Interphone terminal, information processing method and program

Abstract

To realize simply changing or browsing security information of a radio communication access point in an apartment house.SOLUTION: An interphone master unit 31 (or a management room master unit 32) that is provided in an apartment house 100 comprises: an expanded communication unit 31f (or a management room communication unit 32b) that communicates with a radio communication access point 20 which is provided in a private section 101 of the apartment house 100; and an information processing unit 31a (or an information processing unit 32a) that transmits request information which requests at least one of browsing and changing of security information for utilizing the radio communication access point 20 to the radio communication access point 20 using the expanded communication unit 31f (or the management room communication unit 32b).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an intercom terminal, an information processing method, and a program.

Background Art

[0002] In apartment houses such as condominiums, it has become common to install a wireless LAN indoors as an Internet always-connected service (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In an apartment house where occupancy and departure occur, in order to change the security information (connection ID, password, and their combinations) of the wireless LAN used by the person who has left and to accommodate new occupants, after the departure, the indoor settings are entered to change the settings and the display (such as pasting seals). Also, if the security information is not changed for some reason, there is a security problem that past occupants can use the wireless LAN from near the dwelling unit even after new occupants move in.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to realize easy change or browsing of the security information of a wireless communication access point in an apartment house.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, one form of the intercom terminal according to the present invention is an intercom terminal provided in an apartment house, including a first communication unit that communicates with a wireless communication access point provided in a proprietary part of the apartment house, and an information processing unit that transmits request information for requesting at least one of browsing and changing security information for using the wireless communication access point to the wireless communication access point using the first communication unit.

[0007] Also, in order to achieve the above object, one form of the information processing method according to the present invention is an information processing method executed by an intercom terminal provided in an apartment house, including the step of transmitting request information for requesting at least one of browsing and changing security information for using a wireless communication access point provided in a proprietary part of the apartment house to the wireless communication access point.

[0008] Note that the present invention can be realized not only as the above information processing method but also as a program for causing a computer to execute the above information processing method. Furthermore, it can also be realized as a computer-readable recording medium storing the program.

Effect of the Invention

[0009] According to the present invention, by using an intercom terminal, it is possible to easily change or browse the security information of a wireless communication access point in an apartment house.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiment for Carrying Out the Invention

[0011] Hereinafter, embodiments of the intercom terminal according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that each of the embodiments described below shows a preferred specific example of the present invention. The numerical values, components, arrangement positions and connection forms of the components, steps, order of steps, etc. shown in the following embodiments are examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, among the components in the following embodiments, the components not described in the independent claims are described as optional components constituting a preferred form.

[0012] Note that each figure is a schematic diagram and is not necessarily drawn precisely. Also, in each figure, the same reference numerals are given to substantially the same configurations, and duplicate explanations may be omitted or simplified.

[0013] (Embodiment) [Configuration] First, the configuration of the intercom terminal according to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of an intercom system including the intercom terminal according to the embodiment.

[0014] As shown in FIG. 1, the communication system 10 includes a wireless communication access point 20, an intercom system 30, and a disaster information server 40. The communication system 10 is a system capable of browsing and changing the security information of the wireless communication access point 20 using the intercom system 30. The security information is the SSID and password for using the wireless communication access point 20.

[0015] The intercom system 30 is a system applied to the apartment house 100. The apartment house 100 is an example of a facility or a collective facility, specifically, an apartment, a dormitory, or a company housing, etc. The apartment house 100 includes one or more private parts 101 and a common part 102.

[0016] Hereinafter, the configuration of the system or device included in the communication system 10 will be described.

[0017] The intercom system 30 is a system provided inside the apartment house 100. The intercom system 30 includes an intercom master unit 31, a management room master unit 32, a control device 33, a gateway device 34, an auto-lock door 35, and a lobby intercom 36. The intercom master unit 31 is provided in each of one or more private parts 101 of the apartment house 100. The management room master unit 32, the control device 33, the gateway device 34, the auto-lock door 35, and the lobby intercom 36 are provided in the common part 102 of the apartment house 100.

[0018] The intercom master unit 31 is an intercom terminal fixedly installed in the private part 101 of the apartment house 100. The intercom master unit 31 performs information processing and the like for the resident of the private part 101 to talk to a visitor via the lobby intercom 36 or an intercom slave unit (not shown). The intercom slave unit is provided outside the entrance of the private part 101. Specifically, the intercom master unit 31 includes an information processing unit 31a, an intercom communication unit 31b, an operation reception unit 31c, a display unit 31d, a storage unit 31e, and an extended communication unit 31f.

[0019] The information processing unit 31a performs various information processing such as processing related to the communication of the intercom master unit 31. The information processing unit 31a is realized by, for example, a microcomputer, but may also be realized by a processor or a dedicated circuit.

[0020] The intercom communication unit 31b is a communication circuit (communication module) for the intercom master unit 31 to communicate with other intercom master units 31, the management room master unit 32, and the lobby intercom 36 via the control device 33. In addition, the intercom communication unit 31b can communicate with the disaster information server 40 via the control device 33, the gateway device 34, and the public network 50. That is, the intercom communication unit 31b is an example of a second communication unit for the intercom master unit 31 to receive disaster information from the public network 50. The communication performed by the intercom communication unit 31b is, for example, wired communication, but may also be wireless communication. The communication standard of the communication performed by the intercom communication unit 31b is not particularly limited.

[0021] The operation reception unit 31c receives various operations of the resident. The operation reception unit 31c is realized by, for example, a touch panel, but may also be realized by a hardware button.

[0022] The display unit 31d displays various images. The display unit 31d is realized by a display panel such as a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) panel.

[0023] The storage unit 31e is a storage device that stores computer programs and the like executed by the information processing unit 31a. The storage unit 31e is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory.

[0024] The extended communication unit 31f is a communication circuit (communication module) for the intercom master unit 31 to communicate with the wireless communication access point 20. The extended communication unit 31f is an example of a first communication unit for the intercom master unit 31 to communicate with the wireless communication access point 20. The communication performed by the extended communication unit 31f is, for example, wired communication, but may also be wireless communication. The extended communication unit 31f and the wireless communication access point 20 are connected by, for example, a LAN cable, and the extended communication unit 31f communicates according to the communication standard of, for example, wired LAN.

[0025] The management room master unit 32 is an intercom terminal fixedly installed in the management room among the common parts 102 of the apartment house 100. The management room master unit 32 performs information processing and the like for the manager of the apartment house 100 to communicate with visitors and residents via the intercom master unit 31 or the lobby intercom 36. The intercom system 30 may include a plurality of management room master units 32. Specifically, the management room master unit 32 includes an information processing unit 32a, a management room communication unit 32b, an operation reception unit 32c, a display unit 32d, and a storage unit 32e.

[0026] The information processing unit 32a performs various information processing such as processing related to the communication of the management room master unit 32. The information processing unit 32a is realized by, for example, a microcomputer, but may also be realized by a processor or a dedicated circuit.

[0027] The management room communication unit 32b is a communication circuit (communication module) for the management room master unit 32 to communicate with the wireless communication access point 20 of the exclusive part 101 via the control device 33 and the intercom master unit 31 provided in the exclusive part 101. The management room communication unit 32b is an example of a first communication unit for the management room master unit 32 to communicate with the wireless communication access point 20.

[0028] In addition, the management room communication unit 32b is also a communication circuit (communication module) for the management room master unit 32 to communicate with other management room master units 32, intercom master units 31, and lobby intercoms 36 via the control device 33. The management room communication unit 32b can communicate with the disaster information server 40 via the control device 33, the gateway device 34, and the public network 50. The management room communication unit 32b is an example of a second communication unit for the management room master unit 32 to receive disaster information from the public network 50. The communication performed by the management room communication unit 32b is, for example, wired communication, but it may also be wireless communication. The communication standard of the communication performed by the management room communication unit 32b is not particularly limited.

[0029] The operation reception unit 32c receives various operations of the administrator. The operation reception unit 32c is realized, for example, by a touch panel, but it may also be realized by a hardware button.

[0030] The display unit 32d displays various images. The display unit 32d is realized by a display panel such as a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel.

[0031] The storage unit 32e is a storage device that stores computer programs and the like executed by the information processing unit 32a. The storage unit 32e is realized, for example, by a semiconductor memory.

[0032] The control device 33 is a device that controls communication between two devices among a plurality of intercom master units 31, management room master units 32, and lobby intercoms 36 provided in the apartment house 100 (for example, communication between the lobby intercom 36 and the intercom master unit 31).

[0033] The gateway device 34 is a communication device for devices provided in the apartment house 100 such as the intercom master unit 31 to communicate with the disaster information server 40 and the like through the public network 50. Note that the gateway device 34 may be built into the control device 33. That is, the intercom system 30 may not include the gateway device 34.

[0034] The auto-lock door 35 is an automatic door provided at the entrance of the apartment building 100 (that is, the common area 102). The auto-lock door 35 automatically closes and locks after a certain period of time has elapsed since it is unlocked and opened.

[0035] The lobby intercom 36 is a device provided outside (outdoor side) of the auto-lock door 35 at the entrance of the apartment building 100 (that is, the common area 102). The lobby intercom 36 controls, for example, the auto-lock door 35. The lobby intercom 36 has a user interface composed of, for example, a numeric keypad and a call button. A visitor to the apartment building 100 can communicate with a resident and request unlocking of the auto-lock door 35 by entering the room number of the destination through the numeric keypad. The lobby intercom 36 communicates with the intercom master unit 31 and the management room master unit 32 via the control device 33.

[0036] The wireless communication access point 20 is a wireless communication device provided in the private area 101. A resident in the private area 101 can connect a mobile terminal to the public network 50 (without going through the mobile communication network) by communicatively connecting the mobile terminal to the wireless communication access point 20. The communication standard of the wireless communication of the wireless communication access point 20 is, for example, Wi-Fi (registered trademark) or the like. As described above, the wireless communication access point 20 is wired-connected to the intercom master unit 31 provided in the same private area 101 and communicates in accordance with the communication standard of the wired LAN.

[0037] The disaster information server 40 is one or more server devices located outside, for example, the apartment building 100. The disaster information server 40 is, for example, a server that holds disaster information such as weather information or earthquakes. The disaster information server 40 can communicate with the intercom master unit 31 and the management room master unit 32 via a public network (in other words, a public line) such as the Internet. The disaster information server 40 transmits disaster information to the intercom master unit 31 and the management room master unit 32 when a disaster occurs.

[0038] [Operation Example 1] When the wireless communication access point 20 is installed in the exclusive unit 101, in order to prevent the previous resident from using the wireless communication access point 20 when the resident of the exclusive unit 101 changes to a new resident, it is necessary to change the security information. Generally, to change the security information, it is necessary to go to the exclusive unit 101 and connect a personal computer or the like to the wireless communication access point 20 to perform operations, which is time-consuming.

[0039] On the other hand, in the communication system 10, the manager of the apartment building 100 can change the security information of the wireless communication access point 20 by using the master unit 32 in the management room. That is, the manager can view and change the security information of the wireless communication access point 20 from the management room without going to the exclusive unit 101. Hereinafter, Operation Example 1 of such a communication system 10 will be described. FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram of Operation Example 1 of the communication system 10.

[0040] First, the operation reception unit 32c of the master unit 32 in the management room receives a predetermined operation by the manager to change the security information of the wireless communication access point 20 (S11 in FIG. 2). The predetermined operation includes, for example, an operation of inputting the security information after the change. The security information refers to the SSID and password required to use the wireless communication access point 20. The manager executes the predetermined operation, for example, when the resident of the exclusive unit 101 where the wireless communication access point 20 is installed moves in and out.

[0041] When a predetermined operation is accepted, the information processing unit 32a uses the management room communication unit 32b to transmit request information for requesting a change in security information to the intercom master unit 31 (S12 in FIG. 2). The request information transmitted by the management room communication unit 32b is received by the intercom master unit 31 via a control device 33 (not shown in FIG. 2). The intercom communication unit 31b of the intercom master unit 31 receives the request information, and the extended communication unit 31f transmits the request information to the wireless communication access point 20 (S13 in FIG. 2).

[0042] When the wireless communication access point 20 receives the request information, it changes the security information based on the received request information (S14 in FIG. 2). For example, the wireless communication access point 20 changes the current security information to the security information input by a predetermined operation in step S11. In step S14, at least one of the SSID and the password in the security information may be changed.

[0043] Next, the wireless communication access point 20 transmits notification information notifying that the security information has been changed to the intercom master unit 31 (S15 in FIG. 2). The extended communication unit 31f of the intercom master unit 31 receives the notification information, and the intercom communication unit 31b transmits the notification information to the management room master unit 32 via a control device 33 (not shown in FIG. 2) (S16 in FIG. 2).

[0044] Finally, the management room communication unit 32b of the management room master unit 32 receives the notification information. The information processing unit 32a displays, on the display unit 32d, a notification screen for notifying that the security information has been changed based on the received notification information (S17 in FIG. 2). FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the notification screen. As shown in FIG. 3, the changed security information may be included in the notification screen.

[0045] If, for some reason, the security information cannot be changed, notification information indicating that the security information could not be changed is transmitted in step S15, and a notification screen for notifying that the security information has not been changed is displayed in step S17.

[0046] In this way, the administrator can change the security information of the wireless communication access point 20 provided in the exclusive unit 101 using the management room master unit 32.

[0047] [Operation Example 2] Also, in the communication system 10, the administrator of the apartment building 100 can also view the security information of the wireless communication access point 20 using the management room master unit 32. Hereinafter, operation example 2 of such a communication system 10 will be described. FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram of operation example 2 of the communication system 10.

[0048] First, the operation reception unit 32c of the management room master unit 32 receives a predetermined operation by the administrator for viewing the security information of the wireless communication access point 20 (S21 in FIG. 4). The predetermined operation includes, for example, an operation of selecting a location where "View security information" is displayed on the display unit 32d. The administrator executes the predetermined operation, for example, when the administrator wants to check the security information of the exclusive unit 101 from the management room.

[0049] When the predetermined operation is received, the information processing unit 32a transmits request information for requesting viewing of the security information to the intercom master unit 31 using the management room communication unit 32b (S22 in FIG. 4). The request information transmitted by the management room communication unit 32b is received by the intercom master unit 31 via a control device 33 (not shown in FIG. 4). The intercom communication unit 31b of the intercom master unit 31 receives the request information, and the extended communication unit 31f transmits the request information to the wireless communication access point 20 (S23 in FIG. 4).

[0050] When the wireless communication access point 20 receives the request information, it transmits notification information for notifying security information to the intercom master unit 31 based on the received request information (S24 in FIG. 4). The extended communication unit 31f of the intercom master unit 31 receives the notification information, and the intercom communication unit 31b transmits the notification information to the management room master unit 32 via the control device 33 (not shown in FIG. 4) (S25 in FIG. 4).

[0051] Finally, the management room communication unit 32b of the management room master unit 32 receives the notification information. The information processing unit 32a displays the security information on the display unit 32d based on the received notification information (S26 in FIG. 4). FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a browsing screen for security information.

[0052] In this way, the administrator can view the security information of the wireless communication access point 20 provided in the exclusive section 101 using the management room master unit 32.

[0053] [Operation Example 3] Also, in the communication system 10, a resident in the exclusive section 101 can change the security information of the wireless communication access point 20 using the intercom master unit 31. Hereinafter, operation example 3 of such a communication system 10 will be described. FIG. 6 is a sequence diagram of operation example 3 of the communication system 10.

[0054] First, the operation reception unit 31c of the intercom master unit 31 receives a predetermined operation by the resident for changing the security information of the wireless communication access point 20 (S31 in FIG. 6). The predetermined operation includes, for example, an operation of inputting the security information after the change. The resident in the exclusive section 101 executes the predetermined operation, for example, when moving in and out.

[0055] When the predetermined operation is received, the information processing unit 31a transmits request information to the wireless communication access point 20 using the extended communication unit 31f (S32 in FIG. 6).

[0056] When the wireless communication access point 20 receives the request information, it changes the security information based on the received request information (S33 in FIG. 6). For example, the wireless communication access point 20 changes the current security information to the security information input by a predetermined operation in step S31. Note that in step S33, at least one of the SSID and the password in the security information may be changed.

[0057] Next, the wireless communication access point 20 transmits notification information notifying that the security information has been changed to the interphone master unit 31 (S34 in FIG. 6). The extended communication unit 31f of the interphone master unit 31 receives the notification information. The information processing unit 31a displays on the display unit 31d a notification screen for notifying that the security information has been changed based on the received notification information (S35 in FIG. 6). The notification screen is, for example, the same display screen as in FIG. 3, and the changed security information may be included in the notification screen.

[0058] Note that if the security information cannot be changed for some reason, notification information notifying that the security information could not be changed is transmitted in step S34, and a notification screen for notifying that the security information has not been changed is displayed in step S35.

[0059] In this way, the resident can change the security information of the wireless communication access point 20 provided in the exclusive section 101 using the interphone master unit 31.

[0060] [Operation Example 4] Also, in the communication system 10, a resident in the exclusive section 101 can view the security information of the wireless communication access point 20 using the interphone master unit 31. Hereinafter, operation example 4 of such a communication system 10 will be described. FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram of operation example 4 of the communication system 10.

[0061] First, the operation reception unit 31c of the intercom master unit 31 receives a predetermined operation by the resident to view the security information of the wireless communication access point 20 (S41 in FIG. 7). The predetermined operation includes, for example, an operation of selecting a location displayed as "View security information" on the display unit 31d. The resident in the exclusive section 101 executes the predetermined operation when it is necessary to view the security information of the wireless communication access point 20.

[0062] When the predetermined operation is received, the information processing unit 31a transmits request information to the wireless communication access point 20 using the extended communication unit 31f (S42 in FIG. 7).

[0063] Next, the wireless communication access point 20 transmits notification information notifying the security information to the intercom master unit 31 based on the received request information (S43 in FIG. 7). The extended communication unit 31f of the intercom master unit 31 receives the notification information. The information processing unit 31a displays the security information on the display unit 31d based on the received notification information (S44 in FIG. 7). On the display unit 31d, for example, a browsing screen as shown in FIG. 5 is displayed.

[0064] In this way, the resident can view the security information of the wireless communication access point 20 provided in the exclusive section 101 using the intercom master unit 31.

[0065] [Operation Example 5] In the above operation examples 1 to 4, examples have been described in which security information can be changed or viewed in response to a person's operation on the management room master unit 32 or the intercom master unit 31. Here, the management room master unit 32 or the intercom master unit 31 may automatically change the security information based on information received from other devices. For example, the management room master unit 32 or the intercom master unit 31 may change the security information when receiving disaster information from the disaster information server 40. Hereinafter, operation example 5 of such a communication system 10 will be described. FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram of operation example 5 of the communication system 10. In operation example 5, a case where the intercom master unit 31 receives disaster information will be described.

[0066] First, the intercom communication unit 31b of the intercom master unit 31 receives disaster information from the disaster information server 40 (S51 in FIG. 8). The disaster information includes, for example, earthquake information and flood information.

[0067] Upon receiving predetermined disaster information, the information processing unit 31a transmits request information to the wireless communication access point 20 using the extended communication unit 31f (S52 in FIG. 8).

[0068] Upon receiving the request information, the wireless communication access point 20 changes the security information based on the received request information (S53 in FIG. 8). The wireless communication access point 20 changes, for example, the current security information so that a password is not required. That is, when a disaster occurs, the intercom master unit 31 can freely use the wireless communication access point 20.

[0069] Next, the wireless communication access point 20 transmits notification information notifying that the security information has been changed to the intercom master unit 31 (S54 in FIG. 8). The extended communication unit 31f of the intercom master unit 31 receives the notification information. The information processing unit 31a displays, on the display unit 31d, a notification screen for notifying that the security information has been changed based on the received notification information (S55 in FIG. 8). The changed security information may be included in the notification screen.

[0070] If for some reason the security information cannot be changed, in step S54, notification information notifying that the security information could not be changed is transmitted, and in step S55, a notification screen for notifying that the security information has not been changed is displayed.

[0071] Here, it may be the master unit 32 of the management room that receives the disaster information from the disaster information server 40 and transmits the request information for changing the security information. In this case, the management room communication unit 32b receives the disaster information and transmits the request information.

[0072] In this way, the master unit 32 of the management room or the master unit 31 of the intercom can automatically change the security information based on the information received from other devices.

[0073] [Operation Example 6] In the above operation examples 1 to 5, examples of changing or making the security information of the wireless communication access point 20 viewable using the master unit 32 of the management room or the master unit 31 of the intercom have been described. Here, the changed security information may be returned to the security information before the change by a predetermined operation. For example, the master unit 31 of the intercom may temporarily change the security information to the security information for visitors while a visitor is staying in the exclusive section 101, and then return it to the original. Hereinafter, operation example 6 of such a communication system 10 will be described. FIG. 9 is a sequence diagram of operation example 6 of the communication system 10.

[0074] First, the operation reception unit 31c of the master unit 31 of the intercom receives a predetermined operation by the resident for changing the security information of the wireless communication access point 20 from the first security information to the second security information (S61 in FIG. 9). The predetermined operation includes, for example, an operation of inputting the second security information after the change. The resident in the exclusive section 101 executes the predetermined operation, for example, when there is a visitor in the exclusive section 101.

[0075] When a predetermined operation is received, the information processing unit 31a transmits first request information to the wireless communication access point 20 using the extended communication unit 31f, and stores the first security information in the storage unit 31e (S62 in FIG. 9).

[0076] When the wireless communication access point 20 receives the first request information, it changes the security information from the first security information to the second security information based on the received first request information (S63 in FIG. 9). In step S63, at least one of the SSID and the password among the security information may be changed.

[0077] Next, the wireless communication access point 20 transmits notification information notifying that the security information has been changed to the second security information to the intercom master unit 31 (S64 in FIG. 9). The extended communication unit 31f of the intercom master unit 31 receives the notification information. The information processing unit 31a displays, on the display unit 31d, a notification screen for notifying that the security information has been changed to the second security information based on the received notification information (S65 in FIG. 9). The second security information may be included in the notification screen.

[0078] As a result, a visitor who has received instructions on the second security information from the resident can use the wireless communication access point 20.

[0079] If for some reason the security information could not be changed, in step S64, notification information notifying that the security information could not be changed is transmitted, and in step S65, a notification screen for notifying that the security information has not been changed is displayed.

[0080] When a visitor stops using the wireless communication access point 20, such as when the visitor leaves the exclusive area 101, the operation reception unit 31c of the intercom master unit 31 accepts a predetermined operation by the resident to change the security information of the wireless communication access point 20 from the second security information to the first security information (S66 in FIG. 9). The predetermined operation includes, for example, an operation of selecting a location where "restore security information" is displayed on the display unit 31d. The resident in the exclusive area 101 executes the predetermined operation, for example, after the visitor has returned from the exclusive area 101.

[0081] When the predetermined operation is accepted, the information processing unit 31a transmits the second request information to the wireless communication access point 20 using the extended communication unit 31f based on the first security information stored in the storage unit 31e (S67 in FIG. 9).

[0082] When the wireless communication access point 20 receives the second request information, it changes the security information from the second security information to the first security information based on the received second request information (S68 in FIG. 9). In step S68, at least one of the SSID and the password in the security information may be changed.

[0083] Next, the wireless communication access point 20 transmits notification information notifying that the security information has been changed to the intercom master unit 31 (S69 in FIG. 9). The extended communication unit 31f of the intercom master unit 31 receives the notification information. The information processing unit 31a displays a notification screen for notifying that the security information has been changed on the display unit 31d based on the received notification information (S70 in FIG. 9). The notification screen may include the first security information.

[0084] If for some reason the security information could not be changed, notification information notifying that the security information could not be changed is transmitted in step S69, and a notification screen for notifying that the security information has not been changed is displayed in step S70.

[0085] In this way, the resident can temporarily change the security information of the wireless communication access point 20 provided in the exclusive section 101 using the intercom master unit 31, and can also restore the changed security information to the original security information. According to Operation Example 6, since the resident does not need to tell the visitor the first security information he / she is using, leakage of the first security information is suppressed.

[0086] Note that the temporary change of the security information described in Operation Example 6 may also be realized using the management room master unit 32. That is, in the description of Operation Example 6, the intercom master unit 31, the information processing unit 31a, the operation reception unit 31c, the display unit 31d, the storage unit 31e, and the extended communication unit 31f may be read as the management room master unit 32, the information processing unit 32a, the operation reception unit 32c, the display unit 32d, the storage unit 32e, and the management room communication unit 32b.

[0087] [Operation Example 7] In the above Operation Examples 1 to 6, examples of operating for the purpose of either changing or browsing the security information have been described. However, the security information may be automatically changed at a timing such as when the setting of the intercom master unit 31 is reset, such as at the time of the resident's occupancy or departure. Here, when resetting the setting of the intercom master unit 31, the operation reception unit 31c of the intercom master unit 31 may be used, or request information for resetting may be transmitted from the operation reception unit 32c of the management room master unit 32 to the intercom master unit 31 via the management room communication unit 32b and the control device 33.

[0088] For example, when a new resident moves in, the operation reception unit 31c of the intercom master unit 31 or the operation reception unit 32c of the management room master unit 32 receives a predetermined operation for inputting (initial setting) information regarding the resident. Based on the received predetermined operation, the information processing unit 31a may operate according to a sequence similar to the sequences described in Operation Examples 1 to 4 and change the security information of the wireless communication access point 20. Here, the predetermined operation includes an operation of pressing an occupancy button included in the operation reception unit 31c of the intercom master unit 31 and the like.

[0089] Also, when a resident moves out, the operation reception unit 31c of the intercom master unit 31 or the operation reception unit 32c of the management room master unit 32 receives a predetermined operation for deleting (initializing) information regarding the resident. Based on the received predetermined operation, the information processing unit 31a may operate according to a sequence similar to the sequences described in Operation Examples 1 to 4 and change the security information of the wireless communication access point 20. Here, the predetermined operation includes an operation of pressing a departure button included in the operation reception unit 31c of the intercom master unit 31 and the like.

[0090] In this way, even when the intercom master unit 31 or the management room master unit 32 receives an operation not intended for changing security information, it can change the security information of the wireless communication access point 20.

[0091] [Operation Example 8] The wireless communication access point 20 may have a function of automatically changing security information when it has not been used for a predetermined period or more, that is, when there has been no device connected to the wireless communication access point 20 during the predetermined period. When the security information is changed, the wireless communication access point 20 may transmit notification information for notifying the result of the change to the intercom master unit 31 or the management room master unit 32. At this time, the extended communication unit 31f or the management room communication unit 32b receives the notification information.

[0092] For example, the wireless communication access point 20 is preset with a predetermined period long enough to determine that there is no occupant in the exclusive section 101. When the predetermined period has elapsed in a state where there is no device connected to the wireless communication access point 20, the wireless communication access point 20 has a function of changing security information. At this time, the wireless communication access point 20 may have a function of transmitting notification information notifying the result of changing the security information to the intercom terminal. The extension communication unit 31f of the intercom master unit 31 and the management room communication unit 32b of the management room master unit 32 receive the notification information. The information processing unit 31a of the intercom master unit 31 or the information processing unit 32a of the management room master unit 32 may store the received notification information in the storage unit 31e or the storage unit 32e, respectively.

[0093] Thereby, when there is no occupant in the exclusive section 101, the wireless communication access point 20 can automatically change the security information of the wireless communication access point 20, suppressing leakage of the security information. Also, the occupant or the administrator can use the intercom master unit 31 or the management room master unit 32 to know that the security information has been changed.

[0094] [Effects, etc.] Hereinafter, the invention obtained from the disclosure of this specification will be exemplified, and the effects, etc. obtained from the exemplified invention will be described.

[0095] Invention 1 is an intercom terminal provided in the apartment house 100, including a first communication unit that communicates with the wireless communication access point 20 provided in the exclusive section 101 of the apartment house 100, and a security information for using the wireless communication access point 20. An information processing unit that transmits request information for requesting at least one of browsing and changing to the wireless communication access point 20 using the first communication unit. The intercom terminal, the first communication unit, and the information processing unit are, for example, the intercom master unit 31, the extension communication unit 31f, and the information processing unit 31a, but may also be the management room master unit 32, the management room communication unit 32b, and the information processing unit 32a.

[0096] According to such an intercom terminal, a user can easily change or view the security information of the wireless communication access point 20 in the apartment house 100 by using the intercom terminal.

[0097] Invention 2 is the intercom terminal of Invention 1, wherein the intercom terminal is the master unit 32 provided in the management room of the apartment house 100 or the intercom master unit 31 provided in the exclusive section 101. The management room is a part of the common section 102.

[0098] According to such an intercom terminal, a user can easily change or view the security information of the wireless communication access point 20 in the apartment house 100 by using the intercom master unit 31 or the management room master unit 32.

[0099] Invention 3 is the intercom terminal of Invention 1 or 2, wherein the intercom terminal further includes an operation reception unit that receives an operator's operation, and the information processing unit transmits request information to the wireless communication access point 20 based on the received operation. The operation reception unit is, for example, the operation reception unit 31c of the intercom master unit 31, but may also be the operation reception unit 32c of the management room master unit 32.

[0100] According to such an intercom terminal, an operator can change or view the security information of the wireless communication access point 20 by operating the intercom terminal.

[0101] Invention 4 is the intercom terminal of any one of Inventions 1 to 3, wherein when the wireless communication access point 20 has not been used for a predetermined period or more, the security information is automatically changed, and notification information for notifying the result of the change is transmitted to the intercom terminal, and the first communication unit receives the notification information.

[0102] According to such an intercom terminal, the intercom terminal can receive the security information changed by the wireless communication access point 20.

[0103] The invention 5 is an intercom terminal according to any one of inventions 1 to 4, wherein the security information includes at least one of an SSID and a password.

[0104] According to such an intercom terminal, a user can change or view at least one of the SSID and the password.

[0105] The invention 6 is an intercom terminal according to any one of inventions 1 to 5, wherein the request information is first request information for requesting to change the first security information to the second security information, the intercom terminal further includes an operation reception unit that receives an operation of an operator and a storage unit, the information processing unit transmits the first request information and stores the first security information in the storage unit, and after transmitting the first request information, when a predetermined operation is received by the operation reception unit, the information processing unit transmits second request information for requesting to change the second security information to the first security information to the wireless communication access point 20 using the first communication unit. The storage unit is, for example, the storage unit 31e of the intercom master unit 31, but may be the storage unit 32e of the management room master unit 32.

[0106] Such an intercom terminal can temporarily change the security information, and since the user does not need to tell the first security information used daily to visitors or the like, leakage of the first security information can be suppressed.

[0107] The invention 7 is an intercom terminal according to any one of inventions 1 to 6, wherein the intercom terminal further includes a second communication unit that receives disaster information from the public network 50, and the information processing unit transmits request information for requesting to change the security information so that a password is not required when connecting to the wireless communication access point 20 automatically when the disaster information is received. The second communication unit is, for example, the intercom communication unit 31b of the intercom master unit 31, but may be the management room communication unit 32b of the management room master unit 32.

[0108] Such an intercom terminal can automatically change the security information of the wireless communication access point 20 based on information received from other devices.

[0109] Invention 8 is an information processing method executed by an intercom terminal provided in an apartment house 100, the method including the step of transmitting request information for requesting at least one of viewing and changing security information for using a wireless communication access point 20 provided in a proprietary part 101 of the apartment house 100 to the wireless communication access point 20. The intercom terminal may be, for example, an intercom master unit 31 or a management room master unit 32.

[0110] According to such an information processing method, a user can easily change or view the security information of the wireless communication access point 20 in the apartment house 100 using the intercom terminal.

[0111] Invention 9 is a program for causing a computer to execute the information processing method of Invention 8.

[0112] According to such a program, the computer can easily change or view the security information of the wireless communication access point 20 in the apartment house 100 using the intercom terminal.

[0113] As described above, the intercom terminal, information processing method, and program according to the present invention have been described based on embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments. As long as the gist of the present invention is not deviated from, various modifications conceived by those skilled in the art applied to the embodiments and other forms constructed by combining some components in the embodiments are also included in the scope of the present invention.

[0114] In the above-described embodiment, the intercom system is implemented by one or more server devices. Thus, the "system" in this specification may be configured by a single device or by a plurality of devices. When the system is configured by a plurality of devices, the components (particularly, functional components) included in the system may be distributed among the plurality of devices in any manner.

[0115] In addition, the communication method between the devices in the above-described embodiment is not particularly limited. Further, in the communication between the devices, a relay device (such as a broadband router) (not shown) may be interposed.

[0116] In the above-described embodiment, the processing executed by a specific processing unit may be executed by another processing unit. Further, the order of a plurality of processes may be changed, or a plurality of processes may be executed in parallel.

[0117] In the above-described embodiment, each component may be realized by executing a software program suitable for each component. Each component may be realized by a program execution unit such as a CPU or a processor reading and executing a software program recorded on a recording medium such as a hard disk or a semiconductor memory.

[0118] In addition, each component may be realized by hardware. For example, each component may be a circuit (or an integrated circuit). These circuits may form one circuit as a whole or may be separate circuits respectively. Further, these circuits may be general-purpose circuits or dedicated circuits respectively.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0119] 20 Wireless communication access point 31 Intercom master unit 31a Information processing unit 31b Intercom communication unit (second communication unit) 31c Operation reception unit 31e Memory unit 31f Extended communication unit (first communication unit) 32 Management room master unit 32a Information processing unit 32b Management room communication unit (first communication unit, second communication unit) 32c Operation reception unit 50 Public network 100 Apartment building 101 Private area 102 Common area (management room)

Claims

1. An intercom terminal provided in an apartment house, comprising: a first communication unit that communicates with a wireless communication access point provided in a proprietary part of the apartment house; an information processing unit that transmits request information for requesting at least one of browsing and changing security information for using the wireless communication access point to the wireless communication access point using the first communication unit. An intercom terminal.

2. The intercom terminal is a master unit provided in a management room of the apartment house or a master intercom provided in the proprietary part. The intercom terminal according to claim 1.

3. The intercom terminal further includes an operation reception unit that receives an operation of an operator, and the information processing unit transmits the request information to the wireless communication access point based on the received operation. The intercom terminal according to claim 1 or 2.

4. When the wireless communication access point has not been used for a predetermined period or more, the security information is automatically changed, and notification information for notifying the result of the change is transmitted to the intercom terminal. The first communication unit receives the notification information. The intercom terminal according to claim 1 or 2.

5. The security information includes at least one of an SSID and a password. The intercom terminal according to claim 1 or 2.

6. The request information is first request information for requesting to change first security information to second security information. The intercom terminal further includes an operation reception unit that receives an operation of an operator and a storage unit. The information processing unit: transmits the first request information and stores the first security information in the storage unit; after transmitting the first request information, when a predetermined operation is received by the operation reception unit, second request information for requesting to change the second security information to the first security information is transmitted to the wireless communication access point using the first communication unit. The intercom terminal according to claim 1 or 2.

7. The intercom terminal further includes a second communication unit that receives disaster information from a public network. When the disaster information is received, the information processing unit automatically transmits request information for requesting to change the security information so that a password is not required when connecting to the wireless communication access point. The intercom terminal according to claim 1 or 2. **Claim 8** An information processing method executed by an intercom terminal provided in an apartment house, including the step of transmitting request information for requesting at least one of browsing and changing security information for using a wireless communication access point provided in the exclusive part of the apartment house to the wireless communication access point. Information processing method. **Claim 9** A program for causing a computer to execute the information processing method according to claim 8.

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