JP6931248B2 - Programs and information processing equipment - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a program and an information processing device.

Conventionally, in an area where a plurality of transportation means and movement routes exist, a transportation supply and demand matching system for meeting the movement demand of a user who uses these means of transportation has been known.

In this regard, Patent Document 1 estimates a temporary transportation system that should be operated on a route that avoids congestion routes even though it is not operating in the area, and starts operation with a new transportation system according to the movement demand and profitability. A technique for determining whether or not to do so is disclosed.

JP-A-2018-0848555

However, with the technology described in Patent Document 1, for example, when profitability cannot be secured by new transportation, it may be determined not to start operation even if there is a demand for movement, and it is not possible to alleviate the congestion of the route. There is a problem.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a program and an information processing apparatus capable of alleviating route congestion.

In order to solve the above problems, the program according to the first aspect of the present invention uses a computer capable of communicating with the terminal device of each user with the current or future congestion status value of a certain movement route and the congestion status. An acquisition means for acquiring a target value with respect to a value, a selection means for selecting a user related to the certain movement route when the congestion status value exceeds the target value, the terminal device of the selected user, the said It functions as a request means for transmitting a request to refrain from using a certain movement route.

Further, in the second aspect of the present invention, the computer functions as a storage means for storing a schedule including a movement route to be used by each user, and the selection means plans to use the certain movement route. Select the user who is.

Further, in the third aspect of the present invention, the acquisition means acquires the current position of the terminal device of each user, and the selection means is located within a first predetermined range from the certain movement path. Select the user who has the terminal device.

Further, in the fourth aspect of the present invention, the acquisition means acquires the current position of the terminal device of each user, and the selection means selects the above when the congestion status value exceeds the target value. An institution located within a second predetermined range from the current position of the user's terminal device is selected, and the requesting means urges the selected user's terminal device to use the selected institution. Send the request.

Further, in the fifth aspect of the present invention, the selection means selects a facility located within a second predetermined range from the current position of the terminal device of the selected user, and the requesting means is selected. The request for staying at the selected facility is transmitted to the terminal device of the user.

Also, in a sixth aspect of the invention, the request includes benefits available at the selected facility.

Further, the information processing device according to the seventh aspect of the present invention is an information processing device capable of communicating with the terminal device of each user, with respect to the current or future congestion status value of a certain movement route and the congestion status value. The acquisition means for acquiring the target value, the selection means for selecting the user related to the certain movement route when the congestion status value exceeds the target value, and the terminal device of the selected user are described. A requesting means for transmitting a request for refraining from using a certain movement route is provided.

According to the present invention, the congestion of the route can be alleviated.

It is a block diagram which shows an example of the whole structure of the congestion management system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware composition of the server apparatus shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the functional configuration of the server apparatus shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of the process performed by the various functional means shown in FIG. 3 in the congestion management system which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the request screen displayed on the terminal device of a user. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of the process performed by the various functional means shown in FIG. 3 in the congestion management system which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the reward screen displayed on the terminal device of a user.

Hereinafter, a plurality of embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In order to facilitate understanding of the description, the same components and steps are designated by the same reference numerals as much as possible in each drawing, and duplicate description is omitted.

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First, the first embodiment will be described.

<Overall configuration>
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of the congestion management system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the congestion management system 1 includes a server device 10 and a plurality of terminal devices 12. These devices are configured to be able to communicate with each other via a communication network NT such as the Internet or a telephone line network.

The server device 10 acquires the current and future congestion status of each movement route and manages the congestion status of each movement route.

The plurality of terminal devices 12 are devices operated by a person in charge of each institution including transportation, and devices operated by a user. These plurality of terminal devices 12 include, for example, a first terminal device 12A and a second terminal device 12B. Examples of the terminal device 12 include mobile phones, smartphones, tablets, personal computers, and the like.

The first terminal device 12A is a device operated by a person in charge of one institution.

The second terminal device 12B is a device operated by one user.

<Hardware configuration>
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the server device 10 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, the server device 10 includes a control device 20, a communication device 26, and a storage device 28. The control device 20 mainly includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 22 and a memory 24.

In the control device 20, the CPU 22 functions as various functional means by executing a predetermined program stored in the memory 24, the storage device 28, or the like. Details of this functional means will be described later.

The communication device 26 is composed of a communication interface or the like for communicating with an external device. The communication device 26 transmits and receives various types of information to and from the terminal device 12, for example.

The storage device 28 is composed of a hard disk or the like. The storage device 28 stores various programs and various information necessary for executing the process in the control device 20, and information on the processing result.

The server device 10 can be realized by using an information processing device such as a dedicated or general-purpose server computer. Further, the server device 10 may be composed of a single information processing device or may be composed of a plurality of information processing devices distributed on the communication network NT. Further, FIG. 2 shows only a part of the main hardware configurations of the server device 10, and the server device 10 can include other configurations generally provided by the server. Further, the hardware configuration of the plurality of terminal devices 12 can be provided with the same configuration as that of the server device 10 except that, for example, an operating means, a display device, and the like are provided.

<Functional configuration>
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the server device 10 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, the server device 10 includes storage means 50, acquisition means 52, selection means 54, request means 56, update means 58, and determination means 60 as functional configurations.

The storage means 50 is a functional means for storing user information 50A, institution information 50B, movement route information 50C, and the like.

The user information 50A is associated with each user's identification information (user ID), and includes each user's login ID, password, user name, date of birth, gender, age, address, contact information, schedule, current location information, and the like. including. Examples of the contact information include a telephone number, an e-mail address, a user ID of a message application, and the like. The schedule includes travel routes that the user plans to use. This schedule includes, for example, a travel route (transportation means) to be used from the user's departure point to the destination, the departure date and time of the travel route at the departure point, and the arrival date and time of the travel route at the arrival point. The current position information includes information indicating the current position of the terminal device held by the user. Examples of the information indicating the current position include latitude / longitude and an address acquired by the acquisition means 52 from the user's terminal device.

The institutional information 50B includes a login ID, a password, an institutional name, accommodation forecast information, an address, contact information, etc. of each institution in association with the identification information (institutional ID) of each institution. Examples of this organization include various means of transportation, facility operators, event personnel, administrative agencies, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and the like. Examples of transportation include businesses such as trains, buses, airplanes, ships, and taxis. A facility operator is a facility operator that allows a user to stay for a certain period of time, such as an entertainment facility (for example, a movie theater or an aquarium), a store (for example, a restaurant or a shopping center), or an accommodation facility (for example, a hotel). , Inns, etc.) Examples of people involved in the event include organizers of sporting events and music events, agencies, and the like. The accommodating forecast information includes an estimated number of users that the institution can accommodate in each time zone from the present to the future (for example, 24 hours after the present).

The movement route information 50C includes link information for each movement route, a congestion status value, a target value (threshold value), and the number of requested users in association with the identification information (movement route ID) of each movement route. The link information is link data connecting between the start node which is the start point of the movement route and the end node which is the arrival point, and is the link name (for example, route name), the link length (for example, distance), and the type of transportation. , Includes information such as location information (eg latitude / longitude). The congestion status value includes a value indicating the congestion status of each time zone from the present to the future (for example, 24 hours after the present). This congestion status value includes, for example, the number of passengers (number of passengers) per hour from the first train to the last train. This congestion status value is, for example, a value acquired by the acquisition means 52 from each of the terminal devices (first terminal device 12A) of the transportation system operating each movement route, such as the number of users, delays, accidents, suspension of operations, etc. in the movement route. Is added. The target value is a value indicating a target for the congestion status value of each time zone from the present to the future (for example, from the present to 24 hours later). That is, this target value is a value that serves as an index for alleviating congestion with respect to the congestion status value in each time zone. For example, the acquisition means 52 may acquire the target value from each of the terminal devices (first terminal device 12A) of each institution at any time or periodically, or may be predetermined. Specifically, the congestion status value (for example, the number of passengers) from Suidobashi Station to Ochanomizu Station on the Sobu Line (in the direction of Tokyo / Chiba) at 9 pm on the day when the sporting event is held is "30,000". In this case, for example, the acquisition means 52 acquires "20,000 people" as a target value (for example, a target number of people) for the congestion status value in the same time zone from the terminal device (first terminal device 12A) related to the event. The number of requesting users is the number of users who are urged to refrain from using the travel route in each time zone from the present to the future (for example, 24 hours after the present).

The acquisition means 52 is a functional means for acquiring various information from the terminal device (first terminal device 12A) of each institution or the terminal device (second terminal device 12B) of the user via a communication network or the like. In the first embodiment, the acquisition means 52 acquires the current and / or future congestion status values of a certain travel route from a predetermined institution at any time or periodically (for example, every hour). Examples of the predetermined organization include a transportation system that operates the certain movement route, a server device that monitors the congestion status of each transportation system, and the like. Further, the acquisition means 52 acquires a target value for a congestion status value of a certain movement route from the terminal device (first terminal device 12A) of the first engine. The first institution may be any institution that has a desire to alleviate the congestion of the certain movement route, and is not limited to the transportation means that operates the certain movement route. Further, the acquisition means 52 acquires the current position information (for example, latitude / longitude and address) of each user's terminal device (second terminal device 12B). This current position information is, for example, a value measured by a GPS receiver of each user's terminal device (second terminal device 12B).
Further, the acquisition means 52 acquires the accommodating expected information from the terminal device (first terminal device 12A) of each institution at any time or periodically (for example, every hour).

The selection means 54 is a functional means for selecting a user and an institution. In the first embodiment, the selection means 54 selects a user related to the certain movement route when the congestion status value of the certain movement route exceeds the target value, that is, when the number of requested users is 1 or more. do. Examples of the related user include a user who is planning to use the certain movement route in the schedule of the user information 50A, and a user located within a first predetermined range (for example, within a radius of 500 m) from the certain movement route. And may be a user who fits both of these. The number of selected (related) users is preferably adjusted to about the same number as the number of requested users, for example, the number of users selected by the selection means 54 by expanding or contracting the first predetermined range. Can be adjusted.

Further, the selection means 54 is a second engine located within a second predetermined range from the current position of the terminal device of the selected user when the congestion status value of a certain movement route exceeds the target value. Select. The second institution may be any institution other than the transportation means that operates the certain movement route, and is not limited to the transportation means. Specifically, the selection means 54 selects a facility located within, for example, a radius of 500 m from the current position of the terminal device of the selected user as the second institution. The selection means 54 can select a plurality of second institutions.

The requesting means 56 is a functional means for making a request to the terminal device (second terminal device 12B) of each user. In the first embodiment, the requesting means 56 transmits a request to refrain from using a certain movement route to the terminal device of the user selected by the selecting means 54. This request includes, for example, benefits available at the second institution (eg, facility) described above. Further, for example, the requesting means 56 transmits a request for staying at the facility selected by the selecting means 54 to the terminal device of the user selected by the selecting means 54.

Further, in the first embodiment, the requesting means 56 makes an inquiry to the terminal device (first terminal device 12A) of each institution. For example, the requesting means 56 inquires of the terminal device of the institution (second institution) selected by the selecting means 54 about the accommodating number of users selected by the selecting means 54. Then, the requesting means 56 receives the accommodating number in response to the inquiry from the terminal device of the second engine.

The update means 58 is a functional means for updating the number of requested users in the movement route information 50C. In the first embodiment, the renewal means 58 updates the number of requesting users, for example, when the requesting means 56 receives one or more accommodating numbers from the second institution. Specifically, the update means 58 subtracts the accommodating number from the number of requested users.

The determination means 60 is a functional means for performing various determinations. In the first embodiment, the determination means 60 determines whether or not the congestion status value exceeds the target value. Further, the determination means 60 determines whether or not the number of requesting users is less than a predetermined value (for example, 0).

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of processing performed by the various functional means shown in FIG. 3 in the congestion management system 1 according to the first embodiment. The contents of the following processes and the order of the processes can be changed as appropriate.

(Step SP10)
The acquisition means 52 acquires the congestion status value of each time zone (for example, every hour) from the present to the future (for example, 24 hours after the present) of each movement route from the transportation means operating the certain movement route. .. Subsequently, the acquisition means 52 stores the acquired value in the congestion status value corresponding to each movement route of the movement route information 50C. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP12.

(Step SP12)
The acquisition means 52 acquires a target value in a predetermined time zone of a certain movement route from the terminal device (first terminal device 12A) of the first engine. This first institution includes, for example, local governments in the vicinity of the certain travel route. This predetermined time zone is a certain time zone from the present to the future (for example, 24 hours after the present), and examples thereof include "from 8:00 am to 10:00 am the next day". Subsequently, the acquisition means 52 stores the acquired value in the target value corresponding to the certain movement route of the movement route information 50C. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP14.

(Step SP14)
The determination means 60 determines whether or not the congestion status value in the predetermined time zone acquired in the step SP10 exceeds the target value in the predetermined time zone acquired in the step SP12. Specifically, in the determination means 60, the target value (number of passengers) at 8:00 am on the next day on a certain movement route is "30,000", and the congestion status value (number of passengers) in the same time zone is ". If it is "40,000 people", make an affirmative judgment. Then, when the determination is affirmative, the process shifts to the process of step SP16. On the other hand, when the determination is negative, the process ends a series of processes shown in FIG.

(Step SP16)
The selection means 54 stores a value obtained by subtracting the target value (number of passengers) from the congestion status value (number of passengers) to the number of requested users in a predetermined time zone of a certain travel route of the travel route information 50C. Subsequently, the selection means 54 selects one or more users associated with a certain travel route. Specifically, the selection means 54 selects a user who is scheduled to use a certain movement route in the schedule of the user information 50A. In addition to this, the selection means 54 may select a user having a terminal device located within a first predetermined range (for example, 1 km) from a certain movement route. The selection means 54 may expand or contract the first predetermined range according to the number of users to be selected. Further, the number of these selected users is preferably about the same as the number of requested users. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP18.

(Step SP18)
The selection means 54 selects a second institution located within a second predetermined range (for example, a radius of 500 m) from the current position of the user's terminal device selected in step SP16. For example, the selection means 54 is an institution located within a radius of 500 m from the current position of the user's terminal device by referring to the accommodating expected information of each institution in the institution information 50B in a predetermined time zone, and can be accommodated. The institution with the highest expected number of users is preferentially selected as the second institution. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP20.

(Step SP20)
The requesting means 56 asks the terminal device of the second institution selected in step SP18 for the accommodating number of users selected in step SP16. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP22.

(Step SP22)
The requesting means 56 receives information regarding the number of users that can be accommodated, which is inquired in step SP20. Subsequently, the determination means 60 determines whether or not the received accommodating number is 1 or more. Then, when the determination is affirmative, the process shifts to the process of step SP24. On the other hand, if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to the process of step SP18.

(Step SP24)
The requesting means 56 has a certain movement route to the terminal devices (second terminal device 12B) of the same number of users as the number of users that can be accommodated received in the step SP22 among the one or a plurality of users selected in the step SP16. As a request to refrain from using the service, a request (request screen) urging the user to use the second institution is sent. When the number of accommodating numbers received in step SP22 is larger than the number of users selected in step SP16, the requesting means 56 sends the terminal devices (second terminal device 12B) of all the selected users. Send the above request.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a request screen 70 displayed on the user's terminal device.

As shown in FIG. 5, the request screen 70 shows congestion information 72 indicating the date and time of congestion or expected congestion, promotion information 74 for promoting the use of the second organization, and the second organization, respectively. Includes a transition button 76 that transitions to a privilege screen showing detailed information and privilege information of. Examples of the detailed information of the second institution include the address (peripheral map), contact information, vacant seat information, and the like of the second institution. The privilege information is a service that can be received by a user who uses the second institution, and examples thereof include a discount on the usage fee at the second institution and the provision of additional services. For example, the user can receive the privilege by presenting this privilege screen at the second institution.

Returning to FIG. 4, the process shifts to the process of step SP26.

(Step SP26)
The update means 58 updates the number of requested users of the movement route information 50C in a predetermined time zone of the certain movement route. Specifically, the update means 58 subtracts the number of terminal devices of the user who transmitted the request in step SP24 from the number of requested users. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP28.

(Step SP28)
The determination means 60 determines whether or not the number of requested users updated in step SP26 is less than a predetermined value. This predetermined value is, for example, 0. Then, when the determination is affirmative, the process ends a series of processes shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to the process of step SP18.

<Effect>
As described above, in the program of the first embodiment, the acquisition means 52 for acquiring the current or future congestion status value of a certain movement route and the target value for the congestion status value from the computer capable of communicating with the terminal device 12B of each user. When the congestion status value exceeds the target value, a selection means 54 for selecting a user related to a certain movement route, and a request for refraining from using the certain movement route are transmitted to the terminal device 12B of the selected user. It functions as a requesting means 56.

According to this configuration, when the congestion status value of the route exceeds the target value, it is possible to send a request to each user to refrain from using the route, so that the congestion of the route can be alleviated.

Further, in the first embodiment, the computer functions as a storage means 50 for storing a schedule including a movement route that each user plans to use, and the selection means 54 selects a user who is planning to use a certain movement route. select.

According to this configuration, since a request for refraining from using the certain movement route is sent to the user who is planning to use the congested route, the congestion can be efficiently alleviated.

Further, in the first embodiment, the acquisition means 52 acquires the current position of the terminal device 12B of each user, and the selection means 54 obtains the terminal device located within the first predetermined range from a certain movement route. Select the user who has.

According to this configuration, since a request for refraining from using the certain travel route is sent to a user who is near the congested route, the congestion can be efficiently alleviated.

Further, in the first embodiment, the acquisition means 52 acquires the current position of the terminal device 12B of each user, and the selection means 54 acquires the terminal device 12B of the selected user when the congestion status value exceeds the target value. The institution located within the second predetermined range from the current position of is selected, and the requesting means 56 transmits a request to the terminal device 12B of the selected user to urge the use of the selected institution.

According to this configuration, it is possible to request the user to use an institution near the user, so that congestion can be efficiently alleviated.

Further, in the first embodiment, the selection means 54 selects a facility located within a second predetermined range from the current position of the terminal device 12B of the selected user, and the request means 56 selects the facility of the selected user. A request is sent to the terminal device 12B urging the user to stay at the selected facility.

According to this configuration, it is possible to encourage the user to use the facility where he / she can stay instead of the transportation, so that the congestion of a plurality of transportations can be alleviated.

Also, in the first embodiment, the request includes benefits available at the selected facility.

According to this configuration, the user can be motivated to use the facility, and the facility can attract the user's customers, which can give benefits to both the user and the facility.

--- Second embodiment ---
Next, the second embodiment will be described.

In the second embodiment, the requesting means 56 gives a reward (incentive) to the user who accepts the request, and the determining means 60 determines whether or not the user's schedule is delayed by a predetermined time or more. It differs from the first embodiment in that it does. The configuration and function of the congestion management system according to the second embodiment, which is not described below, is the same as the configuration and function of the congestion management system according to the first embodiment.

Further, in the second embodiment, the requesting means 56 transmits a request for refraining from using a certain movement route to the terminal devices of one or more users based on the current or future congestion status value, and accepts the request. A reward is given to the user who has done so. Users who have accepted this request include users who do not use a certain travel route during a predetermined time period, users who use a second institution (for example, a different transportation system or facility), and a reply that agrees with the request. Examples include the user who performed the operation, the user who has a delay of a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) or more in the schedule, and the like. For example, the requesting means 56 detects that the user is not using the certain movement route, is using a second institution, or the like, based on the position information of the terminal device of the user who sent the request. do. Then, the requesting means 56 gives a reward to the detected user or the like.

Further, in the second embodiment, the determination means 60 determines whether or not the current time is in a time zone in which the congestion status value exceeds the threshold value (target value). Further, the determination means 60 determines whether or not the user has accepted the request. For example, the determination means 60 determines that the requesting means 56 does not use the certain movement route, uses a second institution, or the like based on the current position information of the user's terminal device. If detected, it is determined that the user has accepted the request. When determining whether or not the user has accepted the request, the determination means 60 delays the user's schedule by a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) or more by refraining from using a certain movement route. If it occurs, a positive judgment may be made.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of processing performed by the various functional means shown in FIG. 3 in the congestion management system 1 according to the second embodiment.

(Step SP30)
The acquisition means 52 obtains the congestion status value of each time zone (for example, every hour) from the present to the future (for example, 24 hours after the present) of each movement route from the terminal device of the transportation system operating each movement route. get. Subsequently, the acquisition means 52 stores the acquired value in the congestion status value corresponding to each movement route of the movement route information 50C. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP32.

(Step SP32)
The determination means 60 compares the congestion status value of each time zone acquired in step SP30 with the threshold value (target value), and determines whether or not there is a time zone in which the congestion status value exceeds the threshold value. To judge. This threshold value is, for example, a predetermined target value for each time zone of each movement route. Specifically, in the determination means 60, the threshold value (number of passengers) at 7:00 am on the next day on a certain movement route is "20,000", and the congestion status value (number of passengers) in the same time zone is "3". If it is "everyone", make an affirmative judgment. Then, when the determination is affirmative, the process shifts to the process of step SP34. On the other hand, when the determination is negative, the process ends a series of processes shown in FIG.

(Step SP34)
The selection means 54 sets the time zone in which the congestion status value exceeds the threshold value in step SP32 as a predetermined time zone, and sets the congestion status value to the number of requested users in the predetermined time zone of a certain travel route of the travel route information 50C. The value obtained by subtracting the threshold value (target number of passengers) from (number of passengers) is stored. Subsequently, the selection means 54 selects one or more users associated with a certain travel route. Specifically, the selection means 54 selects a user who is scheduled to use a certain movement route in the schedule of the user information 50A. In addition to this, the selection means 54 may select a user having a terminal device located within a first predetermined range (for example, a radius of 800 m) from a certain movement path. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP36.

(Step SP36)
The selection means 54 selects an institution located within a second predetermined range (for example, a radius of 1 km) from the current position of the user's terminal device selected in step SP34. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP38.

(Step SP38)
The requesting means 56 refrains from using a certain movement route in the terminal devices of the same number of users as the predicted value of the number of accommodating users in the accommodating forecast information among one or a plurality of users selected in step SP34. A request, i.e., a request to use the institution selected in step SP36 above is transmitted. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP40.

(Step SP40)
The determination means 60 determines whether or not the current time is a time zone in which the congestion status value determined in step SP32 exceeds the threshold value (target value). Then, when the determination is affirmative, the process shifts to the process of step SP42. On the other hand, if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to the process of step SP40.

(Step SP42)
The determination means 60 determines whether or not the user has accepted the request transmitted in step SP38. For example, in the determination means 60, when the requesting means 56 is based on the current position information of the user's terminal device and the congestion status value exceeds the threshold value (target value), the user takes the certain movement route. When it is detected that it is not being used or that it is using a second institution, it is determined that the user has accepted the request. In the determination means 60, the request means 56 detects the said operation, and the user refrains from using a certain movement route, so that the schedule of the user is delayed by a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) or more. In some cases, a positive judgment may be made. Then, when the determination is affirmative, the process shifts to the process of step SP44. On the other hand, when the determination is negative, the process ends a series of processes shown in FIG.

(Step SP44)
The requesting means 56 transmits a reward screen for giving a reward to the user's terminal device (second terminal device 12B).

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the reward screen 80 displayed on the user's terminal device.

As shown in FIG. 7, the reward screen 80 includes detection information 82 indicating that the user has detected that the user is not using a certain movement route, and an acquisition button 84 for transitioning to the reward acquisition screen. .. Examples of this reward include points with monetary value, discount coupons, and the like.

Returning to FIG. 6, the process ends a series of processes shown in FIG.

<Effect>
As described above, the program according to the second embodiment is the acquisition means 52 for acquiring the current or future congestion status value of a certain movement route from the computer capable of communicating with the terminal device 12B of each user, and the current or future congestion status value. Based on the above, a request for refraining from using a certain movement route is transmitted to the terminal device 12B of one or a plurality of users, and the user who accepts the request is made to function as a request means 56 for giving a reward.

According to this configuration, a reward is given to the user who accepts the request to refrain from using the route, so that the user can be motivated to refrain from using the congested route and the congestion of the route can be alleviated. ..

Further, in the second embodiment, the computer functions as a selection means 54 for selecting one or more users related to a certain movement route when the current or future congestion status value exceeds the threshold value, and requests the computer. The means 56 transmits the request to the terminal device 12B of one or more selected users.

According to this configuration, when the congestion status value of the route exceeds the threshold value, a request is sent to the user related to the route, so that the congestion can be efficiently alleviated.

Further, in the second embodiment, the computer functions as a storage means 50 for storing a schedule including a movement route that each user plans to use, and the selection means 54 selects a user who is planning to use a certain movement route. select.

According to this configuration, since a request for refraining from using the congested route is sent to the user who is planning to use the congested route, the congestion can be alleviated efficiently.

Further, in the second embodiment, the acquisition means 52 acquires the current position information of the terminal device 12B of each user, and the selection means 54 selects a user located within the first predetermined range from a certain movement route. ..

According to this configuration, since a request for refraining from using the congested route is sent to a user who is near the congested route, the congestion can be efficiently alleviated.

Further, in the second embodiment, when the congestion status value exceeds the threshold value, the selection means 54 selects and requests a facility located within a second predetermined range from the current position of the user's terminal device 12B. Means 56 sends a request to stay at the selected facility to the terminal device 12B of the selected user.

According to this configuration, it is possible to encourage the user to use the facility where he / she can stay instead of the transportation, so that the congestion of a plurality of transportations can be alleviated.

Also, in the second embodiment, the request includes benefits available at the facility.

According to this configuration, the user can be motivated to use the facility, and the facility can attract the user, which can give benefits to both the user and the facility.

Further, in the second embodiment, the acquisition means 42 acquires the current position information of the terminal device of each user, and the request means 56 is based on the current position information of the terminal device 12B of the user who transmitted the request. It detects that it is not using a certain movement route, and rewards it when it is detected.

According to this configuration, since it is detected that the user is not actually using the congested route, it is possible to give a reward fairly to each user.

Further, in the second embodiment, the computer is stored in the storage means 50 that stores the schedule including the movement route that each user plans to use, and the user refrains from using a certain movement route, so that the user's schedule has a predetermined time. It functions as a determination means 60 for determining whether or not the above delay has occurred, and the requesting means 56 gives a reward when the determination is affirmed.

According to this configuration, the user who has a delay in the schedule is rewarded, so that the user can be motivated to cooperate in alleviating the congestion.

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The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. That is, the above-described embodiment with appropriate design changes by those skilled in the art is also included in the scope of the present invention as long as it has the features of the present invention. Further, the elements included in the above-described embodiment and the modifications described later can be combined as much as technically possible, and the combination thereof is also included in the scope of the present invention as long as the features of the present invention are included.

For example, in the first embodiment, the acquisition means 52 has described the case of acquiring the congestion status value and the target value of each time zone from the present to 24 hours after each movement route, but only now or only in the future. The congestion status value may be obtained, and the value is not limited to the value from the present to 24 hours later. Further, examples of the unit of each time zone include every 10 minutes, every 30 minutes, every 1 hour, every 2 hours, and the like.

Further, in the first embodiment, the selection means 54 has described the case where the congestion status value exceeds the target value, but when the congestion status value falls below the target value by request, or the congestion status value is the target from the beginning. If it is below the value, the transportation system operating on a certain travel route may be selected as the second engine in order to bring the congestion status value closer to the target value.

Further, the selection means 54 may appropriately change the number of users to be selected based on the congestion status value. For example, the selection means 54 selects 5,000 users when the difference between the congestion status value (number of passengers) and the target value (number of passengers) is 10,000, and when the difference is 20,000, 10,000. Select a person's users. That is, the selection means 54 selects a large number of users when the congestion status value is larger than the target value, and selects a small number of users when the congestion status value is smaller than the target value.

Further, in the first embodiment, the case where the determination means 60 determines in step SP28 whether or not the number of requested users updated in step SP26 is less than a predetermined value (for example, 0) has been described. May be set according to the number of peripheral institutions, the number of user requests, the date and time (business hours of institutions), and the like.

Further, in the first embodiment, the request means 56 has described the case where the request includes the privilege and is transmitted, but the request to be transmitted first (first time) may not include the privilege. Here, when the request means 56 detects that the number of users who accept the request is small and the congestion of a certain movement route is not alleviated, the request means 56 transmits a second request to the terminal device of the user, and the second request is made. Include benefits. In addition, the request means 56 improves the amount and value of the privilege at the time of the third request as compared with the second request. That is, the requesting means 56 changes the privilege content according to the number of times the request is made to the user's terminal device. The requesting means 56 may reduce the amount and value of the privilege included in the request as the number of requests to the user's terminal device increases.

Similarly, in the second embodiment, the requesting means 56 has described the case where the reward is given to the user who has accepted the request, but the reward is not given to the user who has accepted the request transmitted first. May be good. Here, when the request means 56 detects that the number of users who accept the request is small and the congestion of a certain movement route is not alleviated, the request means 56 transmits a second request to the terminal device of the user and accepts the second request. Give a reward when you do. In addition, the request means 56 improves the amount and value of the reward at the time of the third request as compared with the second request. That is, the requesting means 56 changes the reward according to the number of times the request is made to the user's terminal device. The requesting means 56 may reduce the amount and value of the reward as the number of requests to the user's terminal device increases.

Further, in the second embodiment, the requesting means 56 has described a case where a user or the like who does not use a certain movement route in a predetermined time zone is given a reward as a user who has accepted the request. The amount and value of the reward may be changed according to the elapsed time from transmission to acceptance. For example, if the requesting means 56 determines that the request has been accepted within one hour after the determination means 60 transmits the request to the user's terminal device, 200 points are given and the request means is given 200 points or more. If it is determined that the request has been accepted, 100 points may be awarded. The request means 56 may improve the amount and value of the reward as time passes after the request is transmitted.

Further, the request means 56 may change the privilege or reward according to the attributes (for example, gender, age, address, etc.) of the user who has accepted the request. For example, the request means 56 gives points that can be used in the game when the age of the user who accepted the request is a teenager, and gives points that can be used in a tavern when the age of the user is in the thirties.

Further, the request means 56 may change the privilege or reward according to the time zone in which the request is transmitted and the time zone in which the request is accepted. For example, the request means 56 includes a coupon that can be used at a cafe that is open at 7:00 am when the time zone when the request is transmitted is in the 7:00 am range. Further, for example, the requesting means 56 may give a higher value reward when the request is accepted at midnight than when the request is accepted in the daytime.

Further, the requesting means 56 may change the privilege or reward according to the current position of the user's terminal device. For example, the requesting means 56 grants points that can be used at a facility (for example, a bowling alley) around the current position of the terminal device of the user who has accepted the request (for example, within a second predetermined range). Further, for example, the requesting means 56 gives more available points when there are few facilities around the current position of the terminal device of the user who has accepted the request, as compared with the case where there are many facilities in the vicinity.

Further, the requesting means 56 may change the privilege or reward according to the current weather information. For example, requesting means 56 includes a coupon available at an indoor facility (eg, a movie theater) in the request if the weather at the time of sending the request is rainy. On the other hand, the request means 56 includes a coupon that can be used in an outdoor facility (for example, an amusement park) in the request when the weather at the time of transmitting the request is fine. Further, the requesting means 56 gives points that can be used for purchasing a cold drink or ice cream when the temperature at the time when the request is accepted is 30 ° C. or higher.

Further, in the first embodiment or the second embodiment, in step SP24 or step SP38, the requesting means 56 is used for the terminal devices of the same number of users as the expected number of accommodating numbers and accommodating users of the second engine. We have described the case of sending a request to use a second institution, but the number of terminals of the user that can be accommodated or the expected value multiplied by a predetermined coefficient (for example, 1.2 or 0.8). You may send a request to. As a result, the request can be sent in consideration of the number of users who do not accept the request and the actual number of users that can be accommodated.

Further, in the first embodiment or the second embodiment, the case where the privilege or reward is transmitted (granted) to the terminal device of the user has been described, but the source of the privilege or reward is an organization having a request to alleviate congestion. It may be by (first institution).

Further, in the first embodiment or the second embodiment, the case where the congestion status value and the target value (threshold value) are the number of passengers has been described, but these values may be indicators related to congestion, and the congestion rate or the like. The comfort rate may be used. Further, the number of requested users may be a value based on the difference between the congestion status value and the target value, and may be calculated by adding, for example, the difference and the maximum number of users accommodated in the institution operating the movement route.

Further, in the first embodiment or the second embodiment, the case where the requesting means 56 requests the user has been described, but the requesting means 56 may request the user. For example, the requesting means 56 may transmit a request for suppressing congestion of a certain moving route to a terminal device of a transportation system different from the transportation system of the moving route based on the current or future congestion status value. In this case, the selection means 54 may select the transportation system related to a certain travel route when the congestion status value exceeds the target value. Then, a request for reducing the congestion of a certain travel route may be transmitted to the terminal device of the selected transportation system. As for this request, for example, if you are a railway company that has transportation on a certain route, please take a bus to the terminal device of a company other than that railway company, and take a taxi to □□□ station. There are requests such as sending the taxi to the △ stand and □□□ station. Further, when the request means 56 makes a request to a plurality of users and, for example, the number of users exceeding the threshold value accepts the request, the request means 56 may be used as a terminal device of a transportation system different from the transportation system of the movement route. You may make a request to reduce the congestion of the moving route.

10 ... Server device (computer), 50 ... Storage means, 52 ... Acquisition means, 54 ... Selection means, 56 ... Request means

Claims (6)

A computer that can communicate with each user's terminal device,
An acquisition means for acquiring the current or future congestion status value of a certain movement route and the target value for the congestion status value.
When the congestion status value exceeds the target value, a selection means for selecting a user related to the certain travel route,
A requesting means for transmitting a request to refrain from using the certain movement route to the terminal device of the selected user.
To function as
The acquisition means acquires the current position of the terminal device of each user, and obtains the current position.
The selection means selects an institution located within a predetermined range from the current position of the terminal device of the selected user based on the comparison result between the congestion status value and the target value.
The requesting means inquires the terminal device of the selected institution about the accommodating number of users, receives the inquired accommodating number from the terminal device, and determines the received accommodating number among the selected users. Send the request to the corresponding number of user terminals to use the selected institution.
program. The selection means selects a facility located within a predetermined range from the current position of the terminal device of the selected user.
The requesting means transmits the request to the terminal device of the selected user, urging the user to stay at the selected facility.
The program according to claim 1. The request includes benefits available at the selected facility,
The program according to claim 2. The requesting means changes the privilege according to the number of requests.
The program according to claim 3. The requesting means changes the privilege according to the time zone in which the request is transmitted and the time zone in which the request is accepted.
The program according to claim 3. An information processing device that can communicate with each user's terminal device.
An acquisition means for acquiring the current or future congestion status value of a certain movement route and a target value for the congestion status value.
When the congestion status value exceeds the target value, a selection means for selecting a user related to the certain travel route and a selection means.
A requesting means for transmitting a request to refrain from using the certain movement route to the terminal device of the selected user, and
With
The acquisition means acquires the current position of the terminal device of each user, and obtains the current position.
The selection means selects an institution located within a predetermined range from the current position of the terminal device of the selected user based on the comparison result between the congestion status value and the target value.
The requesting means inquires the terminal device of the selected institution about the accommodating number of users, receives the inquired accommodating number from the terminal device, and determines the received accommodating number among the selected users. Send the request to the corresponding number of user terminals to use the selected institution.
Information processing device.

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