JP7265067B1 - Information processing device, information processing method and information processing program - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a new service related to visualization of changes in the number of people over time. An information processing apparatus according to the present application includes an input unit that receives designation of an area from a user, and a population matrix that expresses the population of the area designated by the user in a matrix format with dates and times as axes. is displayed on a screen, and when a cell of the population matrix displayed on the screen is selected by the user, event information relating to an event occurring at a date and time corresponding to the cell is displayed; Prepare. [Selection drawing] Fig. 2

Description

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

A technique for displaying the distribution of target persons such as customers on a map as a heat map has been disclosed.

JP 2012-079037 A

However, in the conventional technology, although it is possible to visually compare the distribution of subjects for each location as a heat map, it is possible to visually compare changes (changes over time) in the number of subjects at each location for each date and time. was not easy to compare.

In addition, in the case of displaying changes in the number of people over time in a visible format, there is a need to provide new services accompanying the visualization of changes in the number of people over time.

The present application has been made in view of the above, and aims to provide a new service associated with visualization of changes in the number of people over time.

The information processing apparatus according to the present application includes an input unit that accepts designation of an area from a user, and displays on a screen a population matrix that expresses the population of the area designated by the user in a matrix format with dates and times as axes. and a display control unit that, when the cell of the population matrix displayed on the screen is selected by the user, displays event information related to an event occurring at a date and time corresponding to the cell. and

According to one aspect of the embodiments, an object is to provide a new service related to visualization of changes in the number of people over time.

FIG. 1A is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of an information processing method according to an embodiment. FIG. 1B is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a population matrix selection operation. FIG. 1C is an explanatory diagram of a graph relating to selection items of the population matrix. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of services related to population matrices. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a population matrix-related service. FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing specifications of a population matrix. FIG. 4B is a diagram showing a graph and a population ratio when horizontal selection "A: daily" is selected. FIG. 4C is a diagram showing a graph and a population ratio when horizontal selection "B: time designation" is selected. FIG. 4D is a diagram showing graphs and population ratios when horizontal selection "A: daily" and vertical selection "C: monthly average" are selected. FIG. 4E is a diagram showing graphs and population ratios when horizontal selection "B: time designation" and vertical selection "C: monthly average" are selected. FIG. 4F is a diagram showing graphs and population ratios when horizontal selection "A: daily" and vertical selection "D: date designation" are selected. FIG. 4G is a diagram showing graphs and population ratios when horizontal selection "A: daily" and vertical selection "D: date designation" are selected. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of selection of an area on the map. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an information processing system according to the embodiment; FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a terminal device according to the embodiment; FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an information providing apparatus according to the embodiment; FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a user information database. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the history information database. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a population information database. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the weather information database. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of the information providing device according to the embodiment; 14 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the terminal device according to the embodiment; FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration;

Embodiments for implementing an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and an information processing program according to the present application (hereinafter referred to as "embodiments") will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. The information processing apparatus, information processing method, and information processing program according to the present application are not limited to this embodiment. Also, in the following embodiments, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions are omitted.

[1. Outline of information processing method]
First, an overview of an information processing method performed by an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 1A. FIG. 1A is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of an information processing method according to an embodiment. Note that FIG. 1A illustrates an example in which the population of a specified area is displayed in a matrix format based on date and time.

As shown in FIG. 1A, information processing system 1 includes terminal device 10 and information providing device 100 . The terminal device 10 and the information providing device 100 are communicably connected to each other by wire or wirelessly via a network N (see FIG. 6). In this embodiment, the terminal device 10 cooperates with the information providing device 100 .

The terminal device 10 is a smart device such as a smartphone or tablet used by a user U (user), and communicates with an arbitrary server device via a wireless communication network such as 4G (Generation) or LTE (Long Term Evolution). It is a portable terminal device capable of performing The terminal device 10 has a screen such as a liquid crystal display and has a touch panel function. Accepts various operations for . An operation performed on an area where content is displayed on the screen may be an operation on the content. In addition, the terminal device 10 may be an information processing device such as a desktop PC (Personal Computer) or a notebook PC as well as a smart device.

In this embodiment, the terminal device 10 cooperates with the information providing device 100 and displays the population matrix of the area specified by the user U. FIG. A population matrix is a table (matrix table) in which the population of an area specified by the user U for each date and time is expressed in an L-shaped matrix format (matrix format) with date and time as item axes. be. Here, as shown in FIG. 1A, as a population matrix, the population of an area specified by the user U is expressed in a matrix format with time as rows and dates as columns in units of one month. It should be noted that the day of the week or the time zone may be used instead of the date and time. Also, the user U can specify the month for which the population matrix is to be displayed. The initial setting (default) may be the current month (current month). Alternatively, a plurality of months may be selected as a period to display the population matrix in units of several months rather than in units of one month.

In the population matrix, the difference in the population of the area designated by the user U for each date and time is expressed by the difference in the display mode of the cells (square) of the table. For example, by dividing the color shading and gradation of the cells of a table into multiple stages (for example, 10 stages) and changing the color shading and gradation according to the population size, it is possible to calculate the population of the area by date and time. is represented by a heat map. Thereby, the user U can know at a glance the change (increase/decrease) of the population for each date or time and the size relationship in the population matrix by comparing it with the population of other dates and times.

The information providing device 100 cooperates with the terminal device 10 of each user U, and provides the terminal device 10 of each user U with API (Application Programming Interface) services for various applications (hereinafter referred to as apps) and various It is an information processing device that provides data, and is realized by a server device, a cloud system, or the like.

Also, the information providing device 100 may be an information processing device that provides some web service online to the terminal device 10 of each user U. FIG. For example, the information providing apparatus 100 provides web services such as Internet connection, search service, SNS (Social Networking Service), electronic commerce, electronic payment, online games, online banking, online trading, accommodation/ticket reservation, video/music distribution, and the like. service may be provided. In practice, the information providing apparatus 100 may cooperate with various servers that provide web services as described above and mediate web services.

Note that the information providing device 100 can acquire user information about the user U. FIG. For example, the information providing device 100 acquires information about attributes of the user U, such as the user's U gender, age, and area of residence. The information providing apparatus 100 stores and manages identification information indicating the user U (user ID, etc.) and information related to the attributes of the user U. FIG.

Further, the information providing apparatus 100 acquires various types of history information (log data) indicating actions of the user U from the terminal apparatus 10 of the user U or from various servers based on the user ID or the like. For example, the information providing device 100 acquires a location history, which is a history of the user U's location and date and time, from the terminal device 10 . The information providing apparatus 100 also acquires a search history, which is a history of search queries input by the user U, from a search server (search engine). Further, the information providing apparatus 100 acquires a viewing history, which is a history of content viewed by the user U, from the content server. The information providing apparatus 100 also acquires a purchase history, which is a history of user U's product purchases and payment processing, from an electronic commerce server or a payment processing server. Further, the information providing apparatus 100 may acquire the exhibition history and sales history, which are the history of the user U's exhibition in the marketplace, from the electronic commerce server or the settlement server. In addition, the information providing apparatus 100 acquires the posting history, which is the posting history of the user U, from a posting server that provides a word-of-mouth posting service or an SNS server.

[1-1. basic action〕
For example, as shown in FIG. 1A, the information providing device 100 routinely measures the population of each region (step S1). For example, the information providing apparatus 100 constantly or periodically (for example, every hour) collects location information, history information, and the like of each user U, and aggregates them separately for each region. to measure

Subsequently, the user U uses the terminal device 10 to specify a target area (step S2). That is, the terminal device 10 receives designation of the target area from the user U. FIG. For example, the user U designates a target area on the map. Note that the map may be a map showing population distribution in a heat map. Also, the designation of the area on the map may be made in units of meshes. Alternatively, the user U may enter a region-related keyword, such as a region name or address, to specify the target region. At this time, the user U may enter a keyword related to the area as a search query into a search engine or the like to search for the target area.

Subsequently, the information providing device 100 generates a population matrix of the area specified by the user U (step S3). For example, the information providing device 100 generates a population matrix for an area designated by the user U based on the measured population. At this time, the information providing device 100 generates information necessary for displaying the population matrix of the area on the terminal device 10 .

Subsequently, the information providing device 100 provides information on the population matrix of the specified area to the terminal device 10 of the user U who has specified the target area (step S4). At this time, the information providing device 100 provides information necessary for displaying the population matrix of the area on the terminal device 10 . For example, the information providing apparatus 100 provides information on the layout of the population matrix, each item, the display mode of the cells in the table, the breakdown of the population, and the like.

Subsequently, the terminal device 10 displays the population matrix of the area designated by the user U based on the information provided by the information providing device 100 (step S5). Here, as shown in FIG. 1A, the terminal device 10 displays, as a population matrix, the population of the region specified by the user U on a monthly basis in a matrix format with time as rows and dates as columns. do. The date is displayed along with the day of the week, and the hour is displayed every hour between 0:00 and 23:00.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 1A, the terminal device 10 expresses the difference in the population of the area specified by the user U for each date and time by using different display modes of the cells of the table. For example, by dividing the shading and gradation of the colors of the cells in the table into 10 levels and changing the shading and gradation of the colors according to the population size, the population of the area for each date and time can be expressed as a heat map. In practice, the color of the cells in the table may be changed according to the population size. For example, the larger the population size, the warmer the color, and the larger the population, the cooler the color.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 1A, the terminal device 10 displays the population average D_AVE on a daily basis (all hours of the day) in the row closest to the date item axis of the population matrix (the row at the top of the matrix). . In addition, the column closest to the time item axis of the population matrix (the leftmost column of the matrix) displays the monthly average T_AVE of the population on an hourly basis. Then, the monthly average M_AVE of the daily population is displayed at the intersection of the row closest to the date item axis of the population matrix and the column closest to the time item axis (the upper left cell of the matrix).

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 1B, the user U uses the terminal device 10 to select cells and items (date, time) of the population matrix (step S6). That is, the terminal device 10 receives selection of cells and items of the population matrix from the user U. FIG. FIG. 1B is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a population matrix selection operation. The selected cell is displayed with a thick colored frame or the like to indicate that it has been selected by the user U. FIG. When a date is selected, the entire column corresponding to that date is displayed with a colored thick frame or the like to indicate that the user U has selected it. When a time is selected, the entire line corresponding to that time is displayed with a colored thick frame or the like to indicate that the user U has selected it. Note that the user U can select multiple cells or items (date, time) at the same time. Here, the user U uses the terminal device 10 to perform time selection TC, first date selection DC1, and second date selection DC2. In the example shown in FIG. 1B, the user U selects the time "13:00" as the time selection TC. Also, the date "2 (Wednesday)" is selected as the first date selection DC1, and the date "9 (Wednesday)" is selected as the second date selection DC2.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 1C, the terminal device 10 displays a graph relating to the items (date, time) of the population matrix selected by the user U (step S7). FIG. 1C is an explanatory diagram of a graph relating to selection items of the population matrix. In the example shown in FIG. 1C, the terminal device 10 displays a line graph LG indicating population changes in the middle of the screen (below the population matrix), and displays a stacked horizontal bar graph BG indicating the population ratio in the bottom of the screen (line graph LG below).

In this embodiment, the date "2 (Wednesday)" is selected as the first date selection DC1, and "9 (Wednesday)" is selected as the second date selection DC2. The terminal device 10 displays, as the line graph LG, a line graph showing the population transition at each hour on the date "2 (Wednesday)" corresponding to the first date selection DC1, and a line graph corresponding to the second date selection DC2. A line graph showing the population transition at each hour on the date “9 (Wednesday)” is displayed. Moreover, since the time "13:00" is selected as the time selection TC, the time "13:00" corresponding to the time selection TC is emphasized in each line graph.

Note that in step S6, if the first date selection DC1 and the second date selection DC2 are not performed, and only the time selection TC is performed, the terminal device 10 selects the day at time "13:00" for one month. Display a line graph showing changes in population per region.

That is, in the present embodiment, when time is selected and date is not selected in the population matrix, the daily population at the selected time is adopted as the target of the line graph, and time is not selected. If not, and a date selection is made, the line graph will take the hourly population on the selected date.

Further, the time "13:00" is selected as the time selection TC, the date "2 (Wednesday)" is selected as the first date selection DC1, and "9 (Wednesday)" is selected as the second date selection DC2. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1C, the terminal device 10 displays the time "13:00" corresponding to the time selection TC of the date "2 (Wednesday)" corresponding to the first date selection DC1 as the stacked horizontal bar graph BG. and a stacked horizontal bar graph showing the population ratio at time "13:00" corresponding to time selection TC on date "9 (Wed)" corresponding to second date selection DC2. indicate.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1C, the terminal device 10 sets the date "2 (Wednesday)" corresponding to the first date selection DC1 and the date "9 (Wednesday)" corresponding to the second date selection DC2. , two stacked horizontal bar graphs are displayed, one showing the percentage of the population classified by sex and the other showing the percentage of the population classified by age. In the example shown in FIG. 1C, of the two stacked horizontal bar graphs shown above and below, the upper graph (UG1, UG2) is a stacked horizontal bar graph showing the population ratio classified by gender, and the lower graph (LG1, LG2 ) is a stacked bar chart showing population percentages broken down by age group. Gender is classified as male or female (or unknown). By age, it is classified into 10s and under, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and over 70s. Also, the breakdown of the number of people for each classification is displayed.

In step S6, when the first date selection DC1 is performed and the time selection TC is not performed, the terminal device 10 displays a stacked horizontal bar graph showing the population ratio in the average daily population for one month. indicate.

That is, in this embodiment, when time is selected and date is not selected in the population matrix, the monthly average of the population at the selected time is adopted as the object of the stacked horizontal bar chart, and the time selection is performed. is not done and a date selection is made, take the population average on the selected date as the target for the stacked bar chart.

In addition, the terminal device 10 can also narrow down the population of the target area of the population matrix according to gender and age. For example, when the user U designates a gender or age such as "female" or "twenties", the terminal device 10 corresponds to "female" or "twenties" among the population of the target area. Display population matrices and graphs about the population.

[1-2. Services related to population matrix]
Next, services relating to the population matrix according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. FIG. 2 and 3 are diagrams showing an example of services related to population matrices.

As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, the terminal device 10 displays information about the event along with the population matrix. For example, the terminal device 10 displays a population matrix in which event information is associated with each cell.

Then, as shown in FIG. 2, when the user U selects a cell of the population matrix, information about an event occurring in the corresponding area is displayed at the date and time corresponding to the cell.

For example, as shown in FIG. 2, when a cell of the population matrix is selected, a window W is displayed on the screen, and in the window W, the date and time corresponding to the selected cell, the population, and changes in the population are displayed. Various event information about the event, such as information about the event that gave the

For example, the information about the event displayed in the window W is generated based on the information obtained from the Web according to each parameter such as the size of the event, the ability to attract customers (popularity), and topicality.

In addition, in the population matrix, all cells may be associated with some kind of event information, and event information may be associated only with cells having a larger population than the reference population of the population matrix to be displayed. can be The reference population is, for example, the average population of the entire population matrix, but may be the average population at a predetermined interval (for example, every Monday at X o'clock).

Further, for example, in the population matrix, event information may be associated with a cell in which an event that satisfies a predetermined condition, such as an event presumed as a reason for increase or decrease in population, has occurred. That is, it is not necessary to display the event information in the corresponding cell for the date and time when no event that satisfies the predetermined condition occurs. Further, for example, only the event information of the type specified by the user U may be displayed in the window W. FIG.

In this way, by providing a new service of displaying event information related to events with respect to the display of the population matrix, it is possible for the user U to visualize not only changes in the population but also the increase and decrease factors. In other words, it is possible to appropriately support the analysis of population increase/decrease by the user U using the population matrix.

Note that the event is not limited to a specific entertainment, and may be based on the weather of the corresponding date and time. Specifically, for example, local recovery of the weather on the corresponding date and time may be regarded as an event. Further, as information about the weather, as shown in FIG. 3, a weather icon I corresponding to each date of the population matrix may be displayed by default.

Also, for example, the event may be an event specific to the target area, or an event commonly occurring in each area on the corresponding date and time. Events that occur in common in each region on a date and time are, for example, events that occur nationwide based on the calendar represented by New Year, Christmas, etc., and events that occur on a common date and time in a predetermined area, such as cherry blossom viewing. is included.

[1-3. Specification of the population matrix]
Next, specifications of the population matrix according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4A to 4G. FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing specifications of a population matrix. Note that the population matrix, graphs, and the like are displayed on the terminal device 10 . The user U performs operations such as selection.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the population matrix is expressed in a matrix format with dates on the horizontal axis (rows) and times on the vertical axis (columns). , is displayed in a display mode according to the population scale. In this embodiment, the color density, gradation, etc. of the cells in the table are changed according to the population size of the selected area. Also, the top row shows the daily population average. The leftmost column shows the monthly population average (hourly). The upper left bridge cell where the top row and leftmost column intersect shows the monthly average (daily) of the population.

In the example shown in FIG. 4A, "A: day unit" and "B: time designation" are shown as examples of horizontal selection, which is selection of rows in a matrix. Also, "C: Monthly average" and "D: Date designation" are shown as examples of vertical selection, which is selection of columns in a matrix. "A: Daily" indicates the selection of the top row that shows the daily population average. "B: Time designation" indicates selection of time on the vertical axis (column). "C: Monthly Average" indicates a selection of the leftmost column showing the monthly average (hourly) of the population. "D: Specify date" indicates selection of a date on the horizontal axis (row).

FIG. 4B is a diagram showing a graph and a population ratio when horizontal selection "A: daily" is selected. FIG. 4C is a diagram showing a graph and a population ratio when horizontal selection "B: time designation" is selected. FIG. 4D is a diagram showing graphs and population ratios when horizontal selection "A: daily" and vertical selection "C: monthly average" are selected. FIG. 4E is a diagram showing graphs and population ratios when horizontal selection "B: time designation" and vertical selection "C: monthly average" are selected. FIG. 4F is a diagram showing graphs and population ratios when horizontal selection "A: daily" and vertical selection "D: date designation" are selected. FIG. 4G is a diagram showing graphs and population ratios when horizontal selection "A: daily" and vertical selection "D: date designation" are selected.

In the population matrix shown in FIG. 4A, when only horizontal selection "A: daily" or "B: specified time" is selected, the date-axis line graphs shown in FIGS. 4B and 4C are displayed, The monthly average population in the left cell is displayed in Population Percentage. For example, when the horizontal selection "A: daily" is selected, the monthly average (daily) population is displayed in the population ratio and displayed as an average line ML on the graph as shown in FIG. 4B. . In addition, when the horizontal selection "B: time designation" is selected, as shown in FIG. 4C, the monthly average (hourly) population is displayed as the population ratio, and is displayed as an average line ML on the graph. .

In this embodiment, horizontal selection is used as a base, and one or more horizontal selections are always selected, and the initial setting (default) is horizontal selection “A: daily”. Cell selection is also considered a kind of horizontal selection, but horizontal selection is not displayed visually in cell selection mode.

If only horizontal selection is selected, the monthly average items are displayed in the population ratio, so it is highlighted with a colored frame or the like so that the leftmost cell is selected.

Since the horizontal selection "A: day unit" and "B: time designation" are different in aggregation unit, the horizontal selection "A: day unit" and "B: time designation" cannot be selected at the same time. Horizontal selection "B: time designation" can be selected at the same time. That is, a plurality of horizontal selections "B: Designation of time" can be designated. When a plurality of horizontal selections “B: Specified time” are specified, the average monthly population for the specified multiple times is displayed as the average line ML. It is also possible to specify a range such as 1:00 to 3:00 and display a graph and a population ratio of the total number of people in the selected range.

When vertical selection "C: monthly average" or "D: date designation" is selected in addition to horizontal selection "A: daily unit" or "B: time designation", Fig. 4D, Fig. 4E, Fig. 4F, Fig. 4G The line graph of the time axis shown in is displayed, and the population of the cell in the cross portion (intersecting and overlapping portion) of the horizontal selection and the vertical selection is displayed as the population ratio. Also, as shown in FIGS. 4E and 4G, the population CP of the cell at the intersection of the horizontal selection and the vertical selection is emphasized on the line graph.

Vertical selection "C: monthly average" and "D: date designation" can be selected at the same time. In addition, a plurality of vertical selections "D: Specify date" can be specified. If vertical selection "C: monthly average" and "D: specified date" are selected at the same time, the monthly average and specified date population can be compared.

When a cell of the population matrix is selected, the mode is changed to cell selection mode, the target cell is highlighted with a colored frame, etc., and the same graph and population ratio as those in the horizontal or vertical selection state are displayed.

A plurality of cells in the population matrix can be selected, but as in the case of horizontal selection, the cell on the horizontal selection "A: Daily unit" and the cell on the horizontal selection "B: Specified time" cannot be selected at the same time. Cells on the horizontal selection "A: Daily" can be selected at the same time. In addition, cells on the horizontal selection "B: time designation" can be selected at the same time.

In this way, the terminal device 10 according to the present application accepts designation of an area from the user U, and expresses the population of the area designated by the user U in monthly units in a matrix format with date and time as axes. Display the matrix on the screen.

In addition, the terminal device 10 changes the display mode of the cells of the population matrix according to the population of the date and time corresponding to the cells of the population matrix. For example, the terminal device 10 changes the shade of the color of the cells of the population matrix according to the population of the date and time corresponding to the cells of the population matrix.

In addition, when time is selected from among the items of the population matrix, the terminal device 10 displays a line graph with dates on the horizontal axis and population on the vertical axis, regarding the population at the selected time. At this time, when a plurality of times are selected, the terminal device 10 simultaneously displays a line graph regarding the population of each of the selected times.

In addition, when a date is selected from among the items of the population matrix, the terminal device 10 displays a line graph with time on the horizontal axis and population on the vertical axis regarding the population on the selected date. At this time, when a plurality of dates are selected, the terminal device 10 simultaneously displays line graphs regarding the population of each of the plurality of selected dates.

Further, when a date and a time are selected from among the items of the population matrix, the terminal device 10 displays a line graph with time on the horizontal axis and population on the vertical axis with respect to the population on the selected date. to highlight the population of the time that was set.

In addition, the terminal device 10 arranges a cell indicating the daily population average in the top row of the population matrix. In addition, the terminal device 10 arranges a cell indicating the monthly average of the hourly population in the leftmost column of the population matrix. In addition, the terminal device 10 arranges a cell indicating the monthly average of daily population in the upper left cell of the population matrix.

[1-4. Selecting an area on the map]
Next, selection of an area on a map according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of selection of an area on the map. Note that the map may be a map showing population distribution in a heat map.

As shown in FIG. 5, the terminal device 10 displays a map MP that is divided into mesh units, and the user U selects an arbitrary mesh to specify the target area of the population matrix. That is, the range of the mesh selected by the user U on the map becomes the target area of the population matrix. The user U can select not only one mesh but also multiple meshes. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the mesh selected by the user U on the map is shown as the selected mesh MC. The terminal device 10 displays a population matrix regarding the population of the area corresponding to this selection mesh MC.

The mesh on the map may be a standard area mesh or an arbitrarily set mesh. If it is a standard regional mesh, it may be a primary mesh, a secondary mesh, or a tertiary mesh. Alternatively, it may be a divided area mesh. In the case of a divided area mesh, any of a half area mesh, a quarter area mesh, and an eighth area mesh may be used.

In this way, the terminal device 10 according to the present application receives designation of an area from the user U in mesh units on the map. For example, the user U uses the terminal device 10 to specify an arbitrary mesh on a map showing the distribution of population in a heat map, and the date and time of the area corresponding to the specified mesh on a monthly basis. You can see the population matrix that shows the population by hour as a heat map. Note that the number and range of meshes that can be specified by the user U are arbitrary. In practice, the terminal device 10 may set the upper limit of the number and range of meshes that the user U can designate.

In addition, the user U may specify the target area of the population matrix not only in units of meshes but also in units of administrative districts such as prefectures and municipalities. In addition, the user U may specify the target area of the population matrix for each store/facility. In addition, the user U may designate the target area where the service is provided as the target area of the population matrix by designating the name or the like of a specific service.

[2. Configuration example of information processing system]
Next, the configuration of the information processing system 1 including the information providing device 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the information processing system 1 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the information processing system 1 according to the embodiment includes a terminal device 10 and an information providing device 100. As shown in FIG. These various devices are communicatively connected via a network N by wire or wirelessly. The network N is, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network) or a WAN (Wide Area Network) such as the Internet.

Also, the number of devices included in the information processing system 1 shown in FIG. 6 is not limited to the illustrated one. For example, in FIG. 6, only one terminal device 10 is shown for simplification of illustration, but this is only an example and is not limited, and two or more devices may be provided.

The terminal device 10 is an information processing device used by the user U. FIG. For example, the terminal device 10 may be a smart device such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal, a feature phone, a PC (Personal Computer), a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a game machine with a communication function, a car navigation system, a smart watch, or a head-mounted display. and other wearable devices, smart glasses, and the like.

In addition, the terminal device 10 is compatible with wireless communication networks such as LTE (Long Term Evolution), 4G (4th Generation), 5G (5th Generation: fifth generation mobile communication system), Bluetooth (registered trademark), wireless LAN (Local It is possible to communicate with the information providing apparatus 100 by connecting to the network N via short-range wireless communication such as Area Network).

The information providing device 100 is, for example, a PC, a server device, a mainframe, a workstation, or the like. Note that the information providing apparatus 100 may be realized by cloud computing.

[3. Configuration example of terminal device]
Next, the configuration of the terminal device 10 will be described using FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the terminal device 10. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, the terminal device 10 includes a communication unit 11, a display unit 12, an input unit 13, a positioning unit 14, a sensor unit 20, a control unit 30 (controller), and a storage unit 40. Prepare.

(Communication unit 11)
The communication unit 11 is connected to the network N (see FIG. 6) by wire or wirelessly, and transmits and receives information to and from the information providing apparatus 100 via the network N. FIG. For example, the communication unit 11 is implemented by a NIC (Network Interface Card), an antenna, or the like.

(Display unit 12)
The display unit 12 is a display device that displays various information such as position information. For example, the display unit 12 is a liquid crystal display (LCD) or an organic EL display (Organic Electro-Luminescent Display). Also, the display unit 12 is a touch panel display, but is not limited to this. In this embodiment, the display unit 12 displays the population matrix of the area specified by the user U. FIG. The display unit 12 also displays a map for the user U to specify an area. Note that the display unit 12 may display a screen including a search window (search box) for the user U to search for an area.

(Input unit 13)
The input unit 13 is an input device that receives various operations from the user U. Further, the input unit 13 has, for example, buttons and the like for inputting characters, numbers, and the like. Moreover, when the display unit 12 is a touch panel display, a part of the display unit 12 functions as the input unit 13 . Note that the input unit 13 may be a microphone or the like that receives voice input from the user U. FIG. The microphone may be wireless. In this embodiment, the input unit 13 accepts designation of an area from the user U. FIG. For example, the input unit 13 receives designation of an area from the user U in units of meshes on the map. The input unit 13 may also receive a keyword input to a search window (search box) on the screen displayed on the display unit 12 .

(Positioning unit 14)
The positioning unit 14 receives signals (radio waves) transmitted from GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites, and based on the received signals, position information (for example, latitude and longitude). That is, the positioning unit 14 positions the position of the terminal device 10 . GPS is merely an example of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System).

Also, the positioning unit 14 can measure the position by various methods other than GPS. For example, the positioning unit 14 may measure the position using various communication functions of the terminal device 10 as described below as auxiliary positioning means for position correction and the like.

(Wi-Fi positioning)
For example, the positioning unit 14 measures the position of the terminal device 10 using the Wi-Fi (registered trademark) communication function of the terminal device 10 or the communication network provided by each communication company. Specifically, the positioning unit 14 performs Wi-Fi communication or the like and measures the position of the terminal device 10 by measuring the distance to a nearby base station or access point.

(beacon positioning)
The positioning unit 14 may also use the Bluetooth (registered trademark) function of the terminal device 10 to measure the position. For example, the positioning unit 14 measures the position of the terminal device 10 by connecting with a beacon transmitter connected by the Bluetooth (registered trademark) function.

(geomagnetic positioning)
Further, the positioning unit 14 positions the position of the terminal device 10 based on the geomagnetism pattern of the structure measured in advance and the geomagnetic sensor provided in the terminal device 10 .

(RFID positioning)
Further, for example, if the terminal device 10 has an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag function equivalent to a contactless IC card used at station ticket gates, stores, etc., or has a function of reading an RFID tag In this case, the location used is recorded together with the information that the payment was made by the terminal device 10 . The positioning unit 14 may measure the position of the terminal device 10 by acquiring such information. Also, the position may be measured by an optical sensor provided in the terminal device 10, an infrared sensor, or the like.

The positioning unit 14 may measure the position of the terminal device 10 using one or a combination of the positioning means described above, if necessary.

(Sensor unit 20)
The sensor unit 20 includes various sensors mounted on or connected to the terminal device 10 . The connection may be wired connection or wireless connection. For example, the sensors may be detection devices other than the terminal device 10, such as wearable devices and wireless devices. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the sensor unit 20 includes an acceleration sensor 21, a gyro sensor 22, an atmospheric pressure sensor 23, an air temperature sensor 24, a sound sensor 25, an optical sensor 26, a magnetic sensor 27, and an image sensor ( camera) 28.

The sensors 21 to 28 described above are only examples and are not limited. That is, the sensor unit 20 may be configured to include a part of the sensors 21 to 28, or may include other sensors such as a humidity sensor in addition to or instead of the sensors 21 to 28. .

The acceleration sensor 21 is, for example, a three-axis acceleration sensor, and detects physical movements of the terminal device 10 such as movement direction, speed, and acceleration of the terminal device 10 . The gyro sensor 22 detects physical movements of the terminal device 10 such as inclination in three axial directions based on the angular velocity of the terminal device 10 and the like. The atmospheric pressure sensor 23 detects the atmospheric pressure around the terminal device 10, for example.

Since the terminal device 10 includes the above-described acceleration sensor 21, gyro sensor 22, barometric pressure sensor 23, etc., techniques such as pedestrian dead-reckoning (PDR: Pedestrian Dead-Reckoning) using these sensors 21 to 23, etc. , the position of the terminal device 10 can be determined. This makes it possible to acquire indoor position information that is difficult to acquire with a positioning system such as GPS.

For example, a pedometer using the acceleration sensor 21 can calculate the number of steps, walking speed, and distance walked. Further, by using the gyro sensor 22, it is possible to know the traveling direction, the direction of the line of sight, and the inclination of the body of the user U. Also, from the atmospheric pressure detected by the atmospheric pressure sensor 23, the altitude at which the terminal device 10 of the user U is present and the number of floors can be known.

The temperature sensor 24 detects the temperature around the terminal device 10, for example. The sound sensor 25 detects sounds around the terminal device 10, for example. The optical sensor 26 detects the illuminance around the terminal device 10 . The magnetic sensor 27 detects, for example, geomagnetism around the terminal device 10 . The image sensor 28 captures an image around the terminal device 10 .

The atmospheric pressure sensor 23, the temperature sensor 24, the sound sensor 25, the optical sensor 26, and the image sensor 28 described above detect the atmospheric pressure, temperature, sound, and illuminance, respectively, or capture an image of the surroundings to detect the terminal device 10. It is possible to detect the surrounding environment and situations. In addition, it is possible to improve the accuracy of the location information of the terminal device 10 based on the surrounding environment and situation of the terminal device 10 .

(control unit 30)
The control unit 30 includes, for example, a microcomputer having a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM, an input/output port, and various circuits. Also, the control unit 30 may be configured by hardware such as an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). The control unit 30 includes a transmission unit 31 , a reception unit 32 , a processing unit 33 and a display control unit 34 .

(Sending unit 31)
The transmission unit 31 receives, for example, various information input by the user U using the input unit 13, various information detected by the sensors 21 to 28 mounted on or connected to the terminal device 10, and information measured by the positioning unit 14. The position information of the terminal device 10 and the like can be transmitted to the information providing device 100 via the communication unit 11 . In this embodiment, the transmission unit 31 transmits information about the area designated by the user U to the information providing device 100 via the communication unit 11 .

(Receiver 32)
The receiving unit 32 can receive various information provided by the information providing apparatus 100 and requests for various information from the information providing apparatus 100 via the communication unit 11 . In this embodiment, the receiving unit 32 receives information about the population matrix of the area designated by the user U from the information providing device 100 via the communication unit 11 .

(Processing unit 33)
The processing unit 33 controls the entire terminal device 10 including the display unit 12 and the like. For example, the processing unit 33 can output various types of information transmitted by the transmitting unit 31 and various types of information received by the receiving unit 32 from the information providing apparatus 100 to the display unit 12 for display.

(Display control unit 34)
The display control unit 34 displays, on the screen (display unit 12), a population matrix in which the population of the region specified by the user U is expressed in a matrix format with date and time as axes on a monthly basis.

Further, the display control unit 34 changes the display mode of the cells of the population matrix according to the population of the date and time corresponding to the cells of the population matrix. For example, the display control unit 34 changes the density of the color of the cells of the population matrix according to the population at the date and time corresponding to the cells of the population matrix.

Further, when time is selected from among the items of the population matrix, the display control unit 34 displays a line graph with dates on the horizontal axis and population on the vertical axis, regarding the population at the selected time. At this time, when a plurality of times are selected, the display control unit 34 simultaneously displays line graphs relating to the population at each of the selected times.

Further, when a date is selected from among the items of the population matrix, the display control unit 34 displays a line graph with time on the horizontal axis and population on the vertical axis, regarding the population on the selected date. At this time, when a plurality of dates are selected, the display control unit 34 simultaneously displays line graphs relating to the population of each of the plurality of selected dates.

In addition, when the date and the time are selected from among the items of the population matrix, the display control unit 34 displays a line graph with time on the horizontal axis and population on the vertical axis with respect to the population on the selected date, Highlight the population for the selected time.

In addition, the display control unit 34 arranges a cell indicating the daily population average in the top row of the population matrix. In addition, the display control unit 34 arranges a cell indicating the monthly average of the hourly population in the leftmost column of the population matrix. In addition, the display control unit 34 arranges a cell indicating the monthly average of daily population in the upper left cell of the population matrix. The upper leftmost cell of the population matrix is the cell at the intersection of the uppermost row and the leftmost column of the population matrix.

The display control unit 34 also displays each event information related to the population matrix. Specifically, for example, the display control unit 34 displays a window W when a cell of the population matrix is selected as shown in FIG. View event information.

(storage unit 40)
The storage unit 40 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory device such as RAM (Random Access Memory) or flash memory, or a storage device such as HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), or optical disk. be. Various programs, various data, and the like are stored in the storage unit 40 .

[4. Configuration example of information processing device]
Next, the configuration of the information providing device 100 according to the embodiment will be described using FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the information providing device 100 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8, the information providing device 100 has a communication section 110, a storage section 120, and a control section .

(Communication unit 110)
The communication unit 110 is realized by, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card) or the like. Also, the communication unit 110 is connected to the network N (see FIG. 6) by wire or wirelessly.

(storage unit 120)
The storage unit 120 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. As shown in FIG. 8, the storage unit 120 has a user information database 121, a history information database 122, a population information database 123, and an event information database .

(User information database 121)
The user information database 121 stores user information about the user U. FIG. For example, the user information database 121 stores various information such as user U attributes. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the user information database 121. As shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the user information database 121 has items such as "user ID (Identifier)", "age", "sex", "home", "work place", and "interest".

“User ID” indicates identification information for identifying the user U. "Age" indicates the age of the user U identified by the user ID. Note that the “age” may be a specific age of the user U identified by the user ID, such as 35 years old. "Gender" indicates the gender of the user U identified by the user ID.

"Home" indicates location information of the home of the user U identified by the user ID. In the example shown in FIG. 9, "home" is represented by an abstract code such as "LC11", but may be latitude/longitude information or the like. Also, for example, "home" may be an area name or an address.

"Place of work" indicates location information of the place of work (school in the case of a student) of the user U identified by the user ID. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the "place of work" is illustrated as an abstract code such as "LC12", but may be latitude/longitude information or the like. Also, for example, the "place of work" may be an area name or an address.

"Interest" indicates the interest of the user U identified by the user ID. That is, "interest" indicates an object in which the user U identified by the user ID is highly interested. For example, the "interest" may be a search query (keyword) that the user U has entered into a search engine and searched for. In the example shown in FIG. 9, one "interest" is shown for each user U, but there may be more than one.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 9, the age of the user U identified by the user ID "U1" is "twenties" and the gender is "male". Also, for example, the user U identified by the user ID "U1" indicates that the home is "LC11". Also, for example, the user U identified by the user ID "U1" indicates that the place of work is "LC12". Also, for example, the user U identified by the user ID "U1" indicates that he is interested in "sports".

Here, in the example shown in FIG. 9, abstract values such as “U1”, “LC11” and “LC12” are used, but “U1”, “LC11” and “LC12” are concrete values. It is assumed that information such as character strings and numerical values is stored. Hereinafter, abstract values may also be illustrated in diagrams relating to other information.

The user information database 121 is not limited to the above, and may store various types of information depending on the purpose. For example, the user information database 121 may store various types of information regarding the user U's terminal device 10 . In addition, the user information database 121 stores user U's demographics (demographic attributes), psychographics (psychological attributes), geographics (geographical attributes), behavioral attributes (behavioral attributes), etc. Information about attributes may be stored. For example, the user information database 121 includes name, family structure, hometown (local), occupation, position, income, qualification, residence type (detached house, condominium, etc.), presence or absence of car, commuting time, commuting time, commuting time. Information such as routes, commuter pass sections (stations, lines, etc.), frequently used stations (other than the nearest station to your home or place of work), lessons (places, times, etc.), hobbies, interests, lifestyle, etc. good too.

(History information database 122)
The history information database 122 stores various types of information related to history information (log data) indicating user U's actions. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the history information database 122. As shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 10, the history information database 122 has items such as "user ID", "location history", "search history", "browsing history", "purchase history", and "posting history".

“User ID” indicates identification information for identifying the user U. "Position history" indicates a position history, which is a history of the user's U position and movement. Also, "search history" indicates a search history that is a history of search queries input by the user U. FIG. "Browsing history" indicates a browsing history that is a history of contents browsed by the user U. FIG. "Purchase history" indicates the purchase history of the user U's purchases. In addition, “posting history” indicates a posting history that is a history of posts by the user U. FIG. In addition, the “posting history” may include questions about user U's property.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 10, the user U identified by the user ID “U1” moves along the “location history #1”, searches along the “search history #1”, It indicates that the content was browsed according to the "Purchase history #1", the predetermined product etc. was purchased at the predetermined store etc. according to the "Purchase history #1", and the content was posted according to the "Posting history".

Here, in the example shown in FIG. 10, abstract history such as "U1", "location history #1", "search history #1", "browsing history #1", "purchase history #1", and "posting history #1" "U1", "location history #1", "search history #1", "browsing history #1", "purchase history #1" and "posting history #1" , information such as specific character strings and numerical values are stored.

Note that the history information database 122 may store various types of information, not limited to the above, depending on the purpose. For example, the history information database 122 may store the user U's usage history of a predetermined service. In addition, the history information database 122 may store the user U's store visit history, facility visit history, and the like. Also, the history information database 122 may store a history of user U's electronic payment and the like.

(Population information database 123)
The population information database 123 stores various information related to the results of measuring the population of each region. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the population information database 123. As shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 11, the population information database 123 has items such as "mesh ID", "year", "month", "time", "monthly average", and "date".

"Mesh ID" indicates identification information for identifying each mesh on the map. For example, the mesh ID may be a mesh code. Each mesh on the map is used by the user U to designate an area. “Year” indicates the year in which the population of each region was measured. Here, 2020 is shown as an example of the year. "Month" indicates the month in which the population of each region was measured. Here, November is shown as an example of the month. "Time" indicates the time when the population of each region was measured. Here, as an example of time, 24 hours from 0:00 to 23:00 are shown every hour. "Monthly average" indicates the monthly average of the population for each region. Here, the monthly average "date" indicates the date on which the population of each region was measured. Here, as an example of dates, 30 days from November 1st to 30th, 2020 are shown every other day.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 11, the population of the area corresponding to the mesh identified by the mesh ID "mesh #A" is "2020", "November", the monthly average in "daily units" is "11". The population on the date “1” is “11/1 population”, and the population on the date “30” is “11/30 population”. In addition, the monthly average at "0" is "0:00 monthly average", the population on date "1" is the "0:00 population" on "11/1", and the population on date "30" is The population indicates that it is the “midnight population” of “11/30”.

Here, in the example shown in FIG. 11, "mesh #A", "November monthly average", "11/1 population", "11/30 population", "midnight monthly average" and "midnight population ”, “Mesh #A”, “November monthly average”, “11/1 population”, “11/30 population”, “midnight monthly average” and “0 Tokidai Population” stores information such as specific character strings and numerical values.

It should be noted that the population information database 123 is not limited to the above, and may store various types of information depending on the purpose. For example, the population information database 123 may store information about the color gradation and the like of the cells of the population matrix. The population information database 123 may also store information about the maximum daily population, the monthly maximum hourly population, and the monthly maximum daily population.

(Event information database 124)
The event information database 124 stores various types of information regarding weather information for each region. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the event information database 124. As shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 12, the event information database 124 has items such as "mesh ID", "year", "month", "time", "monthly average", and "date".

"Mesh ID" indicates identification information for identifying each mesh on the map. For example, the mesh ID may be a mesh code. Each mesh on the map is used by the user U to designate an area. "Year" indicates the year in which the event for each region was held. Here, 2020 is shown as an example of the year. "Month" indicates the month in which the event for each region was held. Here, November is shown as an example of the month. "Time" indicates the time when the event for each area was performed. Here, as an example of time, 24 hours from 0:00 to 23:00 are shown every hour.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 12, in the area corresponding to the mesh identified by the mesh ID "mesh #A", the event that was held at "0" on the date "1" is "11/1, 0:00". It indicates that it is a “table event”.

Here, in the example shown in FIG. 12, abstract values such as "mesh #A" and "11/1, 0 o'clock event" are used, but "mesh #A" and "11/1, 0 Information such as specific character strings and numerical values is stored in the "time table event". The event information database 124 may store, for example, information on various types of weather information in addition to events corresponding to each date and time.

(control unit 130)
Returning to FIG. 8, the description is continued. The control unit 130 is a controller, and for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), or the like controls the information providing apparatus 100. Various programs (corresponding to an example of an information processing program) stored in the internal storage device are executed by using a storage area such as a RAM as a work area. In the example illustrated in FIG. 8 , the control unit 130 has an acquisition unit 131 , a measurement unit 132 , a generation unit 133 and a provision unit 134 .

(Acquisition unit 131)
The acquisition unit 131 acquires user information about the user U via the communication unit 110 . For example, the acquisition unit 131 acquires identification information (user ID, etc.) indicating the user U, location information of the user U, attribute information of the user U, and the like, from the terminal device 10 of the user U. FIG. Further, the acquisition unit 131 may acquire identification information indicating the user U, attribute information of the user U, and the like when the user U is registered as a user. Acquisition unit 131 then registers the user information in user information database 121 of storage unit 120 .

In addition, the acquisition unit 131 acquires various types of history information (log data) indicating actions of the user U via the communication unit 110 . For example, the acquisition unit 131 acquires various types of history information indicating actions of the user U from the terminal device 10 of the user U or from various servers based on the user ID or the like. The acquisition unit 131 then registers various types of history information in the history information database 122 of the storage unit 120 .

In the present embodiment, the acquisition unit 131 acquires location information, history information, and the like of each user U from the terminal device 10 via the communication unit 110 on a daily basis. For example, the acquisition unit 131 collects position information, history information, and the like of each user U all the time or periodically (for example, every hour).

Also, the acquisition unit 131 acquires information about the area specified by the user U from the terminal device 10 via the communication unit 110 . For example, the acquisition unit 131 acquires information about a mesh specified by the user U on a map divided by mesh units. In addition, the acquisition unit 131 may acquire information about an area specified by the user U in units of administrative districts such as prefectures and municipalities. Also, the user U may acquire information about the area specified by the user U on a store-by-store/facility-by-facility basis.

The acquisition unit 131 also acquires the search query input by the user U from the terminal device 10 via the communication unit 110 . For example, the acquisition unit 131 acquires the search query via the communication unit 110 when the user U inputs a search query into a search engine or the like and performs a keyword search.

In addition, the acquisition unit 131 acquires information about events that have occurred in each region through an external server or the like via the communication unit 110 .

(Measurement unit 132)
The measuring unit 132 measures the population of each region based on the location information and history information of each user U. For example, the measurement unit 132 counts the location information, history information, and the like of each user U for each region, thereby measuring the population of each region. Note that the area is a mesh unit on the map. In addition, the area may be in units of administrative districts such as prefectures or municipalities, or may be in units of stores/facilities.

In this embodiment, the measuring unit 132 measures the population of each area for each date and time. For example, the measurement unit 132 calculates the daily or hourly population of each region on a monthly basis by summing up the population of each region by date and time on a monthly basis. At this time, the measurement unit 132 measures the daily population of each area. In addition, the measurement unit 132 measures the population of each area for each hour. The measurement unit 132 also measures the monthly average of the daily population of each region, the monthly average of the hourly population, and the like.

(Generating unit 133)
The generation unit 133 generates a population matrix of the area specified by the user U. FIG. For example, the generation unit 133 generates a population matrix for an area specified by the user U based on the measured population. At this time, the generation unit 133 generates information necessary for displaying the population matrix of the area on the terminal device 10 .

The generation unit 133 also generates various types of information related to the event of displaying the population matrix on the terminal device 10 . For example, the generation unit 133 extracts an event occurring at each date and time in the population matrix, and generates event information about the event.

In addition, the generation unit 133 generates information about the population increase/decrease reason estimated from the event for each cell of the population matrix. At this time, the generation unit 133 determines a population increase/decrease based on, for example, the population average of each cell of the population matrix, and determines a cell for which the population increase/decrease reason is estimated.

For example, the generation unit 133 generates reasons for population increase/decrease according to preset rules, but is not limited to this. may be generated.

(Providing unit 134)
The providing unit 134 provides, via the communication unit 110, information on the population matrix of the specified area to the terminal device 10 of the user U who has specified the target area. At this time, the providing unit 134 provides information necessary for displaying the population matrix of the area on the terminal device 10 . For example, the providing unit 134 provides information on the layout of the population matrix, each item, the display mode of the cells in the table, the breakdown of the population, and the like. The providing unit 134 also provides weather information as information for displaying the population matrix on the terminal device 10 .

In addition, the providing unit 134 cooperates with the terminal device 10 of each user U via the communication unit 110, and provides an API (Application Programming Interface) services, etc., and various data. Also, the providing unit 134 may provide some web service online to the terminal device 10 of each user U via the communication unit 110 .

[5. Processing procedure]
[5-1. Processing procedure on the server side]
Next, a processing procedure by the information providing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 13 . FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the information providing device 100 according to the embodiment. Note that the processing procedure described below is repeatedly executed by the control unit 130 of the information providing apparatus 100 .

As shown in FIG. 13, the information providing apparatus 100 routinely acquires location information, history information, etc. of each user U from the terminal device 10 via the communication unit 110 (step S101). For example, the acquisition unit 131 collects position information, history information, and the like of each user U all the time or periodically (for example, every hour).

Subsequently, the measuring unit 132 of the information providing device 100 measures the population of each region for each date and time based on the location information and history information of each user U (step S102). For example, the measurement unit 132 divides the location information, history information, etc. of each user U by region, and further divides it by date and time on a monthly basis, and aggregates it. Measure the hourly population.

Subsequently, the acquiring unit 131 of the information providing device 100 receives designation of a target area from the terminal device 10 of the user U via the communication unit 110 (step S103). At this time, the acquisition unit 131 acquires information about the area specified by the user U from the terminal device 10 via the communication unit 110 . For example, the acquisition unit 131 acquires information about a mesh specified by the user U on a map divided by mesh units.

Subsequently, the generation unit 133 of the information providing device 100 extracts events in the target area (step S104). For example, the generation unit 133 of the information providing device 100 extracts events from the event information database 124 or an external server.

Subsequently, the generating unit 133 of the information providing device 100 generates a population matrix of the target area (step S105). For example, the generation unit 133 generates a population matrix for an area designated by the user U based on the measured population and weather information. At this time, the generation unit 133 generates information necessary for displaying the population matrix of the area on the terminal device 10 .

Subsequently, the providing unit 134 of the information providing device 100 provides information on the population matrix of the specified area to the terminal device 10 of the user U who has specified the target area via the communication unit 110. (Step S106). At this time, the providing unit 134 provides information necessary for displaying the population matrix of the area on the terminal device 10 . For example, the provision unit 134 provides the layout of the population matrix, each item, the display mode of the cells in the table, the information on the breakdown of the population, and the event information necessary for displaying in the population matrix.

[5-2. Processing procedure on the terminal side]
Next, a processing procedure performed by the terminal device 10 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 14 . FIG. 14 is a flow chart showing the processing procedure of the terminal device 10 according to the embodiment. Note that the processing procedure described below is repeatedly executed by the control unit 30 of the terminal device 10 .

As shown in FIG. 14, the processing unit 33 of the terminal device 10 receives designation of a target area from the user U (step S201). For example, the processing unit 33 displays a map divided by mesh units on the display unit 12, and accepts an arbitrary mesh specified by the user U using the input unit 13 as an area for the population matrix. Then, the transmission unit 31 of the terminal device 10 transmits information about the designated area to the information providing device 100 via the communication unit 11 .

Subsequently, the display control unit 34 of the terminal device 10 displays the population matrix of the target area and icons indicating the weather for each date on the display unit 12 (step S202). For example, the receiving unit 32 of the terminal device 10 receives information about the population matrix of the area designated by the user U from the information providing device 100 via the communication unit 11 . The display control unit 34 displays the population matrix of the region specified by the user U on the display unit 12 based on the information about the population matrix from the information providing device 100 .

Subsequently, the display control unit 34 of the terminal device 10 accepts cell designation for the population matrix displayed on the display unit 12 (step S203). Subsequently, the display control unit 34 of the terminal device 10 displays the event information of the date and time corresponding to the specified cell (step S204). The display control unit 34 of the terminal device 10 displays, for example, a window, and displays information such as the population at the date and time specified in the window, the event, and the reason for population increase/decrease.

[6. Modification]
The terminal device 10 and the information providing device 100 described above may be implemented in various different forms other than the above embodiments. So, below, the modification of embodiment is demonstrated.

In the above embodiment, part or all of the processing executed by the information providing device 100 may actually be executed by the terminal device 10 . For example, the processing may be completed stand-alone (by the terminal device 10 alone). In this case, it is assumed that the terminal device 10 has the functions of the information providing device 100 in the above embodiment. In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the terminal device 10 cooperates with the information providing device 100, so from the user U's point of view, it appears that the terminal device 10 is executing the processing of the information providing device 100 as well. That is, from another point of view, it can be said that the terminal device 10 includes the information providing device 100 .

Further, in the above embodiment, the information providing apparatus 100 may measure the population of each region based on, among the history information of the user U, the payment history at an actual store, the railway usage history, and the like. . At this time, the information providing apparatus 100 may determine the position of the user U to be the position of the actual store or the ticket gate of the station.

In the above-described embodiment, the terminal device 10 puts the population average on a daily basis (all hours of the day) in the row closest to the date item axis of the population matrix (the row at the top of the matrix). You may display the median or maximum value of the population. Also, the column closest to the time item axis of the population matrix (the leftmost column of the matrix) may display the monthly median or maximum value of the hourly population instead of the monthly average of the hourly population. . Then, in the position where the row closest to the date category axis of the population matrix intersects the column closest to the time category axis (the upper left cell of the matrix), instead of the monthly average of the daily population may display the monthly median or maximum of the population.

Alternatively, in the above embodiment, the terminal device 10 may display the maximum daily population value in the bottom row of the population matrix. The rightmost column of the population matrix may also display the monthly maximum value of the hourly population. Then, at the intersection of the bottom row of the population matrix and the rightmost column of the population matrix (lower right cell of the matrix), instead of the monthly average of the daily population, the monthly maximum value of the daily population is displayed. may be displayed.

[7. effect〕
As described above, the information processing device (the terminal device 10 and the information providing device 100) according to the present application includes the input unit 13 that accepts designation of an area from the user U, and the population of the area designated by the user U by date. When a user U selects a cell of the population matrix displayed on the screen, the event occurring at the date and time corresponding to the selected cell is displayed on the screen. and a display control unit 34 that displays event information about.

In addition, the display control unit 34 displays event information regarding cells whose population is larger than the reference population set in the population matrix. Further, the display control unit 34 changes the display mode of the cells of the population matrix according to the population of the date and time corresponding to the cells of the population matrix. For example, the display control unit 34 changes the density of the color of the cells of the population matrix according to the population at the date and time corresponding to the cells of the population matrix.

Further, when a cell of the population matrix displayed on the screen is selected by the user U, the display control unit 34 displays event information related to the event that is presumed to be the reason for population increase/decrease at the date and time corresponding to the cell. do. Further, the display control unit 34 displays the reason for increase or decrease in text when a cell of the population matrix displayed on the screen is selected.

The display control unit 34 also displays event information about events that have occurred individually in each region and event information about events that have occurred commonly in each region due to the date and time corresponding to the cell.

The information processing apparatus according to the present application can provide a new service related to visualization of changes in the number of people over time by one or a combination of the processes described above.

[8. Hardware configuration]
Also, the terminal device 10 and the information providing device 100 according to the above-described embodiments are implemented by a computer 1000 configured as shown in FIG. 15, for example. The information providing apparatus 100 will be described below as an example. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration; The computer 1000 is connected to an output device 1010 and an input device 1020, and an arithmetic device 1030, a primary storage device 1040, a secondary storage device 1050, an output I/F (Interface) 1060, an input I/F 1070, and a network I/F 1080 are buses. It has a form connected by 1090.

The arithmetic device 1030 operates based on programs stored in the primary storage device 1040 and the secondary storage device 1050, programs read from the input device 1020, and the like, and executes various processes. The arithmetic unit 1030 is implemented by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), MPU (Micro Processing Unit), ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), or the like.

The primary storage device 1040 is a memory device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) that temporarily stores data used for various calculations by the arithmetic device 1030 . The secondary storage device 1050 is a storage device in which data used for various calculations by the arithmetic device 1030 and various databases are registered. State Drive), flash memory, or the like. The secondary storage device 1050 may be an internal storage or an external storage. Also, the secondary storage device 1050 may be a removable storage medium such as a USB memory or an SD (Secure Digital) memory card. Also, the secondary storage device 1050 may be a cloud storage (online storage), a NAS (Network Attached Storage), a file server, or the like.

The output I/F 1060 is an interface for transmitting information to be output to the output device 1010 that outputs various information such as a display, a projector, and a printer. (Digital Visual Interface), HDMI (registered trademark) (High Definition Multimedia Interface), and other standardized connectors. Also, the input I/F 1070 is an interface for receiving information from various input devices 1020 such as a mouse, keyboard, keypad, buttons, scanner, etc., and is realized by, for example, USB.

Also, the output I/F 1060 and the input I/F 1070 may be wirelessly connected to the output device 1010 and the input device 1020, respectively. That is, the output device 1010 and the input device 1020 may be wireless devices.

Also, the output device 1010 and the input device 1020 may be integrated like a touch panel. In this case, the output I/F 1060 and the input I/F 1070 may also be integrated as an input/output I/F.

Note that the input device 1020 includes, for example, optical recording media such as CDs (Compact Discs), DVDs (Digital Versatile Discs), PDs (Phase change rewritable discs), magneto-optical recording media such as MOs (Magneto-Optical discs), and tapes. It may be a device that reads information from a medium, a magnetic recording medium, a semiconductor memory, or the like.

Network I/F 1080 receives data from other devices via network N and sends the data to arithmetic device 1030, and also transmits data generated by arithmetic device 1030 via network N to other devices.

Arithmetic device 1030 controls output device 1010 and input device 1020 via output I/F 1060 and input I/F 1070 . For example, arithmetic device 1030 loads a program from input device 1020 or secondary storage device 1050 onto primary storage device 1040 and executes the loaded program.

For example, when the computer 1000 functions as the information providing device 100 , the arithmetic device 1030 of the computer 1000 implements the functions of the control unit 130 by executing a program loaded on the primary storage device 1040 . Further, arithmetic device 1030 of computer 1000 may load a program acquired from another device via network I/F 1080 onto primary storage device 1040 and execute the loaded program. Further, the arithmetic unit 1030 of the computer 1000 may cooperate with another device via the network I/F 1080, and call functions, data, etc. of the program from another program of the other device for use.

[9. others〕
Although the embodiments of the present application have been described above, the present invention is not limited by the contents of these embodiments. In addition, the components described above include those that can be easily assumed by those skilled in the art, those that are substantially the same, and those within the so-called equivalent range. Furthermore, the components described above can be combined as appropriate. Furthermore, various omissions, replacements, or modifications of components can be made without departing from the gist of the above-described embodiments.

Further, among the processes described in the above embodiments, all or part of the processes described as being automatically performed can be manually performed, or the processes described as being performed manually can be performed manually. All or part of this can also be done automatically by known methods. In addition, information including processing procedures, specific names, various data and parameters shown in the above documents and drawings can be arbitrarily changed unless otherwise specified. For example, the various information shown in each drawing is not limited to the illustrated information.

Also, each component of each device illustrated is functionally conceptual, and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as illustrated. In other words, the specific form of distribution and integration of each device is not limited to the illustrated one, and all or part of them can be functionally or physically distributed and integrated in arbitrary units according to various loads and usage conditions. Can be integrated and configured.

For example, the information providing apparatus 100 described above may be implemented by a plurality of server computers, and depending on the function, may be implemented by calling an external platform or the like using an API (Application Programming Interface), network computing, or the like. can be changed flexibly.

Also, the above-described embodiments and modifications can be appropriately combined within a range that does not contradict the processing content.

Also, the above-mentioned "section, module, unit" can be read as "means" or "circuit". For example, the acquisition unit can be read as acquisition means or an acquisition circuit.

1 information processing system 10 terminal device 12 display unit 13 input unit 34 display control unit 100 information providing device 110 communication unit 120 storage unit 121 user information database 122 history information database 123 population information database 124 event information database 130 control unit 131 acquisition unit 132 measuring unit 133 generating unit 134 providing unit

Claims (8)

an input unit that receives designation of an area from a user;
A population matrix expressing the population of the region specified by the user in a matrix format with date and time as axes is displayed on a screen, and a cell of the population matrix displayed on the screen is selected by the user. a display control unit that displays event information related to an event that occurred at the date and time corresponding to the cell;
An information processing device comprising: The display control unit
2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said event information relating to cells whose population is larger than a reference population set in said population matrix is displayed. The display control unit
2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a display mode of a cell of said population matrix is changed according to a population of a date and time corresponding to said cell of said population matrix. The display control unit
characterized in that when a cell of the population matrix displayed on the screen is selected by the user, the event information related to an event presumed as a reason for population increase/decrease is displayed at the date and time corresponding to the cell. The information processing device according to claim 1 . The display control unit
5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein when a cell of the population matrix displayed on the screen is selected, the reason for increase or decrease is displayed as text. The display control unit
Displaying the event information about the event that occurred individually in the area and the event information about the event that occurred commonly in each area due to the date and time corresponding to the cell. 1. The information processing device according to 1. A computer-executed information processing method comprising:
an input step of receiving designation of an area from a user;
A population matrix expressing the population of the region specified by the user in a matrix format with date and time as axes is displayed on a screen, and a cell of the population matrix displayed on the screen is selected by the user. and a display control step of displaying event information relating to an event that occurred at a date and time corresponding to the cell, if the event is a cell. an input procedure for accepting designation of an area from a user;
A population matrix expressing the population of the region specified by the user in a matrix format with date and time as axes is displayed on a screen, and a cell of the population matrix displayed on the screen is selected by the user. an information processing program for causing a computer to execute: a display control procedure for displaying event information relating to an event that occurred at a date and time corresponding to the cell in a case where the event occurred.

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