JP7335121B2 - Proposed device, proposed method and proposed program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a proposal device, a proposal method, and a proposal program.

In recent years, MaaS (Mobility as a service) technology has been discussed that realizes movement of users by using mobile bodies such as buses and taxis. In order to make the movement of users using such mobile bodies more efficient, for example, there is known a technique for estimating areas where there is a high possibility that passengers are present, based on information from in-vehicle sensors installed on the mobile body. there is

JP-A-2002-81957

However, there are cases where it cannot be said that the above-described technology makes the user's movement more efficient.

For example, the conventional technology described above only estimates areas where there is a high possibility that passengers are present. For this reason, if each user uses a mobile unit individually, the efficiency of the service using the mobile unit will deteriorate.

This application was made in view of the above, and an object of this application is to make a user's movement efficient.

The proposed device according to the present application includes an identification unit that identifies a plurality of users who can adopt a common moving route based on the contents of the route search by the user, and a common moving route that is the same for the plurality of users. and a proposing unit for proposing to move by the moving body.

According to one aspect of the embodiment, it is possible to make the movement of the user more efficient.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of proposal processing executed by a proposal device according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the proposed device according to the embodiment; FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of information registered in a user database according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of proposal processing executed by the proposal device according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration;

Embodiments for carrying out the proposed device, proposed method, and proposed program according to the present application (hereinafter referred to as "embodiments") will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Note that the proposed device, the proposed method, and the proposed program according to the present application are not limited to this embodiment. Also, in each of the following embodiments, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions are omitted.

[Embodiment]
[1-1. Example of proposed device]
First, an example of proposal processing executed by the proposal device will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of proposal processing executed by a proposal device according to an embodiment.

In FIG. 1, terminals used by users U1, U2, and U3 (hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to as "users U") are connected via a predetermined network N such as the Internet (see, for example, FIG. 2). The devices 101, 102, 103 (hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to as "terminal device 100") and the proposal device 10 can communicate with each other. In addition, the proposal device 10 may be able to communicate with an external server or the like (not shown).

The terminal device 100 is a smart device such as a smartphone or a tablet, and can communicate with an arbitrary server device via a wireless communication network such as 3G (Generation), 4G such as LTE (Long Term Evolution), or 5G. It is a portable terminal device that can The terminal device 100 may be not only a smart device but also an information processing device such as a desktop PC (Personal Computer) or a notebook PC.

In addition, the terminal device 100 has a function of specifying the current position using a positioning system such as GPS (Global Positioning System) and outputting position information indicating the specified position. Here, it is assumed that the terminal device 100 is capable of executing a route search using the Internet. In addition to searching for routes, the terminal device 100 can perform general mobile devices such as searching and browsing websites, purchasing in electronic shopping malls, using net auctions, and playing back music content and video content. Various processes may be executable.

The proposal device 10 is an information processing device that proposes a route from a departure point to a destination and a shared ride to the user U, and is realized by, for example, a server device, a cloud system, or the like. For example, the proposal device 10, in response to a request from the terminal device 100, searches for a route and identifies a user who can share a ride. Then, the proposal device 10 proposes to the identified users that they travel on a common travel route by carpooling. Here, sharing means that a plurality of users ride on one vehicle and move. A user who can share a ride is a plurality of users who can adopt a common moving route with the user.

For example, sharing includes traveling in one taxi by a plurality of users. In general, taxi fares do not fluctuate with the number of passengers, so users who share a taxi can split the taxi fares in half and reduce travel costs.

[1-2. route search]
First, route search by the proposal device 10 will be described. The proposal device 10 can search for a route from any departure point to any destination. Here, the proposal device 10 can search not only the movement route but also means of transportation (train, bus, taxi, walking, etc.), required time, estimated arrival time, and the like.

In addition, for example, the proposal device 10 can use not only key points of public transportation such as bus stops and stations, but also landmarks and addresses of hotels and various facilities, places selected in map content, etc. as departure points and destinations. can be adopted. Further, the proposal device 10 may adopt, for example, the current position acquired by the terminal device 100 using GPS as the starting point.

Furthermore, the proposal device 10 can accept designation of departure date and time and arrival date and time. For example, when the proposal device 10 receives the designation of the departure place and the destination together with the departure date and time, the travel route in the case of departing from the designated departure place to the destination after the designated departure date and time or search for estimated arrival time. In addition, when the proposal device 10 receives the designation of the departure place and the destination along with the arrival date and time, the proposal device 10 sets the travel route and the departure date and time so that the designated destination is reached before the designated arrival date and time. search for.

Note that the proposal device 10 can realize any route search other than the processing described above. Further, it is assumed that the proposal device 10 holds a history of route searches by the user U as a log. For example, the proposal device 10 holds a log that associates a search query received from the terminal device 100, such as a place of departure, a destination, a date and time of departure or a date and time of arrival, with a route search result corresponding to the search query.

In addition, the proposal device 10 acquires search information indicating departure points and destinations individually input by a plurality of users to search for travel routes. Then, the proposal device 10 executes a route search for each of the obtained search information. Therefore, the proposal device 10 can obtain a plurality of route search results within a certain period of time.

[1-3. Identification of users who can share a ride]
Next, identification of users who can share a ride by the proposing device 10 will be described. As described above, the proposal device 10 can obtain multiple route search results. Therefore, the proposal device 10 identifies a user who can share a ride using the results of a plurality of route searches.

The proposal device 10 identifies a plurality of users who can adopt a common travel route based on the information on the departure point and the destination indicated by the search information. Specifically, the proposal device 10 identifies a plurality of users who share a part of the movement route from the departure point to the destination.

For example, the travel route data structure may be a directed graph with each point including the departure point, destination and waypoints as a vertex. In this case, the direction of movement between points on the movement route is represented by the direction of the side. Then, the proposing device 10 identifies two or more moving routes that share at least part of the paths of the directed graph as common moving routes. Further, the proposal device 10 identifies a plurality of users corresponding to the identified moving route.

In addition, the proposal device 10 can identify users who can share a ride in consideration of the date and time when the users actually move. In such a case, the proposal device 10 acquires, as search information, information that further indicates the date and time when the plurality of users move from the departure point to the destination. Then, based on the search information, the proposal device 10 identifies travel routes along which a plurality of users travel in the same time zone, and identifies the identified travel routes as common travel routes.

For example, the proposal device 10 acquires the date and time of departure and the date and time of arrival specified by the user as search information. Here, the proposal device 10 searches for a travel route, and when the searched travel route is adopted, the time zone for arriving at each point including the departure point, the destination, and the transit point is set as the departure date and time and the arrival date and time. estimated based on Then, the proposing device 10 identifies two or more travel routes in which some travel routes are common and the time periods estimated for each point included in the partial travel routes overlap.

The proposal device 10 can propose shared rides to users who wish to depart quickly from their current location. In such a case, the proposal device 10 acquires the search information of the user who starts moving within a predetermined period from the current time. For example, the proposal device 10 identifies users who share a ride from among users who have the same departure place and who specify a departure date and time within, for example, five minutes or less including the current time. can encourage the prompt departure of

Note that if the departure date and time is not specified in the search information, the proposal device 10 can regard the search information as search information in which the current time is specified as the departure date and time. In such a case, the proposal device 10 acquires search information for a user who starts moving within a predetermined period from the current time, and search information for which the departure date and time is not specified. do.

In addition, the proposal device 10 can propose shared rides to users who desire to depart after a certain amount of time has elapsed from the current date and time. In such a case, the proposal device 10 acquires search information of a user who will start moving after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the current time. For example, the proposal device 10 identifies users who share a ride from among users who have the same departure location and who specify a time period close to the departure date and time, for example, the next day, so that each user's planned Departure can be encouraged. In addition, the proposal device 10 can make a push notification to the terminal device 100 when a user sharing a ride can be identified.

The proposal device 10 may identify a plurality of users who can adopt a common moving route based on the content of the route search and the attributes of the users. Here, the user may feel uncomfortable sharing a ride with a user with a specific attribute. For example, if three large users ride in the back seat of a three-seater taxi, each user may feel cramped. For this reason, for example, the proposal device 10 proposes to a large user to share a ride with a small user. It should be noted that being large or small is an example of an attribute. In addition, information on user attributes shall be provided in advance through registration procedures, etc.

In addition, the proposal device 10 is a plurality of users who move on a common travel route, and a plurality of users who can adopt a common travel route for a plurality of users whose gender satisfies a predetermined condition. may be specified as For example, considering a user who feels uncomfortable sharing a ride with a user of the opposite sex, the proposal device 10 can specify a user of the same sex.

In addition, the proposing apparatus 10 is a plurality of users who move on a common moving route, and is a plurality of users who belong to different industries of companies to which each user belongs. may be identified as a person. For example, the proposal device 10 proposes sharing a ride with a user other than the user who belongs to the same business type. As a result, the proposal device 10 can propose shared rides while excluding users whose companies have a rivalry with each other. The attribute in this case is the business type of the company to which the user belongs.

In addition, the proposal device 10 can adopt a plurality of routes that can adopt a common route for the first user who moves on the common route and users other than the second user specified in advance by the first user. It can be specified as a user. For example, the proposal device 10 may receive information specifying users who do not want to share a ride from each user, and may not propose to share a ride with the user who does not want to share a ride. In this case, the user registers in advance the user IDs of the users who are in a disconnected relationship, for example.

Further, the proposal device 10 may comprehensively determine whether or not to propose sharing a ride based on a plurality of attributes and registration information. For example, the proposal device 10 calculates a priority for suggesting sharing based on each attribute and registration information, and preferentially proposes sharing with a user having a high priority. Specifically, the proposal device 10 increases the priority if the users are of the same sex, and decreases the priority if the companies to which the users belong are in the same industry. Further, when one user has registered the user ID of the other user as a user who does not wish to share a ride, the proposal device 10 may not propose to share a ride regardless of the priority. .

The proposal device 10 identifies a plurality of users who can adopt a common travel route based on the contents of the route search and the history of traveling in the same mobile body as other users sharing the same travel route. You may For example, the proposal device 10 stores, as a history, whether or not the user actually used the proposed route and shared rides. Then, when the number of users who can share a ride is limited, the proposal device 10 preferentially proposes to a user who has shared a ride in the past based on the history.

Furthermore, the proposal device 10 is a plurality of users who move on a common movement route, each of which has a combination of attributes similar to the combination of attributes of other users who have moved on the same mobile body. may identify users of For example, based on the history, the proposal device 10 proposes to a user who has shared a ride in the past to share a ride with a user of a specific attribute.

As described above, the proposal device 10 can identify users who share a ride based on conditions regarding attributes. The conditions here may be pre-registered by the user, or may be estimated by the proposing device 10 based on history or the like.

For example, the proposal device 10 can estimate the conditions based on the user's sharing history, the user's acceptance or rejection when the user is proposed to share a ride, the distance of the proposed sharing, and the like. For example, in the past, when a user has received a proposal to share a ride in which most or all of the fellow passengers are male, and has rejected the proposal, the proposal device 10 sets the conditions for specifying the attributes of the user. Memorize it as "men are not allowed". Then, the proposal device 10 does not propose to the user that the fellow passenger is male.

Alternatively, the proposal device 10 may create candidates for groups or groups of users who can share a ride based on conditions, select users who will share a ride from among the candidates, and make a proposal.

Further, the proposal device 10 may identify a plurality of users who can adopt a common moving route based on the content of the route search and the user's current position. For example, the proposal device 10 acquires the user's current location from the terminal device 100 . Then, the proposal device 10 preferentially proposes sharing a ride with a user near the user's current position to the user who has specified the current time as the departure time.

In addition, the proposal device 10 can also propose candidates for shared users by changing the departure time and arrival time. For example, the proposal device 10 can propose that the same person who used the previous ride can ride together, or that women can ride together, in consideration of the attributes of the user. In this case, since the departure time and arrival time are changed, it is possible to make proposals such as lower fares than usual.

Further, for example, in a railway terminal station having a plurality of entrances and exits, the distance actually traveled between the entrances and exits may be much longer than the distance on the map. In such a case, the proposal device 10 preferentially shares a ride with a user near the entrance/exit of the station closest to the user's current position or a predetermined entrance/exit of the station designated by the user. can be proposed to

The proposal device 10 may identify a plurality of users who can adopt a movement route whose movement situation satisfies a predetermined condition. For example, if there is a section where the railroad cannot be used due to a vehicle failure or the like, the proposal device 10 can propose sharing a taxi in that section.

The proposing device 10 defines, as a common movement route, a movement route that is shared by a plurality of users and whose attribute satisfies a predetermined condition. For example, the proposal device 10 preferentially proposes shared rides on routes that are expected to be dangerous due to accidents, crimes, or the like. In this case, the proposed device 10 acquires in advance information about places that meet conditions such as few street lights, few people, many traffic accidents, etc., and a route passing through such places is expected to be dangerous. Judge as a route.

Here, in a shared ride, some users may get off the vehicle at an intermediate stop, and the remaining users may move to a destination ahead of the intermediate stop while riding the vehicle. In this case, the proposal device 10 can calculate the travel fee when the same mobile body moves along a common travel route, and further propose information indicating the calculated travel fee to a plurality of users.

For example, the proposal device 10 calculates the distance traveled by each user based on the point at which each user got on and got off the vehicle, and divides the total fee proportionally according to the distance traveled. Usage fee for each user. Then, the proposal device 10 causes the terminal device 100 of each user to display the usage fee.

Here, by using MaaS technology, we will provide users with mobility services using various vehicles such as buses and taxis, various trains such as subways, and various moving bodies such as bicycles. You can provide a subscription-style service that collects a fee for Therefore, if a shared user is also a user of such a subscription-type service, the proposing device 10 does not need to perform the above fee calculation.

If the result of comparison between the travel fee for each of a plurality of users traveling individually and the travel fee for traveling on a common travel route by the same mobile object satisfies a predetermined condition, the proposed device 10 , to propose to a plurality of users to move a common moving route by the same moving body.

For example, it is assumed that the fare for moving from the departure point to the destination by train is x yen. On the other hand, assume that the fare for traveling by taxi from the same starting point to the destination is y yen. It is also assumed that the maximum capacity of a taxi is N, and that the fare does not change with the number of passengers. At this time, if the condition N×x>y is satisfied, the proposal device 10 proposes that four users share a taxi. If the above conditions are satisfied, then four users sharing a taxi will reduce the cost of transportation compared to each user using the train separately.

[1-4. Example of proposal processing]
An example of proposal processing executed by the proposal device 10 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the proposal device 10 receives information indicating a departure point and a destination as a search query for route search from the terminal device 100 (step S1). Next, the proposal device 10 identifies a common moving route from the moving routes of each user (step S2). It is assumed that the proposal device 10 has already searched for a moving route based on the search query.

In the example of FIG. 1, the proposing device 10 has a first movement route of departure point #1 → waypoint #1 → waypoint #2 → destination #1, departure point #2 → waypoint #1 → waypoint # 2→destination #2, and a third travel route, departure point #3→route #1→route #2→destination #3. Here, the first route, the second route, and the third route all partly include the movement route CL from the waypoint #1 to the waypoint #2. Therefore, the proposal device 10 identifies the first route, the second route, and the third route as common travel routes.

Further, the proposing device 10 identifies a plurality of users using the same mobile body so that the attributes of each user traveling on a common travel route, the attributes of the travel route, or the fee satisfy the conditions (step S3). ). In the example of FIG. 1, U1 is male, and the gender of the user sharing the vehicle is not specified. Also, U2 is male, and the gender of the user who shares the ride is designated as male only. Also, U3 is female, and the gender of the user who shares the ride is designated as female only. Therefore, the proposing apparatus 10 identifies U1 and U2 as multiple users using the same mobile unit.

Furthermore, in the example of FIG. 1, when two people share a ride, the charge is 1500 yen per person. On the other hand, if each user moves separately, a charge of 3000 yen per person is required. As a result, the proposed device 10 recommends sharing the ride since each user can reduce the charge. Further, it is assumed that the travel route can be traveled by railroad or taxi, and the train is delayed. In this case, the proposal device 10 recommends traveling by taxi.

Finally, the proposal device 10 proposes to the users U1 and U2 to share a taxi (step S4). On the other hand, the proposal device 10 proposes to the user U3 a travel route without sharing (step S5).

[2. Configuration of Proposed Device]
An example of the functional configuration of the proposal device 10 that implements the proposal process described above will be described below. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the proposed device according to the embodiment; As shown in FIG. 2 , the proposal device 10 has a communication section 20 , a storage section 30 and a control section 40 .

The communication unit 20 is realized by, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card) or the like. The communication unit 20 is connected to the network N by wire or wirelessly, and transmits and receives information to and from the terminal device 100 .

The storage unit 30 is implemented by, for example, a semiconductor memory device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disc. The storage unit 30 also stores a user database 31 and a travel route database 32 .

An example of information registered in the user database 31 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of information registered in a user database according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, in the user database 31, information having items such as "user ID", "attribute information", "shared ride history", and "specified condition" is registered.

Here, the "user ID" is an identifier for identifying the user U. Also, "attribute information" is information indicating various attributes such as the user's U name, gender, age, physique, hobbies and interests, place of residence, and the like. In addition, "shared ride history" is a history of shared rides that the user U has used in the past. The 'history of carpooling' includes small items such as 'date and time', 'moving route', 'attribute of others', and 'route status'. The “date and time” is the date and time when the user U used the shared ride. The “moving route” is the moving route along which the user U has traveled by sharing. The "attribute of others" is an attribute of another user when the user U uses the shared ride. The "specified condition" is an attribute of the shared ride user specified by the user U in advance. For example, the "designation condition" includes designation of gender.

For example, in the example of FIG. 1, when the user U1 and the user U2 use the sharing proposed in step S4, the proposal device 10 stores the records corresponding to the user U1 and the user U2, respectively. is stored in the user database 31. At this time, the "user ID" of each record is "U1" and "U2". Also, the "date and time" of each record is the date and time when the user U1 and the user U2 actually traveled using shared rides. Also, the "moving route" is "route #1→route #2". Also, the "attribute of others" of each record is "male". In addition, the "route status" of each record is "train delayed". Also, the "designation condition" of the record of user U1 is "sex designation: none". Also, the "designation condition" of the record of user U2 is "gender designation: male".

Returning to FIG. 2, the description is continued. Various data used for route search are registered in the movement route database 32 . For example, in the movement route database 32, movement route information indicating routes that vehicles can pass, such as roadways such as general roads and expressways, routes of various public transportation means such as trains and buses, departure times, and arrival times are registered. It is The moving route database 32 may store data constituting a graph structure, that is, data including a set of polylines, map data, voice data, etc., as information indicating the various types of information described above. It should be noted that the data registered in the movement route database 32 can employ various data used in known route search processing.

The control unit 40 is a controller, and various programs stored in a storage device inside the proposing device 10 are executed by a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit). It is realized by being executed as a work area. Also, the control unit 40 is a controller, and may be implemented by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

As shown in FIG. 2 , the control unit 40 has an acquisition unit 41 , a search unit 42 , an identification unit 43 , a calculation unit 44 and a proposal unit 45 . The acquisition unit 41 acquires search information indicating a departure point and a destination individually input by a plurality of users in order to search for a moving route. The search unit 42 searches for a moving route based on the received search query. The specifying unit 43 specifies a plurality of users who can adopt a common travel route based on the content of the route search by the user. For example, the specifying unit 43 specifies a plurality of users who can adopt a common travel route based on the information on the departure point and the destination indicated by the search information. The calculation unit 44 calculates a travel fee when the same mobile body travels along a common travel route. The proposal unit 45 proposes to a plurality of users that they move on a common moving route by the same moving body.

Further, the specifying unit 43 may specify a plurality of users who share a part of the travel route from the departure point to the destination.

In addition, the acquisition unit 41 can also acquire, as search information, information indicating dates and times when a plurality of users move from the departure point to the destination. In this case, the specifying unit 43 may specify the travel route along which a plurality of users travel in the same time slot based on the search information, and specify the specified travel route as a common travel route.

Further, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire search information of a user who starts moving during a predetermined period from the current time. Further, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire search information of a user who will start moving after a predetermined period has elapsed from the current time.

Further, the specifying unit 43 may specify a plurality of users who can adopt a common moving route based on the contents of the route search and the attributes of the users. In addition, the identification unit 43 is a plurality of users who move on a common route of movement, and a plurality of users whose gender satisfies a predetermined condition. may be specified as Further, the identifying unit 43 identifies a plurality of users who can adopt a common moving route based on the content of the route search and the history of moving in the same mobile body as other users sharing the same moving route. may be specified.

The specifying unit 43 identifies a first user who travels on a common travel route and a user other than a second user designated in advance by the first user as a plurality of users who can adopt a common travel route. may be specified as In addition, the specifying unit 43 selects a first user who moves on a common moving route and a user other than the second user specified in advance by the first user as a plurality of moving routes that can adopt a common moving route. It may be specified as a user.

Further, the identification unit 43 identifies a plurality of users who move on a common movement route, each of which has a combination of attributes similar to the combination of attributes of other users who have moved on the same mobile body. may identify users of

Further, the specifying unit 43 may specify a plurality of users who can adopt a common moving route based on the content of the route search and the current position of the user. Further, the identifying unit 43 may identify a plurality of users who can adopt a moving route whose moving situation satisfies a predetermined condition. Further, the identification unit 43 may determine, as a common movement route, a movement route that is shared by a plurality of users and whose attribute satisfies a predetermined condition.

In addition, the proposal unit 45 may further propose information indicating the travel fare calculated by the calculation unit 44 to a plurality of users. Further, the proposal unit 45 compares the travel fee for each of the plurality of users traveling individually with the travel fee for traveling on a common travel route by the same mobile body, and the result of comparison satisfies a predetermined condition. In this case, a proposal may be made to a plurality of users to travel on a common route using the same mobile object.

[3. Processing flow of the proposed device]
Next, an example of the procedure of the proposal processing executed by the proposal device 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of proposal processing executed by the proposal device according to the embodiment.

First, as shown in FIG. 4, the proposal device 10 identifies a travel route shared by a plurality of users from route search queries received within a predetermined period (step S101). Next, the proposing device 10 identifies a plurality of users who can travel a common moving route with the same mobile body, based on the attributes of each user, the attributes of the moving route, and the like (step S102). . Then, the proposal device 10 proposes to the specified user that the user should travel by the same mobile body, and provides other users with the result of a normal route search (step S103).

[4. Modification]
An example of the proposal processing by the proposal device 10 has been described above. However, embodiments are not so limited. Variations of the proposal processing executed by the proposal device 10 will be described below.

[4-1. Regarding common movement routes]
In the example described above, the proposal device 10 identifies a plurality of users sharing a part of the movement route as users to be proposed to ride together. At this time, the proposal device 10 may further give priority to users whose moving routes have a long common portion and propose shared rides. In addition, even if there is a common portion of the movement route, the proposal device 10 may not propose sharing if the length of the common portion is equal to or less than the threshold.

[4-2. Regarding the mode of proposal]
The mode in which the proposal device 10 proposes sharing a ride to the user U may be in any manner. For example, the proposal device 10 generates an HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) file in which information such as a moving route, a message indicating that sharing is available, and attributes of users who can use sharing is described, An HTML file may be sent to the terminal device 100 . In this case, the terminal device 100 displays the contents of the HTML file on the screen using a browser or a dedicated application. Further, the proposal device 10 may transmit a message for suggesting sharing a ride by using a message transmission service provided by e-mail, SNS (Social Networking Service), or the like.

[4-3. Cooperation with other services]
In the example described above, the proposal device 10 proposes to the user U to ride together. On the other hand, the proposal device 10 may provide information to the taxi company after obtaining permission to provide information from the user. For example, the proposal device 10 transmits the current locations, destinations, and the number of users who can share a ride to the dispatch system of the taxi company. Based on the received information, the dispatch system instructs a taxi near the user's current location to pick up the user. Alternatively, the dispatch system transmits a message suggesting the use of a taxi to the terminal device 100 of the user. As a result, the user can omit contacting the taxi company and immediately start moving.

[4-4. others〕
Further, among the processes described in the above embodiments, all or part of the processes described as being performed automatically can be performed manually, or the processes described as being performed manually can be performed manually. All or part of this can also be done automatically by known methods. In addition, information including processing procedures, specific names, various data and parameters shown in the above documents and drawings can be arbitrarily changed unless otherwise specified. For example, the various information shown in each drawing is not limited to the illustrated information.

Also, each component of each device illustrated is functionally conceptual, and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as illustrated. In other words, the specific form of distribution and integration of each device is not limited to the illustrated one, and all or part of them can be functionally or physically distributed and integrated in arbitrary units according to various loads and usage conditions. Can be integrated and configured.

Moreover, each of the embodiments described above can be appropriately combined within a range that does not contradict the processing contents.

[4-5. program〕
Also, the proposal device 10 according to the above-described embodiment is implemented by a computer 1000 configured as shown in FIG. 5, for example. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration; A computer 1000 is connected to an output device 1010 and an input device 1020, and an arithmetic device 1030, a primary storage device 1040, a secondary storage device 1050, an output IF (Interface) 1060, an input IF 1070, and a network IF 1080 are connected via a bus 1090. have

Arithmetic device 1030 operates based on programs stored in primary storage device 1040 and secondary storage device 1050, programs read from input device 1020, and the like, and executes various types of processing. The primary storage device 1040 is a memory device such as a RAM that temporarily stores data used by the arithmetic device 1030 for various calculations. The secondary storage device 1050 is a storage device in which data used for various calculations by the arithmetic device 1030 and various databases are registered. It is realized by

The output IF 1060 is an interface for transmitting information to be output to the output device 1010 that outputs various types of information such as a monitor and a printer. It is realized by a connector conforming to a standard such as HDMI (registered trademark) (High Definition Multimedia Interface). Also, the input IF 1070 is an interface for receiving information from various input devices 1020 such as a mouse, keyboard, scanner, etc., and is realized by, for example, USB.

Note that the input device 1020 includes, for example, optical recording media such as CDs (Compact Discs), DVDs (Digital Versatile Discs), PDs (Phase change rewritable discs), magneto-optical recording media such as MOs (Magneto-Optical discs), and tapes. It may be a device that reads information from a medium, a magnetic recording medium, a semiconductor memory, or the like. Also, the input device 1020 may be an external storage medium such as a USB memory.

Network IF 1080 receives data from other devices via network N and sends the data to arithmetic device 1030, and also transmits data generated by arithmetic device 1030 via network N to other devices.

The arithmetic device 1030 controls the output device 1010 and the input device 1020 via the output IF 1060 and the input IF 1070 . For example, arithmetic device 1030 loads a program from input device 1020 or secondary storage device 1050 onto primary storage device 1040 and executes the loaded program.

For example, when the computer 1000 functions as the proposing device 10, the arithmetic device 1030 of the computer 1000 executes a program or data (for example, the processing model M1) loaded on the primary storage device 1040 so that the controller 40 Realize the function. Arithmetic device 1030 of computer 1000 reads and executes these programs or data (for example, processing model M1) from primary storage device 1040. As another example, these programs are read from other devices via network N. may be obtained.

[5. effect〕
As described above, the proposal device 10 identifies a plurality of users who can adopt a common moving route based on the content of the route search by the user. Then, the proposal device 10 proposes to a plurality of users that the same moving object travels along a common route. As a result, the proposal device 10 encourages a plurality of users to ride together, so that the movement of the users can be made more efficient.

In addition, the proposal device 10 acquires search information indicating departure points and destinations individually input by a plurality of users to search for travel routes. Then, the proposal device 10 identifies a plurality of users who can adopt a common moving route based on the information about the departure point and the destination indicated by the search information. As a result, the proposal device 10 proposes sharing even if the moving routes do not match completely, so that more opportunities for sharing can be provided and the movement of the user can be made more efficient.

In addition, the proposal device 10 identifies a plurality of users sharing a part of the movement route from the departure point to the destination. As a result, the proposal device 10 proposes sharing if the movement route is partially shared, so that more opportunities for sharing can be provided and the movement of the user can be made more efficient.

In addition, the proposal device 10 further acquires, as search information, information indicating dates and times when a plurality of users move from the departure point to the destination. Then, based on the search information, the proposal device 10 identifies travel routes along which a plurality of users travel in the same time zone, and identifies the identified travel routes as common travel routes. As a result, the proposal device 10 proposes shared rides that reflect the user's desire regarding the date and time of travel, so that the travel of the user can be made more efficient.

In addition, the proposal device 10 acquires the search information of the user who starts moving within a predetermined period from the current time. As a result, the proposal device 10 encourages the user to depart quickly, and thus the user's movement can be made more efficient.

The proposal device 10 acquires search information of a user who will start moving after a predetermined period has elapsed from the current time. As a result, the proposal device 10 encourages the user to start in a planned manner, so that the user's movement can be made more efficient.

In addition, the proposal device 10 identifies a plurality of users who can adopt a common travel route based on the details of the route search and the attributes of the users. As a result, the proposal device 10 proposes shared rides in consideration of not only the price and time but also comfort and the like, so that the user's satisfaction can be improved.

In addition, the proposal device 10 is a plurality of users who move on a common travel route, and a plurality of users who can adopt a common travel route for a plurality of users whose gender satisfies a predetermined condition. Identify as As a result, the proposal device 10 proposes a shared ride that reflects the gender of the fellow passenger, thereby improving the satisfaction level of the user.

The specifying unit 43 identifies a first user who travels on a common travel route and a user other than a second user designated in advance by the first user as a plurality of users who can adopt a common travel route. Identify as As a result, the proposing device 10 avoids sharing rides between users belonging to rival companies, so that user satisfaction can be improved.

In addition, the specifying unit 43 selects a first user who moves on a common moving route and a user other than the second user specified in advance by the first user as a plurality of moving routes that can adopt a common moving route. Identify as a user. As a result, since the proposal device 10 avoids undesired sharing of the rides with other users, it is possible to improve user satisfaction.

In addition, the proposal device 10 selects a plurality of users who can adopt a common moving route based on the content of the route search and the history of moving in the same moving body as other users who share the same moving route. identify. As a result, the proposal device 10 can automatically estimate the user's desire based on the history, so that the processing can be made more efficient.

In addition, the proposal device 10 is a plurality of users who move on a common movement route, each of which has a combination of attributes similar to the combination of attributes of other users who have moved on the same mobile body. identify users of As a result, the proposal device 10 proposes a ride-sharing similar to the ride-sharing that the user has used in the past, so that the user's satisfaction can be maintained.

In addition, the proposal device 10 identifies a plurality of users who can adopt a common travel route based on the content of the route search and the user's current position. As a result, the proposal device 10 can propose shared rides even if the user does not specify the departure point, and thus the processing can be made more efficient.

In addition, the proposal device 10 identifies a plurality of users who can adopt a moving route whose moving situation satisfies a predetermined condition. As a result, the proposal device 10 proposes shared rides corresponding to the state of the transportation system, such as suspension or delay, so that it is possible to make the movement of the user more efficient.

In addition, the proposal device 10 determines, as a common movement route, a movement route that is shared by a plurality of users and whose attribute satisfies a predetermined condition. As a result, the proposal device 10 proposes shared rides in consideration of safety and the like for each travel route, so that user satisfaction can be improved.

In addition, the proposal device 10 calculates a travel fee when the same mobile body travels along a common travel route. Then, the proposal device 10 further proposes information indicating the calculated transportation fee to a plurality of users. As a result, the proposal device 10 calculates the fee and presents it to the user, so that the user's satisfaction can be improved.

In addition, the proposal device 10 compares the travel fee for each of the plurality of users traveling individually with the travel fee for traveling on a common travel route by the same mobile body, and the result of comparison satisfies a predetermined condition. In this case, a proposal is made to a plurality of users to travel on a common route using the same mobile object. As a result, the proposal device 10 calculates the fee according to the travel distance of each user and presents it to the user, so that the satisfaction level of the user can be improved.

As described above, some of the embodiments of the present application have been described in detail based on the drawings. It is possible to carry out the invention in other forms with modifications.

Also, the above-mentioned "section, module, unit" can be read as "means", "circuit", or the like. For example, the estimating unit can be read as estimating means or an estimating circuit.

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an identification unit that identifies a plurality of users who can adopt a common travel route based on the content of a route search by the user;
A first travel fee when each of the plurality of users individually travels on the common travel route by bus or train , and a case where the plurality of users travel on the common travel route by the same taxi a calculation unit that calculates a second transfer fee of
Proposal to propose to the plurality of users to travel the common route by the same mobile body when the result of comparison between the first travel fee and the second travel fee satisfies a predetermined condition. The proposed device, characterized by having a part and . an acquisition unit that acquires search information indicating departure points and destinations individually input by a plurality of users to search for a movement route;
The proposing device according to claim 1, wherein the identifying unit identifies a plurality of users who can adopt a common travel route based on information about the departure point and the destination indicated by the search information. . 3. The proposal device according to claim 2, wherein the identification unit identifies a plurality of users sharing a part of the movement route from the departure point to the destination. The acquisition unit acquires, as the search information, information further indicating a date and time when the plurality of users travel from the departure point to the destination,
2. The identifying unit identifies, based on the search information, a moving route along which a plurality of users move in the same time zone, and identifies the identified moving route as the common moving route. Or the proposed device according to 3. The proposal according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the acquisition unit acquires the search information of the user who starts moving within a predetermined period from the current time. Device. The proposal device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the acquisition unit acquires search information of a user who starts moving after a predetermined period has elapsed from the current time. . The identification unit identifies a plurality of users who can adopt a common moving route based on the content of the route search and the attribute of the user. or the proposed apparatus according to one. The identification unit defines, as a plurality of users who can adopt the common movement route, a plurality of users who move along a common movement route and whose gender satisfies a predetermined condition. 8. The suggesting device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The specifying unit selects a plurality of users who move along a common travel route and who belong to companies of different industries, and which are capable of adopting the common travel route. 8. The suggesting device of claim 7, characterized as: The specifying unit selects a first user who travels on a common travel route and a user other than a second user designated in advance by the first user as a plurality of users who can adopt the common travel route. 8. The proposing device according to claim 7, wherein the proposing device is specified as a user. The specifying unit identifies a plurality of users who can adopt a common route based on the contents of the route search and a history of traveling in the same mobile body as other users who share a common route. The proposing device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that it specifies: The identification unit is for a plurality of users traveling on a common movement route, each of which has a combination of attributes similar to the combination of attributes of other users traveling on the same mobile body. 12. The proposing device according to claim 11, which identifies a person. 13. Among claims 1 to 12, wherein the specifying unit specifies a plurality of users who can adopt a common moving route based on the content of the route search and the current position of the user. A proposed apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims. 14. The proposal device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the identification unit identifies a plurality of users whose movement status satisfies a predetermined condition and can adopt a movement route. 15. Among any of claims 1 to 14, the identification unit determines, as the common movement route, a movement route shared by a plurality of users and whose attribute satisfies a predetermined condition as the common movement route. A proposed apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims. A proposed method executed by a proposed device,
an identifying step of identifying a plurality of users who can adopt a common travel route, based on the content of the route search by the user;
A first travel fee when each of the plurality of users individually travels on the common travel route by bus or train , and a case where the plurality of users travel on the common travel route by the same taxi a calculating step of calculating a second travel fare of
Proposal to propose to the plurality of users to travel the common route by the same mobile body when the result of comparison between the first travel fee and the second travel fee satisfies a predetermined condition. A proposed method comprising the steps of and . an identifying step of identifying a plurality of users who can adopt a common travel route, based on the content of the route search by the user;
A first travel fee when each of the plurality of users individually travels on the common travel route by bus or train , and a case where the plurality of users travel on the common travel route by the same taxi a calculating step of calculating a second travel fare of
Proposal to propose to the plurality of users to travel the common route by the same mobile body when the result of comparison between the first travel fee and the second travel fee satisfies a predetermined condition. Proposed program for making a computer execute the steps and .

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