WO2023181335A1 - Delivery assistance system, delivery assistance method, and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

This delivery assistance system comprises an emission amount calculation unit, a reduction amount calculation unit, and an output control unit. The emission amount calculation unit calculates, in collaborative delivery, an emission amount of carbon dioxide for each of a current delivery method and another delivery method. The reduction amount calculation unit calculates, for each of the current delivery method and the other delivery method, a reduction amount of carbon dioxide when switching from the current delivery method to the other delivery method on the basis of the calculated emission amount. The output control unit presents the calculated reduction amount.

Description

Delivery support system, delivery support method, and recording medium

The present disclosure relates to a delivery support system and the like.

There is joint delivery in which multiple shippers load and deliver cargo on the same truck or other delivery method.

For example, Patent Document 1 describes an example showing the difference in carbon dioxide emissions for different route patterns when multiple trucks depart from a distribution center, deliver cargo to various locations, and return to the distribution center. has been done.

For example, when calculating the amount of carbon dioxide emissions, it may be calculated in units such as a predetermined period (for example, see Patent Document 2). Furthermore, for example, there are various methods for calculating the amount of carbon dioxide emissions, such as the fuel method and the ton-kilometer method (see, for example, Patent Document 3).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-144926 Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2020-154429 JP2017-126227A

When delivering packages, it is necessary to do so in an environmentally friendly manner, such as by reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

An example of the purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a delivery support system that promotes the use of environmentally friendly delivery methods in the delivery of packages.

A delivery support system according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes an emission amount calculation unit that calculates carbon dioxide emissions for each of the current delivery method and another delivery method in joint delivery; Reduction amount calculation means for calculating the amount of carbon dioxide reduction when switching from the current delivery method to the other delivery method based on the emissions calculated for each of the other delivery methods; and output control means for presenting the reduction amount.

A delivery support method according to an aspect of the present disclosure calculates carbon dioxide emissions for each of the current delivery method and another delivery method in joint delivery, and Based on the emissions calculated for each of the above, the amount of carbon dioxide reduced when switching from the current delivery method to the other delivery method is calculated, and the calculated amount of reduction is presented.

A program according to an aspect of the present disclosure causes a computer to calculate carbon dioxide emissions for each of the current delivery method and another delivery method in joint delivery, and calculates the amount of carbon dioxide emissions for each of the current delivery method and the other delivery method. A process of calculating the amount of carbon dioxide reduction when switching from the current delivery method to the other delivery method based on the emissions calculated for each of the above, and presenting the calculated reduction amount. Execute.

The program may be stored in a computer-readable non-transitory recording medium.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to promote the use of environmentally friendly delivery methods when delivering packages.

1 is a block diagram showing an example of a configuration of a delivery support system according to a first embodiment; FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the delivery support system according to the first embodiment. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of joint delivery. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of connection between the delivery support system and other devices. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a configuration of a delivery support system according to a second embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing an example of presenting the reduction amount and additional charge calculated for each of a plurality of different other delivery methods. It is an explanatory view showing an example of presenting the reduction amount and additional charge calculated for each of a plurality of different other delivery methods. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of presenting more detailed information regarding joint delivery partners. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of presenting a reduction amount for each joint delivery partner. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of presenting the amount of carbon dioxide reduction for each calculation method. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the delivery support system according to the second embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a computer.

Embodiments of a delivery support system, a delivery support method, a program, and a non-temporary recording medium for recording a program according to the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. This embodiment does not limit the disclosed technology. In this embodiment, carbon dioxide will be described as an example, but other substances that can be considered to have an impact on the environment may be used. For example, other substances include, but are not particularly limited to, methane, dinitrogen monoxide, etc., which are greenhouse gases other than carbon dioxide.

Furthermore, in the following description, carbon dioxide and Carbon Dioxide may be expressed as CO ₂ . Furthermore, in the following description, the amount of carbon dioxide emitted may be abbreviated as "emission amount", and the amount of carbon dioxide reduction may be abbreviated as "reduction amount".

(Embodiment 1)
First, in Embodiment 1, basic functions of the delivery support system will be explained. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a configuration of a delivery support system according to a first embodiment. The delivery support system 10 supports the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions through joint delivery.

The delivery support system 10 includes an emission amount calculation section 101, a reduction amount calculation section 102, and an output control means.

The emissions calculation unit 101 calculates the carbon dioxide emissions for each of the current delivery method and another delivery method different from the current delivery method in joint delivery. The current delivery method is a predetermined delivery method. Other delivery methods are predetermined delivery methods that can be provided by the logistics company. Further, the other delivery method may be, for example, a delivery method designated by the shipper from among a plurality of delivery methods predetermined by the logistics company. Current delivery methods and other delivery methods include, but are not limited to, vehicles, ships, airplanes, drones, and the like. Further, the vehicle is not particularly limited, such as a truck or a bicycle. Joint delivery is when multiple shippers load and deliver cargo on the same delivery method, such as a truck. Further, the period during which the emission amount calculation unit 101 calculates the amount of carbon dioxide emissions is not particularly limited, such as once, multiple times, one month, one year, etc.

In addition, existing techniques are used to calculate carbon dioxide emissions, such as the ton-kilometer method that multiplies the weight of the package and the transportation distance, the fuel method that uses the amount of fuel used, and the fuel efficiency method that uses the transportation distance and fuel consumption. There are no particular limitations.

The reduction amount calculation unit 102 calculates the reduction amount of carbon dioxide when switching from the current delivery method to another delivery method, based on the calculated emissions for each of the current delivery method and the other delivery method. calculate. For example, the reduction calculation unit 102 calculates the amount of carbon dioxide reduced by subtracting the amount of carbon dioxide emitted when switching to another delivery method from the amount of carbon dioxide emitted for the current delivery method. . Further, the amount of reduction may be expressed as a reduction rate of carbon dioxide emissions. In the following explanation, the amount of reduction will be expressed in terms of this percentage. Therefore, for example, the reduction amount calculation unit 102 may calculate the ratio of the subtracted value to the carbon dioxide emissions for the current delivery method as the reduction amount of carbon dioxide.

The output control unit 103 presents the calculated reduction amount. For example, the output control unit 103 presents the reduction amount to a specific shipper. The method by which the output control unit 103 presents the reduction amount to a specific shipper is not particularly limited. For example, as a method of presenting the reduction amount, the output control unit 103 may notify the shipper of the reduction amount using an electronic message, e-mail, or the like. Alternatively, as a method of presenting the reduction amount, the output control unit 103 may output the reduction amount to the shipper's terminal device. Specifically, for example, the output control unit 103 may display the reduction amount on a display device of a terminal device of a specific consignor. Alternatively, the output control unit 103 may cause the audio output device of the shipper's terminal device to output audio, for example.

Also, for example, when switching the delivery method from the current delivery method to another delivery method, the amount of carbon dioxide emissions may be reduced or increased. Therefore, the output control unit 103 may present the reduction amount according to the reduction amount. Specifically, for example, the output control unit 103 may present the reduction amount when the reduction amount is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. This makes it possible to present shippers with a delivery method that can reduce carbon dioxide emissions more than current delivery methods.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the delivery support system 10 according to the first embodiment. The emissions calculation unit 101 calculates the carbon dioxide emissions for each of the current delivery method and other delivery methods (step S101).

The reduction amount calculation unit 102 calculates the reduction amount of carbon dioxide when switching from the current delivery method to another delivery method, based on the calculated emissions for each of the current delivery method and the other delivery method. Calculate (step S102). The output control unit 103 presents the calculated reduction amount (step S103). The delivery support system 10 ends the process.

As described above, in the first embodiment, the delivery support system 10 calculates and presents the amount of carbon dioxide reduction when switching from the current delivery method to another delivery method. In this way, it is possible to provide a platform that can present environmentally friendly delivery. Such a platform may be provided to companies that cannot provide their own platform, such as small and medium-sized enterprises and EC (Electric Commerce) companies. This allows the user to select an environmentally friendly delivery method. Therefore, it is possible to promote the use of environmentally friendly delivery methods.

By providing such a platform, it is possible to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. In addition, by presenting to shippers that joint delivery is environmentally friendly, it is possible to prevent shippers who wish to be environmentally friendly from withdrawing from joint delivery. Furthermore, by distributing delivery methods, traffic congestion can be alleviated.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, Embodiment 2 will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In Embodiment 2, a specific presentation example of the amount of carbon dioxide reduction will be described. Hereinafter, a description of contents that overlap with the above description will be omitted to the extent that the description of the second embodiment is not unclear.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of joint delivery. For example, in FIG. 3, a logistics company collects and delivers packages from each of a plurality of shippers at a joint distribution center. In the example of FIG. 3, a logistics company has shippers A, B, and C as shippers, and loads the goods collected from each of the plurality of shippers onto the same truck and delivers them. This delivery is joint delivery. Then, the truck delivers each cargo to the destination of each cargo owner. The destination of each consignor's luggage may be the same. Further, the destination is not limited to a specific destination, and may be the direction of the destination. Further, the destination here is not limited to the final destination, but may be a stopover point on the way.

Further, the joint delivery shown in FIG. 3 is just an example, and for example, joint delivery such as a milk run method in which multiple companies are picked up and delivered by one truck may be used.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of connection between the delivery support system and other devices. For example, the delivery support system 20 is connected to each shipper's terminal device 21 via the communication network NT. In FIG. 4, one communication network NT is taken as an example for ease of explanation, but the delivery support system 20 may be connected to each device by a different communication network NT, and there are no particular restrictions on the delivery support system 20. Not done.

In FIG. 4, the terminal device 21-1 and the terminal device 21-2 of the consignor are shown, but the consignor's terminal device 21 may be provided for each consignor, and the number of consignor's terminal devices 21 is not particularly limited. In addition, when the terminal device 21 of the consignor is not uniquely specified, it is simply written as the terminal device 21. The type of terminal device 21 of the consignor is not particularly limited, such as a smartphone, a tablet type device, or a PC (Personal Computer).

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the delivery support system 20 according to the second embodiment. The delivery support system 20 includes an emission amount calculation section 201, a reduction amount calculation section 202, an output control section 203, a reception section 204, an identification section 205, and an acquisition section 206. The delivery support system 20 according to the second embodiment further includes a reception section 204, an identification section 205, and an acquisition section 206 in addition to the delivery support system 10 according to the first embodiment. The emission amount calculation section 201 has the function of the emission amount calculation section 101 according to the first embodiment as a basic function. The reduction amount calculation unit 202 has the function of the reduction amount calculation unit 102 according to the first embodiment as a basic function. The output control unit 203 has the function of the output control unit 103 according to the first embodiment as a basic function.

The delivery support system 20 includes a package DB 2001 and a shipper DB 2002.

The baggage DB 2001 stores information regarding the baggage for each baggage. For example, the baggage DB 2001 stores baggage identification information that identifies a baggage, the destination of the baggage, the amount of the baggage, and shipper identification information that identifies the shipper of the baggage in association with each other. The baggage identification information for identifying the baggage is not particularly limited as long as the baggage can be uniquely identified. The shipper identification information for identifying the shipper is not particularly limited as long as the shipper can be uniquely identified. The destination of the luggage is not limited to a specific destination, and may be the direction of the destination. Further, the destination here is not limited to the final destination, but may be a stopover point on the way. The type of amount of luggage may differ depending on the characteristics of the luggage, and is not particularly limited to the spatial amount of luggage, the weight of luggage, or a combination thereof. For example, weight is used for the amount of cargo such as steel materials. When the amount of luggage is a spatial amount of luggage, the unit of the amount of luggage is not particularly limited as long as existing units such as volume or number of items in a specific package can be used. Moreover, when the amount of luggage is a weight-like amount of luggage, the unit of the amount of luggage is not particularly limited as long as an existing unit such as weight can be used.

The shipper DB 2002 stores information regarding shippers for each shipper. The information regarding the shipper includes at least one of the name of the shipper, the type of business of the shipper, and information on environmental activities by the shipper. For example, the shipper DB 2002 stores shipper identification information for identifying the shipper and information regarding the shipper in association with each other. The shipper identification information for identifying the shipper is not particularly limited as long as the shipper can be uniquely identified.

Information on environmental activities by the shipper is not particularly limited. The information on environmental activities may be, for example, the goal of the shipper's environmental activities. Moreover, the information on environmental activities may be the type of electricity used by the shipper. If the shipper is generating power, the information on environmental activities may be the type of power generation performed by the shipper. Furthermore, the information on environmental activities may be the type of electricity that the shipper declares not to use. The information on environmental activities may be the amount of carbon dioxide emitted during power generation if the shipper is generating power. Moreover, the information on environmental activities may be the amount of carbon dioxide emitted in the business activities of the shipper.

Next, each functional part will be explained.

Here, the reduction amount calculation unit 202 calculates the carbon dioxide emissions based on the following conditions: the amount of cargo in the current delivery method in joint delivery, the shipper of the cargo, the planned delivery route, the planned transportation distance, and the planned fuel usage. Information used to calculate the amount of carbon dioxide emitted, such as the amount, may be derived by the baggage DB 2001 using existing technology. Therefore, this information may be stored in advance in a database or the like as information regarding the current delivery method. In addition, information used to calculate carbon dioxide emissions such as the amount of cargo, the shipper of the cargo, the delivery route, the transportation distance, and the planned amount of fuel used for other delivery methods can be obtained using existing technology using the cargo DB2001. It may be derived using Furthermore, delivery charges for other delivery methods may also be derived using existing techniques. Therefore, this information may be stored in advance in a database or the like as information regarding other delivery methods.

As described in Embodiment 1, the period during which the emission amount calculation unit 201 calculates the amount of carbon dioxide emissions is not particularly limited, such as once, multiple times, one month, one year, etc. Therefore, the acquisition unit 206 only needs to acquire information regarding the current delivery method and information regarding other delivery methods according to the calculation target period.

Next, the emissions calculation unit 201 calculates the carbon dioxide emissions for each of the current delivery method and other delivery methods in joint delivery. As described in Embodiment 1, the method for calculating the amount of carbon dioxide emissions is not particularly limited.

Furthermore, depending on the delivery method, the transportation distance and amount of fuel used may change depending on the season, day of the week, events, number of delivery requests, weather, etc. The event here may be an actual event or an event on an EC site or the like. Therefore, the acquisition unit 206 may acquire at least one of the delivery season, delivery day of the week, event, number of delivery requests, and weather data on the delivery date. Then, the emission amount calculation unit 201 may calculate the amount of carbon dioxide emissions using data such as season, day of the week, event, number of requests, weather, and the like.

Take, for example, the ton-kilometer method, which multiplies the weight of the cargo and the transportation distance. For example, when there is an event, it may be predetermined that if the delivery method is truck, the average transportation distance will increase by 2 km (kilometers). Then, the emission amount calculation unit 201 may calculate the amount of carbon dioxide emissions by the ton-kilometer method using the transportation distance obtained by adding the transportation distance that is expected to increase to the transportation distance obtained during truck delivery.

Furthermore, in the above example, the additional transportation distance is defined depending on the presence or absence of an event, but the additional transportation distance may be defined depending on the type of event. For example, for each delivery method, additional transportation distances may be predetermined for each season, each day of the week, the number of delivery requests, the weather, etc. Furthermore, the items defined are not limited to the additional transportation distance, and may differ depending on the calculation method. In this way, by calculating carbon dioxide emissions using factors such as the delivery season, day of the week, events, number of delivery requests, and weather data, it is possible to calculate carbon dioxide emissions more accurately. can.

For example, the reduction amount calculation unit 202 calculates the reduction amount of carbon dioxide when switching from the current delivery method to another delivery method based on the emissions calculated for each of the current delivery method and the other delivery method. Calculate.

Next, the output control unit 203 presents the calculated reduction amount. As described in the first embodiment, the method by which the output control unit 203 presents the amount of reduction is not particularly limited. In the second embodiment, an example will be described in which the output control unit 203 displays the calculated reduction amount on the display device of the terminal device 21 of the shipper.

There may be multiple other delivery methods available. For example, the current delivery method may be diesel trucks, and other delivery methods may be electric trucks, ships, etc. The emissions calculation unit 201 calculates the carbon dioxide emissions for each of the current delivery method and a plurality of other delivery methods. The reduction amount calculation unit 202 calculates the reduction amount of carbon dioxide when switching from the current delivery method to another delivery method, based on the calculated emissions for each of the plurality of other delivery methods. Then, the output control unit 203 presents the calculated reduction amount for each of the plurality of other delivery methods.

Furthermore, for example, the output control unit 203 may present the reduction amount for each of a plurality of other delivery methods in descending order of the calculated reduction amount. Specifically, for example, the output control unit 203 may arrange the calculated reduction amounts in descending order and present the reduction amounts for each of a plurality of other delivery methods. Note that the output control unit 203 may present the reduction amount as well as the order.

Furthermore, for example, the output control unit 203 may present the reduction amount for another delivery method selected from among a plurality of other delivery methods based on the calculated reduction amount. Specifically, for example, the output control unit 203 may present the reduction amount for another delivery method for which the calculated reduction amount is greater than or equal to a predetermined value among a plurality of other delivery methods. Alternatively, for example, the output control unit 203 may present the reduction amount for a predetermined number of selected other delivery methods based on the calculated reduction amount among the plurality of other delivery methods. The predetermined number is not particularly limited. More specifically, for example, the output control unit 203 may present reduction amounts for a predetermined number of other delivery methods selected in descending order of the calculated reduction amount from among a plurality of other delivery methods. good.

In addition, the shipper may be able to select a more environmentally friendly delivery method depending on the additional charges. For example, if the additional charges are low, a shipper may choose a more environmentally friendly shipping method. Delivery charges for the current delivery method and delivery charges for other delivery methods may also be derived using existing techniques. For this reason, each delivery fee may be stored in advance in a database or the like. Therefore, the acquisition unit 206 acquires the shipping charges for each of the current shipping method and other shipping methods from a database or the like. Then, for example, the specifying unit 205 specifies an additional charge when switching from the current delivery method to another delivery method. Specifically, for example, the specifying unit 205 specifies, as the additional charge, the charge obtained by subtracting the delivery charge for another delivery method from the delivery charge for the current delivery method.

Alternatively, the acquisition unit 206 acquires information regarding calculation of delivery charges from a database or the like. The specifying unit 205 may calculate each delivery fee using existing technology, and specify the additional fee based on the calculated delivery fee. In this way, the delivery support system 20 may have a function of calculating delivery charges.

Then, the output control unit 203 presents the calculated reduction amount and additional charge. For example, the output control unit 203 displays the calculated reduction amount and additional charge on the display device of the terminal device 21. For example, the output control unit 203 may display the calculated reduction amount and the additional charge on the display device of the terminal device 21 for a delivery method in which the additional charge is less than or equal to a predetermined amount. Alternatively, for example, the output control unit 203 may display the calculated reduction amounts and additional charges on the display device of the terminal device 21 for the delivery methods selected in descending order of additional charges.

Alternatively, for example, the output control unit 203 transmits the calculated reduction amount and additional charges to the terminal device 21 for a predetermined number of delivery methods in which the additional charges are less than or equal to a predetermined amount, in descending order of the additional charges. It may be displayed on a display device.

Furthermore, after the reduction amount is presented, the reception unit 204 accepts a switch to another delivery method. For example, the reception unit 204 may accept a switch to another delivery method through an operation by the shipper. More specifically, for example, the reception unit 204 may accept a switch to another delivery method by the consignor's operation via the consignor's terminal device 21.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of presenting the reduction amounts and additional charges calculated for each of a plurality of different other delivery methods. The shipper's terminal device 21 displays a screen containing the amount of CO ₂ reduction and additional charges for each delivery method.

The screen displays that the current delivery method is "diesel truck," the amount of cargo is "100 pallets," the destination is "xxx," and the transportation distance is "100 km." There is. The screen also displays the amount of _CO2 reduction and additional charges for each of the "electric truck" and "ship".

In FIG. 6, for the delivery method "electric truck", the amount of CO ₂ reduction is "x%" and the additional charge is "xxxx yen". Regarding the delivery method "ship", the amount of CO ₂ reduction is "y%" and the additional charge is "yyyy yen".

Additionally, the screen may be a screen that allows changing from the current delivery method of "diesel truck" to either "electric truck" or "ship." In FIG. 6, the screen includes a button that allows selection of "electric truck" and a button that allows selection of "ship". In the example of FIG. 6, "electric truck" is selected.

The screen also includes a "Change" button. For example, when the "change" button is pressed, the reception unit 204 accepts a change in the delivery method from "diesel truck" to the selected "electric truck."

Furthermore, the output control unit 203 may present a delivery fee for the case where the consignor delivers alone instead of joint delivery. For example, the output control unit 203 may present the delivery fee for the case where the shipper delivers alone and the delivery fee for each delivery method. The delivery fee when the item is delivered independently may be obtained by the obtaining unit 206 or may be newly calculated. Alternatively, for example, the output control unit 203 may present the difference between the shipping fee for shipping by the shipper alone and the shipping fee for each shipping method. However, if the shipping fee for each delivery method is lower than the shipping fee for shipping by the shipper alone, the output control unit 203 may present the shipping fee for shipping by the shipper alone.

Here, we will give an example of presenting the reduction amount to a specific shipper. Furthermore, for example, when changing the delivery method, the joint delivery partner for a particular shipper may change. Shippers may select other delivery methods depending on the joint delivery partner. For example, if the partner of joint delivery is a company with a high level of environmental awareness, this will have the effect of appealing to the shipper to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Therefore, for example, the acquisition unit 206 acquires information regarding the joint delivery partner. As described above, the information regarding the joint delivery partner includes at least one of the name of the shipper, the type of industry of the shipper, the type of power generation by the shipper, and information on the environmental activities of the shipper. Specifically, for example, the acquisition unit 206 acquires, from the consignor DB 2002, information regarding the consignor associated with consignor identification information that identifies the joint delivery partner as information regarding the joint delivery partner.

The output control unit 203 presents information regarding the joint delivery partner and the amount of reduction to the shipper. For example, the output control unit 203 causes the shipper's terminal device 21 to display information regarding the joint delivery partner and the amount of reduction.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of presenting the reduction amounts and additional charges calculated for each of a plurality of different other delivery methods. The screen shown in FIG. 7 is the same as the screen shown in FIG. 6, and further includes information regarding the joint delivery partner.

In FIG. 7, the shipper's terminal device 21 displays a screen containing the name of the joint delivery partner, the amount of CO ₂ reduction, and the additional charge as information regarding the joint delivery partner for each delivery method.

In Figure 7, for the delivery method "electric truck", the joint delivery partners are "Company A, Company B, and Company C", the amount of _CO2 reduction is "x%", and the additional charge is "xxxx". yen". Regarding the delivery method "ship", the joint delivery partners are "Company G, Company H, and Company I", the amount of CO ₂ reduction is "y%", and the additional charge is "yyyy yen".

Here, the screen shown in FIG. 7 is not particularly limited to the same functions as the screen shown in FIG. 6.

For example, when the name of the joint delivery partner is selected, the output control unit 203 may output information regarding the joint delivery partner. In FIG. 7, for example, it is assumed that each name of "Company A, Company B, and Company C" can be selected. For example, when a cursor or the like is placed over the name of each shipper, more detailed information regarding the joint delivery partner may be displayed.

In the example in Figure 7, if the delivery method is the same, the additional charges are presented as the same, but even if the delivery method is the same, the delivery charges differ depending on the joint delivery partner, so the additional charges may change. . Therefore, the specifying unit 205 may specify additional charges for each joint delivery partner. Then, the output control unit 203 may present the amount of CO ₂ reduction and additional charges for each joint delivery partner.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of presenting more detailed information regarding joint delivery partners. The output control unit 203 causes the screen shown in FIG. 7 to display information regarding the joint delivery partner in an overlapping manner.

On the screen shown in FIG. 8, when the delivery method is "electric truck", the type of industry, type of power generation, and environmental activities are displayed as information regarding "Company A", which is the joint delivery partner. For example, in FIG. 8, the industry is "manufacturing", the type of power generation is "wind power generation", and the environmental activity is "use of renewable energy".

Returning to the explanation of FIG. 5. There are cases where multiple joint delivery combinations are possible. In such cases, there may be multiple joint delivery partners. Therefore, the emission amount calculation unit 201 calculates the emission amount for each of the current delivery method and other delivery methods for each joint delivery shipper. Here, for example, the discharge amount may be calculated by a combination of shippers in joint delivery. To take an example of presenting emissions to a specific shipper, the emissions calculation unit 201 presents information regarding the current delivery method and other delivery methods for each specific partner and joint delivery shippers other than the specific partner. , calculate emissions.

Then, the reduction amount calculation unit 202 calculates the reduction amount of carbon dioxide when switching from the current delivery method to another delivery method, based on the calculated emissions for each joint delivery partner.

The output control unit 203 presents the calculated reduction amount for each joint delivery partner.

Additionally, the specifying unit 205 may specify additional charges for each joint delivery partner. Then, the output control unit 203 presents the calculated reduction amount and additional charge for each joint delivery partner.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of presenting a reduction amount for each joint delivery partner. For example, the shipper's terminal device 21 displays a screen that includes the amount of CO ₂ reduction and additional charges for each joint delivery partner for each delivery method. In the screen shown in FIG. 9, detailed description of the same parts as those shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 will be omitted.

The screen shown in FIG. 9 is the same as the screen shown in FIG. 6, and further includes information regarding the joint delivery partner, the amount of carbon dioxide reduction, and additional charges for each joint delivery partner.

In Figure 9, when the other delivery method is "electric truck", there are cases where the joint delivery partners are "Company A, Company B, and Company C" and cases where they are "Company D, Company E, and Company F". . The amount of carbon dioxide reduction in the case of "Company A, Company B, and Company C" is "xx%", and the additional fee is "xxxx yen". In the case of "Company D, Company E, and Company F," the amount of carbon dioxide reduction is "xy%" and the additional charge is "xxyy yen."

In FIG. 9, when the other delivery method is "ship", there are cases where the joint delivery partners are "Company G, Company H, and Company I" and cases where they are "Company J and Company K." The amount of carbon dioxide reduction in the case of "Company G, Company H, and Company I" is "yy%" and the additional charge is "yyyy yen". The amount of carbon dioxide reduction in the case of "Company J and Company K" is "yx%" and the additional charge is "yyxx yen".

For example, the delivery method and joint delivery partner may be selectable. In addition, in FIG. 9, the screen has buttons that allow selection of each joint delivery partner. Therefore, when the button is selected, the partner for joint delivery can be selected. In Figure 9, there are buttons for "Company A, Company B, Company C", "Company D, Company E, Company F", "Company G, Company H, Company I", and "Company J, Company K". .

In FIG. 9, the delivery method "Electric truck" and joint delivery partners "Company A, Company B, and Company C" are selected. For example, when the "Change" button is pressed, the reception unit 204 accepts changes from the current delivery method to the selected delivery method and joint delivery partner.

Although a detailed explanation is omitted, in FIG. 9, for example, similar to FIG. It is assumed that the name of each shipper can be selected, such as "Company A" among "Company I," "Company J, and Company K." For example, when the cursor is placed on the name of each consignor, more detailed information regarding the joint delivery partner may be displayed, similar to FIG. 8.

In the above example, the emissions calculation unit 201 calculates the carbon dioxide emissions based on each of a plurality of different calculation methods for each of the current delivery method and other delivery methods. As mentioned above, the calculation method may be based on existing techniques such as the ton-kilometer method that multiplies weight and transportation distance, the fuel method that uses fuel consumption, or the fuel efficiency method that uses transportation distance and fuel consumption. Not limited. Then, the reduction amount calculation unit 202 may calculate the reduction amount of carbon dioxide depending on the calculation method.

Then, the output control unit 203 presents the amount of carbon dioxide reduction for each calculation method.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of presenting the amount of carbon dioxide reduction by calculation method. In addition to the screen shown in FIG. 9, the screen shown in FIG. 10 further displays the amount of carbon dioxide reduction by calculation method.

In the above description, the methods by which the output control unit 203 presents the amount of reduction may be combined. For example, the output control unit 203 may present the amount of carbon dioxide reduction for each delivery method selected from among a plurality of other delivery methods in descending order of amount of reduction in which the additional fee is less than or equal to a predetermined amount.

Furthermore, for example, the output control unit 203 may present a reduction amount selected from reduction amounts calculated for each of a plurality of calculation methods for other delivery methods. For example, the output control unit 203 may present the largest reduction amount among the reduction amounts calculated for each of a plurality of calculation methods for other delivery methods.

Furthermore, in the above description, the acquisition unit 206 has been described using an example of acquiring various information from a database, but the acquisition unit 206 is not limited to this. For example, the acquisition unit 206 may acquire various information via the communication network NT, and the method by which the acquisition unit 206 acquires the various information is not particularly limited.

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FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the delivery support system 20 according to the second embodiment. Here, as an example, a case where there is only one type of other delivery method will be described.

The acquisition unit 206 acquires information regarding the current delivery method, information regarding other delivery methods, and information regarding the joint delivery partner (step S201).

The emissions calculation unit 201 calculates the carbon dioxide emissions for each of the current delivery method and other delivery methods (step S202).

The reduction calculation unit 202 calculates the reduction in carbon dioxide when switching from the current delivery method to another delivery method, based on the carbon dioxide emissions for the current delivery method and other delivery methods. (Step S203).

The specifying unit 205 specifies the additional charge when switching from the current delivery method to another delivery method (step S204).

Next, the output control unit 203 presents information regarding the reduction amount, additional charges, and joint delivery partner to the shipper (step S205). In step S205, the output control unit 203 may cause the display device of the shipper's terminal device 21 to display information regarding the reduction amount, additional charges, and joint delivery partners. The delivery support system 20 then ends the process.

As described above, in the second embodiment, the delivery support system 20 calculates the amount of carbon dioxide reduction when switching from the current delivery method to another delivery method in joint delivery, and presents the calculated amount of reduction. Therefore, it is possible to promote the use of environmentally friendly delivery methods.

Additionally, multiple combinations of joint delivery may be possible. Therefore, the delivery support system 20 calculates the amount of reduction in carbon dioxide emissions when switching from the current delivery method to another delivery method for each joint delivery partner, and presents the reduction amount of carbon dioxide for each joint delivery partner. With this, it is possible to check the amount of carbon dioxide reduction for each joint delivery partner when switching to another delivery method.

For example, if the joint delivery partner is a company with a high level of environmental awareness, this will have the effect of appealing to the shipper to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The delivery support system 20 presents information regarding the joint delivery partner along with the calculated reduction amount. The information regarding the joint delivery partner includes at least one of the name of the joint delivery partner, the type of industry of the joint delivery partner, the type of power generation by the joint delivery partner, and information on environmental activities by the joint delivery partner. This makes it possible to promote the use of delivery methods that reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

For example, if the additional charges are small, the shipper may switch to a more environmentally friendly shipping method. Therefore, the delivery support system 20 specifies the additional charge when switching from the current delivery method to another delivery method, and presents the amount of carbon dioxide reduction and the specified additional charge. This makes it possible to promote the use of environmentally friendly delivery methods. Furthermore, the delivery support system 20 may present the amount of carbon dioxide reduction and the specified additional charge when the additional charge is less than or equal to a predetermined amount. It is possible to narrow down the delivery methods in advance to those that require less additional charges and present the amount of carbon dioxide reduction.

The delivery support system 20 calculates, for each of a plurality of different delivery methods, the amount of carbon dioxide reduced when switching from the current delivery method to the other delivery method, and calculates the amount of carbon dioxide reduced for each of the plurality of other delivery methods. The reduction amounts are presented in descending order of the reduction amount.

Additionally, the delivery support system 20 presents the reduction amount calculated for the other delivery method selected based on the reduction amount among the plurality of other delivery methods.

Furthermore, the delivery support system 20 calculates the amount of carbon dioxide emissions for each of the current delivery method and other delivery methods based on each of a plurality of different calculation methods.

The delivery support system 20 calculates carbon dioxide emissions based on at least one of the delivery season, delivery day of the week, event, number of delivery requests, and weather data. Thereby, by using matters that affect transportation distance and the like in calculating the amount of carbon dioxide emissions, it is possible to calculate the amount of carbon dioxide emissions with higher accuracy.

Furthermore, the delivery support system 20 accepts a switch to another delivery method after the reduction amount is presented. For example, after the reduction amount is presented, the delivery support system 20 accepts a switch to another delivery method by the shipper's operation via the shipper's terminal device 21. This allows the shipper to select an environmentally friendly delivery method.

This concludes the description of each embodiment. Each embodiment may be modified and used.

<Modification 1>
For example, in each of the embodiments, an example has been described in which the difference in the emission amount is calculated as the reduction amount after calculating the emission amount, but the reduction amount may be calculated directly. In such a case, for example, the delivery support system 20 may be configured to include a reduction amount calculation section 202 and an output control section 203.

<Modification 2>
In each embodiment, an example has been described in which the output control unit 203 presents the amount of carbon dioxide reduction to the shipper. For example, the output control unit 203 may present the information to a logistics company. When presenting the information to a logistics company, the output control unit 203 may display the amount of carbon dioxide reduction on the display device of the terminal device 21 of the logistics company. Further, the delivery support system 20 may include an output device, and the output control unit 203 may present the amount of carbon dioxide reduction to the output device of the delivery support system 20. In this way, the presentation destination is not limited to the shipper or the logistics company, and may be determined as appropriate.

<Modification 3>
For example, the output control unit 203 may also present information regarding general delivery methods for each delivery method. For example, depending on the shipping method, taxes may be lower. In such a case, the output control unit 203 may present that the tax will be lower as well as the amount of reduction regarding the delivery method.

<Modification 4>
Incentives may also be given depending on the delivery method recommended by the logistics company. The incentive may be points, discounts, etc., and is not particularly limited. For this reason, the output control unit 203 may present incentives to be provided as well as reduction amounts for other delivery methods. This makes it possible to recommend delivery methods that are more effective in reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

This concludes the explanation of each modification. Note that each embodiment and each modification may be used in combination. Further, for example, in each embodiment, the delivery support system may have a configuration in which each functional unit and a part of information are included.

Furthermore, each embodiment and each modification example is not limited to the above-mentioned example, and can be modified in various ways. Further, the configuration of the delivery support system in each embodiment is not particularly limited. For example, the delivery support system may be realized by one device (eg, delivery support device) such as one terminal device or one server. Alternatively, the delivery support system may be realized by different devices for each function or data. For example, the delivery support system may be configured with multiple servers.

In each embodiment, each piece of information may include part of the above information. Moreover, each piece of information may include information other than the above-mentioned information. Each piece of information may be divided into multiple tables or multiple pieces of information in more detail. In this way, the method of realizing each piece of information is not particularly limited.

Furthermore, each screen is an example and is not particularly limited. In each screen, buttons, lists, check boxes, information display fields, input fields, etc. (not shown) may be added. Also, the background color of the screen, etc. may be changed.

Furthermore, in each embodiment, for example, the process of generating screen information to be displayed on a terminal device may be performed by the output control unit of the delivery support system. Further, this process may be performed by a terminal device.

(Example of computer hardware configuration)
Next, a description will be given of an example of the hardware configuration when each device such as the delivery support system and the terminal device described in each embodiment is realized by a computer. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a computer. For example, part or all of each device can be realized using any combination of a computer 80 and a program as shown in FIG. 12, for example.

The computer 80 includes, for example, a processor 801, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 802, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 803, and a storage device 804. Further, the computer 80 has a communication interface 805 and an input/output interface 806. Each component is connected to each other via a bus 807, for example. Note that the number of each component is not particularly limited, and each component is one or more.

A processor 801 controls the entire computer 80. Examples of the processor 801 include a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), and a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). The computer 80 includes a ROM 802, a RAM 803, a storage device 804, and the like as storage units. Examples of the storage device 804 include semiconductor memory such as flash memory, HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), and the like. For example, the storage device 804 stores OS (Operating System) programs, application programs, programs according to each embodiment, and the like. Alternatively, the ROM 802 stores application programs, programs according to each embodiment, and the like. The RAM 803 is used as a work area for the processor 801.

Additionally, the processor 801 loads programs stored in the storage device 804, ROM 802, etc. The processor 801 then executes each process coded in the program. Furthermore, the processor 801 may download various programs via the communication network NT. Further, the processor 801 functions as part or all of the computer 80. The processor 801 may then execute the processes or instructions in the illustrated flowchart based on the program.

The communication interface 805 is connected to a communication network NT such as a LAN (Local Area Network) or a WAN (Wide Area Network) through a wireless or wired communication line. Note that the communication network NT may be composed of a plurality of communication networks NT. Thereby, the computer 80 is connected to an external device or an external computer 80 via the communication network NT. Communication interface 805 serves as an interface between communication network NT and the inside of computer 80 . The communication interface 805 controls input and output of data from external devices and the external computer 80.

Further, the input/output interface 806 is connected to at least one of an input device, an output device, and an input/output device. The connection method may be wireless or wired. Examples of the input device include a keyboard, a mouse, and a microphone. Examples of the output device include a display device, a lighting device, and a speaker that outputs audio. Further, examples of the input/output device include a touch panel display. Note that the input device, output device, input/output device, etc. may be built into the computer 80 or may be externally attached.

The hardware configuration of the computer 80 is an example. Computer 80 may include some of the components shown in FIG. Computer 80 may include components other than those shown in FIG. For example, the computer 80 may include a drive device or the like. Then, the processor 801 may read programs and data stored in a recording medium attached to a drive device or the like to the RAM 803. Examples of non-temporary tangible recording media include optical disks, flexible disks, magneto-optical disks, USB (Universal Serial Bus) memories, and the like. Further, as described above, for example, the computer 80 may include an input device such as a keyboard and a mouse. Computer 80 may have an output device such as a display. Further, the computer 80 may each have an input device, an output device, and an input/output device.

Additionally, the computer 80 may include various sensors (not shown). The type of sensor is not particularly limited.

This concludes the explanation of the hardware configuration of each device. Furthermore, there are various variations in the method of implementing each device. For example, each device may be realized by an arbitrary combination of a computer and a program, each of which is different for each component. Further, the plurality of components included in each device may be realized by an arbitrary combination of one computer and a program.

Additionally, some or all of the components of each device may be realized by application-specific circuits. Further, a part or all of each component of each device may be realized by a general-purpose circuit including a processor such as an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). Further, some or all of the components of each device may be realized by a combination of application-specific circuits, general-purpose circuits, and the like. Also, these circuits may be a single integrated circuit. Alternatively, these circuits may be divided into multiple integrated circuits. Further, the plurality of integrated circuits may be configured by being connected via a bus or the like.

Further, in the case where a part or all of each component of each device is realized by a plurality of computers, circuits, etc., the plurality of computers, circuits, etc. may be arranged centrally or in a distributed arrangement.

The delivery support method described in each embodiment is realized by being executed by the delivery support system. Further, for example, the delivery support method is realized by a computer such as a server or a terminal device executing a program prepared in advance. The programs described in each embodiment are recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as an HDD, SSD, flexible disk, optical disk, flexible disk, magneto-optical disk, or USB memory. Then, the program is executed by being read from the recording medium by the computer. The program may also be distributed via the communications network NT.

The functions of each component of the delivery support system in each embodiment described above may be implemented in hardware, such as a computer. Alternatively, each component may be realized by a computer or firmware based on program control.

Although the present disclosure has been described above with reference to each embodiment, the present disclosure is not limited to the above embodiments. The configuration and details of each present disclosure may include embodiments in which various changes that can be grasped by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present disclosure are applied. The present disclosure may include embodiments in which the matters described in this specification are appropriately combined or replaced as necessary. For example, matters described using a particular embodiment may be applied to other embodiments to the extent that no contradiction occurs. For example, although a plurality of operations are described in order in the form of a flowchart, the order in which they are described does not limit the order in which the plurality of operations are executed. Therefore, when implementing each embodiment, the order of the plurality of operations can be changed within a range that does not interfere with the content.

Part or all of the above embodiments can also be described as in the following additional notes. However, some or all of the above embodiments are not limited to the following.

(Additional note 1)
In joint delivery, an emissions calculation means for calculating carbon dioxide emissions for each of the current delivery method and other delivery methods;
a reduction in which a reduction in carbon dioxide is calculated when switching from the current delivery method to the other delivery method, based on the emissions calculated for each of the current delivery method and the other delivery method; A quantity calculation means,
output control means for presenting the calculated reduction amount;
A delivery support system equipped with
(Additional note 2)
The emission amount calculation means calculates the emission amount for each of the current delivery method and the other delivery method for each partner of the shipper performing the joint delivery,
The reduction amount calculation means calculates the reduction amount when switching from the current delivery method to the other delivery method, based on the calculated emissions for each partner of the shipper performing the joint delivery,
The output control means presents the reduction amount for each partner to whom the joint delivery is performed;
Delivery support system described in Appendix 1.
(Additional note 3)
acquisition means for acquiring information regarding the joint delivery partner for a specific shipper;
Equipped with
The output control means presents information regarding the joint delivery partner together with the calculated reduction amount to the specific consignor;
Delivery support system described in Appendix 1.
(Additional note 4)
The information regarding the joint delivery partner includes at least one of the name of the joint delivery partner, the industry of the joint delivery partner, the type of power generation by the joint delivery partner, and information on environmental activities by the joint delivery partner. include,
Delivery support system described in Appendix 3.
(Appendix 5)
specifying means for specifying additional charges when switching from the current delivery method to the other delivery method;
Equipped with
the output control means presents the reduction amount and the identified additional charge;
The delivery support system according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 4.
(Appendix 6)
The output control means presents the reduction amount and the identified additional charge when the additional charge is less than or equal to a predetermined amount.
Delivery support system described in Appendix 5.
(Appendix 7)
The reduction amount calculation means calculates carbon dioxide emissions for each of a plurality of different other delivery methods,
The reduction amount calculation means calculates, for each of the plurality of other delivery methods, the reduction amount of carbon dioxide when switching from the current delivery method to the other delivery method,
The output control means presents the reduction amount calculated for each of the plurality of other delivery methods in descending order.
The delivery support system according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 6.
(Appendix 8)
The output control means presents the reduction amount for another delivery method selected based on the reduction amount among the plurality of other delivery methods.
Delivery support system described in Appendix 7.
(Appendix 9)
The emission amount calculation means calculates the amount of carbon dioxide emissions based on each of a plurality of different calculation methods for each of the current delivery method and the other delivery method. Delivery support system as described.
(Appendix 10)
The emission amount calculation means calculates the emission amount based on at least one of delivery season, delivery day of the week, event, number of delivery requests, and weather data.
The delivery support system according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 9.
(Appendix 11)
The delivery support system according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 10, further comprising: a reception unit that accepts switching to the other delivery method after the reduction amount is presented.
(Appendix 12)
In joint delivery, calculate the carbon dioxide emissions of the current delivery method and other delivery methods,
Based on the emissions calculated for each of the current delivery method and the other delivery method, calculate the amount of carbon dioxide reduction when switching from the current delivery method to the other delivery method,
presenting the calculated reduction amount;
Shipping support methods.
(Appendix 13)
to the computer,
In joint delivery, calculate the carbon dioxide emissions of the current delivery method and other delivery methods,
Based on the emissions calculated for each of the current delivery method and the other delivery method, calculate the amount of carbon dioxide reduction when switching from the current delivery method to the other delivery method,
presenting the calculated reduction amount;
The computer-readable non-transitory recording medium that records a program for executing processing.
(Appendix 14)
to the computer,
In joint delivery, calculate the carbon dioxide emissions of the current delivery method and other delivery methods,
Based on the emissions calculated for each of the current delivery method and the other delivery method, calculate the amount of carbon dioxide reduction when switching from the current delivery method to the other delivery method,
presenting the calculated reduction amount;
A program that executes processing.

10, 20 Delivery support system 21, 21-1, 21-2 Terminal device 80 Computer 101, 201 Emission amount calculation section 102, 202 Reduction amount calculation section 103, 203 Output control section 204 Reception section 205 Identification section 206 Acquisition section 2001 Baggage DB
2002 Shipper DB
801 Processor 802 ROM
803 RAM
804 Storage device 805 Communication interface 806 Input/output interface 807 Bus NT Communication network

Claims (13)

1. In joint delivery, an emissions calculation means for calculating carbon dioxide emissions for each of the current delivery method and other delivery methods;
   a reduction in which a reduction in carbon dioxide is calculated when switching from the current delivery method to the other delivery method, based on the emissions calculated for each of the current delivery method and the other delivery method; A quantity calculation means,
   output control means for presenting the calculated reduction amount;
   A delivery support system equipped with
2. The emissions calculation means calculates the emissions for each of the current delivery method and the other delivery method for each shipper performing the joint delivery,
   The reduction amount calculation means calculates the reduction amount when switching from the current delivery method to the other delivery method, based on the calculated emissions for each shipper performing the joint delivery,
   The output control means presents the reduction amount for each partner to whom the joint delivery is performed;
   The delivery support system according to claim 1.
3. acquisition means for acquiring information regarding the joint delivery partner for a specific shipper;
   Equipped with
   The output control means presents information regarding the joint delivery partner together with the calculated reduction amount to the specific consignor;
   The delivery support system according to claim 1.
4. The information regarding the joint delivery partner includes at least one of the name of the joint delivery partner, the industry of the joint delivery partner, the type of power generation by the joint delivery partner, and information on environmental activities by the joint delivery partner. include,
   The delivery support system according to claim 3.
5. specifying means for specifying an additional charge when switching from the current delivery method to the other delivery method;
   Equipped with
   the output control means presents the reduction amount and the identified additional charge;
   A delivery support system according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
6. The output control means presents the reduction amount and the identified additional charge when the additional charge is less than or equal to a predetermined amount.
   The delivery support system according to claim 5.
7. The reduction amount calculation means calculates carbon dioxide emissions for each of a plurality of different other delivery methods,
   The reduction amount calculation means calculates, for each of the plurality of other delivery methods, the reduction amount of carbon dioxide when switching from the current delivery method to the other delivery method,
   The output control means presents the reduction amount calculated for each of the plurality of other delivery methods in descending order.
   A delivery support system according to any one of claims 1 to 6.
8. The output control means presents the reduction amount for another delivery method selected based on the reduction amount among the plurality of other delivery methods.
   The delivery support system according to claim 7.
9. 9. The emission amount calculation means calculates the amount of carbon dioxide emissions for each of the current delivery method and the other delivery method based on each of a plurality of different calculation methods. Delivery support system described in.
10. The emission amount calculation means calculates the emission amount based on at least one of delivery season, delivery day of the week, event, number of delivery requests, and weather data.
    A delivery support system according to any one of claims 1 to 9.
11. The delivery support system according to any one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising: a reception unit that accepts switching to the other delivery method after the reduction amount is presented.
12. In joint delivery, calculate the carbon dioxide emissions of the current delivery method and other delivery methods,
    Based on the emissions calculated for each of the current delivery method and the other delivery method, calculate the amount of carbon dioxide reduction when switching from the current delivery method to the other delivery method,
    presenting the calculated reduction amount;
    Shipping support methods.
13. to the computer,
    In joint delivery, calculate the carbon dioxide emissions of the current delivery method and other delivery methods,
    Based on the emissions calculated for each of the current delivery method and the other delivery method, calculate the amount of carbon dioxide reduction when switching from the current delivery method to the other delivery method,
    presenting the calculated reduction amount;
    The computer-readable non-transitory recording medium that records a program for executing processing.

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