Information processing apparatus, information processing method, data collection device, and control method

An information processing method comprising:

• periodically obtaining position information of a data collection device, and position information of a relay device that relays communication between said data collection device and a base station;
• and
• controlling measurement of a signal strength between said data collection device and said relay device, based on the position information of said data collection device and the position information of said relay device.

(canceled)

A data collection device comprising:

• a position information obtainer that periodically obtains position information of said data collection device, and position information of a relay device that relays communication between said data collection device and a base station;
• and
• a controller that controls measurement of a signal strength between said data collection device and said relay device, based on the position information of said data collection device and the position information of said relay device.

11-12. (canceled)