Server device, control method therefor, map creation system, and storage medium
A management server includes a storage device for storing map data of an area in which a mobile object moves. The management server acquires, from the mobile object that is an operation target of the terminal device, a captured image by the mobile object. The management server provides, to the terminal device, screen data of an operation screen including a map based on the map data stored in the storage device and the captured image acquired, the operation screen being for receiving a user operation for processing the map. The management server acquires, from the terminal device, input data indicating an input by a user through the operation screen displayed based on the screen data in the terminal device, and updates the map data stored in the storage device according to the input data.
1 . A server device for managing a map data, the server device comprising:
a storage unit configured to store map data of an area in which a mobile object for which a remote operation is able to be performed moves, wherein the mobile object is capable of moving autonomously based on the map data provided through communication via a network from the server device;
an acquisition unit configured to acquire, from the mobile object through communication via the network, an image obtained by imaging surroundings of the mobile object with an imaging unit provided in the mobile object;
a providing unit configured to provide, to a terminal device that performs the remote operation for the mobile object, through communication via the network, screen data of an operation screen configured for receiving a user operation to perform the remote operation for the mobile object and a user operation to process a map, the operation screen including the map which is displayed based on the map data stored in the storage unit, and the image acquired by the acquisition unit; and
an update unit configured to acquire, from the terminal device through communication via the network, input data indicating an input through the operation screen displayed based on the screen data in the terminal device, and update the map data stored in the storage unit according to the input data acquired from the terminal device through communication via the network.
2 . The server device according to claim 1 , wherein the providing unit configures the operation screen such that a user operation for selecting a road or a region on the map included in the operation screen and adding information to the selected road or region is able to be received.
3 . The server device according to claim 1 , wherein the providing unit configures the operation screen such that a user operation for selecting a road or a region on the map included in the operation screen and adding information affecting passage of the mobile object in the selected road or region is able to be received.
4 . The server device according to claim 3 , wherein the information affecting the passage includes information indicating a restriction on the passage of the mobile object in the road or the region.
5 . The server device according to claim 4 , wherein the information affecting the passage further includes information indicating a scheduled release time of the restriction.
6 . The server device according to claim 3 , wherein the information affecting the passage includes whether or not the mobile object is able to enter the road or the region, or a condition that the mobile object is able to enter the road or the region.
7 . The server device according to claim 1 , wherein the providing unit displays the map on the operation screen such that whether or not each of roads or regions on the map has been processed is distinguishable.
8 . The server device according to claim 1 , wherein
the map data indicates a map of a work area where a predetermined work is performed, and
the providing unit displays the map on the operation screen such that whether or not the work is being performed for each of roads or regions on the map is distinguishable.
9 . The server device according to claim 1 , wherein the providing unit displays the map on the operation screen such that processing priorities set for respective roads or regions on the map are identifiable.
10 . The server device according to claim 9 , wherein
the map data indicates a map of a work area where a predetermined work is performed, and includes information indicating a start time of the work in each of roads or regions on the map, and
the providing unit sets a priority to be higher as a time until the start time becomes shorter for each of the roads or regions on the map.
11 . The server device according to claim 9 , wherein
the map data indicates a map of a work area where a predetermined work is performed, and includes information indicating a start time and an end time of the work in each of roads or regions on the map, and
the providing unit sets a priority to be higher for a road or a region where the work is not being performed than for a road or a region where the work is being performed on the map.
12 . The server device according to claim 1 , wherein the providing unit configures the operation screen to display an operation object for receiving a remote operation for the mobile object together with an operation object for receiving a user operation for adding information to a road or a region selected on the map.
13 . The server device according to claim 1 , wherein the providing unit configures the operation screen such that the map is displayed to be superimposed on a partial region of the image.
14 . The server device according to claim 1 , wherein
the storage unit stores registration information of a user who operates the terminal device, and
the server device further comprises an evaluation unit configured to evaluate, for each user included in the registration information, a skill level for processing work for the map using the terminal device based on a work history of the processing work, and store a result of the evaluation in association with the registration information.
15 . The server device according to claim 1 , wherein the mobile object is a carriage having a cargo bed for loading a material.
16 . The server device according to claim 1 , wherein the server device provides the map data to the mobile object through communication via the network, and the mobile object is capable of moving autonomously based on the map data provided through communication via the network from the server device.
17 . A map creation system comprising: the server device according to claim 1 ; a mobile object for which a remote operation is able to be performed; and a terminal device that performs the remote operation for the mobile object, wherein
the terminal device includes
a remote operation unit configured to perform the remote operation for the mobile object via the server device,
a display unit configured to display the operation screen based on the screen data provided from the server device through communication via a network, and
a transmission unit configured to transmit, to the server device through communication via the network, the input data corresponding to a user operation received on the operation screen.
18 . A map creation system comprising: a server device for managing a map data; a mobile object for which a remote operation is able to be performed; and a terminal device that performs the remote operation for the mobile object, wherein
the server device includes
a storage unit configured to store map data of an area in which the mobile object moves, wherein the mobile object is capable of moving autonomously based on the map data provided through communication via a network from the server device,
a providing unit configured to provide, to the terminal device through communication via the network, screen data of an operation screen configured for receiving a user operation to perform the remote operation for the mobile object and a user operation to process a map, the operation screen including the map which is displayed based on the map data stored in the storage unit, and
an update unit configured to update the map data stored in the storage unit in accordance with input data received from the terminal device through communication via the network and indicating an input through the operation screen, and
the terminal device includes
an acquisition unit configured to acquire, from the mobile object through communication via the network, an image obtained by imaging surroundings of the mobile object with an imaging unit provided in the mobile object,
a display unit configured to display the operation screen based on the screen data provided from the server device through communication via the network, the display unit displaying the image acquired by the acquisition unit by including the image in the operation screen, and
a transmission unit configured to transmit, to the server device through communication via the network, the input data corresponding to a user operation received on the operation screen.
19 . A control method for a server device for managing a map data, the server device including a storage unit configured to storing map data of an area in which a mobile object for which a remote operation is able to be performed moves, the mobile object being capable of moving autonomously based on the map data provided through communication via a network from the server device, the control method comprising:
acquiring, from the mobile object through communication via the network, an image obtained by imaging surroundings of the mobile object with an imaging unit provided in the mobile object;
providing, to a terminal device that performs the remote operation for the mobile object, through communication via the network, screen data of an operation screen configured for receiving a user operation to perform the remote operation for the mobile object and a user operation to process a map, the operation screen including the map which is displayed based on the map data stored in the storage unit, and the acquired image; and
acquiring, from the terminal device through communication via the network, input data indicating an input through the operation screen displayed based on the screen data in the terminal device, and updating the map data stored in the storage unit according to the input data acquired from the terminal device through communication via the network.
20 . A non-transitory storage medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute the control method for the server apparatus according to claim 19 .