Entrance and exit management system for autonomous mobile body and management device for autonomous mobile body

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide an access management system and a management device that can suppress a reduction in security and enable an autonomous mobile body to move smoothly. In the access management system (1), a reception unit (15) of the management device (11) receives a service entrustment from a consignor to the autonomous mobile body (4). The autonomous mobile body (4) executes the received service content. When the reception unit (15) of the management device (11) receives a service entrustment, a management unit (16) of the management device (11) sends the service content to the autonomous mobile body (4) and outputs an association request to an association unit (14). The service entrustment includes service content and authority information of the consignor. The service content needs to be authenticated by an authentication unit (13). When the authentication unit (13) receives an authentication request including identification information, it performs authentication based on the authority information stored in association with the identification information by the association unit (14). The association request is a request to store the authority information of the consignor in association with the identification information of the autonomous mobile body (4).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an entry-exit management system for autonomous moving bodies and a management device for autonomous moving bodies. Background Art

[0002] Patent document 1 discloses an example of an access control method. In this method, a secret key such as a secret language is generated in response to the occurrence of an event such as an order. The generated key is transmitted to a device accessing an area where access control is being performed. If the key presented by the device accessing the area is considered valid, an action such as opening a door of a building is performed to access the area.

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2013-21717 Summary of the invention

[0006] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0007] However, in the access control method of Patent Document 1, the generated key is directly transmitted to the device accessing the area. Therefore, the transmitted key may be diverted. In this case, the security of the area being accessed may be reduced.

[0008] The present invention is made to solve such a problem. An object of the present invention is to provide an entry and exit management system and a management device that can suppress a decrease in safety and enable an autonomous moving body to move smoothly.

[0009] Means for solving problems

[0010] The entry and exit management system of the autonomous mobile body of the present invention comprises: an acceptance unit, which accepts a business entrustment of the autonomous mobile body to execute the received business content from the entrusting direction; an association unit, which stores the authority information in association with the identification information; an authentication unit, which, when accepting an authentication request containing identification information, performs authentication based on the authority information stored in association with the identification information by the association unit; and a management unit, which, when the acceptance unit accepts a business entrustment containing business content that needs to be authenticated by the authentication unit and the authority information of the entrusting party, sends the business content to the autonomous mobile body and outputs an association request to the association unit to store the authority information of the entrusting party in association with the identification information of the autonomous mobile body.

[0011] The entry / exit management system for an autonomous mobile body according to the present invention includes: an autonomous mobile body that executes the received service content; a reception unit that receives a service entrustment from a consignor to the autonomous mobile body; an association unit that stores the permission information in association with the identification information; an authentication unit that, when receiving an authentication request including the identification information, performs authentication based on the permission information stored in association with the identification information by the association unit; and a management unit that, when the reception unit receives a service entrustment including the service content that requires authentication by the authentication unit and the permission information of the consignor, sends the service content to the autonomous mobile body and outputs an association request to the association unit to store the permission information of the consignor in association with the identification information of the autonomous mobile body.

[0012] The management device for an autonomous mobile body according to the present invention has: a reception unit that receives a service entrustment from a consignor to the autonomous mobile body that executes the received service content; and a management unit that, when the reception unit receives a service entrustment including the service content that requires authentication and the permission information of the consignor, sends the service content to the autonomous mobile body and outputs an association request to the association unit to store the permission information of the consignor in association with the identification information of the autonomous mobile body, where the authentication is performed based on the permission information stored in association with the identification information by the association unit when the authentication unit receives an authentication request including the identification information.

[0013] The management device for an autonomous mobile body according to the present invention has: a reception unit that receives a service entrustment from a consignor to the autonomous mobile body that executes the received service content; an association unit that stores the permission information in association with the identification information; and a management unit that, when the reception unit receives a service entrustment including the service content that requires authentication and the permission information of the consignor, sends the service content to the autonomous mobile body and outputs an association request to the association unit to store the permission information of the consignor in association with the identification information of the autonomous mobile body, where the authentication is performed based on the permission information stored in association with the identification information by the association unit when the authentication unit receives an authentication request including the identification information.

[0014] Advantages of the Invention

[0015] According to the present invention, the reception unit receives a service entrustment from a consignor to the autonomous mobile body. The autonomous mobile body executes the received service content. When the reception unit receives the service entrustment, the management unit sends the service content to the autonomous mobile body and outputs an association request to the association unit. The service entrustment includes the service content and the permission information of the consignor. The service content requires authentication by the authentication unit. The authentication unit performs authentication based on the permission information stored in association with the identification information by the association unit when receiving an authentication request including the identification information. The association request is a request to store the permission information of the consignor in association with the identification information of the autonomous mobile body. Thus, a reduction in security can be suppressed, and the autonomous mobile body can move smoothly. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0016] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the access management system of Embodiment 1.

[0017] Figure 2 It is a timing diagram showing an example of authentication of the access management system of Embodiment 1.

[0018] Figure 3 It is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the access management system of Embodiment 1.

[0019] Figure 4 It is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the access management system of Embodiment 1.

[0020] Figure 5 It is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the access management system of Embodiment 1.

[0021] Figure 6 It is a diagram showing the hardware structure of the main part of the access management system of Embodiment 1. Detailed Embodiment

[0022] The embodiments for implementing the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and repeated descriptions are appropriately simplified or omitted.

[0023] Embodiment 1

[0024] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the access management system of Embodiment 1.

[0025] The access management system 1 is applicable to a building, for example. The access management system 1 is a system for managing the entry into and exit from a restricted access area in a building, for example.

[0026] In the building of this example, an elevator 2 is provided. The elevator 2 is a device for transporting users between multiple floors of the building. In the building of this example, an electronic lock 3 is provided. The electronic lock 3 is a device for locking and unlocking a door provided at the boundary of a restricted access area in the building.

[0027] Figure 1 The shown autonomous mobile body 4 is a device that moves inside and outside the building. The autonomous mobile body 4 is an autonomously moving device such as a vehicle, a robot, or a drone, for example. The autonomous mobile body 4 has unique identification information. The identification information is information for identifying the autonomous mobile body 4 that moves inside and outside the building. In Figure 1Among them, the autonomous mobile body 4 has the identification information "ID-A". Here, the autonomous mobile body 4 can also be, for example, a device that autonomously moves to the destination according to the operation of designating the destination by an operator or the like. Or, the autonomous mobile body 4 can also be a device that autonomously moves to the destination determined autonomously. The autonomous mobile body 4 is a device that executes business content. The business content is, for example, the delivery of items or the guidance of the autonomous mobile body 4 moving inside or outside a building.

[0028] The autonomous mobile body 4 includes a control unit 5 and a wireless communication unit 6. The control unit 5 is a part that controls the operation of the autonomous mobile body 4. The operation of the autonomous mobile body 4 is, for example, the driving of the autonomous mobile body 4 as a vehicle or a robot, or the flight of the autonomous mobile body 4 as a drone. The wireless communication unit 6 is a part that performs wireless communication.

[0029] Figure 1 The terminal device 7 shown is a device that accepts the business entrustment operation from the client 8 to the autonomous mobile body 4. The terminal device 7 is, for example, a general information processing device such as a personal computer or a smartphone, or a dedicated information processing device. The client 8 is an example of the entrusting party. The client 8 has unique identification information. In Figure 1 Among them, the client 8 has the identification information "ID-B". The business entrustment made by the client 8 includes the business content and the identification information of the client 8. The identification information included in the business entrustment is an example of permission information. The permission information is information indicating whether it is possible to access areas inside or outside a building.

[0030] The access management system 1 includes a storage device 9, an authentication device 10, and a management device 11.

[0031] The storage device 9 includes a storage unit 12. The storage unit 12 is a part that stores permission information. The storage unit 12 stores, for example, the identification information in association with the access permission information. The access permission information is information indicating the area permitted to be accessed.

[0032] The authentication device 10 includes an authentication unit 13 and an association unit 14. The authentication device 10 has the function of wireless communication. The authentication unit 13 is a part that performs authentication according to the permission information. The authentication unit 13 is connected to the electronic lock 3 or the elevator 2 so as to be able to output the authentication result. The association unit 14 is a part that stores the permission information in association with the identification information. For example, the association of the association unit 14 starts by inputting an association request signal. For example, the association of the association unit 14 ends by inputting an association release request signal.

[0033] The management device 11 includes a reception unit 15 and a management unit 16. The reception unit 15 is a part that accepts the business entrustment to the autonomous mobile body 4. The management unit 16 is a part that manages the business executed by the autonomous mobile body 4.

[0034] Next, use Figure 2 to illustrate the functions of the access management system 1.

[0035] Figure 2 It is a timing diagram showing an example of the authentication of the access management system according to Embodiment 1.

[0036] The client 8 sends a service entrustment to the reception unit 15 of the management device 11 via the terminal device 7. The service entrustment is, for example, an order for food and beverages in the area where the client 8 is located. The service entrustment includes the identification information "ID-A" of the client 8 and the service content. The service content includes the location of the client 8 and the ordered content.

[0037] The reception unit 15 receives the service entrustment received from the terminal device 7. The reception unit 15 outputs the received service entrustment to the management unit 16.

[0038] The management unit 16 allocates the service of the service content included in the input service entrustment to the autonomous mobile body 4. The management unit 16 sends the service content to the autonomous mobile body 4 to which the service has been allocated. In this example, the identification information of the client 8 is not sent to the autonomous mobile body 4. The management unit 16 outputs an association request to the association unit 14 of the authentication device 10 to associate the identification information "ID-B" of the client 8 with the identification information "ID-A" of the autonomous mobile body 4 to which the service has been allocated. In this example, the management unit 16 allocates the service to the autonomous mobile body 4 that is neither permitted to enter the area where the client 8 is located nor permitted to use the elevator 2.

[0039] The wireless communication unit 6 of the autonomous mobile body 4 to which the service has been allocated receives the service content from the management unit 16 through wireless communication. The wireless communication unit 6 outputs the received service content to the control unit 5. The autonomous mobile body 4 executes the service according to the control of the control unit 5 in accordance with the service content. The autonomous mobile body 4, for example, stores the ordered food and beverages. The autonomous mobile body 4 starts moving towards the area where the client 8 is located.

[0040] The association unit 14 of the authentication device 10 receives the association request input from the management unit 16. The association unit 14 stores the identification information "ID-B" of the client 8 in association with the identification information "ID-A" of the autonomous mobile body 4 to which the service has been allocated.

[0041] On the way of the moving path of the autonomous mobile body 4 towards the area where the client 8 is located, it encounters a door provided with the authentication device 10 and the electronic lock 3. In this example, the identification information "ID-A" of the autonomous mobile body 4 is not registered as the identification information that can pass through this door. The autonomous mobile body 4 sends an authentication request to the authentication device 10 through wireless communication from the wireless communication unit 6.

[0042] The authentication unit 13 of the authentication device 10 receives an authentication request. The authentication unit 13 asks the storage unit 12 of the storage device 9 about the permission information. For example, the authentication unit 13 first asks whether the identification information "ID-A" of the autonomous mobile body 4 included in the authentication request can be authenticated. Based on the access permission information stored in association with the identification information "ID-A", the storage unit 12 does not reply to the authentication unit 13 that passage is permitted. Next, the authentication unit 13 asks the association unit 14 about the permission information associated with the identification information "ID-A" of the autonomous mobile body 4. The association unit 14 associates the identification information "ID-B" of the principal 8 with the identification information "ID-A" of the autonomous mobile body 4. The association unit 14 outputs "ID-B" as the identification information associated with the identification information "ID-A" to the authentication unit 13. The authentication unit 13 asks whether the input identification information "ID-A" can be authenticated. Based on the access permission information stored in association with the identification information "ID-B", the storage unit 12 replies to the authentication unit 13, for example, that passage is permitted. The authentication unit 13 authenticates the autonomous mobile body 4 according to the reply of the storage unit 12. The authentication unit 13 outputs a signal indicating successful authentication to the electronic lock 3.

[0043] The electronic lock 3 unlocks the door according to the signal from the authentication unit 13.

[0044] The autonomous mobile body 4 passes through the unlocked door. Then, on the way to the elevator 2 in the middle of the moving path to the area where the principal 8 is located. In this example, the identification information "ID-A" of the autonomous mobile body 4 is not registered as the identification information that can use the elevator 2. The autonomous mobile body 4 sends an authentication request to this authentication device 10 via wireless communication from the wireless communication unit 6.

[0045] The authentication unit 13 of the authentication device 10 receives the authentication request. Similar to the authentication of the electronic lock 3, the authentication unit 13 authenticates the autonomous mobile body 4 according to the identification information "ID-B" of the principal 8 associated with the identification information "ID-A" of the autonomous mobile body 4. The authentication unit 13 outputs a signal indicating successful authentication to the elevator 2.

[0046] The elevator 2 registers a landing call according to the signal from the authentication unit 13. Here, the authentication request may also include information about the destination floor. At this time, the elevator 2 may also register a landing call specifying the destination floor.

[0047] The autonomous mobile body 4 uses the elevator 2 to move to the floor where the principal 8 is located. Then, the autonomous mobile body 4 arrives at the area where the principal 8 is located. The autonomous mobile device delivers the stored food and drinks to the principal 8. Then, the autonomous mobile device returns to its original position through the moving path in the reverse order of the going path. After returning to its original position, the wireless communication unit 6 of the autonomous mobile device sends a report indicating the end of the service to the management unit 16 of the management device 11.

[0048] The management unit 16 that has received the report outputs a de-association request to the association unit 14 of the authentication device 10 to de-associate the identification information “ID-B” of the client 8 and the identification information “ID-A” of the autonomous mobile object 4 .

[0049] The associating unit 14 of the authentication device 10 receives the de-association request input from the management unit 16. The associating unit 14 de-associates the identification information “ID-B” of the client 8 and the identification information “ID-A” of the mobile object 4.

[0050] Here, even if the autonomous mobile body 4 sends an authentication request to the authentication device 10 after the disassociation, the association unit 14 does not provide the authentication unit 13 with the identification information of the client 8 of the completed business. Therefore, the autonomous mobile body 4 cannot be authenticated by the authority information of the client 8 of the completed business.

[0051] When the autonomous mobile body 4 determines that the service cannot be continued due to a fault or authentication failure, for example, the autonomous mobile body 4 may send a report of service suspension to the management unit 16. In this case, the management unit 16 receiving the report outputs a request for association release to the association unit 14. Then, the management unit 16 may reallocate the suspended service to another autonomous mobile body 4. Authentication failure is, for example, a timeout in which a response indicating authentication success cannot be obtained from the authentication device 10 within a preset time.

[0052] Next, use Figures 3 to 5 An example of the operation of the entry and exit management system 1 will be described.

[0053] Figures 3 to 5 This is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the entry and exit management system according to the first embodiment.

[0054] Figure 3 An example of the operation of the management device 11 is shown.

[0055] In step S101, the receiving unit 15 determines whether a business entrustment is input. If the determination result is "No", the operation of the management device 11 proceeds to step S101 again. If the determination result is "Yes", the operation of the management device 11 proceeds to step S102.

[0056] In step S102, the management unit 16 assigns the business request received by the receiving unit 15 to the autonomous mobile object 4. Then, the operation of the management device 11 proceeds to step S103.

[0057] In step S103, the management unit 16 transmits the service content of the service request accepted by the acceptance unit to the assigned autonomous mobile object 4. Then, the operation of the management device 11 proceeds to step S104.

[0058] In step S104, the management unit 16 sends an association request to the association unit 14 to associate the identification information of the principal of the business commission accepted by the acceptance unit with the identification information of the assigned autonomous mobile body 4. Then, the operation of the management device 11 proceeds to step S105.

[0059] In step S105, the management unit 16 determines whether a report is received from the autonomous mobile body 4. If the determination result is "no", the operation of the management device 11 returns to step S105. If the determination result is "yes", the operation of the management device 11 proceeds to step S106.

[0060] In step S106, the management unit 16 sends an association release request to the association unit 14 to release the association between the identification information of the principal and the identification information of the autonomous mobile body 4. Then, the operation of the management device 11 ends.

[0061] In Figure 4 shows an example of the operation of the autonomous mobile body 4.

[0062] In step S201, the control unit 5 determines whether the wireless communication unit 6 has received the service content. If the determination result is "no", the operation of the autonomous mobile body 4 returns to step S201. If the determination result is "yes", the operation of the autonomous mobile body 4 proceeds to step S202.

[0063] In step S202, the control unit 5 determines whether the service has been completed. If the determination result is "no", the operation of the autonomous mobile body 4 proceeds to step S203. If the determination result is "yes", the operation of the autonomous mobile body 4 proceeds to step S209.

[0064] In step S203, the control unit 5 determines whether the service cannot continue. If the determination result is "no", the operation of the autonomous mobile body 4 proceeds to step S204. If the determination result is "yes", the operation of the autonomous mobile body 4 proceeds to step S210.

[0065] In step S204, the control unit 5 executes the service of the received service content. Then, the operation of the autonomous mobile body 4 proceeds to step S205.

[0066] In step S205, the control unit 5 determines whether authentication by the authentication unit 13 of the authentication device 10 is required. If the determination result is "no", the operation of the autonomous mobile body 4 proceeds to step S202. When the determination result is "yes", the operation of the autonomous mobile body 4 proceeds to step S206.

[0067] In step S206, the control unit 5 sends an authentication request to the authentication unit 13 via the wireless communication unit 6. Then, the operation of the autonomous mobile body 4 proceeds to step S207.

[0068] In step S207, the control unit 5 determines whether a preset time has elapsed since the authentication request was sent, that is, whether it has timed out. If the determination result is "yes", the operation of the autonomous mobile body 4 proceeds to step S202. If the determination result is "no", the operation of the autonomous mobile body 4 proceeds to step S208.

[0069] In step S208, the control unit 5 determines whether an authentication success response has been obtained from the authentication device 10. If the determination result is "yes", the operation of the autonomous mobile body 4 proceeds to step S202. If the determination result is "no", the operation of the autonomous mobile body 4 proceeds to step S207.

[0070] In step S209, the control unit 5 sends the completion of the service to the management unit 16. Then, the operation of the autonomous mobile body 4 ends.

[0071] In step S210, the control unit 5 sends the suspension of the service to the management unit 16. Then, the operation of the autonomous mobile body 4 ends.

[0072] Figure 5 An example of the operation of the authentication device 10 is shown.

[0073] In step S301, the authentication unit 13 determines whether an association request has been input. If the determination result is "no", the operation of the authentication device 10 returns to step S301. If the determination result is "yes", the operation of the authentication device 10 proceeds to step S302.

[0074] In step S302, the association unit 14 associates the identification information according to the association request. Then, the operation of the authentication device 10 proceeds to step S303.

[0075] In step S303, the authentication unit 13 determines whether an authentication request has been received from the autonomous mobile body 4. If the determination result is "yes", the operation of the authentication device 10 proceeds to step S304. If the determination result is "no", the operation of the authentication device 10 proceeds to step S308.

[0076] In step S304, the association unit 14 asks the storage unit 12 for permission information regarding the identification information stored in association with the identification information included in the authentication request. Then, the operation of the authentication device 10 proceeds to step S305.

[0077] In step S305, the authentication unit 13 determines whether the authentication of the autonomous mobile body 4 can be performed based on the response from the storage unit 12. If the determination result is "yes", the operation of the authentication device 10 proceeds to step S306. If the determination result is "no", the operation of the authentication device 10 proceeds to step S308.

[0078] In step S306, the authentication unit 13 outputs information indicating successful authentication to, for example, the electronic lock 3 or the elevator 2. Then, the operation of the authentication device 10 proceeds to step S307.

[0079] In step S307, the authentication unit 13 transmits information indicating successful authentication to the autonomous mobile object 4. Then, the operation of the authentication device 10 proceeds to step S308.

[0080] In step S308, the authentication unit 13 determines whether a de-association request has been input. If the determination result is "No", the operation of the authentication device 10 proceeds to step S303. If the determination result is "Yes", the operation of the authentication device 10 proceeds to step S309.

[0081] In step S309, the associating unit 14 de-associates the identification information in response to the de-associating request. Then, the operation of the authentication device 10 ends.

[0082] As described above, the entry and exit management system 1 of embodiment 1 includes an acceptance unit 15, an association unit 14, an authentication unit 13, and a management unit 16. The acceptance unit 15 accepts a business entrustment from a client to an autonomous mobile body 4. The autonomous mobile body 4 is a device that executes the received business content. The association unit 14 stores the authority information in association with the identification information. When accepting an authentication request containing identification information, the authentication unit 13 performs authentication based on the authority information stored in association with the identification information by the association unit 14. When the acceptance unit 15 accepts the business entrustment, the management unit 16 sends the business content to the autonomous mobile body 4 and outputs an association request to the association unit 14. The business entrustment includes the business content and the authority information of the client. The business content requires authentication by the authentication unit 13. The association request is a request to store the authority information of the client in association with the identification information of the autonomous mobile body 4.

[0083] In addition, the management device 11 of embodiment 1 includes an acceptance unit 15 and a management unit 16. The acceptance unit 15 accepts a business entrustment from a delegating party to an autonomous mobile body 4. The autonomous mobile body 4 is a device that executes the received business content. The association unit 14 stores the authority information in association with the identification information. In the case where the acceptance unit 15 accepts the business entrustment, the management unit 16 sends the business content to the autonomous mobile body 4 and outputs an association request to the association unit 14. The business entrustment includes the business content and the authority information of the delegating party. The business content requires authentication by the authentication unit 13. When accepting an authentication request including identification information, the authentication unit 13 performs authentication based on the authority information stored in association with the identification information by the association unit 14. The association request is a request to store the authority information of the delegating party in association with the identification information of the autonomous mobile body 4.

[0084] The management device 11 of the access management system 1 separates the service content and permission information included in the service entrustment and outputs them to different devices respectively. That is, the permission information is not sent to the autonomous mobile body 4 that executes the service content. Since the permission information is not sent, the diversion of the permission information can be prevented. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the reduction of the security of the area being access-managed. In addition, the autonomous mobile body 4 sends an authentication request through its own identification information, and thus can be authenticated with the permission of the consignor. Therefore, the movement of the autonomous mobile body 4 including the area being access-managed becomes smooth.

[0085] In addition, the acceptance unit 15 accepts a service entrustment that includes the identification information of the consignor as permission information.

[0086] During the execution of the service, the autonomous mobile body 4 can access the area permitted for the consignor to access. Therefore, the consignor can entrust the service without judging the permission range of the autonomous mobile body 4. In addition, the autonomous mobile body 4 cannot access the area not permitted for the consignor to access except within the permission range of the autonomous mobile body 4 itself. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the autonomous mobile body 4 from illegally accessing the area not permitted for the consignor. Thus, it is possible to suppress the reduction of the security of the area being access-managed.

[0087] In addition, when the management unit 16 is input with a completion report or an abortion report of the service of the autonomous mobile body 4, it outputs an association release request to the association unit 14 to release the association of the permission information associated with the autonomous mobile body 4.

[0088] In the case where the service is not executed, the autonomous mobile body 4 cannot access the area beyond its own permission range. That is, it is possible to prevent the autonomous mobile body 4 from illegally retaining the permission. Thus, it is possible to suppress the reduction of the security of the access-managed area.

[0089] In addition, the access management system 1 has an electronic lock 3. The electronic lock 3 is unlocked through the authentication of the authentication unit 13.

[0090] In addition, the access management system 1 is equipped with an elevator 2. In the elevator 2, the call registration is performed through the authentication of the authentication unit 13.

[0091] Thus, the autonomous mobile body 4 can use the same path as the consignor 8 to execute the service. Therefore, the movement of the autonomous mobile body 4 including the area being access-managed becomes smooth.

[0092] In addition, the acceptance unit 15 may also accept a service entrustment that includes access permission information indicating the permitted access area as permission information.

[0093] During the execution of the business, the autonomous mobile body 4 can access the area indicated by the access permission information. The consignor can entrust the business by specifying the scope of authority to permit the autonomous mobile body 4 according to the nature of the business. In addition, the access permission information itself is not sent to the mobile body 4. Therefore, the diversion of the access permission information can be prevented. In addition, the access permission information that the consignor can specify can also be limited to not exceed the scope of access to the area that the consignor can access. At this time, it is possible to prevent the autonomous mobile body 4 from illegally accessing the area not permitted to the consignor. Thus, it is possible to suppress the reduction in the security of the area subject to access control.

[0094] In addition, the access control system 1 may include one or more autonomous mobile bodies 4.

[0095] In addition, the management device 11 may also include an association unit 14. In this case, the authentication unit 13 of the authentication device 10 asks the association unit 14 of the management device 11 for information associated with the identification information included in the authentication request. The management device 11 may also include a storage unit 12. In this case, the authentication unit 13 of the authentication device 10 asks the storage unit 12 of the management device 11 for permission information. The authentication device 10 may also include a storage unit 12. In this case, the authentication unit 13 of the authentication device 10 asks the storage unit 12 of this authentication device 10 for permission information. A part or all of the storage unit 12, the authentication unit 13, the association unit 14, the reception unit 15, and the management unit 16 may be provided in integrated hardware. A part or all of the storage unit 12, the authentication unit 13, the association unit 14, the reception unit 15, and the management unit 16 may also be provided in separate hardware.

[0096] In addition, the authentication unit 13 may also perform authentication for a preset specific area without using the associated permission information. That is, in the access control system 1, an area where proxy authentication based on the associated permission information is not allowed may also be set. Thus, it is possible to further suppress the reduction in the security of this area.

[0097] In addition, the access control system 1 may also include a monitoring device. The monitoring device is a device that monitors the autonomous mobile body 4. The monitoring device may, for example, include a monitoring camera or the like. In the case where the autonomous mobile body 4 has a beacon transmitter, the monitoring device may also be a beacon receiver. The monitoring device may also determine the completion or suspension of the business of the autonomous mobile body 4. When determining the completion or suspension of the business, the monitoring device may output a completion report or a suspension report to the management unit 16. It is possible to prevent the autonomous mobile body 4 from continuing to illegally hold the permission due to not reporting.

[0098] In addition, the consignor of the business entrustment may also be another autonomous mobile body 4. In addition, the consignor of the business entrustment may also be another device installed in the building. Thus, the access control system 1 can also manage the access of the autonomous mobile body 4 that cooperates with other devices.

[0099] In addition, the operations of the autonomous mobile body 4 are not limited to the operations exemplified here. The operations of the autonomous mobile body 4 may also be, for example, guiding visitors to a building. The autonomous mobile body 4 may also perform operations according to the remote operation of the reception staff member.

[0100] Next, Figure 6 an example of the hardware configuration of the access control system 1 will be described.

[0101] Figure 6 FIG. is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of the main part of the access control system according to Embodiment 1.

[0102] Each function of the access control system 1 can be implemented by a processing circuit. The processing circuit includes at least one processor 1b and at least one memory 1c. The processing circuit may also include at least one dedicated hardware 1a together with or in place of the processor 1b and the memory 1c.

[0103] When the processing circuit includes the processor 1b and the memory 1c, each function of the access control system 1 is implemented by software, firmware, or a combination of software and firmware. At least one of the software and the firmware is referred to as a program. This program is stored in the memory 1c. The processor 1b reads and executes the program stored in the memory 1c, thereby implementing each function of the access control system 1.

[0104] The processor 1b is also referred to as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a processing device, an arithmetic device, a microprocessor, a microcomputer, or a DSP. The memory 1c is constituted by, for example, a non-volatile or volatile semiconductor memory such as a RAM, a ROM, a flash memory, an EPROM, or an EEPROM, a magnetic disk, a floppy disk, an optical disk, a high-density disk, a mini disk, or a DVD.

[0105] When the processing circuit includes the dedicated hardware 1a, the processing circuit is implemented, for example, by a single circuit, a composite circuit, a programmed processor, a parallel-programmed processor, an ASIC, an FPGA, or a combination thereof.

[0106] Each function of the access control system 1 can be implemented separately by the processing circuit. Alternatively, each function of the access control system 1 may also be implemented uniformly by the processing circuit. Regarding each function of the access control system 1, a part may be implemented by the dedicated hardware 1a and the other part may be implemented by software or firmware. In this way, the processing circuit implements each function of the access control system 1 by the hardware 1a, software, firmware, or a combination thereof.

[0107] Industrial Applicability

[0108] The management device of the present invention can be applied to an access management system. The access management system of the present invention can be applied to the management of the entry and exit of an autonomous mobile body.

[0109] Reference numeral description

[0110] 1: Access management system; 2: Elevator; 3: Electronic lock; 4: Autonomous mobile body; 5: Control unit; 6: Wireless communication unit; 7: Terminal device; 8: Client; 9: Storage device; 10: Authentication device; 11: Management device; 12: Storage unit; 13: Authentication unit; 14: Association unit; 15: Reception unit; 16: Management unit; 1a: Hardware; 1b: Processor; 1c: Memory.

Claims

1. An access management system for an autonomous mobile body, the access management system for the autonomous mobile body comprising: A reception unit that receives a business commission from a consignor to the autonomous mobile body that executes the received business content; An association unit that stores the authority information in association with the identification information, the authority information including access permission information indicating an area permitted to be accessed; An authentication unit that, when receiving an authentication request including identification information, performs authentication based on the authority information stored in association with the identification information by the association unit; And A management unit that, when the reception unit receives a business commission including business content that requires authentication by the authentication unit and the authority information of the consignor, sends the business content to the autonomous mobile body and outputs an association request to the association unit to store the authority information of the consignor in association with the identification information of the autonomous mobile body; The association unit stores the authority information of the consignor in association with the identification information of the autonomous mobile body according to the association request, and the authentication unit, when receiving an authentication request including the identification information of the autonomous mobile body, authenticates the identification information of the autonomous mobile body based on the authority information of the consignor stored in association with the identification information of the autonomous mobile body, thereby managing the access of the autonomous mobile body.

2. The access management system for an autonomous mobile body according to claim 1, wherein The reception unit receives the business commission that further includes the identification information of the consignor as authority information.

3. The access management system for an autonomous mobile body according to claim 1 or 2, wherein When receiving a completion report or a suspension report of the business of the autonomous mobile body, the management unit outputs an association release request to the association unit to release the association of the authority information associated with the autonomous mobile body.

4. The access management system for an autonomous mobile body according to claim 1 or 2, wherein The access management system for the autonomous mobile body includes an electronic lock that is unlocked through the authentication of the authentication unit.

5. The access management system for an autonomous mobile body according to claim 1 or 2, wherein The access management system for the autonomous mobile body includes an elevator that is registered for calling through the authentication of the authentication unit.

6. An access management system for an autonomous mobile body, the access management system for the autonomous mobile body comprising: An autonomous mobile body that executes the received business content; A reception unit that receives a business commission from a consignor to the autonomous mobile body; An association unit that stores the authority information in association with the identification information, the authority information including access permission information indicating an area permitted to be accessed; An authentication unit that, when receiving an authentication request including identification information, performs authentication based on the authority information stored in association with the identification information by the association unit; And The management department, when the acceptance department accepts a business entrustment that includes business content that requires authentication by the authentication department and the authority information of the entrusting party, sends the business content to the autonomous mobile body and outputs an association request to the associated department to store the authority information of the entrusting party in association with the identification information of the autonomous mobile body. The associated department stores the authority information of the entrusting party in association with the identification information of the autonomous mobile body according to the association request. And when the authentication department accepts an authentication request that includes the identification information of the autonomous mobile body, it authenticates the identification information of the autonomous mobile body according to the authority information of the entrusting party stored in association with the identification information of the autonomous mobile body by the associated department, thereby managing the entry and exit of the autonomous mobile body.

7. The autonomous mobile body access management system according to claim 6, wherein the acceptance department accepts the business entrustment that further includes the identification information of the entrusting party as the authority information.

8. The autonomous mobile body access management system according to claim 6 or 7, wherein when a completion report or an abortion report of the business of the autonomous mobile body is input, the management department outputs an association cancellation request to the associated department to cancel the association of the authority information associated with the autonomous mobile body.

9. The autonomous mobile body access management system according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the autonomous mobile body access management system is equipped with an electronic lock, and the electronic lock is unlocked through the authentication of the authentication department.

10. The autonomous mobile body access management system according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the autonomous mobile body access management system is equipped with an elevator, and the elevator is registered for calling through the authentication of the authentication department.

11. An autonomous mobile body management device, which includes: an acceptance department that accepts a business entrustment from an entrusting party to an autonomous mobile body that executes the received business content; and The management department, when the reception department receives a business commission including business content to be authenticated and the authority information of the principal, sends the business content to the autonomous mobile body and outputs an association request to the associated department to store the authority information of the principal in association with the identification information of the autonomous mobile body, where the authority information includes access permission information indicating an area where access is permitted, and the authentication is performed according to the authority information stored in association with the identification information by the associated department when the authentication department accepts an authentication request that includes the identification information. The associated department stores the authority information of the entrusting party in association with the identification information of the autonomous mobile body according to the association request. And when the authentication department accepts an authentication request that includes the identification information of the autonomous mobile body, it authenticates the identification information of the autonomous mobile body according to the authority information of the entrusting party stored in association with the identification information of the autonomous mobile body by the associated department, thereby managing the entry and exit of the autonomous mobile body.

12. The autonomous mobile body management device according to claim 11, wherein the acceptance department accepts the business entrustment that further includes the identification information of the entrusting party as the authority information.

13. The autonomous mobile body management device according to claim 11 or 12, wherein When receiving a completion report or an abort report of the operation of the autonomous mobile body, the management unit outputs a disassociation request to the associated unit to disassociate the permission information associated with the autonomous mobile body.

14. A management device for an autonomous mobile body, the management device for the autonomous mobile body comprising: a reception unit that receives an operation entrustment from a consignor to an autonomous mobile body that executes the received operation content; an associated unit that stores permission information in association with identification information, the permission information including access permission information indicating an area permitted to be accessed; and a management unit that, when the reception unit receives an operation entrustment including operation content that requires authentication and the permission information of the consignor, sends the operation content to the autonomous mobile body and outputs an association request to the associated unit to store the permission information of the consignor in association with the identification information of the autonomous mobile body, where the authentication is performed according to the permission information stored in association with the identification information by the associated unit when the authentication unit receives an authentication request including the identification information; the associated unit stores the permission information of the consignor in association with the identification information of the autonomous mobile body according to the association request, and the authentication unit authenticates the identification information of the autonomous mobile body according to the permission information of the consignor stored in association with the identification information of the autonomous mobile body when receiving an authentication request including the identification information of the autonomous mobile body, thereby managing the entry and exit of the autonomous mobile body.

15. The management device for an autonomous mobile body according to claim 14, wherein the reception unit receives the operation entrustment that further includes the identification information of the consignor as the permission information.

16. The management device for an autonomous mobile body according to claim 14 or 15, wherein When receiving a completion report or an abort report of the operation of the autonomous mobile body, the management unit outputs a disassociation request to the associated unit to disassociate the permission information associated with the autonomous mobile body.

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