BR112022017584B1 - JOB SUPPORT DEVICE, NON-TRANSIENT RECORDING MEDIA, SERVER, TERMINAL AND JOB SUPPORT METHOD - Google Patents

Abstract

JOB SUPPORT DEVICE, NON-TRANSIENT RECORDING MEDIA, SERVER, TERMINAL AND JOB SUPPORT METHOD. The workload of creating a document to report a build status is reduced. A task support apparatus includes a first acquisition unit configured to acquire a plurality of captured images associated with pieces of attribute information from a terminal device configured to associate the captured images with pieces of attribute information; a second acquisition unit configured to acquire an insertion rule and/or a description rule from a document to report a build status; and a generation unit configured to generate image information based on the pieces of attribute information associated with the plurality of captured images acquired by the first acquisition unit, and the insertion rule and/or the description rule acquired by the second unit of acquisition. Each of the pieces of attribute information includes a construction detail and a photo timing.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[001] The present disclosure relates to a task support apparatus, a task support program, a terminal and a task support method.

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

[002] Construction photographs are generally taken at a construction site when multiple device systems are constructed. Construction photographs taken at this time are included in various documents (for example, a finished document and the like) and delivered to a client. [RELATED TECHNICAL DOCUMENT] [PATENTION DOCUMENTS]

[003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Published Publication No. 2013-125535

[004] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Published Publication No. 2006-146682

[005] Patent Document 3: Japanese Patent Published Publication No. 2005-229388

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED BY THE INVENTION

[006] However, as the scale of a system of devices increases, the number of construction photographs to be taken also increases and, as a result, the workload of creating multiple documents increases.

[007] The present disclosure provides a task support apparatus, a task support program, a terminal and a task support method for reducing the workload in creating a document for reporting a construction status.

WAYS TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM

[008] A first aspect of the present disclosure is a task support apparatus including: a plurality of captured images associated with pieces of attribute information from a terminal device configured to associate the captured images with the pieces of attribute information that , the pieces of attribute information each including a construction detail and a photograph timing; a second acquisition unit configured to acquire an insertion rule and/or a description rule from a document to report a build status; and a generation unit configured to generate image information based on the pieces of attribute information associated with the plurality of captured images acquired by the first acquisition unit and the insertion rule and/or the description rule acquired by the second acquisition unit. acquisition.

[009] According to the first aspect of the present disclosure, a task support apparatus for reducing the workload in creating a document for reporting a construction status can be provided.

[010] A second aspect of the present disclosure is the task support apparatus according to the first aspect, wherein the insertion rule includes an insertion order, and the insertion order is determined by the construction detail or the timing of insertion. photograph included in each of the pieces of attribute information.

[011] A third aspect of the present disclosure is the task support apparatus according to the first aspect or the second aspect, further including a selection unit configured to select a given captured image from a plurality of captured images in a case in which that the plurality of captured images are associated with the same attribute information.

[012] A fourth aspect of the present disclosure is the task support apparatus according to the first aspect, wherein each of the pieces of attribute information further includes information for identifying a builder, information for identifying a photographer, evaluation in a captured image, information to identify a date and time of photography, and information related to a building observer.

[013] A fifth aspect of the present disclosure is the task support apparatus according to the first aspect, further including a provisioning unit configured to provide construction details and photography timing for the terminal device, wherein the device terminal includes an imaging unit configured to capture an image.

[014] A sixth aspect of the present disclosure is a task support program for causing a computer to perform a process including: a first acquisition process for acquiring a plurality of captured images associated with pieces of attribute information from a terminal device configured to associate the captured images with the attribute information pieces, the attribute information pieces each including a construction detail and a photograph timing; a second acquisition process for acquiring an insertion rule and/or a document description rule for reporting a build status; and a generation process for generating image information based on the pieces of attribute information associated with the plurality of captured images acquired in the first acquisition process, and the insertion rule and/or the description rule acquired in the second acquisition process. acquisition.

[015] According to the sixth aspect of the present disclosure, a task support apparatus for reducing the workload in creating a document for reporting a construction status can be provided.

[016] A seventh aspect of the present disclosure is a job support apparatus including: a format storage unit configured to store a plurality of types of formats for generating data constituting a part of a finished document, each of the formats including position information and usage information of image data to be captured and input, the position information indicating a photograph location where the image data is to be captured; and an information transmission unit configured to transmit position information and usage information about each of the pieces of image data to be captured and inputted in a plurality of formats selected from the plurality of types of formats.

[017] According to the seventh aspect of the present disclosure, a plurality of types of finished documents can be readily created. Additionally, position information and usage information about the captured image data needed to generate various finished documents can be indicated.

[018] An eighth aspect of the present disclosure is the job support apparatus according to the seventh aspect, wherein each of the formats is a format for generating construction photograph ledger data that constitutes the part of the finished document .

[019] According to the eighth aspect of the present disclosure, a plurality of types of pieces of construction photograph ledger data can be readily generated.

[020] A ninth aspect of the present disclosure is the task support apparatus according to the eighth aspect, wherein the construction photography ledger data is document data attached to a grant application form and the format for generating construction photography ledger data is at least one of construction photography ledger data in a case of a subsidy being provided, construction photography ledger data in a case of no allowance being provided and construction photography ledger data into which the captured image data has not yet been entered.

[021] In accordance with the ninth aspect of the present disclosure, a finalized document author may refer to at least one of construction photography ledger data in a case of a subsidy being provided, construction photography ledger data construction photography in a case of no subsidy being provided and construction photography ledger data into which the captured image data is yet to be entered.

[022] A tenth aspect of the present disclosure is the task support apparatus according to the eighth aspect, wherein the format includes a precaution to be taken when generating the construction photograph ledger data that constitutes part of the finished document.

[023] According to the tenth aspect of the present disclosure, a photographer and a finished document author can recognize the precautions to be taken when capturing image data and the precautions to be taken in document generation.

[024] An eleventh aspect of the present disclosure is the task support apparatus according to any one of the seventh aspects to the tenth aspect, wherein the format storage unit is configured to allow access from a person having permission to access the formats.

[025] According to the eleventh aspect of the present disclosure, information about finished document formats can be prevented from leaking to third parties.

[026] A twelfth aspect of the present disclosure is a terminal including an information receiving unit configured to receive position information and use information from each of the pieces of image data to be captured and input in a plurality of formats selected from among a plurality of types of formats for generating construction photography ledger data that constitute a part of a finished document. Position information indicates a photograph location where each piece of image data is to be captured.

[027] According to the twelfth aspect of the present disclosure, the terminal can receive position information and usage information about captured image data needed to generate a plurality of types of finished documents.

[028] A thirteenth aspect of the present disclosure is the terminal according to the twelfth aspect, further including a display unit configured to display the usage information of each of the pieces of image data to be captured.

[029] According to the thirteenth aspect of the present disclosure, a photographer can recognize the use of image data to be captured.

[030] A fourteenth aspect of the present disclosure is the terminal according to the twelfth aspect or the thirteenth aspect, further including a camera function control unit configured to display a line for determining a position of a photograph object on a photo screen.

[031] According to the fourteenth aspect of the present disclosure, the photographer is not obliged to perform an operation to determine the position of the photograph object on the photograph screen.

[032] A fifteenth aspect of the present disclosure is the terminal according to the twelfth aspect or thirteenth aspect, further including a camera function control unit configured to correct each of the pieces of image data so as to reduce an influence of camera vibration when each piece of image data is captured.

[033] According to the fifteenth aspect of the present disclosure, the photographer is not required to perform an operation to prevent camera shake when image data is captured.

[034] A sixteenth aspect of the present disclosure is a job support method including: a transmission step, by a job support apparatus that includes a storage unit configured to store a plurality of types of formats for generating data that constitute a part of a finished document, position information and usage information of each of the pieces of image data to be captured and inserted in a plurality of formats selected from among the plurality of types of formats, the position information indicating a photo location where each of the pieces of image data is to be captured; and a step of receiving, by a terminal, the position information and the usage information.

[035] According to the sixteenth aspect of the present disclosure, a plurality of types of finished documents can be readily created. Additionally, position information and usage information about captured image data needed to generate various finished documents can be indicated.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[036] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration of a task support system;

[037] Fig. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example configuration of a finished document;

[038] Fig. 3 is a sequence diagram illustrating a flow of a process performed by the task support system in a preparation phase;

[039] Fig. 4 is a sequence diagram illustrating a process flow performed by the task support system in a construction phase;

[040] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of each of a server apparatus and a terminal device;

[041] Fig. 6 is a diagram illustrating examples of builder information and application information;

[042] Fig. 7 is a diagram illustrating examples of case information, location and device information, process and task information, and photo timing information;

[043] Fig. 8 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of a process from acquiring a model to generating pre-insertion information;

[044] Fig. 9 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of a process from acquiring attribute information to taking a photograph;

[045] Fig. 10 is a first diagram illustrating an example of a layout based on insertion rules;

[046] Fig. 11 is a second diagram illustrating an example of a layout based on insertion rules;

[047] Fig. 12 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of a process from the acquisition of insertion rules to the generation of a finished document;

[048] Fig. 13 is a first diagram illustrating a specific example of a display and selection process;

[049] Fig. 14 is a second diagram illustrating a specific example of the display and selection process;

[050] Fig. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a finished document generation process;

[051] FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating another example of a system configuration of a task support system;

[052] Fig. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of a photography terminal;

[053] Fig. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of a server apparatus;

[054] Fig. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of a recording terminal;

[055] Fig. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of a finished document creation terminal;

[056] Fig. 21 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of a flow of a finished document generation process;

[057] Fig. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a registration process flow;

[058] Fig. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a flow of an information generation process;

[059] Fig. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an image capture process flow;

[060] Fig. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a flow of a finished document data generation process;

[061] Fig. 26 is a diagram illustrating specific examples of position information and usage information; It is

[062] Fig. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of each of the photography terminal, the server apparatus, the registration terminal and the finished document creation terminal.

METHOD OF CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[063] In the following, modalities will be described with reference to the attached drawings. In the specification and in the drawings, elements having substantially the same functions or configurations are referred to by the same numbers and the description thereof will not be repeated.

[First Modality] <Task Support System System Configuration>

[064] First, a system configuration of a task support system according to a first embodiment will be described. Fig. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration of a task support system. As illustrated in Fig. 1, a task support system 100 includes an information input apparatus 110, a server apparatus 120, an information output apparatus 140, and a terminal device 150. In the task support system 100, each one of the information input apparatus 110, the information output apparatus 140 and the terminal device 150 is communicably connected to the server apparatus 120.

[065] The information input apparatus 110 is an apparatus used by an engineering business operator (hereinafter simply referred to as "business operator") 181. In response to a request from a customer, the business operator 181 designs a device system. At this time, business operator 181 inputs "various types of information necessary for construction" via information input apparatus 110. Additionally, business operator 181 generates a document for reporting a construction status (referred to as a "completed document ” in this modality) and delivers the document to a customer 180.

[066] Note that in the present embodiment, a device system to be built is described as an air conditioning system, but the device system to be built is not limited to the air conditioning system and can be any other system of device.

[067] Additionally, the "various types of information necessary for construction" include information related to a builder 182 who actually performs construction on a construction site and information related to an application that has been downloaded to the terminal device 150 when the builder 182 performs construction on construction site. Additionally, the “various types of information required for construction” include attribute information related to the construction of an air conditioning system (hereinafter referred to as “attribute information”), rule information used to generate a finished document, and the like.

[068] The server apparatus 120 is an example of a task support apparatus and is configured to support: • a task performed by the business operator 181 to generate a finished document; and • a task performed by builder 182 to generate image data captured by taking a construction photograph at a construction site.

[069] A task support program is installed on the server device 120 and the server device 120 is configured to, when running the program, function as: • a recording unit 121; • an application supply unit 122; • an attribute information provision unit 123; • a rules acquisition unit 124; • a building 125 photo acquisition unit; and • a finished document generation unit 126.

[070] The register unit 121 stores information related to the builder 182, entered by the business operator 181 via information input apparatus 110, in a builder information storage unit 131. When the builder 182 accesses the server apparatus 120 via the terminal device 150, the register unit 121 refers to the builder information storage unit 131 and performs an authentication process for the builder 182.

[071] The application provisioning unit 122 stores information related to an application, entered by the business operator 181 via the information input apparatus 110, in an application storage unit 132. When the builder 182 makes a request to make downloading an application via the terminal device 150, the application provisioning unit 122 downloads the requested application to the terminal device 150.

[072] The attribute information provision unit 123 is an example of a provision unit. The attribute information provisioning unit 123 stores attribute information, entered by the business operator 181 via the information input apparatus 110, in an attribute information storage unit 133. Additionally, if the recording unit 121 determines that authentication is successful in response to builder 182 starting an application and performing a login operation, attribute information provisioning unit 123 provides attribute information to terminal device 150.

[073] The rule 124 acquisition unit is an example of a second acquisition unit. As rule information entered by the business operator 181 via the information input apparatus 110, the rule acquisition unit 124 acquires description rules, according to which attribute information description items are prepared when generating a finished document. and/or insertion rules, according to which the captured image data is inserted into the finished document.

[074] Description rules are rules that define attribute information description items to be associated with the captured image data when the captured image data is inserted into a finished document. The captured image data is generated by builder 182 taking a photograph at a construction site. Description rules are determined, for example, by business operator 181. Insertion rules are rules that define the order in which pieces of captured image data are inserted into the finished document. Insertion rules are determined, for example, by business operator 181.

[075] The rule acquisition unit 124 inserts attribute information description items into a finished document template according to the acquired description rules in order to generate “pre-insertion information” and stores the “pre-insertion information”. -insert” in the pre-insert information storage unit 134. The pre-insert information is information before the captured image data is entered.

[076] The rule acquisition unit 124 indicates the acquired insertion rules and the generated pre-insertion information to the finished document generation unit 126.

[077] The photo acquisition unit of construction 125 is an example of a first acquisition unit. The construction photo acquisition unit 125 receives, from the terminal device 150, captured image data generated by the builder 182 initiating an application on the terminal device 150 and taking a construction photograph at a construction site. Additionally, the construction photo acquisition unit 125 stores the captured image data received in the construction photo storage unit 135 as the construction photo.

[078] Note that the attribute information provided by the attribute information provision unit 123 to the terminal device 150 is recorded in the header section of the captured image data generated by taking a picture while the application is running.

[079] The finished document generation unit 126 is an example of a generation unit and a selection unit. Finished document generation unit 126 generates finished document data when construction of an air conditioning system is completed. Specifically, the finished document generation unit 126 retrieves captured image data from the construction photograph storage unit 135 as a construction photograph. Additionally, the finished document generation unit 126 generates finished document data by inserting the retrieved captured image data into pre-insertion information according to the insertion rules.

[080] The finished document generation unit 126 stores the finished document data generated in the finished document storage unit 136. Additionally, the finished document generation unit 126 retrieves the finished document data stored in the document storage unit finished document 136 and sends the finished document data to the output device 140, in response to the client 180 requesting that the server apparatus 120 send the finished document data via output device 140.

[081] The terminal device 150 is a device carried by the builder 182 on a construction site. The builder 182 transports the terminal device 150 when building an air conditioner system including an air conditioner 1 (reference number 170_1) to an air conditioner n (reference number 170_n).

[082] Builder 182 requests server apparatus 120 to download an application via terminal device 150 and installs the application downloaded by server apparatus 120 on terminal device 150.

[083] Additionally, the builder 182 acquires attribute information from the server apparatus 120 by starting an application on the terminal device 150 and logging in to the server apparatus 120. Additionally, the builder 182 takes a construction snapshot via the launched application and transmits captured image data generated by taking the construction photograph via server apparatus 120.

<Finished Document Setup Example>

[084] Next, an example configuration of a finished document will be described. Fig. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example configuration of a finished document. As illustrated in Fig. 2, a finished document 200 includes a cover, a device delivery document, an instruction manual, a completion drawing, an air conditioning test operation table, a air tightness, a water flow test results table, an air flow volume measurement test comparison table, a construction photography ledger, a facility management ledger, a warranty form , a list of maintenance contacts, and the like.

[085] The server apparatus 120 according to the present embodiment, mainly supports: • a task performed by the business operator 181 to generate construction photo ledger data (image information); and • a task performed by builder 182 to take a construction photograph at a construction site in order to generate captured image data to be inserted into the construction photograph ledger data.

[086] Therefore, among various processes performed by the task support system 100, a process related to the generation of construction photography ledger data will be mainly described below.

<Task Support System Process Flow>

[087] The process related to generating construction photography ledger data, performed by the task support system 100, is mainly divided into a preparation phase and a construction phase. The preparation phase and the construction phase will be described separately below. (1) Process flow in the preparation phase

[088] First, a flow of a process performed by the task support system 100 in the preparation phase will be described. Fig. 3 is a sequence diagram illustrating a flow of a process performed by the job support system in the preparation phase.

[089] As illustrated in Fig. 3, in step S301, the customer 180 makes a build request to the business operator 181. The customer 180 can make a build request to the business operator 181 via a telephone (not shown) or via the information output apparatus 140 and the information input apparatus 110.

[090] At step S302, in response to receiving the construction request from the customer 180, the business operator 181 performs recording tasks to record various types of information required for construction via the information input apparatus 110. The tasks Registration tasks performed by the business operator 181 include a registration task to record builder information, a registration task to register an application, and a registration task to record attribute information.

[091] At step S303, in response to the business operator 181 performing the registration tasks, the server apparatus 120 records the builder information, application and attribute information received from the information input apparatus 110.

[092] Specifically, the register unit 121 stores the builder information in the builder information storage unit 131. The application provision unit 122 stores the application and application-related information in the application storage unit 132. Additionally , the attribute information provision unit 123 stores the attribute information in the attribute information storage unit 133.

[093] At step S304, the terminal device 150 makes a request to download the application based on an instruction from the builder 182. Specifically, the terminal device 150 sends a request to download the application to the server apparatus 120.

[094] At step S305, in response to receiving the request to download from the terminal device 150, the application provision unit 122 of the server apparatus 120 downloads the application stored in the application storage unit 132 to the device terminal 150.

[095] In step S306, the terminal device 150 installs the downloaded application. (2) Process flow in the construction phase

[096] Next, a flow of a process performed by the task support system 100 in the construction phase will be described. Fig. 4 is a sequence diagram illustrating a flow of a process performed by the task support system in the construction phase that will be described.

[097] As illustrated in Fig. 4, at step S401, the business operator 181 generates a construction photography ledger template, and the information input apparatus 110 transmits the generated construction photography ledger template by business operator 181 to server apparatus 120.

[098] In step S402, the rule acquisition unit 124 of the server apparatus 120 acquires the construction photo ledger model transmitted from the information input apparatus 110.

[099] In step S403, the business operator 181 determines the description rules, and the information input apparatus 110 transmits the description rules determined by the business operator 181 to the server apparatus 120.

[100] In step S404, the rule acquisition unit 124 of the server apparatus 120 acquires the description rules transmitted from the information input apparatus 110.

[101] In step S405, the rule acquisition unit 124 of the server apparatus 120 retrieves the attribute information stored in the attribute information storage unit 133 and prepares the description items defined in the description rules acquired for the book model -reason of construction photography in order to generate pre-insertion information.

[102] At step S406, the builder 182 starts the application installed on the terminal device 150 and performs a login operation to log in to the server apparatus 120. The terminal device 150 transmits a password entered by the builder 182 at the time of the login operation to the server apparatus 120.

[103] In step S407, the server apparatus 120 performs an authentication process based on the password transmitted from the terminal device 150. If the server apparatus 120 determines that the authentication was successful, the process proceeds to step S408.

[104] In step S408, the attribute information providing unit 123 of the server apparatus 120 performs a process of providing attribute information. Specifically, the attribute information provisioning unit 123 of the server apparatus 120 provides attribute information stored in the attribute information storage unit 133 to the terminal device 150.

[105] In the present embodiment, attribute information includes "case information", "construction details" and "photo timing information". “Building details” are divided into “location and device information”, classified based on locations and devices, and “process and task information”, classified based on processes and tasks, and the “location and device information” ” and “process and task information” are stored in attribute information storage unit 133.

[106] In step S408, the attribute information providing unit 123 of the server apparatus 120 provides the "case information", the "location and device information", the "process and task information" and the "process information". photo timing” to the terminal device 150 as the attribute information.

[107] In step S409, the terminal device 150 acquires the attribute information via the application.

[108] Specifically, terminal device 150 displays the "case information" transmitted from server apparatus 120 and receives a selection of a case from builder 182.

[109] Additionally, terminal device 150 displays "location and device information" transmitted from server apparatus 120 and receives a selection of a location and device from builder 182.

[110] Additionally, the terminal device 150 displays the "process and task information" transmitted from the server apparatus 120 and receives a selection of a process and a task from the builder 182.

[111] Additionally, terminal device 150 displays "picture timing information" transmitted from server apparatus 120 and receives a selection of a picture timing from builder 182.

[112] In step S410, builder 182 initiates an imaging device 528 of terminal device 150 via the application and takes a construction photograph at a construction site. When builder 182 takes a construction photograph at a construction site, builder 182 can enter "additional information" into terminal device 150 as needed.

[113] Additional information includes, for example, information to identify a builder, information to identify a photographer, evaluation of captured image data, information to identify a time and date of photography (hereinafter simply referred to as a “date of photography” ) and information related to a building observer. Note that additional information may include location and device information and process and task information. That is, the builder 182 can select and insert a location and a device from the "location and device information" transmitted from the server apparatus 120 and a process and a task from the "process and task information" transmitted from from server apparatus 120. Alternatively, builder 182 may directly enter a location, device, process, and task as additional information.

[114] When builder 182 finishes taking the photograph, terminal device 150 transmits captured image data generated by taking the photograph to server apparatus 120 via the application. As described above, as attribute information, the following information is recorded in the header section of the captured image data transmitted from the terminal device 150: • the selection results (the case, the location and device, the process and task and the picture timing) selected by builder 182 when attribute information is acquired; and • the additional information (the information to identify the builder, the information to identify the photographer, the evaluation of the captured image data, the date of photography and the information related to the construction observer) entered by the builder 182 when the construction photograph is taken.

[115] In step S411, the construction photo acquisition unit 125 of the server apparatus 120 stores, like the construction photo, the captured image data transmitted from the terminal device 150 in the construction photo storage unit 135.

[116] In step S412, the business operator 181 determines the input rules, and the information input apparatus 110 transmits the input rules determined by the business operator 181 to the server apparatus 120.

[117] In step S413, the rule acquisition unit 124 of the server apparatus 120 acquires the description rules transmitted from the information input apparatus 110.

[118] At step S414, the finished document generating unit 126 of the server apparatus 120 performs a finished document generation process (in the present embodiment, a process for generating construction photography ledger data) (which will be described later in detail with reference to Fig. 15).

[119] Specifically, the finished document generating unit 126 of the server apparatus 120 disposes pieces of captured image data stored in step S411, according to the insertion rules while referring to attribute information (selection results and information additional) recorded in header sections of the captured image data chunks. Additionally, the finished document generating unit 126 of the server apparatus 120 sequentially inserts the captured image data pieces arranged according to the insertion rules into the pre-insertion information generated in step S405. Therefore, the insertion process can be accelerated by arranging and inserting the captured image data according to the insertion rules.

[120] Note that the pre-insertion information into which the captured image data is entered is displayed on the information input apparatus 110 in response to a request from the business operator 181. At this time, if a plurality of pieces of captured image data is associated with the same attribute information, a captured image data is selected by the business operator 181. Therefore, the construction photo ledger data, in which an appropriate captured image data selected on a base attribute information is entered, generated and stored in the finished document storage unit 136.

[121] Specifically, in step S415, the information input apparatus 110 receives pre-insert information pages into which the captured image data is input from the server apparatus 120 and displays the pre-insert information pages. If a plurality of pieces of captured image data are associated with the same attribute information on each of the displayed pages, the business operator 181 selects a captured image data. Additionally, the input apparatus 110 transmits the selection of an image data captured by the business operator 181 to the server apparatus 120. Accordingly, the finished document generation unit 126 generates construction photograph ledger data in which a captured image data selected based on attribute information is inserted.

[122] At step S416, the information output apparatus 140 sends a request to download finished document data to the server apparatus 120 in response to an instruction from the client 180. The finished document generation unit 126 does downloading the finished document data to the output apparatus 140. The output apparatus 140 acquires and displays the finished document data downloaded by the server apparatus 120. <Hardware Configurations of Server Apparatus and Terminal Device>

[123] Next, a hardware configuration of each of server apparatus 120 and terminal device 150 will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of each of the server apparatus and the terminal device. (1) Server device hardware configuration

[124] As illustrated at 5a in Fig. 5, the server apparatus 120 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 501, a read-only memory (ROM) 502, and a random access memory (RAM) 503. The CPU 501 , ROM 502 and RAM 503 form what is referred to as a computer.

[125] Additionally, the server apparatus 120 includes an auxiliary storage device 504, a display device 505, an operating device 506, a communication device 507, and a drive device 508. The hardware elements of the server apparatus 120 are connected to each other via a 509 bus.

[126] CPU 501 is a computing device that executes various programs (e.g., task support program and the like) installed on auxiliary storage device 504.

[127] ROM 502 is non-volatile memory. ROM 502 serves as a primary storage device that stores various programs, data, and the like necessary for CPU 501 to run various programs installed on auxiliary storage device 504. Specifically, ROM 502 serves as a primary storage device that stores a program or the like, such as a basic input/output system (BIOS) or an extensible firmware interface (EFI).

[128] RAM 503 is volatile memory such as dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or static random access memory (SRAM). RAM 503 functions as a primary storage device that provides a work area into which various programs installed on auxiliary storage device 504 are loaded when executed by CPU 501.

[129] Auxiliary storage device 504 is an auxiliary storage device that stores various programs and information used when the various programs are executed. The builder information storage unit 131, the application storage unit 132, the attribute information storage unit 133, the pre-insert information storage unit 134, the construction photo storage unit 135, and the finished document storage unit 136 are implemented by auxiliary storage device 504.

[130] Display device 505 is a display device that displays an internal state of server apparatus 120. Operator device 506 is an input device used when an administrator (not shown) of server apparatus 120 enters various instructions into the apparatus server 120.

[131] The communication device 507 is a communication device that is connected to a network 160 and communicates with the information input apparatus 110, the information output apparatus 140, the terminal device 150 and the like.

[132] The drive device 508 is a device for preparing a recording medium 510. The recording medium 510 includes a medium for optically, electrically, or magnetically recording information, such as a CD-ROM, floppy disk, or disk. magneto-optical. Additionally, recording medium 510 may include semiconductor memory or the like that electrically records information, such as ROM, flash memory, or the like.

[133] Various programs to be installed on the auxiliary storage device 504 are installed, for example, by preparing the recording medium 510 distributed on the drive device 508 and reading the various programs recorded on the recording medium 510 by the drive device 508. Alternatively, various programs to be installed on auxiliary storage device 504 can be installed by being downloaded from network 160 via communication device 507. (2) Terminal device hardware configuration

[134] As illustrated at 5b in Fig. 5, the terminal device 150 has a hardware configuration (a CPU 521 for a communication device 527) similar to that of the server apparatus 120. Therefore, the difference of the server apparatus 120 will be described here.

[135] Different from the server apparatus 120 is that the terminal device 150 includes an imaging device 528 which functions as an imaging unit. Imaging device 528 is operated based on an operation performed by builder 182 and generates captured image data.

<Specific Examples of Various Types of Information Stored on the Server Device>

[136] Next, specific examples of various types of information (builder information, application information, and attribute information) stored in server apparatus 120 will be described. (1) Specific examples of builder information and application information

[137] First, the builder information stored in the builder information storage unit 131 of the server apparatus 120 and the application information stored in the application storage unit 132 of the server apparatus 120 will be described.

[138] Fig. 6 is a diagram illustrating examples of builder information and application information. In Fig. 6, 6a indicates an example of builder information 610. As illustrated in 6a of Fig. 6, builder information 610 stores information relating to all builders under contract with business operator 181 to build air-conditioning systems. conditioned.

[139] Specifically, builder 610 information includes “Builder ID”, “Builder Name”, “Address”, “Contact”, “Building Supervisor”, “User ID”, and “Password” as information items .

[140] Under “Builder ID”, an identifier to identify a builder under contract with the business operator 181 to build an air conditioning system is stored. In “builder name”, the name of the builder is stored. Under “address” the address of the builder is stored and under “contact” the contact information of the builder is stored. Under “construction supervisor”, the name of a builder's construction supervisor is stored. In "User ID" and "Password", a user ID and password used by the builder to access server apparatus 120 via a corresponding terminal device (e.g. used by builder 182 to access server apparatus 120 via terminal device 150 ) are stored.

[141] Additionally, 6b of Fig. 6 indicates an example of application information 620. As illustrated in 6b of Fig. 6, application information 620 stores information relating to applications used in terminal devices carried by manufacturers, under contract with the 181 business operator to build the air conditioning systems at the construction site.

[142] Specifically, application information 620 includes "app ID", "app name", "type", "version", "updated date and time", and "store URL" as information items.

[143] In “App ID”, an identifier to identify an application is stored. In “app name”, the application name is stored. In “type”, “version” and “updated date and time”, the type, version and updated date and time of the application are stored, respectively. Under “Storage URL”, a URL that stores the application is stored. (2) Specific example of attribute information

[144] Next, the attribute information stored in the attribute information storage unit 133 of the server apparatus 120 will be described. As described above, attribute information includes case information, construction details, and photo timing information. Construction details are divided into “location and device information” and “process and task information”, and the “location and device information” and “process and task information” are stored. Therefore, in the following, case information, location and device information, process and task information, and shooting timing information will be described.

[145] Fig. 7 is a diagram illustrating examples of case information, location and device information, process and task information, and photo timing information. In Fig. 7, 7a illustrates an example of case information 710. As illustrated in 7a in Fig. 7, case information 710 stores information related to construction cases of air conditioning systems to be built by business operator 181 as requested by several customers.

[146] Specifically, case 710 information includes “property name”, “case ID”, “case name”, “applicant”, “responsible person”, “detailed information”, and “contractor” as information items .

[147] In “property name”, the name of a property (eg the name of a building) on which an air conditioning system is built is stored. In “Case ID”, an identifier for identifying a construction case is stored. In “case name”, the construction case name is stored.

[148] Under “requester”, information relating to a customer who has requested the construction case is stored. Under “responsible person”, the name of a responsible person determined by the business operator 181 for the construction case is stored. In “detailed information”, the detailed information of the construction case is stored. Under “contractor”, the builder ID of a builder under contract with business operator 181 for the construction case is stored.

[149] Additionally, 7b-1 of Fig. 7 illustrates an example of location and device information 720. Location and device information 720 is recorded for each build case. At 7b-1 in Fig. 7, location and device information of a building case having a case name of "AAA" is depicted.

[150] As illustrated at 7b-1 in Fig. 7, the location and device information 720 includes "location group and device", "floor", "room/zone", "location", "system", and "device". ” as information items.

[151] Under “location and device group”, an identifier to identify each location and device group of location and device information is stored. Under “floor”, the name and floor level of a building on which construction is performed are stored. In “room/zone”, the name of a room or zone in which the construction is performed is stored. Under “location”, information indicating a location where a device is installed is stored.

[152] Under “system”, information indicating a refrigerant system to which the device is connected is stored. Under “device”, the device model name is stored.

[153] For example, in location and device information 720, a location and device group of "1" indicates that a device having a model name of "FFF001DD" is installed in the attic of a classroom of "1? series, class 1” on the first floor of a north building, and is connected to an A system.

[154] Similarly, a location and device group of “2” indicates that a device having a model name of “FFF001DD” is installed in the attic of a classroom of “1? series, class 2” on the first floor of the north building, and is connected to the A system.

[155] Additionally, 7b-2 of Fig. 7 illustrates an example of process and task information 730. Similar to location and device information 720, process and task information 730 is recorded for each build case. Specifically, in 7b-2 of Fig. 7, process and task information of the construction case having the case name of “AAA” is depicted.

[156] As illustrated in 7b-2 of Fig. 7, process and task information 730 includes "process and task group", "process" and "task" as information items.

[157] Under “process and task group”, an identifier to identify each process and task group of process and task information is stored.

[158] Under “process”, “construction work” or “test” are stored. Under “task”, the details of a task to be performed are stored.

[159] For example, in process and task information 730, a process and task group of “1” indicates construction work for installing an indoor unit. A process and task group of “2” indicates a water flow pass test. A process and task group of “3” indicates construction work for placing refrigerant pipes.

[160] Additionally, 7c of Fig. 7 illustrates an example of photo timing information 740. As illustrated in 7c of Fig. 7, photo timing information 740 includes "before operation", "during operation" and “after the operation”.

<Specific Example of Process for Generating Construction Photograph Ledger Data>

[161] The following is a specific example of a process for generating construction photography ledger data performed by job support system 100 (steps S402 to S405, steps S409 and S410, and steps S412 to S414) in the diagram of sequence of Fig. 4 will be described. (1) Specific example of a process from acquiring a template to generating pre-insert information

[162] First, a specific example of a process from step S402 (acquire a template) to step S405 (generate pre-insert information) in the sequence diagram of Fig. 4 will be described.

[163] Fig. 8 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of a process from acquiring a model to generating pre-insertion information. In Fig. 8, a template 800 is a construction photograph ledger template and includes a case name entry field 801 into which a case name is entered, a construction photograph entry field 802 into which captured image data is entered and an attribute information entry field 803 into which the attribute information is entered.

[164] First, rule acquisition unit 124 acquires construction photo ledger model 800. Next, the rule acquisition unit 124 acquires description rules from the information input apparatus 110. Next, the rule acquisition unit 124 refers to the case information 710 stored in the information storage unit. attribute 133 and prepares a case name, corresponding to a description item defined in the description rules, in case name input field 801.

[165] Next, the rule acquisition unit 124 refers to the location and device information 720, the process and task information 730, and the picture timing information 740 stored in the attribute information storage unit 133 and prepares, in the attribute information entry field 803, description items defined in the description rules. Additionally, the rule acquisition unit 124 prepares, in the attribute information input field 803, description items that are defined in the description rules and are not included in the location and device information 720, process and task information 730 and in the photo timing information 740.

[166] Therefore, the rule acquisition unit 124 generates pre-insert information 810 and stores the pre-insert information 810 in the pre-insert information storage unit 134.

[167] In the example of Fig. 8, the case name of “AAA” is prepared in the case name input field 801 based on the information of case 710. Additionally, in the example of Fig. 8, among the items included in the location and device information 720, in the process and task information 730, and in the photo timing information 740, description items (floor, room/zone, device, task, and photo timing) defined in the description rules are prepared. Additionally, in the example of Fig. 8, a description item (photograph date) that is defined in the description rules and is not included in the location and device information 720, the process and task information 730, and the timing information of photograph 740 are prepared.

[168] Therefore, the items to be entered in the attribute information input field 803 can be prepared according to the description rules. Thus, the workload of the business operator 181 in generating construction photography ledger data can be reduced. (2) Specific example of a process from acquiring attribute information to taking a photograph

[169] Next, a specific example of a process from step S409 (acquire attribute information) to step S410 (take a picture) will be described in the sequence diagram of Fig. 4. Fig. 9 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of a process from acquiring attribute information to taking a photograph.

[170] If authentication is determined to succeed in response to builder 182 starting an application on terminal device 150 and logging in to server apparatus 120 (step S406 of Fig. 4), terminal device 150 acquires attribute information such as illustrated in Fig. 9.

[171] Specifically, server apparatus 120 transmits case information (eg, case information 710) to terminal device 150. Terminal device 150 displays the received case information in a list. At this time, builder 182 selects a case from the case information displayed in the list.

[172] Next, the server apparatus 120 transmits location and device information (e.g., location and device information 720) and process and task information (e.g., process and task information 730), which are associated with the case. selected, to terminal device 150. Terminal device 150 displays location and device information and process and job information in a list. At this time, builder 182 selects a location, device, process, and task for construction by builder 182 from the location and device information and the process and task information in the list.

[173] Next, the server apparatus 120 transmits photo timing information (e.g., photo timing information 740) to the terminal device 150. The terminal device 150 displays the photo timing information in a list. At this time, builder 182 selects a photo timing from the photo timing information displayed in the list.

[174] The selection results selected by builder 182 are reflected on the blackboard information 911 of terminal device 150. The blackboard information 911 is displayed on a screen of terminal device 150 when builder 182 takes a construction photograph on a construction site (see image data 910).

[175] Builder 182 takes a construction photograph with the information from blackboard 911 being displayed. Thus, terminal device 150 can generate captured image data 920 in which the image data 910 is recorded in a body section 922. The blackboard information 911 is superimposed on the image data 910. The selection results selected by the builder 182 are written to a header section 921 of the captured image data 920.

[176] Accordingly, builder 182's workload in taking construction photographs can be reduced by providing attribute information to terminal device 150 and allowing builder 182 to select information (i.e., by saving time to enter attribute information ).

[177] When builder 182 finishes taking the photograph, builder 182 enters additional information. As described above, additional information includes information to identify a builder, information to identify a photographer, evaluation of captured image data, information to identify the date and time of the photograph, and information relating to a building observer. Note that the evaluation of the captured image data can be a simple evaluation of whether the captured image data is “OK” or “NG”, or it can be a detailed evaluation.

[178] For example, detailed assessment includes: • determining that captured image data is captured properly (determining that image quality is not degraded due to camera shake or the like); • determine whether the captured image data is suitable for entry into construction photography ledger data (determine whether the captured image data meets the requirements for entry into construction photography ledger data and whether the location of photography is appropriate); and • determine the use of the captured image data (determine whether the captured image data is entered into construction photography ledger data or not entered into construction photography ledger data but is retained without being excluded) and the like.

[179] As illustrated in Fig. 9, when additional information is entered by builder 182, terminal 150 writes the additional information entered into the header section 921 of the captured image data 920. Therefore, the attribute information (the results of the selection and additional information) are recorded in header section 921 of captured image data 920.

[180] As illustrated in Fig. 9, builder 182 repeats the same process each time builder 182 takes a photograph at the build location. Therefore, when all photographs are completed, a plurality of captured image data pieces 930 are stored in terminal device 150.

[181] The terminal device 150 transmits the plurality of pieces of captured image data 930 to the server apparatus 120. Note that the terminal device 150 may transmit captured image data to the server apparatus 120 after taking all the photographs as illustrated in Fig. Fig. 9 or immediately after each photograph is taken. (3) Specific example of a process for determining insertion rules

[182] Next, a specific example of step S412 (determine the insertion rules) in the sequence diagram of Fig. 4 will be described. (3-1) First specific example

[183] Fig. 10 is a first diagram illustrating an example of layout based on insertion rules. In the example illustrated in Fig. 10, a plurality of captured image data pieces are arranged according to insertion rules that define the following: • the plurality of captured image data pieces are classified into groups by task and are arranged in the order of a "task: indoor unit installation" group, a "task: water flow pass test" group, and a "task: laying refrigerant pipes" group; and • the plurality of pieces of captured image data , sorted into the groups, is further sorted by room/zone and by device, and the image data captured from the same room/zone and the image data captured from the same device are preferably arranged and then arranged in the order of the timings of photography.

[184] In Fig. 10, a plurality of captured image data pieces that are superimposed indicates that the plurality of captured image data pieces are associated with the same attribute information. For example, in the case of “task = indoor unit installation”, “room/zone = 1§ series, class 1”, “device = “FFF001DD” and “photo timing = before operation”, it can be seen that two pieces of captured image data having the same attribute information (to be entered into attribute information input field 803) are associated with each other. (3-2) Second specific example

[185] Fig. 11 is a second diagram illustrating an example of placement based on insertion rules. In the example illustrated in Fig. 11, a plurality of captured image data pieces are arranged according to insertion rules that define the following: • the plurality of captured image data pieces are sorted into groups by room/zone and by device, and is arranged such that "room/zone, device" is in the order of "first series, class 1, FFF001DD", "first series, class 2, FFF001DD", and so on; • the plurality of pieces of captured image data sorted into the groups is further sorted by task, and the captured image data of the same task is preferably arranged and then arranged in the order of shooting timings.(4) Specific example of a process to be from the acquisition of insertion rules to the generation of a finished document

[186] Next, a specific example of a process from step S413 (acquire insertion rules) to step S414 (generate a finished document) in the sequence diagram of Fig. 4 will be described. Fig. 12 is a diagram illustrating a process from acquiring insertion rules to generating a finished document.

[187] In response to the rule acquisition unit 124 acquiring insertion rules from the information input apparatus 110, the finished document generation unit 126 retrieves the pre-insertion information 810 from the information storage unit of pre-insertion 134. Furthermore, the finished document generation unit 126 retrieves the plurality of captured image data pieces 930 from the building photograph storage unit 135.

[188] Next, the finished document generation unit 126 arranges the retrieved plurality of captured image data pieces 930 according to the acquired insertion rules while referring to attribute information (selection results, in this example) recorded into header sections of the plurality of pieces of captured image data 930. The captured image data 1230 is captured image data that has been arranged according to insertion rules.

[189] Next, the finished document generation unit 126 sequentially inserts the captured image data 1230, arranged according to the insertion rules, into the pre-insertion information 810 so as to generate photo ledger data of construction. Specifically, the finished document generation unit 126 inserts a body section of each piece of captured image data 1230 into a construction photograph insertion field 802, and inserts attribute information (selection results and additional information) recorded in a header section of each piece of captured image data 1230 into an attribute information input field 803. In this way, the finished document generation unit 126 can generate construction photograph ledger data.

[190] Therefore, the workload of the business operator 181 in generating construction photo ledger data can be reduced by automatically arranging a plurality of pieces of captured image data according to insertion rules while refers to attribute information written in header sections.

[191] Note that if there are a plurality of pieces of captured image data whose attribute information (in this example, selection results) recorded in header sections are the same, the finished document generation unit 126 associates the plurality of pieces of image data captured with construction photo insertion field 802 and retains the plurality of captured image data pieces associated with construction photo insertion field 802. In other words, if a plurality of image data pieces captured image data is associated with the same attribute information, the finished document generation unit 126 associates the plurality of captured image data pieces with a construction photograph insertion field 802 and retains the associated plurality of captured image data pieces to the construction photo insertion field 802.

[192] Note that among the pages that make up the construction photo ledger data, if a page is displayed in which a captured image data body section is associated with a construction photo entry field 802, the body section of the captured image data is displayed in a selectable manner as a candidate to be inserted into construction photograph input field 802. <Specific Example of Display and Selection Process>

[193] Next, a specific example of step S415 (a display and selection process) will be described in the sequence diagram of Fig. 4 . As described above, if a plurality of captured image data pieces are associated with the same information When each page of construction photograph ledger data is displayed, information input apparatus 110 receives a selection of a captured image data.

[194] Fig. 13 is a first diagram illustrating a specific example of a display and selection process. In Fig. 13, information input apparatus 110 displays a page in which a plurality of captured image data pieces are associated with the same attribute information.

[195] Specifically, in construction photo ledger data 1310, captured image data 1311 and captured image data 1312 are associated with a construction photo insertion field 802 and are retained as insertion candidates. The attribute information (selection results, in this example) recorded in the header sections of the captured image data 1311 and the captured image data 1312 are as follows. • Floor = north building first floor • Room/zone = first grade, class 1 • Device = FFF001DD • Task = indoor unit installation • Photo timing = before operation

[196] Similarly, in construction photo ledger data 1320, captured image data 1321, captured image data 1322 and captured image data 1323 are associated with a construction photo insertion field 802 and retained. The attribute information (selection results, in this example) recorded in the header sections of the captured image data 1321, the captured image data 1322 and the captured image data 1323 are as follows. • Floor = north building first floor • Room/zone = first grade, class 1 • Device = FFF001DD • Task = indoor unit installation • Photo timing = during operation

[197] When a page of the construction photo ledger data 1310 is displayed by the information input apparatus 110, the business operator 181 selects the captured image data 1311 or the captured image data 1312, which are candidates of insertion. The input apparatus 110 transmits a selection instruction, indicating which input candidate is selected, to the server apparatus 120.

[198] Similarly, when a page of the construction photograph ledger data 1320 is displayed by the information input apparatus 110, the business operator 181 selects one of the captured image data 1321, the captured image data 1322 and captured image data 1323, which is a candidate for insertion. The input apparatus 110 transmits a selection instruction, indicating which input candidate is selected, to the server apparatus 120.

[199] Fig. 14 is a second diagram illustrating a specific example of the display and selection process. In the example of Fig. 14, after selecting an insertion candidate, the body section of the selected captured image data is inserted into the construction photograph insertion field 802 and a photograph date recorded in the header section of the image data. The selected captured image is inserted into a photograph date field of attribute 803 information entry field.

[200] Specifically, the construction photograph ledger data 1310 indicates that the captured image data 1312 is selected and the body section of the captured image data 1312 is inserted into the construction photograph insertion field 802. Additionally Among the additional attribute information information recorded in the header section of the captured image data 1312, a photograph date is inserted into a photograph date field of the attribute information input field 803.

[201] Further, the construction photo ledger data 1320 indicates that the captured image data 1322 is selected and the body section of the captured image data 1322 is inserted into the construction photo input field 802. Additionally, among the additional attribute information information recorded in the header section of the captured image data 1322, a photograph date is inserted into a photograph date field of the attribute information input field 803.

[202] Although not illustrated in Fig. 13 and Fig. 14, when the information input apparatus 110 displays captured image data associated with a construction photograph input field 802 as an input candidate, the input apparatus Information box 110 can be configured to display additional information recorded in the header section of the captured image data.

[203] Therefore, insertion candidates are associated with a construction photo insertion field 802 and retained. Thus, each time a page of construction photo ledger data is displayed, the business operator 181 can visually recognize entry candidates to be entered into a construction photo entry field 802.

[204] Therefore, compared to when the captured image data is selected from a plurality of pieces of captured image data 930 as in the conventional manner, the workload of the business operator 181 in selecting the captured image data can be reduced. Additionally, by selecting one of a plurality of captured image data pieces, the business operator 181 can view additional information recorded in header sections. Thus, the business operator 181 can select most appropriate captured image data. <Finished Document Generation Process Flow>

[205] Next, a flow of the finished document generation process (step S414 of Fig. 4 ) performed by the rule acquisition unit 124 and the finished document generation unit 126 of the server apparatus 120 will be described. Fig. 15 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of the finished document generation process.

[206] At step S1501, the rule acquisition unit 124 retrieves captured image data stored in the construction photo storage unit 135. Additionally, the rule acquisition unit 124 arranges the retrieved captured image data according to the rules insertion rules while referring to attribute information recorded in the header sections of the captured image data.

[207] At step S1502, the rule acquisition unit 124 sequentially assigns the captured image data, arranged according to the insertion rules, to the pre-insertion information.

[208] At step S1503, the finished document generation unit 126 determines whether a plurality of captured image data pieces are assigned to a pre-insertion information. If the finished document generation unit 126 determines that a captured image data is assigned to a pre-insertion information in step S1503 (NOT in step S1503), the process proceeds to step S1504.

[209] In step S1504, the finished document generation unit 126 inputs attribute information recorded in the header section of the captured image data into an attribute information input field of the pre-insertion information.

[210] In step S1505, the finished document generating unit 126 inserts the captured image data body section into a construction photograph insertion field of the pre-insertion information.

[211] If the finished document generation unit 126 determines that a plurality of captured image data pieces are assigned to a pre-insert information at step S1503 (SIM at step S1503), the process proceeds to step S1506.

[212] At step S1506, the finished document generation unit 126 inputs attribute information except for a photograph date, which is one of the additional information among the attribute information recorded in the header sections of the captured image data pieces , in an attribute information input field.

[213] In step S1507, the finished document generation unit 126 associates the plurality of captured image data pieces with a construction photograph insertion field of the pre-insertion information.

[214] At step S1508, the finished document generating unit 126 determines whether a request to display construction photo ledger data is received from the information input apparatus 110. At step S1508, whether the finished document generation unit 126 determines that a request to display construction photograph ledger data is not received (NO at step S1508), the finished document generation unit 126 waits until it determines that a request to display ledger data construction photography reason is received.

[215] On the other hand, in step S1508, if the finished document generation unit 126 determines that a request to display construction photo ledger data is received (YES in step S1508), the process proceeds to step S1509.

[216] In step S1509, the finished document generating unit 126 transmits a page, specified by the information input apparatus 110, of the construction photo ledger data to the information input apparatus 110.

[217] At step S1510, the finished document generation unit 126 determines whether an instruction to select captured image data is received from the information input apparatus 110. At step S1510, whether the finished document generation unit 126 determines that an instruction to select captured image data is not received (NOT at step S1510), the process proceeds to step S1512.

[218] On the other hand, in step S1510, if the finished document generation unit 126 determines that an instruction to select captured image data is received (YES in step S1510), the process proceeds to step S1511.

[219] In step S1511, the finished document generating unit 126 inserts the selected captured image data body section into the associated construction photograph input field. Additionally, the finished document generation unit 126 inserts a photograph date, recorded in the header section of the selected captured image data, into a photograph date field of the attribute information input field.

[220] At step S1512, the finished document generation unit 126 determines whether a request to display another page is received from the information input apparatus 110. If the finished document generation unit 126 determines that a request to display another page is received at step S1512 (YES at step S1512), the process returns to step S1509.

[221] On the other hand, if the finished document generation unit 126 determines that a request to display another page has not been received at step S1512 (NOT at step S1512), the process proceeds to step S1513.

[222] At step S1513, the finished document generation unit 126 determines whether an instruction to end the process is received from the information input apparatus 110. If the finished document generation unit 126 determines that an instruction to end the process is not received at step S1513 (NOT at step S1513), the process returns to step S1510.

[223] On the other hand, if the finished document generation unit 126 determines that an instruction to terminate the process is received at step S1513 (YES at step S1513), the finished document generation unit 126 terminates the document generation process finished document.

<Summary>

[224] As is clear from the above description, the server apparatus according to the first embodiment is configured in such a way that: • the construction photo acquisition unit acquires a plurality of captured images associated with pieces of attribute information from a terminal device configured to associate the captured images with pieces of attribute information that each include a construction detail and a photograph timing; • the rule acquisition unit acquires an insertion rule and/or a document description rule to report a build status; and • the finished document generation unit generates image information based on the pieces of attribute information associated with the plurality of captured images acquired by the first acquisition unit and the insertion rule and/or the description rule acquired by the second acquisition unit.

[225] Therefore, in the first embodiment, the workload of the business operator in generating construction photography ledger data can be reduced.

[Second Modality]

[226] In the first embodiment described above, the builder 182 enters additional information when taking a construction photograph. However, additional information may be stored in the attribute information storage unit 133 in advance, and when the server apparatus 120 provides other attribute information, the server apparatus 120 may also provide the additional information.

[227] Therefore, similar to the other attribute information, builder 182 may select any of the additional information displayed on terminal device 150.

[228] Additionally, in the first embodiment described above, the two patterns are depicted in Fig. 10 and Fig. 11 as examples of arrangement based on insertion rules. However, examples of dispositions based on insertion rules are not limited to the two patterns, any other pattern can be applied.

[229] Additionally, in the first embodiment described above, the processes performed by the job support system 100 in generating construction photo ledger data from among the data included in the finished document 200 have been described. However, the task support system 100 may use processes when generating data other than the construction photography ledger data (e.g., air conditioning test operation table data, test result table data of tightness, water flow test result table data, air flow volume measurement test comparison table data, and the like).

[230] Additionally, in the first embodiment described above, builder 182 inserts a photograph date as additional information; however, the date of the photograph may be inserted automatically.

[231] Additionally, in the first embodiment described above, if a plurality of captured image data pieces are associated with the same attribute information, the business operator 181 selects a captured image data from the plurality of captured image data pieces . However, a method to select a captured image data is not limited to it, and the last captured image data can be selected automatically. Additionally, if a captured image data is selected by the business operator 181 and subsequently other captured image data having the same attribute information is added, the one captured image data selected by the business operator 181 and the other data captured image data, added after a captured image data is selected, can be displayed as selection candidates. That is, captured image data not selected the first time may be excluded from selection candidates.

[Third Modality]

[232] In the first and second embodiments described above, construction photography ledger data generated based on captured image data is used as part of a finished document that is delivered to a customer. However, construction photography ledger data generated from captured image data is not necessarily used as part of a finished document that is delivered to a customer. For example, construction photography ledger data can be used as part of a document (a document linked to a grant application form) that is submitted to an administrative agency when applying for a construction grant.

[233] If construction photography ledger data is used as described above, a format for generating the construction photography ledger data differs from that used as part of a finished document that is delivered to a customer. In a third embodiment, when generating construction photography ledger data, it is desirable to select a plurality of formats according to uses from a plurality of types of formats and capture image data based on the selected plurality of formats.

[234] In the third embodiment, a task support system that can generate construction photography ledger data by selecting a plurality of formats according to uses will be described.

<Task Support System System Configuration>

[235] First, a system configuration of a task support system according to the third embodiment will be described. Fig. 16 is a diagram illustrating another example of a system configuration of a job support system. As illustrated in Fig. 16, a job support system 1600 includes a photography terminal 1610, a server apparatus 1620, a recording terminal 1630, and a finished document creation terminal 1640. The server apparatus 1620 is communicably connected to the photography terminal 1610, the recording terminal 1630, and the finished document creation terminal 1640 via a network. The functions of each of the devices and terminals will be described below. [1] Server device

[236] Server apparatus 1620 is an example of task support apparatus and is configured by one or more computers. Server apparatus 1620 includes a storage unit, and the storage unit stores formats for generating construction photo ledger data that constitute at least a portion of a finished document. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of formats (e.g., one format for each subsidy type, one format for each customer, and the like) are stored as formats for generating construction photography ledger data that constitute a part of a finished document.

[237] Formats for generating construction photography ledger data will be described. Each of the formats for generating construction photography ledger data includes position information and usage information of image data to be captured and entered. Position information indicates a shooting location where image data is to be captured. For example, position information is information that indicates a photograph location (e.g. "roof/ceiling", "air conditioning equipment (heat source equipment)", "lighting equipment + air conditioning equipment " or the like) where the image data is to be captured. Additionally, each of the formats for generating construction photography ledger data includes precautions. Precautions include, for example, precautions to be taken when capturing image data, precautions to be taken when generating construction photography ledger data, and the like.

[238] Additionally, each of the formats stored in the server apparatus storage unit 1620 may be construction photography ledger data that has already been generated (i.e., a format into which the captured image data has already been entered) , or it could be construction photography ledger data that is still being generated (that is, a format in which the captured image data has not yet been entered).

[239] The server apparatus 1620 transmits, to the photography terminal 1610, position information and usage information about the image data to be captured and inserted in a plurality of formats (e.g., a format for A subsidy, a format for customer B and the like) selected from a plurality of types of formats for generating construction photography ledger data. The functions of server apparatus 1620 will be described in detail later with reference to Fig. 18. [2] Photo Terminal

[240] Photo terminal 1610 is a terminal for capturing image data. The 1610 photography terminal has a camera function. The photo terminal 1610 includes a smartphone, a tablet and the like. Photo terminal 1610 receives, from server apparatus 1620, position information and usage information about each of the pieces of image data to be captured and inserted in a plurality of formats (e.g., the format for the subsidy A, the format for customer B, and the like) selected from a plurality of types of formats to generate construction photography ledger data. The photo terminal 1610 can display usage information received from the server apparatus 1620. In the present embodiment, a person operating the photo terminal 1610 is referred to as a photographer 1611. The photo terminal 1610 will be described in detail later with reference to Fig. 17.

[241] Usage information displayed by photography terminal 1610 will be described. As described above, photo terminal 1610 can be configured to display usage information about each of the pieces of image data to be captured. With this configuration, depending on usage information about each of the pieces of image data to be captured, the photo terminal 1610 displays one or more usages ("for subsidy A", "for customer B", "for subsidy A and customer B”, and the like, for example) about the image data to be captured. [3] Registration Terminal

[242] Recording terminal 1630 is a terminal for recording position information to server apparatus 1620 in advance (ie, before photographer 1611 captures image data) for each format type. The position information indicates a photo location where the image data (entered in the construction photo ledger data) is to be captured. The recording terminal 1630 is configured by, for example, a personal computer and the like. In the present embodiment, a person operating the registration terminal 1630 is referred to as a registrar 1631. The registration terminal 1630 will be described later in detail with reference to Fig. 19. [4] Finished Document Creation Terminal

[243] The finished document creation terminal 1640 is a terminal for generating finished document data by inputting captured image data captured by the photography terminal 1610 into a format stored in the storage unit of the server apparatus 1620 and generating output data. construction photography ledger. Finished document creation terminal 1640 can display construction photo ledger data that has already been generated and is stored in server apparatus 1620. Finished document creation terminal 1640 is configured, for example, by a personal computer and alike. In the present embodiment, a person operating the finished document creation terminal 1640 is referred to as a finished document author 1641. The finished document creation terminal 1640 will be described later in detail with reference to Fig. 20. <Functional Configuration of the Photography Terminal>

[244] Fig. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a working configuration of the photography terminal. As illustrated in Fig. 17, the photography terminal 1610 includes an information receiving unit 1701, a display unit 1702, a camera function control unit 1703, an image transmission unit 1704. photography 1610 are implemented by photography terminal 1610 executing a program.

[245] The information receiving unit 1701 receives, from the server apparatus 1620, position information and usage information about image data to be captured and input in a plurality of formats (e.g., the format for the subsidy A, the format for customer B and the like) selected from a plurality of types of formats for generating construction photography ledger data. Additionally, information receiving unit 1701 receives precautions to be taken when generating construction photography ledger data (e.g., precautions to be taken when capturing image data) from server apparatus 1620.

[246] The display unit 1702 displays the position information and usage information received from the server apparatus 1620. Additionally, the display unit 1702 displays the precautions to be taken when generating construction photography ledger data (e.g., precautions to be taken when capturing image data), received from server apparatus 1620.

[247] Camera function control unit 1703 controls to display lines for determining the position of a photograph object on a photograph screen when a screen transitions to the photograph screen. Additionally, in order to reduce the influence of camera vibration when image data is captured, camera function control unit 1703 corrects the captured image data.

[248] The image transmission unit 1704 transmits the captured image data captured by the photo terminal 1610 to the server apparatus 1620. <Functional Configuration of Server Apparatus>

[249] Fig. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the server apparatus. The server apparatus 1620 includes a recording unit 1801, an information generation unit 1803, an information transmission unit 1804, and a finished document creation unit 1805. These functions of the server apparatus 1620 are implemented by the server apparatus 1620 performing a program. Additionally, server apparatus 1620 includes a format storage unit 1802. Format storage unit 1802 is implemented by an auxiliary storage device (such as auxiliary storage device 2704 of Fig. 27) of server apparatus 1620.

[250] The register unit 1801 receives, from the register terminal 1630, position information indicating a photograph location (such as "roof/ceiling", "air conditioning equipment (heat source equipment) and " lighting equipment + air conditioning equipment") where the image data (entered in each format) is to be captured. Additionally, the registration unit 1801 links property information (e.g., information about a property (such as a building) where a device such as an air conditioner is installed) with position information from image data to be captured and input into a plurality of kinds of formats to generate building photography ledger data. register unit 1801 stores the property information linked to the position information in the format storage unit 1802.

[251] Additionally, the recording unit 1801 stores captured image data captured by the photography terminal 1610 in the format storage unit 1802.

[252] Format storage unit 1802 stores a plurality of formats (e.g., one format for each subsidy, one format for each customer, and the like) for generating construction photography ledger data. As described above, each of the formats includes position information and usage information about image data to be captured and inserted into construction photography ledger data. Additionally, each of the formats includes precautions to take when generating construction photography ledger data.

[253] Each of the formats stored in the format storage unit 1802 may be construction photography ledger data that has already been generated (i.e., a format into which the captured image data has already been entered), or it may be construction photography ledger data that is still being generated (that is, a format in which the captured image data has not yet been entered).

[254] For example, if a format is to generate construction photography ledger data linked to a grant application form, at least one of the construction photography ledger data in the case of a grant being provided , construction photo ledger data in case no subsidy is provided, and the construction photo ledger data into which the captured image data is yet to be entered are stored in the 1802 format storage unit. That is, in the present embodiment, a plurality of people can share construction photography ledger data generated by others and linked to various grant application forms. Examples of such construction photography ledger data include construction photography ledger data into which the captured image data has been entered (in the case of a subsidy being provided/no subsidy being provided) and ledger data construction photo ledger where the construction photo ledger data will still be entered.

[255] Additionally, format storage unit 1802 stores captured image data captured by photography terminal 1610.

[256] The 1802 format storage unit is configured to allow access from a person having permission to share a format when the format is accessed. That is, only a person having a predetermined share permission can access a predetermined format (e.g., a shared format within a company, a format shared within group companies, and the like) stored in format storage unit 1802.

[257] The information generation unit 1803 generates position information and usage information to be transmitted to the photography terminal 1610. Specifically, among a plurality of types of formats stored in the format storage unit 1802, the generation unit information entry 1803 selects a plurality of formats in which position information has been recorded by recording terminal 1630 (i.e., a plurality of formats in which image data captured by photography terminal 1610 is to be entered). The information generation unit 1803 generates position information about the image data to be captured and inserted into at least one of a plurality of formats in which the position information has been recorded by the recording terminal 1630. Additionally, based on the plurality of formats in which the position information was recorded by the recording terminal 1630, the information generation unit 1803 generates usage information about the image data to be captured.

[258] The information transmission unit 1804 transmits the generated position information and usage information to the photography terminal 1610.

[259] In response to a request from the finished document creation terminal 1640, the finished document creation unit 1805 transmits a format for generating finished document data to the finished document creation terminal 1640. Additionally, the unit Finished document creation terminal 1805 receives finished document creation data (e.g., finished document data that includes construction photography ledger data into which captured image data has already been inserted), generated by finished document creation terminal 1640 , from the creating finished document creation terminal 1640. The finished document creation unit 1805 stores construction photo ledger data (i.e., construction photo ledger data in which the image data captured has already been entered), included in the received finished document data, in the format storage unit 1802. Additionally, the finished document creation unit 1805 can be given precautions to be taken when generating construction photograph ledger data from from the finished document creation terminal 1640. The finished document creation unit 1805 links the received precautions with the format and stores the precautions linked with the format in the format storage unit 1802. <Functional Configuration of the Registration Terminal>

[260] Fig. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional recording terminal configuration. Register terminal 1630 includes a register unit 1901. The function of register terminal 1630 is implemented by register terminal 1630 executing a program.

[261] In response to an instruction from register 1631, register unit 1901 selects a format (eg, the format for subsidy A) in which position information is to be registered.

[262] If the formats in which position information is to be recorded have already been stored in the server apparatus 1620, the logging unit 1901 selects a format in which the position information is to be recorded from the formats stored in the server apparatus 1620.

[263] If the formats in which position information is to be recorded have not already been stored in server apparatus 1620 (i.e., if register 1631 is the first register that records this type of format), register unit 1901 selects a format generated by register 1631 as a format in which position information is to be recorded. For example, Registrar 1631 reads the guidelines for creating grant application forms and creates a format. Note that an administrator or the like can verify that the format to be registered is appropriate.

[264] Register unit 1901 receives a position information entry (e.g. "roof/ceiling", "air conditioning equipment (heat source equipment), "lighting equipment + air conditioning equipment" and the like) about the image data to be captured and input in the selected format (e.g., the format for subsidy A). Additionally, the register unit 1901 transmits position information about the image data to be captured and input in format, to the server apparatus 1620. Additionally, the register unit 1901 transmits precautions to be taken when generating construction photo ledger data, which was entered by the register 1631, to the server apparatus 1620. <Functional Configuration of the Finished Document Creation Terminal>

[265] Fig. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the finished document creation terminal. The finished document creation terminal 1640 includes a finished document creation unit 2001. The function of the finished document creation terminal 1640 is implemented by the finished document creation terminal 1640 executing a program.

[266] The finished document creation unit 2001 receives a format, used by the finished document author 1641 to create finished document data, from the server apparatus 1620. Additionally, the finished document creation unit 2001 generates document data finished. The finished document creation unit 2001 transmits the generated finished document data to the server apparatus 1620. Additionally, the finished document creation unit 2001 can transmit precautions to be taken when generating construction photo ledger data, which were entered by the finished document author 1641, to the server apparatus 1620. <Finished Document Generation Process Flow>

[267] Fig. 21 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of a flow of a finished document generation process. Next, a registration process (steps S2111 to S2112), an information generation process (step S2121) and an image capture process (steps S2131 to S2134) included in the finished document generation process (steps S2141 to S2144 ) will be described separately. (1) Registration process

[268] In step S2111, the register terminal 1630 transmits property information (e.g., information about a property (such as a building) where a device such as an air conditioner is installed) to server apparatus 1620. and position information about each piece of image data to be captured and inputted in a plurality of types of formats. A plurality of types of formats are used to generate construction photography ledger data at the time of building construction.

[269] In step S2112, the server apparatus 1620 stores the position information about the pieces of image data (to be captured and inserted into formats) received in step S2111, in the format storage unit 1802 of the server apparatus 1620. (2) Information generation process

[270] In step S2121, the server apparatus 1620 generates position information and usage information to be transmitted to the photography terminal 1610. Specifically, the server apparatus 1620 generates position information about image data to be captured and inserted into at least one of a plurality of formats in which position information has been recorded by recording terminal 1630 (i.e., at least one of a plurality of formats in which image data captured by photography terminal 1610 is to be entered). Additionally, based on the plurality of formats in which the position information was recorded by the recording terminal 1630, the server apparatus 1620 generates usage information about the image data to be captured. Image capture process

[271] At step S2131, the photography terminal 1610 receives, from the server apparatus 1620, position information and usage information about the image data to be captured and inserted in at least one of a plurality of formats ( for example, the format for subsidy A and the format for customer B) selected from the plurality of types of formats for generating construction photography ledger data. Additionally, photo terminal 1610 displays usage information about the image data to be captured. Additionally, the photography terminal 1610 receives precautions to be taken when generating construction photography ledger data (e.g., precautions to be taken when capturing image data), which constitutes a part of a finished document, from the server device 1620.

[272] For example, server apparatus 1620 transmits to photography terminal 1610 position information and usage information about property information (e.g., information about a property (such as a building) where a device such as an air conditioner is installed) specified from the photography terminal 1610.

[273] In step S2132, the photo terminal 1610 captures image data. For example, photography terminal 1610 captures image data by photographer 1611 operating photography terminal 1610 at location(s) indicated by position information transmitted in step S2131.

[274] In step S2133, the photography terminal 1610 transmits the captured image data captured in step S2132 to the server apparatus 1620.

[275] In step S2134, the server apparatus 1620 stores the captured image data received in step S2133 in the format storage unit 1802 of the server apparatus 1620. (3) Finished document data generation process

[276] In step S2141, the finished document creation terminal 1640 acquires a format used by the finished document originator 1641 to generate finished document data from the server apparatus 1620.

[277] In step S2142, the finished document creation terminal 1640 generates finished document data. For example, the finished document originator 1641 operates the finished document creation terminal 1640 such that the captured image data (captured by the photo terminal 1610) acquired from the server apparatus 1620 is inserted into a predetermined portion of the format. of construction photography ledger data acquired in step S2141. At this time, finished document creation terminal 1640 may display precautions to take when generating construction photo ledger data (e.g., precautions to take when creating documents).

[278] Note that when the finished document author 1641 generates construction photo ledger data, the finished document author 1641 can cause the finished document creation terminal 1640 to display construction photo ledger data. construction that was generated by anyone else and stored in the server apparatus 1620 (i.e., construction photography ledger data into which the captured image data has already been entered) or construction photography ledger data that still is being generated (that is, construction photography ledger data where the captured image data has not yet been entered), to view the construction photography ledger data. For example, when finished document author 1641 generates construction photograph ledger data linked to a grant application form, finished document author 1641 can display and view at least one of the photograph ledger data construction photography ledger data in the case of a subsidy being provided, construction photography ledger data in the case of no subsidy being provided, and construction photography ledger data where the captured image data has not yet been entered.

[279] In step S2143, the finished document creation terminal 1640 transmits a finished document including the construction photo ledger data generated in step S2142 (i.e., a finished document including the construction photo ledger data). construction photograph into which the captured image data has already been inserted), to the server apparatus 1620. Additionally, the finished document creation unit 1640 can transmit precautions to be taken when generating construction photograph ledger data, which have been entered by finished document author 1641 to server apparatus 1620.

[280] In step S2144, the server apparatus 1620 stores, in the format storage unit 1802 of the server apparatus 1620, the construction photo ledger data that constitutes a portion of the finished document received in step S2143 (i.e., the construction photo ledger data into which the captured image data has already been entered). Additionally, server apparatus 1620 links the format with precautions received in step S2143 and stores the format linked precautions in format storage unit 1802 of server apparatus 1620.

[281] Instead of the finished document author 1641 performing an operation to insert captured image data into a predetermined portion of a format as described above, server apparatus 1620 may be configured to automatically insert captured image data into a predetermined portion of a format. an information-based format that links captured image data to each portion of the format. Details will be described below.

[282] Server apparatus 1620 assigns identifiers (hereinafter also referred to as "attribute information") to respective portions of a format into which the captured image data is to be inserted and manages the identifiers. Photo terminal 1610 assigns to the captured image data attribute information of a portion of the format into which the captured image data is to be entered. The server apparatus 1620 inputs the captured image data into the format portion by referring to the attribute information assigned to the captured image data captured by the photo terminal 1610. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the server apparatus 1620 can automatically generate a plurality of chunks of construction photography ledger data in response to the image data being captured. <Details of each process>

[283] Next, each of the processes included in the finished document generation process will be described in detail. (1) Details of the registration process

[284] Fig. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a registration process flow. At step S2201, in response to an instruction from register 1631, register unit 1901 of register terminal 1630 selects a format (eg, the format for subsidy A) in which the position information is to be registered.

[285] If the formats in which the position information is to be registered have already been stored in the server apparatus 1620, the registration unit 1901 of the registration terminal 1630 selects a format, in which the position information is to be registered, from the formats stored in server apparatus 1620.

[286] If the formats in which position information is to be recorded have not already been stored in server apparatus 1620 (that is, if register 1631 is the first register that records this type of format), register unit 1901 selects a format generated by register 1631 as a format in which position information is to be recorded. For example, Registrar 1631 reads the guidelines for creating grant application forms and creates a format.

[287] At step S2202, the register unit 1901 of the register terminal 1630 receives a position information input (e.g., "roof/ceiling", "air conditioning equipment (heat source equipment), "equipment lighting + air conditioning equipment" and the like) about the image data to be captured and entered into the format (for example, the format for subsidy A) selected in step S2201. Additionally, the recording unit 1901 of the register 1630 transmits the position information about the image data to be captured and inserted into the format to the server apparatus 1620. Additionally, the register unit 1901 of the register terminal 1630 can transmit precautions to be taken when generating ledger data of construction photographs, which were input by register 1631, to server apparatus 1620. (2) Details of information generation process

[288] Fig. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an information generation process flow. At step S2301, among a plurality of types of formats stored in the format storage unit 1802, the information generation unit 1803 of the server apparatus 1620 selects a plurality of formats in which the position information has been recorded by the recording terminal 1630 ( i.e., a plurality of formats into which image data captured by photo terminal 1610 is to be entered).

[289] In step S2302, the information generation unit 1803 of the server apparatus 1620 generates position information about the image data to be captured and inputted in at least one of a plurality of formats selected in step S2301. Additionally, the information generation unit 1803 generates usage information about the image data to be captured, based on the plurality of formats in which the position information was recorded by the recording terminal 1630. (3) Details of the capture process of image

[290] Fig. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an image capture process flow. At step S2401, the information receiving unit 1701 of the photography terminal 1610 receives, from the server apparatus 1620, position information and usage information about the image data to be captured and inserted into at least one of a plurality of formats (such as format for subsidy A and format for customer B) selected from the plurality of types of formats to generate construction photography ledger data. Additionally, the display unit 1702 of the photo terminal 1610 displays usage information about the image data to be captured. Additionally, the information receiving unit 1701 of the photography terminal 1610 receives precautions to be taken when generating construction photography ledger data (e.g., precautions to be taken when capturing image data) from the server apparatus 1620 and the display unit 1702 of the photography terminal 1610 displays the precautions received by the information receiving unit 1701.

[291] In step S2402, the photo terminal 1610 captures image data. For example, photography terminal 1610 captures image data by photographer 1611 operating photography terminal 1610 at location(s) indicated by position information transmitted in step S2401.

[292] In step S2403, the image transmission unit 1704 of the photography terminal 1610 transmits the captured image data captured in step S2402 to the server apparatus 1620. (4) Details of the finished document data generation process

[293] Fig. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a finished document data generation process flow. At step S2501, the finished document creation unit 2001 from the finished document creation terminal 1640 receives a format used by the finished document originator 1641 to generate finished document data from the server apparatus 1620.

[294] At step S2502, the finished document creation unit 2001 of the finished document creation terminal 1640 generates finished document data. Finished document originator 1641 operates finished document creation terminal 1640 such that the captured image data (captured by photo terminal 1610) acquired from server apparatus 1620 is inserted into a predetermined portion of the format, which is to generate construction photo ledger data received at step S2501.

[295] In step S2503, the finished document creation unit 2001 of the finished document creation terminal 1640 transmits the finished document data generated in step S2502 to the server apparatus 1620. Note that the finished document creation unit 2001 of the Finished document creation terminal 1640 may transmit precautions to be taken when generating construction photo ledger data, which has been entered by finished document author 1641, to server apparatus 1620. <Specific Examples of Position Information and Information of use>

[296] Fig. 26 is a diagram illustrating specific examples of position information and usage information. A case will be described where the construction photo ledger data of format A (for example, the format for subsidy A) and the construction photo ledger data of format B (for example, the format for the client B) are generated in a build.

[297] The recording terminal 1630 records, in the server apparatus 1620, position information about the image data to be captured and inputted in format A and position information about the image data to be captured and inputted in format B. Specifically , in the example illustrated in the upper left corner of Fig. 26, the position information about the image data to be captured and inserted into the A format is "roof/ceiling [before construction]", "roof/ceiling [during construction ]", "roof [after construction]", "air conditioning equipment (heat source equipment) [before construction]", "air conditioning equipment (heat source equipment) [during construction ]”, “air conditioning equipment (heat source equipment) [after construction]”, “lighting equipment + air conditioning equipment [before construction]”, “lighting equipment + air conditioning equipment [during construction]” and “lighting equipment + air conditioning equipment [after construction]”. Additionally, in the example illustrated in the upper right corner of Fig. 26, the position information about the image data to be captured and input in the B format is "air-conditioning equipment (heat source equipment) [before construction] ", "air conditioning equipment (heat source equipment) [during construction]", "air conditioning equipment (heat source equipment) [after construction]", "lighting equipment + air equipment -conditioning [before construction]”, “lighting equipment + air conditioning equipment [during construction]” and “lighting equipment + air conditioning equipment [after construction]”.

[298] Server apparatus 1620 generates position information and usage information to be transmitted to photography terminal 1610. Specifically, server apparatus 1620 generates position information about image data to be captured and inserted into at least one of a plurality of formats (i.e., at least one of format A and format B) in which position information has been recorded by recording terminal 1630. Additionally, based on the plurality of formats in which position information has been recorded via the recording terminal 1630, the server apparatus 1620 generates usage information about the image data to be captured. For example, in the example in Fig. 26, using image data to be captured on each "roof/ceiling [before construction]", "roof/ceiling [during construction]" and "roof/ceiling [after construction] construction]” is for format A (for “subsidy A”). In addition, the use of image data to be captured in each “air-conditioning equipment (heat source equipment) [before construction]”, “ air conditioning equipment (heat source equipment) [during construction]” “air conditioning equipment (heat source equipment)) [after construction]” “lighting equipment + air conditioning equipment [before of construction]", "lighting equipment + air-conditioning equipment [during construction]" and "lighting equipment + air-conditioning equipment [after construction]" is for both format A and format B (for “subsidy A” and “customer B”).

[299] Therefore, when photographer 1611 captures image data, photographer 1611 can know the use of the image data (e.g., the use of the image data is for "subsidy A", for "client B", or for both “subsidies A and client B”). Additionally, the finished document author 1641 may refer to construction photography ledger data generated by others. <Hardware Configuration of Photo Terminal, Server Appliance, Registration Terminal and Finished Document Creation Terminal>

[300] Fig. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of each of the photography terminal, the server apparatus, the registration terminal and the finished document creation terminal. The photography terminal 1610, the server apparatus 1620, the recording terminal 1630, and the finished document creation terminal 1640 each include a central processing unit (CPU) 2701, a read-only memory (ROM) 2702, and a random access memory (RAM) 2703. The CPU 2701, ROM 2702, and RAM 2703 form what is referred to as a computer.

[301] Additionally, each of the photography terminal 1610, the server apparatus 1620, the recording terminal 1630, and the finished document creation terminal 1640 include an auxiliary storage device 2704, a display device 2705, a operation 2706, an interface (I/F) device 2707, and a driver device 2708. The hardware elements of each are the photography terminal 1610, the server apparatus 1620, the recording terminal 1630, and the image creation terminal. finished document 1640 are connected to each other via a B bus.

[302] CPU 2701 is a computing device that runs various programs installed on auxiliary storage device 2704.

[303] ROM 2702 is non-volatile memory. ROM 2702 serves as a primary storage device and stores various programs, data, and the like necessary for CPU 2701 to run various programs installed on auxiliary storage device 2704. Specifically, ROM 2702 serves as a primary storage device that stores a program or the like, such as a basic input/output system (BIOS) or an extensible firmware interface (EFI).

[304] RAM 2703 is volatile memory such as dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or static random access memory (SRAM). RAM 2703 functions as a primary storage device that provides a work area into which various programs installed on auxiliary storage device 2704 are loaded when executed by CPU 2701.

[305] Auxiliary storage device 2704 is an auxiliary storage device that stores various programs and information used when the various programs are executed.

[306] The display device 2705 is a display device that displays an internal state of each of the photography terminal 1610, the server apparatus 1620, the recording terminal 1630, and the finished document creation terminal 1640.

[307] The operating device 2706 is an input device used when an administrator of each of the photography terminal 1610, the server apparatus 1620, the recording terminal 1630, and the finished document creation terminal 1640 enters various instructions in each of the photography terminal 1610, the server apparatus 1620, the recording terminal 1630, and the finalized document creating terminal 1640.

[308] The I/F device 2707 is a communication device that is connected to a network and communicates with the photography terminal 1610, the server apparatus 1620, the recording terminal 1630, the finished document creation terminal 1640 and others.

[309] The drive device 2708 is a device for preparing a recording medium 2709. The recording medium 2709 includes a medium for optically, electrically, or magnetically recording information, such as a CD-ROM, floppy disk, or disk. magneto-optical. Additionally, recording medium 2709 may include semiconductor memory or the like that electrically records information, such as ROM, flash memory, or the like.

[310] Various programs to be installed on the auxiliary storage device 2704 are installed, for example, by preparing the recording medium 2709 distributed on the drive device 2708 and reading the various programs recorded on the recording medium 2709 by the drive device 2708. Alternatively, various programs to be installed on auxiliary storage device 2704 can be installed by being downloaded from the network via I/F device 2707.

[311] Note that a camera built into photography terminal 1610 or a camera connected to photography terminal 1610 captures image data. That is, photo terminal 1610 can be configured to include a built-in camera (i.e., photo terminal 1610 and the camera are integrated into one device), or photo terminal 1610 can be connected to a camera (i.e., , the photo terminal 1610 and the camera are separate devices).

[312] While the embodiments have been described above, it will be understood that various changes in form and detail can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims.

[313] This application is based on and claims priority from Japanese Patent Application No. 2020-035932, filed on March 3, 2020, and Japanese Patent Application No. 2020-035935, filed on March 3, 2020, the entire contents of which are incorporated into the present invention by reference. DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMBERS 100: Task support system 110: Information input apparatus 120: Server apparatus 121: Record unit 122: Application provision unit 123: Attribute information provision unit 124: Data acquisition unit rules 125: construction photo acquisition unit 126: finished document generation unit 140: information output device 150: terminal device 200: finished document 610: builder information 620: application information 710: case information 720: location and device information 730: process and task information 740: photograph timing information 800: model 801: case name input field 802: construction photograph input field 803: attribute information input field 810 : pre-insertion information 910: image data 911: blackboard information 920: captured image data 921: header section 922: body section 1310, 1320: construction photo ledger data 1311, 1312 : captured image data 1321, 1322, 1323: captured image data

Claims (16)

1. Task support apparatus comprising: a first acquisition unit configured to acquire a plurality of captured images associated with pieces of attribute information from a terminal device configured to associate the captured images with the pieces of attribute information, the pieces of attribute information each including a construction detail and a photograph timing; a second acquisition unit configured to acquire an insertion rule and/or a description rule from a document to report a build status; a generation unit configured to generate image information based on the pieces of attribute information associated with the plurality of captured images acquired by the first acquisition unit, and the insertion rule and/or the description rule acquired by the second acquisition unit acquisition; and an automatic selection unit configured to, at the time the image information is generated, select a last captured image in a case where a plurality of captured images are associated with the same attribute information and select a captured image in one in which case the captured image is associated with the same attribute information. 2. Task support apparatus, according to claim 1, characterized in that the insertion rule includes an insertion order, and the insertion order is determined by the construction detail or by the photography timing included in each one of the chunks of attribute information. 3. Task support apparatus, according to claim 1, characterized in that each of the pieces of attribute information additionally includes information to identify a builder, information to identify a photographer, evaluation in a captured image, information for identify a date and time of photography and information related to a construction observer. 4. Task support apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a provisioning unit configured to provide construction details and photography timing for the terminal device, wherein the terminal device includes a imaging unit configured to capture an image. 5. Task support apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that it additionally comprises a manual selection unit configured to, in a case where a plurality of captured images are associated with the same attribute information and are displayed as selection candidates at the time the image information is generated, selecting a captured image from among the plurality of captured images displayed as selection candidates, wherein, in a case where the additional captured image is associated with the same information attribute after the one captured image is selected by the manual selection unit, the additional captured image and the one captured image selected by the manual selection unit are displayed as selection candidates. 6. A non-transient recording medium characterized in that it stores instructions for causing a computer to execute a process comprising: a first acquisition process for acquiring a plurality of captured images associated with pieces of attribute information from a terminal device configured to associating the captured images with the attribute information pieces, the attribute information pieces each including a construction detail and a photograph timing; a second acquisition process for acquiring an insertion rule and/or a document description rule for reporting a build status; and a generation process for generating image information based on the pieces of attribute information associated with the plurality of captured images acquired in the first acquisition process, and the insertion rule and/or the description rule acquired in the second acquisition process. acquisition. 7. Server characterized in that it comprises: a format storage unit configured to store a plurality of types of formats for generating a finished document, the formats each including position information and usage information of a photograph to be captured and inserted into the finished document, position information indicating a photograph location where the photograph is to be captured; and an information transmission unit configured to transmit position information and usage information about each of the photographs to be captured and inserted in a plurality of formats selected from among the plurality of types of formats, the position information indicating a location of photograph in which each of the photographs is to be captured. 8. Server, according to claim 7, characterized in that each of the formats is a format for generating a photograph ledger that constitutes a part of the finished document. 9. Server, according to claim 8, characterized in that the photograph ledger is a document attached to a subsidy application form, and the format is at least one of the photography ledger data of construction in which a captured photograph is entered in a case where a subsidy is provided, construction photograph ledger data in which a captured photograph is entered in a case where no subsidy is provided, and photograph ledger data of construction in which a captured photograph will still be inserted. 10. Server, according to claim 8, characterized in that the format includes a precaution to be taken when generating the photo ledger that forms part of the finalized document. 11. Server according to any one of claims 7 to 10, characterized in that the format storage unit is configured to allow access from a person having permission to access the formats. 12. Terminal characterized in that it comprises: an information receiving unit configured to receive position information and usage information from each of the photographs to be captured and inserted in a plurality of formats selected from a plurality of types of formats for generate a finished document, the position information indicating a photograph location where each of the photographs is to be captured. 13. Terminal according to claim 12, characterized in that it additionally comprises a display unit configured to display usage information. 14. Terminal according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that it further comprises a camera function control unit configured to control a camera function in order to display a line to determine a position of a photograph object on a photo screen. 15. Terminal according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that it additionally comprises a camera function control unit configured to control a camera function in order to avoid camera vibration when each of the photographs is captured . 16. Task support method characterized by the fact that it comprises: a transmission step, by a server that includes a storage unit configured to store a plurality of types of formats for generating a finished document, of position information and information of using each of the photographs to be captured and inserted into a plurality of formats selected from the plurality of types of formats, position information indicating a photograph location at which each of the photographs is to be captured; and a stage of reception, by a terminal, of position information and usage information.