JP7105463B2 - Information processing system, information processing program, information processing apparatus, and information processing method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing system, an information processing program, an information processing apparatus, and an information processing method.

Conventionally, there has been proposed a technique of specifying a boarding section and a boarding time from IC card entry/exit information, estimating the train situation during the boarding time period, and giving an incentive (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2013-80308

However, the technology described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that it is difficult to increase opportunities for users of public transportation to obtain incentives because the conditions for providing incentives are limited. For example, in the technology described in Patent Literature 1, when traveling by shortening the travel section of public transportation on a travel route that is usually used, no consideration is given to the user who has made such travel. was not

The present invention provides an information processing system, an information processing program, an information processing apparatus, and an information processing method that can increase opportunities for users of public transportation to obtain incentives.

An information processing system according to the present invention includes:
evaluation target travel information acquisition means for acquiring evaluation target travel information to be the target of incentive evaluation for giving incentives to users;
reference movement information acquisition means for acquiring reference movement information that serves as a reference for the incentive evaluation;
Incentive giving means for giving an incentive to the user when it is determined that a travel section of public transportation included in the reference travel information has been shortened based on the comparison between the evaluation target travel information and the reference travel information. When,
characterized by comprising

Advantageous Effects of Invention According to the present invention, it is possible to increase opportunities for users of public transportation to obtain incentives and contribute to congestion mitigation.

1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an information processing system 1 according to a first embodiment; FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the first embodiment; 4 is a diagram showing an input screen of the terminal device 2 as an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 4(a) is a diagram showing, as an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the first embodiment, an evaluation target movement route using an alighting station on the optimal route before the optimal alighting station. 4(b) is a diagram showing an evaluation target movement route using boarding stations ahead of the optimum boarding station on the optimum route, and FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an evaluation target moving route using a getting off station before . 9 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the first modified example of the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of using a boarding station ahead of the optimum boarding station as an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the first modified example of the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining determination of entering a boarding station to be actually used as an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the first modification of the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an optimum boarding station for each route as an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the second modification of the first embodiment; FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the third modified example of the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining authenticity determination of a registered departure point as an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the third modification of the first embodiment; FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the fourth modified example of the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of using a station before the commuter pass getting off station as an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the fourth modification of the first embodiment; FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the fifth modified example of the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of using a boarding station ahead of the optimum boarding station and an alighting station before the optimum alighting station as an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the fifth modification of the first embodiment; . It is a figure which shows the schematic structure of the information processing system 1 based on the 6th modification of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the sixth modification of the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing congestion peak hour data in an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the sixth modification of the first embodiment; FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of using an alighting station on the optimal route before an optimal alighting station during peak congestion hours as an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the sixth modification of the first embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the seventh modification of the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the eighth modification of the first embodiment; FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the second embodiment; 10 is a flow chart showing a process of determining whether or not there is movement without using the optimum alighting station in one example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining determination of presence/absence of movement without using an optimum alighting station as an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the second embodiment; It is a flow chart which shows an example of operation of information processing system 1 concerning the 1st modification of a 2nd embodiment. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining determination of presence/absence of movement without using an optimum alighting station as an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the first modified example of the second embodiment; FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the second modified example of the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining determination of presence/absence of movement without using an optimum alighting station as an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the second modified example of the second embodiment; 3 is a diagram showing another configuration example of the information processing system 1; FIG.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same reference numerals are given to components having equivalent functions in each drawing, and detailed description of the components with the same reference numerals will not be repeated.

(First embodiment)
An information processing system 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described. The information processing system 1 according to the first embodiment is for users (hereinafter simply referred to as "users") who carry mobile terminals (smartphones, mobile phones, tablet terminals, etc.) and use public transportation. It is a system that provides incentives.

Here, an incentive is for making a user of public transportation take a certain action. For example, it is given to users who have contributed to avoiding congestion by using trains or routes that are relatively unoccupied in order to recommend alleviating congestion on public transportation. Specific aspects of incentives are not particularly limited, and may be monetary values such as miles, points, commuter pass discounts and coupons, for example. If the incentive is a point, the point may be, for example, a point dedicated to the company's products or services provided by the owner of the information processing system 1 (i.e., the company), or a person other than the owner of the information processing system 1 (i.e. ), points redeemable for other companies' points, or points for prizes.

Moreover, public transportation is a railroad in this embodiment. Public transportation is not limited to railroads, and may be buses or the like. Here, a station means a place where public transportation stops to pick up and disembark passengers. For example, if the public transportation is a railway, it is a station; is.

The information processing system 1 includes a terminal device 2 and a server 3, as shown in FIG. The terminal device 2 and the server 3 are communicably connected to each other via a network such as the Internet. As long as the network includes a wireless line, the type and configuration of the line does not matter. At least part of the terminal device 2 and the server 3 is implemented by a computer.

The terminal device 2 is carried by the user when traveling by public transportation or other means of transportation (for example, walking or cycling), and is a mobile terminal such as a smart phone or a tablet terminal, for example.

The terminal device 2 has a communication section 21, a control section 22, an input section 23, an output section 24, and a storage section 25, as shown in FIG. First, among the components of the terminal device 2, components other than the control unit 22, that is, the communication unit 21, the input unit 23, the output unit 24, and the storage unit 25 will be described.

The communication unit 21 is an interface for transmitting and receiving information between the control unit 22 and the server 3 via a network. In addition, the communication unit 21 has a short-range wireless communication function such as an NFC (Near Field Communication) function that can acquire the boarding history from the user's IC card and the entrance/exit information from the automatic ticket gate. may be provided.

The input unit 23 is an interface for the user to input information to the terminal device 2, and may be, for example, a touch panel, microphone, touch pad, or dial button in a mobile terminal.

The output unit 24 is an interface for outputting various information from the terminal device 2 to the user, and is image display means such as a liquid crystal display. Specifically, the output unit 24 displays a GUI (Graphical User Interface) for receiving operations from the user. The output unit 24 may be a speaker that outputs various kinds of information by voice.

The output unit 24 does not have to present information directly to the user. For example, the output unit 24 may output a video signal or an audio signal to video display means or audio output means connected to the outside of the terminal device 2, or may output data to a printing device connected to the outside. may be output, or the data may be output and stored in the terminal device 2 or an external storage device.

The storage unit 25 is a data storage such as an internal memory or an external memory (such as an SD memory card), and stores various data. The storage unit 25 does not necessarily have to be provided in the terminal device 2, and may be provided in another device (for example, a server) communicably connected to the terminal device 2 via a network.

Next, the control unit 22 of the terminal device 2 will be described. The control unit 22 has a positioning unit 221 and a user registration unit 222, as shown in FIG.

The position positioning unit 221 positions the current position of the terminal device 2 . The positioning unit 221 measures the current position based on positioning information obtained by radio wave navigation means such as GPS and beacons. The position measurement unit 221 may use positioning information obtained by autonomous navigation means such as an acceleration sensor and a geomagnetic sensor for positioning. Note that these acceleration sensors and geomagnetic sensors may be used not only to measure the current position, but also to detect the number of steps taken by the user.

The user registration unit 222 registers the reference movement information input using the input unit 23 in the storage unit 25 .

Here, the reference movement information is information that serves as a reference for incentive evaluation for giving incentives to users. In the present embodiment, the reference travel information is travel route information that serves as a reference for incentive evaluation. For example, the reference movement information is the optimum movement route (optimal route) among the movement routes searched by the user from the departure point to the destination. The optimum route includes, for example, at least one of a departure point, a transit point, a destination, a boarding station, an alighting station, a transfer station, a route, a section from a boarding station to an alighting station, a section to a transfer station, and time information. Typically, the optimum route is a route that utilizes the optimum boarding station with the lowest route cost from the departure point and the optimum alighting station with the lowest route cost to the destination. A specific example of the reference movement information other than the optimum route will be described in a later modified example.

The control unit 22 transmits the reference movement information registered by the user registration unit 222 to the server 3 through the communication unit 21 . The server 3 may use only the reference movement information transmitted from the terminal device 2 as a reference for incentive evaluation. Alternatively, the server 3 may generate new reference movement information based on the reference movement information transmitted from the terminal device 2 and use the generated new reference movement information as a criterion for incentive evaluation. Alternatively, the server 3 uses both the reference movement information transmitted from the terminal device 2 and the new reference movement information generated based on the reference movement information transmitted from the terminal device 2 as criteria for incentive evaluation. may be used.

Also, the control unit 22 transmits the current position measured by the position measurement unit 221 to the server 3 through the communication unit 21 . By transmitting the current position, the server 3 can acquire the evaluation target movement information based on the current position. Note that the control unit 22 (terminal device 2) is not limited to simply transmitting the travel log to the server 3, but analyzes the travel log by itself to specify point information such as the departure point and the destination, and Location information may be transmitted to the server 3 .

Here, the evaluation target movement information is information that is the target of incentive evaluation. The evaluation target movement information is information based on a movement log, which is movement history information indicating the user's actual behavior. The movement log includes, for example, departure point, destination, stay information at the departure point or destination, route from departure point to destination, traveling direction from one point, boarding station, getting off station, and from boarding station to getting off station section, the section to the transfer station, the walking distance or the number of steps to the boarding station, or the walking distance or the number of steps to the alighting station. The evaluation target travel information may consist of a single travel log, or may be information combining a plurality of travel logs. The evaluation target travel information may be information obtained by supplementing or correcting a travel log with route network information, which will be described later, indicating routes of public transportation.

Next, the server 3 will be explained. As shown in FIG. 1 , the server 3 has a communication section 31 , a control section 32 and a storage section 33 . Before describing the control unit 32, the communication unit 31 and the storage unit 33 will be described.

The communication unit 31 is an interface that transmits and receives information between the terminal device 2 and the control unit 32 of the server 3 via the network. Note that the communication unit 31 may receive the user's boarding history from another server such as a server of an electric railway company.

The storage unit 33 is a fixed data storage such as a hard disk, and stores various databases. Note that the storage unit 33 may not necessarily be provided in the server 3, and may be provided in another device communicably connected to the server 3 via a network.

The storage unit 33 has a route network database 331 and an incentive database 332 .

The route network database 331 is a route search database, and includes, for example, traffic network information as route network information. Transportation network information is information that defines transportation networks such as railways and buses, and road networks. Transportation network information includes transportation route information, timetable information, fare information, and the like. Road network information is represented by a combination of node data on the road network representation, such as intersections, and link data, which is a road section between the nodes.

Moreover, although not shown, the storage unit 33 may include a map information database used for map display, location search, and the like. The map information includes map data such as nationwide or regional road maps, and may include map object information (facility information, annotation information, symbol information, etc.) associated with the map data. Further, the storage unit 73 may include a POI (Point Of Interest) information database used for point search, point setting of route search conditions, and the like. The POI information includes location information, name information, and the like of points.

The incentive database 332 stores incentive data indicating incentives given to users. The incentive data may be stored in the incentive database 332 in association with information such as the user's identification information and the shortened section of the public transportation that is the reason for giving the incentive. The server 3 reduces the used incentive when the incentive stored in the incentive database 332 is used for the applicable service.

Next, the controller 32 of the server 3 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the control unit 32 includes a route search unit 321, a reference movement information acquisition unit 322 that is an example of reference movement information acquisition means, and an evaluation target movement information acquisition unit that is an example of evaluation target movement information acquisition means. It has a part 323 and an incentive giving part 324 which is an example of an incentive giving means. Each of these units may be implemented by a processor in the server 3 executing a predetermined program.

The route search unit 321 acquires route search conditions such as the current position (departure point) and destination transmitted from the terminal device 2 . The route search unit 321 searches for a moving route that satisfies route search conditions based on the route network information in the route network database 331 . The route searching unit 321 transmits the optimum route among the searched moving routes to the terminal device 2 through the communication unit 31 . The control unit 22 records the optimum route transmitted from the server 3 in the storage unit 25 of the terminal device 2 as a search history. Thereby, the user can select a desired optimal route from the search history and register it as the reference movement information. Here, the reference movement information is registered not only by storing it in the storage unit 25 of the terminal device 2, but also by storing the reference movement information acquired by the server 3 from the terminal device 2 in a user database (not shown) on the server side. may include leaving.

The reference movement information acquisition unit 322 acquires the reference movement information transmitted from the terminal device 2 from the communication unit 31 . Note that the reference movement information acquisition unit 322 may generate new reference movement information based on the reference movement information acquired from the terminal device 2 .

The evaluation target movement information acquisition unit 323 acquires the movement log transmitted from the terminal device 2 from the communication unit 31 . More specifically, the evaluation target movement information acquisition unit 323 acquires the current position for each time (time) as a movement log by successively acquiring the current position transmitted from the terminal device 2 at predetermined time intervals. Note that the evaluation target movement information acquisition unit 323 may generate, as a movement log, a movement route obtained by connecting current positions for each time. In addition, the evaluation target movement information acquisition unit 323 may generate a movement log based on the station entrance/exit information recorded in the server of the railway company through the ticket gate. In addition, the evaluation target movement information acquisition unit 323 may generate evaluation target movement information in which the section between the current positions indicated in the movement log is supplemented with route network information, or at least part of the movement log may be used as the route network information. The evaluation target movement information modified with the network information may be generated.

The incentive giving unit 234 gives an incentive to the user when it is determined that the travel section of public transportation included in the reference travel information has been shortened based on the comparison between the evaluation target travel information and the reference travel information.

(Operation example)
Next, an operation example of the information processing system 1 of FIG. 1 will be described. FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the first embodiment.

First, as shown in FIG. 2, the reference movement information acquisition unit 322 acquires reference movement information (step S1). FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an input screen as an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the first embodiment. The input screen shown in FIG. 3 is displayed by the output unit 24 of the terminal device 2 . On the input screen, a plurality of patterns can be selected as reference movement information to be registered. For example, by selecting "My route", the optimum route searched by the user can be registered as the reference movement information. Also, by selecting "home", "my point", "my station", etc., it is possible to register the departure point, destination, waypoint, etc. as reference movement information. Also, by selecting "company (workplace)/school", the destination can be registered as reference movement information. Also, by selecting the "commuter pass section", the commuter pass information can be registered as the reference movement information. The reference movement information acquisition unit 322 acquires the reference movement information by receiving the reference movement information registered by the user registration unit 22 of the terminal device 2 in this way from the terminal device 2 .

After acquiring the reference movement information, as shown in FIG. 2, the evaluation target movement information acquisition unit 323 acquires the evaluation target movement information (step S2). Specifically, the terminal device 2 transmits the current position measured by the position measuring unit 221 to the server 3 from the communication unit 21, and the evaluation target movement information acquisition unit 323 transmits the current position transmitted from the terminal device 2. Acquired from the communication unit 31 . Then, the evaluation target movement information acquisition unit 323 acquires the evaluation target movement information based on the acquired current position.

Here, specific examples of the evaluation target movement information will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4(a) is a diagram showing, as an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the first embodiment, an evaluation target travel route using an alighting station located before the optimal alighting station on the optimal route. In the example of FIG. 4A, the reference movement information acquisition unit 322 acquires, as the reference movement information, the optimum route R1 searched in the past by the user registered using "My route" on the input screen of FIG. ing. The optimum route R1 has the home as the starting point S and the workplace as the destination G. The travel section of public transportation on the optimal route R1 is the train travel section from the optimal boarding station to the optimal alighting station.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the evaluation target travel information acquisition unit 323 may acquire an evaluation target travel route R2 generated based on the travel log as the evaluation target travel information. In the example of FIG. 4(a), the travel route R2 to be evaluated is a route in which the train of line A is boarded at the optimum boarding station and the train of line A is alighted at a station before the optimum alighting station. In the evaluation target travel route R2 of FIG. 4(a), the train travel section from the actual alighting station to the optimal alighting station is shortened as a travel section of public transportation. Note that the evaluation target movement information acquisition unit 323 may use the four points of the home, the optimum boarding station, the nearest alighting station and the workplace as the evaluation target movement information instead of the evaluation target movement route R2.

FIG. 4(b) is a diagram showing an evaluation target movement route using boarding stations ahead (that is, at the back) of the optimum boarding station on the optimum route. The optimum route R1 in FIG. 4(b) is the same as in FIG. 4(a). As shown in FIG. 4(b), the evaluation target travel information acquisition unit 323 obtains an evaluation target travel route R2 that takes a train on line A at a boarding station that is ahead of the optimal boarding station, and gets off the train on line A at the optimal alighting station. may be obtained. In the evaluation target travel route R2 in FIG. 4B, the train travel section from the optimal boarding station to the boarding station ahead of the optimal boarding station is shortened.

FIG. 4(c) is a diagram showing an evaluation target movement route using a boarding station ahead of the optimum boarding station and an alighting station before the optimum alighting station. The optimum route R1 in FIG. 4(c) is the same as in FIG. 4(a). As shown in FIG. 4(c), the evaluation target movement information acquisition unit 323 gets on the train of line A at the boarding station ahead of the optimal boarding station, and gets off the train of line A at the getting off station before the optimal getting off station. In some cases, an evaluation target travel route R2 is acquired. In the evaluation target travel route R2 in FIG. 4(c), the train travel section from the optimal boarding station to the boarding station ahead of the optimal boarding station and the train moving section from the alighting station before the optimal alighting station to the optimal alighting station. shortened.

After acquiring the evaluation target movement information as described above, the incentive provision unit 324 compares the reference movement information and the evaluation target movement information, as shown in FIG. 2 (step S3).

Then, as a result of the comparison in step S3, the incentive provision unit 324 determines whether or not the travel section of public transportation included in the evaluation target travel information is shorter than the travel section of public transportation included in the reference travel information. Determine (step S4). That is, the incentive granting unit 324 performs incentive evaluation for granting an incentive to the user. In any of the examples of FIGS. 4(a) to 4(c), the incentive provision unit 324 determines that the travel section of public transportation included in the reference travel information has been shortened (step S4: Yes). do. That is, the incentive granting unit 324 evaluates that all of the user actions shown in FIGS. 4(a) to 4(c) are worthy of granting incentives. In addition, in the case of FIG. 4(c), since the reduction amount of the travel section of public transportation is larger than in the case of FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b), the incentive provision unit 324 You may increase the incentive to give rather than the case of FIG.4(b).

If it is determined that the travel section of the public transportation system has been shortened (step S4: Yes), the incentive granting unit 324 grants the incentive to the user (step S5) and terminates the process. The incentive granting unit 324 , for example, associates user identification information with incentive data and stores them in the incentive database 332 . On the other hand, if it is determined that the travel section of public transportation has not been shortened (step S5: No), the incentive granting unit 324 terminates the process without granting the incentive to the user.

As described above, according to the first embodiment, the incentive evaluation of the evaluation target movement information is performed based on the reference movement information, so that the incentive can be given to the user who has shortened the movement section of the public transportation system. This can increase opportunities for users to obtain incentives.

(First modification)
In the embodiment described above, an example of acquiring the optimum route R1 registered by the user as the reference movement information has been described. In contrast, in the first modification, at least one of the departure point and destination registered by the user is acquired as the reference movement information. A first modification will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the first modification of the first embodiment.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the reference movement information acquisition unit 322 acquires at least one of the departure point and the destination registered in the user registration unit 222 of the terminal device 2 as the reference movement information. 2 and the server 3 through communication (step S11).

When the departure point is acquired, the reference movement information acquisition unit 322 generates and acquires the optimum boarding station for the departure point as new reference movement information based on the acquired departure point (step S12). For example, the reference movement information acquisition unit 322 causes the route search unit 321 to search for a service area that can be reached within a certain period of time or a certain distance from the departure point, and acquires a station existing within the searched service area as the optimum boarding station. may Also, when the destination is acquired, the reference travel information acquisition unit 322 generates and acquires the optimum alighting station as new reference travel information based on the acquired destination (step S12). For example, the reference movement information acquisition unit 322 causes the route search unit 321 to search for a service area that can be reached within a certain period of time or a certain distance from the destination, and acquires a station existing within the searched service area as an optimal alighting station. may Here, the acquisition of the optimum boarding station or the optimum alighting station is not limited to the search by reachable area, but the station corresponding to the shortest straight distance from the departure point or destination is obtained as the optimum boarding station or the optimum alighting station. You may

After the optimum boarding station is acquired, the evaluation target movement information acquisition unit 323 acquires the information that the user actually used based on the current position transmitted from the terminal device 2 and the entrance information of the station acquired from the server of the railway company. A boarding station is acquired (step S21). Further, after the optimum alighting station is acquired, the evaluation object movement information acquisition unit 323 acquires the alighting station actually used by the user based on the current position and station exit information transmitted from the terminal device 2. (Step S21).

After the boarding station actually used is obtained, the incentive provision unit 324 compares the starting point and optimum boarding station with the actually used boarding station (step S31). Also, after the actually used alighting station is obtained, the incentive provision unit 324 compares the destination and the optimum alighting station with the actually used alighting station (step S31). Thereafter, similar to FIG. 2, based on the comparison result, it is determined whether or not the traveling section of public transportation is shortened (step S4), and an incentive is given according to the determination result (step S5).

If a transit point (for example, a transfer station) is set between the optimal boarding station for the departure point and the optimal alighting station for the destination, the transit point may be treated in the same way as the destination. For example, when the user gets off at a station before the transfer station and walks to the transfer station, or when the user gets off at the transfer station and walks to the station ahead of the transfer station and gets on the transfer route, the incentive giving unit 324 may provide incentives to users.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of using a boarding station ahead of the optimum boarding station as an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the first modification of the first embodiment. In the example of FIG. 6, home as the starting point S is registered as the reference movement information by the user registration unit 222 . In addition, in the example of FIG. 6, the reference travel information acquisition unit 322 acquires the optimal boarding station with the lowest route cost from the home as new reference travel information based on the registered home. In the example of FIG. 6, the evaluation target movement information acquisition unit 323 selects a boarding station on the inbound direction of the optimal boarding station and a boarding station on the inbound direction of the optimal boarding station as actually used boarding stations beyond the optimal boarding station. The boarding station and getting there. As in the example of FIG. 6, when the evaluation target travel information acquisition unit 323 acquires the boarding station on the inbound direction of the optimal boarding station as the evaluation target travel information, the incentive provision unit 324 obtains However, it can be determined that the distance between the optimal boarding station and the boarding station on the uplink side has been shortened. When the evaluation target travel information acquisition unit 323 acquires a boarding station on the outbound direction side of the optimal boarding station as the evaluation target travel information, the incentive provision unit 324 determines that the train travel section in the outbound direction is the optimal boarding station and the outbound station. It can be judged that the distance has been shortened by the section between the boarding station on the direction side. Therefore, when the boarding station on the inbound side of the optimum boarding station or the boarding station on the outbound side of the optimum boarding station is acquired, the incentive providing unit 324 gives an incentive to the user.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining determination of entering a boarding station that is actually used as an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the first modification of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, a geofence F is set at the station ahead of the optimum boarding station, and by detecting the entry of the current position into the geofence F, the actually used boarding station can be obtained. good too. A geofence F is an imaginary boundary line with a predetermined radius centered on the station where it is set. Note that determination of whether to enter a station to be actually used is not limited to using a geofence, and may be performed by, for example, map matching. Also, geofences are not limited to being set for stations adjacent to the optimum boarding station, but can also be set for stations stopping after the optimum boarding station.

According to the first modified example, incentives can be given even if the user registers only the departure point or the destination as the reference travel information instead of the travel route.

(Second modification)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an optimum boarding station for each route as an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the second modification of the first embodiment. In FIGS. 4 and 6, an example of acquiring the optimum boarding station on a single route as the reference movement information has been described. On the other hand, in the second modification, the reference movement information acquisition unit 322, as shown in FIG. To get the best boarding station. Also, although not shown, in the case where there are a plurality of routes around the workplace, the reference movement information acquisition unit 322 may acquire the optimum alighting station for each route.

According to the second modification, the incentive evaluation can be performed based on the optimum boarding station for each route, so that the opportunity for the user to obtain incentives can be further increased.

(Third modification)
FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the third modification of the first embodiment. So far, an example has been described in which the authenticity of the departure point and destination registered by the user registration unit 222 is not determined. On the other hand, in the third modified example, the authenticity of the departure point and the destination registered by the user registration unit 222 is determined. In the third modification, the reference movement information acquisition unit 322 performs various processes such as setting and detection of information for authenticity determination of the departure point and the destination.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, when the reference movement information acquisition unit 322 acquires the departure point transmitted from the terminal device 2 (step S11), it sets the optimum boarding station for the acquired departure point. (step S111). Further, when the reference movement information acquisition unit 322 acquires the destination transmitted from the terminal device 2 (step S11), it sets the optimum alighting station for the acquired destination (step S111).

When the optimum boarding station is acquired, the reference movement information acquisition unit 322 sets at least one of the walking distance, the number of steps, and the direction from the departure point to the station beyond the optimum boarding station based on the route network data ( step S112). Hereinafter, at least one of the walking distance, the number of steps, and the direction from the starting point to the station beyond the optimal boarding station will be referred to as "walking distance from the starting point to the station beyond the optimal boarding station, etc.". Also, when the optimum alighting station is acquired, the reference movement information acquisition unit 322 sets at least one of the walking distance, the number of steps, and the direction from the station before the optimum alighting station to the destination based on route network data, etc. (step S112). Hereinafter, at least one of the walking distance, the number of steps, and the direction from the station before the optimal alighting station to the destination will be referred to as "the walking distance from the station before the optimal alighting station to the destination, etc.".

After setting the walking distance or the like from the departure point to the station beyond the optimum boarding station, the reference movement information acquisition unit 322 detects, or actually measures, the walking distance or the like from the departure point to the station beyond the optimum boarding station (step S113). This detection is performed, for example, based on the displacement of the current position, the detection results of the geomagnetic sensor and the acceleration sensor in the terminal device 2, and the judgment of entering the geofence set at the station ahead of the optimum boarding station. may Also, after setting the walking distance from the station before the optimum alighting station to the destination, the reference movement information acquiring unit 322 detects, or actually measures, the walking distance from the station before the optimum alighting station to the destination. (Step S113). This detection is based on, for example, the displacement of the current position, the detection results of the geomagnetic sensor and the acceleration sensor of the terminal device 2, and a predetermined distance or a predetermined number of steps after entering the geofence set at the station before the optimal alighting station. It may be performed based on walking determination.

After detecting the walking distance or the like from the departure point to the station beyond the optimum boarding station, the reference movement information acquisition unit 322 detects the walking distance or the like from the set departure point to the station beyond the optimum boarding station. The walking distance from the starting point to the station beyond the optimum boarding station is compared (step S114). Also, after detecting the walking distance from the station in front of the optimum alighting station to the destination, the reference movement information acquiring unit 322 acquires the walking distance from the station in front of the set optimum alighting station to the destination, A comparison is made with the walking distance from the detected optimum alighting station to the destination (step S114).

Then, the reference movement information acquiring unit 322 determines that the walking distance from the set starting point to the station beyond the optimal boarding station and the walking distance from the detected starting point to the station beyond the optimal boarding station are obtained. It is determined whether or not they match (step S115). In addition, the reference movement information acquisition unit 322 determines that the walking distance from the station in front of the set optimum alighting station to the destination and the walking distance from the station in front of the optimum alighting station to the destination are calculated. It is determined whether or not they match (step S115).

If the walking distance or the like from the set departure point to the station beyond the optimum boarding station matches the detected walking distance or the like from the departure point to the station beyond the optimum boarding station (step S115: Yes), The starting point registered by the user registration unit 222 can be regarded as authentic. In addition, if the walking distance from the station before the set optimum alighting station to the destination matches the walking distance from the detected optimum alighting station to the destination (step S115: Yes ), the destination registered in the user registration unit 222 can be regarded as authentic. In these cases, the reference movement information acquiring unit 322 maintains the acquired optimum boarding station and optimum getting-off station and terminates the process.

On the other hand, if the walking distance or the like from the set departure point to the station beyond the optimum boarding station does not match the detected walking distance or the like from the departure point to the station beyond the optimum boarding station (step S115: No ), the starting point registered in the user registration unit 222 can be regarded as false. In this case, the reference movement information acquiring unit 322 corrects the optimum boarding station to a station ahead of the optimum boarding station (step S116). In addition, instead of correcting the optimum boarding station to the previous station, the reference movement information acquisition unit 322 calculates the user registration unit 222 based on the walking distance from the detected departure place to the station ahead of the optimum boarding station. The registered departure point may be corrected to the true departure point.

In addition, if the walking distance or the like from the station before the set optimum alighting station to the destination does not match the walking distance or the like from the detected optimum alighting station to the destination (step S115: No ), the destination registered by the user registration unit 222 can be regarded as false. In this case, the reference movement information acquisition unit 322 corrects the optimum alighting station to a station before the optimum alighting station (step S116). Note that, instead of correcting the optimum alighting station to the nearest station, the reference movement information acquisition unit 322 obtains information from the user registration unit 222 based on the walking distance from the detected optimum alighting station to the destination. The registered destination may be corrected to a genuine destination.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining authenticity determination of a registered departure point as an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the third modification of the first embodiment. In the example of FIG. 10, the user registration unit 222 disguises and registers the home position as the starting point. In this example, the station ahead of the optimal boarding station for the home (disguised position) is the station closest to the actual home.

In the example of FIG. 10, if the home position is not authenticated, the incentive granting unit will perform an action that does not contribute to shortening the train movement section, such as using the nearest station to the home position. 324 determines that the user has used a station beyond the optimal boarding station, and gives an incentive to the user.

On the other hand, according to the third modified example, it is possible to determine the authenticity of the departure point and the destination, and correct the optimum boarding station and the optimum alighting station according to the judgment result. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent incentives from being fraudulently acquired.

(Fourth modification)
FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the fourth modification of the first embodiment. So far, an example of acquiring the optimal route R1 registered by the user, the departure point, and the destination as the reference movement information has been described. On the other hand, in the fourth modification, as shown in FIG. 11, the reference travel information acquisition unit 322 acquires the commuter pass boarding station and the commuter ticket getting off station included in the commuter pass information as the reference travel information. (Step S101). In addition to acquiring the commuter pass boarding station and the commuter pass alighting station, information on the route used and the electric railway company are also acquired as reference movement information.

After the commuter pass boarding station and the commuter pass alighting station are acquired, the evaluation target movement information acquisition unit 323 acquires the current position, the station entrance information, and the entry determination into the geofence F (see FIG. 7) transmitted from the terminal device 2. ), etc., the boarding station actually used by the user is obtained (step S201). In addition, the evaluation target movement information acquisition unit 323 selects the alighting station actually used by the user based on the current position transmitted from the terminal device 2, the station exit information, the walking distance after entering the geofence F, and the like. Acquire (step S201).

After the actually used boarding station and alighting station are acquired, the incentive granting unit 324 compares the commuter pass boarding station with the actually used boarding station, and compares the commuter pass boarding station with the actually used boarding station are compared (step S301).

Thereafter, similar to FIG. 2, based on the comparison result, it is determined whether or not the public transportation system included in the reference movement information is shortened (step S4), and an incentive is given according to the determination result (step S5).

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of getting off at a station before the commuter pass getting off station as an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the fourth modification of the first embodiment. In the example of FIG. 12, the commuter pass boarding station is acquired as the actually used boarding station, and the station before the commuter pass boarding station is acquired as the actually used boarding station. In the example of FIG. 12, it can be determined that the train movement section has been shortened by the section between the station before the commuter pass drop-off station and the commuter pass drop-off station. Therefore, in the example of FIG. 12, the incentive granting unit 324 grants the incentive to the user.

According to the fourth modification, even if only commuter pass information is registered by the user as the reference travel information, incentives can be given by utilizing this.

(Fifth Modification)
FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the fifth modification of the first embodiment. In the fourth modification, the nearest station to the place of departure (eg, home) is the commuter pass boarding station, and the nearest station to the destination (eg, workplace) is the commuter pass alighting station. On the other hand, in the fifth modification, the commuter pass boarding station is farther from the destination than the nearest station to the departure place, or the commuter pass getting off station is farther from the destination than the nearest station to the destination. This example assumes that the station is far from the ground (see FIG. 14).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the reference movement information acquisition unit 322 acquires the commuter pass boarding station and the commuter ticket alighting station (step S101), and then the current position and the station information transmitted from the terminal device 2. A movement log of the user is acquired based on the entrance/exit information (step S102). The travel log may be acquired by the evaluation target travel information acquisition unit 323 as the evaluation target travel information.

After obtaining the movement log, the reference movement information obtaining unit 322 determines the departure point and the destination based on the obtained movement log (step S103).

After determining the departure point and the destination, the reference movement information acquisition unit 322 sets the optimum boarding station for the determined departure point and the optimum alighting station for the determined destination (step S104). At this time, the reference movement information acquisition unit 322 detects stations on a plurality of lines around the departure point as candidates for the optimum boarding station by route search using the route search unit 321, , may be detected as candidates for the optimal alighting station. In this case as well, the reference travel information acquisition unit 322 can quickly and reliably narrow down the optimum boarding station and the optimum alighting station to stations on the commuter pass section based on the commuter pass information.

After setting the optimum boarding station and the optimum alighting station, the evaluation target movement information acquisition unit 323 acquires the boarding station and the alighting station actually used by the user (step S201). Note that this step may be omitted if the actually used boarding station and alighting station are acquired as a movement log (step S102).

After acquiring the boarding station and the alighting station that were actually used, the reference movement information acquiring unit 322 compares the optimal boarding station with the actually used boarding station, and compares the optimal boarding station with the actually used boarding station. are compared (step S302).

Thereafter, similar to FIG. 2, based on the comparison result, it is determined whether or not the public transportation system included in the reference movement information is shortened (step S4), and an incentive is given according to the determination result (step S5).

FIG. 14 shows, as an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the fifth modification of the first embodiment, an example of using a boarding station ahead of the optimum boarding station and an alighting station before the optimum alighting station. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing;

In the example of FIG. 14, the commuter pass boarding station is a station farther from the workplace than the nearest station to home. Also, the commuter pass alighting station is a station farther from home than the nearest station to the workplace. In the example of FIG. 14, the closest station to the home is acquired as the optimum boarding station for the home determined based on the movement log. Also, the closest station to the workplace is acquired as the optimal alighting station for the workplace determined based on the movement log. With respect to the reference travel information (optimal boarding station, optimal alighting station) acquired in this way, the actually used boarding station acquired as the evaluation target travel information is the station ahead of the optimal boarding station. Also, the actually used getting-off station acquired as the evaluation target movement information is the station before the optimum getting-off station. In this case, it can be determined that the train moving section has been shortened by the section between the optimum boarding station and the actually used boarding station and the section between the actually used alighting station and the optimum alighting station. Therefore, in the example of FIG. 14, the incentive granting unit 324 grants the incentive to the user.

In the example of FIG. 14, if the incentive evaluation is performed using the commuter pass boarding station or commuter pass alighting station as the reference movement information, it will not contribute to shortening the train movement section by using the nearest station to home or work. In spite of the action not taken, it is determined that the user used the station ahead of the station where the commuter pass was boarded or the station before the station where the commuter pass was dropped off, and an incentive is given.

On the other hand, according to the fifth modification, the optimal boarding station for the departure point set based on the travel log (evaluation target travel information) and the optimal alighting station for the destination set based on the travel log is used as the reference movement information, it is possible to precisely determine whether or not the movement section of public transportation has been shortened. As a result, incentives can be given to commuter pass users who have truly contributed to shortening the travel section of public transportation.

(Sixth modification)
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an information processing system 1 according to the sixth modification of the first embodiment. So far, an example has been described in which incentives are given regardless of the time period if the distance traveled by public transportation is shortened. On the other hand, in the sixth modified example, incentives are given when the traveling section of public transportation is shortened during peak congestion hours, which is an example of a predetermined time period.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, in the sixth modification, the storage unit 33 of the server 3 stores congestion peak time period data 333 indicating the congestion peak time period of public transportation. The incentive granting unit 324 sets incentive granting conditions that, in addition to the fact that the traveling section of public transportation is shortened, the shortening is performed during the congestion peak time zone indicated by the congestion peak time zone data 333 . Moreover, in order to make it possible to determine that the travel section of public transportation has been shortened during peak congestion hours, the travel information subject to evaluation in the sixth modification particularly includes time information. This time information may be, for example, the time corresponding to the current position, the time of entering or exiting a station, the time of entering a geofence, or the like. A specific operation example of the sixth modification will be described below.

FIG. 16 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the sixth modification of the first embodiment. When the incentive granting unit 324 determines that the traveling section of public transportation has been shortened (step S4: Yes), it acquires the congestion peak time period data 333 from the storage unit 33 (step S6).

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing congestion peak hour data for each route in an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the sixth modification of the first embodiment. In the example of FIG. 17, the congestion peak time period shown in the congestion peak time period data 333 is associated with stations a to i on the train A route. The congestion peak time zone associated with each station a to i is further divided into a plurality of time zones (first time zone, second time zone, third time zone). The congestion peak time zone may be a time zone updated (changed) each time the server 3 obtains the degree of congestion based on operation information and congestion information distributed in real time, or a predetermined fixed time zone. It may be the time zone of

After obtaining the congestion peak time zone data 333 as illustrated in FIG. 17, the incentive provision unit 324 determines whether or not the traveling section of the public transportation has been shortened to the congestion peak time zone, as shown in FIG. Determine (step S7). This determination is made by comparing the time information associated with the evaluation target movement information and the congestion peak time zone data 333 . Then, when the traveling section of public transportation is shortened to the congestion peak time zone (step S7: Yes), the incentive giving unit 324 gives incentives to the user (step S5).

Note that the incentive granting unit 324 may vary the incentives to be granted according to the time zone even in the congestion peak time zone. That is, the incentive granting unit 324 may grant incentives according to the time period during which the travel section of public transportation is shortened. For example, the incentive granting unit 324 may increase the number of incentives and monetary value to be given to users who have shortened the travel section of public transportation during times when the amount of congestion is greater among peak congestion times.

FIG. 18 shows, as an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the sixth modification of the first embodiment, an example of using an alighting station before the optimal alighting station on the optimal route during peak congestion hours. It is a diagram. In the example of FIG. 18, the evaluation target travel route Re, which is an example of the evaluation target travel information, is a route that shortens the train travel section compared to the optimal route Rr, which is an example of the reference travel information. Specifically, in the example of FIG. 18, the evaluation target travel route Re is a route that uses an alighting station before the optimal alighting station on the optimal route Rr. In the example of FIG. 18, the optimal alighting station is the h station on the A line illustrated in FIG. 17, and the preceding station is the g station on the A line. Furthermore, in the example of FIG. 18, the user uses the alighting station g which is before the optimal alighting station h at 8:00 within the congestion peak time zone shown in the congestion peak time zone data 333 . In this case, since station g is used during the first time slot in FIG. 17, it can be determined that the train movement section has been shortened to the peak congestion time slot. Therefore, the incentive giving unit 324 gives the user an incentive corresponding to the first time slot of the g station.

According to the sixth modification, it is possible to give incentives to users who more reliably contribute to alleviating congestion in public transportation.

(Seventh Modification)
FIG. 19 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the seventh modification of the first embodiment. So far, examples have been described in which the reference movement information is acquired based on the registration information of the user registration unit 222 . On the other hand, the information processing system 1 of the seventh modification acquires the reference movement information based on the evaluation target movement information.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, first, the evaluation target movement information acquisition unit 323 acquires evaluation target movement information (step S2).

After the evaluation target movement information is acquired, the reference movement information acquisition unit 322 acquires reference movement information based on the evaluation target movement information (step S1). For example, when the evaluation target travel information acquisition unit 323 acquires the destination as the evaluation target travel information, the reference travel information acquisition unit 322 may acquire the optimal alighting station for the destination as the reference travel information.

After obtaining the reference movement information based on the evaluation target movement information, as in FIG. 2, the reference movement information and the evaluation target movement information are compared (step S3) to determine whether or not the travel section of public transportation is shortened. After making the determination (step S4), an incentive is given according to the determination result (step S5).

According to the seventh modification, the reference movement information can be automatically acquired based on the evaluation target movement information, so pre-registration of the reference movement information in the user registration unit 222 is unnecessary, and the user's operation burden is reduced. can.

(Eighth modification)
FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the eighth modification of the first embodiment. In the eighth modified example, the incentive granting unit 324 first acquires the shortened amount of the travel section of the public transportation system when granting the incentive (step S51). Then, the incentive granting unit 324 grants an incentive according to the acquired shortening amount (step S52). For example, as described in the example of FIG. 4(c), the incentive granting unit 324 increases the number or amount of incentives to be granted to the user as the distance (or required time) of the shortened travel section of public transportation increases. may increase public value.

According to the eighth modified example, it is possible to further alleviate congestion in public transportation by providing incentives according to the amount of shortening of travel sections of public transportation.

(Second embodiment)
FIG. 21 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the second embodiment. 1st Embodiment demonstrated the example which gives an incentive when the movement area of a public transportation system is shortened. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, incentives are given when the user does not use the optimum boarding station for the departure point or the optimum alighting station for the destination. In the second embodiment, the reference movement information acquisition unit 322 shown in FIG. 1 is used as acquisition means. Also, in the second embodiment, the evaluation target movement information acquisition unit 323 shown in FIG. 1 may be omitted.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, first, the reference movement information acquisition unit 322 acquires at least one of the optimum boarding station for a preset departure place and the optimum alighting station for a preset destination. (step S8).

After obtaining at least one of the optimum boarding station and the optimum alighting station, the incentive provision unit 324 determines whether or not the user has moved without using the optimum boarding station or the optimum alighting station (step S9).

Then, if the user moves without using the optimum boarding station or the optimum getting-off station (step S9: Yes), the incentive giving unit 324 gives an incentive to the user (step S5).

FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing a determination process for determining whether or not the user has moved without using the optimum alighting station in one example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the determination process as an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the second embodiment.

The incentive provision unit 324 may determine whether or not the user has moved without using the optimum alighting station (step S9) according to the following procedure.

First, the server 3 sets a geofence F at a station before the optimum alighting station (step S91 in FIG. 22, FIG. 23).

After the geofence F is set, the incentive provision unit 324 determines whether or not the user has entered a station before the optimal alighting station based on the set geofence F and the current position (step S92). ).

If the user has entered a station before the optimal alighting station (step S92: Yes), the incentive granting unit 324 determines whether or not the user has walked a predetermined distance within a predetermined time (step S93). In addition, it may be determined whether or not a predetermined number of steps have been walked within a predetermined time.

When walking for a predetermined distance or a predetermined number of steps is detected (step S93 in FIG. 22: Yes, FIG. 23), the incentive provision unit 324 determines that there was movement without using the optimum alighting station (step S9: Yes). to incentivize users.

According to the second embodiment, it is possible to easily provide incentives by omitting the process of evaluating shortening of the travel section.

(First modification)
A first modification of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25. FIG. FIG. 24 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the first modification of the second embodiment. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram for explaining determination of presence/absence of movement without using the optimum getting-off station as an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the first modification of the second embodiment.

In FIGS. 23 and 24, the geofence F is set at the station before the optimum alighting station in determining whether or not there is movement without using the optimum alighting station. On the other hand, in the first modified example, the incentive provision unit 324 sets the geofence F1 at the station before the optimum alighting station, and also sets the geofence F2 at the optimum alighting station (see FIG. 24). step S94, FIG. 25).

In addition, in the first modification, after confirming the entry into the station before the optimum alighting station (step S92: Yes), the incentive granting unit 324, based on the geofence F2 set as the optimum alighting station, It is determined whether or not there is an approach to the optimum alighting station within a predetermined time after entering the station before the alighting station (step S95).

Then, when there is no entry into the optimum alighting station within a predetermined time (step S95: No), the incentive provision unit 324 determines that there is movement that does not use the optimum alighting station (step S9: Yes), Incentivize users. According to the first modification, it is not necessary to detect walking of the user.

(Second modification)
A second modification of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27. FIG. FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the second modification of the second embodiment. FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram for explaining determination of presence/absence of movement without using the optimum alighting station as an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 according to the second modification of the second embodiment.

In the second modified example, the incentive provision unit 324 sets the geofence F only at the optimum alighting station (step S94 in FIG. 26, FIG. 27).

After setting the geofence F as the optimum alighting station, the incentive granting unit 324 allows the user reaches the destination without entering the optimum alighting station (step S96).

When the user reaches the destination without entering the optimum alighting station (step S96: Yes), the incentive provision unit 324 determines that there is movement without using the optimum alighting station (step S9: Yes), Incentivize your users.

Note that the information processing system according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration described with reference to FIG. 1 and the like. The constituent means of the control unit 32 may not be provided in one server. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an information processing system 1 according to another embodiment. For example, as shown in FIG. 28 , the incentive provision unit 324 may be provided in the server 4 different from the server 3 .

At least part of the information processing system described in the above embodiments may be configured with hardware or software. When configured with software, a program that implements at least part of the functions of the information processing system may be stored in a recording medium such as a flexible disk or CD-ROM, and read and executed by a computer. The recording medium is not limited to a detachable one such as a magnetic disk or an optical disk, and may be a fixed recording medium such as a hard disk device or a memory.

Also, a program that implements at least part of the functions of the information processing system may be distributed via a communication line (including wireless communication) such as the Internet. Furthermore, the program may be encrypted, modulated, or compressed and distributed via a wired line or wireless line such as the Internet, or stored in a recording medium and distributed.

Furthermore, the information processing system may be operated by one or more information processing devices. When a plurality of information processing apparatuses are used, one of the information processing apparatuses may be a computer, and the computer may implement a function as at least one means of the information processing system by executing a predetermined program.

Further, in the method invention, all processes (steps) may be automatically controlled by a computer. Also, while each step is executed by a computer, progress control between steps may be manually performed. Furthermore, at least a part of all steps may be performed manually.

Based on the above description, those skilled in the art may conceive additional effects and various modifications of the present invention, but aspects of the present invention are not limited to the individual embodiments described above. . Various additions, changes, and partial deletions are possible without departing from the conceptual idea and spirit of the present invention derived from the content defined in the claims and equivalents thereof.

At least part of the information processing system described in the above embodiments may be configured with hardware or software. When configured with software, a program that implements at least part of the functions of the information processing system may be stored in a recording medium such as a flexible disk or CD-ROM, and read and executed by a computer. The recording medium is not limited to a detachable one such as a magnetic disk or an optical disk, and may be a fixed recording medium such as a hard disk device or a memory.

Also, a program that implements at least part of the functions of the information processing system may be distributed via a communication line (including wireless communication) such as the Internet. Furthermore, the program may be encrypted, modulated, or compressed and distributed via a wired line or wireless line such as the Internet, or stored in a recording medium and distributed.

Furthermore, the information processing system may be operated by one or more information processing devices. When a plurality of information processing apparatuses are used, one of the information processing apparatuses may be a computer, and the computer may implement a function as at least one means of the information processing system by executing a predetermined program.

Further, in the method invention, all processes (steps) may be automatically controlled by a computer. Also, while each step is executed by a computer, progress control between steps may be manually performed. Furthermore, at least a part of all steps may be performed manually.

Based on the above description, those skilled in the art may conceive additional effects and various modifications of the present invention, but aspects of the present invention are not limited to the individual embodiments described above. . Various additions, changes, and partial deletions are possible without departing from the conceptual idea and spirit of the present invention derived from the content defined in the claims and equivalents thereof.

1 information processing system 2 terminal device 3 server 32 control unit 322 reference movement information acquisition unit 323 evaluation target movement information acquisition unit 324 incentive provision unit

Claims (16)

evaluation target travel information acquisition means for acquiring evaluation target travel information to be the target of incentive evaluation for giving incentives to users;
reference movement information acquisition means for acquiring reference movement information that serves as a reference for the incentive evaluation;
Incentives are provided to the user when it is determined, based on the comparison between the evaluation target travel information and the reference travel information, that the travel section of public transportation included in the reference travel information has been shortened during peak congestion hours. an incentive granting means to grant;
An information processing system comprising: The reference movement information acquisition means includes:
2. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein said reference movement information is acquired based on said user's route search result. The reference movement information acquisition means includes:
2. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein said reference movement information is acquired based on said user's commuter pass registration information. The reference movement information acquisition means includes:
2. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the reference movement information is acquired based on a boarding station and/or alighting station set by the user. The reference movement information acquisition means includes:
2. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein said reference movement information is acquired based on said user's movement history information. The reference movement information acquisition means includes:
5. The information processing system according to any one of claims 1, 3 and 4, wherein the reference movement information is obtained based on the evaluation target movement information. The reference movement information acquisition means includes:
An optimum boarding station in which a departure point and a route cost from the departure point are smaller than other boarding stations, and an optimum alighting station in which a destination and a route cost to the destination are smaller than other alighting stations. 2. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein said reference movement information is acquired based on at least one of them. The reference movement information acquisition means includes:
8. The information processing system according to claim 7, wherein the reference movement information is further acquired based on a boarding station actually used by the user and/or an alighting station actually used by the user. The reference movement information acquisition means includes:
9. The information processing system according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the optimum boarding station and/or the optimum alighting station are obtained based on the route. 10. The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein said incentive giving means gives an incentive according to a time period during which travel sections of said public transportation are shortened. 11. The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein said incentive giving means gives an incentive according to the shortened amount of travel distance of said public transportation system. Acquisition means for acquiring an optimum boarding station with a lower route cost from a departure point than other boarding stations and/or an optimum alighting station with a lower route cost to a destination than other alighting stations ;
Incentives are provided to the user when the user moves using a boarding station closer to the destination than the optimal boarding station or an alighting station closer to the departure point than the optimal alighting station during peak congestion hours. an incentive granting means to grant;
An information processing system comprising: the computer,
evaluation target travel information acquisition means for acquiring evaluation target travel information to be the target of incentive evaluation for providing incentives to users;
reference movement information acquisition means for acquiring reference movement information that serves as a reference for the incentive evaluation;
Incentives are provided to the user when it is determined, based on the comparison between the evaluation target travel information and the reference travel information, that the travel section of public transportation included in the reference travel information has been shortened during peak congestion hours. Incentive giving means to give,
Information processing program that functions as the computer,
Acquisition means for acquiring an optimum boarding station with a lower route cost from a departure point than other boarding stations and/or an optimum alighting station with a lower route cost to a destination than other alighting stations ;
Incentives are provided to the user when the user moves using a boarding station closer to the destination than the optimal boarding station or an alighting station closer to the departure point than the optimal alighting station during peak congestion hours. Incentive giving means to give,
Information processing program that functions as a step in which an evaluation target travel information acquisition means acquires evaluation target travel information to be a target of incentive evaluation for providing an incentive to a user;
a step in which a reference movement information acquisition means acquires reference movement information that serves as a reference for the incentive evaluation;
When the incentive provision means determines, based on the comparison between the evaluation target travel information and the reference travel information, that the travel section of public transportation included in the reference travel information has been shortened during peak congestion hours, incentivizing the user;
An information processing method comprising: an obtaining means obtaining an optimum boarding station with a lower route cost from a departure point than other boarding stations and/or an optimum alighting station with a lower route cost to a destination than other disembarking stations ; ,
When the user moves using a boarding station closer to the destination than the optimal boarding station or an alighting station closer to the departure than the optimal alighting station during peak congestion hours, incentivizing the user;
An information processing method comprising:

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