JP7570126B2 - Program, computer, system and information processing method - Google Patents

Description

This disclosure relates to a program, a computer, a system, and an information processing method.

Various types of dust collectors, such as air purifiers, are known that remove airborne viruses and aerosols. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a device that attracts viruses to a filter by charging them with a charging unit, and then irradiates the filter with ultraviolet light.

JP 2015-171440 A

In facilities where dust collectors are installed, it would be convenient to know the amount of pathogenic microorganisms in each location, but until now there has been no system that outputs information about the amount of pathogenic microorganisms in each location in a facility.

The present invention has been made in consideration of these points, and aims to provide a new program, computer, system, and information processing method.

The first aspect is
A program that causes a computer to function as a storage unit, a reception unit, and an output unit,
The storage means stores in advance in a storage unit identification information of the dust collector in association with location information of the dust collector,
The receiving means receives identification information of the dust collector and information regarding a pathogenic microorganism amount, which is an amount of pathogenic microorganisms adhered to a filter attached to the dust collector,
The output means is a program that outputs information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector based on position information of the dust collector corresponding to the identification information of the dust collector stored in the memory unit, and the identification information of the dust collector and the amount of pathogenic microorganisms received by the receiving means.

The second aspect is
A program that causes a computer to function as a storage unit, a reception unit, and an output unit,
The storage means stores in advance in a first storage unit identification information of the dust collector in association with position information of the dust collector, and stores in advance in a second storage unit identification information of a filter to be attached to the dust collector in association with the identification information of the dust collector,
The receiving means receives identification information of the filter and information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms adhering to the filter,
The output means is a program that outputs information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector based on identification information of the dust collector corresponding to the identification information of the filter stored in the second memory unit, position information of the dust collector corresponding to the identification information of the dust collector stored in the first memory unit, and the identification information of the filter and the amount of pathogenic microorganisms received by the receiving means.

In the first or second aspect,
The information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms may include the amount of pathogenic microorganisms per unit operation time of the dust collector.

In the first or second aspect,
The storage means stores map information relating to a facility in which the dust collector is installed in advance in a third storage unit,
The output means may output information relating to the pathogenic microbial amount for each position of the dust collector in association with the map information stored in the third storage unit.

In the first or second aspect,
The computer is further caused to function as a transmitting means,
The transmission means may transmit the information output by the output means to a display device so as to cause the display device to display information regarding the pathogenic microbial amount for each position of the dust collector.

In the first or second aspect,
The computer is further caused to function as a transmitting means,
The storage means stores map information relating to a facility in which the dust collector is installed in advance in a third storage unit,
the output means outputs information regarding the pathogenic microbial amount for each position of the dust collector in association with the map information stored in the third storage unit;
The transmission means may transmit the information output by the output means to a display device so as to cause the display device to display information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector on a map related to the facility in which the dust collector is installed.

In the first or second aspect,
The computer is further caused to function as a transmitting means,
The transmitting means may transmit the information output by the output means to a printing device so as to cause a printing device to print information regarding the pathogenic microbial amount for each position of the dust collector on paper.

In the first or second aspect,
The computer is further caused to function as a transmitting means,
The storage means stores map information relating to a facility in which the dust collector is installed in advance in a third storage unit,
the output means outputs information regarding the pathogenic microbial amount for each position of the dust collector in association with the map information stored in the third storage unit;
The transmission means may transmit the information output by the output means to a printing device so as to cause a printing device to print on paper information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector on a map related to the facility in which the dust collector is installed.

The third aspect is:
A computer that functions as a storage unit, a receiving unit, and an output unit by executing a program,
The storage means stores in advance in a storage unit identification information of the dust collector in association with location information of the dust collector,
the receiving means receives identification information of the dust collector and information regarding a pathogenic microorganism amount, which is an amount of pathogenic microorganisms adhered to a filter attached to the dust collector;
The output means is a computer that outputs information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector based on the position information of the dust collector corresponding to the identification information of the dust collector stored in the memory unit and the identification information of the dust collector and the amount of pathogenic microorganisms received by the receiving means.

The fourth aspect is:
A computer that functions as a storage unit, a receiving unit, and an output unit by executing a program,
The storage means stores in advance in a first storage unit identification information of the dust collector in association with position information of the dust collector, and stores in advance in a second storage unit identification information of a filter to be attached to the dust collector in association with the identification information of the dust collector,
The receiving means receives identification information of the filter and information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms adhering to the filter,
The output means is a computer that outputs information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector based on the identification information of the dust collector corresponding to the identification information of the filter stored in the second memory unit, the position information of the dust collector corresponding to the identification information of the dust collector stored in the first memory unit, and the identification information of the filter and the amount of pathogenic microorganisms received by the receiving means.

The fifth aspect is:
A dust collector to which a filter can be attached;
A computer,
Equipped with
The computer functions as a storage unit, a receiving unit, and an output unit by executing a program;
The storage means stores in advance in a storage unit identification information of the dust collector in association with location information of the dust collector,
the receiving means receives identification information of the dust collector and information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms adhering to the filter,
The output means is a system that outputs information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector based on position information of the dust collector corresponding to the identification information of the dust collector stored in the memory unit, and the identification information of the dust collector and the amount of pathogenic microorganisms received by the receiving means.

The sixth aspect is:
A dust collector to which a filter can be attached;
A computer,
Equipped with
The computer functions as a storage unit, a receiving unit, and an output unit by executing a program;
The storage means stores in advance in a first storage unit identification information of the dust collector in association with location information of the dust collector, and stores in advance in a second storage unit identification information of the filter in association with the identification information of the dust collector,
The receiving means receives identification information of the filter and information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms adhering to the filter,
The output means is a system that outputs information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector based on identification information of the dust collector corresponding to the identification information of the filter stored in the second memory unit, position information of the dust collector corresponding to the identification information of the dust collector stored in the first memory unit, and the identification information of the filter and the amount of pathogenic microorganisms received by the receiving means.

The seventh aspect is:
An information processing method performed by a computer having a control unit,
a step of causing the control unit to previously store identification information of the dust collector in a storage unit in association with location information of the dust collector;
a step of receiving, by the control unit, identification information of the dust collector and information regarding a pathogenic microorganism amount, which is the amount of pathogenic microorganisms attached to a filter attached to the dust collector;
An information processing method in which the control unit outputs information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector based on position information of the dust collector corresponding to the identification information of the dust collector stored in the memory unit, and the received identification information of the dust collector and the amount of pathogenic microorganisms.

The eighth aspect is:
An information processing method performed by a computer having a control unit,
The control unit stores identification information of the dust collector in advance in a first storage unit in association with position information of the dust collector, and stores identification information of a filter attached to the dust collector in advance in association with the identification information of the dust collector in a second storage unit,
the control unit receives identification information of the filter and information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms that are the amount of pathogenic microorganisms adhering to the filter,
This is an information processing method in which the control unit outputs information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector based on identification information of the dust collector corresponding to the identification information of the filter stored in the second memory unit, position information of the dust collector corresponding to the identification information of the dust collector stored in the first memory unit, and the identification information of the filter and the amount of pathogenic microorganisms received by the control unit.

This disclosure provides new programs, computers, systems, and information processing methods.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a computer according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an example of processing by a processor in the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an example of processing by a processor in the present embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the system in the present embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the system in the present embodiment.

[Present embodiment]
A system 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Description of System 1>
1, a system 1 of the present embodiment includes a dust collector 10 to which a filter 11 is attached, and a computer 12 that performs various controls using data obtained by the dust collector 10. In the system 1, the computer 12 and one or more display devices 13 are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate with each other via a network N. The computer 12 includes a computer such as a personal computer, a server, or a mainframe.

<System 1 Overview>
The dust collector 10 is a device for sucking in pathogenic microorganisms that cause infectious diseases in living organisms, such as various viruses, bacteria, fungi, etc., together with the air, and collecting the pathogenic microorganisms. The dust collector 10 is a device that performs a dust collection function, such as a cyclone, a scrubber, a bag filter, an electric dust collector, etc., and one or more filters 11 can be attached to the outside or inside of the dust collector 10.

The filter 11 is an air filter, and may be a coarse dust filter, HEPA (registered trademark), ULPA filter, activated carbon, photocatalyst filter, or other filter. The filter 11 can be attached to the outside or inside of the dust collector 10. The filter 11 has a mesh structure that can capture pathogenic microorganisms, and can be reused at least once after use by performing a cleaning process. Furthermore, while it was previously time-consuming to periodically collect the filter 11, the system 1 allows the filter 11 to be periodically collected, and the amount of captured pathogenic microorganisms can be grasped on a finer time scale.

Next, the hardware configuration of the system 1 will be described.
The computer 12 controls the operation of the system 1 by executing the program P. As shown in Fig. 2, the computer 12 has a processor 20, a main memory unit 21, an auxiliary memory unit 22, an input unit 23, and a communication unit 24. Here, the main memory unit 21, the auxiliary memory unit 22, the input unit 23, and the communication unit 24 are all connected to the processor 20 via an internal bus 26.

The processor 20 is an integrated circuit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or MPU (Micro Processing Unit), and is responsible for various arithmetic processing, control processing, and the like. The processor 20 also reads out the programs P and data stored in the main memory unit 21 and the auxiliary memory unit 22, and executes the programs P to realize various functions and execute the processing related to the present disclosure. In this way, the processor 20 functions as a control unit. In this way, the processor 20 functions as a storage means 20a, a receiving means 20b, an output means 20c, a transmission means 20d, a data acquisition means 60, a calculation means 70, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 3, the processor 20 performs a process of associating identification information 30 such as the ID of one or more dust collectors 10 with location information 40 such as a room, hallway, toilet, etc., which indicates the point where the dust collector 10 is installed. The processor 20 also transmits the associated identification information 30 such as the ID of one or more dust collectors 10 and location information 40 such as a room, hallway, toilet, etc., which indicates the point where the dust collector 10 is installed, to the auxiliary memory unit 22.

As shown in FIG. 4, the processor 20 also performs a process of associating identification information 50 such as the ID of one or more filters 11 attached to one or more dust collectors 10 with identification information 30 such as the ID of one or more dust collectors 10. The processor 20 then transmits the associated identification information 50 such as the ID of the filter 11 and identification information 30 such as the ID of the dust collector 10 to the auxiliary memory unit 22.

The main memory unit 21 is a main memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory). The program P is loaded into the main memory unit 21 from the auxiliary memory unit 22 by the processor 20. The main memory unit 21 is used as a working area for the processor 20.

The main memory unit 21 receives, from the input unit 23, identification information 30 such as an ID assigned to one or more dust collectors 10 and information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms that defines the amount of pathogenic microorganisms captured by one or more filters 11 attached to one or more dust collectors 10.

The main memory unit 21 can also store identification information 30 of the dust collector 10 and information related to the amount of pathogenic microorganisms captured by one or more filters 11 attached to the dust collector 10, which are associated by the processor 20. The information related to the amount of pathogenic microorganisms is represented by the mRNA expression level, as described below.

The auxiliary memory unit 22 is a non-volatile memory such as an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), a HDD (Hard Disk Drive), or a ROM (Read Only Memory). The auxiliary memory unit 22 stores the program P as well as various data used in the processing of the processor 20.

The auxiliary memory unit 22 supplies data to be used by the processor 20 to the processor 20 in accordance with instructions from the processor 20. The auxiliary memory unit 22 also stores data supplied from the processor 20.

The auxiliary memory unit 22 includes a first memory unit 22a capable of storing identification information 30, such as the ID of one or more associated dust collectors 10, and location information 40, such as a room, hallway, or toilet, that indicates the point where the dust collector 10 is installed.

The auxiliary memory unit 22 also includes a second memory unit 22b capable of storing associated identification information 50 such as the ID of the filter 11 and identification information 30 such as the ID of the dust collector 10.

The auxiliary memory unit 22 also includes a third memory unit 22c that can store geospatial information (map information) representing the building in which the dust collector 10 is installed and its internal structure.

The auxiliary memory unit 22 also stores identification information 30 such as the ID of one or more dust collectors 10, location information 40 indicating the point where the dust collector 10 is installed (such as a room, hallway, toilet, or its range), and identification information 50 such as the ID of one or more filters 11 attached to one or more dust collectors 10.

The input unit 23 is an input device such as a hardware switch, an input key, a keyboard, various cameras, a scanner, and a pointing device. The transmission means 20d transmits information input by a user of the system 1 to the processor 20. The transmission means 20d also transmits various types of information to the main memory unit 21, the auxiliary memory unit 22, and the communication unit 24.

The reception means 20b performs a process of associating location information 40, which is stored in the auxiliary memory unit 22 and indicates the point where the dust collector 10 is installed (such as a room, hallway, toilet, or its range), with identification information 30, such as an ID assigned to the associated one or more dust collectors 10, which is stored in the main memory unit 21, and information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms captured by one or more filters 11 attached to the one or more dust collectors 10.

In addition, the output means 20c outputs information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms at each installation point of one or more dust collectors 10 to the communication unit 24 via the transmission means 20d.

The reception means 20b also performs a process of associating the geospatial information stored in the third memory unit 22c of the auxiliary memory unit 22 with the information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms described above. The output means 20c also outputs information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each installation point of one or more dust collectors 10. The transmission means 20d then transmits the output information to the display device 13, and displays it as an overlay on the map represented by the geospatial information.

The communication unit 24 includes an interface circuit that allows the system 1 to communicate with external devices such as a printing device such as a printer, and the display device 13.

The transmission means 20d also transmits a signal specifying information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms at each installation point of one or more dust collectors 10 to an external device and a display device 13 via the communication unit 24.

The display device 13 is a mechanism that includes display devices such as displays formed by LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) and LCDs (Liquid Crystal Displays), as well as output devices such as various printers, various projectors, buzzers, and speakers.

The display device 13 presents various data information transmitted by the transmission means 20d via the communication unit 24 in a form that can be viewed by the user in accordance with instructions from the processor 20.

By using the above-described hardware configuration in cooperation, the system 1 can perform processing to reflect the amount of pathogenic microorganisms captured by the dust collector 10 and the filter 11 in the positional relationship between the dust collector 10 and the filter 11. The system 1 can then visually display the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each installation location of the dust collector 10 and the filter 11.

The program P in this disclosure can be downloaded to the system 1 from another device such as a server via the network N. The program P can also be stored and distributed on a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), a magneto-optical disk, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory, a HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a SSD (Solid State Drive), or a memory card. Then, by installing the program P on a specific or general-purpose computer, the computer can function as a control controller.

Next, the operation of system 1 will be explained using drawings.

[Operation flow 1: Correlation between identification information 30 of dust collector 10 and amount of collected pathogenic microorganisms]
As shown in FIG. 5, in the system 1, first, identification information 30 such as an ID of one or more dust collectors 10, location information 40 such as a room, hallway, toilet, etc. indicating the point where one or more dust collectors 10 are installed, and identification information 50 such as an ID of one or more filters 11 are stored in the auxiliary memory unit 22 (step S1).

The auxiliary memory unit 22 is a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), a magneto-optical disk, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory, a HDD, an SSD (Solid State Drive), or a memory card. The processor 20 can obtain this information by reading data from the auxiliary memory unit 22.

Next, the reception means 20b performs a process of associating identification information 30, such as the ID of one or more dust collectors 10, with location information 40, such as a room, hallway, or toilet, that indicates the point where the dust collector 10 is installed, based on the input content from the input unit 23 (step S2).

Next, the transmission means 20d transmits to the auxiliary memory unit 22 identification information 30 such as the ID of one or more associated dust collectors 10 and location information 40 such as a room, hallway, toilet, etc., indicating the point where the dust collector 10 is installed (step S3).

The administrator of system 1 also attaches one or more filters 11 to the dust collector 10 in advance. The administrator of system 1 installs one or more of the dust collectors 10 thus prepared in each occupied and non-occupied room of the building. In this way, the dust collector 10 captures pathogenic microorganisms in each occupied and non-occupied room, regardless of whether people are present in the occupied and non-occupied rooms (step S4).

The operating time of the dust collector 10 can be set or changed based on the size, such as the volume ratio, of the area to be captured for pathogenic microorganisms, population density, etc. In addition, when multiple dust collectors 10 are operated for different times, the operating times of the multiple dust collectors 10 can be standardized. For example, when one dust collector 10 is operated for 5 hours and another dust collector 10 is operated for 3 hours, the operating time of each dust collector 10 can be converted into an hourly value.

After operating the dust collector 10 for a set time, the administrator of system 1 collects at least one filter 11 from the dust collector 10. The administrator of system 1 immerses the collected filter 11 in sterilized ultrapure water and performs an ultrasonic cleaning process.

The administrator of system 1 uses a filtration and concentration method to concentrate the collected matter containing the pathogenic microorganisms captured by filter 11 from the cleaning liquid thus obtained.

Reverse transcription PCR is performed using the concentrated sample to prepare a cDNA sample. The expression of each gene is quantified from the prepared cDNA, and after appropriate correction, the mRNA expression level is expressed as information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms (step S5).

Next, the administrator of the system 1 inputs various information into the computer via the input unit 23. The processor 20 receives identification information 30, such as the ID of the dust collector 10 that collected the filters 11, and information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms in each collected filter 11, and the transmission means 20d transmits this information to the reception means 20b (step S6).

In addition, the output means 20c outputs the position information 40 of the dust collector 10 stored in the auxiliary memory unit 22 (step S7).

The reception means 20b searches to see which of the identification information 30 of the dust collector 10 transmitted from the auxiliary memory unit 22 matches the identification information 30 of the dust collector 10 from which the filter 11 was collected (step S8).

If a match is found between the identification information 30 of the dust collector 10 transmitted from the auxiliary memory unit 22 and the identification information 30 of the dust collector 10 that collected the filter 11 transmitted via the processor 20, the reception means 20b performs a process of matching the location information 40 of the dust collector 10 associated with the identification information 30 of the dust collector 10 transmitted from the auxiliary memory unit 22 with information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms captured by the filter 11 (step S9).

Then, the output means 20c outputs information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector 10 (step S10).

The receiving means 20b also performs a process of associating the output information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector 10 with the geospatial information stored in the auxiliary memory unit 22 (step S11). The output means 20c then outputs the information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms, and the transmission means 20d overlays the information on the map represented by the geospatial information.

The information from the transmission means 20d is transmitted to the external device and the display device 13 via the communication unit 24.

Then, the external device and display device 13 makes the information transmitted by the transmission means 20d visible to the user via the communication unit 24 in accordance with instructions from the processor 20, and the series of processes ends (step S12).

[Operation flow 2: Correlation between the identification information 50 of the filter 11 and the amount of trapped pathogenic microorganisms]
As shown in FIG. 6, in the system 1, identification information 30 such as an ID of one or more dust collectors 10, and location information 40 such as a room, hallway, toilet, etc., representing the point where one or more dust collectors 10 are installed are pre-stored in the first memory unit 22a (step S13).

Then, the reception means 20b performs a process of associating identification information 30, such as the ID of one or more dust collectors 10, with location information 40, such as a room, hallway, or toilet, which indicates the point where the dust collector 10 is installed, based on the input contents from the input unit 23 (step S14).

The second memory unit 22b also stores identification information 30, such as an ID, of one or more dust collectors 10, and identification information 50, such as an ID, of one or more filters 11 (step S15).

Then, the reception means 20b performs a process of associating identification information 30, such as an ID, of one or more dust collectors 10 with identification information 50, such as an ID, of one or more filters 11 (step S16).

The administrator of system 1 also attaches one or more filters 11 to the dust collector 10 in advance. The administrator of system 1 installs one or more of the dust collectors 10 thus prepared in each occupied and non-occupied room of the building. In this way, the dust collector 10 captures pathogenic microorganisms in each occupied and non-occupied room, regardless of whether people are present in the occupied and non-occupied rooms (step S17).

The operating time of the dust collector 10 can be changed based on the size of the area to be collected for pathogenic microorganisms, such as the volume ratio, population density, etc.

After operating the dust collector 10 for a set time, the administrator of system 1 collects at least one filter 11 from the dust collector 10. The administrator of system 1 immerses the collected filter 11 in sterilized ultrapure water and performs an ultrasonic cleaning process.

The administrator of system 1 uses a filtration and concentration method to concentrate the collected matter containing the pathogenic microorganisms captured by filter 11 from the cleaning liquid thus obtained.

The concentrated sample is used to perform reverse transcription PCR to prepare a cDNA sample. The expression of each gene is quantified from the prepared cDNA, and after appropriate correction, the amount of mRNA expression is expressed as information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms (step S18).

Next, the processor 20 receives identification information 50 such as the ID of the filter 11 and information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms in each collected filter 11, and the transmission means 20d transmits this information to the reception means 20b (step S19).

The processor 20 also outputs the identification information 30 of the dust collector 10 stored in the first memory unit 22a and the second memory unit 22b (step S20).

The reception means 20b first searches for a match between the identification information 30 of the dust collector 10 transmitted from the first memory unit 22a and the second memory unit 22b (step S21).

When a match is found between the identification information 30 of the dust collector 10 transmitted from the first memory unit 22a and the identification information 30 of the dust collector 10 transmitted from the second memory unit 22b, the reception means 20b searches for the identification information 50 of the filter 11 transmitted via the processor 20 that matches the identification information 50 of the filter 11 corresponding to the matching identification information 30 of the dust collector 10 in the second memory unit 22b (step S22).

If the search finds a match between the identification information 50 of the filter 11 corresponding to the identification information 30 of the dust collector 10 transmitted from the second memory unit 22b and the identification information 50 of the filter 11 transmitted via the processor 20, the reception means 20b performs a process of matching the location information 40 of the dust collector 10 associated with the identification information 30 of the dust collector 10 transmitted from the first memory unit 22a with information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms captured by the filter 11 (step S23).

Then, the output means 20c outputs information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector 10 (step S24).

The receiving means 20b also performs a process of associating the output information on the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector 10 with the geospatial information stored in the auxiliary memory unit 22 (step S25). The output means 20c then outputs the information on the amount of pathogenic microorganisms, and the transmission means 20d overlays it on the map represented by the geospatial information.

The information from the transmission means 20d is transmitted to the external device and the display device 13 through the communication unit 24.

Then, the external device and display device 13 makes the information transmitted by the transmission means 20d visible to the user via the communication unit 24 in accordance with instructions from the processor 20, and the series of processes ends (step S26).

[Prediction of pathogenic microbial load]
Next, a modified example of the computer 12 for predicting the future amount of pathogenic microorganisms using information on the amount of captured pathogenic microorganisms will be described.

The pathogenic microorganism quantity prediction system includes memory units 21 and 22 capable of storing identification information 30 of multiple dust collectors 10, location information 40 and geospatial information on where the dust collectors 10 are installed, and information on the amount of pathogenic microorganisms collected by the dust collectors 10; a reception means 20b that associates the identification information 30 of the dust collectors 10, the location information 40, and information on the amount of pathogenic microorganisms stored in the memory units 21 and 22; a data acquisition means 60 that generates candidates for time series data that specify the amount of pathogenic microorganisms predicted at the installation location of the dust collector 10; and a calculation means 70 that selects explanatory variables from the candidates for time series data, inputs the selected explanatory variables into a prediction model, and calculates the amount of pathogenic microorganisms. Note that explanations of configurations similar to those of system 1 will be omitted as appropriate.

The reception means 20b associates the attribute data of the dust collector 10 used, as shown in . For example, it associates the identification number (No.) of the dust collector 10, the location information of the location where the dust collector 10 is installed, and the filter number (No.) attached to the dust collector 10.

The data acquisition means 60 acquires information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms collected over time by multiple dust collectors 10 at the installation location of the dust collectors 10 used (e.g., the amount of pathogenic microorganisms by date).

The calculation means 70 selects multiple data from the information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms collected by the data acquisition means 60, and inputs the selected data into the prediction model for each installation location of the dust collector 10 to calculate the predicted amount of pathogenic microorganisms as the objective variable.

The least squares method is applied to create a predictive model and obtain a regression line.

[Prediction of incidence rate]
Next, a modified example of the computer 12 for predicting the incidence rate using information on the amount of captured pathogenic microorganisms will be described.

The incidence rate prediction system includes memory units 21, 22 capable of storing identification information 30 of multiple dust collectors 10, location information and geospatial information of the dust collectors 10, information on the amount of pathogenic microorganisms captured by the dust collectors 10, identification information (personal identification number) of visitors in the installation area of the dust collectors 10, the visitor's stay time (average stay time), and information on whether or not the onset of symptoms occurred during the stay time, a reception means 20b that associates the identification information 30 of the dust collectors 10, location information 40, and information on the amount of pathogenic microorganisms (e.g., the amount of pathogenic microorganisms per date) stored in the memory units 21, 22 with at least one of the visitor's identification information, the visitor's stay time, and information on whether or not the onset of symptoms, and a calculation means 70 that calculates a predicted incidence rate (%) based on the stay time of multiple visitors and information on whether or not the onset of symptoms.

The calculation means 70 performs an analysis using the information on the amount of pathogenic microorganisms collected and the length of stay of each visitor, which are identified by the position information 40 of the dust collector 10, as explanatory variables, and the information on the presence or absence of onset of symptoms as the objective variable. Logistic regression analysis is used for this analysis, and statistical analysis tools such as R and SPSS can be used as appropriate.

According to the program, computer, system, and information processing method of the present embodiment configured as described above, the program causes the computer to function as a storage means 20a, a receiving means 20b, and an output means 20c. The storage means 20a associates the identification information of the dust collector with the position information of the dust collector and stores it in advance in the storage unit. The receiving means 20b receives the identification information and information on the amount of pathogenic microorganisms, which is the amount of pathogenic microorganisms attached to the filter attached to the dust collector. The output means 20c outputs information on the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector based on the position information of the dust collector corresponding to the identification information of the dust collector stored in the storage unit and the identification information of the dust collector and the amount of pathogenic microorganisms received by the receiving means. According to such a program, computer, system, and information processing method, information on the amount of pathogenic microorganisms can be easily and automatically output for each position of the dust collector installed in the facility. To explain in more detail, in the prior art, dust collectors such as air purifiers that remove airborne viruses and aerosols are known, for example, devices that attract viruses to a filter by charging them with a charging unit and then irradiate the filter with ultraviolet light. However, these are intended to remove airborne viruses and aerosols, and are not intended to grasp their amounts and make the output information about the amounts visible. In contrast, the program, computer, system, and information processing method of the present embodiment can output information about the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector installed in the facility, so that the amount of pathogenic microorganisms can be visually grasped for each position of the dust collector.

According to the program, computer, system, and information processing method of the present embodiment, the program causes the computer to function as a storage means 20a, a receiving means 20b, and an output means 20c. The storage means 20a associates the identification information of the dust collector with the position information of the dust collector and stores it in advance in the first storage unit, and associates the identification information of the filter attached to the dust collector with the identification information of the dust collector and stores it in advance in the second storage unit. The receiving means 20b receives information on the identification information of the filter and the amount of pathogenic microorganisms, which is the amount of pathogenic microorganisms attached to the filter. The output means 20c outputs information on the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector based on the identification information of the dust collector corresponding to the identification information of the filter stored in the second storage unit, the position information of the dust collector corresponding to the identification information of the dust collector stored in the first storage unit, and the identification information and the amount of pathogenic microorganisms of the filter received by the receiving means. In this case, by associating the identification information of the filter with the identification information of the dust collector, the previously stored position of the dust collector and the filter attached to the dust collector can be reliably associated. This makes it easy and reliable to visually grasp the amount of pathogenic microorganisms in each filter at each position of the dust collector.

In addition, in the program, computer, system, and information processing method of this embodiment, as described above, the information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms includes the amount of pathogenic microorganisms per unit operation time of the dust collector. In this case, even if the operation time differs for each dust collector, it is possible to grasp the amount of pathogenic microorganisms when converted into the same operation time.

In addition, in the program, computer, system, and information processing method of this embodiment, as described above, the storage means 20a stores map information related to the facility in which the dust collector is installed in advance in the third storage unit. The output means 20c outputs information related to the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector in association with the map information stored in the third storage unit. In this case, the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector can be grasped by associating it with a map of the facility.

Furthermore, in the program, computer, system, and information processing method of this embodiment, as described above, the program further causes the computer to function as a transmission means 20d, and the transmission means 20d transmits the information output by the output means 20c to the display device so that the information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector is displayed on the display device. In this case, the information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector can be displayed on the display device.

In addition, in the program, computer, system, and information processing method of this embodiment, as described above, the program further causes the computer to function as a transmission means 20d, and the storage means 20a stores map information related to the facility in which the dust collector is installed in advance in the third storage unit. The output means 20c outputs information related to the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector in association with the map information stored in the third storage unit. The transmission means 20d transmits the information output by the output means 20c to the display device so that the display device displays information related to the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector on a map related to the facility in which the dust collector is installed. In this case, the map information related to the facility in which the dust collector is installed and the information related to the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector are associated with each other, and the information related to the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector can be displayed on the display device.

Furthermore, in the program, computer, system, and information processing method of this embodiment, as described above, the program further causes the computer to function as a transmission means 20d, and the transmission means 20d transmits the information output by the output means 20c to a printing device so that the printing device prints information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector on paper. In this case, the information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector can be printed on paper by the printing device.

In addition, in the program, computer, system, and information processing method of this embodiment, as described above, the program further causes the computer to function as a transmission means 20d, and the storage means 20a stores map information related to the facility in which the dust collector is installed in advance in the third storage unit. The output means 20c outputs information related to the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector in association with the map information stored in the third storage unit. The transmission means 20d transmits the information output by the output means to a printing device so that the printing device prints on paper the information related to the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector on the map related to the facility in which the dust collector is installed. In this case, the map information related to the facility in which the dust collector is installed and the information related to the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector are associated with each other, and the information related to the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector can be printed on paper by the printing device.

Note that the program, computer, system, and information processing method according to this embodiment are not limited to the above-described aspects, and various modifications can be made.

For example, in the present embodiment, the auxiliary memory unit 22 is described as including the first memory unit 22a, the second memory unit 22b, and the third memory unit 22c, but is not limited to this. For example, the first memory unit 22a, the second memory unit 22b, and the third memory unit 22c may be separate memories.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the storage units 21 and 22 are described as being included in the computer 12, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one of the storage units 21 and 22 may be provided outside the computer 12, or both may be provided outside the computer 12.

1 System 10 Dust collector 11 Filter 12 Computer 13 Display device 20 Processor 20a Storage means 20b Acceptance means 20c Output means 20d Transmission means 21 Main storage unit (storage unit)
22 Auxiliary storage unit (storage unit)
22a First storage unit 22b Second storage unit 22c Third storage unit 23 Input unit 24 Communication unit 26 Internal bus 30 Dust collector identification information 40 Dust collector position information 50 Filter identification information 60 Data acquisition means 70 Calculation means

Claims (14)

A program that causes a computer to function as a storage unit, a reception unit, a calculation unit, and an output unit,
The storage means stores in advance in a storage unit identification information of the dust collector in association with location information of the dust collector,
the receiving means receives identification information of the dust collector and information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms adhering to a filter attached to the dust collector , and associates the information with at least one of identification information of a visitor, a stay time of the visitor, and information regarding the presence or absence of onset of symptoms of the visitor ;
The calculation means calculates a predicted incidence rate of the visitor in the installation area of the dust collector based on at least information related to the presence or absence of the visitor's onset,
The output means is a program that outputs information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector and a calculated incidence rate based on the position information of the dust collector corresponding to the identification information of the dust collector stored in the memory unit, and the identification information of the dust collector and the amount of pathogenic microorganisms received by the reception means. A program that causes a computer to function as a storage unit, a reception unit, a calculation unit, and an output unit,
The storage means stores in advance in a first storage unit identification information of the dust collector in association with position information of the dust collector, and stores in advance in a second storage unit identification information of a filter to be attached to the dust collector in association with the identification information of the dust collector,
the receiving means receives identification information of the filter and information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms adhering to the filter , and associates the information with at least one of identification information of a visitor, a stay time of the visitor, and information regarding the presence or absence of onset of symptoms ;
The calculation means calculates a predicted incidence rate of the visitor in the installation area of the dust collector based on at least information related to the presence or absence of the visitor's onset,
The output means is a program that outputs information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector and a calculated incidence rate based on identification information of the dust collector corresponding to the identification information of the filter stored in the second memory unit, position information of the dust collector corresponding to the identification information of the dust collector stored in the first memory unit, and the identification information of the filter and the amount of pathogenic microorganisms received by the receiving means. The program according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms includes the amount of pathogenic microorganisms per unit operation time of the dust collector. The storage means stores map information relating to a facility in which the dust collector is installed in advance in a third storage unit,
3. The program according to claim 1, wherein the output means outputs the information on the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector and the calculated incidence rate in association with the map information stored in the third storage unit. The computer is further caused to function as a transmitting means,
3. The program according to claim 1, wherein the transmitting means transmits the information output by the output means to the display device so as to cause the display device to display the information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector and the calculated incidence rate. The computer is further caused to function as a transmitting means,
The storage means stores map information relating to a facility in which the dust collector is installed in advance in a third storage unit,
the output means outputs information regarding the pathogenic microbial amount for each position of the dust collector in association with the map information stored in the third storage unit;
3. The program according to claim 1, wherein the transmission means transmits the information output by the output means to the display device so as to cause the display device to display information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector and the calculated incidence rate on a map related to the facility in which the dust collector is installed. The computer is further caused to function as a transmitting means,
3. The program according to claim 1, wherein the transmitting means transmits the information output by the output means to the printing device so as to cause the printing device to print on paper the information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector and the calculated incidence rate. The computer is further caused to function as a transmitting means,
The storage means stores map information relating to a facility in which the dust collector is installed in advance in a third storage unit,
the output means outputs information relating to the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector and the calculated incidence rate in association with the map information stored in the third storage unit;
3. The program according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the transmission means transmits the information output by the output means to the printing device so as to cause the printing device to print on paper the information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector and the calculated incidence rate on a map related to the facility in which the dust collector is installed. A computer that functions as a storage unit, a reception unit, a calculation unit, and an output unit by executing a program,
The storage means stores in advance in a storage unit identification information of the dust collector in association with location information of the dust collector,
the receiving means receives identification information of the dust collector and information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms adhering to a filter attached to the dust collector , and associates the information with at least one of identification information of a visitor, a stay time of the visitor, and information regarding the presence or absence of onset of symptoms of the visitor ;
The calculation means calculates a predicted incidence rate of the visitor in the installation area of the dust collector based on at least information related to the presence or absence of the visitor's onset,
The output means is a computer that outputs information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector and a calculated incidence rate based on the position information of the dust collector corresponding to the identification information of the dust collector stored in the memory unit and the identification information of the dust collector and the amount of pathogenic microorganisms received by the receiving means. A computer that functions as a storage unit, a reception unit, a calculation unit, and an output unit by executing a program,
The storage means stores in advance in a first storage unit identification information of the dust collector in association with position information of the dust collector, and stores in advance in a second storage unit identification information of a filter to be attached to the dust collector in association with the identification information of the dust collector,
the receiving means receives identification information of the filter and information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms adhering to the filter , and associates the information with at least one of identification information of a visitor, a stay time of the visitor, and information regarding the presence or absence of onset of symptoms ;
The calculation means calculates a predicted incidence rate of the visitor in the installation area of the dust collector based on at least information related to the presence or absence of the visitor's onset,
The output means is a computer that outputs information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector and a calculated incidence rate based on the identification information of the dust collector corresponding to the identification information of the filter stored in the second memory unit, the position information of the dust collector corresponding to the identification information of the dust collector stored in the first memory unit, and the identification information of the filter and the amount of pathogenic microorganisms received by the receiving means. A dust collector to which a filter can be attached;
A computer,
Equipped with
The computer functions as a storage unit, a reception unit, a calculation unit, and an output unit by executing a program;
The storage means stores in advance in a storage unit identification information of the dust collector in association with location information of the dust collector,
the receiving means receives identification information of the dust collector and information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms adhering to the filter , and associates the information with at least one of identification information of a visitor, a stay time of the visitor, and information regarding the presence or absence of onset of symptoms ;
The calculation means calculates a predicted incidence rate of the visitor in the installation area of the dust collector based on at least information related to the presence or absence of the visitor's onset,
The output means outputs information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector and a calculated incidence rate based on the position information of the dust collector corresponding to the identification information of the dust collector stored in the memory unit, and the identification information of the dust collector and the amount of pathogenic microorganisms received by the reception means. A dust collector to which a filter can be attached;
A computer,
Equipped with
The computer functions as a storage unit, a reception unit, a calculation unit, and an output unit by executing a program;
The storage means stores in advance in a first storage unit identification information of the dust collector in association with location information of the dust collector, and stores in advance in a second storage unit identification information of the filter in association with the identification information of the dust collector,
the receiving means receives identification information of the filter and information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms adhering to the filter , and associates the information with at least one of identification information of a visitor, a stay time of the visitor, and information regarding the presence or absence of onset of symptoms ;
The calculation means calculates a predicted incidence rate of the visitor in the installation area of the dust collector based on at least information related to the presence or absence of the visitor's onset,
The output means outputs information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector and a calculated incidence rate based on the identification information of the dust collector corresponding to the identification information of the filter stored in the second memory unit, position information of the dust collector corresponding to the identification information of the dust collector stored in the first memory unit, and the identification information of the filter and the amount of pathogenic microorganisms received by the receiving means. An information processing method performed by a computer having a control unit,
a step of causing the control unit to previously store identification information of the dust collector in a storage unit in association with location information of the dust collector;
a step in which the control unit receives identification information of the dust collector and information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms, which is the amount of pathogenic microorganisms attached to a filter attached to the dust collector, and associates the information with at least one of identification information of a visitor, a stay time of the visitor, and information regarding the presence or absence of onset of symptoms ;
The control unit calculates a predicted incidence rate of the visitor in the installation area of the dust collector based on at least information related to the presence or absence of the visitor's onset;
An information processing method in which the control unit outputs information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector and a calculated incidence rate based on position information of the dust collector corresponding to the identification information of the dust collector stored in the memory unit, and the received identification information of the dust collector and the amount of pathogenic microorganisms. An information processing method performed by a computer having a control unit,
The control unit stores identification information of the dust collector in advance in a first storage unit in association with position information of the dust collector, and stores identification information of a filter attached to the dust collector in advance in association with the identification information of the dust collector in a second storage unit,
the control unit receives identification information of the filter and information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms adhering to the filter , and associates the information with at least one of identification information of a visitor, a stay time of the visitor, and information regarding the presence or absence of onset of symptoms ;
The control unit calculates a predicted incidence rate for the visitor in the installation area of the dust collector based on at least information related to the presence or absence of an onset in the visitor,
An information processing method in which the control unit outputs information regarding the amount of pathogenic microorganisms for each position of the dust collector and a calculated incidence rate based on identification information of the dust collector corresponding to the identification information of the filter stored in the second memory unit, position information of the dust collector corresponding to the identification information of the dust collector stored in the first memory unit, and the identification information of the filter and the amount of pathogenic microorganisms received by the control unit.

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