JP7166790B2 - Information processing device, information processing method, and information processing program - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, techniques have been provided for determining various types of information regarding a user's position. For example, there is known a crew position detection technology that enables position detection even in places where it is difficult to see the sky and can be used for a long time by suppressing the battery consumption of the mobile terminal.

JP 2009-161043 A

However, with the conventional technology described above, it may be difficult to appropriately determine the means of transportation of the user. For example, in the above-described conventional technology, unlike the case where the means of movement (means of movement) is clear, such as a crew member, when the means of movement of the user to be determined is unknown, the user's It can be difficult to make the means of transportation properly determinable.

The present application has been made in view of the above, and an object thereof is to provide an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and an information processing program capable of appropriately determining a user's means of transportation.

An information processing apparatus according to the present application includes an acquisition unit that acquires first location information of a first terminal that satisfies a predetermined condition regarding identification of a means of transportation, and second location information of a second terminal that a user uses; a determination unit that determines synchronization between movement of the first terminal and movement of the user based on the first positional information and the second positional information.

According to one aspect of the embodiment, there is an effect that it is possible to appropriately determine the means of transportation of the user.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of information processing according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an information processing system according to the embodiment; FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an information processing apparatus according to the embodiment; 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a user information storage unit according to the embodiment; FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a mobile object information storage unit according to the embodiment; 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a terminal information storage unit according to the embodiment; FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a movement-related information storage unit according to the embodiment; FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a determination condition information storage unit according to the embodiment; FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of information processing according to the embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of information processing according to the embodiment; FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of information processing according to the embodiment; FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of synchronization determination according to the embodiment; FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of synchronization determination according to the embodiment; FIG. 14 is a hardware configuration diagram showing an example of a computer that implements the functions of the information processing apparatus.

Hereinafter, modes for implementing an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and an information processing program (hereinafter referred to as "embodiments") according to the present application will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The information processing apparatus, information processing method, and information processing program according to the present application are not limited to this embodiment. Also, in each of the following embodiments, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions are omitted.

(embodiment)
[1. information processing]
First, an example of information processing according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of information processing according to an embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the information processing apparatus 100 (see FIG. 2) determines synchronization of each terminal device 10 based on the position information (hereinafter simply referred to as "position") acquired from each terminal device 10. indicates Note that the term “synchronization” as used herein is a concept that includes that the movement of each terminal device and the movement of a user using the terminal device have commonality and are in the same movement mode. For example, synchronization means that each terminal device travels on the same mobile body, that a mobile body (such as a bicycle) on which each terminal device is arranged accompanies, or that a user using (possessing) each terminal device It is a concept that includes accompanying.

For example, when a change in the position of one terminal device 10 and a change in the position of another terminal device 10 satisfy a predetermined condition, the information processing device 100 moves the one terminal device 10 and the other terminal device 10 . is synchronized with the movement of , the details of which will be described later. In the following description, terminal devices may be referred to as "terminals", "user terminals", "arranged terminals", or the like. For example, hereinafter, a terminal device used by a user may be referred to as a "user terminal", and a terminal device placed on a mobile object may be referred to as a "located terminal". In FIG. 1, the case where the means of transportation is a bus, that is, a mobile body is shown as an example, but the means of transportation may be the user's feet, that is, on foot. In addition, FIG. 1 shows a case where a bus is used as an example of a moving body, but the moving body is not limited to a bus, and may be various moving bodies. For example, the mobile body may be a car such as a private car or a taxi, a motorcycle, a train, an airplane, a ship, a bicycle, etc. Examples of this point will be described later. For example, the arranged terminals are not limited to buses, and may be arranged in various moving bodies such as automobiles such as private cars and taxis, motorcycles, railways, airplanes, ships, and bicycles. For example, the placement terminal is not limited to being placed inside a vehicle, and may be attached to a mobile object such as a motorcycle or a bicycle.

[Configuration of information processing system]
Prior to the description of FIG. 1, the configuration of the information processing system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an information processing system according to the embodiment; As shown in FIG. 2 , the information processing system 1 includes a plurality of terminal devices 10 and an information processing device 100 . Each terminal device 10 and the information processing device 100 are connected via a predetermined network N so as to be communicable by wire or wirelessly.

Hereinafter, each terminal device 10 will be referred to as a terminal device 10 when it is described without particular distinction. Although three terminal devices 10 are illustrated in the information processing system 1 shown in FIG. 2 , the information processing system 1 may include four or more terminal devices 10 . For example, the information processing system 1 may include one million terminal devices 10 . Further, the information processing system 1 shown in FIG. 2 may include a plurality of information processing apparatuses 100 .

The terminal device 10 is an information processing device used by a user. For example, the terminal device 10-1 corresponds to the terminal device 10 used by the user U1 shown in FIG. Thus, when "user U* (* is an arbitrary number)" is written, it indicates that the user is identified by the user ID "U*". For example, when "user U11" is described, the user is identified by the user ID "U11". For example, the terminal device 10 identified by the terminal ID "TM11" is the terminal device 10 used by the user U1, and may be hereinafter referred to as the user terminal TM11. Also, for example, the terminal device 10 identified by the terminal ID “TM12” is the terminal device 10 used by the user U2, and may be hereinafter referred to as the user terminal TM12. Also, hereinafter, the terminal device 10 used by the user and the user may be read interchangeably. For example, "user U1" may be read as "user device TM11" which is the terminal device 10 used by user U1. When "user device TM11" is described, it may be read as "user U1" who uses the user device TM11. Also, for example, the terminal device 10 identified by the terminal ID “TM21” is the terminal device 10 located in the mobile unit MB1, and may be referred to as the located terminal TM21 hereinafter.

The terminal device 10 may be an information processing device used by a user, or may be an information processing device arranged in a mobile object. For example, the terminal device 10 may transmit to the information processing device 100 using a predetermined application (for example, an information sharing application or the like) installed on the terminal device 10 . For example, the terminal device 10 may periodically transmit the location information of the terminal device 10 to the information processing device 100 using an information sharing application installed on the terminal device 10 .

The terminal device 10 described above may be any information processing device as long as it can detect position information and transmit and receive information to and from the information processing device 100 . For example, the terminal device 10 has a function such as a GPS (Global Positioning System) sensor, detects its own position, and can be of any configuration as long as it can transmit the position to the information processing device 100. good. For example, when the terminal device 10 is a user terminal used by a user, for example, a smart device such as a smart phone, a tablet terminal, a notebook PC (Personal Computer), a desktop PC, a mobile phone, a PDA ( (Personal Digital Assistant), etc. FIG. 1 shows a case where the user terminal TM11, which is the terminal device 10 used by the user U1, is a smart phone. Further, for example, when the terminal device 10 is a mobile terminal, it may be a dedicated device such as a GPS device, or may be a PC or a smart device. FIG. 1 shows a case where a terminal TM21, which is a terminal device 10 located in a mobile unit MB1, is a dedicated device.

The information processing apparatus 100 is a computer that performs information processing as shown in FIG. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 can perform the An information processing device that determines synchronization between movement of a first terminal and movement of a user. The first terminal here means, for example, a terminal that satisfies a predetermined condition regarding identification of a means of transportation and can be identified as moving by that means of transportation. It should be noted that the first terminal may be a terminal arranged in a moving body or a user terminal used by a user, as long as a predetermined condition regarding identification of a means of transportation is satisfied. Further, the terminal device 10 that is used by the user and that is subject to synchronization determination with the first terminal is referred to as a second terminal. That is, the second terminal is a user terminal used by the user. In this way, the user terminal used by the user may be the first terminal for other user terminals or the second terminal for other user terminals or arranged terminals.

Information processing will now be described with reference to FIG. The example of FIG. 1 shows a case where the information processing apparatus 100 determines synchronization between the terminal TM21 located in the mobile unit MB1 and the user terminal TM11 used by the user U1. Note that FIG. 1 exemplifies a case in which there is one first terminal and one second terminal for the sake of simplicity of explanation, but the information processing apparatus 100 has a plurality of terminals for one first terminal. The second terminal may be synchronized. In the example of FIG. 1, a moving body MB1, which is a bus X running a route RT1 and provided with a terminal TM21, will be described as an example. A case is shown in which a user U1 is on board a moving body MB1 as a passenger PS1, and a user U99 is on board as a driver DR1. It should be noted that the term "boarding" as used herein includes various concepts of riding on a mobile object, such as boarding on an airplane and boarding on a ship.

First, in the example of FIG. 1, the information processing apparatus 100 determines the first terminal (step S10). The information processing apparatus 100 determines, as the first terminal, a terminal that satisfies a predetermined condition in terms of probability of being on the mobile object MB1. Information processing apparatus 100 determines the first terminal from among the terminals stored in terminal information storage unit 123 . For example, the information processing apparatus 100 determines a terminal that satisfies any of the conditions in the determination condition information storage unit 125 (see FIG. 8) that the determination target is the "first terminal" as the first terminal.

“Terminal ID” shown in the terminal information storage unit 123 in FIG. 1 indicates identification information for identifying the terminal device. "Owner" shown in the terminal information storage unit 123 in FIG. 1 indicates the owner of the terminal device identified by the terminal ID. “Placed mobile unit” shown in the terminal information storage unit 123 in FIG. 1 indicates a mobile unit in which the terminal device identified by the terminal ID is arranged.

The example of FIG. 1 indicates that the user (user U1) identified by the user ID "U1" is the owner of the user terminal TM11, which is the terminal device 10 identified by the terminal ID "TM11". In addition, it indicates that the arranged mobile unit of the arranged terminal TM21, which is the terminal device 10 identified by the terminal ID "TM21", is the mobile unit (mobile unit MB1) identified by the mobile unit ID "MB1".

For example, the information processing apparatus 100 determines, among the terminals stored in the terminal information storage unit 123, a terminal that is almost certain to be on board the mobile object MB1 as the first terminal. Specifically, the information processing apparatus 100 determines the terminal located in the mobile unit MB1 as the first terminal. In the example of FIG. 1, the information processing apparatus 100 determines the location terminal TM21 located in the mobile unit MB1 as the first terminal, as indicated by the first terminal information INF11. Information processing apparatus 100 may determine the first terminal at any timing as long as it is before synchronization determination. Further, the information processing apparatus 100 may determine a terminal with a probability of moving by means of transportation equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold as the first terminal. That is, information processing apparatus 100 may determine a terminal that is highly likely to be moving by means of transportation as the first terminal. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 may determine a terminal with a probability of 0.7 or higher that the terminal is moving by means of transportation as the first terminal. When there are a plurality of first terminal candidates, information processing apparatus 100 may select (determine) the one with the highest accuracy as the first terminal.

Further, the user terminal TM11 used by the user U1 acquires the location information LC1-1 in response to GPS detection at the date and time dt11-1 (step S11). For example, the user terminal TM11, which is the second terminal, detects that the position at the date and time dt11-1 is the position information LC1-1. Then, the user terminal TM11 transmits the detected information to the information processing apparatus 100. FIG.

Also, the location terminal TM21 located in the mobile unit MB1 acquires the location information LC1-2 in response to GPS detection at the date and time dt11-2 (step S12). For example, the arrangement terminal TM21, which is the first terminal, detects that the position at date and time dt11-2 is the position information LC1-2. Then, the arranged terminal TM21 transmits the detected information to the information processing apparatus 100. FIG.

The position information LC1-1 and LC1-2 are assumed to be position information within a predetermined range (for example, within several meters). Hereinafter, the position information LC1-1 and LC1-2 may be collectively referred to as position information LC1. Further, the date and time dt11-1 and the date and time dt11-2 may have a time difference within a predetermined range (for example, within several seconds), or may be the same date and time. Hereinafter, date and time dt11-1 and date and time dt11-2 may be collectively referred to as date and time dt11.

Also, the user terminal TM11 used by the user U1 acquires the location information LC2-1 in response to GPS detection at the date and time dt12-1 (step S13). For example, the user terminal TM11, which is the second terminal, detects that the position at date and time dt12-1 is the position information LC2-1. Then, the user terminal TM11 transmits the detected information to the information processing apparatus 100. FIG.

Also, the location terminal TM21 located in the mobile unit MB1 acquires the location information LC2-2 in response to GPS detection at date and time dt12-2 (step S14). For example, the arrangement terminal TM21, which is the first terminal, detects that the position at date and time dt12-2 is the position information LC2-2. Then, the arranged terminal TM21 transmits the detected information to the information processing apparatus 100. FIG.

It is assumed that the position information LC2-1 and LC2-2 are position information that are within a predetermined range of distance from each other. Hereinafter, the position information LC2-1 and LC2-2 may be collectively referred to as position information LC2. Moreover, the date and time dt12-1 and the date and time dt12-2 may have a time difference within a predetermined range, or may be the same date and time. Hereinafter, date and time dt12-1 and date and time dt12-2 may be collectively referred to as date and time dt12.

Also, the user terminal TM11 used by the user U1 acquires the location information LC3-1 in response to GPS detection at the date and time dt13-1 (step S15). For example, the user terminal TM11, which is the second terminal, detects that the position at date and time dt13-1 is the position information LC3-1. Then, the user terminal TM11 transmits the detected information to the information processing apparatus 100. FIG.

Also, the location terminal TM21 located in the mobile unit MB1 acquires the location information LC3-2 in response to GPS detection at date and time dt13-2 (step S16). For example, the arrangement terminal TM21, which is the first terminal, detects that the position at date and time dt13-2 is the position information LC3-2. Then, the arranged terminal TM21 transmits the detected information to the information processing apparatus 100. FIG.

It is assumed that the position information LC3-1 and LC3-2 are position information whose mutual distance is within a predetermined range. Hereinafter, the position information LC3-1 and LC3-2 may be collectively referred to as position information LC3. Further, the date and time dt13-1 and the date and time dt13-2 may have a time difference within a predetermined range, or may be the same date and time. Hereinafter, date and time dt13-1 and date and time dt13-2 may be collectively referred to as date and time dt13. The user terminal TM11 and the arranged terminal TM21 may collectively transmit the detected information to the information processing apparatus 100 at a predetermined timing.

Then, the information processing apparatus 100 determines synchronization (step S17). The information processing apparatus 100 moves the arranged terminal TM21 and moves the user terminal TM11 used by the user U1 based on the positional information of the arranged terminal TM21, which is the first terminal, and the positional information of the user terminal TM11, which is the second terminal. Determine synchronization with movement. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 determines whether any of the conditions in the determination condition information storage unit 125 (see FIG. 8) whose determination target is "synchronization" is satisfied.

Here, the positions of the arranged terminal TM21 and the user terminal TM11 between dates and times dt11 to dt13 are the position information LC1 to LC3. Therefore, the information processing apparatus 100 determines that the arranged terminal TM21 and the user terminal TM11 are to be synchronized, assuming that there is a predetermined correspondence between the positions and the detection timings. In the example of FIG. 1, the information processing apparatus 100 determines to synchronize the arranged terminal TM21 as the first terminal and the user terminal TM11 as the second terminal, as indicated by the synchronization information INF12.

As described above, the information processing apparatus 100 determines, as the first terminal, the arranged terminal TM21 that satisfies a predetermined condition for the certainty of being on the mobile body MB1, and the arranged terminal TM21 and the user terminal TM11, which is another terminal, are determined as the first terminal. Determines synchronization with As a result, the information processing apparatus 100 allows the user U1, who was unknown by what means of transportation, to move during the period in which the movement of the arranged terminal TM21 and the movement of the user terminal TM11 are synchronized. It can be determined that the vehicle is on MB1. In other words, the information processing apparatus 100 can determine that the user U1 is riding the mobile object MB1 between dates dt11 and dt13. Therefore, the information processing apparatus 100 can appropriately determine the means of transportation of the user. In this way, when the information processing apparatus 100 determines whether the user is traveling by bus, car, train, airplane, or the like, the information processing apparatus 100 uses the position information of the terminal with high probability of getting on and the position information of the other terminals. By checking whether they are synchronized, it is possible to improve the accuracy of boarding determination.

[1-1. Service provision based on judgment]
Further, the information processing apparatus 100 may provide various services to the user based on the information regarding the user's boarding based on the determination process. The information processing apparatus 100 may provide a bus-related service to the user U1 determined to be on the bus X, the moving object MB1. The information processing apparatus 100 may provide information recommending a bus transfer application to the user U1 determined to be on the mobile object MB1, which is the bus X. FIG. Further, the information processing device 100 may provide information regarding the ride of the user to another service providing device. For example, the information processing device 100 may provide the content distribution device with information about the user's boarding. Note that the above is just an example, and the information processing apparatus 100 may provide various services based on the determination process.

[1-2. About system configuration]
Note that the system configuration for realizing the information processing described above is not limited to the information processing system 1 shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 2, the configuration includes an information processing device 100 as a server and a terminal device 10 as a client. The device 100 and the terminal device 10 may be integrated. That is, in the information processing system, the terminal device 10, such as a user terminal used by a user or an arrangement terminal arranged in a mobile object, may be the information processing device 100 that performs the above-described information processing. In this case, the terminal device 10, which is the information processing device 100, may acquire the position information of the other terminal device 10 and perform synchronization determination based on the acquired position information and the position information of the own device.

For example, the terminal device 10 may acquire the position information of the other terminal devices 10 and determine the terminal device 10 as its first terminal. If the terminal device 10 cannot identify its own means of transportation, the terminal device 10 may acquire location information of other terminal devices 10 and determine the terminal device 10 to be its first terminal. If the mobile object on which the user of the terminal device 10 has boarded cannot be specified, the terminal device 10 may acquire the position information of other terminal devices 10 and determine the terminal device 10 to be the first terminal of the terminal device 10 itself. Then, the terminal device 10 may perform synchronization determination based on the acquired position information of the other terminal device 10 and the position information of the own device. When the terminal device 10 determines to synchronize with another terminal device 10, the terminal device 10 may determine that the means of transportation of the other terminal device 10 is the means of transportation of its own device. When the terminal device 10 determines to synchronize with another terminal device 10 getting on the bus X, the terminal device 10 determines that it is also on the bus X while synchronizing with the other terminal device 10. good.

In this way, each terminal device 10 may communicate context information between the terminal devices 10 without using an information processing device. For example, each terminal device 10 communicates and shares information between each terminal device 10 in a mode such as so-called fog computing or P2P (Peer to Peer), and performs the above information processing. may be realized.

Further, the information processing system may include the information processing device or the information processing device 100 that performs the above-described information processing in each terminal device 10 used by the user. In this case, the terminal device 10, which is the information processing device 100, transmits the position information collected by the information processing and the result of the synchronization determination to the information processing device, and acquires the information used for the information processing from the information processing device. good too. For example, the terminal device 10 may acquire information about another terminal device 10 from an information processing device. For example, the terminal device 10 may acquire various types of information as shown in the storage unit 120 in FIG. 3 from the information processing device. Note that the above is an example, and the information processing system may be realized by any configuration.

[1-3. Regarding the determination of the first terminal]
In the example of FIG. 1, the information processing apparatus 100 determines a terminal located on a moving object as the first terminal, but the information processing apparatus 100 determines the first terminal based on various information. may

[1-3-1. Designation of first terminal]
The information processing apparatus 100 may determine the first terminal based on a method designated by a predetermined operator. The information processing apparatus 100 may determine the first terminal based on a method designated by an operator who provides the synchronization service. The information processing device 100 may determine the first terminal based on a method designated by an administrator of the information processing device 100 . Information processing apparatus 100 may determine a terminal logged in with a specific ID designated by an administrator of information processing apparatus 100 as the first terminal. Information processing apparatus 100 may determine a terminal having a specific terminal ID designated by an administrator of information processing apparatus 100 as the first terminal. The information processing apparatus 100 may determine the terminal having the terminal ID associated with the arranged moving body as the first terminal.

[1-3-2. Ad hoc identification of the first terminal]
Information processing apparatus 100 may determine the first terminal ad-hoc. For example, the information processing device 100 may determine the terminal device 10 whose position information satisfies a predetermined condition as the first terminal. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 may determine the terminal device 10 whose communication satisfies a predetermined condition as the first terminal. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 may determine the terminal device 10 that satisfies a predetermined condition for the behavior of the user using the terminal device 10 as the first terminal. This point will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. FIG.

[1-3-2-1. Identification based on communication]
First, with reference to FIG. 10, a case where the information processing apparatus 100 determines the terminal device 10 whose communication satisfies a predetermined condition as the first terminal will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of information processing according to the embodiment; The information processing apparatus 100 determines the first terminal based on communication with wireless communication means provided in a predetermined mobile body. In FIG. 10, the information processing apparatus 100 determines the first terminal based on communication with the wireless communication device WD1 provided in the mobile unit MB5. FIG. 10 shows a case where the moving body MB5 is a train Y departing from A station and bound for B station at 1 o'clock.

The wireless communication device WD1 is provided in a predetermined car (for example, a central car) of the train Y. As shown in FIG. For example, the wireless communication device WD1 uses a predetermined wireless communication function such as WiFi (registered trademark) or Bluetooth (registered trademark) or a function such as a beacon to transmit predetermined information to the terminal device 10 located nearby. Send to For example, the wireless communication device WD1 transmits information (hereinafter referred to as “fingerprint information”) that can identify that the mobile body provided with the wireless communication device WD1 is the mobile body MB5 to the terminal device 10 located nearby. do.

In FIG. 10, the user U2 is located near the wireless communication device WD1, and the user terminal TM12, which is the terminal device 10 used by the user U2, receives fingerprint information from the wireless communication device WD1 (step S31). The information processing apparatus 100 acquires information indicating that the user terminal TM12 has received the fingerprint information from the wireless communication device WD1. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 acquires from the user terminal TM12 information indicating that the user terminal TM12 has received the fingerprint information from the wireless communication device WD1. Accordingly, the information processing apparatus 100 can identify that the user terminal TM12 is on board the mobile object MB5. Therefore, the information processing apparatus 100 determines the user terminal TM12 as the first terminal (step S32). The information processing apparatus 100 determines the user terminal TM12 as the first terminal boarding the mobile body MB5, as indicated by the first terminal information INF31.

Then, the information processing apparatus 100 determines synchronization with the user terminal TM12, which is the first terminal, with the user terminal TM13, which has not received fingerprint information from the wireless communication device WD1, as the second terminal (step S33). That is, the information processing apparatus 100 determines synchronization with the user terminal TM12, which is the first terminal, with the user terminal TM13, whose means of transportation is not specified, as the second terminal. Based on the location information of the user terminal TM12, which is the first terminal, and the location information of the user terminal TM13, which is the second terminal, the information processing apparatus 100 moves the user terminal TM12 and moves the user terminal TM13 used by the user U3. Determine synchronization with movement. Here, it is assumed that the user terminal TM12 and the user terminal TM13 have detection timings and positions within a predetermined range when moving from A station to B station. Therefore, the information processing apparatus 100 determines to synchronize the user terminal TM12 and the user terminal TM13. In the example of FIG. 10, the information processing apparatus 100 determines to synchronize the user terminal TM12 as the first terminal and the user terminal TM13 as the second terminal, as indicated by the synchronization information INF32. Note that the wireless communication function may be arranged not only inside the moving object but also at a point where the moving object stops. A wireless communication function may be located at a station, a bus stop, or the like.

[1-3-2-2. Identification based on posted information]
Next, with reference to FIG. 11, a case will be described in which the information processing apparatus 100 determines the terminal device 10 that satisfies a predetermined condition in the posted information of the user using the terminal device 10 as the first terminal. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of information processing according to the embodiment; The information processing apparatus 100 determines the first terminal based on communication with wireless communication means provided in a predetermined mobile body. In FIG. 11, the information processing apparatus 100 determines the first terminal based on communication with the wireless communication device WD1 provided in the mobile unit MB5. FIG. 11 shows a case where the moving body MB5 is a train Y departing from A station and bound for B station at 1 o'clock.

For example, the information processing apparatus 100 may determine the first terminal using posted information posted by a user on an SNS (Social Networking Service). For example, the information processing apparatus 100 may determine the first terminal using posted information posted by the user on Twitter (registered trademark), Facebook (registered trademark), or the like. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 may determine the first terminal using user behavior information including character information posted on Twitter by the user. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 may determine the first terminal using user behavior information including information input by the user in the message service. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 may determine the first terminal using user behavior information including information input by the user through a message service such as LINE (registered trademark). For example, the information processing apparatus 100 may determine the first terminal using user behavior information including information input in an e-mail. The information processing apparatus 100 may determine the first terminal using various types of behavior information of the user, not limited to the posted information.

In FIG. 11, the user terminal TM13, which is the terminal device 10 used by the user U3, is used to post the posted information "I am on the train Y" (hereinafter referred to as "posted information CINF41") to a predetermined SNS service. (Step S41). The information processing apparatus 100 acquires information indicating that the user U3 has posted the posted information CINF41 to a predetermined SNS service. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 acquires from the user terminal TM13 information indicating that the user U3 has posted the posted information CINF41 to a predetermined SNS service. Thereby, the information processing apparatus 100 can identify that the user terminal TM13 is on board the mobile body MB5. Therefore, the information processing apparatus 100 determines the user terminal TM13 as the first terminal (step S42). The information processing apparatus 100 determines the user terminal TM13 as the first terminal boarding the mobile body MB5, as indicated by the first terminal information INF41. Note that the posted information is not limited to the above, and may be various types of information posted by the user, such as "I'm on the XX line now."

Then, the information processing apparatus 100 determines synchronization with the user terminal TM13, which is the first terminal, with the user terminal TM14 of the user U14 who has not posted as the second terminal (step S43). That is, the information processing apparatus 100 determines synchronization with the user terminal TM13, which is the first terminal, with the user terminal TM14, whose means of transportation is not specified, as the second terminal. Based on the location information of the user terminal TM13, which is the first terminal, and the location information of the user terminal TM14, which is the second terminal, the information processing apparatus 100 moves the user terminal TM13 and moves the user terminal TM14 used by the user U4. Determine synchronization with movement. Here, it is assumed that the user terminal TM13 and the user terminal TM14 have detection timings and positions within a predetermined range when moving from A station to B station. Therefore, the information processing apparatus 100 determines to synchronize the user terminal TM13 and the user terminal TM14. In the example of FIG. 11, the information processing apparatus 100 determines to synchronize the user terminal TM13 as the first terminal and the user terminal TM14 as the second terminal, as indicated by the synchronization information INF42.

[1-3-2-3. Other specifics]
Note that the information processing apparatus 100 may determine the first terminal by appropriately using various types of information without being limited to the above. The information processing apparatus 100 may determine the first terminal based on search information related to user's search behavior. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 may determine the first terminal based on search information regarding user search behavior in a transfer search service. For example, in the transfer search service, the information processing apparatus 100 searches for the terminal device 10 of the user who performed a search with the departure time set to "2:00", the departure station set to "A station", and the arrival station set to "B station". It may be determined as the first terminal. Note that the information processing apparatus 100 may determine the first terminal based on search information related to the user's search behavior in various services, not limited to searches in the transfer search service. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 may determine the terminal device 10 of the user who has performed a search such as "arrive from station A to station B by 15:00" in a predetermined web service as the first terminal.

For example, the information processing apparatus 100 may determine the first terminal based on information regarding the user's schedule. For example, when the user's schedule includes a schedule such as "Date X, Y, 15:00 C, drive to a hot spring", the information processing apparatus 100 may determine the user's terminal device 10 as the first terminal. For example, if the user's schedule includes a schedule such as "Day X, Y, 15:00 C drive to a hot spring", the information processing apparatus 100 may determine the terminal device 10 of the user's family as the second terminal. good. Further, the information processing apparatus 100 may determine the first terminal based on the purchase history of the user. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 may determine the first terminal based on purchase information such as purchase of concert tickets by the user. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 determines that the means of transportation of the user before and after the concert of the ticket purchased by the user is public transportation, and the terminal of the user is determined as the first terminal. may decide. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 determines that the user's means of transportation before and after the concert of the ticket purchased by the user is the train, and determines the user's terminal as the first terminal. may

For example, the information processing apparatus 100 may determine the first terminal based on route information regarding the travel route of the user. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 may determine the terminal device 10 of the user as the first terminal when the travel route of the user is located on the train YZ line. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 determines the terminal device 10 of the user as the first terminal when the travel route of the user is located on the train YZ line for a predetermined period of time (for example, 5 minutes). good too. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 determines the user's terminal device 10 as the first terminal when the user's moving route is located on the route of the train YZ for a predetermined number of consecutive times (for example, three times). good too. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 may determine the first terminal based on matching with route information and route information. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 may determine, as the first terminal, the terminal of the user determined to have been in a predetermined mobile body for a predetermined period of time or longer.

For example, the information processing apparatus 100 may determine the first terminal based on user attribute information. For example, when the user's occupation is a driver of a predetermined mobile body, the information processing device 100 may determine the user's terminal device 10 as the first terminal. In the example of FIG. 1, the information processing device 100 may determine the terminal device 10 of the user U99 who is the driver DR1 as the first terminal. In this case, the information processing apparatus 100 may perform synchronization determination using the terminal device 10 of the user U99 who is the driver DR1 as the first terminal and the terminal device 10 of the user U1 who is the passenger PS1 as the second terminal.

Information processing apparatus 100 may determine the first terminal by combining various types of information. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 sets the departure time to "2 o'clock", the departure station to "A station", and the arrival station to "B station". In some cases, the user's terminal device 10 may be determined as the first terminal. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 sets the departure time to "2:00", sets the departure station to "A station", and sets the arrival station to "B station". If it is on the route to station B, the user's terminal device 10 may be determined as the first terminal.

[1-3-3. Multiple first terminals]
In the above example, one terminal device 10 is determined as the first terminal for each mobile body, but the information processing device 100 determines a plurality of terminal devices 10 as the first terminal. good too. For example, if there are a plurality of terminals that do not satisfy each condition of the determination target “first terminal”, and if the positions of those plurality of terminals are located on a predetermined moving body route, the information processing apparatus 100 may be determined as the first terminal. As a result, the information processing apparatus 100 determines a plurality of first terminals that are likely to be on board, even if each terminal is not highly likely to be on board. A trajectory (moving path) can be drawn.

In this case, the information processing apparatus 100 determines the movement of the plurality of first terminals and the user's movement based on the route information based on the first position information of each of the plurality of first terminals and the route information based on the second position information of each of the plurality of first terminals. Synchronization with movement may be determined. For example, when the position of the second terminal is located on the route by connecting the positions of the first terminals, the information processing apparatus 100 determines that the movement of the plurality of first terminals and the movement of the user are synchronized. good. Further, when the terminal of a passenger traveling by means of transportation is used as the first terminal, the information processing apparatus 100 replaces another terminal with the first terminal when the passenger gets off or leaves the train on the way, so that the terminal can be used for the continuation. The position of the moving body may continue to be determined. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 determines that one terminal that satisfies a predetermined condition is the first terminal, and if the one terminal no longer satisfies the predetermined condition, the information processing apparatus 100 designates another terminal as the first terminal that satisfies the predetermined condition. A plurality of first terminals may be determined by determining . Accordingly, the information processing apparatus 100 may continuously determine the first terminal and determine synchronization with the first terminal.

[1-4. Synchronization judgment]
Note that the information processing apparatus 100 may use various types of information as appropriate to determine synchronization. The information processing apparatus 100 may perform synchronization determination using location information of each terminal as appropriate. The information processing apparatus 100 may perform synchronization determination based on whether or not the same position information is uploaded at the same timing. The information processing apparatus 100 may perform matching at the 3D time-path level (see trajectory information GR11 in FIG. 13) and determine synchronization based on whether or not they are similar. The information processing device 100 may perform synchronization determination based on whether the stop time at the stop point is the same. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 may perform the synchronization determination by appropriately using the position information of the arranged terminals provided on various moving bodies, not limited to buses, and the position information of the user terminals. This point will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of synchronization determination. The example of FIG. 12 shows a case where the arranged terminal TM51 arranged on the airplane Z is the first terminal.

Also, the terminal TM51 placed on the plane Z flight acquires the position information LC51 in response to GPS detection at date and time dt51 (step S51). For example, the arrangement terminal TM51, which is the first terminal, detects that the position at date and time dt51 is the position information LC51. The arranged terminal TM51 then transmits the detected information to the information processing apparatus 100 .

In addition, the user terminal TM52 used by the user U52 acquires the location information LC52 in response to GPS detection at date and time dt52 (step S52). For example, the user terminal TM52, which is the second terminal, detects that the position at date and time dt52 is the position information LC52. The user terminal TM52 then transmits the detected information to the information processing apparatus 100 .

It should be noted that the position information LC51 and LC52 are position information that are within a predetermined range (for example, within several meters) from each other. Further, the date and time dt51 and the date and time dt52 may have a time difference within a predetermined range (for example, within several seconds), or may be the same date and time.

Also, the user terminal TM52 used by the user U52 acquires the location information LC53 in response to GPS detection at date and time dt53 (step S53). For example, the user terminal TM52, which is the second terminal, detects that the position at date and time dt53 is the position information LC53. The user terminal TM52 then transmits the detected information to the information processing apparatus 100 .

Also, the terminal TM51 placed on the airplane Z flight acquires the position information LC54 in response to the GPS detection at the date and time dt54 (step S54). For example, the arrangement terminal TM51, which is the first terminal, detects that the position at date and time dt54 is the position information LC54. The arranged terminal TM51 then transmits the detected information to the information processing apparatus 100 .

Also, the user terminal TM52 used by the user U52 acquires the location information LC55 in response to GPS detection at date and time dt55 (step S55). For example, the user terminal TM52, which is the second terminal, detects that the position at date and time dt55 is the position information LC55. The user terminal TM52 then transmits the detected information to the information processing apparatus 100 .

It should be noted that the position information LC54 and LC55 are position information that are within a predetermined range of distance from each other. Moreover, the date and time dt54 and the date and time dt55 may have a time difference within a predetermined range, or may be the same date and time. The user terminal TM52 and the arranged terminal TM51 may collectively transmit the detected information to the information processing apparatus 100 at a predetermined timing.

Then, the information processing apparatus 100 determines synchronization (step S56). Based on the location information of the arranged terminal TM51, which is the first terminal, and the location information of the user terminal TM52, which is the second terminal, the information processing apparatus 100 moves the arranged terminal TM51 and moves the user terminal TM52 used by the user U52. Determine synchronization with movement. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 determines whether any of the conditions in the determination condition information storage unit 125 (see FIG. 8) whose determination target is "synchronization" is satisfied.

Here, the positions of the arranged terminal TM51 and the user terminal TM52 at the dates and times dt51 and dt52 are within a predetermined range of the position information LC51 and LC52. Also, the position of the user terminal TM52 at date and time dt53 is the position information LC53, but there is no corresponding position of the arranged terminal TM51 due to the difference in detection timing from that of the arranged terminal TM51. Further, the positions of the arranged terminal TM51 and the user terminal TM52 at the dates and times dt54 and dt55 are within a predetermined range of the position information LC54 and LC55. Therefore, the information processing apparatus 100 determines that the arranged terminal TM51 and the user terminal TM52 are to be synchronized, assuming that there is a predetermined correspondence between the positions and the detection timings. In the example of FIG. 1, the information processing apparatus 100 determines to synchronize the arranged terminal TM51 as the first terminal and the user terminal TM52 as the second terminal, as indicated by the synchronization information INF51. In this way, even if the synchronization period includes an uncorresponding position, if the corresponding positions are obtained before and after the synchronization period, the information processing apparatus 100 synchronizes in the period including the uncorresponding time point. It may be determined that there is For example, when there is no moving object with a similar moving speed, such as an airplane, even if the synchronization period includes non-corresponding positions, the information processing apparatus 100 acquires corresponding positions before and after the synchronization period. If so, it may be determined that they are synchronized in a period that includes the non-corresponding time points. In addition, when there is no other moving body on a similar moving route, the information processing apparatus 100 can be used even when a non-corresponding position is included in the synchronization period, and when corresponding positions are acquired before and after the synchronization period. , may be determined to be synchronized in a period including non-corresponding points in time.

As described above, the information processing apparatus 100 determines, as the first terminal, the arranged terminal TM51 that satisfies a predetermined condition for the probability of boarding the airplane Z flight, and the arranged terminal TM51 and the user terminal TM52, which is another terminal, are determined as the first terminal. Determines synchronization with As a result, the information processing apparatus 100 allows the user U52, who has not known what kind of means of transportation to use, to shift the period during which the movement of the arranged terminal TM51 and the movement of the user terminal TM52 are synchronized to the airplane Z It can be determined that the passenger is boarding (boarding) the flight. In other words, the information processing apparatus 100 can determine that the user U52 boarded the airplane Z flight between dates dt51 to dt55. Therefore, the information processing apparatus 100 can appropriately determine the means of transportation of the user.

[1-4-1. Synchronization based on trajectory information]
Further, the information processing apparatus 100 may determine synchronization based on the route and time of movement of the first terminal based on the first location information and the route and time of movement of the user based on the second location information. . This point will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of synchronization determination. For example, in the example of FIG. 13, it is assumed that the user U61 (not shown) using the user terminal TM61 is riding a motorcycle, and that the user U61 is riding the motorcycle is specified. do.

For example, the information processing apparatus 100 may determine synchronization based on the trajectory information GR11. In the trajectory information GR11 in FIG. 13, the axis extending diagonally upward to the right (lat) indicates latitude, the axis extending diagonally upward to the left (lon) indicates longitude, and the axis extending vertically (time). indicates the hour. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 draws a trajectory (line) at the position of each terminal in the three-dimensional space in the trajectory information GR11, thereby comparing the movement paths and times of the terminals. Terminals whose trajectories (lines) overlap in the trajectory information GR11 indicate that the routes and times of movement are similar. Therefore, the information processing apparatus 100 determines synchronization based on the closeness (similarity) of the trajectory (line) of each terminal.

The information processing apparatus 100 performs synchronization determination by comparing the line TR1 of the user terminal TM61, which is the first terminal, with the trajectory (line) of another terminal (step S61). For example, the information processing apparatus 100 compares the line TR1 of the user terminal TM61, which is the first terminal, with the trajectory (line) of another terminal, and if the difference is less than a predetermined threshold, the user terminal TM61 and the other terminal Determine to synchronize with the terminal.

In the example of FIG. 13, the information processing apparatus 100 compares the line TR1 of the user terminal TM61, which is the first terminal, with the line TR2 of the user terminal TM62, as shown in the synchronization information INF61, and determines that the difference is less than a predetermined threshold. Therefore, it is determined to synchronize the user terminal TM61 and the user terminal TM62. Further, the information processing apparatus 100 compares the line TR1 of the user terminal TM61, which is the first terminal, and the line TR3 of the user terminal TM63, and since the difference is equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold, the user terminal TM61 and the user terminal TM63 are not synchronized.

It should be noted that the movement mentioned above includes the concept of stopping the movement. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 may determine synchronization based on stoppage of movement of the first terminal based on first location information and stoppage of movement of the user based on second location information. For example, the information processing device 100 may determine that the first terminal and the second terminal that have the same stop time at the stop point are synchronized.

[2. Configuration of Information Processing Device]
Next, the configuration of the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment will be described using FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an information processing apparatus according to the embodiment; As shown in FIG. 3, the information processing apparatus 100 has a communication section 110, a storage section 120, and a control section . The information processing apparatus 100 includes an input unit (for example, a keyboard, a mouse, etc.) that receives various operations from an administrator of the information processing apparatus 100, and a display unit (for example, a liquid crystal display, etc.) for displaying various information. may have.

(Communication unit 110)
The communication unit 110 is realized by, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card) or the like. The communication unit 110 is connected to the network N by wire or wirelessly, and transmits and receives information to and from the terminal device 10 .

(storage unit 120)
The storage unit 120 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. The storage unit 120 according to the embodiment, as shown in FIG. and a portion 125 .

(User information storage unit 121)
The user information storage unit 121 according to the embodiment stores various information about users. For example, the user information storage unit 121 stores various information regarding user attributes. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a user information storage unit according to the embodiment; FIG. The user information storage unit 121 shown in FIG. 4 stores information such as "user ID", "age", "sex", "home", "work location", "schedule information", "means of commuting", and "owned mobile unit". contains items.

"User ID" indicates identification information for identifying a user. "Age" indicates the age of the user identified by the user ID. Note that the “age” may be a specific age of the user identified by the user ID, such as 35 years old. "Gender" indicates the gender of the user identified by the user ID.

"Home" indicates location information of the home of the user identified by the user ID. In the example shown in FIG. 4, "home" is illustrated as an abstract code such as "LC11", but may be information indicating latitude and longitude. Also, for example, "home" may be an area name or an address.

Also, "work place" indicates the location information of the work place of the user identified by the user ID. In the example shown in FIG. 4, "place of work" is illustrated as an abstract code such as "LC12", but may be information indicating latitude and longitude. Also, for example, the "place of work" may be an area name or an address.

"Schedule information" stores schedule information indicating an action plan of the user identified by the user ID. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the "schedule information" is represented by an abstract code such as "SC1", but the schedule information stores various information such as the content of the user's schedule and the date and time (period). be. For example, in the "schedule information", information indicating a user's travel destination, date and time, etc. is stored.

Also, "means of commuting" indicates the means of commuting of the user identified by the user ID. Note that, in the example shown in FIG. 4, a user whose "means of commuting" is "-" indicates that the means of commuting is unknown. "Owned mobile unit" indicates a mobile unit owned by the user identified by the user ID. In the example shown in FIG. 4, it is unknown whether or not a user with "-" in "owned mobile body" owns a mobile body.

The example of FIG. 4 indicates that the age of the user (user U1) identified by the user ID "U1" is "twenties" and the gender is "male". Also, user U1 indicates that his home is "LC11". User U1 indicates that the place of work is "LC12". User U1 indicates that the schedule information is "SC1". User U1 indicates that his means of commuting is "bus" and whether or not he owns a mobile unit is unknown.

Note that the user information storage unit 121 may store various types of information, not limited to the above, depending on the purpose. For example, the user information storage unit 121 may store information on user demographic attributes and information on psychographic attributes other than the above. For example, the user information storage unit 121 may store information such as name, family structure, interests, and income. Information (terminal ID) identifying the terminal device 10 used by the user may also be stored.

(Mobile body information storage unit 122)
The mobile object information storage unit 122 according to the embodiment stores various information about mobile objects. For example, the mobile object information storage unit 122 stores various information about mobile objects. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a mobile object information storage unit according to the embodiment; The mobile unit information storage unit 122 shown in FIG. #3” is included. Although up to three terminals are shown in the example of FIG. An item such as "Terminal #5" may be included.

"Mobile ID" indicates identification information for identifying a mobile. "Type" indicates the type of mobile object identified by the mobile object ID. "Owner" indicates the owner of the mobile object identified by the mobile object ID. For example, "owner" indicates a business operator that uses the mobile object to conduct business.

"Operation information" indicates operation information of a mobile object identified by the mobile object ID. For example, "service information" includes information on the route traveled by the mobile identified by the mobile ID. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the "service information" is illustrated as an abstract code such as "RINF1", but information indicating routes such as routes and roads to be passed, and information such as stations and bus stops where moving objects stop. Various information such as information indicating the position to be reached and information indicating the time to pass each position are included.

“Arranged terminal #1” to “arranged terminal #3” indicate the terminals arranged in the corresponding mobile bodies. Also, information shown in parentheses in "arranged terminal #1" to "arranged terminal #3" indicates the specific position where each terminal is arranged in the mobile body.

The example of FIG. 5 indicates that the type of the mobile object (mobile object MB1) identified by the mobile object ID "MB1" is "bus". Also, the operation information of the mobile unit MB1 is "RINF1". This indicates that the terminal located in the mobile unit MB1 is the terminal device 10 identified by the terminal ID "TM21".

It should be noted that the mobile body information storage unit 122 may store various types of information, not limited to the above, depending on the purpose.

(Terminal information storage unit 123)
The terminal information storage unit 123 according to the embodiment stores various information regarding the terminal device. For example, the terminal information storage unit 123 stores various information regarding the terminal device. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a terminal information storage unit according to the embodiment; FIG. The terminal information storage unit 123 shown in FIG. 6 includes items such as "terminal ID", "owner", and "located moving body".

"Terminal ID" indicates identification information for identifying the terminal device. "Owner" indicates the owner of the terminal device identified by the terminal ID. For example, "owner" indicates the user who uses the terminal device. In addition, "arranged mobile unit" indicates a mobile unit in which the terminal device identified by the terminal ID is arranged.

The example of FIG. 6 indicates that the owner of the terminal device 10 identified by the terminal ID "TM11" is the user (user U1) identified by the user ID "U1". It also indicates that the mobile unit where the terminal device 10 identified by the terminal ID "TM21" is located is the mobile unit (mobile unit MB1) identified by the mobile unit ID "MB1".

It should be noted that the terminal information storage unit 123 may store various types of information, not limited to the above, depending on the purpose.

(Movement-related information storage unit 124)
The movement-related information storage unit 124 according to the embodiment stores various information related to movement. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a movement-related information storage unit according to the embodiment; FIG. The movement-related information storage unit 124 stores movement-related information of the terminal device.

In the example of FIG. 7, the movement-related information storage unit 124 stores movement-related information associated with each terminal device (terminal). For example, the movement-related information storage unit 124 stores movement-related information of terminals. For example, the movement-related information storage unit 124 stores position information associated with each terminal as movement-related information. The movement-related information storage unit 124 shown in FIG. 7 includes items such as "terminal ID", "history ID", "date and time", "position", "means of transportation", and "synchronous terminal".

"Terminal ID" indicates identification information for identifying a terminal. “History ID” indicates identification information for identifying the acquired context information. "Date and time" indicates the date and time corresponding to each history ID. For example, "date and time" indicates the date and time when the context information corresponding to each history ID was acquired. In the example of FIG. 7, the "date and time" is illustrated abstractly such as "dt11-1", but a specific date and time such as "May 21, 2018 21:36:45" is stored. may be

"Position" indicates the position corresponding to each history ID. For example, "position" indicates the position of the terminal device 10 at the date and time corresponding to each history ID. In the example of FIG. 7, the position information is indicated by abstract codes such as position "LC1-1", but the information stored in the item "position" is specific position information such as latitude and longitude. may

In addition, "means of transportation" indicates the means of transportation of the corresponding terminal. In the example shown in FIG. 4, means of transportation with "-" in "means of transportation" indicate that the means of transportation is unknown only with the information of the terminal at the corresponding date and time. "Synchronous terminal" indicates a terminal that satisfies a predetermined condition in synchronization determination with the corresponding terminal. For example, "synchronized terminal" indicates a terminal whose movement is synchronized with the corresponding terminal. In the example shown in FIG. 4, a terminal with "-" for "synchronized terminal" indicates that there is no synchronized terminal at the corresponding date and time.

For example, in the example of FIG. 7, the terminal identified by the terminal ID "TM11" (corresponding to the terminal device 10 used by the user U1 in FIG. 1) has history IDs "LG11-1" to "LG11-3", etc. indicates that the movement-related information identified by is stored. The terminal identified by the terminal ID "TM11" is located at the position LC1-1 on the date and time dt11-1, and the information of the terminal alone indicates that the means of transportation is unknown. Also, the terminal identified by the terminal ID "TM11" is located at the position LC2-1 on the date and time dt12-1, and the information of the terminal alone indicates that the means of transportation is unknown. Also, the terminal identified by the terminal ID "TM11" is located at the position LC3-1 on the date and time dt13-1, and the means of transportation is unknown only from the information of the terminal. In addition, the terminal identified by the terminal ID "TM11" indicates that the terminal synchronized between the dates and times dt11-1 to dt13-1 is the terminal identified by the terminal ID "TM21".

In addition, the terminal identified by the terminal ID "TM21" (corresponding to the terminal device 10 placed in the mobile unit MB1 in FIG. 1) is identified by the history ID "LG21-1" to "LG21-3". Indicates that movement-related information is stored. The terminal identified by the terminal ID "TM21" is located at the position LC1-2 on the date and time dt11-2, indicating that the means of transportation is the mobile body MB1. Also, the terminal identified by the terminal ID "TM21" is located at the position LC2-2 on the date and time dt12-2, indicating that the means of transportation is the mobile body MB1. Also, the terminal identified by the terminal ID "TM21" is located at the position LC3-2 on the date and time dt13-2, indicating that the means of transportation is the mobile body MB1.

In addition, the terminal identified by the terminal ID "TM21" is the terminal identified by the terminal ID "TM11" or the terminal identified by the terminal ID "TM15" during the time period dt11-2 to dt12-2. This indicates that the terminal is The terminal identified by the terminal ID "TM21" is the terminal identified by the terminal ID "TM11" or the terminal identified by the terminal ID "TM18" during the date and time dt13-2. indicates that there is

It should be noted that the movement-related information storage unit 124 may store various types of information, not limited to the above, depending on the purpose.

(Determination condition information storage unit 125)
The determination condition information storage unit 125 according to the embodiment stores various information regarding determination conditions. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a determination condition information storage unit according to the embodiment; FIG. For example, the determination condition information storage unit 125 stores conditions related to first terminal determination and synchronization determination. The determination condition information storage unit 125 shown in FIG. 8 includes items such as “determination target” and “condition”.

“Determination target” indicates a determination target. "Condition" indicates the condition used for the determination.

The example of FIG. 8 indicates that the condition for determining the first terminal includes "located in a mobile unit". It indicates that the condition for determining the first terminal includes "communication with mobile wireless communication means". It indicates that the condition for determining the first terminal includes "the terminal of the user who made a predetermined post on the SNS". It indicates that the condition for determining the first terminal includes "the terminal of the user who performed the predetermined search". It indicates that the condition for determining the first terminal includes "a user's terminal in which a predetermined schedule is registered". The condition for determining the first terminal includes "the terminal of the user whose travel route corresponds to the route of the predetermined moving body". It indicates that the condition for determining the first terminal includes "a user's terminal corresponding to a predetermined attribute".

In the example of FIG. 8, the conditions for judging synchronization include "predetermined correspondence between position and detection timing". It indicates that the conditions for judging synchronization include "predetermined correspondence between route and time of movement". This indicates that the conditions for judging synchronization include "predetermined response to stop movement".

It should be noted that the determination condition information storage unit 125 may store various types of information, not limited to the above, depending on the purpose. For example, the determination condition information storage unit 125 may store a condition ID that identifies each condition in association with the condition.

(control unit 130)
Returning to the description of FIG. 3, the control unit 130 is a controller, and is stored in a storage device inside the information processing apparatus 100 by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit). Various programs (corresponding to an example of an information processing program) are executed by using the RAM as a work area. Also, the control unit 130 is a controller, and is implemented by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 130 includes an acquisition unit 131, a determination unit 132, and a provision unit 133, and implements or executes information processing functions and actions described below. Note that the internal configuration of the control unit 130 is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 3, and may be another configuration as long as it performs information processing described later. The information processing apparatus 100 may include a determination unit that performs various determination processes performed by the determination unit 132, which will be described later. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 may include a determination unit that performs determination processing separately from the determination unit 132 that performs determination processing. The information processing apparatus 100 may also include a generation unit that performs various generation processes performed by the determination unit 132, which will be described later. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 may include a generation unit that performs generation processing separately from the determination unit 132 that performs determination processing.

(Acquisition unit 131)
Acquisition unit 131 acquires various types of information. The acquisition unit 131 acquires various types of information from an external information processing device such as the terminal device 10 . The acquisition unit 131 acquires various types of information shown in the user information storage unit 121, the mobile information storage unit 122, the terminal information storage unit 123, the movement-related information storage unit 124, the determination condition information storage unit 125, etc. You may acquire from an information processing apparatus.

Acquisition unit 131 acquires various types of information from storage unit 120 . The acquisition unit 131 acquires various types of information from the user information storage unit 121, the mobile information storage unit 122, the terminal information storage unit 123, the movement-related information storage unit 124, the determination condition information storage unit 125, and the like.

The acquisition unit 131 acquires information from an external information processing device such as the terminal device 10 based on the various information determined by the determination unit 132 . The acquisition unit 131 acquires information from an external information processing device such as the terminal device 10 based on the various information determined by the determination unit 132 . The acquisition unit 131 acquires information from the storage unit 120 based on various information determined by the determination unit 132 . The acquisition unit 131 acquires information from the storage unit 120 based on various information determined by the determination unit 132 . Acquisition unit 131 acquires the location information of the first terminal from storage unit 120 based on the information about the first terminal determined by determination unit 132 .

Acquisition unit 131 acquires first location information of a first terminal that satisfies a predetermined condition regarding identification of a means of transportation, and second location information of a second terminal used by a user. Acquisition unit 131 acquires first location information of a first terminal that satisfies a predetermined condition of certainty regarding means of transportation, and second location information of a second terminal used by the user. The acquisition unit 131 acquires first location information of a first terminal that satisfies a predetermined condition regarding identification of boarding a predetermined moving object. Acquisition unit 131 acquires first position information of a first terminal that satisfies a predetermined condition with a certainty that the vehicle is on a predetermined mobile object. The acquisition unit 131 acquires first position information of a first terminal used by a user who has boarded a predetermined mobile body. Acquisition unit 131 acquires first location information of a first terminal located in a predetermined moving body. Acquisition unit 131 acquires the first location information of the first terminal determined by determination unit 132 . Acquisition unit 131 acquires the first location information of the first terminal used by another user determined by determination unit 132 . Acquisition unit 131 acquires the first location information of each of the plurality of first terminals determined by determination unit 132 .

In the example of FIG. 1, the acquisition unit 131 acquires information detected by the user terminal TM11. The acquisition unit 131 acquires the location information LC1-1 of the user terminal TM11 at date and time dt11-1 from the user terminal TM11 used by the user U1. The acquisition unit 131 acquires the location information LC2-1 of the user terminal TM11 at the date and time dt12-1 from the user terminal TM11 used by the user U1. The acquisition unit 131 acquires the location information LC3-1 of the user terminal TM11 at the date and time dt13-1 from the user terminal TM11 used by the user U1.

The acquisition unit 131 acquires information detected by the arranged terminal TM21. The acquiring unit 131 acquires the location information LC1-2 of the arranged terminal TM21 at the date and time dt11-2 from the arranged terminal TM21 arranged in the mobile unit MB1. The acquiring unit 131 acquires the location information LC2-2 of the arranged terminal TM21 at the date and time dt12-2 from the arranged terminal TM21 arranged in the mobile unit MB1. The acquiring unit 131 acquires the location information LC3-2 of the arranged terminal TM21 at the date and time dt13-2 from the arranged terminal TM21 arranged in the mobile unit MB1.

(Determination unit 132)
The determination unit 132 determines various information. For example, the determination unit 132 may use information stored in the user information storage unit 121, the mobile information storage unit 122, the terminal information storage unit 123, the movement-related information storage unit 124, the determination condition information storage unit 125, and the like. Based on this, various judgments are made. The determination unit 132 determines various types of information. For example, the determination unit 132 may use information stored in the user information storage unit 121, the mobile information storage unit 122, the terminal information storage unit 123, the movement-related information storage unit 124, the determination condition information storage unit 125, and the like. Based on this, various information is determined. For example, the determination unit 132 determines various information based on the determination. For example, the determination unit 132 generates various information based on various information stored in the storage unit 120 .

The determination unit 132 determines synchronization between movement of the first terminal and movement of the user based on the first position information and the second position information. The determining unit 132 determines whether the user is moving by means of transportation based on the synchronization determination. The determination unit 132 determines whether the user is on board the moving object based on the synchronization determination. The determination unit 132 determines whether or not the user is on board a predetermined moving object based on the synchronization determination. Based on the synchronization determination, the determination unit 132 determines whether or not the user is boarding another mobile object that is of the same type as the predetermined mobile object and that moves together with the predetermined mobile object. .

The determination unit 132 determines the first terminal based on the designation of the administrator of the predetermined mobile unit. The determination unit 132 determines the first terminal based on communication with wireless communication means provided in a predetermined mobile body. The determination unit 132 determines the first terminal used by the other user based on the information about the user other than the user. The determination unit 132 determines the first terminal used by the other user based on the behavior information of the other user on the predetermined network.

The determining unit 132 determines a first terminal used by another user based on posted information posted by another user in a predetermined service. The determination unit 132 determines the first terminal used by the other user based on the search information related to the search behavior of the other user. The determination unit 132 determines the first terminal used by the other user based on the search information related to the search behavior of the other user in the transit search service. The determination unit 132 determines the first terminal used by the other user based on the information on the other user's schedule. The determination unit 132 determines the first terminal used by the other user based on the route information regarding the movement route of the other user. The determination unit 132 determines the first terminal used by the other user based on the attribute information of the other user.

The determination unit 132 determines synchronization based on the position and detection timing of the first terminal based on the first position information and the position and detection timing of the second terminal based on the second position information. The determination unit 132 determines synchronization based on the route and time of movement of the first terminal based on the first location information and the route and time of movement of the user based on the second location information. The determination unit 132 determines synchronization based on stoppage of movement of the first terminal based on the first location information and stoppage of movement of the user based on the second location information. The determination unit 132 determines a plurality of first terminals based on information regarding the plurality of terminals. The determining unit 132 synchronizes movement of the plurality of first terminals with movement of the user based on route information based on the first position information of each of the plurality of first terminals and route information based on the second position information. judge. The determining unit 132 determines one terminal that satisfies a predetermined condition as the first terminal, and determines another terminal that satisfies the predetermined condition as the first terminal when the one terminal no longer satisfies the predetermined condition. By doing so, a plurality of first terminals are determined. The determining unit 132 determines a terminal having a probability of moving by a transportation means equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold as a first terminal.

In the example of FIG. 1, the determination unit 132 determines the first terminal as the terminal that satisfies a predetermined condition with the probability of being on the mobile object MB1. The determination unit 132 determines the first terminal from among the terminals stored in the terminal information storage unit 123 . For example, the determination unit 132 determines, as the first terminal, a terminal that satisfies any of the conditions in the determination condition information storage unit 125 (see FIG. 8) that the determination target is the “first terminal”.

For example, the determination unit 132 determines, among the terminals stored in the terminal information storage unit 123, a terminal that is almost certain to be on board the mobile object MB1 as the first terminal. Specifically, the determination unit 132 determines the terminal located in the mobile unit MB1 as the first terminal. In the example of FIG. 1, the determination unit 132 determines the deployment terminal TM21 deployed in the mobile unit MB1 as the first terminal, as indicated by the first terminal information INF11.

In the example of FIG. 1, the determining unit 132 determines the movement of the terminal TM21 and the usage of the user U1 based on the location information of the terminal TM21, which is the first terminal, and the location information of the user terminal TM11, which is the second terminal. It determines synchronization with the movement of the user terminal TM11. For example, the determination unit 132 determines whether any of the conditions in the determination condition information storage unit 125 (see FIG. 8) whose determination target is “synchronization” is satisfied. The determination unit 132 determines that the arranged terminal TM21 and the user terminal TM11 are to be synchronized, assuming that there is a predetermined correspondence between the positions and the detection timings. The determining unit 132 determines to synchronize the arranged terminal TM21 as the first terminal and the user terminal TM11 as the second terminal, as indicated by the synchronization information INF12.

(Providing unit 133)
The providing unit 133 provides various information. For example, the providing unit 133 provides various information to the terminal device 10 . The providing unit 133 transmits various information to the terminal device 10 . The providing unit 133 distributes various types of information to the terminal device 10 . The providing unit 133 provides various information based on the various information acquired by the acquiring unit 131 . The provision unit 133 provides various information based on the various information determined by the determination unit 132 . For example, the provision unit 133 performs provision processing in information search processing.

For example, the providing unit 133 may provide various services to the user based on the information regarding the user's boarding based on the determination process. The providing unit 133 may provide a bus-related service to the user U1 who is determined to be on the bus X, the mobile object MB1. The information processing apparatus 100 may provide information recommending a bus transfer application to the user U1 determined to be on the mobile object MB1, which is the bus X. FIG. The information processing device 100 may provide the user terminal TM11, which is the terminal device 10 used by the user U1, with information recommending a bus transfer application. The providing unit 133 may provide the user terminal TM11, which is the terminal device 10 used by the user U1, with information prompting installation of the bus transfer application. The providing unit 133 may distribute an advertisement for a bus transfer application to the user terminal TM11, which is the terminal device 10 used by the user U1.

In addition, the providing unit 133 may provide information on boarding of the user to another service providing apparatus. For example, the providing unit 133 may provide the content distribution device with information on boarding of the user. For example, the providing unit 133 may provide the advertisement distribution device with information on boarding of the user.

[3. Information processing flow]
Next, information processing by the information processing system 1 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 9 . FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of information processing according to the embodiment;

As shown in FIG. 9, the information processing apparatus 100 acquires first location information of a first terminal that satisfies a predetermined condition regarding certainty regarding means of transportation (step S101). The information processing apparatus 100 acquires first location information of a first terminal that satisfies a predetermined condition regarding identification of means of transportation. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 acquires the position information of the terminal device determined as the first terminal from among the position information of each terminal device stored in the movement-related information storage unit 124 . In the example of FIG. 1, the information processing device 100 acquires the location information of the terminal device 10 identified by the terminal device ID "TM21". The information processing device 100 acquires the position information of the terminal device 10 placed on the mobile unit MB1.

The information processing apparatus 100 also acquires second location information of the second terminal used by the user (step S102). For example, the information processing apparatus 100 acquires the position information of the terminal device determined as the second terminal from among the position information of each terminal device stored in the movement-related information storage unit 124 . In the example of FIG. 1, the information processing device 100 acquires the location information of the terminal device 10 identified by the terminal device ID "TM11". The information processing device 100 acquires position information of the terminal device 10 used by the user U1.

Then, the information processing apparatus 100 determines synchronization between the movement of the first terminal and the movement of the user based on the first position information and the second position information (step S103). In the example of FIG. 1, the information processing apparatus 100 performs the following operations based on the location information of the terminal device 10 identified by the terminal device ID "TM21" and the location information of the terminal device 10 identified by the terminal device ID "TM11". , synchronization between the movement of the terminal device 10 identified by the terminal device ID "TM11", which is the first terminal, and the movement of the user U1. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 determines the terminal device ID based on the location information of the terminal device 10 identified by the terminal device ID “TM21” and the location information of the terminal device 10 identified by the terminal device ID “TM11”. It is determined whether or not the user U1 is on the mobile body MB1 in which the terminal device 10 identified by "TM11" is arranged.

[4. effect〕
As described above, the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment has the acquisition unit 131 and the determination unit 132 . Acquisition unit 131 acquires first location information of a first terminal that satisfies a predetermined condition regarding identification of a means of transportation, and second location information of a second terminal used by a user. The determination unit 132 determines synchronization between movement of the first terminal and movement of the user based on the first position information and the second position information.

In this way, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment is based on the first location information of the first terminal that satisfies the predetermined condition regarding the identification of the means of transportation and the second location information of the second terminal used by the user. By determining the synchronization between the movement of the first terminal and the movement of the user, it is possible to appropriately determine the means of transportation of the user.

Further, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment, the determination unit 132 determines whether the user is moving by means of transportation based on the synchronization determination.

As described above, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment can appropriately determine the means of transportation of the user by determining whether the user is moving by the means of transportation based on the determination of synchronization. can.

Further, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment, the acquisition unit 131 acquires the first location information of the first terminal that satisfies a predetermined condition regarding identification of boarding a predetermined mobile body. The determination unit 132 determines whether the user is on board the moving object based on the synchronization determination.

As described above, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment acquires the first position information of the first terminal that satisfies the predetermined condition regarding the identification of boarding of a predetermined moving body, thereby allowing the user to ride the movement. body can be determined. Therefore, the information processing apparatus 100 can appropriately determine the means of transportation of the user.

Further, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment, the determination unit 132 determines whether the user is riding in a predetermined moving object based on the synchronization determination.

As described above, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment determines whether the user is riding a predetermined moving body based on the synchronization determination, thereby determining the moving body on which the user is riding. can be done. Therefore, the information processing apparatus 100 can appropriately determine the means of transportation of the user.

Further, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment, the acquisition unit 131 acquires the first location information of the first terminal used by the user who has boarded the predetermined moving body.

As described above, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment acquires the first position information of the first terminal used by the user who has boarded the predetermined mobile body, thereby determining the mobile body on which the user is boarding. can do. Therefore, the information processing apparatus 100 can appropriately determine the means of transportation of the user.

In addition, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment, the acquisition unit 131 acquires first location information of a first terminal placed on a predetermined moving body.

As described above, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment can determine the mobile body on which the user is boarding by acquiring the first position information of the first terminal arranged on the predetermined mobile body. . Therefore, the information processing apparatus 100 can appropriately determine the means of transportation of the user.

Further, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment, the determination unit 132 determines the first terminal based on the designation of the administrator of the predetermined mobile body. Acquisition unit 131 acquires the first location information of the first terminal determined by determination unit 132 .

As described above, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment determines the first terminal based on the designation of the administrator of the predetermined mobile body, and acquires the first location information of the determined first terminal. It is possible to determine the mobile body on which the user is riding. Therefore, the information processing apparatus 100 can appropriately determine the means of transportation of the user.

Further, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment, the determination unit 132 determines the first terminal based on communication with wireless communication means provided in a predetermined mobile body. Acquisition unit 131 acquires the first location information of the first terminal determined by determination unit 132 .

As described above, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment determines the first terminal based on the communication with the wireless communication means provided in the predetermined mobile body, and transmits the first location information of the determined first terminal. By acquiring the information, it is possible to determine the mobile object on which the user is riding. Therefore, the information processing apparatus 100 can appropriately determine the means of transportation of the user.

Also, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment, the determination unit 132 determines the first terminal used by the other user based on information related to the user other than the user. Acquisition unit 131 acquires the first location information of the first terminal determined by determination unit 132 .

As described above, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment determines the first terminal used by the other user based on the information about the user other than the user, and transmits the first location information of the determined first terminal. By acquiring the information, it is possible to appropriately determine the means of transportation of the user.

Also, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment, the determination unit 132 determines the first terminal used by the other user based on the behavior information of the other user on the predetermined network.

As described above, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment determines the first terminal used by another user based on the behavior information of another user on a predetermined network, thereby appropriately selecting the means of transportation for the user. can be determined to

Further, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment, the determination unit 132 determines the first terminal used by another user based on posted information posted by another user in a predetermined service.

As described above, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment determines the first terminal used by the other user based on the posted information posted by the other user in a predetermined service, thereby allowing the user to choose the means of transportation. It can be appropriately determined.

Also, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment, the determination unit 132 determines the first terminal used by the other user based on the search information regarding the search behavior of the other user.

As described above, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment appropriately determines the means of transportation of the user by determining the first terminal used by the other user based on the search information related to the search behavior of the other user. can be made possible.

Further, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment, the determination unit 132 determines the first terminal used by the other user based on the search information regarding the search behavior of the other user in the transfer search service.

As described above, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment determines the first terminal used by the other user based on the search information related to the search behavior of the other user in the transfer search service, thereby enabling the user's means of transportation. can be appropriately determined.

Also, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment, the determination unit 132 determines the first terminal used by the other user based on the information on the other user's schedule.

In this way, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment can appropriately determine the means of transportation of the user by determining the first terminal used by the other user based on the information on the schedule of the other user. can do.

Also, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment, the determination unit 132 determines the first terminal used by the other user based on the route information regarding the movement route of the other user.

In this way, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment appropriately determines the means of transportation of the user by determining the first terminal used by the other user based on the route information related to the movement route of the other user. can be made possible.

Also, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment, the determination unit 132 determines the first terminal used by another user based on the attribute information of the other user.

As described above, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment determines the first terminal used by the other user based on the attribute information of the other user, thereby making it possible to appropriately determine the means of transportation of the user. be able to.

In addition, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment, the determination unit 132 determines based on the position and detection timing of the first terminal based on the first position information and the position and detection timing of the second terminal based on the second position information. to determine synchronization.

As described above, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment performs synchronization based on the position and detection timing of the first terminal based on the first position information and the position and detection timing of the second terminal based on the second position information. By determining , it is possible to appropriately determine the means of transportation of the user.

In addition, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment, the determination unit 132 determines based on the route and time of movement of the first terminal based on the first position information and the route and time of movement of the user based on the second position information. to determine synchronization.

As described above, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment performs synchronization based on the route and time of movement of the first terminal based on the first location information and the route and time of movement of the user based on the second location information. By determining , it is possible to appropriately determine the means of transportation of the user.

Further, in the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment, the determination unit 132 performs synchronization based on the stop of movement of the first terminal based on the first position information and the stop of movement of the user based on the second position information. judge.

As described above, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment determines synchronization based on stoppage of movement of the first terminal based on the first location information and stoppage of movement of the user based on the second location information. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately determine the means of transportation of the user.

Also, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment, the determination unit 132 determines a plurality of first terminals based on information regarding a plurality of terminals. Acquisition unit 131 acquires the first location information of each of the plurality of first terminals determined by determination unit 132 .

As described above, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment determines a plurality of first terminals based on information about a plurality of terminals, and acquires the first position information of each of the determined first terminals. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately determine the means of transportation of the user.

Further, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment, the determining unit 132 determines a plurality of routes based on the route information based on the first location information of each of the plurality of first terminals and the route information based on the second location information. Determining synchronization between movement of the first terminal and movement of the user.

As described above, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment, based on the route information based on the first location information of each of the plurality of first terminals and the route information based on the second location information of each of the plurality of first terminals, the information processing apparatus 100 By determining the synchronization between the movement of the user and the movement of the user, it is possible to appropriately determine the means of transportation of the user.

Further, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment, the determination unit 132 determines that one terminal that satisfies a predetermined condition is the first terminal, and if the one terminal no longer satisfies the predetermined condition, the predetermined condition is determined. A plurality of first terminals are determined by determining another terminal that satisfies the above to be the first terminal.

As described above, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment determines that one terminal that satisfies a predetermined condition is the first terminal, and if the one terminal no longer satisfies the predetermined condition, the information processing apparatus 100 other than the predetermined condition. By determining the terminal to be the first terminal, by determining a plurality of first terminals, it is possible to appropriately determine the means of transportation of the user.

Further, in the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment, the determination unit 132 determines a terminal having a probability of moving by a transportation means equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold as the first terminal.

As described above, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment can appropriately determine the means of transportation of the user by determining the terminal with the probability of moving by the means of transportation equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value as the first terminal. be able to.

[5. Hardware configuration]
The information processing apparatus 100 described above is implemented by a computer 1000 configured as shown in FIG. 14, for example. FIG. 14 is a hardware configuration diagram showing an example of a computer that implements the functions of the information processing apparatus. Computer 1000 has CPU 1100 , RAM 1200 , ROM 1300 , HDD 1400 , communication interface (I/F) 1500 , input/output interface (I/F) 1600 and media interface (I/F) 1700 .

The CPU 1100 operates based on programs stored in the ROM 1300 or HDD 1400 and controls each section. The ROM 1300 stores a boot program executed by the CPU 1100 when the computer 1000 is started up, a program depending on the hardware of the computer 1000, and the like.

The HDD 1400 stores programs executed by the CPU 1100, data used by the programs, and the like. Communication interface 1500 receives data from other devices via network N (network N in FIG. 2), sends the data to CPU 1100, and transmits data collected by CPU 1100 to other devices via network N.

The CPU 1100 controls output devices such as displays and printers, and input devices such as keyboards and mice, through an input/output interface 1600 . CPU 1100 acquires data from an input device via input/output interface 1600 . CPU 1100 also outputs the collected data to an output device via input/output interface 1600 .

Media interface 1700 reads programs or data stored in recording medium 1800 and provides them to CPU 1100 via RAM 1200 . CPU 1100 loads a program from recording medium 1800 onto RAM 1200 via media interface 1700 and executes the loaded program. The recording medium 1800 is, for example, an optical recording medium such as a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) or a PD (Phase change rewritable disc), a magneto-optical recording medium such as an MO (Magneto-Optical disk), a tape medium, a magnetic recording medium, or a semiconductor memory. etc.

For example, when the computer 1000 functions as the information processing device 100 or the terminal device 10 , the CPU 1100 of the computer 1000 implements the functions of the control units 130 and 15 by executing programs loaded on the RAM 1200 . The CPU 1100 of the computer 1000 reads these programs from the recording medium 1800 and executes them, but as another example, these programs may be acquired via the network N from another device.

As described above, some of the embodiments and modifications of the present application have been described in detail with reference to the drawings. It is possible to carry out the present invention in other forms with modifications and improvements.

[6. others〕
Further, among the processes described in the above embodiments and modifications, all or part of the processes described as being performed automatically can be performed manually, or described as being performed manually. All or part of the processing can also be performed automatically by known methods. In addition, information including processing procedures, specific names, various data and parameters shown in the above documents and drawings can be arbitrarily changed unless otherwise specified. For example, the various information shown in each drawing is not limited to the illustrated information.

Also, each component of each device illustrated is functionally conceptual, and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as illustrated. In other words, the specific form of distribution and integration of each device is not limited to the one shown in the figure, and all or part of them can be functionally or physically distributed and integrated in arbitrary units according to various loads and usage conditions. Can be integrated and configured.

Also, the above-described embodiments and modifications can be appropriately combined within a range that does not contradict the processing content.

Also, the above-mentioned "section, module, unit" can be read as "means" or "circuit". For example, the acquisition unit can be read as acquisition means or an acquisition circuit.

1 information processing system 100 information processing device 121 user information storage unit 122 mobile information storage unit 123 terminal information storage unit 124 movement-related information storage unit 125 determination condition information storage unit 130 control unit 131 acquisition unit 132 determination unit 133 provision unit 10 terminal Device N network

Claims (5)

When the content posted by a user other than the user who owns the second terminal on the service of SNS (Social Networking Service) indicates that the user is boarding a transportation means, the terminal device used by the other user is the first terminal device. a determination unit that determines a terminal;
an acquisition unit that acquires first location information of the first terminal in real time and acquires second location information of the second terminal in real time ;
First trajectory information that is mapped in a three-dimensional space with latitude, longitude, and time as axes based on the first location information and that indicates changes in the location of the first terminal, and latitude based on the second location information , mapped on a three-dimensional space with axes of longitude and time, and based on similarity with second trajectory information indicating changes in the position of the second terminal, the first terminal different from the second terminal a determination unit that determines synchronization between movement and movement of the user who owns the second terminal;
An information processing device comprising : The determination unit is
2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein it is determined whether said user is moving by said moving means based on said determination of synchronization. The determination unit is
3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein it is determined whether the user is on the transportation means based on the synchronization determination. A computer-executed information processing method comprising:
When the content posted by a user other than the user who owns the second terminal on the service of SNS (Social Networking Service) indicates that the user is boarding a transportation means, the terminal device used by the other user is the first terminal device. a determining step of determining a terminal;
an acquiring step of acquiring first location information of the first terminal in real time and acquiring second location information of the second terminal in real time ;
First trajectory information that is mapped in a three-dimensional space with latitude, longitude, and time as axes based on the first location information and that indicates changes in the location of the first terminal, and latitude based on the second location information , mapped on a three-dimensional space with axes of longitude and time, and based on similarity with second trajectory information indicating changes in the position of the second terminal, the first terminal different from the second terminal a determination step of determining synchronization between movement and movement of the user who owns the second terminal;
An information processing method comprising : When the content posted by a user other than the user who owns the second terminal on the service of SNS (Social Networking Service) indicates that the user is boarding a transportation means, the terminal device used by the other user is the first terminal device. a determination procedure for determining a terminal;
an acquisition procedure for acquiring first location information of the first terminal in real time and acquiring second location information of the second terminal in real time ;
First trajectory information that is mapped in a three-dimensional space with latitude, longitude, and time as axes based on the first location information and that indicates changes in the location of the first terminal, and latitude based on the second location information , mapped on a three-dimensional space with axes of longitude and time, and based on similarity with second trajectory information indicating changes in the position of the second terminal, the first terminal different from the second terminal a determination procedure for determining synchronization between movement and movement of the user who owns the second terminal;
An information processing program characterized by causing a computer to execute

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