Information processing device and transfer method

Abstract

To enable image sharing appropriate to the situation and improve usability. [Solution] The information processing device comprises a display unit that displays a first image and a transfer unit that transfers a second image different from the first image to a display device, further comprising an address receiving unit that receives a predetermined address from an external device and an image generation unit that connects to the predetermined address and generates the second image based on the information obtained, wherein the transfer unit sends a notification to the display device asking which to select between the predetermined address received by the address receiving unit and the second image generated by the image generation unit, and if the second image generated by the image generation unit is selected, the transfer unit transfers the second image obtained by the image generation unit to the display device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus and a transfer method.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as a technology that enables content such as an image to be displayed on another device, there is Patent Document 1. Patent Document 1 states, "Provide an image transmission system that transmits image data by a transmission method that meets the needs of the recipient side.", "An image transmission system including a server 200 and a plurality of image transmission devices 100A to C, wherein the server 200 receives transmission method designation information indicating the transmission method of the image data 505 addressed to itself designated by the recipient, records the transmission method designation information and the recipient in association with each other, further receives an update thereof, rewrites the transmission method designation information corresponding to the recipient with the updated transmission method designation information, and the image transmission devices 100A to C receive a selection of the identifier of the recipient of the image data 505 to be transmitted, acquire the transmission method designation information and the identifier of the recipient corresponding thereto from the server 200, and when the selected recipient identifier matches the recipient identifier corresponding to the acquired transmission method designation information, transmit the image data 505 according to the transmission method indicated by the transmission method designation information."

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Conventional technologies have had usability issues because they do not consider the recipient's ability to choose the appropriate image sharing method depending on the situation. For example, when an in-vehicle device connects wirelessly to a server of a store providing a drive-through service to order products, the in-vehicle device can work with an in-vehicle terminal to consolidate orders from multiple occupants. In this case, a rear monitor or smartphone could function as an in-vehicle terminal. For example, a rear monitor does not have a browser that can connect to the store's server and receives the image of the order screen generated by the in-vehicle device, accepting product selection operations from the occupant. On the other hand, a smartphone has a browser that can connect to the store's server, and can select products from the order screen generated by the in-vehicle device, or it can connect to the store's server and generate an order image directly to select products. Therefore, it is desirable that the in-vehicle device be able to flexibly select the method of sharing images and other data to the in-vehicle terminal, depending on whether the terminal has a browser, the user's requests, and so on.

[0005] The present invention aims to improve usability by enabling image sharing that is appropriate to the situation. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] To achieve the above objective, one representative information processing apparatus of the present invention is an information processing apparatus comprising a display unit that displays a first image and a transfer unit that transfers a second image different from the first image to a display device, further comprising an address receiving unit that receives a predetermined address from an external device and an image generation unit that connects to the predetermined address and generates the second image based on the information obtained, wherein the transfer unit sends a notification to the display device asking which to select between the predetermined address received by the address receiving unit and the second image generated by the image generation unit, and if the second image generated by the image generation unit is selected, the transfer unit transfers the second image obtained by the image generation unit to the display device. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to realize image sharing according to the situation and improve usability. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] Diagram illustrating image transfer by an in-vehicle information processing device. [Figure 2] System configuration diagram of this embodiment [Figure 3] Configuration diagram of the in-vehicle device [Figure 4] Configuration diagram of a mobile device [Figure 5] Flowchart explaining the processing procedure for in-vehicle devices [Figure 6] A flowchart showing the detailed processing steps for inquiries. [Figure 7] Specific examples of the first and second notices [Figure 8] Order Processing Diagram [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] The following describes an example using drawings. [Examples]

[0010] Figure 1 is an explanatory diagram of image transfer by an in-vehicle device 40, which is an information processing device. The in-vehicle device 40 is an information processing device mounted in a vehicle 30. For example, the in-vehicle device 40 is installed in the center of the dashboard, between the driver's seat and the passenger seat. The in-vehicle device 40 is equipped with a touch panel display that is visible to the occupants in the driver's seat and the passenger seat. The in-vehicle device 40 can display map information and route information. In addition, the in-vehicle device 40 is equipped with a web browser and can connect to the address of an external server via wireless communication. The web browser corresponds to the image generation unit in the claims. The in-vehicle device 40 can communicate with a mobile terminal 50 and a rear monitor 60 inside the vehicle and can transfer images and other data to the mobile terminal 50 and the rear monitor 60.

[0011] The mobile terminal 50 is a smartphone or tablet device carried by the crew. The mobile terminal 50 is equipped with a touch panel display and can receive images and other data from the in-vehicle device 40. The mobile terminal 50 is also equipped with a web browser and can connect to external server addresses via wireless communication.

[0012] The rear monitor 60 is equipped with a touch panel display that is visible to passengers in the rear seats. For example, the rear monitor 60 may be installed on the ceiling of the vehicle interior or on the backrest of the driver's or passenger's seat. The rear monitor 60 can receive images and other data from the in-vehicle device 40. If the rear monitor 60 is equipped with a web browser, it can connect to an external server address via wireless communication.

[0013] In Figure 1, the in-vehicle device 40 communicates with the server of the store 10 that provides the drive-through service and places an order. Specifically, the in-vehicle device 40 first receives addresses corresponding to the order screens from the store 10's server (1). The addresses received are the address of the main order screen and the address of the sub-order screen.

[0014] The main order screen allows users to select products, confirm their order, and complete payment. For convenience, the main order screen will be referred to as the first screen or first content. For convenience, the address of the main order screen will be referred to as the first address.

[0015] The sub-order screen allows for product selection. However, it does not display information related to order confirmation or payment, and does not have functions for order confirmation or payment. In other words, the sub-order screen has more limited display content and functionality compared to the main order screen. Product selections made on the sub-order screen are reflected on the main order screen, where order confirmation and payment are performed. The main order screen consolidates the product selections from the sub-order screen and acts as the primary terminal for confirmation and payment. For convenience, the sub-order screen will be referred to as the second image or second content. For convenience, the address of the sub-order screen will be referred to as the second address.

[0016] The in-vehicle device 40 accesses the address of the main order screen using a web browser, obtains the data used to generate the main order screen, and generates the main order screen. The in-vehicle device 40 displays the generated main order screen on the touch panel display. The in-vehicle device 40 accepts an operation for selecting a product from the passenger in the state where the main order screen is displayed. When the in-vehicle device 40 accepts the product selection operation, it transmits it to the server of the store 10 (2). The main screen is updated reflecting the product selection.

[0017] The in-vehicle device 40 accesses the address of the sub-order screen using a web browser, obtains the data used to generate the sub-order screen, and generates the sub-order screen. The in-vehicle device 40 can transfer the generated sub-order screen to the mobile terminal 50 or the rear monitor 60. The mobile terminal 50 and the rear monitor 60 are display devices that display the sub-order screen. In FIG. 1, the in-vehicle device 40 transfers the sub-order screen to the rear monitor 60 (3). The rear monitor 60 accepts an operation for selecting a product from the passenger in the state where the sub-order screen is displayed. When the rear monitor 60 accepts the product selection operation, it transmits it to the in-vehicle device 40. The in-vehicle device 40 transmits the product selection operation received by the rear monitor 60 to the server of the store 10. The main screen is updated reflecting the product selection.

[0018] The in-vehicle device 40 can transfer the address of the sub-order screen to the mobile terminal 50 (4). The mobile terminal 50 accesses the address of the sub-order screen using a web browser (5). The mobile terminal 50 obtains the data used to generate the sub-order screen from the server of the store 10 and generates the sub-order screen. The mobile terminal 50 accepts an operation for selecting a product from the passenger in the state where the sub-order screen is displayed. When the mobile terminal 50 accepts the product selection operation, it transmits it to the server of the store 10. The main screen is updated reflecting the product selection.

[0019] Figure 2 is a system configuration diagram of this embodiment. The store system 11 of store 10 includes a short-range wireless communication device 12, an in-store server 13, and an in-store terminal 14. Store 10 is provided with a wireless communication network N1. The in-store server 13 can communicate with the in-vehicle device 40 and the mobile terminal 50 via the wireless communication network N1.

[0020] The short-range wireless communication device 12 performs wireless communication over a distance shorter than the wireless communication network N1. The short-range wireless communication device 12 uses, for example, Bluetooth® for communication. The short-range wireless communication device 12 periodically transmits beacons to its surroundings. The beacons contain information for connecting to the wireless communication network N1.

[0021] The in-store server 13 has an order address generation unit 21, a content distribution unit 22, and an order acceptance unit 23 connected to the wireless communication network N1. The in-store server 13 is, for example, a computer, and its processor executes programs to realize the functions of the order address generation unit 21, the content distribution unit 22, and the order acceptance unit 23.

[0022] The order address generation unit 21 generates the address of the main order screen and the address of the sub-order screen. When the main order screen address is accessed, the content distribution unit 22 provides the data necessary to generate the main order screen, which is the first content. When the sub-order screen address is accessed, the content distribution unit 22 provides the data necessary to generate the sub-order screen, which is the second content.

[0023] The order receiving unit 23 adds the product to the order list and updates the main order screen when a product selection operation is performed on the main order screen or sub-order screen. It may also update the sub-order screen when a product selection operation is performed on the sub-order screen. The order receiving unit 23 processes the order when a confirmation operation is performed on the order list. Order processing may include outputting product provision instructions from the in-store terminal 14 and payment processing.

[0024] The in-store terminal 14 is a terminal used by employees of store 10. When the in-store terminal 14 outputs a product provision instruction, the employee provides the instructed product.

[0025] Vehicle 30 is equipped with an on-board device 40 and a rear monitor 60. A mobile terminal 50 is also located inside vehicle 30. Vehicle 30 is provided with a wireless communication network N2. The on-board device 40, the mobile terminal 50, and the rear monitor 60 can communicate with each other via the wireless communication network N2.

[0026] The in-vehicle device 40 includes a short-range wireless communication unit 41, a wireless communication unit 42, a server connection unit 46a, an image generation unit 46b, and a screen sharing processing unit 46d. The image generation unit 46b further includes a first browser 46c1 and a second browser 46c2. The short-range wireless communication unit 41 performs short-range wireless communication with the short-range wireless communication device 12. Specifically, the short-range wireless communication unit 41 receives beacons from the short-range wireless communication device 12.

[0027] The wireless communication unit 42 is a communication interface that performs wireless communication via wireless communication networks N1 and N2.

[0028] The server connection unit 46a reads information for connecting to the wireless communication network N1 from the beacon received by the short-range wireless communication unit 41. The server connection unit 46a provides the information for connecting to the wireless communication network N1 to the wireless communication unit 42, causing it to connect to the wireless communication network N1. The server connection unit 46a is also an address receiving unit that accesses the in-store server 13 via the wireless communication network N1 and obtains the address of the main order screen and the address of the sub-order screen.

[0029] The first browser 46c1, provided in the image generation unit 46b, is a web browser that operates as the first image generation unit, accessing the address of the main order screen, obtaining data to be used to generate the main order screen, and generating the main order screen. The first browser 46c1 displays the generated main order screen on the touch panel display 43, which will be described later. With the main order screen displayed, the first browser 46c1 accepts an operation from the passenger to select an item. When the first browser 46c1 accepts an item selection operation, it sends it to the in-store server 13.

[0030] The second browser 46c2, provided in the image generation unit 46b, is a web browser that accesses the address of the sub-order screen, obtains the data used to generate the sub-order screen, and operates as a second image generation unit to generate the sub-order screen.

[0031] The screen sharing processing unit 46d is a transfer unit that shares the address of the sub-order screen and the sub-order screen itself with the mobile terminal 50 and the rear monitor 60 via the wireless communication network N2. It also transmits product selection operations for the sub-order screen to the in-store server 13.

[0032] The screen sharing processing unit 46d queries the mobile terminal 50 or rear monitor 60 to select either the address of the sub-order screen or the sub-order screen generated by the second browser. The screen sharing processing unit 46d then forwards the sub-order screen generated by the second browser to the device that responded to the query indicating that it will select the sub-order screen generated by the second browser. The screen sharing processing unit 46d then forwards the address of the sub-order screen to the device that responded to the query indicating that it will select the address of the sub-order screen.

[0033] The screen sharing processing unit 46d can make inquiries according to the configuration of the device. To a device equipped with a web browser acting as a second browser, the screen sharing processing unit 46d sends a notification asking which to select between the address of the sub-order screen and the sub-order screen generated by the second browser 46c2. This inquiry is called the first notification. To a device that does not have a web browser acting as a second browser, the screen sharing processing unit 46d sends a notification that the sub-order screen generated by the second browser 46c2 is available. This notification is called the second notification. A device equipped with a web browser acting as a second browser is, for example, a mobile terminal 50. A device that does not have a web browser acting as a second browser is, for example, a rear monitor 60. The configuration of the mobile terminal 50 and the rear monitor 60 may be specified in advance, or may be obtained from the mobile terminal or the rear monitor 60 each time.

[0034] The mobile terminal 50 is, for example, a smartphone carried by the crew. The mobile terminal 50 has a wireless communication unit 51 and a second browser 56a. The wireless communication unit 51 is a communication interface that performs wireless communication via wireless communication networks N1 and N2. The second browser 56a is a web browser that accesses the address of the sub-order screen, obtains data used to generate the sub-order screen, and generates the sub-order screen. The second browser 56a displays the generated sub-order screen on the touch panel display 52, which will be described later. With the sub-order screen displayed, the second browser 56a accepts an operation from the crew to select a product. When the second browser 56a accepts an operation to select a product, it sends it to the in-store server 13.

[0035] The mobile terminal 50 can also receive the sub-order screen generated by the second browser 46c2 from the in-vehicle device 40 and display it on the touch panel display 52 without using the second browser 56a. In this case, when the mobile terminal 50 receives a product selection operation, it transmits it to the in-vehicle device 40.

[0036] The rear monitor 60 includes a wireless communication unit 61 and a touch panel display. The wireless communication unit 61 is a communication interface that performs wireless communication via wireless communication networks N1 and N2. The rear monitor 60 does not have a second browser and cannot generate a sub-order screen from the address of a sub-order screen.

[0037] The rear monitor 60 receives the sub-order screen generated by the second browser 46c2 from the in-vehicle device 40 and displays it on the touch panel display 52. ​​When the rear monitor 60 receives a product selection operation, it transmits it to the in-vehicle device 40.

[0038] Figure 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the in-vehicle device 40. The in-vehicle device 40 includes a short-range wireless communication unit 41, a wireless communication unit 42, a touch panel display 43, a storage unit 45, and a control unit 46. The touch panel display 43 displays the main order screen and accepts operations such as product selection and order confirmation.

[0039] The control unit 46 is, for example, a processor, and by executing programs, it realizes the functions of the server connection unit 46a, the image generation unit 46b, the first browser 46c1, the second browser 46c2, and the screen sharing processing unit 46d. The storage unit 45 stores various programs and data.

[0040] Figure 4 is a diagram showing the configuration of the mobile terminal 50. The mobile terminal 50 includes a wireless communication unit 51, a touch panel display 52, a storage unit 55, and a control unit 56. The touch panel display 52 displays a sub-order screen and accepts product selection operations.

[0041] The control unit 56 is, for example, a processor, and by executing a program, it realizes the functions of the second browser 56a and the screen sharing processing unit 56d. The screen sharing processing unit 56d receives the address of the sub-order screen, sends the sub-order screen generated by the second browser 46c2, and transmits product selection operations. The storage unit 55 stores various programs and data.

[0042] The rear monitor 60 differs from the mobile terminal 50 in that it does not have a second browser. Other configurations and operations are the same as those of the mobile terminal 50, so illustrations and explanations are omitted.

[0043] Figure 5 is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of the in-vehicle device 40. The in-vehicle device 40 sequentially executes the following steps S101 to S108. Step S101: The short-range radio communication unit 41 receives a beacon and sends it to the control unit 46. Then, the process proceeds to step S102. In step S102, the server connection unit 46a reads information from the beacon for connecting to the wireless communication network N1 and connects to the wireless communication network N1. After that, the process proceeds to step S103. In step S103, the server connection unit 46a connects to the in-store server 13 via the wireless communication network N1 and receives the address of the main order screen and the address of the sub-order screen. Then, the process proceeds to step S104.

[0044] Step S104: The first browser 46c1 accesses the address of the main order screen and generates the main order screen. Then proceeds to step S105. Step S105 The second browser 46c2 accesses the address of the sub-order screen and generates the sub-order screen. Then proceeds to step S106.

[0045] In step S106, the screen sharing processing unit 46d queries the display device that displays the sub-order image. The display device is a device that displays the sub-order screen, and in this embodiment, it is the mobile terminal 50 or the rear monitor 60. The process then proceeds to step S107. In step S107, the screen sharing processing unit 46d obtains responses from each display device that made the inquiry. Then, the process proceeds to step S108. In step S108, the screen sharing processing unit 46d transmits either the address of the sub-order screen or the sub-screen generated in step S105 to each display device based on the response from each display device, and then terminates the process.

[0046] Figure 6 is a flowchart showing the detailed processing steps of the query. The query step in step S106 includes the following steps S201 to S205. In step S201, the screen sharing processing unit 46d selects one display device. Then, the process proceeds to step S202. Step S202 The screen sharing processing unit 46d determines whether the selected display device has a second browser. If the selected display device has a second browser (Step S202: Yes), proceed to step S203. If the selected display device does not have a second browser (Step S202: No), proceed to step S204.

[0047] Step S203 The screen sharing processing unit 46d sends a first notification. The first notification asks which to select between the address of the sub-order screen and the sub-order screen generated by the second browser 46c2. Then the process proceeds to step S205. In step S204, the screen sharing processing unit 46d sends a second notification. The second notification indicates that the sub-order screen generated by the second browser 46c2 is available. The process then proceeds to step S205. Step S205 The screen sharing processing unit 46d determines whether all display devices have been selected. If there are any unselected display devices (Step S205: No), the process returns to Step S201. If all display devices have been selected (Step S205: Yes), the process ends.

[0048] Figure 7 shows specific examples of the first and second notifications. The first notification includes the message, "A screen sharing request has been received from the master terminal. Please select how to display it on your terminal," a "Display with screen extension" button, and a "Display in browser" button. The master terminal is a device that displays the main order screen, and in this embodiment, it is the in-vehicle device 40. "Display with screen extension" indicates that the sub-order screen will be received and displayed from the in-vehicle device 40. "Display in browser" indicates that the sub-order screen will be generated and displayed using the second browser of the terminal. In the first notification, both the "Display with screen extension" button and the "Display in browser" button are selectable. An action taken on either button constitutes a response to the first notification.

[0049] The second notification includes the message, "A screen sharing request has been received from the master terminal. Please select how you would like to display it on your terminal," along with two buttons: "Display in extended screen mode" and "Display in browser mode." The "Display in browser mode" button is unavailable. Unavailable buttons may be displayed in a grayed-out manner. In the second notification, only the "Display in extended screen mode" button is available, and the action taken with this button constitutes the response to the second notification.

[0050] Figure 8 is an explanatory diagram of the order processing. The in-vehicle device 40 receives the product selection operation on the main order screen and transmits it to the in-store server 13 (step S401). The rear monitor 60 receives the product selection operation on the sub-order screen and transmits it to the in-vehicle device 40 (step S501). The in-vehicle device 40 forwards the product selection operation received from the rear monitor 60 to the in-store server 13 (step S402). The mobile terminal 50 receives the product selection operation on the sub-order screen and transmits it to the in-store server 13.

[0051] The in-store server 13 adds products to the order list and updates the main order screen based on product selection operations received from the in-vehicle device 40 or mobile terminal 50 (step S301). When the in-vehicle device 40 receives an order confirmation operation, it sends an order confirmation notification to the in-store server 13 (step S403). When the in-store server 13 receives the order confirmation notification, it executes the order processing (step S302).

[0052] As described above, the in-vehicle device 40 is an information processing device comprising a touch panel display 43 as a display unit for displaying a first image, and a screen sharing processing unit 46d as a transfer unit for transferring a second image different from the first image to the display device, further comprising a server connection unit 46a as an address receiving unit for receiving a predetermined address from an external device, and a second browser 46c2 as an image generation unit for generating the second image based on information obtained by connecting to the predetermined address, and the transfer unit sends a notification to the display device asking which to select between the predetermined address received by the address receiving unit and the second image generated by the image generation unit, and if the second image generated by the image generation unit is selected, the transfer unit transfers the second image obtained by the image generation unit to the display device. This configuration and operation enable the information processing device to share images in a situational manner, thereby improving usability.

[0053] Furthermore, the image generation unit comprises a first image generation unit and a second image generation unit. The address receiving unit receives a first address used for generating the first image and a second address, which is a predetermined address used for generating the second image. The first image generation unit generates the first image based on information obtained by connecting to the first address. The second image generation unit generates the second image based on information obtained by connecting to the second address. The transfer unit transfers the second image generated by the second image generation unit to the display device if the second image is selected, and transfers the second address if the predetermined address is selected. This configuration and operation allow the display device to select a transfer method suitable for it.

[0054] Furthermore, the transfer unit sends a notification to a display device that can be connected to the external device, asking the display device to choose between the predetermined address received by the address receiving unit and the second image generated by the image generation unit, and sends a notification to a display device that cannot be connected to the external device, indicating that the second image generated by the image generation unit is available. This configuration and operation allows the information processing device to provide notifications tailored to the configuration of the display device, thereby improving usability.

[0055] Furthermore, the second image has more limited display content compared to the first image. Therefore, appropriate access control is possible on both the display device side and the information processing device side.

[0056] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications are included. For example, the embodiments described above are explained in detail to make the present invention easier to understand, and are not necessarily limited to those having all the configurations described. Furthermore, it is possible to replace or add configurations, not just delete them.

[0057] For example, in this embodiment, a configuration with one mobile terminal 50 and one rear monitor 60 is illustrated, but there may be multiple mobile terminals 50 and multiple rear monitors 60. Furthermore, a configuration without either the mobile terminal 50 or the rear monitor 60 is also possible. [Explanation of symbols]

[0058] 10: Store, 11: Store system, 12: Short-range wireless communication device, 13: In-store server, 14: In-store terminal, 21: Order address generation unit, 22: Content distribution unit, 23: Order reception unit, 30: Vehicle, 40: In-vehicle device, 41: Short-range wireless communication unit, 42: Wireless communication unit, 43: Touch panel display, 45: Memory unit, 46: Control unit, 46a: Server connection unit, 46b: Image generation unit, 46c1: First browser, 46c2: Second browser, 46d: Screen sharing processing unit, 50: Mobile terminal, 51: Wireless communication unit, 52: Touch panel display, 55: Memory unit, 56: Control unit, 56a: Second browser, 56d: Screen sharing processing unit, 60: Rear monitor, 61: Wireless communication unit

Claims

1. An information processing apparatus comprising a display unit that displays a first image and a transfer unit that transfers a second image different from the first image to a display device, An address receiving unit that receives a predetermined address from an external device, An image generation unit that generates the second image based on information obtained by connecting to the predetermined address, Furthermore, The transfer unit sends a notification to the display device asking which of the predetermined address received by the address receiving unit and the second image generated by the image generation unit to select, and if the second image generated by the image generation unit is selected, the transfer unit transfers the second image acquired by the image generation unit to the display device. An information processing device characterized by the following:

2. An information processing apparatus according to claim 1, The image generation unit has a first image generation unit and a second image generation unit. The address receiving unit receives a first address used for generating the first image and a second address which is a predetermined address used for generating the second image. The first image generation unit generates the first image based on the information obtained by connecting to the first address. The second image generation unit generates the second image based on the information obtained by connecting to the second address. If the second image is selected, the transfer unit transfers the second image generated by the second image generation unit to the display device, and if a predetermined address is selected, it transfers the second address. An information processing device characterized by the following:

3. An information processing apparatus according to claim 1, The transfer unit is, For a display device that can be connected to the external device, a notification is sent to the display device asking which of the predetermined address received by the address receiving unit and the second image generated by the image generation unit to select. For display devices that cannot be connected to the external device, a notification is sent indicating that the second image generated by the image generation unit is available. An information processing device characterized by the following:

4. An information processing apparatus according to claim 1, The information processing apparatus is characterized in that the second image has a limited display content compared to the first image.

5. A transfer method for transferring a second image, which is different from a first image displayed on the display unit of an information processing device, to a display device that communicates with the information processing device, The aforementioned information processing device A receiving step in which a predetermined address is received from an external device, An image generation step of generating the second image based on information obtained by connecting to the predetermined address, A query step in which the display device is asked to select between the predetermined address received in the receiving step and the second image generated in the image generation step, A response acquisition step of obtaining a response to the inquiry from the display device, If the second image generated in the image generation step is selected in the response acquisition step, a transfer step is performed to transfer the second image acquired in the image generation step to the display device. A transfer method characterized by having the following features.

6. A transfer method according to claim 5, The image generation step comprises a first image generation step and a second image generation step. The receiving step receives a first address used for generating the first image and a second address which is the predetermined address used for generating the second image. The first image generation step generates the first image based on the information obtained by connecting to the first address, The second image generation step generates the second image based on the information obtained by connecting to the second address, The transfer step, if the second image is selected, transfers the second image generated in the second image generation step to the display device, and if the predetermined address is selected, transfers the second address. A transfer method characterized by the following features.

7. A transfer method according to claim 5, The aforementioned transfer step is, For a display device that can be connected to the external device, a notification is sent to the display device asking which of the predetermined address received in the receiving step and the second image generated in the image generation step to select. For display devices that cannot be connected to the external device, a notification is sent indicating that the second image generated in the image generation step is available. A transfer method characterized by the following features.

8. A transfer method according to claim 5, The transfer method is characterized in that the image generation step generates a second image in which the display content is restricted compared to the first image.

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