JP6806131B2 - Gas station system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gas station system, and more particularly to a technique for quickly and reliably maintaining a refueling device (weighing machine).

At the time of daily inspection at the gas station, the gas station worker conducts the inspection with reference to the daily inspection manual distributed to the store, and if it is judged that the parts have deteriorated as a result, contact the maintenance worker and place an order. It is carried out.

In addition, in the event of an abnormality such as an oil leak, a maintenance worker hears the situation by receiving a call from a gas station worker, prepares necessary parts, rushes in, and repairs or replaces parts. Maintenance workers always bring in frequently asked parts, and it is also possible to prepare the missing parts by hearing. Both gas station workers and maintenance workers visually judge abnormalities, etc., and if they are skilled, they can immediately make appropriate judgments.

However, if the information given by the gas station worker is incorrect, or because the maintenance worker who received the call makes a judgment based on the small amount of information, when he / she actually arrives at the site in the event of an abnormality, parts different from the required parts are required. It often happens that. In such a case, it is necessary to visit again, and if the response is delayed, there is a risk of causing a fire due to an oil leak, soil contamination, business suspension, etc., which will be a great disadvantage to the surrounding facilities and gas stations. Further, although the abnormality of the refueling device can be roughly known from the error code, there is a problem that the cause cannot be grasped unless the refueling device at the site is disassembled or operated in order to know the details, and it takes a long time for maintenance.

Therefore, in Patent Document 1, when the specified maintenance condition is reached by the inspection notification means, for example, when the refueling amount reaches 2.5 million L, the applicant notifies the monitoring terminal of the replacement of the refueling nozzle. We proposed a gas station system that can perform maintenance at an appropriate time by notifying the monitoring terminal.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2002-225997

Although the above invention is valid, it is necessary for the maintenance worker to confirm on-site and repair by ordering parts, etc., for defects that occur before the inspection and notification means detect the arrival of the specified conditions. There was still a risk of the above disadvantages.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gas station system capable of quickly and surely performing maintenance of a refueling device.

To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a sheet oil system, a portable terminal for photographing the inspection portion of the oil supply device, and a server having an image recognition unit, the portable terminal, the fueling device inspection target As the information for identification, the server uses the identification information of the refueling device received from the refueling device, the photographed image of the name plate of the refueling device, or the identification information of the refueling device obtained by reading the identification code of the name plate. And the information for identifying the inspection point and the photographed image of the inspection point are transmitted to the server, and the server identifies the refueling device to be inspected and the inspection point from the received information. Then, the abnormality of the inspection point is determined from the received captured image, and the image recognition means of the server learns the abnormality determination method of the inspection location based on the past captured image and the determination result. The mobile terminal photographs a predetermined inspection location, the server photographs the daily inspection for determining an abnormality of the inspection location from the captured image, and the mobile terminal photographs the selected inspection location. The server is characterized in that it performs an abnormality inspection for determining an abnormality at the inspection location from the captured image .

According to the present invention, since the server, not the gas station worker, determines the abnormality at the inspection point, there is no human error in the judgment even if the gas station worker is unfamiliar, and the maintenance of the gas station is quickly and reliably performed. It can be carried out. Therefore, in the event of an abnormality, it is possible to minimize the impact of fires due to oil leaks, which are expected to be delayed, and the impact of soil pollution on surrounding facilities, and also minimize the disadvantages of gas stations due to business suspension. It can be suppressed. In addition, since the information on the refueling device can be transmitted to the server without fail, there is no human error when the information on the refueling device is verbally transmitted by telephone. Furthermore, since the refueling device can be easily identified, the mental burden when starting the inspection is reduced, and the daily inspection implementation rate is improved. Further, the image recognition means of the server can improve the determination accuracy and surely prevent an accident by learning the abnormality determination method of the inspection point based on the past captured image and the determination result. , The reliability of the gas station is improved.

Further, the mobile terminal can display the inspection point to be photographed when photographing the inspection point of the refueling device, whereby even when an inexperienced gas station worker inspects the inspection point, the shooting location is mistaken. This can be prevented and the judgment accuracy on the server can be improved.

When the server determines that there is no abnormality in the inspection location, the mobile terminal displays the determination result received from the server and arranges images as a guideline for replacing parts existing in the inspection location where there is no abnormality. It can be displayed, and it is possible to easily visually confirm the replacement guideline of the parts inspected by the gas station worker.

When the server determines that the inspection location has an abnormality, the mobile terminal displays the determination result received from the server and other parts related to the component existing at the inspection location having the abnormality. It is possible to display the image of the above and to prompt the order of the other parts. As a result, even if there is no abnormality at the time of inspection, it is possible to quickly arrange parts that are likely to have an abnormality in the near future.

As described above, according to the present invention, maintenance of the refueling device can be easily and surely performed.

It is an overall block diagram which shows the reference example of the gas station system which concerns on this invention. It is the flowchart which mainly shows the operation at the time of daily inspection of the gas station system shown in FIG. It is the schematic which shows the display screen of the mobile terminal at the time of the daily inspection shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the operation at the time of abnormality inspection of the gas station system shown in FIG. It is the schematic which shows the display screen of the mobile terminal at the time of abnormality inspection shown in FIG.

Next, a mode for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a reference example of a gas station system according to the present invention, in which the gas station system 1 is derived from a refueling device 2, a mobile terminal 3 for photographing an inspection point of the refueling device 2, and an image taken by the mobile terminal 3. It is composed of a server 4 for determining an abnormality at an inspection point.

The refueling device 2 includes a display provided in a normal refueling device, a refueling system, and the like, and a beacon 2a that emits a signal including identification information of the own device in the vicinity.

The mobile terminal 3 is a smartphone, tablet, or the like carried by a gas station worker, and is an application for smoothly inspecting the gas station 2 based on the parts information of the gas station 2 (hereinafter referred to as "app"). To be equipped.

The server 4 can communicate with the mobile terminal 3 via the Internet or the like, and has image recognition means, gas station information, parts information for each serial number of the refueling device 2 (including conditions requiring replacement), and the like. Equipped with storage means and the like. Here, the image recognition means improves the determination accuracy by learning the abnormality determination method of the inspection portion based on the past captured image and the determination result (by utilizing the so-called AI).

Next, the operation of the gas station system 1 having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.

In step S1 of FIG. 2, when the mobile terminal 3 carried by the refueling station worker enters the communication range of the beacon 2a of the refueling device 2 (step S1; Yes), the identification information of the refueling device 2 signals the beacon 2a. The mobile terminal 3 transmitted to the mobile terminal 3 via the server (step S2) and received the identification information of the refueling device 2 transfers the identification information to the server 4 (step S13), so that the refueling device 2 to be inspected is transferred to the server. 4 can be specified. In this case, the operations of steps S11 and S12 of the mobile terminal 3 are omitted.

The server 4 extracts the component information of the refueling device 2 from the identification information (step S31), and transmits the extracted component information to the mobile terminal 3 (step S32).

The mobile terminal 3 that has received the component information displays the inspection mode selection screen shown in FIG. 3A by activating the application (step S14). There are two types of this inspection mode, daily inspection and abnormal inspection. First, daily inspection will be described.

When daily inspection is selected in step S15 (step S15; Yes), the mobile terminal 3 transmits the information of the selected inspection mode to the server 4 (step S16), and the server 4 receives this (step S33).

The mobile terminal 3 selects the oil type and photographs the inspection points according to the guidance on the display screens shown in FIGS. 3B to 3D, and transmits the oil type information and the photographed image to the server 4 (step S17). FIG. 3C is a camera startup screen. The server 4 that has received the oil type information and the captured image grasps the inspection point and its state by the image recognition function, and determines whether or not the inspection point is deteriorated by collating with the stored part information. (Step S34).

When the server 4 determines in step S35 that the inspection location is normal (step S35; Yes), the determination result screen shown in FIG. 3 (e) is displayed on the mobile terminal 3 (step S18). Then, the operations of steps S16 to S18 of the mobile terminal 3 and steps S34 and S35 of the server 4 are repeated for the refueling nozzles of other oil types and other inspection items, and when all the inspection points are inspected, the daily inspection is completed. (Step S19; Yes).

On the other hand, when deterioration of the inspection portion is recognized in step S35 of the server 4 (step S35; No), for example, the determination result screen shown in FIG. 5 (d) (in the figure, the case where the swivel is inspected) is displayed on the mobile terminal 3. Is displayed (step S20), and an order request for parts whose deterioration is found is transmitted to the server 4 (step S21). The server 4 orders the parts found to be deteriorated (step S36), and arranges for the ordered parts to reach the gas station of the refueling device 2 (step S37). In addition, on the screen of FIG. 5D, it is also possible to select to contact the maintenance staff (maintenance worker) without selecting the order.

Next, the abnormality check will be described.

In step S15, when abnormality inspection is selected based on the occurrence of abnormal noise or the like (step S15; No), as shown in FIG. 4, information on the inspection mode selected by the mobile terminal 3 is transmitted to the server 4 (step). S41), the server 4 receives this (step S51).

The mobile terminal 3 selects an oil type, selects an inspection point, and photographs according to the guidance on the display screens shown in FIGS. 5A to 5C, and transmits the oil type information and the photographed image to the server 4 (step S42). ). The abnormal part can be selected from nozzles, swivels, hoses, safety fittings, static electricity removal sheets, timing belts, stickers, pumps, meters, serpentine tubes, pits, retractors and the like. Here, the case where an abnormality occurs in the swivel will be illustrated. The server 4 that has received the oil type information and the photographed image grasps the inspection point and its state by the image recognition function, and determines whether or not the inspection point is abnormal by collating with the stored part information (step). S52).

In step S53, when the server 4 determines that the inspection location is normal (step S53; Yes), the determination result screen indicating normality (the inspection location is different, see, for example, FIG. 3E) is displayed on the mobile terminal 3. Then, the abnormality inspection is completed (step S43).

On the other hand, if an abnormality is found in the inspection location in step S53 of the server 4 (step S53; No), the determination result screen shown in FIG. 5D is displayed on the mobile terminal 3 (step S44), and the abnormality is found. The order request for the parts is transmitted to the server 4 (step S45). The server 4 orders the parts in which the abnormality is found (step S54), arranges the parts (step S55), and ends the abnormality inspection. If the related parts ordering screen (see FIG. 3 (f)) that prompts the ordering of parts related to the parts in which the abnormality is found is displayed below the judgment result screen, even if there is no abnormality at the time of inspection, the abnormality will soon occur. Can be quickly arranged for parts that are likely to occur.

Next, one embodiment of a service station system according to the present invention.

In the reference example shown in FIG. 1, the refueling device 2 is provided with the beacon 2a, a signal including the identification information of the own device is emitted from the beacon 2a in the vicinity, and the mobile terminal 3 receiving the signal transfers the identification information to the server 4. As a result, the server 4 has specified the refueling device 2 to be inspected. In the present embodiment, although not shown, the refueling device 2 does not have the beacon 2a, and the mobile terminal 3 sends the photographed image of the name plate of the refueling device or the identification information obtained by reading the identification code of the name plate to the server 4. By transmitting, the server 4 identifies the refueling device 2 to be inspected.

Information such as a model, a serial number, and a manufacturing date is described on the name plate of the refueling device 2, and the refueling device 2 can be specified by the serial number. Therefore, the serial number can be used as the identification information.

In step S11 of the mobile terminal 3 of FIG. 2, the mobile terminal 3 photographs the name plate of the refueling device 2, or reads the identification code written on the name plate, and obtains the identification information of the refueling device 2 included in the photographed image or the identification code. The refueling device 2 to be inspected is specified by transmitting to the server 4 (step S12) and acquiring the identification information from the captured image received by the server 4 by the image recognition function or receiving the identification information as it is. In this case, the operations of steps S1 and 2 of the refueling device 2 are omitted. Subsequent operations are the same as in the reference example .

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the server 4 is automatically determined by the server 4 instead of the gas station worker to determine the deterioration or abnormality of the parts used in the refueling device 2, so that the maintenance of the refueling device 2 can be performed quickly. You can do it with certainty.

Further, in the above embodiment, when an identification code is described on a part such as a nozzle or a swivel at an inspection point and the identification code is read by the mobile terminal 3, it can be configured to display a guidance video of the inspection method. .. According to this, the gas station worker can confirm the inspection method with a video, and the inspection can be surely carried out.

Further, when the guidance video of the above inspection method is completed, a video of an accident case when parts replacement is neglected as a related video can be distributed to the mobile terminal. As a result, the gas station worker can visually understand the importance of daily inspections and the like, and does not neglect the inspections.

1 Gas station system 2 Refueling device 2a Beacon 3 Mobile terminal 4 Server

Claims (4)

Refueling device and
A mobile terminal that photographs the inspection points of the refueling device, and
Equipped with a server having image recognition means
The mobile terminal obtains by reading the identification information of the refueling device received from the refueling device , the photographed image of the name plate of the refueling device , or the identification code of the name plate as the information for identifying the refueling device to be inspected. The identification information of the refueling device is transmitted to the server , and the information for identifying the inspection point and the photographed image of the inspection point are transmitted to the server.
The server identifies the refueling device to be inspected and the inspection location from the received information, determines an abnormality in the inspection location from the received captured image, and determines an abnormality in the inspection location .
The image recognition means of the server is a gas station system that learns a method of determining an abnormality at the inspection location based on past captured images and determination results.
The mobile terminal photographs a predetermined inspection location, the server photographs a daily inspection for determining an abnormality of the inspection location from the captured image, and the mobile terminal photographs the selected inspection location, and the server photographs the inspection location. The refueling station system according to the present invention, characterized in that an abnormality inspection is performed to determine an abnormality at the inspection location from a photographed image . The gas station system according to claim 1, wherein the mobile terminal displays an inspection point to be photographed when the inspection point of the refueling device is photographed. When the server determines that there is no abnormality in the inspection location, the mobile terminal displays the determination result received from the server and arranges images as a guideline for replacing parts existing in the inspection location where there is no abnormality. The gas station system according to claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that it is displayed. When the server determines that there is an abnormality in the inspection location, the mobile terminal displays the determination result received from the server and images of other parts related to the component existing in the inspection location having the abnormality. The gas station system according to claim 1 , 2 or 3 , wherein the gas station system is displayed and the ordering of the other parts is prompted.