JP7131823B2 - Program and information processing device - Google Patents

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an information processing system that provides a moving route to a user and an information processing system that provides mail-order sales using the Internet are known.

In relation to this, Patent Literature 1 discloses a technique of prioritizing a route being output and a re-searched route and presenting the route to the user when re-searching the route.

Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a technique of automatically searching product information on a network on behalf of a user to find products that satisfy purchase conditions and presenting them to the user.

JP 2012-220446 A JP-A-2001-297214

However, with the technology described in Patent Document 1, although it is possible to prioritize each route and provide it to the user, it is not possible to reduce the travel distance by changing the arrival point according to the user's travel purpose. . In addition, in the technology described in Patent Document 2, although a product is searched for according to the user's purchase conditions, it does not consider reducing the travel distance required for product delivery.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a program and an information processing apparatus capable of reducing the moving distance of people and objects.

In order to solve the above problems, a program according to a first aspect of the present invention provides a computer capable of communicating with a user's terminal device, a storage means for storing location information of each organization, a departure point, and an arrival point. an acquisition means for acquiring the travel schedule of the user and the travel purpose of the user, an institution closer to the departure point than the distance from the departure point to the arrival point, wherein the user is the It functions as search means for searching for other institutions that can achieve the purpose of travel, and proposal means for proposing the searched institutions to the terminal device of the user.

Further, in the second aspect of the present invention, the storage means stores a fee required for movement from the departure point to the arrival point, and the search means stores a fee lower than the fee required for the movement, Search for other institutions that can be reached from the departure point.

Further, in the third aspect of the present invention, the storage means stores the movement information of the engine, and the search means, based on the movement information of the engine, determines the distance from the departure point to the arrival point rather than the distance from the departure point to the arrival point. Search for other agencies that are closer to the point.

Further, in the fourth aspect of the present invention, the storage means stores products that can be purchased at the institution, the purpose of travel is to purchase a certain product, and the search means stores the Search for other establishments where a product can be purchased.

Further, in the fifth aspect of the present invention, the storage means stores services that can be provided by the institution, the purpose of movement is to receive provision of a certain service, and the search means: Search for other institutions that can provide the certain service.

Further, the program according to the sixth aspect of the present invention stores a computer capable of communicating with a user's terminal device as a storage means for storing location information of each institution and purchasable products, and a product that the user plans to request for delivery. , acquisition means for acquiring the delivery source and delivery destination of the delivery, and an institution closer to the delivery destination than the distance from the delivery source to the delivery destination and capable of delivering the product scheduled to be delivered. It functions as a searching means for searching and a proposing means for proposing the searched institution to the terminal device of the user.

Further, the program according to the seventh aspect of the present invention stores a computer capable of communicating with a user's terminal device as storage means for storing location information of each organization and services that can be provided, services scheduled to be delivered by the user, and , acquisition means for acquiring the delivery source and delivery destination of the delivery, and an institution closer to the delivery destination than the distance from the delivery source to the delivery destination, and capable of delivering the service scheduled for delivery. It functions as a searching means for searching and a proposing means for proposing the searched institution to the terminal device of the user.

Further, an information processing apparatus according to an eighth aspect of the present invention is an information processing apparatus capable of communicating with a terminal device of a user, and includes storage means for storing position information of each organization, a departure point, and an arrival point. an acquisition means for acquiring the travel schedule of the user and the purpose of travel of the user, including one institution; search means for searching other institutions that can achieve the purpose of travel; and proposal means for proposing the searched institutions to the terminal device of the user.

Further, an information processing apparatus according to a ninth aspect of the present invention is an information processing apparatus capable of communicating with a terminal device of a user, comprising storage means for storing location information of each institution and purchasable products, and Acquisition means for acquiring the product scheduled to be requested for delivery, the delivery source and delivery destination of the delivery, and an institution closer to the delivery destination than the distance from the delivery source to the delivery destination, and planning to request the delivery and a proposal means for proposing the searched institution to the terminal device of the user.

Further, an information processing apparatus according to a tenth aspect of the present invention is an information processing apparatus capable of communicating with a terminal device of a user, comprising storage means for storing location information of each institution and services that can be provided, and a service scheduled to be requested, an acquisition means for acquiring the delivery source and delivery destination of the delivery, and an institution closer to the delivery destination than the distance from the delivery source to the delivery destination, and scheduled to request the delivery and a proposal means for proposing the searched institution to the terminal device of the user.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the movement distance of a person or an object can be reduced.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a block diagram which shows an example of the whole structure of the schedule management system which concerns on 1st embodiment of this invention. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of a server device shown in FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a server device shown in FIG. 1; FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of processing performed by various functional means shown in FIG. 3 in the schedule management system according to the first embodiment; It is a figure which shows an example of the movement schedule input screen displayed on a user's terminal device. It is a figure which shows an example of the proposal screen displayed on a user's terminal device. 4 is a flow chart showing an example of the flow of processing performed by various functional means shown in FIG. 3 in the schedule management system according to the second embodiment; It is a figure which shows an example of the delivery schedule input screen displayed on a user's terminal device. It is a figure which shows an example of the proposal screen displayed on a user's terminal device.

A plurality of embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In order to facilitate understanding of the description, the same components and steps are denoted by the same reference numerals as much as possible in each drawing, and overlapping descriptions are omitted.

--- First Embodiment ---
First, the first embodiment will be described.

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

As shown in FIG. 1 , the schedule management system 1 includes a server device 10 and multiple 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 network.

The server device 10 is an information processing device that performs a route search and manages route search results and the like as a schedule for user movement.

The plurality of terminal devices 12 are information processing devices operated by respective users. These 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, smart phones, tablets, personal computers, and the like.

The first terminal device 12A is a device operated by one user.

The second terminal device 12B is a device operated by another user different from the 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. 1. As 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 . 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. The 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 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 information necessary for execution of processing in the control device 20 and information on processing results.

The server device 10 can be realized 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 over the communication network NT. Moreover, FIG. 2 only shows a part of the main hardware configuration of the server device 10, and the server device 10 can have other configurations that servers generally have. Also, the hardware configuration of the plurality of terminal devices 12 can have the same configuration as that of the server device 10, except that they include, for example, operation means, a display device, and the like.

<Functional configuration>
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the server device 10 shown in FIG. 1. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, the server device 10 includes storage means 50, reception means 52, search means 54, acquisition means 56, search means 58, and proposal means 60 as functional configurations.

The storage means 50 has a function of storing the selected contents of the route search results searched by the search means 54 and the purpose of travel as a user's schedule 50D. This storage means 50 stores, for example, a web page 50A, route information 50B, user information 50C, schedule 50D, and agency information 50E. The user information 50C and the schedule 50D are stored in the storage means 50 for each user in association with identification information (user ID) of each user.

The web page 50A includes a login page, a route search page, a travel schedule entry page, and the like. The route information 50B includes a plurality of means of transportation, for example, routes of means of transportation nationwide, departure dates and times, arrival dates and times, fees, and the like. Examples of means of transportation include trains, buses, airplanes, ships, taxis, bicycles, and walking. The user information 50C includes the login ID, password, user name, date of birth, gender, home address, contact information, etc. of each user of the plurality of terminal devices 12 . The schedule 50D is a schedule regarding movement of each user of a plurality of terminal devices 12 . This schedule 50D includes a moving route of a means of transportation from a user's departure point to an arrival point (a destination point), a departure time of the means of transportation at the departure point, and an arrival time of the means of transportation at the arrival point. , the fare required to use the transportation means (fee required for movement), and the purpose of movement to the destination. The purpose of movement includes purchasing a certain product, receiving a certain service, and the like.

The institution information 50E includes the institution name, login ID, password, location information, movement information, purchasable products, available services, contact information, etc. for each institution in association with the identification information (institution ID) of each institution. These institutions include facilities where products can be purchased and facilities where services can be provided. Specifically, commercial institutions (such as supermarkets, massage parlors, etc.) and administrative institutions (such as city halls, police stations, etc.) ), medical institutions (for example, hospitals, pharmacies, etc.). The location information includes the address and latitude and longitude of the institution. The movement information includes the date and time of movement and the movement route when the institution moves (patrolls). The movement information is acquired by the server device 10 periodically (for example, once a month) from each institution. The purchasable product includes the name, classification, product number (model number), and price of the product that can be purchased at the institution. The service that can be provided includes the name, classification, and amount of service that can be provided by the institution.

The receiving means 52 has a function of receiving from the terminal device 12 a travel schedule including a departure point and one institution as an arrival point, and a travel purpose. Further, the receiving means 52 has a function of receiving from the terminal device 12 the date and time of departure from the departure point or the date and time of arrival at the arrival point. Further, the receiving means 52 has a function of receiving a search request for a route from a departure point to an arrival point according to the date and time of departure or the date and time of arrival.

The searching means 54 has a function of searching for a movement route based on the route information 50B when the receiving means 52 receives a search request. For example, the searching means 54 searches for means of transportation to be used from the departure point to the destination, the required time, and the charges (fares, fuel costs, etc.) required for using the means of transportation. Further, the searching means 54 has a function of receiving from the terminal device 12 a selection of one of the moving routes included in the route search result.

Acquisition means 56 has a function of acquiring the user's travel schedule, including the departure point and one agency that is the arrival point stored in the schedule 50D, and the user's travel purpose. For example, the acquisition unit 56 periodically acquires the travel schedule and the travel purpose after the search unit 54 accepts the selection of the travel route. In addition, the acquisition means 56 acquires the user's travel schedule including the departure point and the one institution that is the arrival point, and the user's travel purpose from the terminal device 12, not from the storage means 50, that is, from the schedule 50D. You may In addition, the acquisition means 56 may acquire the user's travel schedule including the departure point and the one institution that is the arrival point, and the user's travel purpose from the storage means of a server device different from the server device 10. good.

When the acquisition unit 56 acquires the travel schedule and the travel purpose, the search unit 58 searches for an institution closer to the departure point than the distance from the departure point to the arrival point, and other institutions that allow the user to achieve the travel purpose. It has a function to search institutions. Further, the search means 58 has a function of searching for other institutions to which the user can arrive from the departure point at a charge lower than the charge required for movement from the departure point to the arrival point stored in the schedule 50D. The search means 58 also has a function of searching for other agencies closer to the departure point than the distance from the departure point to the arrival point based on the movement information of the agency information 50E. For example, the search means 58 searches for other agencies (for example, mobile bread vending vehicles) that are scheduled to be closest to the starting point. The search means 58 also has a function of searching for other institutions where a certain product can be purchased based on the purchasable product in the institution information 50E and the purpose of travel to purchase a certain product. Further, the search means 58 has a function of searching for other organizations that can provide a certain service based on the service that can be provided in the agency information 50E and the purpose of travel to receive the provision of the service.

The proposing means 60 has a function of proposing (outputting) other institutions searched by the searching means 58 to the terminal device 12 of the user. The method for proposing is not particularly limited, but methods for proposing with images, moving images, sounds, and the like can be mentioned.

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

(Step SP10)
The receiving means 52 receives a page request from the terminal device 12 of the user. In response to this, the server device 10 transmits the moving schedule input page (moving schedule input screen) of the web page 50A to the requesting terminal device 12 .

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a movement schedule input screen 70 displayed on the terminal device 12 of the user.

As shown in FIG. 5, the travel schedule input screen 70 includes a travel plan input area 72 for inputting a travel schedule, a travel purpose input area 74 for inputting a travel purpose, and a route search button for executing a route search. 76 and . Here, the travel schedule includes the date and time of departure, the point of departure, and one agency that is the point of arrival. The travel purpose includes goods to be purchased and services to be provided.

Returning to FIG. 4, the process shifts to the process of step SP12.

(Step SP12)
The accepting unit 52 accepts a depression of the route search button 76 (search request) from the terminal device 12 in a state in which the travel plan and travel purpose have been entered on the travel plan input screen 70 . Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP14.

(Step SP14)
The searching means 54 searches for a moving route based on the moving schedule received in step SP12 and the route information 50B. Specifically, the search means 54 inputs the date and time of departure, departure point, and arrival point included in the travel schedule into the route information 50B, and searches for a travel route including the means of transportation used by the user. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP16.

(Step SP16)
The searching means 54 causes the terminal device 12 to display a list of one or more moving routes (route search results) searched in step SP14. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP18.

(Step SP18)
The searching means 54 receives from the terminal device 12 a selection of one of the moving routes displayed as a list in step SP16. Subsequently, the searching means 54 stores the selected moving route and the input moving purpose in the schedule 50D of the user corresponding to the terminal device 12 . Specifically, the search means 54 searches for a travel route including the transportation means to be used from the departure point to the arrival point (one agency), the required time, and the fare required for using the transportation means (fees required for movement). , in schedule 50D. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP20.

(Step SP20)
Acquisition means 56 acquires the travel schedule including the date and time of departure, the departure point, and one agency that is the arrival point, and the travel purpose stored in the schedule 50D. For example, the acquisition unit 56 acquires the travel schedule and travel purpose once a day. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP22.

(Step SP22)
The search means 58 searches for other institutions that are closer to the departure point than the distance from the departure point to the arrival point acquired in step SP20 and that allow the user to achieve the travel purpose. Specifically, when the distance from the departure point to the arrival point is 5 km, and the purpose of the movement is to purchase "scissors", the search means 58 searches for information on institutions within a range of less than 5 km from the departure point. and the name of the purchasable product in the institution information 50E includes "scissors" or the category includes "stationery". Similarly, if the distance from the departure point to the arrival point is 10 km and the purpose of movement is to receive an "internal medicine examination", the search means 58 searches for institutions within a range of less than 10 km from the departure point. Institutions that include "internal medicine" in the name of the service that can be provided in the institution information 50E or that include "general hospital" in the category are searched. Note that the search means 58 may search for other institutions closer than the distance from the departure point to the arrival point obtained in step SP20 by at least 1/3, preferably at least 1/2 of the distance from the departure point. good. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP24.

(Step SP24)
The proposal means 60 proposes (displays) the other institutions searched in step SP22 to the terminal device 12 . Here, if there are a plurality of other institutions searched in step SP22, the proposing means 60 proposes the institution closest to the starting point.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a proposal screen 80 displayed on the terminal device 12 of the user.

As shown in FIG. 6, the proposal screen 80 includes a proposal information area 82 indicating that another institution that satisfies the travel purpose is closer to the departure point, a change reject button 84, and a change accept button 86.

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

(Step SP26)
The proposing unit 60 determines whether or not pressing of the change approval button 86 has been accepted. Then, when the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP28. On the other hand, if the determination is negative, that is, if the depression of the change negative button 84 is accepted, the process ends the series of processes shown in FIG.

(Step SP28)
The search means 54 uses the other agency proposed in step SP24 as the arrival point, and re-searches the travel route based on the departure date and time, the departure point, the arrival point, and the route information 50B. Subsequently, the searching means 54 stores the re-searched moving route in the schedule 50D. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP30.

(Step SP30)
The searching means 54 causes the terminal device 12 to display a list of one or more moving routes re-searched in step SP28. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP32.

(Step SP32)
The searching means 54 receives from the terminal device 12 a selection of one of the moving routes displayed in the list at step SP30. Subsequently, the searching means 54 overwrites and stores the user's schedule 50D corresponding to the terminal device 12 with the selected travel route. Then, the process ends the series of processes shown in FIG.

<effect>
As described above, in the first embodiment, a computer capable of communicating with the user's terminal device 12 is configured to store the storage means 50 for storing the position information of each institution, the travel schedule including the departure point and one institution that is the arrival point, and an acquisition means 56 for acquiring the purpose of travel, a search means 58 for searching other institutions that are closer to the departure point than the distance from the departure point to the arrival point and that allow the user to achieve the purpose of travel, It functions as the proposal means 60 which proposes the institution to the terminal device 12 of the user.

According to this configuration, it is possible to propose to the user an institution that is close to the departure point and that can achieve the purpose of travel, thereby reducing the travel distance of the user (person). Moreover, the traffic volume of the whole area to which the schedule management system 1 which concerns on 1st embodiment is applied can be reduced.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the storage means 50 stores the fare required for movement from the departure point to the arrival point, and the retrieval means 58 allows the user to arrive from the departure point at a fare lower than the fare required for the movement. search for other institutions.

According to this configuration, it is possible to propose an institution that is close to the departure point and that requires a low travel fee, so that the user's travel costs can be reduced.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the storage means 50 stores the movement information of the engine, and the search means 58 is based on the movement information of the engine, and the distance from the departure point to the arrival point is closer to the departure point than the distance from the departure point to the arrival point. Search for institutions.

According to this configuration, it is possible to propose an engine that is closer to the starting point, so that the distance traveled by the user can be reduced.

Moreover, in the first embodiment, the storage means 50 stores products that can be purchased at an institution, the purpose of movement is to purchase a certain product, and the search means 58 Search for other possible institutions.

According to this configuration, it is possible to propose an institution that is close to the departure point and where a certain product can be purchased, so that the distance traveled by the user can be reduced.

In the first embodiment, the storage means 50 stores services that can be provided by the institution, the purpose of movement is to receive a certain service, and the search means 58 searches for a certain service. Search for other institutions that may offer.

According to this configuration, it is possible to propose an institution that is close to the departure point and that can provide a certain service, so that the distance traveled by the user can be reduced.

--- Second Embodiment ---
Next, a second embodiment will be described.

In the second embodiment, the web page 50A includes a delivery schedule input page, the schedule 50D stores the delivery source and the delivery destination, and the acceptance means 52 accepts products and services scheduled for delivery from the user. etc., and is different from the first embodiment. The configuration and functions of the schedule management system according to the second embodiment, which are not described below, are the same as the configuration and functions of the schedule management system according to the first embodiment.

Further, in the second embodiment, the storage means 50 stores the location information (location) of the institution selected by the user from among the institution search results searched by the search means 54 in the user's schedule 50D as the delivery source. The storage unit 50 also has a function of storing the scheduled date of delivery request received by the reception unit 52, the delivery destination (delivery location), and the product or service for which delivery is scheduled to be requested in the user's schedule 50D. In addition, the agency information 50E includes deliverable products and deliverable services. The deliverable product includes the name, classification, product number (model number), and price of the product that can be delivered by the institution. The service that can be delivered includes the name, classification, and amount of service that can be delivered by the institution.

In addition, in the second embodiment, the receiving means 52 has a function of receiving from the terminal device 12 the product to be delivered by the user and the delivery destination of the delivery. The receiving unit 52 also has a function of receiving from the terminal device 12 the service for which the user requests delivery, and the delivery source and delivery destination of the delivery.

Further, in the second embodiment, when the receiving means 52 receives a product for which delivery is to be requested, the searching means 54 searches for an institution capable of delivering the product based on the deliverable products of the institution information 50E. have a function. Further, the searching means 54 has a function of searching for an institution capable of delivering the service based on the deliverable service of the institution information 50E when the receiving means 52 receives the service for which delivery is to be requested. Further, the searching means 54 has a function of receiving, from the terminal device 12, selection of one of the institutions included in the institution search result.

In addition, in the second embodiment, the acquisition means 56 acquires the product that the user is scheduled to request for delivery stored in the schedule 50D, the location information of the selected delivery source of the delivery, and the delivery destination. and get. In addition, the acquisition means 56 acquires the service for which the user is scheduled to request delivery stored in the schedule 50D, the location information of the selected one agency that is the delivery source of the delivery, and the delivery destination. For example, after the search means 54 receives the selection of the institution, the acquisition means 56 acquires the goods and services scheduled to be regularly requested for delivery, the delivery source and the delivery destination.

Further, in the second embodiment, when the acquisition unit 56 acquires the product scheduled to be delivered, the delivery source and the delivery destination, the search unit 58 determines the delivery distance from the delivery source to the delivery destination rather than the distance from the delivery source to the delivery destination. It has a function of searching for an institution that is close to the destination and capable of delivering the product to be requested for delivery. Further, when the acquisition means 56 acquires the service scheduled to be delivered, the delivery source and the delivery destination, the retrieval means 58 finds an institution closer to the delivery destination than the distance from the delivery source to the delivery destination. It has a function of searching for an institution capable of delivering the service to be requested for delivery.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing an example of the flow of processing performed by various functional means shown in FIG. 3 in the schedule management system 1 according to the second embodiment. Note that the contents of the following processes and the order of the processes can be changed as appropriate.

(Step SP40)
The receiving means 52 receives a page request from the terminal device 12 of the user. In response to this, the server device 10 transmits the delivery schedule input page (delivery schedule input screen) of the web page 50A to the terminal device 12 that made the request.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a delivery schedule input screen 90 displayed on the terminal device 12 of the user.

As shown in FIG. 8, a delivery schedule input screen 90 is used to input a delivery request schedule including the scheduled date of request, delivery destination (delivery location), products scheduled to be delivered, and services scheduled to be provided. It includes a delivery request schedule input area 92 and an agency search button 94 for executing an agency search.

Returning to FIG. 7, the process shifts to the process of step SP42.

(Step SP42)
The accepting unit 52 accepts from the terminal device 12 pressing of the agency search button 94 (search request) with the delivery request schedule entered on the delivery schedule input screen 90 . Then, the process moves to the process of step SP44.

(Step SP44)
The searching means 54 searches for an agency based on the delivery request schedule received in step SP42 and the agency information 50E. Specifically, the searching means 54 searches for an institution capable of delivering the product included in the delivery request schedule or an institution capable of delivering the service to be requested for delivery. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP46.

(Step SP46)
The searching means 54 causes the terminal device 12 to display a list of one or more institutions (institution search results) searched in step SP44. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP48.

(Step SP48)
The searching means 54 receives from the terminal device 12 the selection of one of the institutions displayed in the list at step SP46. Subsequently, the searching means 54 stores the selected delivery request schedule and the selected delivery request schedule in the schedule 50D of the user corresponding to the terminal device 12. FIG. Specifically, based on the location information of the agency information 50E, the search means 54 stores the location information (address, etc.) of the selected agency in the schedule 50D as the delivery source. The searching means 54 also stores, as a delivery request schedule, the scheduled delivery request date, delivery destination (delivery location), products scheduled to be delivered, and services scheduled to be delivered in the schedule 50D. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP50.

(Step SP50)
Acquisition means 56 acquires the product or service scheduled to be delivered by the user stored in the schedule 50D, and the location information and delivery destination of the selected one agency that is the delivery source of the delivery. For example, the acquisition unit 56 acquires the product or service, the location information, and the delivery destination once a day. Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP52.

(Step SP52)
The search means 58 searches for institutions that are closer to the delivery destination than the distance from the delivery source to the delivery destination acquired in step SP50 and that can deliver the product to be requested for delivery. Search for other agencies that can deliver the services you plan to do. Specifically, if the distance from the delivery source to the delivery destination is 100 km, and the product for which delivery is to be requested is "mineral water", the search means 58 searches for a range of less than 100 km from the delivery destination. A search is made for an institution that includes "mineral water" in the name of the deliverable product in the institution information 50E or that includes "soft drink" in the category. Similarly, if the distance from the delivery source to the delivery destination is 200 km, and the service to be requested for delivery is to receive an "air conditioner installation service," are within the range of , and the name of the deliverable service in the agency information 50E includes "air conditioner installation" or the category includes "household appliance service". Then, the process shifts to the process of step SP54.

(Step SP54)
The proposing means 60 proposes (displays) the other institutions searched in step SP52 to the terminal device 12 . Here, if there are a plurality of other institutions retrieved in step SP52, the proposing means 60 proposes the institution closest to the delivery destination.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a proposal screen 100 displayed on the terminal device 12 of the user.

As shown in FIG. 9, the proposal screen 100 includes a proposal information area 102 indicating that the position of another organization (shipping origin) is closer to the shipping destination than the shipping origin of the goods or services scheduled for delivery; A change deny button 104 and a change accept button 106 are included.

Returning to FIG. 7, the process shifts to the process of step SP56.

(Step SP56)
The proposing unit 60 determines whether or not pressing of the change approval button 106 has been accepted. Then, when the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP58. On the other hand, if the determination is negative, that is, if the depression of the change negative button 104 is accepted, the process ends the series of processes shown in FIG.

(Step SP58)
The proposing means 60 stores the location information of the other organization proposed in step SP54 in the schedule 50D as the delivery source. Then, the process ends the series of processes shown in FIG.

<effect>
As described above, in the second embodiment, the computer capable of communicating with the terminal device 12 of the user is used as the storage means 50 for storing location information of each institution and purchasable products, the product to be delivered by the user, and the product to be delivered. and an acquisition means 56 for acquiring the delivery source and delivery destination, and a search for searching for an institution that is closer to the delivery destination than the distance from the delivery source to the delivery destination and that can deliver the product to be requested for delivery. Means 58 functions as proposal means 60 for proposing the searched institution to the terminal device 12 of the user.

According to this configuration, it is possible to propose an institution that is close to the delivery destination and that can deliver the product that the user plans to request for delivery. can be reduced.

Further, in the second embodiment, a computer capable of communicating with the user's terminal device 12 is stored as storage means 50 for storing location information of each organization and services that can be provided, services scheduled to be delivered by the user, and the delivery service. acquisition means 56 for acquiring the delivery source and delivery destination, and a search for searching for an institution closer to the delivery destination than the distance from the delivery source to the delivery destination and capable of delivering the service to be requested for delivery. Means 58 functions as proposal means 60 for proposing the searched institution to the terminal device 12 of the user.

According to this configuration, it is possible to propose an institution that is close to the delivery destination and that can deliver the service that the user plans to request for delivery. distance can be reduced.

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It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. In other words, the above-described embodiments are also included in the scope of the present invention as long as they have the features of the present invention, as long as they have the features of the present invention. In addition, each element included in the above embodiment and modified examples described later can be combined as long as it is technically possible, and a combination of these is also included in the scope of the present invention as long as it includes the features of the present invention.

For example, in the above-described first embodiment, the institution information 50E includes purchasable products and services that can be provided. may include receivable services, which are services that can be enjoyed). Examples of products that can be collected include books, game software, and the like. Examples of services that can be enjoyed include part-time jobs such as customer service and cooking. In this case, the terminal device 12 receives, from the user, goods that the user wants to receive and services that the user wants to provide.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, a case has been described in which the receiving means 52 receives the date and time of departure from the terminal device 12 as a travel schedule, but the date and time of arrival may also be received. In this case, the searching means 54 searches for a movement route including the means of transportation to be used based on the date and time of arrival, the departure point, the arrival point, and the route information 50B.

In the above-described first embodiment, the searching means 58 may search for other institutions that are closer to the departure point than the distance from the departure point to the arrival point and that allow the user to achieve the purpose of travel. As described above, when the purpose of movement of a certain user is to have a meeting with another user, an institution (for example, cafes and conference spaces). In addition, the search means 58 may search for other institutions that reduce the user's travel time (required time), travel charges (fares and fuel costs), carbon dioxide emissions, and the like.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the case where the searching means 58 searches for other institutions that are closer to the departure point than the obtained distance from the departure point to the arrival point has been described. Other institutions may be searched for that are closer to the departure point than the arrival point and that the distance from the departure point to the arrival point is within the set distance range. In this case, the set distance can be changed based on the operation of the user or the administrator of the server device 10 . Also, the set distance may be different according to the type of other engine.

In addition, in the above-described first and second embodiments, the proposal unit 60 proposes the institution closest to the departure point or the delivery destination when there are a plurality of other institutions searched. may propose more than one institution. In this case, the proposal means 60 preferentially proposes other institutions closer to the departure point or delivery destination. When proposing two or more institutions, the proposal means 60 predicts the degree of congestion of other institutions from the schedule 50D of each user, extracts the search results of the search means 58 based on the predicted degree of congestion, and outputs the extracted results. You can suggest. For example, the proposing means 60 may extract other institutions whose degree of congestion is equal to or less than a threshold from the search results of the searching means 58 . Moreover, when the proposal by the proposal unit 60 is approved by the terminal device 12, a reward may be given to the user. Rewards include transportation points, tickets that can be used at restaurants, and the like, but particularly, remunerations that can be used at other proposed institutions are preferable. Such rewards can motivate users to switch to other institutions. Moreover, the proposal unit 60 may change the reward according to the amount of decrease from the acquired distance from the departure point to the arrival point. In addition, the proposal unit 60 may change the reward according to the distance from the acquired starting point to the proposed other institution. Also, the proposal means 60 may change the reward according to the type of other institution.

Also, in the above-described first and second embodiments, the institution is a facility, but it may be a user (person) or the user's home.

Also, in the above second embodiment, the proposal means 60 has explained the case where the delivery source is changed in step SP58. You can do it. Similarly, the suggesting means 60 may change the schedule so that the user moves to another institution and receives services.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Server apparatus (computer), 12... Terminal device, 50... Storage means, 56... Acquisition means, 58... Search means, 60... Proposal means

Claims (8)

A computer that can communicate with the user's terminal device,
storage means for storing location information of each institution;
Acquisition means for acquiring the travel schedule of the user, including a departure point and an institution that is an arrival point, and the travel purpose of the user;
search means for searching for other institutions that are closer to the departure point than the distance from the departure point to the arrival point and that allow the user to achieve the travel purpose;
a proposing means for proposing the searched institution to the terminal device of the user;
function as
The storage means stores a charge required for moving from the departure point to the arrival point and products that can be picked up at the institution,
the purpose of the movement is to have the institution take back a certain product owned by the user;
The search means searches for a plurality of other institutions to which the user can arrive from the departure point at a charge lower than the charge required for the movement ,
The proposal means predicts the degree of congestion of the plurality of other institutions, extracts the result of the search based on the predicted degree of congestion, proposes the result of the extraction to the terminal device of the user, A program that gives a reward to the user according to the distance from the starting point to the proposed other institution when the proposal is approved by the terminal device of the user. A computer that can communicate with the user's terminal device,
storage means for storing location information of each institution;
Acquisition means for acquiring the travel schedule of the user, including a departure point and an institution that is an arrival point, and the travel purpose of the user;
search means for searching for other institutions that are closer to the departure point than the distance from the departure point to the arrival point and that allow the user to achieve the travel purpose;
a proposing means for proposing the searched institution to the terminal device of the user;
function as
The storage means stores a fee required for movement from the departure point to the arrival point and services that can be provided by the institution,
the purpose of travel is for the user to provide a service at the institution;
The search means searches for a plurality of other institutions to which the user can arrive from the departure point at a charge lower than the charge required for the movement ,
The proposal means predicts the degree of congestion of the plurality of other institutions, extracts the result of the search based on the predicted degree of congestion, proposes the result of the extraction to the terminal device of the user, A program that gives a reward to the user according to the distance from the starting point to the proposed other institution when the proposal is approved by the terminal device of the user. A computer that can communicate with the user's terminal device,
storage means for storing location information of each institution;
Acquisition means for acquiring the travel schedule of the user, including a departure point and an institution that is an arrival point, and the travel purpose of the user;
search means for searching for other institutions that are closer to the departure point than the distance from the departure point to the arrival point and that allow the user to achieve the travel purpose;
a proposing means for proposing the searched institution to the terminal device of the user;
function as
The storage means stores movement information including a fee required for movement of the user from the departure point to the arrival point, a movement date and time of the institution to which the user can move, and a movement route;
Based on the travel information, the search means searches for a plurality of other institutions that are closer to the departure point than the distance from the departure point to the arrival point and that have lower charges than the travel charges of the user. death,
The proposal means predicts the degree of congestion of the plurality of other institutions, extracts the result of the search based on the predicted degree of congestion, proposes the result of the extraction to the terminal device of the user, A program for giving a reward according to the distance from the departure point to the proposed other institution to the user when the proposal is approved by the terminal device of the user . 4. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein said proposing means, when proposing two or more institutions, preferentially proposes an institution closer to said starting point. An information processing device capable of communicating with a user's terminal device,
a storage means for storing location information of each institution;
Acquisition means for acquiring the travel schedule of the user, including a departure point and an institution that is an arrival point, and the travel purpose of the user;
a search means for searching for other institutions that are closer to the departure point than the distance from the departure point to the arrival point and that allow the user to achieve the travel purpose;
a proposing means for proposing the searched institution to the terminal device of the user;
with
The storage means stores a charge required for moving from the departure point to the arrival point and products that can be picked up at the institution,
the purpose of the movement is to have the institution take back a certain product owned by the user;
The search means searches for a plurality of other institutions to which the user can arrive from the departure point at a charge lower than the charge required for the movement ,
The proposal means predicts the degree of congestion of the plurality of other institutions, extracts the result of the search based on the predicted degree of congestion, proposes the result of the extraction to the terminal device of the user, An information processing device that gives a reward to the user according to the distance from the departure point to the proposed other institution when the proposal is approved by the terminal device of the user . An information processing device capable of communicating with a user's terminal device,
a storage means for storing location information of each institution;
Acquisition means for acquiring the travel schedule of the user, including a departure point and an institution that is an arrival point, and the travel purpose of the user;
a search means for searching for other institutions that are closer to the departure point than the distance from the departure point to the arrival point and that allow the user to achieve the travel purpose;
a proposing means for proposing the searched institution to the terminal device of the user;
with
The storage means stores a fee required for movement from the departure point to the arrival point and services that can be provided by the institution,
the purpose of travel is for the user to provide a service at the institution;
The search means searches for a plurality of other institutions to which the user can arrive from the departure point at a charge lower than the charge required for the movement ,
The proposal means predicts the degree of congestion of the plurality of other institutions, extracts the result of the search based on the predicted degree of congestion, proposes the result of the extraction to the terminal device of the user, An information processing device that gives a reward to the user according to the distance from the departure point to the proposed other institution when the proposal is approved by the terminal device of the user . An information processing device capable of communicating with a user's terminal device,
a storage means for storing location information of each institution;
Acquisition means for acquiring the travel schedule of the user, including a departure point and an institution that is an arrival point, and the travel purpose of the user;
a search means for searching for other institutions that are closer to the departure point than the distance from the departure point to the arrival point and that allow the user to achieve the travel purpose;
a proposing means for proposing the searched institution to the terminal device of the user;
with
The storage means stores movement information including a fee required for movement of the user from the departure point to the arrival point, a movement date and time of the institution to which the user can move, and a movement route;
Based on the travel information, the search means searches for a plurality of other institutions that are closer to the departure point than the distance from the departure point to the arrival point and that have lower charges than the travel charges of the user. death,
The proposal means predicts the degree of congestion of the plurality of other institutions, extracts the result of the search based on the predicted degree of congestion, proposes the result of the extraction to the terminal device of the user, An information processing device that gives a reward to the user according to the distance from the departure point to the proposed other institution when the proposal is approved by the terminal device of the user . 8. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein, when proposing two or more institutions, said proposal unit preferentially proposes an institution closer to said departure point.

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