JP4424893B2 - Information processing system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present inventionInformation processing systemMore specifically, a key code required for operation of a remote operation target device that is a target of remote operation is incorporated into a wireless portable terminal (for example, a mobile phone) that is used as a remote operation device.Information processing systemAbout.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Wireless mobile terminals such as mobile phones have become smaller and lighter and have expanded service areas, making it possible to use communication services from almost any location, and users are not only at home but also at home. Sometimes, the wireless portable terminal is always carried.
In recent years, various proposals focusing on the portability of this wireless portable terminal have been made, and one of them is to lock and unlock the door using a cellular phone (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-2029). Gazette (public example 1)).
[0003]
FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing an example of a door lock system that is put into practical use, not a door lock system employing a wireless portable terminal. 1 shows a door lock device. The door lock device 1 includes a microcomputer 2, an EEPROM 3 in which a key code set for each vehicle is stored, and a portable transmitter 8 carried by an authorized driver. It includes an antenna 4 and a receiving circuit 5 for receiving a signal to be transmitted (a signal including a key code).
[0004]
The microcomputer 2 is connected with a door courtesy switch 6 for detecting the open / closed state of the door and a door lock actuator 7. The microcomputer 2 can grasp the open / closed state of the door, and the microcomputer 2 is portable. The door lock can be locked and unlocked based on the signal transmitted from the transmitter 8, the key code stored in the EEPROM 3, and the open / closed state of the door.
[0005]
For example, when the microcomputer 2 receives a signal including a correct key code (that is, a key code stored in the EEPROM 3) and a lock command code when all the doors are closed, the door lock actuator 7 By controlling all the doors, the door lock actuator 7 is controlled by receiving the signal including the correct key code and the unlock command code. It is supposed to be unlocked.
[0006]
However, the door lock system disclosed in the known example 1 employs a mobile phone as a remote control device, but uses a telephone number assigned to the mobile phone as a key code. There is a problem that a door lock system cannot be constructed using the door lock device 1 of the above.
[0007]
In order to solve such a problem, when a predetermined operation is performed with an operation key provided in a mobile phone, a key code and a lock command code (or an unlock command code) are provided as in the case of the existing portable transmitter 8. A signal including the code) must be transmitted. In other words, it is necessary to add a remote operation function for remotely operating the existing door lock device 1 to the mobile phone.
[0008]
Incidentally, a technique for adding a remote operation function to a wireless portable terminal is disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-94675 (known example 2). In the invention disclosed in the known example 2, remote operation data for each model of electronic devices (for example, a television, a video, an air conditioner, and an electric light) is downloaded from a server, and remote operations can be performed on existing electronic devices. This is what is realized.
[0009]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the invention disclosed in the well-known example 2 is intended for remote operation of a home electronic device with little need for user restriction, and an electronic device (for which user restriction is required) ( For example, there is a problem that the door lock device 1 that requires a key code cannot be used as it is.
[0010]
  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and is intended for a legitimate operator who should operate the electronic device to realize remote control of the electronic device that needs to be restricted by the user with a wireless portable terminal. , For registering the key code in the wireless portable terminalInformation processing systemThe purpose is to provide.
[0011]
[Means for solving the problems and their effects]
  In order to achieve the above object, an information processing system (1) according to the present invention includes a server that stores a key code necessary for operation of a remote operation target device that is a target of remote operation, and is stored in the server. An information processing system including an information processing device that downloads a key code and sends the downloaded key code to a wireless portable terminal that is used as a remote control device, wherein the information processing device stores various information The first input means that is input, and first information that is necessary for downloading a desired key code, such as specific information for specifying a key code, that is input by the first input means. A first transmission means for transmitting to the wireless portable terminal, and a key code identified and transmitted by the server based on the identification information; A first storage unit that stores a plurality of key codes and management information necessary for managing the plurality of key codes in association with each other, and is transmitted from the information processing apparatus. Based on the received first information, the first storage means is searched for and a key code is specified, and the key code specified by the first specification means is processed as the information processing. Second transmission means for transmitting to the apparatusThe first information includes information on an authorized operator who should operate the remote operation target device that requires the desired key code for remote operation, and is necessary for managing a plurality of key codes. The management information also includes information on the authorized operator, and the first specifying means takes into account the information on the authorized operator, and not only specifies the key code but also the wireless portable terminal. Judgment is made as to whether the user is the authorized operator.It is characterized by that.
[0012]
According to the information processing system (1), the identification information for identifying a key code required for operation of the remote operation target device (for example, a door lock device mounted on a vehicle) to be remotely operated. The key code specified by the server is downloaded to the information processing device (for example, a personal computer) based on (for example, the vehicle number specifying the vehicle equipped with the door lock device), and the downloaded key code Is transmitted from the information processing apparatus to the wireless portable terminal (for example, a cellular phone).
[0013]
Therefore, unlike the invention disclosed in the known example 2, the key code necessary for the operation of the remote operation target device is downloaded to the information processing device, and the key code downloaded to the information processing device is the wireless It can be sent to a portable terminal. Therefore, remote control of existing electronic devices that require user restrictions such as door lock devices and security devices that require a key code can be realized with a wireless mobile terminal such as a mobile phone.
[0014]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a flow of writing a key code to a mobile phone when the information processing system (1) is adopted. In the figure, reference numeral 11a denotes a holder who has a mobile phone 12a who has visited the communication carrier 21a. The holder 11a can remotely control the door lock device 1 (see FIG. 16) equipped in the vehicle 13a. The person who wants to realize the mobile phone 12a owned by the owner 11a. The key code required for the operation of the door lock device 1 is a key code stored in the EEPROM 3 (see FIG. 16) constituting the door lock device 1.
[0015]
1. The owner 11a of the mobile phone 12a who visited the communication carrier 21a transmits the vehicle number of the vehicle 13a to the employee 22a of the communication carrier 21a.
2. The employee 22a transmits the vehicle number of the vehicle 13a to the server 25a via the network 24a using the personal computer 23a installed in the communication carrier 21a.
3. The server 25a identifies the key code based on the transmitted vehicle number, and transmits the identified key code to the personal computer 23a.
4). The personal computer 23a sends the key code received from the server 25a to the mobile phone 12a.
[0025]
  In addition, the information processing system(1)In the aboveFirstThe information includes information on an authorized operator who should operate the remote operation target device that requires the desired key code for remote operation, and the management information necessary for managing a plurality of key codes also includes , Including information on the authorized operator,FirstThe identification means takes into account information related to the authorized operator and determines whether the person who uses the wireless portable terminal is the authorized operator as well as identifying the key code. It is characterized by that.
[0026]
  By the way, as shown in FIG. 1, the information processing system (1) exchanges information between the personal computer 23a installed in the communication carrier 21a and the server 25a storing the key code. Thus, the key code is specified, and the specified key code is transmitted to the mobile phone 12a.
[0027]
  When specifying the key code, it is transmitted from the owner 11a to the employee 22a of the communication carrier 21a.Since the vehicle number of the vehicle 13a is information that anyone can know, even if the owner 11a is not the owner of the vehicle 13a, the mobile phone 12a possessed by the owner 11a is equipped with the vehicle 13a. The key code for use in remote operation of the door lock device 1 can be written, and the security of the vehicle is significantly reduced.
[0028]
  Therefore, not only the identification of the key code but also the person who uses the mobile phone 12a (ie, the owner 11a) is the owner of the vehicle 13a equipped with the door lock device 1 (ie, the legitimate to operate the door lock device 1). It is also very important to appropriately determine whether or not the user is an operator.
[0029]
  Information processing system(1)According to the aboveFirstInformation related to a legitimate operator (for example, the owner of the vehicle) who should operate the remote operation target device (for example, a door lock device installed in the vehicle) that requires the desired key code for remote operation. (For example, the name, address, date of birth of the owner of the vehicle), and the management information also includes information about the authorized operator, taking into account the information about the authorized operator. Thus, not only the identification of the key code, but also a determination is made as to whether or not the person who uses the wireless portable terminal (for example, a cellular phone) is the authorized operator.
[0030]
  That is, taking into account not only the specific information for specifying the key code (for example, the vehicle number for specifying the vehicle 13a equipped with the door lock device 1), but also information on the regular operator, Since the key code is specified and it is determined whether the person who uses the wireless portable terminal is the authorized operator, the key code can be specified with higher accuracy. It is possible to prevent the key code used for the door lock device 1 of the vehicle 13a from being written on the mobile phone 12a owned by another person who is not the owner of the vehicle.
[0031]
  In addition, an information processing system (2) The above information processing system(1)The identification information for identifying the wireless portable terminal used by the authorized operator is included as information on the authorized operator.
[0032]
  Information processing system (2), Identification information for identifying a wireless portable terminal (for example, a mobile phone) used by the authorized operator as information on the authorized operator (for example, the owner of the vehicle) The telephone number of the mobile phone) is included, and the identification information is taken into consideration to specify the key code and determine whether the person using the wireless mobile terminal is the authorized operator. .
[0033]
For example, the mobile phone 12a possessed by the owner 11a (the owner 11a is not necessarily the owner of the vehicle 13a) visiting the communication carrier 21a by taking into account the mobile phone number. It can be determined whether or not the vehicle belongs to the owner of the vehicle 13a. Note that the phone number of the mobile phone 12a is displayed on the display screen of the mobile phone 12a, so that the phone number of the mobile phone 12a can be confirmed from the content displayed on the display screen. .
[0034]
In addition, since the latest mobile phone 12a is registered with a password that only the owner can know, the owner 11a visiting the communication carrier 21a is registered in the mobile phone 12a. Whether or not the owner 11a is the owner of the mobile phone 12a can be confirmed based on whether or not the personal identification number is known.
[0035]
As a result, even if it is not possible to directly determine whether or not the owner 11a is the owner of the vehicle 13a, the mobile phone 12a is found to be the owner of the vehicle 13a. If the person 11a is found to be the owner of the mobile phone 12a, it can be determined from these two propositions that the owner 11a is the owner of the vehicle 13a. Therefore, a very excellent information processing system can be realized by taking into account the identification information of the wireless portable terminal.
[0036]
  In addition, an information processing system (3) Is the information processing system (1)Or (2)In the aboveFirstThe information includes information that can be known only by an authorized operator who should operate the remote operation target device that requires the desired key code for remote operation, and the management necessary for managing a plurality of key codes The information also includes information that only the authorized operator can know,FirstThe identification means takes into account information that only the authorized operator can know, and determines whether or not the person who uses the wireless portable terminal is the authorized operator in addition to identifying the key code It is characterized by being.
[0037]
  Information processing system (3)FirstOnly a legitimate operator (e.g., the owner of the vehicle) who should operate the remote operation target device (e.g., a door lock device installed in the vehicle) that requires the desired key code for remote operation is included in the information. Information that can be known (for example, a password registered by the owner at the time of vehicle purchase) is included, and the management information also includes information that only the authorized operator can know, and only the authorized operator can Taking into account the information that can be known, not only the identification of the key code, but also a determination is made as to whether the person using the wireless portable terminal (for example, a portable telephone) is the authorized operator.
[0038]
  That is, the specific information for specifying the key code (for example, the vehicle number for specifying the vehicle 13a equipped with the door lock device 1).BesidesIn consideration of information that only the authorized operator can know, the key code is specified and whether the person who uses the wireless portable terminal is the authorized operator is determined. Of course, the code can be specified with higher accuracy, and the key code used for the door lock device 1 of the vehicle 13a is written on the mobile phone 12a owned by another person who is not the owner of the vehicle 13a. Can be prevented.
[0039]
  In addition, an information processing system (4) Is the information processing system (3), Information that can be known only to the authorized operator, such as a code provided on a provision such as a card provided from a predetermined service organization to the authorized operator, or information on the offer It is characterized in that it contains information such as a stored password.
[0040]
  Information processing system (4), As information that only the authorized operator (e.g., the owner of the vehicle) can know, from a predetermined service organization (e.g., a vehicle sales operator that attaches the door lock device to the vehicle), It includes information such as a PIN code written on a card or other provision provided to a legitimate operator, or information such as a PIN code stored in the provision, taking into account this information, A key code is identified and a determination is made as to whether the person using the wireless portable terminal is the authorized operator.
[0041]
In this way, the regular operator does not have to store a password or the like, but only has to provide a card or the like provided by the predetermined service organization. It can be a very easy-to-use system.
[0062]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  Hereinafter, according to the present inventionInformation processing systemEmbodiments will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0063]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of the information processing system according to the embodiment (1). FIG. 1 described above is an explanatory diagram for explaining a flow of writing a key code to a mobile phone when the information processing system according to the embodiment (1) is adopted.
[0064]
The cellular phone 12a (corresponding to the wireless portable terminal of the present invention) includes a control unit 101 that performs various controls, a communication unit 103 that performs wireless communication with the outside via the antenna 102, processing results in the control unit 101, and a personal computer 23a ( A memory 104 for storing remote operation data and a key code transmitted from the information processing apparatus according to the present invention, a display unit 105 for displaying character information, etc., and an input for inputting various operation contents. The unit 106 includes a light emitting element 107 (for example, a light emitting diode), and a driver 108 that causes the light emitting element 107 to emit light and send a remote operation signal. In addition, the control unit 101 can capture data transmitted from the personal computer 23a.
[0065]
A personal computer 23a installed in a communication carrier 21a (see FIG. 1) is connected to a control unit 201 that performs various types of control, and a communication unit 202 that is connected to the network 24a and exchanges various types of data via the network 24a. A memory 203 for storing processing results in the control unit 201 and data transmitted from the server 25a, a display unit 204 for displaying character information, etc., an input unit 205 for inputting various operation details, And a sending unit 206 that sends data to the mobile phone 12a.
[0066]
A server 25a operated and managed by the vehicle sales company is connected to the network 24a, a communication unit 302 for exchanging various data via the network 24a, and processing in the control unit 301. A memory 303 for storing results and data transmitted from the personal computer 23a, a memory 304 for storing remote operation data for remotely operating the door lock device 1 (see FIG. 1), and a database 305. It consists of
[0067]
Note that the communication unit 202 of the personal computer 23a and the communication unit 302 of the server 25a have a built-in function for performing encryption and decryption processing to ensure confidentiality of communication contents performed using the network 24a. The contents of communication performed between the personal computer 23a and the server 25a by a third party cannot be eavesdropped via 24a.
[0068]
The remote operation data includes an application program P1 for operating the mobile phone 12a as a remote operation device. The files stored in the database 305 include a customer information file 306, a key code file 307, and a communication carrier file 308.
[0069]
The customer information file 306 is a file for storing information on a vehicle sales business customer (for example, a person who purchased a vehicle from the vehicle sales business), and as shown in FIG. Stores information about the customer such as the customer name, address, telephone number (home), telephone number (mobile phone), date of birth, mail address, vehicle number (one), vehicle number (two).
[0070]
As shown in FIG. 5B, the key code file 307 stores the vehicle number of the vehicle purchased by the customer in association with the key code assigned to the door lock device installed in the vehicle. For example, the door lock device 1 (see FIG. 1 and FIG. 16) installed in the vehicle having the vehicle number “Kobe XXX × XXX” has a key code “37259”. Indicates that it is assigned. The key code assigned to the door lock device 1 is a key code stored in the EEPROM 3 (see FIG. 16) that constitutes the door lock device 1.
[0071]
The telecommunications carrier file 308 is a file that stores information related to the telecommunications carrier 21a that provides a service for writing a key code and remote operation data to the mobile phone 12a owned by a customer of the vehicle dealer, in cooperation with the vehicle dealer. As shown in FIG. 5C, information relating to the affiliated communication carrier 21a such as an ID code, a business name, a store name, a location, a telephone number, and a password assigned to each store is stored. ing.
[0072]
Next, processing operations (1) in the personal computer 23a (the control unit 201), the server 25a (the control unit 301), and the mobile phone 12a (the control unit 101) in the information processing system according to the embodiment (1). ▼ will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG. First, when a predetermined URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is accessed from the personal computer 23a to the network 24a and connected to the server 25a (step S1), the server 25a transmits top screen data to the personal computer 23a (step S2). .
[0073]
When the personal computer 23a receives the top screen data (step S3), a screen on which an ID code and a password can be input is displayed on the display unit 204 based on the received top screen data (step S4). When the ID code and password of the communication carrier 21a are input and there is an instruction to transmit the input information, the information is transmitted to the server 25a (step S5).
[0074]
When the server 25a receives the ID code and password transmitted from the personal computer 23a (step S6), the server 25a searches the communication carrier file 308 based on the received ID code and password, and the user of the personal computer 23a performs regular communication. It is determined whether or not it is a business operator (step S7).
[0075]
If it is determined that the carrier is a legitimate carrier, the customer information input screen data is transmitted to the personal computer 23a (step S8). On the other hand, if it is determined that the carrier is not a legitimate carrier, a process for warning the user or a process for prompting the input of an ID code and a password is performed again.
[0076]
Upon receiving the customer information input screen data in the personal computer 23a (step S9), based on the received customer information input screen data, the customer's name, address, date of birth, and vehicle number of the vehicle purchased by the customer are input. Is displayed on the display unit 204 (step S10), and through this customer information input screen, the owner 11a (see FIG. 1) who owns the mobile phone 12a that has visited the communication carrier 21a. When the name, address, date of birth, and vehicle number of the vehicle 13a are input, and there is an instruction to transmit the input information, the information is transmitted to the server 25a (step S11). This information is information transmitted from the owner 11a to the employee 22a (see FIG. 1) of the telecommunications carrier 21a. The name, address, and date of birth are obtained from the driver's license of the owner 11a. This is information that can be confirmed.
[0077]
When the server 25a receives the information transmitted from the personal computer 23a (step S12), the server 25a searches the customer information file 306 based on the received information, and the owner 11a visiting the communication carrier 21a is authorized. It is determined whether or not the customer is a customer (step S13).
[0078]
If it is determined that the customer is a legitimate customer, the key code file 307 is searched, the key code corresponding to the vehicle number received in step S12 is specified (step S14), and then the remote operation stored in the memory 304 is determined. Data is read (step S15), and the read remote operation data and the key code specified in step S14 are transmitted to the personal computer 23a via the network 24a (step S16). On the other hand, if it is determined that the customer is not an authorized customer, a process for warning the user or a process for prompting the customer information to be input again is performed.
[0079]
Upon receiving the remote operation data and key code transmitted from the server 25a (step S17), the personal computer 23a stores the received remote operation data and key code in the memory 203 (step S18). The key code is sent from the sending unit 206 to the mobile phone 12a (step S19).
[0080]
When the mobile phone 12a receives the remote operation data and key code sent from the personal computer 23a (step S20), the mobile phone 12a stores the received remote operation data and key code in the memory 104 (step S21). As described above, after the remote operation data and the key code are stored in the memory 104, the door lock device 1 can be remotely operated using the mobile phone 12a.
[0081]
According to the information processing system according to the embodiment (1), the specific information (here, the key code required for the operation of the door lock device 1 equipped in the vehicle 13a to be remotely operated) is specified. The key code and remote operation data specified by the server 25a are downloaded to the personal computer 23a based on the vehicle number of the vehicle 13a), and the downloaded key code and remote operation data are sent from the personal computer 23a to the mobile phone 12a. Is done. Thereby, the remote operation of the existing door lock device 1 that needs to be restricted by the user can be realized by the mobile phone 12a.
[0082]
In addition, since the key code is specified by the server 25a in consideration of not only the vehicle number of the vehicle 13a but also the name, address, and date of birth of the owner of the vehicle 13a, the key code is specified with high accuracy. Of course, the key code used for the door lock device 1 of the vehicle 13a can be prevented from being written on the mobile phone 12a possessed by another person who is not the true owner of the vehicle 13a.
[0083]
In the information processing system according to the embodiment (1), information indicating the customer's name, address, date of birth, and vehicle number of the vehicle purchased by the customer is transmitted from the personal computer 23a to the server 25a as customer information. The server 25a determines whether the owner 11a is a legitimate customer (that is, the true owner of the vehicle 13a) or specifies the key code based on the information. The customer information that can be used for the identification is not limited to such information.
[0084]
For example, in the information processing system according to another embodiment, the telephone number of the mobile phone 12a possessed by the holder 11a (that is, the mobile phone 12a to which the key code is written) is used for the determination and the identification. Anyway.
[0085]
As shown in FIG. 5 (a), if the telephone number of the mobile phone owned by the customer is registered in the customer information file 306 of the server 25a, the mobile phone 12a is authorized based on the telephone number of the mobile phone 12a. It can be determined whether or not it belongs to the customer. Since the telephone number of the mobile phone 12a is normally displayed on the display unit 105, the phone number of the mobile phone 12a can be confirmed from the content displayed on the display unit 105.
[0086]
In addition, since the latest mobile phone 12a is registered with a password that only the owner can know, the owner 11a visiting the communication carrier 21a knows the password. It can be determined whether or not the owner 11a is the owner of the mobile phone 12a.
[0087]
As a result, even if it is not possible to directly determine whether or not the owner 11a is an authorized customer, the mobile phone 12a is found to be an authorized customer, and the owner 11a can carry the cellular phone. If it turns out that it is the owner of the telephone 12a, it can be judged that the owner 11a is a regular customer from these two propositions.
[0088]
As for the determination as to whether or not the owner 11a visiting the communication carrier 21a is the owner of the mobile phone 12a, whether or not the owner 11a knows the personal identification number registered in the mobile phone 12a. In addition to determining whether or not it is possible to register the fingerprint information or speaker information of the owner on the mobile phone 12a, and if equipped with functions such as fingerprint recognition and speaker recognition, such a function is provided. It may be used to determine whether the owner 11a is the owner of the mobile phone 12a.
[0089]
In the information processing system according to the embodiment (1), the remote operation data and the key code are transmitted together from the server 25a to the personal computer 23a, and the remote operation data and the key code are also transmitted from the personal computer 23a to the mobile phone 12a. However, in the information processing system according to another embodiment, the remote operation data and the key code may be transmitted at different timings.
[0090]
As for the remote operation data, the cellular phone 12a may directly capture the remote operation data from the server 25a. Alternatively, the remote operation data is stored in the personal computer 23a and the transmission processing of the remote operation data from the server 25a to the personal computer 23a is deleted. You may do it.
[0091]
In the information processing system according to the embodiment (1), the personal computer 23a installed in the telecommunications carrier 21a is used to send the key code to the mobile phone 12a. It is not limited to the case where it is installed on the person 21a, and may be installed on a vehicle sales company or the like.
[0092]
  FIG. 7 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of the information processing system according to the embodiment (2). Note that the same components as those of the information processing system shown in FIG. Also, FIG.These are explanatory drawings for demonstrating the flow which writes a key code in a mobile telephone at the time of employ | adopting the information processing system which concerns on Embodiment (2).
[0093]
The mobile phone 12b (corresponding to the wireless portable terminal of the present invention) includes a control unit 111 that performs various controls, a communication unit 103 that performs wireless communication with the outside via the antenna 102, processing results in the control unit 111, and server 25b. A memory 104 for storing transmitted remote operation data and a key code, a display unit 105 for displaying character information, an input unit 106 for inputting various operation contents, and a light emitting element 107 (for example, A light emitting diode) and a driver 108 that causes the light emitting element 107 to emit light and send a remote operation signal.
[0094]
The server 25b operated and managed by the vehicle sales company is connected to the control unit 311 for performing various controls, the communication unit 302 for exchanging various data via the network 24b, and the processing in the control unit 311. A memory 303 for storing results and data transmitted from the mobile phone 12b, a memory 304 for storing remote operation data for remotely operating the door lock device 1, and a database 315 are included. Yes.
[0095]
The remote operation data includes an application program P1 for operating the mobile phone 12b as a remote operation device. The files stored in the database 315 include a customer information file 306 (see FIG. 5A) and a key code file 307 (see FIG. 5B).
[0096]
Next, the processing operation {circle over (2)} in the cellular phone 12b (the control unit 111) and the server 25b (the control unit 311) in the information processing system according to the embodiment (2) is based on the flowchart shown in FIG. I will explain. First, when a predetermined URL is accessed from the mobile phone 12b to the network 24b via the base station 26b and connected to the server 25b (step S31), the server 25b can input customer information to the mobile phone 12b. The top screen data is transmitted (step S32).
[0097]
When the mobile phone 12b receives the top screen data (step S33), the customer's name, address, date of birth, and vehicle number of the vehicle purchased by the customer can be input based on the received top screen data. The top screen is displayed on the display unit 105 (step S34), and through this top screen, the name, address, date of birth, and vehicle 13b of the owner 11b (see FIG. 2) who possesses the mobile phone 12b (see FIG. 2). When the vehicle number (see) is input and there is an instruction to transmit the input information, the information is transmitted to the server 25b (step S35).
[0098]
When the server 25b receives the information transmitted from the mobile phone 12b (step S36), the server 25b searches the customer information file 306 based on the received information, and the owner 11b of the mobile phone 12b is an authorized customer. Whether or not (step S37).
[0099]
If it is determined that the customer is an authorized customer, the key code file 307 is searched to identify the key code corresponding to the vehicle number received in step S36 (step S38), and then the remote operation stored in the memory 304 is performed. The data is read (step S39), and the read remote operation data and the specified key code are transmitted to the mobile phone 12b via the network 24b (step S40). On the other hand, if it is determined that the customer is not an authorized customer, a process for warning the owner 11b or a process for prompting the customer information to be input again is performed.
[0100]
When the cellular phone 12b receives the remote operation data and key code transmitted from the server 25b (step S41), the received remote operation data and key code are stored in the memory 104 (step S42). As described above, after the remote operation data and the key code are stored in the memory 104, the door lock device 1 (see FIG. 2) can be remotely operated using the mobile phone 12b.
[0101]
According to the information processing system according to the above embodiment (2), the identification information for identifying the key code necessary for the operation of the door lock device 1 installed in the vehicle 13b to be remotely operated (here, , Based on the vehicle number of the vehicle 13b), the key code specified by the server 25b and the remote operation data are downloaded to the mobile phone 12b. Thereby, the remote operation of the existing door lock device 1 that needs to be restricted by the user can be realized by the mobile phone 12b.
[0102]
In addition, since the key code is specified in the server 25b in consideration of not only the vehicle number of the vehicle 13b but also the name, address, and date of birth of the owner of the vehicle 13b, the key code is specified with high accuracy. Of course, it is possible to prevent the key code used for the door lock device 1 installed in the vehicle 13b from being written on the mobile phone 12b owned by another person who is not the true owner of the vehicle 13b. Can do.
[0103]
In the information processing system according to the embodiment (2), information indicating the customer's name, address, date of birth, and vehicle number of the vehicle purchased by the customer from the mobile phone 12b is sent to the server 25b as customer information. Based on this information, the server 25b determines whether the owner 11b of the mobile phone 12b is a legitimate customer (that is, the true owner of the vehicle 13b) and specifies the key code. However, customer information that can be used for the determination and the identification is not limited to these information.
[0104]
For example, in the information processing system according to another embodiment, the telephone number of the mobile phone 12b possessed by the holder 11b (that is, the mobile phone 12b to which the key code is written) is used for the determination and the identification. Anyway.
[0105]
As shown in FIG. 5 (a), if the telephone number of the mobile phone owned by the customer is registered in the customer information file 306 of the server 25b, the mobile phone 12b is authorized based on the telephone number of the mobile phone 12b. It can be determined whether or not it belongs to the customer. Since the information indicating the telephone number of the mobile phone 12b is automatically transmitted to the server 25b via the network 24b, the server 25b can grasp the telephone number of the mobile phone 12b. It is like that.
[0106]
In the information processing system according to the above embodiment (2), the remote operation data and the key code are transmitted together from the server 25b to the mobile phone 12b, but the information processing according to another embodiment is performed. In the system, the remote operation data and the key code may be transmitted at different timings.
[0107]
  FIG. 9 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of the information processing system according to the embodiment (3). Note that the same components as those of the information processing system shown in FIG. Also, FIG.These are explanatory drawings for demonstrating the flow which writes a key code in a mobile telephone at the time of employ | adopting the information processing system which concerns on Embodiment (3).
[0108]
The mobile phone 12c includes a control unit 121 that performs various controls, a communication unit 103 that performs wireless communication with the outside via the antenna 102, processing results in the control unit 121, and a personal computer 23c (corresponding to the information processing apparatus of the present invention). A memory 104 for storing transmitted remote operation data and a key code, a display unit 105 for displaying character information, an input unit 106 for inputting various operation contents, and a light emitting element 107 (for example, A light emitting diode) and a driver 108 that causes the light emitting element 107 to emit light and send a remote operation signal. In addition, the control unit 121 can take in data transmitted from the personal computer 23c.
[0109]
A personal computer 23c installed in the vehicle sales company 21c (see FIG. 3) displays a control unit 221 for performing various controls, a memory 203 for storing processing results in the control unit 221, and character information. Display unit 204, input unit 205 for inputting various operation contents, sending unit 206 for sending remote operation data to mobile phone 12c, and remote operation for remotely operating door lock device 1 (see FIG. 3) A memory 222 for storing data and a database 223 are included.
[0110]
The remote operation data includes an application program P1 for operating the mobile phone 12c as a remote operation device. The files stored in the database 223 include a customer information file 224 (see FIG. 5A) and a key code file 225 (see FIG. 5B).
[0111]
Next, the processing operation (3) performed by the personal computer 23c (the control unit 221) in the information processing system according to Embodiment (3) will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG. First, a customer information input screen on which the customer's name, address, date of birth, and vehicle number of the vehicle purchased by the customer can be input is displayed on the display unit 204 (step S51).
[0112]
Next, through this customer information input screen, the name, address, date of birth, and vehicle 13c (see FIG. 3) of the owner 11c (see FIG. 3) who owns the mobile phone 12c who has visited the vehicle sales company 21c. ) Is completed (step S52). If it is determined that the input is completed, the customer information file 224 is searched based on the input information, and the mobile phone 12c It is determined whether or not the owner 11c is a regular customer (step S53).
[0113]
If it is determined that the customer is a legitimate customer, the key code file 225 is searched, the key code corresponding to the input vehicle number is specified (step S54), and then the remote operation data stored in the memory 222 is stored. Reading (step S55), the read remote operation data and the key code specified in step S54 are transmitted to the mobile phone 12c (step S56). On the other hand, if it is determined that the customer is not an authorized customer, a process for warning the employee 22c (see FIG. 3) of the vehicle sales company 21c or a process for prompting the customer information to be input again is performed.
[0114]
When the cellular phone 12 c receives the remote operation data and key code transmitted from the personal computer 23 c, the received remote operation data and key code are stored in the memory 104. As described above, after the remote operation data and the key code are stored in the memory 104, the door lock device 1 (see FIG. 3) can be remotely operated using the mobile phone 12c.
[0115]
According to the information processing system according to the above embodiment (3), the key code specified by the personal computer 23c based on the specific information (here, the vehicle number of the vehicle 13c) is transmitted from the personal computer 23c to the mobile phone 12c. . Thereby, the remote operation of the existing door lock device 1 that needs to be restricted by the user can be realized by the mobile phone 12c.
[0116]
Further, since the identification of the key code on the personal computer 23c takes into account not only the vehicle number of the vehicle 13c but also the name, address, and date of birth of the owner of the vehicle 13c, the key code is identified with high accuracy. Of course, it is possible to prevent the key code used for the door lock device 1 installed in the vehicle 13c from being written on the mobile phone 12c owned by another person who is not the true owner of the vehicle 13c. Can do.
[0117]
In the information processing system according to the embodiment (3), information indicating the customer's name, address, date of birth, and vehicle number of the vehicle purchased by the customer is input to the personal computer 23c as the customer information. 23c determines whether the owner 11c of the mobile phone 12c is a legitimate customer (that is, the true owner of the vehicle 13c) or specifies the key code based on the input information. The customer information that can be used for the determination and the identification is not limited to these information.
[0118]
For example, in the information processing system according to another embodiment, the telephone number of the mobile phone 12c possessed by the holder 11c (that is, the mobile phone 12c to which the key code is written) is used for the determination and the identification. Anyway.
[0119]
As shown in FIG. 5 (a), if the phone number of the mobile phone owned by the customer is registered in the customer information file 224, the mobile phone 12c is registered with the legitimate customer based on the phone number of the mobile phone 12c. It can be determined whether or not it is a thing. Since the telephone number of the mobile phone 12c is normally displayed on the display unit 105, the telephone number of the mobile phone 12c can be confirmed from the content displayed on the display unit 105.
[0120]
Further, in the information processing system according to the above embodiment (3), the remote operation data and the key code are transmitted together from the personal computer 23c to the mobile phone 12c, but the information processing according to another embodiment is performed. In the system, the remote operation data and the key code may be transmitted at different timings.
[0121]
Further, in the information processing system according to the above embodiments (1) to (3), the owner 11a who possesses the mobile phone 12a based on the customer information such as the customer's name, address, and date of birth. However, in the information processing system according to another embodiment, each customer sets a password when purchasing a vehicle at a vehicle sales company. 11 may be registered in the customer information file, and the determination may be performed based on the registered password, that is, information that only the customer can know.
[0122]
As information that only the customer can know, in addition to the password registered in advance by the customer, the code issued on the card issued by the vehicle dealer and handed over to the customer, or embedded in the card PIN code stored on the chip.
[0123]
In the information processing systems according to the above embodiments (1) to (3), remote operation data for operating the mobile phones 12a to 12c as remote operation devices is transmitted from the server 25a via the network 24a and the personal computer 23a. Although it is transmitted to the cellular phone 12a, transmitted from the server 25b to the cellular phone 12b via the network 24b, or transmitted from the personal computer 23c to the cellular phone 12c, in the information processing system according to another embodiment, The remote operation data may be transmitted to the mobile phones 12a to 12c from a remote operation target device (here, the door lock device 1) that is a target of remote operation.
[0124]
In still another embodiment, as the remote operation data, operation screen data corresponding to an operation screen to be displayed on the display unit 105 of the mobile phones 12a to 12c is transmitted from the remote operation target device to the mobile phones 12a to 12c. You may make it transmit to. For example, a request signal for requesting the operation screen data is transmitted from the mobile phones 12a to 12c to the remote operation target device using the light emitting element 107, and the remote operation target device that has received the request signal receives the request signal. A signal including the operation screen data is transmitted to the outside.
[0125]
In order to realize this, it is necessary to provide the mobile phones 12a to 12c with a receiving unit such as a photo transistor for receiving a signal transmitted from the remote operation target device, or to the remote operation target device. It is necessary to provide a transmission unit for transmitting signals.
[0126]
Further, in order to ensure safety, an ID code is transmitted from the mobile phones 12a to 12c together with the request signal, and the operation screen data is based on the ID code transmitted from the remote operation target device. It may be determined whether or not to transmit. This ID code may also be used as a key code. In addition, the remote operation target device is not limited to the door lock device 1 and may be a navigation device, an audio device, or the like.
[0127]
FIG. 12 is a block diagram schematically showing the main part of the wireless portable terminal according to the embodiment (4). However, the same components as those of the cellular phone 12a constituting the information processing system shown in FIG.
[0128]
In the figure, reference numeral 12d denotes a cellular phone (corresponding to the wireless portable terminal of the present invention). , A memory 104 for storing processing results in the control unit 131, a display unit 105 for displaying character information, an input unit 106 for inputting various operation details, and a light emitting element 107 (for example, a light emitting diode). A driver 108 that emits light from the light emitting element 107 to send a remote operation signal, remote operation data for remotely operating the door lock device 1 installed in the vehicle 13d, and necessary for remote operation of the door lock device 1. And a memory 132 for storing key code, key code erasure data, and the like.
[0129]
The remote operation data includes an application program P1 for operating the mobile phone 12d as a remote operation device. The key code erasure data includes an application program P2 for erasing the key code stored in the memory 132 when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
[0130]
Next, processing operation (4) performed by the control unit 131 in the wireless portable terminal (mobile phone 13d) according to the embodiment (4) (ie, by causing the computer constituting the control unit 131 to execute the application program P2) (Achieved functions) will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
[0131]
First, it is determined whether or not an emergency signal has been received by the communication unit 103 via the antenna 102 (step S61). The emergency signal is a signal transmitted from the outside (for example, using a telephone number) to the mobile phone 12d through a wireless communication line.
[0132]
If it is determined that the emergency signal has been received by the communication unit 103, the key code stored in the memory 132 is deleted, so that the door lock device 1 installed in the vehicle 13d cannot be remotely operated ( Step S62). On the other hand, if the communication unit 103 determines that the emergency signal has not been received, it is not necessary to prevent the door lock device 1 from being remotely operated, and the processing operation (4) is terminated.
[0133]
According to the wireless portable terminal according to the above embodiment (4), when the emergency signal is received, the key code stored in the memory 132 is erased, and the door lock device 1 installed in the vehicle 13d is remotely controlled. For example, when receiving a notification that the mobile phone 12d is lost, a service company that provides a service for transmitting the emergency signal to the mobile phone 12d using a wireless communication line is provided. If established, the owner of the mobile phone 12d can disable remote control by the mobile phone 12d by contacting the service company if the mobile phone 12d is lost. Thereby, the security of the vehicle 13d can be improved.
[0134]
Next, a wireless portable terminal according to Embodiment (5) will be described. However, the wireless portable terminal is the same as the wireless portable terminal shown in FIG. 12 except for the cellular phone 12d, the control unit 131 constituting the cellular phone 12d, and the memory 132. The parts and the memory are given different reference numerals, and other explanations are omitted here.
[0135]
In the figure, reference numeral 132A denotes a memory. The memory 132A includes remote operation data for remotely operating the door lock device 1 equipped in the vehicle 13d, a key code and a key required for remote operation of the door lock device 1. Stores code erasure data and the like.
[0136]
The remote operation data includes an application program P1 for operating the mobile phone 12e as a remote operation device. The key code deletion data includes an application program P3 for deleting the key code stored in the memory 132A when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
[0137]
Next, processing operation (5) performed by the control unit 131A in the wireless portable terminal (cellular phone 12e) according to the embodiment (5) (ie, by causing the computer constituting the control unit 131A to execute the application program P3) (Achieved functions) will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG. First, timer t₁Is set to 0 (step S71), and then the timer t₁ Is a predetermined period T₁
It is determined whether (for example, one week) has elapsed (step S72).
[0138]
Timer t₁Is a predetermined period T₁If it is determined that the time has elapsed, the key code stored in the memory 132A is deleted, thereby preventing the remote operation of the door lock device 1 installed in the vehicle 13d (step S73). On the other hand, timer t₁Is a predetermined period T₁If it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the processing operation {circle over (5)} is terminated as it is.
[0139]
According to the wireless portable terminal according to the embodiment (5), the predetermined period T₁When elapses, the key code stored in the memory 132A is erased, and the door lock device 1 equipped in the vehicle 13d cannot be remotely operated. That is, since the key code is periodically deleted, it is necessary to re-register the key code each time.
Therefore, for example, even if the cellular phone 12e is stolen, when the thief discovers the vehicle 13d, the remote operation by the cellular phone 12e can be disabled. Thereby, the security of the vehicle 13d can be improved.
[0140]
Next, the wireless portable terminal according to the embodiment (6) will be described. However, the wireless portable terminal is the same as the wireless portable terminal shown in FIG. 12 except for the cellular phone 12d, the control unit 131 constituting the cellular phone 12d, and the memory 132. The parts and the memory are given different reference numerals, and other explanations are omitted here.
[0141]
In the figure, 132B indicates a memory. The memory 132B includes remote operation data for remotely operating the door lock device 1 provided in the vehicle 13d, a key code and a key required for remote operation of the door lock device 1. It stores code erasure data and the like.
[0142]
The remote operation data includes an application program P1 for operating the mobile phone 12f as a remote operation device. The key code deletion data includes an application program P4 for deleting the key code stored in the memory 132B when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
[0143]
Next, processing operation (6) performed by the control unit 131B in the wireless portable terminal (cellular phone 12f) according to Embodiment (6) (ie, by causing the computer constituting the control unit 131B to execute the application program P4) (Achieved functions) will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG. First, timer t₂Is set to 0 (step S81), and then the timer t₂Is a predetermined period T₂It is determined whether (for example, 24 hours) has elapsed (step S82).
[0144]
Timer t₂Is a predetermined period T₂If it is determined that the time has elapsed, the key code stored in the memory 132B is deleted, thereby preventing the remote operation of the door lock device 1 installed in the vehicle 13d (step S83).
[0145]
On the other hand, timer t₂Is a predetermined period T₂If it is determined that it has not elapsed, it is next determined whether or not a remote operation using the mobile phone 12f has been performed (step S84). If it is determined that the remote control using the mobile phone 12f has been performed, the timer t₂Is returned to 0 (step S85). On the other hand, if it is determined that the remote operation has not been performed, the processing operation (6) is terminated.
[0146]
According to the wireless portable terminal according to the embodiment (6), the predetermined period T₂If the remote operation is never performed before (for example, 24 hours), the key code stored in the memory 132B is erased, and the door lock device 1 installed in the vehicle 13d is remotely operated. It becomes impossible to do.
[0147]
When the mobile phone 12f can be used for remote control, if the owner of the mobile phone 12f has the mobile phone 12f, the predetermined period T₂Some sort of remote control should be performed. Nevertheless, when the remote operation is not performed, it can be considered that the mobile phone 12f is owned by a person other than the owner.
Therefore, the predetermined period T₂If the remote operation is not performed before the time elapses, the safety of the vehicle 13d can be improved by disabling the remote operation by the mobile phone 12f.
[0148]
Further, in the wireless portable terminals according to the above embodiments (4) to (6), in order to improve the security of the vehicle 13d, the key code stored in the memory 132 is deleted when a predetermined condition is satisfied. However, the wireless portable terminal according to another embodiment may rewrite the code instead of deleting the key code.
[0149]
In the wireless portable terminals according to the above embodiments (4) to (6), remote operation data for operating the mobile phones 12d to 12f as remote operation devices is stored in the memories 132, 132A, and 132B in advance. However, in the wireless portable terminal according to another embodiment, the remote operation data is transmitted from the remote operation target device (here, the door lock device 1) to be subjected to the remote operation to the mobile phones 12d to 12f. May be.
[0150]
In still another embodiment, as the remote operation data, operation screen data corresponding to an operation screen to be displayed on the display unit 105 of the mobile phones 12d to 12f is transmitted from the remote operation target device to the mobile phones 12d to 12f. You may make it transmit to. For example, a request signal for requesting the operation screen data is transmitted from the mobile phones 12d to 12f to the remote operation target device using the light emitting element 107, and the remote operation target device that has received the request signal receives the request signal. A signal including the operation screen data is transmitted to the outside.
[0151]
In order to realize this, it is necessary to provide the mobile telephones 12d to 12f with a receiving unit such as a photo transistor for receiving a signal transmitted from the remote operation target device, or to the remote operation target device. It is necessary to provide a transmission unit for transmitting signals.
[0152]
In addition, in order to ensure safety, an ID code is transmitted from the mobile phones 12d to 12f together with the request signal, and the operation screen data is based on the ID code transmitted from the remote operation target device. It may be determined whether or not to transmit. This ID code may also be used as a key code. In addition, the remote operation target device is not limited to the door lock device 1 and may be a navigation device, an audio device, or the like.
[0153]
Further, in any of the information processing system according to the above embodiments (1) to (3) and the wireless portable terminal according to the above embodiments (4) to (6), the remote control of the door lock device 1 mounted on the vehicle. Explains the case where the operation is performed with a mobile phone, but the device to be remotely operated is not limited to the door lock device, such as a security device that requires a security mode set / unset operation, etc. This is useful for devices that require the use of key codes to provide user restrictions.
[0154]
Further, in another embodiment, when unlocking the door lock or unsetting the security mode, a specific code for identifying each individual is transmitted from the mobile phone, and the specific code is transmitted to the specific code. Based on this, the driver's mode corresponding to each individual may be restored. Examples of the driver mode include a seat position, a mirror position, a reproduction medium (for example, CD, MD, AM radio, FM radio, etc.), an audio volume, and the like.
[0155]
In order to realize restoration of the driver mode, the driver mode of each individual may be stored in a predetermined storage device in correspondence with each individual (the specific code). Examples of a method for storing the individual driver's mode in the predetermined storage device include a method for storing a driver's movement and operation after boarding.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a flow of writing a key code to a mobile phone when an information processing system according to an embodiment (1) of the present invention is employed.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a flow of writing a key code to a mobile phone when the information processing system according to the embodiment (2) is employed.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a flow of writing a key code to a mobile phone when the information processing system according to the embodiment (3) is employed;
FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of the information processing system according to the embodiment (1).
FIG. 5A shows the structure of a customer information file stored in the database of the server constituting the information processing system according to the embodiment (1), FIG. 5B shows the structure of a key code file, (C) shows the structure of the carrier file.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing processing operations in a personal computer, a server, and a mobile phone in the information processing system according to the embodiment (1).
FIG. 7 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an information processing system according to an embodiment (2).
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing processing operations in a mobile phone and a server in the information processing system according to the embodiment (2).
FIG. 9 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of an information processing system according to an embodiment (3).
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing processing operations performed by a control unit of a personal computer in the information processing system according to the embodiment (3).
FIG. 11 shows a structure of a customer information file stored in a database of a server constituting an information processing system according to another embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of a wireless portable terminal according to an embodiment (4).
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing processing operations performed by the control unit in the wireless portable terminal according to the embodiment (4).
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing processing operations performed by the control unit in the wireless portable terminal according to the embodiment (5).
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing processing operations performed by the control unit in the wireless portable terminal according to the embodiment (6).
FIG. 16 is a block diagram schematically showing a main part of a conventional door lock system.
[Explanation of symbols]
12a-12f mobile phone
13a-13d vehicle
23a, 23c PC
24a, 24b network
25a, 25b server
101, 111, 121, 131, 131A, 131B control unit
201, 221, 301, 311 control unit
206 Sending unit

Claims (4)

A server for storing a key code required for operating a remote operation target device to be remotely operated; and
An information processing system including an information processing device that downloads a key code stored in the server and sends the downloaded key code to a wireless portable terminal that is used as a remote operation device,
The information processing apparatus is
A first input means for inputting various information;
First transmission means for transmitting, to the server, first information necessary for downloading a desired key code, such as identification information for identifying a key code, input by the first input means;
First sending means for sending the key code identified and transmitted by the server to the wireless portable terminal based on the identifying information;
The server is
First storage means for storing a plurality of key codes in association with management information necessary for managing the plurality of key codes;
Based on the first information transmitted from the information processing apparatus, a first specifying means for searching the first storage means and specifying a key code;
Second transmitting means for transmitting the key code specified by the first specifying means to the information processing apparatus,
The first information includes information on a regular operator who should operate the remote operation target device that requires the desired key code for remote operation,
In addition, the management information necessary for managing a plurality of key codes also includes information on the authorized operator,
The first specifying means takes into account information related to the authorized operator and determines whether the person who uses the wireless portable terminal is the authorized operator as well as specifying the key code. An information processing system characterized by what is performed. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the information about the legitimate operator, an operator of the legitimate contains identification information for identifying the wireless mobile terminal to be used. The first information includes information that can be known only by a legitimate operator who should operate the remote operation target device that requires the desired key code for remote operation,
Further, the management information necessary for managing a plurality of key codes also includes information that only the authorized operator can know,
The first identifying means takes into account information that only the authorized operator can know;
3. The information processing according to claim 1, wherein not only the key code is specified but also a determination is made as to whether or not a person who uses the wireless portable terminal is the authorized operator. system. As information that can be known only by the authorized operator, information such as a personal identification code described in an offer such as a card provided from a predetermined service organization to the authorized operator, or stored in the offer 4. The information processing system according to claim 3 , wherein information such as a personal identification code is included.

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