WO2023188419A1

WO2023188419A1 - Storage system and storage method

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Publication number: WO2023188419A1
Application number: PCT/JP2022/016976
Authority: WO
Inventors: 秀和高橋; 拓也辻岡
Original assignee: 株式会社ウフル
Priority date: 2022-03-31
Filing date: 2022-03-31
Publication date: 2023-10-05

Abstract

[Problem] To store various types of articles so that the same can be easily used by a user. [Solution] This storage system comprises: a storage unit that stores, in a prescribed positional relationship, various types of articles which are used for prescribed processing; a detection unit that detects the state of the various types of articles which are stored in the storage unit; and a processing unit that, using the detection results from the detection unit, generates usage information pertaining to the usage state of the various types of articles.

Description

Containment system and method

The present invention relates to a containment system and a containment method.

A variety of tools and detergents are used to clean facilities. For example, in jobs such as cleaning buildings, workers prepare these tools and try to make their work more efficient. Registered Utility Model Publication No. 3028776 shown in Patent Document 1 below describes a technique for increasing the convenience in handling cleaning tools and the like. For example, it is desirable that a plurality of types of tools used for various treatments be housed so that they can be easily used by a user.

Registered utility model No. 3028776

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a storage unit that stores a plurality of types of articles used in a predetermined process in a predetermined positional relationship, and a state of the plurality of types of articles stored in the storage unit is detected. A storage system is provided that includes a detection section and a processing section that generates usage information regarding the usage status of the plurality of types of articles using the detection results of the detection section.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in a storage unit that accommodates a plurality of types of articles used in a predetermined process in a predetermined positional relationship, the states of the plurality of types of articles are detected, and the results of the detection are performed. A storage method is provided that includes: generating usage information regarding the usage status of the plurality of types of articles using a computer.

It is a figure showing the accommodation system of a 1st embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a housing section of the first embodiment. It is a figure showing the accommodation method of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure which shows the accommodation part of the accommodation system of 2nd Embodiment.

[First embodiment]
A first embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the accommodation system of the first embodiment. This storage system 1 stores a plurality of types of articles 2 used for a predetermined process such as cleaning in a predetermined positional relationship, and stores usage information (e.g., replacement period information). For example, the user of the article 2 can grasp the usage status of the article 2 through the storage system 1, and can perform a predetermined process using the article 2 according to the usage status.

The accommodation system 1 includes an accommodation unit 3, a detection unit 4 (shown in FIG. 2), a processing unit 5, and a notification unit 6. The detection unit 4 (see FIG. 2) is provided in the housing unit 3, for example. The processing unit 5 and the notification unit 6 are provided in the information processing device 7, for example. Information processing device 7 is communicably connected to terminal 8 . In the following description, reference will be made to the XYZ coordinate system shown in FIG. 1 etc. as appropriate. In this XYZ coordinate system, the X direction and the Y direction are, for example, the horizontal direction, and the Z direction is, for example, the vertical direction.

The storage unit 3 stores a plurality of types of articles 2 used in a predetermined process in a predetermined positional relationship. The predetermined process includes, for example, cleaning the object. The target object is, for example, a part of a structure such as a building. For example, a structure is a building, and objects include floors, walls, passageways, living rooms, toilets, washrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and items installed inside the building (e.g. , desks, chairs, equipment). The plurality of types of articles 2 include, for example, tools used for cleaning. In the following description, the article 2 will be referred to as a tool 2 as appropriate. Although one tool 2 is illustrated in FIG. 1, the accommodating portion 3 can accommodate a plurality of tools 2 as shown in FIG. 2 and the like.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the accommodating section 3 of the first embodiment. FIG. 2 corresponds to a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. The storage unit 3 includes a main body 9, a plurality of storage spaces (10A, 10B, 10C), a door 11, and a detection unit 4. In the following description, each of the plurality of accommodation spaces (10A, 10B, 10C) will be represented by the reference numeral 10 when not distinguished from other accommodation spaces, and the

reference numeral

10A, 10B, 10C when distinguished from other accommodation spaces. Expressed as

The storage section 3 is, for example, a storage shelf. The number of storage spaces 10 arranged in the vertical direction (eg, the number of storage shelves) is three in FIG. 2, but may be any number, for example, one. The number of storage spaces 10 arranged in the vertical direction (eg, the number of rows of storage shelves) is 1 in FIG. 1, but may be any number.

The main body 9 is, for example, a casing of the accommodating section 3. The main body 9 constitutes a frame of a housing space 10 formed inside the housing section 3 . The main body 9 includes a wall that partitions at least a part of the space around the stored tool 2 (eg, the storage space 10) from the outside of the main body 9. For example, the main body 9 includes a bottom plate on which the tool 2 is placed, a top plate facing the bottom plate, and a side plate disposed between the bottom plate and the top plate. The material of the main body 9 is not limited, and the main body 9 may include a resin portion or a metal portion. The main body 9 may be integrally molded or may be assembled from parts.

The accommodation space 10 is a space formed inside the main body 9. The storage space 10 is, for example, a space between a bottom plate on which the tools 2 are placed, a top plate facing the bottom plate, and a side plate arranged between the bottom plate and the top plate. The accommodation space 10 is, for example, a space that can be opened to the outside of the accommodation unit 3 on the front side of the accommodation unit 3 . Each accommodation space 10 is, for example, associated with a tool 2 to be accommodated. For example, the information processing device 7 stores setting information that sets the correspondence between the accommodation space 10 and the articles 2 accommodated in the accommodation space 10.

The storage section 3 includes a support member 12 that supports the stored items. The support member 12 is, for example, a stand on which the tool 2 is placed, and corresponds to a bottom plate for the storage space 10. The support member 12 may include a dedicated holder adapted to the shape of the tool 2 to be supported. For example, the support member 12 in contact with the accommodation space 10A has a shape into which a part of the tool 2 accommodated in the accommodation space 10A is fitted, and the tool 2 accommodated in an accommodation space (10B, 10C) different from the accommodation space 10A. It may be a shape that does not fit.

The door 11 can be opened and closed on the front side of the storage section 3 (see FIG. 1). The accommodation space 10 is open to the space on the front side of the accommodation section 3, for example, when the door 11 is opened (hereinafter referred to as an open state). When the door 11 is in an open state, the tools 2 can be carried out from the storage space 10 to the outside, and can be carried into the storage space 10 from the outside. The storage space 10 is partitioned from the space on the front side of the storage section 3, for example, when the door 11 is closed (hereinafter referred to as a closed state).

The door 11 includes, for example, a plate-shaped member. The door 11 is attached, for example, to an opening around the accommodation space 10 by a connecting structure such as a hinge. The opening is a portion of the main body 9 that surrounds the accommodation space 10 when viewed from the front side (see FIG. 1). The accommodating portion 3 may include a locking mechanism that restricts the door 11 from being in the closed state to be opened. The locking mechanism may be, for example, an electromagnetic lock, or may be one that attracts the door 11 to the main body 9 using an electromagnet and increases the external force for changing from the closed state to the open state. The door 11 may be decorated or displayed to make it easier to identify the tools 2 stored in the storage space 10. For example, if tool 2 is a cleaning tool, an illustration of a brush used for cleaning a faucet is added to the top door 11, and an illustration of a brush used for cleaning a sink is added to the middle door 11. , an illustration of a mop used for cleaning the floor may be added to the bottom door 11.

The plurality of types of articles 2 include, for example, tools 2 that come into contact with objects to be subjected to predetermined processing. The plurality of types of articles 2 include, for example, a plurality of tools 2 that are cleaned with a predetermined fluid. The housing portion 3 includes a flow path through which a predetermined fluid F flows. The accommodating portion 3 accommodates a plurality of tools 2 by arranging the portions of the plurality of tools 2 to be cleaned within the flow path.

An inlet 13 is formed on the top surface of the main body 9 to supply cleaning liquid into the interior of the housing section 3. For example, the introduction port 13 penetrates the top surface of the main body 9 and communicates with the accommodation space 10A. The introduction port 13 is installed, for example, above the back side of the accommodation space 10A. Inside the housing portion 3, the space below the introduction port 13 includes a flow path for the cleaning liquid. In the accommodating portion 3, a space where two vertically adjacent accommodating spaces 10 communicate with each other includes a flow path for the cleaning liquid. The tool 2 is accommodated in a space in which two vertically adjacent accommodation spaces 10 communicate with each other so that the portion to be cleaned is arranged vertically. For example, the part of the tool 2 to be cleaned is placed on the back side of the storage space 10A.

The cleaning liquid introduced from the inlet 13 flows in the order of accommodation space 10A, accommodation space 10B, and accommodation space 10C due to gravity. When an article is stored in the storage space 10, a portion located in the flow path of the cleaning liquid (such as a brush portion of a handled brush) is cleaned by the cleaning liquid. A reservoir 14 is formed at the bottom of the main body 9 to store the cleaning liquid flowing downward from the inlet 13. A discharge part 15 is formed in the storage part 14 and communicates with the back side of the main body 9.

Note that the cleaning liquid is selected depending on the use of the tool 2 to be cleaned. For example, the cleaning liquid is selected depending on the type of dirt that adheres to the tool 2 when it is used. For example, the use of the tool 2 in a predetermined process may be determined in advance, and the type of cleaning liquid may be determined in advance according to the use of the tool 2. Among the plurality of tools 2 arranged in the flow path of the cleaning liquid, the tools 2 arranged relatively downstream have more restrictions on cleanliness due to cleaning than the tools 2 arranged relatively upstream. A loose tool is fine. The tool 2 placed on the downstream side may be a tool whose cleanliness is ensured when the tool 2 placed on the upstream side is cleaned by a cleaning liquid that comes into contact with the tool 2 placed on the upstream side. In this way, the positional relationship of the plurality of tools 2 may be determined according to the order of cleaning.

The detection unit 4 detects the states of the plurality of types of articles 2 stored in the storage unit 3. The detection unit 4 detects deterioration information indicating deterioration of the tool 2, for example. For example, the detection unit 4 detects deformation of the tool 2 as deterioration information. The detection unit 4 detects the tool 2 accommodated in the accommodation space 10. The detection unit 4 includes, for example, a camera installed on the top surface within the accommodation space 10. The detection unit 4 photographs the tool 2 and obtains a plurality of images as information indicating the deformation of the tool 2. For example, if the tool 2 is a brush, the brush portion (eg, bristles, tips) of the tool 2 will bend (eg, open) and deteriorate depending on the number of times it is used. A deteriorated brush becomes less effective in cleaning, and the user of the brush may not be able to achieve the desired cleaning effect with normal effort, or may require more effort than normal to obtain the desired cleaning effect. The detection unit 4 outputs the detection result to the outside (eg, the information processing device 7). The detection unit 4 may indirectly provide the detection result to the information processing device 7 via a repeater (eg, gateway). The detection unit 4 may be connected to the information processing device 7 through wired or wireless communication, and may directly provide the detection results to the information processing device 7 through this communication.

The information processing device 7 includes, for example, one or more computers. The computer may be a PC installed in a facility (house), a user's terminal, or a cloud computer. At least a portion of the information processing device 7 is realized, for example, by a computer executing processing according to a program. The information processing device 7 may include a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processing circuit (eg, ASIC).

The information processing device 7 includes a processing section 5 and a notification section 6. The processing unit 5 processes information. The processing executed by the processing unit 5 includes, for example, at least one of arithmetic processing, image processing, analysis processing, determination processing, inference processing, and control processing.

In this embodiment, the types of articles 2 to be accommodated in each accommodation space 10 are determined in advance. In the following description, the article 2 that is predetermined to be accommodated in the accommodation space 10 will be referred to as a prescribed article as appropriate. The storage unit of the information processing device 7 stores setting information associating the storage space 10 with a prescribed type of article. The setting information includes, for example, information in which identification information that specifies the accommodation space 10 (appropriately referred to as accommodation ID) and identification information that specifies the type of prescribed article (appropriately referred to as article ID) are associated.

The processing unit 5 uses the detection results of the detection unit 4 to generate usage information regarding the usage status of the plurality of types of articles 2. For example, the processing unit 5 compares the image of the tool 2 provided by the detection unit 4 with a reference image, and determines the level of deterioration (eg, deformation) of the tool 2. The reference image may be, for example, an image taken by the detection unit 4 of the tool 2 in the past, or an image provided by the manufacturer of the tool 2 or the like. For example, the processing unit 5 determines the level of deterioration of the tool 2. For example, the processing unit 5 calculates the amount of deformation of the current tool 2 from the reference, using the unused tool 2 as a reference. The processing unit 5 compares the amount of deformation of the tool 2 with a threshold value to determine the level of deterioration of the tool 2.

The level of deterioration is determined, for example, by the amount of deformation of the current tool 2 from the standard, with the unused tool 2 as the standard. The level of deterioration is ``0'' indicating that it is as new, ``1'' indicating that there are no inconveniences in use, ``2'' indicating that the time for replacement is approaching, and ``3'' indicating that replacement is required. It may be expressed as For example, the processing unit 5 determines that the tool 2 has been used to the point of deterioration. The level of deterioration can be used, for example, as information representing the frequency or number of times the tool 2 has been used as a usage status. The processing unit 5 generates, for example, information indicating the level of deterioration of the tool 2 as usage information. Such usage information can be used, for example, as information regarding maintenance (eg, replacement) of the tool 2.

Note that the usage information may include information different from information indicating deterioration of the tool 2. For example, the usage information may include information indicating whether a specified tool is stored in the storage space 10. For example, the processing unit 5 performs image recognition processing on the image provided by the detection unit 4 to determine whether the tool 2 is included in the image. If the processing unit 5 determines that the tool 2 is not included in the image, it determines that the usage situation is such that the tool 2 is not stored in the storage space 10. The processing unit 5 may generate information indicating whether the tool 2 is accommodated in the accommodation space 10 as the usage information.

When the processing unit 5 determines that the tool 2 is included in the image, it specifies the accommodation space 10 where this image was taken. For example, the detection unit 4 is provided for each accommodation space 10, and outputs the detection result including identification information of its own device (appropriately referred to as a detection unit ID). The information processing device 7 stores, for example, information associating the accommodation ID of the accommodation space 10 with the detection unit ID of the detection unit 4 that photographs this accommodation space 10. This information is, for example, part of the setting information.

When the processing unit 5 determines that the tool 2 is included in the image, the processing unit 5 identifies the type of the tool 2 by image recognition, for example. The processing unit 5 compares the article ID of the tool 2 whose type was specified using the image with the storage space 10 specified as the storage space in which this image was taken against the setting information, thereby determining whether the tool 2 is stored in the storage space 10 or not. It is determined whether the tool 2 being held is a specified tool. If the processing unit 5 determines that the tool 2 is a specified tool, it determines that the tool 2 is in a usage state where it is stored in a predetermined storage space 10 . If the processing unit 5 determines that the tool is not a specified tool, it determines that the storage space 10 is in a usage situation in which a tool 2 that is not specified in advance is stored. The processing unit 5 may generate information indicating whether the tool 2 stored in the storage space 10 is a specified tool as the usage information.

The processing unit 5 may determine the level of deterioration of the tool 2 when determining that the tool 2 stored in the storage space 10 is a specified tool. The processing unit 5 does not need to determine the level of deterioration of the tool 2 when it is determined that the tool 2 accommodated in the storage space 10 is not a specified tool.

The notification unit 6 notifies the terminal 8 of the user who uses the plurality of types of articles 2 using usage information. The notification unit 6 notifies the terminal 8 of the results of the processing by the processing unit 5 (for example, the detection results of the state of the article, etc.). The terminal 8 is a terminal of a user who uses the accommodation system 1. The notification unit 6 may notify information including usage information, or may notify information generated using usage information. For example, the terminal 8 receives a notification sent from the information processing device 7 and displays this notification. The terminal 8 accepts user operations according to the content of the notification sent from the information processing device 7. For example, the information processing device 7 uses the usage information (e.g., deterioration level) to send a notification including information indicating when to replace the tool 2 and information (e.g., a link) leading to an EC site where the tool 2 can be purchased. generate. For example, the user can receive this notification through the terminal 8, access the EC site from the terminal 8, and order the replacement tool.

Next, a storage method according to an embodiment will be described based on the storage system 1 described above. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the accommodation method of the first embodiment. For each part of the accommodation system 1, reference is made to FIGS. 1 to 2 as appropriate.

In step S1, the user of the article 2 stores the article 2 in the storage section 3. The accommodation space 10 in which the article 2 is accommodated is predetermined according to the type of article 2. In step S2, the detection unit 4 detects the state of the article 2. The detection unit 4 provides the detection result to the information processing device 7 (eg, the processing unit 5). The processing unit 5 uses the detection result provided by the detection unit 4 to determine the usage status of the tool 2. For example, the processing unit 5 determines the level of deterioration of the tool 2 as the usage status. The level of deterioration is defined, for example, by the absolute value of the amount of deformation of the article 2 or the value obtained by normalizing the amount of deformation. Here, the level of deterioration is expressed by a numerical value, and the higher the numerical value, the more degraded the state is. In step S3, the processing unit 5 determines whether the level of deterioration of the article 2 is less than a threshold value.

When the processing unit 5 determines that the level of deterioration of the article 2 is less than the threshold value (step S3; Yes), the processing unit 5 ends the series of processing. If the processing unit 5 determines that the level of deterioration of the article is not less than the threshold (step S3; No), it generates maintenance information in step S4. For example, the processing unit 5 generates information indicating when to replace the tool 2 as maintenance information. In step S5, the notification unit 6 notifies the user's terminal 8.

In the storage system 1 according to the present embodiment, the storage space 10 and the types of articles 2 stored in the storage space 10 are associated in advance, and a plurality of articles 2 are stored in the storage section 3 in a predetermined positional relationship. be done. For example, in the accommodation system 1, since the accommodation space 10 and the type of article 2 accommodated in the accommodation space 10 are associated in advance, it is possible to determine whether the article 2 accommodated in the accommodation space 10 is a specified article or not. It can be determined whether When the stored article 2 is a specified article, the storage system 1 can, for example, accurately determine the usage status of the article 2. The accommodation system 1 can provide the user with information according to the usage status, for example, based on the accurately determined usage status of the article 2.

[Second embodiment]
A second embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the storage section of the storage system of the second embodiment. In this embodiment, the plurality of types of articles include a tool 20 that comes into contact with an object to be processed, and a consumable item 21 that is consumed by using the tool 20. For example, the tool 20 is used in a predetermined process with a consumable item 21 attached thereto. The consumables 21 include, for example, at least one of a detergent, a protective agent (coating agent), a deodorant, and a disinfectant solution used to clean an object. The consumables 21 include, for example, a container such as a returnable bottle, and a liquid stored in the container. This liquid is, for example, a citric acid cleaner used for cleaning faucets, a liquid cleanser used for cleaning washstands, a polisher detergent used for cleaning floors, and the like.

The storage section 3 includes a tray 22 and an application section 23. The tray 22 is a holding member that holds the consumables 21. The tray 22 is arranged in the accommodation space 24. The accommodation space 24 includes, for example, a space provided on the back side of the accommodation section 3. The accommodation space 24 is, for example, a space open to the outside. The accommodation space 24 includes, for example, a recess provided on the back surface of the accommodation section 3. This recessed portion is designed so that the stored consumables 21 do not protrude outward with respect to the back surface of the storage portion 3. The tray 22 can be pulled out from the storage space 24 to the outside. The consumables 21 are placed on a tray 22 and accommodated in the accommodation space 24 by inserting the tray 22 into the accommodation space 24.

The applying unit 23 applies the consumables 21 to the tool 20, for example, when the tool 20 is used. The application unit 23 includes, for example, a link mechanism or an actuator that operates a consumable pump (discharge unit) in conjunction with opening and closing of the door 11. For example, the application unit 23 applies a predetermined amount of consumables 21 (eg, detergent) to the tool. The types of consumables 21 and tools 20 used together in a predetermined process are determined in advance. The storage space 10 in which the tool 20 is stored is predetermined, and the storage space 24 for the consumables 21 paired with the tool 20 is set in a predetermined positional relationship with this storage space 10. Among the plurality of types of articles 2, a pair of tools 20 and consumables 21 are housed in the housing section 3 in a predetermined positional relationship. In the following description, the consumables 21 that are predetermined to be accommodated in the accommodation space 24 are referred to as prescribed consumables as appropriate. For example, the tray 22 may be shaped to fit a specified consumable item. The tray 22 may have a shape in which specified consumables are fitted into it, and consumables 21 other than the specified consumables are not fitted into the tray 22.

The accommodation system 1 includes a detection unit 25 that detects the state of the consumables 21. The detection unit 25 detects, for example, remaining amount information indicating the remaining amount of the consumables 21 stored in the storage unit 3. The detection unit 25 includes, for example, a weight scale. The detection unit 25 measures the weight of the tray 22 and the consumables 21 placed on the tray 22. The weight scale may be a digital scale installed under the tray 22 or a load cell installed on the tray 22. The weight of the consumable item measured by the detection unit 25 is output to the information processing device 7.

The detection unit 25 may detect information specifying the type of consumables 21 placed on the tray 22. For example, the detection unit 25 may include the camera described in the first embodiment. The consumable item 21 may be provided with a code pattern that includes identification information that specifies the consumable item 21, and the detection unit 25 may include a reader that reads this code pattern. The code pattern includes a one-dimensional code such as a barcode, a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark), or a pattern having a function equivalent to a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code.

The processing unit 5 uses the detection result of the detection unit 25 to generate usage information regarding the usage status of the consumable item 21 that is a part of the article 2. The processing unit 5 uses, for example, the detection result of the detection unit 25 to estimate the remaining amount of the consumable item 21 as the usage status of the consumable item 21. For example, the processing unit 5 estimates the remaining amount of the consumable item 21 using the change in weight detected by the detection unit 25. For example, the information processing device 7 stores setting information, and the setting information includes information on the capacity of the consumables 21. The processing unit 5 calculates the difference between the weight detected by the detection unit 25 when the consumable item 21 is carried into the storage space 24 and the weight detected by the detection unit 25 after the consumable item 21 is used as the consumption amount. do. The processing unit 5 compares the calculated consumption amount with the capacity of the consumable item included in the setting information, and estimates the remaining amount of the consumable item 21. The processing unit 5 generates, for example, information indicating the estimation result of the remaining amount of the consumable item 21 as usage information regarding the usage status of the consumable item 21.

The processing unit 5 determines, for example, the level of the remaining amount of the consumable item 21 as the usage status of the consumable item 21. For example, the setting information includes the consumption amount of the consumables 21 per time, and the processing unit 5 can use the consumables 21 using the estimated remaining amount of the consumables 21 and the consumption amount per time. Estimate the number of times. For example, the processing unit 5 compares the estimated number of times the consumable item 21 is used with a threshold value to determine the level of the remaining amount. The level of remaining capacity is, for example, ``0'' indicating that it is like new, ``1'' indicating that there is no inconvenience in use, ``2'' indicating that the time for replacement is approaching, and ``2'' indicating that replacement is required. 3" or the like. For example, if the remaining number of uses of the consumable is 30 or more, the processing unit 5 may determine the remaining amount level to be "1" indicating that there is no inconvenience in usage. For example, when the remaining number of uses of the consumable is less than 5, the processing unit 5 may determine the remaining amount level to be "2" indicating that the time for replacement is approaching. The processing unit 5 generates, for example, information indicating the level of the remaining amount of the consumable item 21 as usage information regarding the usage status of the consumable item 21.

The processing unit 5 may generate information regarding maintenance (eg, replacement) of the consumables 21 as usage information. For example, information indicating the remaining amount of the consumables 21 can be used as maintenance information indicating when to replace the consumables 21.

Note that the usage information may include information different from the information representing the remaining amount of the tool 20. For example, the usage information may include information indicating whether specified consumables are stored in the storage space 24. For example, the processing unit 5 determines whether the consumables 21 are stored in the storage space 24 or not. For example, when the weight detected by the detection unit 25 is less than a threshold value, the processing unit 5 determines that the usage status is such that the consumable item 21 is not stored in the storage space 24 . The processing unit 5 may generate information indicating whether or not the consumable item 21 is accommodated in the accommodation space 24 as the usage information.

When determining that the consumables 21 are stored in the storage space 24, the processing unit 5 specifies the storage space 24. For example, the detection unit 25 is provided for each accommodation space 24, and outputs the detection result including identification information of its own device (appropriately referred to as detection unit ID). The information processing device 7 stores, for example, information associating the accommodation ID of the accommodation space 24 with the detection unit ID of the detection unit 25 provided in this accommodation space 24. This information is, for example, part of the setting information.

When determining that the consumable item 21 is stored in the storage space 24, the processing unit 5 identifies the type of the consumable item 21, for example. The type of consumable item 21 can be specified, for example, by a method similar to the method described for tools in the first embodiment. The processing unit 5 verifies that the consumables 21 stored in the storage space 24 are specified consumables by comparing the article ID of the consumables 21 whose type has been specified and the specified storage space 24 with the setting information. Determine whether or not. When determining that the consumable item is a specified consumable item, the processing unit 5 determines that the consumable item 21 is in a usage state where it is stored in a predetermined storage space 24 . If the processing unit 5 determines that the consumable item is not a specified consumable item, it determines that the usage status is such that the consumable item 21 that is not specified in advance is stored in the storage space 24 . The processing unit 5 may generate, as the usage information, information indicating whether the consumables 21 accommodated in the accommodation space 24 are specified consumables. The processing unit 5 may estimate the remaining amount of the consumable item 21 when determining that the consumable item 21 accommodated in the accommodation space 24 is a specified consumable item. The processing unit 5 does not need to estimate the remaining amount of the consumable item 21 when it is determined that the consumable item 21 accommodated in the accommodation space 24 is not a specified consumable item.

In the accommodation system 1 according to the present embodiment, the accommodation space 24 and the type of consumables 21 accommodated in the accommodation space 24 are associated in advance, and the plurality of consumables 21 are arranged in a predetermined positional relationship in the accommodation section 3. be accommodated in. In the accommodation system 1, for example, the accommodation space 24 and the type of consumables 21 accommodated in the accommodation space 24 are associated in advance, so that the consumables 21 accommodated in the accommodation space 24 are specified consumables. You can determine whether it exists or not. For example, if the tool 20 stored in the storage space 10 is a specified tool and the consumables 21 stored in the storage space 24 are specified consumables, the specified tools and the specified consumables are defined as the specified tools. It is accommodated by positional relationship. For example, the providing unit 23 can provide a specified consumable item to a specified tool. If the stored consumable item 21 is a specified consumable item, the storage system 1 can, for example, accurately determine the usage status of the consumable item 21. The accommodation system 1 can provide the user with information according to the usage status, for example, based on the usage status of the consumables 21 determined with high accuracy.

Note that, for example, the storage spaces are provided in one-to-one correspondence with the articles, but a plurality of tools of one type may be arranged in one storage space 10, or multiple types of tools may be arranged in one storage space 10. may be placed. The accommodation system 1 may include an identification unit that identifies the article 2 before being accommodated, and may unlock the door 11 of the accommodation space 10 corresponding to the identified article 2. The storage section 3 may include a drying section for drying articles. The drying section dries the articles by, for example, dehumidifying the storage space 10. The drying section may be one that dries the article by blowing air. The storage section 3 may include a disinfection section that disinfects or removes viruses from the articles. The disinfection section sterilizes or removes viruses by, for example, irradiating the article with ultraviolet light. At least one of the plurality of types of articles does not need to be washed in the storage section 3.

The detection unit 4 may include a sensor that detects opening and closing of the door 11, for example. The processing unit 5 can estimate the number of times the article has been used using the number of times the door 11 has been opened and closed. For example, if the door 11 is opened and closed twice, the article is taken in and taken out once, and the processing unit 5 may estimate that the article has been used once. The processing unit 5 may estimate the level of deterioration of the article using the estimated number of times the article has been used. For example, an upper limit value of the number of times of use is given in advance as the durability of the article, and the processing unit 5 may estimate the level of deterioration by comparing the estimated number of times of use and the upper limit value of the number of times of use. The processing unit 5 may estimate the remaining amount of the consumable item 21 using the estimated number of times the tool 20 has been used. For example, the upper limit of the number of times the consumable item 21 is used is calculated using the capacity of the consumable item 21 and the amount consumed per time. For example, the processing unit 5 estimates that the number of times the consumable item 21 is used is the same as the estimated number of times the tool 20 is used. The processing unit 5 may estimate the remaining amount of the consumable item 21 by comparing the estimated number of times of use with an upper limit value of the number of times of use. The upper limit of the number of times the consumable item 21 is used and the amount of use of the consumable item 21 per time may be information provided by the manufacturer of the consumable item 21, for example. The processing unit 5 may determine the deterioration of the article using an amount different from the amount of deformation of the article. For example, the processing unit 5 may determine the deterioration of the article using the amount of change in the color or size of the article. The processing unit 5 may calculate the frequency with which the article is used as information indicating the usage status of the article. The processing unit 5 may calculate the time since the article was last used as information indicating the usage status of the article. The processing unit 5 may generate information regarding the implementation timing of the predetermined process as usage information using one or both of the frequency with which the article is used and the time since the article was last used. For example, the predetermined process may include cleaning, and if the time since the article was last used exceeds a threshold, the processing unit 5 may transmit a message recommending cleaning to the terminal 6.

The storage system 1 may manage the orientation of the articles stored in the storage space 10. The accommodation system 1 may notify the terminal 8 (eg, an alert) when the accommodated article is not oriented in a set direction. For example, the orientation of the article may be set in consideration of the cleaning effect of the cleaning liquid.

The predetermined processing includes, for example, maintenance. Maintenance includes, for example, cleaning and purification of facilities (residential facilities, commercial facilities, public facilities). Maintenance may include other maintenance, such as servicing machinery. When the predetermined process includes maintenance of machinery, the multiple repair items may include tools such as tools and measuring tapes, and may include consumables such as oil and rust remover. The usage information includes, for example, information regarding maintenance of the article. Information regarding maintenance of articles includes notifications indicating when to replace articles (tools, consumables), and information supporting ordering of replacement articles. The usage information may include information indicating a failure or abnormality of the article.

The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the aspects described in the above embodiments. One or more of the requirements described in the above embodiments and the like may be omitted. Furthermore, the requirements described in the above embodiments and the like can be combined as appropriate. In addition, to the extent permitted by law, the disclosures of all documents cited in the above-mentioned embodiments are incorporated into the description of the main text.

1. Accommodation system, 2. Article, 3. Accommodation section, 4. Detection section, 5. Processing section, 6. Notification section, 8. Terminal, 10A. Accommodation space, 10B. Accommodation space, 10C. Accommodation space, 20. Tools, 21. Consumables, 23. Giving section, 24 Accommodation space, 25 detection unit

Claims

a storage unit that stores a plurality of types of articles used in a predetermined process in a predetermined positional relationship;
a detection unit that detects states of the plurality of types of articles stored in the storage unit;
A storage system comprising: a processing unit that generates usage information regarding the usage status of the plurality of types of articles using detection results of the detection unit.
The plurality of types of articles include tools that come into contact with the object to be subjected to the predetermined processing,
The detection unit detects deterioration information indicating deterioration of the tool,
The processing unit generates information regarding maintenance of the tool as the usage information using the detection result of the detection unit.
A containment system according to claim 1.
The detection unit detects deformation of the tool as the deterioration information.
A containment system according to claim 2.
The plurality of types of articles include tools that come into contact with the object of the predetermined processing and consumables consumed by the use of the tools,
The detection unit detects remaining amount information indicating the remaining amount of the consumables stored in the storage unit,
The processing unit generates information regarding maintenance of the consumables using the detection result of the detection unit.
A containment system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
The tool is used in the predetermined process with the consumables attached,
The accommodating part includes a applying part that applies the consumable to the tool when the tool is used.
A containment system according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The plurality of types of articles include a plurality of tools that are cleaned by a predetermined fluid,
The accommodating portion includes a flow path through which the predetermined fluid flows, and accommodates the plurality of tools by arranging parts of the plurality of tools to be cleaned within the flow path.
A containment system according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
comprising a notification unit that uses the usage information to notify a terminal of a user who uses the plurality of types of items;
A containment system according to any one of claims 1 to 6.
The predetermined process includes cleaning the target object.
A containment system according to any one of claims 1 to 7.
Detecting the states of the plurality of types of articles in a storage unit that accommodates the plurality of types of articles used in a predetermined process in a predetermined positional relationship;
A storage method comprising: using a result of the detection, a computer generates usage information regarding the usage status of the plurality of types of articles.