JP6850745B2 - Boarding intention judgment device, boarding intention judgment method and boarding intention judgment program - Google Patents

Description

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a boarding intention determination device, a boarding intention determination method, and a boarding intention determination program.

Conventionally, a technique for managing bus operation has been disclosed.

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for improving the operation efficiency of a bus and reducing the burden on the driver in relation to the operation.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2002-208091

However, in the above-mentioned conventional technique, it is not always possible to efficiently carry the user to the destination while improving the convenience of the user who uses the transportation system. For example, in the above-mentioned prior art, when a boarding request is made at a bus stop, the operation route connecting the departure point and the destination is changed so as to pass through the stop where the boarding request is made.

The boarding request at the bus stop here is considered to be a bus boarding reservation by the user or a request for dispatching to the site (immediate call) without a reservation. In such a case, the change of the operation route may be useless because the user has forgotten to make a boarding reservation or call immediately. In addition, the procedure performed by the user when making a boarding reservation or making an immediate call may be complicated. For this reason, the above-mentioned conventional technology does not always mean that the user can be efficiently transported to the destination while improving the convenience of the user who uses the transportation system.

The present application has been made in view of the above, and an object of the present application is to efficiently carry a user to a destination while enhancing the convenience of a user who uses transportation.

The boarding intention determination device according to the present application is an acquisition unit that acquires a positional relationship between boarding position information indicating a boarding point for boarding a moving body which is a transportation system and user position information indicating the user's current position. And a determination unit that determines whether or not the user intends to board the moving body based on the positional relationship acquired by the acquisition unit and the behavior information indicating the behavior of the user. It is characterized by.

According to one aspect of the embodiment, there is an effect that the user can be efficiently transported to the destination while improving the convenience of the user who uses the transportation system.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a boarding intention determination process according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a boarding intention determination device according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a virtual bus stop position information storage unit according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a user information storage unit according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the operation record storage unit according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the boarding intention determination process according to the embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of content for displaying the intention to board from the virtual bus stop position. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the position determination process according to the embodiment. FIG. 9 is a hardware configuration diagram showing an example of a computer that realizes the function of the boarding intention determination device.

Hereinafter, a mode for implementing the boarding intention determination device, the boarding intention determination method, and the boarding intention determination program according to the present application (hereinafter, referred to as “embodiment”) will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that this embodiment does not limit the boarding intention determination device, the boarding intention determination method, and the boarding intention determination program according to the present application. Further, in the following embodiments, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate description is omitted.

[1. Boarding intention judgment processing]
First, an example of the boarding intention determination process according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a boarding intention determination process according to an embodiment. The boarding intention determination system 1 according to the embodiment includes a boarding intention determination device 100 and a terminal device 10. The boarding intention determination process according to the embodiment is performed by the boarding intention determination device 100 shown in FIG. For example, the boarding intention determination device 100 is realized by one or more devices such as a server device and a cloud system, and is realized by a user via a network N (see FIG. 2) such as a mobile communication network or a wireless LAN (Local Area Network). It is an information processing device capable of communicating with the terminal device 10 used by.

The terminal device 10 is an information processing device used by the user. The terminal device 10 is, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a notebook PC (Personal Computer), a desktop PC, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), or the like. Further, it is assumed that an application (hereinafter, referred to as "boarding guidance application AP") capable of searching the operation status of the route bus and the position of the stop of the route bus is pre-installed in the terminal device 10.

The boarding guidance application AP acquires various information about the route bus from the boarding intention determination device 100 by cooperating with the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment, and presents the acquired information to the user. For example, the user can "register" the name of the bus stop that is used on a daily basis in the boarding guidance application AP. In such a case, the boarding guidance application AP acquires information about the "favorite registration" bus stop from the boarding intention determination device 100 and presents it to the user at an arbitrary timing.

Here, the premise for the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment to perform the boarding intention determination process shown below will be described. First, it is assumed that the moving body targeted by the boarding intention determination device 100 in the present embodiment is an "on-demand bus". The on-demand bus according to the embodiment is a kind of route bus, but when the user performs the procedure using a communication means such as the Internet, for example, via a detour line outside the basic route, for example, Pick up the user at the virtually installed bus stop. A bus stop that is virtually installed in this way is referred to as a "virtual bus stop" as opposed to a conventional physical bus stop that exists on a basic route (sometimes referred to as an "existing bus stop").

The boarding intention determination device 100 can set up a virtual bus stop at an arbitrary position in consideration of user attribute information, road information, traffic conditions, etc., and direct the on-demand bus to the set virtual bus stop. However, even though the on-demand bus detours from the basic route and heads for the virtual bus stop, there are cases where there is no user who should originally board the bus, which is a waste of time. That is, the operation efficiency of the on-demand bus deteriorates. In order to solve such a situation, it is necessary to accurately determine whether or not the user intends to board the on-demand bus. Then, when the user intends to board the on-demand bus, it is necessary to set up a "virtual bus stop" at a position that is easy for the user to use and guide the user to the set position.

Based on the above assumptions, the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment is between the boarding position information indicating the boarding point for boarding the moving body and the user position information indicating the current position of the user. The positional relationship is acquired, and it is determined whether or not the user intends to board the moving object based on the acquired positional relationship and the behavior information indicating the user's behavior.

Specifically, the boarding intention determination device 100 determines that the user intends to board the moving body when the positional relationship satisfies the predetermined condition information. Further, the boarding intention determination device 100 determines that the user intends to board the moving body when the action information indicating the user's behavior satisfies the predetermined condition information. The above two conditions, that is, the condition information regarding the positional relationship and the condition information regarding the behavior information will be described later. Further, the moving body shall be an on-demand bus. Further, the boarding point for boarding the moving body shall be a physical bus stop for boarding the on-demand bus, that is, an existing bus stop. Further, the boarding position information shall be the position information (existing bus stop position) where the existing bus stop is located. Hereinafter, an example of the boarding intention determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

First, MAP1 shown in FIG. 1 will be described. MAP1 shows a map around the user U1 who uses the boarding guidance application AP. In MAP1, the position information (an example of boarding position information) where the existing bus stop ST1 is located is "S-PT1". Further, in MAP1, the position information (an example of boarding position information) where the existing bus stop ST2 is located is "S-PT2". Further, in MAP1, the user position information indicating the current position of the user U1 who uses the boarding guidance application AP is "U-PT1". Further, in MAP1, the position information indicating the current position of the on-demand bus B1 is "B-PT1". Further, in MAP1, the basic route RT20 (which can be rephrased as 20 routes) on which the on-demand bus B1 travels is indicated by a dotted line.

In such a state, the boarding intention determination device 100 determines whether or not the user U1 has activated the boarding guidance application AP. Here, in order to simplify the explanation, when the terminal device 10 receives an instruction from the user U1 to activate the boarding guidance application AP, the terminal device 10 provides information on the existing bus stop registered as a favorite in the user U1 in advance. It shall be displayed on the display screen D. As shown in FIG. 1, in the terminal device 10, the names of the three existing bus stops (bus stop ST1, bus stop ST2, bus stop ST3) registered as favorites by the user U1 and the on-demand bus B1 arrive at each of the bus stops. The remaining time until the operation is counted down in real time.

It should be noted that such a display is possible because the following processing is performed by the boarding intention determination device 100. For example, the boarding intention determination device 100 determines an on-demand bus that stops at each existing bus stop registered as a favorite in response to a request from the terminal device 10, and determines the current position information of the determined on-demand bus at any time in real time. get. Then, the boarding intention determination device 100 calculates the remaining time based on the current position of the on-demand bus, the existing bus stop position, and the operating speed of the on-demand bus. Then, the boarding intention determination device 100 returns the calculated remaining time to the terminal device 10 so as to count down and display it.

Next, the boarding intention determination device 100 performs the boarding intention determination process (step S1). The boarding intention determination device 100 determines whether or not the positional relationship between the existing bus stop position and the current position of the user U1 satisfies predetermined condition information (condition information regarding the positional relationship). Specifically, the boarding intention determination device 100 determines whether or not the distance between the existing bus stop position and the current position of the user U1 is within a predetermined distance as predetermined condition information. Further, in the present embodiment, the time required for the user U1 to move from the current position of the user U1 to the existing bus stop position is shorter than the time required for the on-demand bus B1 to arrive at the existing bus stop position. It shall be the expected distance.

For example, the boarding intention determination device 100 acquires the position information of the existing bus stops ST1 to ST3 registered as favorites and the current position information of the user U1, thereby acquiring the position information of each of the existing bus stops ST1 to ST3 and the current position of the user U1. Get the positional relationship with the information. In the example of FIG. 1, in the boarding intention determination device 100, among the existing bus stops ST1 to ST3, the positional relationship between the position information of the existing bus stops ST1 and ST2 and the current position information of the user U1 satisfies the condition information related to the above-mentioned positional relationship. Suppose that it is determined.

Further, the boarding intention determination device 100 determines whether or not the action information indicating the action of the user U1 satisfies the predetermined condition information (condition information regarding the action information). Specifically, the boarding intention determination device 100 waits until the on-demand bus B1 arrives at any of the existing bus stops ST1 and ST2 determined to satisfy the conditional information regarding the positional relationship as predetermined condition information. It is determined whether or not the user U1 has viewed the time information indicating the time of the above, that is, the countdown display. Further, the boarding intention determination device 100 determines whether or not the user U1 has started moving toward the existing bus stop ST1 or ST2 while the user U1 is viewing the countdown display as predetermined condition information.

For example, the boarding intention determination device 100 acquires the current position information of the user U1 at any time in real time and analyzes the change in the current position of the user U1 to determine whether or not the user U1 has started the movement. In that case, it is determined in which direction the vehicle is moving. In the example of FIG. 1, it is assumed that the boarding intention determination device 100 determines that the user U1 has started moving toward the existing bus stop ST1.

By the way, as described above, when the boarding intention determination device 100 satisfies both the condition information regarding the positional relationship and the condition information regarding the behavior information, the user U1 intends to board the on-demand bus B1. judge. Therefore, in the example of FIG. 1, the boarding intention determination device 100 determines that the user U1 intends to board the on-demand bus B1.

Next, the boarding intention determination device 100 determines that the user U1 has a boarding intention, and thus performs a position determination process for determining a position (virtual bus stop position) for installing the virtual bus stop (step S2). For example, the boarding intention determination device 100 may include attribute information of the user U1, road information around the current position of the user U1 (for example, an area within a radius of 200 m centered on the current position of the user U1), and around the current position of the user U1. Determine the virtual bus stop position based on the traffic information. As an example, since the user U1 is moving toward the existing bus stop ST1, the boarding intention determination device 100 determines that the distance from the current position of the user U1 to the virtual bus stop position is the distance from the current position of the user U1 to the existing bus stop. The virtual bus stop position is determined so as to be shorter than the distance to the ST1 position. In the example of FIG. 1, the boarding intention determination device 100 shows an example in which the virtual bus stop position is determined to be the position indicated by “VST1”.

When the boarding intention determination device 100 determines the virtual bus stop position, it presents to the user U1 that it is possible to board the on-demand bus B1 from the determined virtual bus stop position (step S3). For example, as information indicating that the on-demand bus B1 can be boarded from the virtual bus stop position, the boarding intention determination device 100 uses a button BT1 displaying "You can board from a closer distance" as shown in FIG. The terminal device 10 is controlled to display. Further, although not shown, the boarding intention determination device 100 instructs the on-demand bus B1 to detour the virtual bus stop position to the route where "VST1" is located.

As described above, the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment is between the boarding position information indicating the boarding point for boarding the moving body and the user position information indicating the current position of the user. The positional relationship of the user is acquired, and based on the acquired positional relationship and the behavior information indicating the user's behavior, it is determined whether or not the user intends to get on the moving object.

As a result, the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment can determine the user who intends to board with high accuracy. Therefore, for example, even though the user has detoured, there is no user at the detour destination point and the user is wasted. It is possible to effectively avoid the situation of becoming. As a result, the boarding intention determination device 100 can efficiently carry the user to the destination.

Further, since the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment can set the virtual bus stop at a position closer to the existing bus stop position, the moving distance to the bus stop can be shortened. That is, the boarding intention determination device 100 can enhance the convenience for the user to use the on-demand bus.

[2. Configuration of boarding intention determination device]
Next, the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the boarding intention determination device 100 includes a communication unit 110, a storage unit 120, and a control unit 130.

(About communication unit 110)
The communication unit 110 is realized by, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card) or the like. Then, the communication unit 110 is connected to the network N by wire or wirelessly, and transmits / receives information to / from, for example, the terminal device 10.

(About storage unit 120)
The storage unit 120 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. The storage unit 120 includes a virtual bus stop position information storage unit 121, a user information storage unit 122, and an operation record storage unit 123.

(About the virtual bus stop location information storage unit 121)
The virtual bus stop position information storage unit 121 is a storage unit that stores candidates for positions where the virtual bus stop is installed. Here, FIG. 3 shows an example of the virtual bus stop position information storage unit 121 according to the embodiment. In the example of FIG. 3, the virtual bus stop position information storage unit 121 has items such as "prefecture", "business name", "system ID", and "position information (coordinates)".

"Business operator" indicates the name of a route bus operator existing in the corresponding "prefecture". The "system ID" is identification information indicating the route on which the route bus operated by the corresponding "business operator" travels. "Position information (coordinates)" is position information indicating a position where a virtual bus stop can be installed, and indicates position information indicating a candidate for a position where a virtual bus stop is installed.

That is, in the example of FIG. 3, among the routes on which the route bus operated by the route bus operator "TK Transportation" existing in the prefecture "Tokyo" runs, the route identified by the system ID "20" ( An example is shown in which a virtual bus stop can be installed at the positions "X1, Y1" in the 20 system route).

(About user information storage unit 122)
The user information storage unit 122 is a storage unit that stores various types of information (for example, attribute information) related to the user. Here, FIG. 4 shows an example of the user information storage unit 122 according to the embodiment. In the example of FIG. 4, the user information storage unit 122 has items such as "user ID", "age", "gender", and "physical information".

The "user ID" indicates identification information that identifies the user or the user's terminal device 10. "Age" indicates the age of the user. "Gender" indicates the gender of the user. "Physical information" indicates physical information (for example, illness, disability, etc.) that can be a burden on the user.

That is, in the example of FIG. 4, the user (user U1) identified by the user ID "U1" is an age "33 years old", a gender "female", and physical information "pregnant woman".

(About operation record storage unit 123)
The operation record storage unit 123 is a storage unit that stores information related to the operation record of the route bus. Here, FIG. 5 shows an example of the operation record storage unit 123 according to the embodiment. In the example of FIG. 5, the operation record storage unit 123 has items such as "business operator", "system ID", "date information", and "delay information".

"Business operator" indicates the name of the route bus operator. The "system ID" is identification information indicating the route on which the route bus operated by the corresponding "business operator" travels. The "date information" indicates the date and time when the route bus was traveling in the section indicated by the "delay information". "Delay information" indicates a section in which a delay occurs in the operation schedule on the route identified by the "system ID". For example, in a section where bus stops with a large number of passengers and getting off are continuous, the operation schedule is likely to be delayed.

That is, in the example of FIG. 5, in the line (20 system lines) identified by the system ID "20", the section X1 is between the date information "September 5, 2017, 8:15 to 8:30". Here is an example of a delay in the operation schedule.

The operation record storage unit 123 may store the date information indicating the date and time when the traffic jam occurred and the traffic jam information indicating the section where the traffic jam occurred in association with each other.

(About control unit 130)
Returning to FIG. 2, in the control unit 130, various programs stored in the storage device inside the boarding intention determination device 100 are executed by the CPU (Central Processing Unit), the MPU (Micro Processing Unit), etc. using the RAM as the work area. It is realized by. Further, the control unit 130 is realized by, for example, an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 130 includes a reception unit 131, an acquisition unit 132, a determination unit 133, a determination unit 134, a display control unit 135, a presentation unit 136, and an instruction unit 137. , Realize or execute the information processing functions and actions described below. The internal configuration of the control unit 130 is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 2, and may be another configuration as long as it is a configuration for performing information processing described later. Further, the connection relationship of each processing unit included in the control unit 130 is not limited to the connection relationship shown in FIG. 2, and may be another connection relationship.

(About receiver 131)
The receiving unit 131 receives various information from the terminal device 100. For example, the receiving unit 131 receives the content and the distribution request of the information about the content.

(About acquisition unit 132)
The acquisition unit 132 acquires the positional relationship between the boarding position information indicating the boarding point for boarding the moving body and the user position information indicating the current position of the user. In addition, the acquisition unit 132 may also acquire the moving body position information indicating the current position of the moving body. In addition, the acquisition unit 132 can also calculate information to be presented to the user based on the acquired information. Explaining with reference to the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 132 can calculate the remaining time until the on-demand bus B1 arrives at each of the existing bus stops ST1 to ST3.

(About judgment unit 133)
The determination unit 133 determines whether or not the user intends to get on the moving object based on the positional relationship acquired by the acquisition unit 132 and the action information indicating the user's behavior. Specifically, the determination unit 133 determines that the user intends to board the moving body when the positional relationship acquired by the acquisition unit 132 satisfies the predetermined condition information.

For example, in the case where the determination unit 133 satisfies the predetermined condition information, the user gets on the moving body when the distance between the boarding point for getting on the moving body and the current position of the user is within the predetermined distance. It is determined that there is an intention to do so. Explaining this point in more detail, the determination unit 133 determines that the user can use the determination unit 133 as a predetermined distance when the time required for the user to move from the user's current position to the boarding point is within a predetermined time. It is determined that the intention is to get on the moving object. In addition, this predetermined time is the time until the moving body arrives at the boarding point.

Further, the determination unit 133 determines that the user intends to get on the moving body when the action information indicating the user's action satisfies the predetermined condition information. Specifically, the determination unit 133 determines that the user intends to board the moving body when the user browses the content related to the boarding point for boarding the moving body, assuming that the predetermined condition information is satisfied. To do.

Further, when the determination unit 133 satisfies the predetermined condition information, the determination unit 133 waits until the moving body arrives at the boarding point where the distance from the user's current position is within the predetermined distance among the boarding points for boarding the moving body. When the user browses the time information indicating the time, it is determined that the user intends to board the moving object. More specifically, when the determination unit 133 starts moving toward the boarding point for the user to board the moving body while the user has browsed the time information, the user moves to the moving body. Determine that you intend to board.

(About decision unit 134)
The determination unit 134 determines a position where a virtual boarding point, which is a boarding point for boarding the moving body and is a virtual boarding point, is installed. For example, the determination unit 134 provides user position information indicating the current position and boarding position information indicating the boarding point when there is a boarding point for boarding the moving object within a predetermined range from the user's current position. Based on, determine the position to install the virtual boarding point.

(About display control unit 135)
The display control unit 135 controls the display of the content displayed on the terminal device 10. In the example of FIG. 1, the display control unit 135 generates the content displayed on the display screen D of the terminal device 10 by the boarding guidance application AP. Then, the display control unit 135 controls the display so that the generated content is displayed on the display screen D of the terminal device 10.

(About presentation 136)
The presentation unit 136 presents the content to the user. For example, the presentation unit 136 presents to the user that the moving body can be boarded at the virtual boarding point whose position is determined by the determination unit 134. In addition, the presentation unit 136 presents guidance information for guiding the user to the virtual boarding point when the manifestation of intention to board at the virtual boarding point is received. The presentation of information to the user by the presentation unit 136 corresponds to the presentation unit 136 delivering the information to the user's terminal device 10.

(About indicator 137)
The instruction unit 137 instructs the moving body to move to the position determined by the determination unit 134 and where the virtual boarding point is installed. For example, the instruction unit 137 determines a detour route to the position where the virtual boarding point is installed based on the original traveling route of the moving body, and instructs the moving body to travel on the determined detour route.

[3. Example of action and effect in boarding intention determination processing]
Hereinafter, the contents of the processing executed and realized by each processing unit 131 to 137 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the boarding intention determination process according to the embodiment. In addition, the example of FIG. 1 will be used as appropriate.

First, the receiving unit 131 determines whether or not the information indicating that the boarding guidance application AP has been activated has been received from the terminal device 10 of each user (step S101). If the receiving unit 131 has not received the information that the boarding guidance application AP has been activated (step S101; No), the receiving unit 131 waits until it is received. Here, for example, it is assumed that the receiving unit 131 has received the information that the boarding guidance application AP has been activated from the terminal device 10 of the user U1.

Here, it is assumed that the user U1 has registered the existing bus stops ST1, ST2 and ST3 (ST1 to ST3) as favorites in the boarding guidance application AP. When the reception unit 131 receives the information that the boarding guidance application AP has been activated (step S101; Yes), the acquisition unit 132 determines and determines the on-demand bus that stops at the existing bus stops ST1 to ST3. Acquire the current location information of the on-demand bus in real time at any time. Then, the acquisition unit 132 is based on the current position of the on-demand bus B1 determined to stop at the existing bus stops ST1 to ST3, the position information of each of the existing bus stops ST1 to ST3, and the operating speed of the on-demand bus B1. The remaining time until the on-demand bus B1 arrives at each ST3 is calculated.

As shown in FIG. 1, the presentation unit 136 displays the content (favorite screen) controlled by the display control unit 135 so that the remaining time until the on-demand bus B1 arrives at each of the existing bus stops ST1 to ST3 is counted down. Deliver to the terminal device 10.

In such a state, the determination unit 133 determines whether or not the user U1 satisfies the predetermined condition information as the boarding intention determination process. First, the acquisition unit 132 obtains the position information of each of the existing bus stops ST1 to ST3 (collectively referred to as the existing bus stop position), which is the boarding point for boarding the on-demand bus B1, and the current position information of the user U1. Acquire the positional relationship between them (step S102). The boarding intention determination device 100 can store the position information of the existing bus stop position in a predetermined storage unit in the own device so that the acquisition unit 132 can acquire the position information of the existing bus stop position.

Next, the determination unit 133 determines whether or not the user U1 satisfies the predetermined condition information as the boarding intention determination process (step S103). Specifically, the determination unit 133 determines whether or not the positional relationship between the existing bus stop position and the current position of the user U1 satisfies predetermined condition information (condition information regarding the positional relationship). Specifically, the determination unit 133 determines whether or not the distance between the existing bus stop position and the current position of the user U1 is within the predetermined distance as the predetermined condition information. More specifically, the determination unit 133 determines, as a predetermined distance, whether or not the time required for the user U1 to move from the current position of the user to the existing bus stop position is within a predetermined time. Further, this predetermined time is, for example, the time until the on-demand bus B1 arrives at the existing bus stop position. Here, it is assumed that the determination unit 133 determines that the positional relationship between the position information of the existing bus stops ST1 and ST2 and the current position information of the user U1 among the existing bus stops ST1 to ST3 satisfies the condition information related to the above-mentioned positional relationship. ..

Further, the determination unit 133 determines whether or not the action information indicating the action of the user U1 satisfies the predetermined condition information (condition information regarding the action information). Specifically, the determination unit 133 determines the time until the on-demand bus B1 arrives at any of the existing bus stops ST1 and ST2 that are determined to satisfy the conditional information regarding the positional relationship as predetermined condition information. It is determined whether or not the user U1 has viewed the time information indicating, that is, the countdown display. More specifically, the determination unit 133 determines whether or not the user U1 has started moving toward the existing bus stop ST1 or ST2 while the user U1 is viewing the countdown display as predetermined condition information. Here, it is assumed that the determination unit 133 determines that the user U1 has started moving toward the existing bus stop ST1.

In the above example, the determination unit 133 determines that the user U1 intends to board the on-demand bus B1 by satisfying both the condition information regarding the positional relationship and the condition information regarding the behavior information. If the determination unit 133 determines that the condition information is not satisfied (step S103; No), the determination unit 133 waits until the condition information is satisfied. Alternatively, if the determination unit 133 determines that the condition information is not satisfied (step S103; No), the process may be terminated. The determination unit 134 determines the position for deciding the position to install the virtual bus stop in response to the determination by the determination unit 133 that the user U1 intends to board the on-demand bus B1 (step S103; Yes). Process (step S104). The detailed processing procedure of the position determination processing will be described later. Here, it is assumed that the determination unit 134 determines the virtual bus stop position to the position indicated by "VST1" of MAP1 as described in the example of FIG.

In such a case, the presentation unit 136 presents to the user U1 that the on-demand bus B1 can be boarded from the virtual bus stop position “VST1” determined by the determination unit 134 (step S105). For example, the display control unit 135 has a button displaying "You can get on from closer" as shown in FIG. 1 as information indicating that you can get on the on-demand bus B1 from the virtual bus stop position "VST1". Display control of BT1. Then, the presentation unit 136 displays the display-controlled button BT1 between the information regarding the existing bus stop ST1 and the information regarding the existing bus stop ST2, as shown in FIG.

In such a state, the presentation unit 136 determines whether or not the user desires detailed information regarding the virtual bus stop position “VST1” (step S106). In other words, the presentation unit 136 determines whether or not the user U1 has pressed the button BT1. When the presentation unit 136 determines that the button BT1 is not pressed (step S106; No), the presentation unit 136 ends the process. On the other hand, when the presentation unit 136 determines that the button BT1 has been pressed (step S106; Yes), the content for causing the user U1 to display the intention to board from the virtual bus stop position "VST1". C1 is delivered (step S107).

Here, FIG. 7 shows an example of the content for displaying the intention to board from the virtual bus stop position. The example of FIG. 7 shows a screen example when the content C1 for displaying the intention to board from the virtual bus stop position “VST1” is displayed on the display screen D of the terminal device 10. As shown in FIG. 7, the presentation unit 136 indicates a location indicating the location of the virtual bus stop position “VST1” in the map information (corresponding to MAP1 shown in FIG. 1) including the current position of the user U1 and the virtual bus stop position “VST1”. The content C1 on which the information J is superimposed is distributed to the terminal device 10.

As shown in FIG. 7, the location information J includes the button BT2. For example, by pressing the button BT2, the user U1 can indicate to the boarding intention determination device 100 that he / she intends to board from the virtual bus stop position “VST1”. Therefore, the presentation unit 136 determines whether or not the user U1 has pressed the button BT2 (step S108). When the presentation unit 136 determines that the button BT2 is not pressed (step S108; No), the presentation unit 136 ends the process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the button BT2 is pressed (step S108; Yes), the presentation unit 136 presents guidance information regarding the virtual bus stop position "VST1" (step S109). For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the presentation unit 136 displays the movement route GD from the current position “U-PT1” of the user U1 to the virtual bus stop position “VST1” as guidance information.

Here, since the virtual bus stop is not a physical bus stop, the user U1 may not be able to recognize the exact position of the virtual bus stop position "VST1" even if the user U1 heads for the virtual bus stop position "VST1" according to the movement route GD. .. Therefore, the presentation unit 136 may present, for example, image information about the periphery of the virtual bus stop position "VST1" as the peripheral information of the virtual bus stop position "VST1".

Further, when it is determined that the button BT2 is pressed (step S108; Yes), the determination unit 134 actually installs the virtual bus stop at the virtual bus stop position "VST1" (step S109).

Further, although not shown, the instruction unit 137 detours the on-demand bus B1 to operate toward the virtual bus stop position "VST1" after passing through the existing bus stop ST1 and then toward the existing bus stop ST2. Instruct the route.

[4. Example of action and effect in position-fixing processing]
Hereinafter, the contents of the processing executed and realized by the determination unit 134 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the position determination process according to the embodiment.

Based on the example of FIG. 7, the determination unit 134 determines the position where the virtual bus stop is to be installed in response to the determination by the determination unit 133 that the user U1 intends to board the on-demand bus B1. Position determination processing is performed.

First, the determination unit 134 acquires the attribute information corresponding to the user U1 from the user information storage unit 122 (step S201). In the example of FIG. 4, the determination unit 134 acquires the age "33 years old", the gender "female", and the physical information "pregnant woman" as the attribute information corresponding to the user U1. In addition, the determination unit 134 acquires road information and traffic information around the current position of the user U1 (step S202). The determination unit 134 is a road within a predetermined range with respect to a central position connecting three positions such as the current position of the user U1, the position of the existing bus stop ST1 and the position of the existing bus stop ST2 as the vicinity of the current position of the user U1. Information and traffic information may be obtained. Further, the road information here is, for example, information such as whether or not the road width is sufficient to stop the on-demand bus and whether or not the construction is underway. In addition, the traffic information is information such as whether or not there is a traffic jam.

Next, the determination unit 134 determines the virtual bus stop position based on the attribute information, road information, and traffic information of the user U1 (step S203). For example, the determination unit 134 identifies a road on which the on-demand bus B1 can be stopped based on the road information and the traffic information. Then, the determination unit 134 determines at which position on the specified road the virtual bus stop is to be installed. For example, in the determination unit 134, since the user U1 is moving toward the existing bus stop ST1, the distance from the current position of the user U1 to the virtual bus stop position is from the current position of the user U1 to the position of the existing bus stop ST1. Determine the virtual bus stop position so that it is shorter than the distance.

Further, the determination unit 134 can determine the virtual bus stop position in consideration of the attribute information of the user U1. For example, the determination unit determines the virtual bus stop position based on the score according to the attribute information of the user U1.

For example, it is assumed that a score is predetermined for each information corresponding to each attribute. For example, as attribute information, a score of "2" is set for age "30s", a score of "2" is set for gender "female", and a score of "7" is set for physical information "pregnant woman". It should be noted that the higher the score is determined, the more the attribute information that can be a burden on the user. For example, a score of "5" is set for the attribute information "60s", a score of "8" is set for the physical information "wheelchair", and so on. Further, such score information may be stored in the user information storage unit 122, for example.

In such a case, the determination unit 134 determines the virtual bus stop position based on the total score obtained by summing the scores of the respective attribute information corresponding to the user U1. In the above example, the determination unit 134 calculates the total score "11" for the user U1. The determination unit 134 determines that the higher the total score, the greater the physical burden of walking to the bus stop, for example. Therefore, the determination unit 134 determines the virtual bus stop position so that the higher the total score, the shorter the distance from the user's current position to the virtual bus stop position is shorter than the distance from the user's current position to the existing bus stop position. To do.

For example, when the user U1 who is a "pregnant woman" is required to move a long distance (for example, 1 km or more), the physical burden on the user U1 becomes large. Therefore, the determination unit 134 sets the virtual bus stop at a position closer to the current position of the user U1 even if the detour route becomes a longer distance. As a result, the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment can enhance the convenience of the user with respect to the moving body.

On the other hand, on the toilet bowl described, it is assumed that the user U1 has an age of "25 years", a gender of "male", and physical information of "none". In such a case, the user U1 is calculated as having a high physical ability, and a relatively low score is calculated. Moreover, even if a long-distance movement (for example, 1 km or more) is imposed, it is considered that the physical burden is not large. Therefore, the determination unit 133 sets the virtual bus stop at a position closer to the current position of the user U1 within a range in which the detour route does not become longer than the predetermined distance. As a result, the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment can control the length of the detour route according to the attribute information, so that the operation cost (for example, gasoline cost and electricity cost) can be saved. Can be done.

In addition, such a position determination process can be rephrased as a process of determining a virtual bus stop position so that the movement distance of the user can be minimized based on the score according to the attribute information.

[5. Modification example]
The boarding intention determination device 100 according to the above embodiment may be implemented in various different forms other than the above embodiment. Therefore, in the following, another embodiment of the boarding intention determination device 100 will be described.

[5-1. Virtual bus stop installation prohibited section]
The determination unit 134 may determine the position where the virtual boarding point is to be installed, other than the predetermined point based on the boarding point for boarding the moving body. For example, the determination unit 134 determines a position where the virtual boarding point is to be installed on the road excluding the road included within a predetermined distance from the boarding point for boarding the moving body as a predetermined point. This point will be described with reference to the example of FIG.

For example, the determination unit 134 determines that the positional relationship between the existing bus stop ST1 and the current position of the user U1 satisfies the condition information regarding the positional relationship, and determines that the action information of the user U1 satisfies the condition information regarding the action information. As a result, the virtual bus stop position is determined on the routes other than the routes included within a predetermined distance from the existing bus stop ST1 to which the user U1 is heading. In other words, the determination unit 134 defines a route included within a predetermined distance from the existing bus stop ST1 as an installation prohibited section in which a virtual bus stop should not be installed, and determines the virtual bus stop position excluding this installation prohibited section.

In addition, the determination unit 134 dynamically changes the length of this predetermined distance according to the operation status of the on-demand bus (for example, the number of operations, the delay status, etc.), and sets the routes included within the changed distance. The virtual bus stop position may be determined on the routes other than the above.

As a result, the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment can install the virtual bus stop at a position at an appropriate distance from the existing bus stop. Therefore, for example, the virtual bus stop is virtual even though the existing bus stop exists in the immediate vicinity. By installing a bus stop, it is possible to prevent unnecessary delays from occurring.

In addition, the determination unit 134 determines a position where the virtual boarding point is to be installed, as a predetermined point, in a region other than the predetermined area centered on the boarding point for boarding the moving body. Similarly, it will be described with reference to the example of FIG.

For example, the determination unit 134 determines the virtual bus stop position in a region other than a predetermined area centered on the existing bus stop ST1. In other words, the determination unit 134 defines a predetermined area centered on the existing bus stop ST1 as an installation prohibited area in which the virtual bus stop should not be installed, and determines the virtual bus stop position excluding this installation prohibited area.

The determination unit 134 dynamically changes the size (radial distance) of this predetermined area according to the operation status of the on-demand bus (for example, the number of operating buses, the delay status, etc.), and determines the changed region. The virtual bus stop position may be determined on the routes other than the above.

The boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment requests advance reservation of the on-demand bus or dispatch of the on-demand bus to the site in a state where the vehicle has already arrived at the site without prior reservation (immediate call). ) Is also supported. For example, when the on-demand bus is pre-booked by the user U1, the determination unit 134 determines the virtual bus stop position based on the existing bus stop position and the current position of the user U1. Even in such a case, the determination unit 134 determines the virtual bus stop position on the route other than the route included within the predetermined distance from the existing bus stop, and determines the virtual bus stop position in a region other than the predetermined area centered on the existing bus stop. Can be decided. At this time, the determination unit 134 dynamically changes the length of the predetermined distance and the size of the predetermined area according to the past operation record of the on-demand bus (for example, the number of operations, the delay status, etc.). Can be made to.

For example, the determination unit 134 refers to the operation record storage unit 123, and dynamically changes the length of the predetermined distance and the size of the predetermined area based on the delay information at the reserved time, so that the installation prohibited section (Area) is determined, and the virtual bus stop position is determined excluding this installation prohibited section (area). For example, the determination unit 134 determines the installation prohibited section (area) so as to include the section where the delay occurs at the reserved time and the section where the traffic jam occurs, so that the on-demand bus can be set in time for the reserved time. It can be operated.

Further, the determination unit 134 determines the virtual bus stop position based on the existing bus stop position and the current position of the user U1 even when the on-demand bus is immediately called by the user U1. Similarly, the determination unit 134 determines the virtual bus stop position on a route other than the route included within a predetermined distance from the existing bus stop, and determines the virtual bus stop position in a region other than the predetermined area centered on the existing bus stop. can do. At this time, the determination unit 134 dynamically changes the length of the predetermined distance and the size of the predetermined area according to the current operation status of the on-demand bus (for example, the number of operations, the delay status, etc.). Can be made to.

[5-2. About boarding intention judgment processing (1)]
In the above embodiment, the determination unit 133 moves toward the existing bus stop registered as a favorite while viewing the countdown display of the remaining time until the on-demand bus arrives at the existing bus stop registered as a favorite. An example is shown in which it is determined that there is an intention to board the bus when it is started.

However, the existing bus stop may not always be registered as a favorite. For example, if there is an existing bus stop that you use on a daily basis, you may have registered this existing bus stop as a favorite, but if you want to use an on-demand bus while traveling, turn it on at that destination. It is rare that existing bus stops related to demand are registered as favorites. In such a case, the countdown display will not be viewed even if there is an intention to board the on-demand bus.

The boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment can determine the boarding intention based on whether or not information other than the countdown display is viewed so as to cope with such a situation. Specifically, the determination unit 133 determines that the user intends to board the moving body when the user browses the content related to the boarding point for boarding the moving body as a case where the condition information is satisfied. Such content is assumed to be, for example, a route search application.

For example, the determination unit 133 acquires the usage history of the user U1 for the route search application. When the usage history can be acquired, the determination unit 133 refers to the acquired usage history, and the user U1 now goes back within a predetermined time from the current time (for example, the time when the boarding guidance application AP is activated). It is determined whether or not there is a log that the bus route related to the vicinity of the position has been searched. For example, if the determination unit 133 can acquire a log that the user U1 has searched for a bus route related to the current position using the route search application, the user U1 may move using the on-demand bus. Judge that there is.

Further, when the determination unit 133 can determine that the user U1 may move using the on-demand bus based on the usage history, when the user U1 starts moving toward the existing bus stop, the determination unit 133 may start moving. Judge that there is an intention to board. For example, if the user U1 is merely moving toward an existing bus stop, the implementation may be toward a store at the existing bus stop. However, since there is a trace that the user U1 is searching for a bus route around the current location immediately before, the determination unit 133 determines with high accuracy that the user U1 intends to board the on-demand bus. Can be done.

[5-3. About boarding intention judgment processing (2)]
Further, the determination unit 133 may determine whether or not there is an intention to board the on-demand bus based on the user's transportation usage history. For example, the determination unit 133 determines whether or not there is a transportation system that the user U1 may use on a daily basis by acquiring the transportation system usage history of the user U1. For example, when the boarding guidance application AP is activated, the determination unit 133 determines that, for example, if the user U1 is using the on-demand bus every day, the user U1 intends to board the on-demand bus. To do. As a result, the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment can determine with high accuracy whether or not there is a boarding intention.

[5-4. About setting the virtual boarding point]
In the above embodiment, the boarding intention determination device 100 determines the virtual bus stop position when it is determined that there is a boarding intention, and presents that it is possible to board the on-demand bus at the determined virtual bus stop position. Then, when the user's intention to board the vehicle is obtained (when the button BT2 shown in FIG. 7 is pressed), the boarding intention determination device 100 actually installs a virtual bus stop and moves the on-demand bus to the installed position. I showed an example of turning to.

However, when the boarding intention determination device 100 determines the position to install the virtual bus stop in a state where it can be determined that there is a boarding intention, for example, the virtual boarding intention determination device 100 determines the boarding intention without confirming the boarding intention using the button BT2. A virtual bus stop may actually be installed at the bus stop position. Further, in such a case, the boarding intention determination device 100 presents guidance information for guiding to the set virtual bus stop. Such processing corresponds to shifting to step S109 after step S104 in the flowchart shown in FIG.

In this way, the boarding intention determination device 100 installs the virtual bus stop without confirming the boarding intention using the button BT2, so that it can be determined with high accuracy that there is a boarding intention in the boarding intention determination process. Because it is.

[5-5. Display candidates for virtual boarding points]
The boarding intention determination device 100 may present a candidate for a virtual bus stop position to the user and actually install the virtual bus body at the virtual bus stop position designated by the user without performing the boarding intention determination process. For example, in the boarding intention determination device 100, assuming that the boarding guidance application AP is activated by the user U1, whether or not there is a route on which the on-demand bus travels around the current position of the user U1 based on the current position of the user U1. Is determined. When there is a route on which the on-demand bus travels, the boarding intention determination device 100 refers to the virtual bus stop position information storage unit 121 and acquires a candidate for the virtual bus stop position corresponding to the on-demand bus. For example, even if the boarding intention determination device 100 installs a virtual bus stop among the virtual bus stop positions registered in the virtual bus stop position information storage unit 121 based on road information, traffic information, or the like, for example, traffic in the vicinity. Acquire candidates for virtual bus stop positions that are not expected to adversely affect the situation.

In addition, the boarding intention determination device 100 presents the acquired map information showing the candidate of the virtual bus stop position to the user U1. Then, when any of the presented virtual bus stop position candidates is designated by the user U1, the boarding intention determination device 100 installs the virtual bus stop at the designated virtual bus stop position. Further, the boarding intention determination device 100 presents guidance information for guiding the user U1 to the position where the virtual bus stop is installed.

As a result, the boarding intention determination device 100 can surely install the virtual bus stop at the position desired by the user, so that the convenience of the user can be enhanced. The boarding intention determination device 100 also determines the virtual bus stop position from the virtual bus stop position candidates registered in the virtual bus stop position information storage unit 121 in the virtual bus stop position determination process described with reference to FIG. can do.

[5-6. About mobiles]
In the above embodiment, the on-demand bus has been described as an example of the moving body, but the form of the moving body is not limited to the on-demand bus. For example, the moving body may be an ordinary automobile type taxi. Further, the moving body may be a manned automobile in which a driver is present, or an autonomous driving vehicle in which no driver is present.

[6. Hardware configuration]
Further, the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the above-described embodiment is realized by, for example, a computer 1000 having a configuration as shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a hardware configuration diagram showing an example of a computer 1000 that realizes the function of the boarding intention determination device 100. The computer 1000 has a CPU 1100, a RAM 1200, a ROM 1300, an HDD 1400, a communication interface (I / F) 1500, an input / output interface (I / F) 1600, and a media interface (I / F) 1700.

The CPU 1100 operates based on a program stored in the ROM 1300 or the HDD 1400, and controls each part. The ROM 1300 stores a boot program executed by the CPU 1100 when the computer 1000 is started, a program depending on the hardware of the computer 1000, and the like.

The HDD 1400 stores a program executed by the CPU 1100, data used by such a program, and the like. The communication interface 1500 receives data from another device via the communication network 50 and sends it to the CPU 1100, and transmits the data generated by the CPU 1100 to the other device via the communication network 50.

The CPU 1100 controls an output device such as a display or a printer, and an input device such as a keyboard or a mouse via the input / output interface 1600. The CPU 1100 acquires data from the input device via the input / output interface 1600. Further, the CPU 1100 outputs the generated data to the output device via the input / output interface 1600.

The media interface 1700 reads a program or data stored in the recording medium 1800 and provides the program or data to the CPU 1100 via the RAM 1200. The CPU 1100 loads the program from the recording medium 1800 onto the RAM 1200 via the media interface 1700, and executes the loaded program. The recording medium 1800 is, for example, an optical recording medium such as a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) or PD (Phase change rewritable Disk), a magneto-optical recording medium such as an MO (Magneto-Optical disk), a tape medium, a magnetic recording medium, or a semiconductor memory. And so on.

For example, when the computer 1000 functions as the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment, the CPU 1100 of the computer 1000 realizes the function of the control unit 130 by executing the program loaded on the RAM 1200. Further, the data in the storage unit 120 is stored in the HDD 1400. The CPU 1100 of the computer 1000 reads and executes these programs from the recording medium 1800, but as another example, these programs may be acquired from another device via the communication network 50.

[7. Others]
Of each of the processes described in the above embodiments, all or part of the processes described as being performed automatically may be performed manually, or all or part of the processes described as being performed manually. A part can be automatically performed by a known method. In addition, the processing procedure, specific name, and information including various data and parameters shown in the above document and drawings can be arbitrarily changed unless otherwise specified.

Further, each component of each of the illustrated devices is a functional concept, and does not necessarily have to be physically configured as shown in the figure. That is, the specific form of distribution / integration of each device is not limited to the one shown in the figure, and all or part of them may be functionally or physically distributed / physically in arbitrary units according to various loads and usage conditions. Can be integrated and configured.

In addition, the above-described embodiments can be appropriately combined as long as the processing contents do not contradict each other.

[8. effect〕
The boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment includes an acquisition unit 132 and a determination unit 133. The acquisition unit 132 acquires the positional relationship between the boarding position information indicating the boarding point for boarding the moving body and the user position information indicating the current position of the user. The determination unit 133 determines whether or not the user intends to get on the moving object based on the positional relationship acquired by the acquisition unit 132 and the action information indicating the user's behavior.

As a result, the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment can determine with high accuracy whether or not there is a boarding intention, so that the operation efficiency of the moving body can be improved.

Further, the determination unit 133 determines that the user intends to get on the moving body when the positional relationship acquired by the acquisition unit 132 satisfies the predetermined condition information.

As a result, the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment can determine with high accuracy whether or not there is a boarding intention.

Further, the determination unit 133 intends the user to board the moving body when the distance between the boarding point for boarding the moving body and the current position of the user is within the predetermined distance as a case where the predetermined condition information is satisfied. Judge that there is.

For example, if the user is located near the boarding point of the moving body, the user is likely to board the moving body. Therefore, the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment can determine with high accuracy whether or not there is a boarding intention.

Further, the determination unit 133 intends the user to board the moving body as a predetermined distance when the time required for the user to move from the user's current position to the boarding point is within a distance predicted to be within a predetermined time. Judge that there is.

For example, if the time required for the user to move to the boarding point of the moving body is within a predetermined time, such a user is likely to board the moving body. Therefore, the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment can determine with high accuracy whether or not there is a boarding intention.

Further, the determination unit 133 determines that the user intends to board the moving body when the time until the moving body arrives at the boarding point is within the predicted distance within a predetermined time.

For example, if the user is at a distance that allows the moving object to arrive at the bus stop earlier than the time it takes for the moving object to arrive at the boarding point, the user is likely to board the moving object. Therefore, the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment can determine with high accuracy whether or not there is a boarding intention.

The determination unit 133 determines that the user intends to get on the moving object when the action information indicating the user's action satisfies the predetermined condition information.

The boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment can determine whether or not there is a boarding intention with higher accuracy by considering the condition information regarding the user's behavior information in addition to the condition information regarding the positional relationship. ..

Further, the determination unit 133 determines that the user intends to board the moving body when the user browses the content related to the boarding point for boarding the moving body as a case where the predetermined condition information is satisfied.

A user who browses content about a boarding point for boarding a moving object is likely to be trying to board the moving object. Therefore, the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment can determine with high accuracy whether or not there is a boarding intention.

Further, when the determination unit 133 satisfies the predetermined condition information, the determination unit 133 waits until the moving body arrives at the boarding point where the distance from the user's current position is within the predetermined distance among the boarding points for boarding the moving body. When the user browses the time information indicating the time, it is determined that the user intends to board the moving object.

A user who browses time information indicating the time until the moving object arrives at the boarding point is likely to be trying to board the moving object. Therefore, the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment can determine with high accuracy whether or not there is a boarding intention.

Further, the determination unit 133 determines that the user intends to board the moving body when the user starts moving toward the boarding point for boarding the moving body as a case where the predetermined condition information is satisfied. ..

A user who has started moving toward a boarding point for boarding a moving body is likely to be trying to board the moving body. Therefore, the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment can determine with high accuracy whether or not there is a boarding intention.

Further, the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment has a determination unit 134 and a presentation unit 136. The determination unit 134 determines a position where a virtual boarding point, which is a boarding point for boarding the moving body and is a virtual boarding point, is installed. The presentation unit 136 presents to the user that the moving body can be boarded at the virtual boarding point whose position is determined by the determination unit 134.

As a result, the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment can set a virtual boarding point according to the user and allow the user to board at the set virtual boarding point, which makes it convenient for the user to use the moving body. Can be enhanced.

The determination unit 134 is based on the user position information indicating the current position and the boarding position information indicating the boarding point when there is a boarding point for boarding the moving object within a predetermined range from the user's current position. And decide the position to install the virtual boarding point.

As a result, the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment can, for example, set a virtual boarding point closer to the user than the boarding point, so that the convenience of the user who uses the moving body can be improved. it can.

Further, the determination unit 134 determines the position where the virtual boarding point is installed based on the attribute information of the user.

As a result, the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment can, for example, set a virtual boarding point at a position where the movement is not burdensome for the user, so that the convenience of the user who uses the moving body can be enhanced. ..

In addition, the determination unit 133 determines the position where the virtual boarding point is to be installed based on the score according to the attribute information of the user.

As a result, the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment can, for example, set a virtual boarding point at a position where the movement is not burdensome for the user, so that the convenience of the user who uses the moving body can be enhanced. ..

In addition, the determination unit 134 determines a position where the virtual boarding point is to be installed, other than a predetermined point based on the boarding point for boarding the moving body.

As a result, the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment can improve the operation efficiency of the moving body and suppress the cost for operating the moving body.

In addition, the determination unit 134 determines a position where the virtual boarding point is to be installed on the road excluding the road included within a predetermined distance from the boarding point for boarding the moving body as a predetermined point.

As a result, the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment can improve the operation efficiency of the moving body and suppress the cost for operating the moving body.

In addition, the determination unit 134 determines a position where the virtual boarding point is to be installed, as a predetermined point, in a region other than the predetermined area centered on the boarding point for boarding the moving body.

As a result, the boarding intention determination device 100 according to the embodiment can improve the operation efficiency of the moving body and suppress the cost for operating the moving body.

The embodiments of the present application have been described in detail with reference to some drawings, but these are examples, and various modifications are made based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art, including the embodiments described in the disclosure column of the invention. It is possible to practice the present invention in other improved forms.

Further, the above-mentioned "section, module, unit" can be read as "means" or "circuit". For example, the reception unit can be read as a reception means or a reception circuit.

1 Boarding intention judgment system 10 Terminal device 100 Boarding intention judgment device 121 Virtual bus stop position information storage unit 122 User information storage unit 123 Operation record storage unit 132 Acquisition unit 133 Judgment unit 134 Decision unit 136 Presentation unit 137 Indicator unit

Claims (24)

An acquisition unit that acquires a positional relationship between boarding position information indicating a boarding point for boarding a moving body that is a means of transportation and user position information indicating the user's current position.
It is characterized by having a determination unit for determining whether or not the user intends to board the moving body based on the positional relationship acquired by the acquisition unit and the behavior information indicating the behavior of the user. Riding intention determination device. Acquires the positional relationship between the boarding position information indicating the boarding point installed on the road, which is the boarding point for boarding a moving body that is a means of transportation, and the user position information indicating the user's current location. Acquisition department and
It is characterized by having a determination unit for determining whether or not the user intends to board the moving body based on the positional relationship acquired by the acquisition unit and the behavior information indicating the behavior of the user. Riding intention determination device. The first or second claim is characterized in that the determination unit determines that the user intends to board the moving body when the positional relationship acquired by the acquisition unit satisfies predetermined condition information. The above-mentioned boarding intention determination device. When the determination unit satisfies the predetermined condition information and the distance between the boarding point for boarding the moving body and the current position of the user is within a predetermined distance, the user touches the moving body. The boarding intention determination device according to claim 3, wherein it is determined that there is an intention to board. When the predetermined distance is within a distance predicted to be within a predetermined time for the user to move from the current position of the user to the boarding point, the determination unit attaches the user to the moving body. The boarding intention determination device according to claim 4, wherein it is determined that there is an intention to board. An acquisition unit that acquires a positional relationship between boarding position information indicating a boarding point for boarding a moving body and user position information indicating the user's current position.
It has a determination unit for determining whether or not the user intends to board the moving body based on the positional relationship acquired by the acquisition unit and the behavior information indicating the behavior of the user.
The determination unit predicts that the time required for the user to move from the current position of the user to the boarding point is within a predetermined time, assuming that the positional relationship acquired by the acquisition unit satisfies the predetermined condition information. A boarding intention determination device, characterized in that it determines that the user intends to board the moving body when the distance is within the distance. The determination unit intends to allow the user to board the moving body when the time required for the moving body to arrive at the boarding point is within a distance predicted to be within the predetermined time. The boarding intention determination device according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the determination is made. Any of claims 1 to 7, wherein the determination unit determines that the user intends to board the moving body when the behavior information indicating the behavior of the user satisfies a predetermined condition information. The boarding intention determination device according to one. The determination unit determines that the user intends to board the moving body when the user browses the content related to the boarding point for boarding the moving body, assuming that the predetermined condition information is satisfied. The boarding intention determination device according to claim 8, wherein the vehicle is intended to be used. When the determination unit satisfies the predetermined condition information, the moving body arrives at a boarding point where the distance from the current position of the user is within a predetermined distance among the boarding points for boarding the moving body. The boarding intention determination device according to claim 8 or 9, wherein when the user browses the time information indicating the time until, it is determined that the user intends to board the moving body. The determination unit intends to board the moving body when the user starts moving toward a boarding point for boarding the moving body, assuming that the predetermined condition information is satisfied. The boarding intention determination device according to any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein the determination is made. A determination unit that determines a position to install a virtual boarding point, which is a boarding point for boarding the moving body and is a virtual boarding point,
Any one of claims 1 to 11, further comprising a presenting unit that presents to the user that the moving body can be boarded at the virtual boarding point whose position is determined by the determining unit. The boarding intention determination device described in 1. When there is a boarding point for boarding the moving body within a predetermined range from the current position of the user, the determination unit includes user position information indicating the current position and boarding position information indicating the boarding point. The boarding intention determination device according to claim 12, wherein the position where the virtual boarding point is installed is determined based on the above. The boarding intention determination device according to claim 12, wherein the determination unit determines a position where the virtual boarding point is installed based on the attribute information of the user. The boarding intention determination device according to claim 14, wherein the determination unit determines a position where the virtual boarding point is installed based on a score according to the attribute information of the user. According to any one of claims 12 to 15, the determination unit determines a position where the virtual boarding point is to be installed, other than a predetermined point based on the boarding point for boarding the moving body. The above-mentioned boarding intention determination device. The determination unit is characterized in that, as the predetermined point, a position where the virtual boarding point is installed is determined on a road other than a road included within a predetermined distance from the boarding point for boarding the moving body. 16. The boarding intention determination device according to claim 16. 16. The determination unit is characterized in that, as the predetermined point, a position where the virtual boarding point is installed is determined in a region other than a predetermined area centered on a boarding point for boarding the moving body. Alternatively, the boarding intention determination device according to 17. It is a boarding intention determination method executed by a boarding intention determination device that is a means of transportation.
An acquisition process for acquiring a positional relationship between boarding position information indicating a boarding point for boarding a moving body and user position information indicating the user's current position.
It is characterized by including a determination step of determining whether or not the user intends to board the moving body based on the positional relationship acquired by the acquisition step and the action information indicating the behavior of the user. Riding intention determination method. It is a boarding intention determination method executed by the boarding intention determination device.
Acquires the positional relationship between the boarding position information indicating the boarding point installed on the road, which is the boarding point for boarding a moving body that is a means of transportation, and the user position information indicating the user's current location. Acquisition process and
It is characterized by including a determination step of determining whether or not the user intends to board the moving body based on the positional relationship acquired by the acquisition step and the action information indicating the behavior of the user. Riding intention determination method. It is a boarding intention determination method executed by the boarding intention determination device.
An acquisition process for acquiring a positional relationship between boarding position information indicating a boarding point for boarding a moving body and user position information indicating the user's current position.
It includes a determination step of determining whether or not the user intends to board the moving object based on the positional relationship acquired by the acquisition step and the behavior information indicating the behavior of the user.
In the determination step, assuming that the positional relationship acquired by the acquisition step satisfies the predetermined condition information, it is predicted that the time required for the user to move from the current position of the user to the boarding point is within a predetermined time. A method for determining a boarding intention, which determines that the user intends to board the moving body when the distance is within the distance. An acquisition procedure for acquiring a positional relationship between boarding position information indicating a boarding point for boarding a moving body, which is a means of transportation, and user position information indicating the user's current position.
The computer is made to execute a determination procedure for determining whether or not the user intends to board the moving object based on the positional relationship acquired by the acquisition procedure and the behavior information indicating the behavior of the user. A boarding intention determination program characterized by this. Acquires the positional relationship between the boarding position information indicating the boarding point installed on the road, which is the boarding point for boarding a moving body that is a means of transportation, and the user position information indicating the user's current location. Acquisition procedure and
The computer is made to execute a determination procedure for determining whether or not the user intends to board the moving object based on the positional relationship acquired by the acquisition procedure and the behavior information indicating the behavior of the user. A boarding intention determination program characterized by this. An acquisition procedure for acquiring the positional relationship between the boarding position information indicating the boarding point for boarding the moving body and the user position information indicating the user's current position, and
The computer is made to execute a determination procedure for determining whether or not the user intends to board the moving object based on the positional relationship acquired by the acquisition procedure and the behavior information indicating the behavior of the user. ,
In the determination procedure, assuming that the positional relationship acquired by the acquisition procedure satisfies the predetermined condition information, it is predicted that the time required for the user to move from the current position of the user to the boarding point is within a predetermined time. A boarding intention determination program comprising determining that the user intends to board the moving body when the distance is within the distance.

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