JP7310639B2 - Information processing device, information processing method, and system - Google Patents

Description

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

There is known a technique of detachably mounting a container on a truck and loading and transporting the container according to demand (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-10-059056

An object of the present invention is to promote the growth of plants using mobile bodies.

One aspect of the present disclosure is
Acquiring information about a plant being grown by a first user in a mobile object;
Acquiring information about the location of each of a plurality of second users corresponding to the plant management;
obtaining weather information for the location of each of the plurality of second users;
selecting a second user who manages the plant from among the plurality of second users based on the weather information;
generating a command for the mobile object so that the mobile object passes through the selected location of the second user;
An information processing apparatus comprising a control unit that executes

One aspect of the present disclosure is
the computer
Acquiring information about a plant being grown by a first user in a mobile object;
Acquiring information about the location of each of a plurality of second users corresponding to the plant management;
obtaining weather information for the location of each of the plurality of second users;
selecting a second user who manages the plant from among the plurality of second users based on the weather information;
generating a command for the mobile object so that the mobile object passes through the selected location of the second user;
is an information processing method for executing

One aspect of the present disclosure is
a moving object used when the first user grows plants;
a server having a control unit that generates a command for the mobile body;
A system comprising
The control unit
Acquiring information about plants grown by the first user on the mobile body;
Acquiring information about the location of each of a plurality of second users corresponding to the plant management;
obtaining weather information for the location of each of the plurality of second users;
selecting a second user who manages the plant from among the plurality of second users based on the weather information;
generating a command for the mobile object so that the mobile object passes through the selected location of the second user;
It is a system that executes

Another aspect of the present disclosure is a program that causes a computer to execute the above information processing method, or a storage medium that non-temporarily stores this program. Another aspect of the present disclosure is a vehicle equipped with the above information processing device.

Advantageous Effects of Invention According to the present disclosure, it is possible to promote plant growth using a moving body.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a figure which shows schematic structure of the automatic driving system which concerns on embodiment. It is a block diagram showing roughly an example of each composition of a training part, a running part, a first user terminal, a second user terminal, and a server which constitute an automatic operation system concerning an embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a functional structure of a server. It is the figure which illustrated the table structure of 1st user information. It is the figure which illustrated the table structure of 2nd user information. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a table configuration of breeding department information; It is the figure which illustrated the table structure of driving|running|working part information. It is the figure which illustrated the table structure of the weather information. It is a figure which shows an example of the functional structure of a driving|running|working part. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a first user terminal; FIG. It is the figure which showed an example of the screen displayed on the output part of a 1st user terminal, when a 1st user requests management of a plant. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a second user terminal; It is the figure which showed an example of the screen displayed on the output part of a 2nd user terminal when a 2nd user registers. It is a figure which shows an example of the functional structure of a training part. FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing processing of the automatic driving system; It is an example of a flowchart of processing in the server according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the process which a 2nd user management part selects a 2nd user. It is an example of the flowchart of the process which the server which concerns on embodiment produces|generates operation instructions. It is an example of the flowchart of the process in the driving|running|working part which concerns on embodiment. 8 is an example of a flowchart of processing for transmitting a usage request from the first user terminal according to the embodiment; 9 is an example of a flowchart of processing in the second user terminal according to the embodiment; FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing processing of the automatic driving system; It is an example of the flowchart of the process which transmits a completion report from the 2nd user terminal which concerns on embodiment. 7 is an example of a flow chart of processing in which a server according to an embodiment transmits an operation command to a traveling unit; It is a figure which shows an example of a functional structure of a server. It is the figure which illustrated the table structure of the incentive information stored in incentive information DB. FIG. 10 is a flow chart of a process in which the server gives incentives; FIG.

A mobile object controlled by an information processing apparatus, which is one aspect of the present disclosure, is, for example, a vehicle that autonomously travels based on an operation command. Plants can be grown on the moving body. A first user's plant can be carried to a second user's location by a mobile body running according to an operation command. Thereby, the second user can be entrusted with the management of the plant. The second user is selected based on local weather information. For example, by entrusting the management of plants to a second user located in a location with suitable weather conditions for growing plants, the plants can be managed under weather conditions suitable for growing plants. Thereby, growth of plants can be promoted.

The control unit acquires information about the plant being grown by the first user on the mobile object. The information about plants is, for example, information indicating types of plants. In addition, the information about the plant may include information related to the growing method of the plant, such as the elapsed time after planting the plant.

In addition, the control unit acquires information regarding the location of each of the plurality of second users corresponding to plant management. The plurality of second users are, for example, users who can manage plants, users who have some skill in managing plants, or users who have tools for managing plants. The location of each of the plurality of second users may be a location designated by each second user. Plant management includes, for example, watering plants, fertilizing plants, thinning out plants, pruning plants, and pulling out weeds.

In addition, the control unit acquires the weather information of each location of the plurality of second users. Weather information may be limited to information related to plant growth. Also, the weather information to be acquired may differ according to the type of plant.

Also, the control unit selects a second user who manages the plants from among the plurality of second users based on the weather information. That is, by selecting the second user so that the plant can be managed in a location with weather conditions suitable for plant growth, the growth of the plant is promoted.

Then, the control unit generates a command for the moving body so that the moving body passes through the selected location of the second user. Thereby, it is possible to automatically transport the first user's plant to a place suitable for growing the plant and where the second user manages the plant.

The vehicle may be separable into a growing section for growing plants and a traveling section for carrying the growing section. For example, when the first user or the second user manages the plants, the growing section may be arranged at the location of the first user or the second user, and the running section may be away from that location. Then, since the traveling part can carry other growing parts, the cost of carrying the growing parts can be reduced.

Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below based on the drawings. The configurations of the following embodiments are examples, and the present disclosure is not limited to the configurations of the embodiments. Moreover, the following embodiments can be combined as much as possible.

<First embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an automatic driving system 1 according to an embodiment. The automatic driving system 1 includes a vehicle 10, a first user terminal 20A, a second user terminal 20B, and a server 30, for example. The vehicle 10 is an example of a "moving object". The vehicle 10 includes a training section 10A and a running section 10B. The growing section 10A and the running section 10B are separable. Also, the growing section 10A can be connected to a different running section 10B. The numbers of the growing section 10A and the running section 10B are not limited to one illustrated in FIG. 1, and may be two or more. The traveling unit 10B can autonomously travel based on the operation command generated by the server 30 .

A first user in FIG. 1 is a user who operates the first user terminal 20A and is a user who grows plants using the growing section 10A. A first user is a user who requests management of a plant. Information about the plant management request is transmitted from the first user terminal 20A to the server 30 according to the content that the first user has input to the first user terminal 20A. There can be a plurality of first users, and there are a plurality of first user terminals 20A corresponding to the number of first users. Also, one first user can request management of a plurality of plants.

A second user in FIG. 1 is a user who operates the second user terminal 20B, and is a user who can undertake management of plants. A plurality of second users can exist, and a plurality of second user terminals 20B also exist according to the number of second users. The second user is, for example, a user who has knowledge necessary for plant management (for example, knowledge about how to water or how to apply fertilizer), a skill necessary for plant management (for example, skill about thinning, or , skills related to pruning), or a user who has tools necessary for plant management (eg, pruning shears or pesticide applicators). Also, the second user may be able to handle multiple types of plants.

In the automatic driving system 1 shown in FIG. 1, when the first user requests management of plants via the first user terminal 20A, the server 30 selects the second user who manages the plants, and selects the selected second user. This is a system that generates a command for the traveling section 10B to carry the training section 10A to the location of the user. The server 30 selects the second user according to the plant whose management is requested by the first user. For example, since the management method may differ for each plant, a second user who has knowledge or skill for the type of plant requested by the first user to manage is selected. The information on the types of plants that each second user can handle may be transmitted in advance from the second user terminal 20B to the server 30, and when the first user makes a request regarding plant management, the plant The server 30 may inquire of the second user whether the second user is compatible.

There may be a plurality of second users who can manage the plant requested by the first user. In such a case, the weather information of each second user's location is acquired, and the second user who is in the location suitable for growing plants is selected. Weather information includes, for example, information on sky conditions (sunny, rainy, cloudy, etc.), temperature, atmospheric pressure, humidity, wind speed, wind direction, cloud shape, amount of clouds, amount of precipitation, and the like. Then, the server 30 generates an operation command for the traveling unit 10B so as to pass through the selected location of the second user. The operation command is generated, for example, so that the running unit 10B departs from the base, passes through the location of the training unit 10A and the location of the second user in order, and then returns to the base. At the location of the training unit 10A, the running unit 10B connects the training unit 10A, and at the location of the second user, the operation command is generated so that the running unit 10B separates the training unit 10A. The generated operation command is transmitted from the server 30 to the traveling unit 10B. The traveling unit 10B that has received the operation command autonomously travels according to this operation command.

The information related to the plant management request transmitted from the first user terminal 20A to the server 30 includes, for example, information related to the type of plant, information related to the content of the request, and information related to the growing section 10A. The information on the type of plant is, for example, information indicating the type of plant. The information about the content of the request is information about an action that the first user desires of the second user, such as watering, fertilizing, thinning, weed treatment, or pruning. The information about the training section 10A is information that allows the training section 10A corresponding to the first user to be known.

The training unit 10A, the running unit 10B, the first user terminal 20A, the second user terminal 20B, and the server 30 are interconnected by a network N1. The network N1 is, for example, a worldwide public communication network such as the Internet, and may employ a WAN (Wide Area Network) or other communication networks. Also, the network N1 may include a telephone communication network such as a mobile phone and a wireless communication network such as WiFi.

(Hardware configuration)
The hardware configuration of the training unit 10A, the running unit 10B, the first user terminal 20A, the second user terminal 20B, and the server 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 schematically shows an example of each configuration of the training unit 10A, the running unit 10B, the first user terminal 20A, the second user terminal 20B, and the server 30 that constitute the automatic driving system 1 according to the present embodiment. It is a block diagram showing. Note that the first user terminal 20A and the second user terminal 20B are simply referred to as the user terminal 20 when not distinguished from each other.

The server 30 has a general computer configuration. The server 30 has a processor 31 , a main storage section 32 , an auxiliary storage section 33 and a communication section 34 . These are interconnected by a bus. The server 30 is an example of an “information processing device”.

The processor 31 is a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), or the like. The processor 31 controls the server 30 and performs various information processing operations. The processor 31 is an example of a "controller". The main storage unit 32 is RAM (Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), or the like. The auxiliary storage unit 33 is an EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), a hard disk drive (HDD), a removable medium, or the like. The auxiliary storage unit 33 stores an operating system (OS), various programs, various tables, and the like. The processor 31 loads the program stored in the auxiliary storage unit 33 into the work area of the main storage unit 32 and executes it, and through the execution of this program, each component is controlled. As a result, the server 30 implements a function that meets a predetermined purpose. The main storage unit 32 and the auxiliary storage unit 33 are computer-readable recording media. Note that the server 30 may be a single computer, or may be a combination of a plurality of computers. Information stored in the auxiliary storage section 33 may also be stored in the main storage section 32 . Information stored in the main storage unit 32 may also be stored in the auxiliary storage unit 33 . The auxiliary storage unit is an example of a "storage unit".

The communication unit 34 is means for communicating with the breeding unit 10A, the running unit 10B, the first user terminal 20A, and the second user terminal 20B via the network N1. The communication unit 34 is, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network) interface board or a wireless communication circuit for wireless communication. A LAN interface board and a wireless communication circuit are connected to the network N1.

A series of processes executed by the server 30 can be executed by hardware, but can also be executed by software. The hardware configuration of server 30 is not limited to that shown in FIG. Also, part or all of the configuration of the server 30 may be mounted on the breeding section 10A or the running section 10B.

Next, the traveling portion 10B will be described. The traveling section 10B has a processor 11B, a main storage section 12B, an auxiliary storage section 13B, a connection device 14B, a communication section 16B, a position information sensor 17B, an environment information sensor 18B, and a driving section 19B. These are interconnected by a bus. Since the processor 11B, the main storage unit 12B, the auxiliary storage unit 13B, and the communication unit 16B are the same as the processor 31, the main storage unit 32, the auxiliary storage unit 33, and the communication unit 34 of the server 30, they will be explained. omitted.

The connection device 14B is a device that connects and disconnects the growing section 10A and the running section 10B based on the control command generated by the processor 11B. The connecting device 14B has, for example, an electromagnet, a slope, a rail, or a crane for connecting the growing section 10A to the traveling section 10B. The connection device 14B has an actuator, for example, and the actuator operates when the growing section 10A and the traveling section 10B are connected or disconnected. The method of connecting the growing section 10A and the running section 10B is not limited.

The communication unit 16B is communication means for connecting the traveling unit 10B to the network N1. The communication unit 16B is, for example, a mobile communication service (for example, a telephone communication network such as 5G (5th Generation), 4G (4th Generation), 3G (3rd Generation), LTE (Long Term Evolution)), Wi-Fi (registered (trademark) or Bluetooth (registered trademark) to communicate with other devices (for example, the server 30 or the breeding unit 10A) via the network N1.

The position information sensor 17B acquires position information (for example, latitude and longitude) of the traveling unit 10B at predetermined intervals. The position information sensor 17B is, for example, a GPS (Global Positioning System
) a receiving unit, a wireless communication unit, and the like. Information acquired by the position information sensor 17B is recorded in, for example, the auxiliary storage unit 13B and transmitted to the server 30 .

The environmental information sensor 18B is a means for sensing the state of the traveling portion 10B or sensing the surroundings of the traveling portion 10B. An acceleration sensor, a speed sensor, or an azimuth angle sensor can be used as a sensor for sensing the state of the traveling section 10B. A stereo camera, a laser scanner, a LIDAR, a radar, or the like may be used as sensors for sensing the surroundings of the traveling section 10B.

The driving unit 19B causes the traveling unit 10B to travel based on the control command generated by the processor 11B. The driving unit 19B includes, for example, a motor, an inverter, a braking mechanism, a steering mechanism, or the like for driving the wheels of the traveling unit 10B. , the autonomous traveling of the traveling section 10B is realized.

Next, the growing section 10A will be described. The breeding unit 10A has a processor 11A, a main storage unit 12A, an auxiliary storage unit 13A, a communication unit 16A, and a position information sensor 17A. These are interconnected by a bus. In addition, the growing section 10A has a place where plants can be grown. Regarding the processor 11A, main memory 12A, auxiliary memory 13A, communication unit 16A, and position information sensor 17A of the breeding unit 10A, the processor 11B, main memory 12B, auxiliary memory 13B, communication unit 16B, and and the positional information sensor 17B, the description thereof is omitted. Note that the processor 11A, the main storage unit 12A, the auxiliary storage unit 13A, the communication unit 16A, and the position information sensor 17A are not necessarily required.

Next, the user terminal 20 will be explained. Note that the first user terminal 20A and the second user terminal 20B are described as having a common configuration. The user terminal 20 is, for example, a small computer such as a smart phone, a mobile phone, a tablet terminal, a personal information terminal, a wearable computer (such as a smartwatch), or a personal computer (PC). The user terminal 20 has a processor 21 , a main storage section 22 , an auxiliary storage section 23 , an input section 24 , an output section 25 , a communication section 26 and a position information sensor 27 . These are interconnected by a bus. The processor 21, the main storage unit 22, the auxiliary storage unit 23, the communication unit 26, and the position information sensor 27 of the user terminal 20 correspond to the processor 11B, the main storage unit 12B, the auxiliary storage unit 13B, the communication unit 16B, And, since it is the same as the position information sensor 17B, the description is omitted.

The input unit 24 is means for receiving an input operation performed by a user, and is, for example, a touch panel, keyboard, mouse, or push button. The output unit 25 is means for presenting information to the user, and is, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an EL (Electroluminescence) panel, a speaker, or a lamp. Input section 24 and output section 2
5 may be configured as one touch panel display. In the following description, the input unit 24 and the output unit 25 are configured as one touch panel display.

(Function configuration: server)
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the server 30. As shown in FIG. The server 30 includes, as functional components, a first user management unit 301, a second user management unit 302, a vehicle management unit 303, a vehicle selection unit 304, a command generation unit 305, a first user information DB 311, a second user information DB 312, A growing section information DB 313 , a running section information DB 314 , a plant information DB 315 , and a map information DB 316 are included. The first user management unit 301, the second user management unit 302, the vehicle management unit 303, the vehicle selection unit 304, and the command generation unit 305, for example, the processor 31 of the server 30 receives various information stored in the auxiliary storage unit 33. It is a functional component provided by executing a program.

The first user information DB 311, the second user information DB 312, the growing section information DB 313, the running section information DB 314, the plant information DB 315, and the map information DB 316 are part of a database management system (DBMS) executed by the processor 31. For example, the program is a relational database constructed by managing data stored in the auxiliary storage unit 33 . Any one of the functional components of server 30 or part of its processing may be executed by another computer connected to network N1.

The first user management unit 301, for example, acquires a usage request transmitted from the first user terminal 20A. A use request is information for a first user to request management of a plant by a second user. The use request includes, for example, information about the plant for which management is requested, information about the purpose of use, and information about the growing section 10A. Information about the purpose of use may include information indicating the content of management. Further, the information about the training section 10A may include a training section ID, which is an identifier unique to the training section 10A. A usage request is generated in the user terminal 20 by the first user performing a predetermined input to the input unit 24 of the user terminal 20 . The first user management unit 301 associates information about the plant to be managed, information about the content of management, and information about the growing unit 10A with a first user ID, which is an identifier unique to the first user, and will be described later. Store in the first user information DB 311 .

The second user management unit 302, for example, from the second user terminal 20B of the second user, information on plants that can be managed by the second user, information on skills to manage plants, information on the location of the second user, etc. to get These pieces of information (hereinafter also referred to as second user information) may be transmitted from the second user terminal 20B to the server 30 based on a request from the server 30, and may be sent from the second user terminal 20B at predetermined intervals. It may be sent to the server 30 . The second user information includes a second user ID that is a unique identifier for the second user. Upon receiving the second user information from the second user terminal 20B, the second user management unit 302 stores the second user information in the second user information DB 312 described later.

Also, the second user management unit 302 selects a second user corresponding to the usage request. The second user management unit 302 refers to the second user information DB 312 and picks up a second user who can manage the plant related to the usage request. At this time, multiple second users may be picked up. Next, from among the plurality of second users, a second user who has registered a place with weather conditions suitable for plant management as a location is selected. For example, a second user whose weather conditions at the location of the second user are most suitable for growing plants is selected. Therefore, the second user management unit 302 acquires weather information corresponding to the location of each second user and stores it in the second user information DB 312 . The weather information may be obtained from a server that distributes weather information, or may be obtained from the second user terminal 20B. A second user is selected from among a plurality of second users who have registered locations with weather conditions suitable for plant management so that the movement cost of the traveling unit 10B is within a predetermined allowable range. You may After selecting the second user, the second user management section 302 inputs the training section ID corresponding to the training section 10A to the second user information DB 312 .

Also, the second user management unit 302 acquires, for example, a completion report transmitted from the second user terminal 20B. A completion report is information for reporting to the server 30 that the second user has completed plant management. The completion report contains the second user ID.

The vehicle management unit 303 manages various information regarding the training unit 10A and the running unit 10B. The vehicle management unit 303 manages, for example, the locations of the training unit 10A and the running unit 10B. The location is represented by latitude and longitude, for example. The vehicle management unit 303 acquires and manages, for example, position information transmitted from the training unit 10A at predetermined intervals or position information transmitted from the training unit 10A in response to a request from the server 30 . Further, the vehicle management unit 303 acquires and manages position information transmitted from the running unit 10B at predetermined intervals or position information transmitted from the running unit 10B in response to a request from the server 30, for example. Note that when the training section 10A is connected to the running section 10B, the position information of the connected training section 10A may be treated as the same as the position information of the running section 10B. Further, when the training section 10A is separated from the running section 10B, even if the position information of the training section 10A is treated as the same as the position information of the running section 10B when the training section 10A is separated from the running section 10B. good. By doing so, the position information sensor 17A of the growing section 10A can be omitted. Vehicle management unit 303 stores the position information of training unit 10A in training unit information DB 313 in association with the training unit ID.

In addition, the vehicle management unit 303 acquires information about plants grown in the growing unit 10A and information about the first user growing plants in the growing unit 10A from the first user terminal 20A. The relationship between the first user ID and the growing section ID and the information about the plant are included in the usage request. The vehicle management unit 303 stores the information on plants and the information on the first user acquired from the first user terminal 20A in the growing unit information DB 313 .

Further, the vehicle management unit 303 associates the position information of the traveling unit 10B with the traveling unit ID, and stores the information in the traveling unit information DB 314, which will be described later. The running unit ID is an identifier unique to the running unit 10B.

The vehicle selection unit 304 selects the traveling unit 10B that carries the growing unit 10A. The vehicle selection unit 304 accesses the first user information DB 311, the second user information DB 312, the training unit information DB 313, the running unit information DB 314, the plant information DB 315, and the map information DB 316, and accesses the training unit 10A related to the usage request. The corresponding travel portion 10B is selected. The vehicle selection unit 304 selects, for example, the running unit 10B existing in an area within a predetermined distance from the location of the training unit 10A.

If there are a plurality of selectable running units 10B, for example, the running unit 10B with the shortest moving distance from the location of the running unit 10B to the location of the growing unit 10A may be selected, or the moving distance , may be selected at random. Alternatively, the traveling portion 10B that minimizes the cost may be selected. The vehicle selection unit 304 updates a running unit information DB 314 described later when the running unit 10B corresponding to the training unit 10A is selected.

When transporting the training unit 10A to the location of the second user, the command generation unit 305, for example, sets the location of the training unit 10A and the location of the second user after the running unit 10B departs from the departure point (base). An operation command is generated so that the traveling unit 10B returns to the departure point (base) via the route. Further, when returning the training unit 10A from the location of the second user to the location of the first user, the command generation unit 305, for example, the running unit 10B departs from the departure point (base), the location of the second user, Then, an operation command is generated so that the traveling unit 10B returns to the departure point (base) via the location of the first user.

Note that the command generation unit 305 according to the present embodiment generates a travel route based on map information stored in a map information DB 316, which will be described later. The moving route is generated according to a predetermined rule, such as a route that minimizes the moving distance of the running unit 10B or a route that minimizes the moving time of the running unit 10B. The command generation unit 305 transmits an operation command including the travel route to the travel unit 10B. In addition, the command generation unit 305 stores the generated travel route in the travel unit information DB 314, which will be described later.

The first user information DB 311 is formed by storing the first user information in the auxiliary storage section 33 described above. The first user information includes, for example, a first user ID associated with the first user, a plant that the first user grows in the cultivating section 10A, information about the first user's purpose of use, and the first user's contains information about the breeding unit 10A used by . Here, the configuration of user information stored in the first user information DB 311 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram exemplifying a table configuration of the first user information. The first user information table has fields of first user ID, plant, purpose of use, and growing section ID. Information for identifying the first user or the first user terminal 20A is entered in the first user ID field. In the plant field, information about plants that the first user is growing in the growing section 10A is input. Information about the first user's purpose of use is entered in the purpose of use field. The purpose of use may be the content of plant management desired by the first user for the second user. Information relating to the training section ID of the training section 10A used by the first user is entered in the training section ID field. Information on each of the first user ID, the plant, the purpose of use, and the growing unit ID is included in the use request transmitted from the first user terminal 20A. However, such information may be registered in advance.

The second user information DB 312 is formed by storing the second user information in the auxiliary storage section 33 described above. The second user information includes, for example, a second user ID associated with the second user, information on the location of the second user, information on plants that can be managed by the second user, and management of plants by the second user. skills, and weather information. Here, the configuration of user information stored in the second user information DB 312 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram exemplifying the table structure of the second user information. The second user information table has fields of second user ID, location, plant, skill, weather information, and training section ID.

Information for identifying the second user or the second user terminal 20B is entered in the second user ID field. Information about the location of the second user is entered in the location field. The location of the second user may be any location entered by the second user into the second user terminal 20B, or may be based on the location obtained from the second user terminal 20B. Information about the location may be received from the second user terminal 20B at predetermined time intervals, for example. The location of the second user may be a location desired by the second user instead of the location of the second user.

Information about plants that can be managed by the second user is entered in the plant field. A plurality of types of plants may be input in the plant field. Skills that the second user has for managing plants are entered in the skill field. The second user may have multiple skills for one plant, may have multiple skills for multiple types of plants, or may have one skill for multiple types of plants. . Information about the second user ID, plants, and skills is transmitted in advance from the second user terminal 20B. Weather information corresponding to the location of the second user is entered in the weather information field. A training section ID corresponding to the training section 10A currently managed by the second user is entered in the training section ID field.

Training section information DB 313 is formed by storing information on training section 10A (hereinafter also referred to as “training section information”) in auxiliary storage section 33 . Here, the configuration of training section information stored in the training section information DB 313 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram exemplifying the table structure of training section information. The growing department information table has fields for growing department ID, location, plant, and first user ID. Identification information for identifying the training section 10A is entered in the training section ID field. Information about the location of the training section 10A is entered in the location field. Note that when the growing section 10A is separated from the running section 10B, the location of the growing section 10A may be fixed until it is next connected to the running section 10B. Information related to plants grown in the growing section 10A is input to the plant field. Identification information for specifying the first user who is the user of the training section 10A is entered in the first user ID field.

The traveling section information DB 314 is formed by storing information on the traveling section 10B (hereinafter also referred to as “traveling section information”) in the auxiliary storage section 33 . Here, the structure of the traveling part information stored in the traveling part information DB 314 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram exemplifying the table structure of the traveling part information. The running unit information table has fields for running unit ID, location, moving route, and training unit ID. Information for specifying the traveling unit 10B is input to the traveling unit ID field. Information about the location of the traveling unit 10B is entered in the location field. Information about the movement route of the traveling unit 10B is entered in the movement route field. The movement route is generated by the command generation unit 305 . The training section ID of the training section 10A connected to the running section 10B is entered in the training section ID field. Note that the training unit ID field is blank in the case of the traveling unit 10B to which the training unit 10A is not connected. When the vehicle selection unit 304 combines the training unit 10A and the running unit 10B, the vehicle selection unit 304 updates the training unit ID corresponding to the running unit 10B in the running unit information DB 314 .

The plant information DB 315 stores weather information suitable for growing each plant. FIG. 8 is a diagram exemplifying a table configuration of weather information. The traveling unit information table has fields for plant and weather information. In the plant field, information about plants that can be handled by the second user is entered. In addition, the information regarding the plant which the 1st user or the 2nd user registered may be input into a plant field. Weather information suitable for growing plants is entered in the weather information field. This weather information may be provided by another server, or may be provided by the first user or the second user.

The map information DB 316 stores map data and map information including POI (Point of Interest) information such as characters and photographs indicating the characteristics of each point on the map data. Note that the map information DB 316 may be stored in another system connected to the network N1, such as GIS (Geogra
phic Information System).

(Function configuration: Traveling part)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the traveling section 10B. The travel unit 10B includes an operation plan generation unit 101, an environment detection unit 102, a travel control unit 103, a position information transmission unit 104, and a training unit management unit 105 as functional components. The operation plan generation unit 101, the environment detection unit 102, the travel control unit 103, the position information transmission unit 104, and the training unit management unit 105, for example, the processor 11B of the travel unit 10B stores various information stored in the auxiliary storage unit 13B. It is a functional component provided by executing a program.

The operation plan generation unit 101 acquires an operation command from the server 30 and generates its own operation plan. The operation command includes information about the moving route of the traveling unit 10B. The operation plan generation unit 101 calculates the route of the traveling unit 10B based on the operation command given from the server 30, and generates an operation plan for traveling on that route.

The environment detection unit 102 detects the environment around the traveling unit 10B necessary for autonomous traveling based on the data acquired by the environment information sensor 18B. Objects to be detected include, for example, the number and positions of lanes, the number and positions of other moving bodies existing around the traveling unit 10B, and obstacles existing around themselves (for example, pedestrians, bicycles, structures, buildings, etc.). etc.), the structure of roads, road signs, etc., but are not limited to these. Any object may be detected as long as it is necessary for autonomous driving. For example, if the environment information sensor 18B is a stereo camera, image processing is performed on image data captured by the environment information sensor 18B to detect objects around the traveling unit 10B. Data relating to the surrounding environment of the traveling unit 10B (hereinafter referred to as environmental data) detected by the environment detecting unit 102 is transmitted to the traveling control unit 103, which will be described later.

Based on the operation plan generated by the operation plan generation unit 101, the environment data generated by the environment detection unit 102, and the position information of the driving unit 10B acquired by the position information sensor 17B, the driving control unit 103 controls the driving unit 10B. generate control commands to control the autonomous running of the For example, the running control unit 103 generates a control command to run the running unit 10B so as to run along a predetermined route and prevent obstacles from entering a predetermined safe area centered on the running unit 10B. do. The generated control command is transmitted to the driving section 19B. A known method can be adopted as a method of generating a control command for autonomous movement of the traveling unit 10B.

The position information transmission unit 104 transmits the position information acquired from the position information sensor 17B to the server 30 via the communication unit 16B. The timing at which the location information transmitting unit 104 transmits the location information can be set as appropriate. 30 may be sent upon request. The location information transmission unit 104 transmits the location information to the server 30 together with the traveling unit ID.

The nurturing unit management unit 105 generates commands regarding connection and disconnection between the cultivating unit 10A and the running unit 10B. This command includes a command for instructing the connecting device 14B to connect the cultivating portion 10A to the running portion 10B, a command for instructing the connecting device 14B to disconnect the cultivating portion 10A from the running portion 10B, and the like.

(Function configuration: first user terminal)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the first user terminal 20A. The first user terminal 20A includes a usage request transmission section 201A as a functional component. The usage request transmission unit 201A is a functional component provided by the processor 21 of the first user terminal 20A executing various programs stored in the auxiliary storage unit 23, for example. Usage request transmission unit 201A
outputs a screen or the like for requesting management of plants on the touch panel display of the first user terminal 20A, for example, and generates a usage request when the first user taps a predetermined area of the screen. The use request includes, for example, information about the plant for which management is requested, information about the content of management, and a growing section ID. Note that the position information of the training section 10A may be used instead of the training section ID. The usage request transmission unit 201A transmits the generated usage request to the server 30 in association with the first user ID. Note that the use request may include location information of the first user terminal 20A.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the output unit 25 of the first user terminal 20A when the first user requests plant management. The first user enters the identification code of the first user in the "user ID" column, enters the identification code of the growing section 10A in the "growing section ID" column, and selects from the "plant name" column: Tap the button corresponding to the plant to be managed, and then tap the button corresponding to the content of management desired by the first user in the "Purpose of Use" field. After that, when "send" is clicked, the usage request transmission unit 201A generates a usage request and transmits the usage request to the server 30. FIG.

(Function configuration: second user terminal)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the second user terminal 20B. The second user terminal 20B includes a transmitting/receiving section 201B as a functional component. The transmission/reception unit 201B is a functional component provided by executing various programs stored in the auxiliary storage unit 23 by the processor 21 of the second user terminal 20B, for example. The transmission/reception unit 201B displays a screen for registering the second user in the server 30 on the touch panel display of the second user terminal 20B, and generates second user information when the second user taps a predetermined area of the screen. to the server 30. The second user information includes, for example, information on plants that can be managed, information on skills for managing the plants, and information on locations. The location information may be location information acquired by the location information sensor 27 of the second user terminal 20B, or may be location information input to the second user terminal 20B by the second user. The transmission/reception unit 201B associates the generated second user information with the second user ID and transmits it to the server 30 . The information on the plant management skill may include information on the content of work that the second user can perform.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the output unit 25 of the second user terminal 20B when the second user registers. The second user enters the identification code of the second user in the "user ID" column, taps the button corresponding to the plant that can be managed from the "plant name" column, and further selects the "possible work column, tap a button corresponding to the content of management that the second user can handle. After that, when "send" is clicked, the transmitting/receiving section 201B generates second user information and transmits the second user information to the server 30. FIG.

Also, the transmitting/receiving unit 201B generates a completion report, for example, when the second user performs an action related to the completion report. For example, the transmission/reception unit 201B displays a screen or the like for generating a completion report on the touch panel display of the second user terminal 20B, and generates the completion report when the second user taps a predetermined area of the screen. The transmission/reception unit 201B links the generated completion report with the second user ID and transmits it to the server 30 .

(Function structure: training department)
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the training section 10A. The nurturing section 10A includes a position information transmitting section 111 as a functional component. The position information transmission unit 111 is, for example, a functional component provided by the processor 11B of the breeding unit 10A executing various programs stored in the auxiliary storage unit 13A.

The position information transmission unit 111 transmits the position information acquired from the position information sensor 17A to the server 30 via the communication unit 16A. The timing at which the location information transmitting unit 111 transmits the location information can be set as appropriate. It may be transmitted in response to a request from the server 30 . The location information transmission unit 111 transmits the location information to the server 30 together with the training unit ID. As described above, by using the position information of the running section 10B, it is possible to omit the transmission of the position information from the training section 10A.

(Processing flow: system)
Next, the overall processing of the automatic driving system 1 will be described. FIG. 15 is a sequence diagram showing processing of the automatic driving system 1. As shown in FIG. In FIG. 15, it is assumed that position information is transmitted from the second user terminal 20B, training section 10A, and running section 10B to the server 30 as needed.

When the first user terminal 20A generates a usage request (S11) and transmits the usage request from the first user terminal 20A to the server 30 (S12), the server 30 selects a second user corresponding to the training section 10A. (S13). After selecting the second user, the server 30 sends an inquiry to the second user as to whether or not the plant can be managed (S14). When the second user inputs an answer to the inquiry into the input unit 24 of the second user terminal 20B, information about the answer to the inquiry is generated (S15). Information about this reply is transmitted to the server 30 (S16). If this answer is information about the inability to manage plants, the inquiry is sent to other second users, and the inquiries are repeated until a second user who can respond is found. The server 30 will transmit a 2nd user ID to 20 A of 1st user terminals, if the information regarding the management of a plant is possible from a 2nd user is received (S17). Upon receiving the second user ID, the first user terminal 20A causes the output unit 25 to display the second user ID (S18). At this time, the second user's evaluation may also be displayed. This evaluation may be received from the first user terminal 20A of the first user who has used it in the past and stored in the server 30 . If the first user desires another second user, for example, the first user may apply to the server 30 to change the second user.

Further, the server 30 selects the running section 10B corresponding to the training section 10A (S19). Then, the server 30 generates an operation command for the traveling unit 10B (S20). The generated operation command is transmitted to the traveling unit 10B (S21). In the traveling section 10B that received the operation command, a control instruction is generated based on the operation instruction and the like (S22), and the traveling section 10B performs autonomous traveling based on this control instruction (S23).

(Processing flow: server)
Next, processing in the server 30 will be described. FIG. 16 is an example of a flowchart of processing in the server 30 according to this embodiment. The processing shown in FIG. 16 is executed by the processor 31 of the server 30 at predetermined time intervals. Here, it is assumed that the server 30 has already received the information necessary for constructing the second user information DB 312, the training section information DB 313, and the running section information DB 314. FIG.

In step S101, the first user management unit 301 determines whether or not a usage request has been received from the first user terminal 20A. This utilization request includes information on the plant for which management is requested, information on the content of management, and information on the growing unit 10A. Upon receiving the usage request, the first user management unit 301 stores the information included in the usage request in the first user information DB 311, and makes an affirmative determination in step S101. Then, if the determination in step S101 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S102, and if the determination is negative, the routine ends.

In step S102, the second user management unit 302 selects a second user who manages the plant related to the usage request. The second user management unit 302 accesses the first user information DB 311, the second user information DB 312, the growing unit information DB 313, the plant information DB 315, and the map information DB 316, and corresponds to the plant that the user requested management. Select a second user.

Here, FIG. 17 is a flow chart explaining the process of selecting the second user by the second user management unit 302 . The flowchart shown in FIG. 17 is executed by the processor 31 of the server 30 in step S102. In step S111, the second user management unit 302 selects the second user who corresponds to the plant related to the use request and who has the skill corresponding to the purpose of use as the first candidate. A plurality of first candidates may exist. The second user management unit 302 acquires the information on the plant related to the use request and the information on the purpose of use from the first user information DB 311, and compares it with the information on the plant and the information on the skill of each second user in the second user information DB 312. and extracts the matching second user ID. In this way, the first candidate is the second user whose managing plant and management skills match the plant and purpose of use requested by the first user.

In step S<b>112 , the second user management unit 302 acquires the location of the first candidate from the second user information DB 312 . Next, in step S113, the second user management unit 302 acquires weather information corresponding to the location of the first candidate from, for example, a server that distributes weather information, and stores it in the weather information field of the second user information DB 312. do.

Next, in step S114, the second user management unit 302 selects, from among the first candidates, the second user whose location weather information matches the weather information corresponding to the plant related to the usage request. Select as The second user management unit 302 selects, as a second candidate, a second user whose weather information corresponding to the plant related to the usage request in the plant information DB 315 matches the weather information at the location of the first candidate. Thus, the second candidate is the second user among the first candidates whose local weather conditions match the conditions suitable for plant management.

Then, in step S115, the second user management unit 302 selects one second user from among the second candidates. The second user management unit 302 may select, from among the second candidates, the second user whose distance between the location of the second candidate and the location of the training unit 10A is the shortest. The lowest second user may be selected from among the second candidates. In addition, an inquiry may be made to a plurality of second candidates as to whether or not the plant can be managed, and the second candidate who answers the earliest that the plant can be managed may be selected.

Returning to FIG. 16, in step S103, the second user management unit 302 sends information regarding an inquiry as to whether or not to approve management of plants to the second user terminal 20B of the second user selected in step S115. Send. For example, the second user may refuse to manage the plant if it is inconvenient. In step S104, it is determined whether or not there is an answer from the second user terminal 20B. If an affirmative determination is made in step S104, the process proceeds to step S105, and if a negative determination is made, step S104 is executed again.

In step S105, the second user management unit 302 determines whether or not the second user has consented to the management of plants. In this step S105, the second user management unit 302 determines whether or not the reply received from the second user terminal 20B consents to management of plants. If the determination in step S105 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S106, and if the determination is negative, the process returns to step S102. If a negative determination is made in step S105, in step S102, the second user who has not consented to plant management is prevented from being selected. Further, when there is no response from the second user for a predetermined time, the determination in step S104 may be affirmative, and the determination in step S105 may be negative. Note that the processing from step S103 to step S105 can be omitted.

In step S106, the first user management unit 301 transmits information regarding an inquiry as to whether or not the second user approves the management of plants to the first user terminal 20A of the first user who transmitted the use request. . This inquiry includes information about the second user (eg, second user ID, track record or evaluation regarding plant management, etc.). For example, a first user can refuse to manage a plant by a second user with a poor evaluation. In step S107, it is determined whether or not there is an answer from the first user terminal 20A. If the determination in step S107 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S108, and if the determination is negative, step S107 is executed again.

In step S108, the first user management unit 301 determines whether or not the first user has consented to the management of the plant by the selected second user. In this step S108, it is determined whether or not the answer received from the first user terminal 20A consents to the management of the plant by the second user. If the determination in step S108 is affirmative, this routine is ended, and if the determination is negative, the process returns to step S102. If a negative determination is made in step S108, in step S102, the second user who did not consent to the first user is not selected. Moreover, when there is no response from the first user for a predetermined time, an affirmative determination may be made in step S108. Note that the processing from step S106 to step S108 can be omitted.

Next, the process by which the server 30 generates an operation command will be described. FIG. 18 is an example of a flowchart of processing for the server 30 according to this embodiment to generate an operation command. The processing shown in FIG. 18 is executed by the processor 31 of the server 30 after the routine shown in FIG. 16 ends. Here, it is assumed that the server 30 has already received the information necessary for constructing the first user information DB 311, the second user information DB 312, the training section information DB 313, and the running section information DB 314.

In step S121, the vehicle selection unit 304 selects the traveling unit 10B. For example, the running section 10B having a distance equal to or less than a predetermined distance to the growing section 10A is selected. The predetermined distance is, for example, a distance that is allowed as a movement distance of the traveling portion 10B. The predetermined distance may be determined according to the movement cost. Also, the predetermined distance may be determined according to the distance that the traveling unit 10B can travel. The distance that the traveling unit 10B can travel depends on, for example, the amount of charge in the battery if the traveling unit 10B is an electric vehicle, or the remaining amount of fuel if the traveling unit 10B is equipped with an engine. calculated as If there is no free running section 10B within a predetermined distance from the breeding section 10A, it may be possible to wait for the running section 10B to become available, or to select one from among the running sections 10B farther than the predetermined distance. good too. Further, when a plurality of running units 10B exist within a predetermined distance, the running unit 10B closest to the training unit 10A related to the usage request may be selected, or may be selected at random. The vehicle selection unit 304 accesses the training unit information DB 313 and acquires information regarding the location of the training unit 10A corresponding to the first user ID included in the usage request. Then, it accesses the running section information DB 314, compares the distance between the location of each running section 10B and the location of the training section 10A, and selects the running section 10B having a predetermined distance or less. Note that when the vehicle selection unit 304 selects the traveling unit 10B, the vehicle selection unit 304 updates the training unit ID field of the traveling unit information DB 314 .

Next, in step S122, the command generation unit 305 sets the location of the training unit 10A and the location of the second user as transit points, and generates the moving route of the running unit 10B. In this case, the starting point and final destination of the traveling unit 10B may be, for example, a predetermined place (for example, a vehicle base). For example, the command generation unit 305 generates a movement route starting from the location of the running unit 10B, passing through the location of the training unit 10A, the location of the second user in order, and returning to the first departure location. . A moving route is generated with reference to the map information DB 316 . A travel route is generated so as to follow a predetermined rule. After generating the moving route, the command generating unit 305 stores it in the moving route field of the traveling unit information DB 314 .

Then, in step S123, the command generation unit 305 generates an operation command including the movement route. The command generation unit 305 includes commands such as a command to travel according to the moving route, a command to connect the training unit 10A at the location of the training unit 10A, and a command to separate the training unit 10A at the location of the second user.

Then, in step S124, the command generation unit 305 transmits an operation command to the traveling unit 10B. Further, in step S125, the traveling unit ID corresponding to the selected traveling unit 10B is transmitted to the first user terminal 20A that has transmitted the usage request.

(Processing flow: travel unit)
Next, processing in the traveling section 10B will be described. FIG. 19 is an example of a flowchart of processing in the traveling section 10B according to this embodiment. The processing shown in FIG. 19 is executed at predetermined time intervals by the processor 11B of the traveling section 10B. This flowchart is executed in the traveling section 10B in the standby state.

In step S<b>201 , the operation plan generation unit 101 determines whether or not an operation command has been received from the server 30 . If the determination in step S201 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S202, and if the determination is negative, the routine ends. In step S202, the operation plan generation unit 101 generates an operation plan according to the operation command. A trip plan includes a plan for traveling to a final destination via waypoints.

When generation of the operation plan is completed, in step S203, the travel control unit 103 generates a control command, the drive unit 19B is controlled according to this control command, and the travel unit 10B starts travelling.

In step S204, the travel control unit 103 determines whether or not it has arrived at the location of the breeding unit 10A. The travel control unit 103 compares, for example, the position information acquired by the position information sensor 17B with the information regarding the location of the training unit 10A acquired from the server 30, and determines whether the travel unit 10B has arrived at the location of the training unit 10A. or not. If an affirmative determination is made in step S204, the process proceeds to step S205, and if a negative determination is made, step S204 is executed again.

In step S205, the breeding section management section 105 issues a control command to the connection device 14B so as to connect the breeding section 10A and the running section 10B. For example, the operation command from the server 30 includes the training section ID, and the running section 10B determines the training section 10A based on this training section ID. For example, the running section 10B may identify the training section 10A by reading the training section ID displayed on the training section 10A with the environment information sensor 18B, or identify the training section 10A by communicating with the training section 10A. may be identified. The traveling section 10B connected to the training section 10A starts traveling toward the location of the second user.

In step S206, the travel control unit 103 determines whether or not the vehicle has arrived at the location of the second user. For example, the travel control unit 103 compares the location information acquired by the location information sensor 17B with the information about the location of the second user acquired from the server 30, and the travel unit 10
Determine whether B has arrived at the location of the second user. If the determination in step S206 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S207, and if the determination is negative, step S206 is executed again.

In step S207, the breeding section management section 105 issues a control command to the connection device 14B so as to separate the breeding section 10A from the running section 10B. The traveling section 10B separated from the breeding section 10A starts traveling toward the base.

In step S208, the travel control unit 103 determines whether or not the vehicle has arrived at the base. The travel control unit 103 compares, for example, the position information acquired by the position information sensor 17B with the information regarding the location of the base acquired from the server 30, and determines whether the travel unit 10B has arrived at the base. If the determination in step S206 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S209 to end the running, and if the determination in step S206 is negative, step S208 is executed again.

(Process flow: first user terminal)
Next, processing for transmitting a usage request from the first user terminal 20A will be described. FIG. 20 is an example of a flowchart of processing for transmitting a usage request from the first user terminal 20A according to this embodiment. The processing shown in FIG. 20 is executed at predetermined time intervals by the processor 21 of the first user terminal 20A.

In step S301, the usage request transmission unit 201A determines whether or not an input regarding a usage request has been made to the input unit 24 or not. For example, the usage request transmission unit 201A causes the output unit 25 to display a screen for transmitting a usage request, and when the first user performs an operation such as tapping a predetermined area of the screen, the usage request is input. determine that there was It should be noted that transmission of the use request is not limited to when a predetermined area of the screen is tapped. If the determination in step S301 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S302, and if the determination is negative, the routine ends.

In step S302, the usage request transmission unit 201A acquires first user information. The usage request transmission unit 201A acquires the first user information by causing the output unit 25 to display the screen shown in FIG. In step S303, the usage request transmission unit 201A generates a usage request. Then, in step S304, the usage request transmission unit 201A transmits the usage request to the server 30. FIG.

Further, in step S305, the usage request transmission unit 201A determines whether or not information regarding the inquiry including the second user ID has been received from the server 30 or not. The inquiry received here is an inquiry as to whether or not the second user consents to the management of the plant. If an affirmative determination is made in step S305, the process proceeds to step S306, and if a negative determination is made, step S305 is executed again. Next, in step S306, the usage request transmission unit 201A outputs the second user ID to the output unit 25. FIG. Thereby, the first user can know the selected second user. At this time, information such as the second user's evaluation may be output together. Then, when the first user inputs a reply to the input unit 24, the usage request transmitting unit 201A transmits the reply to the server 30 in step S307.

Further, in step S308, the usage request transmission unit 201A determines whether or not the traveling unit ID has been received from the server 30. FIG. The traveling unit ID received here is the traveling unit ID corresponding to the traveling unit 10B selected by the server 30 . If an affirmative determination is made in step S308, the process proceeds to step S309, and if a negative determination is made, step S308 is executed again. Next, in step S309, the usage request transmission unit 201A outputs the traveling unit ID to the output unit 25. FIG. This allows the first user to know the running section 10B that carries the training section 10A.

(Process flow: second user terminal)
Next, processing in the second user terminal 20B will be described. FIG. 21 is an example of a flowchart of processing in the second user terminal 20B according to this embodiment. The processing shown in FIG. 21 is executed at predetermined time intervals by the processor 21 of the second user terminal 20B. It is assumed that the second user information has been transmitted from the second user terminal 20B to the server 30 in advance.

In step S401, the transmitting/receiving unit 201B determines whether or not the information regarding the inquiry including the second user ID has been received from the server 30 or not. The inquiry received here is an inquiry as to whether or not to consent to plant management. If the determination in step S401 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S402, and if the determination is negative, the routine ends.

In step S402, the transmitting/receiving unit 201B causes the output unit 25 to output information regarding the usage request. For example, the transmitting/receiving unit 201B displays the first user ID, the plant name, the contents of management, and the like on the screen. Then, when the second user inputs an answer to the input unit 24, the transmitting/receiving unit 201B transmits the answer to the server 30 in step S403. If the answer is that the person does not approve the management of the plant, this routine is terminated.

Further, in step S404, the transmitting/receiving section 201B determines whether or not the training section ID and the running section ID have been received from the server 30 or not. The training section ID and the running section ID received here are the training section ID corresponding to the training section 10A managed by the second user and the running section ID corresponding to the running section 10B selected by the server 30 . Receipt of the growing section ID and the running section ID means that the first user has consented to the management of the plant by the second user. If the determination in step S404 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S406, and if the determination in step S404 is negative, the process proceeds to step S405. In step S405, the transmitting/receiving unit 201B determines whether or not information regarding the fact that the management of the plant by the second user has not been approved has been received. If the determination in step S405 is affirmative, this routine is ended, and if the determination is negative, the process returns to step S404. In addition, when an affirmative determination is made in step S405, the output unit 25 may display a screen indicating that the management of the plant has not been approved. On the other hand, in step S<b>406 , the traveling section ID is output to the output section 25 . Thereby, the second user can know the running section 10B that carries the training section 10A.

(Processing when management of plants by the second user is completed)
Next, the processing when the management of the plant by the second user is completed will be described. When the management of the plants by the second user is completed, the second user inputs that the management has been completed to the second user terminal 20B via the input unit 24 . Then, the second user terminal 20B generates a completion report and transmits it to the server 30. FIG.

When the server 30 receives the completion report from the second user terminal 20B, the server 30 selects the traveling section 10B that carries the training section 10A. This running section 10B is, for example, the running section 10B that is closest to the growing section 10A, or the running section 10B that is within a predetermined distance from the growing section 10A. The predetermined distance in this embodiment may be a distance at which the cost of transporting the growing section 10A is within the allowable range.

The server 30, which has selected the traveling unit 10B that carries the training unit 10A, operates and generates a command for the traveling unit 10B. This operation command includes instructions to travel to the location of the second user where the training section 10A is located, to connect the training section 10A to the traveling section 10B, and to carry the training section 10A to the location of the first user. , separating the breeding unit 10A at the location of the first user, and returning to the base. The location of the first user may be the location where the training section 10A was located before the move, or may be the location desired by the first user. The server 30 that generated the command transmits the command to the selected traveling unit 10B. The traveling unit 10B that has received the command travels autonomously according to this command.

(Processing flow: system)
Next, the overall processing of the automatic driving system 1 will be described. FIG. 22 is a sequence diagram showing processing of the automatic driving system 1. As shown in FIG. In addition, in FIG. 22, 10 A of training parts shall be arrange|positioned at the location of a 2nd user.

When the second user completes the management of the plant, by inputting that to the second user terminal 20B, a completion report is generated in the second user terminal 20B (S31), and the completion is sent from the second user terminal 20B to the server 30 A report is sent (S32). The completion report is transmitted from the server 30 to the first user terminal 20A (S33), and in the first user terminal 20A, information corresponding to the completion report is displayed on the screen of the first user terminal 20A (S34). Thereby, the first user can know that the management of the plant by the second user has been completed.

Further, when the server 30 receives the completion report, the server 30 selects the running section 10B corresponding to the training section 10A (S35). Then, the server 30 generates an operation command for the traveling unit 10B (S36). The generated operation command is transmitted to the traveling unit 10B (S37). The traveling unit 10B that has received the operation command generates a control command based on the operation command (S38), and the traveling unit 10B autonomously travels based on this control command (S39).

(Process flow: user terminal)
Next, processing for transmitting a completion report from the user terminal 20 will be described. FIG. 23 is an example of a flowchart of processing for transmitting a completion report from the second user terminal 20B according to this embodiment. The processing shown in FIG. 23 is executed at predetermined time intervals by the processor 21 of the second user terminal 20B. In addition, this flowchart is performed in the second user terminal 20B after replying that it consents to management of a plant.

In step S501, the transmitting/receiving unit 201B determines whether or not the input unit 24 receives an input regarding the completion of plant management. For example, when the second user performs an operation such as clicking an icon for transmitting a completion report output to the output unit 25, the transmission/reception unit 201B receives an input regarding the completion of plant management. determine that there was An icon for sending the completion report is displayed on, for example, the touch panel display, and the transmission/reception unit 201B determines whether or not the second user has clicked on the icon. Note that the transmission of the completion report is not limited to when the icon is clicked. If an affirmative determination is made in step S501, the process proceeds to step S502, and if a negative determination is made, this routine is terminated. In step S502, the transmission/reception unit 201B generates a completion report. The completion report includes information indicating that plant management has been completed, and the second user ID. Next, in step S603, the transmission/reception unit 201B transmits a completion report to the server 30. FIG.

(Processing flow: server)
Next, a description will be given of a process in which the server 30 transmits an operation command for transporting the training section 10A when the server 30 receives a completion report. FIG. 24 is an example of a flow chart of processing for the server 30 according to the present embodiment to transmit an operation command to the traveling unit 10B. The processing shown in FIG. 24 is executed by the processor 31 of the server 30 at predetermined time intervals. Here, it is assumed that the server 30 has already received the information necessary for constructing the second user information DB 312, the training section information DB 313, and the running section information DB 314. FIG.

In step S601, the second user management unit 302 determines whether or not a completion report has been received from the second user terminal 20B. If an affirmative determination is made in step S601, the process proceeds to step S602, and if a negative determination is made, this routine is terminated.

In step S602, the vehicle selection unit 304 selects the traveling unit 10B for transporting the growing unit 10A for which plant management has been completed. In this step S602, the same processing as in step S122 is executed.

Next, in step S603, the command generation unit 305 sets the location of the training unit 10A (that is, the location of the second user) and the location of the first user as transit points, and generates the moving route of the running unit 10B. . In this case, the starting point and final destination of the traveling unit 10B may be, for example, a predetermined place (for example, a vehicle base). For example, the command generation unit 305 generates a movement route starting from the location of the running unit 10B, passing through the location of the training unit 10A, the location of the first user in order, and returning to the first starting point. . Note that the location desired by the first user may be used instead of the location of the first user. A moving route is generated with reference to the map information DB 316 . A travel route is generated so as to follow a predetermined rule. After generating the moving route, the command generating unit 305 stores it in the moving route field of the traveling unit information DB 314 .

In step S604, the command generation unit 305 generates an operation command including the movement route. The command generating unit 305 instructs the traveling unit 10B to move from the location of the traveling unit 10B (for example, a base) to the location of the training unit 10A (ie, the location of the second user), connecting 10A, moving from the location of the training section 10A to the location of the first user, separating the training section 10A at the location of the first user, and returning to the starting point (for example, base). , to generate the operation instructions. After generating the operation command, the command generation unit 305 proceeds to step S605 and transmits the operation command to the traveling unit 10B. According to this operation command, the traveling unit 10B autonomously travels. Also, in step S606, the traveling unit ID corresponding to the selected traveling unit 10B is transmitted to the second user terminal 20B that has transmitted the completion report.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the first user can request the second user to manage the plant being grown in the growing section 10A. The second user who has skill in growing plants manages the plants, thereby promoting the growth of the plants. Also, the growing section 10A can be transported to a location with suitable weather conditions for plant management. This can also promote the growth of plants. Since the growing unit 10A is carried by the traveling unit 10B, the first user and the second user can save the trouble of moving the plants. In addition, since the traveling section 10B can be separated from the growing section 10A, a smaller number of traveling sections 10B can carry more growing sections 10A. Thereby, the utilization efficiency of the traveling part 10B can be improved.

<Second embodiment>
In 2nd Embodiment, an incentive is given to the 2nd user who managed the plant. Incentives are, for example, electronic money, money and goods, discount coupons, gift certificates, predetermined points, or the right to purchase plants managed by the second user. Discount coupons include discount coupons that can be used when purchasing plants managed by the second user. By giving incentives to the second users, it becomes easier for the second users to collect the second users because it is advantageous for the second users to manage the plants. Differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described below. Note that the hardware configuration of the breeding unit 10A, the running unit 10B, the first user terminal 20A, the second user terminal 20B, and the server 30 is the same as that of the first embodiment, so the description is omitted.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the server 30. As shown in FIG. The server 30 includes, as functional components, a first user management unit 301, a second user management unit 302, a vehicle management unit 303, a vehicle selection unit 304, a command generation unit 305, an incentive provision unit 306, a first user information DB 311, a A two-user information DB 312, a growing section information DB 313, a running section information DB 314, a plant information DB 315, a map information DB 316, and an incentive information DB 317 are included. First user management unit 301, second user management unit 302, vehicle management unit 303, vehicle selection unit 304, command generation unit 305, first user information DB 311, second user information DB 312, training unit information DB 313, running unit information DB 314 , the plant information DB 315, and the map information DB 316 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and description thereof is omitted.

The processor 31 of the server 30 executes the processing of the incentive giving section 306 according to the computer program on the main storage section 32 . The incentive information DB 317 is, for example, a relational database constructed by managing data stored in the auxiliary storage unit 33 by a database management system (DBMS) program executed by the processor 31 .

The incentive giving unit 306 gives an incentive to the second user who manages the plant. The incentive granting unit 306 generates data (hereinafter also referred to as incentive data) to be transmitted to the second user terminal 20B of the second user based on the information regarding incentives (hereinafter also referred to as incentive information), and generates this incentive data. Data is transmitted to the second user terminal 20B. The incentive information is stored in incentive information DB 317 . The same incentive may be given to all second users, or a different incentive may be given to each second user. For example, the incentive may be given based on the second user's skill, or the incentive may be given based on the second user's evaluation.

Incentives are given by, for example, transmitting information about electronic money, discount coupons, gift certificates, or the like to the second user terminal 20B. Also h, for example, incentives related to plants managed by the second user may be given to the second user. In addition, incentives that are registered in the server 30 in advance by the second user using the second user terminal 20B may be provided.

The incentive may be determined, for example, based on the price when the first user sells the plant managed by the second user to a third party. For example, the second user may receive a predetermined percentage of the price as an incentive. Here, an example in which the second user obtains compensation according to the selling price of the plant sold by the first user will be described with reference to FIG. 26 . FIG. 26 is a diagram exemplifying a table configuration of incentive information stored in the incentive information DB 317. As shown in FIG. The incentive information table has fields of second user ID, plant, selling price, and consideration. Information for identifying the second user or the second user terminal 20B is entered in the second user ID field. Information about plants managed by the second user is entered in the plant field. A first user ID is associated with the information about the plant. In the selling price field, information regarding the price at which the first user sells the plant is entered. This information may be information input to the first user terminal 20A by the first user and information transmitted to the server 30 from the first user terminal 20A. Information regarding the amount of money to be paid to the second user is entered in the value field. The amount paid to the second user may be a fixed amount or an amount proportional to the selling price. Also, the amount may be determined according to the second user's skill, or may be determined according to the second user's evaluation made by the first user. When the incentive granting unit 306 receives the information about the price at which the first user sells the plant from the first user terminal 20A, the incentive granting unit 306 updates the selling price field and the price field.

Then, when the incentive information DB 317 receives the information about the selling price and the consideration, the incentive providing unit 306 generates incentive data for the second user terminal 20B corresponding to the second user ID, and transmits the incentive data to the second user terminal 20B. do.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart of a process of giving incentives by the server 30 . The processing shown in FIG. 27 is executed by the processor 31 of the server 30 at predetermined time intervals. In step S701, the incentive granting unit 306 determines whether or not the selling price field of the incentive information DB 317 has been updated. It should be noted that the selling price field of the incentive information DB 317 is updated by the incentive granting unit 306 when information on the selling price is received from the first user terminal 20A. If an affirmative determination is made in step S701, the process proceeds to step S702, and if a negative determination is made, this routine is terminated.

In step S702, the incentive granting unit 306 calculates the price to be given to the second user. For example, the consideration is calculated by multiplying the selling price by a predetermined coefficient. After calculating the price, the incentive granting unit 306 updates the price field of the incentive information DB 317 . At step S703, incentive data is generated. Then, in step S704, the incentive is given to the second user by transmitting the incentive data from the server 30 to the second user terminal 20B.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, by giving incentives to the second users who have managed the plants, it is possible to easily recruit the second users.

<Other embodiments>
The above embodiment is merely an example, and the present disclosure can be modified as appropriate without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

The processes and means described in the present disclosure can be freely combined and implemented as long as there is no technical contradiction.

Also, the processing described as being performed by one device may be shared and performed by a plurality of devices. Alternatively, processes described as being performed by different devices may be performed by one device. In a computer system, it is possible to flexibly change the hardware configuration (server configuration) to implement each function. In the above embodiment, the server 30 includes, as functional components, a first user management unit 301, a second user management unit 302, a vehicle management unit 303, a vehicle selection unit 304, a command generation unit 305, a first user information DB 311, a It includes a two-user information DB 312, a growing section information DB 313, a running section information DB 314, a plant information DB 315, and a map information DB 316. Some or all of these functional components are the growing section 10A, the running section 10B, Alternatively, it may be included in the user terminal 20 .

In the above embodiment, the vehicle 10 can be separated into the training section 10A and the running section 10B, but this configuration is not essential. In the case of the vehicle 10 that is not separated into the growing section 10A and the running section 10B, the starting point of the vehicle 10 is the first user's location, and the vehicle 10 moves to the second user's location when the second user manages the plants. do. Then, when the second user manages the management of the plants, the vehicle 10 returns to the location of the first user.

Also, in the above embodiment, the plants are managed by one second user, but the plants may be managed by a plurality of second users. For example, the server 30 may generate an operation command for the traveling unit 10B so as to pass through a plurality of second users in order.

The present disclosure can also be implemented by supplying a computer program implementing the functions described in the above embodiments to a computer, and reading and executing the program by one or more processors of the computer. Such a computer program may be provided to the computer by a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium connectable to the system bus of the computer, or may be provided to the computer via a network. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium is any type of disk such as, for example, a magnetic disk (floppy disk, hard disk drive (HDD), etc.), an optical disk (CD-ROM, DVD disk, Blu-ray disk, etc.), Including read only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), EPROM, EEPROM, magnetic cards, flash memory, optical cards, any type of medium suitable for storing electronic instructions.

1 Automatic Driving System 10 Vehicle 10A Training Unit 10B Driving Unit 20 User Terminal 20A First User Terminal 20B Second User Terminal 30 Server 31 Processor 32 Main Storage Unit 33 Auxiliary Storage Unit 34 Communication Unit 301 First User Management Unit 302 Second User Management unit 303 Vehicle management unit 304 Vehicle selection unit 305 Command generation unit

Claims (20)

Acquiring information about a plant being grown by a first user in a mobile object;
Acquiring information about the location of each of a plurality of second users corresponding to the plant management;
obtaining weather information for the location of each of the plurality of second users;
selecting a second user who manages the plant from among the plurality of second users based on the weather information;
generating a command for the mobile object so that the mobile object moves from the location of the first user to the selected location of the second user;
An information processing apparatus comprising a control unit that executes When the management of the plant by the selected second user is completed, the control unit moves the moving body from the selected location of the second user to the location of the first user or the location of the first user. generating commands for the mobile object to move to the desired location of
The information processing device according to claim 1 . further comprising a storage unit that stores the relationship between the weather information and the plant;
The control unit acquires the weather information corresponding to the plant from the storage unit, and selects the second user by comparing the weather information with the location information of each of the plurality of second users.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. The control unit selects, from among the plurality of second users, a second user whose location weather information matches weather information corresponding to the plant.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 3. The moving body is separable into a growing section for growing the plant and a running section for carrying the growing section,
The control unit generates the command for the traveling unit.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The control unit selects, from among the plurality of running units, a running unit whose distance to the training unit is equal to or less than a predetermined distance.
The information processing device according to claim 5 . The control unit provides an incentive to the selected second user who manages the plant according to the price when the first user sells the plant,
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6. the computer
Acquiring information about a plant being grown by a first user in a mobile object;
Acquiring information about the location of each of a plurality of second users corresponding to the plant management;
obtaining weather information for the location of each of the plurality of second users;
selecting a second user who manages the plant from among the plurality of second users based on the weather information;
generating a command for the mobile object so that the mobile object passes through the selected location of the second user;
A method of processing information that performs When the management of the plant by the selected second user is completed, the moving body moves from the location of the selected second user to the location of the first user or a location desired by the first user. generating commands for the moving object to move;
The information processing method according to claim 8 . Acquiring the weather information corresponding to the plant based on information stored in a storage unit that stores the relationship between the weather information and the plant, and comparing the weather information with the weather information of the location of each of the plurality of second users. selecting the second user by
The information processing method according to claim 8 or 9. Selecting from among the plurality of second users, a second user whose location is a place with weather conditions corresponding to the growth of the plant;
The information processing method according to claim 10. generating the command for the traveling part of the moving body that can be separated into a growing part that grows the plant and a traveling part that carries the growing part;
The information processing method according to any one of claims 8 to 11. Selecting, from among the plurality of running portions, a running portion whose distance to the nurturing portion is equal to or less than a predetermined distance;
The information processing method according to claim 12. The first user gives an incentive to the selected second user who manages the plant according to the price when the plant is sold,
The information processing method according to any one of claims 8 to 13. a moving object used when the first user grows plants;
a server having a control unit that generates a command for the mobile body;
A system comprising
The control unit
Acquiring information about plants grown by the first user on the mobile body;
Acquiring information about the location of each of a plurality of second users corresponding to the plant management;
obtaining weather information for the location of each of the plurality of second users;
selecting a second user who manages the plant from among the plurality of second users based on the weather information;
generating a command for the mobile object so that the mobile object passes through the selected location of the second user;
system to run. When the management of the plant by the selected second user is completed, the control unit moves the moving body from the selected location of the second user to the location of the first user or the location of the first user. generating commands for the mobile object to move to the desired location of
16. The system of claim 15. further comprising a storage unit that stores the relationship between the weather information and the plant;
The control unit obtains the weather information corresponding to the plant based on the information stored in the storage unit, and compares the weather information with the weather information of the location of each of the plurality of second users to obtain the first select two users,
17. System according to claim 15 or 16. The control unit selects, from among the plurality of second users, a second user whose location is a place with weather conditions corresponding to the growth of the plant.
18. The system of claim 17. The moving body is separable into a growing section for growing the plant and a running section for carrying the growing section,
The control unit generates the command for the traveling unit.
19. A system according to any one of claims 15-18. The control unit provides an incentive to the selected second user who manages the plant according to the price when the first user sells the plant,
20. A system according to any one of claims 15-19.

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