WO2021106607A1 - Management method - Google Patents

Abstract

This management device receives orders from a user, collects the orders until an order status indicating the statuses of the orders satisfies a predetermined condition, and then places the orders to an external terminal.

Description

Management method

The present invention relates to a management method, a management device, and a recording medium.

A management device that manages service orders is known.

As an example of such a management device, there is, for example, Patent Document 1. Patent Document 1 describes, for example, an order management device having a reception unit, an acquisition unit, a storage unit, and an output unit. According to Patent Document 1, the reception unit accepts the input of the product ordered by the user from the list of orderable products displayed in the common space in the building. In addition, the acquisition unit acquires the authentication information related to the user authentication and the user's address information when the reception unit accepts the input of the product. Then, when the user is successfully authenticated, the storage unit stores the product ordered by the user and the address information in the storage device. After that, the output unit outputs the information stored in the storage device to the external delivery company device.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-133444

In the case of the technique described in Patent Document 1, an order is placed by outputting the information stored in the storage device to an ordering party device such as a delivery company device, but the timing of the ordering is not particularly limited. Therefore, in the case of the technique described in Patent Document 1, it is not always possible to place an order at an appropriate timing depending on the content of the service to be ordered and the timing of the order. As a result, there is a risk that efficient service provision will not be possible.

In this way, there was a problem that it was difficult to place an order at the right time and there was a risk that efficient service could not be provided.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a management method, a management device, and a program that solve the problem that it is difficult to place an order at an appropriate timing and there is a possibility that an efficient service cannot be provided.

The management method, which is one embodiment of the present invention, in order to achieve such an object
The management device
Accepting orders from users,
The configuration is such that orders are put together until the order status, which indicates the status of the order, satisfies a predetermined condition, and then the order is placed with an external terminal.

Further, the management device according to another embodiment of the present invention is
The reception department that accepts orders from users and
An ordering department that puts together orders until the order status, which indicates the status of the order, meets the specified conditions, and then places an order with an external terminal.
It has a structure of having.

In addition, the recording medium which is another form of the present invention is
In the management device
The reception department that accepts orders from users and
An ordering department that puts together orders until the order status, which indicates the status of the order, meets the specified conditions, and then places an order with an external terminal.
It is a computer-readable recording medium on which a program for realizing the above is recorded.

The present invention provides a management method, a management device, and a recording medium that solve the problem that it is difficult to place an order at an appropriate timing and there is a possibility that an efficient service cannot be provided by being configured as described above. It will be possible to provide.

It is a block diagram which shows an example of the whole structure of the sharing system in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the structure of the management apparatus shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the destination / fare information shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the order waiting information shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the supplier information shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the structure of the screen display device shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation of the management apparatus in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of another configuration of a management device. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the processing of the order summary part shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows an example of another configuration of a management device. It is a block diagram which shows an example of another configuration of a sharing system. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the structure of the terminal shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows an example of another configuration of a management device. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the process of generating a virtual start point. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a fare calculation process. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the whole structure of the sharing system in 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the structure of the management apparatus in 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the whole structure of the sharing system in 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the structure of a management device. It is a block diagram which shows the other configuration example of a management device. It is a block diagram which shows the other configuration example of a screen display device. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the structure of a management device.

[First Embodiment]
The first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 15. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of the sharing system 100. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the management device 200. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of destination / fare information 221. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of order waiting information 222. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of supplier information 223. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the screen display device 300. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the management device 200. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an example of another configuration of the management device 200. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of processing of the order summary unit 235. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an example of another configuration of the management device 200. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an example of another configuration of the sharing system 100. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the terminal 500 shown in FIG. FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing an example of another configuration of the management device 200. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an example of a process of generating a virtual start point. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining an example of the fare calculation process.

In the first embodiment of the present invention, the sharing system 100, which is a system for sharing transportation means such as a taxi or a chartered bus by using a screen display device 300 for displaying an advertisement or the like, will be described. As will be described later, in the sharing system 100 described in the present embodiment, when the user selects a destination (that is, an order for a service that arranges a means of transportation to the destination), an order status indicating the status of the order is displayed. Wait without placing an order until the predetermined conditions are met. In other words, the sharing system 100 organizes orders until the order status satisfies the conditions. Then, the sharing system 100 performs the order processing after the order status satisfies the condition.

The screen display device 300 for displaying advertisements and the like is also called a digital signage, an electronic signboard, or the like. Therefore, it can be said that the sharing system 100 is a system for efficiently sharing the means of transportation by utilizing digital signage.

FIG. 1 shows an example of the overall configuration of the sharing system 100. Referring to FIG. 1, the sharing system 100 includes, for example, a management device 200, a screen display device 300, and a trader terminal 400. As shown in FIG. 1, the management device 200 and the screen display device 300 are connected so as to be able to communicate with each other. Further, the management device 200 and the trader terminal 400 are connected via, for example, a network so that they can communicate with each other.

Among the devices shown in FIG. 1, the management device 200 and the screen display device 300 (or at least the screen display device 300) are used in, for example, commercial facilities such as convenience stores and supermarkets, public facilities, common areas of offices and apartments, and the like. Will be installed. Further, among the devices shown in FIG. 1, the trader terminal 400 is installed in a management trader who manages transportation means such as a taxi company or a bus company. The management device 200, the screen display device 300, and the trader terminal 400 may be installed at a location other than those illustrated above.

The number of the management device 200, the screen display device 300, and the trader terminal 400 included in the sharing system 100 is not limited to the case illustrated in FIG. The sharing system 100 may have one or more arbitrary number of management devices 200, screen display devices 300, and trader terminals 400.

The management device 200 is an information processing device that manages orders, such as collecting orders by users. FIG. 2 shows an example of the configuration of the management device 200. Referring to FIG. 2, the management device 200 has, for example, a communication I / F unit 210, a storage unit 220, and an arithmetic processing unit 230 as main components. Further, the management device 200 is connected to the screen display device 300.

The communication I / F unit 210 is composed of a data communication circuit. The communication I / F unit 210 performs data communication with a trader terminal 400 or the like connected via a communication line.

The storage unit 220 is a storage device such as a hard disk or a memory. The storage unit 220 stores the processing information and the program 225 required for various processes in the arithmetic processing unit 230. The program 225 realizes various processing units by being read and executed by the arithmetic processing unit 230. The program 225 is read in advance from an external device or a recording medium via a data input / output function such as the communication I / F unit 210, and is stored in the storage unit 220. The main information stored in the storage unit 220 includes, for example, destination / fare information 221 and order waiting information 222, ordering party information 223, and ordering source information 224.

Destination / fare information 221 indicates, for example, a fare that is a charge for each destination and number of people. The destination / fare information 221 is stored in the storage unit 220, for example, in advance.

FIG. 3 shows an example of destination / fare information 221. With reference to FIG. 3, in the destination / fare information 221, for example, the destination, the number of people, and the fare are associated with each other. For example, the first line of FIG. 3 shows that the fare is "1,000 yen" when the number of people going to the destination "AAA" is "1 person". Further, for example, the second line of FIG. 3 shows that the fare is "800 yen" when the number of people going to the destination "AAA" is "2 people". In other words, it shows that the fare per person can be suppressed from 1,000 yen to 800 yen.

As described above, the destination / fare information 221 includes information indicating a destination selected in advance according to the installation location of the screen display device 300. Further, the destination / fare information 221 includes information indicating, for example, a predetermined fare according to the number of people.

Note that the destination / fare information 221 can include information on a plurality of management companies. For example, the destination / fare information 221 can include information indicating the destination / fare of a taxi company, information indicating the destination / fare of a bus company, and information indicating the destination / fare of a plurality of management companies.

The order waiting information 222 is information indicating the order status during the process of collecting orders by the determination unit 233, which will be described later. The order waiting information 222 is appropriately updated by the reception unit 232, the transmission unit 234, and the like.

FIG. 4 shows an example of order waiting information 222. With reference to FIG. 4, in the order waiting information 222, for example, the destination, the order time indicating the time when the first order is placed among the orders waiting to be ordered, and the number of people waiting for the order are associated with each other. .. For example, in the first line of FIG. 4, the time when the order for the destination "AAA" was first made (that is, the time when the order waiting was started) was "xx: yy: zz", and currently "2 people". Indicates that is in the situation of placing an order and waiting for an order.

The supplier information 223 is information indicating the destination of the order by the transmission unit 234. The supplier information 223 is, for example, predetermined and stored in the storage unit 220.

FIG. 5 shows an example of supplier information 223. Referring to FIG. 5, in the supplier information 223, for example, the supplier information including the information of the supplier terminal 400 as the supplier is associated with each destination. For example, the first line of FIG. 5 shows that the supplier information of the destination “AAA, BBB, CCC” is “αααα”.

Note that the supplier information 223 may have only a part of the above example, such as including only the supplier information including the information of the supplier terminal 400 which is the supplier. Further, the supplier information 223 may include information of only one company, or may include any number of information of two or more.

The ordering source information 224 includes information indicating the installation location of the screen display device 300 that is the ordering source, such as the address of the place where the screen display device 300 is placed. The ordering source information 224 is, for example, predetermined and stored in the storage unit 220.

The arithmetic processing unit 230 has a microprocessor such as an MPU and its peripheral circuits. The arithmetic processing unit 230 reads the program 225 from the storage unit 220 and executes it, thereby realizing various processing units in cooperation with the hardware and the program 225. The main processing units realized by the arithmetic processing unit 230 include, for example, a screen display unit 231, a reception unit 232, a determination unit 233, and a transmission unit 234.

The screen display unit 231 displays the destination and fare indicated by the destination / fare information 221, the order status indicated by the order waiting information 222, and a value calculated according to the order status (for example, an order obtained by adding the elapsed time threshold value described later to the order time). The screen display device 300 displays the scheduled time and the number of people who can order by subtracting the number of people waiting to place an order from the number of people threshold value described later. The screen display unit 231 may display an image or the like corresponding to a destination or the like stored in advance in the storage unit 220 on the screen display device 300 together with the above information.

By controlling by the screen display unit 231, for example, the scheduled ordering time, the number of people who can order, the fare, etc. for each destination can be displayed on the screen display device 300. In other words, the screen is controlled by the screen display unit 231. Various information can be displayed on the display device 300 for each service, such as a service of arranging for the destination "AAA" and a service of arranging for the destination "BBB". The screen display unit 231 displays on the screen display device 300 when the order status changes, such as when the reception unit 232 receives a new order or when the transmission unit 234 places a new order. To respond to new order status.

Note that the screen display unit 231 may display information other than those illustrated above on the screen display device 300. For example, the screen display unit 231 may display the fare according to the current number of people, the fare when a new order is placed, and the like on the screen display device 300. Further, the screen display unit 231 can display, for example, various advertisement screens on the screen display device 300. The screen display unit 231 may perform control over time, for example, the displayed content may change with the passage of time.

Reception unit 232 accepts new orders from users. For example, suppose that the user touches the touch panel 310 of the screen display device 300. Then, the reception unit 232 displays the information indicating the destination associated with the place touched by the user and the information indicating the time when the order is received (for example, the information indicating the time touched by the user) from the screen display device 300. Accept.

Specifically, for example, suppose that the user touches the frame associated with the destination "AAA". In this case, the reception unit 232 receives an order from the screen display device 300 indicating that it wants to arrange a means of transportation to the destination "AAA" associated with the touched place. The order includes information indicating the destination "AAA" and information indicating the time when the order is received.

In addition, the reception unit 232 updates the order waiting information 222 according to the received order. For example, when there is no order waiting for an order to the received destination, the reception unit 232 sets the order time associated with the received destination in the order waiting information 222 as the time when the order is received. In addition, the reception unit 232 sets the number of people waiting for an order to 1. On the other hand, when there is already an order waiting to be placed at the received destination, the reception unit 232 adds 1 to the number of people corresponding to the received destination. For example, in the case of FIG. 4, there is already an order waiting to be placed at the destination "AAA". Therefore, the reception unit 232 adds 1 to the number of people corresponding to the destination "AAA".

In this way, the reception unit 232 accepts an order from the user indicating that he / she wishes to arrange a means of transportation to the destination. Then, the reception unit 232 updates the order waiting information 222 according to the received information. When the order waiting information 222 is updated by the reception unit 232, the display on the screen display device 300 is also updated by the screen display unit 231 according to the updated order waiting information 222.

The judgment unit 233 determines whether or not to place an order based on the order status and the like indicated by the order waiting information 222.

For example, the determination unit 233 has an elapsed time threshold value (for example, 10 minutes or 30 minutes) indicating an upper limit of the elapsed time from the order time indicating the time when the first order is placed among the orders waiting to be ordered, or the number of people. It has a number threshold value indicating the upper limit of the number of people (for example, the value of the number of people who can take a taxi, such as 4 people) in advance. Then, the determination unit 233 determines whether or not to place an order based on the order status indicated by the order waiting information 222, the elapsed time threshold value, and the number of people threshold value.

Specifically, for example, when the elapsed time from the order time in the order waiting information 222 exceeds the elapsed time threshold value, the determination unit 233 determines that the order of the destination corresponding to the order time exceeding the elapsed time threshold value is ordered. .. Further, when the number of people in the order waiting information 222 is equal to or greater than the number of people threshold value, the determination unit 233 determines that the order of the corresponding destination is ordered even if the elapsed time from the order time does not exceed the elapsed time threshold value.

Further, the determination unit 233 can determine the supplier based on, for example, the supplier information 223. For example, the determination unit 233 determines in the supplier information 223 that the order is placed with the supplier associated with the destination of the order determined to be ordered. If the supplier information 223 contains only the information of one company, the determination unit 233 does not have to determine the supplier.

In this way, the determination unit 233 can determine whether or not to place an order and also determine the ordering party. Then, the determination unit 233 notifies the transmission unit 234 of the result of the determination.

Note that the determination unit 233 may be configured to determine the supplier by referring to information other than the supplier information 223.

For example, if an event is held around the installation location of the screen display device 300, if there is a station near the installation location of the screen display device 300 and the train is suspended, or if there is a problem with the weather such as stormy weather or intense heat. If there are various circumstances such as, it is expected that the number of people who want to share the means of transportation will increase more than usual. In such a case, if you simply place an order with a taxi company, it is assumed that there will be a shortage of taxis. Therefore, the determination unit 233 acquires, for example, status information indicating an event or weather held around the installation location of the screen display device 300 from the external device. Then, when the acquired situation information indicates a predetermined situation, the determination unit 233 can determine whether the ordering party is a taxi company or a bus company.

Specifically, for example, when the judgment unit 233 acquires the situation information indicating various circumstances as described above, when the number of orders per unit time exceeds the threshold value or the amount of increase in the number of people per unit time increases. When the threshold value is exceeded, no order is placed even if the number of people in the order waiting information 222 exceeds the number of people threshold value. Then, when the number of people exceeds the second number threshold value (for example, the capacity of the minibus), the determination unit 233 determines that the order is placed with the trader terminal 400 owned by the bus company. On the other hand, if the number of orders per unit time does not exceed the threshold value or the amount of increase in the number of people per unit time does not exceed the threshold value, the judgment unit 233 will take a taxi when the number of people in the order waiting information 222 exceeds the threshold value. It is determined that an order is placed for the trader terminal 400 owned by the company. If the number of people is equal to or greater than the number of people threshold but smaller than the second number of people threshold and the elapsed time from the order time exceeds the elapsed time threshold, the judgment unit 233 may, for example, charge a taxi company or a bus company. You can decide to place an order for the cheaper one.

For example, as described above, the judgment unit 233 can determine whether the ordering party is a taxi company or a bus company by referring to the situation information and the like. The determination unit 233 is configured to determine the supplier regardless of the situation information when the number of orders per unit time exceeds the threshold value or when the increase amount of the number of people per unit time exceeds the threshold value. It doesn't matter. Further, the determination unit 233 may be configured to always determine the supplier when it acquires the situation information indicating various circumstances as described above.

The transmission unit 234 transmits the order information to the contractor terminal 400 owned by the management contractor of the ordering party in response to the notification from the judgment unit 233. That is, the transmission unit 234 arranges (orders) the transportation means according to the result of the determination by the determination unit 233. In addition, the transmission unit 234 updates the order waiting information 222.

For example, the transmission unit 234 refers to the supplier information 223 and confirms the information of the supplier terminal 400 which is the supplier determined by the determination unit 233. Then, based on the confirmed result, the transmission unit 234 tells the contractor terminal 400, which is the ordering party, the information indicating the destination, the information indicating the number of people, and the screen display device 300, which is the ordering source included in the ordering source information 224. Send ordering information such as information indicating the installation location of.

In addition, the transmission unit 234 deletes information such as the order time and the number of people corresponding to the destination where the order was placed from the order waiting information 222. In this way, the transmission unit 234 updates the information corresponding to the order among the order waiting information 222.

The above is an example of the configuration of the management device 200.

As described above, the screen display device 300 is a display device called a digital signage, an electronic signboard, or the like. FIG. 6 shows an example of the main configuration of the screen display device 300. Referring to FIG. 6, the screen display device 300 has, for example, a touch panel 310 and a transmission / reception unit 320 in addition to general functions such as a clock function.

As described above, the touch panel 310 is calculated according to the destination and fare indicated by the destination / fare information 221 and the order status and order status indicated by the order waiting information 222, for example, in response to an instruction from the screen display unit 231. Values etc. can be displayed on the screen. Further, the touch panel 310 appropriately updates the content of the screen display in response to an instruction from the screen display unit 231. Further, the touch panel 310 acquires information indicating a destination associated with the touched place in response to the user touching the touch panel 310.

The transmission / reception unit 320 transmits / receives information to / from the management device 200. For example, the transmission / reception unit 320 receives information for controlling the screen displayed on the touch panel 310 from the management device 200. Further, the transmission / reception unit 320 transmits to the management device 200 information indicating the destination associated with the location touched by the user and information indicating the time when the user touches the touch panel 310. In this way, the transmission / reception unit 320 receives the information from the management device 200 and transmits the information to the management device 200.

The trader terminal 400 is an information processing device placed in a management trader that manages the means of transportation. The trader terminal 400 receives, for example, information indicating the destination, information indicating the number of people, information indicating the installation location of the screen display device 300 as the ordering source included in the ordering source information 224, and the like from the management device 200. Based on the received information, the trader terminal 400 can instruct the referent such as a taxi to direct the transportation means such as a taxi to the installation location of the screen display device 300. The trader terminal 400 may be configured to display the received information on the screen display unit or the like of the trader terminal 400.

The above is an example of the configuration of the sharing system 100. Subsequently, an example of the operation of the management device 200 will be described with reference to FIG. 7.

FIG. 7 shows an example of the operation of the management device 200. Referring to FIG. 7, the reception unit 232 accepts a new order by the user (step S101). For example, when the user touches the touch panel of the screen display device 300, the reception unit 232 displays information indicating the destination associated with the place touched by the user and information indicating the time when the order is received (for example, the time when the user touches). Information) and is received from the screen display device 300.

Further, the reception unit 232 updates the order waiting information 222 according to the received order (step S102). For example, when there is no order waiting for an order to the received destination, the reception unit 232 sets the order time associated with the received destination in the order waiting information 222 as the time when the order is received. In addition, the reception unit 232 sets the number of people waiting for an order to 1. On the other hand, when there is already an order waiting to be placed at the received destination, the reception unit 232 adds 1 to the number of people corresponding to the received destination.

The determination unit 233 determines whether or not to place an order based on the order status and the like indicated by the order waiting information 222 (step S103). For example, when the elapsed time from the order time in the order waiting information 222 exceeds the elapsed time threshold value, the determination unit 233 determines that the order of the destination corresponding to the order time exceeding the elapsed time threshold value is ordered. Further, when the number of people in the order waiting information 222 exceeds the number threshold value, the determination unit 233 determines that the order of the corresponding destination is ordered even if the elapsed time from the order time does not exceed the elapsed time threshold value.

In this way, the determination unit 233 determines that the order is placed when the predetermined conditions are satisfied (step S103, Yes). Further, the determination unit 233 determines the supplier (step S104). For example, the determination unit 233 determines the supplier based on the supplier information 223, the status information, and the like. Then, the determination unit 233 notifies the transmission unit 234 of the result of the determination. If the supplier is configured not to be determined, the process of step S104 may be omitted.

The transmission unit 234 transmits the order information to the vendor terminal 400 owned by the management vendor of the ordering party in response to the notification from the determination unit 233 (step S105). For example, the transmission unit 234 sends order information such as information indicating the destination, information indicating the number of people, information indicating the installation location of the screen display device 300 which is the ordering source included in the ordering source information 224, and the like. It transmits to the terminal 400. In addition, the transmission unit 234 deletes information such as the order time and the number of people corresponding to the destination where the order is placed out of the order waiting information 222. In this way, the transmission unit 234 updates the information corresponding to the order among the order waiting information 222.

The above is an example of the operation of the management device 200.

As described above, the management device 200 has a determination unit 233 and a transmission unit 234. According to such a configuration, the determination unit 233 determines that the order is placed when the order status such as the elapsed time from the order time and the number of people indicated by the order waiting information 222 satisfies the conditions. That is, according to the above configuration, it is possible to delay the determination of placing an order until the order status satisfies the condition. As a result, orders can be put together until an appropriate timing, and as a result, transportation means can be efficiently shared. That is, according to the sharing system 100 described in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the arrangement of transportation means from being excessively concentrated, and the charge for using the transportation means by efficiently sharing the transportation means. It is possible to suppress such things.

Further, according to the method described in this embodiment, the screen display device 300 displays the order status waiting for an order. By displaying the order status waiting for an order in this way, it is possible for the user who confirmed the screen display to have an idea of how long it will take to place an order, and as a result, for example, the threshold for ordering. Can be lowered. That is, it becomes possible to more easily use a means of transportation such as a taxi.

The configuration of the sharing system 100 is not limited to the case illustrated in this embodiment. For example, the management device 200 and the screen display device 300 may be separate devices or may be integrally configured. Further, the management device 200 may be composed of, for example, a plurality of information processing devices connected via a network.

Further, the management device 200 can be configured to acquire attribute information indicating the user's attribute indicating, for example, the user's age, gender, whether or not to smoke, and the like. When the management device 200 is configured as described above, the determination unit 233 may be configured to organize orders for each attribute, for example, by managing the order waiting information 222 separately for each attribute. Absent. The attribute information may be configured to be acquired according to the input of the user, or may be configured to be acquired based on the image data acquired by the surveillance camera installed around the installation location of the screen display device 300. It doesn't matter.

Further, the transmission unit 234 may be configured to transmit the order waiting information 222 or the like to the trader terminal 400 before the judgment unit 233 determines the order. For example, the transmission unit 234 has a predetermined situation (ordered soon), such as the elapsed time from the ordering time has passed a predetermined time (for example, 20 minutes), the number of people who can order is one, and so on. In this case, the information included in the order waiting information 222 can be configured to be transmitted to the trader terminal 400. The transmission unit 234 may be configured to periodically transmit the order waiting information 222 to the trader terminal 400 at predetermined time intervals.

It is also assumed that one person will not place an order at a time, but a group containing multiple people will place an order. In order to deal with such a case, the screen display device 300 or the reception unit 232 may be configured to acquire information indicating the destination and information indicating the number of people to order at one time. Further, in the case of the above configuration, the management device 200 may be configured to consider one group as one person and apply the fare indicated by the destination / fare information 221.

In addition, the destination / fare information 221 does not necessarily have to indicate the fare for each number of people. For example, the destination / fare information 221 may include information indicating the fare for each destination. That is, the fare indicated by the destination / fare information 221 may be the same regardless of the number of passengers (that is, the same fare is charged for both one passenger and two passengers).

Further, the sharing system 100 and the management device 200 can have configurations other than those illustrated in the present embodiment.

For example, FIG. 8 shows another configuration example of the management device 200. Referring to FIG. 8, the arithmetic processing unit 230 can realize, for example, the order summarizing unit 235 by reading and executing the program 225, in addition to the case illustrated in FIG.

The order summary unit 235 summarizes a plurality of orders being summarized according to the destination and the like. FIG. 9 shows an example of processing by the order summary unit 235. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, depending on the predetermined destination, it may go through another destination. Specifically, in the case shown in FIG. 9, there is a "getting off place B" while heading from the installation place of the screen display device 300 to the destination "getting off place C". Therefore, the destination "getting off place C" goes through the destination "getting off place B". In this way, when there is another destination before the destination, the order summarizing unit 235 puts together a plurality of orders. For example, in the case shown in FIG. 9, the order collecting unit 235 collects the order 1 whose destination is "getting off place B" and the order 2 whose destination is "getting off place C". As a result, the order summary unit 235 generates a new order (orders 1 & 2) via the "get-off place B" with the final destination being the "get-off place C", and the order waiting information according to the generation process. Update 222 and so on.

When the order summary unit 235 aggregates a plurality of orders, the determination unit 233 determines whether or not to place an order for a new order generated as a result of the order summary unit 235, based on the number of people summarized. To do. Further, when the transmission unit 234 transmits the order information to the trader terminal 400 owned by the management company of the ordering party, the transmission unit 234 sends the order information to the trader terminal 400 via the "get-off place B" and then to the "get-off place C". Send information that indicates the destination of each ordered order, such as indicating that you are heading.

For example, as described above, the management device 200 can have an order collecting unit 235. As described above, in the case of the management device 200 described in the present embodiment, for example, the destination is predetermined for each screen display device 300 (or for each installation location). Therefore, for example, it is possible to determine in advance which destination order and which destination order are to be collected, that is, the combination of destinations to be collected by the order collecting unit 235.

Further, the order summary unit 235 may be configured to collect orders as much as possible, or may be configured to collect orders only when, for example, a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the order summarizing unit 235 has predetermined conditions such that the elapsed time from the ordering time exceeds a predetermined time, the number of people after summarizing by summarizing becomes the number threshold value, and the number of people satisfies a predetermined condition. If the condition is met, the order can be configured to be put together.

Further, for example, FIG. 10 shows another configuration example of the management device 200. Referring to FIG. 10, the storage unit 220 of the management device 200 can have parking lot information 226 in addition to the case illustrated in FIG. Further, by reading and executing the program 225, the arithmetic processing unit 230 can realize the parking lot status acquisition unit 236 in addition to the cases illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 8.

Parking lot information 226 shows information on parking lots around the installation location of the screen display device 300. For example, when the screen display device 300 is installed in a convenience store, the parking lot information 226 indicates the size of the parking lot owned by the convenience store. The parking lot information 226 may include information indicating a congestion status such as a time zone when the parking lot is congested, information indicating a road condition around the installation location of the screen display device 300, and the like.

The parking lot status acquisition unit 236 acquires parking lot status information indicating the status of the parking lot around the installation location of the screen display device 300. For example, the parking lot status acquisition unit 236 acquires image data acquired by a surveillance camera that photographs the parking lot around the installation location of the screen display device 300, which is connected via the communication I / F unit 210. Then, the parking lot status acquisition unit 236 acquires parking lot status information indicating the parking lot status such as whether or not the parking lot is crowded, based on the acquired image data. Further, the parking lot status acquisition unit 236 may acquire the parking lot status information from an external device or the like that manages the vacancy information of the parking lot.

When the management device 200 has the parking lot information 226 and the parking lot status acquisition unit 236 as described above, the transmission unit 234 transmits the parking lot information 226 and the parking lot status information acquired by the parking lot status acquisition unit 236 to the vendor terminal. It can be sent to 400. For example, the transmission unit 234 can transmit the parking lot information 226 and the parking lot status information together with the ordering information when transmitting the ordering information. The transmission unit 234 may transmit the parking lot information 226 and the parking lot status information to the trader terminal 400 at a timing other than the above-exemplified timing.

With this configuration, the transportation management company can grasp the congestion condition of the parking lot etc. in advance. This makes it possible to realize a more efficient share.

Further, FIG. 11 shows a modified example of the sharing system 100. Referring to FIG. 11, the sharing system 100 can have a terminal 500 in addition to the management device 200, the screen display device 300, and the trader terminal 400. As shown in FIG. 11, the terminal 500 is connected to the management device 200 so as to be able to communicate with each other by wireless communication or the like.

The terminal 500 is a portable information processing device such as a smartphone that can specify a destination to the management device 200. FIG. 12 shows an example of the configuration of the terminal 500. Referring to FIG. 12, the terminal 500 has, for example, a destination designation unit 510, a position information acquisition unit 520, and a transmission / reception unit 530, in addition to the general configuration as a smartphone. The function of the terminal 500 as a processing unit is realized by, for example, an arithmetic unit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) of the terminal 500 executing a program stored in the storage device.

The destination designation unit 510 acquires information indicating a destination in which the user wishes to arrange transportation means in response to the user's operation. For example, the terminal 500 acquires information indicating a destination candidate from the management device 200 via the transmission / reception unit 530 and displays the information on the screen. The destination designation unit 510 acquires information indicating a destination for which the user desires to arrange a transportation means among the displayed destination candidates in response to the user's operation.

The position information acquisition unit 520 acquires position information which is information indicating the position of the terminal 500 by using GPS or the like. The position information acquisition unit 520 may acquire information indicating the position of the terminal 500 by using a known method other than GPS.

The transmission / reception unit 530 has an antenna or the like, and transmits / receives information to / from the management device 200. For example, the transmission / reception unit 530 receives information indicating a destination candidate from the management device 200. Further, the transmission / reception unit 530 transmits information or the like indicating a destination selected by the user to the management device 200. The transmission / reception unit 530 can transmit the position information acquired by the position information acquisition unit 520 when transmitting the information indicating the destination.

As described above, the terminal 500 has a destination designation unit 510. According to such a configuration, the destination designation unit 510 can transmit the information indicating the destination to the management device 200. This makes it possible to specify the destination without touching the screen display device 300, for example. As a result, for example, it is possible to place an order before going to the installation location of the screen display device 300, and it is possible to share the means of transportation more efficiently.

Further, when the sharing system 100 has the terminal 500, the management device 200 may have a configuration as shown in FIG. FIG. 13 shows another configuration example of the management device 200. Referring to FIG. 13, the arithmetic processing unit 230 of the management device 200 reads and executes the program 225, thereby adding the virtual start point generation unit 237 and the fare in addition to the cases illustrated in FIGS. 2, 8 and 10. The calculation unit 238 and the above can be realized.

The virtual start point generation unit 237 determines whether or not to generate a virtual start point. Further, the virtual start point generation unit 237 generates a start point which is a place to call a transportation means such as a taxi.

For example, the virtual start point generation unit 237 determines whether or not to generate a virtual start point based on the number of terminals 500 existing within a predetermined range. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 14, when there are a predetermined number or more of terminals 500 within a predetermined range, the virtual start point generation unit 237 determines that a virtual start point is generated. The value or number in the predetermined range may be any value or number.

Further, the virtual start point generation unit 237 may be configured to refer to the status information when generating the virtual start point. For example, the virtual start point generation unit 237 generates a virtual start point when it is determined that people will gather, such as when it is determined that an event will be held in a park around the installation location of the screen display device 300 based on the situation information. Then it can be judged.

Further, the virtual start point generation unit 237 determines the place to be the start point based on the position information, the situation information, and the like of the terminal 500 existing in the predetermined range. As a result, the virtual start point generation unit 237 generates a virtual start point. For example, the virtual start point generation unit 237 sets the starting point at a location corresponding to the position of the terminal 500 existing within the predetermined range, such as a parking lot existing at the center or near the position of the terminal 500 existing within the predetermined range.

The fare calculation unit 238 calculates the fare when the virtual start point generation unit 237 moves from the generated start point to a predetermined destination by means of transportation. For example, the fare calculation unit 238 calculates the fare based on the distance between the virtual start point and the destination, as shown in FIG. In addition, the fare calculation unit 238 can calculate the fare for each number of people by multiplying the calculated fare by a predetermined coefficient or the like.

In this way, the fare calculation unit 238 calculates the fare when the virtual start point is used when the virtual start point generation unit 237 generates the virtual start point. The fare calculation unit 238 may be configured to calculate the fare by referring to the destination / fare information 221 and the like.

In the present embodiment, as a general rule, a case where a transportation means such as a taxi is directed to the installation location of the screen display device 300 has been described. That is, in principle, the starting point of the moving means is the installation location of the screen display device 300. Since the management device 200 has the virtual start point generation unit 237 and the fare calculation unit 238, it is possible to change the place (that is, the start point) to which the taxi is directed. Further, by determining whether or not the virtual start point generation unit 237 generates a virtual start point, it is possible to prevent the start point from being excessively changed.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of the sharing system 700. FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the management device 200.

In the second embodiment of the present invention, the sharing system 700, which is a system for sharing the arrangement of lunch boxes, will be described. In the first embodiment, the sharing system 100 for sharing the arrangement of transportation means has been described. However, the present invention is also applicable to sharing systems other than sharing means of transportation. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the case of sharing the lunch box arrangement, which is an example of the product arrangement, will be described as an example of the share other than the transportation means arrangement (service arrangement).

FIG. 16 shows an example of the overall configuration of the sharing system 700. Referring to FIG. 16, the sharing system 700 has, for example, a management device 200, a screen display device 300, a trader terminal 400, and an authentication terminal 600. As shown in FIG. 16, the management device 200 and the authentication terminal 600 are connected so as to be able to communicate with each other.

In the case of the sharing system 700, it is assumed that the screen display device 300 is installed in, for example, an event venue such as public viewing, an office, a nursing care facility, or the like. The screen display device 300 may be installed in a place other than the above-exemplified places such as an apartment house.

The authentication terminal 600 authenticates the user. The authentication terminal 600 performs authentication for confirming whether or not the user is registered in advance based on, for example, authentication information included in a card such as an employee ID card or a face image taken by a surveillance camera or the like. Then, when the user is registered in advance, the authentication terminal 600 transmits the authentication result to the management device 200.

FIG. 17 shows an example of the configuration of the management device 200 in the sharing system 700. Referring to FIG. 17, the management device 200 has an authentication receiving unit 239 in addition to the configuration described in the first embodiment. Further, the storage unit 220 of the management device 200 has the product / price information 227 instead of the destination / fare information 221.

The product / price information 227 is information corresponding to the destination / fare information 221 described in the first embodiment. In the sharing system 700, instead of sharing the means of transportation described in the first embodiment, the arrangement of products such as lunch boxes is shared. Therefore, the storage unit 220 has the product / price information 227 instead of the destination / fare information 221 that associates the destination, the number of people, and the fare. For example, in the product / price information 227, the product, the number of orders, and the price (charge) are associated with each other.

The authentication reception unit 239 receives the authentication result from the authentication terminal 600. Then, the authentication reception unit 239 instructs the reception unit 232 to accept the order by the authenticated user. As a result, the reception unit 232 will accept the order by the user. If the authentication receiving unit 239 does not accept the authentication, the receiving unit 232 does not accept the order by the user.

Note that the authentication reception unit 239 may be configured to acquire payment information such as the user's credit card information previously stored in the storage unit 220 according to the authentication result.

For example, the sharing system 700 can be realized by the above configuration. With the configuration as described above, the sharing system 700 can collect orders until an appropriate timing, as in the first embodiment. As a result, it becomes possible to efficiently share product arrangements. Further, according to the method described in the present embodiment, the order status of the product waiting to be ordered can be displayed on the screen display device 300. At that time, for example, by displaying game-like information such as a discount if xx orders are collected later on the screen display device 300, it becomes possible to enjoy shopping, for example.

As in the case described in the first embodiment, various modified examples can be adopted for the sharing system 700.

Further, when arranging a lunch box, the judgment unit 233 may be configured to determine that the order will be placed when a predetermined time such as 10:30 is reached. Further, the determination unit 233 may be configured to determine, for example, that an order is placed when the total number of orders from a plurality of stores having the same store direction exceeds a predetermined number. In this way, the determination unit 233 can determine that the order is placed based on various conditions other than those illustrated in the first embodiment.

Further, the judgment unit 233 may be configured to make a judgment in terms of cost, for example, discounting the price of the lunch box or making it free of charge with a predetermined probability.

The sharing system 700 may be configured to share the arrangements for products other than lunch boxes. For example, the sharing system 700 may be configured to share the arrangements of products such as various special products. In this way, the sharing system 700 can be configured to share arrangements for various products and services.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 20. FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of the sharing system 710. FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the management device 900. FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing another configuration example of the management device 900.

In the third embodiment of the present invention, the sharing system 710 that organizes orders such as lunch boxes, products, arrangements of transportation means, and delivery in a predetermined area unit will be described. As will be described later, the sharing system 710 described in this embodiment has a plurality of screen display devices 300. Further, when each screen display device 300 receives an order from the user, the screen display device 300 transmits information indicating the received order to the management device 900. Then, the management device 900 collectively collects the orders received by the screen display device 300 installed in the predetermined area.

The area for collecting orders is, for example, in the same town or in the same city, and is predetermined. The area for collecting orders may be determined according to, for example, the delivery time, which is the total time required to deliver the lunch box, the product, or the like to the installation location of each screen display device 300. For example, the area for collecting orders can be defined so that the time for delivering the product or the like to the installation location of each screen display device 300 is less than a predetermined time (any value may be used). The delivery time can be calculated based on the installation position of each screen display device 300, the position of the delivery company that performs delivery, and the like.

FIG. 18 shows an example of the overall configuration of the sharing system 710. Referring to FIG. 18, the sharing system 710 includes, for example, a management device 900, a screen display device 300, and a trader terminal 400. As shown in FIG. 18, the management device 900 and the screen display device 300 are connected so as to be able to communicate with each other via a network. Further, the management device 900 and the trader terminal 400 are connected so as to be able to communicate with each other via a network.

Although not shown in FIG. 18, the sharing system 710 may have a management device 200. That is, in the sharing system 710, the screen display device 300 and the management device 200 can be connected so as to be able to communicate with each other, and the management device 200 and the management device 900 can be connected so as to be able to communicate with each other. Further, when the sharing system 710 has the above-described configuration, the management device 200 may be composed of some functions of the configurations described in the first embodiment and the second embodiment. Absent. For example, the management device 200 included in the sharing system 710 may be a device having a function as a screen display unit 231. Further, when the sharing system 710 does not have the management device 200, the screen display device 300 may have a function as the screen display unit 231 or the like. The sharing system 710 may have a configuration other than those illustrated above, such as the authentication terminal 600.

The screen display device 300 is a display device called a digital signage, an electronic signboard, or the like, similar to the first embodiment and the second embodiment. The screen display device 300 is installed in a place where people gather, such as a commercial facility, a public facility, a common area of an office or an apartment, or a university campus. In the case of the present embodiment, when the screen display device 300 receives an order from the user, the screen display device 300 transmits information indicating the accepted order to the management device 900.

The trader terminal 400 is an information processing device placed in the trader as in the first embodiment and the second embodiment. The trader terminal 400 is installed at business establishments such as a trader who sells lunch boxes and products, a trader who arranges and manages transportation means such as taxis and buses, and a trader who delivers lunch boxes and products. ing.

The management device 900 is an information processing device that manages orders, such as collecting orders by users in area units. The management device 900 is installed in, for example, an operation / management company that operates / manages the sharing system 710. FIG. 19 shows an example of the configuration of the management device 900. Referring to FIG. 19, the management device 900 has, for example, a communication I / F unit 910, a storage unit 920, and an arithmetic processing unit 930 as main components.

The communication I / F unit 910 is composed of a data communication circuit. The communication I / F unit 910 performs data communication with a screen display device 300, a trader terminal 400, etc. connected via a communication line.

The storage unit 920 is a storage device such as a hard disk or a memory. The storage unit 920 stores processing information and a program 925 required for various processes in the arithmetic processing unit 930. The program 925 realizes various processing units by being read and executed by the arithmetic processing unit 930. The program 925 is read in advance from an external device or a recording medium via a data input / output function such as the communication I / F unit 910, and is stored in the storage unit 920. The main information stored in the storage unit 920 includes, for example, the number of orders / delivery fee information 921, order waiting information 922, ordering party information 923, ordering source information 924, and the like.

The number of orders / delivery charge information 921 is information corresponding to the destination / fare information 221 and the product / price information 227 described in the first embodiment and the second embodiment. In the order number / delivery charge information 921, for example, the order number and the delivery charge are associated with each other. For example, in the order number / delivery fee information 921, the above association is made so that the delivery fee becomes cheaper as the number of orders increases. The order number / delivery charge information 921 is stored in the storage unit 920, for example, in advance.

In the order quantity / delivery charge information 921, the order quantity and the delivery charge may be associated with each product or each product type. Further, the number of orders / delivery charge information 921 may include information indicating the delivery charges of a plurality of delivery companies.

Further, the storage unit 920 may store destination / fare information 221, product / price information 227, and the like in place of the order number / delivery charge information 921, or together with the order number / delivery charge information 921. .. The product / price information 227 can be, for example, information indicating that the price of the product decreases as the number of orders increases.

The order waiting information 922 is information indicating the order status during the process of collecting orders by the determination unit 932, which will be described later. In the case of the present embodiment, the order waiting information 922 includes information indicating the order status of the order received by each screen display device 300 in the area. For example, in the order waiting information 922, the order time indicating the time when the first order is placed among the orders waiting to be placed, and the number of people waiting to place an order (or the number of orders waiting to be ordered, the number of products waiting to be ordered, etc.) , Are associated with each other. In the order waiting information 922, the above association may be performed so that the screen display device 300 that has received the order can be identified. In the case of the present embodiment, the order status in each screen display device 300 can be synchronized by the information transmitted from the management device 900 to each screen display device 300. Therefore, the order time included in the order waiting information 922 indicates, for example, the time of the first order in the screen display device 300 that first received the order. Further, the number of people waiting for an order indicates, for example, the total number of orders received by each screen display device 300.

The supplier information 923 is the same information as, for example, the supplier information 223, and indicates the destination of the order. In the supplier information 923, the supplier information may be associated with each lunch box or product, or for each type of lunch box or product.

Note that the supplier information 923 may include information on the delivery company that delivers the lunch box and the product, in addition to the information indicating the destination of the order.

The ordering source information 924 is the same information as the ordering source information 224, for example, and indicates the address of the place where each screen display device 300 is placed. For example, in the ordering source information 924, the identification information for identifying the screen display device 300 and the information indicating the address of the screen display device 300 are associated with each other.

The arithmetic processing unit 930 has a microprocessor such as an MPU and its peripheral circuits. The arithmetic processing unit 930 reads the program 925 from the storage unit 920 and executes the program 925 to realize various processing units in cooperation with the hardware and the program 925. The main processing units realized by the arithmetic processing unit 930 include, for example, a management unit 931, a determination unit 932, and a transmission unit 933. The arithmetic processing unit 930 may have a configuration other than those illustrated above, such as the authentication receiving unit 239 described in the second embodiment.

The management unit 931 manages the status of waiting for an order based on the information received from each screen display device 300. For example, the management unit 931 acquires information indicating an order received by the screen display device 300 from the screen display device 300. For example, the management unit 931 acquires identification information for identifying the screen display device 300 and information indicating an order received by the screen display device 300 from the screen display device 300. Then, the management unit 931 updates the order waiting information 922 based on the received information.

Further, when the management unit 931 acquires the information indicating the order from the screen display device 300, the management unit 931 can transmit to another screen display device 300 that the information indicating the order has been acquired. As a result, the order status can be synchronized in each screen display device 300, and the order status including the order received by the other screen display device 300 can be displayed on the screen.

The determination unit 932 determines whether or not to place an order based on the order status and the like indicated by the order waiting information 922, similarly to the determination unit 233 described in the first embodiment. For example, the determination unit 932 determines whether or not to place an order based on the order status indicated by the order waiting information 222, the elapsed time threshold value, and the number of people threshold value. The determination unit 932 may determine whether or not to place an order using the order number threshold indicating the upper limit of the number of orders, instead of the number of people threshold or together with the number of people threshold. The specific determination method by the determination unit 932 may be the same as that of the determination unit 233 described in the first embodiment. Further, the determination unit 932 can determine the shipping fee, the price of the product, and the like based on the number of people at the time of placing an order by referring to the number of orders / shipping fee information 921, the product / price information 227, and the like.

The transmission unit 933 orders the vendor terminal 400 installed at the vendor that sells the lunch box or product, which includes information indicating the lunch box or product to be ordered, in response to the determination of the order by the determination unit 932. Send information. Further, the transmission unit 933 provides information indicating the position of the trader who sells the product or the like to the trader terminal 400 installed in the trader who delivers the product or the like, and the delivery destination such as the installation location of the screen display device 300. It is possible to send order information including location information.

Further, after placing an order, the transmission unit 933 can transmit information indicating that the order has been placed to each screen display device 300.

As described above, the sharing system 710 has a management device 900. According to such a configuration, the management device 900 can collectively collect the orders received by the screen display device 300 installed in the predetermined area. As a result, for example, even in a situation where sufficient orders cannot be collected with only one screen display device 300, it is possible to collect sufficient orders. This makes it possible to collect more orders, and for example, it is possible to reduce purchasing costs and delivery costs.

In the present embodiment, the case where the management device 900 collectively collects the orders received by the screen display device 300 in the predetermined area has been described. However, the target for collecting orders may be variable, for example, dynamically narrowing down from the screen display device 300 in the area. For example, as shown in FIG. 20, the arithmetic processing unit 930 of the management device 900 can realize the function as the selection unit 934 by executing the program stored in the storage unit 920.

The selection unit 934 selects the screen display device 300 that organizes the orders from the plurality of screen display devices 300 belonging to the area according to the order status such as the number of orders, the elapsed time from the first order, and the increase in the number of orders. , Can be narrowed down. For example, the selection unit 934 is a screen for collecting orders when it is determined that the number of orders reaches the order number threshold even if the number of orders received by the screen display device 300 is smaller, based on the number of orders and how the number of orders increases. The display device 300 can be selected and narrowed down. The selection unit 934 may select and narrow down the screen display device 300 to be collectively summarized in addition to the above-exemplified examples.

In this way, by using the selection unit 934 to select and narrow down the screen display device 300 for collecting together, it is possible to further narrow down the delivery time and the like. Whether or not to select and narrow down the screen display device 300 to be collectively collected by the selection unit 934 may be determined according to, for example, the character of the order target such as a product or the purpose of using the sharing system 710. .. For example, when the sharing system 710 is used for the purpose of shopping agency or the like, it is assumed that costs such as delivery costs are prioritized over delivery times. Therefore, the selection unit 934 does not narrow down. On the other hand, when the sharing system 710 is used for the purpose of arranging lunch boxes, it is preferable that the delivery time is shorter. Therefore, narrowing down is performed using the selection unit 934. For example, as described above, whether or not to narrow down by the selection unit 934 may be determined according to the character of the product, the purpose of using the sharing system 710, and the like.

Note that FIGS. 19 and 20 illustrate the case where one information processing device is used to realize the function as the management device 900. However, the function as the management device 900 may be realized by using a plurality of information processing devices connected via a network. For example, the function as the management device 900 may be realized by using cloud computing or the like.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 shows another configuration example of the screen display device 300.

In the fourth embodiment of the present invention, another configuration example of the screen display device 300, which is the digital signage described in each embodiment, will be described. Referring to FIG. 21, the screen display device 300 has, for example, a function as a distribution unit 330 in addition to the touch panel 310 and the transmission / reception unit 320 by executing a program stored in the storage device by the arithmetic unit. Can be done.

The distribution unit 330 uses a beacon to transmit predetermined information to users existing in the vicinity of the screen display device 300, which is a digital signage. In the case of the present embodiment, for example, the distribution unit 330 provides information such as a discount amount for a product waiting to be ordered, and information for guiding the user to an order screen for arranging transportation means or placing an order for the product. Is transmitted to a user existing in the vicinity of the screen display device 300.

For example, as described above, when the screen display device 300 has a function as a distribution unit 330, it is possible to attract the interest of the user and to make an order more easily by the user.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the fifth embodiment, the outline of the configuration of the management device 80 will be described.

FIG. 22 shows an example of the configuration of the management device 80. Referring to FIG. 22, the management device 80 has, for example, a reception unit 81 and an ordering unit 82. Each of the above processing units is realized, for example, by executing a program stored in the storage device by an arithmetic unit such as a CPU included in the management device 80.

The reception unit 81 accepts orders from users.

The ordering unit 82 collects orders until the order status indicating the order status satisfies a predetermined condition, and then places an order with an external terminal.

As described above, the management device 80 has a reception unit 81 and an ordering unit 82. With such a configuration, the ordering unit 82 can place an order to an external terminal after collecting the orders received by the receiving unit 81 until the order status indicating the order status satisfies a predetermined condition. As a result, it becomes possible to place an order at an appropriate timing, and it becomes possible to provide an efficient service.

Further, the management device 80 described above can be realized by incorporating a predetermined program into the management device 80. Specifically, a program according to another embodiment of the present invention is provided in the management device 80.
This is a program for realizing a reception unit 81 that accepts orders from users and an ordering unit 82 that orders orders from an external terminal after collecting orders until the order status indicating the order status satisfies a predetermined condition. ..

Further, in the management method executed by the management device 80 described above, the management device 80 receives an order from the user, collects the order until the order status indicating the order status satisfies a predetermined condition, and then sends the order to the external terminal. It is a method of placing an order.

Even an invention of a program (recording medium) or a management method having the above-mentioned configuration can achieve the above-mentioned object of the present invention in order to have the same operation and effect as the above-mentioned management device 80. You can.

<Additional notes>
Part or all of the above embodiments may also be described as in the appendix below. Hereinafter, the outline of the management method and the like in the present invention will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to the following configurations.

(Appendix 1)
The management device
Accepting orders from users,
A management method in which orders are put together until the order status, which indicates the status of the order, meets a predetermined condition, and then the order is placed with an external terminal.
(Appendix 2)
The management method described in Appendix 1
A management method for determining whether or not to place an order with the external terminal based on the elapsed time from a predetermined timing and the number of people waiting for an order, which is the number of people ordered before placing an order.
(Appendix 3)
The management method described in Appendix 2
A management method that determines that an order is placed when the elapsed time from the order exceeds the elapsed time threshold.
(Appendix 4)
The management method described in Appendix 2 or Appendix 3.
A management method that determines that an order will be placed when the number of people waiting to place an order exceeds the number threshold.
(Appendix 5)
The management method according to any one of Supplementary note 1 to Supplementary note 4.
Accepting orders for pre-determined goods or services,
A management method for collecting orders for each product or service.
(Appendix 6)
The management method described in Appendix 5
A management method in which a fee is set in advance for each number of people when ordering the product or service.
(Appendix 7)
The management method described in Appendix 5 or Appendix 6.
A management method for displaying information according to the elapsed time from an order and information according to the number of people waiting for an order on the screen for each of the products or services.
(Appendix 8)
The management method described in Appendix 7
A management method for displaying information according to the elapsed time from an order, information according to the number of people waiting for an order, and an advertisement on the screen for each of the products or services.
(Appendix 9)
The management method according to any one of Supplementary note 1 to Supplementary note 8.
Select the external terminal to be the ordering party,
A management method for placing an order for the selected external terminal.
(Appendix 10)
The management method described in Appendix 9
A management method for selecting the external terminal based on information indicating the number of people waiting to place an order.
(Appendix 11)
The management method according to any one of Supplementary note 1 to Supplementary note 10.
Accepting orders from multiple screen displays
A management method in which orders are put together until the order status, which indicates the status of the order, meets a predetermined condition, and then the order is placed with an external terminal.
(Appendix 12)
The management method described in Appendix 11,
A management method in which the screen display device for accepting orders is defined based on the delivery time required to deliver the product.
(Appendix 13)
The management method according to Appendix 11 or Appendix 12.
A management method that selects screen display devices to be collected together based on the order status.
(Appendix 14)
The management method described in Appendix 13
A management method for determining whether or not to select a screen display device to be collectively collected based on the character of the order target.
(Appendix 15)
The reception department that accepts orders from users and
A management device having an ordering unit that arranges orders until the order status, which indicates the status of the order, satisfies a predetermined condition, and then places an order with an external terminal.
(Appendix 16)
In the management device
The reception department that accepts orders from users and
A program to realize an ordering department that orders from an external terminal after collecting orders until the order status, which indicates the status of the order, meets the specified conditions.
(Appendix 17)
It is a sharing system that uses digital signage to share transportation.
A reception department that accepts orders from users indicating that they want to arrange transportation to a predetermined destination.
For each destination, an ordering department that places an order to an external terminal after collecting orders until the order status, which indicates the order status, meets a predetermined condition,
Sharing system with.
(Appendix 18)
A management device that manages user orders in a sharing system that uses digital signage to share transportation means
Accepting orders from users,
A management method in which orders are put together until the order status, which indicates the status of the order, meets a predetermined condition, and then the order is placed with an external terminal.

Note that the programs described in each of the above embodiments and appendices may be stored in a storage device or recorded in a computer-readable recording medium. For example, the recording medium is a portable medium such as a flexible disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, and a semiconductor memory.

Although the invention of the present application has been described above with reference to each of the above embodiments, the invention of the present application is not limited to the above-described embodiment. Various changes that can be understood by those skilled in the art can be made to the structure and details of the present invention within the scope of the present invention. For example, the sharing system 100 described in the first embodiment may have the authentication terminal 600, and the contents described in any of the first to fifth embodiments may be combined.

It should be noted that the present invention is the benefit of priority claim based on the patent application of Japanese Patent Application No. 2019-212105 filed on November 25, 2019 in Japan, and the patent application filed on June 26, 2020. It is intended to enjoy the benefit of priority claim based on the patent application of 2020-10137, and all the contents described in the patent application shall be included in the present specification.

100 Sharing system 200 Management device 210 Communication I / F unit 220 Storage unit 221 Destination / fare information 222 Order waiting information 223 Ordering party information 224 Ordering source information 225 Program 226 Parking information 227 Product / price information 230 Calculation processing unit 231 screen Display unit 232 Reception unit 233 Judgment unit 234 Transmission unit 235 Order summary unit 236 Parking lot status acquisition unit 237 Virtual start point generation unit 238 Fare calculation unit 239 Authentication reception unit 300 Screen display device 310 Touch panel 320 Transmission / reception unit 400 Contractor terminal 500 Terminal 510 Destination Designation unit 520 Location information acquisition unit 530 Transmission / reception unit 600 Authentication terminal 700 Sharing system 80 Management device 81 Reception unit 82 Ordering unit 710 Sharing system 900 Management device 910 Communication I / F unit 920 Storage unit 921 Order quantity / delivery charge information 922 Order waiting information 923 Ordering party information 924 Ordering source information 925 Program 930 Calculation processing unit 931 Management unit 932 Judgment unit 933 Transmission unit 934 Selection unit 330 Distribution unit

Claims (18)

1. The management device
   Accepting orders from users,
   A management method in which orders are put together until the order status, which indicates the status of the order, meets a predetermined condition, and then the order is placed with an external terminal.
2. The management method according to claim 1.
   A management method for determining whether or not to place an order with the external terminal based on the elapsed time from a predetermined timing and the number of people waiting for an order, which is the number of people ordered before placing an order.
3. The management method according to claim 2.
   A management method that determines that an order is placed when the elapsed time from the order exceeds the elapsed time threshold.
4. The management method according to claim 2 or 3.
   A management method that determines that an order will be placed when the number of people waiting to place an order exceeds the number threshold.
5. The management method according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
   Accepting orders for pre-determined goods or services,
   A management method for collecting orders for each product or service.
6. The management method according to claim 5.
   A management method in which a fee is set in advance for each number of people when ordering the product or service.
7. The management method according to claim 5 or 6.
   A management method for displaying information according to the elapsed time from an order and information according to the number of people waiting for an order on the screen for each of the products or services.
8. The management method according to claim 7.
   A management method for displaying information according to the elapsed time from an order, information according to the number of people waiting for an order, and an advertisement on the screen for each of the products or services.
9. The management method according to any one of claims 1 to 8.
   Select the external terminal to be the ordering party,
   A management method for placing an order for the selected external terminal.
10. The management method according to claim 9.
    A management method for selecting the external terminal based on information indicating the number of people waiting to place an order.
11. The management method according to any one of 1 to 10.
    Accepting orders from multiple screen displays
    A management method in which orders are put together until the order status, which indicates the status of the order, meets a predetermined condition, and then the order is placed with an external terminal.
12. The management method according to claim 11.
    A management method in which the screen display device for accepting orders is defined based on the delivery time required to deliver the product.
13. The management method according to claim 11 or 12.
    A management method that selects screen display devices to be collected together based on the order status.
14. The management method according to claim 13.
    A management method for determining whether or not to select a screen display device to be collectively collected based on the character of the order target.
15. The reception department that accepts orders from users and
    A management device having an ordering unit that arranges orders until the order status, which indicates the status of the order, satisfies a predetermined condition, and then places an order with an external terminal.
16. In the management device
    The reception department that accepts orders from users and
    A computer-readable recording medium that records a program for realizing an ordering unit that places orders to an external terminal after collecting orders until the order status meets certain conditions.
17. It is a sharing system that uses digital signage to share transportation.
    A reception department that accepts orders from users indicating that they want to arrange transportation to a predetermined destination.
    For each destination, an ordering department that places an order to an external terminal after collecting orders until the order status, which indicates the order status, meets a predetermined condition,
    Sharing system with.
18. A management device that manages user orders in a sharing system that uses digital signage to share transportation means
    Accepting orders from users,
    A management method in which orders are put together until the order status, which indicates the status of the order, meets a predetermined condition, and then the order is placed with an external terminal.
    
    

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