WO2023162604A1

WO2023162604A1 - Information processing device, information processing method, and information processing program

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Publication number: WO2023162604A1
Application number: PCT/JP2023/003250
Authority: WO
Inventors: 武池上; 亮子八木; 賢伊藤; 和弘進藤
Original assignee: ユニ・チャーム株式会社
Priority date: 2022-02-24
Filing date: 2023-02-01
Publication date: 2023-08-31
Also published as: JP2023123209A; JP7289383B1; JP2023123446A

Abstract

An information processing device (100) according to the present application comprises: an acquisition unit (133) that acquires collection information relating to the collection of used non-woven fabric articles discarded by a user; a management unit (134) that groups a plurality of users who have discarded the used non-woven fabric articles serving as the target of a recycling treatment, the plurality of users including the user and another user differing from the user, and that performs an update so as to re-group the plurality of users belonging to the group in accordance with the progress of a recycling treatment process for the used non-woven fabric articles; a generation unit (135) that generates information relating to traceability, which is information relating to the state of the recycling treatment process for the used non-woven fabric articles, in accordance with information relating to the group updated in accordance with the progress of the recycling treatment process for the used non-woven fabric articles; and a provision unit (136) that provides the information relating to traceability, which was generated by the generation unit, to the user.

Description

Information processing device, information processing method and information processing program

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

Conventionally, traceability systems are known that track the recycling process of used products, which are products that have been used by users.

JP-A-2002-245209 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2021-131620

However, the above traceability system only provides information on whether or not the used products discarded by the user have been properly recycled. Therefore, for example, in each recycling process of used products, users may not be able to fully recognize the process of how used products are processed and the extracted materials are reborn as products. . Thus, there is room for improvement in terms of providing appropriate traceability information to users.

This application has been made in view of the above, and aims to provide users with information on appropriate traceability.

The information processing apparatus according to the present application includes an acquisition unit that acquires collection information related to collection of used nonwoven fabric products discarded by a user, and a plurality of uses including the user and other users different from the user. grouping a plurality of users who have discarded the used nonwoven fabric products to be recycled, and dividing the users belonging to the group according to the progress of the recycling process of the used nonwoven products. Information on the status of the used non-woven product recycling process based on the information on the group updated according to the progress of the used non-woven product recycling process and the management department to be updated to regroup. It is characterized by comprising a generator that generates information on a certain traceability, and a provider that provides the information on the traceability generated by the generator to the user.

According to one aspect of the embodiment, it is possible to provide appropriate traceability information to users.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of information processing executed by an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment; FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an information processing system according to the embodiment; 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a management information storage unit according to the embodiment; FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a traceability information storage unit according to the embodiment; 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a content storage unit according to the embodiment; FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of management processing executed by the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment; FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of providing processing executed by the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment; FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration;

At least the following matters become clear from the description of this specification and the attached drawings.

A plurality of users, including an acquisition unit that acquires collection information related to collection of used nonwoven fabric products discarded by users, the user, and other users different from the user, and is responsible for recycling processing. A plurality of users who discarded the target used nonwoven fabric product are grouped, and according to the progress of the recycling processing process of the used nonwoven fabric product, updating is performed so that the plurality of users belonging to the group are regrouped. Generating information on traceability, which is information on the status of the recycling process of the used nonwoven product, based on the management unit and the information on the group updated according to the progress of the recycling process of the used nonwoven product. and a providing unit for providing the user with the traceability information generated by the generating unit.

According to such an information processing device, for example, collection information of used nonwoven fabric products such as used diapers discarded by users is acquired. Here, the collected information includes, for example, the amount of used non-woven fabric products collected. Subsequently, the information processing device groups multiple users, including those who have discarded the used nonwoven fabric product, and recycles the multiple users belonging to the group according to the progress of the used nonwoven product recycling process. Update to group.

Then, the information processing device generates information on traceability, which is information on the status of the used nonwoven product recycling process, based on the information on the group updated according to the progress of the used nonwoven product recycling process. , to provide users with information about the traceability generated.

In this way, the information processing device can provide users with appropriate traceability information. In addition, since the information processing device provides information on traceability to the user, it is possible to increase the user's awareness of recycling. As a result, the information processing apparatus can raise the user's awareness of environmental conservation.

In the past, users who discarded used non-woven products were asked how their own used non-woven products were treated in the recycling process, and the materials that were sorted and extracted were finally reborn as products. In some cases, recognition of the recycling cycle was insufficient. On the other hand, the information processing device can assist the user in recognizing that the recycled material is circulated by providing appropriate traceability information to the user. This allows the user to recognize in which process of the recycling process the discarded nonwoven fabric product is currently processed. In this way, the information processing device can raise the user's awareness of recycling.

Additionally, the information processor can facilitate recycling of used nonwoven products. As a result, the information processing device can contribute to the reduction of _CO2 , which is one of the factors of global warming.

In addition, the information processing device associates and groups the collection information associated with the user with the collection information associated with the other user.

According to such an information processing device, for example, collection information associated with a user is grouped in association with collection information associated with other users. Thereby, the information processing apparatus can suitably manage information that associates a user with another user.

Further, the information processing device includes a first group in which the user and the other users are grouped according to the progress of the recycling process, and another group different from the first group. Based on the second group, a predetermined number of users belonging to the first group and the second group are grouped as one group.

According to such an information processing apparatus, for example, according to the progress of the recycling process, a first group in which a user and other users are grouped, and another group different from the first group. Based on a certain second group, a predetermined number of users belonging to the first group and the second group are grouped as one group. As a result, the information processing device can estimate how many users are involved in each recycling process.

In addition, the information processing device further acquires user information related to the user, and manages information that associates the collection information with the user information.

According to such an information processing device, for example, user information such as the user's age, gender, address, family structure, number of children, and location information of the terminal device used by the user can be further collected. Acquires and manages information in which collection information and user information are associated with each other. Thereby, the information processing device can suitably manage the information in which the collection information and the user information are associated with each other.

In addition, the information processing device manages information related to the recycling history of recycling the used nonwoven fabric product for each recycling process of the used nonwoven fabric product.

According to such an information processing device, for example, the recycling history is managed for each recycling process of used nonwoven fabric products. Here, the recycling history includes collection histories such as the date and time when the used nonwoven fabric product was discarded, information on the place where the discarded used nonwoven fabric product was collected, and information on the recycling history. In addition, the recycling history includes information on the type and amount of the product, the number of times the product was produced, and the history of the product, such as the transition history of the recycled nonwoven fabric product. In addition, the recycling history includes sales history such as sales information related to sales of recycled products. Accordingly, the information processing device can suitably manage information on the recycling history for each recycling process.

Also, the information processing device manages information related to the recycling history associated with the user based on the collection information associated with the user.

According to such an information processing device, for example, based on the collection information associated with the user, information related to the recycling history associated with the user is managed. Thereby, the information processing device can suitably manage the information in which the collection information and the recycling history are associated with each other.

In addition, the information processing device manages work information in recycling processing for each recycling processing step of the used nonwoven fabric product.

According to such an information processing device, for example, work information such as work start date and time, work time, and information on the person in charge who performed the work is managed for each recycling process. Thereby, the information processing device can suitably manage the work information for each recycling processing step.

In addition, the information processing device further acquires map information from a predetermined server, and further provides the user with information obtained by combining the information on the traceability and the map information.

According to such an information processing device, for example, map information superimposed on location information of moving bodies indicated by information on traceability, location information of factories, etc., is provided to the user. In this way, the information processing device can provide the user with map information on which traceability information is superimposed. Thereby, the user can grasp the information about the traceability in association with the map information.

In addition, the information processing device provides a user who belongs to one group with information about a recycling history related to another user who belongs to the one group and who is a different user from the user who belongs to the one group. Offer more.

According to such an information processing apparatus, for example, a user is provided with information about recycling history related to other users, including collection history, product history, sales history, and the like. provide. Thus, the information processing device can provide the user with a recycling history related to other users. Thereby, the user can grasp the recycling history related to other users. As a result, users can determine whether their recycling efforts are adequate by comparing their recycling histories with those of other users.

In addition, the information processing device further provides the user with information on the worker who performs recycling processing for each recycling processing step of the used nonwoven fabric product.

According to such an information processing device, for example, information on workers in charge of recycling processing is provided to the user. In this way, the information processing apparatus can provide the user with information about what kind of person actually performs the recycling process. As a result, the user can feel that the recycling process is familiar. In addition, the user can get a sense of security that the recycling process is properly carried out.

In addition, the information processing device acquires, as the collection information, information related to the quality of the used nonwoven fabric product discarded by the user, and according to the quality of the used nonwoven product, The user is further provided with content whose status changes.

According to such an information processing device, for example, when the score indicating the quality of the used diaper is equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold, the user's status is changed from the first status to the second status. Content may be provided to users. Thereby, the information processing device can prompt the user to participate in continuous recycling activities. Note that the second status is a status higher than the first status.

In addition, the information processing device acquires, as the collection information, information related to the amount of the used nonwoven fabric product discarded by the user, and according to the amount of the used nonwoven product, the information provided to the user in advance The user is further provided with content whose status changes.

According to such an information processing device, for example, when the amount of used diapers is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount, the user's status is changed from the first status to the second status. may be provided to persons. Thereby, the information processing device can prompt the user to participate in continuous recycling activities.

In addition, the information processing device further provides the user with content including information that is an incentive for the user when the status of the user satisfies a predetermined condition.

According to such an information processing device, for example, content for users to design packages of nonwoven fabric products may be provided as incentive information. Further, the information processing device may provide content for creating an illustration of a diaper when the nonwoven fabric product is a diaper. In this way, the information processing apparatus can provide the user with an opportunity to participate in manufacturing together with a business that produces and sells nonwoven fabric products as an incentive.

An example of a form (hereinafter referred to as "embodiment") for implementing an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Note that the information processing apparatus, information processing method, and information processing program are not limited by this embodiment. Also, in the following embodiments, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions are omitted.

[Embodiment]
[1. Example of information processing indicated by information processing device]
An example of information processing executed by the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of information processing executed by an information processing apparatus 100 according to an embodiment. For convenience, the steps shown in FIG. 1 include actions of natural persons.

The following describes the process of generating traceability information when the user disposes of used diapers (an example of used nonwoven fabric products). Next, processing for providing information on traceability will be described.

First, with reference to FIG. 1, processing for generating traceability information when a user discards used diapers will be described. In FIG. 1, the user U1 discards the used diaper NW1 used by the user U1's own child in the collection device BO1 installed in the garbage dump in the area where the user U1 resides.

Here, the recovery device BO1 will be explained. The collecting device BO1 is a recycling box for collecting used diapers. For example, the collecting device BO1 has a storage unit for storing used diapers inside the collecting device BO1, and a detection sensor for detecting the weight or the number of stocks of a plurality of diapers stored inside.

Also, the collection device BO1 is a box that has a lid and can be sealed. For example, it is assumed that the collection device BO1 has a button for opening the lid. In this case, the collection device BO1 opens the cover when the button of the collection device BO1 is pressed by the user. Subsequently, the user disposes of the used diaper in the collection device BO1. Then, the collection device BO1 closes the lid when the button of the collection device BO1 is pressed by the user. Note that the collection device BO1 may be equipped with a predetermined garbage bag.

The collection device BO1 uses a weight sensor, a pressure sensor, or the like as a detection sensor, and calculates the number and weight of used diapers based on the detection information detected by the weight sensor, the pressure sensor, or the like. may

In addition, the collection device BO1 has a communication unit and the like for bi-directional communication with each device. For example, the communication unit can be a wireless LAN (Local Communicate with various devices using various wireless communications such as Area Network) or various wired communications.

In addition, the recovery device BO1 has a display section that displays various information. For example, the display unit displays and outputs various information, and is realized using a liquid crystal or organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display panel. For example, the display unit displays a message or the like received via the communication unit.

In the example of FIG. 1, the user U1 discards the used diaper NW1 in the collection device BO1 (step S1). For example, the user U1 uses a predetermined garbage bag provided in the collection device BO1, wraps the garbage bag in the used diaper NW1, and discards it in the collection device BO1. Subsequently, the collection device BO1 closes the lid when the button of the collection device BO1 is pressed by the user U1. Here, it is assumed that user U1 has registered in advance with a predetermined service provided by a business operator who manages information processing apparatus 100 .

Subsequently, the terminal device 10 used by the user U1 authenticates the user U1 for a predetermined service according to the operation of the user U1. Specifically, the information processing device 100 receives an authentication request for the user U1 from the terminal device 10 (step S2).

For example, the information processing apparatus 100, in accordance with the operation of the user U1, on a predetermined application or web browser, along with the identification information that identifies the user U1 and the password preset by the user U1, the user U1 from the terminal device 10.

Then, the information processing device 100 authenticates the user U1 (step S3). For example, the information processing apparatus 100 authenticates the user U1 on a predetermined application or web browser. To give a more specific example, it is assumed that a predetermined storage unit of the information processing apparatus 100 stores user information of user U1. In this case, the information processing device 100 stores the combination of the identification information that identifies the user U1 transmitted from the terminal device 10, the password preset by the user U1, and a predetermined memory that the information processing device 100 has. and the user information stored in the unit. Subsequently, the information processing apparatus 100 authenticates the user U1 when the collation is successful. Here, it is assumed that user U1 has been successfully authenticated.

Subsequently, the information processing device 100 transmits the authentication result to the terminal device 10 (step S4). For example, the information processing device 100 transmits to the terminal device 10 an authentication result indicating that user U1 has been successfully authenticated.

The user U1 then inputs the collection amount of the used diapers NW1 on a predetermined application or web browser. For example, user U1 presses a button for inputting a collection amount arranged in content displayed by a predetermined application or web browser. Then, the user U1 inputs the amount of used diapers NW1 to be collected using content for inputting collection information including the amount of used diapers NW1 to be collected.

Subsequently, the information processing device 100 acquires the collection information input by the user U1 from the terminal device 10 (step S5). For example, the information processing apparatus 100 acquires, as the collection information, the date and time when the used diapers NW1 were discarded, the collected amount of the discarded used diapers NW1, and the like.

Next, we will explain the process of acquiring various information according to the progress of the recycling process, which is the process of recycling used diapers. Here, the recycling process includes a process of recycling used diapers, a process of producing recycled products, a process of producing materials from recycled products, a process of producing recycled products, and a process of selling recycled products. include.

FIG. 1 shows an example in which discarded used diapers are collected by a collecting company and transported to various factories by a mobile body DE1.

Here, the mobile object DE1 is an automobile such as a truck. In addition, the mobile body DE1 has an in-vehicle device. For example, the in-vehicle device detects the current position of the in-vehicle device (the current position of the mobile object DE1) at predetermined intervals (for example, 30 minutes) using a communication function, a GPS (Global Positioning System) sensor, etc. It has functions. More specific examples of in-vehicle devices are car navigation systems, drive recorders, and the like.

In addition, operators of various factories and retail stores manage the operator server 20. In the example of FIG. 1, the server managing various information in the factory FO1 is the operator server 21, the server managing various information in the factory FO2 is the operator server 22, and the server managing various information in the factory FO3 is It is the business server 23 . The provider server 24 is a server that manages various information in the store SH1. Note that, hereinafter, the operator servers 21 to 24 may be referred to as the operator server 20 when they are not particularly distinguished.

As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile object DE1 transports the recycling target to the factory FO1 (step S6). For example, the mobile body DE1 collects used diapers discarded in the collection device BO1 as recycling targets. In this case, the mobile object DE1 collects the recyclable objects at a plurality of locations within a predetermined area.

Subsequently, the information processing device 100 acquires various types of information from the mobile object DE1 (step S7). For example, the information processing apparatus 100 acquires position information of the mobile object DE1 from the mobile object DE1 as various information. Thereby, the information processing apparatus 100 can acquire the current position of the mobile object DE1. It is assumed that the information processing apparatus 100 acquires the position information of the mobile object DE1 all the time or at predetermined intervals.

Then, the operator of the factory FO1 performs the recycling process on the recycle target transported by the mobile body DE1 (step S8). In the example of FIG. 1, factory FO1 is a recycling factory. For example, in the factory FO1, as a pre-recycle process, collection of recyclable materials, storage of recyclable materials, weighing of recyclable materials, and separation by a metal detector or the like are performed. Here, the sorting process using a metal detector or the like includes a discharge process for discharging other materials different from those to be recycled and defective products in the recycling process.

In addition, in the factory FO1, as recycling processing steps, crushing and separation, stirring, dust removal, solid-liquid separation, ozonation, solid-liquid separation based on dehydration processing, and production of recycled products such as pulp materials are performed in order. . Here, the process of solid-liquid separation based on the dehydration process includes a discharge process of discharging disused articles and the like.

In addition, plastic materials are generated as recycled products from non-woven fabrics or films by crushing and separation. Further, by solid-liquid separation, a super absorbent polymer that is recycled from the super absorbent polymer contained in the used diaper is produced as a recycled product. In this way, in the factory FO1, recycled products such as pulp materials, plastic materials, and superabsorbent resins are produced by carrying out the recycling process.

Subsequently, the information processing device 100 acquires various types of information from the provider server 21 (step S9). For example, the information processing device 100 acquires information about the status of recycling processing from the provider server 21 as various types of information.

To give a more specific example, the information processing apparatus 100 may include, as information about the status of the recycling process, information about the progress of the recycling process, information about which process the recycling process has been completed, and information about whether the recycling process has been completed. Information or the like indicating whether or not there was any information is acquired from the provider server 21 . It is assumed that the information processing apparatus 100 acquires information regarding the status of the recycling process all the time or at predetermined intervals.

Then, the mobile body DE1 transports the recycled products produced by recycling the recycle target to the factory FO2 (step S10). In this case, the information processing apparatus 100 acquires position information of the mobile object DE1 from the mobile object DE1 as various information.

Subsequently, the business operator of the factory FO2 produces thin paper (hereinafter sometimes referred to as thin paper) wrapping the absorbent material (pulp or superabsorbent resin) from the recycled product transported by the mobile body DE1. (Step S11). In the example of FIG. 1, factory FO2 is a factory that produces tissue paper. For example, in the factory FO2, tissue paper is produced from the pulp material among the transported recycled products.

Then, the information processing device 100 acquires various types of information from the business operator server 22 (step S12). For example, the information processing device 100 acquires information on recycled products from the provider server 22 as various information.

To give a more specific example, the information processing device 100 acquires information on whether or not the recycled product could be produced and information on the production volume of the recycled product from the operator server 22 as information on the recycled product. It is assumed that the information processing apparatus 100 acquires information on recycled products all the time or at predetermined intervals.

Subsequently, the mobile body DE1 conveys the rolled thin paper to the factory FO3 (step S13). In this case, the information processing apparatus 100 acquires position information of the mobile object DE1 from the mobile object DE1 as various information.

Then, the operator of the factory FO3 uses the thin paper transported by the mobile body DE1 to produce urine pads (step S14). In the example of FIG. 1, factory FO3 is a factory that produces nonwoven products. For example, in factory FO3, non-woven products are produced based on the transported tissue paper.

Subsequently, the information processing device 100 acquires various types of information from the provider server 23 (step S15). For example, the information processing device 100 acquires information on recycled products from the provider server 23 as various types of information.

To give a more specific example, the information processing device 100 acquires information on the production volume of urine absorbing pads produced from recycled materials, etc., from the operator server 23 as information on recycled products. It is assumed that the information processing apparatus 100 acquires information on recycled products all the time or at predetermined intervals.

Then, the mobile body DE1 delivers the produced urine absorbing pad (step S16). In this case, the information processing apparatus 100 acquires position information of the mobile object DE1 from the mobile object DE1 as various information.

Subsequently, the operator of the store SH1 displays and sells the incontinence pads delivered by the mobile body DE1. Then, the information processing device 100 acquires various kinds of information from the provider server 24 (step S17). For example, the information processing device 100 acquires sales information related to sales of recycled products from the company server 24 as various types of information. It is assumed that the information processing apparatus 100 acquires sales information all the time or at predetermined intervals.

Although an example in which the information processing apparatus 100 acquires various types of information in the order of steps S6 to S17 has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 may acquire various types of information from the mobile device DE 1 or the business server 20 as appropriate, without being limited to the order described above.

Subsequently, the information processing device 100 manages various information (step S18). For example, the information processing apparatus 100 manages the position information of the mobile object DE1 acquired as various types of information, information on the status of recycling processing, information on recycled products, information on recycled products, sales information, and the like.

Here, the information processing apparatus 100 groups users who have discarded used diapers together with other users who have discarded used diapers as one group, and manages various information. A group here is a group composed of any number of people. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 associates collection information associated with a user with collection information associated with other users and groups them.

To give a more specific example, in step S6, the information processing apparatus 100 collects recyclable objects in a predetermined area when the mobile object DE1 collects recycling objects at a plurality of locations in the predetermined area. The user U1 who discarded the used diaper and the other users are grouped as one group. For example, assume that there are 50 users, including user U1, who have discarded used diapers within a predetermined area. In this case, the information processing apparatus 100 groups such 50 people as one group.

In addition, the information processing apparatus 100 regroups a plurality of users belonging to the group according to the progress of the used diaper recycling process. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 may include a first group in which a user and other users are grouped and a second group that is different from the first group, depending on the progress of the recycling process. A predetermined number of users among the plurality of users belonging to the first group and the second group are grouped as one group. In this manner, the information processing apparatus 100 updates the groups by regrouping according to the progress of the used diaper recycling process.

To give a more specific example, in step S8, the information processing apparatus 100 groups the user U1 who discarded the used diapers collected in the recycling process and the other users as one group. do. For example, it is assumed that there are 500 users, including user U1, who have discarded used diapers collected in the recycling process. In this case, the information processing apparatus 100 groups such 500 people as one group. Thus, the information processing apparatus 100 can estimate how many users are involved in the production of recycled products such as pulp materials in step S8.

Further, the information processing apparatus 100 treats the user U1 who discarded the used diapers collected in the recycling process and the other users as one group in the generation of the recycled pulp material shown in step S8. group. For example, it is assumed that there are 500 users, including user U1, who have discarded used diapers collected in the recycling process to produce one lot of pulp material. In this case, the information processing apparatus 100 groups such 500 people as one group. In addition, 1 lot here is 1 unit which shows a predetermined amount.

In another example, the information processing apparatus 100, in the generation of the superabsorbent resin recycled product shown in step S8, is the user U1 who discarded the used diapers collected in the recycling process, and other users. group as one group. For example, it is assumed that there are 1,000 users, including user U1, who have discarded used diapers collected in the recycling process to produce one lot of superabsorbent resin. In this case, the information processing apparatus 100 groups such 1000 people as one group. Thus, the information processing apparatus 100 can estimate how many users are involved in the production of recycled products.

In addition, the information processing apparatus 100 groups the user U1 who discarded the used diapers collected in the thin paper production process shown in step S11 and the other users as one group. For example, it is assumed that there are 200 users, including user U1, who have discarded used diapers collected in the thin paper production process in order to produce one lot of roll-shaped thin paper. In this case, the information processing apparatus 100 groups such 200 people as one group. Thus, the information processing apparatus 100 can estimate how many users are involved in the production of thin paper.

In addition, the information processing apparatus 100 groups the user U1 who discarded the used diapers collected in the process of producing the incontinence pad shown in step S14 and the other users as one group. For example, it is assumed that there are 700 users, including user U1, who have discarded the used diapers collected in the process of manufacturing incontinence pads in order to produce one lot of incontinence pads. In this case, the information processing apparatus 100 groups such 700 people as one group. In this way, the information processing apparatus 100 can estimate how many users are involved in the production of urine pads.

Then, the information processing device 100 generates information on traceability (step S19). For example, the information processing apparatus 100 generates traceability information based on group information updated according to the progress of the used nonwoven fabric product recycling process.

To give a more specific example, the information processing apparatus 100 can trace information including location information of the mobile object DE1, information on the status of recycling processing, information on recycled products, information on recycled products, and sales information. is generated for each group as information about

Next, the process of providing information on traceability will be explained using FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, the information processing device 100 receives a request for information on traceability from the terminal device 10 (step S20). Subsequently, the information processing device 100 provides information on traceability (step S21).

For example, the information processing apparatus 100 selects the traceability information generated in the group to which the user U1 belongs from among the generated traceability information. Subsequently, the information processing apparatus 100 provides information regarding the selected traceability to the user.

Conventionally, traceability systems that track the recycling process of used products, which are products used by users, etc., have been known. It merely provided information as to whether it was done or not. For this reason, for example, in each recycling process of used products, users may not be fully aware of how the used products are treated and how the extracted materials are reborn as products. Ta.

Therefore, the information processing apparatus 100 acquires collection information regarding collection of used nonwoven fabric products discarded by users. Subsequently, the information processing apparatus 100 selects a plurality of users, including the user and other users who are different from the user, who have disposed of the used nonwoven fabric products to be recycled. Grouping and updating so that multiple users belonging to the group are regrouped according to the progress of the recycling process of used nonwoven products. Then, the information processing device 100 generates information on traceability, which is information on the status of the used nonwoven product recycling process, based on the information on the group updated according to the progress of the used nonwoven product recycling process. do. Subsequently, the information processing apparatus 100 provides the user with the generated traceability information.

As a result, the information processing apparatus 100 can provide appropriate traceability information to the user. In this way, the information processing apparatus 100 provides information on traceability to the user, so that the user can be more aware of recycling. Therefore, the information processing apparatus 100 can raise the user's awareness of environmental conservation.

[2. Configuration of information processing system]
Next, the configuration of the information processing system 1 according to the embodiment will be described using FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the information processing system 1 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2 , the information processing system 1 includes a terminal device 10 , a business server 20 , an external server 30 and an information processing device 100 . The terminal device 10, the provider server 20, the external server 30, and the information processing device 100 are communicatively connected via a network N by wire or wirelessly. The information processing system 1 shown in FIG. 2 may include a plurality of terminal devices 10, a plurality of operator servers 20, a plurality of external servers 30, and a plurality of information processing apparatuses 100. good.

The terminal device 10 is an information processing device used by a user who accesses content such as web content displayed on a web browser and content for applications. For example, the terminal device 10 is a desktop PC (Personal Computer), a notebook PC, a tablet terminal, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), or the like.

The business server 20 is an information processing device managed by a business operator related to the recycling process, and is realized by, for example, a server device or a cloud system. For example, the provider server 20 manages various information regarding the recycling process. Then, the provider server 20 transmits such various information to the information processing device 100 .

The external server 30 is an information processing device that provides various types of information, and is realized by, for example, a server device or a cloud system. For example, the external server 30 provides map information to the information processing device 100 . In this case, the external server 30 may cooperate with the information processing apparatus 100 in any manner. For example, the external server 30 may provide a function as an API (Application Programming Interface) that provides map information to the information processing apparatus 100 .

The information processing device 100 is an information processing device that can communicate with various devices via a network N such as the Internet, and is realized by, for example, a server device or a cloud system. For example, the information processing device 100 is communicably connected to various other devices via a network N. FIG.

[3. Configuration of Information Processing Device]
Next, the configuration of the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment will be described using FIG. FIG. 2 shows a configuration example of the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the information processing apparatus 100 has a communication section 110, a storage section 120, and a control section .

(Regarding communication unit 110)
The communication unit 110 is realized by, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card) or the like. The communication unit 110 is connected to the network N by wire or wirelessly, and transmits and receives information to and from other various devices.

(Regarding storage unit 120)
The storage unit 120 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. Storage unit 120 has management information storage unit 121 , traceability information storage unit 122 , and content storage unit 123 .

(Regarding the management information storage unit 121)
The management information storage unit 121 stores various management information stored for each user. Here, FIG. 3 shows an example of the management information storage unit 121 according to the embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the management information storage unit 121 has items such as "user ID (Identifier)" and "management information". For example, the "management information" includes "user information", "group ID", "history ID", "collection history", "quantity", "quality", "moving body position history", and "product history". , “work history”, “sales history”, “status”, and “ranking”.

"User ID" is an identifier that identifies a user. "User information" is information about the user associated with the "user ID". For example, the user information includes a password preset by the user, the user's age, gender, address, family structure, number of children, and location information of the terminal device 10 used by the user. etc.

"Group ID" is an identifier that identifies the group associated with the "user ID". “History ID” is an identifier that identifies the history of discarding the used nonwoven fabric product associated with the “user ID”.

"Recovery history" is information related to the recovery history of the discarded used nonwoven fabric product associated with the "history ID". For example, the collection history includes information on the date and time when the used nonwoven fabric product was discarded, the place where the discarded used nonwoven product was collected, and the like. The collection history may also include information regarding various values calculated based on the amount of used nonwoven products collected. For example, the value here is a value that indicates the amount of reduction in tree felling, a value that indicates the amount of reduction in CO ₂ emissions, or the like.

"Quantity" is information about the quantity of discarded used nonwoven fabric products associated with the "history ID". Here, the quantity is, for example, the number of used nonwoven fabric products, the weight of the used nonwoven product, the volume of the used nonwoven product, or the like. “Quality” is information about the quality of the discarded used nonwoven fabric product associated with the “history ID”.

Also, the amount may be the amount determined in the process of individually processing used diapers. For example, the amount may be the amount determined in the process of weighing the amount to be recycled.

Here, quality is determined by the degree of ease of recycling. For example, if the used nonwoven fabric product contains impurities other than excrement, such as hair, paper wrapping the used nonwoven product, newspaper, etc., the quality is lowered. In addition, when the amount of excrement contained in the used nonwoven fabric product is more than a predetermined amount, the quality of the product becomes low. Also, if the excrement contained in the used nonwoven product is only urine, the quality will be higher. In addition, when disposing of used nonwoven products, garbage bags containing used nonwoven products are made of easily recyclable materials (for example, garbage bags made of paper, garbage bags made of pulp material, etc.). ), the quality is higher. Based on these trends, the quality of the used nonwoven product is scored. If the used nonwoven fabric products are collected after being classified by type, size, adult or child, the quality of the used nonwoven product may be scored as high.

Also, the quality may be the quality determined in the process of individually processing used diapers. For example, the quality may be determined by the degree to which metals, hair, etc. are not included in the sorting process using a metal detector or the like. In this case, the quality may be scored as high as it contains no metal, hair, or the like.

This is information about the history of the location information of the moving object that transports the discarded used nonwoven fabric product associated with the "moving object location history" and "history ID". For example, the location history of the mobile object includes location information, the date and time when the location information was acquired, and the like.

"Product History" is information on the history of products such as recycled products produced by recycling discarded used non-woven fabric products associated with "History ID". For example, the product history includes information about the product type, quantity, number of times the product was produced, and the like. The product history may also include the transition history of recycled nonwoven products. For example, the transition history of recycled non-woven fabric products may include information on the production of child diapers, urine absorbent pads, adult diapers, pet sheets, sanitary products, and the like.

"Work history" is information about the work history for each process of the recycling process for recycling the discarded used nonwoven fabric product associated with the "history ID". For example, the work history includes the date and time when the recycling process was performed, the result of the recycling process, the group ID, the work information of the factory where the recycling process is performed, and the like. Here, the work information includes, for example, work start date and time, work time, and information on the person in charge who performed the work.

"Sales history" is information related to the sales history of recycled products associated with the "history ID". For example, the sales history includes sales information related to sales of recycled products.

"Status" is information about the status given to the user associated with the "user ID". For example, status is bronze, silver, gold, diamond, and the like. Also, the status changes in order of Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Diamond, depending on the quantity or quality of the used non-woven products discarded.

"Ranking" is information about the ranking associated with the "user ID". The ranking referred to here is, for example, a ranking or the like ranked according to the status of each user.

For example, in FIG. 3, "U1" identified by the user ID has "UI1" as the user information, "UG1" as the group ID, "H1" as the history ID, and "H1" as the collection history. HR1”, quantity is “AR1” and quality is “QR1”. In addition, "U1" has a position history of "DR1" for the moving object, a product history of "PR1", a work history of "OR1", a sales history of "ER1", and a status of " SR1” and the ranking is “RR1”.

In the example shown in FIG. 3, the user information, etc., is represented by an abstract code such as "UI1", but the user information, etc., is represented by numerical values, information on character strings, user information, etc. The file format of the containing file may be used.

(Regarding traceability information storage unit 122)
The traceability information storage unit 122 stores various information regarding traceability. Here, FIG. 4 shows an example of the traceability information storage unit 122 according to the embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the traceability information storage unit 122 has items such as "traceability ID" and "traceability information".

"Traceability ID" is an identifier that identifies traceability information. "Traceability information" is traceability information associated with the "traceability ID".

For example, in FIG. 4, "T1" identified by the traceability ID has traceability information "TA1". In the example shown in FIG. 4, the traceability information and the like are represented by abstract codes such as "TA1". may be

(Regarding the content storage unit 123)
The content storage unit 123 stores various information about content. Here, FIG. 5 shows an example of the content storage unit 123 according to the embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the content storage unit 123 has items such as "content ID" and "content".

"Content ID" is an identifier that identifies the content. "Content" is information about the content associated with the "content ID".

For example, in FIG. 5, the content of "C1" identified by the content ID is "CO1". In the example shown in FIG. 5, the contents and the like are represented by abstract codes such as "CO1", but the contents and the like are represented by numerical values, information on character strings, and file formats including information on the contents. There may be.

(Regarding the control unit 130)
The control unit 130 is a controller, and for example, various programs (information processing programs) stored in a storage device inside the information processing apparatus 100 are controlled by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), or the like. example) is implemented by using RAM as a work area. Also, the control unit 130 is a controller, and is implemented by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 130 includes a reception unit 131, an authentication unit 132, an acquisition unit 133, a management unit 134, a generation unit 135, and a provision unit 136. Realize or perform the function or action of a process. Note that the internal configuration of the control unit 130 is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 2, and may be another configuration as long as it performs the information processing described later. Moreover, the connection relationship between the processing units of the control unit 130 is not limited to the connection relationship shown in FIG. 2, and may be another connection relationship.

(Regarding the reception unit 131)
The receiving unit 131 receives various requests. Specifically, the reception unit 131 receives a user authentication request. For example, the accepting unit 131 accepts a user authentication request from the terminal device 10 together with identification information for identifying the user and a password preset by the user.

Also, the reception unit 131 receives a request for information on traceability from the terminal device 10 .

(Regarding the authentication unit 132)
The authentication unit 132 performs various authentications. Specifically, the authentication unit 132 authenticates the user. Specifically, the authentication unit 132 combines the identification information for identifying the user received by the reception unit 131 and the password preset by the user, and the user stored in the management information storage unit 121. Match information. Subsequently, the authentication unit 132 authenticates the user when the collation is successful.

(Regarding the acquisition unit 133)
Acquisition unit 133 acquires various types of information. Specifically, the acquisition unit 133 acquires collection information regarding the collection of used nonwoven fabric products discarded by the user. For example, the acquisition unit 133 acquires collection information input by the user from the terminal device 10 . For example, the acquisition unit 133 acquires, from the terminal device 10, the date and time when the used diapers were discarded, the amount of discarded used diapers collected, and the like as the collection information. Then, the acquisition unit 133 stores the collection information in the management information storage unit 121 .

In addition, the acquisition unit 133 may further acquire user information regarding the user. For example, the acquisition unit 133 acquires, as user information, information including the user's age, gender, address, family structure, number of children, location information of the terminal device 10 used by the user, and the like. You may The acquisition unit 133 then stores the user information in the management information storage unit 121 .

Also, the acquisition unit 133 acquires various types of information from the mobile object. For example, the acquisition unit 133 acquires the position information of the mobile object, the date and time when the position information was acquired, etc. from the mobile object as various information. The acquisition unit 133 then stores the position information and the like in the management information storage unit 121 .

Also, the acquisition unit 133 acquires various types of information from the business operator server 20 . In the example of FIG. 1, the acquiring unit 133 acquires information about the status of recycling processing from the provider server 21 as various types of information.

To give a more specific example, the acquisition unit 133 obtains, as the information about the status of the recycling process, information about the progress of the recycling process, information about which process the recycling process has been completed, information about whether the recycling process has been completed, Information indicating the amount, etc., is acquired from the provider server 21 . Then, the acquisition unit 133 stores information about the status of the recycling process in the management information storage unit 121 .

In addition, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 133 acquires information on recycled products from the business operator server 22 as various information. To give a more specific example, the acquiring unit 133 acquires information on whether or not the recycled product has been produced and information on the production amount of the recycled product from the business operator server 22 as the information on the recycled product. Then, the acquisition unit 133 stores the information about the recycled product in the management information storage unit 121. FIG.

In addition, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 133 acquires information on recycled products from the business operator server 23 as various types of information. To give a more specific example, the acquisition unit 133 acquires information on the production volume of urine absorbing pads produced from recycled materials, etc., from the provider server 23 as the information on recycled products. Then, the acquisition unit 133 stores information about such recycled products in the management information storage unit 121 .

In addition, in the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 133 acquires sales information related to sales of recycled products from the business operator server 24 as various types of information. The acquisition unit 133 then stores the sales information in the management information storage unit 121 .

It should be noted that the acquisition unit 133 acquires various types of information from the mobile object or the operator server 20 all the time or at predetermined intervals.

(Regarding the management unit 134)
The management unit 134 manages various information. Specifically, the management unit 134 identifies a plurality of users, including the user and other users who are different from the user, who have discarded used diapers to be recycled. Grouping is performed, and according to the progress of the used diaper recycling process, a plurality of users belonging to the group are updated so as to be regrouped.

Here, the management unit 134 manages various information by grouping users who have discarded used diapers together with other users who have discarded used diapers as one group. For example, the management unit 134 associates collection information associated with a user with collection information associated with other users and groups them.

In the example of FIG. 1, in step S6, the management unit 134 collects used diapers within a predetermined area when the mobile object DE1 collects recyclable items at a plurality of locations within the predetermined area. The discarded user U1 and other users are grouped as one group. For example, assume that there are 50 users, including user U1, who have discarded used diapers within a predetermined area. In this case, the management unit 134 groups such 50 people as one group.

In addition, the management unit 134 regroups the plurality of users belonging to the group according to the progress of the used diaper recycling process. For example, according to the progress of the recycling process, the management unit 134 creates a first group in which users and other users are grouped, and a second group that is different from the first group. A predetermined number of users among the plurality of users belonging to the first group and the second group are grouped as one group. In this way, the management unit 134 updates the groups by regrouping according to the progress of the used diaper recycling process.

In the example of FIG. 1, in step S8, the management unit 134 groups the user U1 who discarded the used diapers collected in the recycling process and the other users into one group. For example, it is assumed that there are 500 users, including user U1, who have discarded used diapers collected in the recycling process. In this case, the management unit 134 groups these 500 people as one group. Thus, the management unit 134 can estimate how many users are involved in the production of recycled products such as pulpwood in step S8.

In addition, the management unit 134 groups the user U1 who discarded the used diapers collected in the recycling process and the other users as one group in the generation of the recycled pulp material shown in step S8. become For example, it is assumed that there are 500 users, including user U1, who have discarded used diapers collected in the recycling process to produce one lot of pulp material. In this case, the management unit 134 groups these 500 people as one group.

In another example, the management unit 134 divides the user U1 who discarded the used diapers collected in the recycling process and other users in the generation of the superabsorbent resin recycled product shown in step S8. Group as one group. For example, it is assumed that there are 1,000 users, including user U1, who have discarded used diapers collected in the recycling process to produce one lot of superabsorbent resin. In this case, the management unit 134 groups these 1000 people as one group. In this way, the management unit 134 can estimate how many users are involved in the production of recycled products.

In addition, the management unit 134 groups the user U1 who discarded the used diapers collected in the thin paper production process shown in step S11 and the other users as one group. For example, it is assumed that there are 200 users, including user U1, who have discarded used diapers collected in the thin paper production process in order to produce one lot of roll-shaped thin paper. In this case, the management unit 134 groups these 200 people as one group. In this way, the management unit 134 can estimate how many users are involved in the production of tissue paper.

In addition, the management unit 134 groups the user U1 who discarded the used diapers collected in the process of producing the incontinence pad shown in step S14 and other users as one group. For example, it is assumed that there are 700 users, including user U1, who have discarded the used diapers collected in the process of manufacturing incontinence pads in order to produce one lot of incontinence pads. In this case, the management unit 134 groups these 700 people as one group. In this way, the management unit 134 can estimate how many users are involved in the production of the incontinence pads.

In addition, the management unit 134 associates the collection information acquired by the acquisition unit 133 with the user information acquired by the acquisition unit 133 and manages them in the management information storage unit 121 . In addition, the management unit 134 manages, in the management information storage unit 121 , information related to the recycling history of used diapers recycled for each used diaper recycling process acquired by the acquisition unit 133 . In addition, the management unit 134 manages, in the management information storage unit 121, information related to the recycling history associated with the user based on the collection information associated with the user. In addition, the management unit 134 manages work information in the recycling process in the management information storage unit 121 for each used diaper recycling process.

(Regarding the generation unit 135)
The generation unit 135 generates various information. Specifically, the generating unit 135 generates information about traceability based on the information about the group updated according to the progress of the used diaper recycling process. Then, the generation unit 135 stores information on such traceability in the traceability information storage unit 122 .

For example, the generating unit 135 generates information about traceability based on the information about the group updated according to the progress of the used diaper recycling process. To give a more specific example, the generation unit 135 generates traceability information including location information of a moving object, information on the status of recycling processing, information on recycled products, information on recycled products, and information on sales. generated for each group as

(Regarding the providing unit 136)
The providing unit 136 provides various information. For example, the providing unit 136 transmits the authentication result authenticated by the authenticating unit 132 to the terminal device 10 . For example, the providing unit 136 transmits to the terminal device 10 an authentication result indicating that the user has been successfully authenticated.

In addition, the providing unit 136 provides information on traceability stored in the traceability information storage unit 122 to the user. For example, the providing unit 136 selects information on traceability generated in a group to which the user belongs, from information on traceability stored in the traceability information storage unit 122 . Subsequently, the providing unit 136 provides information on the selected traceability to the user.

[4. Processing procedure (1)]
Next, a procedure of management processing executed by the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of management processing executed by the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 6, the reception unit 131 receives a user authentication request from the terminal device 10. Subsequently, the authentication unit 132 authenticates the user (step S101). Specifically, when the user cannot be authenticated (step S101; No), the authentication unit 132 waits until the user is authenticated.

On the other hand, when the authentication unit 132 has successfully authenticated the user (step S101; Yes), the acquisition unit 133 acquires collection information (step S102). Then, the acquiring unit 133 acquires various kinds of information from the mobile device DE1 and the operator server 20 all the time or at predetermined intervals (step S103).

Subsequently, the management unit 134 associates the various information acquired by the acquisition unit 133 and manages them as various management information (step S104).

[5. Processing procedure (2)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, a procedure of provision processing executed by the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of providing processing executed by the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 7, the generation unit 135 generates information on traceability based on various management information (step S201). Subsequently, the reception unit 131 receives a request for information on traceability from the user (step S202).

Specifically, when the reception unit 131 does not receive a request for information on traceability from the user (step S202; No), the process returns to step S201.

On the other hand, when the request for information on traceability is received from the user (step S202; Yes), the providing unit 136 provides information on traceability to the user (step S203).

[6. Modification]
The information processing apparatus 100 described above may be embodied in various forms other than the above embodiment. Therefore, other embodiments of the information processing apparatus 100 will be described below.

[6-1. Installation location of recovery device]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the collection device BO1 is installed in a garbage dump in the area where the user resides has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the installation location of the collection device BO1 may be any location. For example, the installation location of the recovery device BO1 may be an installation location in or near facilities such as commercial buildings, commercial facilities, educational facilities such as schools, and public facilities such as government offices.

[6-2. Used non-woven fabric products]
In the above embodiment, an example in which the used nonwoven fabric product is a used diaper has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, nonwoven products to be used nonwoven products may be tissues, baby wipes, wet wipes, sanitary products, mild incontinence pads, incontinence pads, bed sheets, and the like. The non-woven fabric product may also be diapers used by pets, pet sheets, and the like.

[6-3. Unit of grouping]
In the above-described embodiment, the management unit 134 collects recyclable objects at a plurality of locations within a predetermined area of the mobile object DE1, and users who discarded used diapers within the predetermined area; Although an example of grouping other users as one group has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the grouping unit may be any unit.

To give a more specific example, the grouping unit may be one used diaper. In this case, it is assumed that the diaper is provided with an individually identifiable tag such as an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag. Thereby, the management unit 134 may manage used diapers in units of one based on the RFID tag attached to each used diaper.

In another example, the grouping unit may be a garbage bag containing discarded used diapers. In this case, it is assumed that an RFID tag or the like is attached to the garbage bag. Accordingly, the management unit 134 may manage garbage bags in units of one based on the RFID tag attached to the garbage bag.

[6-4. other operators]
In the above embodiment, the operator of the factory FO1 performs recycling processing on the recyclable object transported by the mobile body DE1, the operator of the factory FO2 produces thin paper from the recycled product transported by the mobile body DE1, and the factory An example has been described in which the operator of FO3 uses the thin paper transported by the mobile body DE1 to produce urine absorbent pads, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, factories are not limited to the above factories, and other factories may be added.

For example, the mobile body DE1 transports the superabsorbent resin recycled at the factory FO1 to the factory FO4. Subsequently, the plant FO4 operator may produce new superabsorbent polymer based on the recycled superabsorbent polymer. In this case, the mobile body DE1 may transport such new superabsorbent resin to the manufacturer of the superabsorbent resin.

In addition, factory FO4 operators may produce products such as sandbags and emergency toilets based on recycled superabsorbent resin.

In another example, mobile DE1 transports plastic materials recycled at factory FO1 to factory FO5. Subsequently, the factory FO5 operators may produce products such as pallets, garden pots, plarails, legos, park benches, etc. based on the recycled plastic material.

In another example, mobile DE1 transports rayon recycled at factory FO1 to factory FO6. Subsequently, factory FO5 operators may produce products such as bibs, wet wipes, and shirts based on the recycled rayon.

[6-5. Information combining traceability information and map information]
Further, the acquisition unit 133 further acquires map information from the external server 30 (an example of a predetermined server), and the provision unit 136 further provides the user with information obtained by combining traceability information and map information. You may

For example, the providing unit 136 may provide the user with map information superimposed with the location information of the moving body indicated by the traceability information, the location information of the factory, and the like. In this way, the providing unit 136 can provide the user with map information on which traceability information is superimposed. Thereby, the user can grasp the information about the traceability in association with the map information. In addition, the user can grasp which recycling processing step the discarded used diaper is currently being processed in, to which factory the discarded used diaper is transported, and the like.

[6-6. Information on the person in charge of recycling processing]
In addition, the providing unit 136 may further provide the user with information on the worker who performs the recycling process for each used diaper recycling process. For example, the providing unit 136 may provide the user with information about a worker in charge of recycling processing. The information about the worker here includes, for example, the worker's age, sex, face photo, comments or words of thanks from the worker to the user, and the like.

In this way, the providing unit 136 can provide the user with information on what kind of person actually performs the recycling process. As a result, the user can feel that the recycling process is familiar. In addition, the user can get a sense of security that the recycling process is properly carried out. In this way, the providing unit 136 can provide the user with such a sense of security.

[6-7. Information on history related to other users]
In addition, the providing unit 136 further provides the user belonging to one group with information on the recycling history related to another user belonging to the one group who is another user different from the user. You may

For example, the providing unit 136 may provide the user with recycling history information related to other users, including collection history, production history, sales history, and the like. . In addition, the providing unit 136 may provide the user with information related to ranking, status, etc. related to other users. Thereby, the user can grasp the recycling history related to other users. As a result, users can determine whether their recycling efforts are adequate by comparing their recycling histories with those of other users.

[6-8. Provision of content]
In addition, the providing unit 136 acquires information about the quality of the used diaper discarded by the user as collection information, and provides content in which the status given to the user in advance changes according to the quality of the used diaper. You may provide more to the user.

For example, assume that the user's status is Bronze. In this case, when the score indicating the quality of the used diaper is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, the providing unit 136 provides the user with content including information about the user's status changing from bronze to silver. You may

In this case, the business operator server 20 transmits information regarding the quality of the used diaper discarded by the user to the information processing device 100 . In this case, it is assumed that a predetermined storage unit of the provider server 20 stores information regarding the quality of used diapers discarded by the user.

In this way, the provision unit 136 further provides the user with content in which the status given to the user in advance changes according to the quality of the used diaper, so that the user can be continuously recycled. Encourage participation in activities.

In addition, the information processing device acquires information on the amount of used nonwoven fabric products discarded by the user as collection information, and the status given to the user in advance changes according to the amount of the used nonwoven product. Further content may be provided to the user.

For example, assume that the user's status is Bronze. In this case, when the number of used diapers indicating the amount of used diapers is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the providing unit 136 provides the user with content including information about the change in the user's status from bronze to silver. may be provided to

In addition, when the weight indicating the amount of used diapers is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, the providing unit 136 provides the user with content including information about the user's status changing from bronze to silver. may

In addition, when the volume indicating the amount of used diapers is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, the providing unit 136 provides the user with content including information about the user's status changing from bronze to silver. may

In this case, the business operator server 20 transmits information regarding the amount of used diapers discarded by the user to the information processing device 100 . In this case, it is assumed that a predetermined storage unit of the provider server 20 stores information regarding the amount of used diapers discarded by the user.

In this way, the providing unit 136 further provides the user with content in which the status given to the user in advance changes according to the amount of used diapers, so that the user can be continuously recycled. Encourage participation in activities.

In the above example, an example in which the user's status fluctuates has been described, but it is not limited to this. For example, instead of the user's status, a level given to the user in advance may be increased. Also, instead of the user's status, a character provided to the user in advance may grow.

[6-9. Provision of incentives]
Further, the providing unit 136 may further provide the user with content including information that provides an incentive for the user when the user's status satisfies a predetermined condition. For example, the provision unit 136 may further provide the user with content including information that provides an incentive for the user when the user's status grade is equal to or higher than a predetermined grade. Accordingly, the providing unit 136 can give incentives to the user.

For example, the providing unit 136 may provide, as incentive information, content for the user to design the package of the nonwoven fabric product. Moreover, the provision part 136 may provide the content for creating an illustration of a diaper, when a nonwoven fabric product is a diaper. In this way, the providing unit 136 can provide the user with an opportunity to participate in manufacturing together with a business that produces and sells nonwoven fabric products, as an incentive for the user.

As another example, the providing unit 136 may provide content for users to name their children on park benches made from recycled plastic materials. In this case, the bench bearing the name of the user's child shall be donated to the designated park. The providing unit 136 may also provide the user with a gardening pot made from recycled plastic material. In this case, the providing unit 136 may provide content for providing gardening pots to the user.

In this way, the providing unit 136 can further provide the user with content including information that provides an incentive for the user, thereby encouraging the user to participate in ongoing recycling activities.

[6-10. Information on traceability]
In the above embodiment, an example in which the generation unit 135 generates information on traceability has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the information processing device 100 may share information on traceability between the user and each business operator using blockchain technology.

To give a more specific example, the terminal device 10 used by the user and the business server 20 managed by the business involved in the recycling process can be connected to a predetermined platform using blockchain. shall be In this case, users and business operators share location information of facilities, location information of mobile units, information on the status of the used diaper recycling process, etc. via a predetermined platform, thereby enabling information processing. The device 100 may acquire information regarding traceability.

[6-11. Recovery device]
Further, the collection device BO1 may further perform pre-recycling treatment (primary treatment for recycling treatment) for recycling the used diapers by using various conventional techniques.

For example, the collection device BO1 contains a polyvalent metal salt, particularly an alkaline earth metal salt, such as a calcium salt, for separating excrement (especially urine and feces) from the super absorbent resin that constitutes the diaper. Recycling pretreatment is performed using a treatment agent such as an aqueous solution containing a compound such as calcium chloride or a salt thereof, alcohol for washing, or a chemical that reduces the odor of excrement.

In addition, the collection device BO1 reduces the volume of used diapers by pre-recycling the used diapers using a treatment agent. As a result, the collection device BO1 can transport more used diapers at once when the collection company transports the used diapers to the factory FO1. In this way, the recovery device BO1 can reduce the trouble of transporting the recycling target to the recovery company.

Also, the collection device BO1 may have an imaging unit. For example, the imaging unit is a camera or the like, and captures images, moving images, and the like. For example, the imaging unit is attached inside the collection device BO1.

For example, the collecting device BO1 takes a picture of the discarded used diaper each time the user discards it. Subsequently, the collection device BO1 transmits the captured images, moving images, and the like to the information processing device 100 . Then, the information processing apparatus 100 may identify the size, type, manufacturer, etc. of the used diaper by analyzing the transmitted image, moving image, or the like. Such analysis processing can be realized by conventional techniques such as image processing. Subsequently, the information processing apparatus 100 may store the analysis result specifying the size, type, and manufacturer of the used diaper in the storage unit 120 .

In addition, the recovery device BO1 may further have a function such as a GPS sensor to detect position information of the recovery device BO1. Further, the recovery device BO1 may estimate the location information of the recovery device BO1 by using the location information of the communicating base station and the radio wave of WiFi.

In this case, the acquisition unit 133 may acquire the position information of the collection device BO1. Accordingly, the acquisition unit 133 can grasp the position of the collection device BO1 without associating it with the installation location. For example, the acquisition unit 133 can acquire the position information from the recovery device BO1 when the recovery device BO1 is located in a garbage collection place that is not located close to a specific facility.

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

Also, each component of each device illustrated is functionally conceptual and does not necessarily have to be physically configured as illustrated. That is, the specific form of distribution/integration of each device is not limited to the illustrated one. Further, all or part of each component may be functionally or physically distributed and integrated in arbitrary units according to various loads and usage conditions.

Also, each of the processes described above may be executed in combination as appropriate within a non-inconsistent range.

Also, the above "section, module, unit" can be read as "means" or "circuit". For example, the providing unit can be read as providing means or a providing circuit.

[7. Hardware configuration]
Further, the terminal device 10, the provider server 20, the external server 30, and the information processing device 100 according to the above-described embodiments are implemented by, for example, a computer 1000 configured as shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration; The computer 1000 is connected to an output device 1010 and an input device 1020 , and a bus 1090 connects an arithmetic device 1030 , a cache 1040 , a memory 1050 , an output IF (Interface) 1060 , an input IF 1070 and a network IF 1080 .

The arithmetic device 1030 operates based on programs stored in the cache 1040 and memory 1050, programs read from the input device 1020, and the like, and executes various processes. The cache 1040 is a cache such as a RAM that temporarily stores data used by the arithmetic device 1030 for various arithmetic operations. In addition, the memory 1050 is a storage device in which data used for various calculations by the arithmetic unit 1030 and various databases are registered, and is realized by ROM (Read Only Memory), HDD (Hard Disk Drive), flash memory, etc. memory.

The output IF 1060 is an interface for transmitting information to be output to the output device 1010 that outputs various information such as a monitor and a printer. It may be realized by a standard connector such as HDMI (registered trademark) (High Definition Multimedia Interface). On the other hand, the input IF 1070 is an interface for receiving information from various input devices 1020 such as a mouse, keyboard, scanner, etc., and is implemented by, for example, USB.

For example, the input device 1020 includes optical recording media such as CD (Compact Disc), DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), PD (Phase change rewritable disk), magneto-optical recording media such as MO (Magneto-Optical disk), tape media, It may be implemented by a device that reads information from a magnetic recording medium, a semiconductor memory, or the like. Also, the input device 1020 may be realized by an external storage medium such as a USB memory.

The network IF 1080 has a function of receiving data from another device via the network N and sending it to the arithmetic device 1030, and transmitting data generated by the arithmetic device 1030 via the network N to other devices.

Here, the arithmetic device 1030 controls the output device 1010 and the input device 1020 via the output IF 1060 and the input IF 1070. For example, arithmetic device 1030 loads a program from input device 1020 or memory 1050 onto cache 1040 and executes the loaded program. For example, when the computer 1000 functions as the information processing device 100 , the arithmetic device 1030 of the computer 1000 implements the functions of the control unit 130 by executing the program loaded on the cache 1040 .

The embodiments of the present application have been described in detail above based on the drawings. However, these are examples, and the embodiments of the present application can be implemented in other forms with various modifications and improvements based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art, including the aspects described in the disclosure of the invention. is possible.

N network 1 information processing system 10 terminal device 20 provider server 30 external server 100 information processing device 110 communication unit 120 storage unit 121 management information storage unit 122 traceability information storage unit 123 content storage unit 130 control unit 131 reception unit 132 authentication unit 133 Acquisition unit 134 management unit 135 generation unit 136 provision unit

Claims

an acquisition unit that acquires collection information related to the collection of used nonwoven fabric products discarded by users;
A plurality of users, including the user and other users different from the user, who have discarded the used nonwoven fabric products to be recycled are grouped, and the used nonwoven product is grouped. a management department that regroups multiple users belonging to a group according to the progress of the non-woven fabric product recycling process;
a generation unit that generates information on traceability, which is information on the status of the recycling process of the used nonwoven fabric product, based on the information on the group updated according to the progress of the recycling process of the used nonwoven fabric product;
An information processing apparatus, comprising: a providing unit that provides the user with the information about the traceability generated by the generating unit.
The management department
2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein collection information associated with said user is grouped in association with collection information associated with said other user.
The management department
According to the progress of the recycling process, based on a first group in which the user and the other users are grouped, and a second group that is different from the first group 3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a predetermined number of users among the plurality of users belonging to the first group and the second group are grouped as one group.
The acquisition unit
further obtain user information about the user;
The management department
4. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein information in which said collection information and said user information are associated is managed.
The management department
5. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein information relating to a recycling history of said used non-woven fabric product is managed for each recycling processing step of said used non-woven fabric product.
The management department
6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein information relating to a recycling history associated with said user is managed based on collection information associated with said user.
The management department
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein work information in the recycling process is managed for each recycling process of the used nonwoven fabric product.
The acquisition unit
Further acquire map information from a predetermined server,
The providing unit
8. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising providing the user with information obtained by combining the information on the traceability and the map information.
The providing unit
It is characterized by further providing a user belonging to one group with information on the recycling history related to another user belonging to the one group who is a different user from the said user. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8.
The providing unit
10. The information processing according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the user is further provided with information on a worker who performs recycling processing for each recycling processing step of the used nonwoven fabric product. Device.
The acquisition unit
Acquiring information on the quality of the used nonwoven fabric product discarded by the user as the collection information,
The providing unit
11. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising providing the user with content in which the status given to the user in advance changes according to the quality of the used nonwoven fabric product. The information processing device described.
The acquisition unit
Acquiring information on the amount of used nonwoven fabric products discarded by the user as the collection information,
The providing unit
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 11, further comprising providing the user with content in which the status given to the user in advance changes according to the amount of the used nonwoven fabric product. The information processing device described.
The providing unit
13. The method according to claim 11 or 12, wherein when the status of the user satisfies a predetermined condition, the user is further provided with content including information that is an incentive for the user. Information processing equipment.
A computer-executed information processing method comprising:
an acquisition step of acquiring collection information relating to the collection of used non-woven fabric products discarded by users;
A plurality of users, including the user and other users different from the user, who have discarded the used nonwoven fabric products to be recycled are grouped, and the used nonwoven product is grouped. a management process for updating so as to regroup the plurality of users belonging to the group according to the progress of the nonwoven product recycling process;
a generation step of generating information on traceability, which is information on the status of the used nonwoven product recycling process, based on the information on the group updated according to the progress of the used nonwoven product recycling process;
and a provision step of providing the user with the information on the traceability generated by the generation step.
Acquisition procedures for acquiring collection information regarding the collection of used nonwoven products discarded by users;
A plurality of users, including the user and other users different from the user, who have discarded the used nonwoven fabric products to be recycled are grouped, and the used nonwoven product is grouped. A management procedure for updating so as to regroup the multiple users belonging to the group according to the progress of the nonwoven product recycling process;
a generation procedure for generating information on traceability, which is information on the status of the used nonwoven product recycling process, based on the information on the group updated according to the progress of the used nonwoven product recycling process;
An information processing program for causing a computer to execute: a providing procedure for providing the information on traceability generated by the generating procedure to the user.