JP7356843B2 - Route presentation program, route presentation device, and route presentation method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a route presentation program, a route presentation device, and a route presentation method that present routes to taxis.

Traditionally, taxi drivers have determined routes based on their own experience in order to find passengers. In order to enable the efficient operation of taxis, Patent Document 1 discloses a system that notifies an in-vehicle terminal of a taxi of an operation route that passes through points where there was a demand for taxis in the past.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2002-39775

In the system described in Patent Document 1, when a taxi crew is driving the taxi according to a route notified by the system, another taxi may be traveling in front of the taxi. In such a situation, the crew members may feel psychological stress because even if there are passengers on the route, they may lose them to other taxis. As a result, if the driver drives the taxi in a manner that deviates from the route notified by the system, the efficient operation of the taxi may be hindered.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of these points, and as an example, an object of the present invention is to enable efficient taxi operation while reducing stress on the crew.

A route presentation program according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a display control unit that causes a communication device associated with a taxi to display on a display unit a first route in which the demand for riding the taxi satisfies a predetermined condition; The display control unit functions as an instruction receiving unit that receives a switching instruction to instruct switching, and when the instruction receiving unit receives the switching instruction, the display control unit selects the first route and the second route based on the demand for taxis. causes the display unit to display a different second route.

The instruction receiving unit may not accept the switching instruction within a predetermined time after receiving the switching instruction, and may accept the switching instruction after the predetermined time has elapsed.

End points corresponding to the first route and the second route may be different from each other.

The instruction receiving unit may receive the switching instruction indicating an operation on the communication device, and the display control unit may display the second route on the display unit based on the operation indicated by the switching instruction. .

The display control unit causes the second route to be displayed on the display unit when the switching instruction indicates a first operation, and the display control unit causes the switching instruction to indicate a second operation different from the first operation. , a return route for returning to the first route may be displayed on the display unit.

The instruction receiving unit receives the switching instruction indicating the lane in which the taxi is traveling or has traveled, and the display control unit determines the relationship between the lane indicated by the first route and the lane indicated by the switching instruction. Based on this, the second route may be displayed on the display unit.

A route presentation device according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a route specifying unit that identifies a first route in which the demand for taxi rides satisfies a predetermined condition, and a route specifying unit that identifies a first route in which the demand for taxi rides satisfies a predetermined condition, and a first route information indicating the first route that is associated with the taxi. a transmitting unit that transmits data to a communication device; and a receiving unit that receives a switching instruction to switch a route from the communication device, and when the receiving unit receives the switching instruction, the route specifying unit specifies a second route different from the first route based on the demand for taxi rides, and the transmitter transmits second route information indicating the second route to the communication device.

The receiving unit may receive the switching instruction indicating an operation on the communication device, and the route specifying unit may specify the second route based on the operation indicated by the switching instruction.

The route specifying unit specifies the second route when the switching instruction indicates a first operation, and the route specifying unit specifies the second route when the switching instruction indicates a second operation different from the first operation. , a return route for returning to the first route may be specified, and the transmitter may transmit the second route information or return route information indicating the return route to the communication device.

The receiving unit receives the switching instruction indicating the lane in which the taxi is traveling or has traveled, and the route specifying unit determines the relationship between the lane indicated by the first route and the lane indicated by the switching instruction. The second route may be specified based on the above.

The route specifying unit specifies the second route when the first route indicates a straight lane and the switching instruction indicates a right turn lane or a left turn lane, and the route specifying unit specifies the second route. If the first route indicates a right-turn lane or a left-turn lane, and the switching instruction indicates a straight-forward lane, the transmission unit specifies a return route to return to the first route, and the transmission unit transmits the second route information. Alternatively, return route information indicating the return route may be transmitted to the communication device.

The route identifying unit may identify the first route and the second route from among the plurality of routes, and at least some of the plurality of end points corresponding to each of the plurality of routes may be different from each other. .

The route specifying unit calculates a first expected value of the riding demand on the first route and a second expected value of the riding demand on another route different from the first route, and the transmitting unit: If the difference between the first expected value and the second expected value is less than or equal to a predetermined value, the second route information indicating the other route is transmitted to the communication device, and the transmitting unit transmits the second route information indicating the other route. If the difference between the first expected value and the second expected value is greater than the predetermined value, an instruction to maintain the first route may be transmitted to the communication device.

A route presentation method according to a third aspect of the present invention includes the steps of identifying a first route in which the demand for taxi rides satisfies a predetermined condition, which is executed by a processor; and transmitting first route information indicating the first route to the taxi. and a step of receiving a switching instruction instructing to switch the route from the communication device, and when the receiving step receives the switching instruction, the specified The step of identifying a second route different from the first route based on the demand for taxi rides, and the step of transmitting transmitting second route information indicating the second route to the communication device. do.

According to the present invention, for example, it is possible to reduce the stress of the crew while enabling efficient taxi operation.

FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an overview of a route presentation system according to an embodiment. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a route presentation system according to an embodiment. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram for explaining a method by which a route specifying unit specifies a route. FIG. 3 is a front view of the communication device displaying a first route and a second route. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram for explaining a method by which a route specifying unit specifies a route. FIG. 3 is a front view of the communication device displaying the first route. It is a schematic diagram of the lane in which a taxi is traveling or has traveled. FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram of a route presentation method executed by the route presentation system according to the embodiment.

[Outline of route presentation system]
FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an overview of a route presentation system according to this embodiment. The route presentation system is a system that presents routes traveled by taxis, and includes a route presentation device 1 and a communication device 2. The route presentation system according to the present embodiment is applied not only to taxis but also to mobile bodies that transport passengers by being driven by a crew member (driver). The route presentation system may include other devices such as servers and terminals.

The route presentation device 1 is a computer such as a server that presents routes for taxis to operate. The route presentation device 1 acquires location information of a taxi, and transmits to the communication device 2 route information indicating a route with a high demand for taxi rides specified based on the location information. The route presentation device 1 is connected to a plurality of communication devices 2 via a communication network such as the Internet.

The communication device 2 is an information terminal associated with a taxi. The communication device 2 may be a smartphone or a tablet terminal owned by a crew member driving a taxi, or may be a car navigation system or an on-board computer built into the taxi. The communication device 2 is installed with a crew application (route presentation program) that displays information to the crew and receives input from the crew.

An overview of the processing executed by the route presentation system according to this embodiment will be described below. The communication device 2 transmits the location information of the taxi to the route presentation device 1 when the crew application is activated. Based on the location information transmitted by the communication device 2, the route presentation device 1 identifies a first route where the demand for taxi rides satisfies a predetermined condition. The route presentation device 1 transmits first route information indicating the identified first route to the communication device 2.

The communication device 2 causes the display unit to display the first route indicated by the first route information transmitted by the route presentation device 1. For example, when another taxi is running in front of the taxi, the crew member issues a switching instruction to the communication device 2 to instruct the communication device 2 to switch routes. The communication device 2 receives a switching instruction from a crew member, and transmits the received switching instruction to the route presentation device 1.

When receiving the switching instruction from the communication device 2, the route presentation device 1 specifies a second route different from the first route based on the demand for taxi rides. The route presentation device 1 transmits second route information indicating the specified second route to the communication device 2. The communication device 2 causes the display unit to display the second route indicated by the second route information transmitted by the route presentation device 1.

In this way, the route presentation device 1 presents the communication device 2 with a first route in which the demand for taxi rides satisfies a predetermined condition, and then, when the crew member issues a switching instruction, the route presentation device 1 selects the first route based on the demand for taxi rides based on the demand for taxi rides. A second route different from the first route is presented to the communication device 2. As a result, the route presentation device 1 can present another route with high demand for rides, for example, when the crew member wishes to switch from a route with high demand for rides. enables smooth operation.

[Configuration of route presentation system]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the route presentation system according to this embodiment. In FIG. 2, arrows indicate main data flows, and there may be data flows other than those shown in FIG. In FIG. 2, each block shows the configuration of a functional unit rather than a hardware (device) unit. As such, the blocks shown in FIG. 2 may be implemented within a single device or may be implemented separately within multiple devices. Data may be exchanged between blocks via any means such as a data bus, a network, or a portable storage medium.

The route presentation device 1 includes a communication section 11, a storage section 12, and a control section 13. The control unit 13 includes a receiving unit 131, a route specifying unit 132, and a transmitting unit 133.

The communication unit 11 is a communication interface for communicating with the communication device 2 via a communication network such as the Internet. The storage unit 12 is a storage medium including a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a hard disk drive, and the like. The storage unit 12 stores in advance a program to be executed by the control unit 13. The storage unit 12 may be provided outside the route presentation device 1, and in that case, data may be exchanged with the control unit 13 via a network.

The control unit 13 is, for example, a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and functions as a receiving unit 131, a route specifying unit 132, and a transmitting unit 133 by executing a program stored in the storage unit 12. At least part of the functions of the control unit 13 may be performed by an electric circuit. Further, at least part of the functions of the control unit 13 may be realized by the control unit 13 executing a program executed via a network.

The communication device 2 includes a communication section 21 , a storage section 22 , a control section 23 , a display section 24 , and an operation section 25 . The control unit 23 includes a transmitter 231 , a receiver 232 , a display controller 233 , and an instruction receiver 234 .

The communication unit 21 is a communication interface for communicating with the route presentation device 1 via a communication network such as the Internet. The storage unit 22 is a storage medium including ROM, RAM, hard disk drive, and the like. The storage unit 22 stores in advance a program to be executed by the control unit 23. The storage unit 22 may be provided outside the communication device 2, and in that case, data may be exchanged with the control unit 23 via a network.

The control unit 23 is, for example, a processor such as a CPU, and functions as a transmitting unit 231, a receiving unit 232, a display control unit 233, and an instruction receiving unit 234 by executing a program stored in the storage unit 22. At least part of the functions of the control unit 23 may be performed by an electric circuit. Further, at least part of the functions of the control unit 23 may be realized by the control unit 23 executing a program executed via a network.

The display unit 24 includes a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display, etc. that can display information. The operation unit 25 includes a touch panel and the like that can accept human operations.

The route presentation system according to this embodiment is not limited to the specific configuration shown in FIG. 2. The route presentation device 1 and the communication device 2 may each be configured by two or more physically separate devices connected by wire or wirelessly. For example, the route presentation device 1 may be configured by a single computer, a plurality of computers that cooperate with each other, or a cloud that is a collection of computer resources.

[Explanation of route presentation method]
Hereinafter, the route presentation method executed by the route presentation system according to this embodiment will be described in detail. First, the crew member starts a crew application (route presentation program) on the communication device 2 to display a route for the taxi to travel. When the crew application is activated, the transmitter 231 transmits the position information of the communication device 2 (for convenience, in this specification, it may also be referred to as taxi position information) to the route presentation device 1. For example, the transmitter 231 transmits position information indicating a position calculated based on the position of a base station to which the communication device 2 is connected via wireless communication. Alternatively, the transmitter 231 may transmit position information indicating a position calculated based on a signal obtained from a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver provided in the taxi.

In the route presentation device 1, the receiving unit 131 receives the position information transmitted by the communication device 2. The route identifying unit 132 identifies a first route where the demand for taxi rides satisfies a predetermined condition based on the position information received by the receiving unit 131.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram for explaining the method by which the route identifying unit 132 identifies a route. The route specifying unit 132 calculates a score S for each of the plurality of routes based on the position information received by the receiving unit 131. Each of the plurality of routes starts from the position of the taxi indicated by the position information received by the receiving unit 131, and has no destination set. The end point of each of the plurality of routes is a point a predetermined distance (for example, a distance that a taxi can travel within a predetermined time) from the starting point. Since destinations are not set for the plurality of routes, at least some of the plurality of end points corresponding to each of the plurality of routes are different from each other. Thereby, the route presentation device 1 does not need to receive a specific destination from the crew member, and can present routes with high demand for rides around the current location of the taxi.

The score S is a value indicating statistical demand for rides calculated from past ride results, and is set to a larger value as the demand for rides is higher. The score S is, for example, an expected value of demand for taxi rides. For example, the expected value is the number of passengers who took a taxi in the past at points along each of a plurality of routes or the usage fee per unit time. The expected value may be calculated based on the schedule of events to be held around each of the plurality of routes. The expected value may be calculated for each time zone, date, day of the week, etc. The score S is not limited to the values shown here, but may be other values representing the demand for taxi rides.

The route identifying unit 132 identifies a route whose calculated score S satisfies a predetermined condition among the plurality of routes as the first route. For example, the route specifying unit 132 extracts a route whose score S is equal to or greater than a predetermined value from a plurality of routes, and when a plurality of routes are extracted, the route with the highest score S among them is selected as the first route. Identify as a route. The predetermined value of the score S can be set to any value, and is, for example, 0.6 in this embodiment.

FIG. 3 shows a plurality of exemplary routes R1 to R3 for which the route specifying unit 132 has calculated the score S. In FIG. 3, normalized scores S are shown for a plurality of routes R1 to R3, with the maximum value being 1. The route specifying unit 132 specifies the route R1 with the highest score S as the first route.

The transmitter 133 transmits first route information indicating the first route identified by the route specifyer 132 to the communication device 2 . In the communication device 2, the receiving unit 232 receives the first route information transmitted by the route presentation device 1. The display control unit 233 causes the display unit 24 to display the first route indicated by the first route information received by the receiving unit 232.

FIG. 4(a) is a front view of the communication device 2 displaying the first route. The display control unit 233 displays on the display unit 24 a map around the location of the taxi and a graphic indicating the location of the taxi. Further, the display control unit 233 displays a first route 241 indicated by the first route information received by the receiving unit 232 and a switching instruction button 242 for issuing a switching instruction in a superimposed manner on the map.

When the crew member desires to switch routes, he or she operates the operation unit 25 and presses the switching instruction button 242. The instruction receiving unit 234 receives information indicating an operation in which the crew member presses the switching instruction button 242 as a switching instruction to instruct route switching. The transmitter 231 transmits the switching instruction received by the instruction receiver 234 to the route presentation device 1.

In the route presentation device 1, the receiving unit 131 receives the switching instruction transmitted by the communication device 2. When the receiving unit 131 receives the switching instruction, the route identifying unit 132 identifies a second route different from the first route where the demand for taxi rides satisfies a predetermined condition.

For example, the route identifying unit 132 identifies, as the second route, a route whose score S calculated when identifying the first route satisfies a predetermined condition among the plurality of routes, and which is different from the first route. do. For example, the route specifying unit 132 extracts a route whose score S is greater than or equal to a predetermined value from a plurality of routes excluding the first route, and when a plurality of routes are extracted, the route identification unit 132 extracts a route whose score S is the highest among them. The route with the highest score (that is, the route with the next highest score S after the first route) is specified as the second route. In the example of FIG. 3, the route identifying unit 132 identifies route R2 with the second highest score S as the second route.

Alternatively, the route specifying unit 132 recalculates the score S based on the current taxi position information in the same manner as when specifying the first route, and if the calculated score S is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. A route with the largest score S among the routes and which is different from the first route may be specified as the second route. In addition, the route specifying unit 132 selects the route with the highest score S (i.e., the route with the next highest score S after the first route) among the routes whose score S does not satisfy the predetermined condition (i.e., the route with the score S not equal to or higher than the predetermined value). route) may be specified as the second route.

The route identifying unit 132 may identify a second route that does not require the taxi to immediately turn at an intersection. In this case, the route specifying unit 132 determines a route where the score S satisfies the above-mentioned conditions and where the taxi turns right or left at an intersection that is a predetermined distance or more (for example, 300 meters or more) from the position indicated by the current location information. Specify as the second route. Thereby, the route presentation device 1 can present to the communication device 2 a second route with plenty of time before turning at an intersection, thereby improving safety.

The transmitter 133 transmits second route information indicating the second route identified by the route specifyer 132 to the communication device 2 . In the communication device 2, the receiving unit 232 receives the second route information transmitted by the route presentation device 1. The display control unit 233 causes the display unit 24 to display the second route indicated by the second route information received by the receiving unit 232.

FIG. 4(b) is a front view of the communication device 2 displaying the second route. The display control unit 233 displays on the display unit 24 a map around the location of the taxi and a graphic indicating the location of the taxi. Further, the display control unit 233 displays the second route 243 indicated by the second route information received by the receiving unit 232 in a superimposed manner on the map.

In this way, the route presentation device 1 can present to the crew a second route with a high demand for rides, if the crew desires to switch routes after presenting the first route with a high demand for rides to the crew. As a result, even after the crew switches from the first route to the second route, the taxi can operate on a route with high demand for passengers.

After receiving the switching instruction, the instruction receiving unit 234 does not accept the switching instruction within a predetermined period of time. In the example of FIG. 4(b), the display control unit 233 does not display the switching instruction button 242 within a predetermined period of time. The display control unit 233 may disable the switching instruction button 242 within a predetermined period of time. After receiving the switching instruction, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the display control unit 233 displays or enables the switching instruction button 242 again, and the instruction receiving unit 234 receives the switching instruction. This prevents the crew member from repeatedly issuing switching instructions in a short period of time, and reduces the processing load on the route presentation device 1.

The route presentation device 1 may maintain the first route when the score S of the other route does not satisfy a predetermined condition even if the crew member issues an instruction to switch from the first route. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram for explaining a method by which the route identifying unit 132 identifies a route.

When the receiving unit 131 receives the switching instruction, the route specifying unit 132 obtains the score S calculated when specifying the first route of each of the plurality of routes, or obtains the score S calculated when specifying the first route of each of the plurality of routes, or obtains the score S based on the current position information of the taxi. The score S for each route is calculated again. The route specifying unit 132 calculates the difference between the first score (first expected value) of the first route and the second score (second expected value) of another route different from the first route regarding the acquired or calculated score S. If the difference is less than or equal to a predetermined value, the other route is identified as the second route. When the route specifying unit 132 specifies the second route, the transmitting unit 133 transmits second route information indicating the second route specified by the route specifying unit 132 to the communication device 2. The display control unit 233 of the communication device 2 displays the second route on the display unit 24 based on the second route information received by the receiving unit 232.

On the other hand, the route specifying unit 132 determines to maintain the first route when the difference between the first score of the first route and the second score of another route different from the first route is larger than a predetermined value. . When the route specifying unit 132 determines to maintain the first route, the transmitting unit 133 transmits an instruction to maintain the first route to the communication device 2. The display control unit 233 of the communication device 2 continues displaying the first route on the display unit 24 when the receiving unit 232 receives the instruction to maintain the first route. Furthermore, the display control unit 233 may cause the display unit 24 to display a message explaining that the first route will not be switched to another route.

FIG. 5 shows an exemplary first route R1 for which the route identification unit 132 has calculated the score S, and other routes R3 and R4. In FIG. 5, normalized scores S are shown for a plurality of routes R1, R3, and R4, with the maximum value being 1. The predetermined value of the difference between the scores S, which is used as a criterion for the route specifying unit 132 to determine whether to maintain the first route, is 0.5. In the example of FIG. 5, the score S of route R3, which has the next highest score S after the first route, is 0.3. Since the difference between the score S of the first route R1 and the score S of the route R3 is 0.7, which is larger than the predetermined value of 0.5, the route specifying unit 132 determines to maintain the first route.

If there is a difference of more than a predetermined value between the score S of the first route and the score S of another route different from the first route, switching from the first route to the other route will be disadvantageous for the crew. Therefore, the route presentation device 1 maintains the efficient operation of the taxi by not presenting a route with extremely low ridership demand even if the crew instructs the driver to switch from the first route. I can do it.

The route specifying unit 132 may specify a different route depending on the operation performed on the communication device 2 displaying the first route. FIG. 6 is a front view of the communication device 2 displaying the first route. The display control unit 233 displays on the display unit 24 a map around the location of the taxi and a graphic indicating the location of the taxi. The display control unit 233 also displays a first route 241 indicated by the first route information received by the receiving unit 232, a first switching instruction button 244 for issuing a switching instruction, and a second switching instruction button 245 on a map. It is displayed superimposed on top.

When the crew member wishes to switch to a second route different from the first route (for example, when another taxi is traveling in front of the taxi), the crew operates the operation unit 25 and presses the first switching instruction button. Press 244. On the other hand, when the crew member wishes to switch to the return route to return to the first route after taking a detour (for example, when there is a traffic jam in front of the taxi), the crew operates the operation unit 25 to issue a second switch instruction. Press button 245. The instruction receiving unit 234 receives information indicating an operation in which the crew member presses either the first switching instruction button 244 or the second switching instruction button 245 as a switching instruction. The transmitter 231 transmits the switching instruction received by the instruction receiver 234 to the route presentation device 1.

In the route presentation device 1, the receiving unit 131 receives the switching instruction transmitted by the communication device 2. When the switching instruction received by the receiving unit 131 indicates an operation (first operation) of pressing the first switching instruction button 244, the route specifying unit 132 specifies a second route different from the first route using the method described above. do. On the other hand, when the switching instruction received by the receiving unit 131 indicates an operation of pressing the second switching instruction button 245 (second operation), the route specifying unit 132 determines whether the switching instruction after leaving the first route (for example, at the next intersection) After making a right or left turn), a return route for returning to the first route is specified.

The transmitter 133 transmits second route information indicating the second route or return route information indicating the return route to the communication device 2 . In the communication device 2, the receiving unit 232 receives the second route information or the return route information transmitted by the route presentation device 1. The display control unit 233 causes the display unit 24 to display the second route or return route indicated by the second route information or return route information received by the receiving unit 232.

With such a configuration, the route presentation device 1 determines whether the crew member wishes to switch to a second route different from the first route or whether the crew member wishes to switch to a second route different from the first route, depending on the operation performed by the crew member on the communication device 2. It is possible to determine whether the user wishes to maintain one route and present an appropriate route.

The route specifying unit 132 may specify a different route based on the relationship between the lane indicated by the first route and the lane in which the taxi is traveling or has traveled. FIGS. 7(a) and 7(b) are schematic diagrams of lanes in which taxis are traveling or have traveled. FIGS. 7A and 7B show a route lane L1 indicated by the first route and a travel lane L2 in which the taxi is traveling or has traveled.

While the communication device 2 is displaying the first route, the instruction receiving unit 234 receives information indicating the driving lane L2 in which the taxi is traveling or has traveled as a switching instruction. For example, the instruction receiving unit 234 identifies the immediately preceding driving lane L2 based on the history of the route taken by the taxi (whether the taxi went straight through an intersection, turned left, or turned right). Further, the instruction receiving unit 234 may identify the current driving lane L2 by applying a known image recognition technique to a captured image captured by an imaging device installed in the taxi. The transmitter 231 transmits the switching instruction received by the instruction receiver 234 to the route presentation device 1.

In the route presentation device 1, the receiving unit 131 receives the switching instruction transmitted by the communication device 2. If the route lane L1 indicated by the first route is the same as the travel lane L2 indicated by the switching instruction received by the receiving unit 131, the route specifying unit 132 does not specify the second route or the return route. Finish the process. When the route lane L1 indicated by the first route is a straight lane and the driving lane L2 indicated by the switching instruction received by the receiving unit 131 is a right-turn lane or a left-turn lane, the route specifying unit 132 uses the method described above to A second route different from the first route is specified. On the other hand, when the route lane L1 indicated by the first route is a right-turn lane or a left-turn lane, and the driving lane L2 indicated by the switching instruction received by the receiving unit 131 is a straight-forward lane, the route specifying unit 132 A return route is specified to return to the first route after leaving (for example, after turning right or left at the next intersection).

FIG. 7A shows a situation in which the route lane L1 is a straight lane and the driving lane L2 is a right turn lane. In the situation shown in FIG. 7A, there is a high possibility that the crew member wants to turn right and deviate from the first route, so the route specifying unit 132 specifies the second route. On the other hand, FIG. 7(b) shows a situation where the route lane L1 is a right-turn lane and the travel lane L2 is a straight-forward lane. In the situation shown in FIG. 7(b), there is a high possibility that the driver mistakenly went straight through an intersection where he should have turned right, so the route specifying unit 132 specifies a return route.

With such a configuration, the route presentation device 1 can determine whether the crew member wishes to switch to a second route different from the first route or maintain the current first route. , it can automatically determine the lane in which the taxi is traveling or has traveled and present an appropriate route.

[Vehicle allocation management method sequence]
FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram of a route presentation method executed by the route presentation system according to this embodiment. First, the crew member starts a crew application (route presentation program) on the communication device 2 to display a route for the taxi to travel. When the crew application is activated, the transmitter 231 transmits the position information of the taxi to the route presentation device 1 (S11).

In the route presentation device 1, the receiving unit 131 receives the position information transmitted by the communication device 2. The route identifying unit 132 identifies a first route where the demand for taxi rides satisfies a predetermined condition based on the position information received by the receiving unit 131 (S12). The transmitter 133 transmits first route information indicating the first route identified by the route specifyer 132 to the communication device 2 .

In the communication device 2, the receiving unit 232 receives the first route information transmitted by the route presentation device 1. The display control unit 233 causes the display unit 24 to display the first route indicated by the first route information received by the receiving unit 232 (S13). The instruction receiving unit 234 receives information indicating an operation in which a crew member presses a switching instruction button on the screen displaying the first route, as a switching instruction for instructing switching of the route. The transmitter 231 transmits the switching instruction received by the instruction receiver 234 to the route presentation device 1 (S14).

In the route presentation device 1, the receiving unit 131 receives the switching instruction transmitted by the communication device 2. When the receiving unit 131 receives the switching instruction, the route specifying unit 132 specifies a second route different from the first route based on the demand for taxi rides (S15). The transmitter 133 transmits second route information indicating the second route identified by the route specifyer 132 to the communication device 2 .

In the communication device 2, the receiving unit 232 receives the second route information transmitted by the route presentation device 1. The display control unit 233 causes the display unit 24 to display the second route indicated by the second route information received by the receiving unit 232 (S16).

[Effects of embodiment]
Conventionally, even if a taxi driver is presented with a route with high demand for passengers, the driver may feel stressed that he or she may lose passengers to another taxi traveling in front of the taxi. Ta. According to the route presentation system according to the present embodiment, the route presentation device 1 presents the communication device 2 with a first route that satisfies a predetermined condition for the demand for taxi rides, and then, when a crew member issues a switching instruction, , presents a second route different from the first route to the communication device 2 based on the demand for taxi rides. As a result, the route presentation device 1 can present another route with high demand for passengers when the crew member wishes to switch routes, thereby reducing stress on the crew member and enabling efficient taxi operation. .

Although the present invention has been described above using the embodiments, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the scope described in the above embodiments, and various modifications and changes can be made within the scope of the gist. be. For example, all or part of the device can be functionally or physically distributed and integrated into arbitrary units. In addition, new embodiments created by arbitrary combinations of multiple embodiments are also included in the embodiments of the present invention. The effects of the new embodiment resulting from the combination have the effects of the original embodiment.

The processors of the route presentation device 1 and the communication device 2 are responsible for each step (process) included in the route presentation method shown in FIG. That is, the processors of the route presentation device 1 and the communication device 2 read a program for executing the route presentation method shown in FIG. 8 from the storage unit, and execute the program to control each part of the route presentation system. The route presentation method shown in FIG. 8 is executed. Some of the steps included in the route presentation method shown in FIG. 8 may be omitted, the order of the steps may be changed, or a plurality of steps may be performed in parallel.

1 Route presentation device 13 Control section 131 Receiving section 132 Route specifying section 133 Transmitting section 2 Communication device 23 Control section 231 Transmitting section 232 Receiving section 233 Display control section 234 Instruction receiving section 24 Display section

Claims (17)

communication equipment associated with the taxi;
a display control unit that causes a display unit to display a first route in which the demand for taxi rides satisfies a predetermined condition; and
an instruction reception unit that receives a switching instruction to instruct route switching;
function as
When the instruction receiving unit receives the switching instruction indicating the first operation , the display control unit displays a second route different from the first route on the display unit based on the demand for taxi rides. let me ,
When the instruction receiving unit receives the switching instruction indicating a second operation different from the first operation, displaying a return route for returning to the first route on the display unit;
Route suggestion program. The instruction receiving unit receives the switching instruction indicating the lane in which the taxi is traveling or has traveled;
The route presentation program according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit displays the second route on the display unit based on a relationship between a lane indicated by the first route and a lane indicated by the switching instruction. communication equipment associated with the taxi;
a display control unit that causes a display unit to display a first route in which the demand for taxi rides satisfies a predetermined condition; and
an instruction receiving unit that receives a switching instruction that instructs to switch routes and indicates a lane in which the taxi is traveling or has traveled;
function as
When the instruction receiving unit receives the switching instruction, the display control unit, based on the demand for taxi rides and the relationship between the lane indicated by the first route and the lane indicated by the switching instruction, A route presentation program that causes the display unit to display a second route different from the first route. The instruction receiving unit according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein after receiving the switching instruction, the instruction receiving unit does not accept the switching instruction within a predetermined time, and receives the switching instruction after the predetermined time has elapsed. Route suggestion program. The route presentation program according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein end points corresponding to each of the first route and the second route are different from each other. a route identification unit that identifies a first route where the demand for taxi rides satisfies a predetermined condition;
a transmitter that transmits first route information indicating the first route to a communication device associated with the taxi;
a receiving unit that receives a switching instruction to instruct route switching from the communication device;
has
When the receiving unit receives the switching instruction indicating the first operation , the route specifying unit specifies a second route different from the first route based on the demand for taxi rides,
When the receiving unit receives the switching instruction indicating a second operation different from the first operation, the route identifying unit identifies a return route to return to the first route,
The transmitting unit is a route presentation device that transmits second route information indicating the second route or return route information indicating the return route to the communication device. a route identification unit that identifies a first route where the demand for taxi rides satisfies a predetermined condition;
a transmitter that transmits first route information indicating the first route to a communication device associated with the taxi;
a receiving unit that receives, from the communication device, a switching instruction that instructs to switch routes and indicates a lane in which the taxi is traveling or has traveled;
has
When the receiving unit receives the switching instruction, the route specifying unit determines the route based on the demand for taxis and the relationship between the lane indicated by the first route and the lane indicated by the switching instruction. Identify a second route different from the first route,
The transmitter is a route presentation device that transmits second route information indicating the second route to the communication device. a route identification unit that identifies a first route where the demand for taxi rides satisfies a predetermined condition;
a transmitter that transmits first route information indicating the first route to a communication device associated with the taxi;
a receiving unit that receives a switching instruction to instruct route switching from the communication device;
has
When the receiving unit receives the switching instruction, the route specifying unit determines a first expected value of the taxi demand on the first route and a first expected value of the taxi demand on the second route different from the first route. Calculate the second expected value of
The transmitter transmits second route information indicating the second route to the communication device when the difference between the first expected value and the second expected value is less than or equal to a predetermined value;
The transmitter is a route presentation device, wherein the transmitter transmits an instruction to maintain the first route to the communication device when a difference between the first expected value and the second expected value is larger than the predetermined value. The receiving unit receives the switching instruction indicating the lane in which the taxi is traveling or has traveled;
The route presentation device according to claim 6, wherein the route specifying unit specifies the second route based on a relationship between a lane indicated by the first route and a lane indicated by the switching instruction. The route specifying unit specifies the second route when the first route indicates a straight lane and the switching instruction indicates a right turn lane or a left turn lane,
The route specifying unit specifies a return route for returning to the first route when the first route indicates a right turn lane or a left turn lane and the switching instruction indicates a straight lane;
The route presentation device according to any one of claims 6 to 9, wherein the transmitter transmits the second route information or return route information indicating the return route to the communication device. The route identifying unit identifies the first route and the second route from among the plurality of routes,
The route presentation device according to any one of claims 6 to 10, wherein at least some of the plurality of end points corresponding to each of the plurality of routes are different from each other. The route specifying unit calculates a first expected value of the ridership demand on the first route and a second expected value of the ridership demand on another route different from the first route,
The transmitter transmits the second route information indicating the other route to the communication device when the difference between the first expected value and the second expected value is less than or equal to a predetermined value;
Claims 6 and 7 , wherein the transmitter transmits an instruction to maintain the first route to the communication device when the difference between the first expected value and the second expected value is larger than the predetermined value. , 9 to 11. The route presentation device according to any one of items 9 to 11 . The processor executes
identifying a first route where the demand for taxi rides satisfies a predetermined condition;
transmitting first route information indicating the first route to a communication device associated with the taxi;
receiving a switching instruction from the communication device to instruct route switching;
has
When the receiving step receives the switching instruction indicating the first operation , the identifying step identifies a second route different from the first route based on the demand for taxi rides;
When the receiving step receives the switching instruction indicating a second operation different from the first operation, the identifying step identifies a return route to return to the first route,
In the route presentation method, the step of transmitting transmits second route information indicating the second route or return route information indicating the return route to the communication device. The processor executes
identifying a first route where the demand for taxi rides satisfies a predetermined condition;
transmitting first route information indicating the first route to a communication device associated with the taxi;
receiving from the communication device a switching instruction for switching routes, the switching instruction indicating a lane in which the taxi is traveling or has traveled;
has
When the receiving step receives the switching instruction, the identifying step is based on the demand for taxis and the relationship between the lane indicated by the first route and the lane indicated by the switching instruction. identifying a second route different from the first route;
In the route presentation method, the transmitting step transmits second route information indicating the second route to the communication device. The processor executes
identifying a first route where the demand for taxi rides satisfies a predetermined condition;
transmitting first route information indicating the first route to a communication device associated with the taxi;
receiving a switching instruction from the communication device to instruct route switching;
has
When the receiving step receives the switching instruction, the identifying step includes determining a first expected value of the taxi ride demand on the first route and a first expected value of the taxi ride demand on the second route different from the first route. Calculate the second expected value of demand,
The transmitting step includes transmitting second route information indicating the second route to the communication device when the difference between the first expected value and the second expected value is less than or equal to a predetermined value;
In the route presentation method, the transmitting step transmits an instruction to maintain the first route to the communication device when the difference between the first expected value and the second expected value is larger than the predetermined value. The step of receiving receives the switching instruction indicating the lane in which the taxi is traveling or has traveled;
16. The route presentation method according to claim 13, wherein the identifying step identifies the second route based on a relationship between a lane indicated by the first route and a lane indicated by the switching instruction. The identifying step specifies the second route when the first route indicates a straight lane and the switching instruction indicates a right-turn lane or a left-turn lane;
The identifying step specifies a return route for returning to the first route when the first route indicates a right-turn lane or a left-turn lane and the switching instruction indicates a straight-on lane;
17. The route presentation method according to claim 14, wherein the step of transmitting transmits the second route information or return route information indicating the return route to the communication device.

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