JP2022082219A - MaaS system, program, and information processing method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a MaaS system or the like capable of improving convenience for a user.
A MaaS system that outputs information about a means of transportation used by a user when traveling is provided with an information processing device that is communicably connected to the information terminal of the user, and the information processing device is the same. The departure point and travel allowable time of the user output from the information terminal are acquired, and based on the acquired departure point and travel allowable time, one or more stop-by spots, a means of transportation to the stop-by spot, and the said. A plurality of travel plans including a time schedule including information on stop-by spots are generated, and the generated travel plans are output to the information terminal.
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Description

The present technology relates to a MaaS system, a program, and an information processing method.

A search for one or more travel routes corresponding to at least search conditions indicating a departure point and a destination specified by the user, and for each of the at least one travel route among the searched one or more travel routes, the user and the said. An information sharing system that generates movement data in which a combination of movement routes and a movement ID corresponding to the combination are associated with each other is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The information sharing system of Patent Document 1 can be used for MaaS, that is, "mobility as a service", and the search unit of the information sharing system crosses a plurality of transportation companies. Search multiple travel routes at once.

Japanese Patent No. 66666507

However, the information sharing system (MaaS system) of Patent Document 1 is inconvenient for the user because it is necessary to specify the destination (stop-by spot) when the user searches for a travel route when traveling. I am concerned.

An object of the present invention is to provide a MaaS system or the like that can improve convenience for a user.

The MaaS system according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a MaaS system that outputs information about a means of transportation used by a user when traveling, and is an information processing device communicably connected to the user's information terminal. The information processing apparatus acquires a user's departure place and travel allowance time output from the information terminal, and based on the acquired departure place and travel allowance time, one or more stop-by spots and the travel allowance. A plurality of travel plans including a means of transportation to a stop-by spot and a time schedule including information about the stop-by spot are generated, and the generated travel plan is output to the information terminal. The travel in the present invention includes a trip with accommodation, a trip without accommodation, and going out or traveling for several hours. That is, the MaaS system includes a plurality of stop-off spots, a means of transportation to the stop-off spots, and a time schedule including information on the stop-off spots, based on the acquired departure point and travel allowance time. Travel plan can be generated without accepting the input of the user's destination (end point). As a result, unlike a system that simply outputs a route or means of transportation from the departure point to the destination (end point) by inputting the departure point and the destination (end point), the MaaS system is used for the departure point and the destination. Based solely on travel permissible time, it is possible to generate a plurality of travel plans that include one or more stop-off spots, means of transportation to the stop-off spots, and a time schedule that includes information about the stop-off spots. In this way, the MaaS system can generate the travel plan without being based on the user's destination (end point), and travel that suits his or her taste according to the so-called free time (travel allowable time). It is possible to provide an appropriate travel plan to a user who requests the above, and it is possible to improve the convenience and satisfaction (CS) of the user.

The program according to one aspect of the present disclosure determines the departure point and travel permissible time of the user, which is output from the information terminal of the user of the MaaS system, which outputs information on the means of transportation used when traveling to the computer. A plurality of travel plans acquired, including one or more stop-off spots, means of transportation to the stop-off spots, and a time schedule containing information about the stop-off spots, based on the departure point and the travel allowance time acquired. Is generated, and the process of outputting the generated travel plan to the information terminal is executed.

The information processing method according to one aspect of the present disclosure is output from an information terminal of a user of the MaaS system that outputs information about a means of transportation used when traveling to a computer, the departure place of the user and the travel allowance. A plurality of stop-off spots, including one or more stop-off spots, means of transportation to the stop-off spots, and a time schedule containing information about the stop-off spots, based on the acquired departure point and the travel allowance time. A process of generating a travel plan and outputting the generated travel plan to the information terminal is executed.

The information processing method according to one aspect of the present disclosure relates to the transportation means via an information terminal communicably connected to the information processing device of the MaaS system that outputs information about the transportation means used when the user travels. An information processing method for providing information to a user, the information terminal receives information on the user's departure place, the user's allowable travel time, and the end point, and the information on the end point is the above-mentioned information. The information regarding the received departure point, travel allowance time, and the destination point is output to the information processing device, including the required information indicating that the end point is set or the rejection information indicating that the end point is not set. Then, the travel plan output from the information processing apparatus is acquired based on the output information on the departure place, the travel allowable time, and the end point, and the travel plan includes one or more stop-by spots and the stop-by points. It includes a means of transportation to the spot and a time schedule including information on the spot to stop by, and displays the acquired travel plan on the display unit of the own terminal.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a MaaS system or the like that improves convenience for the user.

It is a schematic diagram which shows the structural example of the MaaS system which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of an information processing apparatus and the like. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the data layout of the user master table. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the data layout of an area table. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the data layout of the stop-by spot master table. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the data layout of the stop-by spot movement time table. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the data layout of the usage history table. It is a functional block diagram which illustrates the functional part included in the control part of an information processing apparatus. This is an example of a search screen for accepting search conditions. This is an example of a search result screen that displays search results (multiple proposed travel plans) in a list format. This is an example of a route display screen that displays the details of the travel plan selected as a candidate. This is an example of a real-time screen that displays guidance information based on the final decided (confirmed) travel plan. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the processing procedure by the control part of an information processing apparatus. It is a functional block diagram which illustrates the functional part included in the control part of the information processing apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 2 (modified travel plan). It is a display screen (real-time screen) by the modified travel plan (modified travel plan). It is a flowchart which shows an example of the processing procedure by the control part of an information processing apparatus. It is a list display screen of the search result (the proposed plurality of travel plans) which concerns on Embodiment 3 (the travel plan which exceeds the travel allowable time). It is a flowchart which shows an example of the processing procedure by the control part of an information processing apparatus.

The present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings showing the embodiments thereof. The MaaS system S and the like according to the embodiment of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to these examples, and is indicated by the scope of claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

(Embodiment 1)
Hereinafter, the present disclosure will be specifically described with reference to the drawings showing the embodiments. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration example of the MaaS system S according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the information processing device 1 and the like. The MaaS system S includes an information processing device 1 that is communicably connected to a user's information terminal 3 via an external network N.

The information processing device 1 acquires (receives) search conditions and the like output (transmitted) from the user's information terminal 3, generates a plurality of candidate travel plans based on the acquired search conditions and the like, and uses the information processing device 1. Output (transmit) to the information terminal 3 of the person. The search conditions and the like input by the user via the information terminal 3 include, for example, a starting point for the user to travel and an allowable travel time (free time) that can be used for the trip. The departure place is, for example, the current location of the user, and is based on the position information (GPS data) acquired by the GPS unit 36 included in the information terminal 3 held by the user. Alternatively, the departure place may be one that uses a pre-registered home address or the like. The travel plan includes one or more stop-off spots, means of transportation to the stop-off spots, and time generated to match the travel allowance time, extracted according to the search conditions entered by the user. Includes schedule.

In generating the travel plan, the information processing apparatus 1 may acquire information on the means of transportation for going to the stop-by spot from the external DB server 2. The information processing device 1 and the external DB server 2 are communicably connected to each other via the external network N, and the location of the stop-off spot is provided to the external DB server 2 as information on a means of transportation for going to the stop-by spot. A map database (map DB) including the details of the above and a transfer database (transfer DB) including transportation means for going to a stop-by spot are stored. The information processing device 1 communicates with an external DB server 2 that stores these map DBs and transfer DBs using, for example, an API (Application Program Interface), and is a means of transportation from the departure point to a stop-by spot extracted, or first. It may be to acquire the means of transportation from one stop-off spot to the next stop-by spot.

By using the MaaS system S including the information processing device 1 that performs such processing, the user can propose a travel plan including a stop-by spot that matches his / her free time (allowable travel time). Can be received from. That is, the user can use the MaaS system S for a travel plan that includes a stop-by spot according to his / her travel preference, free time, etc., without inputting the stop-by spot (destination) itself as the travel destination. Can be obtained from. By confirming (determining) one of the multiple travel plans proposed by the MaaS system S, the user can receive guidance information based on the confirmed travel plan on the user's terminal device. Is displayed. The travel plan proposed by the MaaS system S is a plan for travel with accommodation, travel without accommodation, and going out or traveling for several hours.

Although the details will be described later, the information processing device 1 of the MaaS system S is already owned by the user, for example, from the viewpoint of encouraging the active use of public transportation in addition to the travel preference of the user. A travel plan may be generated by extracting candidate stop-by spots by taking into account information on transportation means such as unlimited ride tickets or commuter pass tickets that are expected to reduce transportation costs. The MaaS system S provided with the information processing device 1 that performs such processing can efficiently provide a service for providing travel information to a user and improve the convenience and satisfaction (CS) of the user. can.

The information processing device 1 is a computer capable of transmitting and receiving various information processing and information, and is, for example, a server device, a personal computer, or the like. The server device includes not only a single server device but also a cloud server device composed of a plurality of computers or a virtual server device. The information processing device 1 includes a control unit 13, a communication unit 12, and a storage unit 11.

The control unit 13 has an arithmetic processing device having a timing function such as one or a plurality of CPUs (Central Processing Units), MPUs (Micro-Processing Units), GPUs (Graphics Processing Units), and is stored in the storage unit 11. By reading and executing the program, various information processing, control processing, and the like related to the information processing unit 1 are performed.

The storage unit 11 includes a volatile storage area such as SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), and flash memory, and a non-volatile storage area such as EEPROM or a hard disk. The storage unit 11 stores in advance the program and the data to be referred to at the time of processing. The program stored in the storage unit 11 may be a program stored in a recording medium (not shown) readable by the information processing apparatus 1. Further, the program may be downloaded from an external computer (not shown) connected to a communication network (not shown) and stored in the storage unit 11. Further, the storage unit 11 contains data on a user who has subscribed to (subscribes to) a service provided by the MaaS system S, data on a stop-by spot provided (proposed) by the MaaS system S, and use of the MaaS system S by the user. A database (MaaS database 110) for storing and managing data related to history is stored.

The communication unit 12 is a communication module or communication interface for communicating with the information terminal 3 by wire or wirelessly, and is, for example, a narrow-range wireless communication module such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark) or Bluetooth (registered trademark), or 4G. It is a wide area wireless communication module such as 5G. The control unit 13 communicates with the user's information terminal 3 via the communication unit 12, for example, through an external network N such as the Internet.

The information processing device 1 configured in this way generates travel information such as a travel plan including stop-by spots and the like based on the request contents transmitted from the user's information terminal 3, and causes the user's information terminal 3 to generate travel information. Functions as an application server for sending (outputting). Further, the information processing apparatus 1 has a function as a database server for storing and managing information regarding a user's usage history (including GPS data) transmitted (output) from the information terminal 3.

The information terminal 3 is composed of a mobile terminal device such as a smart phone, a transmissive glasses-type terminal (smart glasses), a tablet PC, or a personal computer. The information terminal 3 includes a storage unit 31, a communication unit 32, an input unit 33, a display unit 34, a control unit 35, and a GPS unit 36. The control unit 35, the storage unit 31, and the communication unit 32 of the information terminal 3 may have the same configuration as the information processing device 1. The input unit 33 of the information terminal 3 is, for example, an input device such as a keyboard, a touch panel, or a microphone, and the display unit 34 of the information terminal 3 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an audio output device such as a speaker. good. The GPS unit 36 of the information terminal 3 has a receiving function for receiving signals from GPS satellites, and position information (GPS data) including latitude and longitude based on signals periodically acquired from GPS satellites (not shown). Is calculated. The information terminal 3 is communicably connected to the information processing device 1, and data (GPS data) related to position information (latitude and longitude) acquired from the GPS unit 36 built in the information terminal 3 is constantly transmitted to the information processing device 1. , Periodic or when a predetermined event occurs. The information processing device 1 stores GPS data transmitted from the information terminal 3 in the storage unit 11.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the data layout of the user master table 111. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the data layout of the area table 112. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the data layout of the drop-in spot master table 113. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the data layout of the stop-by spot movement time table 114. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the data layout of the usage history table 115. The MaaS database 110 stored in the storage unit 11 of the information processing apparatus 1 includes, for example, a user master table 111, an area table 112, a stop-by spot master table 113, a stop-by spot movement time table 114, and a usage history table 115. The MaaS database 110 is composed of, for example, database management software such as RDBMS (Relational DataBase Management System) mounted on the information processing apparatus 1.

The type of item (metadata) managed in the user master table 111 includes, for example, a user ID, a name, a date of birth, an address, a travel preference, and a commuter pass section. An identification number for identifying a user is stored in an item (field) of a user ID. The user's name is stored in the name item (field).

The date of birth of the user is stored in the item (field) of the date of birth. The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 calculates the current age of the user based on the date of birth, and considers the age in addition to the search conditions input by the user using the information terminal 3, and is a candidate. It may be the one that extracts the stop-by spot that becomes.

The address of the user's home is stored in the address item (field). The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 may use the address (user's home) as a starting point when extracting a stop-by spot.

In the travel preference item (field), information that the user attaches great importance to or desires for travel is stored. The information may include various terms such as, for example, terms indicating the types of attractions such as sightseeing, eating out and golf, and terms indicating the types of meals such as Japanese food, Western food and sweets. The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 may extract candidate stop-by spots by adding information about the travel preference in addition to the search conditions input by the user using the information terminal 3. ..

In the item (field) of the commuter pass section, information regarding the boarding section of the commuter pass or school commuter pass already owned by the user is stored. Even if the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 extracts candidate stop-by spots by adding information about the commuter pass section in addition to the search conditions input by the user using the information terminal 3. good. To reduce the cost of travel plans and improve convenience and satisfaction for users by using public transportation (means of transportation) such as trains or buses included in the commuter pass section when visiting spots. Can be done. In extracting candidate stop-by spots, in addition to the search conditions entered by the user using the information terminal 3, the attribute information of the user stored in the user master table 111 is added and used. It is expected that the extraction accuracy of the drop-in spot will be improved.

The type of item (metadata) managed in the area table 112 is, for example, in the item (field) of the area name including the area name, the latitude range, and the longitude range, for example, in a predetermined range for each prefecture. The name (area name) of the divided area (area) is stored.

In the items (fields) of the latitude range and the longitude range, the range of the latitude range and the longitude range is stored when the area (area) of the area name is divided. For example, when the departure place is determined based on GPS data, the departure place can be indicated by latitude and longitude, and similarly, the stop-by spot can be indicated by latitude and longitude. On the other hand, in order to derive an approximate value of the time required to move from the departure point to one of the stop-off spots, or the time required to move from one stop-off spot to the next stop-off spot. , It is possible to reduce the calculation load and shorten the processing time by deriving based on the area divided in a predetermined range rather than using individual latitudes and longitudes. The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 can specify the area where the user is located based on the position information (GPS data: latitude and longitude) acquired from the information terminal 3 held by the user.

The types of items (metadata) managed in the drop-in spot master table 113 include, for example, spot names, attributes, areas, means of transportation (along the railway lines), recommended stay times, unlimited ride tickets, priorities, and popularity. .. In the spot name item (field), for example, the name of a drop-in spot such as Osaka Castle is stored. The spot may be an accommodation facility such as a tourist hotel. By including accommodation facilities as drop-in spots (spot names), it is possible to generate and output useful travel blanks even for users who need accommodation.

In the attribute item (field), for example, information indicating the travel preference of the stop-by spot such as sightseeing, play, eating and drinking, experience / learning, etc. is stored. The information stored in the attribute is used for matching with the search condition input by the user when extracting the stop-by spot.

The area name defined (stored) in the area table 112 is stored in the area item (field). That is, the area name where the corresponding spot name (stop-by spot) is located is stored.

The item (field) of the means of transportation (along the line) stores the means of transportation that can be used when visiting the corresponding spot name (stop-by spot). The means of transportation may include not only public transportation such as trains or buses, but also means of transportation by vehicles such as taxi or rental car. The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 may prioritize according to the available transportation means in extracting candidate stop-by spots. That is, the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 may preferentially extract stop-by spots that can be used as a means of transportation by a predetermined public transportation system such as a subway.

In the item (field) of the recommended staying time, when visiting the corresponding spot name (stopping spot), the recommended staying time for enjoying the drop-in spot is stored. The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 may take into account the recommended staying time of the drop-in spot when deriving the time schedule according to the extracted stop-by spot.

In the item (field) of the unlimited ride ticket, the presence / absence and type of the unlimited ride ticket that can be used when visiting the corresponding spot name (stop-by spot) is stored. That is, information such as the name and type of the unlimited ride ticket including the station closest to the stop-off spot in the boarding section is stored in the item (field) of the unlimited ride ticket. When the search condition entered by the user includes information about the unlimited ride ticket, the control unit 13 of the information processing device 1 stores the unlimited ride ticket included in the search condition and the item (field) of the unlimited ride ticket. Matching with the all-you-can-ride ticket that has been made may be performed, and the stop-by spots that match the all-you-can-ride ticket entered by the user may be preferentially extracted. By using public transportation (means of transportation) such as trains or buses included in the section of the unlimited ride ticket that the user already has, the cost of the travel plan can be reduced, and convenience and satisfaction for the user can be improved. Can be improved.

In the priority item (field), a value indicating the priority of the corresponding spot name (stop-by spot) is stored. In the illustration in the present embodiment, the spot name having a high priority value is extracted as a preferentially candidate stop-by spot. That is, the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 can use the priority as a weighting coefficient when extracting as a candidate stop-by spot. The priority may be, for example, a value set according to an event held at a stop-by spot (spot name stored in the same record) or the like. Alternatively, the priority determined by the speculation of the service provider who provides the service in the MaaS system S may be stored. By preferentially outputting a travel plan that includes a stop-by spot with a high priority (high priority value), promotion for the stop-off spot can be promoted.

In the popularity item (field), a value indicating the popularity of the corresponding spot name (stop-by spot) is stored. In the illustration in the present embodiment, the spot name having a high popularity value is extracted as a preferentially candidate stop-by spot. That is, the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 can be used as a weighting coefficient when extracting the popularity as a candidate stop-by spot. The popularity of the drop-in spot may be, for example, such that the value of the popularity may increase according to the number of times the user has finalized (determined) the travel plan including the stop-by spot. The popularity of drop-in spots may be updated for each user attribute. By updating the popularity of drop-in spots according to the attributes of users in this way, for example, drop-in spots with different popularity depending on nationality, drop-in spots with different popularity depending on whether the user is a neighbor or a distant person, etc. , It is possible to set the popularity of each stop-by spot according to the attributes of the user. As a result, the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 can use the popularity of the stop-by spot as the evaluation information for the stop-by spot based on the user's usage record. The usage record of the user may be managed for each user. For example, stop-by spots that have been used may not be included in the next and subsequent travel plans for the same user. In addition, even if it is a stop-by spot that has been used, it may be included in the travel plan by displaying that fact when it is renewed (or when a new event is added).

The type of item (metadata) managed in the stop-by spot movement time table 114 includes, for example, a spot name, a starting area, a minimum required time, an average required time, and a maximum required time. In the item (field) of the spot name, the spot name of the stop-by spot defined (stored) in the stop-by spot master table 113 is stored. The area name defined (stored) in the area table 112 is stored in the item (field) of the starting point area.

In each item (field) of the shortest required time, the average required time, and the longest required time, the time required to move from the area name of the starting area stored in the same record to the stop-by spot of the spot name ( Travel time) is stored. That is, the area name stored in the item (field) of the starting area corresponds to the departure place, and the stop-by spot stored in the item (field) of the spot name corresponds to the destination. As described above, the required time stores three types of required time according to the shortest required time, the average required time, and the longest required time. The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 uses, for example, the user's current location acquired by GPS data as a starting area, and is a stop-by spot for the required time within the travel allowable time (user's free time) included in the search conditions. May be extracted as a candidate. Under the search conditions entered by the user, it is assumed that the user wishes to visit a plurality of stop-by spots that are two or more. In this case, the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 sets the time required from the user's current location as the starting area to the first stopping spot and the area where the first stopping spot is located as the starting area, and sets the next stopping spot. Calculate the total time (total required time) including the required time. Then, the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 extracts candidates for these stop-by spots so that the total time (total required time) is within the travel allowable time (user's free time). May be good. The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 extracts candidates for stop-by spots based on the travel allowable time (user's free time) included in the search condition, for example, usually using the average required time. Depending on the attributes of the user, one of the required times is used, such as extracting using the longest required time for elderly people who are slow in behavior and using the shortest required time for active young people. May be.

The type of item (metadata) managed in the usage history table 115 includes, for example, a user ID, a processing category, a confirmed travel plan, GPS data, and delay information. The user ID defined (stored) in the user master table 111 is stored in the user ID item (field).

In the item (field) of the processing category, the category of the process related to the last operation performed by the user of the corresponding user ID (user ID stored in the same record) is stored. The processing category (processing category) is, for example, "search" indicating that the user has searched for a travel plan, and one of the travel plans is finally determined (confirmed) by a plurality of travel plans presented as candidates. It includes a "final decision" indicating that the travel plan has been revised, and a "correction" indicating that the final decided (confirmed) travel plan has been revised. The content of these processing categories is not limited to this, and log information (operation log) such as an operation history for the MaaS system S by the user may be stored in the processing category.

The items (fields) of the confirmed travel plan include the contents of the travel plan finally decided (confirmed) by the user, that is, the stop-by spot included in the travel plan, the means of transportation to the stop-off spot, and the travel time (required time). , And the time schedule including the staying time at the stop-by spot is stored. The staying time is not limited to a specific time such as 30 minutes or 1 hour, and is the time of arrival at the stop-off spot (estimated arrival time) and the time of departure from the stop-off spot (scheduled departure time). There may be. The travel plan including this information may be stored as object data in XML format, for example.

In the GPS data item (field), GPS data (latitude, longitude) indicating the current value at which the user of the corresponding user ID is currently located is stored.

In the item (field) of the delay information, the delay time with respect to the time schedule included in these travel plans is stored in the final determined (fixed) travel plan or the modified travel plan modified thereafter. The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 uses the GPS data periodically transmitted from the user's information terminal 3 and the clock function of its own unit to determine the current location (current location) of the user and the time schedule. Is compared, the presence or absence of delay and the delay time are derived, and the derived delay time is stored in the delay information item (field).

FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram illustrating a functional unit included in the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1. By executing the program stored in the storage unit 11, the control unit 13 of the information processing device 1 executes the acquisition unit 131, the area identification unit 132, the stop-by spot extraction unit 133, the travel plan generation unit 134, and the DB registration unit 135. , And functions as an output unit 136.

The acquisition unit 131 acquires (receives) search conditions and the like output (transmitted) from the user's information terminal 3 via the communication unit 12 of the information processing device 1. The search condition includes or is associated with a user ID that identifies the user and GPS data indicating the current location of the user. The search condition includes, for example, the final destination (end point), free time (allowable travel time), attribute information of the desired spot, and the number of desired spots. The final destination (end point) may include the presence / absence (none / presence) of the final destination (end point). If there is a final destination (end point), the search condition includes information about the final destination (end point). The free time (allowable travel time) indicates the allowable time used by the user for the trip, and can be a day trip as 6 hours, or a trip accompanied by accommodation as 36 hours, for example. You may. The attribute information of the desired spot includes information on the attribute of the stop-by spot desired by the user. The desired number of spots includes the number of stop-by spots that the user wishes to visit within the allowable travel time. The search condition may further include information about the unlimited ride ticket already held by the user. The search condition may further include information on the upper limit (budget) of the cost that the user can tolerate when traveling. In the present embodiment, the point specified by the GPS data output from the user's information terminal 3 is set as the departure point for starting the trip, and the current time is set as the departure time, but the present time is not limited to this. , The search condition may further include a departure place and a departure time for starting the trip.

The acquisition unit 131 outputs the user ID, GPS data, and search conditions acquired from the user's information terminal 3 to other related functional units such as the area identification unit 132, the stop-by spot extraction unit 133, and the DB registration unit 135. ..

The area specifying unit 132 identifies the area where the user is currently located based on the GPS data output from the acquisition unit 131. The area specifying unit 132 may refer to, for example, the area table 112 stored in the storage unit 11 of the information processing device 1 and specify the area name (for example, Osaka A) corresponding to the GPS data. good.

The stop-by spot extraction unit 133 is a plurality of candidates based on the area name (the area where the user is currently located) output from the area identification unit 132, the user ID output from the acquisition unit 131, and the search conditions. Extract the stop-by spots. The stop-by spot extraction unit 133 extracts, for example, the same number or more of the stop-by spots according to the number of desired spots included in the search condition. The stop-by spot extraction unit 133 refers to, for example, the stop-by spot travel time table 114 and extracts a stop-off spot within the travel allowable time (free time) included in the search condition, thereby performing a plurality of stop-by spots that can be candidates. It may be the one that performs the primary extraction (primary shake-off) for. In the process of extracting stop-by spots, the travel permissible time (free time) is positioned as a controlling factor for the extraction. Therefore, first, the primary extraction (primary shake-off) based on the travel permissible time (free time) is performed. , It is possible to reduce the calculation load in the subsequent processing and improve the response in the extraction processing.

As described above, the search condition includes information on the departure place and the final destination (end point). The departure place may be the one using GPS data indicating the user's current location, the address (home) of the user stored in the user master table 111, or the search condition is set. The location may be entered by the user on the search screen (displayed on the information terminal 3). With respect to the final destination (end point), the search condition includes information regarding the presence or absence of the end point. If there is no end point in the search conditions, the stop-off spots whose travel time from the departure place to the last stop-off spot to be visited is within the travel allowable time (free time) are extracted as candidates.

If there is an end point in the search conditions, the travel allowance is the sum of the time required from the departure point to the last stop-off spot and the time required from the last stop-off spot to the end point. Stop-by spots that are within the time (free time) are extracted as candidates. The form in which there is an end point in the search condition includes a form in which the end point is the same place as the departure place and a form in which the end point is a place different from the departure place. The form in which the ending point is the same as the starting point is a form in which the user finally returns to the starting point such as his / her home when he / she travels. The form in which the end point is different from the departure point is, for example, that when a user travels, the main purpose of the trip is to visit the final destination (end point), but from the current location to the final destination. This is an effective travel form when the user has more time to spare (when he / she has spare time) in addition to the time required to move to (the destination).

The drop-in spot extraction unit 133 extracts drop-in spots by using, for example, the priority, popularity, or these two factors of each stop-by spot (spot name) stored in the stop-by spot master table 113. There may be. Alternatively, the stop-by spot extraction unit 133 may preferentially extract stop-by spots that can use public transportation such as a subway as a means of transportation. Alternatively, the stop-by spot extraction unit 133 preferentially extracts the stop-by spots on which the all-you-can-ride ticket can be used, based on the user's all-you-can-ride ticket included in the search condition, for example. You may. Alternatively, the stop-by spot extraction unit 133 may preferentially extract the stop-by spots that match the attributes based on the attribute information of the desired spot included in the search condition. Alternatively, the stop-by spot extraction unit 133 refers to the user master table 111 and extracts user attributes such as the user's gender, age, and travel preference, in addition to the search conditions output (transmitted) from the user's information terminal 3. However, the stop-by spot may be extracted in consideration of the user attribute. Alternatively, the stop-by spot extraction unit 133 may preferentially extract the stop-by spots used by other users whose user attributes are close to those of the user. The user attributes further include nationalities, and the fact that the user attributes are close may mean that the nationalities are the same. By adding nationality as a user attribute, for example, a drop-in spot preferred by Chinese or a drop-in spot preferred by Americans can be efficiently extracted as a suitable drop-in spot according to the nationality of the user. Alternatively, close attributes may include the distinction between nearby travelers and distant travelers. That is, based on the relative distance between the user's address and the user's current location (departure location), the user is distinguished as a nearby traveler or a distant traveler, and the distinction is made. Based on this, a stop-by spot preferred by a neighbor, a stop-by spot preferred by a distant person, or the like may be extracted. Alternatively, the stop-by spot extraction unit 133 refers to the user master table 111 in addition to the search conditions output (transmitted) from the user's information terminal 3, and refers to the section of the commuter pass held by the user (commuter pass). The section) may also be taken into consideration to extract the stop-by spots. The stop-by spot extraction unit 133 uses these extraction logics to extract a plurality of candidate stop-off spots, and outputs information about the extracted stop-by spots to the travel plan generation unit 134.

The travel plan generation unit 134 generates a plurality of travel plans based on the plurality of stop-by spots extracted from the stop-by spot extraction unit 133. In generating the travel plan, the travel plan generation unit 134 may acquire detailed information about each stop-by spot from, for example, the external DB server 2. The external DB server 2 is, for example, a map database server that holds map data including details of the location of the stop-off spot, and a transfer database server that holds detailed information such as the boarding time and transfer of transportation for visiting the stop-by spot. including.

The travel plan generation unit 134 acquires detailed information on the location of the stop-off spot and information on the means of transportation to the stop-by spot from the external DB server 2 for each stop-by spot, and stores the information in the stop-by spot master table 113. Create a time schedule for each travel plan with reference to the recommended length of stay. When creating a time schedule, the travel plan generation unit 134 creates the time schedule so that the time required for the trip is within the travel allowable time (user's free time) included in the search information. The time schedule is based on the route from the departure point to the end point (final destination), one or more stop-off spots located on the route, the means of transportation to the stop-off spot, transportation expenses and travel time, and stop-by spots. Information including recommended staying time and usage fee (information about stop-by spots), which corresponds to guidance information for users to travel. The recommended staying time of the drop-in spot is not limited to a specific time such as 30 minutes or 1 hour, and the time of arrival at the stop-off spot (estimated arrival time) and the time of departure from the stop-off spot (scheduled departure time). Time) may be. Each of the plurality of travel plans generated by the travel plan generation unit 134 includes a stop-by spot, a means of transportation, and a time schedule, and each travel plan includes all transportation costs and usage fees for the stop-off spots. The total cost including the above, the required time (total required time) including the travel time to the stop-by spot and the recommended stay time may be attached as summary information. The travel plan generation unit 134 outputs the generated travel plan to other functional units such as the DB registration unit 135 and the output unit 136. When the user excludes one of the travel plans from the plurality of travel plans generated by the travel plan generation unit 134, the stop-by spot included in the excluded travel plan or the stop-off from the next time onward. The priority of these drop-in spots may be lowered, including drop-in spots similar to the spots.

The output unit 136 outputs information about a plurality of travel plans generated by the travel plan generation unit 134 to the user's information terminal 3. Information on the multiple travel plans includes, for example, the name of the stop-by spot (spot name) included in the travel plan, the total cost including the total transportation cost and the usage fee of the stop-by spot, the travel time to the stop-off spot, and the recommendation. It may include the required time (total required time) including the total required time.

The output unit 136 generates these plurality of candidate travel plans on, for example, a list-format display screen (screen data for configuring the display screen) and outputs them to the user's information terminal 3. In the user's information terminal 3, based on the screen data acquired from the information processing device 1 (output unit 136), a plurality of candidate travel plans are listed in a list format on the display unit 34 of the own terminal such as a display. Display the display screen. The display screen corresponds to a screen for displaying search results (search result screen). Information about the travel plan selected and finally decided (confirmed) by the user on the search result screen is transmitted from the user's information terminal 3 to the information processing apparatus 1. The acquisition unit 131 of the information processing device 1 outputs the information regarding the finally determined (confirmed) travel plan transmitted from the user's information terminal 3 to other functional units such as the DB registration unit 135 and the output unit 136. ..

The output unit 136 outputs detailed information such as the time schedule of the finally determined (confirmed) travel plan to the user's information terminal 3. The user's information terminal 3 is a map from the user's local location to a stop-by spot based on detailed information (travel plan time schedule, etc.) acquired from the information processing device 1 (output unit 136), and is a public means of transportation. Display guidance information including transfer information for transportation, departure and arrival times for public transportation, etc. The output unit 136 generates information on the progress including a delay with respect to the time schedule of the finally decided (confirmed) travel plan based on the GPS data periodically transmitted from the user's information terminal 3, and the user's information terminal 136. It may be output to the information terminal 3.

The DB registration unit 135 includes the search conditions acquired by the acquisition unit 131, the travel plan (confirmed travel plan) generated by the travel plan generation unit 134, the operation history by the user, and the like, and the usage history table 115 included in the MaaS database 110. Register in etc. The acquisition unit 131 acquires GPS data periodically transmitted from the user's information terminal 3, and the DB registration unit 135 registers the GPS data acquired by the acquisition unit 131 in the usage history table 115 or the like. As a result, it is possible to trace the current location, travel route, travel speed, etc. of the user who travels based on the finally determined (confirmed) travel plan. The DB registration unit 135 may also register information on the progress of the finally determined (confirmed) travel plan with respect to the time schedule in the usage history table 115 or the like.

In the present embodiment, these functional units are described as being carried by the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any of these functional units is carried by the control unit 35 of the information terminal 3. The information processing device 1 and the information terminal 3 may cooperate to perform a series of processes.

FIG. 9 is an example of a search screen for accepting search conditions. FIG. 10 is an example of a search result screen that displays search results (several proposed travel plans) in a list format. FIG. 11 is an example of a route display screen that displays the details of the travel plan selected as a candidate. FIG. 12 is an example of a real-time screen that displays guidance information based on the final decided (confirmed) travel plan.

By accessing the information processing device 1 which is the server of the MaaS system S, the user's information terminal 3 acquires (receives) the screen data generated and output (transmitted) by the information processing device 1, and the individual screen data. Based on, for example, the search screen, the search result screen, the route display screen, the real-time screen, and the like illustrated in the present embodiment are displayed on the display unit 34. When the information terminal 3 accesses the information processing device 1, the information terminal 3 and the information processing device 1 may perform sign-in (authentication processing) using the user ID or the like.

The search screen includes, for example, a map display area that displays a map including the user's current location, and a search condition reception area that accepts input of search conditions. In the map display area, a map at a predetermined scale is displayed centering on the current location of the user (information terminal 3) specified based on GPS data.

The search condition reception area is, for example, an area that accepts information about the final destination (end point), an area that accepts information about free time (travel allowance time), an area that accepts attribute information of desired spots, and an area that accepts the number of desired spots. including. In the area that accepts information about the final destination (end point), for example, a check box that can selectively select "None / Yes / Current location" as the final destination (end point) is arranged. There may be.

The search condition reception area may further include an area that accepts information on the upper limit (budget) of the cost that the user can tolerate when traveling, and an area that accepts information on the unlimited ride ticket used by the user. good.

The search conditions input by the user are accepted on the search screen, and for example, when a predetermined function button such as a search button is pressed, the information terminal 3 informs the search conditions accepted on the search screen. It is transmitted to the processing device 1. The information processing device 1 performs a search process based on the search condition to generate a plurality of candidate travel plans, and the search result screen (screen data constituting the screen) in which the plurality of travel plans are displayed in a list format. Is transmitted to the information terminal 3.

The user's information terminal 3 displays the search result screen on the display unit 34 based on the screen data (which constitutes the search result screen) transmitted from the information processing device 1. The search result screen includes, for example, a search result display area in which information about a plurality of travel plans output from the information processing device 1 is displayed in a list format. When displaying individual travel plans in a list format, even if the travel plan including the stop-off spots with the highest priority is displayed according to the priority of the stop-off spots included in the travel plan. good.

In the search result display area, the names of one or more stop-by spots (spot names) included in multiple candidate travel plans, and the total amount of time and cost required for the entire process from the start to the end of the trip are displayed. To travel. In the search result display area, for example, a function button for sorting and displaying in ascending or descending order according to the required time or cost (total amount) may be arranged. In displaying the information on each travel plan, the information on the popularity or priority of the stop-off spots included in the travel plan may be added and displayed.

The user can select any of the travel plans displayed in the list format by, for example, double-tapping. The information terminal 3 transmits information about the selected travel plan to the information processing device 1. Based on the information about the selected travel plan, the information processing apparatus 1 transmits the screen data constituting the route display screen including the detailed information of the travel plan to the information terminal 3.

The user's information terminal 3 displays the route display screen on the display unit 34 based on the screen data (configuring the route display screen) transmitted from the information processing device 1. The route display screen includes, for example, a map display area for displaying a map including the user's current location, and a detailed information display area for showing detailed information of a travel plan.

In the detailed information display area, for example, detailed information including the usage fee of the stop-off spot included in the selected travel plan, transportation means and transportation cost to the stop-off spot, travel time, recommended stay time at the stop-by spot, etc. A time schedule that reflects information about the stop-off spot is displayed. The recommended staying time at the stop-off spot may be displayed as a scheduled arrival time and a scheduled departure time at the stop-off spot. Based on the information displayed in the detailed information display area, the user can determine whether or not the travel plan proposed by the MaaS system S is in line with his or her wishes or tastes. When the user is satisfied with the travel plan displayed in the detailed information display area, the user travels with the travel plan by, for example, pressing a function button such as a confirmation button or double-tapping the screen. Perform the operation to confirm (final decision). The information processing apparatus 1 transmits to the information terminal 3 screen data constituting a real-time screen displaying the time schedule of the travel plan and the delay with respect to the time schedule, based on the information regarding the confirmed (finally determined) travel plan. ..

The user's information terminal 3 displays the real-time screen on the display unit 34 based on the screen data (configuring the real-time screen) transmitted from the information processing device 1. The real-time screen includes, for example, a map display area that displays a map including the user's current location, a detailed information display area that shows detailed information on the travel plan, and a progress information display area that includes information on delays with respect to the time schedule.

In the detailed information display area, information on the stop-off spots scheduled at the present time schedule or information on transportation means such as transfer guidance required for visiting the stop-off spots is displayed. The individual information displayed on the real-time screen is updated as the user moves and the time elapses. The user can efficiently travel according to the travel plan by referring to the real-time screen displayed on his / her own information terminal 3.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure by the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1. The control unit 13 of the information processing device 1 starts processing the flowchart based on the request content transmitted from the information terminal 3 of the user who is communicably connected to the information processing device 1, for example.

The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 acquires search conditions and the like output from the user's information terminal 3 (S101). The search condition is based on the information received by the information terminal 3 in response to the user's input operation or the like. For example, the user's current location (departure location) and the travel allowable time that the user can use for travel. (Free time), attribute information of stop-by spots, and the number of stop-by spots you want to visit. The search condition may further include information on the final destination (end point) (presence or absence of the end point, location of the end point, etc.). The search condition may further include information on the unlimited ride ticket already owned by the user and information on the upper limit (budget) of the cost that the user can tolerate when traveling. The user's current location (departure location) may be GPS data (latitude and longitude) output by the GPS unit 36 included in the user's information terminal 3, or is stored in, for example, the user master table 111. The departure point may be the address of the user (home address).

The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 extracts candidate stop-by spots based on the user's current location and travel allowance time (S102). The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 is, for example, a stop-by spot based on search conditions such as the user's current location, travel allowance time (free time), final destination (end point) information, and unlimited ride ticket information. With reference to the travel time table 114 and the stop-by spot master table 113, a plurality of candidate stop-by spots are extracted. The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 further refers to, for example, the user master table 111, and takes into account attributes such as the age or gender of the user, travel preferences, and a commuter pass section, and a plurality of candidate candidates. It may be the one that extracts the stop-by spot. The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 may combine the number of stop-by spots to be visited included in the search condition and a plurality of stop-off spots having the same number or more, and extract them as a stop-by spot set.

The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 generates a candidate travel plan based on the extracted stop-by spots (S103). The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 acquires map data and transfer data from the external DB server 2 as necessary based on the extracted stop-by spots, and generates a plurality of travel plans including these stop-by spots and time schedules. do. When the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 is set to have a final destination (end point) in the search condition, the stop-by spot is located on the route from the departure point to the final destination (end point). Generate a travel plan to do so.

The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 outputs the generated travel plan to the user's information terminal 3 (S104). The control unit 13 of the information processing device 1 outputs a plurality of travel plans generated as candidates to the user's information terminal 3 via the communication unit 12 of the own device. The user's information terminal 3 displays a plurality of travel plans acquired from the information processing device 1 on the display unit 34. The plurality of travel plans may be displayed, for example, on a list-type search result screen.

The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 determines whether or not a detailed display request for any of the travel plans has been acquired from the user's information terminal 3 (S105). On the search result screen (displaying multiple travel plans) displayed on the user's information terminal 3, if the user operates to accept a request to display the details of any of the travel plans, the details will be displayed. Is transmitted from the user's information terminal 3 to the information processing apparatus 1. The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 determines whether or not the detailed display request for any of the travel plans has been acquired based on the presence or absence of the detailed display request transmitted from the information terminal 3.

When the detailed display request is acquired (S105: YES), the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 outputs the detailed information of the travel plan for which the detailed display request has been made to the user's information terminal 3 (S106). When the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 acquires the detailed display request from the information terminal 3, the control unit 13 outputs the detailed information of the travel plan subject to the detailed display request to the user's information terminal 3. The user's information terminal 3 displays the detailed information of the travel plan acquired from the information processing device 1 on the display unit 34.

When the detailed display request is not acquired (S105: NO), the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 acquires the definite information for the travel plan output from the user's information terminal 3 (S107). The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 is assigned to any travel plan based on a predetermined operation (pressing a function button such as a confirmation button, double tapping the screen, etc.) performed on the information terminal 3 of the user. Get confirmation information. The confirmed travel plan is a travel plan finally decided by the user as a travel plan desired by the user.

The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 outputs the guidance information in the confirmed (finally determined) travel plan to the user's information terminal 3 (S108). The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 uses the guide information based on the confirmed (finally determined) travel plan in the form of screen data for forming, for example, the guide display screen (real-time screen) illustrated in the present embodiment. It may be generated and the screen data may be output (transmitted) to the user's information terminal 3. The user's information terminal 3 displays a guidance display screen on a display unit 34 such as a display of the own terminal based on the guidance information (screen data constituting the guidance display screen) output from the information processing device 1. The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 outputs the GPS data output from the user's information terminal 3 even after the guidance information based on the confirmed (finally determined) travel plan is output to the user's information terminal 3. Even if it is continuously or periodically acquired and the progress information of the time schedule included in the travel plan is continuously or periodically output to the user's information terminal 3 based on the acquired GPS data and time information. good.

According to the present embodiment, the information processing device 1 of the MaaS system S generates a travel plan based on the departure place of the user and the travel allowable time. The travel plan includes one or more stop-off spots, means of transportation to the stop-off spots, and a time schedule that includes the length of stay at the stop-off spots. The MaaS system S outputs the generated travel plan, and presents the travel plan including the stop-by spot to the user via, for example, the information terminal 3 held by the user. Therefore, the MaaS system S according to the present embodiment does not require the user himself / herself to input (designate) a stop-by spot (destination) as a travel destination when outputting a travel plan according to the needs of the user. It is possible to improve the convenience of the user.

According to the present embodiment, the information regarding the end point received by the user's information terminal 3 includes required information indicating that the end point is set, or no information indicating that the end point is not set. , The user can selectively determine the necessity (presence / absence) of the final destination (final destination). Therefore, even if the final destination (final destination) is not set, the travel plan that meets the user's needs is displayed on the display unit of the user's information terminal 3 to the user. Can present useful travel plans.

According to the present embodiment, the information processing device 1 of the MaaS system S generates a plurality of travel plans based on the acquired departure place and travel allowable time, and outputs the plurality of travel plans, for example, in a list format. It is possible to give options for a travel plan and improve the convenience of the user. That is, the user can select one of the travel plans suitable for himself / herself from these plurality of output travel plans, and can improve the user satisfaction (CS: customer satisfaction). can.

According to the present embodiment, the information processing device 1 of the MaaS system S is the selected travel plan based on the selection information regarding any of the travel plans selected by the user from the plurality of output travel plans. Since the detailed information of the above is output, it is possible to provide useful information when the user makes a final decision on one of the travel plans.

According to the present embodiment, the information processing device 1 of the MaaS system S makes a final decision by the user in order to update the value indicating the popularity of the stop-off spot included in the travel plan finally decided by the user. It can be used as spot evaluation information.

According to the present embodiment, the means of transportation to the stop-off spot, that is, the means of transportation from the departure point to the first stop-off spot, or the means of transportation from the subsequent stop-by spot to the next stop-off spot is, for example, a train or a bus. Includes multiple modes of transportation by different types of transportation, such as public transportation, taxis, or rental cars. In order to generate a travel plan according to the transportation system, the MaaS system S generates a travel plan that prioritizes the use of public transportation facilities to which unlimited ride tickets are applied, and travels that meet the needs of users. The plan can be presented and the convenience of the user can be improved.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 14 is a functional block diagram illustrating a functional unit included in the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 according to the second embodiment (modified travel plan). Similar to the first embodiment, the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 of the second embodiment executes the program stored in the storage unit 11 to execute the acquisition unit 131, the area identification unit 132, and the stop-by spot extraction unit 133. , It functions as a travel plan generation unit 134, a DB registration unit 135, and an output unit 136, and further functions as a delay response unit 137. The acquisition unit 131 acquires GPS data periodically transmitted from the user's information terminal 3 as in the first embodiment, and outputs the GPS data to the delay response unit 137.

The delay response unit 137 derives the delay time for the time schedule of the travel plan based on the GPS data (current location) and the current time, and the derived delay time is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (delay threshold time). Judge whether or not. The predetermined time (delay threshold time) is set to, for example, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 1 hour, and is stored in advance in the storage unit 11 of the information processing apparatus 1. Based on the GPS data (current location) and the current time, the delay response unit 137 determines that no delay has occurred when the travel by the user is less than the delay threshold time with respect to the time schedule of the travel plan. The determination result is output to the output unit 136. The output unit 136 outputs (transmits) progress information indicating that no delay has occurred to the user's information terminal 3 as in the first embodiment.

Based on the GPS data (current location) and the current time, the delay response unit 137 determines that a delay has occurred when the travel by the user is equal to or longer than the delay threshold time with respect to the time schedule of the travel plan. When it is determined that a delay has occurred, the delay corresponding unit 137 outputs GPS data (current location) to the area specifying unit 132. Further, the remaining time for the travel allowable time (free time) included in the search condition is calculated, and the remaining time is output to the spot extraction unit 133 by stopping by. That is, when the delay response unit 137 determines that a delay has occurred, the remaining grace time (remaining time) with respect to the current location (current location) of the user and the travel allowable time (free time) set as the initial search condition. ) And, a trigger is issued to generate a modified travel blank that is a modification of the currently traveling travel blank.

The area specifying unit 132 and the stop-by spot extraction unit 133 specify the area to be the user's current location as in the first embodiment, and extract candidates for stop-by spots that satisfy the conditions within the remaining time with the area as the base point area. do. Similar to the first embodiment, the travel plan generation unit 134 generates a plurality of candidate travel plans based on the stop-by spots extracted by the stop-by spot extraction unit 133. The generated travel plan corresponds to a modified travel plan in which the initially confirmed (final decision) travel plan is modified.

The output unit 136 transmits (outputs) information regarding one or more candidate modified travel plans generated by the travel plan generation unit 134 to the user's information terminal 3 as in the first embodiment. The user's information terminal 3 updates the real-time screen based on the information about the modified travel plan from the transmission (output) from the information processing device 1, and displays the information about the modified travel plan. The user refers to the information on the modified travel plan on the real-time screen displayed on the information terminal 3, and confirms (corrects and confirms) one of the modified travel plans that he / she is satisfied with. After that, the traveler can refer to the guidance information based on the modified (corrected and confirmed) modified travel plan and continue the trip using the guidance information of the modified travel plan.

FIG. 15 is a display screen (real-time screen) of the modified travel plan (modified travel plan). Similar to the first embodiment, the information terminal 3 displays the real-time screen on the display unit 34 based on the screen data (configuring the real-time screen) transmitted from the information processing apparatus 1.

Similar to the first embodiment, the real-time screen of the second embodiment includes a map display area for displaying a map including the user's current location, and a detailed information display area for displaying detailed information of the travel plan. The real-time screen of the second embodiment further includes a modified travel plan display area for displaying a modified travel plan when a delay of a predetermined time or more occurs with respect to the time schedule.
In the modified travel plan display area, as in the search result screen of the first embodiment, the modified travel plan generated based on the current position of the user and the remaining time of the initially set travel allowable time (free time) is displayed. Is displayed. The user performs the operation of confirming (correcting and confirming) a plurality of modified travel plans displayed in the modified travel plan display area in the same manner as in the first embodiment, thereby confirming (correcting and confirming) the modified travel plan. Guidance information including detailed information of is displayed.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure by the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1. Similar to the first embodiment, the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 processes the flowchart based on the request content transmitted from the information terminal 3 of the user who is communicably connected to the information processing apparatus 1, for example. Start. The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 performs the processes of S201 to S208 in the same manner as the processes S101 to S108 of the first embodiment.

The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 acquires GPS data output from the user's information terminal 3 (S209). The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 continuously or periodically acquires GPS data output from the user's information terminal 3. The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 is stored in, for example, a field of GPS data of the user in the usage history table 115 based on GPS data continuously or periodically acquired from the information terminal 3 of the user. The data may be updated continuously or periodically.

The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 determines whether or not a delay of a predetermined time or more has occurred between the acquired GPS data and the time schedule included in the confirmed (finally determined) travel plan (S210). The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 compares the acquired GPS data and the current time with the time schedule to determine whether or not a delay of a predetermined time or more has occurred with respect to the time schedule. For example, when we are planning to stop at 10:35 AM and arrive at Spot A, if we arrive at 11:00 AM, there is a delay of 25 minutes. On the other hand, when the predetermined time is set to 15 minutes (stored in the storage unit 11 of the information processing device 1), the control unit 13 of the information processing device 1 determines that a delay has occurred.
The predetermined time is stored in the storage unit 11 of the information processing apparatus 1 as, for example, a delay threshold time. If the user arrives at the stop-by spot A at 10:45 AM, the delay time is a value (10 minutes) smaller than the preset predetermined time (delay threshold time) of 15 minutes, so that the information is available. The control unit 13 of the processing device 1 determines that no delay has occurred.

When a delay of a predetermined time or more occurs (S210: YES), the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 outputs a modified travel plan modified from the travel plan to the user's information terminal 3 (S211). When a delay of a predetermined time or more occurs, the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 refers to the area table 112 based on the GPS data (current location) acquired at the present time, and re-names the area where the user is located. ,Identify. The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 calculates the remaining time for the travel allowable time (free time) included in the initial search condition. That is, when the travel allowable time (free time) included in the initial search condition is, for example, 5 hours and 2 hours have already passed since the start of the trip, the control unit 13 of the information processing device 1 3 hours (3h = 5h-2h) is calculated as the remaining time. The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 generates a modified travel plan modified from the current travel plan based on the specified area name as the departure place and the calculated remaining time, and outputs the modified travel plan to the user's information terminal 3. .. In generating the modified travel plan, the control unit 13 of the information processing device 1 takes into account the information about the unlimited ride ticket included in the initial search condition, in addition to the area name and the remaining time specified again. There may be. In the generation of the modified travel plan, the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 performs the same processing as the processes S202 and S203 (S102 and S103 in the first embodiment) that generated the initial travel plan. The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 may generate a plurality of candidate modified travel plans and output them to the user's information terminal 3.

The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 performs a predetermined operation (pressing a function button such as a confirmation button) for any one of these plurality of modified travel plans performed on the user's information terminal 3. Or, based on (double tap the screen, etc.), acquire the confirmation information for any of the modified travel plans. The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 is a screen data format for forming a guidance display screen (real-time screen) illustrated in the present embodiment, for example, for guidance information based on a confirmed (correction-confirmed) modified travel plan. Generates and outputs (transmits) the screen data to the user's information terminal 3. The processing of the information processing apparatus 1 and the information terminal 3 for these modified travel plans is performed in the same manner as the processing for the initial travel plans (S204 to S205, etc.).

When there is no delay of a predetermined time or more (S210: NO), the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 outputs the progress information of the time schedule to the user's information terminal 3 (S2101). When the delay of the predetermined time or more does not occur, the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 outputs the progress information with respect to the current time schedule to the user's information terminal 3, as in the first embodiment.

The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 determines whether or not the user's trip based on the travel plan has been completed (S212). The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 determines, for example, whether or not the user's trip has ended based on whether or not the user has visited all the stop-by spots included in the travel plan. You may. The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 is based on the GPS data output from the user's information terminal 3, and is based on whether or not the user has visited all the stop-by spots included in the travel plan. It is possible to determine whether or not the trip has ended. When the user visits all the stop-by spots, the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 determines that the user's trip based on the travel plan has been completed. Alternatively, the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 determines whether or not the user has reached the end point (final destination) when, for example, the user sets the search condition with the end point (final destination) as present. It may be determined whether or not the user's trip is completed based on the information processing. The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 can determine whether or not the user has reached the final destination (final destination) based on the GPS data output from the user's information terminal 3. When the user reaches the final destination (final destination), the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 determines that the user's trip based on the travel plan has been completed.

When it is determined that the trip is not completed (S212: NO), the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 performs a loop process in order to execute the process from S209 again. By performing the loop processing, it is determined whether or not there is a delay with respect to the time schedule, and if a delay of a predetermined value or more occurs, further modified travel plans are generated and output to improve convenience for the user. Can be done.

When it is determined that the trip is completed (S212: YES), the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 ends a series of processes in this flow. When the control unit 13 of the information processing device 1 ends a series of processes in this flow, the usage history stored in the storage unit 11 for information including the time when the user ends the trip (travel end information). It may be stored in the table 115. In this way, by storing (tanking) the behavior history information from the start of the trip to the end of the trip by the user using the MaaS system S in the MaaS database 110 (usage history table 115, etc.), the saved data can be selected as a candidate. It can be used as reference information for generating stop-by spots and travel plans.

According to the present embodiment, the information processing device 1 of the MaaS system S has a delay of a predetermined time or more with respect to the travel plan (initial travel plan) started by the user with respect to the time schedule included in the travel plan. If so, the original travel plan is modified based on the user's current location and the remaining time in the travel allowable time used when generating the initial travel plan, and the modified travel plan is output. Therefore, even if the user deviates from the time schedule included in the travel plan, the modified travel plan can be presented to the user in a timely manner, and the convenience for the user can be improved.

(Embodiment 3)
FIG. 17 is a list display screen of search results (proposed multiple travel plans) according to the third embodiment (travel plan exceeding the travel allowable time). Similar to the first embodiment, the information terminal 3 displays the search result screen on the display unit 34 based on the screen data (configuring the search result screen) transmitted from the information processing apparatus 1. The search result screen of the third embodiment is not only for a travel plan that is within the travel allowable time (free time) set in the search conditions, but also for a travel plan that exceeds the travel allowable time (free time) by a predetermined time. Will be included in the search results and displayed as a candidate travel plan. On the search result screen, the travel plan within the travel allowable time (free time) and the travel plan exceeding the travel allowable time (free time) are displayed in different display formats. In the present embodiment, the travel plan that exceeds the travel allowable time (free time) is highlighted, for example.

The stop-by spot extraction unit 133 and the travel plan generation unit 134 of the third embodiment set a predetermined time (excess time) with respect to the travel allowable time (free time) in extracting the stop-by spot and generating the travel plan. ) May be added, and these processes may be performed. The predetermined predetermined time (excess time) is stored in the storage unit 11 of the information processing apparatus 1. The travel plan generation unit 134 may give a flag indicating that the travel plan exceeds the travel allowable time (free time) or an excess straight line (exceeding time). ..

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure by the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1. Similar to the first embodiment, the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 processes the flowchart based on the request content transmitted from the information terminal 3 of the user who is communicably connected to the information processing apparatus 1, for example. Start. The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 performs the processes of S301 to S302 in the same manner as the processes S101 to S102 of the first embodiment.

The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 generates a candidate travel plan based on the extracted stop-by spots (S303). When the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 generates a candidate travel plan based on the extracted stop-by spots, not only the travel plan within the travel allowable time (user's free time) included in the search condition but also the travel plan is generated. , Travel plans that exceed the travel allowance (user's free time) included in the search conditions are also generated as candidate travel plans. That is, the plurality of candidate travel plans include a travel plan within the travel allowance time and a travel plan exceeding the travel allowance time.

When the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 generates a travel plan that exceeds the travel allowable time, the control unit 13 may generate the travel plan based on a predetermined excess time. The predetermined excess time may be a predetermined time such as 30 minutes or 1 hour, or may be determined based on a coefficient for the allowable travel time. For example, if the allowable travel time is 6 hours and the predetermined excess time is 1 hour, the travel plan that requires more than 6 hours and is within 7 hours is a travel plan that exceeds the allowable travel time (candidate trip). Plan) and generate. Further, if the travel permissible time is 6 hours and the predetermined excess time is based on a coefficient for the travel permissible time, and the coefficient is 1.2 (120%: 20% is the excess), the required time is 6 hours. A travel plan that exceeds the time and is within 7.2 hours (6 × 1.2) is generated as a travel plan that exceeds the travel allowable time (candidate travel plan). Information regarding these predetermined excess times is stored in advance in the storage unit 11 of the information processing apparatus 1.

The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 classifies each of the generated candidate travel plans based on the travel allowable time (S304). The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 is based on whether or not each of the plurality of candidate travel plans generated in S303 is within the travel allowable time (exceeds the travel allowable time). , Separate each of the multiple travel plans. In classifying, the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 may set, for example, a flag indicating that the travel plan exceeds the travel allowable time. Alternatively, the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 may associate the excess time with the travel plan that exceeds the travel allowable time as incidental information.

Based on the classification result, the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 outputs a travel plan within the travel allowable time and a travel plan exceeding the travel allowable time in different display forms to the user's information terminal 3. (S305). The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 determines the display form of the travel plan within the travel allowable time and the travel plan exceeding the travel allowable time differently based on the classification result, as shown in the illustration in the present embodiment. A travel plan that exceeds the travel allowance may be highlighted. Alternatively, the control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 may display the travel plan that exceeds the travel allowable time with the excess time.

The control unit 13 of the information processing apparatus 1 performs the processes of S306 to S309 in the same manner as the processes S105 to S108 of the first embodiment.

According to the present embodiment, since the plurality of travel plans include a travel plan that is within the travel allowance time and a travel plan that exceeds the travel allowance time, even a travel plan that slightly exceeds the travel allowance time can be used. Travel plans that can be attractive to people can also be generated and output and presented to users. Further, the information processing device 1 of the MaaS system S outputs a plurality of travel plans by differently displaying a travel plan within the travel allowable time and a travel plan exceeding the travel allowable time, so that a plurality of trips are performed. When the user distinguishes whether each of the travel plans included in the plan is within the travel allowable time or exceeds the travel allowable time, the visibility by the user can be improved.

The embodiments disclosed this time should be considered to be exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of claims, not the above-mentioned meaning, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

N External network S MaaS system 1 Information processing device 11 Storage unit 110 MaaS database 111 User master table 112 Area table 113 Stop-by spot master table 114 Stop-by spot movement time table 115 Usage history table 12 Communication unit 13 Control unit 131 Acquisition unit 132 Area identification Unit 133 Stop-by spot extraction unit 134 Travel plan generation unit 135 DB registration unit 136 Output unit 137 Delay response unit 2 External DB server 3 Information terminal 31 Storage unit 32 Communication unit 33 Input unit 34 Display unit 35 Control unit 36 GPS unit

Claims (12)

A MaaS system that outputs information about the means of transportation used by users when traveling.
It is equipped with an information processing device that is communicably connected to the user's information terminal.
The information processing device acquires the departure point and travel allowable time of the user output from the information terminal.
Based on the acquired departure point and travel allowance time, a plurality of travel plans including one or more stop-off spots, means of transportation to the stop-off spots, and a time schedule including information on the stop-off spots are generated. ,
A MaaS system that outputs the generated travel plan to the information terminal. The information processing device is
Generate multiple travel plans based on the acquired departure point and travel allowance time.
The MaaS system according to claim 1, wherein the generated plurality of travel plans are output in a list format. The information processing device is
From the output multiple travel plans, the selection information regarding any of the travel plans selected by the user is acquired.
The MaaS system according to claim 1 or 2, which outputs detailed information of a travel plan selected by the user based on the acquired selection information. The information processing device is
From the output multiple travel plans, the final decision information regarding any of the travel plans finally decided by the user is acquired.
The MaaS system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which updates a value indicating the popularity of a stop-by spot included in the travel plan finally decided by the user based on the acquired final decision information. .. The information processing device is
Further acquire the destination of the user,
Based on the acquired departure point, travel allowance time, and destination point, a travel plan including one or more stop-off spots, means of transportation to the stop-off spots, and a time schedule including information on the stop-off spots is generated. ,
The MaaS system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the stop-by spot is included in the movement route from the departure place to the end point. The means of transportation include a plurality of modes of transportation by different types of transportation.
The MaaS system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the information processing device generates a travel plan according to the transportation means. The information processing device is
When the user starts a trip based on the travel plan, the current location of the user is continuously acquired.
Based on the acquired user's current location, it is determined whether or not a delay of a predetermined time or more has occurred with respect to the time schedule included in the travel plan.
The MaaS system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, which outputs a modified travel plan modified from the travel plan based on the determination result. The stop-off spot contains information about the accommodation and
The MaaS system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the time schedule includes a staying time at the accommodation facility. The plurality of travel plans include a travel plan within the travel allowable time and a travel plan exceeding the travel allowable time.
The information processing apparatus has different display forms of a travel plan within the travel allowable time and a travel plan exceeding the travel allowable time, and outputs the plurality of travel plans according to claims 1 to 8. The MaaS system according to any one item. On the computer
Acquires the departure place and travel allowable time of the user output from the information terminal of the user of the MaaS system that outputs information on the means of transportation used when traveling.
Based on the acquired departure point and travel allowance time, a plurality of travel plans including one or more stop-off spots, means of transportation to the stop-off spots, and a time schedule including information on the stop-off spots are generated. ,
A program that executes a process of outputting the generated travel plan to the information terminal. On the computer
Acquires the departure place and travel allowable time of the user output from the information terminal of the user of the MaaS system that outputs information on the means of transportation used when traveling.
Based on the acquired departure point and travel allowance time, a plurality of travel plans including one or more stop-off spots, means of transportation to the stop-off spots, and a time schedule including information on the stop-off spots are generated. ,
An information processing method for executing a process of outputting the generated travel plan to the information terminal. It is an information processing method that provides information on transportation means to the user via an information terminal that is communicably connected to the information processing device of the MaaS system that outputs information on the transportation means used when the user travels. hand,
The information terminal is
Accepting information about the user's departure point, travel allowance time of the user, and destination point,
The information regarding the end point includes required information indicating that the end point is set, or no information indicating that the end point is not set.
The received information on the departure place, the travel allowance time, and the end place is output to the information processing apparatus.
The travel plan output from the information processing apparatus is acquired based on the output information on the departure place, the travel allowable time, and the end point, and the travel plan includes one or more stop-by spots and the stop-off spots. Contains a time schedule containing information about the means of transportation and the spots to stop by.
An information processing method for displaying the acquired travel plan on the display unit of the own terminal.

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