Control systems and shared equipment

Abstract

The present invention provides a control system and a shared device. The control system comprises: an acquisition unit that acquires reservation information; an operation receiving device that is operated by a user; and an operation control device that operates a part of the device based on the operation condition that the operation receiving device is operated in a first time period determined according to the reservation information, and operates another part of the device in a second time period determined according to the reservation information and different from the first time period.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a control system and a shared device. Background Art

[0002] For shared equipment used by reservation, the reservation information and equipment operation are coordinated.

[0003] The following contents are disclosed in Japanese Patent Gazette No. 09-128446: A reservation terminal registers a usage schedule of a conference room in a main management device, wherein the usage schedule registers at least a room name, a reservation time, and a usage device in a group, and each conference room is provided with a control device for centrally controlling the equipment and audio-visual equipment attached to the conference room for adjusting the environment, and the control device is composed of a fixed controller and a commander for instructing the operation of the equipment through wireless signals, and the controller operates the equipment for adjusting the environment of the room so that the conference room becomes an environment suitable for use at the reservation time, and operates the equipment associated with the usage equipment in a series of steps in such a way that the usage equipment set in the usage schedule can be used at the reservation time.

[0004] The following contents are disclosed in Japanese Patent Gazette No. 2004-86582: a rental booth that can provide space for users to use within a specified time is connected to a group management center via a communication network, and multiple rental booths are centrally managed / operated by the group management center. The services provided to users in the rental booths are implemented based on contracts with multiple service companies. The group management center manages the users' entry and exit and schedules, etc.

[0005] Depending on the type of equipment used, it is sometimes required to control the operation under different conditions in consideration of convenience and safety. Summary of the invention

[0006] An object of the present invention is to control operation under conditions corresponding to the type of equipment reserved for use, thereby improving convenience or safety in the use of the equipment.

[0007] According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a control system comprising:

[0008] an acquisition unit, which acquires reservation information;

[0009] An operation receiving device for a user to operate; and

[0010] An operation control device operates a part of the equipment based on the operation receiving device being operated in a first time period determined according to the reservation information as an operation condition, and operates another part of the equipment in a second time period determined according to the reservation information and different from the first time period.

[0011] According to the second aspect of the present invention, the reservation information is reservation information related to utilization of a specific place.

[0012] According to the third aspect of the present invention, the operation control device controls the operation of the equipment present in the specific place according to the conditions determined based on the reservation information.

[0013] According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the device to be controlled by the operation control device is an electric device or at least a part of an electric device installed in a specific place.

[0014] According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the specific place is a room that can be entered by opening a door, and the operation accepting device is the door that is opened by an operation of the user.

[0015] According to the sixth scheme of the present invention, the control system also has a locking device, which authenticates the user related to the reservation and unlocks the door for each reservation of the reservation information, from a time that is a predetermined grace time earlier than the start time of use of the equipment based on the reservation to a time determined based on the end time of use of the equipment based on the reservation.

[0016] According to the seventh scheme of the present invention, when two reservations are consecutive, regardless of the grace time, the locking device ends the acceptance of authentication of the user related to the previous reservation at the end time of use based on the previous reservation, and starts the acceptance of authentication of the user related to the latter reservation at the start time of use based on the latter reservation.

[0017] According to the 8th scheme of the present invention, the operation control device enables at least the first device including a power supply and lighting tools for user use according to the operation conditions, and enables at least the second device including a communication line to be used during the second time period.

[0018] According to the 9th aspect of the present invention, when at least a portion of the lighting tool in the first device is off when the operation accepting device is operated, the operation control device lights up the at least a portion of the lighting tool in the first device based on the operation.

[0019] According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, during the period from the start time to the end time of the use of the device based on the reservation, the operation control device allows the user associated with the reservation to connect to the communication line in the second device.

[0020] According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the control system further comprises:

[0021] A camera that captures a user using the device; and

[0022] a comparing device for comparing the images of the user captured by the capturing device,

[0023] The operation control device controls the operation of at least a part of the device based on a result of comparing the plurality of images captured at different times.

[0024] According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, the control system further comprises an authentication unit, which authenticates a user related to each reservation of the reservation information from a time earlier than a predetermined grace period than a start time of use of the device based on the reservation to a time determined based on a use end time of the device based on the reservation,

[0025] When two appointments are consecutive and the authentication unit does not authenticate the user related to the latter appointment at the start time of use based on the latter appointment, the operation control device compares the image of the user who used the device in the previous appointment of the two appointments made by different users with the image of the user who used the device in the latter appointment, and operates at least a part of the device that is the control object, on the condition that the two users are different users.

[0026] According to the 13th aspect of the present invention, the control system further comprises:

[0027] A camera that takes a photo of a user using the device;

[0028] a comparing device for comparing the images of the user captured by the capturing device; and

[0029] an authentication unit for authenticating a user related to each reservation of the reservation information from a time earlier than a time of starting use of the device based on the reservation by a predetermined grace period to a time determined based on a time of ending use of the device based on the reservation,

[0030] When the authentication result of the authentication unit authenticating the user related to the reservation and the comparison result of the comparison device do not match, the operation control device controls at least part of the device differently from when the authentication result and the comparison result match.

[0031] According to a 14th aspect of the present invention, there is provided a shared facility which is separated from the surroundings and can be entered by opening a door, the shared facility comprising:

[0032] A locking device that authenticates a user related to the reservation and unlocks the door from a first time that is a predetermined grace period ahead of the start time of use of the shared device based on the reservation to a second time that is determined based on the end time of use of the shared device based on the reservation;

[0033] an identification device for identifying that the door is opened;

[0034] a first internal device, which is arranged inside the shared device and, during the operation time of the shared device, is initially operated on the condition that the recognition device recognizes that the door is opened in a period after the first moment; and

[0035] The second internal device is provided inside the shared device and operates from a use start time to a use end time of the shared device based on the reservation.

[0036] According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the second time is a time when a predetermined grace period has elapsed from a time when use of the shared device based on the reservation ends.

[0037] According to the 16th scheme of the present invention, when two appointments are consecutive, regardless of the grace time, the locking device stops unlocking by authenticating the user related to the previous appointment at the end time of use based on the previous appointment, and starts unlocking by authenticating the user related to the latter appointment at the start time of use based on the latter appointment.

[0038] According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, the first internal device includes at least a power source and a lighting tool for use by a user, and the second internal device includes at least a communication line.

[0039] According to the 18th embodiment of the present invention, when at least a part of the lighting tool serving as the first internal equipment is extinguished when the door is closed, the at least a part of the lighting tool serving as the first internal equipment is illuminated on the condition that the recognition device recognizes that the door is opened.

[0040] According to the 19th aspect of the present invention,

[0041] The shared device also features:

[0042] A camera that captures a user using the device; and

[0043] a comparing device for comparing the images of the user captured by the capturing device,

[0044] At least a part of the first internal device and at least a part of the second internal device perform different operations when the authentication result of the user related to the reservation and the comparison result of the comparison device match and when they do not match.

[0045] According to the first aspect, compared with a configuration in which the operation of the devices is collectively controlled, the operation can be controlled under conditions corresponding to the type of device to be used for reservation, thereby improving the convenience and safety in the use of the devices.

[0046] According to the second aspect, compared with a configuration in which the operation of the devices is collectively controlled, the devices can be controlled based on the utilization reservation of a specific place.

[0047] According to the third aspect, compared with a configuration in which the operation of the devices is collectively controlled, it is possible to control the devices installed in specific locations.

[0048] According to the fourth aspect, compared with a configuration in which the operation of the devices is collectively controlled, it is possible to control specific devices installed in specific locations.

[0049] According to the fifth aspect, compared with a configuration in which the operations of devices in a space separated from the surroundings are collectively controlled, it is possible to control the devices inside the space when the entry action is used as an opportunity.

[0050] According to the sixth aspect, compared with a configuration in which the operations of devices in a space separated from the surroundings are collectively controlled, it is possible to authenticate a user when entering a room and control the devices.

[0051] According to the seventh aspect, compared with a configuration in which the operations of devices in a space separated from the surroundings are collectively controlled, it is possible to suppress the inconvenience of users duplicating each other when two reservations are made consecutively.

[0052] According to the eighth aspect, compared with a configuration in which the operation of the devices is collectively controlled, it is possible to perform control corresponding to the usage method for a specific device.

[0053] According to the ninth aspect, compared with a configuration in which the operation of the devices is centrally controlled, the time and effort required by a user entering the room to manually turn on the lighting can be reduced.

[0054] According to the tenth aspect, compared with a configuration in which the operation of the devices is centrally controlled, it is possible to suppress unauthorized use of the communication line by persons other than the user involved in the reservation.

[0055] According to the eleventh aspect, compared with a configuration in which the operation of the devices is collectively controlled, it is possible to control the devices in accordance with the situation of each reserved user.

[0056] According to the twelfth aspect, compared with a configuration in which the operation of the devices is collectively controlled, it is possible to control the devices in response to a situation in which two reservations are consecutive and the user associated with the latter reservation is not authenticated.

[0057] According to the thirteenth aspect, compared with a configuration in which the operation of the devices is collectively controlled, the accuracy of user authentication can be improved, and the devices can be controlled according to the authentication result.

[0058] According to the fourteenth aspect, compared with a shared device that collectively controls the operation of the devices, the operation can be controlled under conditions corresponding to the type of device reserved for use, thereby improving the convenience and safety in the use of the device.

[0059] According to the fifteenth aspect, compared with a shared facility that centrally controls the operation of the facilities, it is possible to cope with a situation where a user needs to enter a shared facility after the usage time of the shared facility based on reservation has ended.

[0060] According to the sixteenth aspect, compared with a shared device that centrally controls the operation of the device, it is possible to suppress the inconvenience of users duplicating each other when two reservations are consecutive.

[0061] According to the seventeenth aspect, compared with a shared device that collectively controls the operation of the devices, it is possible to perform control corresponding to the usage method for a specific device.

[0062] According to the eighteenth aspect, compared with shared equipment in which the operation of the equipment is centrally controlled, the time and effort required by a user entering the room to manually turn on the lighting can be reduced.

[0063] According to the nineteenth aspect, compared with a shared device that centrally controls the operation of the devices, it is possible to improve the accuracy of user authentication and control the devices according to the authentication results. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0064] Figure 1 It is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a service system to which this embodiment is applied.

[0065] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing an example of the external appearance structure of a booth-type shared space.

[0066] Figure 3 is a diagram showing an example of devices sharing a space.

[0067] Figure 4 It is a diagram showing a configuration example of an operation control device.

[0068] Figure 5 It is a diagram showing a configuration example of a reservation management server.

[0069] Figure 6It is a diagram showing a configuration example of a user terminal.

[0070] Figure 7 : is a timing chart showing an example of operation control of a shared device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0071] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0072] <System Structure>

[0073] Figure 1 1 is a diagram showing the overall structure of a service system to which this embodiment is applied. The service system 10 of this embodiment provides a shared space utilization service. The shared space utilization service is a service that allows a shared space 100, which is a specific place (space), to be divided and utilized by multiple users through reservation. The service system 10 accepts reservations related to the utilization of the shared space 100 and manages the utilization of the shared space 100 by the users who have made reservations. Figure 1 As shown, the service system 10 includes a shared space 100, a reservation management server 200, and a user terminal 300. The communication device installed in the shared space 100, the reservation management server 200, and the user terminal 300 are connected via a network such as the Internet.

[0074] The shared space 100 is a space provided by the service system 10 and is a part of the shared equipment that can be used by users. The space that can be provided by the service system 10 can be any one of an open space (open place) and a closed space (closed place), but the shared space 100 of this embodiment is a closed space (for example, a room or a booth) separated by walls or partitions and accessible by opening a door. Although the details will be described later, shared equipment that can be used by users, such as electrical equipment and electrical devices, is provided inside the shared space 100. In addition, a control device is provided in the shared space 100, which is used to control the operation of the shared space 100 itself and various devices provided in the shared space 100.

[0075] The company that manages the shared space 100 may be one or more. For example, different companies may be responsible for the management of reservations, the management of entry and exit and the use of the room, the management of the collection of usage fees from users, and the management of members registered as users. In addition, the shared spaces 100 managed as the objects of reservations do not need to be of the same type. For example, one shared space 100 may be a booth, and another shared space 100 may be seats and tables in a restaurant, etc. In addition, multiple companies may collaborate to provide management for a single purpose or function.

[0076] The reservation management server 200 is a server that accepts reservations related to the use of the shared space 100 and manages reservation information. The reservation information includes information that identifies the user, the place of use, the date and time of use, the device used, etc. The reservation management server 200 generates a reservation user interface (UI) screen for the user to make a reservation for the shared space 100 and displays it on the user terminal 300, and accepts reservation operations performed on the reservation UI screen.

[0077] The user terminal 300 is a terminal device for a user to reserve the shared space 100. As the user terminal 300, for example, an information processing device such as a smartphone or a personal computer connected to a network and capable of displaying a reservation UI screen is used.

[0078] <Exterior structure of Shared Space 100>

[0079] As described above, the shared space 100 of this embodiment is a closed space separated from the outside by a wall or partition. Specifically, a booth set up as an appropriate space, a room set up inside a building, etc. can be used as the shared space 100 of this embodiment. Hereinafter, the appearance structure of the shared space 100 is described by taking a booth-type shared space 100 that can be set up as a space as an example.

[0080] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing an example of the appearance structure of a booth-type shared space 100. The main body of the shared space 100 is set up in a place that can be used by many users. For example, it can be set up in commercial facilities such as stations, airports, office buildings, restaurants and department stores, banks, libraries, art galleries, museums, public institutions and facilities, communication passages, parks, etc., both indoors and outdoors.

[0081] exist Figure 2 In the illustrated structural example, the booth-type shared space 100 is a closed booth with a ceiling. However, closed does not mean airtight, as long as it has practical sound insulation performance. Therefore, openings and gaps such as vents and small windows can also be provided in a part of the main body constituting the shared space 100. In addition, the window can be opened and closed.

[0082] Figure 2 The main body of the shared space 100 shown is composed of a ceiling 100A, a floor 100B, a wall 100C with an openable and closable door 101, two walls 100D and 100E located on both sides of the wall 100C, and a wall 100F located on the opposite side of the wall 100C. Figure 2 In the case of a ventilation port 102, the ceiling 100A is provided with a ventilation port 102. A louver 102A capable of adjusting the opening area is installed in the ventilation port 102. Figure 2 , the shutter 102A is in a fully open state.

[0083] The door 101 is closed to separate the outside space from the inside of the shared space 100, and is opened when the user enters or leaves the shared space 100. There is no particular limitation on the method of opening and closing the door 101. Figure 2 In the example shown, the door 101 is a sliding door that can move along the wall surface 100C, more specifically, a single sliding door that slides in one direction, but it can also be a double-groove sliding door that opens and closes by staggering two or more parts, or a double sliding door that slides two parts left and right. In addition, the door 101 is not limited to a sliding door, and can also be a single-opening hinged door in which one part moves in an arc, or a double-opening hinged door in which two door parts separate an opening. In the case of a hinged door, the door 101 can open inward or outward. In addition, the door 101 can also be a folding door in which a group of two door parts connected by hinges are opened in a folding manner. Folding doors also have a type that opens only in one direction and a type that opens in both directions. In addition, as a special type, it can also be a pull-in door or a partition door in which the door 101 is pulled into the wall when stored.

[0084] The door 101 is provided with a handle 101A for the user to grasp when opening and closing. In addition, a shielding plate 101B is provided in the central portion of the door 101. As the shielding plate 101B, a component processed in consideration of concealment and anti-theft properties is used. Specifically, for example, a transparent plate having a metal plate (punched metal, etc.) with a plurality of holes arranged therein installed therein can be used, or a light-transmitting plate component processed to reduce the visual confirmation of the interior like frosted glass can be used.

[0085] In addition, an electronic lock 148 is provided on the door 101. The electronic lock 148 has a mechanism for electrically locking and unlocking the door 101. The electronic lock 148 is an example of a locking device. The electronic lock 148 has, for example, a driving source such as a motor and a moving part that is moved by the driving source, and a part of the moving part is hooked on the main body side of the shared space 100, thereby restricting the door 101 from opening. In addition, the specific type and structure of the electronic lock 148 are not particularly limited, and an existing electronic lock can be used.

[0086] Unlocking the electronic lock 148 and opening the door 101 are operations performed when a user enters or leaves the shared space 100. Therefore, in the present embodiment, these operations are used as a trigger for operating the shared space 100 and various devices provided in the shared space 100. Details of the operation control of the shared space 100 and various devices using the operation of the electronic lock 148 and the door 101 as a trigger will be described later.

[0087] A table and a chair (not shown) are arranged inside the main body of the shared space 100. On the table, there are prepared supplies and equipment, reserved supplies and equipment, etc. In addition, inside the main body of the shared space 100, there are provided a camera 103 for photographing the situation inside the main body, a human sensor 131 for detecting the user inside the main body, and a temperature and humidity sensor 132 for detecting the indoor temperature of the shared space 100.

[0088] An information acquisition device 151 is provided outside the main body of the shared space 100, and the information acquisition device 151 is used to acquire authentication information of the user who uses the shared space 100. As a method for acquiring information by the information acquisition device 151, various existing methods can be used. As the information acquisition device 151, various devices are used corresponding to the method for acquiring user information. For example, a card reader for reading an ID card, a sensor for reading biometric information such as the fingerprint and vein configuration of the user, etc. can be used. As another example, information can also be acquired by connecting to the user terminal 300 through wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or NFC (Near Field Communication).

[0089] In addition, the shape and structure of the main body constituting the shared space 100 are not limited to the above-mentioned shape and structure, and the equipment etc. set in the shared space 100 are also various. Figure 2 The structure of the ceiling 100A is removed from the main body of the shared space 100 shown in the figure. In addition, the number of people using the shared space 100 is roughly determined by the size of the shared space 100. Figure 2 In the structure shown, a single-room shared space 100 used by one person is basically assumed. On the other hand, a large room that can accommodate multiple people can also be assumed as the shared space 100. The large room can be configured as a single room, but can also be formed by connecting a plurality of shared spaces 100 with one or both of the wall surface 100D and the wall surface 100E of the shared space 100 removed.

[0090] <Examples of facilities in Shared Space 100>

[0091] Figure 31 is a diagram showing an example of equipment in a shared space 100. An operation control device 110 is provided in the shared space 100. The operation control device 110 is a device that controls the operation of electrical equipment and electrical devices provided in the shared space 100. The operation control device 110 controls the operation of the electrical equipment and electrical devices, including the conversion of input levels of various sensors, the conversion of output levels of the control for the control object, and power supply control. The operation control device 110 cooperates with the reservation management server 200 to control the electrical equipment and electrical devices according to the reservation content. The operation control device 110 is implemented by a computer.

[0092] The operation control device 110 is provided with an interface 120 for connecting to various devices. The interface 120 is connected to electrical equipment and electrical devices as control targets, sensors for acquiring various information used for control, etc. The interface 120 also includes a hub for inputting and outputting various signals.

[0093] The operation control device 110 is connected to the human sensor 131, the temperature and humidity sensor 132, the air conditioning sensor 133, the door opening sensor 134, the excitation sensor 135, the lighting switch 136, the unlocking switch 137, and the user power breaker 138 via the interface 120. The information detected by these sensors and switches is received by the operation control device 110 via the interface 120.

[0094] The human sensor 131 is a sensor for detecting the activities of people in the shared space 100. The temperature and humidity sensor 132 is a sensor for obtaining information on the temperature and humidity in the shared space 100. The air conditioning sensor 133 is a sensor for detecting the on / off state of the air conditioning device (air conditioner) installed in the shared space 100. The door opening sensor 134 is a sensor for detecting whether the state of the door 101 is a closed state or an open state. The excitation sensor 135 is a sensor for detecting whether the electromagnet that activates the electronic lock 148 is in an excited state (locked state) or a de-excitation state (unlocked state). The lighting switch 136 is a switch that turns on / off the lighting tool in the shared space 100 by being pressed, and detects whether the switch is pressed. The unlocking switch 137 is a switch for unlocking the electronic lock 148, and detects whether the switch is pressed. The user power breaker 138 is a breaker that controls the on / off of the user power, and detects whether the state of the user power is a power-on state (on) or a non-power-on state (off).

[0095] In addition, the operation control device 110 is connected to a room lamp 141, a user power supply 142, a lighting tool 143, an air conditioner 144, a ventilation fan 145, a communication device power supply 146, a speaker 147, and an electronic lock 148 via the interface 120. These devices and machines are operated and controlled by control commands and control signals sent from the operation control device 110 via the interface 120.

[0096] The indoor light 141 is an electric light used to notify the outside of the shared space 100 whether there is someone in the shared space 100, and its lighting / extinguishing is controlled by the operation control device 110. The user power supply 142 is a power supply that can be used by the users of the shared space 100 when using their own electrical devices, and is controlled to be turned on / off by the operation control device 110. The lighting tool 143 is a lighting device set in the shared space 100, and the lighting / extinguishing is controlled by the operation control device 110. The air conditioner 144 is an air conditioning device set in the shared space 100, and is controlled to be turned on / off by the operation control device 110. The ventilation fan 145 is a ventilation fan used to exchange the air in the shared space 100 with the outside air, and is controlled to be turned on / off by the operation control device 110. The communication device power supply 146 is the power supply of the communication device set in the shared space 100, and is controlled to be turned on / off by the operation control device 110. The speaker 147 is a speaker as an audio device installed in the shared space 100. The operation control device 110 reproduces the audio file and outputs the audio broadcast from the speaker 147. The electronic lock 148 is an electronic lock installed in the door 101. The operation control device 110 controls unlocking / locking.

[0097] In addition, the operation control device 110 is connected to the information acquisition device 151 via the interface 120. The information acquisition device 151 sends the acquired authentication information of the user to the operation control device 110 via the interface 120. The operation control device 110 acquires the reservation information from the reservation management server 200, and authenticates whether the user determined based on the authentication information received from the information acquisition device 151 is the user who made the reservation. The information acquisition device 151 and the operation control device 110 are an example of an authentication unit.

[0098] <Configuration of the Operation Control Device 110 >

[0099] Figure 41 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the operation control device 110. The computer that implements the operation control device 110 has a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 111 as a computing unit, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 112 as a storage unit, a ROM (Read only Memory) 113, a storage device 114, and an interface 120. The RAM 112 is a main storage device (main memory) and is used as a work memory when the CPU 111 performs computing processing. The ROM 113 holds data such as programs and pre-prepared setting values, and the CPU 111 can directly read the programs and data from the ROM 113 to execute processing. The storage device 114 is a storage unit for programs and data. The storage device 114 stores programs, and the CPU 111 reads the programs stored in the storage device 114 into the main storage device for execution. In addition, the results of the processing of the CPU 111 are stored and saved in the storage device 114. As the storage device 114 , for example, a magnetic disk device or an SSD (Solid State Drive) is used.

[0100] The interface 120 includes a LTE (Long Term Evolution) router 121, a SW (switch) hub 122, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) hub 123, and an access point 124 (LTE and USB are registered trademarks), in addition to a connection unit for connecting the above-mentioned various sensors and devices or equipment to be controlled. The LTE router 121 is a router for connecting the operation control device 110 to the Internet and exchanging data with the reservation management server 200. The operation control device 110 obtains the reservation information of the shared space 100 from the reservation management server 200 via the LTE router 121. The interface 120 and the LTE router 121 are examples of an acquisition unit.

[0101] The SW hub 122 is a hub provided to ensure the expandability of the connection destination of the operation control device 110. The SW hub 122 is interposed between the LTE router 121 and the CPU 111, and connects them. In addition, the SW hub 122 connects a device that is installed in the shared space 100 but is managed and controlled from the outside, such as a security camera (not shown), to the LTE router 121.

[0102] The USB hub 123 is provided to connect a device that exchanges data via USB (so-called USB device) to the operation control device 110. For example, a speaker 147 that outputs audio broadcasts under the control of the operation control device 110 can be connected to the USB hub 123 as a USB device.

[0103] The access point 124 is a wireless communication device for exchanging data with an information processing device through wireless communication. The access point 124 is connected to the user's information processing device (e.g., a notebook personal computer). Thus, a network environment for connecting to a network or the like using the user's own information processing device is provided to the user. In addition, it is set so that the operation control device 110 and the LTE router 121 cannot be connected from the access point 124. That is, the network of the service system 10 including the shared space 100 is separated from the network that can be used by the user and is provided by the access point 124.

[0104] <Configuration of reservation management server 200>

[0105] Figure 5 2 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a reservation management server 200. The reservation management server 200 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 201 as a computing unit, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 202 as a storage unit, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 203, and a storage device 204. The RAM 202 is a main storage device (main memory) and is used as a work memory when the CPU 201 performs computing processing. The ROM 203 holds programs and data such as pre-prepared setting values, and the CPU 201 can directly read the programs and data from the ROM 203 to execute processing. The storage device 204 is a unit for storing programs and data. The storage device 204 stores programs, and the CPU 201 reads the programs stored in the storage device 204 into the main storage device to execute them. In addition, the storage device 204 stores and saves the results of the processing of the CPU 201. As the storage device 204 , for example, a magnetic disk device or an SSD (Solid State Drive) is used.

[0106] The reservation management server 200 accepts reservations for the shared space 100 and manages reservation information. Therefore, the reservation management server 200 has, for example, a database for managing reservation information for each shared space 100, a reservation acceptance function for exchanging data with the user terminal 300 to accept reservations, and a notification function for notifying the shared space 100 of information on the use of content based on the reservation information. The information on the use of content includes, for example, user identification information, use start time, use end time, and other information. Figure 5 When the reservation management server 200 is implemented by the structure shown, for example, the database is implemented by the storage device 204, and the reservation acceptance function and the notification function are implemented by the CPU 201 executing the program. In addition, although the reservation management server 200 is implemented as a server installed on the network, the functions of the reservation management server 200 may be implemented by a single server device or may be implemented by a plurality of servers. For example, a structure may be adopted in which the database function and other functions are implemented by different storage servers.

[0107] <Configuration of User Terminal 300>

[0108] Figure 6 30 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a user terminal 300. The user terminal 300 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 301 as a computing unit, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 302 as a storage unit, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 303, a storage device 304, a display device 305, and an input device 306. The RAM 302 is a main storage device (main memory) and is used as a work memory when the CPU 301 performs computing processing. The ROM 303 holds data such as programs and pre-prepared setting values, and the CPU 301 can directly read the programs and data from the ROM 303 to execute processing. The storage device 304 is a storage unit for programs and data. The storage device 304 stores programs, and the CPU 301 reads the programs stored in the storage device 304 into the main storage device to execute. In addition, the results of the processing of the CPU 301 are stored and saved in the storage device 304. As the storage device 304 , for example, a magnetic disk device or an SSD (Solid State Drive) is used.

[0109] The display device 305 is a device that displays screens such as an operation screen and an information prompt screen. The display device 305 displays a UI screen for reservation obtained from the reservation management server 200. As the display device 305, for example, a liquid crystal display or the like is used. The input device 306 is a device that accepts input operations from a user. The input device 306 accepts operations performed by a user according to an operation screen such as a UI screen for reservation displayed on the display device 305. As the input device 306, for example, a keyboard and a mouse are used. In addition, a touch sensor can be used as the input device 306, and combined with the liquid crystal display as the display device 305 to form a touch panel as a user interface.

[0110] <Operation Control of Equipment by Operation Control Device 110>

[0111] The operation control device 110 controls the operation of the equipment in the shared space 100 based on the reservation information of the shared space 100 managed by the reservation management server 200. Here, the equipment in the shared space 100 is various equipment such as equipment that operates only when the user who uses the shared space 100 is in the shared space, equipment that operates even when the user who uses the shared space 100 is not in the shared space, etc. In addition, from the viewpoint of convenience and safety, the conditions such as the preferred operation time and opportunity are also various depending on the type of equipment.

[0112] As the operation control conditions of the equipment in the shared space 100, the use start time and use end time of the shared space 100 based on the reservation information, the electronic lock 148 (see Figure 3 ) is unlocked, door 101 (refer to Figure 2 ) is turned on, when the start switch or power switch of each device is operated, etc. In the following, the devices in the shared space 100 are classified according to the operating conditions, and the operation control is explained.

[0113] Here, when using the shared space 100, the user needs to unlock the electronic lock 148 and open the door 101 to enter the shared space 100. Therefore, the action of unlocking the electronic lock 148 and opening the door 101 can become an important opportunity in the operation control of the equipment in the shared space 100. Therefore, the operation control of the electronic lock 148 will be described first.

[0114] Operation control of electronic lock 148

[0115] In this embodiment, three unlocking methods are set for the electronic lock 148. The first method is to unlock the electronic lock 148 based on the reservation information and the condition that the user who made the reservation has been authenticated. The second method is to unlock the electronic lock 148 based on the unlocking switch 137 (see Figure 3) operation. The third is a method of unlocking by operating an external switch (not shown) provided on the outside of the main body of the shared space 100. Among them, in the first and second methods, the electronic lock 148 is actuated by the control of the operation control device 110. The third method is an unlocking method for unlocking in order to perform operations unrelated to the use of the shared space 100, such as cleaning, and the electronic lock 148 can be actuated by the control of the operation control device 110, or by a control unit different from the operation control device 110. The external switch is hidden, for example, by a cover with a key, and can only be used by an operator with a key to the cover. In addition, the door 101 has a so-called automatic locking mechanism, and the electronic lock 148 is automatically locked when it is closed from an open state.

[0116] In the first method, if the user who made the reservation is authenticated during the period from the first moment to the second moment, which is the time condition determined according to the reservation information, the electronic lock 148 is unlocked by the control of the operation control device 110. Therefore, the information acquisition device 151 and the operation control device 110 as the authentication unit function together with the electronic lock 148 as a locking device with an authentication function. Here, the first moment refers to a moment that is earlier than the start time of use of the equipment (shared equipment) of the shared space 100 reserved by a predetermined grace time. The grace time can be specifically determined according to the operation of the service system 10, etc. For example, it can be 5 minutes, etc. The time period after the first moment is called the first time period. The second moment refers to a moment determined according to the end time of use of the reserved shared equipment, for example, it can be a moment after a predetermined grace time has passed from the end time of use of the reserved shared equipment. Therefore, in the time period after the second moment of a certain reservation, the electronic lock 148 is not unlocked by authenticating the user who made the reservation. In addition, the grace period in this case may be specifically determined according to the operation of the service system 10, and may be, for example, 5 minutes.

[0117] As an exceptional control, the control in the case where two reservations are consecutive reservations will be described. In this case, the user who makes the previous reservation can use the shared device just before the user who makes the next reservation starts using the shared device. In addition, the user who makes the next reservation can use the shared device immediately after the user who makes the previous reservation finishes using the shared device. Therefore, if the above-mentioned grace time is set, when the user who makes the previous reservation is using the shared device, the electronic lock 148 may be unlocked by the authentication of the user who makes the next reservation. In addition, after the user who makes the next reservation starts using the shared device, before the grace time at the second moment has passed, the electronic lock 148 may also be unlocked by the authentication of the user who makes the previous reservation. Therefore, in the case where two reservations are consecutive, regardless of the grace time, the acceptance of the authentication of the user of the previous reservation is terminated at the end of the use of the previous reservation. Moreover, the authentication of the user of the next reservation is accepted from the start of the use of the next reservation.

[0118] In the second method, when the unlock switch 137 is operated inside the shared space 100, the electronic lock 148 is unlocked by the control of the operation control device 110. In addition, when the unlock switch 137 is operated in a state where the electronic lock 148 is unlocked, the electronic lock 148 is locked by the control of the operation control device 110. The control of the electronic lock 148 based on the operation of the unlock switch 137 does not take into account the reservation information.

[0119] Classification of shared equipment based on operating conditions

[0120] Next, the classification of shared devices based on operating conditions is described. In this embodiment, the classification is into shared devices that are operated and controlled based on reservation information and physical operations received by the user (hereinafter referred to as "first devices"), and shared devices that are operated and controlled based only on reservation information (hereinafter referred to as "second devices"). In addition, not all shared devices belong to one of the above classifications, and there are shared devices that are not classified into these categories, but here the operation control of shared devices belonging to either the first device or the second device is described.

[0121] Operation control of the first device

[0122] The first device is controlled to be used under the conditions of reservation information and the acceptance of the user's physical operation. The condition based on the reservation information refers to the condition related to the usage time of the reserved shared device (hereinafter referred to as "reservation time"). Specifically, in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned first time period is set as a condition based on the reservation information. In addition, in the present embodiment, the operation that the user must perform in order to enter the shared space 100, that is, the act of opening the door 101, is set as the user's physical operation as the operating condition of the first device. The opening of the door 101 is detected by the door opening sensor 134 and recognized by the operation control device 110. In this example, the door 101 is an example of an operation acceptance device. In addition, the door opening sensor 134 and the operation control device 110 are examples of recognition devices.

[0123] As a more detailed setting, for at least a part of the equipment included in the first equipment, during the operation time of the shared equipment, the recognition that the door 101 is opened during the first scheduled time period can be used as an operation condition (first internal equipment). In this case, after the first user during the operation time of the shared equipment operates the first equipment to use the shared equipment, the first equipment continues to operate until a specific operation end condition is satisfied. As the operation end condition, for example, a case where the user performs an operation to end the operation and a case where the operation time of the shared equipment ends can be considered. In addition, the operation end condition of the first equipment can be set according to the type of the first equipment as the target, etc.

[0124] In addition, the first user during the operation time of the shared device is not necessarily limited to the user who first made a reservation during the operation time of the shared device. For example, if the first user who made a reservation during the operation time of the shared device does not use the shared device (more specifically, unlocks the electronic lock 148 but does not open the door 101), and the second user who made a reservation first unlocks the electronic lock 148 and opens the door 101, the second user who made a reservation is the first user.

[0125] As examples of the first device, a user power supply 142, a lighting tool 143, etc. are cited (see Figure 3 As a specific example of operation control, during the operation time of the shared device, when the first user is authenticated and the electronic lock 148 is unlocked and the door 101 is opened, the user power supply 142 is operated under the control of the operation control device 110 that detects this, and thus becomes powered. Moreover, the user power supply 142 ends the operation under the control of the operation control device 110 under the condition that the operation time of the shared device ends, and thus becomes non-powered.

[0126] In addition, as another example, during the operation time of the shared equipment, when the user is authenticated and the electronic lock 148 is unlocked and the door 101 is opened, the lighting tool 143 is operated by the control of the operation control device 110 that detects this, and is lit. Moreover, when the user operates the lighting switch 136 when leaving the shared space 100, etc., the lighting tool 143 ends the operation by the control of the operation control device 110 that detects this, and is extinguished. In addition, the lighting tool 143 ends the operation by the control of the operation control device 110 under the condition that the operation time of the shared equipment ends, and is extinguished. In addition, when the lighting switch 136 is operated in the extinguished state, the lighting tool 143 is operated by the control of the operation control device 110 that detects this, and is lit. Furthermore, after the lighting tool 143 is turned on in response to the first user's door opening action, regardless of the reservation information, the lighting tool 143 may be turned on only when the door 101 is opened while the lighting tool 143 is turned off, and the operation control device 110 detects this condition. That is, in this case, the lighting tool 143 is turned on only when the lighting tool 143 is turned off when the door 101 is opened.

[0127] Operation control of the second device

[0128] The second device is controlled to be usable only under the condition that the reservation information is accepted. The condition based on the reservation information is the same as the operating condition of the first device. The condition related to the reservation time. Specifically, in this embodiment, it is set as the time period from the start time of the use of the reserved shared device to the end time of the use. This time period is called the second time period.

[0129] As an example of the second device, an access point 124 (see Figure 4). As an example of specific operation control, when the use of the shared device indicated in the reservation information begins, the access point 124 is operated under the control of the operation control device 110, so that the communication line becomes available. Moreover, when the use of the shared device indicated in the reservation information ends, the access point 124 ends its operation under the control of the operation control device 110, so that the communication line becomes unusable. In other words, the access point 124 operates according to the reservation, and does not provide a communication line during the time period without a reservation. In addition, the connection with the communication line provided by the access point 124 is performed through the SSID (Service Set Identifier) ​​and password that are pre-set for each user who makes each reservation. The SSID and password are registered in advance as reservation information, for example, and the operation control device 110 obtains the SSID and password from the reservation management server 200 and uses them for authentication when the line is connected.

[0130] The state in which the communication line cannot be used refers to the case where the transmission and reception of radio waves at the access point 124 is cut off in this example. In the case where two reservations are continuous, the end time of the use of the shared device of the previous reservation and the start time of the use of the shared device of the next reservation are continuous. In this case, the operation control device 110 cuts off the transmission and reception of radio waves at the access point 124 when the use of the shared device of the previous reservation ends, and restarts the transmission and reception of radio waves at the access point 124 after a certain time (for example, several seconds). In this case, the user of the reservation is switched at the moment when the transmission and reception of radio waves at the access point 124 is cut off, so after the transmission and reception of radio waves at the access point 124 is restarted, the communication line cannot be used with the SSID and password of the user of the previous reservation, and the communication line can only be used with the SSID and password of the user of the next reservation.

[0131] Figure 7 : is a timing chart showing an example of operation control of a shared device. Figure 7 The reservation status of the shared space 100 registered in the reservation management server 200, the time when the electronic lock 148 is unlocked, the time when the door 101 is opened, the power-on status of the user power supply 142, the lighting status of the lighting tool 143, and the operation status of the communication line provided by the access point 124 are shown. Figure 7 In the embodiment, the user power source 142 is in the power-on state from the time of "on" to the time of "off", and is in the non-power-on state at other times. In addition, the lighting tool 143 is lit from the time of "on" to the time of "off", and is off at other times. In addition, the communication line can be used from the time of "on" to the time of "off", and cannot be used at other times.

[0132] exist Figure 7In the example shown, the shared space 100 is used according to the reservation registered in the reservation management server 200 from the time when business starts to the time when business ends. Figure 7 In the example shown, four reservations from the first reservation to the fourth reservation are registered. The first reservation is a reservation with time T1 as the start time of use and time T2 as the end time of use. The second reservation is a reservation with time T3 as the start time of use and time T4 as the end time of use. The third reservation is a reservation with time T5 as the start time of use and time T6 as the end time of use. The fourth reservation is a reservation with time T6 as the start time of use and time T7 as the end time of use. The reservation times of the third reservation and the fourth reservation are continuous.

[0133] In addition, Figure 7 In the example of the operation control of the electronic lock 148, for example, in the first reservation, the electronic lock 148 can be unlocked by authenticating the user of the first reservation from a time tg1 earlier than the time T1. In addition, the time tg2 is a grace time set for the end time of the use of the shared device of the reservation. Therefore, in the example of the operation control of the electronic lock 148, for example, in the first reservation, the electronic lock 148 can be unlocked by authenticating the user of the first reservation from the time T2 until the time tg2 has passed.

[0134] The operation control based on the first reservation is explained. The first reservation is the first reservation after the start of business. The user of the first reservation authenticates at a time (the beginning of the first time period) that is a grace time tg1 earlier than the time T1 when the use of the shared equipment based on the first reservation starts, so that the electronic lock 148 is unlocked, the door 101 is opened, and the shared space 100 is entered. Since the door 101 is opened, the user power supply 142 is started (turned on) at this time under the control of the operation control device 110, so that the lighting tool 143 is lit (turned on). Then, when it becomes time T1 (the beginning of the second time period), the communication line becomes available (turned on) under the control of the operation control device 110.

[0135] Next, at time T2, the user of the first reservation unlocks the electronic lock 148, opens the door 101, and exits the shared space 100. At this time, since the user is in the shared space 100, authentication is not performed, but the unlocking switch 137 provided in the shared space 100 is operated to unlock the electronic lock 148. In addition, when exiting the shared space 100, the user operates the lighting switch 136 to turn off (disconnect) the lighting tool 143. Furthermore, since the use of the shared equipment based on the first reservation ends at time T2 (the end of the second time period), the communication line is disabled (disconnected) by the control of the operation control device 110.

[0136] The operation control based on the second reservation is explained. The second reservation is a second reservation that starts after a certain amount of time has passed after the use time of the shared equipment based on the first reservation ends. The user of the second reservation performs authentication at a time (first time period) later than the start time of the use of the shared equipment based on the second reservation, that is, time T3, and unlocks the electronic lock 148, opens the door 101, and enters the shared space 100. Since the door 101 is opened, the lighting tool 143 is lit (turned on) at this moment. In addition, regardless of whether the user has entered the shared space 100, at the moment of time T3 (the beginning of the second time period), the communication line becomes available (turned on) through the control of the operation control device 110.

[0137] Next, the user of the second reservation unlocks the electronic lock 148 before the end time of the use of the shared equipment based on the second reservation, opens the door 101 and exits the shared space 100. At this time, the user operates the unlocking switch 137 provided in the shared space 100 to unlock the electronic lock 148. In addition, the user does not operate the lighting switch 136 to exit the room, and the lighting tool 143 remains lit. When the use of the shared equipment based on the second reservation ends, that is, at time T4 (the end of the second time period), the communication line becomes unusable (disconnected) by the control of the operation control device 110.

[0138] The operation control based on the third reservation is explained. The third reservation is the third reservation that starts after a certain amount of time has been freed up after the use time of the shared equipment based on the second reservation ends. The user of the third reservation authenticates at a moment (the beginning of the first time period) that is a grace time tg1 earlier than the start time of the use of the shared equipment based on the third reservation, i.e., moment T5, to unlock the electronic lock 148, open the door 101 and enter the shared space 100. At this time, since the user power supply 142 and the lighting tool 143 are already in operation, control to start the operation with the door 101 being opened is not performed. Then, when it becomes moment T5 (the beginning of the second time period), the communication line becomes available (connected) through the control of the operation control device 110.

[0139] Next, when the use of the shared device based on the third reservation ends, that is, at time T6, the user of the third reservation unlocks the electronic lock 148, opens the door 101, and exits the shared space 100. At this time, the user operates the unlocking switch 137 provided in the shared space 100 to unlock the electronic lock 148. In addition, the user exits without turning off the lighting tool 143. Then, at time T6 (the end of the second time period), the communication line is made unusable (disconnected) by the control of the operation control device 110.

[0140] Operation control based on the fourth appointment is described. The fourth appointment is the fourth appointment that starts immediately after the usage time of the shared device based on the third appointment ends. Since the user of the third appointment did not turn off the lighting tool 143 and exit, the lighting tool 143 remains lit. In addition, the communication line becomes usable again (connected) after becoming temporarily unusable (disconnected) at time T6 (the end of the second time period in the previous appointment and the beginning of the second time period in the next appointment).

[0141] Here, the end time of the use of the shared device based on the third reservation and the start time of the use of the shared device based on the fourth reservation are both T6. When the user with the third reservation opens the door 101 to exit the shared space 100, the user with the fourth reservation can enter the shared space 100. In this case, the user with the fourth reservation enters the shared space 100 without performing self-authentication and unlocking the electronic lock 148. Therefore, it is also possible to prepare an authentication unit in the shared space 100, and if the authentication for unlocking the electronic lock 148 is not performed at the time T6 when the use of the shared device based on the fourth reservation begins, authentication is required by the authentication unit in the shared space 100. In addition, although the details will be described later, the image of the user during the use time of the shared device based on the third reservation and the image of the user during the use time of the shared device based on the fourth reservation can be photographed and compared by the camera 103 to identify the change of the user.

[0142] Next, when the use of the shared equipment based on the fourth reservation ends, that is, at time T7, the user of the fourth reservation unlocks the electronic lock 148, opens the door 101, and exits the shared space 100. At this time, the user operates the unlocking switch 137 provided in the shared space 100 to unlock the electronic lock 148. In addition, the user exits without turning off the lighting tool 143. Then, at time T7 (the end of the second time period), the communication line is disabled (disconnected) by the control of the operation control device 110.

[0143] Thereafter, when the shared space 100 is no longer used and business is closed, the power supply to the user power supply 142 is stopped (turned off) and the lighting tool 143 is turned off (turned off) under the control of the operation control device 110 .

[0144] In addition, in the above operation control example, the user power supply 142 and the lighting tool 143 are listed as specific examples of the first device, and the communication line provided by the access point 124 is listed as a specific example of the second device, but these are just examples. Various electrical equipment and electrical devices installed in the shared space 100 can be operated and controlled as the first device or the second device. For example, the air conditioner 144 and the ventilation fan 145 (see Figure 3 ) as the first device to perform operation control, or the speaker 147 (see Figure 3 ) is operated and controlled as the second device. Which electrical equipment and electrical devices are classified as the first device and the second device can be set separately according to the specifications and operation of the service system 10, etc.

[0145] <Control based on the comparison result of the user's image>

[0146] In the present embodiment, the shared space 100 and the equipment provided in the shared space 100 are divided according to the reservation time for use by multiple users. Here, as in the case where the two reservations are consecutive, a user may enter the shared space 100 without being authenticated to unlock the electronic lock 148. In addition, a user who has entered the room after being authenticated may operate the unlocking switch 137 to open the door 101, and a user different from the authenticated user may enter the shared space 100. Therefore, it is considered to combine multiple authentication methods to improve the accuracy of authentication. As an example, the camera 103 may be used to capture images (e.g., facial images) of users at different times, and authentication may be performed by comparing the images of multiple users obtained (hereinafter referred to as "user images"). The comparison of user images is performed, for example, by the operation control device 110. In this case, the operation control device 110 is an example of a comparison device.

[0147] Although image recognition is used to compare user images, this does not mean that the image is analyzed to specifically identify the person displayed. It is sufficient to determine whether the person displayed in multiple images is the same person. Therefore, it is not necessary to register the person to be authenticated in advance, and it is sufficient to compare the multiple images obtained. As for the image recognition method and the image comparison method, existing methods can be used.

[0148] A specific example of authentication using user images is shown. In the first authentication example, user images are acquired at different times within one scheduled time, and the acquired multiple user images are compared. In this case, since the user within one scheduled time should be the same person, when it is determined as a result of the comparison that the person displayed in the multiple user images is the same person, the authentication results of the information acquisition device 151 and the operation control device 110 as the authentication unit match the authentication results obtained by comparing the user images. On the other hand, when it is determined as a result of the comparison that the person displayed in the multiple user images is different person, the authentication results of the information acquisition device 151 and the operation control device 110 as the authentication unit do not match the authentication results obtained by comparing the user images. Moreover, when the authentication results do not match, the user may be improperly replaced. Here, improper means that a formal authentication is not performed based on the reservation information and the authentication information obtained by the information acquisition device 151.

[0149] In the second authentication example, user images are acquired at the reservation times of reservations of different users, and the acquired user images are compared. In this case, since the users at each reservation time should be different persons, when it is determined as a result of the comparison that the persons displayed in the plurality of user images are different persons, the authentication results of the information acquisition device 151 and the operation control device 110 as the authentication unit match the authentication results obtained by comparing the user images. On the other hand, when it is determined as a result of the comparison that the persons displayed in the plurality of user images are the same person, the authentication results of the information acquisition device 151 and the operation control device 110 as the authentication unit do not match the authentication results obtained by comparing the user images. Moreover, when the authentication results do not match, the user may be improperly replaced.

[0150] As a special case in the second authentication example, as described above, the authentication in the case where two reservations are consecutive and the information acquisition device 151 and the operation control device 110 as the authentication unit do not authenticate the user of the latter reservation is described. In this case, since the information acquisition device 151 and the operation control device 110 have not authenticated the user of the latter reservation, the user of the latter reservation should not have entered the shared space 100. On the other hand, since the reservation time based on the reservation has ended, the user of the previous reservation should have exited the shared space 100. However, in the case where the user of the latter reservation has not arrived at the shared space 100, there is a possibility that the user of the previous reservation is still in the shared space 100 after the reservation time has ended. Although the second device cannot be used due to the end of the reservation time, this is not an improper presence in the room. Therefore, when the user image acquired in the previous reservation time and the user image acquired in the latter reservation time are compared and it is determined that they are different people, the authentication result of the information acquisition device 151 and the operation control device 110 does not match the authentication result obtained by comparing the user images.

[0151] When the authentication result of the information acquisition device 151 as the authentication unit and the operation control device 110 does not match the authentication result obtained by comparing the user image, the operation control device 110 controls at least a part of the shared equipment differently from when the authentication results match. Specifically, for example, a message requesting a proper authentication is outputted by displaying and outputting to a monitor (not shown) under the control of the operation control device 110 and by sound outputting through the speaker 147. In addition, when the authentication results do not match, the operation control device 110 may stop the operation of a part of the shared equipment such as the user power supply 142 and the communication line provided by the access point 124.

[0152] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above, but the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. For example, in the above embodiments, each reservation is described based on the premise of reservations based on different users, but it is also possible that the same user makes multiple reservations with consecutive reservation times. In such a case, as an operation control based on the operation control device 110, a control different from the usual control may also be performed. For example, the following control may be performed: the authentication of the information acquisition device 151 and the operation control device 110 as the authentication unit is omitted, or the operation of the shared device may not be interrupted when the reservation time is switched.

[0153] In the above-described embodiment, when the communication line provided by the access point 124 cannot be used, the transmission and reception of radio waves at the access point 124 are cut off. On the other hand, when the communication line cannot be used, the radio waves may not be cut off, but the SSID may be switched to prevent the same user from continuing to use the communication line.

[0154] In the above-mentioned embodiment, the operation control device 110 uses the authentication information obtained by the information acquisition device 151 to authenticate the user, but a configuration may be adopted in which the authentication process is entrusted to an external authentication server. In addition, various changes and structural alternatives that do not depart from the scope of the technical concept of the present invention are also included in the present invention.

Claims

1. A control system comprising: an acquisition unit, which acquires reservation information; An operation receiving device for users to operate; an operation control device for operating a part of the equipment based on the fact that the operation receiving device is operated in a first time period determined based on the reservation information as an operation condition, and for operating another part of the equipment in a second time period determined based on the reservation information and different from the first time period; A camera that takes a photo of a user using the device; a comparing device for comparing the images of the user captured by the capturing device; as well as an authentication unit for authenticating a user related to each reservation related to the reservation information from a time earlier than a time of starting use of the device based on one reservation by a predetermined grace period to a time determined based on a time of ending use of the device based on the reservation, When the authentication result of the authentication unit authenticating the user related to the reservation and the comparison result of the comparison device do not match, the operation control device controls at least part of the device differently from when the authentication result and the comparison result match.

2. The control system according to claim 1, wherein: The reservation information is reservation information related to the use of a specific place.

3. The control system according to claim 2, wherein: The operation control device controls the operation of the equipment present in the specific place according to the conditions determined based on the reservation information.

4. The control system according to claim 1, wherein: The equipment to be controlled by the operation control device is at least a part of an electrical device or an electrical apparatus installed in a specific place.

5. The control system according to claim 4, wherein: The specific place is a room that can be entered by opening a door, and the operation accepting device is the door opened by an operation of a user.

6. The control system according to claim 5, wherein: The control system also has a locking device, which, for each reservation related to the reservation information, authenticates the user related to the reservation and unlocks the door from a time that is a predetermined grace time earlier than the start time of use of the equipment based on the reservation to a time determined based on the end time of use of the equipment based on the reservation.

7. The control system according to claim 6, wherein: When two reservations are consecutive, the locking device ends accepting authentication of the user related to the previous reservation at the use end time based on the previous reservation, and starts accepting authentication of the user related to the next reservation at the use start time based on the next reservation, regardless of the grace time.

8. The control system according to claim 1, wherein: The operation control device enables at least a first device including a power supply and a lighting tool for use by a user based on the operation condition, and enables at least a second device including a communication line to be used during the second time period.

9. The control system according to claim 8, wherein: When at least a portion of the lighting tool in the first device is turned off when the operation accepting device is operated, the operation control device turns on the at least a portion of the lighting tool in the first device based on the operation.

10. The control system according to claim 8, wherein: The operation control device allows a user related to the reservation to connect to the communication line in the second device during a period from a start time of use of the device based on the reservation to a stop time of use.

11. A shared facility that is isolated from the surroundings and can be entered by opening a door, wherein: The shared device has: A locking device that authenticates a user related to the reservation and unlocks the door from a first time that is a predetermined grace period ahead of the start time of use of the shared device based on the reservation to a second time that is determined based on the end time of use of the shared device based on the reservation; an identification device for identifying that the door is opened; a first internal device, which is arranged inside the shared device and, during the operation time of the shared device, is initially operated on the condition that the recognition device recognizes that the door is opened in a time period after the first moment; a second internal device, which is installed inside the shared device and operates from the start time of use of the shared device based on the reservation to the end time of use; A camera that takes a photo of a user using the device; as well as a comparing device for comparing the images of the user captured by the capturing device, At least a part of the first internal device and at least a part of the second internal device perform different operations when the authentication result of the user related to the reservation and the comparison result of the comparison device match and when they do not match.

12. The shared device according to claim 11, wherein: The second time is a time when a predetermined grace period has elapsed from the time when the use of the shared device based on the reservation ends.

13. The shared device according to claim 12, wherein: When two reservations are consecutive, regardless of the grace time, the locking device stops unlocking by authenticating the user related to the previous reservation at the end time of use based on the previous reservation, and starts unlocking by authenticating the user related to the latter reservation at the start time of use based on the latter reservation.

14. The shared device according to claim 11, wherein: The first internal device at least includes a power source and a lighting tool for a user, and the second internal device at least includes a communication line.

15. The shared device according to claim 14, wherein: When at least a portion of the lighting tool as the first interior equipment is extinguished when the door is closed, the at least a portion of the lighting tool as the first interior equipment is lit on the condition that the recognition device recognizes that the door is opened.

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