JP2019196877A - Method executed by computer for providing environmental information, program for causing computer to execute the method, and information providing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

To display a seat layout in association with CO2 concentration.SOLUTION: Processing executed by a CPU of an information management server includes: a step (S1410) for receiving a COdetection value from each COsensor, and storing the received data in a data base; a step (S1420) for receiving a measurement value of an indoor temperature from each temperature sensor and storing the received measurement value in the data base; a step (S1430) for receiving a request for data on a seat layout from a portal server; a step (S1440) for, in response to receipt of the request from the portal server, reading the data on the seat layout, and transmitting the read data to the portal server; a step (S1450) for detecting a request for environmental information on the basis of a signal received from the portal server; a step (S1460) for comparing the latest environmental information to a predetermined criterion; and a step (S1470) for transmitting the environmental information and a result of the comparison to the portal server.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

  The present disclosure relates to provision of environmental information related to the environment of a place where a user may exist, and more specifically, to a technology that provides environmental information in association with a seat layout.

  Regarding environmental information, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2014-202417 (Patent Document 1) states that “the living area near the floor in a large space is divided into a plurality of areas, and the presence of a person in each area is detected. It discloses an “air conditioning system” that can supply conditioned air only to existing areas and ensure air conditioning at the necessary locations, while saving energy overall (see [Summary]).

JP 2014-202417 A

  Environmental conditions in offices and other residential areas can vary depending on the number of people or time of day. Therefore, there is a need for a technology that can grasp the environmental state according to the number of people or the time zone.

  This indication is made in order to solve the above problems, and the objective in a certain situation is to provide the technique in which environmental information is shown according to the number of people or time zone.

  According to certain embodiments, a computer-implemented method for providing environmental information is provided. The method includes a step of receiving a detection value from an environmental sensor provided in the work space to detect a state of the environment of the work space, a step of storing the detection value in a database, and a terminal connected to a computer. Receiving a request for a seat layout in the work space; and in response to the request, associating data for displaying the seat layout and data for displaying the detected value and transmitting the data to the terminal in association with each other .

  In one aspect, environmental information can be presented according to the number of people or time zones.

  The above and other objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the present invention taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

1 is a diagram illustrating an aspect of a configuration of a system 100. FIG. 2 is a diagram conceptually illustrating a configuration of functions realized by a system 100. FIG. It is a block diagram showing the hardware constitutions of the computer 300 according to a certain situation. It is a figure showing the one aspect | mode of the data storage brain in the information management server 110. FIG. It is a figure which represents notionally the one aspect | mode of the data storage in the 3rd party service management server. It is a figure showing the one aspect | mode of the data storage in the information management server. It is a flowchart showing a part of process which the information management server 110 performs according to a certain situation. 3 is a diagram conceptually illustrating one mode of data storage in a hard disk 5 included in a computer functioning as an information management server 110. FIG. 3 is a diagram conceptually showing one mode of data storage in a hard disk 5 provided in a computer functioning as a portal server 120. It is a figure showing the one aspect | mode of the screen displayed on the monitor 8 of the user terminal 160. FIG. It is a figure showing the one aspect | mode where the layout of a some floor is shown by one screen of the monitor. FIG. 12 is an enlarged view of one of the layout diagrams shown in FIG. 11. FIG. 3 is a diagram conceptually illustrating one aspect of data storage regarding a CO ₂ sensor in the information management server 110. 5 is a flowchart showing a part of processing executed by information management server 110. 4 is a flowchart showing a part of processing executed by CPU 1 of portal server 120. It is a flowchart showing a part of process which CPU1 performs. It is a flowchart showing the detail of a display process of environmental information. 7 is a flowchart showing a part of processing executed for enlarging or reducing the screen displayed on the monitor 8. It is a flowchart showing a part of process which CPU1 performs in order to display a list. It is a flowchart showing a part of process which the user terminal 160 performs, respectively. It is a figure showing an example of the initial screen of the seat layout which the monitor displays. FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 1) illustrating a state in which environment information is associated with layout image 2000; FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 2) illustrating a state in which environment information is associated with layout image 2000; FIG. 6 is a diagram (part 1) illustrating a state in which a seat layout is enlarged (zoomed). FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 2) illustrating a state in which the seat layout is enlarged (zoomed). It is the figure (the 1) showing the state which expanded the screen further FIG. 10 is a diagram (part 2) illustrating a state in which the screen is further enlarged. It is a figure showing the state by which the information regarding a seat was displayed. It is a figure showing the state in which the image linked | related with the enlarged place among the images shown by FIG. 28 was expanded. It is a figure showing the state which further expanded and displayed the screen of FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an aspect of a list displayed on monitor 8. It is a figure which shows the state showing the detail of the specific block among the lists 3100 shown by FIG. FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating an aspect in which a more detailed list is displayed in a state where the list 3200 illustrated in FIG. 32 is displayed. It is a figure showing the state by which the graph is displayed on the monitor 8 according to a certain situation.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

The system 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an aspect of the configuration of system 100. The system 100 includes a plurality of information processing devices connected to a network 190. In one aspect, system 100 includes information management server 110, portal server 120, third party service management server 130, CO ₂ sensors 140-1 and 140-N (collectively referred to as CO ₂ sensor 140). , 150-M (when generically referred to as radio base station 150) and user terminals 160-1... 160-n (when generically referred to as user terminals 160) And an administrator terminal 170 and a portable communication terminal 180.

  The information management server 110 manages information about people related to an organization (for example, a company, a public office, etc.) that uses the system 100. The related persons include regular employees, contract employees, part-time workers, temporary staff, etc. The information management server 110 is operated or managed by the organization or another management company.

  The portal server 120 provides a portal site that can be used from a terminal used by each staff member. The portal site presents layout information of places where each staff member can exist. In the present embodiment, the place includes a company building, a tenant building, an external facility, a home used as a SOHO (Small Office Home Office), and the like.

  The third party service management server 130 is a service provided by an external company for a fee or free of charge. Such services include calendar information providing services including user schedules, e-mails and other Internet services.

The CO ₂ sensor 140 is disposed at a place where each staff member can exist. The concentration of carbon dioxide detected by the CO ₂ sensor 140 is sent to the portal server 120 and other servers.

  Wireless base station 150 includes a WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) access point and the like. The radio base station 150 is arranged in a space where each staff member can exist (for example, an office floor or a ceiling of a conference room). The number of radio base stations 150 to be arranged is determined according to the number of spaces or staff. The number of radio base stations 150 can be changed according to the layout of the floor on which the user terminal 160 is arranged.

  The user terminal 160 is a computer terminal used by each user. The user terminal 160 may be an information processing apparatus having at least a display function and a communication function, such as a desktop, a laptop, and a tablet terminal.

  In one aspect, when a user logs in to the user terminal 160 used by the user and accesses the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) of the portal site provided by the portal server 120, the screen of the floor to which the user belongs is displayed. The

  The mobile communication terminal 180 is a communication terminal that can be carried by a user, and includes at least a communication function and an arithmetic processing function. In one aspect, the mobile communication terminal 180 is realized as a wearable terminal such as a smartphone, a smart watch, or the like. Details of the configuration of the mobile communication terminal 180 will be described later.

  With reference to FIG. 2, the structure of the system 100 is further demonstrated. FIG. 2 is a diagram conceptually showing the configuration of functions realized by the system 100. The system 100 includes a service information acquisition module 210, a user registration module 220, an environment information detection module 230, a user detection module 240, an information aggregation module 250, a drawing data generation module 260, and a user information display module 270. Prepare.

  The service information acquisition module 210 acquires service information. For example, the service information acquisition module 210 accesses the third party service management server 130 and other external services, and provides service information (schedules and other calendar information, e-mails or chat messages, etc.) about each user managed by the external service. Communication information). In one aspect, the service information acquisition module 210 can be realized by a processor of a computer that functions as the portal server 120.

  The user registration module 220 receives user registration of the system 100 and manages information input for user registration. The information includes a user name, a department in the organization, an e-mail address, a mobile phone number, and other items used as account information of the user. In a certain station, the user registration module 220 is realized by the information management server 110. For example, when the user inputs account information of the user at the user terminal 160 or the administrator terminal, the account information is transmitted to the information management server 110. The information management server 110 stores the received account information. Details of the storage will be described later (FIG. 4).

The environmental information detection module 230 detects environmental information in a place where the user can exist (for example, a work area, a conference room, a break room, a toilet, etc.). The environmental information includes, for example, temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide concentration, illuminance, atmospheric pressure, and the like. The environmental information detection module 230 is realized by, for example, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a CO ₂ sensor, an illuminance sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, or other environmental sensors.

  The user detection module 240 detects the presence of a user. In one aspect, the user detection module 240 may detect the presence of the user based on a wireless connection made to the WiFi access spot. In another aspect, the user detection module 240 detects that the user is in the vicinity of the terminal device based on detection of a login operation on the user terminal 160 or the administrator terminal 170 or other terminal device.

  The information aggregation module 250 aggregates data stored in each service and each server. For example, the information aggregation module 250 collects information for each user registered in the system 100 and associates the collected information. Information collected includes user account information, schedule information, behavior history information, WiFi usage history, conference room usage history, and the like. The information aggregation module 250 is realized by, for example, a processor that configures the portal server 120.

  The drawing data generation module 260 generates data for displaying a screen on each user terminal. The data includes information to be displayed, a layout in which each information is arranged, and the like. The drawing data generation module 260 is realized by a processor that configures the portal server 120 or the user terminal 160.

  The user information display module 270 displays user information generated by the drawing data generation module 260. The user information display module 270 is realized by the processor of the user terminal 160.

  [Hardware Configuration of Computer 300]

  The configuration of the computer 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of computer 300 according to an aspect. The information management server 110, the portal server 120, the third party service management server 130, the user terminal 160 and the administrator terminal 170 are realized by a computer device having the same configuration as the computer 300.

  The computer 300 includes, as main components, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 1 that executes a program having a plurality of instructions, a mouse 2 and a keyboard 3 that receive an instruction input by a user of the computer 300, and execution of the program by the CPU 1. A RAM 4 that volatilely stores generated data or data input via the mouse 2 or the keyboard 3, a hard disk 5 that stores data in a nonvolatile manner, an optical disk drive device 6, a monitor 8, and a communication interface 7. Each component is connected to each other by a bus. A CD-ROM 9 and other optical disks are mounted on the optical disk drive 6. The communication interface 7 includes, but is not limited to, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface, a wired LAN (Local Area Network), a wireless LAN, and a Bluetooth (registered trademark) interface.

  The processing in the computer 300 is realized by each hardware and software executed by the CPU 1. Such software may be stored in the hard disk 5 in advance. The software may be stored in a CD-ROM 9 or other non-volatile computer-readable data recording medium and distributed as a program product. Alternatively, the software may be provided as a program product that can be downloaded by an information provider connected to the Internet or other networks. Such software is read from the data recording medium by the optical disk drive 6 or other data reading device or downloaded via the communication interface 7 and then temporarily stored in the hard disk 5. The software is read from the hard disk 5 by the CPU 1 and stored in the RAM 4 in the form of an executable program. The CPU 1 executes the program.

  Each component constituting the computer 300 shown in FIG. 3 is a general component. Therefore, it can be said that the most essential part according to the present embodiment is a program stored in the computer 300. Since the operation of each hardware of computer 300 is well known, detailed description will not be repeated.

  The data recording medium is not limited to a CD-ROM, FD (Flexible Disk), and hard disk, but is a magnetic tape, cassette tape, optical disk (MO (Magnetic Optical Disc) / MD (Mini Disc) / DVD (Digital Versatile Disc)). ), IC (Integrated Circuit) card (including memory card), optical card, mask ROM, EPROM (Electronically Programmable Read-Only Memory), EEPROM (Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), semiconductor memory such as flash ROM, etc. It may be a non-volatile data recording medium that carries a fixed program.

  Here, the program may include not only a program that can be directly executed by the CPU 1 but also a program in a source program format, a compressed program, an encrypted program, and the like.

  [data structure]

  The data structure of the information management server 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an aspect of data storage in the information management server 110. The information management server 110 includes a table 410, a table 420, a table 430, and a table 440.

  The table 410 manages user master data. In a certain station, each record of the table 410 includes a user ID 411, a user name 412, an attribute 413, an address 414, an affiliation 415, and a smartphone ID 416.

  User ID 411 identifies a user of system 100. In other words, the user is an employee belonging to a company, an organization, or another organization that uses the service provided by the system 100. In another aspect, the user may include external staff associated with the organization.

  The user name 412 specifies the name of the user ID 411. An attribute 413 represents the attribute of the user. The attributes include attributes for classifying employees, contract employees, temporary staff, and other staff members of the organization.

  The address 414 represents the mail address of the user. The address 414 may be either a mail address for the Internet or a mail address for the intranet. Affiliation 415 represents a department to which the user belongs. The smartphone ID 416 identifies a terminal carried by the user. For example, when a terminal carried by a user connects to a WiFi access point, LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) authentication is performed, and at this time, the user ID and password are transmitted to the WiFi access point. The user ID at this time may be used as information for identifying a terminal carried by the user. When the user connects the terminal to the WiFi access point, the location information of the WiFi access point can be recorded as the location information of the user. For example, when a user connects a terminal to a WiFi access point, the user identification information transmitted by LDAP authentication or the like, or information identifying a terminal owned by the user (MAC address or name of the user terminal, The information management server 110 stores the OS of the terminal, the user ID registered in the terminal, and the like) and information for specifying the WiFi access point. Assuming that the administrator manages information for identifying the WiFi access point in advance and the location where the WiFi access point is installed, the history of connection to the WiFi access point by the user connecting the terminal to the WiFi access point Can be managed as information indicating a history of movement of the user.

  The table 420 manages data related to the arrangement of seats on each floor. In one aspect, each record in the table 420 includes a seat ID 421, a seat position 422, a user ID 423, and an attribute 424.

  The seat ID 421 identifies a place assigned in advance for use by each user. The location includes a seat located in the office. In another aspect, the location may include a location that is used by a member other than an organization member, such as a freelance contractor, a private business operator as a SOHO, or a registered user of a rental office.

  The seat position 422 specifies the position of the place. For example, the position may be specified as a two-dimensional coordinate value for each floor. For example, when the user terminal 160 accesses the portal server 120 by a browser or the like, a map of each floor can be displayed by the browser or the like by operating a script (JavaScript (registered trademark) or the like) by the browser. For example, in coordinates (x1, y1, z1), a two-dimensional coordinate value represented by “x1” and “y1” is a two-dimensional coordinate value of a certain floor, and “z1” is a floor identification information. Also good. At this time, an icon corresponding to the seat position is displayed according to the two-dimensional coordinate value of the seat together with an image of the map showing the entire office. Thereby, the office layout can be displayed by a browser or the like. In addition, the position of the seat may be specified by geographical coordinate values, an address defined for each space, or other information that can uniquely specify a location.

  The user ID 423 identifies the user assigned to the seat. An attribute 424 represents the attribute of the user. The attributes include, for example, attributes representing employees, contract employees, and other forms of employment, managers, attributes representing general hierarchies, and the like, but other attributes may also be included.

  The table 430 manages data related to the WiFi access point. In one aspect, each record in the table 430 includes a WiFi ID 431, an installation location 432, and a location name 433. The WiFi ID 431 identifies the WiFi access point installed on each floor. The installation location 432 represents a location where the WiFi access point is located. The place may be expressed as a two-dimensional coordinate value of each floor, like the seat position. The location of the WiFi access point is represented as a latitude / longitude altitude or an address. The place name 433 represents the name of the place where the WiFi access point is installed. For example, the place name 433 is represented by the approximate place of each floor (for example, information indicating the outline of the position of south, west, etc.), the section assigned to each floor, the number of floors of the building, and the like.

  The table 440 manages the location of the conference room. In one aspect, the table 440 includes a conference room ID 441, a place 442, and a place name 443. The conference room ID 441 specifies a conference room. The place 442 specifies a place where the conference room is provided. The place name 443 represents the place.

  The data structure of the third party service management server 130 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram conceptually illustrating one mode of data storage in the third-party service management server 130. The third party service management server 130 has a table 510 and a table 520.

  The table 510 manages schedule data for each user. In an aspect, the table 510 includes a schedule ID 511, a date 512, a time 513, contents 514, and a location 515. The schedule ID 511 identifies a schedule for each user. The date 512 represents the date on which the user's action is scheduled. Time 513 represents the time when the action is scheduled. Content 514 represents the content of the action. A place 515 represents a place where the action is scheduled.

  Each user can input a new schedule by logging in to the third party service from the user terminal 160 and accessing the schedule input screen. Data input at the user terminal 160 is sent to the third party service management server 130, and a new record is created in the table 510. Note that operations such as new entry, change, or deletion of a schedule can be performed not only by the user terminal 160 but also by an information processing terminal accessible to a third party service. In the table 510, an item for holding information on other users participating in the schedule may be included in the schedule of each user.

  The table 520 manages data of each conference room. In one aspect, the table 520 includes a conference room ID 521, a reservation date 522, a time 523, a reservation user ID 524, and a participating user ID 525. The conference room ID 521 identifies a conference room. The reservation date 522 represents the date on which the conference room is scheduled to be used. Time 523 represents the time when the conference room is scheduled to be used. The reserved user ID 524 identifies a user who has input a reservation for the conference room. The participating user ID 525 identifies a user who participates in a meeting that uses the conference room. Users participating in the reservation may include users who have entered the reservation. Table 520 includes reservation information entered for each conference room. Therefore, the conference room is vacant at the date and time when no reservation information is entered. Thereby, the table 520 can provide the usage status and availability of the conference room.

  Each user can input a new reservation by logging in to the third party service from the user terminal 160 and accessing the conference room reservation input screen. Data input at the user terminal 160 is sent to the third party service management server 130, and a new record is created in the table 520. Note that operations such as new input, change, or deletion of a reservation for a conference room can be performed not only by the user terminal 160 but also by an information processing terminal accessible to a third party service. Further, when the user inputs a schedule, the table 520 may be updated by reserving the conference room by specifying the conference room ID at the place 515. In the table 510, an item for holding information on other users participating in the schedule may be included in the schedule of each user.

  The data structure of the information management server 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an aspect of data storage in the information management server 110. The information management server 110 includes a table 610 and a table 710.

  The table 610 manages a log of access to the WiFi access point. In one aspect, the table 610 includes a log ID 611, a WiFi ID 612, an access date / time 613, a terminal ID 614, and an accessor 615.

  The log ID 611 identifies each record in the log. WiFi ID 612 identifies the WiFi access point accessed by the terminal. The access date and time 613 represents the time when access was performed. The terminal ID 614 identifies the terminal that performed the access (for example, a notebook computer, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a wearable terminal, etc.). Accessor 615 identifies the user who made the access. The accessor 615 is, for example, a user name registered as a user of the terminal used for accessing the WiFi access point. Note that when a user terminal accesses a WiFi access point, authentication such as LDAP authentication is performed.

The table 620 manages a log of the detected concentration of CO ₂ by the CO ₂ sensor. In an aspect, the table 620 includes a log ID 621, a sensor ID 622, a detection date / time 623, and a detection value 624. The log ID 621 identifies each record in the log. The sensor ID 622 identifies each CO ₂ sensor arranged on the floor. The detection date and time 623 represents the time when the detected value of CO ₂ was recorded.

  [Control structure]

  The control structure of the information management server 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a part of processing executed by information management server 110 according to a certain aspect.

  In step S710, the information management server 110 receives access information from each WiFi access point to the WiFi access point. The access information includes the identification data of the WiFi access point, the identification data and user information of the mobile communication terminal that has accessed the WiFi access point, the time when access was started, and the time when access was canceled.

  In step S720, the information management server 110 stores the access information in a database configured on the hard disk as in the table 610. In step S730, the information management server 110 reads the seat data registered in advance as the table 420 from the hard disk 5.

  In step S740, information management server 110 confirms whether or not the user is present at his / her seat based on the user information included in the access information and the identification information of the WiFi access point. For example, information on seats in the vicinity (seat ID 421 in the table 420) is associated with each WiFi access point shown in FIG. A user is associated with each seat (user ID 423 in the table 420). The CPU 1 determines whether or not the user information (user ID) included in the access information matches a user ID associated with one or more seats associated with the WiFi access point. If these user IDs match, the CPU 1 determines that the user is seated. Otherwise, the CPU 1 determines that the user is away and is absent.

  In step S750, information management server 110 reflects the result of confirmation in the map data. In step S760, the information management server 110 detects reception of a map data request from the portal server 120. For example, when the user B of the user terminal 160-2 logs in to the portal site and requests map data, the request is transmitted from the user terminal 160-2 to the portal server 120. Upon receiving the request, the portal server 120 requests the information management server 110 to transmit the latest map data.

  In step S770, the information management server 110 transmits map data to the portal server 120 in response to the request. The portal server 120 transmits map data to the user terminal 160-2. Since the monitor 8 of the user terminal 160-2 displays a map based on the received map data, the latest attendance status of another user (for example, the user A) can be confirmed.

  [data structure]

  The data structure of the information management server 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram conceptually illustrating one mode of data storage in the hard disk 5 included in the computer functioning as the information management server 110. The hard disk 5 holds a table 800. The table 800 includes a WiFi ID 810, an installation location 820, a location name 830, and user IDs 840, 850, 860, and 870.

  The WiFi ID 810 identifies a WiFi access point installed in each office space or the like. The installation location 820 identifies the location where the WiFi access point is provided. The location may be specified as a two-dimensional coordinate value, for example, similarly to the coordinates arranged on the floor. The place name 830 represents the name of the place where the WiFi access point is provided. User IDs 840, 850, 860, and 870 identify each user assigned a seat in the vicinity of the WiFi access point.

  In one aspect, one or more WiFi access points are arranged on the ceiling or wall surface of a space used by a user company or other organization that owns or uses the information management server 110. In another aspect, the WiFi access point may be provided in an external space such as a rental office, a rental conference room, a small office home office (SOHO), a freelance contractor's home, or the like. For example, a WiFi access point with a WiFi ID of 900 is provided in a condominium X owned by the user ID “0003”. The WiFi access point can be registered or deleted by applying to the administrator of the information management server 110.

  The data structure of the portal server 120 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram conceptually showing one mode of data storage in the hard disk 5 provided in the computer functioning as the portal server 120. In one aspect, the hard disk 5 holds a table 900. The table 900 includes a log ID 910, a user ID 920, a user name 930, a connection WiFi ID 940, a last connection time 950, a connection state 960, and a determination result 970.

  The log ID 910 identifies a log. The user ID 920 identifies the user connected to the WiFi access point. The connection WiFi ID 940 identifies the WiFi access point that has accepted connection by the user's terminal. The last connection time 950 represents the time when the terminal was connected. If the connection between the terminal and the WiFi access point is temporarily interrupted, a log ID can be assigned again and recorded as a new connection according to the length of the interrupted time. When the time of temporary interruption is shorter than a preset time, the connection before and after the time of temporary interruption may be recorded as one connection.

  [Screen display mode]

  With reference to FIGS. 10 to 12, a screen display mode in user terminal 160 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an aspect of a screen displayed on monitor 8 of user terminal 160. In one aspect, the monitor 8 displays a login screen to a portal site that displays a map. When the user inputs the user ID and password and receives authentication, the portal site screen is displayed.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an aspect in which a layout diagram of a plurality of floors is shown on one screen of the monitor 8. As shown in FIG. 11, more specifically, the monitor 8 of the user terminal 160-1 displays map images 1110, 1120, 1130. The map image 1110 represents the layout of the 9th floor of a certain company. The map image 1120 represents the layout of the 10th floor of the company. The map image 1130 represents the layout of the 11th floor of the company. Each map image shows an image that schematically represents the layout of each user's seat. As shown in FIG. 11, when the overview of each floor is displayed as the initial screen, the user can also know the overview of the current layout. In another situation, only the map of the floor on which the user to be searched exists may be displayed as the initial screen.

  The map image 1120 displays an icon 1121 that is different from other seat icons in the seat layout. The icon 1121 represents the seat of the user B (Mr. Suzuki) specified as the search target. At this time, if the user B is not in his / her seat (icon 1121), a map of the floor that actually exists can be displayed. The display mode may be either a mode in which a map of each floor representing the own seat and the current location is displayed, or a mode in which only a map of the floor representing the current location is displayed.

  In FIG. 11, the layout of seats for three floors is displayed on one screen, but the number of layouts displayed on one screen is not limited to this. In addition, many floor layout diagrams may be displayed in a reduced state. In the layout diagram shown in FIG. 11, the user A of the user terminal 160-1 performs an operation of selecting one of the floors (placement of a cursor, touching, etc.) and further enlargement (for example, a mouse) Operation, pinch out, etc.), the layout diagram of the selected floor is enlarged and displayed. For example, it is assumed that the portal site is accessed by the user terminal 160-1 with a browser, and a floor map is drawn by executing a script such as JavaScript (registered trademark) with the browser. When executing a script in a browser, a magnification parameter for managing a magnification for displaying a map image is referred to, and a user performs an operation for enlarging the map (for example, pinch out) and an operation for reducing the map (for example, pinch in). ) Is detected, the magnification parameter is changed.

  FIG. 12 is an enlarged view of one of the layout diagrams shown in FIG. In FIG. 12, the schedule of a user (for example, an employee or other staff member) designated by a cursor or the like may be displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, the monitor 8 of the user terminal 160-1 displays the screen 1200 in response to the user A selecting a screen and performing an operation for enlarging the screen. indicate. The screen 1200 is enlarged and displayed to the extent that the users arranged on one floor are identified. The screen 1200 displays an icon (for example, icon 1210) representing the arrangement of each user, an icon (for example, icons 1230 and 1240) representing the arrangement of WiFi access points, and an icon (for example, conference room icon 1250) representing the layout of the conference room. Is displayed.

  The icon 1210 represents the seat of the user B (Mr. Suzuki) input as the search target of the user A. If the last names of a plurality of users are the same, an icon representing each of the plurality of seats may be displayed in the same manner as the icon 1210. In that case, the name may be displayed in addition to the last name. Thereby, the user A can surely know the seat or location of the user B who wants to know.

When the user A places the cursor near the icon 1210 or touches the icon 1210 when the monitor 8 is a touch panel type, the monitor 8 may display a pop-up screen. The pop-up screen displays user B's schedule. When the monitor 8 displays the pop-up screen, the user of the user terminal 160-1 can easily check the seat and schedule of another user (for example, Mr. Suzuki).

  [Technology]

The technical idea according to the present disclosure will be described. In one aspect, the technical idea can be applied to an office floor. A CO ₂ sensor or the like capable of detecting the CO ₂ concentration is disposed on the office floor. CO ₂ concentration is highly related to population density. Further, it is known that when the CO ₂ concentration exceeds 1000 ppm, humans may feel sleepy and productivity may be reduced. Therefore, the CO ₂ concentration is made to be seen at a glance on the seat map.

For example, a CO ₂ sensor may be arranged for each section on an office floor. The unit of the partition is, for example, the minimum partition that can be borrowed, but is not particularly limited.

  The detection value of each sensor is accumulated in the information management server 110 and other management servers (map server). The information management server 110 holds the latest detection result. More specifically, the detection value can be stored in, for example, BigQuery provided by Google.

  When the user terminal 160 accesses the portal server 120, the portal server 120 generates data for displaying a screen on the browser of the user terminal 160. The user terminal 160 can receive the response result from the portal server 120 and display the seat layout and the detected value on the browser.

  The browser of the user terminal 160 displays the seat layout using a Java (registered trademark) script. Accordingly, the layout can be enlarged or reduced by an operation on the input device (for example, touch pad) of the user terminal 160. At this time, the data for displaying the layout on the user terminal 160 holds a parameter called a zoom factor. Therefore, the CPU 1 of the user terminal 160 can change the drawing content according to the zoom rate.

The user terminal 160 can display the CO ₂ concentration as the detection value. Data used for this display is acquired from the information management server 110 by the portal server 120. This data was acquired by the information management server 110 immediately before. Therefore, the user terminal 160 can display the latest CO ₂ concentration. When the information management server 110 acquires the latest CO ₂ concentration, the latest value is sent to the user terminal 160 via the portal server 120. As a result, the user terminal 160 can display the latest CO ₂ concentration.

When the user terminal 160 displays the CO ₂ concentration, if the layout is reduced and displayed so that the entire seat layout (the entire map) can be seen, the user terminal 160 displays information on the entire seat layout. And information on a large section can be displayed. On the other hand, when the user terminal 160 displays the map in an enlarged manner, the user can check which seat each user to whom the seat is assigned is located in order to display the CO ₂ concentration display portion (overlaid on the layout diagram). Increase the transmittance of images that can be displayed. Thereby, when the user looks at the monitor 8, the user name displayed in association with the layout and the CO ₂ concentration can be visually recognized.

  [Configuration overview]

(1) In a certain aspect, the CPU 1 of the information management server 110 or the portal server 120 uses an environmental sensor (a CO ₂ sensor 140, a temperature sensor 175, etc.) provided in the work space to detect the state of the work space environment. The detection value is received and the detection value is stored in the database. The CPU 1 receives a request for a seat layout in the work space from the user terminal 160 connected to the computer, and in response to the request, data for displaying the seat layout and data for displaying the detection value Are transmitted to the user terminal 160 in association with each other.

  (2) In a certain situation, CPU1 receives a new detected value after receiving a detected value, and stores a new detected value in a database. The CPU 1 transmits data for displaying the new detection value to the user terminal 160 based on the storage of the new detection value.

  (3) In a certain aspect, the data for displaying the detection value includes the number of users assigned to the seat associated with the environmental sensor. For example, one environmental sensor is assigned to seats for 4 or 8 people. This assignment may be created by the seat layout creator when the seat layout is first defined.

  (4) In one aspect, the seat layout is divided into a plurality of areas. The environmental sensor is provided in each of the plurality of areas. The CPU 1 transmits data for displaying the seat layout and data for displaying each detected value to the user terminal 160.

  (5) In a certain situation, CPU1 expands and displays a part of seat layout on the user terminal 160 based on an expansion instruction. The CPU 1 further causes the user terminal 160 to display the name of the user assigned to the seat of the enlarged seat layout.

(6) In a certain situation, CPU1 transmits the signal which operates an air conditioning equipment to the control apparatus of the said air conditioning equipment based on the detected value having exceeded the reference value. The signal may include, for example, a CO ₂ sensor identification number, an air conditioning equipment identification number, and a control code for operating the air conditioning equipment. When such a signal is received, the controller of the air conditioning equipment starts an operation for ventilation or other air conditioning.

  (7) In a certain situation, based on the detected value exceeding the reference value, the CPU 1 sends a message asking the user terminal 160 whether or not to send a signal for operating the air conditioner to the control device of the air conditioner. Display. For example, the CPU 1 transmits data for displaying the message to the user terminal 160. When the user terminal 160 receives the data, the user terminal 160 may display a message like a pop-up screen to alert the user or the administrator.

  (8) In an aspect, the seat layout may include a plurality of areas. For each of the plurality of areas, the CPU 1 transmits data for displaying the area and each detection value. When the user performs an operation for enlarging the screen, environment information of a limited area can be displayed. For example, an enlarged display can be performed around the portion where the cursor is placed.

  (9) On a certain situation, CPU1 transmits the data for displaying a detected value in the vicinity of the said area to the user terminal 160. FIG. For example, the CPU 1 associates data for displaying the layout of the seat with data for displaying an image including the detection value, and transmits these data to the user terminal 160.

  [data structure]

With reference to FIG. 13, the data structure of information management server 110 according to the present embodiment will be further described. FIG. 13 is a diagram conceptually illustrating one aspect of storing data related to the CO ₂ sensor in the information management server 110. In an aspect, the information management server 110 may include tables 1310 and 1320.

Table 1310 manages the installation location of the CO ₂ sensor, a user associated with each CO ₂ sensor. Specifically, the table 1310 includes a CO ₂ sensor ID 1311, an installation location 1312, a location name 1313, and a target user ID 1314. The CO ₂ sensor ID 1311 identifies each CO ₂ sensor installed on the floor. The installation location 1312 identifies the location where the CO ₂ sensor is located. The location is represented by, for example, a geographical coordinate value or a coordinate value based on a predetermined point for each floor. The location of the CO ₂ sensor may be specified as, for example, a two-dimensional coordinate value for each floor, similarly to the position of the seat. For example, in coordinates (x1, y1, z1), the two-dimensional coordinate values represented by “x1” and “y1” are the two-dimensional coordinate values of a certain floor, and “z1” is the floor identification information. Also good. The place name 1313 represents the name of the place. The target user ID 1314 identifies a user registered by an administrator as a user having a seat near the CO ₂ sensor.

For example, the CO ₂ sensor whose ID is 001 is arranged on the 11th floor south defined by the coordinate values (X ₁ , Y ₁ , Z ₁ ), and is not associated with a specific user. Such a CO ₂ sensor is provided in a common space, for example. The CO ₂ sensor whose ID is 002 is located in the middle of the 11th floor defined by the coordinate values (X ₂ , Y ₁ , Z ₁ ), and is associated with five users from 101 to 105 with IDs 101 to 105. Yes. Such a CO ₂ sensor is provided, for example, in the vicinity of an area where the seats of these users are arranged.

The table 1320 stores the detection value by each CO ₂ sensor. Specifically, the table 1320 includes a CO ₂ sensor ID 1321, a detection value 1322, and a detection time 1323. The CO ₂ sensor ID 1321 identifies the CO ₂ sensor. The detection value 1322 represents a detection value (CO ₂ concentration (ppm)) by the CO ₂ sensor. The detection time 1323 represents the time when the detected value was detected or the time when it was recorded. In one aspect, CO ₂ sensor, a time zone in which the space can be used in (e.g., up to 24 o'clock on weekdays in the morning 8), detects the CO _2. The period during which detection is performed can be changed by the administrator's setting.

  [Control structure of information management server 110]

  With reference to FIG. 14, an outline of the operation of the system according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a part of processing executed by the information management server 110.

In step S1410, CPU 1 of information management server 110 receives the detected value of CO ₂ from each CO ₂ sensor, and stores the received data in the database. The reception timing and storage timing of the detection value are not particularly limited. If the CO ₂ sensor transmits the detected value every time of detecting the CO _2, or, when transmitting a detection value at a timing when the CO ₂ sensor is set, the information management server 110, receives the detection value Each time, the reception time and the detected value can be stored in the database. In another aspect, the information management server 110 may be configured to receive or store a detection value at each timing set by an administrator.

  In step S1420, CPU 1 receives indoor temperature measurement values from each temperature sensor, and stores the received measurement values in a database. The reception timing and storage timing of the measurement value are the same as in the case of the detection value.

  In step S1430, CPU 1 receives a request for seat layout data from portal server 120. This request is sent from the portal server 120 to the information management server when the user terminal 160 logs into the portal server 120, when the portal server 120 receives the request from the user terminal 160, or when the portal server 120 is restarted. 110.

  In step S1440, in response to receiving the request from portal server 120, CPU 1 reads seat layout data and transmits the read data to portal server 120. When the portal server 120 receives the data, the portal server 120 transmits the data to the user terminal 160. When the portal server 120 receives the data, the portal server 120 may display the latest seat layout on the monitor 8.

In step S1450, CPU 1 detects a request for environmental information based on the signal received from portal server 120. In one aspect, the environmental information includes CO ₂ concentration, temperature, humidity, and the like, but is not limited thereto, and may be information indicating a state in a place where a person can exist. The request is sent from the portal server 120 to the information management server 110 when the user terminal 160 logs into the portal server 120, when the user of the user terminal 160 requests environmental information, or when the portal server 120 is restarted. Can be sent.

In step S1460, CPU 1 compares the latest environment information with a predetermined standard. In one aspect, the latest environmental information refers to environmental information received at the time when a comparison with a predetermined standard is performed. The predetermined standard is a standard set by an administrator or the like according to the location. For example, when the environmental information is expressed by CO ₂ concentration in the workplace environment, the CO ₂ concentration is desirably 1000 ppm or less, and particularly, 450 ppm to 750 ppm is an ideal ventilation level (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, Building Environmental Sanitation (See Management Standards). In this case, the administrator can set a standard such as 750 ppm as the upper limit threshold.

  In step S1470, CPU 1 transmits the environment information and the comparison result to portal server 120. Note that the comparison between the latest environment information and a predetermined standard may be performed in the portal server 120, the administrator terminal 170, or the user terminal 160.

  14 may be executed by, for example, the portal server 120 in addition to the information management server 110.

  [Control structure of portal server 120]

  With reference to FIG. 15, the control structure of portal server 120 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a part of processing executed by CPU 1 of portal server 120. Note that the order in which the processing steps are executed is not limited to the order shown below, and the order may be switched as appropriate.

  In step S1510, CPU 1 receives a display request for environmental information from user terminal 160. The display request is, for example, when the user terminal 160 logs in to a predetermined portal site, when the user of the user terminal 160 instructs transmission of a display request, when a predetermined time arrives, or is determined in advance. Sent by the user terminal 160 every time.

  In step S1515, CPU 1 requests environmental information and seat layout from information management server 110 based on the display request. In a certain aspect, the portal server 120 transmits the identification number of the user terminal 160, the environment information and the seat layout request to the information management server 110.

  In step S1520, CPU 1 receives seat layout data from information management server 110. In step S1525, CPU 1 receives the environmental information and the result of comparison with a predetermined standard from information management server 110.

In step S1530, CPU 1 associates the environmental information and the result of the comparison with the seat layout data and transmits them to user terminal 160. Upon receiving these data, the user terminal 160 can display the environmental information in association with the seat layout. For example, the environmental information can be displayed at the location of the CO ₂ sensor in the seat layout.

  In step S1535, CPU 1 receives a data update request from user terminal 160. In one aspect, the update request includes a transmission request for the latest environmental information. The update request is made when the user of the user terminal 160 instructs to update, when the latest information of the seat layout is requested by the user terminal 160, or when the timing set in the user terminal 160 arrives. It can be transmitted from the user terminal 160 to the portal server 120.

  In step S 1540, CPU 1 transmits a request for the latest environmental information to information management server 110 in response to receiving the update request. In response to the request, the information management server 110 reads the environment information from the database and transmits the environment information to the portal server 120. In step S1545, CPU 1 receives the latest environment information and the result of the comparison. In step S1550, CPU 1 transmits the latest environment information to user terminal 160. When receiving the latest environmental information, the user terminal 160 can display the environmental information on the monitor 8.

  In step S 1555, CPU 1 receives a request for a list for displaying a list of environment information and the like from user terminal 160. The request is issued by the user terminal 160, for example, when the user of the user terminal 160 selects a menu item that requires a list. In step S 1560, CPU 1 transmits a list request to information management server 110. The information management server 110 reads various data constituting the list from the database in response to receiving the request.

  In step S 1565, CPU 1 receives list data from information management server 110. In step S 1570, CPU 1 transmits list data to user terminal 160. Upon receiving the data, the user terminal 160 can display the list on the monitor 8.

In step S 1575, CPU 1 receives a request for statistical data from user terminal 160. The request is issued, for example, by the user terminal 160 when the user of the user terminal 160 selects a menu item that requests statistical data. The request includes the type of information included in the statistical data (for example, any one of CO ₂ concentration, temperature, and other environmental information), the display mode (for example, time-series changes in the environmental information), the target area ( Office area, floor, etc.).

  In step S 1580, CPU 1 transmits a request for statistical data to information management server 110. When the information management server 110 receives the request, the information management server 110 transmits the environment information and the time stamp of the environment information from the database to the portal server 120.

  In step S 1585, CPU 1 receives statistical data from information management server 110. In step S1590, CPU 1 transmits statistical data to user terminal 160. When receiving the statistical data, the user terminal 160 may display a time-series graph or other statistical information on the monitor 8.

  A control structure of user terminal 160 according to an embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 20 are flowcharts each showing a part of the process executed by the user terminal 160. The execution of the process is not limited to the user terminal 160, and the following process can be executed as long as the information processing apparatus can communicate with the portal server 120, such as the administrator terminal 170.

  Referring to FIG. 16, in step S1610, CPU 1 transmits a user ID and password input by the user of user terminal 160 to portal server 120, and performs login authentication. When the login authentication in the portal server 120 is successful, the CPU 1 receives data for displaying the portal screen from the portal server 120 and switches the process to step S1620. If the login authentication fails, the CPU 1 displays that fact on the monitor 8 and prompts the user ID and password again. In step S1620, CPU 1 displays the main portal screen based on the data received from portal server 120.

In step S1630, CPU 1 executes an environmental information display process which will be described later. When this process is executed, the monitor 8 of the user terminal 160 can display CO ₂ concentration, room temperature, and other environmental information.

  In step S1640, CPU 1 executes enlargement / reduction processing described later. When this process is executed, the monitor of the user terminal 160 may enlarge or reduce the screen.

  In step S1650, CPU 1 executes a list display process to be described later. When this process is executed, environmental information for each area where each sensor is arranged can be displayed.

  In step S1660, CPU 1 executes a statistical data display process described later. When this process is executed, the user terminal 160 may display a graph or other statistics on the monitor 8.

  In step S1670, CPU 1 determines whether an instruction to end display has been detected. When CPU 1 determines that the instruction has been detected (YES in step S1670), it ends the process. If not (NO in step S1670), CPU 1 returns control to step S1630.

  [Display environmental information]

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing details of the environmental information display process.

  In step S1631, CPU 1 detects an input of a display request for environmental information based on an operation on user terminal 160. In step S1632, CPU 1 transmits a display request to portal server 120. Upon receiving this request, the portal server 120 can obtain the latest environment information and seat layout data from the information management server 110. When the portal server 120 acquires the latest environment information and seat layout data, the portal server 120 can transmit the information to the user terminal 160.

In step S1633, CPU 1 receives the associated environment information and seat layout data from portal server 120. In step S1634, CPU 1 displays an environment map based on the received environment information and seat layout data. In an aspect, the environment map may include a seat layout of a floor on which the user terminal 160 is arranged and an image for displaying information on each area. The image may include a detection value (eg, CO ₂ concentration) by the environment information detection module arranged on the floor and the number of users associated with the environment information detection module.

  In step S1635, CPU 1 determines whether or not an input of a data update request has been detected. For example, when the user of the user terminal 160 performs a screen refresh operation, an update request is input to the CPU 1, so the CPU 1 can detect that an update request has been input. When CPU 1 detects the input of the update request (YES in step S1635), CPU 1 switches control to step S1636. If not (NO in step S1635), CPU 1 ends the control and returns to the main process.

  In step S1636, CPU 1 transmits a request for the latest environment information to portal server 120. More specifically, the CPU 1 transmits identification information of the user terminal 160 and a control code indicating a request for the latest environment information to the portal server 120. Upon receiving the identification information and the control code, the portal server 120 requests the information management server 110 to transmit the latest environment information. The information management server 110 reads the latest environment information at the time when the request is received, and transmits the read environment information to the portal server 120. When the portal server 120 receives the latest environment information from the information management server 110, the portal server 120 transmits the information to the user terminal 160.

  In step S <b> 1637, CPU 1 receives the latest environment information from portal server 120. The monitor 8 can display the latest environmental information. Thereafter, the process returns to the main process.

  [Enlargement / reduction processing]

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a part of processing executed to enlarge or reduce the screen displayed on the monitor 8.

  In step S1641, CPU 1 detects an input of an instruction to enlarge or reduce based on a signal from the input device. For example, in a certain situation, when the user presses an icon indicating enlargement (or reduction) displayed on the monitor 8, an instruction for enlargement (or reduction) is input to the CPU 1. In another aspect, when the user performs a pinch-out (or pinch-in) operation on the touch panel, an enlargement (or reduction) instruction is input to the CPU 1. In still another aspect, when the user presses and holds a certain point on the monitor 8, the CPU 1 may accept the long press as an enlargement instruction.

  In step S1642, CPU 1 enlarges or reduces the screen based on a preset enlargement ratio or reduction ratio in accordance with the instruction. In another aspect, the enlargement rate or the reduction rate may not be set in advance. For example, the enlargement rate or the reduction rate may be changed according to the time of pressing a key designated to select enlargement or reduction and the long time of pressing a key specified to change the size.

In step S1643, CPU 1 changes the display mode of the environmental information according to enlargement or reduction. In one aspect, when the user gives an enlargement instruction to the user terminal 160, the CPU 1 presents detailed information on the enlarged screen. For example, when the entire seat layout is presented as the initial screen, the monitor 8 presents an icon representing the CO ₂ sensor at each placement location. Thereafter, when an enlargement instruction is given, the monitor 8 can display a seat layout diagram at an enlargement rate based on the enlargement instruction. In this case, in a certain aspect, the monitor 8 can display the latest CO ₂ concentration by each CO ₂ sensor, the room temperature, and the number of seats of the user existing in the vicinity as an example of the latest environmental information. In yet another aspect, the monitor 8 may display the number of users who are actually present instead of the number of seats of the user. Whether or not the user is present is determined based on, for example, whether or not an input to the user terminal 160 assigned to the user is detected, or a terminal (for example, a smartphone) used by each user is in the vicinity of his / her seat It can be determined based on whether or not a WiFi access point arranged in the network is connected.

In step S1644, CPU 1 displays the environment map in the changed display mode. For example, the user can visually recognize an image including an enlarged seat layout and CO ₂ concentration as the environment map.

  [List display processing]

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a part of processing executed by CPU 1 to display a list.

  In step S1651, CPU 1 detects an input of a list request based on an operation on user terminal 160. For example, when the user selects an icon representing creation of a list, the request is input to the CPU 1.

  In step S1652, CPU 1 transmits a request for a list to portal server 120. In one aspect, the list request may include identification information of the user terminal 160 and the requested item name. When the portal server 120 receives the request, the portal server 120 accesses the information management server 110 and acquires data of the requested item from the latest environment information. The portal server 120 transmits the acquired data to the user terminal 160.

In step S1653, CPU 1 receives list data from portal server 120. In step S1654, CPU 1 displays a list on monitor 8 using the received data. The user of the user terminal 160 can easily grasp the latest value of the CO ₂ concentration at each location when viewing the list. When the user or the CPU 1 finds an area where the concentration exceeds the reference value, the user or the CPU 1 takes measures necessary to lower the level of the detected value to an appropriate level, such as ventilation, operation of the air conditioning equipment, or movement of the user. be able to. In the case of the CPU 1, a signal for operating the air conditioning equipment or ventilation can be transmitted to the controller of the air conditioning equipment or ventilation equipment according to the detected value.

  [Statistic data display processing]

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a part of processing executed by CPU 1 for displaying statistical data.

  In step S1661, CPU 1 detects an input of a request for statistical data based on the operation of user terminal 160. For example, when the user presses an icon representing the display of statistical data displayed on the user terminal 160, the request is input to the CPU 1.

  In step S1662, CPU 1 transmits a request for statistical data to portal server 120. Upon receiving the request, the portal server 120 accesses the information management server 110 and acquires statistical data. Upon receiving the statistical data, the portal server 120 transmits the statistical data to the user terminal 160.

  In step S 1663, CPU 1 receives statistical data from portal server 120. In step S1664, CPU 1 displays statistics based on the received data on monitor 8. The user can view the statistics regarding the environmental information by looking at the screen displayed on the monitor 8.

  [Screen display mode]

  With reference to FIGS. 21 to 34, the display mode of the screen according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of an initial screen of the seat layout displayed on the monitor 8. FIG. 21 displays the seat layout on the 11th floor.

  In certain aspects, the monitor 8 may display a screen 2100. The screen 2100 can display a layout image 2000 and icons 2040, 2050, and 2060. The icon 2040 accepts a display request for environmental information. The icon 2050 receives a statistical data display request. The icon 2060 receives an input of a screen update request. The layout image 2000 may include icons 2010, 2020, and 2030 representing seat groups.

22 and 23 are diagrams showing a state in which environment information is associated with the layout image 2000. FIG. As shown in FIG. 22, the monitor 8 may display a screen 2200 based on the selection of the icon 2040. More specifically, the screen 2200 can display images 2110, 2120, 2130, and 2140 in addition to the layout image 2000. The image 2110 shows a detection value (CO ₂ concentration and room temperature) detected by the CO ₂ sensor 140 and the temperature sensor 175 arranged in the vicinity of the group of seats represented by the icon 2010, and a user who is assigned a seat to the group. Can be displayed. Images 2120 and 2130 can similarly display the CO ₂ concentration and room temperature and the number of users.

Further, in certain aspects, screen 2200 may display image 2140. Image 2140 may display the average CO ₂ concentration and room temperature across a particular floor (eg, 11th floor) on which the seat layout is displayed, and the number of users with seats on that floor.

  In another aspect, the number of users is not limited to the number of users having seats, and may be the number of users who are actually present (seated). In this case, the number of users depends on whether or not there is a key operation on the user terminal 160 assigned to each user, or when the user terminal 160 includes a web camera, the web camera captures the user. It can be specified based on whether or not. Further, as described above, it is assumed that information on seats in the vicinity is associated with each WiFi access point as shown in FIG. A user is associated with each seat (user ID 423 in the table 420). In order to display the environmental information, the WiFi access point corresponding to the seat group is specified in advance. Refers to the access history of each terminal to the WiFi access point (FIG. 6), and is a user who is accessing the WiFi access point and is associated with seat information associated with the WiFi access point. The number may be the number of users who are actually (sitting) in a place with a WiFi access point.

  In a certain aspect, data at the time of acquisition may be displayed on the administrator terminal 170 as environment information. For example, when the administrator presses the icon 2060 displayed on the administrator terminal 170, the administrator terminal 170 requests the portal server 120 for the latest environment information (step S1536). When the administrator terminal 170 receives the latest environment information from the portal server 120 (step S1537), the latest information can be displayed as shown in FIG.

  [View larger image]

24 and 25 are diagrams showing a state in which the seat layout is enlarged (zoomed). As illustrated in FIG. 24, when the administrator performs an enlargement operation on the administrator terminal 170 (or the user on the user terminal 160), the monitor 8 displays a screen 2400. Screen 2400 includes an enlarged seat layout. The seat layout includes an expanded group of seats. At this time, the monitor 8 can display images 2310, 2320, 2330, 2340, and 2350 in addition to the seat layout. The images 2310, 2320, 2330, 2340, and 2350 are respectively the values detected by the CO ₂ sensor 140 and the temperature sensor 175 as the environment information detection module, and the user who is present (or may be present) in the vicinity. Numbers can be displayed. As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23 which are display modes before the enlargement and FIGS. 24 and 25 which are display modes after the enlargement operation, the environmental information of each seat group displayed after the enlargement is displayed in a reduced size (see FIG. 22 and FIG. 23), several seat groups may be comprehensively displayed. For example, when displaying in a reduced size, the environment information of a block with a layout (including multiple seat groups) is comprehensively displayed, and when enlarged, the multiple sub-blocks (each seat group) included in each block are displayed. The environmental information may be displayed in detail step by step in accordance with the enlarged / reduced display.

  In another aspect, the number of items displayed in each image may be increased based on the fact that each image is enlarged by zooming. For example, brightness (lux) or noise level (decibel) may be displayed in the images 2310, 2320, 2330, and 2340. As a result, more information is provided to the administrator and other users, so that the state of the environment can be grasped more accurately and necessary measures can be easily taken.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing that additional information other than environmental information is displayed on monitor 8. When the detected value (for example, 850 ppm) of CO ₂ shown in the image 2340 exceeds the reference value, the image 2340 may be displayed in a manner different from the display manner of the other images 2310, 2320, 2330, 2350. The different modes may include, for example, display with a font larger than the initial value, display that emphasizes an image, and the like.

  In an aspect, when the environmental state of an area is not desirable (for example, when a detected value exceeds a reference value or a setting value set by an administrator), an image displaying the detected value calls attention. Therefore, it can be displayed as an image with a red or enhanced contour. Conversely, when the environmental condition is good (for example, when the detected value is lower than the reference value), the image displaying the detected value is displayed in a color different from the above color (for example, green). Alternatively, the transparency of the entire image may be displayed higher than the transparency of other images. According to such a display mode, an image of an area requiring attention such as an abnormal value is easier to visually recognize than an image of another area, so that misunderstanding or misunderstanding by an administrator can be prevented.

  In yet another aspect, when the detected value exceeds the reference value, the CPU 1 may display a message on the monitor 8 asking whether to drive the ventilator or other devices. When the administrator selects “Yes” for such a message, the CPU 1 can send a signal instructing the controller of the device to operate the device.

  26 and 27 are diagrams showing a state where the screen is further enlarged. As shown in FIG. 26, in a certain situation, when the administrator further enlarges and displays the screen, monitor 8 displays screen 2600. Screen 2600 displays image 2610 in addition to the seat layout. Image 2610 is associated with image 2030. When the screen is enlarged, as shown in an image 2030, the name of the user to whom each seat is assigned is displayed. In this case, the image 2610 may be transparent to the extent that the image 2030 is displayed through. Thereby, the name of the user located on the back of the image 2610 can also be visually recognized. As described above, the zoom rate may be changed according to the enlargement / reduction display of the user, and the transparency of the image 2610 or the like may be changed according to the zoom rate.

When the administrator further enlarges the screen while the screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 26, the monitor 8 can display a screen 2700 as shown in FIG. Screen 2700 includes an image 2710. In view of the size of the area, the image 2710 may include other information in addition to the CO ₂ concentration, temperature, and number of people. For example, when the cursor is placed on the part of the user displayed on the seat, the user's schedule and other related information may be displayed in or near the image 2710.

  [Seat-related information]

  Still another aspect will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a state in which information related to a seat is displayed. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a state in which the screen of FIG. 28 is enlarged (zoomed). FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a state in which the screen of FIG. 29 is further enlarged.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in one aspect, the monitor 8 may display a screen 2800. Screen 2800 includes a layout image 2000. Layout image 2000 may include images 2810, 2820, 2830, 2840. Images 2810, 2820, and 2830 represent the space per person, the seat usage rate, and the number of allocations when the entire floor (for example, the 11th floor) is divided into three groups. As an example, the image 2810 represents that 50 seats are assigned to 91 seats, the usage rate is 55%, and the area per person is 1.56 tsubo. The image 2840 represents the area per person, the seat usage rate, and the number of assignments / total number for the entire floor. According to such a display, the administrator or the user can easily grasp the use situation of the seat, and can make an appropriate assignment while taking into account the change of the seat or the assignment of the seat to the new staff. it can.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating a state in which an image associated with an enlarged place among the images illustrated in FIG. 28 is enlarged. When the user performs an enlargement operation on the screen displayed in FIG. 28, as shown in FIG. 29, an image associated with a part of the location shown in FIG. Information may be displayed.

  More specifically, when an enlargement operation is performed on the screen 2800, the monitor 8 displays the screen 2900. A screen 2900 displays images 2910 and 2920 in addition to the image 2020. Images 2910 and 2920 represent the area per person, the seat usage rate, and the number of assignments / total number in each block when the location associated with image 2820 is divided into two blocks. Depending on the size of the seat layout displayed on the screen, the display target of information related to seats (the size per person, the usage rate of the seats, and the allocated number / total number) can be switched. It is possible to know the allocation status while confirming the number or names of users allocated to.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a state where the screen shown in FIG. 29 is further enlarged. When the user performs an operation of enlarging the screen shown in FIG. 29, the monitor 8 displays a screen 3000. Screen 3000 includes images 3010 and 3020. Images 3010 and 3020 represent the information shown in image 2910 shown in FIG. 29 divided into two blocks. According to such a display, since detailed information is further presented, the administrator or the user can confirm the environmental state of each block in detail.

  When the detailed blocks shown in FIG. 29 or FIG. 30 are displayed, one or more users are assigned to the minimum unit block in the seat layout. The hierarchical structure of the block is not particularly limited. For example, the number of users constituting the minimum unit block may be defined as four or eight. A block containing a minimum unit block may be defined to include two or three minimum unit blocks.

  [List display]

  With reference to FIGS. 31 to 33, display of a list according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an aspect of a list displayed on the monitor 8.

In one aspect, the monitor 8 displays a list 3100 in response to an operation by an administrator or a user. The list 3100 includes a block 3110, a CO ₂ concentration 3120, a basis number 3130 per seat, a used seat number / total number of seats 3140, and a seat usage rate 3150.

Block 3110 constitutes a unit of display of environmental information. In one aspect, the largest block can be each floor. Each floor can be divided into blocks of detail. The CO ₂ concentration 3120 represents the CO ₂ concentration detected in the block. When there are a plurality of CO ₂ sensors, the CO ₂ concentration can display the maximum value or the average value among the detected values. The basis number 3130 per seat represents the size of each user. The number of used seats / total number of seats 3140 represents the number of seats that are actually used (assigned) with respect to the total number of seats. The seat usage rate 3150 is a value of the number of used seats / the total number of seats 3140. The administrator or user can easily grasp the current state of each block by referring to the list 3100.

FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a state representing details of a specific block in the list 3100 shown in FIG. When the monitor 8 is displaying the list 3100 and selecting 13F of the blocks 3110 to know the details of the 13th floor, the monitor 8 may display the detail list 3210. The detailed list 3210 includes a CO ₂ concentration 3120 in each block (blocks D, E, and F) when the 13th floor is divided into three blocks, a basis number 3130 per seat, a number of seats used / the total number of seats 3140, The seat usage rate 3150 can be displayed. According to such a configuration, the user can grasp the details of each block.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an aspect in which a more detailed list is displayed in a state where list 3200 shown in FIG. 32 is displayed. If the administrator or user selects “D” to know the details of block D on the 13th floor, monitor 8 may display details list 3310. The detailed list 3310 includes a CO ₂ concentration 3120 in each sub-block when the block D on the 13th floor is divided into two sub-blocks D1, D2, a basis number 3130 per seat, a number of seats used / the total number of seats 3140, The seat usage rate 3150 can be displayed. According to such a configuration, the user can grasp the details of each sub-block.

  [Graph]

  With reference to FIG. 34, the display mode on the monitor 8 will be further described. FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a graph is displayed on monitor 8 according to a certain aspect. The monitor 8 displays a graph 3410. When the administrator or the user instructs display of the graph, the CPU 1 of the administrator terminal 170 or the user terminal 160 can draw the graph 3410 based on the data received from the portal server 120. In one aspect, the CPU 1 may request the latest environment information from the portal server 120 before drawing the graph 3410. The CPU 1 can draw the graph 3410 based on the time series data of the day. The graph 3410 can be displayed for each block (for example, for each floor, for each area on the same floor). When the graph 3410 is displayed, threshold values (th (1), th (2)) indicating a desirable range of environmental information may be displayed.

  The technical features disclosed above can be summarized as follows.

Configuration 1 According to an embodiment, a method is provided that is executed by the computer 300 to provide environmental information (eg, CO ₂ concentration, room temperature, brightness, noise level, etc.). In this method, an environmental sensor (for example, a CO ₂ sensor, a temperature sensor, a lighting sensor, an acoustic measurement) provided in the work space in order to detect the environmental state of the work space (for example, an office floor, a conference room, etc.). A detection value from a device, a step of storing the detection value in a database, and a terminal connected to the computer (for example, a user terminal 160, an administrator terminal 170, etc.) in the work space. Receiving a request for a seat layout, and in response to the request, transmitting data to the terminal in association with data for displaying the seat layout and data for displaying the detection value .

  (Configuration 2) In one aspect, the receiving step includes receiving a new detection value after receiving the detection value. The storing step includes storing the new detection value in the database. The transmitting step includes transmitting data for displaying the new detection value based on the storage of the new detection value. According to such a configuration, the latest information can be displayed.

  (Configuration 3) In a certain aspect, the data for displaying the detection value includes the number of users assigned to a seat associated with the environmental sensor. Thereby, the administrator can grasp | ascertain the number of the users used as the consideration object based on a detected value.

  (Configuration 4) In one aspect, the seat layout is divided into a plurality of areas (for example, a group including a plurality of seats such as four or eight). The environmental sensor is provided in each of the plurality of areas. For example, it is assigned to the ceiling of each group. The transmitting step includes transmitting data for displaying the seat layout and data for displaying each detected value. As a result, detailed information is displayed for each area, so that the administrator can easily confirm the details.

  (Configuration 5) In one aspect, the method displays a part of the seat layout in an enlarged manner based on an enlargement instruction, and displays a user name assigned to a seat in the enlarged seat layout. Further comprising the step of: As a result, detailed information is displayed for each area, so that the administrator can easily confirm the details.

  (Configuration 6) In a certain aspect, the method sends a signal for operating an air conditioner (such as an air conditioner, a ventilator, or an air purifier) based on the detected value exceeding a reference value. The method further includes transmitting to the control device. Thereby, the work environment can be maintained well.

  (Configuration 7) In one aspect, the method includes a message for inquiring whether or not to transmit a signal for operating the air conditioner to the control device of the air conditioner based on the detection value exceeding a reference value (example) , “Do you want to operate the air conditioner?”) Is further displayed on the monitor 8. A message will be displayed, making it easier for the administrator to check.

  (Configuration 8) In one aspect, the seat layout includes a plurality of areas. The step of transmitting includes transmitting, for each of the plurality of areas, data for displaying the area and the detection values. When the seat layout is enlarged, a screen for each area can be displayed.

  (Configuration 9) In one aspect, the transmitting step includes transmitting data for displaying the detection value in the vicinity of the area. For example, since an image is displayed superimposed on the front of the seat layout, the user can easily confirm which seat is displaying environmental information.

  (Configuration 10) In a certain aspect, a program for causing a computer to execute any of the methods described above is provided.

  (Configuration 11) In an aspect, there is provided an information providing apparatus including a memory storing the program and a processor for executing the program.

  [Summary]

As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the seat layout is displayed on the terminal, the CO ₂ concentration and other environmental information are also displayed in association with the layout. Thereby, when the detected value of the environment information exceeds a predetermined reference value, necessary measures can be taken quickly.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

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Claims (11)

A computer-implemented method for providing environmental information comprising:
Receiving a detection value from an environmental sensor provided in the work space to detect a state of the environment of the work space;
Storing the detected value in a database;
Receiving a seat layout request in the work space from a terminal connected to the computer;
Responsive to the request, including associating data for displaying the seat layout and data for displaying the detected value to the terminal in association with each other. The receiving step includes receiving a new detection value after receiving the detection value;
The storing step includes storing the new detection value in the database;
The method according to claim 1, wherein the transmitting step includes transmitting data for displaying the new detection value based on the storage of the new detection value.   The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the data for displaying the detected value includes the number of users assigned to a seat associated with the environmental sensor. The seat layout is divided into a plurality of areas,
The environmental sensor is provided in each of the plurality of areas,
The method according to claim 1, wherein the transmitting step includes transmitting data for displaying the seat layout and data for displaying each of the detected values. A step of enlarging and displaying a part of the seat layout based on an enlargement instruction;
5. The method of any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising displaying a name of a user assigned to a seat of the expanded seat layout.   The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a step of transmitting a signal for operating an air conditioner to a control device of the air conditioner based on the detected value exceeding a reference value.   The method further includes a step of displaying a message asking whether or not to transmit a signal for operating the air conditioner to the control device of the air conditioner based on the detected value exceeding the reference value. The method according to any one. The seat layout includes a plurality of areas,
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the transmitting step includes transmitting data for displaying the area and each of the detected values for each of the plurality of areas.   The method according to claim 8, wherein the transmitting step includes transmitting data for displaying the detected value in the vicinity of the area.   The program which makes a computer perform the method in any one of Claims 1-9. A memory storing the program according to claim 10;
An information providing apparatus comprising: a processor for executing the program.

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