Control system and server

Abstract

To provide a control system and a server capable of improving convenience when a door is unlocked.SOLUTION: A control system 1 includes a door control device 80, a terminal device 10, a first server 50 capable of communicating with a mobile terminal 70, and a second server 60 capable of communicating with the door control device 80, the terminal device 10, and the first server 50. The first server 50 is configured to receive a first unlocking request including a service number set by a service provider from the mobile terminal 70 and transmit the first unlocking request to the second server 60. The second server 60 includes first reception means 61 for receiving the first unlocking request, second reception means 62 for receiving a second unlocking request transmitted from the terminal device 10 by operation of the service provider, and unlocking instruction means 63 for transmitting an unlocking instruction to the door control device 80 when the second unlocking request is received by the second reception means 62 after the first unlocking request is received by the first reception means 61.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a control system and a server. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, a delivery style known as "drop-off delivery" has been increasing, in which delivery is completed by leaving the package at a designated location when the recipient of the package is not at the delivery destination residence, etc. In delivery services using drop-off delivery, various technologies have been proposed for automatically unlocking autolock doors installed at the entrances of apartment complexes, etc., for visitors who are permitted to enter the apartment complexes, etc. (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-14729 [Patent Document 2] JP 2020-53047 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the technology disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2, in order to automatically unlock the autolock door, the visitor had to input the tracking number of the package into a terminal device installed in the apartment building. Therefore, there is room for improvement in terms of convenience.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a control system and a server that can improve the convenience when unlocking a door. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the control system of the present invention comprises: a door control device that controls locking and unlocking of a door installed at an entrance of the apartment building; A terminal device installed at the entrance; A first server capable of communicating with a mobile terminal associated with the service provider; A second server capable of communicating with the door control device, the terminal device, and the first server; A control system comprising: the first server is configured to receive a first unlocking request including a service number set by the service provider from the mobile terminal and transmit the first unlocking request to the second server; The second server, A first reception means for receiving the first unlocking request; a second receiving means for receiving a second unlocking request transmitted from the terminal device by an operation of the service provider; an unlock instruction means for transmitting an unlock instruction to the door control device when the second unlock request is received by the second receiving means after the first unlock request is received by the first receiving means; It has.

[0007] According to the above configuration, the second server receives the first unlock request from the first server and the second unlock request from the terminal device, and then transmits an unlock command to the door control device. This allows the service provider to unlock the door at the entrance of the apartment building without having to input the service number into the terminal device. This improves the convenience of unlocking the door.

[0008] In order to achieve the above object, the server of the present invention comprises: A door control device that controls locking and unlocking of a door installed at an entrance of an apartment building, and a server that can communicate with a terminal device installed at the entrance, a first receiving means for receiving a first unlocking request transmitted from a second server that has received a service number set by a service provider from a mobile terminal of the service provider; a second receiving means for receiving a second unlocking request transmitted from the terminal device by an operation of the service provider; an unlock instruction means for transmitting an unlock instruction to the door control device when the second unlock request is received by the second receiving means after the first unlock request is received by the first receiving means; It is equipped with:

[0009] According to the above configuration, when the server receives the second unlock request from the terminal device after receiving the first unlock request from the second server, the server is configured to send an unlock command to the door control device. This allows the service provider to unlock the door at the entrance of the apartment building without having to input the service number into the terminal device. This improves the convenience of unlocking the door. Effect of the Invention

[0010] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a control system and a server that can improve convenience when unlocking a door. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is a configuration diagram of a control system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a portion of the control system of FIG. 1. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a data table stored in a server included in the control system. [Figure 4] 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the control system according to the first embodiment. [Diagram 5] A figure showing an example of a delivery information screen displayed on a mobile terminal equipped with the control system. [Figure 6] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of an unlocking operation screen displayed on a mobile terminal. [Figure 7] 13 is a diagram showing an example of an initial screen displayed on a display unit of a collective entrance device provided in the control system. FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a service selection screen displayed on the display unit of the collective entrance device. [Figure 9]10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of a control system according to a modified example of the first embodiment. [Figure 10] 13 is a diagram showing an example of an unlocking operation instruction screen displayed on the display unit of the collective entrance device. FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of a control system according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the control system according to the second embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a room number input screen displayed on the display unit of the collective entrance device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0012] First embodiment Hereinafter, a control system according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a configuration diagram showing a control system 1 according to a first embodiment. As shown in Fig. 1, the control system 1 includes a collective entrance unit 10 (an example of a terminal device), a controller 20, a room master unit 30, a entrance slave unit 40, a first server 50, a second server 60, a mobile terminal 70, and a door control device 80. The control system 1 is a system that is applied to a collective housing complex such as an apartment building.

[0013] The collective entrance unit 10 and the room master unit 30 are connected to the control unit 20 via an intercom line L over which communication is performed according to a general-purpose protocol. The entrance slave unit 40 is also connected to the room master unit 30 via the intercom line L. In this example, the intercom line L is configured with a LAN (Local Area Network) cable. The intercom line L may also be configured with a dedicated line.

[0014] The collective entrance device 10 is installed at the collective entrance (entrance), which is a common space of the apartment building. The collective entrance device 10 includes a display unit 11, a call unit 12, and a camera 13 (an example of an imaging means).

[0015] The control unit 20 controls the operation of the collective entrance unit 10, the room master unit 30, etc. For example, the control unit 20 controls the call status from the collective entrance unit 10 to the room master unit 30. The control unit 20 is connected to the first server 50, the second server 60, the mobile terminal 70, and the door control device 80 through the network N.

[0016] The controller 20 may include at least one microcontroller including one or more processors, and other electronic circuits including active elements such as transistors and passive elements. The controller 20 may be configured with multiple CPU cores. The controller 20 may be, for example, a microprocessing unit (MPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), and / or a tensor processing unit (TPU). The GPU may be configured with multiple GPU cores. The controller 20 may also be configured with hardware resources including integrated circuits such as an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a field programmable gate array (FPGA). The controller 20 may also be configured with a combination of at least one microcontroller and an integrated circuit.

[0017] The room master unit 30 is installed in each dwelling unit of the apartment house in which the control system 1 is installed. The room master unit 30 includes a display unit 31, an operation unit 32, and a call unit 33. The display unit 31 can display various information and can accept user operations, and is, for example, a touch display. The display unit 31 displays images of visitors captured by the camera 13 of the collective entrance unit 10. The operation unit 32 is operated when responding to a call from the collective entrance unit 10. The operation unit 32 is, for example, composed of operation buttons displayed on the touch display that is the display unit 31. The call unit 33 is used by the resident to talk to the collective entrance unit 10, and includes a microphone and a speaker.

[0018] The entrance slave unit 40 is installed at the entrance of each dwelling unit. The entrance slave unit 40 is equipped with a call button 41 for a visitor to call a resident, a communication unit 42 for the visitor to talk to the resident, and a camera 43 capable of capturing an image of the visitor. The image of the visitor captured by the camera 43 is displayed on the display unit 31 of the room master unit 30.

[0019] The first server 50 is, for example, a server installed at a business establishment of a service provider. An example of a service provider is a delivery company. The first server 50 has a function of collecting service information set by the service provider and creating a data table. The service information is, for example, information for identifying a delivery. Examples of the service information include a tracking number, a management number, and a waybill (voucher) number of the delivery. In this example, the following description will be given assuming that the service information is a tracking number. Details of the data table will be described later.

[0020] When a delivery company receives a delivery addressed to a resident from a third party (sender), it determines a tracking number as service information. The delivery company informs the sender of the tracking number it has set, and transmits the tracking number and delivery address to first server 50. The sender or delivery company also informs the resident, who is the destination (consignee), of the delivery information, including the tracking number. The resident who has received the delivery information sets the desired delivery method (direct delivery, drop-off, etc.) and informs the sender or delivery company of the information regarding the desired delivery method. The delivery company, which has received the information regarding the delivery method from the resident directly or via the sender, transmits the information regarding the delivery method to first server 50.

[0021] The second server 60 is, for example, a server installed at a company that manages the control system 1. The second server 60 communicates with the first server 50 and the collective entrance machine 10, and receives unlock request signals from the first server 50 and the collective entrance machine 10, each of which requests unlocking of the door 90. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the second server 60 transmits an unlock instruction signal to the door control device 80 to unlock the door 90.

[0022] The mobile terminal 70 is a terminal carried by the delivery company. Examples of the mobile terminal 70 include a mobile phone, a smartphone, a tablet, a notebook computer, a personal computer, and the like. In particular, the mobile terminal 70 is preferably a portable communication terminal device that can be carried around, such as a mobile phone, a smartphone, a tablet, or a notebook computer. The delivery company can use the mobile terminal 70 to check the delivery information of the parcel that they are responsible for delivering. The delivery information of each parcel includes the tracking number of the parcel, the address of the delivery destination, the delivery method, the desired delivery time, and the like. Examples of the delivery method include, in addition to directly handing the parcel to the person at the delivery destination, "drop-off delivery" in which the delivery is completed by leaving the parcel at the front door, and "box delivery" in which the delivery is completed by placing the parcel in a designated parcel box, and the like. In addition, when the delivery company operates the mobile terminal 70, an unlocking request signal is transmitted from the mobile terminal 70 to the first server 50.

[0023] The door control device 80 is a device for controlling the locking and unlocking of a door 90 installed at the entrance of the apartment building. The door control device 80 unlocks the door 90 based on an unlock instruction signal transmitted from the second server 60.

[0024] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the collective entrance unit 10, the controller 20, the room master unit 30, the first server 50, and the second server 60 of the control system 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the collective entrance unit 10 includes a display unit 11, a call unit 12, and a camera 13, as well as a collective entrance unit CPU (Central Processing Unit) 14 and a communication interface (IF) 15.

[0025] The display unit 11 is configured to be capable of displaying a call operation unit 111 and a service selection unit 112. In other words, the display unit 11 also functions as an input unit for receiving various operations from the user.

[0026] The call operation unit 111 is an operation unit that is operated by a visitor when calling a resident. The call operation unit 111 is configured with, for example, a numeric keypad and a call button displayed on the display unit 11. The service selection unit 112 is an input unit for selecting the type of service provider. For example, a list of registered delivery companies is displayed in the service selection unit 112. If the visitor is a delivery company, the visitor can operate the service selection unit 112 to select which delivery company the visitor belongs to.

[0027] The collective entrance machine CPU14 performs processing for controlling each part of the collective entrance machine 10. The communication IF15 forms a bidirectional signal transmission path between the collective entrance machine CPU14 and the intercom line L. As a result, a signal transmission path is formed between the collective entrance machine CPU14 and the control machine 20 via the communication IF15. The collective entrance machine CPU14 also controls the connection to the network N. As a result, the collective entrance machine CPU14 is connected to the first server 50, the second server 60, and the door control device 80 via the network N.

[0028] The collective entrance machine CPU 14 also has a function of transmitting a second unlocking request signal to the second server 60 based on receipt of an operation of the service selection unit 112 by the delivery company.

[0029] The control unit 20 includes a control unit 21 and a memory unit 22. The control unit 21 controls the transmission of signals between each unit of the collective entrance unit 10 and the room master unit 30 connected to the control unit 20. The memory unit 22 stores communication information, control information, and the like. In this example, the memory unit 22 stores a call table 22a in which the room number of each dwelling unit in the collective housing complex is recorded in association with a room master unit ID capable of identifying the room master unit 30 of each dwelling unit.

[0030] The control unit 21 receives a signal including information about the room number inputted by the call operation unit 111 of the collective entrance unit 10. Then, the control unit 21 refers to the call table 22a to identify the room master unit 30 of the dwelling unit associated with the room number inputted by the call operation unit 111. Then, the control unit 21 transmits a call signal to the identified room master unit 30.

[0031] The room master unit 30 includes a master unit CPU 34, a communication IF 35, and a memory unit 36 ​​in addition to a display unit 31, an operation unit 32, and a call unit 33. The master unit CPU 34 performs processing for controlling each unit of the room master unit 30. The communication IF 35 forms a bidirectional signal transmission path between the master unit CPU 34 and the intercom line L. This forms a signal transmission path between the master unit CPU 34 and the control unit 20. The memory unit 36 ​​stores control information and the like for the room master unit 30. The memory unit 36 ​​also stores image data captured by the camera 13 of the collective entrance unit 10 or the camera 43 of the entrance slave unit 40 and transmitted from the collective entrance unit 10 or the entrance slave unit 40.

[0032] The first server 50 includes a storage unit 51, an authentication unit 52, and a transmission unit 53. The storage unit 51 stores a data table 51a generated based on information including the tracking number and delivery destination of the delivery received from the service provider. The authentication unit 52 has a function of performing authentication based on information included in the unlocking request signal transmitted from the mobile terminal 70 and information included in the data table 51a stored in the storage unit 51. The transmission unit 53 has a function of transmitting a first unlocking request signal to the second server 60 when the authentication performed by the authentication unit 52 is successful.

[0033] FIG. 3 shows an example of the data table 51a stored in the first server 50. As shown in FIG. 3, the data table 51a stores the tracking number of the delivery item received by the first server 50, the delivery address of the delivery item, the delivery method, and the server ID in a manner that is associated with each other. The delivery method is a predetermined delivery method set by the user of the delivery destination. For example, whether or not the delivery item can be left at the door is set. The server ID is an ID for identifying the second server 60 linked to the delivery address. In the data table 51a shown in FIG. 3, for example, the tracking number of one delivery item "101-***-***", the delivery address of the one delivery item "Meguro-ku, Tokyo *********", the delivery method of the one delivery item "left at door available", and the server ID "S101" of the second server 60 linked to the delivery address of the one delivery item are stored in association with each other. In addition, the tracking number of the other delivery item, "151-***-***", the delivery address of the other delivery item, "*********, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo", the delivery method of the other delivery item, "No delivery to drop box", and the server ID of the second server 60, "S151", linked to the delivery address of the other delivery item are stored in correspondence with each other.

[0034] The second server 60 includes a first reception unit 61, a second reception unit 62, and an unlock instruction unit 63. The first reception unit 61 has a function of receiving a first unlock request signal transmitted from the first server 50. The second reception unit 62 has a function of receiving a second unlock request signal transmitted from the collective entrance device 10. The unlock instruction unit 63 is configured to transmit an unlock instruction signal to the door control device 80 when it receives a second unlock request signal within a predetermined time after it receives a first unlock request signal. On the other hand, when it does not receive a second unlock request signal within the predetermined time after it receives the first unlock request signal, the unlock instruction unit 63 is configured to transmit a lock maintenance signal to the first server 50 and the collective entrance device 10. In this embodiment, a case will be described in which these functional units (functional means) are provided in the second server 60, but some of the functional means, such as the unlock instruction unit 63, may be provided in the first server 50.

[0035] (Operation of control system 1) Next, the operation of the control system 1 when a visitor, a delivery company, visits the apartment complex to deliver a package addressed to a resident of the apartment complex will be described with reference to Figs. 4 to 8. Fig. 4 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of the control system 1. Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a delivery information screen 700 displayed on the mobile terminal 70. Fig. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an unlocking operation screen 710 displayed on the mobile terminal 70. Fig. 7 is a diagram showing an example of an initial screen 200 displayed on the display unit 11 of the collective entrance machine 10. Fig. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a service selection screen 210 displayed on the display unit 11.

[0036] As shown in FIG. 5, a delivery information screen 700 for displaying delivery information related to the delivery item is displayed on a mobile terminal 70 carried by a delivery company carrying the delivery item. The delivery information screen 700 includes information transmitted from the first server 50 based on a data table 51a stored in the first server 50. For example, the delivery information screen 700 displays a number display field 701 displaying the tracking number of the delivery item, an address display field 702 displaying the delivery address, a delivery display field 703 displaying a predetermined delivery method set by the user of the delivery destination, and a confirmation button 704. The delivery company checks the display fields 701 to 703 of the delivery information screen 700 to understand the delivery address and delivery method of the delivery item.

[0037] Here, it is assumed that the delivery company visits the entrance of the apartment complex as the delivery destination with the delivery item after checking the delivery information screen 700 of the mobile terminal 70. Then, it is assumed that the delivery company touches the confirmation button 704 displayed on the delivery information screen 700. As shown in FIG. 4, when the operation of the confirmation button 704 is accepted (step S101), the mobile terminal 70 displays an unlocking operation screen 710 (step S102). As shown in FIG. 6, the unlocking operation screen 710 displays an unlocking request button 711 for requesting the unlocking of the door 90.

[0038] Next, when the delivery company touches the unlock request button 711 displayed on the unlock operation screen 710, the mobile terminal 70 accepts the unlock request operation (step S103) and transmits an unlock request signal to the first server 50 (step S104). At this time, the unlock request signal contains information about the tracking number and delivery address of the delivery displayed on the delivery information screen 700. Note that instead of the information about the delivery address, or in addition to the information about the address, information about the second server 60 linked to the tracking number or address may be included.

[0039] The authentication unit 52 of the first server 50, which has received the unlocking request signal from the mobile terminal 70, performs authentication based on the information included in the unlocking request signal and the information included in the data table 51a stored in the storage unit 51 (step S105). Specifically, the authentication unit 52 determines whether the information included in the unlocking request signal matches the information included in the data table 51a. For example, the authentication unit 52 determines whether the tracking number included in the unlocking request signal matches the tracking number stored in the data table 51a.

[0040] In step S105, if the information included in the unlocking request signal matches the information stored in the data table 51a of the storage unit 51 (YES in step S105), the authentication unit 52 determines that the authentication has been successful and identifies the second server 60 (step S106). Specifically, the authentication unit 52 refers to the data table 51a to identify the server ID of the second server 60 associated with the information of the delivery piece that is included in the unlocking request signal and that has been successfully authenticated, and generates a first unlocking request signal. Then, the transmission unit 53 transmits the first unlocking request signal to the second server 60 corresponding to the identified server ID via the network N (step S107). As a result, the first reception unit 61 of the second server 60 that has received the first unlocking request signal accepts the first unlocking request.

[0041] On the other hand, in step S105, if the information included in the unlocking request signal does not match the information stored in the memory unit 51 (NO in step S105), the authentication unit 52 determines that the authentication has failed and generates an authentication failure signal. Then, the transmission unit 53 transmits the generated authentication failure signal to the mobile terminal 70 via the network N (step S108). The mobile terminal 70 that has received the authentication failure signal displays an authentication failure notification screen indicating that the process based on the unlocking request has failed (step S109). For example, the authentication failure notification screen may display a notification such as "The unlocking request has been rejected" or "The unlocking request has been rejected. Please check the delivery contents and try again."

[0042] Next, assume that an initial screen 200 is displayed on the display unit 11 of the collective entrance device 10 installed at the entrance of the collective housing complex where the delivery company has arrived. The initial screen 200 displays a "room call" button 201 for calling each dwelling unit in the collective housing complex, a "management office call" button 202 for calling the management office, a "resident service" button 203 for executing various services for residents, and in addition, a "delivery service" button 204 for executing services for service providers such as delivery companies.

[0043] In step S103, the delivery company touches the confirmation button 704 displayed on the delivery information screen 700 of the mobile terminal 70, and then operates the "Delivery Service" button 204 displayed on the display unit 11 of the collective entrance machine 10. When the operation of the "Delivery Service" button 204 is accepted (step S110), the collective entrance machine CPU 14 displays the service selection screen 210 on the display unit 11 (step S111). As shown in FIG. 8, the service selection screen 210 displays, for example, display fields 211A-211E of the company name or service name of the service provider, and an "End" button 212. The display fields 211A-211E of the company (service) name displayed on the service selection screen 210 function as the service selection unit 112.

[0044] Next, the delivery agent selects a display field corresponding to the company (service) to which the delivery agent belongs from among the multiple display fields 211A-211E displayed on the service selection screen 210, and then operates the "Finish" button 212. For example, the delivery agent selects the display field 211A from among the display fields 211A-211E, which are the service selection unit 112, by touch operation. When the delivery agent's operation on any one of the display fields 211A-211E is accepted (step S112), the collective entrance machine CPU 14 transmits a second unlocking request signal including information on the selected display field to the second server 60 (step S113). As a result, the second reception unit 62 of the second server 60, which has received the second unlocking request signal from the collective entrance machine 10, accepts the second unlocking request.

[0045] Next, the unlock instruction unit 63 of the second server 60 judges whether or not the second reception unit 62 receives the second unlock request signal within a predetermined time after the first reception unit 61 receives the first unlock request signal (step S114). The predetermined time is, for example, about 30 seconds.

[0046] When it is determined that the second reception unit 62 has not received the second unlock request signal within a predetermined time after the first reception unit 61 has received the first unlock request signal (NO in step S114), that is, when a predetermined time or more has elapsed from the reception of the first unlock request signal to the reception of the second unlock request signal, the unlock instruction unit 63 generates a lock maintenance signal and transmits the generated lock maintenance signal to the first server 50 and the collective entrance device 10, respectively (steps S118, S121). The transmission unit 53 of the first server 50 that has received the lock maintenance signal further transmits the received lock maintenance signal to the mobile terminal 70 (step S119). The collective entrance device 10 and the mobile terminal 70 that have received the lock maintenance signal each display a lock maintenance notification screen (steps S120, S122). For example, a lock maintenance notification screen such as "The door could not be unlocked because the time has exceeded" is displayed on the display unit 11 of the collective entrance device 10 and the display unit 71 of the mobile terminal 70.

[0047] Returning to step S114, if it is determined that the second receiving unit 62 has received the second unlocking request signal within the predetermined time after the first receiving unit 61 has received the first unlocking request signal (YES in step S114), the unlocking instruction unit 63 generates an unlocking instruction signal (step S115) and transmits the generated unlocking instruction signal to the door control device 80 (step S116). The door control device 80, which has received the unlocking instruction signal, unlocks the door 90 based on the unlocking instruction signal (step S117). This allows the delivery person to enter the apartment building through the door 90 and perform delivery work.

[0048] If it is determined that the second receiving unit 62 has received the second unlock request signal within a predetermined time after the first receiving unit 61 has received the first unlock request signal, the unlock instruction unit 63 may transmit an unlock operation success signal to at least one of the collective entrance machine 10 and the mobile terminal 70. At this time, at least one of the collective entrance machine 10 and the mobile terminal 70 that has received the unlock operation success signal may display a notification screen, for example, "The door will be unlocked," as notification information that the unlock operation has been successful.

[0049] As described above, in the control system 1 according to this embodiment, the first server 50 is configured to receive a first unlocking request including a service number set by the service provider from the mobile terminal 70 and transmit the first unlocking request to the second server 60. The second server 60 also has a first reception unit 61 (an example of a first reception means) that receives a first unlocking request transmitted from the mobile terminal 70 via the first server 50 by the operation of the service provider, a second reception unit 62 (an example of a second reception means) that receives a second unlocking request transmitted from the collective entrance device 10 (an example of a terminal device) by the operation of the service provider, and an unlocking instruction unit 63 (an example of an unlocking instruction means) that transmits an unlocking instruction to the door control device 80 when the second unlocking request is received by the second reception unit 62 after the first unlocking request is received by the first reception unit 61. According to this configuration, the second server 60 receives a first unlock request from the first server 50 and a second unlock request from the collective entrance device 10, and then transmits an unlock instruction signal to the door control device 80, and the door control device 80, having received the unlock instruction signal, unlocks the door 90. This allows the service provider to unlock the door 90 without having to input a service number into the collective entrance device 10 at the entrance to the collective housing complex. This improves convenience when unlocking the door 90.

[0050] The first server 50 also has a memory unit 51 (an example of a memory means) that stores a service number for each user, an authentication unit 52 (an example of an authentication means) that performs authentication based on the service number included in the first unlocking request accepted by the first accepting unit 61 and the service number stored in the data table 51a of the memory unit 51, and a transmission unit 53 (an example of a transmission means) that transmits the first unlocking request to the second server 60 only if the authentication is successful. According to this configuration, the first unlocking request is transmitted from the first server 50 to the second server 60 only if the authentication of the service number, which is an identification number of a delivery piece or the like, is successful, so that security can be maintained.

[0051] Moreover, the collective entrance machine 10 has a service selection unit 112 that can select the name of a service provider or the name of a service, and in response to a selection operation of the service selection unit 112 by a visitor to the collective residence, the collective entrance machine 10 transmits a second unlocking request signal to the second server 60. With this configuration, the second unlocking request signal can be transmitted from the collective entrance machine 10 to the second server 60 with a simple operation, further improving convenience. Furthermore, by configuring the collective entrance machine 10 to include the service selection unit 112, the second unlocking request signal can be generated by the collective entrance machine 10, simplifying the system configuration.

[0052] (Modification of the operation of the control system 1) Next, a modified example of the operation of the control system 1 will be described with reference to Fig. 5 to Fig. 10. Fig. 9 is a flow chart for explaining this modified example. Fig. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an unlocking operation instruction screen 220 displayed on the display unit 11 of the collective entrance machine 10 in this modified example.

[0053] First, as in the flowchart of Fig. 4, a delivery information screen 700 for displaying delivery information regarding the delivery item is displayed on the mobile terminal 70 carried by the delivery company carrying the delivery item (step S201). After checking each display field 701-703 on the delivery information screen 700 (see Fig. 5), the delivery company comes to the entrance of the apartment complex to which the delivery item is to be delivered with the delivery item.

[0054] When a delivery person arrives at the entrance of an apartment building, an initial screen 200 is displayed on the display unit 11 of the collective entrance machine 10 installed at the entrance. The delivery person then operates the "Delivery Service" button 204 displayed on the initial screen 200. Upon receiving the operation of the "Delivery Service" button 204 (step S202), the collective entrance machine CPU 14 causes the display unit 11 to display a service selection screen 210 (see FIG. 8) (step S203).

[0055] Next, suppose that the delivery company selects one of the display fields 211A-211E, which are the service selection section 112 displayed on the service selection screen 210, and then operates the "End" button 212. When the delivery company's operation on one of the display fields 211A-211E is accepted (step S204), the collective entrance machine CPU 14 causes the display unit 11 to display the unlocking operation instruction screen 220 (step S205). As shown in FIG. 10, the unlocking operation instruction screen 220 displays a notification to guide the delivery company to perform an unlocking operation using the mobile terminal 70. For example, the unlocking operation instruction screen 220 displays a notification such as "Please operate your unlocking device."

[0056] Next, the collective entrance device CPU 14 transmits a third unlocking request signal including the information of the display field selected in step S204 to the second server 60 (step S206). The second reception unit 62 of the second server 60 that has received the third unlocking request signal from the collective entrance device 10 receives the third unlocking request.

[0057] Next, the delivery company, having confirmed the notification displayed on the unlocking operation instruction screen 220, confirms the delivery information screen 700 (see FIG. 5) displayed on the mobile terminal 70, and touches the confirmation button 704 displayed on the delivery information screen 700. When the operation of the confirmation button 704 is accepted (step S207), the mobile terminal 70 displays the unlocking operation screen 710 shown in FIG.

[0058] Next, it is assumed that the delivery company touches the unlock request button 711 displayed on the unlock operation screen 710. When the unlock request button 711 is operated, the mobile terminal 70 accepts the unlock request operation (step S208), and transmits an unlock request signal to the first server 50 (step S209).

[0059] The authentication unit 52 of the first server 50 that has received the unlocking request signal from the mobile terminal 70 performs authentication to determine whether or not the information included in the unlocking request signal matches the information stored in the storage unit 51 (step S210).

[0060] In step S210, if the information included in the unlock request signal does not match the information stored in the storage unit 51 (NO in step S210), the authentication unit 52 determines that the authentication has failed and generates an authentication failure signal. Then, the transmission unit 53 of the first server 50 transmits the authentication failure signal to the mobile terminal 70 (step S211). The mobile terminal 70 that has received the authentication failure signal displays an authentication failure notification screen indicating that the processing of the unlock request based on the operation of the unlock request button 711 has failed (step S212).

[0061] On the other hand, in step S210, if the information included in the unlock request signal matches the information stored in the memory unit 51 (YES in step S210), the authentication unit 52 identifies the second server 60 (step S213). Then, the transmission unit 53 transmits a fourth unlock request signal to the identified second server 60 (step S214). The first reception unit 61 of the second server 60 that has received the fourth unlock request signal accepts the fourth unlock request.

[0062] Next, the unlock instruction unit 63 of the second server 60 determines whether or not the first receiving unit 61 receives a fourth unlock request signal within a predetermined time after the second receiving unit 62 receives the third unlock request signal (step S215).

[0063] When it is determined that the first reception unit 61 has not received the fourth unlock request signal within a predetermined time after the second reception unit 62 has received the third unlock request signal (NO in step S215), that is, when a predetermined time or more has elapsed between the reception of the third unlock request signal and the reception of the fourth unlock request signal, the unlock instruction unit 63 transmits a lock maintenance signal to the first server 50 and the collective entrance device 10 (steps S216, S219). The transmission unit 53 of the first server 50 that has received the lock maintenance signal further transmits the received lock maintenance signal to the mobile terminal 70 (step S217). The collective entrance device 10 and the mobile terminal 70 that have received the lock maintenance signal each display a lock maintenance notification screen (steps S218, S220).

[0064] Returning to step S215, if it is determined that the first reception unit 61 has received the fourth unlock request signal within the predetermined time after the second reception unit 62 has received the third unlock request signal (YES in step S215), the unlock instruction unit 63 generates an unlock instruction signal (step S221). Then, the unlock instruction unit 63 transmits the unlock instruction signal to the door control device 80 (step S222). The door control device 80, having received the unlock instruction signal, unlocks the door 90 (step S223). As a result, even in this modified example, the delivery company can enter the apartment building through the door 90 and perform delivery work.

[0065] As described above, in the control system 1 according to this modification, the unlock instruction unit 63 of the second server 60 is configured to transmit an unlock instruction to the door control device 80 when the first reception unit 61 receives a fourth unlock request after the second reception unit 62 receives a third unlock request. That is, according to the configuration of this modification, when the unlock instruction unit 63 receives a fourth unlock request from the first server 50 after receiving a third unlock request from the collective entrance device 10, it transmits an unlock instruction to the door control device 80. As a result, as in the first embodiment, the service provider can unlock the door 90 at the entrance of the collective housing complex without having to input a service number into the collective entrance device 10. Therefore, the convenience of unlocking the door 90 can be improved.

[0066] Second Embodiment Next, as a second embodiment, the configuration of a control system 300 for unlocking a delivery box 390 in addition to unlocking a door 90 in an apartment building or the like in which the delivery box 390 is installed will be described with reference to Figs. 11 to 13. Fig. 11 is a functional block diagram of the control system 300 according to the second embodiment. Fig. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the control system 300. Fig. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a room number input screen 230 displayed on the display unit 11 of the collective entrance machine 10.

[0067] 11, the control system 300 according to the second embodiment differs from the control system 1 of the first embodiment in that it includes a box control device 380 and a delivery box 390 in addition to a collective entrance device 10, a controller 20, a room master device 30, a first server 50, a second server 60, a mobile terminal 70, a door control device 80, and a door 90. Descriptions of the components of the control system 300 that are similar to those of the control system 1 of the first embodiment will be omitted.

[0068] In the control system 300, the display unit 11 of the collective entrance device 10 can display a number input unit 113 in addition to a call operation unit 111 and a service selection unit 112. The number input unit 113 is an input unit for a delivery company visiting the collective housing complex to input the room number of the delivery destination in order to unlock the delivery box 390. In addition, the call table 22a stored in the memory section 22 of the control unit 20 records the room number of each dwelling unit in the apartment building in correspondence with the room master unit ID of the room master unit 30 of each dwelling unit, and also stores the room master unit ID of each residence in correspondence with the identification number (box ID) of the delivery box 390 installed in front of each residence.

[0069] The box control device 380 is a device for controlling the delivery box 390 installed in front of each residence. The box control device 380 unlocks the delivery box 390 based on an unlock instruction signal transmitted from the second server 60.

[0070] (Operation of control system 300) Next, the operation of the control system 300 will be described with reference to Fig. 12 and Fig. 13. The operation of the control system 300 from step S110 to S112 is the same as the operation of the control system 1 shown in Fig. 4 from step S101 to S112. Therefore, Fig. 12 illustrates the operation from step S301 onwards. Note that the explanation of steps S110 to S112 illustrated in Fig. 12 will be omitted.

[0071] In step S112, when an operation of the service selection unit 112 is accepted, the common entrance machine CPU 14 displays a room number input screen 230 on the display unit 11 (step S301). As shown in Fig. 13, the room number input screen 230 displays, for example, a numeric keypad button 231 for inputting the room number of each dwelling unit, an "unlock box" button 232, and the like. These buttons 231 and 232 included in the room number input screen 230 function as the number input unit 113.

[0072] Next, the delivery company inputs the room number of the room to which the parcel is to be delivered using the numeric keypad buttons 231 displayed on the room number input screen 230, and then operates the "unlock box" button 232. When the input of the room number using the numeric keypad buttons 231 and the operation of the "unlock box" button 232, i.e., the operation of the number input unit 113, is accepted (step S302), the collective entrance machine CPU 14 communicates with the control machine 20, and performs authentication based on the room number input in the number input unit 113 and the information contained in the call table 22a, using the call table 22a stored in the storage unit 22 of the control machine 20 (step S303). Specifically, the collective entrance machine CPU 14 refers to the call table 22a, and identifies multiple box IDs in the call table 22a that are linked to the tracking number. Next, the collective entrance machine CPU 14 determines whether or not there is a room number that matches the room number input in the number input unit 113 among the room numbers linked to the identified multiple box IDs.

[0073] In step S303, if the room number input in number input unit 113 does not match any of the room numbers associated with the multiple box IDs identified in call table 22a (NO in step S303), collective entrance machine CPU 14 determines that the authentication has failed and displays an authentication failure screen on display unit 11 (step S304). For example, collective entrance machine CPU 14 notifies display unit 11 that "The room number you entered is incorrect. Please enter it again," and then returns to step S301 and displays room number input screen 230 again.

[0074] On the other hand, in step S303, if the room number input in the number input unit 113 matches any one of the room numbers linked to each of the multiple box IDs identified in the call table 22a (YES in step S303), the collective entrance machine CPU 14 determines that the authentication was successful and identifies the box ID corresponding to the matching room number (step S305). For example, if the delivery company inputs the room number "101" on the room number input screen 230 and then operates the "Unlock Box" button 232, the collective entrance machine CPU 14 communicates with the control machine 20 and refers to the call table 22a to determine whether the room number "101" matches any one of the room numbers linked to each of the multiple box IDs in the call table 22a. Then, it identifies the box ID "B101" corresponding to the room number "101" included in the call table 22a.

[0075] Next, the collective entrance device CPU 14 transmits a fifth unlock request signal including information on the identified box ID to the second server 60 (step S306). For example, the collective entrance device CPU 14 transmits a fifth unlock request signal including information on the box ID "B101" corresponding to the room number "101" to the second server 60. The second server 60, which has received the fifth unlock request signal from the collective entrance device 10, receives the fifth unlock request including information on the box ID "B101" in the second reception unit 62.

[0076] Next, the unlock instruction unit 63 of the second server 60 judges whether or not the second reception unit 62 receives the fifth unlock request signal within a predetermined time after the first reception unit 61 receives the first unlock request signal (step S307). The predetermined time is, for example, about 30 seconds.

[0077] When it is determined that the second reception unit 62 has not received the fifth unlock request signal within a predetermined time after the first reception unit 61 has received the first unlock request signal (NO in step S307), that is, when a predetermined time or more has elapsed between the reception of the first unlock request signal and the reception of the fifth unlock request signal, the unlock instruction unit 63 transmits a lock maintenance signal to the collective entrance device 10 (step S308). The collective entrance device 10 that has received the lock maintenance signal displays a lock maintenance notification screen (step S309). Although not shown in the figure, the unlock instruction unit 63 of the second server 60 may also transmit the lock maintenance signal to the first server 50. In this case, the first server 50 that has received the lock maintenance signal may further transmit the lock maintenance signal to the mobile terminal 70, and the mobile terminal 70 that has received the lock maintenance signal may display a lock maintenance notification screen.

[0078] Returning to step S307, if it is determined that the second reception unit 62 has received the fifth unlock request signal within a predetermined time after the first reception unit 61 has received the first unlock request signal (YES in step S307), the unlock instruction unit 63 generates a door unlock instruction signal and also generates a box unlock instruction signal corresponding to the box ID included in the fifth unlock request signal (step S310). For example, the unlock instruction unit 63 generates a door unlock instruction signal for unlocking the door 90, and also generates a box unlock instruction signal for unlocking the delivery box 390 with box ID "B101" installed in front of the residence with room number "101".

[0079] Next, the unlock instruction unit 63 of the second server 60 transmits the generated door unlock instruction signal to the door control device 80 (step S311). Then, upon receiving the door unlock instruction signal, the door control device 80 unlocks the door 90 (step S312). This allows the delivery company to enter the apartment building through the door 90.

[0080] The unlock instruction unit 63 also transmits a box unlock instruction signal to the box control device 380 corresponding to the box ID included in the fifth unlock request signal (step S313). For example, the unlock instruction unit 63 transmits a box unlock instruction signal to the box control device 380 mounted on the delivery box 390 with box ID "B101" installed in front of the residence with room number "101". Then, upon receiving the box unlock instruction signal, the box control device 380 unlocks the delivery box 390 (step S314). This allows the delivery company who enters the apartment complex through the door 90 to place the delivery in the delivery box 390 in front of the residence of the delivery destination.

[0081] As described above, the control system 300 further includes the box control device 380 that controls locking and unlocking of the delivery box 390 associated with each room included in the apartment building in addition to the configuration of the control system 1. The collective entrance device 10 further includes a number input unit 113 that allows input of the room number of each room, and is configured to perform authentication based on the room number input to the number input unit 113, and transmit a fifth unlocking request including information on the box ID related to the specific delivery box 390 to the second server 60 if the authentication is successful. The unlocking instruction unit 63 of the second server 60 is configured to transmit an unlocking instruction signal to the door control device 80 and an unlocking instruction signal to the box control device 380 when the second server 60 receives the first unlocking request from the first server 50 and the information included in the fifth unlocking request from the collective entrance device 10. According to this configuration, the delivery company uses the mobile terminal 70 and the collective entrance machine 10 to send a request to unlock the door 90, and inputs the room number of the residence in which the delivery box 390 is installed into the collective entrance machine 10 in order to unlock the delivery box 390, and an unlock command is sent to the box control device 380 in addition to the door 90. Therefore, not only the door 90 but also the delivery box 390 can be unlocked with a simple operation, further improving convenience.

[0082] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be freely modified, improved, etc. as appropriate. The material, shape, size, numerical value, form, number, location, etc. of each component in the above-described embodiment are arbitrary and not limited as long as the present invention can be achieved.

[0083] 1. Control System 10. Collective entrance machine 11,31 Display section 12,33,42 Call section 13,30,43 Camera 14 Collective entrance machine CPU 15,35 Communication Interface (IF) 20 Controller 21 Control section 22,51 Storage part 22a Call Table 30 Room Master Unit 32 Operation section 34 Main CPU 40 Entrance door unit 41 Call button 50 First Server 52 Authentication Section 53 Transmitter 60 Second Server 61 First reception unit (first reception means) 62 Second reception unit (second reception means) 63 Unlock instruction unit (unlock instruction means) 70 Mobile Devices 80 Door control device 90 Door 111 Call operation section 112 Service Selection Section 113 Information input section 200 Initial screen 201,202,203,204,221,222 Buttons 210 Service selection screen 220 Room number input screen 221 Numeric keypad buttons 300 Control System 380 Box Control Device 390 Delivery Box 700 Delivery information screen 710 Unlocking operation screen

Claims

1. a door control device that controls locking and unlocking of a door installed at an entrance of the apartment building; A terminal device installed at the entrance; A first server capable of communicating with a mobile terminal associated with the service provider; A second server capable of communicating with the door control device, the terminal device, and the first server; A control system comprising: the first server is configured to receive a first unlocking request including a service number set by the service provider from the mobile terminal and transmit the first unlocking request to the second server; The second server, A first reception means for receiving the first unlocking request; a second receiving means for receiving a second unlocking request transmitted from the terminal device by an operation of the service provider; an unlock instruction means for transmitting an unlock instruction to the door control device when the second unlock request is received by the second receiving means after the first unlock request is received by the first receiving means; The control system includes:

2. The first server, A storage means for storing the service number for each user; an authentication means for performing authentication based on a service number received from the mobile terminal and a service number stored in the storage means; a transmitting means for transmitting the first unlocking request to the second server only if the authentication is successful; The control system of claim 1 , further comprising:

3. the terminal device has a service selection unit capable of selecting a name of the service provider or a service name, The control system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the terminal device transmits the second unlocking request to the second server in response to a selection operation of the service selection unit by a visitor to the apartment building.

4. 3. The control system according to claim 1, wherein the terminal device is a collective entrance terminal for allowing visitors, including the service provider, to call residents of the collective housing complex and make a call.

5. The housing complex further includes a box control device that controls locking and unlocking of at least one delivery box associated with at least one of the rooms included in the housing complex, the terminal device further includes a number input unit capable of inputting a room number of each of the rooms, and performs authentication based on the room number inputted to the number input unit, and when the authentication is successful, transmits a third unlocking request including information on the at least one delivery box to the second server; 3. The control system according to claim 1, wherein the unlock instruction means transmits an unlock instruction to the at least one box control device when the unlock instruction means receives the first unlock request and the third unlock request.

6. A door control device that controls locking and unlocking of a door installed at an entrance of an apartment building, and a server that can communicate with a terminal device installed at the entrance, a first receiving means for receiving a first unlocking request transmitted from a second server that has received a service number set by a service provider from a mobile terminal of the service provider; a second receiving means for receiving a second unlocking request transmitted from the terminal device by an operation of the service provider; an unlock instruction means for transmitting an unlock instruction to the door control device when the second unlock request is received by the second receiving means after the first unlock request is received by the first receiving means; A server comprising:

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