or general purpose processors is also possible. In addition, when an integrated circuit technology that replaces LSI appears due to progress in semiconductor technology, an integrated circuit based on the technology can also be used.

  Moreover, in each embodiment and the modification mentioned above, although the information processing apparatus 2 and the server apparatus 5 were described, the one aspect | mode of this invention is not limited to this, The stationary type installed indoors and outdoors, And / or display units mounted on non-movable electronic devices such as AV equipment, kitchen equipment, cleaning / washing equipment, air conditioning equipment, office equipment, vending machines, automobiles, bicycles, other daily life equipment, communication equipment, etc. It can also be applied. Moreover, you may apply to the electronic device which is not provided with a display part.

  As described above, the embodiments and modifications as one aspect of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, specific configurations are not limited to the embodiments and modifications, and depart from the gist of the present invention. This includes design changes that do not occur. In addition, one aspect of the present invention can be modified in various ways within the scope of the claims, and the technical aspects of the present invention also relate to embodiments obtained by appropriately combining technical means disclosed in different embodiments. Included in the range. Moreover, it is the element described in said each embodiment and modification, and the structure which substituted the element which has the same effect is also contained.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to the above-described one, and various design changes and the like can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Is possible.

C Vehicle CE Cell NT Notification NW Network 1 Transmitter 2 Information processing device 21 Storage unit 211 Driver information storage unit 212 Threshold storage unit 213 Driving history storage unit 22 Control unit 23 Signal reception unit 24 Communication unit 25 Information acquisition unit 251 Vehicle information Acquisition unit 252 Position information acquisition unit 253 Transmission source information acquisition unit 254 Ambient information acquisition unit 26 Attention determination unit 27 Notification unit 201 CPU
202 Drive unit 203 Storage medium 204 Input unit 205 Output unit 206 ROM
207 RAM
208 Auxiliary storage unit 209 Interface unit 3 Base station apparatus 4 Server apparatus 5 Server apparatus 501 CPU
502 Drive unit 503 Storage medium 504 Input unit 505 Output unit 506 ROM
507 RAM
508 Auxiliary storage unit 509 Interface unit 51 Communication unit 52 Control unit 53 Storage unit 531 Source information storage unit 532 Ambient information storage unit 55 Information request unit 551 Vehicle information request unit 56 Attention determination unit

Claims (10)

A beacon signal receiver for receiving a beacon signal transmitted from a transmitter;
A target determination unit that determines whether the transmitter is a notification target transmitter with reference to information included in the beacon signal;
A notification unit for notifying that attention is required when the target determination unit determines that the transmitter is a notification target; and
An information processing system comprising: A caution determining unit that determines whether or not the received signal level of the beacon signal is equal to or higher than a first threshold,
The notification unit notifies that attention is required when the attention determination unit determines that the reception signal level of the beacon signal is equal to or higher than a first threshold value.
The information processing system according to claim 1. An acquisition unit for acquiring surrounding information;
A caution determining unit that determines whether or not attention is necessary with reference to the surrounding information;
Further comprising
The notification unit notifies that attention is required according to a determination result by the attention required determination unit.
The information processing system according to claim 1 or 2. A transmission source acquisition unit for acquiring transmission source information corresponding to the information,
The attention determining unit refers to the transmission source information and the surrounding information, calculates a degree of attention,
The notification unit notifies that attention is required when the calculated degree of attention is greater than or equal to a first predetermined threshold.
The information processing system according to claim 3. A surrounding notification unit for notifying that attention is required around the mobile body equipped with the beacon signal receiving unit,
The attention determining unit refers to the transmission source information and the surrounding information, calculates a degree of attention,
The surrounding notification unit notifies the surroundings of the moving body that attention is required when the calculated degree of attention is equal to or greater than a second predetermined threshold.
The information processing system according to claim 4. The information processing system is mounted on a mobile object,
A moving body information acquiring unit that acquires speed information of the moving body;
The caution determining unit calculates a caution level with reference to the speed information, the transmission source information, and the surrounding information.
The information processing system according to claim 4. The information processing system is mounted on a mobile object,
A moving body information acquisition unit for acquiring speed information of the moving body;
A transmission source acquisition unit that acquires transmission source information corresponding to the information;
A caution determining unit that determines whether or not attention is required with reference to the speed information and the transmission source information;
Further comprising
The information processing system according to claim 1. A beacon signal receiver for receiving a beacon signal transmitted from a transmitter;
A target determination unit that determines whether or not the transmitter is a notification target with reference to information included in the beacon signal;
A notification unit for notifying that attention is required when the target determination unit determines that the transmitter is a notification target; and
An information processing apparatus comprising: Computer
A receiving process for receiving a beacon signal transmitted from a transmitter;
Based on information included in the beacon signal, a target determination process for determining whether or not the transmitter is a notification target;
A notification process for notifying that attention is required when it is determined by the target determination process that the transmitter is a notification target; and
An information processing method comprising: Computer
A receiving step of receiving a beacon signal transmitted from the transmitter;
A target determination step for determining whether or not the transmitter is a notification target based on information included in the beacon signal;
A notification step for notifying that attention is required when it is determined by the target determination step that the transmitter is a notification target;
A program for running.

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