JP2023114228A - Information processing system and server device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an information processing system that allows unregistered users to use a service when a predetermined condition is satisfied.SOLUTION: An information processing system includes: a server device 20 that provides a service via a communication network N; and an electronic device 10 that is connected to the server device 20 via the communication network N and performs transmission/reception of data to/from the server device 20. The electronic device 10 includes: an operation unit 12: a communication unit 14 that transmits first information to the server device 20 based on a user's operation to the operation unit 12; and an output unit 13 that outputs identification information that is necessary for accessing a service of the server device 20 from a communication terminal device 110 that is operated by the user. The server device 20 permits, when receiving the first information from the communication unit 14, an access to the service based on the identification information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present disclosure relates to an information processing system and a server device.

Patent Literature 1 discloses a monitoring system as an information processing system. The monitoring system includes a monitoring server and a plurality of adapter devices arranged on a network. The adapter device acquires the usage status of the commercial power source in the house and transmits the acquired information to the monitoring server. A user of the monitoring system uses the registered account information to log in to the monitoring server and use the services provided by the monitoring server.

JP 2017-162465 A

The technology described in Patent Document 1 is based on the premise that only registered users use the service. However, depending on the contents of the service, it is desired that the service can be used under certain conditions even if the user has not registered as a user.

An object of the present disclosure is to provide an information processing system that allows non-registered users to use services when certain conditions are met.

An information processing system according to an example of the present disclosure includes a server device (20) that provides services via a communication network (N); ), the electronic device (10) includes an operation unit (12) that can be operated by a user, and based on the user's operation on the operation unit (12) a communication unit (14) that transmits the first information to the server device (20), and a communication terminal device (110) operated by the user that outputs identification information necessary for accessing the service of the server device (20). The server device (20) permits access to the service based on the identification information when receiving the first information from the communication unit (14).

In such an information processing system 1, the first information is transmitted from the electronic device (10) to the server device (20) by the user operating the operation unit (12) of the electronic device (10). After receiving the first information, the server device (20) permits access to the service based on the identification information. The service can be used by accessing the service of the server device (20) with the terminal device (110). Therefore, even non-registered users can use the service when certain conditions (operation of the operation unit 12) are satisfied.

An exemplary server device (20), when receiving the first information from the communication unit (14), transmits to the electronic device (10) second information including an authorization code for permitting access to the service, and (10) may output the identification information generated to include the authorization code to the output unit (13) when the second information is received. In this configuration, the server device (20) transmits the second information in response to the first information transmitted from the electronic device (10), and includes the authorization code contained in the transmitted second information. Since the identification information is generated, access to the service based on the identification information is prevented from becoming an error.

The server device (20) as an example may manage the expiration date of access to the service based on the identification information in association with the authorization code. This configuration allows user access only for a certain period of time after the identification information is generated.

An example operation unit (12) may be operated based on direct or indirect contact of the user. This configuration restricts access for users who are too far away from the electronic device (10) to touch the electronic device (10).

An example output unit (13) may output a two-dimensional code as identification information. With this configuration, the service can be easily accessed by using the communication terminal device (110) capable of reading the two-dimensional code.

An example electronic device (10) has a data input section (11) into which detection data obtained by a sensor (31) is input, and a communication section (14) transmits the detection data to a server device (20). However, the service of the server device (20) may include a viewing service for the received detection data. In this configuration, data based on detection data acquired by the electronic device (10) can be viewed by a user who operates the electronic device (10).

An example server device (20) may provide services for registrants whose access is permitted based on the account information of registered users. In this configuration, the registered user can access the service at any timing based on the account information, and non-registered users can access the service at the timing of operating the electronic device 10 .

An example server device is a server device that provides services to a communication terminal device (110) via a communication network (N), and receives data from an electronic device (10) connected via the communication network (N). a data acquisition unit (21) for acquiring; and an output unit ( 13), and a management unit (23) that permits access to the service by the communication terminal device (110) based on the identification information required for accessing the service output from the communication terminal device (110).

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide an information processing system that allows non-registered users to use services when certain conditions are met.

1 is a schematic diagram for explaining an information processing system according to an example; FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of an electronic device according to an example; FIG. FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing an operation flow of an information processing system according to an example;

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description of the drawings, the same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an information processing system 1 according to an example. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of an exemplary electronic device 10 included in the information processing system 1. As shown in FIG. The information processing system 1 includes an electronic device 10 and a server device 20 . The electronic device 10 and the server device 20 are connected to a communication network N. FIG. The communication network N is, for example, a wide area network such as the Internet, but may also be a local area network. Also, the communication network N may be a wired network, a wireless network, or a combination of wired and wireless networks.

The electronic device 10 is connected to the server device 20 via the communication network N, and transmits and receives data to and from the server device 20 . An example of the electronic device 10 may be a monitoring device that transmits detection data acquired by various sensors 31 connected to the pump device 30 to the server device 20 . In this case, the electronic device 10 and the pump device 30 may be in one-to-one correspondence.

The electronic device 10 includes a data input section 11 , an operation section 12 , a communication section 14 and an output section 13 . The data input section 11 is a section to which data is input from an external device connected to the electronic device 10 . For example, the data input unit 11 receives detection data acquired by various sensors 31 connected to the electronic device 10 . In the example of FIG. 1 , sensors 31 such as a temperature sensor and a water leakage sensor provided in a pump device 30 as an external device are connected to the electronic device 10 . Further, information relating to operation control of the pump device 30 may be input to the data input unit 11 . For example, control information for the pump device 30 may be input to the data input unit 11 from a control device that controls the operation of the pump device 30 . The control information of the pump device 30 may include operation history. The data input unit 11, which is an example, includes an input port 11a for connecting output lines of various sensors 31 and signal lines from the controller of the pump device 30 (see FIG. 2).

The operation unit 12 is a part that receives operations by the user 100 . For example, the operation unit 12 is operated based on direct or indirect contact by the user 100 . An example of the operation unit 12 includes a touch screen 12 a provided on the electronic device 10 . As shown in FIG. 2 , an example touch screen 12 a is provided on the upper surface of a housing that constitutes the electronic device 10 . The user 100 can instruct the operation content by touching the touch screen 12a. In the example electronic device 10, when the user 100 touches the touch screen 12a, a message representing a predetermined operation selectable by the user 100 is displayed on the touch screen 12a.

The communication unit 14 transmits the first information to the server device 20 based on the operation of the operation unit 12 by the user 100 . For example, the first information may be information for the user 100 to apply for permission to access the server device 20 . The first information in this example is application information for applying for temporary access permission to the server device 20 . The application information includes, for example, the unique identifier of the electronic device 10 . The unique identifier may be, for example, an individual identification number or the like. In one example, the communication unit 14 includes a communication device built into the electronic device 10 . The communication device is, for example, a wireless communication device, and is connected to network equipment such as a wireless router connected to the communication network N. FIG. The network equipment may be wirelessly connected to a mobile communication network forming the communication network N, or may be connected to the communication network N by wire. The communication unit 14 also plays a role of transmitting data input to the data input unit 11 to the server device 20 .

The output unit 13 outputs identification information necessary for accessing the service of the server device 20 from the communication terminal device 110 operated by the user 100 . In one example, the communication terminal device 110 is a device operated by the user 100, and has a function of performing wireless communication by connecting to the communication network N via a base station, for example. For example, the communication terminal device 110 may be a smart phone, a mobile phone, a tablet terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), or the like. The communication terminal device 110 may be configured including hardware such as a processor, storage device, communication module, input/output device, camera, and speaker.

The output unit 13 includes a touch screen 12 a provided on the electronic device 10 . That is, in the electronic device 10 as an example, the touch screen 12a constitutes the operation unit 12 and the output unit 13 . The user 100 can temporarily use the service by accessing the server device 20 based on the identification information output to the touch screen 12a. The identification information may be configured to be readable by communication terminal device 110 of user 100 . An example of identification information may be a two-dimensional code containing information for accessing server device 20 . The two-dimensional code may be a so-called QR code (registered trademark). The identification information includes address information for connecting to the URL of the service provided by server device 20 . Also, the identification information includes data indicating a unique identifier of the electronic device 10 and an authorization code.

The user 100 can access the URL of the service provided by the server device 20 by reading the QR code (an example of identification information) output to the touch screen 12a with the camera of the smartphone (an example of the communication terminal device 110). can. In this case, the QR code may contain information in which the unique identifier of the electronic device 10 and the authorization code are added to the URL as a query string.

The electronic device 10 has a computer including a processor, a storage device, etc. in its housing, and the functions of the data input unit 11, the operation unit 12, the output unit 13, and the communication unit 14 are controlled by the computer. ing. The unique identifier of electronic device 10 may be stored, for example, in a storage device. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the electronic device 10 includes a power supply 19 functioning as a main power supply, and an external connection terminal 18 for connecting with a built-in computer.

The server device 20 is configured by a computer including a processor, storage device, input/output interface, communication interface, and the like. Server device 20 is connected to communication network N. FIG. The server device 20 transmits and receives data to and from the electronic device 10 and provides services in response to requests from the communication terminal device 110 of the user 100 .

The server device 20 has a data acquisition section 21, a service provision section 22, and a management section 23 as functional sections. The data acquisition unit 21 acquires various data transmitted from the electronic device 10 . For example, the data acquisition unit 21 acquires detection data acquired by various sensors 31 connected to the electronic device 10 . Also, data indicating the operation history of the pump device 30 is acquired. These various data may be transmitted from the electronic device 10 to the data acquisition unit 21 in real time. Also, various data may be transmitted from the electronic device 10 to the data acquisition unit 21 at regular time intervals (for example, every 5 minutes).

The service providing unit 22 manages services provided to the user 100 by the server device 20 . For example, the service providing unit 22 provides data to be serviced in response to a request from the communication terminal device 110 of the authenticated user 100 . The services provided by the service providing unit 22 may include temporary use services and registrant services. The temporary use service may be, for example, a service for browsing the history of detected data transmitted from the electronic device 10 . The service for registrants is a service provided to users registered in advance with the server device 20 . Authentication of registered users may be managed by account information and passwords. In the service for registrants, in addition to the service for viewing the history of detection data, a service for viewing information regarding the operation control of the pump device 30 may be provided.

The management unit 23 manages the authorization code issued to the user 100 who uses the temporary use service. For example, the management unit 23 can acquire first information transmitted from the communication unit 14 of the electronic device 10 . As described above, the first information is application information for applying for temporary access permission for user 100 and includes the unique identifier of electronic device 10 . When the management unit 23 acquires the first information, the management unit 23 generates a permission code that permits access to the temporary use service by the service providing unit 22 and transmits second information including the generated permission code to the electronic device 10 .

In addition, the management unit 23 manages the unique identifier of the electronic device 10 and the expiration date of the permission code in association with the generated permission code. That is, the management unit 23 manages the expiration date of access to the service based on the identification information including the permission code in association with the generated permission code. For example, the management unit 23 may have a database 24 in which the unique identifier and the generated authorization code are associated and registered. In this case, the management unit 23 registers the generated permission code in the database 24 and deletes from the database 24 the permission code for which a predetermined time has passed since generation. When the temporary use service is accessed based on the identification information, the service providing unit 22 determines whether the combination of the unique identifier and the permission code included in the identification information is stored in the database 24, and validates it in the database 24. Permits use of temporary use services when stored.

Next, a series of operations when the temporary use service is provided in the information processing system 1 will be described. FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the information processing system 1. As shown in FIG. When the user (worker) 100 uses the temporary use service, first, the user 100 operates the operation unit 12 of the electronic device 10 to perform an identification information display operation (step S1). For example, when the user 100 touches the touch screen 12a of the electronic device 10, the touch screen 12a as the operation unit 12 is operated. In one example, the user's 100 contact causes the touch screen 12a to display the character string "Do you want to apply for temporary use?"

When "yes" is selected by user 100, first information is transmitted from electronic device 10 to server device 20 (step S2). As described above, the first information is information for applying to the server device 20 for temporary use of the service, and includes the unique identifier of the electronic device 10 . Note that when the user 100 selects "No", the touch screen 12a returns to the standby state.

After acquiring the first information, the server device 20 generates an authorization code based on the first information (step S3). In addition, the server device 20 associates the generated authorization code with the unique identifier included in the first information and registers it in the database 24 . The server device 20 also sets the expiration date of the authorization code. For example, the server device 20 registers in the database 24 a deadline for deleting the authorization code and the unique identifier from the database 24 in association with the authorization code. The expiration date may be uniformly set in advance, or may be set in advance for each electronic device 10 . As an example, the expiration date may be one hour after the issuance of the authorization code.

Subsequently, server device 20 transmits second information including the generated authorization code to electronic device 10 (step S4). Based on the obtained authorization code, the electronic device 10 generates a QR code that serves as identification information when accessing the temporary use service. Then, the electronic device 10 displays the generated QR code on the touch screen 12a (step S5). That is, when the user 100 selects and taps "Yes" on the touch screen 12a, a QR code is displayed on the touch screen 12a.

The user 100 reads the QR code displayed on the touch screen 12a using the camera function of the communication terminal device 110 (for example, smart phone) that the user 100 possesses (step S6). As a result, the communication terminal device 110 acquires the URL information that provides the temporary use service, the unique identifier information of the electronic device 10 that is the target of the service, and the authorization code information. Subsequently, user 100 accesses the temporary use service based on the acquired URL information, unique identifier information, and authorization code information using a web browser provided in communication terminal device 110 (step S7).

When the communication terminal device 110 accesses the URL of the temporary use service, the server device 20 acquires the unique identifier and authorization code included in the identification information used for access, and checks whether the combination of the unique identifier and authorization code is valid. It is determined whether or not (step S8). For example, server device 20 determines whether the combination of unique identifier and authorization code is valid in database 24 . As a result of determination, if the combination of the unique identifier and the authorization code exists in the database 24, the server device 20 provides the temporary use service to the connected communication terminal device 110 (step S9). That is, the user 100 can use the temporary use service through the communication terminal device 110 (step S10).

When a predetermined period of time corresponding to the expiration date has passed since the authorization code was generated, the server device 20 deletes the information on the unique identifier and the authorization code registered in the database 24 (step S11). It should be noted that in step S11, the information of the unique identifier and the authorization code should be substantially deleted. That is, the information of the unique identifier and the authorization code may actually be deleted from the database 24, or the validity of the authorization code may be denied by registering additional information indicating the deletion in the database 24.

When the user 100 accesses the temporary use service from the communication terminal device 110 after deleting the unique identifier and the permission code (step S12), the server device 20 is included in the identification information used for access, as in step S8. The validity of the combination of the unique identifier and the authorization code is determined (step S13). In this case, server device 20 determines that the combination of the unique identifier and the authorization code is invalid. Therefore, the application for the temporary use service by the communication terminal device 110 is not permitted. If the temporary use service is being used, the use after that is not possible.

As described above, the information processing system 1 of the example includes the server device 20 that provides services via the communication network N, is connected to the server device 20 via the communication network N, and exchanges data with the server device 20. an electronic device 10 that performs transmission and reception, the electronic device 10 includes an operation unit 12 that can be operated by the user 100, and communication that transmits first information to the server device 20 based on the operation of the user 100 on the operation unit 12. and an output unit 13 for outputting identification information necessary for accessing the service of the server device 20 from the communication terminal device 110 operated by the user 100 . 1 to allow access to services based on identity information.

In such an information processing system 1 , first information is transmitted from the electronic device 10 to the server device 20 by the user 100 operating the operation unit 12 of the electronic device 10 . After receiving the first information, the server device 20 permits access to the service based on the identification information. The service can be used by accessing the service of the device 20 . Therefore, even non-registered users can use the service when certain conditions (operation of the operation unit 12) are satisfied.

The example server device 20, when receiving the first information from the communication unit 14, transmits to the electronic device 10 second information including a permission code for permitting access to the service, and the electronic device 10 receives the second information is received, the identification information generated so as to include the authorization code is output to the output unit 13 . In this configuration, the server device 20 transmits the second information in response to the first information transmitted from the electronic device 10, and the identification information is generated so as to include the authorization code included in the transmitted second information. Therefore, access to the service based on the identification information is prevented from becoming an error.

The server device 20 as an example may manage the expiration date of access to the service based on the identification information in association with the authorization code. With this configuration, access by the user 100 is allowed only for a certain period of time after the identification information is generated.

An example operation unit 12 may be operated based on direct or indirect contact by the user 100 . In this configuration, access by user 100 who is too far away from electronic device 10 to contact electronic device 10 is restricted.

As an example, the output unit 13 may output a two-dimensional code as identification information. With this configuration, the service can be easily accessed using the communication terminal device 110 capable of reading two-dimensional codes.

An example of the electronic device 10 has an input port 11a into which detection data acquired by the sensor 31 is input, the communication unit 14 transmits detection data to the server device 20, and the service of the server device 20 receives A detection data viewing service may also be included. In this configuration, data based on detection data acquired by the electronic device 10 can be viewed by the user 100 who has operated the electronic device 10 .

The server device 20 may provide services for registrants whose access is permitted based on the account information of the registered users 100 . In this configuration, the registered user can access the service at any timing based on the account information, and non-registered users can access the service at the timing of operating the electronic device 10 . For example, a business operator who performs maintenance and inspection of the pump device 30 can temporarily use the service of the server device 20 while staying around the electronic device 10 without becoming a registered user. can. On the other hand, by becoming a registered user, the owner of the pump device 30 can use the service at any time without being around the electronic device 10 .

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, specific forms of the present invention are not limited to the above examples.

For example, a monitoring device that monitors the pump device 30 is illustrated as the electronic device 10, but the electronic device 10 is a so-called IoT device, especially if it is a device connected to the server device 20 via the communication network N. Not limited.

Further, although the touch screen 12a functioning as the operation unit 12 and the output unit 13 is illustrated, the specific configurations of the operation unit 12 and the output unit 13 are not limited to this. The operation unit 12 may be in a form that can be operated by the user 100 around the electronic device 10 , and may be, for example, a switch or the like provided on the electronic device 10 . Note that the operation unit 12 does not necessarily have to be operated based on the user's contact. It is acceptable as long as it can be operated by Moreover, the output unit 13 may output the identification information to the user 100 or the communication terminal device 110 owned by the user 100 . For example, the output unit 13 may be a display or the like when the identification information is output as an image, or may be a transmission device or the like when the identification information is output as a signal.

Also, although an example in which the authorization code is generated by the server device 20 has been shown, the authorization code may be generated by the electronic device 10 . For example, when the electronic device 10 is operated by the user 100, the authorization code is generated by the electronic device 10, and the unique identifier is transmitted to the server device 20 together with the generated authorization code. and the unique identifier may be registered in the database 24 . In this case, electronic device 10 may generate identification information to include the stored unique identifier and the generated authorization code.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 information processing system 10 electronic device 11 data input unit 12 operation unit 13 output unit 14 communication unit 20 server device 21 data acquisition unit 22 service provision unit 23 Management unit 24 Database 31 Sensor 100 User 110 Communication terminal device N Communication network.

Claims (8)

a server device (20) that provides services via a communication network (N);
an electronic device (10) connected to the server device (20) via a communication network (N) and transmitting and receiving data to and from the server device (20);
The electronic device (10) comprises:
an operating unit (12) operable by a user;
a communication unit (14) that transmits first information to the server device (20) based on a user's operation on the operation unit (12);
an output unit (13) for outputting identification information necessary for accessing the service of the server device (20) from a communication terminal device (110) operated by a user;
The information processing system, wherein the server device (20) permits access to the service based on the identification information when the first information is received from the communication unit (14). The server device (20), when receiving the first information from the communication unit (14), transmits second information including a permission code for permitting access to the service to the electronic device (10). ,
The information processing according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device (10) outputs the identification information generated to include the authorization code to the output unit (13) when receiving the second information. system. 3. The information processing system according to claim 2, wherein said server device (20) manages an expiration date of access to said service based on said identification information in association with said permission code. The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein said operation unit (12) is operated based on direct or indirect contact by a user. The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said output unit (13) outputs a two-dimensional code as said identification information. The electronic device (10) has a data input section (11) into which detection data obtained by a sensor (31) is input,
The communication unit (14) transmits the detection data to the server device (20),
The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein said service of said server device (20) includes a viewing service for said received detection data. The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein said server device (20) provides a service for registrants whose access is permitted based on registered user account information. A server device that provides services to a communication terminal device (110) via a communication network (N),
a data acquisition unit (21) for acquiring data from an electronic device (10) connected via a communication network (N);
said output from an output unit (13) of said electronic device (10) when receiving first information transmitted from said electronic device (10) in response to a user's operation on said electronic device (10); A server device comprising a management unit (23) that permits access to the service by the communication terminal device (110) based on identification information necessary for accessing the service.

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